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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

TIE Now York bankers arc Of the
opinion, SO says II New York press dis
patch, that early resumption is not only
consistent with the public welfare but of
great importance TO the country also
that resumption on the LIST of January
1879. might he made practicable and
safe il adequate measures were adopted;
that the plans of the secretary of the
treasury wcreinadcquatc, and that if he
should make an attempt to resume on
first day of January under such clrcum-
stances as were likely to exist Mt that
time the attempt would probably fail
These bankers are also of the opinion
that the reconciliation Of silver had
seriously intcrfcrcd with the prohabil-
tiles Of resumption " the time fixed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

The Agnce RuSsc, tho official organ ut
st. Petersburg, iii its issue Of March
30th, says the version of Prince Gorts-
ehakoil's reply which appeared Thurs
day morning is wholly inaccurate
Russia does not maintain the right of
vetoing the discussion of the terms OF
the treaty. Prince Gortschakotr has
maintained throughout for each mem
her of the congress absolute liberty to
discuss every clause, and also perfect
freedom of opinion and decision This
statement taken in connection with late
dispatches from Vienna would indicate
that Russia is not certain that She can
depend upon Austria's alliance and If
the latter power sides With England,
the whole treaty of san Stcfano must "
to the congress. Russia will only con-
sent TO this To avoid war with the
combined strength 81 England and
Austria.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

TIE Cuban revolution; the Russlo-
Turkish war and the Kallir war i'll
South Africa, having all come to M end,
the nations of the earth are all ut peace
once more. This is the first time that
peace has rcgncd among I'LL nations in
twenty years and there has not been to
exceed two years Of such peace during
the present century.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

NEARLY two millions Of gold was
shipped from New York to Europe on
Saturday last. 1t goes mainly to pay
for u. $. bonds that are coming home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05
ENGLAND AND WAR.
A Picture of Chaos. by Mr.. Jennings. i'm
London Letter to the New York
WOrId3

"WOrld"
am able to tell you, what you will
not see in the newspapers, that two
corps Of 10000 men each are ready to
start Immediately for the scene Of hos
tilities, whenever that may happen to
be. One Of these is being held in readi-
ness ut Il moments notice. The Gov
eminent has refrained from launching
the expedition in order that no excuse
may be given to Russia for pretending
that war was provoked by England The
preparations III the navy are of course,
even more complete and thorough
going. There, at least, England will cut
II good figure should war be declared.
Her regular ironclad fleet is much
stronger than ever it was before. and an
auxiliary fleet of immense value could
very soon be formed from the mercan-
tile marine Such vessels as those of
the Cunard and Peninsular and Oriental
service speedy be turned to
account i'll more ways than
one. If now my read
ers should ask me two questions
namely, where could an En-
glish expedition land with
amy advantage. ana cOQIQ Eli
gland fight Russia single-handed -
can only shelter myself behind the
usual plea Of Il iucicious correspondent
and say that have no information.
We might have taken Galipoli, and
made for ourselves a quite impregnable
position. But the chance slipped by
the country did not see any necessity
for the Government did not care to try
any experiments with public opinion.
So nothing was done. 1t would cost
some trouble no take Gallipoli. 1t is
said that British force might be landed
at Broussa, but it is very doubtful
whether it would do any good there.
Then us for England going into war with
Russia single-handed, I, for one, would
rather not see such u trial of strength
attempted. The " bloated ornaments
Of the Great European Powers are now
on SO vast scale that the little army Of
England could not reasonably expect
to 90 in and beat them. IL Austria
Joined England, there can scarcely be i
doubt that Russia would be beaten:
though have no belief whateverin the
much-talked-of Austrian alliance. it IS
not likely that Austria will risk making
an enemy of Germany, and you may
depend upon it that Germany is with
Russia in this great struggle. Austrian
susceptiblities' will easily be allayed
by the herioc remedies usually admin
istered by Bismarck in such cases. The
war, if there must be war, will have
to be undertaken by England alone.
Unless-tremendous possibility!-Eng-
! 10, . I
you as much money as You want, and
We will fight Russia together. If Ger
many attacks you while we are ut it, we
will get Italy to come in and if neces-
sary fight all Europe Then, indeed,
there would he conhagration, the glare
Of which might be visible even in New
York
- -
TIE total amount IF corn exported
from the port Of New Orleans thus far
/ ! Y,.,a.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

TIE substitute bill to extend for eight
years the time for the completion of the
Northern Pacific railway has been re-
ported back by the railroad committee
and it is thought that it will pass both
branches of congress with little opposi-
tiou
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

TIE Vanderbilt will case is still drag
cling along in the New York court in II
manner sufficiently adhcrcnt to recon-
Gle the poor man to his lot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

Ir is stated that the bill to adopt the
Mollct bell punch IN Ill the liquor 81
looms Of the state Of New York will pass
both branches Of the legislature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

IT is reported that Lord Lyons, the
British minister to the United States,
will be the successor of Lord Derby, as
minister Of foreign affairs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

ANOTHER great snow storm has visited
the Union and Central Pacific rail-
WAYS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

A CATLIN, H., farmer laid aside the
plough and began dealing in wheat OPP
tions. He has no farm now.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

G. X. Ross, father Of Charley, the alb
Quoted, is lccturing upon the subject OF
the lost boy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

A ST.. PErERsBuRG dispatch states that
the resignation Of Lord Derby created
no surprise in that city; as i had been
expected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05
GENERAL NEWS.

THE smashing Of savings banks goes
on without the least interruption.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

TIE total amount Of corn exported
from the port Of New Orleans thus far
this season, since Sept i foots up 81
40. 955 bushels, against 979, 40 bushels
for the same period last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05
THE LAST HOPE OF PEACE.

A st. Petersburg dispatch Of April lst,
says that despite the general excite
ment, few men in high position advo-
cate u final attempt 1T cancellation by
u simultaneous withdrawal of the Brit
ISL fleet, and the Russian army from
the neighborehood of Constantinople
pending arbitration by u neutral Sover-
eign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-04-05

Sir Stafford Northcote, chancellor OF
the exchequer. announced in the house
of commons this afternoon, that Lord
Salisbury had been appointed foreign
anprptnrv
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
REMARKABLE SUCCESS

The success Of the leading
literary paper of the West. The
Chicago Ledger, is truly remark,
able. Since its introduction to the
reading. public, six years ago, the
Ledgerhas steadily advanced in
favor, and is now acknowledged
second to no paper of the kind in
the country. Its circulation is
national, and has been obtained
through the efforts Of its publishers
to produce a paper. of high moral
character, and at the same time
sell it at a price consistent with the
present hard times. That they
have succeeded, and we'll, too, the
thousands of readers Of the
Ledger scattered from Maine to
Texas and from Oregon to Florida
will scar testimony. The Chicago
Ledger is a large. forty-eight
column weekly paper, which con-
tains stories both complete & con
tinued, in each number. written by
the best authors of the day. and a
great variety Of information in
teresting to every one. The sub
scription price Of The Ledger is
only 81 so per year, postage paid,
and it is equal in every particular
to other papers of the same char
acter which sell for s3 a year.
Three copies Of this valuable
paper will be sent to any one who
sends 10 cents aud their address
to the Ledger. Chicago, I'll.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
Special MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL.
Abbcville, January 8, 1878.

Abbeville, January 8, 1878.
The Board of Town Council o1
Abbeville, met on this day in spe.
cial meeting.
Members present: Leonce Per.
ret, mayor Lastie nroussard, S.
Wise, J. Boyance and J. Abadie.
The minutes OF last meeting
were read, and on motion Of Las
tie Broussard, the same lopted.
On motion of j. Boyance,
That, whereas most of the residents OF
the town of Abbeville have heretofore
neglected the cleaning cut of their CHM
neys and dues, and that with view to
avert the danger of FIRE to the owners of
property in said town aud others, by the
burning oat of tho same when strong
winds may be blowing.
:. Therefore, Be it Resolved that it shall
be made the duty of each occupant Of a
house in said town to have their chimneys
and faes thoroughly cleaned twice during
the year, to wit the Ist day Of the
months Of January and October.
And further it shall be made the duty
Of the Constable to see that said resnlu
ton be carried into effect, and to give all
occupants notice to have the same done
within the first thirty days of said months
above mentioned, at the expiration of
which time after having been notified as
above mentioned the party or parties fail
ing to comply with the provisions of this
resolution shall be subject to pay fine of
FIVE dollars. recoverable before mayor or
any court of. competent jurisdiction, one
half of said fine to be paid into the trea-
sury and the other halt to belong to the
Constable.
On motion of Mr. Wise. Resolved that
the observation-disclosures be, and he is
hereby authorized to receive, for that por-
ton of the licenses of the year 1878, pay
able in warrant.. being one. half thereof
the Judgment Of DR.. w D. White, togeth-
er with costs incurred therein.
On motion the Council then adjourned
until next regular meeting.
LEoNCE PERREr, mayor.
L. c. LYONS, secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
The Confederate Soldiers Return,
,r the Lost Cause.

or the Lost Cause.
The Confederate. soldiers re-
turn, or the LOST CAusE-A mag
nifcent picture, beautiful in design
and artistic in execution. It rep
resents a Confederate soldier after
the. war returning to his home,
which he finds ruined by shot and
she'll, looking lonely and desolate.
In front of the ruined cottage,
telling a sad tale Of the miseries
Of war, are two graves with rude
crosses, on one of which some
friendly hand has hung a garland.
The graves are oyerhung by a
weeping willow, in the shadow of
which stands the returned soldier
with bowed head, as if thinking of
the past. To the right the calm
river and rising moon indicate
peace and rest. The stars seen
through trees represent the South
ern Gross, draped over the graves,
an emblem Of the Confederate flag
as we'll as a harbinger Of brighter
days to come.
The food of glorious moonlight
streaming through the trees and
rejecting On the peaceful river
adds to the sentiment aud beauty
of the scene and its surroundings.
No description Of this gem of art
will do it justice-it must be seen.
1t is picture that will touch every
southern heart and should find
place in every southern home. 1t
is l4xl8 inches in size, on heavy
plate paper. One copy will be
sent by mail, in a pasteboard roller
to any address, postpaid, on re-
ceipt of rs cent three copies for
so cent or six for $l,in currency
or postage stamps. Agents want
ed everywhere, to sell this and a
variety of other popular cheap
pictures. No money required until
they are sold. No trouble to sell
them. Send stamp for our catalogue
and terms.
A. GREGAR e. Co. Pub
fishers.
1853 Market ST., Chattanooga,
Tim.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
Read This Twice.

"THE PEOPLES LEDGER"
contains No Continued Stories, 8
Large Pages, 4S Columns of
Choice Miscellaneous Reading
Matter every week, together with
articles from the pens Of such
ell-known writers as NASBY,
OLIVER OPTIC, SYLNANUS
COB, JR., MISS ALCOTT.,
WILL CARLTON, ]. L. TROW-
BRIDGE, MARK TWAIN, &C.,
BE- [ will send "1'he Peoples
Ledger to any address every
week for three months, On trial
on receipt of only so CENTS.
"THE PEOPLES LEDGER" is an
old established and reliable week
ly paper, published every Saturday
and is very popular throughout
the n. L. and Middle States.
Address,
HERMANN K. CURTIS, Publisher,
No. l2 School ST., Boston
Mass,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
CLOCKS
DOWN WITH HIGH PRICES
OLD FATHER TIME CAUGHT AT
LAST

LAST.
Il Number One Reliable Clock for So
OWING to dull times and great
shrinking in values, have determined
to reduce the price of our eight dol
lar Thirty Hour Stem Winding Clock
to Three Dollars-sent to any address in
the United States by express free of ex-
pense to the purchaser-sseach and every
Clock warranted for two years" This
offer only remains good for so days from
date Of this paper. These Clocks are our
own manufacture. Now is the time to
secure good Clock for almost nothing,
NOTE ThEsH INsTRucrIoNs.--Clocks can
be returned and money will be refunded
it purchasers are not satisfied. Give full
name, post-office, couptF and State, and
nearest express office, as we send goods
exclusively by express. The safest nah.
uer to send money is by postoffice money
order or regiutered letter. The postoffice
department deliver no registered letters
or money on money orders to only re-
sponsible parties, consequently this would
be the safest way of ordering out Clocks.
Address all orders to
L. FRYER & Co.,
Clock Manufacturers,
feb23-'78 Cincinnati. Ohio
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
10 lhe Editors Of the state Of
Louisiana.

The Louisiana Bureau of Tmmi.
grafton is receiving many letters
Of inquiry from various sources
calling for information for farm
ers, mechanics laborers, 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
inquired. We have sent off many
circulars, and copies of Louisiana
ifs 1t 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 lands.
or to have lands, worked on
shares-any proposition that may
enhghten the immigrant who.
wants to come to Louisiana.
We will record all such descrip-
tons Of lands and propositions in
our books, which will be open to
strangers and persons Wishing to
purchase, and these descriptions
will furnish the bureau with an
additional fund Of valuable infor.
nation for futurei circulars, and
to be used in our letters IN reply
to inquiries.
As our board has no funds and
noincome expect the small amount
furnished by merchants and Others
in New Orleans who subscribe to
assist us in our labors, we respect
fully beg the editors of the State
to published this notice, for a few
weeks or months, without charge
to the board, for the benefit Of
immigration and the State.
VIM. BoGEL, President.
Office Louisiana Bureau of Immi-
grafton, No. 8 Commercial Place
New Orleans, La, Oct. 6, 1877.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
School Board Proceedings.
Abbeyille, Feb. 10th, 1878.

Abbevllle, Feb. 10th, 1878.
The School Board met this day
pursuant to adjournment. Pres
ent, Jas. N. Williams, Ben. Faulk
Daniel Paul, Archie Young, Isaac
Wise, j, Absh,re and G. H. Rem
ick; absent F. R. King and John
Lenoire. II i;
The minutes of last meeting were rea6
same were amended by adding the name
of Mr.. C. H. Remick as being present
on motion same were adopted as amen.
ded.
On motion Mr.. VIM. r. Richardson
was employed to teach the fourth ward
school near the residence of Mr.. David
Meaux. provided. however, that he should
receive no COZ pensation from the board
unless he can obtain an average atten-
dance of ten pupils according to law.
On motion Mr.. G. A. Mouisset was sl-
lowed eight dollars for teaching during
the first week in January last.
The resignation of Mr.. TbeoRene He
bert trustee in second ward, wac presen
ted. Onmotion the same was accepted,
and NJ. Desire Hebert elected to fill the
vacancy.
On motion Mr.. Ernest Montague was
employed to teach the school at Spring
Hill, formerly keEt Mr.. J. A. McGili.
On motion it was resolved that the
schools in third and seventh wards be
closed at the expiration of the scholastic
month In March on account OF lack OF
funds.
On motion resolved, That the warrants
teaching for the months of November and
December last. be destroyed. and the
President and Secretary of this body be
authorized to issue warrant in favor OF
Mr.. G. j. Young for ffty-eight dollars
being in full payment of his salary as
teacher in second ward for the months
of November and D, cember last 4; said
warrants to be ,isued as soon as Mr.
Young shall deposit his school register
in the Office of the Secretary OF this board
The president arpointed Mr.. Beoj,
taulk on the committee TO examine the
books and accounts of the treasurer of
school funds for this parish, in the place
of Mr. F. r. King, resigotd.
Mr. Baptiste Baker was elected trustee
of the school II seventh Ward, kept by
Mr.. A. Lacour.
On motion the sum of ten liars ont
of the contingent fund was allowed to W
A White, ESQ.,. for professional service
in suit OF G. j. Young vs. I. Wise, secre-
taly Of school board.
On molten the meeting adjourned.
JAS. N. WILLIAMS.
President.
ISAAC WISE,
@ Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02


and bis salary was and is hereby
fixed at three hundred and TWEEN
ty FIVE dollars per annum, payable
quarterly. !,
ART. 2. Resolved, That the
parish tax collector be and he is
hereby ordered to make full
and final settlement for all parish
taxes and licences by him collec.
ted to the 1st Of January, 1878,
with the finance committee on or
before the goth inst. =
ART. 3. BE it further resolved
that in case Of the failure of said
collector to make said settlement
by said date, that the president
Of the police jury be authorized
to institute suit Immediately to
enforce said settlement.
ART. 4. Resolved, That the par.
| ish treasurer be ordered to make
a similar statement with the Fl.
nance committee to the lst day OF
January, 1878, for all moneys re.
ceived by him as such treasurer
on or before the Oath inst, and
in case Of his failure to do SO
then the provisions of the above
Art. 8. Shall be also applicable
to him.
| ART. 5, Resolved, That the e.
nance committee be and they are
hereby required to make an esti-
mate or budget Of the probable
expenses for the year 1878, and
make their report to this body at
its next. meeting.
ART. s. Resolved, That war
rant No. 1896, dated April 4,
1877, in favor Of Nicholas Bou-
dreaux, and drawn on the crimi-
nal prosecution funds Of 1877, be
exchanged for one Of the same
amount. to be drawn on the con-
tingent fund Of 1877; when there
shall be sufficient money in the
treasury to the credit Of such
fund; the said warrant to be drawn
IN favor Of Solomon Wise as trans
feree. !
Mr.. Aartin Bagly was appoint
ed road ovcrseer for the lst road
district, vice e. W. Huff, excused.
The. following claims were al
lowed aud ordered to; be paid out
of their respective funds !:
Collector and assessors fund for
1878:
Vilmont Breanx. $92 25
Printers and stationer'S fund for
1877:
Ell. Addison, $25 90
Isaac Wise, 8 IS
Solomon wise, 81 90
Out Of same funds of 1878:
Isaac Wise, Sc 10
Out Of the contingent fund Of
1871:
Joseps S. Nunez, SAT 90
Leo Perret, Is 90
On motion Of Mr.. Wise the
ury adjourned sine die.
(Signed) n. PERRY,
- President Police Jury.
AMBROSE LACOUR,
Clerk Police Tnry
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
Office,

THE undersigned has Two e,
Plantations on hand for sale:
One situated about six miles
southwest from Abbeyille, Wes1
side of bayou ermilion, contain
ing abont two hundred and forty
Gao. superficial arpents, With a
90 Fine DWELLING HOUSE
E=a=a AND KITCHEN, and about
three 5000 hundred pannels o1
new fence thereon,-one-third Of
the land is timbered.
ANOTHER Plantation situa
ted at Crosse Isle, about three 81
miles East from the town of Able.
vile, having three-and-a-half (35)
front by forty (40) in
depth, with about fifty (50) ar
xaa pents Of " OOD LAND
6VR thereon, and a right to cut
49, wood on the Alexander De-
layhousaye tract; which tract is
q community property Of eight ar
pents by forty.
1ay For prices and conditions
Of the above plantations (whic}.
will be in accordance with the
hard times), apply to F. FERAY,
in the town of Abbeville. I'm
mediate possession can be given
in both cases.
F. FERAY.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
NOTICE

THE taxpayers of Vermilion
Parish are hereby notified that |
am now ready to collect all taxes
and licenses due the State, and
to come forward and settle the
same without further delay.
JOS. $. NUSEz,
Tax Collector Vcruiliou Parish.
febo3-'7S
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
DR.. W. W. VAN PELT,
ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN.
4 ABBEvILLE, LA.

@ABBEVILLE, LA.
Treats all forms of Diseases,
either acute or chronic, according
to the principles Of SPECIFIC
MEDICATION.
All female diseases successfully
treated. Leucorrhea. Fluor-albus
or Whites Speciality.
June 2, IT
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
N 0 tic e
Succession Of Elijah Ewing.

All persons indebted to the
above succession will please come
forward and settle the same, those
having claims against said success
sion will present them duly au'
thenticated.
EMEiINE EWING.
Natural Tutri2.
Oct. Goth 1877.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02
Official DIRECTORY.

District .Jndno
Ep.sqr Mo,,rov
District Attornar
T / cu.peo1s +
Clerk Of District Conrt
I,,sT,r pno,-ss mn
Ronresentativa
Anprrn N,rxpy,
por;ch I,doo
WILLIAM K,npr
D. ,;,,, A++o..ou
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-02

N. B. One of the above plan
tations nelongs to a lawyer Of the
parish of Lafayette. The party
purchasing from me will have to
pay expenses of sale, record, &C.
&C., in..this parish from the La
fayette Records.
Title perfect in both cases. 8
feb14 II. F. F.