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St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

Mr.. Bernard Perez, who has been ex-
periWqepting on the subject, OF babies
and investigatiYg, their moral and men
Revue Scientifique with the results of
his studies. Mr.. Perez's idea is that the
baby when first ushered into the world
is wholly devoid of any sentiments,
ideas or even feelings. He does not
think that they are even aware of touch
when first born. It is several days
before they appreciated the sense of
touch; next comes the sense of taste,
then The sense of sight and last the
sense Of sound. The first sensations
that the child appreciates are disagree
able ones, Dir. Perez declares; he feels
and appreciates what is unpleasant to
him much sooner than he does what is
pleasant.
The first passions developed in the
child, also, Mr.. Perez finds to be the
evil and unpleasant ones: A child
LEARNS 10 fear as two months old. and
Jealousy aha ahgeF a1e degeloped in il
for hu,,,, an sympathy, upselish love fol
any one or any t .s.:', Mr.. Perez DE-;
ciares, is wholly undeveloped in c c..s'd
qIt}i ~ HHb IEItCliCSi 1VuI VI i've, anu
even then is imperfeetly developed ex-
cept in a few phen ol1epal cases.
Crying il, OF course, almost coincident
with the birth Of the baby, but the lat
ter. does not learn to shed tears, Mr.
Perez declares, for several weeks, while
sobbing is unknown until the child has
reached the nature age Of four months.
Smiling also is habit that a baby soon
knows, and laughing comes when it is
but few weeks old, but, despite the
assertions and protests of mothers, Mr..
Perez declares that this laughing does
not express anything, is not al indica-
ton of joy or pleasure On the part of
the child, but simply a contraction of
certain muscles and nerves of the face.
There are, no doubt, hundreds of
mothers who will denopnce Mr.. Perez's
theories, deny his discoveries and de-
clare his doctrines heterodox. malicious
and ipfidei; mothers believe a baby to
be sort of superior angel, pretend to
find in every one OF its movements and
gestures solie meaning and 81 significance,
but it is greatly to be feared that thei1
fond affection has misled l.iem, and
that the old gray beard philosopher who
stood for hours over the cradles to study
their infant, occupants, critically and
sychologaealiy, is far more right than
they, and that the baby is devoid OF
/ feelings altogether, or possesses only
the selfish and egotistic ones.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
The committee aDDOinted to inycsti-

The committee appointed to invcsti-
gate the State debt of Tennessee has
made its report to the Legislature. 1t
invalidates about two thirds of the debt
of S25, 100000, principal and interest, on
the ground that the bonds were legally
and fraudulently issued, the debt itself
being created by corrupt means. 1t is
highly probable that the people of Ten
nessee will be relieved from the pay
ment of these fraudulent obligations.
Here in Louisiana it is commended that
the people have not even the right to
inquire into the legality of the debt,
and an attempt is made to cry down
any one who intmates that some por-
ton of it is illegal and an improper
charge upon the people. Such man is
stigmatized in certain quarters as a re-
pudiationist.-[N. O. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

The steel rails for the railroad from
Morgan City to Ncrmilionville, now at
Algiers, are brought here and taken
across the bay as needed. The work
goes on hrayely, at the rate of one
fourth of mil" daily. Two cars, fifty
feet in length, were recently built at the
works in Algiers, and are now here
ready for service. One is in Berwick
and one on this side. They are used for
pushing cars from the level portions of
our warf to the ferry boat Morgan
CITY Record.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

The New York Herald has just dis
ceyered that SIC, 1000, 0ee of old rags are
imported into the United States, q large
portion of which comes from Russia,
essentially the land of rags. 1t is very
much afraid that the plague now pre-
vailing in Russia will creep into the
United States in these rags, and, there
fore, wants quarantine against them
established at once.-[N. O. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

SUPPOSE said lawyer to witness
he was trying to badger recently, sup
pose | should tell you that | could bring
a dozen men of your town to this court
room who would say they would not be-
Iieve you on oath, what would YOU say ~
And calmly the witness made reply !:
would say you lied" A gentle smile
dffused itself all over the courtroom,
and the unrutf1ed witness stepped down.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

Bv virtue of an order of the honorable Pro.
bate Court of the Parish of st. Landry, there
win be sold at public austion to the hige, ,';
any dulv qualified auctioncer, at the Court
house, in the town of Opelousas parish of St.
Landry, on WEDNESDAY, March 10th, 1872 at
II o'clock A. NJ, the following described prop
crty, belonging to the estate of Yorick Valade,
deceased, to-wit:
half If one hundred and fifty acres. bounded
north mort h by land Of j. Il U. Terrell, south by land
OF .sraal yassegr. eRst by land OF Jean Vasseur'
West by land OF Durel Duprs, belns mp sane
bought at sheriR rs Sale, July 3lst,; lss?
a4 ro be s sas q 1hsesf
To furnish his pronlissory notes, payable to the
order Of the administrative and bearing elghft
per cent per annuin interest aites ma na1ha ana
vendors privilege TO be retained on me prop:
erty sold to secure payment Of the purchase
A'A'H''' 'Sf;N'' EUGENE PILATb,
Eah XXI Administrative.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
Feb. 1875
0MERHFF,s SALE.
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 778.
MARIE JULIE dazzle, ADMIR-, vs.. sYPH'
ROYES BOUDREAUX.

BY plrtue Ut ~r,t Of feri taelas ,ssae9 S s,,s
of the lronerble arish. eodst; IN and 1os
bhe parish OF st. Landry in fha ano.e 81 ssi ct
public auction to the highest bidder, as .ae
Courthouse of said parish, in the town Q, opS-
lousas, ON SATURDAY, the 18TH oay oi MAIL ILL.,
1879, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the following ue'-
ss.Aed prpnerty, to-wlf: nd
hI.A certain piece Of pialiIe aI4 Hgnu ..s.
situated IN H1aliet,in the phfish OF ST s'annx$s
containing one 'hulidrett dcres. boHndca heT ,,
bv lands Of estate OF Francois silnieh, south ~
lands of John Mst By JACQUES cha aiaUs
west by lands Of syphroyen BoudreaHx, t say
land, being lot No. Of plat Of said land. con W
tanning 50 a,ptnts sold to AlLioe s.. Asdrs s 81
the 18th day Of February, 1872, !tt Eferip,s sa'R
iIf and ht virtue OF the above Trit.f
Ternls-To be sold on a credit OF tweive
months, purchaser furnishing bond and security
according to law, and paying all costH AL"
taxes in cash. n,,sop
feb "a Sheriff OF the Parish of St. LanoFs'
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
HERIFF,s SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1866.
LOUIS BAPT1sTE GUILLORY, ADMIR-, vs..
VICTOR TOUCHY.
&HERIFF,s SALE,

By virtue Of an alias writ Of feri facias Issued
ont OF the honorable District Court, in for
the Parish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, will proceed to Sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town Of One
lousaR, on SATURDAY, the 5th day of April,
1879, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the following des-
cribed property, tO-wit:
l. The plantation on which the deceased jean
Baptlste Louis tuillory last resided situated
in Vile Platte Prairie, parish of st. Landry.
containing forty-eght and 99l0o acres and
designated on the plat of survey filed in the
succcssonal Record of Jean Baptiste Louis
Guillory as lot No. of said plat bounded north,
east and west BY lots Q 3 and of said plat, and
south by Mrs. Don Diegue L. FOntenot
8. A tract of prairie land situated as the above,
being lot No s of said plat, containing thirty
acres, bounded north by lot No. 4, east by lot
No. l. south by Mrs. d. l.. Fontenot and west
by lot No. Of said plat.
4. Another tract OF prairie land situated as
above, containing thirty -four and 75l1OO acres,
being lot No. Of said plat, bounded north by
lots Nos. 4 and ., east Ivy lot No. 8, south by
Homer Latour ct ais, west by lot No. 6 of said
plat.
Terms and COnditiOns.-The land to be sold
for cash enough to satisfy the amount of said
writ and costs, and for the balance on terms
corresponding with the notes and mortgage.
c. C. DUSON,
feb % Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

"sir," said a lady to would-be wag.
"your jokes always put me in mind of a
sphere" :" OF sphere, madame why
so, pray -" Because they never have
any point"
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
LOUISIANA EQUITABLE LIFE

INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS.
The only Company in Louisiana that has
complied with the act Of the Legislature In
troduced and sustained by the st. Landry
Senators. requiring Reserve Fund for each
Policy Holder. This Company has paid to the
Families Of Policy Holders over
$375,OOO
during the past eight years.
SAMUEL M. TODD, President,
ROBT. W. OGDEN, Vice President,
ANDREW PATTON, I'd Vice President.
VIM. HENDERSON,, Secretary,
WILLIS PRESCOTT, Agent,
feb 9-tf Washington, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
feb ct
THARLES n. EALER,

NHARLES n. EALER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
Corner Main and Landry Streets. Opelousas
Keeps constantly on hand, for sale, general
assortment of Clocks, Watches and Jewelry,
Grover q Baker Sewing Machines.
He also gives his personal attention to repair
ing Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, and Sewing
Machines of all kinds.
dec, Oily.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
RPELOUsAS Elm SHOP,

nPELOUsAs TIN SHOP,
REMOVED NEXT DOOR TO JoHSsToNs' STABLE,
(Main street,)
All kinds tin ware for sale. All kinds job
work, in copper, tin, and sheet iron done at
short notice, at the Opelousas Tin Shop.
ALSO,
BUCKS BRILLIANT STOVES.
AGENT FOX
GARRY IRON ROOFING,
r. Fob
Gattcn Gins nnd Sugar Houses.
nov 80 -tjan. 81. MN. LlGHTLEY.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

Whereas D. P. Saizan OF the parish of st.
Landry, administrator Of the estate of Isaac n.
taI,Icau and distribution of tie said estate.
accompanied by his petition praying for the
homologaton of the same.
And whereas, the prayer OF said petition has
been granted by an order of court, bearing date
February Goth, 1879.
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau in writing at my office i'll the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by law. why
the said tableau should not be homolOgatcd and
confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Feb 22-ede Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
{. c. DUSON,
men Sheriff Of the Parish OF st. I,audr
EDUBAEC SALE.
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
ESTATE OF SAMUEL W1IIIANs DrCrAs.
ED, LATE OF DENTON CO.. TEXAS

BY virtue Of All order of the honorable Par.
lsh Court, OF the Parish of st. Landry, there
will he sold at public auction. to the highest bid.
DER ny the undersigned observation-disclosures, at
the Courthouse in the town OF Opclousas nav.
lsh Of st. Landry, on TUESDAY, April 1st
1879, the following described property, belong.
longing to the estate Of Samuel Williams, de-
ceased, late OF Denton Co.. Texas, to-wit:
A tract OF land containing about 100 acres
situated in Bellevue, parish OF ST. Landry,
being section 50 township south range east,
divided into four lots as represented by plat
made by IL. Hays: the SAID lots will be sold
separately on the following
Terms and Condltions-Haf cash and half in
one year the purchaser to give his pro1nissory
note signed and endorsed by himself, payable
day OF sale the said note to be secured by special
mortgage and vendors privilege which will be
retained on tie property sold.
G. G. DTSON,
Sheriff and Ex- Officio Auctioncer.
-St
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

The word pamphlet us derived from
the name of a Greek authorcss, Pam
phylia, who compiled history of the
world into thirty five little books.
" Punch and Judy" is a contraction
from Pontius and Judas. 1t is relic
of an old miracle play in which the
actors were Pontius PLATE and Judas
Iscariot "Bigot" is from Visigotha,
in which the fierce and intolerant Arian-
ism of the Visigoth conqueror of Spain
has been handed down to infamy.
Humbus" is from Hamburg; "a piece
of Hamburg news" was in Germany q
proyerbial expression for false political
rumors. "Gause" derives it's name
from GAIA, where it was first made.
"Tabby cat" is all unconscious that
her name is derived from Atab, ia
nous street in Bagdad, inhabited by the
manufacturers of silken stuifs called
ataby of tatfcty, the wavy markings of
the watered silks resembling pussy's
coat cold Scratch" is the demon
Skratli, who still survives in the super
stitions Of Northern Europe. cold
Nick is none other than Nikr, the dan
gerous water demon of Scandinavian
legend. The lemon takes its name from
the city of Lima.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS.


I will open my school for the education OF
young ladies', on Monday, 4th of September
nrox.). in my dwelling at Opelousas. 1 intend
this Institution to be permanent, and will ell
deavOr to meet the wants of this community, by
affording facilities for thorough education.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
.VO1Sce to the PgsD1iC!
yWVHE SUN MUTUAL FIRE uNsUR

ANCE COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS.
One OF the Oldest and Staunchest Companies
in the South.
Risks on Sugar Houses, Gin Houses, Stores
and Dwellings taken at the Lowest Country
Rates.
JAMES I. DAY, President,
H. CARPENTER, Sec'y.
WILLIS PRESCOTT, Agent,
Washington, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
The Power Of Latin.

Many years ago, in q Rhode Island
LEGISLATURE, a member moved to trans
late all the Latin phrases in the statutes
so that the people could understand
them. A Mr.. Jpdike took the ground
that it was no advantage to have the
nponlc understand the laws. He said
they we're not afraid of anything they
understood. That it was the Latin
words they were afraid of, and proceeded
to illustrate us follows:
Mr.. Speaker, there was man IN
South Kingston, about twenty years
ago who was perfect nuisance, and
nobody knew bow to get rid of him.
One day he was hoeing corn and he saw
the sheriff coming with paper, and
asked what it was. Now, if he had
been told that it was Il writ, what would
he have cared ? But he told him it was
copias satisfaciendnm, and the man
dropped his hoe and ran, and has not
been heard of since.'
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
feb 15-5t
HDCRLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF YOR1CK vALADE.

PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
WDUBEHC SALE.
ESTATE OF T. n. BUTLER.

PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. -.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15
NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF ISAAC N. WILLINGHAM.

PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

UdEUcuA w Wch Wb AtaUN tlH.ooaS s sffFr~ fAs
separable companions Of ignorance and
vice would prove destructive to the
progress of man. while the destiny 1T 1T
naasa is infpite progression. Indeed we
fully appreciate the fact that oNr world
fisa progressive one, and that knowledge
! lis the end Of all human ambition-the
the full extent Of human happiness.
Letus then place the reins of govern
ment lip the hands of men who will di-
versify our Land with free public insti-
tutions of learning and exact of every
man, woman and child certain amount
lof education. Let lis in this instance
/ follow the example of tile German en-
Ipire and be regarded as one Of the ma
tons that takes the lead in civilization
The present experiment of universal
suffrage in the United States has proven
Ia failure, because Intelligence, with a
general d; fusion of political knogledge
which is Indispensable in a.. republic
even more so than elsewhere, is wanting.
The grave stones of almost every for
mer republic warn us that high stand
ard of moral rectitude as well as of in
telligence is quite as indispensable ip
communities in their public doings az
to individuals, if they would escape
either degeneracy or disgrace. In all
political struggles the intelligent and
enlightened posses a power auxiliary
aud strong in the spirit of the age, and
which has an effect progressive in every
thing to ameliorate or improve. When
the struggle assumes the form of con-
test with power in all its subtlety, or
with undermining or eorrapting wealth,
St. Landry democrat., 1879-03-15

is of necessity thrown into the society
Of his fellow man and must therefore
exercise only a civil right, which means
that he may act at all times and under
all circumstances as pleases lina best
provided such acts do not interfere
with the civil rights OF others. For
instance it is natural right that man
should enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness, but it does not fellow
that his life can not be forfeited that
his liberty can not be taken away or
that his pursuit of happiness can not be
invaded if it should prove benefit to
society. Hence it follows that il 1t
should prove a benefit to society that
the ignorant and uneducated should be
prohibited from voting this privilege
should be denied them. Now we intend
to show that the voting of such men
would be detrimental to the interests of
society and that they should therefore
be prohibited from voting. If anaction
the most harmless in it's moral character
should be dangerous to the security, the
peace or the prosperity of society, its
members would have q right, nay would
be in duty bound to prohibit such action
and take measures which would bring
about such state Of affairs as would
promote their peace, their happiness and
their welfare. All laws are made to
restrain the natural liberty of man, and
this some persons would be pleased to
consider an invasion of rights" But
society and not the individual himself
is the Judge of what actions should be
considered rights and which ones should
not; for if the individual committing
such acts was the judge he would do i'll
all cases as his inclinatious directed even
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
MRS. J. NJ. PARKER'S
Great D1y Goods and ,Miline;u E1uDorium

In 1866 this reliable Dry Goods Mart
was established by the late NJ. c. Park
er, who soon obtained q most cnviable
reputation for fair dealing and the low
price Of his goods. Mr. Parker had
adopted tho strict Cash System, which
enabled him to buy and sell ut bottom
prices. Thorc was always u rush at his
store. Tho business went on prosper
onsly until his death, which occurred in
1869. His widow, the present propric-
tress, highly esteemed lady, possessing
the necessary qualifications to conduct a
business already so well inanguratod,
continued to pursue the same system
feSs by year her stock has been incrcas-
lng-to meet the wants of the large
number of new customers that deal at
her store. To accommodate her lady
friends, she has added to the Dry Goods
Department, in an adjoining room, ~
Establishment, complete in all
its arrangements, where everything in
the line of Fashionable Bonncts, Cloaks,
Gloves, Ribbons, Laccs, Silks,
Hosiery, Linens, Pcrf'lmery, and in fact
every conceivable article that comprises
the toilet of Ladies and Misses. Whether
it be Mourning Goods or, still better,
Bridal Irousscaux, everything in that
like is kept in store, all Of which is re-
liable and Of the latest style.
In the Dry Goods Department there is
everything in the line of Calicoes, Cot
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

"that BOWL the contents Of which had
evidently puzzled them to such an ex-
tent that it had become necessary to
investigate it more thoroughly before 8.
decision could be rendered.
We await next Saturdays issue OF
the Sugar Planter for the solution of the
mystery.
Where there are so many ladies and
gentlemen, who deserve great praise,
tor the good taste displayed III all the
arrangements that have made the enter
tainmcnt q grand success, We refrain
from giving the names of any of the
managers, Suffice it to say, that their
undertaking was everything that the
most exacting could wish for; and that
II, the future the notice of q repetition
will bring to Poplar Grove, such an at
tendance as will evidence the good re-
ports rendered by all those whose good
fortune prompted them to brave the
weather and be among the participants.
No one need be astorishcd at this, how
ever, who knows how llospitable and
refined our ncighbors across the river
have always been.
We shall be pleased to visit them
again in the future.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

tons, Cloths, Linens, Shoes, Hats
Clothing, Cents and Ladies' Furnishing
Goods of all Descriptions, otc., etc.
The secret of success with this cstab
llshment is tho Cash System. She buys
her Goods direct from Eastern Markets
at tho very lowest possible figures, and
is therefore enabled to sell AZ low AS any
competitor, no matter from what point
he halls.
The Dry Goods Department is man.
aged by Messrs. VIM. McGuinness, Chas.
OConnell and Joseph Donalloe, three of
the most gentlemanly and polite sales
men in Baton Rouge. They strive in
every way ,to give full satisfaction to
every customer, and they succeed admi-
rably, for Mrs. Parkcr's is favored and
favoritc place in town.
The Millinery branch is particularly
under the caro- of the proprietrcss, a
most amiab!c and accommodating lady,
assisted by several polite and accom-
plished lady clerks.
We can in all carncstness recommend
Mrs. ParkeFs emporium to the public.
There they. cannot fail to bo satisfied
with their transactions. Tho worthy
proprletrcss. is possessed of a spirit of
true enterprise, and is cmbellishing her
popular store preparatory to the coming
of the fall season, which will no doubt
greatly increase her already large and
magnificent trade.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16
Ghl Iouisiana Gapitolian.
LOCAL MATTERS.

We are authorized to announce r.
II. CORCORAN, as a candidate for the
office of Sheriff, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Parish Convention.
Please announce ALVAN +. READ,
AZ candidate for Judge of the Seven
tccnth Judicial District, subject to nom
nation by primary election of the Dem
ocratic-Conservativc party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
II. LAMON, Esq, as a candidate for the
office OF Judge OF the Seventeenth Judi
cial District, subject to the action of the
Democratic Parish Convention.
We are authorized to announce III. N.
SllERBURNE, Esq, as a candidate for
the Office of Judge of the Seventeenth
Judicial District, subject to the action
of the Democratic Parish Convention.
We are authorized to announce THOS.
b. DUPREE as candidate for District
Attorney, for the Seventeenth Judicial
District, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Parish Convention.
We are authorized to announce GEO.
W. BUCKNER, Esq, as candidate for
District Attorney, for the Seventeenth,
Judicial District, subject to the action
Of The Democratic Parish Convention.
We are authorized to announce the
name of WILLIAM HUBBS, ESD, as a
candidate for Clerk of tho Court, subject
10 the action Of the Democratic Parish
Convention.
We are authorized to announce the
name of o. 7. SKOLFIELD, Esq, az u
candidate for Clerk of the Court, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic Par
ish Convention.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

STERN WHEEL BOATs AS MAIL CARR.
ERs--We are afflicted at this time by
Stornwhoelers in lien of the large boats
that usually carry the U. s. Mails. The
consequence is that we get tho mails de-
livered at tho tail end of the day instcatl
Of the morning, as it should be. Itdoes
seem that the matter Of complying with
contracts is always arranged to suit con
tractors. The public are there to take
what is given them. We miss very
much the daily mail arrangement that
existed last Spring between Donaldson
vile and this place. Won't the Post
Master General help ont this neck of the
woods in some such way! Small favors
thankfully received, and larger ones ac-
cordingly.