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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25
THE YOUNG FOLKS.
Letting the Old Cat Die.

Aestsik tue Oiu Sot DE.
Not long ago wandered near
playground in the wood,
And there heard words from youngsters Inns
That I've never quite understood.
Now let the old cat die" he laughed.
saw HIM give push,
Then gayly scamper away as he spied
My face peep over the bush.
But what he pushed, or where he went
l could not well make out,
On account of the thicket of bending boughs
That bordered the place about.
~The little villain has stoned a cat
Or hung IL upon limb
And left il 10 die all alone" / said:
"But I'll play the mischief with him.
forced my way between the boughs,
The poor old cot TO seek,
And what did find but swinging child.
With her bright hair brushing her cheek.
Her bright hair foated to and fro,
Her little red dress flashed by,
But the loveliest thing of all. thought
Was the CLEAN of her laughing eye
Swinging and swaying pack and forth.
With the rose-light in her face
She seemed like bird and flower in one
And the forest her native place.
Steady III send you up, my child"
But she stopped me with a cry:
"Go way! go way! Don't touch me- please-
I'm letting the old cat die!n
. You letting him die !" cried. aghast-
why, where's the cat, my dear:-
And 10! the laughter that filled the woods
Was n thing for the birds TO hear.
Why, don't you know" said the little maid
The fitting beautiful elf
THAT we call IL letting the old cat die
When the swing stops all of itselfs~
Then swinging and swinging, and looking back.
With the merriest look in her eve
She babe me good-day," and left her alone.
A-letting the old cat die.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25

STEWART l.. WooDFoRD, United States
District Attorney at New York, has re-
signed his position as Vice President of
the New York Synod of the Reformed
Episcopal church, on account of the ac-
ton of that body in formally declaring
its adherence to the doctrine of eternal
punishment for those who die in their
sins
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25

The Socialists in Germany have re-
solved to agitate in private, since Bis
marck's law prevents their agitating in
public. Their Russian brethren, the
Nihilists, have very effective secret
propaganda, which clandestinely issues
a regular organ, and the German Reds
have no cause to give mp their fight as
vaf
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25

ENGLISH race horses are fed on the.
best upland hay, of which about six to
eight pounds are given to each on the
average daily, and from fifteen to TWEEN
ty pounds of the best oats, in some cases
beans being substituted for the latter.
The quantity of hay varies according to
the constitution. The limit TO the oats
is the appetite, the trainer taking care
to not quite satisfy the horse, which
would produce safety and disgust.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25

crew not one survived to give the de-
tails of her fate. Among the ships lost
during the storm of Feb %, 1S49, was
the German emigrant bark Floridian,
which was driven on the Long Sands
and went to pieces, TIA people perish
ing, and four being rescued by rev.
enue-cutter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25
gnSsnp''s' ssstlTrAss.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER %. 1878,

The Chicago Tribune reports rise
IN the price of real estate in some parts
OF that city. In locality where land
sold two months ago for $50 foot $l75
a foot has Just been paid.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-10-25

vised that it would never do to give in
at the outset, but it is a most unfort-
innate start. He has been visiting his
estate, and, if nervous man, will be
likely to see blunderbuss behind every
stone wall
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
Never Forget Anything.

A succ essful business man says there
were two things which he learned when
be was eighteen which were afterwards
of great use to him-namely, "never to
lose anything, and never to forget any
thing" An old lawyer sent him with
an important paper, with certain in
structions what to do with it.
"But," inquired the young man, "sup-
pose lose it, what shall I do then ?"
The answer was with the utmost EN-
phasis---
"Yon must not lose it,"
81 don't mean to-" said the young
man.; but suppose should happen to9'
"But / say you must not happen to
] shall make no provisions for any such
occurrence. You must not lose it!
This put new train of thought into
the young mans mind, and he found
that if he was determined to do thing,
he could do it, He made such provis-
ion against every contingency, that he
never lost anything. He found this
equally true about forgetting. If a GER
tain matter of importance was to be
remembered, he pinned it down on his
mind, fastened it there, and made il
STAY,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
Supreme Court.

Dpc;sions rendered since our last
weeks report:
Nv Chief Justice Manning. Frank
Gonzales VS.. John T. Lindsey, tax
collector: judgment reversed and case
remanded.
Widow jacques T. BRAND VS.. Desire
Hebert, ct ais: judgment affirmed.
Jules Messy VS.. NJ. T. Gordy, sheriff,
ct ais: Judgment reversed.
Rv Associate Justice Mari. Success
sion of Carmelite Blanchet; opposition
of Valcour Veazey: Judgment amended.
By Associate Justice DeBlanc. Sue
cessiou of David Wells: judgment af-
frmed.
Bv Associate Justice Spencer. John
N. ogden vs.. Stephen w. Osborn judg-
ment reversed and case remanded.
B. D. Wood & Bros. VS.. Chas. j.
Pickett, ct ais: judgment affirmed.
Duncan Gily, tutor VS.. II. Eastln,
sheriff ct ais: Judgment amended.
Bv Chief Justice Manning. Parish of
St, Martin, ex rel Monroe Baker, road
overseer, VS.. Pelletier Delahoussaye /:
Judgment reversed.
Estate of Jacob Anselm: opposition
of q creditor: judgment reversed.
Succession of Maria Bowman: oppo-
sition of Mrs. E. Hermeschel ct ais !:
Judgment affirmed.
Bv Associate Justice Mari. Alfred
Moss VS.. James Mum & Co. Judgment
affirmed.
The State ex rel. W. B. Merchant,
District Attorney, VS.. Taylor Daspit ct
ais Judgment amended.
Jacob C. Vanwinkle VS.. O. H. Violet,
ct al: Judgment affirmed.
By Associate Justice DeBlanc. State
VS.. Julien Guidry ct ais: Judgment re-
versed and case remanded.
Police Jury of Iberia VS.. R. Il. Chip
ella Judgment reversed.
By Associate Justice Spencer. The
State ex rel. w. F. Schwing, District
Attorney protempore, ct ais VS.. Theo-
dore Fontelieu ct ais: Judgment re-
versed and case remanded.
A. Tertrou VS.. C. c. Durand ct ais !:
Judgment amended.
Estate of Charles Durand, Jr., oppo-
sition of A. Tertrou: judgment reversed
and case remanded.
A. A. Guilbeau, tutor ct ais VS.. 4. Thl-
bodeau ct ais: rehearing granted, and
former decree amended on the rehearing.
Charles D. Cafery and Warwick E.
Montgomery on due examination by
the committee and court, were admitted
and sworn as attorneys at law.
Court adjourned, sine die, last Monday.
The above report, with that we gave
last week, constitutes report of all
decisions rendered at the late June
term.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
Our Levee Interests.

Hon. E. W. Robertson, member OF
congress from this district, has made
strong efforts to have bill passed for
the benefit of the Mississippi levees, but
without success SO far, as appears by
the subjoined special to the New Or
leans Democrat. Notwithstanding the
large Democratic majority in congress,
making appropriations for improvement
of Southern rivers does not seem to be
very popular with the Northern wing
of the party. The Southern members
allow themselves to vote first for large
appropriations for Northern rivers and
harbors, and then fail to get the Quid
pro quo. Without the Southern wing,
which is really the body of the concern,
there would be no Democratic party
for any practical purposes, as the Re-
publican party almost monopolizes the
North therefore it would be but fair
dealing and simple justice that Southern
rivers should receive a modicum of the
money, or a proportionate amount, SO
profusely voted for other rivers. The
following is the dispatch:
WASHINGTON, June 17.-So far as /
can ascertain the special leyee interests
of the lower river will be crowded out
and fail for this session. Nothing will
be done beyond the miserable pittances
appropriated in the river and harbOr
bill, which do not amount to more than
an insult. There is no chance left for
Robertson's special bill now except un-
der a suspension of the rules, and un-
less the session is prolonged beyond 4
o'clock tomorrow this will be out of
the question.
This result, after so much talk and SO
many promises, is little less than come
dy: 1t would be grossly unfair to hold
Robertson responsible for the failure
that has attended the levee interests
this session. He has worked indefati-
gably, but it is not easy for a new mem
ber to succeed in o project of so much
Importance against the active opposi-
tion of many of his most influential
party colleagues, including to some ex-
tent the Speaker himself.
On the whole, it appears that the ma
terial interests of Louisiana have been
entirely ignored by this Congress, and
that, too, In spite of the best efforts of
her representatives. They have cer-
talnly, been active and industrious
enough, without exception,
BUELL..
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
JUDICIAL ADVERTasEMENTs.
GEEERHFF's SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. l0I81.
ULCER ROY VS.. CELESTINE PETAVIN
ADMINISTRATIVE, EFT AL


By virtue Of a writ of fier facias issued
ont OF the honorable District Court, in and for
the Parish of StLandry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed will proceed to sell at
public auction To the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town of Ope-
lousas, on SATURDAY, the Sd day of August
1875 at II O'Clock A. M, the following described
property, tO-Wit:
being the one-fourth interest in and to the fol-
lowing described property belonging to the
estate OF Louisa Dejean, deceased, to-wit:
1st. A certain tract of land (woodlandl situated
parish in the neighhorhood Of Leonville, con-
tanning sixty-seFen and a fractional acre,
bounded north byMrs. Castillo and the heirs Of
Alexandra Castillo, south by Bayou Teche, east
of Jean Bite. Lemelle,
I'd. Another tract of land with the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in the
neighborhood of Leonville, St. Landry parish
and being situatedon the west side Of Bayou
Teche, measuring Ave arpents front by about
thirty arpents IN depth, containing about one
hundred and fifty arpents more or less and
bounded north by Bayou Teche, south by lands
of Celestin Mathews east by lands of Alexan-
der Dejean and westby Joseph Camy.
Sd. Another tract Of land, being wood and
prarie, IN that part Of St. Landry parish known
as Point Clear, containing about two hundred
superficial arpents more or less, bounded north
by COulee de Name, south by heirs of Francois
Marks, east by lands of Dejean and others and
west by Beniamen Dejean.
4th. The undivided one-fourth interest in a
certain sugar plantation, situated in St. Landry
parish in that part known as prairie Laurent,
containing ten arpents front by depth of eighty
arpents more or less, bounded north by Bayou
Techee south by landsef Marks east by Napo.
leon Robin and Belezaire Arn:ud and west by
lands of Mrs. Widow 6. A. Grayenburg ana
lands described herein ga No. 8,
5th. One-fourth interest in One pair of Alneri
6tn' One'f3urth ineeFest in one cane cart.
7th. One COW and esaf
Terms-Cash.
G. G. DUSON,
june 20 Sheriff OF tht Parish of ST. Landry,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
POinfe-Nazr-L0sga1s Springs.

This pleasant and popular watering place is
now opened for the season of 1878. The i'm
provements made and being made by the new
proprietor have contributed equally to the
comfort and enjoyment of invalids and pleasure
seekers There are four different mineral
springs, and five new bath houses, two for gen
tlemen, and three for ladies. The main dormi-
tory has twelve sleeping apartments, fully fur
nished. There are three ueW buildings, with
two roomseach, with hedstead, mattress and
seats, to rent to parties desiring to board them
selves. There are ten other rooms to rent. The
hotel Is amply furnished. and the table will be
supplied with all the requirements of a first
class hoteL The medicinal qualities of the
springs are already famous, iron largely pre-
dominating IN one of them.
Mrs. Miller will pay special attention to the
wants of lady visitors.
Board s15o per day; by the month $500.
Ample accommodations and feed for horses
The proprietor has expended, and will expend,
a great deal OF money i'll improving the prop
erty, and trusts that his enterprise will be
suitably acknowledged
e. MILLER,
june 15-3m Proprietor.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

Texas contains an estimated popula-
tion Of 1000, 1000. 1t receives an annual
increase by immigration alone of 250, 900.
There are produced in the State an
nually about 100000 bales of cotton.
The value Of this crop is $30,000,000
The annual export of cotton is esti-
mated at SIC, ,000, 900 in value. of wool at
81 SOC, 900, of hides at s., SOC. 900, Of beef
IN barrels and cans at S2,000,000, and
other productions besides wheat at 3d.
000,0 600. The present wheat crop will
bring between six and seven million
dollars.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
$Ei0 ReapNrd.

I aIn hereby authorized by merchants and
other responsible citizens Of the town of Ope-
lousas to offer the above reward for the appre-
the party or parties who were engaged a few
nights since, in the attempt to burn the busII
ing now occupied by Emile Pefferkorn an a
coffee house. JAMES RAW
President Board of Police town OF Opelousas,
May LIT '''''
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

Old England, so far, seems to have
come out first best in the controversy
and fussing that have been going on
between her and Russia in regard to
the settlement of the Eastern question.
An effort was first made to rule her out
of Continental politics, to ignore her
entirely in the treaties and settlements
by some of the dominant powers Of Con-
tinental Europe. But she was not thus
to be ignored. She made her demands
positively and firmly, and got her army
and navy ready to enforce them. In
addition to the home troops, the i'm
mense number she was able to draw
from India, together with the undis-
puted supremacy of her navy and great
financial resources, caused Russia to
pause, and finally to accede to all the
material demands of England. Some
of the powers may be cleft" in the
pending congress at Berlin, but England
will not be one of them. Her main
requests will be complied with, or she
will accomplish them Ui ct arueis. Lord
Beaconsfeld will come out of this con-
troyersy with Russia with as much
prestige for craftsmanship as that which
made celebrated the name of the younger
Pitt; and those who thought England
had entered her dotage and become
effete, are doomed to disappointment.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

The notorious Bishop Gil Haven de-
liVered himself of sermon last Sunday
in Washington on the "Kemper county
massacre" He longs for the :" upIifted
sword y as the emblem and assurance Of
peace and quiet. Tt would be better
for the peace and quiet Of the country
il the same Bishop Haven could be
"uplifted at the end OF a good grass
rope.--[N. O. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
BUELL..

Memphis Appeal: One candidate for
the office of Attorney General promises,
if elected, to give one-fourth of his
official income to the public and private
schools. Other candidates offer still
more, while another candidate pledges
himself to give the entire proceeds to
an orphan asylum, of which he is the
only occupant, he being an orphan. The
office OF Attorney General is worth be-
tween fifteen and twenty thousand dol
lars year.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

Ex-Governor Packard is ON Geo. T..
Smiths bond as collector of customs at
New 0rleans.-[ Telegraphic Dispatch
In Shreveport Times.
Ex-Governor Packard, say you! No,
thank God, Packard never Governed
this State single second in his whole
life. Er- MARSHALL Packard; this, and
nothing more, in Louisiana. II Bossier
Banner.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

The ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT is upon
our table. The new paper is second to
no other one in the State in point of
print and talent in editorial manage
ment. Such additions to the journals
of the State indicate a material pros
perity and advancement that is proper
subject of congratulation. II Claiborne
Guardian.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
--latest Railroad News.
PROGRESS OF ARBITRATION.
IN. O. City Item.l

The Morgan Louisiana and Texas
railroad and Steamship Company have
arranged for the purchase of the branch
from Morgan City to Vermilionville for
the trustee and purchasing committee,
as we understand, and the matter, 1t is
anticipated will be brought to a close
by interchange OF title and price in a
few days.
n1i or fpiendy eoe Connection s De
as to make the railroad for New Orleans
to the Sabine in the shortest period.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

The Georgia Grange says that if the
planters of the South would make their
plantations strictly self-sustaining, and
buy nothing which they could them
selves produce, cotton would never be
below thirty cents pound, and they
would become the wealthiest people
under the sun, -
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

CASTOR SPRINGs.-An advertisement
of these springs appears in our columns
to-day. We have frequently stopped at
them, in our summer trips to the pine
woods of Calcasieu. They are in that
parish, Oh the west bank of Castor or
Beaver creek, just above its junction
with Bayou Nez-piqu6, and about thirty
three miles from Opelousas. The loca-
tion is high, healthy and pleasant and
the water of the numerous springs-both
mineral and straight, 1--WE prefer the
latter,)-is not simply cool, but cold, and
limpid.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

Whereas, Achille DuIre of the parish of St.
Landry, administrator Ct the estate of Auguste
Donate, deceased, files IN account Of his ad-
ministration of the aboFe estate accompanied
by his petition praying far the heutologation of
the same.
And, whereas, the pra CT of said petition has
been granted by an orde Of eourt, bearing date
June Goth, 1878.
Now, therefore notice. hereby gwen to all
persons interested to ms he oppasiti on to said
tableau in writing at my ssfice In the town of
Opeiousasas, within the me required by law,
why the said tableau sho id not he he puologated
and confirmed.
JAMES O. ITACHERTc, Clerk,
june 22-hlg -
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
CANDID TIE
Fer Senator.

We are authorized TO announce W. A. ROB
ERToON as a candidate for reelection to the
state Senate, from this District subject to the the
nomination OF the convention, called by the
committees Of the Democratic Conservative
Party to meet on the 9th of July at Opelousas.
GREEN LAND HOME, June goth, 1878.
To the People Of Saint La,dry-Shoud I be
nominated as the candidate to represent this
District i'll State Senate, by the Democratic
0pelousas on the 9th July, 1873, l will accept
the nomination.
The nominees of that convention will be my
candidates under any circumstances
" United we stand, divided we fall"
3. A. MARTEL.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

Anger sometimes leads one to express
an honest opinion Of himself. When a
Kicked IN q iackass, aud I'd like to do
.it.n he allowed himself III the excite
ment of extemporaneous speech, to tell
q sad truth.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
GHERIFF's SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH oFsT. LANDRY,
No. 1879.
DOMINIQUE GUILHas VS.. ALEXANDRA
DEJEAN.

By virtue of a writ of f1eri facias, issued
out Of the honerabls District Court, in and for
the Parish OF ST. Landry, In the above entitled
suit, ana to me Directed, will proceed to
sell at public sale no the highest bidder, at
the Court House of said parish in the town of
0pelousas, on SATURDAY, the Sd day of
August, 1879, at II o'clock A. NJ, the following
A certain tract OF and situated in the parish
Of St. Landry, containing one hundred and
slxty-fye arpents, together with all the build
lngs and improvements thereon, bounded north
by Bayou Teche, east by land of Mrs" Carlis
Gravenberg,, south bg Celestue Mathews and
west by Louisa DeieAg
Also another tract of land situated in the
ing sixty-six arpents, bounded north by lands
formerly belonging to Mrs. A5exandre Castillo,
south by Bayou Teehe, east by Mrs Carls
Gravenberg and west ay Joseph Camy.
Terms-Cash.
G. c. DUSON,
june % Sheriff of tie Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
OPEL0UsAs, SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1873.

We are requested to announce that
grand ball will be given at Pointe-aux
Loups Springs, on Saturday evening,
July 9Th, 1878, which everybody are
invited to attend.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22

A three-year-oh youngster saw a
drunken man tackingn through the
street. Mother said he, "did God
make that man - les, my child =
The little boy reflected q moment and
then exclaimed: wouldn't have done
it.n N>>'- - Z -
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
For sheriff,

Mr.. EDITOR:-YOu will please announce my
name as a candidate for reelection to the office
of Sheriff of St Landry, at the election in
November next Subject to the nomination Of
theDemOcratic Convention.
c. C. DUSON
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
For the Legislature.

We are authorized to announce DIR. 2. T.
YOUNG as a candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatiVes, from this parish, subject to the
nomination Of the convention, called by the
committees of the Democratic Conservative
Party to meet on the 27th OF July at OpelOusas.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Castor Springs.
DR. CHAS. A. HARDY. Proprietor,
IOSEPH MILLER of Mashingtnn Iessee

JOSEfh MULLEN, OF NasnlnSUOn Lessee.
These justly renowned mineral springs, will be
opened for the accommodation of the public,
on and after the 22d inst. Situated in the South
Western portion of St. Landry. These springs
are within easy reach of everyone seeking health
or pleasure; the finest trout and perch fishing
in America, is within stones throw of the
spring while game of all kinds is abundant.
Thebuldings have recently been put in COM
plete repairs, and eight new bath houses added.
Having secured the services of Monsieur Leon
Berbeh, distinguished caterer, formerly Of the
Emperers kitchen, Paris, the cuisine will be
under his management. Guests will be served
in firstelass style, either by the day, week or
month, at prices so moderate as to defy compe-
tition. Patrons will be provided with every
thing needful, including feed for horses. A
fine enclosed pasture will be also at the service
of visitors. Invalids seeking the beneficial
effects Of these waters, have the advantage of
consulting Dr. Chas A. Hardy, a physician of
high repute throughout the country. Hacks
and carriages will leave Washington twice a
week oroftener if necessary, the carrying pas
sengers for the springs.
JOSEPH MULLER,
June 29-tf Lessee.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-22
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDR,
No. 4O17.
ESTATES OF GUsTAyE DONATE.

Whereas, Amelia Lassassier of the parish
of st. Landry. has applied by her petition to be
appointed administrative of the estates OF
Gustaye Donate, deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make op
position to said appointment, will file the same
in writing In my office, in the town OF Opelousas
within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
june 22-hlg