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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

The war waged between the N. O.
Democrat and the Louisiana Lottery
Co., came to an issue last week before
the courts i'm New Orleans. ThelC elCrimi-
nal Sheriff, Houston, refused to produce
in court the body of one Agost, confined
in the parish prison, on writ Of habeas
corpus, whereupon the Judge of the
4th District Court, Houston, ordered
the Sheriff to Jail, for contempt-and
directed an order to the Civil Sheriff
commanding him to bring into court
the party confined in the parish prison,
the keeper of the prison refusing to
obey the writ, the court ordered the
Sheriff to summon the passe comnittatus
and also call on the Governor for the
aid of the militia. At this juncture the
keeper of the prison yielded, the Havana
Lottery ticket vendor was brought into
court and released. Thus was the au-
thority of the judiciary vindicated and
first blood gained for the Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF BENJAMIN A. SMITH.

ESTATE OF BENJAMIN A. SMITH.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Probate
Court, of the parish of st. Landry, there will be
sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, by
the undersigned administrator, or any duly
deceased near Grand COteau, parish of St. Ian
dry, on TUESDAY, June 11th 1878, the following
described property belonging to the estate OF
BENJAMIN A. Smith, deceased, tO-Wit:
l. One tract of land with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, containing about
three hundred arpsnts, bounded north by Bayou
BOurbeau, east by land of widow Jean Dugal
south by land of DR.. E. NJ MilIard and west by
lands of the convent Of the Sacred Heart and
the St. Charles College.
O. Two hundred acres Of land, situated in the
| parish of St. Martin, bounded north by James
Means and others, south by Fl. Smith, east and
west by v. j. Walker,
Also claim against the United States Gov.
ernment, which will be sold forcash.
Terms and COnditions.-One-third of the pur
chase price to he paid cash ON the day of sale
and the balance in two equal and annual in
stallments from day of sale purchasers to fur
nish their promissory notes, with good solvent
personal security in soldo for the credit portion
payable to the order Of purchasers, and to be
endorsed by them in blank. Said notes to bear
eight per cent annual interest from day of sale
| and the property to remain specially mortgaged
and the vendors privilege to be retained there
on until full and entire payment of the princi-
pal and interest of the notes given for the pur.
chase price of the same
The tract of land No: :, with improvements
ret tt0 be delivered before 1st January 1879, and
the growing crop thereon reserved.
L. ]. GUILBEAU,
May list Administration
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
Am United Democratic COnser.
tive Party i'm St. Landry.

In the first issue of the DEMOCRAT in
January last, we took strong ground in
favor of the immediate union of the
> Democratic Conservative Party for the
coming campaign. We have since never
deyiated from this course, but have
steadily and unhesitatingly on all occa-
sions continued to advocate it, and i'm
press on the voters of the parish its
permanent necessity.
We are happy to announce that this
contamination SO devoutly to be wished,
an united party in our great parish, has
been attained and that we may look
forward with certainty next November
to snch a triumph of the Democratic
Conservative Party. as has never been
known in our midst. There is no rea-
son with a proper union of the Demo-
cratic Conservative voters of St. Landry,
why she should not roll up 5000 ma
5ority for the party, at the coming cleo
ton, and we predict now that she will
do it in November.
ne gentlemen composing the two
committees are entitled to the thanks oil
every Democrat and Conservative in
the parish. All that is now necessary
TO make the Convention success is fol
the people to elect delegates who will
settle disputes and differences Of opin-
ion, II any should arise by reference te
parliamentary rules and usages, and
who will submit to the action Of the
majority. Let the people see to it, that
politicians shall not undo what the two
Committees have done. For once they
should be made to toe the mark, and
the people should take the matters into
their own hands. The stake as issue ii
too great to be trided with. Now that
the Committees have done their duty in
bringing about this fusion, let the peo.
pie ratify it BY going to the polls Ell
masse, and sending proper delegation
from every precinct In the parish to The
Convention.
In another column viii be found tha
address. Toit we invite special atten'
tion of all our readers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

Senator Eustis has prepared amend
n,ents to the river and harbor bill to
nrovide surveys and estimates for the
imnrovements of Pass Manchac, Lake
Maurepas, Amite River and Bayou
Manchac, also for Bayou Teche from
Franklin to Barry's Landing and Bayou
Courtableau from the Atchafalaya to
Washington. He seems to be the only
representative from Louisiana, in the
National Congress, who is attempting
to do ANYTHING for this District.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

SURPRIsED.-Our friend John, of the
mali coach, was surprised last week.
when he arrived from below and found
that the post office had been removed
to the new building on c. Mayos drug
store lot on Main street. He was again
surprised the following evening when
he returned from above, and found
the street about said drugstore and
post-office illuminated by street lamp
put up by our enterprising townsman,
C. Mayo. Several others are following
Mr.. Mayo's example, in the street lamp
enterprise, and our quiet inland coun-
try town, will soon present the appear
slnee at night OF little city.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

:" "The Washington News" a neat
twenty-f four column paper published at
Washington, made its appearance too
late to be mentioned in our last issue.
The News is edited by Willis Prescott,
Esq, and starts out on square Demo
cratic platform, advocating the unity of
the party in St. Landry. The editorial
department is conducted with marked
ability, and we predict for it and its
gallant editor brilliant future.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

The STORM KING.-A fierce thunder,
rain and hail storm passed over a por-
tion of our parish Wednesday evening
about 3 o'clock, doing considerable
damage. A colored man named Michel,
residing about one mile from Opelousas,
was struck by lightning and instantly
killed. Between Washington and Ope-
lousas the corn crop was blown down
and whipped by the hail. Trees were up
roated, the tops Of some of them being
blown a distance of fifty yards. We
have also heard of some chimneys being
blown down, as well as much damage
to field and yard fences.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
OPELOUsAs. SATURDAY, JUNE s, 1878.

A colored man named Everett Raudon,
died suddenly at Lacomb's stable Tues
day morning. He came from Alexandria
driving team for Mr.. H. Hamburger,
Jr. DR.. Ray, who attended the de-
ceased, gave certificate that he died
from congestiyc fever.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
TIN A NEW PLACE.
r. HERBERT.
@I50 ReaUezrd.

am hereby authorized by merchants and
other responsible citizens of the town Of Ope-
lousas to offer the above reward for the appre-
hension, with sufficient evidence to convict OF
the party or parties who were engaged few
nights since, in the attempt to burn the build
ing now occupied by Emile Peffcrkorn, as q
coffee house. JAMES RAY,
President Board of Police town Of opelousas.
Nav LIFT
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

The Republicans succeeded in killing
the bill to place General Shields on the
army retired list yesterday. General
Shields Ia ia battle sacred Union veteran,
but lIe III Democrat That kind of
Union s0ldierH reeei yes no honor from
the Republican party.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
JUDICIAL ADyERTHSEMEN
DUBLIC SALE.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
ESTATE OF PIERRE RICHARD.


By virtue of an order of the honorable Pro
bate Court, of the Parish of St. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest bid
der by the undersigned natural tutrix or some
public auctioneer, at the last residence of the
deceased, near Point Leger, Mermento Cove,
in the parish OF st. Landry on SATURDAY
July 18th, 1878, the following described prop
erty belonging to the estate of Pierre Richard,
deceased t0-wlt
l. A tract Of land situated in Webb's Cove
containing so acres, with buildings and improve
ments, bounded north by P. c. Smith, south by
G. Pitre. east by Aurelien Leblanc and west by
Public Land
2. Another tract of land, boundaries and des-
cription given on day of SALE
3. Lot Of gentle horned cattle, numbering Sc
head and comprising 10 cows and calves,
46 head of horses.
4. 13 beeves, (wild)
4. A vacherie Of horned cattle in the parish
of Calcasieu, numbering 70 head.
s. Lot of horned cattle or vacherie in Cameron
parish, numbering about 81 head
g. Household furniture, etc.
Terms-Cash.
ELEONOIE TRAHAN,
june 8-5t Natural Tutrix.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
FRoBATE COURT, PARIS oFsT. T.LANDRY
No. 4o11
ESTATE OF Louis DEJEAN.

i Whereas, Marie Dejean md her husband
Arthur Simon and Baljan9e Dejean Of the
parish of ST. Landry, havhppiied by their
petition to be apappointed .8at admins traitors
OF the estate Of Louisa De5n deceased. late
of the parish of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intelfng to make op-
position to said appoint ill file the same
in writing in my office, IN the Mn Of Opeiousas,
within ten days from the preklt notice.
JAMES q. GH(HaERsE. CLERK.
june 8-as
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

The Republican Mexicanizers evinced
their revolutionary attitude Thursday,
in the House, by refusing to vote for, a
resolution declaring the count of the
Forty fourth Congress for President
final. These bowling hypocrites don't
want to make any such declaration when
invited to do so by the Democrats.
Their action yesterday was in perfect
keeping with the character of their
party, however, and it debars them from
making any further lying assertions
that the one purpose of the Democrats
is to bounce Mr.. Hayes.-[Courier Jour-
nal
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

An old Irishman, who stood near the
third base, watching q game Of base
ball yesterday was sent to grass by a
foul which struck him under the fifth,
rib. !. .A fowl, waz Mt Begorra, thought
il Wuz d mule ,,n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
The DOnaIdsOnville Road.
BID IN BY THE BONDHOLDERS FOR
S350,00O.
New Orleans Times, June 1st.I

New Orleans Times, June lsl'J
Friday morning, at half past II O'Clock,
the New Orleans, Mobile and Texas
railroad DonaldsOnville roaO was SOLD
by the United States marshall, under
the order of the United States, circuit
court, to the highest bidder, at the Gus
tOmhOuse main entrance.
AS was generally expected, the road
was bid in by the bondholders. Mr.. l..
the bondholders, did the bidding, and it
was knocked down to him for $350,O00.
The bondholders committee consists OF
E. D. Morgan, H. Durkee, Henry Nor
gan, Jos. Seligman and l.. II. Terry, all
of New York.
The sale is understood simply as plac-
ing the road back in the same hands it
was in before released from technical
mbarrassments which prevented them
from either selling or completing the
road. These same bondholders, who
are now it's absolute owners, forced the
"New Orleans and Texas company u
which bought the road from Frank
Ames, trustee Of the bondholders, but
as all the bondholders would not come
into the scheme, the sale could not be
perfected. Consequently the sale OF the
road to this company was annulled and
this new sale ordered. The present
purchasers are not trustees representing
all the bondholders, but are committee
representing some of them only. They
can now organize company and pro-
ceed to business when there was dead
lock before. 1t is the untangling OF an
almost hopeless tangle, and is cOnsld-
cred as by that much, step forward to
Texas.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
AGENTS. OF THE DEMOCRAT:

The gentlemen above named are our agent
and as such requested to solicit subscriptions.
ID. KAVANAGH,
Editor
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
He II r. h

HERR-At hs residence in Opelousas, June
5th, 1878, at olock P. NJ, VIM. Herr, aged %
years months md days.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

&HEREFF,S SALE.
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 1865.
HENRY H. BROAD VS.. JAMES B. PRICE.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias issued
outof the honorable Parish Court, in and for the
Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, 1 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 9Th day of July,
1873, at II o'clock A. M, the following des-
cribed property, to-wit:
OnefOurth of a lot Of ground situated in the
town of Washington La, with improvements
thereon, bounded north by Vine street, south
by Mrs. Ector Launay, west by Mrs. Wallace
and east by GARDENERS Addition to the town of
Washington.
Terms-Cash.
C. c. DUsON,
june Sheriff Of the Parish of St. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

ESTATES OF LOUIS LACHAPELL AMI
WIFE, ANGELE B. FONTENOT.
Whereas, Henriette Lachapell of the parisl
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed adminlstratri4 Of the estates o1
deceased, late of the parish of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make op
position to said appointment. will file the SAME
within ten days from the present notice
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
june 1-hlg
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
CANDIDATES..
Fer Sheriff.

MIR. EDIToR:-you will please announce my
name as candiate 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. C. DJTSON
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
TrpMs FOR SUBSCRIPTION.

oxr nor1AR AND FIFTY CENTS year, IN dd-
ra,ce The year can be begun at any time, as
ffty.fwo numbers of the paper make years s
subscription.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
NAV / Sheriff of the Parish Z
81 HERKRF,s SALE.
81 HERKRE,S SALE.
THIRD JUSTICES COURT, THIRD WARD
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, No. ss4.
PIERRE MoNToUssIE vs. JoHNB-GTvrDRy

11I11s1sA7 1hS1S AO OU'5IIS 70. JOfdN 3. EUIDRY
By virtue of q writ of fisri faoias issued ont OF
the Third Justices Court, In and for the parish
OF 81 Landry, In the above entitlea suit, and to
me directed; win proceed to sell As nnhiic auc.
tion, to the highest bidder, at the Anrthousa ot
| said parish In the town of Qs#sIousas. on
SATURDAY, the 9Th day Of JuSsslsTs. 1t II
o'clock 4. NJ, the following desarld property
A certain tract of land contaiI3s one hun.
dred acres more or less, situated w the parish
OF st. Landry and bounded north bJalands of Dr
by Bayou Carroncro and west Dy j. II, Goma1rin in
said lands Wena purchased by defendant. John
B. Guidry from Th0s. c. Anderson. as per re-
OF ST. Landry. ',-'e,e ssffh ~
Terms-caah,
q. G. DUSON,
apl n Sheriff Of the Parish Of at. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
FOR YOUNG LADIES'.

SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES'.
l will open my school for the education of
young ladies, on Monday, 4th of September
(prox), in my dwelling at Opelousas. intend
this Institution to be permanent, and will en-
deaVor to meet the wants of this community, by
affording facilities for thorough education.
TERMS:
Tuition in primary branches, per month 90
Iultlon IN Academic 90
French, so
Music with use of piano, 6 90
Drawing, daily lessons), ' I" 500
Painting, tri-weekly lessons, -" 500
Vocal music gratis,
Board " 10 90
washing, per dozen, rs
All dues payable monthly in advance.
MRS. NJ. M. HAYES.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
->o"Hn@"S~>o~NSHN>H
DUBLEC SALE.
PROBATE COURT, PAisH oFsT LANDRY,
No. 10.
ESTATE OF FRArOIs JACQUES.

BY virtue of an order afte Honorable Probate
Court OF the parish OF st. andry, there will be
sold at public auction 1.-THE highest bidder.
by the Undersigned exotic auctloneer at the
Courthouse In the townsf Opelousas in the
parish of st. Landry, oTHURSDAY, July
18th, 1878, the. followingdescribed property
belonging to the estate FRANCOIS Jacques,
deceased, to-wit:
LIST. A tract of woedla1. one hundred and
twelve and half arpent bounded north by
Crocodile Swamp, east byOctave Dare, west
by-and south by Oscar ar6ieau.
I'd. A tract of prairie lid containing fifty
arpents with improvement thereon, bounded
Octave Dare, south by 1aneornerly belonging
to Adam Tate and west byierre Reed.
Terms-Cash.
|. G. DUsON,
june s-5t Sheriff and exfflcio Auctioneer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

DUBLIC SALE.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No.
ESTATE OF PIERRE DERBANNE.
By virtue of an order Of the honorable Pro
bate Court, of the Parish of st. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder by the undersigned ex-officio auctioneer,
at the Courthouse in the town of Opelousas,
parish of St. Landry, ON SATURDAY, July
9th, 1878, the following described property, be-
longing to the estate of Pierre Derbanne,
deceased, to-wit:
A tract of land of about sixty acres, at Malet
in this parish, bounded Oh the north and west
by Antoine st. Andre, south by Louis D. Char
lot, east by Mrs James Johnson.
A lot of furniture and moyeables.
The cLop growing Oh the land is reserved
and the land to be delivered ON the 3lst Decem-
ber, 1878
Terms-Cash.
G. G. DUSON,
june Let Sheriff and Ex- OfficiO Auctoneer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

n orioh MOTTO e
Having secured the services of Mr.. Walton
sandoz, thorough and competent Druggist
the public are hereby notified that Prescrip-
tions 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 20-tf Sign of the Big Mortar
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

Notice tO Taxpayers.
The assessment roll OF the town of Ope1o,1sas
Is now ready for examir alton and Correction.
and will remain exhibited for twenty (2oI DAYS
from date, at my office, post office building.
p. j. LEFEBYRE,
May 11-tf Town Assessor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
Notice!

The law partnership heres0fere existing be-.
tween the undersigned. aEeer the style of
"Garland q Dupre," has been this day dissolved
by mutual consent
HENRY L. GARLAND
May 11-n LAURENT DUPRE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08

August 18. 1876-tf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-22
School Report.

REPORT of school in District No. 5,
Hazleton township, for the term COM
mencing Nov. 26, 1877, and ending
March 10Th, 1873:
No. of pupils enrolled, %; Av. No.
belonging, 24s; Av. Daily Att. 223-4O.
The following are the names of those
who have not whispered more than once
during the term, the first four having
not whispered once: Charles Shafer,
Frank Gestenbarger, Lena Gestenbarger.
Minnie Moe, Fanny Freeman, Flora
Freeman, Freddie Hitchings, Lennie
O'Brien, Prentice Freeman, Alan Moe,
Vertie Morey, Frances Meyer, Freddie
Meyer, George Gestenbarger and Claud-
lie Morey.
Two Of the pupils did not miss a day,
Clifford Moe and Freddie Meyer.
No. of visitors, ten; zone from the di-
rector, and but one from any of the pat
IONS of the school. Mr.. Meyer came
and gave us a visit of a quarter of a day,
giving us his ideas on some of the stud
les, and school work in general.
This is not published for the sake of
sound, but in hopes that it will set the
director and patrons to thinking, and
that they will profit thereby. To them
all a cordial invitation is exten ded
Come and see us at any time, and stay
as long as you like. We will make you
welcome. SARAH STEVENS, Teacher.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-22
Flax Culture.
KIER, March 20, 1878.

AAlEh, UIdICi ~, Ioso.
| noticed in a late issue of the Bull
LETIN, strong recommendations to far
mers to raise flax, and as | have had a
little experience in hat line, | wish to
say a word to the uninitiated. I got
last year eight bushels of flax seed, for
which l returned twelve bushels after
harvest, which paid. [ suppose, two
hundred per cent on the capital invest
ed, with assurance that the seed would
be clean, with possibly the exception of
a trif1e of harmless mustard seed (at
the time the contract was made), but
that little mustard turned out to be
enough of kale to make the field yellow
when in bloom-a nuisance second to
nothing but Canada thistles. So l
spent several days trying to extermi-
nate it; L went over the field three
times, because some of the seed would
be ripe before the rest would blossom,
and L expect a great deal of trouble this
year, as | fear there is seed still in the
ground. | have seen reports stating the
average crop of flax seed to be from
seven to ten bushels, quoted now at IS
cents per bushel, and the price for
threshing is three or four times as much
as for other grain; so the prospect of
flax growing is not very remunerative,
saying nothing about having the land
spoiled by foul seed.
This is a little of my experience in
flax culture. If anybody wants any
further information on the subject, |
would advise them to go to those not
interested. f. WEBSTER.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-22
You must Cure that Cough.

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure YOU
car cure yourself. It has established
the fact that Consumption can be cured.
while for Coughs, Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough, Asthma, and all diseases Of
Throat and Lungs, it is absolutely with
out an equal Two doses will relieve
your child Of Group, it is pleasant to
take and perfectly harmless to the
youngest child, and no mother can af-
ford to be without it. You can use two
thirds of a bottle and if what we say is
not true we will refund the price paid.
Price 10 cts. 80 cts. and $1.OO per bottle.
Ii your Lungs are sore or chest or back
lame use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold
by P. Tabor & Son. 13-32m6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-22

ONE Of our citizens who is travelling
for an eastern house, had occasion to go
into a store in a neighboring village, the
other day, to settle up a long-standing
account between the merchant and his
house, and during the proceedings a dis
pute was engendered in some way, and
the merchant pulled off his coat, and
signifed his intention of putting our
friend, whom we will call Smith,-be-
cause that is not his name,-out of the
store. Smith quietly reached down in
his pocket, pulled out a revolver and
transferred it to his coat pocket, where
upon the merchant rushed out and
brought in an officer, who arrested our
friend for carrying concealed weapons.
He was taken before a magistrate and
fined $40 and costs. We have not heard
him say so, but we suppose he will keep
his revolver out of sight until it is call
ed for, hereafter.