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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-07-03

schools, on Wednesday the Exami.
ners repaired to the school for the
colored girls of Alexandria, laugh,
by Mrs. Grayson, in one of the four
fine school houses belonging to the
Public Schools of Alexandria. That
lady has had charge of this school
for several years past, and the exam.
ination of her classes proved that she
has labored faithfully, and that as a
teacher she possesses a high order
of talent. The discipline and cor.
rect department of her scholars was
as marked as their proficiency. All
Of her scholars are thorough in their
studies, but her first class, composed
of four girls, is most excellent
class. We are sure that we give
them no more credit than they de.
serve when we say that it was the
best class found in any of the schools.
They were subjected to a rigid exam.
instion in Arithmetic, Grammar and
Geography by the Committee and
surprised them all at the extent and
thoroughness of their knowledge Of
these branches. It is not our fault
that 1t is so, and we but do an act of
simple justice to them and their
teacher, when we accord them the
first place in the seven Public
Schools, which honor was freely and
unanimously given them also by the
Committee and visitors. Mrs. GRAY.
son was presented with a testimo-
NAL signed by all the gentlemen pre-.
sent, and couched in the highest
terms of praise.
A. ]. GRINsTEAD's SCHOOL FOR COZ.
oRED BOYS, ALEXANDRIA.
The examination of this school
was had in the afternoon of Wcdues.
day. The result was not so salts
factory as the Board would have
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-04-27
City Council of Vermilionville
Regular Session, April Cd, 1878.

Regular Session. April Cd. 1873.
The roll was called and all the members an
swered to their names.
The minutes of the preceding meetings were
read and adopted.
The committee appointed to wait upon the
Police Jury in regard to the special jail tax, re-
ported that they had done SO, and the president
of said body replied that he would give the
committee a written answer atitLeir next meeting
The committee appointed to cancel and des-
troy all corporation warrants in the hands of the
Treasurer, reported progress.
On motion of Mr.. Alpha duly seconded by Mr.
Lindsay, it was unanimously
Resolved, that the regular meetings of the
Council be and is hereby fixed for the first Mon
day of each month.
Resolved that all resolutions contrary to, or
in conflict herewith, be and the same are here
by repealed.
On motion of Mr.. Landry duly seconded by j.
A. Chargos, it was
Resolved that the hour of meeting of the
Council be and is hereby fixed at O'Clock P. NJ.
The yeas and nays being called on the fore
yea Landry, J. A. Chargois, Mouton, Mcbride,
Lindsay and 4. Chargos. Nay Alpha.
The following accounts were presented and
approved:
Charles 0. Olivier, Jailor fees ]. 80. s14 SO
Jean Vigneaud, removing dead animals, so
On motion, the council adjourned to Tuesday
the 30th day of April. 1878.
JOHN 0. MOUTON. Mayor.
II. NJ. BAILEY, Secretary.
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The Death of Murat.

Being led into small court Of the
Castle of Pizzo the doomed man found a
party of soldiers drawn up in two ranks.
These were Murat's executioners. He
took his stand as boldly as ever he had
done in the day of battle. He refused to
have his eyes bandaged; he looked
straight at the muzz|es of the pieces.
"spare my face; aim straight at the
heart" he cried to the soldiers; and as the
words were uttered he fell dead, torn BY
the bullets, but holding still in his hand
the miniatures Of his wife and children.
The bluest blood in Europe never coursed
through braver heart than that which lay
there sti|led forever. If courage alone
could make nobility. here was stretched
the nonpariel Of the noble. From first to
last his daring never failed
While the broken line enlarging.
Fell, or fed along the plain,
There be sure was Murat charging
There be ne'er shall charge again
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Efs'0ceeasssss of Slse E'fsa'ssls
School EBOesvR. 1n
VERMIL1oNvnLE, La, April 9th, 1878

EkMliiONtlLiE, Ld apFU OH, 1000.
The Parish School Board met this day in reg
ular session. The following members were
present: DR.. T. B. Hopkins president; +. G.
Landry, Will Clegg, Onez. Broussard, Joseph
Boudreau and Narcisse Mouton.
The minutes Of the last session were read and
approved
Committee on the "ve1milionville Academy
and Simons school house. were continued.
A communications was received from Mr
Lusher appointing Messrs. J. j. Revilon and A.
Delhomme, as members Of the Board. in lieu of
Mr. VIII Ciegg, resigned, and Charles Padillo,
deceased.
The oath Of Office was administered to J. J
Reviiion as sscretary of the Board
On motion J. J. Revillon was appointed men,
Der of the committee to examine applicants for
leadership, in lieu Of VIII Clegg. resigned.
Communication was received from Mr.. Lusher
in reference to the appointment Of Head
Teacher and Inspector of Schools in each parish,
if practicable, and if not, to seek cooperation
with the Boards Of not more than three neigh
boring parishes, in order to appoint such an
officer.
On motion,i was resolved, that the secretary
be requested to communicate with the Boards of
the parishes Of st. Martin and Vermilion, in
reference to the above suggestions Of Mr. Lusher.
Moved and seconded that Mr.. John florence
jr., be appointed as teacher of the school near
st. Peters, Carencro settlement.
Resolved. that each member of the different
wards be authorized to start the suspended
schools in his ward as soon as he ascertains that
there are sufficient funds to continue the same
tor the term of five months.
The Board then adjourned.
THOS. B. HOPKINS, President
j. REVILLON, Secretary.
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Are Advertisements Read +?

Hon. John Forsyth, the veteran edito,
Of the Mobile Register, used to tell good
story to illustrate the value Of newspaper
advertising, as means of getting before
the public whenever you wished them to
know your wants or wares.
Mr.. Forsyth was accident'y drawn into
a discussion Of the subject with mercan.
tile friend, who expressed emphatic doubts
that an advertisement benefited man s
business at all, and closed his side Of the
debate with the common remark: "1t's all
money given to the aid Of the newspapers.
Nobody reads my advertisement, or thinks
of it, or looks after it, except your foreman
and collector"
Forsyth replied: "Let US test the truth
of vonr assertion. Sit down and write ont
an advertisement such as | dictate, and we
will put it in the smallest type the cases
contain. and insert it in the renotest cor
ner of the Register that you can select
The next morning there appeared in
agate, without a bit of display, and in the
most out-of-the-way place in the paper,
tue lOllOWlug
WAsrED-To buy a dog. Apply at No.
Blank Street.
The contract was that in case the "ad"
was success" the merchant WAS to pay
Forsyth SIS and treat to wine and oysters.
If it failed to meet the eyes of parties with
CANNES. the editor was to
pay the merchant S. and set up supper
for two.
During the day of the first appearance
of his experiment, the merchant called at
the Register office several times. He
looked as though be was in trouble, ap.
peared nervous, looked over his shoulder
like one who is pursued by terrible bore
or persistent dun. Finally, late in the
evening he met his editorial friend. and
before the latter had time to open his
mouth, the merchant said hurriedly and
excitedly, "For Heavens sake leave that
advertisement out Of your evening edition.
There's IS for it, and IS more to pay you
FOR saying No. - Blank Street has got a
log. Lets go and get the oysters; I'm
neary worried to ath."-Printers' Cir
,u1ar.
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A Cup OF CoLD WArER.-Many long
years ago \ young English woman was
sent to France to be educated in Hugue-
not school in Paris. A few evenings BE-
fore the fatal Massacre Of St. Bartho'o-
news Day, she and some Of her young
companions were taking walk in part
of the town where there were sentnels
paced-and you know that when sol
der is on guard he must not leave his
post until relieved that is. until another
comes to take his place. One Of the SOL
diers. as the young ladies passed him, be-
sought them to have the kindness to bring
him some water TO drink. adding that he
was very III, and it would be as much as
his life was worth to 60 and fetch it him
self. The ladies walked on. much offend
ed at the man for presuming to speak to
but the young EngIishwoman,
whose compassion was excited, and who
at once leaving her party. secured some
water and brought it to the soldier. He
begged her to tell him her name and
place of abode, which she did. When
she joined her companions, some blamed
and others ridicu|ed her attentions to
common soldier; but they soon had rea-
son to la,nen: that they had not been as
compassionate; for the grateful soldier
contrived. on the night of the massacre,
to save this young English woman, while
all the rest Of the Inhabitants OF the house
in which she dwelt were killed.
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FOUR MONTHS OF
GOOD HEALTH
FOR 2j CENTS,
ANY PERSON WHO WILL BUY BOX OF
PARSONS PURGATlYE PILLS.

and will take one (1) each night for four az
nights and will do this every third ~ week
during the months Of June, July, August and
September, will not be troubled with FEVER and
AGUE. nor MALARIOus FEVER, nor BILIOUS FEVER
nor any Of the diseases resulting from miasmatic
poison, common in Missouri, Mississippi. Lousi-
ana. Arkansas and Texas. If PARSONS PUR-
GATIVE PILLS cannot be obtained at your
nearest store, send Is cts. to the undersigned
and the pills shall be sent, post paid, by return
mail. Physicians supplied by mail at $3.50 per
thousand in bulk. AS this is but little more
than half price for standard pills by the thous-
and, cash must accompany the order. The Re
cipe will be cheerfully sent to any physician on
application. We will send Parsons Pills by
mail to responsible parties on commission at 50
per dozen, sample dozens at Sl.35; cash with
the order.
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
COLLINS BROS. st. Louis. Mo.
G. W. JONES & Co. Memphis, Tenn
E. J, HART & Co .... New Orleans, La.
G. J. LINCOLN & Co .. Little Rock. Ark
I. G. THOMPSON & Co. ...... Galveston, Texas.
ADDRESS ALL oRrERs TO
I. S. JOHNSON G CO.,
BANGOR, MAINE, PRoPRIEToRs.
April 6, 1873.
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FLowERY PRopHEcY.-We have an
abiding faith that the good in the land are
not all dead. That there are enough pure,
upright men left to do right for the love of
right, to put their feet upon error and ele-
vate justice, though the Heavens fall.
Such mel will be brought. to the front.
They will put on the harness of duty and
expunge everything from their catalogue
antagonistic to Reform, aud COMFORTING
their actions to this schedule, the car Of
Progress will move forward and it's follow
ers will be legion. Their names will be
written first in letters Of living light on the
golden epoch which is about to burst the
bonds Of error, and posterity will give
oaans of joy, Liberty will dry her tears,
Justice will bask in the sunlight of truth,
and with mans restored confidence in
man, the State and nation will be united,
prosperous and happy.-Baton Rouge
Herald.
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Total

And whereas for the reason that said estitna-
ton was based upon the snpposition that the
rate OF taxation for the present year would be the
same as that Of last year and is therefore in ex-
cess of the revenue to be derived from the rate
OF taxation recently fixed by the State the
following resolutions were adopted by the Police
jury
Resolved. that the rate of taxation for the
Parish for the year 1873 be and is hereby fixed
at the same rate as that Of the State. or that
fixed by act No. s of the recent session of the
Legislature.
Resolved, that the president be and is hereby
authorized to appoint committee to make an
estimate Of the current expenses Of the parish
for the ensuing year. the same to be based upon
the provisions Of the foregoing resolutions.
The president appointed on said committee
Messrs. John Ciegg, A. ]. Moss and Chas. D.
Cafery.
On motion the following was adopted
Resolved that the following designated places
are hereby fixed as polling places in the cleo
ton Of November next.
Poll No. Ward is located at the residence
of Joseph D. Breaux.
Poll 2-Ward lat the residence of Jean Bite
Clement.
Poll ll-Ward 2-at the residence of Ford
Hofpauir.
Poll 2--Ward 2-at the store of Chenille Trahan
Poll Ward Sat the Court House.
Poll 2-Ward Sat the store of Jean Bernard
Poll Ward 4--at Royville
Poll 2--Ward 4-at the store of D. Claverie.
Poll Ward Sat Broussardville.
There being no further business the Police
Jury adjourned
ONES. BROUssARD, Presd't.
J. N. JUDGE, Clerk
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NO. e..

AN EXPENSIVE JokE-A German
journal gives the following account of the
dIsagreeable consequences attending q
practical joke: A young student of the
University of Prague, Baron Charles Di
klaversburg, when on his way to Vienna,
toward the end Of last month, stopped for
the night at Black Eagle Hotel, in the
small town Of Aredstads, near Banzlau, in
Bohemia. Having been requested by
the landlord to inscrjbe his name in the
travellers register, the young gentleman
mad the impudence to write in the column
headed "Object of the Journey" the words
''to blow out his brains" The landlord,
without reading what the baron had writ
ten, sent the hook TO the burgomaster in
the evening, in conformity with the police,
regulations. About 10 o'clock, after the
traveller had gone to bed soldier enter
ell his room, drew his saber, and sat down
On chair by the bedside.
On the baron asking the reason Of this
iustrusion, the soldier replied, Il am sent
to keep watch over you, and shall be re-
placed in two hours by ono of my COM
rades, who will be succeeded by others till
10 o'clock in the morning, when you will
be taken to Banzlau." As the soldier had
said, the young baron was next morning
put into carriage and taken to Banzlau,
where by orders Of the director of the
police, he was examined by two physi-
clans, who declared that he was not in
sane. He was, nevertheless, constantly
watched by sentiuels, one Of whom, in
answer to his inquiry why he was thus
treated as criminal, replied, Because
you declared your intention to kill your
self, and bis magnidcence, the burgomas-
ter, has forbidden suicide under any pre-
text whatever" In spite Of all the baron
could say 10 explanation Of his joke he
was detained in close custody, and in due
time brought to trial on a charge Of
writing what was immoral on public
register. The tribunal declared the offense
faiy established, and condemned the
accused to months imprisonment, fine
Of 200 lorins (about $l0o). with all the
expenses attending arrest, custody, and
trial.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-04-27
CHOICE PLANTS
FREE BY MAIL.


For 81 90 viii send BY mail, free Of cost, at
your Post Office, any one Of the following col
lection of plants, all distinct uarietes and strong
plants adapted for summer blooming :
8 Everblooming Monthly Roses
s Heliotropes.
16 Verbenas, new and rare
sorts
u Summer Towering Pinks.
SGeraniums (scented) or Ivy-!eaved Gerani-
ums.
IL Coleus, or Lantanas
8 Fuchsas, or 5 Hardy Phloxes
IL Gladiolus {bulbsl. or Double Petunius
II Finest Striped and Blotched Petunius
II Pansies, or Chrysantheums.
Tuberoses pearl, new), or IL Double Tube
roses.
8 Dahlias, or s Hardy Border Plants.
II Basket Plants. or s Vioets. or Ferns.
Passion Flower Plants, or English Daisies
II Saliva Splendeas (Sarlet Sage).
100 Strawberry Plants, new and large sorts,
or by EXPRESS (buyer top4y csaryes),
collections for 50. 5 for So, 8 for So, II
for Sc, Is for 81, 20for $40.
z STRAWBERRIEs.-O list OF new and standard
kinds Of Strawberries will be sent free to all.
Something every strawberry, grower should
have
r. r PIERSON. Florist,
149 & Isl MAIN STREET,
TARRYTowN-oN-HUDsoN, n. 7.
March 3, 1873.
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RuB1Es.-Next to the diamond comes
the oriental ruby, and in former days it
was more priced than the gem which has
genus all 20 itself. The ancieuts gave
immense sums for fine specimens Of the
ruby variety Of "corundum," j" or aluminous
stone. In Benvenuto Cellini's time per-
feet ruby Of carat weight cost 800
crowns, while a diamond of like weight
cost only 100 The two most important
rubes ever known in Europe were brought
to England in 1875, One was dark
eoored stone. cushion shape. weighing 81
carats; the other blunt drop shape of AZ
l.l6 carats. Mr.. St.eeter thinks that the
London Market would never have seen
these truly royal gems but for the poverty
Of the Burmese Government; and adds an
Interesting account of the estimation in
which rubies are held in the distant land
of the white elephant. The sale of the
two rubes caused such excitement that a
military guard had to escort the persons
who conveyed the precious packet to the
vessel. No regalia in Europe contains
two such rubies. The smaller was sold
abroad for 900; the larger has also
found purchaser, but Mr.. streeter does
not tell US at what price. The great ruby
Of the Kings Of Barmsh is said to be as
large as a pigeons egg, and of wondrous
quality, bat is treasure which no Euro
pean eye has ever seen. Very few rubies
pass out Of the country; the King is ex-
cessiyely fond of these gems, and prohibits
the export Of them. The Burmese have
strange notions about rubies;; "they believe
that they rpen in the earth, chat they are
,a' first colorless and crude, and gradually
become yellow, green. blue, aud last of all
red--this being considered the highest
point Of beauty and ripeness." Chambers
Journal.
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Jbe Gafapette Aopertiser.
)FFlClhL JOURNAL Of the Parish Of LAFAYETTE
and Of The Town Of VERMILI0NVILLE,
TERMS


SuBsCR1PrIoN-THREE DOLLARS per annum
IN adoallce. For six months. 81 rs.
--ADyERTIS1NG-
Per Square, 90 lines or less) 81 90
Announcement of candidates for office = $40 90
No credit will be given for Advertising or job
work. except by special agreement.
Cards stating merely the names, business and
place of residence, with paper included, Twelve
Dollars per annum.
All advertisements not marked, will be pub
lished until fol bid and charged for accordingly
Gg- All judicial advertisements must be paid
for on the last day of publication. or on the day
Of sale. Noadvertisemcut will be inserted unless
security is given, Or amount OF costs deposited.
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Fa:mer (after auxiously inspecting
strangersj: "Wbat be the gentlemen do
ing, mis,er!' Visitor: "Sketching your
house. They are artists, and may be they
will paint it," Farmer: swell, am sure
they will be quite welcome. 1t wants it,
and white. washing, too, mortal bad"
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"How long did good King Hezekiah
raigns" was asked by school teacher Of q
little boy last Sunday, when the history Of
Hezek,ah's life formed the subjet matter
Of the lesson. Forty days and forty
nights" promptly responded the lad, who
was more familiar with the rain of Noah S
time than with the reign of any Of ,ha
Kings of Judah.
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A coffin maker was asked for whom he
was making coffio, and replied: ''Mr.
Swift" "Why, man." replied the other.
che is.not dead yet" Don't you trouble
YOURSELF" replied the sturdy mechanic.
"Dr Coe told me to make his coffin, and
l guess he knows what be gave him.
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A New Jersey farmer is accredited with
the statement tina. he "knows BY actual
that "Lima beans planted on
edge with the eyes down will come up
week earlier than if planted haphazard.
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TAKE NOTICE, that your Taxes foft year
L 1877, both State and Parish. are now due,
and if not paid within the time prescribed by
law, will be compelled to collect the same
with costs.
D. A. COCHRANE,
Feb. 16, 1878. Tax Collector.
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"Don't you think" said husband 10 a
mild form of rebuke to his wife, that
women are possessed by the deviI!" Eyes,"
was the answer, ''as soon as they are mar
ried." l
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M.HSONIC.

~ STATED MEETINGS Of Hope Lodge No.
]" AS, F. A. NJ, for 1878, will be held at
their Hall in Vermilionville, February l6 /;
March Is; April Is May IL June 8 and "a !;
July l3; August 10; September 7 October S;
November 8 December and %.
j. D. TRAHAN, Secretary.
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The mother-in-law finds defender in
the San Francisco Mail, which says, "If
old Adam had had a motherin,law to look
after him and his wife, it is more than
probable that this very day we might have
been able to caper about in the light and
airy costumes of our first parents.'
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eeOg5ce.

HAVlNG unusual facilities offeredsme, / will
LII obtain patents from the U. S. Government
for parties desiring to perfect their titles to their
lends. Terms moderate
JOHN CLEGG, Attorney at Law.
Vermilionville La, May 26. 1877.
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A hopeful minister says that he has no
doubt that the time will come when the
members of church choir will behave just
as we'll as other folks.
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A Story Of the War.
[London Letter.l

The facts were understood to be verified
by Capt. Burnaby himself, whose "Ride
to Khiva" is romance which is being
translated into many languages. Capt.
Burnaby was with Sueiman Pasha's army
in the war just ended The Russian mill
tary authorities offered large reward for
his head, or, to put it more dip'omatcalIy,
''for evidence of his DEATH" During the
Turkish retreat Capt. Burnaby, with the
reckless courage which is characteristic of
his whole life, responded to the Russian
attentions and inquiries by leaving notes
scribbled on the walls of the houses in
which he had rested. His messages were
addressed to the commandant of the pur-
suing army. There was nothing insoIent
in his notes. They would contain advice
as to the places in the villages and towns
where the best wine was to be found, and
iu other ways the English officer, with a
grim courtesy, helped to contribute to the
personal comfort Of the Russian military
authorities who thirsted for his blood.
The knowledge, that the hero Of The
Ride to Khiva" was attached 10 Sulei--
mans retreating troops gave an added
zest to the pursuit, and more than once
Capt. Burnaby bad serious evidence of
their desire to take him. His polite notes
were written in the Russian language and
duly signed by the author. No wonder
the muscoyite generals wanted him. for it
was he who bore testimony to Gen. Kauf-
mann's dealings with the Yomuds: men,
and children at the breast were
slain with ruthless barbarity houses
with bed ridden inmates were given to the
fiery element; womeu-aye, and pratipg
burned alive amid the ham es.
He'll was let loose in Turkistan."