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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-01
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THE PEOPLES LEDGER
contains No Continued Stories, 8
Large Pages, 4S Columns Of
Choice Miscellaneous Reading
Matter every week, together with
articles from the pens of such
well-known writer's as NASBY,
OLIVER OPTIC, SYLVANUS
COB, JR., MISS ALCOTT..
WILL CARLTON, j. T. TROW-
BRIDGE, MARK TWAIN, &C.
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on receipt Of only SO CENTS.
THE PEOPLES LEDGER is an
old established and reliable week
ly paper, published every Saturday
and is very popular throughout
the N. E. and Middle States.
Address,
. HERMANN K. CURTIS, Publisher,
No. IL School ST., Boston
Mass,
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The Confederate Soldiers Return,

The COn5ederate SotdaeT S return,
or the Lost Cause.
The Confederate soldiers re-
turn, Or the LOST CAUsE-A mag
niticent picture, beautiful in design
and artistic in execution. 1t rep
rcsents a Confederate soldier after
the war returning to his home,
which he finds ruined by shot and
she'll, looking lonely and deso]ate.
In front of the ruined cottage,
telling a sad tale of the miseries
of war, are two graves with rude
crosses, on one Of which Some
friendly hand has hung a garland.
The graves are overhung by a
weeping willow, in the shadow Of
which stands the returned soldier
with bowed head, as if thinking Of
the past. To the right the calm
river and rising moon Indicate
peace and rest. The stars seen
through trees represent the South
ern Cross, draped over the graves,
an emblem of the Confederate flag
as we'll as a harbinger Of brighter
days to come.
The flood of glorious moonlight
streaming through the trees and
rejecting On the peaceful river
adds to the sentiment and beauty
of the scene and its surroundings.
No description Of this gem Of art
will do it justice-it must be seen.
1t is a picture that will touch every
southern heart and should find a
place in every southern home. It
is AXIS inches in size, on heavy
plate paper. One copy will be
sent by mail, in pasteboard roller
to any address, postpaid, on re-
ceipt of 25 cent three copies for
go cent or six for slim currency
or postage stamps. Agents want
ed everywhere, to sell this and a
variety of other popular cheap
pictures. No money required until
they are sold. No trouble to sell
them. Send stamp for our catalogue
and terms.
Address, A. GREGAR & Co. Pub
fishers.
1853 Market ST., Chattanooga,
Inn.
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CONSU MPTION CURED.

An old physician retired from active
practice, having had placed in his hands
by an East Indian missionary the formula
of a simple vegetable remedy, for the
speedy aud permanent cure of Consump.
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all
Throat and Lung affections, also a posi-
tive and radical cure for General Debility
and all nervous complaints, after having
thoroughly tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands Of cases, feels it his
duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. The recipe will be sent free Of
charge, to all who desire it, with full d.
rections for preparing and successfully
using. Address with stamp naming this
paper, DR.. j. G. STONE. ~ North Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.-Nov. ly.
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BISHOPS OF THE NJ. E. CHURCH,
SOUTH" a Steel Engraving of
Bishops Paine, Pierce, Wightman,
Kavanaugh, Doggett, McTyiere,
Marvin and Keener; size for franz
ing l6x20 inches, price So; also
separate engraving of Bishop
Marvin for framing, l1x,4 inches,
price 50 cents. AGENTS WAN
TED everywhere to sell these
splendid portraits. Send price
named for sample copy Of either
or both, with terms to agents.
Address, The ADVOCATE PUBLISH
ING HOUSE, St. Louis. Mo.
febl6'76
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FITS EPILEPs.
FALLING $S;IcKN1

PERMANENTLY CURED-M
BUGGY ONE MONTHS USE
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FATLIBLE FIT POWDERS. W
vince sufferers that these pow
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As Dr.. Goulard is the only physn.a
has ever made this disease. . spe
dy, and as to our knowledge u
have been permanently cured J.
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yeu all money expended. All
should give these powders an csq
and be convinced Of thor z
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Xrice, for large box, $500, ~
for $1,000, sent BY mail 70 ~,
the united States or Canals
of price, or by express. @. Q. =
ASH & ROBBIE
$50 Fulton street, Brookly
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COnsu1n ption
Positively Cum

All sufferers from this disease III
auAious to be cured should try De-
NER's CELEBRATED CoNsuMPFIvE Pen
These Powders are the only prep.rsg
known that will cure Cor sumption ~
diseases of lhe Throat and Lung-B4
so strong is our laith in them, snds5l
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We don't want yonr money gel
aue perfect satisfied OF their cursrsA|
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delay in giving these Powders . u
they will surely cure you.
Price, for large box, $500, spnsa
part of the united States or Ct11
mail, on receipt of price, Addras.
ASH & ROBIN
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MORLEY Il CO. ]. NJ. ROBINSON.
NEW ORLEANS
Lightning Rod Works
find General Factory Agency,
Reorgani1ed
j. MI. Robinson,

Of Florida @cueral Asert.
Formerly of Savannah Lightning
Rod Factory Is years ago. Has
had 90 years experience in this
Branch Of Business,
Manufacturers, Mventors, importers
and Dealers in all Kinds Of
LIGHTNING RODS AND
LIGHTNING ROD NATE
RAILS.
The Oldest Established Company
South and the only house of the
kind in South western Country.
"Robinson's Silver Cables" a
speciality. These Gables are con
tinuous, having no joints. They
are the safest protector against
lightning ever invented. This
Company has been, is now, and
will be, for the remainder Of this
year, through the western and
northern parishes Of Louisiana.
represented by its gentlemanly
statesmen Messrs. E.E. Anding, of
La ; S. w. Greene. of Miss j; E. G..
Pritchard, of S. c., G. G. PIitch-
ard, offs c and }. NJ. Robinson,
of Fla. This Company puts up
the Silver Gables and all other
Rods cheaper than they were ever
offered to the Public before.
Skilltul workmen employed.
Orders promptly attended to and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Office, 293 St. Charles St., cor.
Calliope. june 23-6m.
New Orleans.
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With each number will be given
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TT Can make money foster at y
y us than at anything else. u
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dustrious. Men. woman, boys
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BRIDGE STORE
RBBEVILLE, L..

ABBEVILLE, La.
KEPT BY W. R. ELLIS.
The Bridge Store has every
article in the dry goods and gro
Gerry line and are offered ct very
moderate prices
There you can find everything
from a
NEEDLE to a G~RINDSTONE
A full and new supply Of
Dry Goods Fancy Goods
Notions Clothing
Hats Caps
Boots Shoes
Stationery
G. r O G. L r | E S:
Flour, Meal,
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Coffee, Tea,
Sugar, Syrup,
Oil, Vinegar,
Salt,
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Canned Fruits,
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Sardines, Goldfish.
Mackerel, Pickles,
Olive, Mustard,
Yeast Powder, Potatoes,
Dried Apples, Onions,
Butter, Cheese,
Candles,
Starch,
"A L s o.
Cutelry,
Crockery,
Tinware,
Earthernware,
Axes,
Helves.
Brcoms,
Nails,
Shot,
Powder,
and
Caps,
Call at the
Bridge Store
and you will be convinced that
cheaper goods cannot be bought
elsewhere.-decI5-'7T.
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F G R S A L T.
A FINE RESIDENCE IN THE

A FINE RESIDENCE In THE
TOWN OF ABBEVILLE.
The following described proper
ty is offered for sale Lot No. l
of Boet's portion in the town of
Abbeville, measuring "A feet 8
inches front on Bayou Vermilion,
with the depth to Rue des Beaux
Arts, say IS feet 7 inches. Part
of Lot No. 2, measuring SO feet 5
inches in front Oh Rue DIES Beaux
Arts, by 255 feet, more or less, as
to width and debth. Also all the
buildings and Improvements stu
ated thereon. consisting Of large
DWELLING HOUSE having 4
large rooms and a pantry, also a
Kitchen and one large Building
formerly used as a blacksmith
shop. Said property is free from
all encumbrances.
For Terms and Conditions, ap.
ply to F. Feray, at this Office, or
on the premises.
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Armory g. Principal Office,
ILION, n. Y.
BRANCH OFFICES.

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2S1 & 2s3 Broadway N. Y. Arms
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Y. S. Machines.
Bosto, I46 fremont st. Sewing
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Chica 20, 237 State ST., Sewing
Machines and Arms.
St. Louis, 900 North Fourth St.,
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Philadelphia, $40 Chestnut ST.,
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Baltimore, Al North Charles St.,
Masonic Temple). Sewing Ma
chimes and Arms.
Washington, D. c., sci Seventh
St, Sewing Machines and Arms.
May l9, 'T7-ly.
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REMINGTON
Sewing Machines.

No Machine has sprung so ra-
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Call at the
Bridge Store

and you will be convinced that
cheaper goods cannot be bought
elsewhere.-decI5-'77.
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The best guns for the price eve pro-
duced ; universally recommended by
those who have used them.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

yffj3. 59,Dq We have no later report, but pre-
stingt tdfe figures are about the same now
,pbA whole number of students in the col
lege was 149 and in the school 1885, or S4o ~
all. This was cost of 1910 for each student
In the New.York College last year the total
amount paid for salaries, including jani'
tors, &C., was $126. $50, and the average at
tendance 900, making the cost OF each
scholar less than sl41. The highest salary
paid to professors in tho New York College
is 4,75O and in Columbia $500. These
facts certainly do not substantiate the charge
of extravaganza made against the former.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
Pnb,ie school Reform. i.

The report elsewhere printed OF the
Committee of the Society of Municipal Re-
form charged with the investigation OF our
system of public education does not contain.
amid its copious chaf of rhetoric and
parade of common sense" many valu-
able grains of information or sug-
gestion. and concludes with urging
a petition for Legislative investigation.
It's local estimates are based upon the
figures of 1876 when the figures of 1877
should have been, in part, at least, attainable.
Where it speaks in the direction of certain
economies compatible with efficiency
namely. the superAuity of principals
and vice principals, the consolidation Of
schools, and, above all, the equalization ofthe
distribution of the State tax-it does not take
up anything new, but it certainly supports
useful ideas already advanced in the press
and elsewhere. The essay, however, on the
limitations that should be put upon the
tendency to higher studies is fippant in its
treatment of an important subject as we'll as
narrow in it's views. It is desirable, no
doubt, not to slight the primary schools,
but that argument is not enough to induce
our citizens to snatch away the opportuni-
ties of thorough education from our
youth. Arguments based on the literacy Of
ture of American genius are rather strained.
We want economy, but not the economy
that kills.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Lord laughs at locksmths.
Jus,ice Bradley remembers that this Is '7S.
Tint bell in ST. Paul's seems to be high toned.
The dolls Of our daddes not wax like ours
Rev Talmagc is now practising on can OF nitro.
glycerinc.
Archbishop John J. williams OF Boston, Is at the
Astor House.
Frv YOUR cold meat With onions and gravy. and pu'
In little vinegar.
Two links OF hydrophobia Will makea presAias'
for the veriest ipecac.
There IS a general oppression Of business in Liver
pool IN London, In Pars, IN Berlin
slow do you loei this morning, Dickf" "OhI 60
60 had TO pull my hat with a boot hook"
When u drcssmakcr comes into the room tho hus
band is told to 20 out and take little walk alone ~
himself.
Senator really believes that he to be re-
elected to the Senate by Florida dem ocrats! Good -
Ingersol!
The p. ]. is iu favor OF monc,izng door kuoSs.-
Star He must be u supporter OF tho "knoooy" Iasn'
ions-Norristo,on Herald.
Saw what you will aud disagree with him as you
may, IL isn't every man who tumble Murat
Halstosd over with a one edged sword
His Exccllency Lord Duferin, Governor General OF
Canada returned to OTTAWA from Washington, yesier-
day morning, accompanied By q son Of President
Hayes ,,s .rc ssl s .;= ?.
The Rev. Justin D. Fulton, Of Brooklyn. has de-
cned call to become pastor Of the Bowdoin Square
Baptist Church. Boston, giving as the only reason
the pressing need Of his present charges iccs- 81
Architect Muiet is a little man about forty-hve
years old Ho looks rusty, walks FAST doesn't appear
oil like great genius, seems to- DO frank and earn.
est doesn't always speak the pest Engsh, and knows
o great doal about architecture
Senator Don Cameron while in the Senate wears
short bls ness sack coat which Is mono long ol
dignity. he very youthful in appearance, has
great big overwhelming reddish brown mustachc. 10
very easy and busnesske IN his manner, and when
he s talking girl IN the reserve gallery his voice
sounds IKE boy tumbng into an empty susar'hogs-
head.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

will be in better position to form an intel
ligent judgment 1t will then be known
what the expenses are under the new regime,
and, consequently, how large tax the peo-
pie would have to submit to by the abolition
of tolls. Amendments have to be approved
by two different Legislatures. and the cleo
ton Of a new Senate must have intervened
between the two. Now, rs we are not
to have an election of Senators until
November 1879, nothing can be gained
even in time by acting on such an amend
ment at this session. The next Legislature
will have before it the result of a years
trial of the new system of management and
of second years trial of the low toll sheet.
1t seems advisable, therefore, to postpone
this subject for at least another year. The
ultimate policy must be free canals, but it
will take some time to bring majority of
the taxpayers of the State to that point.
Meanwhile, premature submission of the
question would be selt-defeating, for when
such an amendment had once been voted
down by the people long interval would
be likely to elapse before it would be sub
mitted again.
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
The Defn ulting Teller.

Perhaps the most extraordinary feat
the average bank defalcation is the len
time which the crime is allowed to go
discovered. 1t recently struck the Act
Bank Superint tendent that the coMme
cial world would be benefited by an
overhauling OF the Bank of North
America. 1t has been overhauled
and q one hundred thousand dollar
hole found in the cash bag. A much re-
spected bank rat has made the hole, and
all the good bank people push their spec
taces up on their foreheads and look aston
ishment The bank people all know
that the atmosphere of Wall street is
net conducive to morality, but they
took no precautions. Nineteen-twentieths
of the stock transactions there are
merely bets based upon information or
guesswork. They stand to lose or they
stand to win; they do not honestly buy or
sell. 1t is q question of ''margin." The
temptation to win large stake on ''sure
thing" is great. If it can be won by
placing other peoples money in broker's
hands for twentv-fonr hours what harm
The New York herald., 1878-02-07
Stanley in London.

BY Mr.. Smalleys latest London letter to
the Tr,batne, which is copied into the
HERALD to-day, our readers will see that the
hornets nest of London humanitarians is
stirred up about the ears of Mr.. Stanley. It
will be remembered that Stanley did not
get through Africa as pleasantly as butter
fly through rose garden. On the contrary,
there were certain of the savages who, not
having dined on white man for o long time,
were disposed to eat him. He did
not enjoy the prospect of their act
ing upon this highly complimentary
intention. But that was a. circumstance
they needed little. In fact, if we observe
closely the conduct of human creatures in
this particular, we must admit that man
seldom or never stops to consider the in
clinations Of the creatures he proposes to
eat He consults their taste only in sense
that does not regard their volition, and eats
them, rs it were, in spite of themselves.
This was the way with the savages
to whom we refer-who were not to
to be deprived of dainty meal by
any modesty on the part of special cor
respondent about figuring as the main dish
at noble banquet Now, strangely as it
may strike the humanitarian intellect, it
was the duty of the correspondent not to
be killed on that occasion. Even if he had
been inclined to indulge the African fancy
and to respect all the scruples of the
British humanitarian he had not the right.
He was under orders to 60 through, and,
with that purpose, to overcome, if he had
the power, whatever obstacles might pre-
ent themselves. His regard for his own
ife in imminent danger we would not men
Jon to the lofty minded humanitarians as O
motive of any moment. Indeed, it cannot
Dc said that man who dares the many dan
gers Of African exploration, who faces the
fever and the cannibals, the wild beasts and
the wilder men, is intrusive with regard to
conceptions of his personal safety. But it
was his duty to preserve his life as the one
essential condition Of the success of the ex-
,edition he commanded. And consequently
le used that famous elephant gun to good
,urpose. 1t may be that England dis
likes that kind of ''cruelty" or deems it an
instrument only to be employed in her owl
.eryice
The New York herald., 1878-02-07

of such result certainly he, Injuries no cps
but himself 1t is weK known fact thas
extensive civil suits, involving large expen-
ditures for counsel tees, are pending In
connection with the Erie Railway, and the
embarrassment of one of the litigants by
protracted police court proceedings may
be just now serious injustice. Besides,
Mr.. Jewett is a receiver, and as such an
officer of the Supreme Court, to which he is
bound to make full and truthful reports.
A Justification of his accounts would be.a
contempt of that Court, to which every
item of his accounts must be submitted.
Hence there can be but little necessity for
any protracted police court investigation
in the particular case now before Justice
MORGAN