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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-12-29
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

Freshets came high, but we must
have 'em.
When Ham was sick was he cured by
smoking?
The day after washing day is QUE OF
sad irony.
He that hath no music in his
sole is ct for usher, undertaken, table
waiter, or some such thing.
A South Norwalk hatter has chewed
tobacco a great number of years with
out any Injury to himself, having begg-
ed the tobacco.
Better it is to sit on a barrel at the
corner grocery with contentment than
to repose in the most luxurious easy
chair, adorned with a tidy, in the house
of the order-loving woman
Bsyard Taylor, says the Boston
Transcript, wrote two of the best lines
in English poetry In his little newspa-
per ballad on the "Annie Laurie" incl
dent in the Crimea-
THE bravestare the tendere-t,
The loving are the daring"
| What's become of Rev. John Sun
Move jackson, of Richmond
a fat note: The cry of the man who
slips down on the sidewalk.
Secretary William 81. Evarts has
lately purchased several hundred acres
Of land in Palo Alto county, Iowa.
The ameer trusts more to his heather
legs than to the Christian charity of
the English. Wise man he.
Mr.. James Parton, who married a
step-daughter tthc child of Fanny
Fern'), has a Sun a few days old, his
second child.
Burdette says that il there were any
truth in the theory of tiansmigration,
when a boy died lie would go into an
interrogation point.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-12-29
Pyrrha.

To the gracious heart of woman and the love
that fondly bends,
Thou hast given the Juster manhood hat
shelters IL and defends;
For the man'simmortal ardor and the breadth
OF his souls demand.
Thou hast set the woman beside him. and
weaponed her equal hand.
Asthe palm by the palm In beauty. the fe-
male and the male.
When the south winds mix their blossoms
and the date shear cannoti sil;
For one Is the glory of either. since ths pri-
NAL rate began
To guide to a single future earth'a double
natured mani
From Boyard 7oyior's last poem.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-12-29
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yes & historical Dept; Cheyenne, Kyo.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08

A BEAUTIFUL THoUGHT.-When the
summer of youth is slowly wasting
away on the nightfall of age, and the
shadow of the past becomes deeper,
and life wears to it's close, it is pleasant
to look through the vista of time upon
the sorrows and facilities of our earlier
years. If we have had home to shell
ter and hearts to rejoice with us, and
friends have been gathered around our
Preside, the rough places OF the way
faring will have been worn and smoothed
away in the twilight of life, and many
dark spots we have passed through will
grow brighter and more beautiful.
Happy, indeed, are those whose inter-
course with the world has not changed
the tone of their earlier feeling, or
broken those musical chords Of the
heart whose vibrations are so melodious,
so tender, so touching in the evenings
Of their Iives.-EEx.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Thrilling Adventure.
DIVER IN THE CLUTHES OF DEVIL
FISH.
fWarnambooI (Australia) Standard. !

tWarnamp0ol lAuStrdna) Standard.j
The diver engaged at the Moyne river,
Belfast, in removing the reef had a
rather narrow escape from loosing his
life, on Thursday evening, May Z. 1t
appears that Mr.. Smale had fred off a
charge of dynamite and displaced a
large quantity of stones at the bottom
of the river. He went down to prepare
for lifting these stones by the aid of
chains into the punt. While engaged
in rolling over large stone he saw
something which he supposed at the
time was piece OF clean kelp moving
about in front of where he was work.
ing. In few minutes this object came
in contact with the Divers arm, about
which it quickly coiled, partly holding
him. Immediately Mr.. Smale touched
what was coiled around his arm he be-
came aware OF his position, and tried to
extrieate himself from the grasp OF a
Z sea devil" but found it far more
difficultjob than he anticipated; Catch
arm he walked along the bottom of the
river toward the end Of it, when he
saw he was firmly held by one of the
feelers of large octopus, better known
among sailers as the "devil-fsh.n Mr..
Smale tried to pull the fish off from it's
hold of the rocks, but without effect for
some time. At last the fish, perhaps
thinking it had got sufficient hold or
power upon its prey, loosened itself from
the stones and quickly transferred its
feelers or arms around the divers legs
and body. In this position Mr.. SmaIe
thought the best thing for him to do
was to get upon deck as soon as possible,
and he quickly made tracks for the
ladder which reaches from the deck Of
the punt to the bottom of the river.
The diver was certainly curious look
ing object when he came up. The
huge, ugly-looking thing happened to
be entangled all over him, holding him
IN q firm embrace. However, Mr.. Smale's
fellow workmen were not long in free
ing him from the unfriendly hug of his
submarine companion. The body por-
ton OF the octopos was only about the
size OF large s0up-plate, with eyes in
its head like those Of q sheep, but Ii
possesses nine arms, each about four feet
IN length. at the butt as thick as mans
wrist, tapering Off at tile end to as fine
point as that of O penkpife, thus ii
could spread over an area of nine feet
in diameter. Ali the way along the
underneath part of each feeler are
suckers every quarter of an inch, Civ
ing it immense power, Mr.. SmaIe de-
clares it was powerful enough to keen
three men under water.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Official.
THE STATE APPORTIONMENT.
Rooms STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
Democratic Conservative Party.
4 4

Rooms STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Democratic Conservative Party.
New Orleans, May IA, 1878. }
At meeting of the State Central
Committee of the Democratic Conser-
vative party, held in New Orleans on
the first May, 1873, the following reso-
lutiOns were adopted:
ResoyUed, That the convention OF the
Democratic Conservative party OF Lou
isiana be held on the first Monday OF
August, 1878.
Res0lUed, That a convention of the
DemocraticC Conservative party OF Lou
isiana be held at Baton Rouge for the
purpose of nominating candidate for
State Treasurer and members OF Con
gress for the various congressional dis
tricts of this State.
Res0lued, That the apportionment OF
representation in said convention snail
be one delegate for each two hundred
votes east for the Democratic Conser-
vative candidate for Governor in 1876,
and each frac tional number less than
300 and exceeding 100 shall be entitled
to one delegate.
Res0lUed, That inasmuch as in certain
parishes discussions existed during the
last campaign, whereby opposing fac
lions nominated double sets Of officers
which resulted in the loss of several
members of the Legislature and mas
much as these dissensions it continued
will seriously jeopardize the Democratic
prospects in certain localities, that the
president of the State Central Com
mittee be and he is hereby authorized
to call a convention and make all nee
essary arrangements to the holding of
the primaries in any parish, or ward
of the city of New Orleans, il which
the antagonistic factions refuse to unite
in a convention, within forty days of
the holding of theState convention.
Resolued, That the State Central
Committee recommends the adoption of
rule by the convention that the num-
Der of delegates On the floor, represent
ing each parish and ward of the city,
shall not exceed the number Of votes to
which such parishes or wards are en-
titled.
In accordance with the first and sec
ond resolutions, State Convention of
the Democratic Conservative party is
hereby called to meet at Baton Rouge
on the First Monday (ffth) of August.
In accordance with the third resolu-
ton the several parishes and wards of
the city of New Orleans shall be entitled
to the following representation, to-wit !:
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
VAN Born and Forrest.
BY GEN. D. II. MAURY, OF RICHMOND, v

detroit Free Press.
In the spring of 1868 Forrest was in
Middle Tennessee, commanding a bri-
gade in the cavalry corps OF Van Dorm
BY one of his bold and skillful move
ments he captured Federal brigade
commanded by Gen. Coburn, and duly
reported the capture OF the men, horses,
arms and equipments to Gen. Bragg
who ordered that all the captured prop
erty should be turned into the proper
officers Of the army. But Forests men
had acted on the principle that the spoils
belong to the victor, and Gen. Bragg's
supply officers received but few eontri-
buttons from Forests fortunate opera
ions, and Van Dorm was instructed to
call him to account and enforce obe-
dience to the order of the Gen. COM
manding the army.
Accordingly Van Dorm sent for For
rest and sternly asked him why he had
not turned in the arms, etc., captured
with Coburn's Brigade.
Forrest replied: Because | haven't
got 'en.n
Them" said Van Dorm, your pres
emit statement is at variance with your
written report"
Forest replied !: "Gen. Van Dorm, lam
not in the habit Of being spoken to in
that way, and won't allow it-and
when the time comes that your rank
won't interp0se, you shall answer to me
for this, sir.n
Gen. Forrest, my rank shall never
stand between me and any man who
feels aggrieved by me, and am at your
service now, sir
Forrest paused a moment, passed his
hand across his forehead and said, "Gen.
Van Dorm, there are enough Yankees
for you and me to fight, without our
fighting each other, and you and I can
afford to let this matter stop right here.
am sorry spoke TO you as / did, and
hope you will forget it,
Van Dorm said cordially, . Gen. For
rest, am glad to hear you speak so,
and assure you shall never again think
of your words--no man will ever aues-
tion your readiness to fight any man or
any thing but, General, SO long as
you are under my command, I shall
expect you to obey my orders And
that ended the most remarkable collision
that ever occurred between two of the
bravest men In the world. Each con-
fident in his own courage, and we'll
knowing that Of the other, were per-
hans the only two living men who could
afford to settle controversy thus.
Van Dorm then turned to Forrest and
said: General, have work for You
right now,u and sent him off In pursuit
Of tile raiding column of Col. Straight,
which had passed into North Alabama
and was moving towards Rome, Georgia.
These gallant men never met again in
this world. Van Dorm was murdered
within few days after this, their last
interview.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Report of the Grand Jury ON Public
Roads.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Daniel, - CO. n~lry

STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
Parish of st. Landry. )
The Grand Jurors of the State of Louisiana
duly impaneled, sworn and charged to inquire
within and for the Body of the Parish OF St.
Landry, State aforesaid, and specially charged
to inquire into the condition Of the public
roads and Bridges in the Parish aforesaid res
peetfully. submit the following report; That
from their own knowledge and information re-
ceived the public roads in the Parish of st.
Landry are In general in good order excepting
the road leading through Taylor's lane and the
crossing at Kings bridge which require some
work to be done thereon immediately, said two
roads being at the present time almost lmpas-
sible. But they would report that the Bridges
throughout the Parish are in very bad condi-
ton and even dangerous to the travelling pub
lie, and the Road .Oyerseer's complain that
they can obtain no lumber to repair and build
snid bridges, therefore the Grand Jurors would
RECOMMEND that the Police Jury of the Parish
OF ST. Landry take immediate steps to furnish
the lumber required for the repairing and
building of said bridges
Respectfully submitted,
L. s. HAZARD,
Foreman of the Grand Jury
s j. PERR0DIN, District Attorney,
A true copy: B. MARTEL, by. Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08

TIE Boss GAME on PoKER. Perhaps
the heaviest game OF poker ever played
In America was between John Mnrrissey
and Il New Yorker, recently bankrupt.
It was played In 8 private room, and
beginning early ii the evening, lasted
all night. Even-handed at, first, tor
tune soon favored Morrissey. First his
opponents cash lisap peared, his bank
account next. and long after midnight
Ia heean nlortgaging his property.
Memorandum after memorandum was
hnuclIf hy Ills relentless Antagonist,
s,t.9;H IL the early morning light he was
the looser of $fO0, oOl. Boston Post.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08

@ AnA CANBE MADE BY EVERY
- SOS agentry month in the business
we furnish, but Unwilling to work can easily
earn a dozen dolla day right in their own
localities. Have pm to explain here. Bust
ness pleasant anHonofable. Women, and
boys and girls do bill as men. We will fur
nish you a complesltht free. The business
pays better than fling else. We will bear
expense of starayou. Particulars free
Write and see. F$rs and mechanics, their
sons and 6aughteAd all classes in need of
paying work at hdshould write TO lis and
learn all about thick at QDee, Now is the
time. Don't dela1
Address TRUE & CO.,
June Silly Augusta, Maine.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
ERG&s4Sse@ .
CHEAP. DURABLE 30 ORNAMENTAL

CHEAP, DURABLE I'D ORNAMENTAL.
The unatrsig ned, Il p1tical painter of .nuch
experience, who Las .rih general satisfaction
to al who have employ tlim, both as to the
price and quality of work, las recently
located i'll Opeiousas, al solicits work in his
line OF husness-h0use 3lsgu- painting, white
washing. kalS0mining, r. He will work for
twenty five per ccnttesS than the prices
that have been usnalfpald here, and guar
antee satisfaction. ESTATES furnished without
charge! He will fuTE al materials If de-
sired, thereby cnahln3trties to know at the
outset the full cost of t work. He has fucii-
tiles for obtaining psting materials much
cheaper than persons heraliy, which makes
his work so much the daper. A specimen of
his painting can be sect the Methodist church
in Opeousas, which heaS just painted inside
and out. On inSpectiHls work and learning
his price, many will nDubt feel able to have
painting done, who nolhlnk the cost too great.
See him and talk the ktter over, which VIII
cost nothing The chSncss and quality OF his
painting, are an indu4ent to have pain ting
done. Nm, HTLLSMAN,
Practical Painter
OpelOusaS Nav 5-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08

& y S@ is not easily earned in these times,
ep but it can be made in three months
country who Is willing to work steadily at the
employment that we furnish. 500 per week in
your own town. You need not be away from
time to work, or only your spare moments. We
have agents who are making over 500 per day.
All who engage at once can make money fast
At the present time money cannot be made so
easily and rapidly at any other business. 1t
costs nothing to try the business. Terms and
S. Outfit free. Address at once,
Fl. HALLETT & CO.,
nov 10 Portland, Maine.I
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Hogs 3s. Safe.

Hogs found running large in the corpora
ton of Opelousas an{cinity, in violation of
law, will he taken l!hnd impounded in the
stable lot of A. P. Wins, i'll said town, where
they will be sold to t highest bidder, if not
previously redeemedFery SATURDAY, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, beginnIto-day, May 10th, 1877
BENa. GUIDRY,
VICRIN LASTRAPES,
May loft Constables.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Confederate SOedees''S
RETURN, OR THE LOST CAUSE.

magnificent picture, beautiful III Design
al artistic in execution. It represents COZ"
tednritte soldier after the war returning 10 LIS
hoIuc, which lie finds ruined by shot ana Shell'
looking lonely and dcsolate. III front OF tno
ruined cottage, telling Il sad tale OF the mlserles
OF var, are two graves with rndo crosses oii
one OF Whicn some friendly hand has hung IL
,st;'lHnd. The graves are overhung by weep
ing willow, III the shadow Of which stands tne
returns Il soldier with bowed head, as II tnihk-
ing Of the past. Tn tine right the calm river
and rising moon indicate peace ana rest. Inc
stars seen through the tees represent the SoltH-
crn Cross, fraprl over the graves, an emplehl
OF the CUntctt"I ate tag well az q harblnScr
OF brighter days to "0l!lt Ihe Hood or glorious
moonlight streaming through the trees ana re-
tectlng oil the peaceful river adds to the SEN
tlnent and heauty Of the scene and its sur
r"un6ir%s M description Of this gem Of art
Will do It juSti.H-it mus. he seen. 1t is pic
turc tll VIII touch every southern heart ana
should flntt Il plHc" II every southern home. III
is IA \ Is inches iii size, on heavy plate paper.
one cnpy will tie sent by mail in a paStC-board
roller, to any address, p0st-pHil on receipt of
- cts. three copies for so cts, or six for 81? IN
currency or postage stamps. Agents wanted
everywhere, 10 sell his ana Il variety of other
popular cnrHp pictures. No money required
until they sold. No trouble to sell them.
Send stamp for our catalogue amt terms.
Address,
A. CREtAR & CO., Publishers,
dee % i6S Market St, Chattanooga, Tenn.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
GNGkH II Great chance to make money
VI w "a III nj Irall

NNE II Great chance to make money
UOAzA1s # you can't get gold you can
get Ereenbacks We need a person in every
town to take subscriptions for the largest cheal-
est and best Illustrated family publication in
the world: Any one can become a successful
agent. The most elegant works Of art given
Tree to subscribers The price is so low that
almost everybody subscribes. One agent reports
making over $50 in a week A lady agent re-
ports taking over 400 subscribers in ten DAYS
devote all your time to the business or only
your spare time. You need not be away from
nome over night. You can do it as we'll as
free. Elegant and expensive Outfit free. If
YOU want profitable work send us your address
at once. 1t costs nothing to try the business
Address h'
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL"
Portland, Maine
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
GOseS9ezsssDfSO1a
P Q S TT 7 NELY CURED

Z . $ Il 7 V f l. GU RED. .
All sufferers from this disease that arc anx-
lous to be cured should try DIR Kissner,s
Seiebrafed Consumption Powders. These
POWDERS are the only preparation known that
VIII cure Consumption and all diseases of
tue ThrOat and Aunss-indeed so strong is
our fiuth Ill them, and also to convince YOU
that they are no hllmbug, we will forward To
every sufferer, by mail post paid a free Trial
We don't want your money until you are per-
fectiy satisfied OF their curative powers If
your life Is worth saving, don't delay in giving
these Powders a trial, as they will surelV
cure you.
Price, for large box, $500, sent to any part of
t@e United States or Canada, by mail, on re-
ceipt Of price. Address,
ASH IL ROBBINS
dec ply $50 Fulton St., BROOKLYN N, Y,
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
ORLEANS.

All Democratic-C Conservative papers
throughout the State are requested to
publish the above.
|. w. PATTON,
Chairman Democratic Conservative
State Central Committee.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
q HzkEsD1sOS. THE LARGEST AND FIN

4 12hS ONaOs. THE LARGEST AND FIN
~ est stock III the world, embracing over q
100000 Chromos, Paintings and Choice Prints
at our Enlarged Art Rooms. All the new and
popnlai subjects at rock-bottom prices. The
rams OF the Rhine, size 20X2S-romantic and
grand; Scene on the Susquehanna, one of the
nus OF the season, size 19X27; Lake Lllcernc.
SWITZERLAND, the most beautiful lake in the
World; isua Bella, a charming scene in North
Grh Italy, companion to the proceeding; on
Boston Light a beautiful marine size 14y2O in
great demand Old Oaken Bucket, White Noun
taips, Niagara Fails, Newport Saratoga Gath
ellnS Pflmroses, At the Sea Shore, Paddy in
Dlfhcnlty Also Virgin Vesta, Snow Storms.
american Fruit, and other 24x3O subjects
Floral Business Cards, Sunday School Cards
statnary, Notices, Black ground Panels etc
Also the finest and most complete assortment
OF 9A1l Chromos, both white mounts blue
me ana black mounts, gold line Our stock
embraces everything desirable for Dealers.
t Agents or Premium purposes, and all should
test our prices and quality of work. The right
parties can realize an independence in every
locality by taking an agency for our stretched
and framed Chromos. Particulars free, illus
trated Catalogue on receipt of stamp. Send for
50 or SIS outfit. Address,
]. LATHAM G. CO.,
419 Washington ST., Boston, Mass
INCH 31-1V $4,000"
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
.S'DssG :.

The owners of Priyics uthin the corporate
limits OF the town " Cllousas are hereby
notified that the same mus be properly cleaned
and CliSiuiected within tenlays from the pub
LEGATION OF this notice, othfWiSc the pnnal ties
Of tie law thereto ATTACHED viii be ST. ictly Ell
forced. c. THOMPSON,
May Il-2t Town Constable
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Piano and Organ Playing

LIE RNED IN A DAY!
MasOn's Charts, which recently created sucft
sensation in Boston and elsewhere, will ena
bic any person, of any age, to
MASTER THE PIANO Or ORGAN
in a day, even though they have no knowledge
You can learn to play on the nisge or or,o,
in day, even it You never played before, and
have not the slightest knowledge of notes, by
the use at Mas0n's Charts. A child ten years
old can learn easily. They are endorsed by
the best musical people in Boston, and are the
grand elimination of the inventive genius of
the nineteenth century"
Circulars giving full particulars and many
testimonials will be sent free ON application.
One set of Masan's Charts, and rare little
book OF great vaine. entitled " Singing Made
Easy" both mailed, postpaid to any address,
for only -. Worth more than 800 spent on
music lessons" Address,
A. G. MORTON,
General agent. Atlanta, Ga.
Agents wanted at once everywhere. Best
chance ever offered. Secure territory before too
late. Terms free. jan 70
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Secret Society News.
MASONIC.

There are over thirty grand COM
manderies under the jurisdiction Of the
Grand Encampment.
Twenty seven States of the Union
were represented at the meeting of the
last Grand Encampment.
In the escort of the Grand Master at
Cleveland, in August last, there were
one hundred and fifty commentaries
represented.
There were ten special dispensations
granted for the organization of new
Communicates of Knights Templar
given at the last meeting of the Grand
Encampment.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-06-08
Statement of amounts received by the Parish
Treasurer from the Tax Collector OF the par
sh of st. Landry for all collections since the
oGEl, December 1877 to the 1st of NAV 1878:

Net amt received from the collector S3, 2s0 80
hereby certify that the above statement is
correct. W. A ROBERTSON,
Parish Treasurer.
Opelousas La, 9Th May, 1878.
The Police Jury as committee Of the whole
proceeded to examine the claims filed against
the parish since October, 1877, to date, when the
following claims were approved