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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-11

hGG week in your own town. s. Out
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WV want a business at which persons Of
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they work, write for particulars to III. Hail.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-11
Lumber! Lumber !!
CARROLL Street.
at THE WARE HOUSE

have on hand as fine selection Of
Lumber rs ever offered in this town, con-
sisting of
YELLOW PINE, SPRUCE
ind HEMLOCK JOIST
and SCANTLlNG
of all lengths and Sizes "A, 5-4. Ga,
"a White Pine Boards and Plank, Vel
low and White Pine Flooring, dressed and
undrcsscd Notwithstanding White Pine
Shingles, No. 1, 2, and B. Poplar Planks
A, 81, Ga, and 81 Pine and Hem
lock PicSets. Single and Plastering
Lalhs. A prime lot Of
CHI ESTNUT RAILS and
LOCUST POSTS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-11

Also all the
Different Kinds Of Coal,
PURELIVERPOOL SALT
Flour and Feed of all kinds, Bacon.La
and Fish in season. A full stock of Gro
ceyics that will be sold cheap. Hardware
of all kinds, woodenwarc and Carpenter
tools of all kinds.
PAINTS, OILS, PUTTY, s GLASS,
GRINDSTONES, sc.
N. B. Will buy all kinds of grain and
produce and ANYTHING that can be sold,
and pay the highest market prices IN cash
or trade.
Give me call rs I will not hc un-
dersold. Thankful for past favors. |
still ask for share of the trade in the fu-
turc.
Yours, &c.
GEO. w. STOCKSDALE,
ian1O MechanicstOwn, Md.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
Re Democrat or Republican.

There was quite political stir among
the leading Republicans in our town on
Wednesday. This was the day fixed
for them to hold their primary election
to select delegates to nominate their
ticket. Some five or six hundred votes
were polled and some whiskey destroyed.
The fight in the party was led on one
side by Louis Desmarals, Custom House
cashier (civil service reforIn) and on the
other by Leodore Skinner, representing
the workingman's element. The bone
of contention was between the two rival
candidates for sheriff, who are contend
ing for the Republican nomination, A.
B. Chachere and Charles NJ. Thompson.
Skinner, representing the Chachere side
WAS defeated, consequently Chachere
will be laid aside and Thompson wiil,be
the Republican candidate against Sheriff
Duson. tie Democratic nominee.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

We learn that persons on the East
side Of Red River went 10 st. Maurice
last week and hauled into this parish
the goods put off there by the Bart Able
last week. Such conduct may smack of
personal bravery to those who don't
know true bravery when they see it,
but to expose whole parish Of 10000
sonls to the rayages OF 50 dreadful a
scourge as yellow fever, and in violation
of law, shows a depravity utterly ap-
palling. No good citizen would do such
an act, when every one was striving, at
every sacrifice, to protect the parish and
Its people from the introduction OF this
disease.
If yellow fever comes, it will be the
fault of those who violate the quaran-
tine regulations, and they will be NOR
ally responsible for it's consequences.
Is there person among them who, in
that sad event, which God forbids, will
stand up and face the wrath OF this
outraged and mourning parish? The
friends of victims, the good citizens,
will hold all such to fearful account
why. if the fever comes, not only have
we to fear death, but the. crop of the
valley OF Red River will be an entire
loss. The whites, who are able will
abandon their homes, while the coIored
will follow in large numbers.
Guards have been stationed at all
those points where communication with
yellow fever districts is had; and we
look TO the moral, manly and vigorous
support of all our good citizens to sus-
tain us in this battle against disease
and DEATH Vindicator.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
The Hartford Races.
RARUS AGAINST TIME-HE BEATS ALL
PREVIOUS RECORDS FOR THREE.
CONSECUTIVE HEATS.

HARTFORD, Aug. 23.-To-day termi-
mated the most successful meeting ever
held by the Charter Oak Park Associa-
ton. All the conditions were highly
favorable to d grand windup. The
weather was fine, just about warm
enough for fast tim" and not too hot
for comfort. The track was III splendid
condition, and fully 10000 persons wit
messed the races. The interest of the
audience was centeari on Rarus, who
was to trot three heats against time,
the conditions of whirh We're that he
should trot three consecutive heats, with
an average of 2:1S nr better, for which
he was to receive $1,000; should he beat
2:14, $500 additional. He did both.
The three heats were trnttrd without Il
break, after a most magnificent start.
Time 2:15, 2:13A, 2:134, the three fastest
consecutive heats ever trot;eh. When
the result of the last heat was announced
Rarus received most generous recep-
ton from the audience.
edwin Forest was then driven in two
exhibition heats. Time, 2:141, 216. He
ttotted the first half of the second heat
it 1:O54 and would, no doubt, have
trctted the mile in 2:14 had he not
broken at the three-quarter pole.
To please the audience Dan Mace
drove Hopeful a half mile. Time, 1;O6s,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
The Democratic Campaign.
REPRESENTATIVE BLACKBURN'S VIEWS
ON THE PROSPECTS.

The Washington Star published an
interview with Representatives Black
burn, Chairman of the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee.
Mr.. Blackburn reports his committee
organized and at work. He attaches
great Importance to the fall elections,
in the effect the will have upon the
Presidential election, and is reported
as saying: The coming election, will
be the first instance of q great pitched
battle along the skirmishing lines. If
we lose, our defeat in the fight for IL
President will follow" Mr.. Blackburn
said the National party would be a
potent factor in the elections. Its prin-
ciples has become popular and will not
bother the Democrats. He further re-
marked; The National movement is
also assuming communistic phase
wherever it is strongest, that is the
surest way of killing it. The sending
of Kearney to the East as their apostle
will also hurt them. In the raving of
this fanatic the people will see the: dan
gerous procilipities of the party. In
Kentucky their leader is BlaDton Dun
can, who never did stroke of work in
his life. Their final destiny will be-,
after creating a disturbance, to disap-
pear."
The interview concluded with the
assertion Of Mr.. Blackburn that there
had been on instance in the politics of
this country where a party had gained
control of both houses of Congress that
it did not elect the next President.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

and sheep, eat but a small percentage
of them. We all know if we wish any
profit from hogs, they must be kept
under our eyes all the time; and sheep,
can any man say there is any profit in a
| flock of sheep outside of his inclosure,
surrounded by packs of hungry ours ?
have heard several planters say, that
after several years close attention to a
| flock of sheep, that it took only one
rain storm or one nights raid of dogs
to clear up the flock, all for the sheep
l'eing at large. Then Why not have a
| law to force every man to keep them
up, and save to the farmers at least one
half of the enormous fence tax now
imposed upon them for the privilege of
| a few NANCY hogs and short wool sheep
running at large, which under the
present system are almost worthless
| to their owners. On a few acres OF
pasture, with proper attention, enough
hogs can be raised for any family. |
venture to say, that if such law was
enforced twelve months, there never
would hog or sheep he allowed to
again run at large in any thickly settled
portion of the parish. Imay not explain
this fence question plain enough for
the planters to see it as | do, but it is
time that some plan should be adopted,
to reduce the outlay of the farmers.
Now ask the planters Of st. Landry to
count up tue cost of their fences under
the present system, and count up the
profit of hogs and sheep running at
large, and see where the laugh comes in.
lam satisfied after careful examination
of the matter, you will 60 strait to your
member of the Police jury and ask
him to give you law enclosing all
small stock.
Under our present system, emigrants
of small means are driven from our
healthy and beautiful prairie, and have
to take refuge in the poor pine hills in
the western portion OF our parish, on
account Of the heavy expense now re-
quired to fence our prairie lands. One
word to the planters who have many
hogs or sheep; you should examine this
matter closely before giving it any
substantial opposition and see if it is
not also to your interest to enclose them
rather than keep up your entire fencing
in order to protect your own crop from
your own hogs and sheep, and should
you not be benefited by such law
have compassion on the large majority
that would be, and thereby give poor
man chance.
And now Mr.: Editor, if you will give
this article space in your paper, think
you will confer lasting benefit on the
farmers Of ST. Landry, By dro,ving their
attention to this important matter, from
some one of achom, acih more experience
and Intelligence, ace shall receive the de-
sired rewedy.
Farmers! weigh we'll this matter, and
we shall have a stock law for small
animals, which will save this parish
from fifty to one hundred thousand
dollars annually. PLANTER.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
Registrars Notice
APP POINTMENTS

The undersigned will hold his office for the
purpose OF register ny voters, at the eo,o,vin
places from o'clock in the morning untn j.,
the evening:
Oprl"usas at Courthouse Sept 2, 5,67.
MaEet at JOS Sutticr's Sept. 9th.
PrNd'hoMnc City at T. C. t'iidrrre's Sent 10th
PoilIt-auN-LoupS ut Carts Sept l2th
faluefaluur at Z'-non Huber'S Sent. 18th
EHiinctalqne at +. Dupcrliin's Sept. 18th
.hataiSner at u. Z. Latlrur'S Stpr 18TH
Vile Pate at Yves Nld ines SEPT. nth
Mammoth at Anrrllrn GuiIlory'S Sept. 18th
',nr l'rtrlr 1T Charles JomnSrn'S SEPT 18th
Pine Woods ut BiAtishe;irs Min Sept 2Oth
bAy"H Ch"ot at S.thI'. Haas Sent Dist
Upper bHy"u B'nUi at Louis Stagg', Sept esd
Big Cane at Hay rt Il SlulmunS sept 25th
Negro Foot at M"}!t nrl : Se,,t a6th
\t"ha1alayh At \. \. Richards S,,tt 2sth
N'Xll at Scnooi tiuuse sept 3Otu
Enrry'S Landin" at d. 2. aiztn's Oct. 1st,
Washington at ! pwn Hall trt. 2d.
Lower baNoI Bout at Scsool Huuse Oct Sd
Grand Prairie at Paul Stages Oct 5th
Pl;tlSance at FrancO!s Dupr'S Oct eth
l'Fare Lanrert at Martins oct 8th
Le"nViile ut MabnuXs Oct eth
Grand Cotean at Dunbar, Oct 10Th
C"nlee CroGllo at school House Oct llth
Church Point at Jean BarrOuSse's Oct. 18th
RAG. brnlee at Foreman Il DusOn's Oct. I4th
Queue TOrtue ut d. Bernard's Oct 18th.
Mermentau at J. Mircs' Oct 10th
Mermt1ltaU at Magnaud'a Oct. l7th
1ht last two weeks previous to the election
at Np6lousa6 from A. NJ. to P. NJ, and from
list. 22d, 23d, oath, 25th 26th, 28th, goth, 3Oth
and 3lSt.
ADOLPHE stage,
Aug. l7-l2t Registrar
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
aug lost
GHERIFF'S SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No: 101s1.
ULCER ROY VS.. CELEsTINE PETAVIN
ADMINISTER ATRIX EFT AT,
SHEREFF,S SALE.

By virtue OF writ Of fieri facias issued
the Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, will proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, at the
lousas, SATURDAY the 7th day OF fseptember,
1878, at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, tO-wit:
All the right title and interest of defendant,
being the onefourth interest in and to the fol-
estate of Louisa Dejean, deceased, to-wit
lst. A certain tract OF land twoodlandl situated
parish In the neighborhood of Leonville, con
tanning sixty-seyen and a fractional acre.
bounded north by Mrs. Castillo and the heirs of
Alexandra Castillo, south by Bayou Teche, east
by lands OF Napoleon Robin and west by lands
of Jean Bite. Lemelle.
I'd. Another tract of land with the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in the
neighborhood of Leonville, St. Landry parish
an and being situated on the west side Of Bayou
Tenhe, measuring i've arpents front by about
thirty arpents in depth, containing about one
hundred and fifty arpents more or less and
bounded north by Bayou Teche, south by lands
Of Ceestii Mathews, east by land. of Alexan-
der Delean and west by Joseph Camy
4th. The undivided one-fourth interest in a
certain sugar plantation, situated in St Landry
parish in that part known as prairie Laurent
containins ten arpents front by a depth of eighty
arpents more OF less, bounded north by Bayou,
teche. south by lands of Marks, east by Napo.
leon Robin and Belezaire Arnaud and west nv
lands of Mrs. Widow G. A, Grayenburg and
lands described herein as No. 8. "'~
5th. One~fourth interest in one pair of Ameri-
can mules.
9Th. One.fourth interest in one cane cart
Ierhis-T0be be sold on credit of twelve months.
puIelasers furnishing bond and security ae-
in cash. 'A" e"AeS
aug 10 Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
.L6Se of Jurors.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of ST Landry

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Landry
Be it known that We the undersigned men,
hers OF the jury commission, did On the 2Sth day
OF August A. D., 1873, meet at the Clerks office
in the town Of Ope0uSas parish OF st. Landry,
for the purpose of drawing a jury for the special
term Of the Dlstrc, Cour: Of the 9Th Judicial
District, under section S, act IA OF the regular
session of 1877, and all the members being
present, in presence Of the others, drew from
the general venire box, one at a time the
names of the following tiity persons to compose
the grand and petit jurors. for the first week of
said Court. commencing Monday the 1lth day
OF November A. D., 1878, list Of whom was
then and there kept by the Clerk OF Court
James 0. Chachere; and in our Judgment
inry being requi.ed for the second and third
week Of the term We then aii there proceeded
AS in drawing the first fifty jurors. to draw
thirty additional names To serve as petit jurors
FOR the second week. and thirty additional
names to serve as petit Jurors for the third
week Of the term OF said Court
And we the Clerk and commission did then
and there place the names drawn as aforesaid,
for each separate week, in separate envelopes,
and sealed and indorsed the same with the
week. for which they were respectively drawn,
which said envelopes containing said names,
were then and there placed by us in jury box
provided for the purpose, which after tiep0s ting
said names therein as aforesaid. was sealed
and locked by us, and placed in the custody of
the Clerk of the Court, FOR use at the next
term OF Court.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

The parish committee at it's last meet
ing assessed the different candidates, for
campaign purposes, in proportion to the
money value or dignity Of the Office.
We understand that objection has
been made in some quarters to this
action ON the part Of the committee,
the objectors, probably laboring under
the impression that the expenses OF the
campaign should be footed by the MEM
bers OF the committee. This reminds
us OF an incident which occurred in this
parish about four years ago. A plain
country farmer, living not far from the
city OF Ch;cot, took it into his head
that he would Ike to serve his people in
the Legislature and without waiting
for the support of conventions or parties
called ON the editor OF one of the
Opelousas papers to have his tickets
printed: the editor inquired of him
how many he wanted, and being in
formed that the chairman of one OF the
parish committees had ordered twenty
thousand, told him to print him the
same number, and place the names of
any other candidates he might see fit to
fill up, on them. When told that they
were worth $500 per thousand he said
it was all right, as the government of
course paid all election expenses; when
told that.tickets did not come under the
head OF expenses which the government
paid, he replied that he had been voting
for forty years, and always saw plenty
OF tickets at the polls, and was under
the impression they were paid for by
the State. We hope that no gentleman
nominated by the Democratic party is
laboring under the hallucination of the
Chicot candidate, but that all will
promptly pay over to the chairman of
the finance committee, the amount of
their assessment. One thing is certain,
the executive committee is the repre-
sentative of the convention; its fat is
law for the party, and we believe, the
members of that body, have the firm
ness to practically enforce the resolution
adopted, dropping from the ticket, the
name OF any candidate who refuses to
obey its mandates, and substituting
that of others who will. Without or
ganization, there can be no success in
the face OF an active foe. We hope the
committee will not be driven to extreme
measures. butif necessary. let the mem-
bers do their duty.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
POsMte-0asx-LOsgps Springs.

This pleasant and popular watering place 10
now opened for the season of 1873. The i'm
provements made and being made by the new
pr oprietor have contributed equally to tho
comfort and enjoyment OF invalids and pleasure
seekers, There are four different mineral
springs and five new bath houses, two for gen.
tlemen, and three for ladies' The main dormi-
tory has twelve sleeping apartments, fully fur
nished. There are three new buildings, with
two rooms each, with bedstead, mattress and
seats, to rent to parties desiring to board them
selves. There are ten other rooms to rent The
hotel is amply furnished. and the table will be
supplied with all the requirements OF a frst
class hotel. The medicinal qualities Of the
springs are already famous, iron largely pre-
dominating in one of them.
Mrs. Miller will pay special attention to the
wants of lady visitors.
Board, S1.50 per day: by the month. $500.
Ample accommodations and feed for horses.
The proprietor has pended, and will ex,end,
great deal of money in improving the prop
erty, and trusts that his enterprise viii be
suitably acknowledged
q. MILLER,
june l5-3m Proprietor.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
Proceedings of the Board of Police of
the Town of Opelousas.
TUESDAY, July 3Oth, 1878.

TUESDAY, july 3Oth, 1878.
The Board met pursuant to cal of the Presi-
dent. Present: DR.. James Raw. President; {.
MaN", VIM. q Bell, P J. Lefebvre, Victor Las
traprs and Emile Donate
On motlon of Mr.. Bell, Resolved, that whereas
it has been ascertained by the Board of Police
of the Town of OpOlousas, that vellow-fever
exists III the city of New Orleans thar IL Board
of Health composed of the following persons he
appointed, to-wit: DR.. James Ray, Dr.. X. II.
littell, DIR. j. L. ESt0rge, W. O. POsev and
Mayo who are hereby empowered at such time
as they may deem it necessary. for the sl:ti.
oT the citizens Of the town OF tprlntl<aS. to
establish "A quarantine under and according tu
Il resolution of the Board Of Police OF tic
town. adopted August 10th, 1867.
Be it further Resolved, that said Board OF
it necessary. to establish said 0ilaran rlle rHllS
said res ''utlnn or any portion thereof 10 be
pubs teti and ST. ictly enforced.
On motion the Board adjourned.
JAMES RAY, President.
Attest : O. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
Proceedings of the Board of Health, ,
Parish ct. Landry.
OPELOTsAs, Sept. 5th, 1878.

OPELOUsAs, Sept. 5th, 1878.
The Board of Health met pursuant to call
of The President. Present: d.. R. Fl. Littell,
President; DR.. T. A Cooke, Dr.. J. L. Estorge,
On motion of DR.. J. L. EstGrge, Resolved.
that this, Board recommend that the Police
Jury prohibit any steamboat coming to this
parish, except at the mouth or Bayou Current.
Churcilvile and the bar at the mouth OF Bayou
Courtahleau on the Atchafalaya river, and that
all freights and passengers be subjected to rigid
Bayou Courtableau, inside OF the bar, and in
Bayou Rouge.
On motion OF Dr.. Campbell, Resolved, that
the Board adjourn subject 10 the call OF the
President. K. H. LITTELL. President.
true copy G. MAYO, Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

The town council of Washington, at
its last meeting, passed resolution,
directing the mayor, to telegraph to
Capt. Broad, requesting him not to return
with his boat to the Courtableau. Capt.
Broad, answered that the steamer Fam
chou would leave as usual ON Tuesday
evening, bringing freights for all points
except Washington consequently there
will be no more freight received at
Washington, until the epidemic ceases
at New Orleans. 4,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
WAxIA, August 31st, 1873,

Mr.. ED1roR-We think hard that we
have been twice disappointed by Mr..
Registrar. He has circulated posters
for two different occasions and has dis
anoointed us both times. Now he has
advertised for the 3Oth of September,
only one day, which will not suffice a
people twice disappointed. Please make
mention in your next issue.
These are the complaints of all.
Respectfully,
G. r. HAWKINS
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

tNl Al Il oF LoUloA LID I.AS
By virtue of an order of the hounrnhlc Pro-
bate uiirt. of the Parish of St, La1l,l"y, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder by tie undersigned administrators or 10y
any duly qualified auctioneer, at the last resi-
dencc OF deceased. on Bayou Teche, in the par
ish Of st. Landry, on TUESDAY, September
10th, 1878, the following described property,
belonging to the estate Of Louisa Dejean, de
ceased, tO-Wit:
l. A certain tract of land, (wOodland,l situa-
ted on the north side or Bayou TeGhe, st. Ian
dry parish. in the neighhorhood of Leonvlle,
containing slxty-seven and fractional acres,
bounded north by Mrs. Castillo and the heirs
of Alexandra astiile, south by Bayou Teche.
east by lands Of Napoleon Robin, west by lands
of Jean Baptiste Lemelle
2. Another tract of land With the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in the
neighbOrhoOd Of Leonvile, St. Landry parish,
and being situated on the west side eff Bayou
Teche measuring five arpents front by about
thirty arpents in depth. containing about enc
hundred and fifty arpents more or less, and
bounded north by Bayou Teche, south by lands
of Celestin Mathews, east by lands of Alex
andre Dejean, and west by Joseph Camy.
3. One-fourth interest in one pair of American
mules, one-fourth interest in one cane cart, one
COW and calf
Terms-Cash.
MARIE DEJEAN,
ARTHUR SIMON.
BENJAMIN DEJEAN,
aug lost Joint Administrators.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
ITO sgIz sUysone IL a,say Concern!

The public is hereby notified that I have
this day made, constituted and appointed John
H. Meehan of New Iberia my agent, giving
business concerning the New IBERIA Opelousas
and Washington telegraph line and that all
transactions Whatsoever all contracts to be
exclusively by my said agent, and all claims
against said line to be presented to him for
payment ratifying all that he may do concern
ing the said line J. w DAVIS
ODplouSHS 9d
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

Remaining in the Post Office at Opelousas, La
September 1st, 1873, and if nottaken out before
October 1st, 1873, will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington D. G.
Bird ThOmas Kerr VIM
Bryant mrs Lizzie James mrs William
Bronson miss Alice King Lewis
Carter Singleton Lewis t c
Cummings A T Richard Alcide
Howard Frank Royal mrs Georgiana
HigSinbotham J ROuzer Thos
GaZer James VimOnt Edward
Walter Jacobs
CHAS NJ. THOMPSON, P. NJ
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
G.. T. HAWKINS,

Mr.. Stagg was at Queue Toltue pre-
cinct on last Saturday, where he regis
tered 1858 voters This is one of ST..
laudry's solid Democratic precincts,
having only polied two Republican
votes last election out of 242 votes cast.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07

On account OF the prevalence of yellow
fever in various parts of the State, and
the possibility of its being introduced
into our parish, Judge Fontenot ad-
iourued the Parish Court on Monday
ia st sine die
St. Landry democrat., 1878-09-07
Take Notice,

That the Washington and Opelousas Tele-
praph Company was dissolved by notoral act
before A. P Williams, Esq. the telegraph line
having been transferred to j. W. Davis the
business mana cement of said line being now
vested in Mr.. John H. Meehan, by full power
OF attorney to him from J. W. Davis
W. o. POSEY, President.
OpelOuSaS July 22d 1878