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St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

Our town could be greatly beautified
in a few years, il the owners of property
would only plant shade trees along the
side walks on which their property
touches. There is no more beautiful
tree than the water oak, 1t makes a
Magnificent shade; bears transplanting
well, grows rapidly and lasts for
ever. Many years ago DIR. Campbell and
DIR. Littell, adjoining proprietors on
Church street, planted row of these
trees along the whole front of their
property. The cost was Insignificant.
The small sapplings have grown into
magnificent trees making a dense shade,
grateful alike to man and beastIon d hot
day, greatly identifying the street and
enhancing the value OF property.
How much would ii improve the APP
pearance OF our town few years hence,
were the proprictors ON either side Of
our principal streets to plant rows of
these trees adjoining the side walk
next winter. They would increase the
healthfalness of the town, enhance the
value OF property and be fonnd d great
safeguard against the conflagrations
which have proved so destructive in
some df our country towns. In our
opinion it would be wise policy in our
town council to encourage the planting
OF trees on the streets. We are now
about out of debt, and what objection
could there be ito passing an ordinance,
in part committing town taxes of pro-
prietors, who would plant tho water
oak. elm, pecan or walnut along the side
walks, bordering their property, Think |
of it Messrs. eouncilmen.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09


by reference to another column it
will be seen that the bill granting State
aid to the New Orleans Pacific road has
passed the Legislature. This insures
the early completion of the road and
by next christmas the whistle Of the
iron horse will wake the echoes of our
Atchafalaya swamps. sE$ nv
The road will cross Bayou Petit Prai-
rie, at, or near Capt. Carmouches place,
about nine miles from Opelousas on an
air line. The Intervening country is
for the most part a heavy forest, It is
penetrated by no large streams, and it
would require but small outlay of
capital to build branch road to this
point. This would make Opelousas a
considerable shipping point, and depot
for the surrounding country. This is a
matter OF importance not anly to Ope-
lousas, but to all the surrounding coun-
try West and South, and should begin
to receive the attention of our land
owners and business men generally.
In the West the building of this branch
would be at once undertaken and we
see no reason to prevent our people
taking steps in the matter at an early
day. Instead Of being out of the world
AS we now are, the completion Of this
short branch would put us in rail COM
munication with New Orleans, New
York, Sc. Louis, San Francisco Chicago
and Galveston.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

LIGHTTNlNG.-A worthy'couple during
thunder-s storm were discussing the
cause and effect of the course of nature.
the lady.
Benjamin Franklin promptly re-
piled the husband.
At this astonishing intelligence the
!ady paused awhile, as if rejecting upon
finally manifested her appreciation
thereof by thesexclamation, "Cussed
fool, wasn't lie ~
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

We understand that No. 7 has again
been at work in our town, and another
man left here early Wednesday morning
with his face in mourning. We learned
from a secret source that the society
was organized by DR.. Harmon, the great
temperance lecturer, while on his last
visit for the purpose of aiding the q. F.
of T. Let the good work go on.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

mo. 26.] .51- -.,..e..-
An act to punish the unlawful deten-
ton, or removal, multilation or de-
struetion of public. records, docu-
nents, books or writings and their
non-deiivery by any outgoing to any
incoming officer, or other authorized
person.
SECTION l.. Be It enacted bg the Senate
0Hq Hoase OF REPRESENTATIVES of the State
Of Ioass.afa. in General assembly con-
sened, That every officer of this State
ana OF the parishes, cities and towns
thereof, upon the expiration OF his
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
"|>'"-No~~-U~~|No<7~
svsOESCe of YOaC7g Egeczsnse.

The qualified electors Of the town of OpeIou
sas are hereby notified that an election OF seven
members of the Board of Police of said town
VIII VIII DC held at opelousas on Monday April lst,
loIs IhA polls viii be opened at O'Clock A. NJ,
supervised by three commissioners of electors
to be appointed by me, according to the
amended charter of said town
JAMES RAY,
President Board Of Police town of Opelousas.
mclI 9-4t
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

The Col. AND No. 1.-THE Col. was
in town this week, after an absence Of
few months. On Mardi- Gras day he
amused himself splendidly up to II
o'clock at night; after this hour we
saw him no more. He left for parts
unknown. He was black from head to
heel, his last words as he left was am
"going for water"
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09
AGENTS OF THE DEMOCRAT:
OPELOUSAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1873.

We call special attention to acts Of
the Legislature published in our issue
Of to day. Some of them are impor-
tant and deserve attention, especially
Act No. II.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

Adrien DarteZ of Vermillion parish,
charged with the murder of his own
brother, in said parish, who was ar
rested in Texas last December, by G. B.
Shaw, sheriff of that parish and brought
here and incarcerated shortly afterwards
for safe keeping, was taken home Thurs
day by deputy sheriff Lyons for trials
The charge against him is certainly
horrible one, =
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09
FGaSasG {!

December, 1877, in Bellevue, near Capt Mont
gomery's place, q large plain 18 karat gold we'd
ding ring, with four initial letters and the word
I" Married to--NOg., 1884," The owner is re-
quested to call on the undersigned, prove prop
erty, pay charges and get the same
CHAS. N. EALER.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09
JUDICIAL ADyERTHSEME
MRREFF'a SALE.
PARISH COURT, PARISH OFsT. LANDRY,
No, 1858.
PETER JACOBS VS.. EbETLE A. CARMoUcHl

PETER JACOBS VS.. EMILE A. CARMOUCHE
By virtue of a W.T. OF fiert facias issued
ont OF the honorah'e Parish Court, in and
for the pariah of st. L. dry in the above entitled
at public auction, to .4e highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said ts.ish, In the town Of Ope-
lousas. on SATURDAY, the 23d day of March,
property, to-wit:
certain engine on the plantation and In the
possession of Alphonce Godeau, ON Petit Prthffe.
Terms-Cash.
G. q. DUSSN.
mch . sheriff of the farish Of ST. Lanoss.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09
mo. 70. I

No. 30.
An act to provide for appeals in crimi
nal cases to fix the return day of sucl
appeals, and to limit the time within
which such appeals may be granted
and to provide for the trial of sucl
eases, by prefer encc, in the Supreme
| Court.
SECTION l.. Be 1t enacted by the Senatl
and House5V Representatives. Of the .Stutt
Of Louisiamd, IN General assembly con-
y'ehed, That in all criminal caSts, il
constitution, the party desiring to appeal
shall file his motion, either verbally OF
in writing, in open court. This motion
for appeal must be filed in the courts
other than those of the First Judicial
District during the term at W hich the
sentence shall have been rendered, and
in the courts of the First Judicial Dis
trlct within ten days after the sentence
shall have been redered.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc.. That
all such appeals shall be snspensive,
and no bond shall be required from the
appellant.
SEC. 3. Be 1t further enacted, etc., That
no appeal shall be granted in such cases
after the time herein specified shall have
elapsed.
Sec. 4. Be it twther enacted, etc., That
all such appeals shall be made returna-
BILE to the Supreme Court within ten
days after granting the order of appeal,
whenever the said Court may be in ses
sion on the return day, and that all such
cases shall be tried and determined, by
preference; prOrided that should the
Supreme Court have adjourned sine die
at the place of return, the clerk of the
said Court shall at once forward the re-
cord and briefs filed with it to the place
where the Supreme Court next meets,
addressed to the clerk of the said Court,
and the ease shall be then and there
tried; and provided further, that the
Judge OF the Court, whence the appeal
is taken, may when necessary fix a diff
ferent place for the return of the appeal,
when in his opinion such change will
conduce to q speedy determination of
the appeal.
SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, etc., That
all laws and parts of laws inconsistent
with this act, he and the same are hereby
repealed, and that this act shall fake
effect from and after the first day of
March, 1878.
(Signed) LOUIS BUSH, 1
Speaker of the House of Representatives
(signedD LOUIS A: W1LTz,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
February 10, 1878.
(Signed) FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
WILL A. STRONG.
Secretary of State.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

An organ grinder with lis organ
araped in mourning for the dead king,
presented touching spectacle and his
slienJ gfief was eeted-until he be-
gan TO grind out "Mulligan Guards
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

Oli has been struck i'm the Black Hills,
For the benefit of gentlemen who have
nean interviewed by the natives OF that
region, We hope it is hair ail.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

Miss Won Hillern says she "hates
awfully to have women kiss herr Sorry
we can't agree with you, Bertha.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

washington has penny restaurent,
- ls aald that 9 man can get o pretty
rair meal, but he must not expect to
araW any very valuable prizes in his
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

A lady writing to the New York Times
says: Without giving any receipts for
making soap, I wish to tell all the hard
worked farmers wives how much labor
they may save by enot using such vast
quantities of this article. For nearly
five years have used it only for wash
ing dishes and other kitchen purposes.
My family has ranged from three to
twenty-five. [ have used cistern water,
limestone water, as hard as possible,
and bard water composed of other in
gradients besides lime. + find with all
these my plan works equally well. Have
your water quite hot, and add very
little milk it, This softens the water,
gives the dishes q fine gloss, aud pre-
serves the hands; it removes grease,
even that from beef, and yet no grease
is found floating on the water, as when
soap is used. The stone vessels | al
ways set on the stove with little water
in them when the victuals are taken
from them ; thus they are hot when I
am ready to wash them, and the grease
is easily removed. I End that tinware
keeps bright longer when cleaned in
this way than by using soap or by scour-
Ing"
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

Il Bottled lager Is recommended for Il
morning drink. A new kind of corked-
ale probably.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-03-09

Read notice in another column of the
President of Board of Police.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-02
Canon Farrar on He'll.

The Rev. DR. Farrar, Canon of West
minister, England, preached sermon
on the subject of belief in He'll. In
referring to the doctrine of endless tor
ment, he says:
Il repudiate these crude aud ghastly
traversities of the holy and awful will OF
God. / arraign them as mercilessly ig-
noraut. | impeach them as a falsehood
against Christ's universal and absolute
redemption. | denounce them AS bias
phemy against Gods exceeding and
eternal love.
Now / ask you,' continued the
preacher, very solemnly, "wbere would
be the popular teachings about He'll if
we calmly and deliberately erased from
our English Bibles the three words,
'damnation, Hell and 'everlas,ing!'
Yet say unhesitatingly-I say, claim
lug the fullest right TO speak with the
authority of knowledge say with the
calmest and most nrhinching sense of
responsibility say, standing here in
the sight Of God and of my Saviour,
and, it may be, of the angels aud of the
spirits OF the dead-that not one Of
those words ought to stand any longer
in our English Bibles; and that being,
i'll our present acceptation of them, SIM
ply mistranslations, they most unques.
tionably will not stand in the revised
version OF the Bible if the revisers baye
understood their duty.
"An abitrary inhiction OF burning
torment, an endless agony, a material
hell of worm aud flame, doom to ever
lasting sin, aud all this with no prospect
of amendment, with no hope OF relief,
the souls transgressions OF a few brief
hours OF struggling tempted life follow
ed by billions of millenniums in scorch
ing fire, and all this meant not to cor
rect, but TO harden; not TO amend, but
to torture and degrade-did you believe
in that for any one whom you have ev-
er loved? Again, say, God forbid!-
Again i say, | fling from me with alb
horance such creed as that. Let every
Pharisee guash his teeth il ho will; let
every dogmatist anathematize; but
that cannot and do not believe. Scrip
ture will not let me; my conscience, my
reason, my faith in Christ, the voice OF
the spirit within my soul will no. let
me; God will not let me T.
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M artin burg Directory.


I desire to call the attention of the citi-
zens of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
ties to the fact, that l have on hand a
large and elegant supply of family car
riages, buggies, rockaways, jenny linds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which | am
selling lower than othSr dealers in my
line, either for cash, on time, or in ex-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. L ask attention
to these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer: Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
nv friends and customers TO know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
to fix up their market wagons, or TO make
temporary wagons, will find at my facto-
nv any kind they may desire, some of them
very good and will last long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me call, if you want anything in my
line; it will not be my fault if we don't
deal.
VIM. F. GEYER.
Martinsburg, June 8, 1877. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-02
Death in his FayOrile Robe,

The mortuary statistics of the whole
civilized world show that about one
fifth Of all mankind die Of consumption
alone, and the number of deaths due 10
consumption bears greater ratio 10 the
whole number than that OF any other
three diseases together Moreover, in
vcstgation proves that this ratio is
steadily increasing. It's increasing
prevalence has led TO the popular belief
that consumption is incurabIe. Every
year hundreds Of these sufferers seek,
in the sunny retreats Of Florida or the
dry atmosphere of Colorado, for health
land find only grave. The influence
of the atmosphere-the only remedial
agent that either Florida or Colorado
can afford the consumptivc-is at best
only paiiiaiiUe. The cure Of consump
tion depends upon two essential condi-
tions: lst, the arrest Of the abnormal
breaking down Of the tissues, which
prevents emaciation, aud I'd, the restora-
ton of healthy nutrition, in order TO
stop the formation Of tuberculous mat.
ter. Fulfill these conditions, and con-
sumption is at durable as fever. TO
fulfill these conditions the required
remedy must increase the appetite,
favor the assimilation Of food, and en-
rich the blood, thus retarding tie de-
velopment Of tubercles To accomplish
this, more powerful Alternative than
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has never been discovered. At the
same time, it sootbes the irritation of
the nervous system produced by violent
coughing, which in its turn 30 often
leads TO more serious results. The use
of "expectorants" in consumption is
absolutely suicidal. For while re-
moving the tubercles already formed,
they produce yet more serious results
by infaming and destroying the
sound and healthy tissues. Consump-
ton requires remedy that will sooihe
while it relieves; harsh medicines, but
add fpel to the fame that already
threatens 10 consume the system. The
Golden Medical Discovery fulfils these
conditions, and has been pronounced
The best remedy yet discovered TO aIlay
and arrest consumption.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-02

be cremated in his furnace. DIR. LIE
Moyne replied tha. Mr.. Pitman could
have the use of the furnace for that pur-
pose, and when on Tuesday, Mr. Pit
man telegraphed that his wife was dead,
DR.. LeMoyne began to make arrange
ments for her cremation. .-
BARON DE PALMS BONES.
There are many relics of the Baron
de Palms cremation about this place.
II wish you had come few days soon-
err" said one of the cretnators to your
correspondent, ''and Id have given you
some of the Barons bones. | had
pocketful of them, but I've given them
all away now. There were great
many pieces of bone left in the furnace
after the cremation and | got lot OF
them To tell the truth, he continued,
''the Baron was not reduced 10. ashes at Y
ALL All that was left in the retort was
little pieces Of bone" This statement
is borne out by the fact that DR.. Le-
Moyne has a bottle full of the Baron's
remains in his office, aud they are by
no means dust or ashes, but small pieces
of bone In response to question as
to the disposed Of the coffin in which
Baron de Palm reached Washington,
one Of the iremen at the de Palm Gre
nation assured your correspondent that
he had himself kicked the coffin TO
pieces and burned it on brush heap on
Gallows Hill at didn't amount to
anything" he said "They said it was
rosewood, but it was only pine painted
like rosewood. The outer box" the
! fireman continued, sis in Dr. LeMoyne's
barn and is used as feed box. | am
certain about this, and no mistake, for
Eve put oats into it many 4 time. Soon
after the burning of Baron de Palms
body Mr.. James Wolf, the cremating
fireman. produced an amateur play in
this town and also in Cannonsburg, a
neighooring village, founded on the ere
nation, the furnace scene, with the
showing in and blazing up of the body,
being one of the principal attractions.
1t is said to have taken wonderfully.
Mr.. Wolf says that he asked DR.. Le-
Moyn for the de Palm coffin to be used
in this play, but was refused, and his
partner in the firing business subse-
quentIy kicked it to pieces and burned
it.
"That cremation shanty," said Mr..
Wolf, "won't stand in this town much
longer. | donht whether it will stand
long enough to cremate LeMoyne.
Some of these days it viii go up in the
air and come down with a crash. Nine
tenths OF the people here are opposed
! IN II "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-02

30th of January the men had been sew
en- days without food, were like skele-
tons and seemed half crazy.
There was quarrel 10 the forecas-
tie" the captain said, "between Seaman
and Sampson, and pretty soon heard
pistol shots. | did not know before
that the men had weapons. | went for
ward and | found that Seaman had been.
shot | think both OF the men were
crazy from starvation. / ate some of
Seaman's flesh; | covered it with mus
tard so that l did not taste anything
else, but my stomach could not stand il,
and | made up my mind to eat no more,
even if l starved to death. The very
next day We sighted the Speedwell,
hoisted signals of distress and were
soon taken of.
Captain Keene, oftEe Speedwell, who
rescued the famishing crew, says that
when he took them on board of his
vessel they were barely able to walk,
and in no condition to manage their
own craft. The sails of the Sleadman
were SO badly torn that they were ut
terly useless
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THE GREAT
ca @ { d / e E. !
D. S. n O B l. E
TIE GREAT NARTINSBURG CLO-
THEIR,

THEIR,
HAS now been before the public one
Ii year. In this time his garments have
found their way TO almost every part of
Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.
The success of his business has been,
considering the times, almost without Il
parallel. His great aim has been to sell
GOOD CLOTHING, and at Il uniformly
low profit. He has been dealing in the
Goods Of such men us Wanamaker IL
Brown of Philadelphia, and Harris of the
same city. These are the princes i'll the
Clothing trade.
Mr.. n. has suits of almost every quail
ty and price, ut prices for entire suits
from Sc and s., and on up TO the highest
prices found in 4 Clothing House.
lie has also special feature in his busi-
ness-an order department. He has an
almost endless variety of Samples from
which to select suit or single garment.
He has adopted Wanamaker's rule of
guaranteeing satisfaction; and every gar
ment must be to the mind of the purchas-
cr. This feature of his business has been,
like his ready-made trade, decided sue
cess. He aims in this part of his trade TO
combine the excellence of home work
with the cheapneSS of ready-made.
GIVE HIM a CALL.
Martinsburg, Nov. -, 1877. ii
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LOTS OF TINE LEFr-On the 3lst of
December pedestrian OF Bruce street
came across boy abou: l3 years old
who was trying to get up bloody bat
lie between q goat and dog. The man
halted and said:
"Boy, what>sort Of way is this to end
the old yearf' 5oH
n "But the goat kin lick if hes mind to
sail in, protested the boy.
''No matter if he can, you ouyht to
feel ashamed to end the year in this
manner"
" What time is r queried the lad.
"Three o'clock, was the answer.
~ "NiDe hours yet to repent in ! % Go
for him Watch-stand up tohin Billy r.
yelled the imp.
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A CARD.

As this is the time of the year at which
= Il most persons subscribe for their Pa
pers and Magazines, l respectfully call
YOUR attention to the fact that you can get
any Paper or Magazine published, from
me at the PUBLISHER price. Don't send
your money away from your own town
when you can get just what you want and
at the same prices you have to pay else
where. Hoping you will favor me, and
thus encourage home institution, am
Yours, &c,
JAMES E. BARNHART.
January 5, 1878. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-02

lie takes great pleasure in iniorniimS
III the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and wen Sc
lectet stock of Goods, purchased III pos
ton, New York, Baltimore ana Onrilsie,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladles;
Misses and Ch;ldren's Boots, SHOES anu
Caters of every quality and style anu Vi
superior manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats and caps OF tlle
very latest STYLES. Gents and Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and iull me VI
children's Shoes, also Trunks, Valises,
Umbrellas, &c, &c.
He keeps from the very finest Keresa
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
Walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
n the wear. o,oo.oa
He keeps genera, and well selected
s.ock which will be constantly replen-
isbed with fresh Goods of latest manuiac-
tnre Ladies Caters $l.25 to the Dest
grades; Gents Caters Sl.29 10 the Oes'
grades. ,ol1
Remember the place and give nm cen
and he convinced of the superiority az"
cheapness CT his stock. c,,,ru
Queen Street, MartinsOufg;
July s, 1876.
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Office.
PUMP MAKING AyD PUMPS.

TIE undersigned, Pump-Maker, offers
l his services TO the public as practical
Pumpmaker of many years experience, III
manufacturing pumps and repairing. Also
puts III the
CENTENNIAL CISTERN PUMP
at low prices to suit the hard times, and
knows that he cannot fail to please all
who NAV call on him. Full satisfaction
guaranteed or no pay. The pumps do not
freeze i'm winter. Corner Martin and Raj
eigh Streets, MartinSbur@.
JAMES +. POWELL.
Martinsburg, Feb. 8, 1873. ~