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The New York herald., 1878-03-02
CHARLES SUMNER.
HIs AVERSION TO OFFICIAL LIFE-A POLITICAL
CARD.

CARD.
From the Boston Advertiser. Feb. %
1t has otep been remarked that Mr.. Charles Sumner
ture and that he had taken no share In sdminstra.
tive duty before he WAS elected the Senate the
United States 1t ~ perhaps not generally under.
stood that II his own determination which kept
him thus aloof from o1ce In the position which he
held In Boston ne would have been favorite caudi.
date many posts Of responsibility but that no
always declined TO have his name used tor this pur.
pose,
We have before the manuscript of q card pub
lishcd by him IN this paper On The I'd OF November
1876, In ION he says:-''My tastes alien 10 of
clal lie, aud have long been accustomed look 10
other heIds OF usefulness" IL is Interesting TO SEQ
that IN original DRIFT of thus passage Mr. sumner
wrote SALON to public life." But II doubtless
spirit aud Character Is in 'pubiic iiie" whether he
choose NO one was more IN public lIte' than
Mr.. Sumner was then He therefore drew his pen
through the word "pubiic" aud substituted ''off.
clal':-
my return late last evening from Bangor, where
haa pursuance OF en.agen made last Au.
gust surprised TO lind myself nominated cAndi
date Tor CoLgress.
have never. any sought or desired public
othce vi KIND DO not now by tastes alien
oncal nte, and have long becn accustomed look
other holds oI usefulness
NY name has been brought forward. In my absence,
aud contrary TO declarations
maze. that would mot, under any circumstances consent
To candidate.
atefni for the kindness of the who
worthy OF their political confidence, and regretting
much that IL not been bestowed upon
longer contiu Ut the unjust with xco,
leave, respectfully but explicitly to Withdraw my nauu
from the canvass. CHARLES SUMNER.
Jet
The New York herald., 1878-03-02

Elevated railroad compsnes that they have heard sgu-
.a ann and they
,oss from the .so the ns tS:s. S eompsno.
commenced work great opposition was encountered and
Their progress stopped for considerable period BY
suits and .nS Sny sss sna vstI Ss9s
relieved from the obstacles aud permitted 20 pursue
pushed forward with great vgor and rspiay. The action
OF The companies in awaiting themselves ofthe earliest OPP
operations aud the rsmarkabis energy and speed With
that insy intend in good aIsh to aa conditions of
their charters Serious opposition 20 their urthsr
Therefore DO no. nd that any further
and the bs Elevated Company
complete their roads
NO RAPID TRANSIT UNDERGROUND.
Mr.. Seebacher intro oduced a Dill revokng Inc cnar-
ters OF all underground railways IN New YORK ciy.
THIS bill In which the tLird House ieels consider
able interest.
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Naviga-
tion hold session IN Brooklyn tomorrow ana wiz
vous 10 reporting bill reducing the fare -
Mr.. Keeean has presented petition rom 22sS
residents oil Long Island City, asking ior REDUCTION
OF the fare on the Thirty fourth street ferry.
LONG ISLAND.
The bill changing the map oi Long Island CITY was
reported adversely from the COMMITTEES
GOVERNMENT y0R GOTHAM
Mr. Galviu in the Assembly. introduced Dill
amending OF 1873 IN relation TO the govern
msnt OF New York city, which provides that the
Mayor, President Of Public Charities President Of 70
lice, fresdent oI PARKS, deHltn OiuCeI Vi tno Wv
and physicians he constituted Board OF Health
DISTRICT COURT sHAkKS
Mr.. Berrigan inlroduced u DILL providing that tne
civil justices Of New York CITY appoint marshal,
who shall have tho apponrme OF fifteen deputies,
two OF whom shall be assigned TO the Marine Court
This Dill II passed. will 10 away with that shoa OF
sharks who make lucrative livngs around the civil
courls.
rooLsELLING on RACE TRACKS
Mr. Wagstaf presented the petitions OF A. Belmont
and others asking for the exemption OF legally organ
lzed racing and trottng associations from the provi
sons The act OF April rs 1877, relative to bets,
wagers and pools.
coPYnIGHrs FOR PuBLIC SCHOOL BOOKS
Mr.. LyDde introduced bill providing that tho
State Superintendent OF Public Inslructon may pur
for OF public schools Of tho State copy
rights OF grammar, arithmetic GEOGRAPHY, &c, and
in case he does not any oil the books now pub.
iished uIly up to hIgh standard OF excellence, he
may appoint \ mmission TO prepare such books az
he may deem advisable for use IN public schools.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
Police ID gurey Items.

At the meeting of the Police Jury held on
the 9th inst, the polling place in Plaisance
was fixed at Joseph Vidrine's store: 300 feet
of lumber were appropriated to repair the
bridges on the public road under the supervis
ion of NJ. Heyland. road oversecr; $40 were
appropriated to pay F. Richard for building a
bridge over Beraud's canal: $1O0 were appro-
priated to repair Garrigues' bridge 800 were
appropriated to repair Debaillon's bridge ;
500 were appropriated to build bridge over
Wikof's bayou, near the residence of Daniel
Lyons; $500 were appropriated to build a
bridge over the gully near Hayes bridge, and
one over Bayou Long Point, near the residence
of VIM. Riley; $50 feet of lumber were appro-
priated for the public road under the super
vision of S. R. Proctor, road owe seer; vouch-
ers presented by the Parish Treas rer. amount
ing to S7,llO7S, were cancelled at said Treas
urer allowed "a credit for that amount on his
books. The Police Jury also appointed COM
missioners aud clerks for the several voting
places in the parish, and approved claims
against the parish amounting to about 1916.
The next meeting will be held Monday, Nov.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
The following table shows the progress OF
che fever in New Orleans for the mast week

Youthful PHILANTHRoPIsT. - A little
daughter of our fellow-townsman +. Munzes
heimer, Esq, having saved Up $l.20 desired
70 contribute the same to the yellow fever
sufferers in New Orleans; but, considering
the amount too small, conceived the idea OF
increasing it by investing her funds in "grab
bag which she engineered herself-at 10 cts.
grab realizing the sum of $500, which
amount she got her father to send to New Or
leans for the benefit of the yellow fever suffer-
era Considering that Miss Sidonia, the hero.
inc Of our story. is not yet nine years of age,
We think she is entitled to a great deal of
credit for her charitable act
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
OFFICIAL.
To the Qualified Electors of the State
of Louisiana

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, }
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
New Orleans. July IL. 1873 }
lnpnrsuance of article l47 of the constitu-
tion OF this State, publication is hereby given
to the voters OF this State of the proposed
amendments to the constitution of this State,
agreed to by two. thirds of the members elected
to each house of the General Assembly, at its
session of 1873, and which are required to be
published, three months before the next gene
raj election for Representatives to the General
Assembly, III at least one newspaper in every
parish OF this State, in which newspaper
shall be published. Said amendments appear
more fully III acts Nos. 73 and "a of the regular
session of the General Assembly of 1873. and
III act No. II OF the extra session of the General
Assembly OF 1873, which are officially publish
ell for the information Of the voters, aud which
will be submitted to the people at the next
general election. to be held on the fifth day Of
November. lnextI 1873, in such manner and
form that the people may vote for or against
each amendment. separately, and if majority
Of the votes at said election shall approve and
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

WILHOrT's AHTI-PERIoD1C OR FEWER AMI
AGUE ToNIC-This invaluable and standard
family medicine is now household word and
maintains its reputation unimpaired 1t is in
dorsed by the medical profession and pres
cribed daily in Hospital service. Why Be-
cause, alter years OF trial in the worst mala-
rial districts of the United States, it has
proved itself positive antidote for all disea
ses caused by malarial poisoning of the blood
WHEELocK: FINLAY & Co, Pro oprietors New
Orleans. For sale by all Druggists F'inlav
d Thompson, Sole Agents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

We are requested to announce that meet.
ing Of the candidates nominated by the Demo-
cratic parish Convention will take place in
Opelousaa on Wednesday, October 23d. 1t is
hoped that every Ward in the parish will have
representative present.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
Oct. II. 1873.

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1892.
ESTATE OF HORACE classy AND WIFE.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro-
bate Court in and for the parish of St Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
mlnlstrator and executor or duly qualified
auctioneer, at the last residence of the de-
ceased i'll the town of Washington, in the
aforesaid parish of ST. Landry, on THURS
DAY, November H. 1873. the following dies
crihed property belonging to the estates of
Horace CLASSIFY and wife. deceased, to-wit:
l. small fractional lot of ground in the
town of Washington, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, to-wit: one dwell
ing house : bounded North by Carriere street,
south by Dnpre street east by property for
merly belonging to Joseph Carentn, and west
by property of Bynum Roberts, having a
depth of 81 feet on Dupr6 street, aud running
back 81 feet on Carriere street, being a por.
ton of Lot No 6S on the plat of the town of
Washington.
2. One tool chest and contents household
furniture, r"ckeryware, lamps, &c.
Terms-Cash
WASHINGTON BROOKS,
Administrator and Test. Executor.
October - 1878
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

On the I'd of October, Mr.. Andre N. La
ionde died at Arnaudville, in this parish. at
the age Of So years. Two days afterward, on
the 4th. bis son, Andre II. Lalonde, aged %
years, was killed by lightning near the same
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

The Rev. e. Cater will preach at Bellevue
on Sunday morning at ii o'clock, and at this
place ut 4 o'clock in the evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

We would respectfully request all our sub
scribera who may be in arrears for one or more
years to come forward and settle. Knowing
the circumstances of most of our patrons to be
more or less embarrassed Of late years-the
result Of bad government, failures of crops
etc.--we have endeavored to be as lenient with
ielinquents as our circumstances would allow !;
but now that we have good crops and are rid
q NEST Of the other evils that have afflicted
g y the past, We trust our debtors will lose
10 time In nsquaring up old accounts, and spare
V she trouble and expense, and themselves
sas annoyance, Of having their bills presented
by collector
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

Farrlering and blacksmithing of all kinds
done on short notice and at moderate prices
at the old stand of Mr.. J. Jobin, Main street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

N l'0D "' AD"1N-oI"AlloN'
Probate Court, Parish Of st. Landry, No. 4O3s.
ESTATE OF PIERRE P. O'CoNNoR
Whereas, Evan OConnor, of the parish of
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator Of the estate OF Pierre
T. O'Connor. deceased, late OF the parish of
St. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Oct. 10, 1873 CLERK.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

QUERY: "Why will men smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy Marhurg Bros.
: Seal OF N0rh Carolina, at the same price ?"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19


Ahe pnhiic bridge across the Bayou Teche
60 she road from Opelousas to Barrys Land.
.hg one Of the most important public roads
. = sas parish at all times, but particularly SO
aoW, during low water and quarantine, we
aadefstand is In . bad and dangerous condi-
aoh AZ aeeidento of very serious nature
sy happen at any time to persons crossing
y. ~ bridge III wagons, carriages and other ye-
s.s,ss' resulting perhaps In loss of life, to say
ass'lag aboat the loss OF property. Il is
ss,.alhlg the duty Of some one to have this
s.'aee repaired-to remove the danger to life
sss ss: spsFsy resulting from its present con.
s.'ssa' IS Let those whose duty il is to attend
y .'a natter, reflect that whatever damages
~ " eapsea BY the failure 10 repair this
Z. Nas parish may be MAIDS responsible
z saese who may Be- injured.
MoFl % the wise i sufficient
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
Munzesheimer has new syrup for sale.

NEW SYRUP.-Mr. C. Roos has new syrup
tsiFop de batterie) for sale.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19


In the elections held on the 9th inst, the
Republicans made rather slow progress to
wards obtaining control of the next Congress
In Ohio, although the Republican State
ticket was elected, fpe Democrats made a
gain of or members of Congress, having
elected IL or IL of the 90 representatives of
that great State. In the present Congress
there are only Democrats.
In Indiana the Democratic ticket was elect
ed, and the Democrats made gain of 2 or 3
Congressman Of the l3 members are Dem
ocrats, Republicans and / National or Green
backer In the present Congress there are 4
Democrats and Republicans.
In Radical Iowa the Republican State ticket
was of course elected, but the Democrats and
Greenbackers combined against the Republi-
cans and elected two members of Congress out
of9. All Of the present members are Repub-
licans.
In West Virginia the Democratic State tick
ct was elected, as usual, and all three mem
bers of the next Congress will he of the same
political faith as the present ones-viz: Dem
norots -&E..s
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
For Parish Iu6ga,

To THE PEOPLE OF ST. LANDRY.-I hereby
announce myself rs a candidate for Parish
Judge ct the ensuing election.
ARTHUR SIMON,
Attorney at Law
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

The following parties have subscribed and
paid the amounts set opposite their names for
the benefit of the yellow fever sufferers at
Baton Rouge. A draft for the amount was
sent last week by Mr.. Jules Gil to Hon.'A s.
Heron, Chairman Relief Association, at Baton
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

FELGow-C CITIZENS OF ST. LANDRY Il hereby
announce myself as q candidate for the Legis-
lature, at the election in November next, and
respectfully solicit your suffrages.
Oct. 2, 1873 L. ID. VERREF.
To THE VOTERS OF ST. LANDRY Il am can
didate for the Legislature, at the ensuing elec-
ton, and respectfully solicit your suffrages.
Oct. 2, 1881 EMILE GAUBERT.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

"a Il s,.e NJ nisn honest ard competent men elect
risseS go So next November. then don't fail to
ss' saa vote the democratic ticket.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

The late hurricane in the West Indies vas
fearful. At Aux Cages, San Domingo, fonr
hundred and thirty houses were entirely des
troyed. and Lii Grand Avo was entirely sweut
out of existence by tidal wave that swal.
lowed up the Inhabitants
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
For Sheriff.

TO THE PUBLIc.-I am the Republican can
didate for the Office of Sheriff at the ensuing
election. A. b. CHACHERE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
Parish Executive Committee.

=s AID. LAsTRAPEs, Secretary
Thomas Fl. Lewis, Samuel Haas,
VIM, C. Gordon, DOrsin P. Laheur,
Antoine b. Cart, Mentor Andrus,
Ernest Morrow, Isaac F. LittelI, f.
Hypolite A. Guidry, Andre Mallet,
-= Ozeme Fonten0t.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
For Congress-6th District,
w. u, II a ID Z M O = =,
OF EAST BATON ROUGE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

That Henry Ward Beecher should be a
Grant man is in perfect accordance with the
fitness of things 1t is eminently fitting that
the most corrupt preacher who ever stood in
an American pulpit should be found advoca
ting the reelection of the most corrupt Pres
ldent who ever sat iu the chair of Washing
ton.-N. 7. Sun.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
WASHINGTON.
OPEEOUSAS

Register: Regisser /:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19

MIGHTY Poor DEMoCRAr-He is miobtv
poor Democrat who is not to be found in ac,
cord with his party except just So long as he
is the recipient of official favors at the hands
of his party, He is mighty poor soldier who
won't tight on an empty stomach when neces-
slfy requires It, and who is ready to desert
unless his belly is ful.-Merico iNo. J Iatelf.
Oe0cpr 49, = ~'>>''''
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1878-10-19
JUDICIAL NOTICES.


I HERIFF'S SALE.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-05-22
A Rbinoceros Attacks a Train.

At Pittsburgh, Pa, there was an ex-
citing accident recently, while the rail
road show of the Sells Bros. was making
its advent into the city, The cages of
the menagerie were loaded on flat cars.
A projection near the Point bridge
struck the cages and overturned three of
them, containing rhinoceros, lion and
black bear. A large crowd of people
had been attracted to the spot, and fol-
lowing on the heels of the accident there
was an incident that made the people
scatter like leaves before the wind. The
rhinoceros escaped from his cage, and
at fast gait started up the railroad
track. No one was particularly desirous
of being in his way, and consequently
everybody cleared out or got in secure
positions. The frightened and exasper-
ated beast soon encountered locomo-
tive, at which he made lunge, and
from the pilot tore off an iron bar with
as much ease it would have ripped away
strip of board. Then he dashed at a
freight car, in the side of which he
knocked a big hole. Mr.. Kelly, his
keeper, finally caught up with him, and,
catching him by the ear, attempted to
lead him away, but he refused to obey.
Kelly then leaped on his back, and was
treated to a ride of several hundred
yards. The showmen eventually sue
ceeded in lassooing the rhinoceros, and
with the aid OF half hundred men he
was forced into box car, from which q
transfer to his cage was subse-
auently made. The bear displayed
his agility by running up an
inclined plane for some distance be-
fore he was captured. He would doubt
less have reached the top had he been
ct alone.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-05-22
Fashion Notes.

Fans bearing Biblical quotations are
a novelty.
Ladies' kid gloves have heavy stitch.
ing on the outside.
"Mother Hubbard" is the name O
one of the latest bonnets.
Velvet pocket bags have a monogram
in silver upon the outside.
A new design for pin is a bundle of
wood with hatchet across it.
The cottage-shape bonnet seems to be
the favorite for straw and chip.
Gold thread is novelty used for
stitching some of the new short dresses.
Wide belts fastened with buckles ore
seen on the latest imported costumes.
The most fashionable scarf-pins are
onyx and gold "spoon oars" crossed.
The present style of dressing, makes
it necessary to adopt Princesse lingerie.
The most fashionable hats for chill
dren are in the Pekin style. They come
in cardinal and navy blue.
In earrings one of the latest monstros-
tiles is a silver arrow, which when worn
looks as if it were thrust through the
ear.
Handsome velvet picture frames have
vine of flowers embroidered upon
them.
Carrick capes are seen on the batiste
and organdy dresses, and even on morn
ing wrappers.
Fichus will be much worn this sum-
mer; those of muslin will be embroider-
ed in colors, and collar, cuffs and hand
kerchief must match.
Mantles made of stripes of lace inser-
tion and velvet, and bordered with lace,
will be worn again this summer. They
are very stlish.
French lace is very much used this
spring, and some of it initiates the
thread lace SO closely that 1t requires a
connoisseur to distinguish it.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-05-22
Newspaper Business.

An exchange says: We suppose many
people think that the newspaper men
are persistent duns; let farmer place
himself in a similar business position
and see if he would not do the same.
Suppose he raised one thousand bushels
of wheat, and his neighbor should come
and buy bushel, and the price was a
small matter of only two dollars or less,
and the neighbor says, 81 will hand you
the amount in few days." AS the
farmer did not want to be small about
the matter, ho says all right, and the man
leaves with the wheat. Another comes
in the same way until the whole one
thousand bushels of wheat are trusted
out to one thousand different persons,
and not one of the purchasers concerns
himself about it, for it is small amount
that he owes the farmer, and OF course
that would not help him any. He does
not realize that the farmer has fritted
away all his large crop of wheat, and
that its value is due him in a thousand
little driblets, and that he is seriously
embarrassed in his business because his
debtors treat it as q small matter. But If
all would pay him promptly, which they
could do as we'll as not, it would be a
very large amount to the farmer, and
enable him to carry on his business
without difficulty. The above compare
son is too true of the difficulties that
the newspaper man has to contend with.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-05-22
HYDE PARK VT, WEDNESDAY, 22 1878.

into his cara whisper that was lik
the pulsing of magnetic life through his
veins.
"Tell me once more that you love
me. Let me hear it over aud over, dear
est |" he said with closed eyes. "Ah, 1
shall soon be well nowi"
1t was not until they were in the open
air, safe beyond the hospital ward, that
Grace Bryan fulfilled the Captains
prediction and tainted.
"Of course didn't I tell you it would
be so 2" triumphantly exclaimed Captain
Lawrence. twisting the fingers of his
buckskin glove round and round. GA
woman can't help faiEting in such a
place."
''It was not from foolish terror. nor
shrinking tremors," said Grace, meet
ing his exultant eye with the serene
glance that disarmed its fire at once.
"No; what then?"
"From my great happiness hap
piness of meeting one whom I have
mourned for as dead"
"Mourned for as dead ?" vaguely re-
peated the captain.
Il have seen John Harral this days
"Ohl" said Captain Lawrence after a
moments blank silence, during which
the ticking of his watch sounded like
thousand trip-hammers, and his face
turned dull yellow. "Indeed! Par
don me, but I've just recollected-good
morning-hope to see you again."
And so Captain Ferdinand Lawrence
walked off the stage of Grace Bryan's
existence.
Need we describe how Miss Grace
transformed herself into nurse, physi-
clan, and consulting faculty to hospital
consisting of one patient9 And how
she found it an even more "interest-
ing case" than the honest ward surgeon
had done If our readers want any
more explicit details they must ask Mrs.
Harral,