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The New York herald., 1878-11-07
RARE BOOKS AND MISSALS.
CONTINUATION OF THE SALE or THE STRONG
LIBRARy--BETrER PRICES.

CONTINUATION OF THE SALE OF THE STRONG
LIBRARY--BETrER PRICES.
That portion of the library Of the late George T.
Strong which came under the hammer of Bangs Co.,
yesterday, exceedingly interesting and unusually
rich in old missas. The attendance was even larger
than on former days, and the prices fetched were
much better. some being in of those paid at
other famous sales. The following are the most
notable prices:-Frths Egypt and Palestine two vol
umes, SIG; Froissart's Cronyces of Englande. &C.
printed in 1923 S24 second volume Of the same $24
a copy of the in two volumes, $26; The Ancient
Chronicles of Froissart, edition Of 1874
$11; Thomas Fullers Pisgah-Sight of Paes-
tine. sl4; Thomas Fullers Abel Redviyns,
el 1Sli ana John Graays % Pompesna p vii with double
sets OF plates, S55; g. q. Gervinus Geschiclte
der Poetischen National-Literatnre der Dcutchen,
Sl3 13: Geyler's Nanicula Sive Specuu, printed in
15ll S12 Geyler's Evangelia, printed in 1922. $l1;
Joseph Glauyels Evidence Concerning Witches and
Goethes Renekc Fuchs, illustrated by Kaubach. 800;
Grandvile's Tn Autre Monde. SIG; Grandvle's
jerome p pasrot % shir sle so cnh drays Eesy us
copy of tine original edition of Richard
Hakinyts Navisations. containing genuine account
Harlcians Miscellany. collection of pamphlets and
tracts sC0 curious old volume OF Heldenbuch
1890, $40: Henach volget Elm Buch der Kinst, per-
feet copy of this book. bearing the date 149
s16 an imperfect copy of Hgdens Polychroncon
printed by wynkyn de Worde at at Westminster, Ia, in in
1871 for s525 Hobeins Portraits Of Illustrous Per-
sonages, $685. black letter copy of Holnsheds s
Chronicles of England, first edition, sS4.
BEAUTIFUL WORKS.
And now we come to the mssals. A copy Of the
Horg Beata Marie Virgins, imperfect, $21: HorB
cum Calendario vellum, Flemish and Latin, S27 ;
another copy of the same. with miniatures in gold
and colors s31: another of the same. with three min
iatures the fun size of THE page $780, large copy Of
the same with fourteen large paintings and numerous
small ones. $3.50 another. in Flemish. $50; another
in Gothic letter. $40: another III old stamped French
lin1n Iii
same on vellum. with sixteen large minia
lures, $40; the same, with thirteen minia-
lures S51 the same in Gothic letter. $40;
one of Italian execution $780, Hor@ Beatie Mario
Virgins bordered with grotesques, $50; Hors al
Usum Ecclesia Romano, with extra illuminatons
800: Heures de Notre Dame. si2: another. $40. Fol-
lowing the missas which so beautiful that the
most careless observer could understand their value
came a copy of Daniel Horsmanden's journal Of the
proceedings in the detection OF the conspiracy Of
some white and negroes to burn the city Of New
York printed in 1744. This is unpretending little
book but it il of the jewels that collectors prize
very highly copy at the Menzes sale having fetched
S240 That offered yesterday afternoon sold for $500
The New York herald., 1878-11-07
EvADING THE LIQUIDATION.

Tho utmost astonishmcnt has been expressed at the
cool and audacious conduct of firms notoriously
indebted to the bank in almost fabulous sums. To
screen themselves TO elude the vigilance of the
liquidators these people hrve filed petitions in the
London bankruptcy Court upon pleas which arc
clearly fictitious The fact that the headquar-
tcrs of Messrs. James Morton a. Co. and Matthew
buchanan Go. in Glasgow. and not i'm Lon.
dom and that the debts of both concerns
had been incuyred here, make IL pnin enough
that tho liquidation ought in like manner to
be conducted here. The Inference IN that they are
going to London to their own end, and not. is
plasiby aegcdfo the convenience of their creditors
TIL within the last few days one knew that Mcssrs
James Morton Co and Messrs Matthew, Buchanan
a Go. had London doinicle. but when the two firms
get nto difficulties, under circumstances OF highly
suspicious character. il IL suddenly discovered that
the various partners live regularly there in hotel.
II IL acknowledged. indeed by the legal adviser OF
the two bankrupt firms that the partners really had
no London address beyond the hotel at which they
are al present staying. This of itself renders the
proceeding suspicious. and the very description
of the various parties IL nj variance with fact.
Mr. Thomas Matthew, the brother-in-aw OF Mr..
Morton. Is described of IA Royal Terrace Glasgow.
and Elderse House, llenfrew" while Mr.. John Fair
lie the other partner s described as ''of l61 Hope
street and IA Royal terrace. Glasgow.
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LOOK AT THE EYE OF ME.e

EXTRAORDINARY CONSEQUENCES OF QUARREL
BETWEEN FEMININE RESIDENTS IN AN UPTOWN
TENEMENT.
'Jedge. I'm much abused woman Yer Honor
And me name is Haxton, SO it is. Look at the eye
of me! An there's the hair she pulled out be the
handfll" All this uttered in shrill treble by =
thick set OF forty-fve. in black and crimson
Judge Ottcrbourg yesterday, while she anrolled
his desk blood stained handkerchief and scattered
couple of handfus of iron gray hair before his won
deriDg eyes.
'ohl 'tis me that shud make the complaint SO it
IT, Look at me nose VIII you jest look at me
nose?' continued Mrs. Haxton in the high key.
Just then Officer Kelly assisted four other middle
aged females upon the platform. with Mrs. Haxton
before the Court
I'm the oman that's aboosed. Jedge Yer Honor
I'm the oman an me name is Cox. an she's the one I
summoned before Yer Honor an this is darter an
these other ladies knows all about it. Don't yez
ladies r
Chorus Of .oh yes Guess does -
y there the hair aaaa sne ped Tr con ont az me bald
paper and displaying several locks Of blonde material
for the skull covering
We'll, well, who IL the complainant and who Is the
defendant - said the Judge.
''she summoned me Jedge. Yer Honor. oh look
at the of me - said Mrs. Haxton
"Yis. summoned her Jedge. Yer Honor viii you
look at the lump she gev me y
Then in different keys they continued abusing each
other with little advantage to either sde while
the Judge laid back In his chair and glanced alter
natoly from one to another in bland despair
'IIn hard workin' woman. Judge. Yer Honor
An che says m bad characther, an TUX last night
be the hair the head an stamped Inc an-Oh,
look at the eye of me All me handful OF HART" said
Mrs Haxton.
FEMININE LOGIC.
'Jedge, Yer Honorl here my witnessesl I'll AK
thin. Jedge. Yer Honor interrupted Mrs. Cox, turn
ing forensicay 10 the three women she had brought
Now ladies' yer all here Every one of yez knows
she is to blame! Yez tell the Jedge how she Qev
the lump me forehead There me hair Isn't
it
""risnt no sich thngl" from Mrs IT,
"Tis 50, you untruthful thing!" from Mrs. c.
"Oh OH OH Mrs. Hsxtonl how could youy' from
the three witnesses.
There's my herl Look at the eye OF mel And sbe
done it," from Mrs. H. dehantly.
"Oh, mer--ci-fnl Fa-ther see me lump an that
hsir from Mrs. g., which was followed by prolonged
"ohs" from her friends.
Ladies'" said Judge Otterbourg with sudden en-.
ergy put up your hairl You can neither of YOU
this case than thought there was at firsti"
"Oh, look at the eye of mel" Soito roce from Mrs
Haxton.
"Mo lumpl me lump!" in the same tone from Mrs
'AnAf must inquire further into It," added the
Judge. Go home now. Mra. Haxton aud Mrs Cox
and return this day two weeks. Then will hear this
cause. Meanwhile you must both Keep the peace
Dye hear r.
ION yes Judge, Yer Honor" replied both, with
graceful courteaies. And they retired mp the centre
aisle Of jefferson Market Police Court Az they dis
appeared through the door In group the words
s'FaQgot!" .I.arl" and "Ould gin tubl' noated back
to the ears OF the temporarily relieved Court"
The New York herald., 1878-11-07
MARRIED.

ORcuTr-SrEINMETz.-- November .. AZ the
parsonage by the Rev. Il. II. Marlng, D. d., GII-HEhE
l.. ORcuTr TO Miss SUSIE STEINMEIZ. No caras.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-01-05
F @ R S AL E.
A FINE RESIDENCE IN THF

A Fin Ii RESIDEN CE In Ill T.
TOWN OF ABBEVILLE.
The following described proper
ty is offered for sale: Lot No. l
of Boet's portion in the town of
Abbeyille, 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 on Rue des Beaux
Arts, by 255 feet, more or less, as
to width and debth. Also all the
buildings and improvements stu
ated thereon. consisting ofa 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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Ceux qui ont des
terreS a Vendre.
attention.

Messrs. F. Armant & Cie., 70
Rue du Camp, Nlle-Orleans sont
prets a publier gratis sur leur pam
phlet, concernant les Terdoyantes
Paroisses de la Louisiana, loffre en-
vente de toutes terres ct proprie-
tes conformement a la description
qui sera donnee a E. Montague a
Abbeville, seul agent de Messrs.
F. Armant & Gle pour la paroisse
Vermillon.
Aucune vente n'etant effectuee
les propprietaires n'auraient ricn
a payer pour frais de publication,
mais dams lie cas- contraire lis pale
ront une commission reasonable
convene d'avance par contrat.-
Pour plus de detail adressez vous
directementa a NJ. Ernest Montague
seul agent pour Ia paroisse Yer
million de la maison F. Armant &
Gle, Bureau des Terres ct dim
migration. e. MONTAGUE,
Abbeville, Vermillon.
21 Juliet IT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-01-05

"THE LOST CAUsE,''-A mag.
nifceht picture 14xl8 inches in
size represents a confederate sold
ier after the war returning to his
home, which he finds lonely and
desolate. In front of the ruined
cottage are two graves with rude
crosses, On one Of which some
friendly hand has hung a garland.
To the right the calm river and
rising moon indicate peace and
rest. The stars, seen through the
trees, represent the Southern
Cross. tits a picture that will
touch every Southern heart, and
should find a place in every South.
ern home. One copy sent by mail
mounted on a roller and postpaid
on receipt of Is cents, or threefor
sixty cents. Address A CREGAR
& Co. No. 168 Market Street,
Chattanooga, Tenn. Agents want
ed every where to sell our cheap
and popular pictures, stationery
packages etc. 50 to $40 per day
easily made. No money required
until the pictures are sold. Send
stamp for catalogue and terms.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-01-05
STATE of Louisiana - Parish
Court-Parish Of Vermilion-No.

STATE of Louisiana - Parish
Court-Parish Of Vermilion-No.
526.
Succession of Paulin Fontelieu.
Application of w. F. schwing.
Whereas said applicant has
filed in the office Of the clerk of
said Court, a petition praying to
appointed administrator of the
aforesaid succession:
Now, therefore, notice is here
by given to all whom it may con,
cern, 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.
Given under my official signature
at office, in the town of Abbe.
vile, this 25th day of August A.
D. 1877.
LAsTIE BROUssARD,
Clerk.
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AVIS

Concernan ia Bo1ch6rie d. .AbbeUille.
LIE. soussigne infurme ses clients
quill va redoubler d'efforts pour
leur feurnir de la viande de pre-
miere qualite durant l'automne ct
phiver prochainc; mais qu'etant
oblige d'acheter tons ses animaux
au compliant, il Sc trouve dams la
dure necessit6 de ne plus pouvoir
accorder aucun credit a qui que ce
soft.
OPHELIAs BOURQUE.
90 sept. 1877.
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Aurelien Duhon, ST., for the year eighteen
hundred and seventy-fve.
The jury took recess until two o'clock
lp. N. The jury re.assembled !; all the
same members were present.
Art 9 Resolved that for the delinquent
parish taxes payable in warrants. due
previous to the year eighteen hundred
and seventy-ive, the tax-collector shall be
and he is hereby authorised to receive in
payment warrants issued in either of the
years eighteen hundred and seventy-two,
three, four and FIVE that for the parish
taxes of eighteen hundred and seventy
five payable in warrants, he shall receive
in payment thereof, warrants issued in
eighteen hundred and seventy-siX, and
for taxes due in eighteen hundred and
|seventy-six payable in warrants, he shall
receive warrants issued in eighteen hun
dred and seventy-seven.
Art 10 Resolved that the amount of
fines imposed by the district caurt at its
last September session, in criminal prose-
cutions, shall be collected in currency,
and the amount when collected, shall be
placed to the credit of the contingent fund.
Art II Resolved that the special tax of
four mills and that of two mills for Jail
purposes levied on the rolls of eighteen
hundred and seventy-two shall be, and is
hereby appropriated to pay for keeping
the public ferry established opposite Alb
beville.
Art II Resolved that the road over
seers in whose districts the bridges have
been carried away or partly destroyed
during .he last storm by the food. be re-
quired to have the same repaired or re-
placed that to effect that end, they are
empowered to call out all the men subject
to road duty to work on the same without
delay.
Theosime nebert was appointed road
overseer for the 18th road district vice H.
H. Bartels exempted az juryman E. W.
Huff was appointed eterseer for the LIST
district vice Alex. ,Broussard who was
excused for just reasons.
Art 13 Resolved that the matter in dis
pute with W. NJ Hancnett in relation to
the public road passing through his land
be referred to the finance committee.
Art IA Resolved that the parish tax
collector be notified to make full and
complete settlement Immediately with the
parish treasurer up to the first day of.Oc
tober, eighteen hundred and seventy
|seven.
Art Is Resolved that Solomon Wise be
and he is hereby authorised to purchase
the following books, viz: One blauk a.
sessment Roll for parish taxes one blank
warrant book and one record book for the
clerk of the district court, and to present
his detail account for the same to this
body.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-01-05
To the Editors Of the State of
Louisiana.

The Louisiana Bureau of Immi-
grafton is receiving many letters
of inquiry from various sources
calling for information for farm
ers, mechanics laborers, business
men, and capitalists, who desire
to settle in this State, or invest
capital here. Our bureau has
issued two descriptive circulars,
with maps for the benefit of such
inquired. We have sent off many
circulars, and copies of Louisiana
ifs 1t Is, and written answers
in response to letters of inquiry.
Our bureau has opened books to
receive descriptions OF lands, for
sale, propositions to lease lands,
or to have lands, worked on
shares-any proposition that may
enlighten the immigrant who
wants to come to Louisiana.
We will record all such descrip-
tons of lands and propositions in
our books, which will. be open to
strangers and persons wishing to
purchase, and these descriptions
will furnish the bureau with an
additional fund Of valuable infor-
nation for future circulars, and
to be used in our letters IN reply
to inquiries.
AS our board has no funds and
no income expect the small amount
furnished by merchants and others
in New Orleans who subscribe to
assist us in our labors, we respect
fully beg the editors Of the State
to published this notice, for few
weeks or months, without charge
to the board, for the benefit Of
immigration and the State.
VIM. BoGEL, President.
Office Louisiana Bureau Of Immi-
grafton, No. 8 Commercial Place
New Orleans, La, Oct. 6, 1877.
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Official Directory.

District Judge.
ERAsrE MoUroN.
District Attorney.
J. A. CHARGoIs.
Clerk of District Court,
LAsrIE BRoUssARD.
Representative.
ADRIEN NUNEz.
Parish Judge.
WILLIAM KIBBE.
Parish Attorney.
w. A. WHITE.
G.. B. SHAW.
Recorder.
LEO PERRET.
Tax Collector.
J. S. NUNEz.
Police Jury.
HowARD HoFFPAU1R President,
s. WISE, D. O. BRoUssARD
+. D. LELEU. N. PERRY.
Town Council.
LEoNcE PERRET, Mayor.
LAsTIE BRoUssARD, J. ABADIE,
S. WISE, J. BoYANCE
GEO. E. LYONS, Constable.
Justices Of the Peace, Sd. Ward
f. B. PATTEN, w. A. WHITE.
Dep'ty. U. S. Surveyors
z. FERAY,
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The Confederate Soldiers Return,
or the Lost Cause.
The Confederate soldiers re-
turn, or the LosT CAUsE--A mag
nificent picture, beautiful in design
and artistic in execution. II rep
resents Confederate soldier after
the war returning to his home,
which he finds ruined by shetland
shell, looking lonely and ..desolate.
In front of the ruined cottage,
telling 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 well as harbihger of brighter
days to come.
The food of glorious moonlight
streaming through the trees and
rejecting on the peaceful river
adds to the sentiment and beauty
OF the scene and it's surroundings.
No description Of this gem of art
will do it justice-it must be seen.
1t is picture that will touch every
southern heart and should find a
place in every southern home. It
is l4x18 inches in size, on heavy
plate paper. One copy will be
sent by mail, in a pasteboard roller
to any address, postpaid, on re-
ceipt of Is cent three copies for
GO cent or six for slim currency
or postage stamps. Agents want
ed everywhere, to sell this and q
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.
l68 Market St., Chattanooga,
Tim.
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DR.. W. W. VAN PELT,
ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN.
ABBEVILLE, LA.

ABBEVILLE, LA.
Treats all forms of Diseases,
either acute or chronic, according
to the principles of SPECIFIC
MEDICATION.
All female diseases successfully
treated. Leucorrhea. Fluor-albus
or Whites Speciality.
June 2, n
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-01-05
School Board Proceedings.
Abbeville, Nov. 10th 1877.


A special meeting Of the Board
was convened this day pursuant
to a call made by the president.
Present Jas. n. Williams,
president, Ben Faulk. F. R. King,
Danl. Paul, John Lenoire and
Isaac Wise; absent, P J Mcuton,
Archie Young and J Abshire.
The minutes Of last meeting
were adopted as published.
On motion a colored school was
established in 4th ward, near the
residence Of Mr.. Lazarre Brous-
sard. Mr.. NJ. G. Broussard, par
ish treasurer being present, it was
agreed that all school lands situa-
ted in this parish be leased, and
that the president and secretary of
the board together with the par
ish treasurer be authorized to lease
said lands upon such terms as they
may deem proper.
On motion, resolved that the
president and secretary OF this
board together with the parish
treasurer be authorized to estimate
the amount Of rents due this board
by parties who are residing and
have heretofore occupied school
lands, and hand oyer the above es-
Inmates to the school board attor-
ney for collection.
Be it further resolved that the
school board attorney be author
lied to collect the rents as above
estimated and if necessary to in
stitute legal proceedings.
On motion resolved that the
school board attorney be allowed
ten per cent on all collections
made by him in suits or otherw ise.
On motion resolved shat the
location of the school established
in the 9Th wuad at Mr.. ?. J. Mou-
ton be changed to the residence
of Mr.. Gustaye Laurents.
On motion resolved that Mrs.
Martha Nixon be employed to
teach the school established at
Chcniere aux Tigre, provided she
can obtain a sufficient number Of
pupils according to law.
On motion Mr.. G. Labauve was
employed to teach the first ward
school provided he can obtain a
sufficient number Of pupils.
On motion the president and
secretary Of this board was author
ized to issue a warrant in favor of
Mr.. NJ G. Broussard, treasurer of
the school funds, for three per cent
on all amounts paid out by him.
On motion Mr.. G. Labanve was
authorized to teach the French
language during one hour each
day.
On motion, Mrs. E. A. Scar
borough, assistant in AbhevilIe
grammar school, was suspended at
the expiration Of the present scho-
lastic month for want Of funds.
On motion. Mr.. Alex Broussard
was allowed five dollars out Of the
contingent fund for transporting
and keeping school furniture.
On motion the sum of one dollar
was allowed Mr.. Isaac Wise out
Of the contingent fund for stamps.
On motion resolved that the
salary Of the secretary of this
board be raised to one hundred
dollars per annum dating from
Aug. l1th., 1877.
| On motion the meeting adjourn
ed. JAS. N. WILLIAMS.
PrnSidnnt
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Notice..

Concerning the hatchery at .abbeuil1e
The undersigned informs his
customers that he will spare no
efforts I'd furnish meat of the first
quality during the coming fall
and winter but being compelled
to pay his cattle cash, he can no
longer afford to credit any one
for market meat.
OPHELIAs BoURQUE.
september Goth. 1877.
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Woods Household Magozino
AND THE CHROMO
z o s e M ] e E..

HAVING control Of the mag
niticent Oil Chrome, Yo SEMIrE-
we are able to offer a combina,
ton of literary ani artistic work
of genuine worth, and at prices
unprecedented.
This fine copy of piece of Natures
grandest work, is not presented in the
usual limited style,-its dimensions,
14XCS. making picture ofvery desirable
size, in itself
AN ORNAMENT TO THE ROOM
graced by its presence.
Bntfew copies of this beautiful Chrome
will be allowed to go to the retail at0res,
and those will be sold at their
Actual Retail Price. $500,
while, if ordered in connection with oul
Magazine, both will be furnished for
s | 5 @.
AS Premium the picture may be OBJ
tanned by sending us two subscriptions
for the Magazine at $1.0O each, or by
subscribing for the Magazine two years
IN advance, atone dollar per annum.
Address,
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE.
Newburgh, N. Y.
;. Ii. SHUTEs, Publisher. sep-'73
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-01-05

The Peoples LEDGER" is an
old established and reliable week
~ paper, published every Saturday
anu IS very popular throughout
the N. Il. and Middle States.
Address,
Hermann K. CURTIS. Publisher.
40. y School St., Boston
Mass,