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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08
FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant, new and substantial sr-. ,
iron steamer LADY OF TIE LAX If4
leaves the company's wharf, Washington, EV.
DAY, at five o clock p. m, and Alexandria al
5. 80 D. M; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY,
at o'clock p. m. This line connects at Nor.
folk with the ships of the Merchants and Mi.
ners Transportation Company for Boston and
Providence. and affords the cheapest and bes
route 10 those cities and their connections
throughout New England. Fare to Norfolk 81
round trip $G. Tickets good until used
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08
DALTlMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
GREAT DOUBLE TRACK NATION.
AL ROUTE and SHORT LINE TO TIL
NORTH, NORTH WEST, WEST and
SOUTH w EST.

THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACK NATION.
AL ROUTE and SHORT LIN TO iii u
NORTH, N0RTHWEsT' WEST and
May u, Bop. M.
4. M. Leave Washington:
sam Baltimore, Ellicott City and Way STA
tons; Is 70 m Baltimore, Philadelphia, Now
York and Boston Express; e 5Oa Baltimore,
Annapolis ard Way Stations, and Way Stations
between Relay and Piedmont; II 40 Baltimore
Express; ~ m Point Of Rocks and Way Stas
and baltimore Express-Parlor Car TO Now
York and Philadelphia; rs 80 m st Louis, Cln-
cinnsti, Chicago and Pittsburg Express. con-
meets for Hagerstown and Valley Branch, ex-
cept Sunday, Chicago except Saturday, through
car to Stanton, Psrlor Car to Grafton and
Sleeping Car to Cincinnati Columbus, Chicago,
Junction and Ssndusky; 9. on Sunday only,
Baltimore, Annapolis and Way Stations; no a
m Baltimore Express.
7. M.-l2 10 p m Baltimore, Ellicott City,
Annapolis and Way Stations; II 81 m Now
York, Philadelphia and Boston Expross; on
i 20 ' m Baltimore, Blsdensburg, Annapolis
junction and Laurel Express, FREDERICK, via
Relay; il 35 n, Frederick, Point of Rocks,
Hagerstown, Winchester and Way Stations;
Sunday to Point Of Rocks and Way Stations only;
If 90 Baltimore, Annapolis and Way Stations
is 20 m Philadelphia, Norfolk and Baltimore
Express; Elcott City; passengers for Norfolk
tskon in the cars direct TO boat at Canton; no
connection Sunday for orfolk; stop at Bladens-
burg and Laurel t0 50 Baltimore and Way
Stations; n Is Chicago and Columbus Express
Sleeping Cars to Chicago, is 10 !, m Ba.imoTe
Express; 10 rs St Louis, Cincinnati Louisville
and Fiitspurg Express; Sleeping Cars to 81
Louis and Pittsburg; no connection TOR nus
burg Sunday 10 80 p m New York, Philadol'
phis and Baltimore Express; Sleeping Car to
Now York, and special Sleeping Car 10 Phila
delphia.
Trains marked Cd daily. All other trains
daily except Sunday. All trains stop at Relay
station w. M. CLEMENTS,
Master Of Transportation
L. Nj. COLE,
General Ticket Agent
GEO. s. kOONTZ,
my2S General Agent
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Express.
South Bound.
North Bound.

Mail. Southwark, connects. at Gordonville.
with Ches. & Ohio K. r., for Staunton, w h'to
SULPHUR Springs and all tho watering places on
thst line; and Eastward, 10 Richmond ana
South At Lynchburg, connects with Atant.c,
Miss & Ohio K. Il. through Sonth west V'Tgi !i
TO Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis, LlttIe
Rock and Texas-and at Danville. with Is. u u.
K. r. to South and Southwest. 80
Express Southwark connects at dordonViiie
to all points East and West on Chez y Ohio H.
T., and at Danville, with Richmond u Ian
Vile T. H. for the Caroiinas, George, Florlds
and via Atlanta, 10 Now Orleans.
For MANASSAS LINE leave Washington
6 35 a. N. and Alexandria w a. M, aa't9'
except Sunday, arrive at Front Royal IL 70 am.
and at Strasburg at II 90 noon, connectlng
with the Valley Road to Orkney and RsWiey
Springs, and all the line, East and West. Leave
Sussburg :; ~ p. m Front Royal AGO p. M,
connecting 1T Nj anassss with North bound mall
train for Washington and North.
For Middltburg daily connection ~ flalhs
station. Nj.
For Uprcrvile regular connection at Della
plane. -.
For WARRENTON. leave Washington at
& 81 a. III. Alexandra at W a. M da1fy:
All trains make good connections, AT WASH
inpton, to and from North and West.
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington nj
6 35 a. H., running through without change
Through sleeper for Savannah, Ga. leaves
Washington ? 50 p. III.
Through tickets sold al the lowest rates
80 J. NJ BkOhDUS, e. u. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08
NATURES NOBLEST REMEDY.
BEDFORD ALUM
Iron SPRINGS Water and Mass

Efficient for throat Diseases DIR. Darlington.
Of Va. Specific in skin Diseases DR.. A lion,
Of N. q. 'Unequsled for scrotulous affections.
DIR. Walker, Of Va. Prompt and beneGclsl'
ss an Alternative PROF. Duncan, ID. D., late
President Randolph Macon College. 'Rejuye'
mating on persons worn with toll and caro'-Dr.
HaeS, of Va. Invaluable for neuralgia DR..
Harrison, N. Y. Regulates the secretive or
gans.'--Dr. Christian, Of Va. 'Purilies tho
blood.'-Dr. Langhorne, Of WI. Successful ~
Dyspepsia Prof jackson, Univ. of Pa has
no equal for chlls.' Rev. Ellison &. Dodson, Va
Prices-Water 81 case Of dozen gal bottles
81 for gal demjohn ; 90 cents per single gallon.
Msss--60 cts and 81 bottle, 81 50 and So haI!
dozen SIS and $40 dozen sent postpaid.
Liberal terms properly graded TO WhoesaI"
and retail dealers. Analysis and diroction3,
with each package. Full proof of sll claimed
sent free upon application. Sample supply free
to physicians desiring to Test.
These charming Springs arc open for visitors
and invalids tho year around from and alter
June lst, 1878. Board $35 month; $40 u week
$l50 day. Conveyan daily from Lynchburr
TO Springs, II miles distant, over pleasant roads
through picturesque country, connecting WIN
all the trains. Round trip tickets from all points
South and North at reduced rates. Buildings
all new or thoroughly reGtted. Faro and accom-
mondstions first class Skilful resident phys
clan. A. M. DAVIES, Prest. Is. A. x l.
Springs Co., Lynchburg, Va. Sold by.
ANNEY 81 CO"
an lG-3m Wholesale Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

1878 GREAT 1878
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE NORTH, WEST s. SOUTH w ESc
DOUBLE TRACK,
Steel. RAILS, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT
November II, 1877.
Trains loave Washington from depot of BAL
TIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD, COZ.
nor of Sixth and 3 ST. sets, as follows:
For Phila. New York and the East, $50 p. N
and 1.4O q. m. daily, with Palace Cars. Linn
tied Express Of Pullman Parlor Cars 9.2n y
nj. daily, except Sunday. For Philadelphia
and New York 100 pm. daily, except Sun
day; for Philadelphia $50 p. M. daily.
For Pittsburg sndt the West 10. 10 a. H. daily, with
Parlor Cars TO Pittsbu-g; TAO p. m. dsi'v
with Palace Car to Chicago.
For Csnandai qua and the NORTH, 7aO "a
daily, except Saturday, with Palace CIR TO
Watkins. For Watkins, 1910 II. m. daily
except Sunday.
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria &, 7, 8, $40, 10 and IL af., and
l, 3, az, 5, 60 and pm. On SundAyat $40
d. m. and and D. m.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, T. 7,
$40, 9.l0 10 and IL a. H., l, 3, An, s, and !
On Sunday at g. 10 and 10 A. M, and p. m.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUTH, via
Quantico and Richmond, will leave Ale1an-
dria at 3 10 q. m. daily, and G.36 p. m. daily,
except Sunday.
Tickets and Information can be procured NJ
principal railroad stations and ticket offices
Southeast. T.. r. FARMER,
Gen'l. Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON
Hoporol Monopor nov II
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FOR N EW YORK

Tho Al Steamships X. q. KNIGHT .csaR
and JOHN GIBSON loave the conn., aaa.sAa
pany's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY NON
bay MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River. EVERY SATURDAY at four
O. clock p, IN.
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INLAND & SEABOARD COASTING &c
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrivalled facilities for
tho transportation of frsight and passengers,
and will run their stesmers regularly ss follows
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GEORGE Il. HILL & CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTU RES
nIID w InnnS

H. ~s'
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Flavorod.
COCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Costot
PRESIDENT--Ice Drop. bright flavor.
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet, soft oblong.
SEASlDE-For light summer luncheon.
TOU RIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit, figured top.
BISMARCK German Biscuit Caraway lav'f
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
Those fancy goods are furnished tho trad" IN
assorted or straight packages, attractivoly put
up for rots. They arc no: kept in stock, No
tin cans used, consequently they are Away
fresh and in high lavor. We respectfully so;icit
an examination of these goods.
GEORGE r. HILL s. CO.,
my 10 Alexandria. Va
r. w. AVERY
Dealer in
RES, VINE LIQUORS, SC, SC,
SOP s . " ALEXANDRIA,. VA.
GEORGE McBURNEY & Son.
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY dE0ck.
KIEs, WINES AND LlQunKS.
ENGLISH and SC0TCH ALE and BRO"
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HEEKl
and MACkEREL.
NOS. l6G AND 40 KING STREET.
washington Hall Building,)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. OH 3l-lI
~ WIN. RAMSAY,
WHOLE5ALE AND FAMILY akOOkH
AND
TEA DEALEK
S. f. cox KING AND ST. ASiPU S!A.
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FANCY GOODS,
J. FERGUSON 60 BRO

sisting in part Of
DRESS TRIMMINGS, Black and Colored
Silk Fringes, Worsted Fringes, in plain and
mixed colors, Buttons. sc.
HAMBURG AND TORCHON LACES,
Hosiery Gloves, Corsots, &c, in great variety.
LADIES NECK WEAR-Kuchings Ties,
Bows, Scarfs, Fancy Ribbons, Yelling, sc.
HOOP SKIRTS ali styles on hands and made
to order at short notice.
PICTURE FRAMES, in Walnut, Gilt and
fancy mouldings, sll sizes, and made TO order,
WE HAVE ALSO large stock of Hair
Braids, PuGs, Curls, &c.
HIGH BACK COMBS, in Shell, Gilt, and
Silver Hair and Hat ornaments, and Scarf
Pins-to which we invite your attention.
JAMES FERGUSON &BRO.,
my3 93 King street.
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wv A.. JOHNSON,

wv A. JOHNSON,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER 81 COMMISSION MERCHANT,
DEALERIN ALI. KINDS OF LIQUORS
Also Agent for Arlington Brewery anl l.st-
land e Rand's Powder 20.
Consignmonts of Gram, Flour and all kind:
Of Country Produce solicited. Liberal advance.
mado on consignmonts in store.
oct8 n. 4. cor. Cam. and Royal SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

GPRING OPENINGl
- SPRING OPENINGI
Just received this day per express beautiful
and we'll selected stock Of the following goods,
which will be sold very cheap:
Ribbons Ladies' Ties, Fancy Belts,
Hosiery, Gents Ties, Buttons,
Kufaings, Fans, Corsets,
Edgings Veilings, BUSHES,
Couture Pins, Kid Gloves, Head Ornaments.
A beautiful line of Children's Striped and
Plain Colored Hose, from 124 to 75c per pair.
An elegant three button Kid Glove. in light and
dark shades for 75c per pair. All the latest
styles of Veiings. Lace handkerchief only
Coo; Silk Fringes; the best Goo Corset in town,
equal to what is usually sold for 76c, al
NH II 9. g. BERkY'S, " King 81.
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FUH THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

Tho new and eommodious iron sT- b
steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON. llsnfa s41k11z{:
built especially for this route leaves tho com
BAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, a.
o'clock q. H. and Alexandria at 7.30 a. M;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY,,
FRIDAY and SUNDAY. at 6 o'clock pm.
This company makes close connections 1T AL
exandris with tho w. g., V. NJ. s. &. :. L. Il.
received for all points, North and South
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
nnss and dispatch.
For further information apply TO
+. A. REED, Agent
Jannoy's wharf,
or at tho office Of tho company, undor tho Ma
tionsl metropolitan Bank, 18th street, opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
NH 10 SAMUEL BACON, president.
<,z4 CLYDE'S STEAM LINES WEEK.
&A1 LY 40
PHILADELPHIA, PKOVIDENCE AMI
BOSTON.
Steamer loaYo Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY and losvo philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAY, at II o'clock N. from Pier No. N
Wharvos.
This limo ccnnacts st Alexandria with tho O..
A. s. NJ. and w IL y. K. Rs, anG ut Philadol
phia with tho new and popular Iron Lime" fo
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promrtness and care
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, ant
no wharfage il Boston. Through TO Boston il
Bi1ty-fvo hours. Through rates and through
bills of lsding given. Insurance guaranteed a
loss IT an usual rates.
Agents:
+. A. REED, Alexandria.
WIN. =. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
GEO. +. HYDE, Georgetown, d. G.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
ian 8-ti
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RAILROADS..

xxy G., VlR4. MIDLAND y q. 3: II. X.
w JOHN s. BARBOUR, Receiver.
On and sler Sunday, June 9th, 1878, fas-
scnccr Trains will run as follows
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W.B. WADDEK,
no KING STREET,
AL DHIA, VA.
COMIlSSION MERCHANTS.

A. 4. ADDISON. A. j. WEDDERBURN,
A K. ADDISON Sc CO.,
DEALERS IN
FERTILIZERS, SEEDS and IMPLEMENTS
And Agents for
PITTS SONS CHICAGO THRESHER.
Aud the celebrated
4LOR STEAM ENGINES, ENTIRE EN-.
GINES, SC.
Corner Prince and Union sts., Alexandria, Va,
Haze in store the 'ELEWAN" and "CERES'
FERTILIZERS, excellent for spring as we'll IS
fall crops.
Also Horse Kakes, Flows, CulLvators Shovel
Plows, Corn and Cob Crushers, all OF the latest
and best improvements and make; also kirby's
and Wheolor's Harvesting Implements, consist.
ing Of Mowers and Reapers Of different kinds,
and Osborn's Self Binding Harvester, all which
they will soil Mt manufacturers prices.
Also at EIGHT HORSE STEAM ENGIN f
and BOILER. entirely new, which they will
sell at about one half tho manufacturers price.
ap9-Gm
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4 LIEN g. HARMON,
GROCERS. FEED AND COMM ISSION
MERCHANT,
CORNE PRINCE AND ROYAL SITS,
fob ALEXANDRIA, VA.
I Alexandria, Sept. 70, 1877.
l. WOULD INFORM MY FRIEN Dis AND
tho public generally that l have this day mado
q business connection with tho we'll known firm
of HARLOW BROS. Grocors, Liquor, Feed
corner Cameron and Royal streets, and would
solicit share Of their patronage.
sep 29-tr +. &. SWAINE.
+. u. SWAlNE,
WITH
HARLOW BROS,
IL GROCERS, LIQUOR FEED,
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
N. w. COR. CAMERON AND ROYAL STS.
Liboral advances msdo on all consignmonts
in store. sop 29-tf
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27

LES recits qui nous arrivent
de St-Louis a propos des chaleurs
quill y fait, sont vraiment effray-
ants. Les insolations y passent
en- quelque sorte 4 l'etat d'epide
mie. La mortalite est tres grande;
non-seulement la classe des ira.
vailleurs est rudement eprouvee,
mais aussi la classe ais6e qui ma
pas besoin de s'exposer au soleil.
LIE savant professeur Tice, af6rme
que, depuis des centaines d'annees,
pareille chaleus ma Gu lieu.
Les dernieres nouvelles de St.
Lonis accusaient ell un seul jour,
lie l8, quarante trois cas- d'insola-
tions II y a meme eu des victimes
parmi les negres habitant la vile,
ce qui a frappe les habitants qui
regardaient cette race CONNIE
etant a Pabri du danger des inso-
lations.-P -Propagateur.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27
THE SUN.
1878. NEW YORK, 1878,

As the time approaches for the
renewal of subscriptions, The Sun would
remind its many friends and wellwishers
everywhere, that it is again q candidate
for their consideration and support
Upon ito record for the past ten years il
relies for continuance Of the .earty sym.
pathy and generous cooperation which
have hitherto been extended to it from
every quarter of the union.
The Daily Sun ia ionr page-sheet Of
% columns. price by mail, post paid, S.
cents month, or Sc SO per year.
The Sunday edition of the, Sun is an
eight-page sheet of Sc columns While
giving the news Of the day, it also cou-
tains large amount of literary and mis-
cellaneous matter specially prepared for
it. The Sunday Sun has met with great
success. Post paid, one dollar and twen-
ty cents year.
THE WEEKLY Sun.
Who does not know the Weekly Sun
It circulates throughout the United States,
the Canadas, aud beyond. Ninety thou
sand families greet its welcome pages
weekly, and regard it in the light OF guide,
counsellor, and trend. It's news. edito-
rial. sgricnl ural, and literary departments
make it essentially journal for the f,mi-
ly and the fireside Terms One Dollar a
year. post paid. This price, quality con-
sidered, makes it the cheapest newspaper
published. For clubs of ten, with ten
dollars cash, we will send an extra COPY
free. Address Publisher of the SUN,
New York City.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27
re MERIDIONAL,
q 50. PAR AN. 50 sc

LIE pont de, Ia Coulee Kinney
s'est efronde c'est jours derniers,
entrainaut dams So chdte 80 pieds,
entire deux lignes, une charrette
cbargse de bois apparteuant a NJ.
Camille Landry. Par IN effet du
hasard, ni homihe nj betes mont
eu de NAL. Tons Ell ont etc quit
tes pour Ia peor: La charrette a
gte literalemeht broyee.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27

UN RAMAssBUR DE BOUTS be
c1GARE.-On ecrit de Berlin au
journal d'Alsace /:
Une scene tres curicuse s'est
passee fdutre Jour, en- presence
dun grand tombre de spectateurs,
devant le Kaiserhof: Ad.momnent
ou lord Beaconsfield sortait de
fhotel, un pauvre diabie Sc haissa
pour ramasscr aux pieds dd noble
lord un bout de cigare. NJ. Dis.
fae'l sen apercut, ct, ayant appe-
le ie malheufehx anpres de lui, il
i0l remit TN Sovereign avec ces
mots ''Tenez, allez vous acheter
oe tneilfedrs cigares p En- meme
temps, le pknipotentiaire anglais
lnonta Ell voiture, pendant qu'un
agent de police voulut arreter le
pauvre diable tout ebahi du ca.
oeau quill venait de recevoir.-
mas un grand nombre de temoins
ayant certi6e que l'individu ma.
'al' pas mendie, quill s'etait sim.
p'ement baisse pour ramasser un
YOU. de cigare, ii fot relache
aassitst,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27
UN BAL NOCTURNE PRES
D'ABBEVILLE.

Quand on parle de balls, il faut
s'attendre aussi 4 yoir mentionner
les batailles. La gent de couleur
ne peut le samedi, depuis le Sun
day law: s'amuser deceinment, car,
songeant que 10 damejeanne est
prohibee dams les cafes lie Jour du
Sabbat, nos africans, gran ds anna
teurs de whisky, aiment, CONNIE
les fumei'rs d'opium, a s'intoxiquer
la teille. Girls, il faut Sc battre.
Nous dirons done qu'on s'est bat
tu, les coups de pieds, coups de
poings ont plu drd CONNIE grele.
Lie fandango commeneant entire
hommes, s'est termine par un COM
bat de megeres. Mile GU madam
Guess ct Emily Foote Sc sont
prises au cheveux ct les specta-
teurs ct danseurs ont etc t6moins
dun veritable combat d'hyenes, OH
p1utot de furies.
BIT les chignons! -. Les crins
ont bientot bouche les yeux de nos
deux> commeres ct arrete le COM
bat: Tn acte fini,, on en- recon-
mence un autre. Heureusement,
rien de facheGx noter. Les me.
netriers, l'as sans doute de jouer
pour dcs pugilistes, ont abandonne
parchet pour le gourdin ct pen
dant quelques instants, on a pu
etre temoins dune veritable me.
lee. Bient6t lie sanve qui peut a
etc prononce ct tout le monde,
s'est esquive; heureux encore
ceux qui mont eu quelques deman-
geaisons dams les reins.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27

Une rumeur a cours lei nous
la ionnerons sous toute reserve
Calcasieu reclame la priorite,
c'est a dire qu'elle fera ses efforts
podf controller les delegu6s des
autres paroisses, afn d'elire lie
Senateur de son choix. II parait
que la paroisse Vermillon suiyra lie
courant ct Sc joindra aux dele
gufs du Lake Charles, Ste Marie
ayant deja un Senateur, dune cou-
leur 6quivoque, ne pourrait, cette
foia en- reclamer un second.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27
TOWN COUNCIL.

The Town council of the town
of Abbeville met on this 9Th day
of July, 1878, in regular session.
Mayor Perret presiding, and all
the members present.
The minutes of last meeting
were read and adopted.
The Reports of the Con-collect-
or and Treasurer were received
read, and on motion of Mr.. Wise
Resolved that said Reports be
and are hereby approved and
ordered to be spread upon the
minutes and published.
AbbeviIIe, LA. July 6 1878.
To the Hon. Mayor and mem
bers of the Town Council OF
Abbevile, La.
The undersigned on-Collector
for the town of .Ahbeville, with
respect submits this his Report of
his action as Collector upon the
different Licenses, Taxes and other
claims by him collected since last
report, to wit
Amt. collected on licenses Of
1878, and in my hands as per last
Report, $197.5O
Amt. of Licenses returned to me
by Justice F. 3. Patten, for
collection, 292.5O
Amt. of Licenses issued and
given to me since last rep't 37.0O
Amt. on hand at last report, of
licenses, not then reported, and
collected since, $3.50
Amt Of fines Oh hand at last
Report 3.25
Dog tax for 1878, collected,
$3.50, Corporations J 3.25
Amt red from hog sales, l.25
Fine of Richard Shaw,
$500, Corp. ! ESQ
Total, $56O.25
Accounted for as follows
1 IL ~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27

Les methbres executifs dn parti
democratic de Calcasied, viennent
d'adressef uhe fequete d cedx de
notre paroisse, en- vue de Ia nomi-
nation dun senateur d'Etat. No
tre district senatorial re compo.
SAINT des parofsses: Ste-Marle,
Calcasieu, Cameron ct Vermiliun,
Abbeville, CONNIE les membres de
Calcasieu l'ont exprime serait lie
point central dn district. Plus de
doute, les delegu6s des qudtre pa.
roisses Sc reuniront done icf ct Sc
concerterdnt queF sera leur choix
Lavenit hobs le lie dira.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-07-27

LIE Concert don't nous ayons
parle dams notre dernier numero,
aura lieu lie 10 ao1t, sous la direc-
ton de NJ. j. Rosierc, avec le con-
cours de
Nine F. G. Carpenter, Soprano.
Nine G. Labauve, Contralto.
NJ. Leon Chandelier Ter Tenor.
NJ. JOS. Mouillaud, Tenor Leger.
NJ. j. Rosiere, Deuxieme Tenor.
et Resistance de plusicurs demoi-
selles d'Abbeville. d
Nous rappelons a nos lecteurs
que ce concert lieu au b6n6fce
de l'Eglise ct que nous sommes as
sur6s de son success, car notre po-
pnlation nest jamais en- retard cha.
que fois qu'on falt appel a son bon
goGt ct a ses sentiments de chari-
t6.
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Ie mais a etc considerablemen

lie mais etc considerablement
enaommage par une espece de
trombe qui s'est abattu, non loin
de Ia Prairie Greigs. Plosieurs
habitants auront considerableme ent
4 souffrir dune pareille calamitt.
sevsnne Primeaux nous apprend
aue le vent lui a occasionne une
nerte reelle dune centaine de ba-
rils de mais.
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L'HON. JOS. H. ACKLEN EFT
PROGREs DE TERREBONNE.

Ce nest certes pas a nous
feuille campagnarde ct de peu de
valeur, qu'incombe la lourde tache
de reduire a sa ]uste valeur, les as
sertion du journal de Terrebonne,
81 lie MER1D1oNAL a jusqu'ici en-
boite le pas ct suivi Ia majorite dc
Ia presse du 3me district congres
sionnel, c'est que nous avions son
| &c quill etait prudent ct sage
detre d'abord unis. ST la majo
rite de la presse a deja recu des
subsidies, CONNIE on Sc plait mali
cieusement a le dire, nous dirons
franchement que nous n'avons recu
nj mot. d'ordre nj argent. Nous
sommes done independents. ct, la
franchise etant notre mobile, nous
prierons notre confrere du Pro.
gres de vouloir hien s'expliquer,
81 sa paroisse ct lui.meme person
nellement ont des griefs contre
lhonorable j.. II. Acklen. Parti-
sans de la verite ct ennemis des
rings, nous serions bien aise de
connaftre lie choix de la paroisse
Terrehonne. Nous comptons sur
Id courtoisie de notre honorable
confrere. Son choix sera lie n0tre
81 Padversaire politique, du titu-
laire actlel, a une carriere plus
honorable que celle du jeune ct in
telhgent representant du 3me dis
trict:
Jusqua plus amples informa-
tions, nous sommes en- favour de
ladversaire de Carl Schurtz le
prussien. LIE Progrss oublie done
les logs du Calcasieu, ct les sub,
sides obtenus du Congress, grace
au talent incontestable ct incon-
teste du representant attakapien.
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MORT DU REV. PERE E. J
FOLTIER.

LIE Rev. Pere Foltier est mort,
mort mardi, l6 courant, a Il heu.
res du soir, en- son presbytere de
st-Vincent dc Paul, apres une
tres -courte maladie.