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St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
JUDICIAL ADVERTasEME
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DUBLHC SALE.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LAFDRY
No An3Q
ESTATE OF ACHILLE sAvOIE,

By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Probate
Court, of the parish of St. Landry, there will be
sold at public auction, to the highest bidder. by
the undersigned administrator. Or any duly
qualified aucti0neer, at the last residence of the
deceased, near Grand Coteau, parish OF st.
Landry, on WEDNESDAY. January 18th. 1879.
the following described property belonging to
the estate OF Achille savoie deceased, to-wit:
Coteau, bounded west by land of Eliza Preiean,
north by east by-south by
I'd. Seven and half arpents Of woodland
near Grand Coteau, bounded east ny Eliza
Prejean, south by land of Mrs. Petetin, north
and west by
3. 627 pannels of cypress pieux, three old
houses, cypress boards and panks, carpenters
tools. one shot gun, one OK cart, one set of
wheels one hundred oak post, about two thou
sand pounds of cotton In the seed, ahOnt two
hundred and forty barrels OF corn about fifteen
head of cattle. four head of horses one creole
mule. household furniture, kitchen utensiles
and farming implements and other articles
too numerous to mention.
Terms and Conditions. ALL the 1noveab1es
payable III cash and the immOVeables payable
in three equal and annual installnents from
day of sale; purchasers Oh credit to furnish
their notes with good personal security to the
satisfaction of the administrator, the notes TO
hear eight per cent per centum annual interest
from maturity; the land d property to remain
specially mort gagged IN favor of the estate and
vendors privilege to be retained thereon until
full payment of the price thereof and the in.
terest which may accrue
CYPkIEN H. sAvOIE,
Dec 14-5t-ede Administrator.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

"THANK HEAVEN FOR THAT."-While
" Uncle Toms Cabin" WAS performing
in Chicago recently, at McVicker's thea
tire, II gentleman whose conntenance
was ot very serious cast, stepped up to
the box office, holding folded five dol
lar bill in his hand.
Will Uncle Toms Cabin be played
Tonight, he asked with the utmost SOL
icitnde.
" Yes, sir-ycs, sir--low many seats,
sir =" calculated the bland divinity Of
the box.
with the full force of the company,
including the Jubilee Singers"
Yes, sir, yes sir"
And is this the last nj sht 7"
Yes, sir; positively the last nj ght." -"
Well-a-thank heaven for that
exclaimed the man, as he pocketed his
money, and without a smile strobe rap
idly away.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
DUBLEC SALE.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY.
No. -.
ESTATE OF LOUIS LACHAPELLE AND
WIFE ANGELE 3, FONTENOT


BY virtue of an order of the honorable Pro
bate Court Of the Parish Of st. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, TO the highest
bidder by the undersigned administrators or by
any duly qualified auctioneer. at the last resi-
dence of deceased on Dry Bayou, in the par
lsh of st. Landry, on SATURDAY, December
2lst. 1878, the following described property,
belonging tn the estate of Louis Lachapelle
and wife Angelo B. Fsnten0t, deceased, to-wit ::
/. The plantation situated on the Dry Bavon,
parish of st. indry, being the last residence
OF the deceased. containing about sixty acres
of land, together with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, bounded north by public
land, south by land belonging to the Hard
ing IN I. estate and John Fitch, esat by the estate
Terms and Conditions.-On one, two and three
years credit from the day Of sale in equal Install
ments, each installlneut to bear eight per cent
yearly interest from maturity, the land remain
ing specially mortgaged with vendors privilege
until entire payment OF the purchase price and
interest which may accrue thereon, purchasers
furnishing their notes with two good and sol
vent securities.
HENR1ETTE LAcHApELLE.
NOV Ao-ot Administrative
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

A bard has written poem entitled
!" The Curse of Empty Hands" But an
empty hand is not as bad as two nair
when your opponent has a flush. You
would bet and lose on two pair, hut an
empty hand would tempt you not. This
paragraph was handed in by a worldly
young man, and we don't under staudit.
IL may be a cipher dispatch for all we
know.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

We desire to return thanks to Mr.
Emanurl Phillips, for recent copy of
" the,Jewish South Il paper published
ut Columbus, Ga, in the interest Of the
Hebt ~ people. There is ar interesting
in the present number
fronathc pen of Mr.. Phillips, written in
his u fasual eloquent style. We regret
no; having room to make extracts.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

Mnnzesheimer comes to the front with
II large and we'll assorted lot OF fresh
groceries, and holiday goods. He has
put everything down to bottom prices.
Call on him now, and do not wait for
;he rush that will he made on his estab-
,ishment just before and about Christ
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
For. Sale 0s. Rese &.

That fine cotton plantation. the property Of
VIM. 6. Donnell, Esq, situated on Bayou Bent
ten miles above Washington. containing 400
acres open, land. all under a new plank fence,
cabbins, corn cribs, dwelling house, new gin
house, furnished with an 50 saw stand, steam
engine, press and corn mill, all Of the most
improved pattern. t'''
Apply to NJ. d. KAVANAGH,
Sept. 2s-E washington, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

ATTENTION TEACHERs.-All persons
who design applying for situations as
teachers in the public schools of this
parrish, and who have not already been
examined, will present themselves for
examination at the Court House in Ope-
lousas on Monday the 18th inst. at 10
o'clock M. JOHN NJ. taylor,
Head Teacher, Public Schools.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

The steamer w. j. Poitevent, pur-
chased by Capt. w. Crawford, was not
permitted to leave New Orleans, as adj
vertlsed last week, owing to her not
having clear papers from the inspect
ing officers Of the Custom House.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
List Letters

Remaining In the Post Office atopelousas La
December 1st, 1873, and il not taken out before
January .1st. 1872 will be sent to the Dead
- Letter Office at WashingtonD. c.
Barton Frank Ispsay A Ct
Barber Frank Myers miss 7
BeOry larance Ormer miss Emmer
Berangh Elijah Poste mir
Creswell mrs Lizzie Rasberry A
Deaxson Wilsonne Rexk mrs Themme
Egland Charles Simon Alexander
F0rhs Joe {c0l Schmidt Arthur
Ford Andy Sh0fing Inlss R1ner
Guillory Martin Smith T LEROY
Handy miss Salier Solomon laak
Huckaby Josiah Thompson Walker E
Washington Levy
CHAs. M. THOMPSON, p. M.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

We notice with pleasure, that that
sterling Democratic journal, the New
Orleans Democrat, was on motion OF
Senator Garland, elected the official
journal of tue State Of Louisiana. So
mote il be-
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

Hon, w. A. Robertson, who went on
a flying trip to New Orleans last week,
returned per steamer Fanchon, Tuesday
morning, looking improved by his trip.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

The government of the world" said
Lord Beaconstield at the Lord Mayors
dinner, " is carried on by souvereigns
and statesmen, and not by anonymous
paragraph writers. or by the lairbrain-
ed chatter of irresponsible frivolity.n
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
SHRRERF.s SALE.
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 209l.
JOHN J. BEAUCHAMP, ExR., VS.. AUSTIN
LACOMBE EFT AIS.

By virtue of writ OF feri facias, Issued
for the Parish OF St. Landry, In the above en-.
titled suit, and to me directed will proceed to
sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, at
Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the 4th day Of
January, 1879 at ii o'clock A. M, the following
described property, to-wit:
Is. Two lots situated in the town OF Opelou-
sas. bounded north by Jefferson street, south
by Franklin street, east hy Vine street and
west by lands belonging to Ebert CAN'T.
2. One lot Of ground situated In tho town of
Opelousas. bounded south by Vine street, west
by railroad, and east by lots belonging to Mrs
Gray and being No. % and 90 of prooes verbal
OF sale Of estate Of Charles Thompson, deceased.
purchasers fuynishing Bond and security &C.
rordins &c law, and paying all costs and taxes
in cash.
G. G.. DUsON,
dec IA Sheriff of the Parish Of St. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
BHse2s Mason q

Still continued the Undertaker's buainess In
Opelousas, and will be thankful for patronage
in his limo. may a8-n
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
$3.50 RfapNrd.

| am hereby authorized by merchants and
other responsible citizens Of the town of Ope-
lousas to offer the above reward for the appre
hensiOn, with sufficient evidence to convict, of
nights since, In the attempt to bnrn the build
ing now occupied by Emile Peffcrkorn. as a
coffee house JAMES RAY,
President Board of Police.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

Vilaseca has received lot of oysters,
fresh, fine and large. We have tried
them and know they are good and
cheaD,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
Hogs For. Sale.

Hogs found running at large in the corpora
ton OF Opeleusas and vicinity, in violation OF
law, Will be taken up and iInpOunded in the
they viii be sold to the highest bidder, if not
previously redeemed, every SATURDAY. at 10
O'Clock A. M, beginning to-day. May 10Th, 1877.
BENZ. A. ~GUIDRY,
VICTORIN LASTRAPES.
May 19-tf Constables.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

Senator Garland, who went to New
Orieans some time ago on public busi-
ness, returned per steamer Bertha last
Saturday.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

Judge Hudspeth and District Attorney
Perrodin left last Saturday to hold a
term of court at Lake Charles, Calcasieu.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

A man is like an egg the longer he
rema ins in hot water the harder he will
be when he comes out.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
AGENTS OF THE DEMOCRAT:

The gentlemen above named are our agents
and as such requested to solicit subscriptions
NJ. D. KAVANAGH.
Editor
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Pariah of 81 I.a11iIi.r

STATE OF LOUISIANA, 4
Parish of St Landry. {
Be II known that We the undersigned mem-
bers OF the jury commission. did on he 18th day
of November a. ID. 1878. meet at the c. erk's office
i'll the town OF Opelons;ts, parish OF st. Landry
for the purpose OF drawing a jury for the special
term of the District Court of the sth Judicial
District parish ST, Landry. under sec s. act "A of
the regular session II, and all the members being
present, ID. Durn in presence of the others drew
from the general venire box one at a time the
names OF the following fifty persons to compose
the grand and petit jurors, for the first week of
said Court, commencing Monday the 18th day
OF January A. d., 1879 a list of whom was
then and there kept by the Clerk of Court
James y. Chachere; and in our Judgment
Jury being required for the second and third
week OF the term we then and there proceeded
as in drawing the first fifty Jurors, to draw
thirty additional names to serv as petit Jurors
1or the second week. and thirty additional
names - serve as petit jurors for the third
week or the fern OF said Court.
And We the Clerk and commission did then
ana tllere place the names drawn a. aforesaid.
Tor each separate week. in separate envelopes,
and sealed and in lUrsed the same with the
week. for which they were respectively drawn,
"hlch SAID envelopes. containing said names.
We're then and there placed by us In IL Jury box
provided f0rthe purpose, which after depOs; ting
Salu names therein aS aforesaid. was sealed
and locked ny u.s. and placed in the custody of
the Clerk Of the Court, for use at the next
term Of Court.
LIST OF GRAND AND PETIT JURORS FOR THE
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

Henry Ward BeecEer,
-.
FROM KENTUCKY,
AT Home During the SeaWon.
IS FOR THE SEASON, SO FOR INSURANCE.,
Ternas-Cash la Advance
Apply to the proprietor,
JONES P. SMITH,
feb 25-H Bellevue
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
FIRST WEEK.

SfENlAL 4EkM OF JANUARY 18TH, 1879,
FIRST WEEK
Fl Odun Armas Zerlngue
ArtcmOn Soicau Deviler
Geo Docking w T. Gorhrun
Edmond Norman Michel Prld d'homme
l. saI4oz -, Gndfrois Dupre
Honore Fusellicr Gylvcs.e Pltre
Ge, Maveau Eugpthe Miller
Francois Rldeau j B Ortego jr
Theophilc Fontenot Carl Wolff
r Marie! Alex Deville
Il SkipWlth ? T Blackshear
Il EuIi l. Gullbeau
Acee Marks G W Lorz
flerre Beai!doln d Lafleur
Willie E Deloach J D Andrus
10 'rere Bourgeois Paulin Andrepont
Ihe0phlle lesson John Lindon ir
L scout Dupre Richard
Alfred Lazaro FM Creswell
asa HaufpoWer Edmond Darby
Philip Stephens Alcee Dupre
Sumter Taylor John Fruger
kimbail Alcide l. Bertrand
Lucien Guillory Benz Dejean
L Spyrer WCTeai
SECOND WEEK:
Aladdin Leblanc VIM Offutt
Landry solleau Leonce F I-astrapes
victor I.atAste Onille I.aheur
&c Hill L GodchauX
BrnoRs Octave Fontenot
Andrus AMBROSE Landry
Onn Vldrlne Erard Lpmele
andre Latonde jr Andre Lastrapes
Manassah II Cady Emile PtffcrkUrn
Land Slmlns John CHlligan
Leande Vidrine Ezekiel Mixer
Angelas Lejeune Andre D Meche
stepnen stewart Beverly Morgan
Onezline saVant Monroe Higginbotham
Otls Collins L E Belunee
THIRD WEEK:
in Pr Fontenot Lemee
Louis Deputy Jos Young
Alex Lejeume Hyp Andrepont tr
Louis Fontenot W w Duson
wilson Lemon W Smith
Ihllesphone Amy Onile B GullOry
Jean Jean Samuel Peters
acnllle ID Ardoln John " Spears
Valentine Say0le VIM Israel
Hlldeyert Deshotel Andre Meche
l. c HorIshy Edmond f Richard
Alfred Dupre Isaac Keller
Ineopnlle Martet Homere Richard
theodore Latieur Isdoux
W Davis Henderson Parks
Ill witness whereof, we herennto atfix our
signatures this 18th day of November 1875
P. j. LEFEBVRE,
DI'MEL DURIO,
c. MAYO, Commissioners
JOHN SIMMS (
:. JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk
November To-
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
NOTICE OF ADNsINasTRATzON.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDR
ESTATE OF ONILE LEJEUNE.

Whereas. Mathilde Pitre, OF the parish
OF st. Landry has applied by her peti-
estate of Onile Lejeune 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 Opelousas
within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE, Clerk.
nov 23-h.g
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
For Sale.

The undersigned will sell on liberal terms his
tan yard situated near 9arland's mill, on Lake
Cocodrie, together With 80 or more acres of
land. All buildings in good order: tan bark in
abundance; q good hog range Apply at this
office or to the undersigned on tho premises.
Oct. 26-1m ONIL FOREST.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
We tic!

The law partnership heretofore existing bs-
tween the undersigned. under the gFyts OF
:" Garland & Dupre," has been this day dissolved
by mutual consent.
HENRY L. GARLAND.
Nay 1l-G LAURENT DVPRR
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
A0esSe F0iae eiaag
PAPER.HANGING,

PAPER-HANG4
The undersigned respectfully informs hia
ways prepared to do house painting, paper.
hanging, ETC., with promptness and at moderate
rates. He solicits a share Of the public patr0n-
age. Work done on twelve months' credit By
special contract Orders left at the JoURNAh
office will be attended to-
JACOB CUMMINGS.
Opelousas. March 31st 1s77-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
Notice :.

- A special term OF the District Court, in and
fhr the Parish of st. Landry, will be held, be-
ginning on the 18th day Of January, 1879, being
the second Monday of said month"; for the trial
Of all such cases. criminal and civil as may be
brought before said Court.
JAMES 0. CHACHERE. Clerk,
Nov, l6
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
s. EHERSEERsS SALE.
SHERHFFss SALE.
~
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 1874.
DOMINIQUE LALANNE VS.. BERTRAND
BERNIS.

BY virtue Of writ of fler facias issued
ont OF the honorable Parish Court, In for
suit, and to directed, will proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town of Ope-
lousas. on SATURDAY. the 28th day of Decem-
ber. 1875 at II O'Clock 4. NJ, the following des-
eribed property, tO-wit:
One sorrel American horse.
Terms-Casl.
c. C. DUSON,
dec IA Sheriff Of the Parish of St. Landry
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
Wan egeG

1000 barrels Of corn at IS cents at per- barrel,
2o Tons OF cotton seed at $500 per ton delivered
On Popular Grove plantation, s miles east OF
Opeiousas, payable In sugar and molasses. at
the lowest market rates. - '''
FOR further particulars apply to the under
siSnea ,e OF OF on on tne above named plantation
No'' @o-u JOS. BLOCH.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
nppMs FOR SUBSCRIPTION.

no,r,pAND FIFTY CENTS year, In ad
ronce The year can be begun at any time, as
tftV-two numbers of the paper make years
subscription.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
MARRIED /;

e. ROY-BONNET-A the Catholic church In
7Opelousas on Monday December eth, 1878. by
Rev. r. !. RAYMOND Mr.. EDGAR Roy and Miss
CECILE BONNET. ..'
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
Oakland Sssa0 gR6gR,
OPPOSITE WASHINGTON. Ia.

have on hand choice lot of Atehefalayn
cypress lumber for sale, and am prepared tn
SAW all orders for lumber ut the. lowest rates
and at short notice, On bills over 500 fees
foliage paid by mill 8. II. WALKER
jan l9-3m
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14

R EMOvED D...............R .REMovETA
have removed the Opelousas Drug Store to
the corner of Main and Bellevue streets, the
stand lately occupied by G. Roos.
Hereafter the business of the Opelousas Drug
c. MAYO. Agent,
aug 2G-tf Sign Of the Big Mortar.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
..E0eSce to Tgrwwssers.

The assessment roll OF the town Of Opelousas
is now ready for examir alton and correction,
and will remain exhibited for twenty t20) dsya
from date, at my office, post Office building.
'''' '" p. j. LEFEBvRE,
May HIT Town Assessor.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
JUDICIAL LADvERTasEnENTs.

DUBLHC SALE.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
DUBLEC SALE.

nov 23-h!g
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
TRADE DOLLAR COINAGE.

CALIFORNIA ANXIOUS FOR ITS CONTINUANCE.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 12 1873.
A press correspondent to-day interviewed number
of prominent bankers ana business upon the
contemplated action OF the House Committee on
Coinage, Weights and Measures to abolish tho
trade dollar. But opinion expressed, and
that that tho proposed action would be u direct
blow the interests OF tho country and ospec lily Of
the Pacific coast IL strongly urged that she
trade dollar afefconsderabie trouble attendant upon
CHINA and has created demand which cannot
be nlled by nne silver The exports OF trade dol.
lars average over So, ,000, 900 annually. At Hong
Kong, Canton Swatow, Annoy and Foochow they are
received legal tender and would bc roceived al
Shanghai ana the Yang To Kiang ports but for the
opposition Of orcign bankers, notwithstanding which
they will probably OBTAIN similar status there
within year, which Will At once double the
mapd. They are preferred by Chinese TO the Mexican
dollars, ana the suspens OF their coinage would
suit IN throwing away business and our prestige as
the proposition abolish trade dollars, taken
nection with the views expressed by Secretary Sher
man wnen before the Coinage Committee yesterday
the subject OF issue OF silver certificates Indicated
intention bear tho Silver market for the purpose
of securing profits on silver coinage
The Bulletin, IN It's financial column, this evening,
publishes elaborate article On the above subject,
reviewing tho results the rato dollar coinage and ar
rving aL the same conclusion as above indica ted.
interviewed that Of tho Pacific Coast delegation only
two (Mcssrs DAVIS and Wren) as yct havo shown
disposition to tako the stand against the proposed
tion Of tho committee.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13

all innation paper money schemes and attacks
on the government credit They wanted silver intro
duced into the currency, but they now satisfied
and will 60 NO further.
There arc evidences here OF q fixed purpose to
spread alarm about the govern mens credit and cause
continued and increased uneasincss and intensity tho
lack OF confidence In the future. Those who arc
gagged In this effort not II demagogues; some
speculatorx II ought to be Understood that they
have no further power for mischief in tho
present Congress, and that therc is NO
occasion for alarm about anything to
happen hera Secretary Sherman will manage the
Silver bill wisely He is fully committed resump
ton of specie payments and he understands the sit
uation. He wrote only few days ago TO Western
frisnd:-"what is needed most Is confidence in the
stability OF values. and this only be secured by
resumption OF payment in coin" And nothing Is
certain than that no will use every effort to
bring this about. He 10 master Of the situation ana
tho Treasury has not in a good many years had q
moro intelligent or more determined head.
Tho administration is unitcc on this question ana
thinks II the OF greatest importance to the
try. Mr.. Sherman does not believe the country has
gone TO the dogs by any On tho contrary, he
says We are in reality moro prosperous, even now
than any European country, except perhaps France
aud that, with confidence restored by the ption
OF specie payments, We shall be at the head Of all
civilized countriea Tho administration bears
with tranquility various petty criticisms and
is not disturbed at the fierce quarrel going ubous
Offices, because Il is convinced that In tho long
the country will that while the character OF the
public service has been greatly improved, and
omy and honesty In administration have been en-
forced Its success In the larger points Of policy such
as this Of resumption, will In time gain II the conf
dence and support Of the people.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March H. 1878.
Mr. CoSKLrSG, (rep) OF N. Y, called up the Senate
bill in aid OF Polar expedition designed by James
Gordon Bennett and reported from the Committee on
Commerce yesterday, ana It was passed unanimously
without debate.
authorizes tho Secretary Of tue Treasury issue
an American register to tho vossel purchased by
James Gordon Bennett under the name OF Jeanette,
and also authorizes the President OF tho United States
to detail, with their own consent, commissioned,
and petty officers OF the navy not to cxcocd
number, to act officers Of said vessel during
her FIRST voyage to the Arctic Seas; provided, how
ever, that sucn detail shall DO madc OF such Office RS
only tho President Is satisfied can DO absent IRON
thor regular duties without dctrimont to tho pubic
sorvice
PETITION OF non fSGERsoLL
Mr. TgLLEs, rep.) Of Col, presented petition OF
Robert G. lngersol Of Illinois. and Others In which
they say, that "wthout the knowledge OF your petit
TONER'S and, as they believe. without tho knowiodgc
certain acts were procured to be passed by Congress-
IN 1878 snce Incorporated into the United States Re-
vscd statutes as sections S5, 1888, $50 and I9l
lor tho ostensiblc purpose OF supprcssng obscene NJ
eraturc. which reversed the policy practice OF
government since It's foundaton that IN the belief OF
your petitioners The government o tue United States