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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
Still Happy.
detroit Free Press.

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For the past two weeks Woodward
avenue druggist has put up a prescrip-
ton of some kind or other about -four
times day for certain small boy, be-
sides filling orders fol. a large variety
of patent medicine and porous plasters,
The sales were all cash, but the druggists
curiosity was at length aroused, and he
said to the lad:
"Got sickness in the family?"
Kinder" was the reply.
"Your father?"
Eyes, all but me. Ma is using the
plaster for lame side and taking the
tonic for rash which broke out on her
elbows. Pa takes the croches for tick
ling in the throat, and uses the arnica
on his skin. Louisa uses that catarrh
snuff and the cough medicine. Bill
wants the brandy for sprained ankle,
and the squills are for the baby. That's
all but grandma, and this prescription
is to relieve the pain in her chest and
make her sleep harder"
Rather unfortunate family" re-
marked the druggist.
"Well, kinder; but pa says it's cheaper
than going to the seashore, and so we
plaster up and swallow down, and feel
purity happy after ALL"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
Loves Labor Lost.
New York Sun.l


1t the course of true love never did
run smooth we can hardly expect that
Of false love to do so, and there is just
now little cyclone of heart troubles
| appealing to sympathy and the courts.
Miss Carrie L. Girxon, the daughter
of a retired naval officer, has begun Il
suit in the Kings county supreme court
to recover $4,000 from W. James Shar-
| man for an alleged breach Of prom ise of
| marriage, Sharman is thirty-five years
OF age, lives in Brooklyn, but was form
erly a resident of Memphis Tenn. The
plaintiff states that she was engaged to
be married to a druggist in George town,
D. c., when Sharman fell in love with
Sharman is a cripple, and at first Miss
Grixon laughed at his pretentions, but
when she learned that he was the heir
to a fortune of $25O,O00 she looked upon
him with favor. A letter written by
Sharman and, addressed to her, shows
his love in stronger light than his
literature:
BEAUTIFUL CARRIE-When [ met you
last evening and you waved your hand
to me and smiled, could have jumped
out of the buggy and thrown myself at
your feet. 1t is now over six months
since | saw you, and my sole is full of
light ever since. The canary which
you once saw in my possession, and
played with, is hung up in my bedroom.
[ call it Carrie, after you, though it is
not of the same seeks. talk to it in
the night when everything is still, and
when it does not answer me feel very
ill. [This is potry. | did not know it
till done it. You face and voice are
always around me, and I see figures of
you in almost every one that passes.
May say, dearest Miss Grixon, that l
love you and will marry ME if you
choose? Your adorning and faint
hearted JAMES.
In August last they became engaged
to be married, and Sharman gave the
plaintiff $1,000 and set of diamonds,
including an engagement ring. The
preparations for the marriage were
nearly made, when Miss Grixon re-
ceived letter from lawyer, who said
that he represented Sharman, offering
her $1,000 to break off the engagement.
This the lady declines, but brings suit
in damages,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
Drama inn California.

At a recent Territorial Pioneers din
ner, Mr.. McCasky, pioneer actor of
49 said:
Our theatres at that time were gen
| orally the dinning- g-rooms of hotels. The
company had often to wait at the door
until two or three lingering guests had
finished their supper before opportunity
would be given us to enter, put up our
scenery" and dress for the perfor-
nance. However, we were happy and
made money. Five dollars was the
usual price of admission. The pioneer
actress Of California, to the best of my
knowledge, was a Mrs. Bingham. She
was, in some respects, a most extraor-
dinary woman. She could not read,
but learned her lines as her husband
oriZing in this manner, no matter how
long the part, was wonderful. She was
the first white woman who entered
Downieville. The miners had heard of
her coming and sent a deputation to
meet her, while our company was still
Il couple Of miles from the camp. Be-
sides the rugular members of the troupe,
there was Mrs. Bingham's infant twins,
each swung in a basket on either side of
a mule. I shall never forget the man
ner in which rough-looking, heavily
bearded miner approached one Of the
baskets, and lifting the cover lid, he
gazed moment at the child, and then
remarked:
"Madam, is this yoursfn
It is," she replied.
"Will you let me kiss it,"
Yes" she replied,
"Will you allow me to carry it little
while? ~
Certainly"
And so he did, and striding on with
the infant in his arms at the head of the
cavalcade, he constituted himself our
araat courier, and in this way we entered
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

WHERE A GEORGIA COURT Was
HELD.-On Saturday, at the court
ground in Blackankle county, Ca, the
magistrate took his seat on a wagon,
which was standing in the shade Of q
tree, and commanded the bailiff to open
the court. The command was obeyed
ana the first case on the docket was
gaiied, the witnesses examined and the
case ready TOR discussion by the law
yers, Col. M. and the Hon. D., who
mounted the wagon, one ON the tongue
ana @ tne other on the coupling-pole. The
palm TOOK ms stand at the breast tree
sun passed around.-[F From the Frank
lin lGa.) News,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

Sheriff Duson, of the parish of St.
Landry, was in the city yesterday for
the purpose of securing from the Execu-
tive two, acquisitions for two men who
stole and got into Texas with two of
the finest horses in the parish of St.
Landry. When the horses were stolen
a reward was published, and descrip-
tion of the horses sent to towns and
cities in all adjoining States. One of
these descriptions arrived in one of the
Texas border towns, and was received
by the sheriff, and in half an hour there
after the thieves rode up with the horses
and were taken into custody. One of
them is an old hand at the business,
Sheriff Duson says, and the other is in
some way connected with murder
IN O Damncrat
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

OPELOUSAS. ,July 4th

OPELOUsAs, July 4th, 1878.
On motion of John N. Ogden, ESQ, the fol
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, we deem it essential to the welfare
OF the Democratic party, that clubs shonld be
formed for the purpose of actively assisting in
the success of the Democratic party at the
next elections; and whereas, in view of the
fact that our preliminary ward convention will
meet on the 2Gth of this month, for the purpose
OF eleeting delegates to meet at the parish CON
ventlon to be holden at Opelousas on the 27th
OF this month"; therefore be it
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves individ-
ually and collectively, to Use every effort to
select such men as delegates to our parish con
yention as can be relied upon who will go be-
fore the convention and vote for the nOmina-
ton of good and reliable men, for the different
offices that will be in nominations and who will
abide by the action OF the convention and sup
port the nominees thereof, and be in favor of
calling constitutional convention.
Be it further Resolved, That we earnestly
invite our friends of the Democratic party, who
live in other wards, to cooperate with us and
to form clubs to act in unison with ours, and
to promote the general good of the party
Be it further Resolved, That copy Of these
resolutions, be sent to the Opelousas Courier
and the ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT for publication
CHARLES F. HOUSTON, Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

DID NOT STAY LoNG.-A colored man
living in New York, having admired a
colored widow living in the next block
above, but being afraid to come out
boldly and reveal his passion, went to a
white man of his acquaintance the other
day, and requested him to write the
lady letter asking her hand in mar
riaage: The friend wrote, telling her in
a few lines that the size of her feet was
the talk of the neighborhood, and asking
her it ste could not pare them down q
little. The name of the colored man
was signed, and he was to call on her
on sunday night for an answer. The
writer OF the letter met the nigger
limping along the street, and asked
him what the widow said. The man
showed him a scratched nose, a lame
leg and a spot on his scalp where a
handful of wool had been violently
jerked out, and answered in solemn
tones; She didn't say muffin, and
didn't stay dar more'n minute"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

Coop TINES AHEAD.-The imme-
diate future is full of promise. On
every hand mems energies, so long par
alyized, are reviving. Want and dis
tress have sensibly stimulated the enter
prise and skill Of our people. Economy
in all branches of government, State
and federal, is the rule, and no longer
the exception. A greater number of
men are willing to work for living
than at any time since the war, and
farmers and skillful and industrious
mechanics in all parts of the country
are earning a living. Few men are
making rapid fortunes, and speculation
has undoubtedly received a blow; but
faithful, punctnal. honest and skillful
labor is already getting the moderate
reward with which it was satisfied be-
fore 1860. It a curious sign of the times
that in many Of our cities house build
ing has recommended, but the houses
are mostly small and inexpensive. Fin
ally, there is little doubt that if lhe peo-
pie who now cry out about the severe
pressure of the times and demand a
new initiation could be examined, it
would be found that they consist al
most entirely of two classes-tramps
and speculators who bought at the top
OF an inflated market, and are suffering
the results of their incautious ventures.
But no legislation can help these two
classes.-[New York Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
'oPELOusAs, SATURDAY, JULY Is, 1878.

There is considerable talk on the
streets, that the friends of Judge
Adolphe Bailey will present his name
at the Baton Rouge convention for
nomination for Congress from this
District. Judge Bailey was elected in
1868, to Congress, from this (then the
Third District, by majority in the
District of over 5000, and in the parish
by majority of 1858.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
CANDIDATES.
E0F Senafnr.

We are authorized to announce ". A. ROB-
ERTSON as a candidate for reelection to the
State Senate, from this District, subject to 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 Land,'y-should I be
nominated as the candidate to represent this
District in State Senate, by the Democratic
convention to be holden in the Courthouse, at
Opeiousas on the 9th July, 1878, I will accept
the nomination.
The nominees of that convention will be my
candidates under any circumstances
p" United we stand, divided we fall.'
3. A. MARTEL,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

Our "Devil " asks, why politicians are
like intermittent springs? Not being
able to answer, he explains: Because
their patriotism comes and goes, Gibbs
and flows, like the water of an inter-
mittent spring; it is at its lowest ebb
lust after an election, but gradually
rises as another election approaches,
and reaches, just previous to the same,
its greatest flow.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
Fer the legislature.

We are authorized to announce DR.. z. T.
YOUNG as 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
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

The Hawkeye reports that several
Americans 4 have been guillotined in
narls I, Tor persisting in speaking the
french Language. The French Govern
men5 Jusslfles Its course by saying the
thing. -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
IN A NEW PLACE,
$3.50 Re4UN7'N.

am hereby authorized by merchants and
other responsible citizens of the town of Ope.
lonsas to offer the above reward for the appre-
hension, with sufficient evidence to convict. OF
the party or parties who were engaged a few
nights since, in the attempt to burn the build
ing now occupied by Emile PeffcrkorIf,5 as a
coffee house. JAMES RAY
President Board of Police town of Opelousaa,
May 11-tf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
ROE Sheriff.

Mr.. EDIToR:-You will please announce my
name as q candidate for reelection to the office
of Sheriff of St. Landry, at the election in
November next. Subject to the nomination of
the Democratic Convention.
G. G.. DUSON
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

On warm, wet days. there is a certain
tiy that hoyers about the postaf1ce de-
llveries. Perhaps some Of yau have
noticed him.-[ Hartford Courant.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

When the DEMOCRAT was established
last January, it was mainly with view
to harmonic, if possible, the conflict
ing elements in the Democratic party in
the parish. This course the paper has
consistently and unwaveringly pursued.
Now, that the goal is about to be reached,
let not the spirit of diseord prevail, and
undo the good work already accom-
plished. On the goth of the present
month delegates ale to be elected in
the various wards to attend the parish
convention here is a fine opportunity
to firmly cement the union already ac-
complished in name if not in fact. Let
the delegates be selected without re-
gard to past factional atfiliation let
, Varieties and Courthouse names appear
side by side on the list of ward dele
gates this is the only true and firm
basis on which our union can be estab
lished and perpetuated. II any aspirant
for Office be in the way of this union,
let him stand aside, he cannot enter the
Peoples Race. Any attempt by either
of the late factions to continue its Or
ganization, will only end in defeat of
the whole party, and upon that wing
will rest the responsibility.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

Tt is limited that Jesse Grant will soon
write book entitled, my Awful
Dad."-EI Inter Ocean,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

We have several baldheaded persons
in this locality; but a certain four year
old boy, having been accustomed to see
but one of them, took a fancy to his
head, thinking that was his style of
having his hair cut, and went to the
barber and asked him to cut his hair
like Mr.. So-and SOS, that is, to cut all
the hair off the top of the head, leaving
lust little on the sides.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

This pleasant and popular watering place Ia
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
nlshed. There are three new buildings, with
two rooms each, with bedstead, 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
supp snpplled e" with AL all the requirements of first
springs already famous, iron largely pre1
dominating in one of them
Mrs. Miller will pay special attention to the
wants of lady visitors ~ 'Ao
Board, $3.50 per day; by the month ss5, 90,
ample accommodations and feed for horses,
Ihe proprietor has expended and will expeud,
great deal of money in improving the prup,
erty, and trusts that his enterprise will Be
suitably acknowledged.
G. MILLER,
June 15-3m Proprietor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

We haven't heard of any children
being named after Mrs. jerks or John
Sherman.-[W Washington Republican.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
Hist Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at OpelOusas, La,
July 1st, 1878, and if not taken out before
August 1st, 1873, will be sent to the Dead
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

The gentleman who attracted atten-
ton in church last week by crying out,
Holy Moses" had no intention Of dis
turbing the congregation. He had been
tacking down carpets on the day before,
and just us he sat down in his pew he
suddenly remembered that he had half
q paper OF tacks in his coat pocket. We
make this explanation in Justice to his
family, who are highly respectable
IStillwater Lumberman.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

Having secured the services of Mr.. Walton A
sandoz, thorough and competent Druggist,
the public are hereby notified that Prescrip
tlons and Medicines can be put up at all hours
day or night. Mr.. Sandoz' residence is immedi
ately IN the rear of the Drug Store, and he will
be pleased to wait on customers at any hour in
the night.
C. MAYO, Agent,
aug 2O-I Sign of the Big Mortar
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

Letttf Ol1Ce dU W dSu1nSlOn II. y.
Anderson mrs Mary E Herman Henry
Arsenaux Alex. 6c AIRS Lyons Antoine
Bryant mrs NJ E Moore miss Florence 2
Blum mrs Henriette Moore miss Blanch
Bernard Moore Archa
Benjamin Azyan' Prud'homme mrs Eliza
Bibb W NJ Prejean Edouard
Cariere Ovigiac Norwood NJ
Carrie Onille Roy Ulgere
Cook Alfred Sheafer Frank
Castillo Jean Shanian Joseph
Davis mrs Martha Thomas Gibson
Dupree Michel Williams Drison
Dupre Francois Weaver Laurance
Deshan Octave Williams Ar1nene
Cow Dick Washington miss Lizzie
HOrrisor William
UHAs. NJ. THOMPSON, P. M,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

The Democracy of st. Landry are
now solid and united, so look ont for
SaUO majority for our Candidate For
SfaGe treasurer, and true delegation
In tne Legislature.[ Alexandria Demo-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13
Notice i!

The owner Of the following brand. AZ j
requested to give his name, information, to hi
this office. ~ 'hsitS smlyS IA AT
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-13

HAMPTON TO BE Re- -ELEcTED.-What
little opposition there was to the re-
nomination OF Governor Hampton has
died out and his reelection is as certain
as his denomination. The hypocritieal
politicians who considered him too lib
eral and generous have been silenced by
the voice OF the people. Tart words
ana rude Jeers had an effect diametri-
Acally different from that which was ey-
pected. The heart of the people is true.
and the time has not come when nolifi.
cal capital can be made by carping at
Governor Hampton.-E Charleston News
and Courier. ,so- - ! :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-07

sr-s1cs c~nr2-i - r1s7 them venice OF @t'1o ="
.rrrify - pr-spaa unaiiee- -.
Fift-Tlas .-iIoE-a ise-- s IN positive proof tha'
NJ Ee's-y haa directly accepted BIB g. Stii ile or
re.ralli4 ef-- J. sell uiE coneid-i'e tiat y .A-
-rrd UlTrrfis j.. large ~iu> islI T. Ii, --t~'iis'S
-1d ofa--s. n .nfaccre uis DECISIONS
Lsvr .faIci tusf go u eonp-i cneI anu het< On
= fb- Nru7Jrrseg irsGraEcs Delariiltai ha.e hlt.
win the cr.- - TIE ins l-4Ecr tt.3t MS OF 'tlt4
ate- AeTdeIce y. .-4s Ca AXE o.4o ., 'i-e iT''e
G. Gicr % ale s..l - IL =. -,
~ E--r-~r ID rn- Sev-lccE .@-ss-atI9e a.
AhauT. sni Vhicn va- .-ierf'~l 20 lir ~
.rr1nce Commute "a %" RESOLUTION crIlail
..-fsf-a.eS are - cisllF Cd i-l-fHt-t 4Ic'"-..-
=. one given % rhr N~~-i=rsry INITIAL iic
Insurance Company 1914 = could iLns ~ 80 ~,
10 r-ile l. Ers-I.Ek >.4te zi -s-T Wiz . 10 " =
ny 20 ae--p. m cs--i s-e ~ III A-ify g. h sew .h
:. : shown in tHe resolution cl-ei 20 tle Se~ 4CiA
Ilgsl.;lre ~ /. Te-lrl-d or tAe pubic - on u
cOusejen. and crl-El nesseut ii '-e O-stL1I-. V
Ii dIfies 49,, -, -.
committee supper. o.. b.. position in eoEcG'i'h d
s4ys: 100. - -, e.s...s ~.
II oar l-gssat,oa 10 not rhru ains preptr safeguards
around tue Important isrere-g, Il lnslfaAcc C'N
paDle. In til. state The las, a. i nov stanes,
:. Utterly inadequate u ths Protection oil
tee.e Interests. Tie amentablt exlipiion 81 lH-
Insurance D-parf-n Disclosed r. -aa iiVest~ato
b4tray. n. ui- Efficiency - prry~lS ne gefprta
non OF fraud. and shows t1r sb-Yiae DecoN'4'l VII!
exists for eDftns tle interest," u tie pupH ana OF N
srrsuc@ commands 10 TIE 80 u-Fc llf-i-- -'t 81 q
s4a4r fep.rtar1t controlled ~ single odire., WAC
>. he HI own AGENT and msSe the CALCULATIONS IL
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THE MINORITY REPOGT-MB. HAERG-. CHAIRMAN or
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE, ATKINS HE TRUTH
OF The CHARGES AGAINST THE SECRETARY OF
STATE.
fFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUSRl
TRENTON, n. j., March G.-Mr Harris sub
mittod the House, today his minority report as a
member and chairman OF the special committee ap-
pointed 10 investigate charges against certain state Of
Acers After some discu 1t read and ordered 10
be printed several attempts having been made to ad-
ionru before IT was read. Following the principal
points III the document:
The undersigned member Of the Joint Committee OF
The Senate and House OF Assembly, appointed under
resolution Of the 11th Of January, 1873 10 Investigate
charges AGAINST state officials ~ relation to the cxanil-
alton OF insurance companies This state dissenting
tirely from The Of the majority OF the c)mint"e,
bcgs leave flbmit this minority report. do 50 not
only because 1 convinced OF the justice Of ID"
charges made from the evidence actually adduced bo-
fore but also because the investigation bias cen con
Quoted, IN my estnailoii' III manner cdicuhttu ho
to expose. but 10 shield the chief party mpcaicd ana
because It Is by his Vaccinations that the hives
tgaton has been shaped SO as TO suppress eyi-
dence and hide his incompetence. and perhaps, his guilt
has been It's constant attendant, or IN direct cOmmnnca
ton as it, chief counsellor and adviser relieving 1t Of
facilitating the introduction OF that ~ bis favor to the
entire apparent Of all his private engagements
and Official duties As tho result OF my inVeSti.aton'
find:
Prst-That Mr. Kelsey has proved himself grossly in
competent, and occasions remarkably Negligent
In the discharge OF his Official duty as Commissioner OF
Insurance.
been brought 10 the notice OF kindred departments III
other states the interests OF whose citizens In
yOved, and have incurred that Tor
pdabe has recent been made In at least OF
those States to reject The certificates OF tho NewJer'cy
Insurance Department, aud that Mr. Kelsey
sble the efficiency OF his department and has abso
lutte power debating the cOndnct OF his suborinaes
this public opprobrium reflects upon his individual
paciiy to discharge with fidelity the olco OF Commits
sioner of In surapce.
Third-That Sir. Kelsey has taken advantage Of his
position Commissioner OF Insurance 10 appoint his
lnsoyent debtors to positions Ia his department where
they were enabled extort from insurance companies
exorbtAnt ana excessive fees for petty services, aud
then by exacng from such debtors portion of the fees
extorted 70 secure TO himself Instruments upon his
individual claims
publication Of his Official reports OF the condition OF In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-07
FINANCIAL QUESTIONS.

THE RESUMPTION ACT VIRTUALLY REPEALED BY
THE AssEMBLY-THE RESOLUTIONS AGAINST THE
WOOD TARIFF LAID on THE TABLE
lrRoa THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRTBUSE.l
ALBANY, March 6.-Quietly and without a
word Of debate the state Resumption Act virtually
repealed by the Assembly to-day IL Is true that the bill
which will bring about this Of the State from Its
position Of making contracts and payable In gold
alone after January l. 1872 duly ordered to third
reading; but there is probably not member OF the As
sembly who does not think that 1t would be impossible
Tor the State 10 enforce that law after the
passage Of the Bland Silver Bill by Congress.