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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

Me.,is. FERsLEw Is 10

Nests EksLEN " so
Gemtlemen-I have bee" = s"uil.rer
with rheumatism Tor . humber OF
years, AID my lu-t attack, which wa-
last year, was the most severe that
ever had. After trying everything in
the way Of medicine lhlt could Lear
OF, and spending hundred, of doll .rs
aud having several phl -icians, | final.
ly heard OF the ANrI RHEUMATIC Mix
TrRE and found immediate relief, wa,
able TO walk or he second day, and ST.
ter mkiGg TWO bottles, was perfectly
curtd, aud have never had a touch Of
Rheumatism since. Respectfully,
FRI DER.Ck SOLAND,
dEwi, Corner DryaGcs and Josephine SITS.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

FRAXTz. OF the Brandon Republican
calls the members OF the Legi.lature
"litGle Picayune numb ,cli.s Tbat Is
rather hard on The wise men,
of the State. We are willing
to admit that some o. them ne not as
wise as Solomon, or a. great -.a'e'men
as Webster, Clay orc .hour.- Hands
boro Democrat.
When ignorauc' e, o.i... folly
to be wise Sons o. 'ne ,..y,,es; men
We yer saT bcIougt, lar.a.-ut Leg
i.litu!e.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

WnEy The Legislature d.e'n't Sno"
what TO do, which Is all the while, Il.
does nothing. In a negative sort OF
way, It Is accomplishing considerable
good. We suppose it is fair TO eiIl'
mate that It has paid expenses.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

Mas. LrMsDES, daughter Of The late
Gen. Earl Van Dorm, OF this state
died last week, near Mount Vernon
AlAbsml, on the Mobile and Grand
Trunk L abroad.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

The New Orleans papers hate ola
Mad. Wells more than ever since ne
sent lhq, red bot sensation letter away
of 10 tie New York Tiuc' for publ
cation.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

DY,rkrotA, debility and loss Of APP
petite, whether the !e,ult Of sickness or
over.extrtion, may be readily cured by
Schenck's Seawccd Tonic. 1t build,
up tie enervaled system by aiding di.
gestion and stimulating tie appetite.
For safe by all druggists. fl.eod&wlm
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
OUR I%MPORTATIONS

OF ms SEASON GIVE Is AZ C|NLQuALED STOCK
OF GOODS
BLACK SILKS, handsome arl ii7,tie. all viltls,
4lHi 10 f8O. The GREAT AMERICAN l~SDE,TRCC-
TIBLE SILK, ti,2n, az, Hnl az.
PLAIN OLORED SILKS. new ilirs, ,ou meuciLr
as low as &c per yard, and a. q .lHe q, quality II
last season a. 81 -.
Fancy broche and Dhmass. r,f3-os n the new rar,
shades, from t!.'y upwards. Tug.a.tag Sauns at !l.o",
worth sigs.
TIE PRICES At WHICH WE OFFER 0UR SILKS
ARE ONE.QrARtEli To uNr-i!llRy LEsS
lHAS LAST SLAsuS
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
MOURNING DEPARTMENT.

French and English Grapes, Grenadines and Organ
de-, BotnllI!lcs, ~lienTiy'ia Cloth. u TO- ~, Frencl
~Chshmtrc, JJc. up, BiarrinE Clolu, sersts, Australian
Traps and other desirable fabrics ~ very low prices.
We make up fun suits Of MOURNING from measure.
ct short notice Mourning Jet JcNcl7y, aLl al saa.l
Artiglgs u Mourning In variety,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

PoPE LEO XIII. was made al Rome
Yesterday. May be have a long ana
pesceful reign over the grand old his
toTic Church.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
BILLS


By MI. Baker: To amend an Act u
amend and reduce into me Act the Act
Incorporating TIE city VI NatcheZ, etc.
Passed.
Also. To authorize the construction and
use VI street railways IN Natchez. Passed.
By Mr. Hill: In relation ~ the UkOlOna
saving. Bank. Referred.
81 Sir. Martin To amend an Act q
amend the several Acts In relation = the
Grand Gull and Port Gibson Railroad
Company. Passed.
By Mr. Luck 10 authorize Supervisors
rt Il uds county to procure "a copy OF 1eld
notes # .aId county. Referred with az.
CONTAINING documents.
81 NJ. & odIum: To project the land.
owners OF Warren conH'y from trtspAss
by stock, and i"r other Iurppscs, Refer.
red % tram I tee on A., culture.
Is VI. T. gam: 10 aGtuuliIe TIC Ely %
TIrk.bul. - compromise ~ hundcd IN.
!eb,eIuc.- EcHd twice undcr a suspcG.
- II ~ tue rules, and referred 10 a ,ptcia
commi zee, clrs -tIr. II Mc-,Is Pe-Tam,
Mirsnai. y Warr,H u, hugln, OOodrum, ana
street.
Mr.. Ficid resented . petition f.om chi.
zen. Of 2 q NOUS AGAIN, llssHs. 81 The
NJ ut Register nul
trli, wa, 'lJral hil. dr" IN the Iluy,c.
Tie aDny are a lair -I"cIIasu 81 the ru ar.
a, L." -! 1.ll- introduced TL'y, Ui course.
AT. -! great importance to the c,mmuni.
lltb a. Il counties ailt tea ~ them bat not
VI general interest, iac,,iOrc | viii not
cu.Ecra g tupm "a tAcr. lhl say ills
a. Introduced % 40 ,.nk llkt a. MN.
mention We lst Of March
DISPOSITION IF BlLLs.
Act ~ TtNi e, c,r,rhdale aud rIur Il
the sey raj Acts relating to tic r, O.utlOu
u Pit,sb r., Calhoun county. Passed.
act to change tim" "t holding circuit
COur'iu ,a,arGn county. Passed.
Act to incorporate the Port Gibson,
Utica and Crystal Srr,Egs Railroad Com.
pan Referred 10 a special committee
Mes.Ts. Martin, Pcgram, and SeabTOuk
The Committee reported some amend.
ments, VII CD were adopted, and tue ill
passed,
House Joint Resolution to provide by
Constitutional Amendment Tor holding
biennial elections. Substitute Of Commit.
tee adopted, and passed on It's hrst read.
Ing by a unanimous vote.
some other matters were disposed Of,
and the House took a recess until 81.
O'Clock this evening.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
Ladies' and Childrcn'e Suits and
Fine Under Clothing.

These department. embrace everything T~rrtaIL.. +,
Female Costume, suited 20 an me-, g.. cfc 4.iale-.
For iall particulars zee catalogue.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
rrnia

NArcuEz hiss Q new ~tri.weekIy even
ing paper-the Sun.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
ALSO,

Lace, Cambria, Linen and SIX lba!scrc.l,'. .r,
tial seckcrch4cf', all Ir.ec, irsn - .u.r..a
klnds Drgbs Trimmings TO hatch o.. ..,..,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
HOUSE.
House met; Speaker pro TEN. Tison in
the HAIR. Pra! er by Rev DR. Watkins.
Roll called; present. j, absen' %.
REE ANp kALARY nILLs

The special Committee to draft Fee aud
Salary Bills In accordance With instru =.
lions from the Committee OF the Whole.
reported the following bills:
IAN Act establishing the fees Of certain
officers" which was re.cOmmiltgd 10 same
Committee; and
Gan Act TO fix the salaries Of certain
officers" which was made special order
for Monday, February Is, at IL o'clock.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

Shoes arr made ~ 'u' AN. Tx as
lie dress a,d the -; sv.S ngs are
Sciec'ed TO mt,ch in shade.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

The Constance pOlonaise is q design
~specially intended for and becoming to
those with slight figures.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
GLOVES,

Iii, ELK, It,lc Thread ani Me-ln. iogr,rflL, NV
c..ors and shares, In great yari,iv.
Lord 4 TiyloT'- KID Gloyos, 9 hg"rH., NARRATED. Il
si.pQ per pair, price last season t..tu
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
UNIV
VtslTlNG COMMITTEE.


The report OF the University Committee,
read this morning, Is quite Lengthy a. Il in
ieresting. They report that they found
the | intensity IN an unusually prosperous
COnditiOn-the number OF students having
increased from !S1 during last session H.
40 Tor present session. Tu;s unprccedent-
cd increase results from cau>es-dTst,
the absolute lice tuition Of all students
except lnpsc ~ the law dep ,rtmeni /;
second, that the friends Of the University
and those seeking educational advantages.
are no longer IN doubt as TO the erpeluity
ami prosperity Of the University" The
Committee inquired as TO the tluthnlncss
OF UmOrs III common circulation, OF habits
II drunkenness, dissipation, snd general
bad conduct among the students, aud re.
inrt that they are entirely without iuuu-
dition-" tsHt there Is NJ institution OF
ike Size ana character, where the tCm2iH-
tons ave lever, the restraints more elect
uAi, ana tue higu.tOned, mo u! character
Ut the students shine brighter a large ma.
JONI Il them sand high in their studies.
are stuai"us, orderly In their hati;s, and
their conduct without a single dcmerit.'
the committee Ii ghly commend the Fa.
Guilty. Ine buildings bear evidence ui
tac march 81 time, mVst nt Ia, m need re.
covering and other repairs" 1Hcy afford
accommodation for 30 studcnts-t the re.
naming 2iu lind rooms In the I ,wn Of Ok,
ilId, ana Ia the surrounding country
some Ul them at a distance / iwu miles or
more. lac Z mmijtcc deem tui' 4 mis-
fortune, and sabmit that more bui dings
are necessary for the convenience ri stu
dents and lur heir Letter government and
Il sc.pllne.'
the Cabinc,, Laboratory apparatus
and Library, are all well Kept, and com
bIrp tAyurauly with Ike institutions ID
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
LORD & I A1LOR,
NEW YORK.

WE ISF0RM THE LADIES OF VICKSBUR
THAT OUR MAIL y EXPIRES DEPARTMENT 1g
SOW so THOROUGHLY ORGANIZED. THEY Can DO
THEIR SHOPPING ~ NEW YORK WITHOUT THE
EXPENSE Of TRAVELLING THERE. WEsEND SAM
PLIES OP PIECE OOD WITH PRICES PLAINLY
MARKED, ASD CATALOGUES OF LADIES, MISSES,
y ClIiLDREN'S FURNISHING GOODS BY'MAlL
TO APPLICANTS WHO SIND Us THEIR PROPER
PLAIN CLEARLY THE klND OF GOODS WANTED,
We SELDOM FAIL IN sCtTiNG THEN. FROM THE
PRINTED CATALOGUE THEY CAS- ALWAYS MAKE
SELECTION OF GARMENTS THAT WILL GIVE
SATISFACTION, y 1T Is ONLY NECESSARY TO
GIVE TUE PROPER MEASUREMENTS TO INSURE
SUCCESS.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22

Sc ate met; Let Coy S!ms IN '1'
CHAIR. PRAYER by Rev. Dr. a!S'hs
Roll called; present d. absent .
uenied and that the ; nate proceed to tue
rInsiderati,n Of resolutions II posing
Constitutional Amendments. Lost.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-22
Miscellaneous.
ACCIDENTAL EmO0TlNG.

A very sad accident occurred this morn
Ing JuNius Cranberry, a lad between IL
and Is year, old, wnlIe hunting near the
city accidentally shot himsel;-tbe wounds
being Uf a |tcrrlbl- and probably fata. char
aCter. .t Was 81 bling over q tence,
when III" an went d. and it is said the
load to,R ltect IN li. flce-ieaIing away
part Oi M. Jaw, his O. &c, and one Of his
eyes. 6ieAt sUrrO" . expressed Tor lnn
lad, as r IS uniYc!. Ig esteemed. Just
about q g AZ ago, q ni!dr acciIpn, &c.
CuIrct scar JaCkscr- q IN Ol Mr John
Mar / nsrs KILLED .,'llA' ly the acct.
dental % UalL. 90 i. l. N.I,. hunting Ii.
he wn"l' bacs II 10 capitol.
NiChsE' EG's ms I'D INDEBTEDNESS.
Til, urgM rc-ram .atr dnr,l d
hiIi 10 tu. House 3 auluoIIl. tie c.t} q,
NIrhs'u.- .y c'lur puu.Sa II, houdr il,
dertrdles- ..dlr-taUu mat the excel
Cut COUNT. &C .Iai came rom fIchsuu--
.iCIIescG.Ilg u.c ctliL IL Ec,tln. uuu
The Mayor ant Aldermen sue c,Ggl II
,hiainlug irDlI he Alt, rae q he j. nd
holders AL the concession. that o. c,u't
reasonably ask. a Il tat tYny IN tUll
b Ouilicd some 81 tucIr dem grd-, and iua'
The bill introduced luis mUrGing i, acctp,
able TO them, ~ the Mayor and Alder
men, aud to Gen, George. ron @
-cnling ME bOndhOidcrs. The All wa
read twice in tue House, and, on motion %
Mr.. Pcgram, referred to a II &c al commit
tee Of live, composed Of the Warren county
delegation and Mr. street. Tl,re is l.,
reason Why they should not make a favor
able report agd the tin % promptly
passed. il 50, u. bonded Indebtedness,
will he placed in such share That by pru
dent management 1t can be handled ant
settled by Uui city fathers In due cOuIs,
Of time.
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VIM. N. Tweed, Familiarity
known as the "Boss" died in
prison, the other day. He plum
dered New York of millions of
dollars, no doubt. When retri-
button came, and the "Boss" was
thrown into Jail, he in turn, was
robbed by those who assisted
him in robbing the people.
From a millionaire with almost
limitless power, he has died in
a prison cell, a pauper, in dis
grace, and fills a dishonored
grave. May a similar retribu-
ton overtake his partners in
crime, who now hold their heads
among the highest.
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Col. Henry s. Olcott, in an
able article in the Philadelphia
Times, gives it as his deliberate
conviction, based upon the in
spection Of many bureaus and
the examination of thousands
of witnesses in every walk Of
life, that at least 20, if not IS per
cent. OF the entire expenditures
of the Government during the
rebellion, were tainted with
fraud. That is to say, that over
500, o00. 900 were paid to public
robbers, or wasted through neg
ligence. This tended toward q
decentralization of the people
and the sapping of ancient viz
tues. Let any one who surveys
the present condition of public
morals dare deny that we have
made long strides toward the
overthrow Of the Republic since
1881.
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Every State is entitled to g =
electoral votes as it has bee n.
and members in Congress q
state the fact more explicitly,
State has as many district g.
as it has members in the ~.
house of Congress, and, in addls.
to these, two elactors-at-Iarges
ratio of representation in Co. 8
is one member TO every 1857, Z
habitants.
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}. Mad. Wells is now in Wash
ington. A few days ago, he
called on crazy John Sherman,
Secretary of the Treasury, and
one OF the Returning Board con-
spirators. j. Mad. is celebrated
alike for his vigorous manner of
expressing himself and his reck-
less use of Saxon. In giving his
co-conspirator a piece of his en-
FILTERED mind, Sherman replied :
"But did We not give you our
moral support ~ damn your
moral support" replied j. Mad,
''if it was deep enough to reach
to hell and back, it would not
have taken Anderson and me
out of jail" The interview is
reported as being short, but
spirited, and freely interspersed
with "cuss" words.
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BELLEVUE, La,
ThURSDAy,::::::::::::::::::APRlL 10, 1873.
E Subscribe for the BAN
NER, and pay in advance.

Mr.. L. j. Fremeaux has been
appointed Register of the State
Land Office, to fill the vacancy
occassioned by the death of the
late ex-Auditor Graham.
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POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.
REGULAR SESSION.
BELLEVUE, April 8, 1878.

COuNoucu III E0Su Lr S0SSIOu tulS uhy,
April Sth, 1873. Present: W. R.
Prather. president; Thomas Lyles,
NJ. e. Bush, w. A. Stroud, N. G.
Brownlee, L. B. Phillips, Spencer
Minis, B. F. Oneal, E. N. Thomas,
league Miller.
COMMITTEE WoRK-PETITION.
The Committee appointed at the
special meeting, on March 18th, to
Investigate the indebtedness Of
Percy Baker, late Tax Collector,
were granted further time to report.
The Committee appointed to en-
quire into the suf6ciency of bonds
of Parish officials, made their re-
port, which was received, and the
Committee was discharged.
The Committee appointed to draft
an Act to carry into effect the law
authorizing Judges to sentence
prisoners convicted of crime, to
work public roads. reported that
the enforcement of that law could
not be carried into effect in this
parish, to any advantage to tho pub.
lie interests The report was re-
ceived and the Committee dis
charged.
TUESDAYS SESSION.
Minutes of the previous days ses
sion were read and adopted.
The Committee on Salaries re-
ported, fixing the salaries OF Parish
officers as follows:
The salary of the District Clerk
was fixed at $3.50 for all the year
1873, in lieu of all charges now pay
able by the parish.
The salary Of the Parish Treasurer
was fixed at $3.50 for balance of
1878, payable quarterly.
The salary of the Parish Attorney
was fixed at $500 per annum, paya-
BILE quarterly.
The SALARY of the Physician to
the Jail was fixed at $500 a year,
payable quarterly.
The salary of the Clerk to the
Police Jury was fixed at S225 per
year, payable quarterly.
The salaries of the members of
the Police Jury were fixed at s3 per
day for each day in attendance and
the mileage at ten cents.
A committee to make an estimate
Of the expenses of the Parish for
the current year was appoined.
The Committee on Salaries pre-
sented the written acceptance of the
parish officers of their official sala-
ries as fixed by the Police Jury.
The Committee on Salaries re-
ported that j. B. Oneal, Sheriff, was
willing to accept q salary $500 a
year, payable quarterly, in lieu Of
everything heretofore paid by the
Parish, which was agreed to by the
Police Jury.
The report of the District Clerk
on Fines and Forfeitures was read
and placed on file.
A committee Of three was an
pointed BY the President to assist
the Tax Collector and the late Parish
Treasurer in making their reports.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAYS SESSION.
The Committee on Printing 70.
ported that w. 81. Scanland, pub.
Usher Of the BossIER BANNER, was
willing to do all the printing of the
parish Except Sberiffs sales) fol-
$3.50 q year. The Parish Attorney
was instructed to contract with w,
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On motion, the Tax Collector was
required to pay the funds on hand
to the Parish Treasurer elect.
The Committee on Percy Bakers
indebtedness were required, in con.
nection Herewith, to inquire wheth-
or J. A. Snider, ex Parish Treasurer.
was or was not entitled to have his
bond cancelled.
+. Smith, late Treasurer, present
ed himself for settlement, when the
President appointed j. A. w. Low.
~, b. w. Ogden, Joannes Smith,
and B. F. Oneal, a Committee to ex.
anime the vouchers of said Treas.
urer, and ascertain if they were all
OF such q character as would entitle
him to q credit for the same.
Adjourned.
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Costs in criminal cases, Justices,
COnstables and witnesses 500 90
For Roals and Bridges l,0W 90
Printing 10 50
Miscellaneous 1000 90
$lo,6o7 Is
The report was received and
adopted.
Mr.. L. B. Phillips submitted the
following:
Be it enacted by the Police Jury of Bossier
lst-That the sale of all intoxicating liquors,
Of whatever character, aud the sale Of general
merchandise, upon the Sabbath day, be and IL
hereby prohibited within the limits Of this
Parish. Provided, That the above shall not
apply to the sale Of necessary medicines, or
articles necessary to the burial of the dead.
2d-That any person or persons violating
the provisions of this ordinance shall, for the
first offence, be liable to fine of not less than
$25 nor more than 500, and for the second
offence, shall forfeit their license and in addi-
ton thereto, shall be liable to fine Of not less
than 500 nor more than $3.50, at the deere
ton of the Court.
3d-It is hereby made the duty of the Parish
Attorney to bring suit before any Court Of
competent jurisdiction, to enf0re the pr0vis-
ions Of this Ordinance, and any fines collected
shall be paid 0nehalf to the Parish and one
half to the informer.
4th-That all horse-racing, gambling or card
playing, or any ri0t0us or dis0rderly conduct
upon the streets, roads or other public places,
on the Sabbath day, within the bounds Of this
Parish, be and is hereby prohibited, and any
person or persons violating the provisions Of
this ordinance shall, on conviction thereof,
suffer fine of not less than $40 nor more than
$25, or imprisonment of not less than ten nor
more than 30 days, or both, at the discretion Of
the Court.
The above Acts were passed, and
take effect ten days after passage.
The Committee appointed to assist
the ex Treasurer and Tax Collector
in making their reports and state.
ments, reported. The COMMITTEES
made no detailed statement of the
ex-Treasnrer's account, and present
ed the following statement of Tax
Collector FL. N. Ogden's account:
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FRIDAYS SESSION.
All the members present.
Thomas Lyles then submitted the

~AAA VsAS USCk8OOA0 R1CoCuts
Thomas Lyles then submitted the
following act:
Be it enacted, &C., That a Tax
Of 8 mills on the dollar, on the as
assessment Of 1877, is hereby levied
which together with the revenues
derived from the license tax, from
fines and forfeitures, and from
Shreveport Ferry, are hereby order.
ed to be collected and paid into the
Parish Treasury, on the Ordinary
Fund, and said revenues are hereby
appropriated to pay the general ex.
penses of the parish for the year
1878.
Be it further enacted, That a tax
OF one mill on assessment of 1877,
for Road and Bridges for 1873, is
hereby levied, and ordered to be
collected and paid into the Treasury
on the Road and Bridge Fund.
Be it further enocted, That the
License Tax for 1873 is hereby fixed
at the same amount as the same
class OF State Licenses, with the ex-
ception of Licenses for Retailing Lii
quOrs, which are hereby fixed at
@65, and said license tax is hereby
levied and ordered to be paid in on
the Ordinary Fund, and the Parish
Treasurer is hereby instructed to
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The Committee on Printing re-
ported that w. 81. Scanland. pub
Usher Of the BossIER BANNER, was
willing to do all the printing Of the
parish Except Sberiff's sales) for
$3.50 q year. The Parish Attorney
was instructed to contract with w.
d. Scanland at that price.
The Committed on Estimates of
Expenses for 1873, reported as fol-
lows:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-04-11
GIRLS TAKE
Written for the LEDGER.

WHAT TO Dol am so tired of
doing nothing, was the remark of one
of the young ladies of our city. As 1
listened to her l thought young Miss
you have much to do if you would
only think SO. For setting aside
sewing and homework, which by the
way, every young woman could profit
ably employ part of her time in ac-
quiring a knowledge of: there is
mental culture. Read, young ladies,
read, and study, l 60 not mean read
a description of Worths handsomest
ball dress, then cast the paper aside
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-04-11
WHISKY

Last Thursday DicI, BELLS, llv-
ing near Santa Fc, went TO the resi-
dence of old Mi. and Mrs. Rin%0 III
a state of intoxication. lie swore
around and flourished his pistol in
Mrs. Ringo's face Ia the most approx
ed style. He said he wanted revenge,
but did not say what for. Sic said
she was a lone wonan and did not
want to be frightened, he said he WAS
a lone man, but he was Dick Bells
Just the same. and wanted revenge.
She asked him if he would take 4
drink of water, hut water was toe
thin foI him. In a few moments old
Mr.. Ringo came onto The scene q
action and saw that n third party wa
necessary to complete the effect ofti.'
tragic matinee, 50 he stopped OF an'
got Brit .Ringo who soon appear
with adouble barrcIled Gatlin giin aut
Bells was a prisoner. Yestefdt
Belli's trial car1e OF before Jus'ic
Luptnn who held him oyer toihe gran
: jury for $1,000 bond. Right aft
: the trial BELLS went and signed 4!
e Murphy pledge which was flgS IS l
sensible thing lie ps;s-. <. .a,,,,ts 4;
agooaeceefal Conduct. He says he dog
moi. remember q thing he did viii
at the Ringo place.