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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

The following touching appeal
from Mrs. Sam Bard wife of tue
late editor of the Baton Rouge
HeraM appears in a recent number
Of The Washington ID. c. Post:
1T is nearly four months since
l came to Ma>hington in the hope
Of obtaining the position of post
mistress at Baton Rouge, La.
The delay in investigating the
affairs of hat Office has detained
me here and | have expended the
last cent | have, aud am in arrears
with my board for over Que
month. Meanwhile, I have not
been idle ; | have walked until
my feet are blistered, in the
~ceaseless endeavor to Oh ain some
position that would at least yield
me enough to return to my daugh-
ter, who has no one on earth to
look to but myself. My husband
Governor Sam Bard), who was
u Southern editor of very extend.
ed reputation, fell a victim to
yellow fever last summer. He
was a Royal and Select Mason,
also an Odd Fellow. Will you
do the the great kindness to ap-
peal 10 these societies for relief
Tor me, through the medium Of
your paper. l would not ask
assistance OF them, only under the
utmost extremity Of circumstau-
ces. | have exhausted every
resource that my brain can sug-
gest. | have taken the degree to
which a Royal Arch Mason's wife
is entitled. Trusting that some
may soon come to me, 1 am
respectfully. MRS. SAM BARD.
All Z street northwest"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

NJ A tournament, a real live
tournament is among the things
spoken of as to come off in this
parish at an early Gay. This is
an ancient institution much in
vogue in the days of Richard the
Third and Charlemagne, when the
Knight punched at each other
with their lances instead of an
iron ring ana it is said that it
has not lost any Of its jest by &C.
count Of age as it is yet a splen.
did thing-for the doctors. We
participated in the chivalric sport
once. 1t was while we were in
the army battling for the Lost
Cause" Of the gallant band Of
Knights and their imposing array
Of noble steeds of the Rozanante
model it is needless to give q
description. We did not carry
off the laurels but received a
skinned face which was a sight
to behold. For q week after if
you saw a fellow sulking around
camp with the air of a deposed
monarch you might put it down
that he had been a Knight,-in
distress. Wade in boys, we
haven't the slightest objection
and when you carry off the palm
of victory send it around and we
will use it to fan ourselves With
this hot weather.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

~ From the St. Landry
Democrat of the 10th we learn tina,
the case of State VS.. Thos,
Slane, accused Of rape, on q wri,
Of habeas corpus, has been before
the District Judge all the week. 1t
was not finished up to the time of
going to press. We will not give
detailed account of the case until
next week after having heard all
the evidence. The mother of the
little girl is now a raving maniac,
and the State has been compelled
to do without her testimony,
which was very material to the
cause. The physicians who have
examined her say they do not
think her insanity is permanent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
One of our colored friends and

One of our colored friends and
neighbors, who is a republican or
who used to be so, was asking
US the other day what is now
the difference existing between the
Democrats and Republicans of
st. James.
They have the same platform of
union and liberalism, they vote
together and like friends, they
deal fairly the one with the other
in their political and SOCIAL inter-
courses, and delegate Poche has
certainly done ten thousand mill
ion times more for the people, for
the colored race and for their
interests than than delegate Dick
or representative Como.
That's true every where.
And we are compelled to con-
fess that there is hardly the thick.
ness of a hair between the two
parties in st. James.
Therefore, according to wisdom
and reason, we shall henceforth
vote for men before voting for
parties. - lie Louisianois.
And thus ends opposition to
Republication in La! We adopt
It iu this new Constitution
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

D6 Now that the court house
fence has been taken away would
add much to appearance of things
if the ancient hen coop in the
rear Of the court house politely
termed the "parish Jail" was
subjected to a mild coat of white.
wash. A broad band of black
paint at the top and bottom Of
the walls would relieve the
monotony and heighten the effect.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

16- The restrictions of the
State game law being no longer
in effect so far as deer are con.
cerned, our hunters are having
some rare sport. We have heard
of several extensive hunts being
planned by our best sportsmen,
and if their success in former
years is any criterion to 60 BY,
the feetfooted "monarchs of the
glade" will have to destir them
selves in order to save their
venison.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

NJ McCranie and Cosgrove
are at it yet, and from the looks
of things, McCranie is the "tor
dog IN the fight" Cosgrove sup
ports the action taken by the Con.
vention in regard to the deb,
question, and Mac in condemninq
it quotes from the Nndicator, be
foro the assembling Of the Con
yention-to strengthen his pos.
sition.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

-! Capt Frank Foster with
his schooner Rosa arrived at the
foot of Boulevard de Lafayette
last Friday morning with a large
load Of merchandise on board for
Mr.. Solomon Wise, who chooses
this mode of shipment in prefer.
ence to submitting to the extor.
tons of the Mattie's Black list
rates.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

ED A LIMITED NUN
getic c%anvsssers to engage In u pleasant
and profitable business. Good men vill
fnd thi. a rare chance
TO MAKE MONEY.
Such will please answer this advertise.
ment by letter. enclosing stamp for reply,
stating what business they lave hsen go.
gagged In. None but those who mean
business need apply.
Address,
FINLEY, HARVEY & Co..
Atlanta, Ga.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
Probate Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Court.
No. 6O3.

Succession Of Adrien Dartez.
By virtue of a decree of the Honorable
Paish Court aforesaid, granted in the mat.
ters Of said succession, notice is hereby
given that there will be offered for sale,
to the last and highest bidder. at the
late residence of deceased, in this parish,
on
Monday 25th day of August 1879,
oil the property belonging to said success
sl0D, to wit:
About one hundred and fifty
head OF gentle and wild cattle.
About one hundred and thirty
head of gentle and wild horses,
mares, &c.
Household furnitures and kitch.
en- utensils, field implements.
One hack and harness.
The following described tracts
of land, viz
The north east quarter Of the
north west quarter, section twenty,
township IL, south of range two
east, containing forty acres.
The north west quarter Of the
north west quarter, section twenty.
township twelve, south of range
two east, containing forty acres.
The south west quarter of the
north west quarter, section twenty,
township twelve, south of range
two east, containing forty acres.
The north east quarter of the
north east quarter, section nine
teen, township twelve, south of
range two east, containing forty
acres.
The south east quarter of the
north east quarter, section nine
teen. township twelve, south of
range two east, containing forty
acres.
The north east quarter of the
south east quarter, section nine.
teen, township twelve. south of
range two east, containing forty
acres.
One tract of land situated in
the town Of Victoria, on the east
side of the Guadalupe river in
the State of Texas, containing
twenty-five acres, more or less.
Many other small articles the
enumeration Of which would be
too long.
TERMS 4 CONDITIONS - The
movable property to be sold for
CASH on the Gay of sale, and the
property TO be sold on
a credit Of one, two and three
years from the day Of sale ; pur.
chasers on credit to furnish their
notes with two good and solvent
suretics in solido. to the satisfac-
ton Of Amelia Marceaux, Natural
with eight per cent. per
annum. interest from maturity un-
til paid. The said immovable to
he and remain specially mort,
gagged and hypothecated with ven.
lien and privilege retained
until fnll and final payment of the
principal debt, interest and costs
t any accrue.
Given under my official sigma.
.nre this 26th day of July 1879.
G. B. SHAW, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

DF After many months If
hard fighting and the loss of many
valuable lives the Zulu war has
reached a termination. England
has gained another small slice of
territory and a handful of rude
barbarian subjects scarcely worth
the governing, such isglory.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
For District Judge.

To my fellow-ci'izens Of the parishes Of
Lafayette aud Vermilion.
I am a candidate for the office
Of District Judge of the 25th Jodi.
cial District composed Of the par.
ishes of Lafayette and Vermilion,
and, pointing to my past record as
your Judge, brief as it is, l SOL
licit your support and your votes.
Election, End December 1879.
En-. EUG. MOUTON.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
For District Attorney.

To the voters Of the Parish O
Lafayette and Nermilion.
/ am a candidate for District
Attorney of the 25th Judicial
District, at the election to take
place on the End December ;
You all know my past record
as District Attorney of this Dis.
trict. l refer to it as the best
guarantee, I can give for future,
and solicit your vote.
JOSEPH A. CHARGOIS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce
F. 0. LEBLANC as an independent
candidate for the Office of Sheriff
Of the parish Of VermiIion, at the
election in December next.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

D6e Bentley of the Chef and
Connolly of We the People are in
each others hair again and all
using pet names. The row orr.
ginated in one terming the other
Republican paper. 1t reminds
US Of the kettle calling the pot
black.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

Mr.. Editor ALLOW me through your
columns. to correct aud do away with On
Impression in the public mind, that I am
. candidate tor the Office of District At
torney. I am not, neither do I intend to
be . candidate for any position whatever
ut the coming election.
WV. MOUTON.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

STATE of Louisiana-Pua
Vermilion-Parish Court
Gil.
Succession of Adelaide DID
Notice is hereby given
parties interested in Tie
succession, or having any ~
ton to make to the appoints
Ursin Dnhon, as Dative Tahn
tary Executor Of said sactsi
to file the same in writing, III
Office of the Clerk Of Court III
ten days from the date I'm.
Given under my hand "a =
this day 9th Of August l87A
LAsTIE BR0ussARp dat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
Probate Sal.
STATE OF LoU1s1As,
Parish Of vernilios,
Parish Court-No. sos
Succession Of Julie Mo.a,.

BY virtue Of a decres d 4.
Hon. Parish Court aforesaid
dered in the matter Of the ~
entitled and numbered suc,ss ~
the public ere hereby inlor..'
that there will be exposed ~
lie sale, to the last and h;.s..
bidder, for cash, at the lals !.
1ence Of the deceased, on
THURSDAY, 2Sth Of Atoms
1879,
the following described pron.+
to wit 4t
One dwelling house, corn ].
and other out houses.
About seven hundred and n.
PANELS Of fencing.
About twelve head Of -
cattle.
About twelve head Of II,
and mares, &c.
One lot of field implenesk
Three armoirs, beds, bedd,u
and one lot Of household
lures.
One tract Of land tne,s
one hundred and forty,os
penis, situated on the west
the bayou Vermilion. M
north by Camille Bandoin,
ny public land, east unkuosl.
west by Arvenne Leblanc.
Given under my official
tnre this 26th day Of Juy M
G. B. SHAW, Shat
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
For Clerk Of Court.

W. are authorized to announce
the name of JOSEPH s. NUNEz, as a
candidate for Clerk of Court, at
the election to be held on the I'd
of December next, 1879.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
Notice.
TAX PAYERS OF vERMILION.

You are hereby notified that
the Tax Collectors Cfice is now
open in the town of Abbeville,
near the Court House.
Parties wishing to settle will
find myself or l.. J. Smith, my
deputy, from 9 to 3 o'clock at the
Office.
N. G. BRoUssARD,
Tax Collector.
March 29th 1879.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

One man asked another why
his beard was so brown and his
80 white. Because, he re-
piled, 'one is twenty years young.
er than the other
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
NOTICE.

Parish Vermilion La. lpta1
1879
Licenses, State and Pr
persons notified and not u
complied. are hereby adsra
pay Immediately or the fall
ure Of the law will be exec
NJ. G. BRoUsalIl
Tax Collsss
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
THE MERIDIONAL,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
E. I, ADDISON n.
50 5O,...PER 50 so
II e n NJ g.,

The MER1D1oNAL, is published weekly
In English and French, at two dollars
and fifty cents per annum payable In
advance.
Advertisements will be inserted at $1.OO
Der SQUARE of ten lines, or less, for each
insertion.
Advertisements Published 10 English
and French will be charged for both Ian.
gusges.
No advertisement will be inserted for
less than two dollars and fifty cents.
PAYMENT Of all advertisements is Son.
sidered due immediately after their Arst
publication.
Advertisements not marked with the
number Of insertions required. will be
published until otherwise ordered, and
charged for accordingly.
Ten dollars In advance IL required for
announcing candidates for oficp; AND
election tickets OF other job-work must
be paid for on delivery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

business you csn engage in,
OAOA Five TO twenty dollars per
day made by any worker of either sex
right 10 their wi localities. Particulars
and samples worth IS free. Improve
your spare time at this business. Ad.
d1ess STnsoa and Co., Portland, Maine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Court--No. COS.
Parish of Vermilion.

Parish OF VermiIion.
Succession of Julie Mouton.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in said success.
sion. or having any opposition to
make to tho application of Onez.
Baudoin. Of Vermllion parish.
to file the same in writing, in
the office of the Clerk of Court
within ten days from the date
hereof.
Given under my hand and seal
this 9TH day Of June 1879.
LAsTlE BRoUssARD. clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

~ Now that the crop Of
Dogs has been thinned out, can't
some one relieve us of the hordes
of musical cats infesting this
town.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
Notice..

DR.. R. Ssgrera is my authorized
agent to act in my stead in the
capacities Of Parish Treasurer and
Treasurer of the School funds cor
Vermilion Parish.
ISAAC WISE,
Abbeville, June I'd 1879.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
DOBB1Ns' ELECTRIC 50

DOBBINs' ELECTRIC 81
Having obtained the .
this celebrated soap for A.!
and vicinity, ! append
lou of some Of or best
to its merits. We bai.
using for the last 3 MOI
Dobbins' Electric soap
/. L. Cragin & Go PMS,
Pa, and find that it ~
cleans the clothes mort
and more thoroughly e
the end cheaper than =,
soap w have ever osso
family. We can heartily
mend it and q single u
convince all OF tuo W.
our assertions.
WIZ. Mousos.
=. I. Apr
AscHIs Yaa
A. LlCouI
I desire all my friend.
toners to give this sp'e
one trial 50 they may
how good the best g:
q. S. is. Give it "
am sure you will use IT,, so
Abbeville, La. so's
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
CANDIDATES.

Candidates will be announced In the
NrR1p1oNAL on the following terms and
no other, to wit: In English alone. Ten
Dollars. In English and French. Fifteen
Dollars, payable invariably in advance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
4 BRUTAL ASSAULT.


%
Upon landing at the wharf las
Thurday evening it was reported
that Mr.. Erastus c. Kibbe clerl
of the steamer Matte had been
waylaid and brutality beaten Al
Moss landing in Lafayette parish
We reproduce the following &C
count Of the affair from the N. o.
Times 49,
vERnlL1oNv1LLE, La, August
Is 1879.
When the Pharr Line steamer
Matte landed at Centreport,
yesterday on her way from Yer.
milionville to Morgan City, her
clerk, young Mr.. Kibbe, Of Alb
beville, was attacked and serious.
y. if not fatally, injured by a
Mr.. Levy, formerly a resident OF
New Orleans and now a planter
on the Bayou Vermilion.
1t seems that for some time
past a war of words had been
waging between the two men,
during which Kibbe told Mr..
Levy to hold himself ready for
him at any time.
As the boat approached yes.
terday Levy crossed over from
his plantation to the landing.
having in his hand a short, stout
stick. we'll shaped for a bludgeon.
He said. though, that it was sim.
ply a walking stick, and to the
remark that it was rather short
for that purpose, answered moth
ing.
Levy then entered the store of
Mr.. Moss and remained there
until Kibbe came ashore, and
Moss, going into the house for a
bill, stood alone on the landing
and with his back to the store.
Just at the moment Levy left
the store and, walking up to
Kibbe, dealt him a blow across
the temple with his stick, which
him to the ground speech.
less, stunned and bleeding.
Mr.. Joe. Moss here ran out and
.ndeavored to stop Levy, who
eluded his grasp and again struck
his antagonist several heavy blows
pbout the head and shoulders
The fight was then ended by a
large dog that stood near. which
went for him from behind so
that he was compelled to
turn and defend himself with his
club.
Kibbe was carried on the boat
q an helpless condition. and
Levy retired from the scene, re.
that KiLbe knew what
hat was for. The boat left, and
Levy returned to the store with
! pistol in his hand, where he said
le was prepared to kill Kibbe if
he had found it necessary, but he
'nly intended to hurt him az he
lad done. He thinks he is in the
light, and seems not to fear ar.
est.
Kibbe is said to be of a stock
|ot partial to settling such an
fair by affidavit, and whether
is Injuries prove fatal or he re.
overs from his precarious condi.
ion, the future may bring serious
esults from his harsh treatment
t Levy's hands.
Mr.. Kibbe was placed under
medical treatment when
q arrived here and afterwards
onveyed to his residence, near
own. His wounds though not
atal are Of a serious nature and
7ill cave marks which no will
AIRY to his grave. /
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All advertisements and communications
intended for the MER1D1oNAL, must BE-
handed in by IL o'clock Y. on Thursday
to ensure publication. This ia an impor-
tant business rule. which should not be
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

Hxr NOTICE.
Ny Rolls for 1879 shall y &
as required by av, 4
Recorders office, from dsta
VILMoND Bslt1,
Ass1&
July 26th 1879.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
ID. II.
COMMISSION
No. 8 St. Louis Street,
New Orleans.
CONsIGNMENTS OF

CONSIGNMENTS OF
Cotton, Sugar, Molasses, Rice,
HIDES, aud other produce solicited.
To the sale Of which prompt attention
will be given ard satisfactory returns
made. March s-'7s-ty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

D6r Persons owning dogs will
do we'll to see to it now that they
don't have their day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23
ma Politics are lively in St.
Landry and candidates thicker
than aeas in a dog kennel.

NJ Thorn. Slane, St. landry's
latest fend should be slain at
once.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

Dr.. D. s. SOUlnr"N
Of the most SUCCESSFUL M
Of the South. CpIs
matters of both SEX.
and safely. All cas
Those in trouble ce,'l
Office and res'o.al
Robinson aud GsS9s'
Orleans, La. -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-08-23

81 oplhiq|
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The Portland daily press., 1879-02-15


''We don't keep tavern here" and she
made motion to close the door in my
face.
II am very wet and tired" pleaded in
desperation, sand besides, I will pay you
well for your trouble" To show her that I
had money and was able to make good my
promise, l put my hand in my pocket, in
tending to draw forth my wallet 1 was cold
enough before, but colder chill than was
caused by either wind Or rain, sent shivers
through my frame; for the pocket in which
usually carried my wallet, was empty. /
hastily searched my remaining rockets, hop
ing might have misplaced it, but in VAN.
1t was surely gone. The woman had been
watching my movements closely. She evil
IDENTIFY comprehended from my blank looks
that had no money. She said in he suri-
est tones:
'Yer can't play any of yer pints on me.
stranger, I've seen folks jest like We before
but I've cut my eye-teeth and know jest how
to deal With 'em. Yer may as well march;
we don't keep .tramps here"
"sS"AS Jou, my uCdr ududu, anu
spoke with difficulty, for by this time my
teeth were Gathering with cold, 81 assure you
that am no tramp. fear my money has
been lost by some mischance, but,"-a happy
thought struck nae, that still had my revolt
yer, very valuable one, a present from a
friend,-"I have something here that may
satisfy you as we'll as money"
I attempted to pull the revolver from my
pocket, to show it to her. Just how it hap
pened it is impossible to tell, but by some I'M
lucky accident, the hammer caught in my
clothes and the revolver was discharged. The
ball passed unpleasantly near the woman's
head and lodged in the door behind her.
With spasmodic scream of murder" that
must have been heard for mile at least,
above all the tumult of the tempest, she
slammed the door in my face and I could
hear her PREVIOUSLY securing it upon the in
side. stood for moment in utter bewilder-
ment, but hearing footsteps approaching, it
struck me as good strategy to retreat while it
was still possible to do so.
CONCLUDED MONDAY
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-15
New house For Sale.
TO LET

F1yHE Store in Harrington Block now occupied by
l. Collins g. Buxton. They will remove their
stock of music, and continue business at d. H.
Young's, 266 Middle Street. de3Odtf
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-15
PLEASANT ROOMS TO net.

QUITE of rooms on second floor; plenty OF sun
~ light, air and water Heat and gas furnished.
Also one room on third floor. References exchanged
Stable 10 Let
Situated in the western central part Of city. adj
dress L. E. T., Daily Press Office
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-15
q Il Y ID FL, o
Philadelphia g. New
England
STEAMSHIP LINES
FRO Boston,
in connection with Old CilEONY RAIL-

in connection with Old COLONY RAIL-
ROAD.
BOS N TO THE SOUTH.
Semi w eelkly inc, Quick Time, Low
Rates, Frequent Departures.
Freight received and forwarded daily to FALL
RIVER there connecting with the CI, de Steam-
ers, sailing every WEDNESDAY and SATUK-
DAY to PhiIad+ lphia direct connecting at
Philadelphia with Clyde Steam Lines to Charles
ton, =. @, Washington, ID. e., George
town, %. o., Alexandria, Va, and all Rail
and Water Lines
from any point in New England to Philadelphia.
For rates of Freight and other information apply to
D. d. G. MINK, Agent,
1875 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
VIM. II. Clyde & Co General Managers
No. IL So. Delaware Ave, Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1879-02-15
HALL To LET.

MISSION HALL, williams' Block. (formerv
IVA known as "Arcana Hall.) having been leased
by the undersigned, will be lei on most reasonable
terms for Lectures, concerts, Socables, Meetings,
Suppers, Fairs, &c. Apply at the Hail, opposite
Casco Engine House.
ap15eodtf r. M. BARTON.