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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-01-17

LOST Boy.-Samuel McI,eoa /.
Houston about the 18th of Octobs, l ~
since which time nothing il bne as1
his Whereabouts Is about n VOW. y !
age, and before leaving was in t ths :,
pioy OF Morgan Steamer Laura, st ~
mouth of simm's bayou. Any ;u $0'''
alton concerning him will be rratstn a
received by his mother. "'''u'I
5. E. DAVIS, Houston. Tev..
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with q view to reduce the rate OF
taxation, to equalize burdens OF
taxes and licenses, and to restrict
parochiaI and municipal authori-
ties to a maximum limit. in this
matter. Bill for relief Of tax COL
lector of Richland, read twice and
and referred.
THIRD DAY, Jan. 10, 1878.
SENATE.
20 Senators present. Bills in
troduced: To give owners OF sea
or marsh land on the Gulf OF Mex
ice, or on bayous or lakes, exclusive
rights in the matter Of oyster fish
cries; to incorporate a Fire Com
pany in Napoleonville; relative to
tutorship OF minors; to amend GER
tain articles Of the Code Of Prae-
tice, relative to time allowed for
citations. Claim of city, of New
Orleans FOR $46,076 expenses in
establishing the government Gu
ring first four months OF 1877,
read and referred.
HOUSE.
IS members present. Memorial
from Police Jury of East Felieiana,
asking repeal of exemption OF GER
tain corporations from taxation,
read and referred. Mr.. Carloss,
of Webster, offered q joint resolu-
ton, which lies over under the
rules, that the Senate and House
meet daily at 8 a. m, and remain
in session till S .. m, and adjourn
in thirty days, (Sensihle-)
Resolution of protest against
admission of Vim. Pitt Kellogg to
u. S. Senate presented yesterday
referred to committee on Federal
Relations. Several other resolu-
tions-to be noticed hereafter
were read and referred.
Mr.. Hahn, of St. Charles, pre-
scented a bill for the creation of q
committee of citizens for the re-
vision OF the State constitution,
which was referred to the commit
mite on Judiciary. The bill pro-
vides that u committee of twenty
eight citizens, therein named, shall
draft q new constitution, which
shall be submitted to the people
for ratification, as if it. had been
drafted by a convention.
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A gentleman at q dinner party Wa
seat. d next a yourg miss. He asked
her If she was fond of etllnology. She
said she Was, but she was notverv WE'LL
and fhe doctor had told her not to eat
anything for Desert except oranges.
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Magnolia Grange No. l2,
Patrons of Husbandry meets on
the 4th SATURDAY., of each month.
T.. nj. Nichols is master OF the
above Grange.
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Mr.. Allen Gilley is onr authorized
agent for the Echo, and any receipt
gwen by him for dues to the Lake
Charles Echo, will be recognized by us.
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a man never looks so helpless and
insignificant as when standing around
IN a dry goods store waiting for his wife
TO get Through trading.
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A facetious boy asked one of bisip.
mates why a hardware dealer was m.
hoot-naker. The l,stter, somevh,t
puzzled, gave it mp. why" said m
Other; ''because the one sold the nails
and the other nailed the solesn
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Our subscribers will confer a
favor 10y advising the proprietor
of any irregnlarity in receiving
their paper.
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IOaass5aua Legislature.
FIRST DAY, Jan. z, 1878.
SENATE.

FIRST DAY, Jan. z, 1878.
SENATE.
The Senate was called to ordel
at noon, Lit. Gov. Wilt presiding
and 20 senators present. Senator
| Cornelius ODonnell, Fourth Sen
atorial District, sworn in.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
John Clegg, Secretary; John Fitz,
patrick, Assistant Secretary; NJ
Rees BRYAN, Minute Clerk; I. A
Fnries, Sergennt-at-Arms; Franz
d. Ogden, Assistant Sergeant-at-
Arms; Joseph Mcmahon, Door
keeper; Arthur Harris, Chief En-
rolling Clerk. House and Governor
Notified that Senate was ready fol
business. Seats drawn for in e1-
ecutive session.
BILLS PRESENTED.
For relief of W. Huntington, and
his minor children; read twice and
referred to Judiciary committee.
Adjourned to 9th inst, at II IN.
HOUSE.
House called to order at noon,
Speaker Bush in the chair; SO rep
resentatives present. Senate and
Governor notified that House was
ready for business. Mr.. Brice'
representative from Bienville,
sworn in.
Message from the Governor an
nouneing his veto OF joint resolu-
ton authorizing police jury of JET
ferson, night bank, to transact bu-
slness in the town of CarrolIton:
also veto of act to incorporate the
Eastern Louisiana Railroad Com
pany; both OIL account of uucon-
stitutionality. Seats drawn for
House adjourned out of respect to
members deceased since last ses.
sion.
SECOND DAY, Jan. 8, 1873.
SENATE.
23 Senators present. Bills in
troduced: To give police jnries
power to prevent, under penalties,
destruction Of fish in fresh waters
OF their parishes; to provide for
uniform rulings in District courts;
relative to compensation OF jurors;
relative TO appeals in criminal
cases; to confer additional powers
on judges Of District courts; reIa-
tive to compensation of Witnesses
In criminal cases. Concurrent res
olution adopted for appointment of
a committee of nine Senators and
thirteen representatives, to mature
and report within twenty days
such amendments to State consti-
tuition as may be necessary.
Governors message received
and read.
HOUSE.
81 members present. Officers
elected 2. j. Trezevant reelected
Chief Clerk, by vote of l04 to 1
blank; j. Z. Peoot, Assistant Clerk;
Il. W. Halsey, Minute CLERK; b. r.
Coleman, Assistant Minnie Clerk;
'Chas. McMurdo, Enrolling Clerk;
Il. Flood, Sergeant-at Arms; P. j.
Kelly, Assistant Sergeant farms;
Silas l.. Norris, Door-Keeper.
Petition from citizens of Natchi-
tochesior ameudmentof game law,
lelative to season for killing deer,
read and rafarrad
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surface, it wOuid scarcely slip. On
further examination, and a close
one, ffor we were like physician
ut the bedside of patient, we
wanted to know just what was the
mntter, so we could find a remedy
we found that we were riding on
an inclined plane, the stage being
lower in front than behind, some
thing like the bnck of giraffe.
Reader, if you .bnve ever ridden IN
TINT stage, you know all about it.
Fortunately there were two empty
sacks along, which we arranged
unGer the cushion, enabling us to
keep our seats pretty comfortably
afterward.
At Mr.. Welsh we changed the
mule team for q pair of creole
ponies, that started off at brisk
trot on n dry spot. One of these
ponies was named Bob, and he is
the only animal on the route that
we really got acquainted with.
The driver informed us that Bob
was very old, somewhere In the
twenties-his general appear
ance corroborated the drivers
statement, and called forth my
feelings of veneration. Bob was
not only old but poor, his ribs and
hip joints plainly Indicating this;
and his Indifference to the lash
showed that he was also tough.
We got along handsomely, until we
reached the Grand arais bridge,
where we stalled, Bob failingto pull
his side over. The passengers
were compelled to get out and by
coaxiug, leading and pulling, man
aged to get over. But it was q
narrow escape, and Bob looked as
though he had done Il wonderful
feat. The whip had been in fair
use all along, but now gentle taps
grew into hard and frequent raps,
ard poor Bob got them nearly all.
Curiosity led me to count, for the
space of one mile, the number OF
strokes that poor Bob got, and
dear reader, it was 1897 now null
tiply this by 80, the distance trav-
eied, and YOU will have ahout the
total amount. Sixteen miles from
the next stage stand the driver
sang out "They are both tired
now Imagine our feelings! He
rested the team at the Mermento,
and on starting again, observed
" that Bob was better than ever"
This was joyous news to us, and
plainly showed that Bob was really
tough.
1t was IL o'clock at hight when
We lett the next stand, with fresh,
pony team. We stalled once in
the midst of deep water, the expe-
rienced driver continued to urge
on, and desperate efforts brought
us safely out. Reaching Vermil-
ionville, fresh team of good mules
carried us rapidly aud pleasantly
to New Iberia, but too late to con-
meet with the boat. 4
Now, it is evident that any per-
son, who makes this trip under
similar circumstances, will not do
so again, if il can be avoided-the
route via Galveston will be chosen
in preference, and, no doubt, many
are doing so. Therefore, / con.
clude the proprietor of this stage
line is losing money by not hav-
ing good tteaDs aud comfortable
coach. lie may not know these
facts, and we trust he may read
this and remedy the evil. 4
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-07-04
FRUIT JARsl FRUIT JARS

4 4 ASON'S celebrated fruit Jars, with
~NL Boyds' Porcelain Lined Covers for
sale here.
juno 25 J. +. McMASTER g. co,
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Continued from first page

again to put up his pistol, and said :
Il havo given you no occasion to
draw weapons on me, and I want no
fuss. Flo then dropped his pistol
from my face to my breast. I was
sitting in tho wagon whiting a
stick. I had no weapon, but my
driver had a pistol, Dcrringer, be-
longing to mo, and which / had
given him to carry, I had killed n
rabbit with it as we came on. When
I badc Duckworth second time to
put up his weapon, / said, alfred,
I want you to understand that l
want no trouble with you.
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TIE FATAL SHOT.

I then dropped my hand into the
wngonor's pocket and took the pis-
tol and cooked it, and said again, the
third time, alfred, I want no fuss
with you'll want only gentleman $
chance. He replied, Get out of
that wagon ! His pistol was cooked
and aimed ut lAc. [ drew mino and
fired on him. AS I did so, and
when tho ball struck him, his
pistol won't Oft and the ball
struck under tho wagon"whcel. |
suppose his finger contracted when
hc was hit, and fired off his weapon
He fell against the fence. Land
ford was behind tho wagon and two
pistols in his hands. A man can
think pretty fast in such moment,
and I thought 'thc best thing I can
do is to run around and take Land
fords pistols from him Then I
thought that would be II risk, rs he
might kill mo. I started up the
road and had gono about thirty
yards, when Landlord shot at me
and kept shooting until ho had shot
four times. lie missed mo every
time, and L thought 'if that is the
best you can do 1 will go back and
kill you with a rock ! Then
thought, as ho had two pistols, he
might kill me, SO crossed the fence
and went on up tho hill. T. waited
for my wagon to como on, but Il
man mot it and turned it back.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-07-04
A VISIT TO SOUTH CAROLINA.

I camo over into South Carolina,
and the next day tho news came to
mo that they thought it WAS all right
with Duckworth-tho doctor had
attended him and dressed his
wound, Git WIS in tho throat) and
said he would got well if they didn't
move him. They moved him, the
wound blod afrosh. and he died that
night. They examined him and
found that ho had no warrant for
me. Three men, however, jumped
on their horses and went to Frank
Cases to get the warrant, and he
wouldn't give it up. Case soon
after sent me word that if I would
come and give him two dollars and
n half (costs) ho would give mo the
warrant. I thought it would do me
no good, and so didn't go for It.
He has it yot. The names Of thoso
who were present and saw the kill
ing were Peter Lince, his son, Will
linn Lince, and Bass CLASSIFY. They
could prove all have said
Duckworth's father told Jim Can
trell, the other day, that his son
was high, strung and had done
wrong. That when he was first
killed he wanted them to get me.
but since / had been so prosecuted
he would do anything he could to
help me. He hoped, he said, that I
would got out of tho way He said,
at the same timc, that he supposed
Redmond would kill him, too, now,
if he got chance but I would not
hurt him or any other man, unless
they force mo to do 80. Cantrell
told him as much, and that I would
come laughing, and if I had any.
thing to drink ho would get it. He
would be just rs good to you as he
would to mo-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-07-04
WILLING TO SURRENDER.

"The feeling against me on ac-
count of Duckworth's killing has
died out in North Carolina said
Redmond, in concluding this por-
tion Of his story, "and l would be
perfectly willing to go there and
surrender myself any day for trial if
my case could be tried in the State
Courts. I am not willing TO stand
trial in q United States Court,
where the revenue officers would
have it all their own way, and could
swear what they pleased against me,
OF pay some one else to do it,"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-07-04

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Turkey Greek.

Pursuant to adjournment Turkey Creel
Democratic Club met this evening, ant
proceeded to re-organize. By elecnng ,h'
following officers: j. Duncan Shaw
President; J. +. Kelly and j. J. Til
Ter, Vice Presidents; ]. W. Gardner
Recording Secretary aud Treasurer j
f. Shaw, Corresponding Secretary.
The question of primary elections
was taken up, and after considerable
discussion, pro and con, the following
was adopted:
Resolced. That il is inexpcdient to de
clare in favor Of primary elections unit
the details Of the manner such election
shall be conducted, where, when and b.
whom held. and where and by whom th
result shall be declared.
Messrs. 5. T. Gardner, j. j. Folsom
and DR.. j. DuBosc Higgins: were ap'
pointed committee on registration.
DR.. IIuggins, with Mr.. j. J. Josey
as alternate, was appointed to deliver
on address before the Club at the mex
meeting,
The Club thea adjourned to meet or
Saturday. the 10th Of April, unless
sooner called together By the President
Tiller's Ferry. March 16, 1878.
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Attention Democracy.

The Executive Committee Of Kershaw
county are earnestly requested to meet at
the office of the Chairman on Saturday,
the 9th day of April next, at II o'clock, NJ.
A full attendance is earnestly requested,
as matters Of Importance looking to the
opening os the next campaign will be dis
cussed and arranged.
In the meantime, all Of the Clubs through
OIL. the county are hereby urged to meet at
their respective places Of gathering, and to
organize by the election of officers to serve
for the ensuing two years, to appoint their
Executive Committees, revise their rolls,
and adopt such other measures ms may be
necessary to place their respective Clubs
upon an effective footing.
An appeal is made to every citizen of the
county, who has ut heart the welfare of his
county and State, to attend the meetings
of his Club, and by his individual presence
lend encouragement to his fellow-citizens,
and thus give evidence of his own interest
in the success of the Democratic party
the only party which experience proves
can govern the State with economy, sccu
rity and happiness TO all It's citizens, both
white and colored.
W. L. DEPASS, Chm. Ex. Com.
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BACK TAx.s,- Cee~idp fable CON-

nlaipt has been made in the mltter OF
the taxes Of previous years due the town.
Well STEPS have been taken to collect
those ,axcs. amounting according to the
records of the town to some iour or hive
thousand dollars, but in nearly every IN
stance receipts have been produced
showing that the taxes were collected.
This does not necessarily prove that The
money was diverted from its proper uses,
but it establishes one fact beyond all
doubt. viz That the books were not
properly kept. And yet the gentlemen,
Who was paid to keep'tho'e books prop
erly, is candidate for councilman at
the election on Monday next.
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n STUMP ORAToR.-On Friday
evening the people living or doing bus'
ness on Broad Street between the top
of the hill and the market we're treated
to a regular stump speech by a young
gentleman from the interior, who had
imbibsd rather freely sof srosy com
plexion." and who, being taken in charge
by the police, gave vent to his feelings
BY. making a riP-roaElous', !, patriots.
straishtout Democratic speech. IT maJr
ono feel as though, the campaign lad al
ready opened.
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f,r the first insertion and fifty cents FOR
each subseG Guent insertion. Provided
that in case the usunl charge for publishing
for private individuals, advertisements oc-
cupying the same space, and for like time
be less thar tho rates aforesaid, il shall not
he lawful to charge higher rates than so
charged to private individuals: Provided
also. that in case the newspaper or news
papers in the county shall refuse 10 publish
any such notices at the rates aforesaid, the
person required by Jaw to advertise shall
post his notices on the court house door and
two other conspicuous places in different
parts Of the county. Approved March ~
1877.
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Annual Meeting
Orthe stockholders the South
CarOlina Railroad and South
western Railroad Bank.

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 10, 1873.
THE Annual meeting will be held In
this city, in the Hall Of the Bank Of Charles
ton. corner of Broad and State streets, on
TUESDAY, April 9th prox.. at II A. u. Qn
the day following an Election will be held
for fi:teen Directors in the Railroad Com
pany, and thirteen Directors in the Bank
A committee to verify Proxies will attend
and their presentation to the committee for
that purpose. on the first day of the meet
ing, is respectfully requested. Stockhold,
ers will be passed over the road, to and
from the meeting, free Of charge.
mar26-2 j. ii. WlLSON. Sec.
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PERsoNAL-J. T. Hay, Esq, visited
Charleston last week on professional
business.
Capt. J. W. McCurry was in Char
lesion last week.
Mr.. G. Noelken took brief furlough
last week, aud avaiIed himself Of the
opportunity to spend a few days in
Charleston.
We regret to learn that Mr.. ii.
Baruch is sick in New York.
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liz DIDN'T MEAN IT.-A good Dem.
ocrat. who il warm friend OF the
JOURNAL, came to town the other day
and while in 6t Of frenzy, induced
by the failure of debt or to pay him Il
little money, declared that he would moi
vote any more until sim"s got easier
Now, we know that our friend must
have been in towering passion. Tho
Democratic party has reduced the taxes
more than Que half, and in tho course ol
time will reduce them much lower
But it will take time to get again to the
top Of the hill of prosperity, for the
reason that we rolled down into the vale
of adversely at rapid rate for more
than fifteen years. The Democratic
party deserves and will receive the cor
dial support of every ci,iz'n who has
patriotism and Intelligence. Besides,
the gentleman, of whom we are speak.
ing, should rejoice that he belongs TO
the creditor instead OF the debtor class
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-26

REcovERED.-A few weeks ago
Capt. Dove Scgars lost his overc"at
while coming from his home on Lynchcs
Greek to Camden. lie inserted little
advertise ment in the Journal, Offering
a small reward for the recovery Of his
coat and the result is he has it back
again. it having been found between
Camden and DuBose's mill BY little
Joseph Moore.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-26
Quickstep Club.

Tho members Of the "Quickstcp Dem
ocratic Club" are requested TO met al
Brush Harbour Church" on Saturday
next the Both instant. at eleven o'clock
The ohject ofthe meeting is to reorgan-
ize and prepare actively for the coming
campaign.
BY order of the President,
ALLEN pEAs, Secretary.
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Religious.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce through
YOUR columns that a meeting will be
held at Bculah Church on the first Sun.
day in April, and the Saturday before,
for the purpose of organizing Il Baptist
Church in that community. The SER
vices on Saturday at II o'clock, a. NJ.
Respectfully, W.
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WHY is IT?-Why !. is there fuch
strife in reference to the town election Z
If every body is actuatcd by the same
motive--the good Of the whole town
it strikes US that there should be the
utmost harmony among all classes.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-26

New PosroFrIcE.-Through the in
strumen,ality Of Congressman EvIns' a
new postofice, to be known as Turner
P.O. has been established twelve miles
cast of Camden directly on the Tilers
Ferry route, with Mr. Jesse +. Pearcc
as postmaster. A large number Of in
telicent and patriotic citizens, who
have hitherto had very limited mail IA
cilites, are thus brought within closer
communication with the rest OF the
world. The propri"tors of the Journal
have exerled their influence to have this
Office established.