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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03
The Worst Of Compromises.
n. y, Democrat.


The Last session of the Legislature
has presented to the people a long
series of amendments to the constitu"
ton of this State, and appealed to
them to accept them instead of as
sembling in convention t" frame a
new organic law. These amendments
are the fruits of one of the most ex-
traordinary and illegitimate c"mpro"
misses ever made 10y any representa-
tive body. A compromise which we
trust the Democratic party will
promptly repudate and rebuke. The
right of tho Legislature to suggest
amendments to the constitution is
and it ought to be, restricted to very
barrow range. 1t does not and 1t
ought not to extend beyond the sug'
gestion of amendments to supply an
accidental omission of q constitution
al convention or to perfect the sym
uetry of the instrument or to meet
some new and special necessity al
the State.
When great radical shanges in OIL
social and political relations render
it necessary for the general interest
to completely remodel the organic
law, the Legislature has no anthor-
ity to attempt the work tlS"ngh a
n multitude of amendments, either we'll
or ill-prepared. So great q work
should be RENTED to the great body
Of the people, who will consider
every change required, who will
choose delegates to represent them il
Il convention expressly for this pur
pose and who will enter npon thu
business of their election Thoroughly
informed of the interest and wlshe
Of their constituencies, and, out o
deliberations, will arise a work sym
metrical and harmonious in all part
and adapted to the purposes to
which it was framed.
But the members Of the late Leg
islatpre persistently ignored this well
established theory ofour government
they closed their ears to the clamor
of an emaucipated people for a con
vention and a new constitution the
usurped the highest power Of tn
State, and, with at arrogance "hlc
should be resented, dictated the con
stitutional reforms they were wilIin
to accord the public, they presuMta
> ously assumed that the people {
, Louisiana had been so long in bond
are that they were iDcapacitated I
exercise the sovereign power OF franz
iuc an organic law that the he'c
passions which had been so Ion
: pent up under Radical domination
in a convention would blaze out i
fpry to strike down the rights of til
=. negroes and to incorporate in til
i, new instrument the most violent an
. pernicious partisan provisions. A
, the temperance, wisdom, moderatio
. and public virtue, it was intimated I
rs. had retreated into the minds All
hearts of the members OF the Legi
lature and it was their duty, as tht
were best capable of judging, to r
model the constitution aud prote
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03

We watch eagerly for the editor
who first has the hardihcod to dds
cover signs Of returning prosperity
The papers began to discover signs
much earlier than this last year. Prob.
ably there are fewer signs q good
many bankrupt business mon have
taken down theirs during the past
twelve months.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03
OUR WARRINGTON LETVI,':''
WASHINGTON D. c., july y

WASHINGTON -. u, july II
Yesterday the Thermometer
was $50 in the shade at the s':.>:lt &.
flee, aud in various places &'"'
town was at 100 and higher. :. .'
location Of Washington, the VII 80
its streets and avenues. glvlN.; 49,
circulation to the air aud the 49,
berless grassy parks and rrsr!v: 49,
render sucl, extreme heat mrr Co..
durable than in other cities. a"d T..
vent the fatal effects which h'v"
season been 80 noticeable '!-v"'r e.
1t is beginning to be known t"". -
out the whole world that Was" ''il
has location unsurpassed for u.
and hearttulness, and that I'll" ga, :,
ally developing plan of the r'''' !.
the excellent sewer system ."H;
rated 10y the Board of public w
adding yearly to its attractivei."*~ 81
both respects. ..
Secretary Sherman is p,cpa'r,". -
pay silver and gold for small "r"; ""S
against the Government. It Is ''.,
unlikely that the salaries of Cove f.
ment officers will be paid i'll c"i% e
July. Whether or not payhr.,'. ;
coin can he maintained ai'c. t.
being commenced, it is ccl;,' 49,.
the Secretary will make the ~ +. -.
There could be no more serion> '',.rN
to the credit of the county e.. = 90
"resun>e" aud then be competed -
go back to the use of deprec;ats " "''..
rency. The Secretary, however. i i
no fears, and believes Il revival q a.
kinds of business will Immediately
follow resumption.
Comment, not always favorable. IS
made on the proposal to have " pass
of Mr.. Potter's Committee sit at ~,
lautic City during the summer. ="
far as the expense of Government is
concerned, they may as we'll SIT '5'"'''
rs elsewhere, and, as the necessity *
the Committee has been amri,, &C.
mupstrated it is hardly fair t" r'r',
else the selection of a comfortable" +"
cation. The sub COMMITTEE" WY
commence proceedings at A'|'"H'
City on the 23rd. There vii, be %""'i
ground Of complaint, however, u, 4,
is now said, the twisting state ,:.'"
ouly will he examined there. "A'' &C
without thorough cross. xan':'';''".
The Committee was not ordered A".r
" for the purpose Of exposing" Ia"
re,jury aud other crimes of the 'o"'
er class of Louisiana politics.
Committees, the necessity for W'if"
Is not 80 plain as 10 the ease OF ."s'
Potter's Committee, have pcrmi~s""
to cit during tho recess, and vii have
their sessions at Saratoga and Athra
watering places.
One Of the Districts in which II p"r.
ton Of the Democracy is attempting
to prevent the denomination and r."
election Of a Representativ" VIII" h''
reflected credit upon the country ans
the party, and has been 'slrr;l"'
! useful to his constituents, ia the A'">
, , andria, w., District. MIR. Hnnt'n !
the able and honest and experjroc' :
/; legislator who, if possible, is !" j.
.. displaced. The whole policy !
wrong, and in its results. Mr.. Hun
= ton is not only honest beyoint 'r
. preach, but he is exceedingly jl'i2S
: trious and energetic and the p'""'
. of his District will make grave M
tcke in dropping him at this time.
AIElN<.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03

A witty clergyman, accosted by an
acquaintance by the name Of Cobb,
replied II don't know You, sir. )"
"My name is Cobb, Sir" rejointed the
man, who was about half seas over.
"Ah, sir" said the minister, "you
have 50 much corn On that l did not
sec the cob" 4
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03

When a man succeeds in borrowing
Eve dollars be ia ready to declare has
the void is growing better. Whc"
he fails 10 borrowing fifty cents he is
certain that the last trump has lot t"
foot before the week is ont or thri,2
won't I've a candidate for heaven Lett.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03
Chr 4'foptt's a';ndif2:se
J.H, c0ScR0VE
Subscription Rates..
der. This ship touched NHa'

der. This ship touched HHa'
some four or five weeks ago. T..
called in at Havana dn'in- ;".!
She was detained at N''a'"'..s'i''.
The purscr was reported >'r~ al :
mittent fever. DR.. CI"rfd" g.,
the quarantine physician, p". ::
tan, to detain the vessel. hNt 500
forwards the latter again !";''
that the purser's disease Wa a..
intermittent fever, and -" VI
was allowed to pass mp h'i'''' -
p,ratiou of the regular ten '''>'.
purser remained at 4naE1% -.
died, it is said. of yellow fever.
The engineer, DR.. A'>;m -.
took sick here and died. IS -"
lieves, OF yellow fever. AZ ''"' -
Dieu. The steward WAS a)~' 50
Ell down by yellow fever. hn; ":
ed. This leads DR.. AUSTIN 50
opinion thAt the fever was in'!"'.
here by the ship Emily B. Snn:' .,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03
Checking the Fever.
IN, O. Picayune.

Siuce the FIST appearance Of yellow
fever up to yestsr day afternoon there
haze been twenty.one cases reported
to the Board Of Health; Of these
eleven have died. There we're two
new cases reported yesterday in
the neighborhood Of Phillip and An.
nunciation streets, and the other Oh
North Rampant street, near Canal.
There was also one death yesterday.
There are no apprehensiops enter
tained Of spread Of tho disease, the
Board of Health being fully convioc.
ed If ito ability +" cop6nc it. They
think it wise that the actual circu,n:
stances thus given should BIZ known,
as it will prevent the alarm conse'
qoeut on sensational and grouUdles.
reports.
Dr. Austin, Of the board, statet
yesterday to q Picayu ne reporter tia
he believed the fever was introduced
here BY the steamship Emily B. Sou
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03

On thu day that Barnum's circns
performed i while az" ut Me, hirn,
Conn, six monkeys escaped t"m his
menageric, and only one of them has
been caught. The other five ale o,;nr-
ing greenback newspapers up ard
down the country.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03
PARSONS
PJIR a TlV Il L Il L. ,

Stand uneoualed before the world to-day.
By varying the dose according to diree-
tions. Parsons Purgative Pills ettectually
Parity the Blood and greatly alleviate,
if not entirely cure Dyspepsia, scroftila
or Kings Evil, Rose. Erysipelas or st.
Anthony's Fire, Eruptions, and Erupt,re
Diseases of the Skin, Salt Rheum. let
ter, Ringworm, Sores, Boils, Iumors,
Morbid Swellings, Ulcerations, Pimples
ard Rlotches.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03

TO those who are enemies Of England
it is gratifying to learn that Victoris
woodruff hsa taken upa permanent res
idence there.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-08-03
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livery BOX WARRANTED.
Most Complete Satisfaction Guaranteed
or No Pay.
FuN directions around each box.
PHYSICIANS supplied by mail, postpaid,
for 81 50 per thousand, in bulk, cash in
advance, We will send these Pills to
any reliable druggist or merchant to sell
on commission. Agents wanted every
where.
S. JOHNSON & CO.,
BANGOR, MAINE, Proprietors.
June 23-ly sc ~ --.s.,... r. ~.
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PARSONS pvEGATNE PILLS,
The Great Anti-Billions Remedy and
Miasmatic DisSolvcr.
PARSONS

PURGATIVEPILLS
Are the result of long contins ed Scien-
tiic investigation, and are Warranted to
cure all diseases originating in the
Stomach, Liver, and Bowels No grip
inc pains follow the use of these Pills,
unless the Bowels are infamed; but Re-
lief, Immediate Relief, may he relied
mon. As a Common Family Physic
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-09
5bepberosto Re9ister,
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A liberal deduction will be made from
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will be published and charged according
ly. ..,
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Iiorehound and Tar.

1t Invariably Cures Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Asthma, Croup'
and other Affections of the Breathing Ut
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-09
HOMESTEAD $50
SEWING
$40 vi ACfliNE,
FOR DOMESTIC USE.

WITH TABLE AND FIXTURES, COM
PLETE, ONLY $40.
4 PERFECT and uuequaled, large,
Il strong aud durable Machine, con-
structed elegant and solid, from the best
material with mathematical precision, for
Constant Family use or manufacturing
purposes. Always ready at a moments
notice TO do its days work, never out OF
order, and will last a generation with
moderate care; easy TO understand and
manage; light, smooth, and swift ruiz
ming, like the well-regulated movement
of fine watch; Simple, Compact, Eli
cient and Reliable, with all the valuable
improvements to be found in the highegt
priced Machines, warranted TO do the
same work, the same way, and as rand
and smooth Is $75 Machine. IN ac-
knowledged triumph Of ingenious me-
chanical skill, essentially the working
woman's friend, and far in advance Of all
ordinary Machines, for absolute Strength,
Reliability and general usefulness; will
Hem, Fell, Tuck, Seam, Quilt, Bind,
Braid, Cord, Gather, Rufiie, Shirr, Plat,
Fold, Scallop, Roll, Embroider, Run up
Breadths, DC, with wonderful rapidity,
neatness and ease, sews the strongest last
ing stitch equally fine & smooth through
dIl hlluS Oh goods, from camDrlc 10 sever
al thicknesses Of broadcloth or leather,
with fine or coarse cotton, linen, silk or
twine. Gives perfect satisfaction. VIII
earn its cost several times over in a season
in the work 1t does, or make good living
for any man or woman who desires TO use
ii for that purpose; works so faithful and
easy the servants or children can use 1t
without damage. Price of Machine with
light table, fr:Ily equipped for family
work, $40. HALF CASE, COVER, SIDE
DRAWERS AND CABINET STYLES each at
corresponding low rates. Safe delivery
guaranteed, free from damage. Explain
atory pamphlets illustrated with engra-
wings of the several styles of Machines.
references, variety of sewing, &C., mailed
free. Confidential terms with liberal in
ducements 10 enterprising Clereymen.
Teachers, Business Men, Travelling or
Local Agents, &C., who desire exclusive
Agencies, furnished on application.
Address,
JOHN III. KENDALL &c Co.,
Al Broadway, New York.
= NOv. 8, 1877, "
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1 for sale, every description Of
COOKING STOVES,
for either wood or coal, together with gener-
al assortment Of Heating Stoves, farlor Stoves
Ranges, Furnaces, Crates, &C., &C.,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
in great variety such as Tin, Copper end
Sheet Iron Ware, Block Tin and Japanned
Ware, Flat Irons, Coffee Mills, Timed Sauce
Pans, Preserving Kettles, Baking Pans, Spoons
Forks, Lamps, Walters, Buckets, Tin Cups,
Sc, sc. Particular attention will be given TO
TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING
which will be done in the best and most dura
Bile manner, in town or country, at the short
est rouce. REPAIRING will also be done
at short notice and in the best manner. Gu
CUNBER PUMPS, the best in use, will be
put iu al low rates. He will also give atten-
ton to putting up
LIGHTNING RODS,
and repairing the same, when called upon.
From my long experience in the business as
Practical Timer, and determined to work
none but the best material, and a close atten-
ton 10 business, and strict desire TO please,
L hope to receive liberal share ofpatronsge.
Ny prices will be lower than any other es-
adjustment in the county. Give me call
and you will certainly be pleased.
N. B.-Copper, Brass and Lead will be ia.
ken in exchange for work and all kinds oil
Ware. He. MARTIN!
Shepherdstown, June rs ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-09
LO D Il HE IL l. {!
LOOK HERE!
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!

THAVE just received a large stock OF
] Furniture purchased for cash. am able
to sell to suit the times. Having been
forced to obtain larger WarcroomS, may
now he found next door to BaInhart's
Book store. So come along with your
cash if YOU want 70 save money. Have In
stock large number of Chamber Suits
ranging from $40 also Parlor Suits; So
fas from So upward; Center Tables from
81 50 onward; Marble Top Center Tables
from $7.50up; Parlor Chairs per set $500
mn: Rockers OF all styles from$l up.
DINING ROOM FURNITURE.
Dining Tables from $500 up; Extension
Dining Tables $500 up; Chairs per set
5I.j0 10: safes from 5000 up; SiGeboards
f-o,a -. 30 up; Bejsteads OF all styles and
prices FROM 500 up; Wardrobes from S!2
m Was hs,ands $l.75up; Iowelracks from
D., c,s. up: Hat racks from 500 up; Camp
Coa,rs, Cradles, Cribs, Trundle Beds, and
in fat everything which may be wanted
in the furniture line; also Children's
Carriages, Doll Carriages, Boys wagons,
HOBBY uorses, Parlor Brackets, &c.
NJ. j. LATINER.
Sept. 6. 1876. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-09
Or, PioTCa'S FaY0fite Prescription.

The term h0vcrcr. is but = feeble expression OF
mv nigh appreciation II ~ ya.us boseh upon
N own pcrsnrai observation. \. 4 r.n-e Ob-
server have while witnessing its positive re-
suits IN The few special diseases incident TO The
.epgrn:c organism ~ woman. singled II ont ~
the climax or browning sem Of my
medical career. o. is merits, as posititA'
safe. ami cHcrrUIl rcmefr for this class Of die
eascs md one that Ill. AZ all Zines and under all
rlrcurns ,auces. act kindly and IN harmony with
tlc laws which govern she female system. am
wiling - stake nv reputation IS physician.
Say. even more. 80 confident n that IL will not
i!saupniri the Tnnst snuruins expectations .!
single Invalid ady who r-cs IL Tor any Of u.
ailments for which recommend u, that Offer
ana sell it under A PoNr.gE GCsOAS-
TEE. II \ beneficial effect is not experienced
by the time tvo-ihirds oi the contents Of the bot
tic arc u-ei. will on return 81 the bottle. two
thirds NJ the medicine having been taken Accord
ing directions. and the case being one for which
rccunrn end u, promptly refund the money paid
for ~ HID | not lhe TnNst I've fleet confidence in
its virtues could NJ, nner IL ~ DO under these
conditions: but having witnessed Its truly mracu-
rsstcS ard perfectly safe in riskirz
both my reputation and mT money on
It's merits.
The following sre among thos. diseases in
winch my Favorite Preseriptio OIL has work
Ell cure, as II ~ magic, AMI with certainty
never befpf, attained b. any medicine: Len
oorrhrs, excessive Flowing, Painful Monthly
Pcrwls SuppressiOns when nom unnatural
causes, Irregularities Weak Back. Prulapsus, or
falling Of the Uterus, AntcversIOn and Retrover-
sion. bearing Down Sensations, Internal Heat
ThrcnitneL Miscarriage, Chronic Congestion. In
.ammsLion and liberation of tic Uterus, Impo-
lclcy, Bsrreuness, or Steriliiy, Female Weakness
ami very MANY other chronic diseases incident 70
woman not mentioned here. In al affections 81
this nature. my FavDrIie Prescription works
cureE-the marvel OF The world. This
MEDICINE | do not eAiul a. cuTe-ai. but it
admirably fuldlls a singieness of pur.
pose, being most perfect specific IN ali chronic
ii-ea-es Of The sexual system Of woman. 1t will
not V!sippoint, nor wall 1t do harm, IL any state
or CONDITION.
Those VINO desire further information on these
subjects can obtain IL ia THE PEOPLES COMMON
>ESsE MEDICAL ADVISER. a book OF over so
pages. sent postpaid. on receipt OF 5 80 II
treats mlnuieiY Of those diseases peculiar TO
Female ami gives much valuable advice in
gari 10 tie management OF those aGections-
FAyORITE PRESCRIPTION SOLD
BI ALL DRUGGISTS.
". PIERCE, II. D.. PT0l'r,
BUFFALO, ". I.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-09
MOUNT PROSPECT VINEYARDS,
NEW JERSEY.
Speer's Port Grape Wine
FOUR YEARS OLD.

THIS Justly celebrated native Wine Q
/ made from the Juice of the Oporto
Grape, raised in this country. It's inval-
liable rlt
TONIC AND STRENGTHENING
PROPERTIES
are unsurpassed by any other native
Wine. Being the pure juice of the grape,
produced under Dir. Speer's own personal
supervision, its purity and gennineness
are guaranteed. The youngest child NAV
partake of its generous qualities, and tho
weakest invalid use il to advantage. tits
particularly beneficial TO the aged and de-
bilitated, and suited TO the various all
ments that affiict the weaker sex. It Is,
in every respect, A WINE TO BE RE-
LIED on. .E't-
Inyalids use Speer's Port Grape Wine.
Females use Speer's Port Grape Wine
Weakly persons find benefit by its USE
Speer's Wines in Hospitals are prefer
red to other Wines. I'm
Sold by Druggists generally, who also
sell Speer's Standard Wire Bitters. Trade
supplied by all wholesale Dealers. See
that the Signature Of Alfred Specr, Pas
sale, n. j., is over the cork Of each bottle.
ALFRED SPEER'S Mount Prospect
Vineyards, New Jersey. Office No. "a
Warren St., New York.
II For sale b5 IL. NJ, Billings, shep-
herUlstown. 49,, ~
July g, 1877. s ~
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PROFESSIONAL NOTICE.

DR. ID. w. BORDER having perma-
IL nently located at kERNEISVlLLE,
respectfully offers his professional servl-
ees to the citizens of kerneysvilie, VAN
eleavesville, Leetown and vicinities.
Diseases of women and children spe-
cialty.
May &c y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-02-09
NOM Is THE TINE
TO BUY.

HAVING been to the city and purchased
Il a stock Of HOUSE FURNISHING
GOODS. such as Coal Holds, Coal Shovels,
coffee Mills, Bake Pans, Spoons, Ladies,
FTr Reaters, SAD Irons, Patent Granite
Ware, Sc, also the ACME SAUSAGE
SUFFER-, LARD AND FROlI PRESo,
Rising Sun Stove Polish, Sealing wax ior
Fruit Cans, Hoop Iron, Bar Lead, sheet
Zluc, &C., Ill Of which offer at very low
II. G. MARTEN.
Sep 8, 1879. u