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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
EDUCATION.
Mobile Register.

Ignorant men in large bodies can only
he ruled by intelligent force, and states
men in all countries know it. To edu-
cato the people is the plain duty OF the
State, and one that is fast becoming re-
cognized and fulfilled by all enlighten-
cd countries The property within
State is under obligation to educate the
children, however poor, of every inha5i-
tant. This is Ia Of modern civil
cation. It is greatly to the advantage
of the property holders to recognize aud
carry into effect this law.
Republican Switzerland, imperial Cor
many, and monarchical England are
obeying this law, greatly to their do"es>
tic peace and profit. 1t removes from 90
ciety one of its greatest dangers, namely
masses of ignorant, unreasoning and pre-
iudiced laborers. It adds from fifty to
one hundred per cent to the productive
power of people in time Of peace, and
doubles it's objective force in time OF
war.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
A CANAL SCHEME.
New iberia Sugar Bowl.

Most Of orr readers will rcmem-
Der that q few years ago q uove-
lnent was started to raise subscrip-.
tions 10, build a canal between
Bayou Teche and Grand Lake at
Charentcn. in St. Mary parish-
the point were the two bodies OF VA
ter come nearest together. A
canal one mile in length would en-
able steamboats,. fats, RATS Of
logs etc, to pass through. and save
q distance OF about seventy. hve
miles. and it is estimated that the
cost OF digging this canal would
not exceed $50, 900. u When the
enterprise was spoken of before
the sum Of $4,000 was promptly
subscribed by a lew individuals.
1t will benefit every citizen fhe
entire length Of the Teche. for ii
will be cate route. for Transports
ton, whereas now many logs .es-
pecially are lost by being caught
out in storms on Grand Lake. AS
the levc, in the two bodies OF wa
ter is the came, locks will no; be
necessary, and there would be nc
current through to form q bar II
the Teche. as some fear. When
completed steam! oats could make
daily trips from New Iberia to In
dian Village, on Barou Plaque
mine, and there MAKE close con-
nection with the Mississippi river
hpats, thus greatly cheapeni"R
rates of freig ht. Techc planters
conld also have logs aoated by tue
canal and landed at their doors
thus saving greatly in freight, and
6rewood could be sold at one hal
Of present rates.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
THE SUDDEN DISUSE OF
STIMULANTS. s-
lLondon Times.l

The Rev. r. II. Chope writes
us from Har,land Vicaragc, North
Devon : Il. Is frequently affirmed
that any suddeo abstenance from
alcoholic beverages in q person
much more an aged person-who
has used them through Ito IS pre-
judicial TO health. An instance
has lately come under my obsers
yat;on Of the beneficial results
arising from the sudden disuse OF
alcoholic stimulents W wlaow
of 80 summers. Her usual drink
through life has been gin, which
she changed Tor beer previously to
reaching her Seth year She sui.
fered from occasional attacks OF
sout 10 the left hand and also a
running foot sore. Upon her
reaching the age OF S6-that Is,
two years ago-she suddenly ad-
opted the total sustaining prln.
ciple, much to the surprise and
Consideration OF her friends; who
all p+ophesiec a speedy aud sud-
den termination of her life Tor the
want of her accustomed rotations
Nothing Of the kind. The toe
healed, the gout vanished, and fol
two years che has been free from
these harrassiug complaints and i!
a living monument Of the g"oc
effected by the sudden adoption o
non alcoholic regimen. She .'s II
her SD year, and frequently walk
ont in her sons garden or farm
yard without any covering ON he
head. Her memory is excellent
she can repeat long prayers, ant
she bids fair to become centena
riap."
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
he PREFERRED TO WALK.

"She's pretty hot, amt she -ssld
backwoods passenger, addressing tho
engineer of Mississippi steamer that
las racing with another boat.
"so.so, responded the engineer, as ne
hung an additional wrench ON tho safety
valve cord to stop the steam from escap-
ing
II reckon we'll overtake that craft
soon, pursued the passenger.
5 "That's aboat it, returned the engi-
neer, giving the chords another witch
and hallooing through the trumpet to
the fremen to ''shove her up.'
"One hundred and ninety-hve,"
hummed the passenger, looking first at
tho gauge and then ut the boilers.
That's atoat whore sho il rusticating,'
put in the engineer.
Then the passenger. ran his fingers
through his hair ncrvonsly, and walked
about tho decks for . tow minutes :;
when he came back to the engineer and
observed:
"IIadnt you better leave that boatgoF
:Can't do it must pass her"
But s'posen we should blow up-r
"Well." said the engineer, as he peeped
over the guards to SEQ how fast he was
xaining.p "if it's the will of Providence
for this boat to blow up we'll have to
stand IT," Then he hallowed to tho fire.
man to roll down another cask of bacon,
and to mix plenty of rosin with the GOAL
and give her little moro turpentine and
oil.
The next moment there was splash
heard in the river; but but. before the
yawl could be lowered, the man had sue
ceeded in reaching the shore and hal
looed out:
"Go on with tho race. L guess I'll
walk !"-Commodore ROllingpln.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

Ma The fam ly Of M. o Wash
ineton Bracy near China Grove,
Pike county, Mississippi, have
sufferer severely from small-pox,
contracted from tramp who. was
permitted 10 stop all night in the
houee. The tramp died. followed
by Mr.. Brscey, his son-in>|aw, and
two, children. Mrs. B,acy was
taken in child. bed her child was
born with smallpox and died
Out Of thirteen members OF the
family attacked; but four survive. -
Er.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

A MuRDEuEss.-An old woman
~ the name Of Sarah Conkright
vas arrested in Selma county. Tex
as, q few days ago. charged with
committing several murders in
Clinton, Ohio some year ago. She
passed through Dallas in charge
Of the sheriff Of Clinton, O., on the
I'd, bandeuff"d. She had been So
Journing in Canada. Colorado
Florida and Texas since che lett
Ohio, and her whereabouts was
discovered through a niece Of the
accused W no visited her in Llano
county in 1871, and returned to
Port Clinton few years ago. The
rkcletous of two of her v'c''mt
we're found in q we'll on her prem
;ses, a few months after their sud
den mysterious disppearance.-
Strerepost Times.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

II The average returns on caHh reg
ister. under the NJ offett law in Virginia.
have amounted so far to 70 per noh'n, "
about 800 per year. The tax being Two
and half cents per drink. lit is one-si1tn
Of the actual receipts, SO that the aver
age Virginia saloon sells but seoo per
vear. What terror would Chinese cheap
labor have for tho Virginia saloon Keep
ers, who can buy their stock, pay ren''
and support IL large family apiece on
$500 per year
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
WHAT KILLS.

In the school, as in the world,
far more rust out than wear OUT.
Study is most tedious and wear''
some to those who study least.
Drones always have the toughest
time. Gr1mblers make poor scho''
ars, and their lessons are an'f"rm
" .'hard" and 900 long. The
time and thought expended !"
Sinking. would be ample to master
their tasks. Sloth, go! macd'z'"g
and worry kill their thousands
where overstudy harms one. The
curse of heaven rests on iazlness
and elu,tony. By the very consti-
tuition Of out being they are htted
TO beget that torpor and deepo9d
encv which chill the blond. dead 30
the nerves, enfeeble the muscles,
and derange the whole vital ma
chinery. Frettirg, 6dgeting, enc
nui and aniety are among the most It
common causes Of disease. On
the other hand high aspiration
aud enthusiasm help Digestion and
respiration and send an increased
supply of'vital energy to all parts
of the body. Courage and work
invigorate the whole system, and
| lift one into a purer atmosphere
above the reach of contagion. The
lazy most groan over their "ardu
| Gus duties," while earnest work
ers talk little about the exhaustine
labors Of their profession VI al
creatures, the sloth would seem II
be the most worried and worn.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
UNPLEASANT PREDICAMENT

A German named SUITE, living at Cher
ry Valley, has placed himself in a rather
predicament. His wife has
long been an invalid, and few days ago,
thinking that she was dying, she insisted
that her hush and should comply with
her oft-repea ted request to make her Sis
ter his second wife. Nothing would suit
Mrs. suitz but to have the marriage &C.
cur before she closed her eyes in death.
The ceremony was accordingly per-
formed, neighboring justice Of the
peace officiating, and strange to say, Mrs.
Suitz No. has rallied and is rapidly
growing stronger, and probably will get
we'll. Mr.. Suits is anxious to know how
he can read his title clear.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

w The Widow Oliver celebrates the
return OF spring by renewing her suit
against old Simon Cameron for damages
sustained through his surroptitious
amours. She files a prayer for writ to
compel him to produce the love letters
that have passed between them. She
specially asks for one dated Harrisburg,
September IS, 1875, which she AYERS will
make his promise of marriage as plain as
tho nose on his own face-and that Is
about as plain as anything we'll can be.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

E Augustus Botto bought two reserv-
ed seats for IN entertainment in Eureka,
Cal, and when he went with his wife to
occupy them they were already taken.
He appealed to the manager, who said
that he had no time to interfere. "Then
give me back two dollars" said Botto.
The manager not only refused, but shot
five bullets into Botto's body, killing
him.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

ANEW ENEMY TO THE Fro NT.-Maj.
WIN. G. Waller, City and Parish Survey
or, has brought to our Office specimens of
. new species Of beetle. captured by him
last Tuesday, while surveying some land
for o planter in this parish. Major Wal
Ter informs MS that the beetles are doing
considerable damage to the orn and are
even attacking the young cafe. They
attack the plant between the root joint
and the first leaves, under the ground,
and eat the stalk in two. This beetle is
black or near about the color of parched
coffee, and is very active and voracious
and are found III great numbers in the
fields. fIe has never seen anything OF
the kind before, and SO far as we can
learn they are q new enemy to the corn
and cane in this section. He expects to
send these specimens to the Smithsonian
institute. They car be seen at our Of
fce.-B. r. -4duocate.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

The river and harbor. bill appropriates
S569, 900 for the rivers in Michigan. Will
some kind friend tell US what are the
names of the rivers of Michigani The
Mississippi is, perhaps, too we'll known
to ring it in as one of them. Another in
teresting question in geography is-where
is the Kauawha riverf The answer,
we p esume, will be: In tho river aud
harbor bill-it gets S25O,O00 The inter-
estins geographical problem concering
the where abouts of Duluth, the empire
city of the unsalted seas" 10 also opened
again, there being an appropriation of
Sc, 900 for the improvement of its har-
born. o. Democrat.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

After man., who has always main
tanned the highest standing in the relis-
ious community, has once run across the
back yard after dusk and tried to cut
the clothes limo in two with his chin, he
always has to explain to his mortified
wife that he got into the habit of swear
ing in the army. And, very probably no
did.-Hawkeye.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

B@- rhe English language 10
inadequate to express the ioriorn
feeling Of the boy who thinks he
has stolen O dino novel and hods
Il 20 be cook book.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

Call at Mumford's or Brooks Drug
Store and get trial package OF DR.. A. Q.
Simmons Vegetable Liver Medicine. 1t
costs you nothing and may save your
life.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04
sou ARE DEAL SALOON
AND BILLIARD ROOM.
b. r WHITE, Proprietor.

BAYOU SARA, La.
Ice Cold Aurora Beer always on hand,
The Bar is constantly supplied with
choicest brands of wines, Liquors and
Cigars.
A sumptuous Free Lunch spread every
Sunday morning. Attached to the es-
tabhshment is q Splendid Billiard Table.
all appointments as customary in first
class Saloon.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

These items are suggestive OF inc me-
quality of the burdens borne by citizens
of adjoining States. An assessment rep
resenting the same amount in value, If
situated in this city, would have in
volved tbs. payment of SEE so to the city
authority and $40 25 to those of the
state-in all $42 IS. In this simple fact
the reason why city property is depressed
may be easily cyphered Quietly lten'
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-05-04

EIDEF SC CO.,
FIRE i. LIFE INSURANCE 1GENTS,
WOodville. Missi sippi,
Represent the following First Class
Companies:
U. s. Branch Liverpool and London and
Globe, assets over $3,652 900. Planters,
of jackson, Miss, Assets over 100000
Phoenix, of Brooklyn, Assets over 81, 1872
600. Home, of New York. Assets over
So, 1O4 900. Manhattan, Of New York, AS
sets over 100000. Hanover, of New
York, Assets over $l,6O0,O00. New Or
leans ms. Association, cash assets over
$685., 900. Piedmont and Arlington Life
Insurance Co., Richmond Va, $4,000 e.
Also agents for East & West Feliciana
Parishes of the Royal Canadian Ins. Co.,
of Montreal. Capital $6,OOO,OOO.
Rates Generally lower, and security
more tangible than in New Orleans Mu-
tual Companies.
Correspondence solicited from neigh
boring Counties and Parishes. and any
| desired information most chccrfully qiren.
We give particular attention to the In
surance of Churches, Dwellings and
farm property for q term of years and
now offer $1,000 policies for years ut the
low rate of $50. Gin House Insurance
a speciality.
| W@For further particulars apply tc
Elder g. Co. Woodville, Mississippi, or t.,
JOHN D. AUSTEN, St. Francisviile, La
ROBERT S. AUSTEN, Jackson La.
LOUIS NAUMAN, Clinton La,
| sub. Agets.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22
The grand jury then retired for the

The grand jury then retired for the
consideration of bills.
The Court next proceeded to the
consideration of the case Of the State
VS.. Sam Brown, for breach of laborcr's
contract. This was IN appeal from a
decision of Trial Justice Scott, in
whose Court tho defendant was con-
voted of violating his contract with
his employer, Mr.. j. A. Caldwell. Mr..
A. M. Mackcy appeared for the de-
fendant, the Solicitor representing
tho State. His Honor took the papers
in the case, and reserved his decision.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

THE AUGUSTA STORE. ~
NOTIONS,
NOW that hard times upon farmers boooves
family his Supplies
Hats &c. where he buy them tho best for
smallest outlay money. ~
The attention tho respectfully the following list
Of Goods and Prices which be to be
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

FHE first House in town to reduce
\ Whiskey to ten cente u drink, Beor
to five cents glass and Billiards fifteen
cents por game. IIayinga large and well
selected lot Of Pure Liquors on hand of
which the following are few of the
brnnds:
Pure old Kentucky Bourbon, Cabinet.
xxx and Baker Rye, Sour Mash Stone
Mountain Corn, a specially, Cognac,
California, Peach and Apple Brandies.
Champagne, Sherry and Port Wines.
Cincinnpti Lager Beer always kept on
ice, and all sorts Of fancy and cool drinks
prepared in the most tasty manner at
OUR HOUSE.
april SOFT I'D. McOA riley.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

New SToRE.-We ask attention to
tho advertisement of Mr.. Wm. II.
Donly, who has just opened q new
stock Of goods at the store formerly
occupied by Mr.. II. j. McCarley. Mr..
Don(y will keep constantly on hand a
fine assortment of staple and fancy
groceries, wines liquors, cigars, boots
and shoes. We bcspeak for Mr.. Donly
liberal patronage, and wish him every
success.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

MIR. Il. w. Phillips advcrtiscs new
stock of furniture III great variety, of
which he invites al inspection. Mr..
Phillips has extensive facilities in his
business, and parties in want of articles
in his line will do we'll to give him q
call and inspect his large and varied
stock.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22
The Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court for Fairfield coun-
ty opened on Monday morning, Hon.
A. =. Aldrich presiding. The grand
jury being in their seats, his Honor
proceeded to charge them as follows:
"When l was here last, our State was
in q most dcplorable condition. Our
people were depressed over their lost
cause, and the loss of their property.
But we went chcerfully to work, to
overcome the dcsolations Of war. Then
the military not only took charge
of tho government, but undcrtookJ
to control the courts-reviewing
the decisions Of both the Gil
cult and supreme courts. Then at last
they tried to override the law about
the jurics. AS | could not conscien-
tiously yield to the demands made
upon me as judge, I was driven from
the bench. Bad rs this was, We have
since suffered worse things. The gov
crnnent we had was the most infa-
NOUS that ever existed. lii the last
three weeks have hadan opportunity,
as a member of the Bond Court, to
learn more Of the corruption Of our
State government. l am lost in won-
der that brave and gallant people
could endure such tyranny. 1t is
really amazing to see how our people
have been robbed. We were run> d
by the war, yet we have borne degree
Of taxation perfectly appalling. The
money stolen from tho peOp.c would
build q church and school-house in
every neighborhood. All Of this
money has been carried out Of the State
by ruthless robbers. But the people
bided their time, and at last, by onc
grand effort, restored the State to til c
government Of their fathers. The
future Of the State is now bright No
people who have bravcly endured such
trials, can fail to achieve great results
in the future.
"I an glad to see OH the grand
jury proper proportion Of colorcd
people. 1t is good school for them.
They sec impartial justice mctcd out to
all, white and colorcd alike. When
they go home they can tell thcir fellows
and friends that here, in this tcmplo
efjustice, all men stand upon an equal
footing.
His Honor next charged the jury
generally Oh their duties as to the OK
animation of the public offices, and
continued
s"Thepublic roads should receive spe-
cial attention. The present system of
working tho roads is not good. No
doubt the grand jury will give the
proper attention to this very impor tant
matter.
'"rhe trial justice SYSTEM should also
receive proper attention. This system
is very inconvcnient, and sometimes
abused. The grand jury should bring
to the attention of tho Court and Of the
Solicitor any irregularities and abuses
of the system. Trial justices some
times exceed their powers, sometimes
try cases involving title to land. In
Horny county, one granted divorce.
Anothert told mo that he always decided
the case against the man could pay tho
costs. This is all wrong, unjust and
oppressive.
"The present arrangemnt Of tho
terms of court is very incon vent
lent to the farmers, and hopo we
will get back to the plan of holding two
good solid terms in the year, at such
times as will be most convenient for
the farmers.
"You will now aake charge Of the
bills given you by tho Solicitor. Any
instructions you may need, will be
given yop by him" !.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

LECTURE.-Prcsidcnt j. L. Jones, Of
the Columbia Female College, will de-
liver lecture in the Thcspian Hall
Thursday evening next, Oh the various
methods Of instruction to be employed
III schools. The public are respect
fully invited to attend.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

Sweet rcposc enjoyed by those who
take DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup. 1t
soothcs disturbed feelings brought on
by cold, and positively cures coughs,
sore throat, etc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22

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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22
AS TRUTHFUL AS TT IS STARTLING

Calicoes, ST cents
4 Sea Island. s cents
Heavy Brown Domestics, 5'to 8 "
Kentucky Jeans Commencing 10"
Kentucky Jeans a Drive, 18
Rock Island Doeskin Jeans,
regular price fifty cents, 33h
Scotch Highland Linseys,
Cheap at rs cents, only Is /"
Heavy Canton Flannel, always
sold at 20 cents, only 10 /"
Bleached Shirting colnmen~
cling 6 cents up to the best, 10 L"
Pins, I"
Hairpins, 2"
Best Writing Ink, s"
Best Noodles, s"
Good Elastic Suspenders, 10, Is
Colgates Toilet Soap, 3"
Good Machine Cotton, 200
yards, Black Spool, 8"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-10-22
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