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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

any effort made to convey the ne
groes to the 80 900 acres Of good
farming land alleged to have been
presented to the blacks by Ben
Butler in Wisconsin ? Who has
seen any evidence that the seven
thousand who went to Kansas have
been provided with homes? Who
has any evidence that "General"
Conway has fulfilled his pledge and
handed over the $4,000 he collect
ed, to the fleeing blacks p
The Nebraska incident related
above furnishes proof that the Kan
sas people are trying to thrust
these poor creatures on Nebraska.
They sent large numbers Of them to
that State and dumped them on the
prairie. Our Kansas exchanges
have contained numerous references
to this process. It is cruel anc
heartless, but no worse than the
usual treatment of tho negroes by
the Republicans.
The sole use which the Rep ubli-
cans have made OF the negroes
since the war is a political one.
There were abundant opportunities
for the Republican leaders to prove
whether they had any really phil
anthropic and noble purpose with
reference to the blacks, but every
time that alleged philanthropy has
been tried it has been found want
ing. It has vanished in infamy,
and this last use Of the negro is
the most infamous of all. If that
general movement of tie Southern
negroes to the Northern States
takes this fall. as predicted by the
Republican leaders,, the result will
put in the hands of tho Democrats
" ithout any exertion on their part
the best campaign document Of the
season. For the inconvcniences and
tribulations resulting to the North
ern people the Republican party
will be he'd exclusively responsible,
and the exodus will operate to their
own undoing.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
A GOOD CHANCE FOR LOUISIANA.

I have been reading with much
interest and attention your able and
pointed articles or the negro exo-
dus to Kansas. and what is likely
to be its results to our sugar and
cotton planters. AS to how and
tie best means of replacing this
labor, I agree with you that it can
only be done by white men, actual
tillers Of the soil, men brought up
on farms, not those who emigrate
here, WHO are mostly from towns
and villages, aud do not like to go
to the country bat remain in our
cities and towns. I know white
laborers can stand our climate as
we'll as colored. These men eau
be brought hero from Ireland or
Scotland, who will work our plan
tations better than our present la
borers, and give more satisfaction
to the planters by their labor in ey-
cry respect than under the present
system.
I noticed few days since where
q number of mechanics had been
brought from Sheffield England, to
a Northern city, by shaving their
passage paid. Now, l know this
country and the requirements as to
labor, having lived in the South
FOR number of years, and if our
planters will pay the passage of
good working men from Europe 10
this port which would not cost
more than from SIS to $50 each,
including all expenses, ard pay
these hands SIS per month regular
ly, providing them with suita BILE
cabins for white men to live in, l
can bring from 1000 to 10000 men
here by the Is: July, 1880. or soon
err. These men will be workers
who will, when they see the coun-
try, induce more to come. I make
this proposition, aud should any one
bs desirous Of communicating with
me they can do 50 to the Times off
&C. -Lishman in ". o. Times.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

-. A company is now forming in the
Parish of East Feliciana for the Keeling
OF silk. DR.. Ball has been very success
I'm the culture of silk in that Parish,
and has made arrangements Tor securipr
large supply of silk worm eggs, so as
to introduce the IN manufacture of raw silk
on an extensive scale into that locality
Sugar B0,Ul.
The Sugar Bo,ol is mistaken as to local
ity. DR.. Ball lives in West Feliciana, but
the statement i'll regard to his culture of
silk ia true. Yes, tie Doctor has been
very successful and should he secure the
cooperation necessary for the introduce
tloh OF this enterprise our people will
nave just cause to be thankful for his eff
forts in this line.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
CRUEL PHILANTHROPY"

Tho Nebraska City Press, of
August %, says:
"Not many weeks ago two car
loads of colored people. poor, pen-
niless and ragged, were brought
here from St. Louis and indiscrim-
inate!y set down in a strange coun-
try: by designing men, and left to
shift FOR themselves. At the time
the Nebraska Press characterized
tho proceeding as an outrage on the
blacks, and the sequel proves our
conclusions were correct. These
refugees come to this city, and some
of them found houses and employ
ment; many of them did cot find
either, neither did they try to.
Those who did find homes did not
stay long, but left and congregated
on the street corners.
To-day ten families applied TO
the agent of the K..C., Joe and c..
B. r. r. for free transportation to
Kansas City. They are only wait.
'AS AoA AoSOAoOiO ACPiy W ACaS0
Immediately for the Sunny South.
"A Press reporter further inter-
viewed one of them-Ben Owens.
Mr.. Owens says: 'Wo are tired of
this country-it don't agree with
us-we have been sick ever since
our arrival--our people are dissst>
isGed and want to go back south
one Of Our number has already
died, and we are afraid of your cold
winters"
'FIndiscriminately set down and
sleet to shift for themselves' is q
brief and truthful description Of the
philan.hroric process in use among
our Republican fellow-citizens of
the North. Who has heard of
that Exodus Window has
done for these people since he in,
augurated the movement last win
ter? Who has heard of any bene.
factors OF his? Who has heard of
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

~ On Friday August 18th, the large
and handsome Catholic church at New
Texas Landing was blown down. This
structure was not quito completed and
proved a serious loss to the generous
community which had SO libcrally con-
tributed to it's erection On Monday last
further damage was done to tho proper
ty of these progressive people by the des
truction of the extensive warehouse of Mr..
f. Oubres and also a new building of
considerable size belonging to Nine. Tir-
cult.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
IMPORTATION OF WHITE LABOR
ERS FOR OUR PLANTATIONS.

Please cory the following from
the N. o. Times: On the 23d
inst. you published a letter from me
on the subject of bringing Irish
emigrants to this State and those
'abjoining, to replace the negro la
borcrs now employed on our sugar
and cotton plantations. OF this
communication our planters seem
to have taken no notice, and in my
mind they are still plodding along
in the same old groove, resting I'M
der the impression that it is time
enough, we will have an abundance
oflaborers when the time comes and
we need give ourselves no trouble
on this score. Now, I see the reports
published in the various newspapers
throughout the country, as made by
the committees. from the st. Louis
Journal of Commerce, August %,
1879. The committee of planters
report against the emigration from
tie South, while, on the other
hand, the committee of colored men
Report favorably thereon, and ad-
wise all colored people to move there
just as soon as they secure sufficient
funds to travel on. We are now
about to market our crops both
cotton and sugar. AIRY one can
we'll form his opinion as to what
course the negroes will take under
these circumstanc es-it will be off
to Kansas, the land of Canaan, in
their opinion-so soon as he secures
enough to travel on, the South viii
see him no more, even though all
his crop is not gathered. This will
tend to the embarrassment of the
merchants who have been furnishing
tie laborers and the loss Of the crop
to the planters.
All this can be avoided by the
employment Of white laborers, a
class of men who will work all the
week from Monday morning until
Saturday night-they will require
no Saturday to go to the nearest
town or village 10 get drunk, but
will attend to their work all the
time. I know your journal is wide
~ circulated throughout the coun.
try, and l am afraid our planters
are now afflicted with that apathy
which has been the matter with cur
people during the past fourteen
years, in State and city affairs.
Procrastinatiop, it's true enough.
On official inquiry I find such
laborers receive at the rates of SIS
per month wages in their own
country, without board, having
free house and garden lot. I am
of opinion they can be induced to
come here under a guarantee of
about this rate wages for two years
by having their passage paid to
this port.
I am desirous that you should
give this space in your issue of
September l, 1879, as your paper
will have a wide circulation, aud
would also like to hear from some
of our most energetic planters on
the subject. FRESHMAN.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
THE STORM AT OTHER PLACES.

The storm commenced in
New Orleans at IL o'clock on
Monday and continued up to
II at night. The wind blew,
at that point with a velocity of
40 miles an hour. Firty-six
coal burges were swamped in
the river. The steamboats,
Behan, Alvin and Bertha were
blown from their mooring but
sustained very little damage.
The old hull Of the Gov. Allen
was sunk. The steamer Julia
also went down. The sloop
Flunor lost her masts and tack.
ling. The boathouse of the
Riverside Rowing Club was
destroyed; loss $4,000. The
sugar sheds suffered considers
bly,. Much damage was done
to other property in the city,
by the loss of trees. roofing,
&c.
At Morgan City the storm
was more severe than at other
points, the wind at one time
blowingat the rate of rs miles
an hour. The end of the rail-
road depot was blown out, the
glasses in the windows shatter-
ed, and two buildings blown
down. A portion of the iron
shed on the wharf gave way to
the fury of the storm.
From the N. O. Democrat
we CLEAN the following
The Fanchon arrived yester-
day with both smoke stacks
Gown, after having a terrible
time with wind and waves.
The Cannon was caught at
Bayou Sara, where she tied up
and laid by all day.
At Port Hickey the ware
house and store Of William S.
Slaughter were leveled, and his
carpenter shop, stable and su-
gar house were also damaged
considerably.
At Baton Rouge. Wood,
Widins & Co lost. three coal
boats and several hundred
barrels of coal on flats. w. G..
Wiimot & Co., lost about three
thousand barrels of coal, but
no boats. Brooks drug store
was blown down, and many
other buildings were badly
damaged. Both ferryboats
were sunk.
The sugar houses on the
Sinclair, St. Mary, Conrad,
Eliza, Mayfower, Avery and
many other plantations were
more or less damaged. Aside
to the damage to buildings on
the plantations along the riv-
err, the effects of the storm
were visible on the crops,
which suffered severely, and
were insured to an amount
impossible to estimate.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

To The papers throughout the State
are busy bringing forward candidates
for Governor and other State Offices
We intend to abide by the action of the
Baton Rouge Convention and prefer to
say nothing until it meets, but had we
the naming of the man, it would be a
Democrat that has never finched from
his duty as the follower of the immortal
JetfersoD-and that man is-RoBERT C.
WlCKLIFFE, whose executive ability was
tried, when machine politicians were at
q discount,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

1.-THE gale of last Monday proved very
disastrous to our Pointe Coupee friends.
The fine sugar house of Col. F. L. Clai-
horne was damaged considerably while
tho gentleman lost several other build
ings. The large gin of Mr.. Hebert, on
Fordouche, was totally destroyed, and
every bridge crossing that stream is re-
ported as having been swept away by the
swollen waters
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

MIRACULOUS EsCAPE.-During the
storm on Monday last, we are reliably
informed, a dwelling house in Jackson,
containing some half dozen occupants,
was blown down, but by the greatest
good fortune not single body was in
the least injured. Our informant failed
to learn the name of the family thus saw
cd
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

800 An election for Mayor and Alder
men was hold in the town of Jackson, on
Tuesday last. Mr.. ALT Hazard was re-
elected Mayor. We were unable to learn
the names of the gentlemen selected as
the counsel. A vote was also taken as to
the sense of the people in regard to the
sale of spirituous and malt liquors. The
people of that town decided to do away
with drinking after the 1st of January,
by good majority. Unless Jackson be-
comes uddenly very unhealthy many
dry throats will there be,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

a We regret to learn Of the serious
damage sustained by DR.. f. Nj. Brooks,
of Baton Rouge, by the total destruction
of his drng store worth at least $4,000.
This disaster was occasioned by the fall
ing in of tue gable-end of an adjoining
building.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

~ Ben. Buffers only hope of becom-
ing a Governor is to marry a governess.-
Philadelphia Chronicle.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

mn. NEAR jackson, HI
This is to certify that have my
southern standard" Press "a. ". ~
PATENT tho past season ; l take NJ.
in recommending it to my friends ~
all who want the best and cheapeat D.
the market. Twill communicate wtS]
ties on tho merits of the s'southern =.
ard press" whenever desired.
june14-6m. JNO. +. MIMI
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

~ The tow boat Gilmore, on her way
to New Orleans with two heavily laden
barges, suffered considerable damage III
tho storm on Monday last. Both of her
barges were sunk, tho pilot house blown
away and the pilot drowned.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

A KISS BY MQoNLIGHT.-The Spanish
student Victorian became desperately en-
amored with the personal beauty and
charms of Prosperino, daughter of the
King of Naples, He frequently scaled
the wall at night in order to steal B. kiss
by moonlight while the pale moonbepnIs
were playing upon her chiselled features
and at one time in rapturous ecstacy he
asked. "what has made thee so beauti-
full! 70 Was such a question propounded
to our prettiest women these modern
times, tho reply would be, IL simply use
English Female Bitters, which cures all
Aches and Palms, 1t is The only known
female regulator and uterine tonic for
married and single:
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

MAX FISCHER. AUGUST FISCHER
~ y ~ IAS&MENe
S. w. Corner of Front 4 Sun
B4YOU sARA, Ii.
LAVE CONSTANTLY in store for sale
LII at prices conformable with the
times, full and complete lines of White
goods, Ladies Dress Goods, House-keep-
er's articles, and a general assortment of
fancy and staple dry goods:
Victoria Lawns,
Nainsooks, Swiss
Mulls, Piques, Bish-
op Lawns, Linen Lawns,
Dress Linens, Mozambl-
ques, Grcna-
dimes, Organdy
Muslins, French
Percales, Irish Lin
ems, Bobbinet Bars,
Laces and Curtains,
Parasols, large varie.
ty. Umbrel-
las, assorted styles
and qualities. Cali
cos, Bleached Cottons,
Cambrios, Sheetings,
Ch:ldreEs Cassimeres
Gents
Cassimeres,
Colt onades,
Jeans, Denims. Tick
-ings by the yard or piece
Dealers in Fancy and Staple groceries.
Provisions, western Produce and
Plantation Supplies. Agents Tor
the renowned Singer Sewing
Machine and its various
attach ments
We invite an inspection OF ouc large
assortment of Ladies, Childrens. Mems
and Boys Hosiery, and Kid Gloves. Iisle
Thread, Gauntlets, Ties, Ribbons, EN-
broideries Laces, Ruchings, Corsets, La
dies Ready-made Under wear, etc. Per.
fumery, Toilet, Articles and notions.
We have on hand also, a fresh and we'll
selected, stock of Clothing, Boots, Shoes.
Hats and Caps and a general assortment
OF gentlemens underwear and FURNISHING
goods. Q
PECLAL NOTICE.-we are the own
ers of the outstanding claims and indebt-
eunesses due to the late firm of Mann
Fischer 81 Co.
The Citizens of East Feliciana. Pointe
Conpce, and Wilkinson County, Miss,
will find it to their interest and adyan
ago to open up trade with us. All or
filled.
e5 Highest market price paid Or cot
on.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

V The steamer Trenton was caught
in the storm on Monday last and turned
bottom upwards in the Mississippi. No
lives lost.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
A I. GAsTkELL,
Bayou Sara, Louisiana,

DaS ou AcdiSt3 IAOulSlIn0, f
DEALER IN
PLOWS, AGRICULTURAL I'M
mcnts, Brides, HarD"ss, Hardware, 6
Pistols, Pumps, Pipes, Machine Fitt
Cocks, Valves, Castings, Ropes, lid
Ware, Wagon and Carriage vOodx
Blacksmith's Materials, Etc, Etc.
TIN COPPER AND SHEET IRON
UFACTORY. .,
Also Agent for the celebrated
"CHARTER OAK" STOVES.
Uric, Garrett IL Cottman, Brinley,
III. Hall and other plows, Aliens
Hoes, Woods Moving Machines,
Hay Rakes, all of which l will gu,
tee to sell lower than can 10 purcl
elsewhere.
Changers and ntE.rs will find
their advantage to call and examin
stock and prices before purchasing
where.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
WILDWOOD
INSTITUTE

JACKSON, LOUISIANA.
THIS Institution will open on the 81
Monday in September. II every de-
partmeut our ann is thorough education.
We take pleasure in assuring our friends
they will find superior advantages here,
that no other institution offers at the same
rates.
TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Enrl;sh in Collegiate. 5000
English in Preparatory -----..--- l5.oO
English in Primary DECENTRALIZATION lO.OO
r nSrnorea each 500
MmS;c piano or Guitar $500
Drawing, Painting, Fancy Work So to $l5
FACULTY.
Miss M. McCalmont, Principal; Misses E.
S, Irvine, Irine E. Gard, Cora L. Flshburn
Mrs. l.. V. Schwing, Principal IN Music.
Send for circular. aug92m.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

"E ARE AUTHORIZED to announce
w Gen. ROBT. I, BARROW, as q
candidate for Secretary of State, subject
to the action IF a Democrotic Convention.
"a We are authorized to announce
WILL A. STRONG, the present incum-
bent, as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Secretary of State, subject to the
action Of tho Baton Rouge Convention.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
FOR SHERIFF.

w We are authorized to announce
Mr.. COURTLAND B. SMITH as a Demo-
cratic candidate for Sheriff of West Fell
ciana, subject to the action of a Nomina-
ting Convention.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

w The franchise of the New Orleans
City Railroad Company was sold to that
Company for $3.50, 900 on the 1st.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
FOR CLERK OF THE COURT.

FOR CLERK Of THE COUNT.
ET We are authorized to announce
Mr.. w. T. ROGILLIO as candidate for
the Office of Clerk of Court, subject to the
action of the Nominating Convention.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06

..-- All the bridges in East Feliciana
are reported AS having been washed
away by the rain on Monday last.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-09-06
ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES.

FOR SUP. PUBLIC EDUCATION.
"a We are authorized to announce
COL. +. L. CLAIBORNE as a candidate
for Superintendent of Public Education,
subject to the action of the Baton Rouge
Convention.