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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

We have stated the average product of
acres to be 5SS. pounds of dried cocoons
This will give us 81 ,176 revenue from ,
acres of land, with the following expenses
grown person LIST 10 days....--..$l0 90
boys or girls 1st 10 days...... 500
2 grown persons I'd 10 days--...... 90 GO
5 boys or girls I'd 10 days. Is 90
grown persons Sd 10 days 80 90
16 boys or girls Sd 10 days. 4s 90
SIG 90
If we add q few dollars for rent Of the
land for cultivating the trees and prun-
ing it will not exceed $3.50. This dc.
Quoted from about $1.17G leave at $l.O16
on acres of land and in one month
time! How does it compare with bale
of cotton to the acre at $4,000, the crop of
which it takes months to mako and
gather it.
I add now only this: You are happy.
You can have both the crops, cotton and
silk and both the industries too, and the
wiser will raise item both.
This statement gives a correct idea of
the profits to be derived from tho culture
of silk in North Carolina. am satisfied
that this industry can be successfully
prosecuted in Louisiana at even q smaller
cost than the ABOVE figures. II was my
ihIciGloH " SlVo you Will CHlS CouHlu-
nication the essay of Mr.. Crozier, spoken
of by Commissioner Polk, but thinking
it best for your readers to study this sub
iect in short lessons, will ask you to re-
serve space in your next tissue for the
same. Hoping that my time has not
been expended without avail, and that
the time IS not lar distant when Louisi-
ana shall be known as prosperous silk
growing district, remain sir,
Yours Respectfully,
r. IT, Rail-, NJ. n
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

DurlnS tue past week we uaQ
the pleasure Of meeting in our town
an old friend in the person of Mr.,
G. G. Bird, of Baton Rouge. Mr..
B. is Spending few days with the
amily OF our sheriff, Mr.. John J.
Barrow.
While in Pointo Coupce, it was
our pleasure to mako the acquain-
lance of many pre- miucnt gentle-
men, among whom was Col. F. L.
Claiborne, an old and hoary head
ed veteran in the ranks of Democra-
cy; L. 3. Claiborne, ESQ, q
worthy son Of the gentleman above
named, and prominent lawyer,
Col. S. W. McKneely, former
~ Of East FeIiciana, but better
known as one of the veterans OF the
Sante Fee expedition who being
captured by tho Mcxicans, was,
together with several of his COM
rades, forced to draw from a box in
which was placed a number of
black aud white beans, the chance
Of his life. Our old friend drew
the liberty (white) bean, but it
seems that the greasers wanted him
for a particular martyr to their
bar5arous brutality, and forced
him to- draw a second. The Gods
were with him, however, and he
drew for the second time the white
bean, was released and has lived an
honored and respected citizen OF
Loui siana ever since. We also
had the pleasure of meeting Dr.. II.
J. Claiborne,s..wk we arc happy
to say. is gradually recovering
from the severe paralytic attack
received some months since. Judge
Bouanchard, prominent lawyer o.
Pointo Coupee an affabIe gentle.
man, whose company wo found
very enjoyable. Mr.. G. D. He
bert, Clerk of tho Court and Pres
ident Of the F. r. Gun Club.
Chas' W. Du Roy, Esq, local ed
itor of tthe Pelican and also a law
yer of ability. Clement E. Roy,
Esq, Notary Public and a liberal
whole souled gentleman, and Mr..
S. D. We'll, the polite and ener.
getic superintendent of Red Store.
Many moro pleasant acquaintanccs
made we among this hospitable
people, whose names our limited
space will not permit US to mention,
but to all of whom our heart has
gone over to. and long will this our
first meeting linger with US as
one of life's most pleasant coinci~
dences.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

nEDFORD (vA) ALUM AND IRON
~ Springs Water, Moss and Pills for
certain forms Of Dyspepsia, Diseases pc
culiar to Females, Chronic DiarhEa, BroE
chial, scrofulous and curaneous Affections
Disorders of the Liver, Kidneys, and
Bladder, Debility, Malari and Headache.
Equal to any water of it's class known
to me- Hunter Mcclure, Nj. u. Va
Satisfactory in Uterine Diseases aud in
Malarious condtions.' G w Vail, NJ d, O..
Efficient in Dyspepsia and Nervous
Diseases arising from impure blood
G Harrison, N Y.
Used with success in certain diseases
peculiar to females B Roemcr, NJ ID, Mo.
beneficial in Malarial Fever and Diph-
iberia + Dupon, Ga.
Invaluable III Scrofula.'
w J Gilbert, NJ D, N c..
Recommended as n prophylactic in
Yellow Fever Districts
De Fairex. NJ D, La.
The Summer season Of these Springs
begins June 1st. Terms $50 mo. Carr;ag-
cs meet visitors at Forrest or Lawyers,
each miles from Springs, upon advice
ofarrival. Accommodations unequalled
All the com forts and attractions. Skillful
resident Physician.
Prices.--Water 30 cts, per gallon. $500
case of doZ. half gal. bottles. S225 for
gal cask. 81 for 10 gallons. 81 for 20
gallons-on board cars at Lynchburg,
Va.
Mass.-5o cts. and 81 bottle, So so and
70 for doz.-sent post paid. This Mass
is the Water solified and contains all the
curative properties of tho water in re-
duccd space.
Piils--25 cts, so cts. and 81 package. or
81 25, 50 so, IS post paid, (these pills con-
sist of the Mass in sugar coated pills form
to suit delicate conditions.) Sample sup
ply sent FREQ to any physician desiring to
use it in practice. Pamphlet free upon
application. This remedy of nature is
endorsed by the medical professors and
attested by results in thousands of cases
during the last u years. Address
A NJ DAVIES, Pres of the Co.
~ Main Street, Lynchburg, Va.
so!d ny all Druggists aug96m.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

In this issue will be found another
letter from our friend DR.. I. U. Ball, on
the all important subject of silk culture
We had hoped to see our country ex-
changes take up this subject and
agitate it more thoroughly, 70,
there is no question that the intro.
duction of this enterprise would
bring about great change in tho finan-
cial condition of our oppressed people.
We are happy to say the N. o. Demo Graf
and Picoynnc look upon tho question with
favor, and if we can secure the co-opcra-
ton of our country contrerees at no dis
tant day small silk farms will be prom
inent branch of agriculture in Louisiana
We would ask of all papers in sympathy
with this question, to give publication to
the Docto letter in this issue.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

In our advertising columns will DO
1ound advertisements of our energetic
down town druggist DR.. F. NJ. Mumford.
He is constantly making additions to his
already we'll selected stock, and any one
visiting his store is certain to find some
thing new in the drug and novelty line.
lie has now on exhibition Mansker,s Pat
ont dining table and fan attachment. Go
and see it,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
IWOTG} E:Ny} 6 iAA :f;N9 8PSRa3G!EWVGG55 G.
HIGH SCHOOL,
Trinity, Morgan Co., Ala,

Trinity, Morgan Co., Ala,
M. & c. Railroad. On the plan of the
High Schools of Virginia. Instructors
Alumni OF the Va. University. Fits boys
and young men for tho Senior Glasses of
of tho University of Virginia and Sewanee,
as we'll as for business. For Catalogues
giving full information, Address John A..
Lilo Livingston, Ala. June 80,
best training schools in the southern
states for boys ana young men, as we'll as
a rst-class boarding school. Carlos G.
Smith, Mobile, Ala, Jan. %, 1876. take
great pleasure in recommending to the
attention of my friends and the public
generally the claims of the Mountain
Spring High School. Tho salubrity OF
the climate, the reclu>ion of the locality,
the conduct Of the domestic department,
and the qualifications of the teachers
place the school in the first rank of edu-
cational institutions.
r. II. WILMER, Bishop of Alabama.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
HELP
FOR THE WEAK
NERVOUS AND
DEBILITATED.
DIR. HASBROUCK'S
ELECTRICBELTS.

The afflicted can now be restored to perfect
health and bodily energy without the use of
medicine Of any Kind, and acithout the s1iqht-
est Inconvenience to the patients habits or
daily occupation.
Reader are you afflicted7
And you ,cish to regain your health strenath
and energy Of former yearss DO any ofMe
5ouo'cing symptoms meet your distressed con-
dition7 DO you feel nervous, debiltated.
tretup timia and lack the po.rer Of sciW anal
action7 dire your kidneys, stomach or b1oo0
IN dtsorded condition DO you suffer from
| rheumatism, neuralgia, or aches and DGius2
Haze you been indiscreet IN earlu uears and
find yourself harrassed UiM multitude of
gloomy symptoms? Are yom subject to loss
Gf memory n. harc spells Gfta'nti"g, Ju1ness Of
fit for business or pleasure and subject y 10 fts
of melancholy Are you subject to any
OF the following symptoms: restless
nights, nightmare, palpatation Of tho
heart, bashfulness, confusion of IDEAS
dizziness in the head, dimness of sight
&cf Thousands oi::young men, the mid
dle-aged, and even the old suffer from
nervous debility. Thousands of females,
too, are broken down IN health and spir,
us from disorders peculiar to their sex,
and who, from false modesty or neglect,
prolong their sutferings. Why then fur
Their neglect subject of such vital i'm
Portance when the remedy can be so east
~ procured7 DIR. HASBROUCK'S
ELECTRIC BELTS
For self-application to any part of the
body meet every requirement.. The most
eminent physicians Introduce them, and
we offer the most convir cling testimony
direct Fl ON the afllct ed themselves. who
have been restored to
Health, Strength and Energy,
a1ter dragging in vain for years. Send
at once for descriptive circular, which
VIII be mailed free, containing info: ma
ton worth thousands of dollars to tue
afflicted of either sex. Call on or adj
G m SSll communications confidcntial,)
r. d. TRAFALGAR & CO., Sole AGENTS
Tor the United States, 233 Broadway, N.
Y, City.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
LETTER FROM JACKSON.
EDITOR FEL1C1ANA SENTINEL :

IhlIb fhUM JAOhSUN.
EDITOR FEL1c1ANA SENTINEL
Mr.. James King, died in Jack
son, La, July 9th 1879. aged sc
years. and was buried at Sligo,
the family cemetery, 4 miles above
Laurel Hill and just over the La,
add Miss, line, where the remains
of his late deceased wife. found a
resting place. T'.o many fine mar
BILE sentinels within the iron en-
closure, tell of the silent sleepers
over whom they keep their solemn
vigi!s.
One SPEAKS of Col. J. S. Scott,
born in jackson, La, Sept, goth
1886. and died in New Orleans La,
April 18th 1872. (Col. Scott, was
a son of the late Mrs. King, An
other says: Mrs. Margaret Ham
ilton, relic of Maj. John Hamilton,
of S. c., died July 57th 1910,
aged about IS years.
Another, Capt. John Sims, born
Sept, 10 l773, and died Oct. 3lst,
1854. Another said: died Aug.
1st 1922.
The surroundings show signs of
former wealth, as also do other
cemeteries in that neighborhood.
One monument, not far of. and
said to have cost thirty thousand
dollars.
The beautiful little cemetery, at
St. Johns church, (EpiscopaE near
laurel Hill, La, looks fresh and
indicates a liberal congregation.
The Pre- sidcnt of the West Felici-
ana e. r. Co., Mr.. J. Burruss
McGehee, oaiciatcs sometimes at
St. Johns church, as lay reader.
Mrs, Argue, near by, seems to be
fair representative Of an enligh:en-
cd and generous people. who will
support churches and schools, and
maintain refined life and good so-
ciety, although the blighting effects
of cruel war may be seen on
every side.
TIE old miliionaires are gone.
Their pallacial residences, in some
cases: are marked by naked Chin
neys and crumbling walls, left by
the invader or the incendiary; and
the newly enfranchised is allowed
to take the best cabin or quarter as
his domicil. The bottom rail is
on top and Guido out votes bis
former master, and is often the
dupe of designing Office hunters,
who use him to get place or posi-
lions of profit without regard to
tho interests Of the tax payers.
But the eternal fitness of things
will regulate all this, and time and
perseverance will crown the ef-
forts of the really good and true,
and prosperity will again bless this,
together with East Feliciana, much
abused portion of tue sunny South.
The large number of newspapers
and magazines taken, proves the
liter airy tastes of the citizens; but
the local paper is especially sought
after and carefully read, as they
say: it gives the Parish news
This is one Of the secrets of success
for a local paper.
May the editor of the Sentinel
faithfully guard the best interests of
his many intelligent readers and fill
his pockets with we'll earned dol
lars and find a genial partner
among Feliciana's fairest daughters,
in hill side cottage or stately matt
sion. and who perchapce may be an
a'tmnus of F. F. Collegiate Insti>
tute at Alton Villa.
OBSERVER.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
WILDWOOD
INSTITUTE.
JACKSON. LOUISIANA.

JACKSON, LOUISIANA.
T0HIS Institution will open on the Sd
l. Monday in S sptember. 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 ut the same
rates.
TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
English in Collegiate. 5000
English in Preparatory .......... 1900
English in Primary . 1000
Lanruares each 500
Music, Piano or Guitar. $500
Drawing, Painting, Fancy Work 80 to SIS
Boarding----.--.- ...$6o.oo
FACULTY.
Miss M. McCalmont, Principal; Misses E.
S. Irvine, Irine +. Gard, Cora L. Fishburn
Mrs. L. V. Schwing, Principal In Music.
Send for circular. aug92m.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
LEES STEAM SAW N
8 MILES NORTH OF JACKSON
THE WOODVILLE AND JAG
SON ROAD.

WOULD RESP. .CTETIl.Y
4 the public that my mill i, no,
ming at its full capac,ly, and ,ls
prepared t" sell lumber aL the fol
low figures:
Heart Lumber.
Mcrchantable Lumber
Common Lumber.
Rough Edge Lumber.
NY terms are positively cash
mill before the removal OF III. In,
may ID. 9-1y TUOS, !.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
4 I. GASTRELL,

Bayou Sara, Louisiana,
DEALER IN
PLOWS, AGRICULTURAL 7
mcnts, Brides, Harp.ss, Hardware
Pistols, Pnmps, Pipes, Machine +
Cocks, Valves, Castings, Ropes,
Ware, Wagon and Carriage WOO
B1acksmitl's Materials, Etc. Etc.
Tin COPPER AND SHEET Iron
TFACTORY,
Also Agent for the celebrated
"CHARTER OAK" STOVES
Uric, Garrett a. Cottman, Brinle
II. Hall and other plows, Aliens
Hoes, Woods Moving Machines.
Hay Rakes, all of which / will e
tee to sell lower than can be pur
elsewhere.
Changers and others will find
their advantage to call and exami
stock and prices before pucIhasiu
where.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

EyThe city of Houston, Texas, it
would seem has undertaken to ray back
Galveston for her foolish quarantine
ag"'ost New Orleans, by refusing the
gulf city communications with that of the
lone star capital. OF course tho Calves.
touians are very indignant but indigua-
ton don't take "worf q cont"
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

| MAX FISCHER. AUGUST FIsCHEI
~ = " SNS@MS&e
S. w. Corner OF Front 4 Sun
Streets.
B-IYOU S.aR1, Ii.
II AVE CONSTANTLY in store for sale
- at prices conformable with the
times, full and complete lines of White
goods, Ladies Dress Goods, House-kcep.
ers articles, and general assortment OF
fancy and staple dry goods:
Victoria Lawns,
Nainsooks, Swiss
Mulls, Piques, Bish-
op Lawns, Linen Lawns.
Dress Linens, Mozamb1-
ques, Grcna-
dimes, Organdy
Muslins, French
Percales, Irish Lin
ems, Bobbinet Bars,
Laces and Curtains,
Parasols, large varie
ty. Umbrcl-
las, assorted styles
and qualities. Cali
cos, Bleached Cottons,
Cambrics, Sheetings,
Ch:ldrens Cassimeres
Gents
Cassimeres,
Cottonad
Jeans, Deuims, Tick
--ings by tho yard or piecc,-
Dealers in Fancy and Staple rrocerios
PROVISIONS, western Produce and
Plantation Supplies. Agents for
the renowned Singer Sewing
Machine and its various
~, att ach ments.
we invite an inspection of our laroe
assortment of Ladies, Childrens. Mens
ana Boys Hosiery, and Kid Gloves. T,isie
ihread, Gauntlets, Ties, Ribbons. EN-
otol4eries Laees, Ruchings, Corsots. La.
alcs Ready-made Under wear, ETC., Per.
ionacfy, Toilet, Articles, and notions.
re nave on hand also, a fresh and we'll
SMG ate STOCK OF Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps and u general assortment
OF gentlemens underwear and furnishino
goods. '0A'ns
PECIAL NOTICE.-We are tho own
ers of the outstanding claims and indebt-
ednesses duo to the lato firm of Mann
Fischer & Co. A"n"
The Citizens Of East Feliciana, Pointc
Coupee, and Wilkinson County. Miss
Will find it to their interest and advan
age 10 open up q trade with us, All or
gers from abroad promptly, and carefully
tv Highest market price paid or cot
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

TT The finding of the Court Marshal
which convicted officer Carey, has been
reversed by the English government, and
the rank and pay of that gentleman re
stored to him.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

E23 The Natchitochcs Vin6icator, has
hoisted the namo of Louis A. Wilt, for
Governor. bettcr Democrat in Louis-
ana is not to be found.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

teS Sir Garnet Wolsey is still pursuing
Cclewayo.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

AGENTS WA NTED For
tho tn Best and Fastost-Solling Pictorial
BOOKS and Bibles. Prices reduced 33 por
cent. National Publishing Co., Phila. Pa.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

,EAVEs'Bayou Sara eve fcs
- ~ Monday after the
aIrivai OF the cars, and eve-yR
thursday at 5 O'clock, p. NJ, and rel
ny, leaves New Orleans every Weq
day aud Saturday, Jan.ll,-T
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
NEW ORLEANS AND BAYOU
SEMI-wEEKLY
PASSENGER PACKET, j. w. CAN

j. c. LLBANO Mas
j. Fl. moor. Gle
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

ID. L. ARLINGTON.
Thus it Will be seen that North Caro1i
ma appreciates the advantages to be deriv-
ed from silk culture, and but for the pro-
mise of Mr.. Crozier to give Louisiana the
preference of his presence, that gentle.
man would now be among those people
laying the foundation of an ENTERPRISE
which would convert any country POSSESS
ing the natural advantages here offered
the richest Eldorado of the world, In
a letter to Mr.. Crozier, I asked for infor-
nation as to the probable cost of the Gull
ture of silk, and he wrote:
think that what you want is to prove
and convince the people that silk culture
IS apaying enterprise. AS do not like
to give all statements of my own. fhe-
couse people would say am only anxious
to sell my trees,) 1 send you one already
made by Mr.. Edward Fosnach, of Raleigh.
N. e. This gentleman, who, by tho way,
is successful silk raiser, after afirma-
lively settling the question as to whether
1t pays, says: at has been experimental
that two acres of good, medium sized
trees yield 10000 pounds of leaves At II
pounds, of leaves for ore pound of cocoons
10000 pounds will give us 1765 pounds
OF fresh cocoons, which dried for export
will then only weigh 5SS pounds, as they
arc to the fresh cocoons as ) tol. Tho
PRICE for cocoonS and raw silk have of
late years very much fluctuatcd. While
: he cocoons were selling in 1876 at 3 dol
lars pcr pound they were selling in 1878
itt only L dollar per pound. But these arc
=, cN1reihe f%uIes we may put the average
nsures at2 dollars per pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-21
General News.

Emigration from Kentucky to the South
west is so heavy it is believed the next CEN
sus will show a decrease of population
party of Lancashire ENG farmers are
about to sell out their property and emigrate
to Manitoba. They cannot Withstand Amer-
can competition.
The steamer State OF Virginia, from New
York for Glasgow, went ashore last Saturday
on Sable Island off Nova Scotia Three la
dies and five children were drowned in the
surf
An Indiana lady writes: "No true and de-
voted husband will feel it degrading to help
his wife prepare meal, rock the baby or
wipe the dishes, and also throw in few low
ing words of encouragement between times. +"
All the planets will be visible this month
an unusual spectacle. Venus can be first
seen in the evening twilight. Mercury is
visible as brigh star glimmering in the
west just after sunset. Ruddy Mars is seen
toward morning, and is increasing IN its
glow. Jupiter is wonderfully bright in the
east about midnight. Saturn can also now
DC seen SHINING with pale yellow light just
before midnight. Uranus will be near the
new moon on the 2lst., and Neptune may be
detected in the east little above the horizon
after the 2stl.
herd of Texas steers which broke loose
in the streets of New York, the other dav,
caused gaeat excitement in the vicinity Of
Central Park. One steer ran below ing up
street in which appeared young woman with
baby carriage. Seeing the animal rapidly
approaching she dropped the pole of the car
riage and rushed into the nearest store, leav-
ing the child to its fate The steer came up
to the carriage. snuffed the baby contemptu-
ously and turned away, leaving the child
growing and laughing after it, unconscious
that death had just passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-21
Change i'm Ownership of the Ken.
nebec journal Establishment.

The partnership which has existed the
last ten and a half years under the name
of Sprague, Owen d Nash, by whom the
kennebec Journal, Weekly and Daily,
have been published, managed and owned,
during that time, has been dissolved, and
new partnership has been formed into
the hands of which have passed the own
ership and control of the entire Kennebec
Journal establishment, in all its branches,
departments and interests.
Messrs. Owen and Nash, members of
the old firm, have sold their interest in
the establishment and retire from it. The
senior partner of the old firm remains, and
he and his son form the new firm. under
the name of Sprague Il Son.
The dissolution of the old firm has been
entirely voluntary on the part of those who
composed it, and the change OF proprie-
torship has been effected in the most ami
cable and satisfactory manner to all con-
cerned. Our retiring partners have our
best wishes for their personal prosperity
in whatever business they may undertake
in the future, and we have no doubt they
will alwayshaye warm interest in the
welfare of the kennebec Journal establish
ment. Elsewhere they speak for them
selves.
The political and general management
of the columns Of the Journal will contin-
he in the same hands that held it under
the old firm; no change will therefore be
made in that respect worthy OF mention
The new firm hope to merit the contin-
ued favor and support of the many and
excellent patrons of the kcnnebec Jour
nal, whether as subscribers to the Weekly
or Daily, as advertisers, or as customers
for our book printing and general jobbing
departments. This brief mention of the
business change which has taken place in
the Journal, is all that is necessary to
make it understood by our readers and
the public