davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

AGAIN AFFLICTED.-Our read
ers viii! pardon errors, which
they may find in this issue, the
more readily when they learn
that the Editor is again afflicted
with partial blindness, and is IN.
able to read or write a line, this
TIME it seems to be a result of a
fever, and we hope it is only ten
porarv. Meantime, we have IT,
employ ali amanuensiS to assist
us III editing the paper.-Sug0'
BOUl.
Nh. Gilmore will receive the
s.ympathie> of his contemporaries
and friends in his great misfor-
tune.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
Legality of bonds issued IN the
name of Parish-how bonds OF
Durieh mnet hn oinnoI

Legality of bonds issued IN the
name of Parish-how bonds of
Parish mast be signed.
No. 6914-State ex rel. e.. RIA
basSe VS.. Police Jury Of Terre-
bonnie parish.
/. Where an act Of the LegiSla
ture authorizes a parish to issue
It's bonds for a certain purpose.
in such form and denomination as
the police jury of the parish shall
prescribe, the police jury must
specifically authorize the issue of
the bonds, and the bonds must
be signed by the persons designa
ted by the Legislature &; and in
default OF this action of the police
Jury and this signature of the
bonds. all bonds issned under col
orof Said Legislative act are in
valid.
.. When a law directs that Ger
tain bonds of parish shall! be
signed by d majority OF the mem
bers gifts police jnry, it means a
majority ct the members designa-
ted by the Jury. 1t does not mean
any majority Of its members, not
selected for Che purpose by the
jury.
Appeal from the Thirteenth
judicial District Court, parish of
Terrebonne. Beattie, j.
Thos. l.. Winder for relatOr
and appellant.
l.. F. Sutton for respondents
and appellees.
The opinion Of the court was
delivered by MANNING, G. J.
Judgement for respondents and
appellees.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
Communicated
LUGENIA PLANTATION.
ADrii 9th, 1878.

April 9th, 1878. !
Editor Sentinel:
Thinking that IA few items. from
this h%rnighted locality would not
be embarrassing, | submit You
the following:
RAIN.
AS II general rule all the farm
ers III this vicinity are terribly in
need of this essential element, on
all sides, resoundS the Cry for
rain.
We have had several, severe
storms, which resulted in a great
deal of wind. but very limited
quantity OF rain. In some places,
the ''blOw' was of so violent a
Nature, as to have occasioned con
siderable damage to the early
corn, by e~tfcctually Frustrating
it..
Should the present drouth con
tinue much longer, serious doubts
are entertained. as to the result
OF the crops. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that we will soon have
the much needed supply in abun-
dance, as is often the case
CROPS.
The sugar cane. is doing much
better that was expected, al
though the excessive dryness.
has materially interfered with its
growth, a considerable "'stand'
has appeared. but the average
height attained, could hardly be es
timated more than sixteen inches.
Corn is growing tinely.and a good
yield m - be expected, Irish lots,
toes have been, and are, suffering
extremely, for want OF moisture.
and the growers, look forward to
a very poor Yield. The early plant
ed potatoes are not producing
much. to give an idea, / furnish
an instance. One ofour planters.
after having dug his potatoes, dis
covered, upon examination, t.
have realized only, six barrels
clear, to one barrel planted.
which is little enough, when he
should have obtained, at least
from forty to sixty barrels, as fol
the late planted ones, they will
scarce pay expenses.
PHENOMENA.
On Friday last, the Goth inst. W,
were witnesses OF Il most singular
freak of nature, in the shape, o
an enormous waterSpOnt, which
made its appearance. in The South
1t resembled, when first seen, al
immense, dark, icicle suspended
from Il hugh bank of clouds, i
remained stationary ~ few mo,
ments, when suddenly. it began
revolving with inconceivable IA.
pidity, and gradually changed t,
a form, something similar. to
gigantic figure five (5l, then i
disappeared.
There are II number of ignO
, rant people. who affirm that i
no more or less, than the cauda
appendage. Of his Satanic Males.
ty, and that it is an illomen, an,
other such ridiculous prophecies
! Not wishing to trespass Of
your valuable time, any longer
| remain
Respectfully
{. s. L.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
When the Market Bell rim

When the Market Bell rings
Monday morning let every body
go to the new Market and see it
opened to the public. The Market
men are going to load the bench
es with everything nice.
Vegetables of all kinds will be
exhibited. excellent coffee can he
had. and the butchers have pledg-
ed their honor that they will kill
a fat beef for that occasion.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

The Convention advocates
nave come down from their high
horse very materially. They now
say they had no idea of condemn
ing the Government OF Nichols.
The little meeting III Monroe
opened their eyes somewhat.
Whilst there are st many voters
III Louisiana who oppose con-
vention at present, they favor
one at the close Of the present al
miniStratlOn.
When papers denonncr the
members of the Supreme COlut,
who are as able diguiiied and
learned gentlemen, as Louisiana
possesses, and proclaim that a dc
ciSion which they have given is
infamous and scaIualouS, thus
enieayOriny t. bring into con
tempt the respect which people
should have for Law, and the
Courts, they need not be S,lrpris
ed if the masses Of the pee pie OF
Louisiana refuse to follow them
Aiindly. /
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

When eggs are ten cents q
dozpn.as they now are. ii makes a
fellow feel bad to think that the
EGG nogg season. is over, and
when one wants Il glass of ice
cream, it makes him mad to
think that no ice can be had here
this summer. The moral Of this is
that if a fellow feels bad anh then
gets mad the preceptS of the
third will not be
respected very muchly.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

The extraordinary dry wealth
er that has prevailed here for a
month is telling %untavorably on
the crops.
Late potatoes. especially are
proving a failure, whilst both
corn and cane are retarded III
their growth.
Dust is oppressive, and when d
little wind is blowing it is almost
impossible to remain on The
streets. The sun has been quite
warm during tie day, but the
nights T. cool and agreeabls.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

The H0uma Courier is weekly
improving IN appearance aud has
lately increased in size. It's Ed
tors are sensible enough to be
"opposed to personal contrOver-
sles-partirnlarly in country
newspapers. something that all
writer's should be, but a virtue
IN which many are deficient.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

--Tlle Pie Mic givve 10y the
Young Mems Benevolent AsSnci
alton Of Thibodaux. in Mr.. Gays
grove on Teusday las. was IA Very
pleasant entertainment in which
all hc..participants enjoyed them
selves to their hearts content.
This Association has been in
active operation for twelve Wars,
and has relieved much Sut1Ain9
and afforded relief in numerous
INSTANCES, when an alienation OF
distress could be appreciated.
1t $ well for the members. who
compose the best and most honor
abb" citizens III this community,
to set apart day occasionally
for the enjoyment Of themselves.
families, and friends. and. by
h%aniSiiing dull cares. bring light
ana happiness into hearts that
are prone to sadness and burden
ed withanXieties incident to %litrsail,
such periods as the present. Fol
the benefit Of many OF tlleil
trlennS whose business engage
mensS prevented from participa-
ting during the day, a ball was
given at night, in Waverly Hall,
which proved TO be Il very pleas
ant affair, and made fitting and
happy termination of the "Young
Mems day.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

The Democratic State Cen.
trail Committee met in New Or
leans on last Wednesday night.
and called d State Convention to
meet in Baton Rouge on the first
Monday of August, to nominate
d candidate for State Treasurer
and candidates for the various
Congress Districts.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
JENKINS ANNJHTLATDR
The Great Southern Remedy for
EsEneuEMs.a isIn. GOut and Neu.
rsal2ia!

Those terrible enemies of human happi-
ness, rheumatism, Cont, and .Neuratgia.
heretofore seemingly nnconquerable. have
indeed found their master in jenkins Ami
hilator. We have the testimony of men of
the highest standing in Louiriana and 9th
er States, that after suffering indescribable
pains for years. from which they sought re-
lief in vain by visiting the Hot and Warm
springs OF Arkansas and Virginia, and BY
using dozens of remedies more or less high
ly praised, when, in fact, hope had almost
died ont. they have found relief from pain
by the use of the Annihilator, and by con
timing it for a short time, have been per
fectiy cured. The AnIihilator is "a prepa-
ration purely vegetable, agreeable to the
taste and may be taken without fear Of any
injurious results by the delicate as we'll as
the robust in constitution.
" Price SI.00 per bottle. For sale hy
all Druggists. Ask our Druggist for cir,
cular containing certificates. or send to
N. JENKINS Il co. Proprietors.
New ORLEANS L..
FINLAY & THOMPSON, Wholesale Drug
gist, New Orleans, La, Gen. Agents for
Louisiana, Texas. Mississippi, Alabama,
Arkansas and Florida. m-9 3m
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

Judge Howell, OF ThlhodauX.
President of the Pollce jury OF
the Parish of Lttourci,e has been
appointed by Cox. Nichols as
Lrvee Commissioners. This is All
excellent appointment.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

DIR. A. Delconrt of Belgium
is how located ut the Strangers
Hotel in this place, for the pur-
pose of practising his profession.
He claims that the treatment o:
diseases of the eye is Il speciality
OF his pr ictisp.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

The vcstry of st. Johns
Episcopal Church are having
that binding repaired, thanks to
tue energy OF the ladies' whose i'll
4lOmitabIe will secured the means
TO pay for the work.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

On to night Rev. Mr.. Akin
son will lecture in the PreSbyte
rian Church and hold the usual
services to morrow at ii o'clock
y. NJ, and at night.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

Dan. BrOderick the butcher
announces chat he is not gong to
abandon his business but will con
tinue, III the future. to supply all
his customers with excellent beef,
aud SanSages.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

The late rains in the upper
country have caused the Bayou,
which had fallen almost too low
for irrigation OF rice, to rise again,
and will probably keep it sntfi
GENTLY long to insure the success
OF that cereal.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
The CO-Operative


1t has been asserted that one-half Of +
money paid by New York advertiser q
advertising outside of that city goes to u
Co operative Newspapers.
If this statement is true there is no ~
sion for SURPRISE that prominent paps1
which are still charging war prices fos =
vertisin@ teeled called upon to abuse 8 II
al with which they find themselves unal(
to maintain Il competition.
Full partiuldrs about the Co-opcnfl
Newspapers, together with catalogues q
advertising rates mailed free on applieaia
to BEALS & FOSTER, Genl Ag'ts AMrl
a Newspapers Union. 10 Spruce St.,N.l
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
A meeting of the DrOmine

A meeting of the prominent
citizens and merchants, was held
in Clay knoblock'S Office, on We'd
neSday night, for the purpose OF
pushing on the work for the
Branch rail road to Terrebonne
Station. Surveys have I'LL been
completed, the depot site located
and nothing is requisite now for
the completion of the contract
with Morgan's Agents except
securing the right of way from
the end of Back street to the I'D
per line Of the Acadia plantation,
which will not probably occasion
any delay of Importance.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

j. e. Cairo, in his commodi
Gus store rooms i'll the Perrin
Building on Main street offers for
sale "A large aud we'll assorted
stock of Dry Goods Clothing.
Boots, Shoes, and hatS-aIsO pro
Ni>innS and groceries.
His stock is worthy of the at
teutiOn of purchasers.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

-MessrS Ntls Knohlock and
Theophilc Bergeron have lr'&-nG
Al the SENTINEL with a portrait
OF Pope Leo XIII, which they are
selling ut reasonable prices.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
The confessions of DENIM

The confessions of Dennis
u McLin. who were on, or con
nected with the Returning Board
OF Florida, places beyond all
question OF a doubt that the Pres
ldent of these United States
holds bis seat by fraud, undispu-
ted trand.
y beautiful specimen of the
morality ofthe nineteenth centu-
~, to see a man ..holding such "a
position, which he aud all his
friends know that he occupies by
most infamous. and degrading
fraud. All the good that the
President may do can never
wipe the dark stain attaching to
the manner in which bis seat
was obtained.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

On next Monday the Local
Board OF Swamp Land Commits
siouers will inert ii this place,
when, doubtless >oAne important
steps will b. taken by that body.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

QUERY ''WIy vi mrn smoke
columon tobacco, when they can
buy Marburg Bros. 'Seal Of NoTM
Carolina ut the sumo rhice T.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

Mr.. Amos Roussel Il former
resident OF this town has been
passing a few DAYS here, among
his old friends, after all absence
OF two years.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

Persons going t" lson'ld>"u-
vile can find good ar."'"ih"la
tons at the CRY ii"trI, kept hy
y. Lefevre.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

Frank Hoffman has one OF
the incest arranged Livery Sta
bles in the State.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

One of the heaviest rains
that ever fell in Memphis VAS wit
a,essed in that city aboit the 18th
OF April.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

If you have Rl,runatlSm,
Gout or Neuralgia use Jenkins
AuniliilatOr.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

1t You want to Dye call on
r. G. Castaing on Green street
between Main and Lrvee.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
Editorials.

The Town Council will meet
on Tuesday night in regular e
sion.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
NOTICE..
For Sufe.

NNE STEAM GAANULATlNG Pan,
~ capable of FORMULATING fifteen to twe''
tv ho-sheads of Sugar i'll u hours.
In complete working order, will sell the
same cheap. ). l. dkloAMohE'
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04

Mr.. I. L. Winaer has %one to
Mississippi to attend 10 legal buS'
hess.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
n. JENKINs-Have used five
bottles of the AunlhilatOr. Am
cured of Rheumatism.
T. d. TERREBONNE

cotttfN vi IN AAttfttafttttois an
cured of rheumatism.
q. ID. TERREBONNE.
II Cont Street, New Orleans.
Are YOU suffering from Rheuma
tism, Gout or Neuralgia Is your
lite almost a burden :? If so, delay
not, but procure at once Jenkins
"Anniiillator', positive and per-
mauent cure for those terrible
enemies of human happiness.
Price. 81 per bottle.
USend for pamphlet contain
ing testimonials OF prominent
business men and others.
n. JENKINS CO., Proprietors,
New Orleans, La.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
CARD.
Thibodaux, La., April y, 1873.

To my friends and patrOns!
AS malicious reports have been spread in
this community to the effect, that | was 60
ing to discontinue my business, l take
this method, to make known that l shall
continue, as heretofore, to supply my friends
and the public with the very best meats
and sausages at the lowest market rates.
DAN FREDERICK.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
Honor to whom honor
Is UNe.

When man goes to the trout
bic of doing something to promote
the public good by stu!fing green
backs into his capaciOus pockets,
ii is really worrying to have the
l%anlel> that he tancituily mag
ines to be due him or his memo
~ snatched away 10y IA ruthless
hand.
This train of reflections is
brought about from the peruSal
of an article in the Pioneer Of AS
sumption OF April -, 1873.
survey of our Bayous was made Il few
years since at the instance of DR.. Darrall,
an,! its wants nav be-, IL reported by the
engineer Who WAS detailed to perform that
WORK.
Now, when it is remembered
that al! DR.. Darrali even did to
benefit BHyon Lafourche. was to
report a Blil into Congress 10 EN-
able the Legislature OF Louisiana
10 close up the Bayou at Donald
snuvillt-in other words, Il Bin
to enable the members Of Pack
ards cuomery to receive brides
for their vote to close the Bayou
at Donaldsontille, Of which Oar
raj was to receive Il liberal cOn
mission OF cunrsr- it will be seen
how terribly must that X NJ. q.
he worried over the blunderS OF
the PioReeF-enough to make his
very bones rise up in meeting.
Poor Dagril. after all his plans
to destroy the usefulness OF Bay
OF Lafonrche, and ruin the the
prosperity OF the inhabitants III
the Latourch Valley. to be thus
accused Of trying to do some>
thing beneficial for the people
whom he pretended TO represent
The Pioneer ought to be more
careful OF the memory Of great
men in the future.
The member Of Congress wht
had Sur,eyS made "a Hon
! l.. \. Sheldon, Il man OF different
stripe and metal to DaTral. whicl
the Pioneer. iii Difference to the
reputation fer iuiamy which be,
longs 10 D%arrali, will please bea1
in mind.
:: An "ntelpriSing col"rel gen
;ielmAn accidentally picked up
coat belonging to w. &. ltagan
on last Thursday. Having con
ScientiouS scrupieS about return
ing property, Of which he hat
come in possession in Il momen'
of alteration of Intellect. he bur
led the papers that wer In tn
pocket OF the coat, and sold thu
coat for tour bits.
/ The purchaser, being toun'
with the coat, told ut once hoy
, he came hy it, aal from his info
t ma;iol the Young mar Wa
can%ht on Friday morning AM
taken before Judge KnoblocI
, and committed to jail.
t \ little persuasion, after tn
. inspection OF the barrel ct d piS
tol, caused him to reveal the tom
of the papers.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-05-04
yoaice to Subscribers.

This mark X, on the margin means thai
your subscription has expired oucn arc
invited to renew at once.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-04
THE WEEK or PR.gI'ER.

The Evangelical Alliance suggests the fol-
loving topics for the observance OF the Week
OF Prayer for 1878. We give the programme
early for the benefit OF those who wish to make
special preparation for the Week Of Prayer:
sabbath, Jan. 6.-Sermons-"C Christian union
perfected" Rev. vii. $40
Monday, Jan. Prayer and Praise--Re-
membrancs OF personal and relative mercies I;
Prayer for the Divine blessing on past priv
leges, and for humble and contrte spirit.
Tuesday, Jan. 3-Prayer-For the church of
Christ in all lands for its deliverance from
error for It's increase in faith and holiness,
and in power as a witness for the Lord Jesus
Christ for the grace and guidance of the Holy
Spirit.
Wednesday, Jan. 9'-Prayer-For Christian
familes-For SICK and afflicted members for
children at school, and for all youth in our
colleges and seminanes Of learning for young
men entering upon the active business of life,
and for those abroad; for our sons and daugh-
ters openly confessing Christ.
Thursday, Jan. 10-Prayer-For nations
for rulers magistrates, and statesmen; for the
army and navy fol- all benevolent and phi
lanthropic institutions for religious liberty and
the opening Of doors wide and etfectual for
publishing the gospel; aud for the reign Of
righteousness and peace.
Friday, Jan. 11.-Prayer-For Christian
missions to the Jews and Gentiies for Sunday
schools, and for the Divine blessing on all
Christian efforts to spread the glad tidings of
the gospel OF salvation.
Saturday, Jan. 12.-Prayer. For the circula-
ton OF the Bible; for the observance OF the
Sabbath for the removal ofintemperance for
the rescue of the fallen for the safety OF
those who travel by land and by water.
Sabbath, Jan. 13.-Sermons Christian life.
s. Let your light shine" Matt. v. 16.
The churches are earnestly invited to make
arrangements for suitable services during this
week of PRAYER. and 30 far as possible, to COM
bne in public united prayer meetings