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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27

each person voted for as President re
ceives in any State shall be asccrtarcd
hy multiplying his entire popular vote
there by the whole number of the electo-
raj votes Of the State and dividing the
product by tho aggregate popular vote OF
the State for all persons voted for as
President, and the quoticlit shall be the
number OF electoral votes and fractions
thereof to which, such persons shall be
entitled, using for such fractions three
lecimals and no more. The amendment
is designed to preserve the relative pow
CT Of the smaller states. The committee
say on this subject: 'sThe small states
are now oversloughed by the present
electoral system. 1t has happened al
ready that the vote of New York east
solid by the general ticket has decided
the election by. a few thousand majority
and has not only settled the question for
tho million voters OF the state of New
York, but against a majority the other
way of eight millions who ARE voters Of
the United States. The practical effect OF
the electoral system has been to increase
the relative Importance and power of the
large states, and tile practice of voting
by general ticket was introduced by tho
large states for that, purpose, aud when
Introduced all were compelled to follow
it." Representatives. unton. of the COM
mittce, proposed an amendment in SUBJ.
stance that i'll case of - dispute in any
state as to the electoral vote. the election
shall be decided by the highest judicial
tribunal Of such state, and the vote shall
be counted unless both houses shall en-
ch1de it. Although 10 serious objection
was intcrrosed by the committee to this
:sniendnient. subcommittee did not vote
on it. 1t is the opinion Of the members
of the committee that the proposed
amendment to the constitution will not
receive tho, appreciation Of Congress, two
thirds of both branches being required
to propose it to the states for adoption.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
fsF Hawthorne tells MS. there

nW Hawthorne tells rs there
is something pleasant and of soft
winning effect in this popularity of
needIe-work, distinguishing wo-
men from men. Our own sex is
incapable of any such by-pIay,
aside from the main business Of life.
but women have always some little
handiwork ready to fill the tin!
gaps Of every vacant moment. a
queen, no doub. sometimes plies
the needle, the woman poet can use
it as adroitly as her pen, sending
the little instrument cleaning along
the hem Of 'kerchief. or TO darn
a casual frey in her d. ess.
The slender thread ofsllk or cot.
ton keeps them united with the
smell familiar interests of life, and
carry off what would otherwise be
a dangerous accumulation of NOR
bid sensibi;ity. A vast deal Of hui
man sympathy ruhs along this cleo
trio line, stretching from the
throne to the wicker-chair Of the
humblcst seamstress, and it is a
token of healthy characteristics
when women of high accomplish
ments love to sew.
When the. work falls in a wos
mans lap and the needle invo.un-
tarily ceases to fy, it is sign OF
trouble quito as trustworthy as the
throb Of the heart itself.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
MISS ROTHSCHLD'S TROUS-
", SEAU.

The bride Of Lord Rosebery
wore a morning dress of brocaded
silk, grey cashmere cloak. lined
with erlnine white bonnet,
pearl grey trimmed, and with rose
coiored ribbon. white ostrich
feathers, tipped with pink and 81
border of pearls. The only jew
CRY visible was a plain gold
bracelet on the right wrist.
The principal Worth toilettcs in
the Countess Rosebery's tronsseau
are walking costume Of pouit dc
Sole aquatique aud sspatt.jordinierc,
with . plain pctI,coat and body,
forming along train, cut square,
and gracefully caught on one side.
A visiting dress Of light blue bro
cadc, with bronze velvet petit.
coat, trimmed with blue silk and
white fringe feather trimming,
long brocade basque and bronze
velvet waistcoat. A walking cos
tune of dark blue marine bro
cade over a velvet petticoat.
draped elegantly at one side. and
long handsome fringe. A dinner
dress, Pompadoar lompas front,
the skirt forming three long fringe
points, long tain, lompas. A
visiting dress Of blondine Pcmpa>
doui, having wide bands of satin
Of the same color, large pockets
and iewelled buttons. A. short
costume Of fancy grey material,
forming three waistcoats Of old
gold-colored satin, caught up with
codclicre. A costume of beige
havanne and ponlt de sole of sap
phisc blue, bandeaux Of blue
volvet, embroidered with!the same
colors and shaded in styleSo'aIoris
Trieze. a dinner dress of white
satin damask, quite plain and very
long, with ccrsage slightly open
in front, showing very full jahots
of beautiful 1lalines lace, which
are reneats 6 thrice on the skirt,
caught up at intervals with bou-
aaets Of lilly Of the valley, mar
cissrs and .violets. " Ia
The lingerie is Of exquisite ma
terial and taste. The mgilt a ress =
VA are of batiste, striped with al
te.nale rowsor Valencien1es and
embroidery jlbots OF en- broidery
with rucbcs Of Vslencicpoes-a
straight lace cola |. wi;hsa ribbon
nnder the collar and round the
sleeves. The cheAtses are Of, the
same material, With a'plastron, al
ternatc> embroidery and alen-
eienncs. Others of = inen are
hand EN- broidered. White flannel
underwear of extraordinary 6ne~
ness, trimmed with Valcncicnnes,
and pink or blue ribbon inserted.
Handkerchiefs trimmed with srlen-
did s9Valenciennes and .fep coz
point lace. Stockings Of white silk +,
with the initials woven in. Dies
sing sacaues Of white silk, with
Aotalasdesigns some with scall-
oped edges trimmed with vide Va
lenGiie6nes or Chaetitly Dressing
gowns Of the same. with deep bor-
doris iof em[reidery, trimmed with
Mechlin lace. Every article is
initiated IL. r. % Renaissance
style audarnfted in the centre by
the coronct Of a, countess.
hfa
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
TIE ELECTORAL LA w.
REPORT OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE.

WAs1I1SGToS, April 5.-Tho report of
tho sub committee of the House commit
tee charged with the consideration Of tho
method of clecting the President and
Vice President was submitted to tho full
committee last hi ght and agreed to by ono
majority. The most important feature
in their proposed amendment to the con-
stitution of the United States is that the
electoral VOTES and the traction thereof
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN IN
OCACIIITA.
STATE AND C1rY GoxERSMENr ISpoKsED

1.sgs. r. = =
STATE AND C1r1 GoxERSMENr ISDoKsEp.
MONROE, April 1O.-A large mass meet
ing of the citizens of Monroe, called by
the chairman Of the Democrat Executive
Committee to nominate u candidate for
Mayor ut the ensuing city election i'll
May, was held to-day at the Courthouse.
The meeting was the fullest ever held of
the kind in Molroe. Mr., S. l.. McEuery
offered the following preamble and rcso-
lutions:
Whereas, the success of the Democratic
party at the general election in SIG has
been Il cause OF congr;.tulation tor all
good citizens Of the State of Louisiana !;
aud ..
Whereas, said party has faithfully kept
its pledges in making needed reforms. so
far AS practieable, i'll all departments Of
tic State Government and
Whereas, the city government under
Democratic rule has been, economical
and just, the rights OF all classes prcscrv-
cd irrespective OF color or party atiilia-
ton, and in order to carry out the sue
cessful redemption of the State and city
Government from the misruie iuaugura-
ted by the Radical party, there is a ne
cessity for the Democratic party to be
united; therefore, be it
Rcsolred, That we deprecatc any indie
pendent movement or third party forlna-
tions, and emphatically declare that all
such movements are the offspring of Il
selfish ambition and attempt to subvert
the general good and to subordinate the
welfare of the people to individual az
grandizement. Such movements are on
ly attempted by disappointed politicians,
u class who live upon the hope of obtain
ing Office, and are willing to sacrifice
honor and principle, and to affiliate with
any party that holds out the inducement
of obtaining the same.
2. That at the ensuing city election we
will class all persons who attempt to or
ganize an Independents ticket as Radicals.
and attempting to reyivc the Radical
party . "..
3. That we dcnounce any attempt to
bring into the city canvass any other is
she than those of purely local character.
II. G. Cobb, seconded by Franklin Gar
rctt, moved to strike out all of tho pre-
amble beginning with the word faithful
ly, which motion was supported by Il. G.
Cobb, Franklin Garrett and w. +. Rem
wick, who particularly .arraigned the
Legislature for falling to call a conven-
ton.
The preamble and resolutions after be-
ing fully discussed, as we'll as tho general
policy Of the State Government sustain
ed, by s., d. McEncry, w: w. Farmer and
f. Z. Stubbs, were tldopted-by an almost
unanimous vote there being only five
dissenting voices in the crowded house.
Mayor Endon was ronominated by
large majority:
Thus have the people at the first polit-
ical meeting of the canvass fully indoors
ed the Nichols Government.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-04-27
SQUARE DEAL SALOON
AND BILLIARD ROOM.
Is. Il. WHITE, PrOvrictor
BAYOU SARA, La.

BAYOU SARA, La.
Ice Cold Aurora Beer ALWAYS OH hand
Tho Bar is constantly supplied with
choicest brands of wines, Liquors and
Cigars.
A sumptuous Free Lunch spread every
Sunday morning. Attached to the cs
tabhshmcnt is Splendid Billiard Table,
all appointments as customary in a FIRST
class Saloon.
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administration Of the bureau aud their mate rial given
over to certain contractorsf Alt was delivered to
certain contractors TO reroll
o.-Wth whom rests the responsibility for the dc.
structon Of those vessels anil the disposition tile pro-
cecdsi A-Wh tie Sr,eipry OF The Na,y
o-You would not destroy vessels yourself without his
order or direction A-No SIR
Qwhy. In the disposition Of material did you not al.
verse and solicit bids and proposals. A-Bccausc that
the material 1t necessary to purchase was wanted
from certain quahty that was Manufactured by known
parties.
Q-what known rartics,' known for WHAT A.
Manufacturers known tor manufacturing good material
Q-was DftL Norrrr manufacturer Of from Al
don't know; her ,uJenr have manufactures
Odd you not sci, a lot of iron tn them for paint
brushes and storcsf A.-Not to my recollection
OIL rurport. be done by your direction that is
mistake, isit' Ayes sir.
o-Is the responsibility Tor the disposition Of pub.
lie property under your administration Of the bureau
yoursi A-No, H. W0e haze reoic,f ontJs from Tho
Secretary NJ NE Niry. ~, nat miac
Q-ro what extent did you receive orders from the
Secretary Of the Navy to make disposition Of this prop.
crtyi Al cannot tell you ImhA a,r, gsne,ol
Q-was the responsibility yours Tor IN, contracts made
by your bureau In February and March, ls77- allulc
now particularly 20 timber contracts and to for
repairing, called the vessels heretofore mentioned
A.-N1 'b.
Q-who,c wasU A-ris S7,ttrger he Nary
There is no escape for robson from this
testimony. He ordered the contracts, the
sale and barter Of material, and the destruc-
tiOn Of ships, by which millions went into
the pockets of a Ring. Of which, as vcnal
Secretary, he was the chief. No wonder his
friends fought Mr. WuIrrHoRNE to the last
hour OF the session
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Gen. Grant The Influence of his Resi-
dpncc Abroad.

Already We SEQ In some of the journals
pictures Of Gen GRANT as the man ON horse
back who, Mt the point Of the sword Is to
preserve the peace and renew the prosperity
OF this country. Such things would deserve
no comment, and might properly be regard
ed as silly and contemplate, were there no
reason to suppose that they are gratifying
to Gen. GRANT hmsclf-that they wake an
answering echo In his breast.
1t is To be observed that they appear in
journals of the most sycophantic ordcr-in
quarters where the only desire is to burn
tho Incense most acceptable to the hero OF
their man-worship The conductors Of such
papers are likely TO know what Is pleasing
to Gen. GRANT.
GRASr Is sad by those who know him best
greatly TO lave changed. His nature has
become despotic; his ambition is Unlimited.
We all know that he was not candidate in
1876 only because he could not get a nomina-
ton. He manifested no respect whatever
for the traditions. held sacred by the people,
almost rs part of tho Constitution. which
had prevented his predecessors, from the
time Of WAsHlNGroS's example, from seek
ing third term. This shows that he then
INDUCED an ambition inordinate and hereto
fore unknown in the history Of this country.
1t is not likely that Gen. GRANTS love VI
power has diminished during his residence
abroad. HIS contact ,ctth the mondrchicdi a.
stit,4ioss Of The OIL World could hare no ef-
feet upon nature hke has bat 10 MAKE han
GiLrious 10 tngrOln them on his orn country,
10Th hi0,s'lf for King or Emperor.
We sincerely believe that among the prac-
.N.H 4. 81.
tutions il an attempt by Gen. GRANT, II he
should again be elected President, 10 over
throw them. He Is every whit az ambitious
a man as Louis NAPOLEON was We fear he
is as INSCRIPTIONS. LOUIS NAPOLEON pro-
fessod at one time To Ice as much n Republic
can a. Gen. GRASr Processes TO be now. His
first step toward empire was an extension
Of his term a. President-the same which
Gen GRANT has already attempted
II Republican National Convention were
10 be held now. Gen. GRANT would he a very
formidable candidate for the nomination.
The Republicans have a very limited num-
! Der Of statesmen from among whom a can
didate would be taken. Mr.. CoNKLING has
| lost caste by letting pass unimpruved his
| recent extraordinarily great opportunity.
| Then he is stilted candidate. and the
masses have no disposition to touch a man
on stills BLAINE. indisputably a man Of
talent, an orator, a cunning politician, pos
sessng many popular attributes unfortu-
natcly has touched money which has stuck
to his hands, and made him rich 10 the dis
paragcment Of his noblcr fame. Last, hut
strongest many ways. Is Gen. BUTLER. His
name would kindle enthusiasm, and a pow
erful minority would rally TO his support
But the aristocratic element Of the party
would be bitterly loath to accept him.
So we see that Louis NAPOLEON GRANT Is
"A nearer and greater danger than might at
first be supposed. Should he he nominated
the real issue would be: GRANT not at all, Oh
| GRANT for life.
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Tho Democratic doctrine at present APP
pears to be that the election of President
through the instrumcutalty OF an Electoral
Commission is unconstitutional, but that
the title Of a President elected in that man
ner, and by means of fraudulent counts and
false returns, is peculiarly good unassail-
able, and sacred. The blatant Mr.. STEPHENS
of Georgia and some other shrill and shall
low shrckcrs assert that HAYES title ia
better than WAsHINGToN's 80 just as tho
Doorkccpcr declared himself bigger man
than old GRANT
II these views are correct, they might as
well be put in permanent form and incor-
rorated rs an amendment into the Constitu-
tion of the United States. Let us SEQ how
such an amendment would read
Proposed amendment to the Constitution
Of the United States.
Whereas, This Constitution contains am
Ole provisions for the election Of President
= Of the United States, and an election by tho
aid Of an Electoral Commission would bc un-
constitutional and void; yet II President
shall be elected In manner unconsttu-
tional and void, and by means OF false and
fraudulent returns. the title of such Prcsi-
dent so elected shall be peculiarly good; IL
shall be sacred and better than GEORGE
wAsHINGToN's Whoever would question it
shall be known as rcvolutlunlst This
shall be the fundamental law OF the land, all
provisions in this Constitution contained
to the contrary Notwithstanding"
Here We have the prevailing Democratic
doctrine, succiactly stated, in shape for
proclamations. resolutions. and banners (;
and If it is to bc the theory adopted in prac-
ticc, what objection can there be to making
1t part of the Constitution?
We do not see any use in having n wrtton
Constitution II il Is not to be- observed On
the other hand, we can perceive no reason
for not Incorporating into the Constitution
tho principles which arc to prevail, prac-
ueally in the government OF the country.
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f a.:s 5 Ts o sss s: 80!

Electoral Commission, when Bradley 3pnestly
desired to vote for the Tildcn clcctorsfh FIQri-
da. but WINS forced to change his written optp
ion and consummatc the fraud. in spite OF his
convictions All inquiry as to these proceed
inRs was resisted by the Texas Pacific with the
utmost desperation and by dint OF great eXer-
ton they succeeded in roetponng it until De-
ccmbcr But the matter is still pending. and
must be- met The indications are that the COM
mittcc will hold that what are known rs tho
French bonds Of the Memphis III Paso were
never legally foroclosed. and ara still liens upon
the road. and that every step OF the transfer OF
franchise and property to- the Texas Pacific was
illegal and void. This is undoubtedly the black e
est cloud that hangs over Mr. Tom Scott and
his fortunes While it remains he can neither
offer an acceptable security TO the Government
nor sell out to the Sothern Pa'fc-an idea with
which he is very extensively credited
Altogether 1t looks very much M II Col. Scott
had little to hope for at the next session Of Con
gress. Mr.. Huntington and tho southern Pa
cinc are the growing power In tho railroad
lobby. Having few millions OF Government
money slanted into their pockets by way Of the
Central Pacific grab. they are just now extreme
ly vrtuous; they are opposed 10 all subsi dics.
and protest their willingness and ability to
build genuine Southern road along the 32d
parallel without public aid whcnscr Tom Scott
will be so obliging as TO get out Of the way.
Nevertheless you will see Mr.. Huntington next
winter at the head Of the allied subsidy gangs.
working might and main for "A grant Of at lcast
$4,000 per mile for every rod Of road h. pro-
poses to build. He is opposed to subsidies for
competing lincs-only that and nothing more.
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JOHN SHERJfiN's HITyEss.
How Sherman's Reputation for shrewdness
and Cunning has Been Dissipn,ed.

FT0N N wv OTl1lNf IFW07IdN
The repute OF John sherman Is not that Of
honesty and has been but he has been believed to
be shrewd and cunning This las, belief disspacd
No Of real shrewdness would have hung his fate
the testimony Of such woman, whose manner betrayed
the motives her tongue trod to conceal, At She had
been made Of plate glass True the material OF her
during the examination varied according e. circumsan
FROM that Of drawn hrass To macabe IRON ami she
was wont To intcrard her lines With a hard. forced
laugh that sounded like striking cracked Kettle with
shOens hammer But any child of ten years could have
detected her utter want OF sincerity and the complete
ness VI the prctencc Of the part she acting.
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San Francisco has had a police experience
similar to those which ut intervals attract n
moments notice in New York. The Rev, PAUL
j. KEDRoLIvASsKY. arch-priest OF the Greek
Church Of California was found insensible in
the street. and police officer dragged him on
to the station house. whore he was searched
and thrust roughly into a coll. The arrest took
place about o'clock in the morning. and the
captive remained unconscious and uncared for
until half past IL in the afternoon. when he was
taken to the hospital portion OF the prison.
There It was discovered that he was suffering
from q fracture OF the skull Surgical aid came
too late to save the arch priests life. Investi-
CATION proved that he had probably been MUIR
dered. The Jury of inquest censured " tho
rough manner OF handling prisoners who are
in n questionable condition and the neglect Of
prison Keepers in not examining prisoners and
not reporting sick persons"
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Sherman aud Garneid'. conndant.


Hero we find woman who was deep In tho
plots OF the who stole the Presidency and seems to
have been their conAdant sherman Kellogg. Packard.
dariei. Hale. and many more men Of Ike character
and standing were her numatcs and she was familiar
with all their dark schomc and sharcr II their
secrets Agues u jerks used by these men. con.
hdcd IN and trusted by them She has alternately made
Washington and New orleans her oadqUarers coca
SION required. She has always had plenty OF money,
dressed very expensyey, aud hal the VI the public
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SUS-Sir: In the
published account al the attack the Bannocks
the following statements made:
Major Bernard addressing his troops informed them
that they were Close to The enemy aud couli whip
them Tie charged h- men not 90 retreat u they did.
lac said they W0ui b. shot AMI they ma. ht well die by
shots hred by saNagrs rs by our men.
II the men needed such announcement they must be
but hard barsains Uncle sam II they did not Major
Bernard must be- very peculiar officer LiGmT BoB
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An ancient Turkey weak AMI gray,
81 In iaucibus morus' helpless lay
BY the banks OF the dark Bosporua
Aud gazed with feeble, fading eyes
At the hllul light III the Western skies
That glcamed lake cleaning phosphorus
A Bull anda Bear sat close by his side
And watched his lite bloods cbhlns tide,
With faces sad and pathetic
The Hull administered lotion loans
To brace his nerves aud strengthen his bones
The Bearsay Inn Tartar eneuc.
lie Lad been In his time game Old cock,
And stood GAINS, his iors lSo granite rock
As true A. the trucst Roman.
And nov though hi, lite wa, cbbing last.
lie raised himself and hc died az last
with his face to h.s cruel fo,men
"Our brother las gone, do DECLARE"
sand brother Run 10 brother Bear,
- almost feel like crying.
Our friend was So valiant, good and meek
With only one failing 80 Ia speak,
lie was rather too long IN dying,
And now brother Rear, we II cat him IN two
Ant divide his hesh hhc Christians true,
one half for nc, one hnif Tor you.
Carving him neatly and pretuly
joint by Joint. and piece by piece,
Leaving the tailor sstcr Greoce,
And the Pope nose for brother Italy
So they ran the knife ~ ny to the hcn.
They carved him risht aud carved hm lolt,
AMI carved h,nI down the middle;
Hat they could not md "a nngc piece
Ol meat or flesh, on tat or gteaso
Sufficient to frca,t the -ndilc.
ItWasa Turkey only in name,
Wan notiuc iuWarlut~-. only frame,
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To THE EDIToR OF The SUN-So'; Looking
through the streets OF city nd every street
ner young men from H. t. - YEAR of doing nothing
but insulting young gir and ON their parents
tor iuni aud lodging Now. n some oi our uioncAed men
bought ldrse tract o laud ami had al these oacrs
arrested and cultivate IT, vegetables would he
much cheaper In the market When first arrested I
would have them put up tor year aud gave them dol
lar week Iht- Woud enable them tu 40 something fur
themselves when they gOt out caught nan put them
up tor two years CONSTANT kEADTs