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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The annual election of officers of Seth
Williams Post No. IS, and representatives to
Department meeting will be held this evening,
at the Office of W. S. Choate, Esq, under
Grand Army Hall, the Post having given the
use of their hall to the members Of the 9TH
Maine Battery Association for their reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

The expenses of the Ideal Pinafore Com
papy are some six hundred dollars a night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

Regular meeting of the City Council Fri
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04

Several went from here to Lewiston yester-
day to attend the Reform Club convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Tltr0.

In Sidney, Nov. q, Capt. Benz. Field, aged about
rs years.
In Bangor, Nov. 80, Mr.. Henry b. Farnham, aged
81 wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Sad Accident.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS,
Municipal Election in Augusta, &

I""OfP"' I'eot'o" 7" HuS"ss"5 U"'
AUGUSTA, Ga, December 3. In the mu-
nicipal election to-day Robert II. May was
elected for years, over Chas. Estes, by 654
majority. Mays entire ticket was elected to
the council
Mayor elect May is democrat. The con-
test was strictly personal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
TO LET 4!

A TWO STORY HOUSE. In excellent conditiea
"a with large stable. suitable for one OF two fan
lies situated en- northerly endef state ST. Also ~
ter Dec. lst good tenemento ON Green Sta suitaode
for man and wife. Apply to
All. ABBOT. Corner Green and scwaii u.
nov24teodn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
FRESH CUT FLOWERS
OF JOHN BURR, at


NAN'S MISSION ON EARTH.-A thorough
wi medical treatise, indicating how CONFIRMED
disabilities may be removed. The experience Of 70
years study obseryat and professional prscfices
Showing the agencies that will insure restored man.
hood strengthened vitality, and sound conditions OF
health, that have been impaired by overtaxed pow.
srs. A statement of obstacles to marriage ana o.
23c, currency or postage stamps. Address Ssc'y.
Museum Anatomy and Science, 4es 9Th, sx. ny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Local ann State Mus.
id you "schlip yourself down.

Thursday, December 4, 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-12-04
Closing bids
California Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. J.
The following the closing Official prices Of min
ng stocks o-day:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

CoLoRED Reform CLUE -The now colorcd
Reform Club held q meeting st Shiloh Baptist
Church, 90 West street, last night, with Rev.
5. W. Madden, President. ard R d Ruffn,
Secretai The Church was crowded with PEG.
Pc and he greatest interest was manifested.
NJ |. Z. O'Neal was present and delivered
40 effective temperance address, at the close of
which ftty-slx persons came t)rward and signc d
the pledge. Some young moo from the white
Reform Club, who We're present, were invited
20 participate, aud ssUg s,ytrsl songs, which
we're much enjoyed. Speeches we're then msde
By John PeytOn and Wm. Grady. the former
Of whom offered three badges Of honor TO the
first three females, who shou eign the pledge
ant thus commence the work among that 8, x.
These prizes we're quickly taken aud twenty
females sigued the pledge.
Ga motion Of r. ID, R1fia tho ttauks OF
the cuD we're t2adcrcd 10 the members of the
white Reform Club for their p.eseuce and aid
and they wnrc Iovi'ed 70 ali Of the noctiBps.
A'cc speeches By R3vs. L. Cook aud S. W.
Maiden, the meeting all ,urned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEERAIloN.-Tho Sun.
day School OF the NJ. T. Church South had
their Christmas celebration last night The
church Was crowded, aud many were unable to
obtain entrance.
The exercises consisted Of the recitation Of
Scripture verses and the formation of an arch
With cards. bearing the diff rent names used to
3eDominsta Christ 10 the Old and New Tesla.
mcDts The keystone bore the word EN-
manuel. snd, after 1t Was placed 10 po,itiou,
az lilo nina ed star moved slowly from the
north side Of the church until it stood over the
csh're OF the arch. The star bore the nsme
Jesus" eDd vas very pretty
The pre-enfs for the children we're placed on
two re- Chri,tpss trees, and We're distributed
after The formation # the arch The music was
excellent, aud was rendered By the children,
assisted By a qlarfctta Df ad1it4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

GERMAN BUILDING ASSOCIATION. - The
board OF directors OF the German Building AS
s CATION No. 2 met last night: ard declared a
dividend Of SIS per share. This exhibit of the
affairs Of the association is most gratifying
oun to tho shareholders, and exc eds any here
ttf)re made in this city. The sonuaI election
of officers will be held Oh Thursd,y night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
Opening and Closing ot the Mails.


CLOSING.
Washington, D. c., North snd Northeastern
mails IL NJ. and Is p. -.
Western mails 80 and IS .. IN.
Southern mails, vie Richmond, Va, 6 % o.
~ and 20 and % m.
South and Southwestern mails, via Lynch.
burg, Virginia 6 % .. u. sIG 5 as .. n.
Aiexandris to Lynchburg, Va, (w&y mails
including through mails, + 20 g. m. and 90 . IL.
tiordonsvil!e and Charlottesville, vs.. . w b.
IN. snd 9 10 .. IN.
Manassas division 90 a. m
Alexandria 10 hound HILL Va. 45 s.. M
OPENING.
Northern and Western mails, via Washing
.on, d. C., s 80 3. N. and : ~ &Dd 90 p. n.
Southern mails, Wis Richmond Va, 80 y. II.
I'd UO y. N.
Southwestern msils via Lynchhurg, Virginia.
Through nails including way mails On Hidlahd
Railroad, 80 N.
Manassas Division 80 ;. n.
Round Hill to Alexandria, Va 3 30 D. NJ
Office Hou.s-Otlice opens 81 s 81 q. H., and
loses at 90 p. nj.
Sunday Hours-Ofics opens at Do g. NJ, and
closes 81 8 30 q. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
ASsslSE!M EMTS.

ASsESEMEMTS.
SA r EPT a H ALL
NEW YEARS
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT, JAN |, 1850
The Talented Emotional Actress.
MISS EDITH SIN AIR,
In nor Great Temperance Drama entitled
FROM THE ALTAR TO TuE SCAFFOLD;
OR, THE DRUNkARD'S DREAM.
Supported by Talented Stock Company
Admission, matinee ...............10 and Is cents
lght."........-."-....25 and 81 cents
1S Matinee 2 81 p. nj. Evening performance
at ID p. NJ dec 30 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

PERsoNAL-Mr Thomas W. White has
been appointed clerk in The First National
Bank, vice hr. +. Marshall Suith, who has
resigned to accept position 10 Baltimore.
MIR. 4 7. Ashby. lately With Mclean Il
Uher, has been appgioted U. S. Gauset,
apd stationed at Front Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

LARGE FUNERAL Tho funeral of the late
Anthony I. Harper took place from his late
residence corner Of Lee and Wolfe streets this
c7eoiDg, snd WIGS vr5 largely attended. The
bCGy was enclosed 10 handsome rosewood
caskct with silver ornaments and baodles. The
r,mslns were placed 10 the vault Of the Messrs.
Henderson, in the Methodist Protestant Gene
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
COMMUNICATED,

When YES bcy there il 10d iI this city z
Jolly shoemaker sld his wife. The old nsu
would occasionally got little how come you
So" but the cid woman, being "strict mem
Der" of tho church, abhorred liquor. as eli good
people ought TO DO Well ooe day the old
man got on q buck load" and, as drunken
pen always do tic thing they ought not 10 do,
went home, where bis wife went for him"
rather roughly. BE took the lastiug patiently
till tbs rent up fecliH2s of his wits had nearly
exhausted themselves. AID then, putting Oh
look only equaIled By Jefferson 10 rip Van
Wiuke" when driven from home, i'd, THAT 5
Christian, amt it," Now, the vcstry of Christ
Church may have done wrcug bui to call them
hard names is Christina, ain it? 2" D. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

NJ. + CHURCH SO large number Of pr
sons have expressed desire TO hEvo the late
Christmas service of the Me Church repeated
that the committee that had charge are ar
ranging to reproduce the most entertaining
parts Of the programme Oh New Years eve
for the beueft of the Sunday School Missiclsrg
Society Of that Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Mansion House-R Clagett, Chsrles co, Md
John I Worlhington, Fauquier CO, vs.; Col
Dulsny, Inudonr co. Va; N b Whiting,
Clagett, MsrgIsnd Agricultural College, Md
Kobt Eeville, Loudoua co, Va; j w Grubbs,
Happy Ureek. Va; David Cooper, Fauquier CO.,
Va; Nathan Corder, Fsuquer CO. Va issac
We.barn, Centreville, Fsirtsx CO, Va; Harris
Freeman, Va
- r Hsvsn IN hh9 E S EsnHar
co. Va; } w Warkar, Loudoun co. Va; John
q Simpson, do Robt Mu.rel Madison CO, Va;
John ID Forbes, WarreLton. Va; John W
Harper, Va Col Z W Carter, Loudoun Co, Va;
Hugh Rogers Va;J Il Mi!holien, Bound Hill.
Va; < e Meredith, Brownsville, IN; 4 + Hibbs,
Loudoun CO. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
FssEk MALE s5ss E:ENE'

E'OE SALE Ok RENT-The large BRICK
q DWELLING, on the cast side of Wash
lnston street. between Cameron and Queen Ets.
now occupied bu Jsmes IL. Stewart, formerly
the residence Of the late Repj. Halowell. Apply
to Green & Wise.
EENRI c. RALLOWELL,
nov 29-tf Executor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

WEDDING -Mr. Jobn Farlorg, the popular
book keeper st ihe Ci IL rs Na!io1al Bank vas
married on Saturday lass, 10 Wes,morcla0d
G}uctY, to MIS-. Nj. j Snt1rd OF thai couaty.
The happy cguplc we're to have arrived her.
on tho steamer John W. Thompson, this even
lDS They hsvs tho best wishes of their many
iEsuds for their in,u-e happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

DEATH OF AN OLD tITlZ :N.-Capt Johu
Z. BaRgett vel knc~o TO slI Of our older cit
Z u, died at his residence al the c rooro Wolfe
aqd Fairfax trtels. las night. lie had been
nck for soao limo with rcurslgis Of the bowels
Capt Baggctt, who vas about sixty. years
Of age, formerly followed the sea, and was
officer 90 7.rI 6ne 7esscs which sail.
ed out Of this port. liz leaves wife and
several children, Dearly all Of the latter being
growp. HIS iuoeraI will IKE place from ST..
Nary Church, at 10 O'clock to morrow morn
lUg,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

Our OF ORDER lho pump at the the Cor
ner OF Glpbon and Alfred streets is out Of order
and will raise DO water. As it is tho sJic do
peDdeooe Of large punbsf OF persons, it is in
pOrtant that it ehould b. repaired at Ouce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Mamie Chichester,
wife Of Richard Chichester, ca ard daughter
Of Judge Cockeriile, of Fairfax coun,y, died
rather suddenly at her hone, nerr CcnsrovIIie,
n that county, last Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. Deer. 80 1879.
For the Middle States warmer southwest shift.
.ng to cold northerly winds, falling followed by
Using h.rometer, cloudy weather, Uith snow or
rain in the northern portion, possibly clearing
aYaY by Wednesday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

MORE MISCEG ENATION.-A respectable look
Ing farmer uamod Cordoy, who lives near NJ ark
Eam Station, 10 fauq1er c,uGtg. was 10 the
city last oight, lookIGS for MS daughter, no
man OF t99uty four years Of age who had run
sway tr N home on Saturday last with a negro
mao. The negro left vile AID veral CHI
dren p,hl9d him. The tralo Vas searched
Tor The iu<l i've Womgo at Markham 90 the
day she t d, out she sccretcd herself end got
away. y woman answering her description was
seen st the depot hero Oh Saturday evening.
The old rnaa seemed nearly heart broken at the
Gl.grscs OF his Child, but went oa 20 Washing
Ton &c prosecute bis search, .esine that be had
promised bis wife to brirg hair daughter home
dead or alive. He says That Ac never wanted
to murder Gnyb5dy, but that he will certainly
XII that negro msD lthc g,s q chance The
policemen acd others. however, persuaded the
Cd man to give up the woman end r3turo
home, which lie did to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

Broke IN HALF-A large Wagon, belonging
to Mr. j. B. Watkins, aud loaded with grar.
broke in half at the Washington ferry whaif
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

The Mystic Capt. AL. Fair left here last
night for Baltimore to bring round the steamer
Mystic, which is 10 be repaired at the ship yard
here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
AUSTE1N SALES.

VSCHEATOR'S SALE-By order of the
A. Governor of the Common wealth Of Virgins
H. !, rs escheator, will offer for SALE st the front
door Of the Court House Of Alexandria county,
on MONDAY, the 26.h day of January, 1850
thst being Court day, at II o clock m, TWEEN.
lyon ACRES two roods and twenty one
poles Of LAND in the said county of Ale1sn-
dris, lstely ths property OF Jsnes Hilton decd,
which said land has escheated 10 the Common.
wealth according to l.w.
forms OF Sale: One third OF the purchase
money will be required in Cash; the residue in two
equal ANNUAL payments. bearing interest from
day of sale tbs purchaser to execute bond with
good personal security and the legal II lie TO be
retained till tho whole Of the purchase money is
paid. FRANCIS N. MILLS,
dec 12-4W Escbeetor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAI.UA.
~ BILE LAND-By virtue OF decree pro.
pourced by the Circuit. Court OF Prince William
county, al the Ncver Der special term, 1879,
thereof in the chsncery suit OF Stonnel vs. Ston-
nell, the undersigned. special commissioners
therein named will offer for sale st public suc
ton. before the front door Of the court house of
the ssid county, on MONDAY, the 9th day Of
JsruSrV, 1850 (tha. being Court day that VAL.
UABLE FARM. situated in the said county
called EkBSCO," containing about 6I3
scres. This fsrm !ies on the Neabsco run, about
one Aslf mile from Neabsco Mills and posto iii ae;
it is heavily tirnbercd snd mas on it e COME MOS
DI0US DIV XII LING and sll necessary cut
houses, we'll fenced aad in good state of cult
Walton. 1t has on il also VALUABLE
SLATE QUARRY which has been extensive.
- Wo' kcd s'rCc tho war.
Terms Of Sae: One third of toe purchase
MONEY in CASH, and the residue in three equal
payments st one, two snd three years, with iu-
t"res! from day OF SALE tho purchaser executing
boLds, with approved security, for The deferred
pay menLs. and the title to be retained until the
whole OF tho purchase money is paid.
Mr.. Richard Sionnell, living Oh tue premises,
will take pleasure in showing the farm TO any
person wishing 10 purchase
A plot OF the farm nsy be seen ut the Office OF
John N. Johnson, esq, Alexandria, Va,
E Z. MEREDITH, 0oten e
VII. L. LIPSCOMB, o. oaie'
Prince Willism county, dec l-ta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

You CAN FIND a LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
tin Ware. such as BIklog Pans, Pie Paus,
Cutters, &C., cheap o, STANsBURY'
Cor. King and Columbus st,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

:. KNIGHTS OF FYTHIAs. -Mechauics Lodge
No. ) koights of Pythias, last night, elected
me following Officers for the ensuing term A.
DDeao, Z. e.; George h. Thinkers. Y. g.; j. NJ.
Vernon, PreIatr; Job Corsoo, K OF Il. and s
r. |. Steele, NJ. of I G. T. Erwin, NJ. OF <.
D. 4. Williams, NJ. at A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

-, HOP The / Sociss will give another Of
'h''r very chi yatle complimentary hops to.
u.offo" light NV Y ar's EyeI. No doub'
.nOse Present vi 6nd this very epioyabl
W VOus OF watching the Cd Year out and the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

The TEMPERANCE BOoM.--Is YOU'D seem
that the temperance movement nov so active 10
this city, is equally 90 elsewhere, and that Alex
apdriaus abroad are actively epgsg' d therein
IS will appear from the follosi 2 extract from
report Of temperance meeting in the st.
Lrui' Times:
mir. James I. Close came next, young
gentlemao who made very graceful and finish
ed address. He drew d glowing picture of the
evil IF c's Of drunkenness in their various stages
and showed that the true ramedy was not BY
restricting legislation, but by the active efforts
of thcs! moved by the Influence of Christian
sympathy aud love. He earnestly Invited all
TO sign the pledge who had cot done so"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30
TOR RENT.
TIC ogm Portable
l'i1 .JrS DLA- VI ~

TIC comfortable
FRAME DWELLiNlT,
or the east side Of ST. As4pb stree. between
Cameron and Queen, Containing water, gas
heater, &C., recently occupied By W. d. il ~
Possession given al DECO. For torms, &c. apply
ST this Office oct 6
IOA kkNT OLE LEASE-Tnc desirable Sna
- r0Cmy SIOEE sad WAREHOUSE No
81 Cameron a.reo., ls.oly occupied By x. s.
lawson & Co. apply TO
seplG T. n LAWSON.
E7OR KENT-uDUSE No. So Cameron st.,
= between Fairfax aQd Lee. Apply 20
AZ S-tt j. Il i SM00r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

NORFOLK, Dec % 1879
"DeaT SiG-Wc caunot all d eet at Al, xaporis
ior tho hearing Of matters 10 the 4. NJ. add O.
case until Tuesday the IS h of January proz
Please inform others Ct It's change Yours,
RI w. HUGHES"
It is expected that Judge Bord Will SIT with
Judge Hughes in this case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

ANTG-HoGss THIEF SoC!ElI.-The Society
FOX !ho D:toc!0U Of Hors, Thieves met at the
house OF Mr.. COur.aDd Lukeus, near this city,
yesterday.
The annual election Of officers ;o9k place with
the following re. uIt: President, Courrsnd Lu-
kcns; Secretary, w. Giiiinghsm; Treasurer
Joho Bacnge-
it ~as resolved TO extend the operations o.
tho SoC'c!y 10 tie detection OF all thieves
Whether Of HOSES or other valuable property.
The Society, which has sn extensive mem
tcrship Is located 10 aud near the Wood avn
settlement. lis plan OF working is, that wheu
ever member has horse or other valuable
properly stolen, the president inmodat y furn
lshes al Of The other me mbcra with desc 10
ton CT the StolcG property aud they arc Obliged
TO start out at obco in d fic:ept directions 10
search Of The thieves Tie plan has been
found to put nearly cfFocual stop to horse
stealing 10 that neShborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

TIE U. s. Courts The regular tenn of
the u. S. Circuit and District Courts will com.
mehce IL this city, according to law, CD Tues
day uext, Jaonary 9th, and The Grand Jury
has been summoned for that time. 1t ia Dos
sihlc, however, that Judge Hughes may not
arrive n hist day, 10 which case the Court will
re sc. ,urued from day to day uuiI his arrival
Judge Hughes has written the following letter
to onc OF tfc counsel il the a., NJ. Il o. r r.
case in Richmnrd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

@ Bells PRIME CRANBERRIES just re-
- c.ived by
dec Is J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

CHOIOE DRIED CHERRIES, Peaches and
~ bright Apples tof sale by
dec Z j o. mlLBU RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

nut Hay in bales for sale, delivered to any
~ part of the city by
nov2l CEAS S. TAYLOR, Jr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

GAGE. Salt Petre, Cod Liver Oil Oil Lomon
~ &C., just received by
doc 10 T. s. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-30

rHEAF TEAS-Teas of fine quality for ss!e
" at low prices BY +. j. DAVIDSON,
&c l47 King Street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-04-26

The CoNvENTIoN.--The Constitu-
tional Convention assembled at the
State House in New Orleans last
Monday. Hon. l.. A. Wilt was
elected President; the following
officers were also elected: W. u.
Harris. Secretary; Ben Prescott,
Assistant Secretary; E. w. Halsey,
Minute Clerk; Thos. Mcintyre, Ser
geant-at-Arms; R. W. Barrow, AS
sistant Sergaut-at-Alms, J. II. Je-
laley, Doorkeeper; A. Vedrenne,
Assistant Doolkeeper; Mr.. Cos
glove, of Natchitoches, Printer.
The arrangement of the commit
tees has not yet been completed
and nothing of special interest has
transpired.
Quite political discussion oc-
Cured on Wednesday, arising out
of the asse. ton that a feeling OF
alarm and apprehension existed
among the cololed people, with re-
gard to the intended action of the
Convention, many Of them through
out the State fearing that the new
I onstitution would in some man.
ner deprive them of some of their
present privileges and rights. To
put an effectual quietus to all such
nonsensicaI and silly rumors, the
Convention paused in the work of
completing its organization. and
passed the following resolution,
Offered by Delegate Land:
Resoi led, That there is no inten-
ton whatever entertained by this
body of impailing or restricting the
political, civil or religious rights of
any class of citi ems of the State, on
account of race, color or previous
condition of servitude; but on the
the intention is to defend
and maintain the rights of the col
ored citizens as guaranteed by the
Constitution of the United States
and of the State under the new Con-
stit1tion about to he formed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-04-26

Governor Lucius Robinson, of
New York, in speaking of the rela-
tons between office-holders and the
people, made the following very
sensible remarks: "The functions
which we exercise are committed to
us as sacred trust. The Govern
ment which we control as public
officers is not our own; it belongs to
those who placed us hele. The
laws we enact do not express our
will, they are the voices of the peo-I
pie. The money which we handle
belongs to them, and not us. We
can only take it from them for the
expenses of government.
More than this is robbery. Official
generosity is official crime. Every
tax cuts some comfort from
q thousand homes. It means less
food, less fuel, and less cheer in
many families.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-04-26
Fo- ne FAENE-.1
GOOD NIGHT.
To MISS M's' G.'s'.., BLurrroN, 8. G.

To MISS M's' G''.''., BLurrroN, 8. C.
Good night, dear one, tbs time we part;
But yet I linger still.
While joyful mem'1ies sway my heart
With soft, resistless thrill
One happy hour I've held thy hand,
Thy doubling footsteps led,
While, foaming toward the distant land,
A &c liant vessel sped.
In that short hour the pillows sent
Thy cheeks sweeter hue,
And wilder grace the zephyrs lent
Thy curls in whispering through.
Once foolishly I let thy voice
My many cares .beguile.
And felt my weary soul rejoice
Beneath thy sunlIt smile.
Thy voices lucid notes must thrill
Some other heart with pride;
Thy lingering steps from care and i'll
A stranger arm must guide.
A stranger hand those tresses bright
With loving touch will Irvine;
Those dewy. melting eyes will light
Another soul than mine.
Good night! good night the dying West
Is faint with golden light;
The creeping shadows bid us rest
Forever, sweet, good niglt!
T.,
Couiagton, Aprl &c, 1879.