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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18

Tho regular meeting OF the German Republican Cen.
trail Committee held last night at No. 2o1 Bowery
nnc was we'll uscuded. sxJudgs Dnssnhosier presid-
ing The following resolutions read and unani-
mousiy adopted -
Whereas every reform defeated In the
LcuAture which, on its hnsi adoutnment last Wednss
day lett the present unwe harsh aud impfaceable lac
Resolved, that tho German ,epubncan Central Com.
refused 60 relieve the city OF New York, With iu
million of inbaoitan,s, from the operation Of the lac
1897 which IL barely suitable FOR enforceable In
village Of 100 inhabitants with one tavern In the county
Resolved That as republicans DO hesitate TO do
clare that William H. Robertson chairman Of the Judiciary
reported sdsesey Jsme. " Tas,cd speaker OF tho As
semby and Thomas O. Avofd leader OF the Assembly arc
responsible thar John L. Gbert. OF Frankln.
or the failure "a Legislature modify In any frm
however slight, the present Law
Dr. Hauman spoke TO tho rcso lutions Ia sscondng
them. mr.. J. q. LangDcin thon addressed the moet-
Ing, and said the resolutions made up OF truth
ana facts. Mr. Gilbert he regarded as temperance
fanatic, who looked on tho man who drank glass OF
beer Dad tibet. But Mr. Gilbert outspoko
in his hostility whiIc Hustled aoo Robertson wcro
donlo faced, saying ono thing and doing another
Ito held tho republican members OF tho Legislature
resi- onsibic Tor the failure OF the Excise laws,
and did not believe In beng AFRAID To let them Know
what tho German republicans thought OF them.
Ex-Judge Dittenboefer then mado "A long address In
support OF Tho resolutions. Hc SAID while no believed
Mr. Gilberts ideas temp eance TO DO wrong, he be-
lIeved the man to be siucerc but the other threc-
Robertson, Hustcc and Aiyord-arc not believers IN
what they preach. They drink openly In barroomi
aud hotels, thus violating tho very law they seek
10 upnold while the floor oil the Legisla
turc. Both Mcssra Hustcd aud Robertson had
pronised TO support favorable excise measure ant
they both became determined opponents OF tht
siahtcst modification OF The present OBNOXIOUS Law
Robert son, Hustled aud Avord we're tho men hs
wished TO mold up TO the German people Ms tho per
Sous who killed every attempt TO got favorable anc
lust EXCISE bill passed. (Applausc.D tho meeting
then adjourned until September next.
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HERALD WEATHER SERVICE.

PREDICTED STORM ARRIVES EXACTLY on
TIME-HEAvY RAINS AND GALES PREVAIL
ING OVER THE BRITISH IsLlNps-vERY
HIGH SEAS IN THE CHANNEL AND OFF TIE
WESTERN COASTS.
Tx GABLE TO THE HERALp.1
LONDON, May II, 1873.
The storm predicted by the HERALr
Weather Bureau on the morning of the 14tl
to strike these islands on the 18th has ar
rived exactly on time, and with all the char.
acteristic5 mentioned in the warning mes.
sage. The prediction has, therefore, been
exactly fulfilled.
THREATENING INDICATIONS.
As the storm margin approached tho
European coast the weather became squally
and unsettled all over the United Kingdom.
The winds increased in force from strong to
a moderate gale from the southwest
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tent OF $780, 900 more, would be proven by tho
investigation. Ths resolution was then laid aside.
When the bill to repeal tho Specie Resumption sc.
came up Mr. Morrill,, OF Vermont chairman oil the
Committee on Finance, took tho floor 10 speak in OPP
position 10 the bill but said he prepared 10
proceed with his remarks to-day. Upon his motion
the further consideration OF that bill was postponed
until Monday next
Mr.. CocKrei, OF Missouri, gave notice that on Mon
day next he would ask tho Senate TO consider tho
House bill TO placo tho namc OF James shields, OF
Missouri on the retired list of the army with tho
rank Of brigader general
RAILROAD BILLS FAvoEABLY REPORTED BY
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE.
The following bills were discu ssed and agreed upon
to-day by tho House Committee on Railways and
Canals and favorable reports OF Tho authorized
10 be presented TO tho House, namely
Representative Stones bill opriating $35. 900
for the purpose OF making survey 10 ascertain the
practicabity and cost OF construction OF a water
route between Lakes Erie and Michigan.
Representative Garneid's bill, ITO provide for tho
more thorough investigation OF accidents on rail-
roads, Tho bill authorizes the President 10 appoint
board, consisting OF three commissioners who shall
be officers Of engineers Of tho army, whose duty 1t
shall be TO inquire into tho number, and
OF prevention OF accidents United States railroads.
and who SHALL after tho passage OF the act investigate
such accidents as may in their judgment BIO accom-
panied BY circumstances OF unusual or unexplained
charnctor, and specially report upon tho same.
bill, which was passed by tho Senate, April II,
40 rovivo and extend tho provisions OF an act an.
proved June 8, 1872, granting the right OF way
through tho public lands OF tho United States to tho
Pensacola ana Louisville Railroad Company OF Ala
boma
bill which was passed. by the Senate April Is, au-
thorsing the construction OF railroad from point
Ut or noar Bismarck TO tho Black Hills, and a bill
which was passed oy the Senate April 49, to incor-
porate the Cheyenne and Black Hills Railroad and
Telegraph Company.
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NEWARK COMMON COUNCIL

Tho Newark IN. J. Common Council held q special
meeting last evening and passed the Tax ordinance,
which calls for levy OF ~ oGd t50 to DO raised Tor
the year to dctrav the expenses OF local govern
the resigpution OF Freebooter George Oughetrcs was
accepted and Mr. John ID. Topping. OF tns Eleventh
wsro, was appointed In his stead. NO action was
tsken ON The tabled Tax Commssloners nomlnationA.
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doubtsdly pass-,he useful days OF the session. so far
as the country IL concerned, are over.
The Investigators say that the Potter committee
will require about sixty days to develop their owl
denco
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

COMBINATIONS BY THE SHAREHOLDERS.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May II, 1878.
Tho Senate In executive session to-day confirmed
Captains William f. Hopkins, Thomas Patterson and
Edward simpson TO Do commodorcs; Commanders r.
w. Ramsey. Milton Haxton, S. l. Brscss and Henry
Wilson 10 be captains; Lieutenant Commanders Freds
erick Pearson and Edward T. Woodward 10 be COM
manders; Lacutsnants Charles A. Schcitky and Thomas
NJ. Gardner to be lieutenant commanders; Masters
William &. q. Deiahay, Charles A. Clarke, James w.
Gradsn, William =. Low, Henry T. Monanan. Richard
Mitchell and Henry +. Stockton TO be lieutsnAnts; :
Ensisns julius q. Freeman, William H. Slack, William
II. Southcrland. lease N. Roper, Albert r. Freeman,
Robert Ii. Mclean, Charles Il. Fox, Jonn c. Fremont,
JE Albert Mertz u. Y. Rhinebart and G. Il. Lysh "a
be masters.
ORDERA
Com modoro George N. Ransom 10 ordered 20 csm.
mand tho naval station at Port Royal G. Rear Al.
mirsi r. II. wyman Is detached from tho Hydro.
graphic once and ordered 10 special duty. Commo
dora A. X. Hughes Is detached from the com mand o.
the naval station at Port Royal ). c.. ana placed
waiting orders. Captain s. X. Fraukn Is ordered u
duty in charge Of the photographic once.
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BRITISH NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

hALirAx, May IL, 1878.
Hcr Msjcsty's ship Rover sailed Tor Bermu da to-day
70 UNDERGO reralrs
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THE UNITED STATES sLooP ADAMS.
PANAMA, May Z. 1873
Tho United States sloop-of-war Adams win ieav
here Immediately on the arrival OF tho mails on ths
9Th inst.
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WASHINGTON, Nay II, 1873.
APPEAL or THE REPUBLICANS TO THE VOTERS
OF THE UNITED srATEs-DnEADFuL coSsE.
ouExcEs TO FOLLOW THE PASSAGE or THE
POTTER RESOLUTION.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
LARGE LIND CLAIE.

The Dauterive family, one Of
the most ancient in our State.
have for many years had a suit
IN the United States Court to re.
gain possession Of two immense
tracts Of Iand, granted, we believe.
by the French government in
1877, to a. B. Danterive, grand,
father of Messrs. VALERIE and A.
Is. Dauteriye, OF Eansse Pointe.
One tract embraces everything
from Lake Peigneur on the east
to Bayou Vermilion on the west,
and from Tortu9o On the north to
the Gulf on the south, containing.
we believe, about 175,OOO acres
Of land. The other tract lies on
the Mississippi river, embracing.
twelve miles front, extending back
to the Atchafalaya, including some
Of the best sugar plantations in
the State, We hear that the suit
cor the Attakapas tract has been
decided in their favor, and that
the other they will also proba.
bly, be successful. We wish them
l full realization Of thcir present
lopes.-[Sugar- Bowl.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Quite an amusing scene took
place in the lower part of town
on Tuesday last. A colored wo-
man named I'iya-a-a, under the
inAuende Of Prince Bcnzine, while
cutting the pigeon wing" on the
platform of the bridge crossing
the bryou at Abbeyille, cut so
close to the edge that she lost her
balance and plunged head frst in
to the swift rolling stream. She
disappeared beneath the surface,
and after awhile reappeared, her
head resembling the open mouth
OF a coal pit, and blowing like a
porpoise. She cried Justify for
and was soon pushed ashore
at the end Of a fghing pole BY
some one who happened to be i'll
the vicinity, "She is now doing
as well as could be expected un-
der the circumstances"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
WEATHER ALMANAC FOE 1878

WEATHER ALMANAC FOE 1878
Tho distinguished NetooroIo-
gist and Weather Prophet, Prot.
Tice, of st. Louis, has issued his
ANNUAL NATIONAL WEATHER Al
MANIAC FOR 1878, in which he fore
tells the weather for every day in
the year, explains the theory clear
ly on which his predictions are
based, gives directions by which
the unscientifc can foretell the
weather, and other valuable mat
ter. The whole constitutes a work
Of great practical value to every
one, and is almost indispensable
to farmers. For sample copy and
terms Of sale to the trade and to
agents send 20 cents to THoMP-
son, TICE & Co, St. Louis, Mo.
feb16'78
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

In Mississippi a patent has been
obtained for a method of collect
ing taxes upon drinks which is
far better than either the Mofiet
or Clarke register. Books of
coupons are sold by the State
Auditor to all liquor dealers.--
When a drink is sold the custom
er receives a coupon which enti-
ties him to receive from the State.
in payment Of his taxes, one cent.
Ii two drinks are to be paid for
he receives an oraDge-colored cou-
pom good for two cents. If five
drinks, a blue paper good for five
cents. Not only does the State
enjoy an income on drinks, but
the consumer has a reasonable
chance Of paying of his taxes
with the orange and blue coupons.
The saloons are crowded at all
times with men making out their
D.. .f
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
KISSING FILTRATION.

Here is a lesson for the young
men to learn and practice during
winter evenings;
Kissing on the right check
| will he lonesome without YOU.
kissing on the left check
love you.
Kissing on the right brow
Admiration.
kissing on the left brow-You
are ny only love.
Kissing on the chin-You are
my best friend.
Kissing on the forehead--I will
never love another as [ do you.
Kissing on the right band--Do
yon love me?
kissing on the left hand--I
will be true to you.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

We are panied to learn that a
sad accident happened to a daugh.
ter Of Mr.. Richard Leblanc, Of
this parish, on Sunday evening last.
The day being pleasant, Miss LIE
Blanc, in company with Miss Bu-
teau, a young lady acquaintance,
were out in a hack enjoying the
pleasant weather. when the horse
taking alright became unmanage-
BILE, and the young lady was
thrown violently to the earth frac-
turing her leg. Medical assis-
lance was promptly obtained, and
the fractured limb reset. At this
writing, we are happy to say that
she is doing well and is in a fair
way of recovery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
BISHOP MARyIN's "To the Fast

BISHOP MARy1N's "To the East
by Way of the West" Marvin's
Lectures On the Errors Of Papa
cy,", and Rev. Eugene e. Hen
driX's Around the World" with
introduction by Bishop Marvin;
price Of each book 50.
ng@ AGENTS WANTED ey-
eryWhere. Send amount named
to LOGAN D.. CAMERON, Agent Of
the Advocate Publishing House,
st. Louis, and get sample copies
either, or all three, with terms
to agents. The books are selling
rapidly. Some agents have sold
so copies in a single day. fab16
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
TOWN COUNCIL.

ABBEvILLE, March I'd, 1853.
The hoard Of Town Council of
Abbeviile met on this day at the
courthouse.
Members present Leonce Per
ret, mayor l.. Broussard. Solo
mon Wise, j. Boyance and j.
Ahadie. .
On motion Of L. B~roussard. the
minutes of last meeting were read
and adopted.
A petition was presented to the
Council by Attorneys at Law,
asking a reduction Of licenses i'm.
posed upon them, and action taken
thereon as follows:
On motion Of Lastie Broussard.
Resolved, That the ordinances
OF the Town Council imposing H.
cences on Attorneys at Law, Ply
sIclans, Draymen, Butchers anG
Bakers: be and the some arc here.
amended 50 as to read as fol.
lows, to wit:
From each ATTORNEY and
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
Taken Up.

a dark bay Horse was picked up near
the residence ofthe undersigned on Queue
q short time since. Said horse is
aoout tive I've years old. The brand can
be seen al this Office.
Tie owner will come forward nrove
property, pay charges and take him aw,u
otherwise he will be disposed of accord.
ing to law. T NJ Ero ~
mt9-'72
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
Probate Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Vermilion.
Parish Court.
RI . ror

succession of Eugene Landry.
BY virtue Of an order of sale
GRANTED in the. matters of the
above succession, by the Honora-
Die Parish Court Aforesaid, notice
IS hereby given that there will be
offered for sale, to the last ana
highest bidder, at the late resi-
dence Of the deceased, on
SAIORD4Y, tie 18Th Day
OF MARCH, 1878,
tile following described property.
belonging to said succession, to
wit "
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

There are considerable new i'm
provements being made in town,
in a small quiet way, which of
course all 60 to make up an in
crease Of property value and of
population. The vacant lots in
the suburbs are fast being filled
up by small tenements, and in a
few years time there will not be a
vacant lot left.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
BISHOPS OF THE M. E.. CHURCH,

BISHOPS OF THE M. E. CHURCH,
SOUTH" a steel Engraving of
Bishops Paine, Pierce, Wightman,
kayanaugh, Doggeh, McTyiere,
Marvin and Keener; size for franz
ing l6x20 inches, price 81; also
separate engraving Of Bishop
Marvin for framing, llx!4 inches.
price 50 cents. AGENTS WAN.
TED everywhere to sell these
splendid portraits. Send price
for sample copy Of either
both, with terms to agents.
Address, THE ADVOCATE PUBLISH
ING HOUSE, St. Louis. No.
feb16'7S t'7
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Quite heavy storm passed over
our town last Saturday, accom-
panied by vivid flashes Of light
ming and heavy rumbling Of thun-
der. Fences were blown down
and in one or two Instances cribs
and outhouses were hurled to
earth. We have heard Of no loss
of life. Nu -. #,. g..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Colored women can frequently
be seen knocking round our streets
under the Influence Of spirituons
liquor. One Of that sort passed
our office a few days ago, pretty
we'll slowed, singing in a sweet,
melodious voice, "Pop Goes the
Weasel" We will wager one Of
dads dollars (if we had one) that
she could have been heard a mile.
What a sad, sad sight it is to see
the "fair sex" so degrade them
selves! rHa .tl l.t. af
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
Subscribe to the Meridional
only 50 so a year.
STATE of Louisiana = Parish
Court-Parish Of Vermilion-No.
9

STATE of Louisiana Parish
Court-Parish Of Vermilion-No.
$50.
Succession Of P. O. Broussard.
Application Of Jean B. Leblanc,
'lctoire Broussard and her hus-
band Sarrazin HILBERT.
Whereas said applicants have
filed in the Office OF the clerk of
said Court, a petition praying to
appointed administrators Of the
aforesaid succession:
Now, therefore, notice is here
by given to all whom it may con.
Germ, or those interested therein.
to make opposition, and also to
give their reasons, if any they
have, Why said petitioners PRAYER
should not be granted by filing the
same in writing in the Office OF the
clerk Of Court within ten DAYS
from the date of the present
notice.
under my official signature
at office, in the town of Able
vile, this 9th day Of March A.
D. 1878.
LAsTEE BRoUssARD,
Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
Notice.

The votors of the town of Abbeyille
are hereby notified that an election will
be held at tie Cour house in said town
on Monday, Aprt! lst, 1878,
for the purpose of e%Iecting a Mayor and
four Aldermen.
LEoNCE PERRET, Mayor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

We are informed that a large
and powerful bear with two cubs
were lately seen in the neighbour
hood of Crosse Isle, We can't
Imagine where they came from,
unless they wandered to the above
mentioned place from one of the
many islands in tie sea marsh be
low the sugar estate Of Hon. 4.
Nunez, as we arc told there are
a few in that locality. Now, boys,
get ready your rifles and shot
guns. and go for that bear
Fun ahead!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
The Governor called an extra

The Governor called an extra
session not to exceed fifteen days,
as an unavoidable necessity, for
the consideration Of revenue, ap,
preparation, registration, election,
levee. penitentiary, floating debt,
city charter and militia bills. All
this is the unperformed labor of
recyeanC legislators, who should
be held to a strict account for the
additional expense they entail up
on the State. In the time speci-
fed valuable reform measures may
be carried, and the record made
clearer than at present.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

\ wall Of despair will 90 up
from the topers in all parts ofour
country as they read the
news. Congress has determined
not to reduce the tax on whiskev.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

And further, That the above
resolution take effect from and
after date.
On motion the council then adj.
Jonrned to Saturday the 23d in
LFOycE pppprr
H. y LYONS, Mayor.
Secretary,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

We learn, that Miss Ursule
MeauS, Of this parish, died in New
Orleans lately Of smallpox.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Last Sunday being a fine and
pleasant day, orr streets were
thronged wi III people.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

By yeas 81, nays IS, the House
unseated Nicholas Burton as a
member from Carroll>and Cain
Sartain was sworn in. Both are
colored Republicans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Col. J. B. Price has been awar-
ded the mail contract between
Morgan City and New Iberia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Services were held in the seye-
raj churches Of this place last
Sunday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

all more or less shocked, among
whom was a negro, who was
stretched at full length upon the
floor.
\ young man, son Of Nine.
Caddle Laporte, who was near at
the time, had his hair singed: but
otherwise uniniured.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Capt. Butcher, who was stabbed
in the coffeehouse of VOORHEES,
Trahan last week, is improving,
and was seen on the streets. a few
days ago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

To raise the revenue, tax the
dogs. Tax them by all means.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Wrap me up in a fraudulent
ballot, and let me die like an old
sardine."--J. Mad. Wells.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

1t IS said that 1000 families
going to Texas from about scran,
ton, Penn.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Mr.. A. Godchauy, of the firm
Godchaux & Abadie, left for New
Orleans last Monday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

During tha prevalence of the
storm on last Saturday evening
the lightning came in such close
proximity to Mr.. Jacob Isaacs,
a merchant of this place, and who
was in the store of Mr.. Solomon
Wise at the time, as to PROSTATE
him to the floor, where he lay TN,
conscious for q while. After re-
storatives had been resortcd to
he finally recovered and is now il
his usual health.
There were several persons in
the store at the time who were
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

The Rome Courier says, there
is a colored disciple of T3sculapius
in the city. Some ore asked him
DO" he was getting along IN his
profession. "Wcll, SIR" he re.
piled, I've got SIGH a bad case
that [ he'd to call in Dir. Black
with me; and he cognized nc in
my sympathy Of the dognostics of
the case"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

smitkirs staked his all on the
result Of a game Of euchre the
other night and lost. Throwing
down the cards peevishly he broke
forth in the following pathetic
strain: Twas ever thus in child,
hoods hour, I've seen my fondest
hopes take fight, and every time
/ played the left bower, some one
took it with tie right"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Never be critical upon the la
dies" was the maxim of an old
irish peer, remarkable for his no.
mage to the sex ; 'the only way
IN the world that g true gentle.
man ever will attempt to look at
the faults Of a pretty woman is to
shut his eyes.n
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

The Senate adopted a ~resolu.
ton BY IS to 6, declaring that I.
D. Moore was not entitled to a
seat, and directing an inquiry as
to the ineligibility of Thos. A.
Cage, as a defaulter ca account
Of school funds.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

The weather is just splendid, as
the young ladies say.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
NOTICES.
A OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Vermilion.
Parish Court.
No.
Succession Of Jean Bcrtaud.

Succession Of jean Bcrtaud.
Notice is hereby given to ali
parties interested in the succession
of Jean Bertaud, or having
any opposition to the applica-
ton of FRANCOIS Feray to be ap-
pointed administrator Of the said
succession to file the same in writ.
ing in the Office Of the clerk of
Court at the court house in ten
days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal
this End day Of March, 1878.
LASTIE BRoUss4RD, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. BY
e. J.. DDISON n.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16
TAX NOTICE

- @A LYN1 AAOH
THE Taxpayers of Vermilion
Parish are hereby notified that /
am now ready to collect all taxes
and licenses due the State, and
TO come forward and settle the
same without further delay.
Jos. S. NUNEz,
lax Collector Ncrmiliou Parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Give NE twenty cents worth
OF your poorest tobacco" said a
comparatively wealthy resident
Of Auburn to the corner grocer.
Tin afraid you couldn't smoke
our poorest tobaeeo," remonstra-
ted the salesman. ooh, that's all
right replied the purchaser
4 don't smoke myself; l want it
for my old mother. She does
a pipe so much"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-03-16

Old Mad Wells mas got lis dan.
der up again because somebody
sa'd he was q defauIter and had
swindled somebody out Of some
mules.