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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

State Engineer Hardie, of Louisiana,
reports the crevasses below New Orleans
all closed.
Navigation OF the Red river Of the
north has commenced six weeks earlier
than usual.
Bishop Talbot, OF indianapolis (Epls>
copal), was stricken with apopleXy,
wednesday morning, and was uncon,
scious several hours.
There is great excitment at Nc
keesport, near Pittsburg, over an oil
strike, which promises to open up new
aud extensive oleaginous territory.
"A Richmond dispatch says man
named McFadden, one named Moody
and c0l0red man, were drowned in at,
tempting to cross the James river, near
Patterson's landing.
The Connecticut Mutual life insur-
ance company has elected Colonel Jacob
l.. Green president, aud John NJ. Taylor
secretary, both promotions vice James
uoodwin' the late president, who died a
few days since.
John Phelan, The contractor of gov
eminent work on the Lachine canal,
whose disappearance we noted yester-
Gay. leaves $4,000 due merchants and
Dill dlscounters, besides six weeks wages
to 25O workingmen.
Mr.. Chatard, president OF tho Ameri.
can college In Rome, has been appointed
bishop OF Vincennes; and Rev. JoseDh
y. Keane, 10 sistant pastor OF the st. Pat
rlck's church, Washington, to BE- bishop
Of Richmond.
"A family named Murray, at provi-
dence, Il. L., had yesterday four children
lying dead from diphtheria, and three
Others not expected to live through the
day. The father was almost insane and
Threatened TO shoot the undertaken; and
u policeman had 10 be- placed in the
house.
The ai!cctionatc ilock OF The Rev.
Geo. b. Vosburg, pastor Of tho Madison
Avenue Baptist church, at Bergen
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

To- aumougAcy Of the several counties
o. Ne stats Of Illinois are requested to
ssad delegates to q state convention to he
hsh q Springfield, Illinois, THURSDAY,
the uTU DAT OF APRIL, ISIS. at 10
s'eisck ~, tos the purpose Of nominating
oss candidate for the Office OF state treas
user, and one candidate for the office Of
state superintendent Of public instruction
ana 70 transact such other Business as may
come bsiexs It. The several counties are
entitled - the following representation,
based upon the vote for government in
1A5a.
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The state convention OF the National
party in Illinois will be held at Spring
field on the 18th inst, but 1t is not likely
that the attendance will be very large.
Perhaps not to exceed halt dozen
counties in the state have.appOinted del>
egates to the convention.
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CYRUS II. MCCORMICK,


TIE committee unanimously recommend to
the democracy Of the northern grand divi.
sion and. second appellate district, that
they hold their convention, for the pur.
rose Of nominating clerks Of the surpreme
aud appellate courts, for said division and
district, Ut Joliet, on Thursday, April Is,
1878: E.GfEtE
And tor the central grand division and
bird appellate district, that Tie deleeste
appointed from said division and district,
10 the state convention, to meet In cenven.
ton At Springfield, on the day said state
eouvsutionis held, at 10 q. M, for the pur'
bose OF nominating clerks Of the supreme
and appellate courts for said division and
district; %Af4&
And for the southern grand division and
fourth appellate district, that they hold
THAR convention at Centralia, Thursday,
Nay Is, ISIS, for the purpose Of nomlns'
ting clerks Of the supreme and appellate
ssurts. for said diyision and district;
The ratio Of representation in said con.
ysntiens to be the same a. in the state con.
vsntion. 4aM
Tnos. SH1RLEY, Secretary.
At LARGE.
C. H. Mccormick, g. d: HOLES,
]. ., Mann, W. X. Murphy,
A. p, GODDARD, BE-. Burgen.
rr DISTRICTS.
1. r. T.. 0odell, II. j. NJ. Bush,
/ 4 Thos z. Courtney, II. II. Shumsy,
4. TTSrnas Shirley, 10. j. A. Mallory,
Il stchSrd Blshop, IA. John W. Smith,
4. r. n, Marsh, Ii. W. Cochrane,
4. ]. g, Drake, 10. L. b. Parsons,
= w. A. Steele. II. H. q. Gerke,
4. j. Dun. IS. T. \. BoutOn,
IA. ". +. Davidson, 10. 8. z. Lsndes,
10. Georgs Edmunds.
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on1yTwenty Dollars

Only Twenty Dollars
A perfect and unequsled, largo, strong
and durable machine, constructed elegant
and sOldid, from the best material with
mathematical precision, for constant fami-
ly Use or manufacturing purposes. AL.
ways ready at moments notice to do its
day work. never Out OF order aud will last
generation with moderate care; easy TO
understand and manage; light, smoothe and
swiftrunnng, like the well.regulsted move.
ment Of fine watch; simple, compact, eff.
Client and reliable. with all the valuable i'm
provements to be found in the highest.
priced machines, warranted to do the same
work the same way, aud as rapidly and
smoothly as $40 machine. An acknowl.
edged triumph of ingenious mechanical
SKIN, essentially the working woman's
friend, and far In advance Of all ordinary
machines Tor absolute strength, reliability
and general usefulness; will hem, tuck, fell,
seam, quilt. bind, braid, cord, gather, rui.
fls, shirr, plat, fold, scollop, roll, embroid-
or. run up breadths, etc. with wonderful
rspidity, nestness and ease; sews the
strongest lasting stitch equally tine aud
smothe through all kinds OF good. from
cambria 10 several thicknesses OF road.
cloth or leather with fine or coarse cotton
linen, silk or swine. Givesperfect satisfac.
tion. Will earn its cost several times over
in season in the work II does, or make A
good living for any msu or woman who
desires to use 1t for that purpose works 90
faithful and easy the servants or children
can use 1t without damage. Price of ma
chine, fully equipped for family work, with
light table, reduced to only $40. Hall Case,
Cover, Side Drawers and Cabinet Styles
each at correspondingly low rates. Sale
delivery guaranteed free from damage.
Explanatory pamphlets illustrated with en-.
cravings OF the several styles of machines,
references, variety OF sewing, etc., mailed
free. Confidential terms with liberal In.
ducements to enterpaising clergymsn,
teachers, business men, travelling or local
agents, etc., who desire exclusive sgencies
f,iraishcd on application. Address John II
kepdsu 4 Co., t9l Broadway, NY.
Slot7
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Democratic County Convention.

1 A mass convention of the Democratic
voters Of Alexander county, will be held
II Tie court house, in this city, on Satur-
asy. March 10th, next, at 2 O'Clock PIN,
gDr The purpose Of electing three dele-
r,tes 70 the state convention to be held
q Springfield on April 18th, next; and
hire Delegates 10 the district convention
u b held It Centralla on May 10th, next.
.TnOs. w. HALLIDAY, Chairman.
Cairo. llls.. March Z. 1878.
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" Willis. Thomas, DIETRICH and the
dozen or two other aspirants for the Rad
ical nomination for congress in this DIS
trict don't beslir themselves. Col. Nc
Keisg OF this city will walk off with the
prize, and that too without much diili>
anlty
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

THOUSANDS OF the most prominent and
Intelligent persons throughout the land
have testified to the true merits OF DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, We advise suffer-
ers 10 use IL. Price % cents,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

LARGE sales indicate the merits OF all
good articles. Druggists sell more Of
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup than of all other
remedies for the cure of baby disorders.
% cents a bottle.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24
CAIRO CITY COAL co.

ONCE OF Halliday brothers, opposite st.
Charles Hotel.
Egyptian Mills, Twentieth street.
Goal Dump, foot of rhirty-eignth street. OF
Post Office drawer 800
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

Mr.. JACOB o. CHANCE, OF Salem, has
entered the field as candidate tor clerk
Of the supreme court, southern grand d.
vision. s
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

X EMEMBER The Cairo and st. Louis
" R.R. IL the ONLY ALL RAIL ROUTE be-
tween Cairo and st. Louis under one man
agement therefore there are no delays at way
stations awaiting connections from other lines.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

This stocs entirely New and Fresh Special attention gvn to Country
everything Country Groceries or Dry
goods prices before you buy
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

Passengers Going North, Northeast and West
should not buy their tickets until they have ex-
amined our rates and routes
+. G. BUELL., g. T. WHITLOCK
Freight Agt. Passenger Agent.
l., N. JOHNSON, Gen'l Manager.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24
Coal Coal,

Orders for Coal by the carload,
ton, or In hogsheads. for shipment
promptly attended to.
To large consumers and oil
manufacturers, we are prepared
to supply any quantity. by the
month or year, at uniform rates.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

TIME SCHEDULE
Through LHprcss Leaves Cairo"."...e ~ AIN
- - Arrives y. Ct Louis :35 p.m
Murphysboro AccUIGn0ds, ion Leaves
Cairo $3.50. Ii:59 pm
Through Express Leaves e. II. l. uis 20 n, IN
Arrives at Carlo. 5;i5 pm
Murphysboro Accommodation Leaves
Murphysboro"...""...." 2;lo am
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CAIRO & ST. LOUIS r. I
TIE
SHORTEST SHORT LINZ
SIT. LOUIS,

TNit trains by thls road connect II ST. Loui
!. and East ST. Louis, with all tier lines to
the North, East and West.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

The aI!cctionatc lock OF the Rev.
Geo. b. vosburg, pastor OF tho Madison
Avenue Baptist church, at Bergen
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

full line Carpets, Mangs Floor Oil Cloths, Curtain Damasks
Ladies' and Misses Boots, Chldrens Shoes Gents Boots
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12
Piano and Organ Playing
LEARNED IN A DAY /!

M ASONs CHARTS, which recently created
W such sensation in Boston and elsewhere,
will enable any person, Of any age, to
Master the Piano or Organ
in day, even though they have no knowledge
Of notes. etc. The Boston Globe says:
You can lea,n to play on the piano or organ
10 day even if you never played before. and
have not the slightest knowledge Of notes By the
use of Mason's Charts. A CHILD TEN YEARS OLD
CAN LEARN EASILY. They are endorsed BY the
best musical people in Boston, and are the grand
elimination Of the inventive genius of the nine
teenth century,"
Circulars giving full particulars and many
testimonials will be sent free on application.
Ono set Of Mason's Charts, and rare book Of
great value, entitled "Smging Made Easy" both
mailed, postpaid, to address, for only So. Wc-..,
more than 500 spent on mr.; MS, ,essof.o -
nuu.Sss A. C. MORTON,
General Agent Atlanta, Ga.
Agents wanted at once everywhere. Bes.
chance ever offered. Secure territory before too
late. Terms free.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12
THE SUN.
NEW YORK
1873.

As the time approaches for the renewal Of
subscriptions, THE SUN would remind its
friends and wellwishers everywhere, that it is
again candidate for thei. consideration ana
support. Upon its lecord sor the past ten years
II relics for con..,,uuance of the hearty eympa-
my and generous cooperation which have hith-
erto been extended to it from every quarter OF
the Union.
The DAILY SUN is a four-page sheet Of 20 col
uinns, price by mail, post paid, IS cents month
or $3.50 per year.
The Sunday edition of THE SuS is an eight
page sheet of Sc columns. While giving the
news of the day, i: also contains a large amount
OF literary and miscellaneous matter specially
prepared for it. THE SUNDAY Sun has met with
great success. Post paid Sl.2O year.
The WEEKLY Sun.
Who doesnot know The WEEKLY Sun? 1t
circulates throughout the United States, the
Canadas and beyond. Ninety thousand families
greet its welcome pages weekly, and regard it
in the light Of guide counsellor, and friend. It's
Eews, editorial. agricultural and literary de-
partments make it essentially journal for the
family and 6reside. Terms One DOLLAR a year,
post paid. This price quality considered. makes
it the chea pest newspaper published. For clubs
Of ten. with $40 cash, we will eeEd an extra
copy free. Address
PUBLISHER OF THE SUN,
New York City.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12
Making q Piute Doctor.

A Nevada paper says: /: at
has been question unsolved by
many how the doctors of the
tribes of Indians got their sheep
skins. We have of late heard
Of several executions for inability
to bring about a cure among the
Piutes, and now we have the
particulars at hand Of how they
elect a successor in case of the
death of q medicine man or wo-
man. All the adult members of
the tribe are called together a
white round stone is provided
for each and all except one, and
that is black one these are
put in a sack together and pass
ed around, each hand drawing
out a pebble The one drawing
the black stone is thereafter to
act as medicine man or woman,
as the case may be. for women
aud men have to take their
chances of drawing. The doctor
elect then must qualify himself
as best he can-the more the
better-for he will have a longer
lease Of life; because, on the
death of his third patient, he is
put to death in summary man
ner. Sometimes shot, again
stoned to death, and at others
burned.'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12
Pr0CeeSfings or tbe Parish
School Board.

| Vernilionvile La, Dec. let, 1877.
| The Board of School Directors met this day
in called session. Present DR.. T. B. Hopkins
Ones Broussard. Jos Boudreaux r. C. Landry
Or N. d. Young. Chas Paddio. Narcisse Noutou
| and Will Clegg. Absent, DR. N l. Lyons.
Proceedings Of the last meeting were read and
approved.
On motion of Or Young. the President was
directed to draw q warrant in favor Of Moses B
Williams for thirty dollars, for teaching colored
school near Royville. in the month Of September
1877. 1t was also ordered that Noses B. Will
llams be allowed to continue teaching the cold
school where now located, until school house
is provided foe him in the Simon Settlement.
Aessrs Landry and Boudreaux reported in re-
gard to investigation Of title, etc., of "Vermil-
lonviile Academy" and were continued as com.
mlttee, to report further at next meeting
Directors from wards in which school laude
are located reported none rented
Directors from wards where school lands are
now located. were authorized to notify parties
occupying those lands. that they must either
make satisfactory arrangements to rent the lands
or vacate them, and if neither is done, that
measures will be taken legally against them as
trespassers.
Mr. Boudreaux was authorized to make set
tlement with parties claiming to be interested in
the schoos-house In "Simon Settlement. by re-
ceiving from them the difference between their
claim and the value of the school-housc
Ordered by the Board that I'll school. ia the
"a. Sd, and 4th wards be discontinued, after De-
cember. until further Instructions.
MIR Landry was authorized to have furniture
made and glazing done for Brouesardvi'le school
house and building put in order at the smallest
expense.
The Board then adjourned to regular meeting,
let Saturday Of January 1873
THOS B. HOPKINS, Presd't.
WILL CLBoo, Secretary.
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To the Editors of the State of
Louisiana.

| The Louisiana Bureau of immigration
is receiving many letters of inquiry frou
various sources calling for information fol
| farmers. mechanics. Iaborers. business men
and capitalists. who desire to settle in this
State, or invest capital here. Our bureau
has issued two descriptive circulars, with
| maps. for the benefit of such inquirers
We have sent off many circulars, and
copies Of Louisiana as It Is, and written
answers in response to letters Of inquiry
Our bureau has opened books to receive
descriptions of lands for sale, propositions
to lease land, or to have lands worked on
shares-any propositions that may en-
Tighten the immigrant who wants to come
to Louisiana.
We will record all such descriptions Of
lands and propositions in our books. which
will always be open TO strangers and per-
sons wishing to purchase, aud these de
scriptions will furnish the bureau with an
additional fund of valuable information
for future circulars, and to bs used 10 our
letters in reply to inquiries.
As our board has no funds and no in,
come except the small amount furnished
merchants and others in New Orleans who
subscribe to assist us in, our ,abors. we
respectfully bag the editors Of the State to
publish this notice, for few weeks or
without charge to The board, for
the benefit of immi grafton aud the State
WIN. BoGEL. President.
Office Louisiana Bureau of Immigration,
No. 8 Commercial Place, New Orleans,
La, October 6, 1877.
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Che Gafapette Aoucrtiser,
OFFICIAL JOURNAL Of The Parish Of LAFAYETTE
and Of the Town Of VERNlLI0NVILlH,
TERMS

TERMS
SUBSCRIPTION DOLLARS per annuu
in dduance. For six months. 81 Is.
--ADvERrIsINH-
Per Square, 90 lines or less). 81 0[
Announcement of candidates for Office $40 OC
No credit will be given for Advertising or Jot
work, except by special agreement.
Cards stating merely the names, business and
place of residence, with paper included, Twelve
Dollars per annun.
All advertisements not marked. will be pub
iished until tolbid and charged for accordingly
gs~ All judicial advertisements must be paid
for on the last day of publication. or on the day
of sale No advertisement will be inserted unless
security is given, Or amount Of costs deposited
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12
Notice.

THE taxpayers Of the Corporation Of vcrmil-
i ionville. are hereby notified that the Assess
ment Roll for the year 1877, is now completed
and deposited with the Secretary of the City
Council, at the Office of the ..Adrehsr.v Persons
wishing to examine the same, must do 60 within
thirty days from the publication of this notice.
Mayors Office, Yermilionyile Nov "a, 1877.
10. MOUTON, Mayor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

I. is related Of Compton. the English
comedian, that he happened to stop at n
hotel where a meeting Of clergymen hal
lns. been ended. and the preachers were
about to dine. the landlord, seeing his
white Tie and long black coat, mistoo,s
him for a minister. and said be WAS sure
the Dean w'nld be- pleased to have ,hv
visitor dine with thpn, II thank you,"
answered Compton. who was very hungry.
= have no card. ion crn gay, the R.v.
NJ. PAYNE, who is passing through town"
The D AN not Only invited Compton to
dine, bat seated him at his r'ghl, and.
;hrnngh courtesy. asked him to say grace
Compton felt a cold chill run through
BIN, but, with perfect presence Of mind.
h ypc"'Ird The opening part Of the church
s.rvic,', and so'.nnly aaid 80 Lord, open
t',on n'.r lips and our mouths shall show
fo,'h Thy praa..'' Tell us, good people,
says H"rper's "Drawer," thu, tells til,
st .,s, if Won Yer heard anything heater
III p, shat
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

The following case of absence
of mind is reported in an Ameri-
can paper. An old lady, after
stirring the fire with her knitting
needle, took up the poker to
knit with, and did not find out
her error till she began to scratch
her head with it.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

If the press of America would
let Oakley Hal! alone for two
weeks, he'd either regain his SEN
ses or start out with a hand or
gan. and the country would be
rid of this great and anxious bur-
den.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

A gentleman at an eating-house
asked the person next him if
he would please to pass the mus
tard. "Sir," said the man, "do
you mistake me for a waiter?"
;,,Oh, no, SIR" was the reply, II
m!stook you for a gentleman"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

A Brooklyn clergyman began
by giving the text Of a special
sermon, which he introduced as
follows: Brethren, | have been
requested to preach sermon
on Little things, and do so will
ngly, as the subject accords we'll
with my own mind
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

TERRIBLE RssuLr OF 4 JOKE "A .pe-
cial dispatch to the London Free Press
From Ottawa. Out, says: The man Som
e'si'le, belonging in Tho'ne. Pontiac
County, who became insane through
practical joke b.ing p|nya,l on him. pass
el through this city last evening in charge
Of friend, on h's w.v to the asylum Mt
Long Point. near Montreal. A short TINA
since party Of shan,v men were on their
way up the river, somervi'|e being one Of
the number, when shev All got on drunk.
more or less. The day following Somef-
vile was told he hid shot certain mag
istrala while Intoxicated. and that he
would key be arrested. In order to
avaid this, h" was advised to clear to the
woods, md during the night he did so.
1t was fourteen days before he was found
again. and then it WAS discovered that h'
w.ss a 'asing maniac, having become 50,
through fear Of exposure and want Of food.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

A little girl said to her mann.
ma, Mamma, have you heard
of the man that got shot?' No,
child how did he get shot ask
ed mamma. oh" said young
precocious, ''he bought 'em."
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

One thing which prevents the
West from bringing out trot-
ting horse which can trot mile
in 2:lO is the fact that the public
would demand, less than thirty
days after. a horse which could
90 in 2.0S.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1878-01-12

A fellow at cattle show,
where he made himself conspi-
cuous by his bluster, cried out,
"Call these prize cattle! Why,
they amt nothin' to what orr
folks reared. My father raised
the biggest calf ofany man round
our parts" mo doubt Of it, -
said a bystander, land the nois-
lest
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Notice to TtesD0sse,.s.

A LII persons are hereby notified not to pass
n through, or hunt within the Enclosures of nv
farm on pain Of being prosecuted as trespassers
Nov. "a, 1877. E. H. LEVY.
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I =. !. Cheap fo,. Cash.
!. a.. Spring Wagon, witt
ls1, Apply At this office.