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St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
A Matter Of importance.

We have lying before Jus brief
pages, full Of interest to the most un-
fortunate class of our people, and which
should chain for little while the ear
nest attention of the Legislature. We
refer to the annual report of. the Board
of Administrators of the Insane Asy-
lum Of this State
During number of years this insti-
tuition was the game Of spectators and
sharps. Large sums We're appropriated,
ostensibly for its maintenance, but the
funds went into the pockets Of super
numeraries and speculatots, and the
miserable inmates derived ;little bene-
fit from them. More recently the ap-
preparations have been inadequate to
sustain the institution even In the
poorest manner. The most;rigid econo-
my has been observed by tie manage
ment, and yet, while the pAtieuts have
had but the coarsest food, the scantiest
clothing and the rudest Surroundings,
heavy debt held by persons of small
means, who through humanity, have
made advances to the asylum stands
We think there can be ne question as
to the duty of the Legislat lure to place
this institution. upon a hasIs ere.iitable
to the civilization OF the State and the
of the Legislature, or, for. that matter,
! no citizen of Louisiana, can read the
report which the present beard of direc-
tors have made witEout liain o. with
out q sense almost OF shame.
The last session of the General As
sembly appropriated for tie support of
this institution $25,000 ia State war
| rants, which, with donations from pri-
vate parties, realized in currency Just
S21, ,999,50. The average; number OF
patients during the yearswas 1s9, and
they, with rwenty-one employees and
three officers, amounted TO 213 persons
in the institution to be provided for.
Thus the revenues of tie institution
allowed but S115 per head for the pay
OF officers and attendantsland the sub
sisteuce of patients. There is some
thing almost horrible in this statement.
The city of New Orleans allows, and
pays, larger sum for tho mere feeding
OF the r0gues, murderels and tramps
who are confined in the Parish Prison
than the State gives for feeding, cloth
ing and attending to q class of unfor-
tunate beings whom Goblin His inseru-
table wisdom has thrown: upon the ten
derest charity and mercy of society.
La New York the average cost OF main
tanning each lunatic is Sa72 30, and the
average cost in other States is 1884 pc,
annum. In Louisiana III is less than
S11s.
And this Is not all. Tie scant furni.
| ture which has been in: use for many
years is dilapidated; the mattresses are
worn out and the bedding is miserably
insufficient. The buildings are out oi
repair, some of them, i{l fact, rottine
down, and actually UNFIT for stables
there are only half the number of at.
tendants there should be, and they arc
poorly paid.
We protest that this iy a humiliatinR
picture to draw of such an institution
in our oWa State; but it ia true one
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

iheretore we most earnestly commend
the brief report of: the Board of Dilec-
| TORS TO the attention of every member
or the Legislature These gentlemen
ask the Legislature TO make the follow
ing appropriations: For the support
OF patients, S45,396; for repairs, $4,000,
and tor furniture, $1,000 They also
ask tor an appropriation 10 construct
several new buildings for the use of the
patients. The report further states
that owing. TO the inSntficiency of former
! appropriations debts against the asy-
ltm, to the amount Of S35,711, have
| accrued, and that the creditors of the
institution are nearly all men of small
means, who have contributed to the
support OF the institution by their la Dor
or by supplying provisions, relying on
the faith OF an enlightened and Chris
tlan State to compensate them.
| We started to glance casually through
tins report, but it's mournful facts and
| n%ures arrested Our attention and Ne.
read every line of it. We now conf
mend 1t to our legislators, and have no
uouot that they will devise and carry
through as libera! a bill us possible for
the feilef OF these uniortunalcs vino
are under the dispensatiOns of PrOvi-
uence' the charges of the State.
We heartily concm with. tlu New
Orleans Democrat in every wo:.i OF tie
above. In the country purishcS the
poor unfortnnates, whom God in his in
Serutahle mercy hah bewft of their
reason are often poor and utterly una
| hle to be taken Cal lie of by their ,cla-
tiVes and friends. Their running at
large IS dangerous to the community.
They are taken up and consigned to
the parish Jail for safe keeping. Here
they remain often for months and
months before a place can be found fol
them at the asylum. Let the humanity
of the jailor he ever so great, let him
treat them with ev er so much kindness
and consideration their fate is intinitel,
worse than death. just to think OF
sending one of the ST pool unfortunate>
to pine and linger ont All existence for
month after montl. in the feted atmos-
pitle nf 1t country. surrounded by the
most utterly depraved and abandoned
fel"ns, is enough to ho,rify any one
with a speck OF humanity in his heart,
Yet what can be done. To allow them
60 run at large, would be to endanger
the life and property Of the citizen and
there is no other place to keep them
confined III but the parish Jail, In our
parish jail are two insane women, They
have been there for months, and there
they must remaiI lntil the asylum can
receive them. Nor are their cases ex-
ceptional ones. Others have had the
same hardfate before and still others
will have i again. II there is IL class
on earth that appeals to every sympa-
thy OF humanity 1aore eloquently than
another it is that unfortunate class of
whom We write. Let the legislature
grant the officers Of the asylum all they
ask and more too, il necessary to make
the Institution adequate to receive and
care for all CHS class of unfortunates in
in our State. 1t would be noble
charity.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09


:, The HEBRE ws.--The history of the
"chosen people" is prolonged and
fascinating fomariee, The Jew has
wandered into every city on earth, has
heen mocked' in ali, and is still found
in all. Men have banished him from
their cities, and he has loaned to their
kings. He is the llnexampled illustra-
ton in history of the tenacisy Of race
and of faith. The Hebrew appears in
the dawn Of history, has been presented
in every cline, abused in every language.
fought by the armies of allnations, per-
secuted in every government, prescribed
by Protestant and CathoIic and Greek,
but he has survived all his conquerors,
witnessed the decay OF all his extermi-
nators, and shroughout these wondrous
yissitudes he has been the teacher of
all nations.--lCincinnati Enquirer.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
!" What King SO strong, can tie the gall up, ID
the slanderOus tongue"

The Washington Enterprise makes
some statements in it's last issue, whose
falsity is so patent on their face, that
comment from us is scarcely necessary.
The DEMOCRAT is managed by the editor
whose name appears at the head of its
columns, and he alone is responsible
for what appears therein. As to the
political complexion of the paper, we
leave that to discriminating public,
and not to the editor of a sheet, who
uses not argument, but pure billings
gate The editor of the DEMOCRAT
will certainly not try to procure certi-
ficate OF Democracy from the Enterprise.
Ii any persons have disappointed the
Enterpriseman in bis financial speeula-
tions, we are sorry for him, but it is the
fate OF frail humanity to meet with dis
appointments. In fine, if the editor Of
the Enterprise desires to post himself in
relation TO the politics of st. Landry
for the last few years, he had better
consult some more reliable authority
than he. did before publishing his last
issue.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

The entertainment given last Friday
and Saturday by the United Friends of
Temperance at Wilkins Hall, WASH
ingt0n, was q grand success, both
artistieally and financially. The slla-
rades, recitations, etc., were admirably
rendered, although but few days were
devoted TO rehearsing.
The selection of the different char
acters, showed great tact and Judgment
by the lady having charge of that de-
partment. Judging by the number of
persons present lat least a00.) The
cause OF temperance is making rapid
strides In our parish. God speed them
in their noble work.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
ORHTUAR VI

The gate of Heaven was thrown wide open
last Sabbath morning at the knock OF tri-
umphant soul--Mrs. Susan Mayo-who went up
to worship the adorable Trinity, while we
assemble i'm the typical one here below. Wo
sabbaths dawned on her on that day; one was
earthly, the other heavenly. The first came
and fed in haste it was for time. The second
shall never end, no evening shades shall ever
fall on tit is Eternal-and this is the one she
}oneet after. She commenced the earthly one
here, but ended it in the Heavenly-Witn the
has,e above Sceptics and sinners may think
that we are rather too positive in our assertions
rs If the promise " He turneth the shadow OF
death into the morning" had failed IN her case'
or that God had at last made an exception and
refused admittaDce to bloodwashed SOUL out
we feel positive, such life rs hers was is al
ways followed by such an end peaceful and
glol ious, and drives away all doubts as to the
happiness OK the future. that came cro"d1ns
upon us, when a hdtf and haT CHRISTIAN dles'
| call sister tI8yo srhOle hearted christian her
life was continual sermon to me. The polnta
of character that Impressed me are briefly these:
She was che7tal, none OF that gloom and sad
ness and misery waS manifested at any time.
that many think are necessary appendages to
a christian life. Her religion was real and SO
was her joy. Patience shown for many long
years with IL pecnar lustre In her very pro-
tracted and varied afiictlpps. No murmering
words fell from her lips, She said she knew God
was working all things for the best and she
bore up with a job like fortituae. 8. Her veil OF
charity rcry thick and it hin multitude Of
sins. She always found excuses\for others and
hoped that things were not mad repre-
scented. But We need say no more. She is gone.
We laid her away under the shadows Of the
trees around the stiffness Of the Forest. The
flower is pucked, hut the fragrance relnaineth
unlike the bounding vessel, she left tr&ck and
the impression is for good. She fought brave,
bold fight, and fell with the victor's shout upon
I ~ A.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Probate Court began Monday. Ope-
lousas is never without Court. We have
the Parish, District and Supreme Court
and two Magistrates Courts. One or
the other of these is always in session
and some one or another Of the legal
fraternity is always pouring fourth his
e10auence,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
JAMES NJ. DoWLINe3 vs. ALEXANDER B,
CHAGHERE.

BY virtue OF an orea@,r Of seizure and sale
issued out of the b a,rable District C,mrt
i'll and for the Parish o. It. Landry, in the above
entitled suit, and to rue directed will proceed
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
at the Court House, Ut. Landry PARISH in the
town Of Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the lGi h day
OF March, 1878, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit;
certain lot Of ground situated In the town
OF Opelousas in said parish, together with ali
the buildinga and improvements thereon.
bounded east and south by property of John
E. King north by Landry street and west by
Sayou lesson, being same property purchased
by Alexander q. Chachere from James o. Cha
chere, 40 per act passed before Archie p. viii
itams, Notary Public, on the t4tn day OF April
q. D., 1873, and duly recorded In recorders
office of the parish OF st. Landry In alienation
book A No Q. page 23s.
Terms-Cash.
G. c. DUsON,
febe Sheriff Of the Parish Of st. Landry,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

A California story tells of a man who
resolved to give up drinking, and went
to a notary to get him to draw up an
affidavit to that effect. The document
was drawn, read and proved the party
held up his hand and murmured the
usual promise. The paper was then
properly sealed and delivered. "Wha's
to pay Z" asked the pledge taker. "To
pav-to pay p exclaimed the notary,
!" Nothing. of eourse--6his is a labor Of
love-" Nothing to pay p returned
the grateful but forgetful pledge -taker.
/" You are q brick. Let's take drink =
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 1892.
ESTATE OF JAMES 0. DONOVAN.

Whereas, Homere J. Daigle Of the parish OF st.
Landry, administrator Of che estate of James
o. Donavan, deceased, having filed final tableau
of distribution of said estate, accompanied by
his petition praying for the hOmologation OF
the same.
And whereas the prayer OF said petition has
been granted by an order Of court, bearing date
May 29th, 1877.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given TO ~.
persons interested to make opposition to sala
fablean in writing at my office in the town OF
Opelousas, within the time required by laW, why
the said tableau should not be hoinotogaeeu anu
o'e''N JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

No. has revivified. We heard of
two or three of its victims last week.
Ge it boys, don't hurt EN-, but coat 'em
over with lampblack or blacking every
time they get drunk. Whenever you
meet q fellow early in the morning jet
black or ring, speckled and spotted.
You may know he's been drunk, and
that No. has paid its respects to him.
We've seen some of 'em.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Observation-Disclosures has at this
time two converts. There are besides,
Mrs. Hayes school, Mrs. Devices, Miss
Helen Perkins. Miss Kate LAWYERS,
Mrs. Mayors, Mrs. Donates, Rev. c. A.
Frazee's and Father Raymond's; pretty
good for Opelousas.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Mr.. Claude Mayo has bought the prop
erty formerly belonging to w. NJ. john
ston, on Main street. He has torn down
the old stable and will repair and con-
vert the old residence into drug store.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

If old Mat Wells can avade the sheriff
as he used to evade the confederate
cavalry, when he was jay hawking du-
ring the war, it will be a hard matter to-,
capture him.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
Taken Uaa.

In Bellevue about five miles southwest OF
Opelousas, one large American bay mare no
visible brand. She has been ranging in the
nelghborhOod about two weeks. The owner
can have her by coming forward, proving prop
erty and paying cost, otherwise she viii be-
disposed OF according to law.
feb 9-4t G.. T. HTJNDIEY
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Bears were not as numerous as usual
this winter. We have not heard OF
more than half dozen being killed in
in the parish and they were all poor
Cause no mast, and but few wild hogs.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Game, especially snipe aud partridges
have been very scarce in the vicinity OF
town this season. There arc some fine
shots in Opelousas, a few fine breeci-
loading shot guns and some Of the finest
bird dogs in the country.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

The editor of the DEMOCRAT desires
to return thanks to the editors of the
Courier for kind favors extended to
this paper, and hopes to be able to re-
ciprocate on some future occasion.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

There is a place in California where
oysters grow on tees, and the woods
are made musical by the clatter of the
shells as they are shut together TO keep
the sun out. This California story is
repeated from memory, and we are not
sure but we have slightly enlarged
upon it.-[Woreester Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Sunday was dark, bitter cold day
and sorle of the boys Looked us it they
wuuid have relished drink hugely,
but the Sunday law was in the way, and
SO they had to grin and bear it.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

A. p. Williams and Chas. NJ. Thomp-
son have sold ont their horses, buggies,
hacks, &C., to Mr.. Jos. Hayes, and re-
tired from the livery stable business.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Don't plant too much cotton this year.
Plant corn, peas, rice, potatoes, raise
your own meat. Don't buy on credit
and get out of debt.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

'sOh, here's a red ear!n exclaimed
a Southern Illinois youth at recent
corn -husking bee. And here's anoth-
er!" replied the pretty girl at his side,
and she gave him stinging box aloug-
slde his head when he tried to kiss her.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Woodcock have rot been so numer-
ous this season as they were last. Hor-
ace Andrus of Washington, we learn
has killed a good many. If he takes
after his father, we bet whenever he
goes out after them he will find them.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Last week man came in from the
western part Of the parish and sold
prairie chickens at $500 per dozen.
That beats Opelousas beef all hollow.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
List EesaerA

Remaining In the Post Office at Opelousas, La,
Februaryhst, 1878, and If not taken out before
March lat, 1873. will hi sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington ID. Z.
Annondias Sylvest Gnillory David
Bacquo Bite iI"hg Henry
Berry miss toward WilliaIp
Daishanr Lewis nnson John
Dasasay Louis th"rps l.
Davis Susan Hare Jose
Denniel NJ o Mitchell A
''erjean Alrde .Iomton Ambrose
Faugrly Justin Muller Sophie
Eurg,,son mrs Isabella *1urtnck Meonroc
Fnrbs Joseph anders Alzina
ale mrs ErnestiDe Smith Al
Gardiner mrs Matte Soinier Suinfcr
Ease. A CIV Preston Edward
Green Felix Thierry l.
Warren Wine
CIEAS. NJ. THOMPSON. +. NJ.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
e. trays Taken Ubp.

By the undersigned in Bellevue, one black
cow branded Sc and one brown cow brand UB.
The owner can have them by coming forward
proving property and paying cost.
feb a-4t NARCTSSE RTHM.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
AGENTS OF THE DEMOCRAT:
opELoUsAs, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1873.

Judge Garrigues has commenced col
lecting licenses for 1878.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
Election of Officers of Hope
Hook and Ladder Co. No. 4
of Ope1Ousas.

At a meeting of the above Company,
held at their Hall nn the 4tll of February,
the following officers were elected to
serve during the current year:
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
SHERHFR's SALE.
PARISH COURT. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No $50.
oNATHANL. MORRIS vs. wM. r. HUGHES.

JONATHANL L. MORRIS Vs. WM. X. HUGHES.
By virtue Of q writ Of fleri facias issued
Parish Of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit,
and TO me directed, I will proceed to sell at
public auction 10 the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse OF said parish, in the town Of Opc-
1878, at II o'clock A. M, the following des-
crihed property, to-wit:
a certain tract Of land situated on Bayou
Jacque, south by Hill, west by d. G. HiiIand,
said contain twelve hundred acres.
Ter1ns-Cash,
G.. G. DUSOE,
feb 8 Sheriff Of the Parish of St. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
To the Editor Of the ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT:

10 ipt f1ultOf Vi INC 81 LANDkf DhhOCkAI:
Inclosed | send you two letters, one
from Mr.. Dubuisson and one from Mr..
Haas, to show you how near the Courier
generally comes to the. truth and how
little regard it has for it's own reputa-
ton for veracity. If you will refer to
the Courier OF January 26tll you will
there see that it is stated that Mr.. Du
buisson and Mr. Haas, two appointees
of the Governor, We're the Only two
members of that body who protested
against their action ID continuing its
contract with Mr.. jackson for; the year
1878. These letters show that neither
Mr.. Dubuisson or Mr.. Haas made any
protest against any action of she Police
Jury. The Courier further states, that
nor. DR.. Clark and Mr.. Sakan, were
silent. This sir comes as far from the
truth as the first, and ! refer you to
those two gentlemen and the other
members of the Jury to know if [ am
not correct, when state that DIR. Clark
and Mr.. Saizan both said as much on
the subject as any member of the Jury,
and if one of editors cf the Courier did
not have a long private talk iii the Jury
room, with both DR.. Clark and Mr..
SaiZan.
The editor Of the Courier came to the
Police Jury room, as he stated, to show
the Jury that if his bid had been taken
instead of Mr.. Jackson's, the parish
printing would have cost less! thar $3.50,
the amount bid by Mr.. jackson and also
to show the Jury that the contract with
Mr.. Jackson was for one year and not
for two. 1t he succeeded in convincing
any one member that his bid was lower
than Mr.. Jackson or that th8 contract
was for one year instead of two as has
heretofore heen the custom, L am Ger
tainly very much mistaken, neither Mr..
Dubuisson or Haas say so in: their let
ters, nor did I hear any member in or
out OF the room speak as it they thought
so. Respectfully,
POLICE JURYMAN.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

St. Landry has about 10000 children,
entitled to go to the public schools.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
'NVHE SUN REUTUAE FIRE aNsUl
LOUISIANA EQUITABLE LIFE

LOUISIANA EQUITABLE LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS,
The only Company In Louisiana that has
complied with the act of the Legislature in
troduced and sustained by the st. Landry
Senators. requiring Reserve Fund for each
Policy Holder. This Company has paid to the
Families of Policy Holders over
$375,O00
during the past eight years.
SAMUEL HI. TODD, President,
RORT. W. OGDEN, Vice President,
ANDREW PATTON, I'd Vice President.
VIM HENDERSON. Secretary,
WILLIS PRESCOTT, Agent,
feb 9-f Washington La.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
BORETA P. O., Jan. 3Oth, 1879,

DR.. r. n. I4ittell, President Police Jury, Parish
St. Sandry:
DEAR S1R-Yours of 3sth inst, has
been duly received, and in regard to
the Opelousas Courier of the 2atil lust,
stating that | protested against the
action of the Police Juryin tho printing
of the parish, have not nor heard any
motion made by any member in regard
to it.
The only remark that | have made in
a conversation with Mr.. Haas, that ]
was in favor Of letting the printing OF
the parish to the lowest bidder in which
he agreed with me; but as was in
formed that the contract had been given
to the Journal for the SUN ct $15O per
year for the term OF the Police Jury.
did not see proper to act upon it.
Very Respectfully your oht. servt,
r. DEBJISStS
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
STEAMER
BIG SUN FEOWER R,

AaA77Aa@4S CAPT. TROUSDALE.
This line of steamers will issue excursion
tickets to New Orleans and back during the
Mardi-Gras festivities
Fer $40.
Tickets good from February 2Sth to March
9Th. and those issued by one boat will pass cur
rent with any boat In the line.
feb CAT
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
BAYOU CHlcoT, La, Jan. 30th, 1873.
nr IT Jjttal1 Opal,nsns

BAYOU CHICoT, La, Jan. 30th, 1873
DR.. r. Fl. Littell, Opelousas. La:
DEAR S1R-Your communication of
the Gath inst, duly to hand, contents
perused and carefully noted, and in
reply | will state, that on Tuesday the
10Th inst, while the Police jury was
in session brought up the subject in
regard to the printing and whether the
Opelousas Journal had the printing for
one or two years, when Mr.. Dubuisson
also said something similar and we were
shown by the Clerk Mr.. c. Mayo, that
the contract for printing was considered
for two years, the same as the officers
elected and that it has been the custom
since 1874, and also it was stated that
the committee which secured the bids
considered it was for two years. thele-
fore considered | had nothing further
to do with it. But it it was not consid-
cred in that way | would willingly give
it to the lowest bidder, was it left to me,
but as stated when the committee of
three considered it for two years l had
nothing further to do with the matter.
This to my recollection is about all that
was said or done.
l am yours truly, SAM. HAAS.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

Read the advertisement Of steam
boats.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
JUDICIAL ADyERTssEmENTs.
g Hi E AsaR FsS SALE,

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 1852.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

-. q. Z. DUsON,
febe Sheriff Of the Parish Of st. Landry,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09

STEAMER
B E r T H A
CAPT. BROAD.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-02-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FHVHE WARRINGTON, OPELOUsAs

NEW ORLEANS TRANSPORTATION co.