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St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Gotten Crop Report for July.



The following is the official report for
and statistics Of the New Orleans de-
partment to the National Cotton En-
change:
Louisinna-This report is compiled
from eighty-siX answers to thirty two
parishes, dates ranging from July 2G to
August 4, lnciuSlve-aVerag date July
81. The weather is reported by the
greater number Of our correspondents
as favorable to the crop, and compared
with last year for same time more
favorable. OF the lands planted in
cotton no Abandonment of Importance
is reported. The stands are reported
good-if anything, better than last year
The plant is forming, blooming and
boiling we'll. The present condition Of
the crop is good, and in Il minority of
instances better than last year. Worms
are reported to have put in an appear
the latter part OF the month have caused
some shedding.
Mississippi-Our correspondence em-
braces ninctythlec replies from twenty
nine counties that range from the
twentEsiXth of July to tie fifth of
August, average date July 81. Owing
to quarantine regulations in this State,
we are deprived OF reports from several
important counties. The weather dur
ing the first fortnight of the month is
reported dry, but during the other
half of the month copious rains have
fallen. Compared with last the weather
is decidedly more favorable. giving
planters full opportunity OF cultiyating
all the cotton planted and therefore
there has been 10 abandonment of
lands. Stands are reported good and
equal to Gin very many INSTANCES better
than) last year. The plant is forming,
and boiling well, and its present condi-
ton is good comparatively, better than
last year. Shedding is reported in some
sections, owing to very heavy rains in
the latter part Of the month.
ArkanS2s-Ourl reports from this State
enlbrances ~ replies from "A counties.
dating from July 30 to August :, iuciu-
sive. Average date July 81. The
weather during the month has been
favorable for cotton in all except four
counties, where it is reported as having
been very dry, and compared to last
year, for the SAME period, il las been
more favorable. 4 few correspondents
complain of too much rain in the latter
part of the mouth. No lands are re-
ported abandoned. Stands are reported
good, on the whole, better than last
year. The plant is forming and boiling
well and its condition is good, being
reported as better than last year.
2 Chris. Cllatte, Jr., acting chairman
JAS. 3. Anderson, j. Lawson, of COM
nlittee OF information and statistics.
e'Ssop using Caionel and try "BLACK-
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

a correspondent of the New York
Evening Post, now in Germany, gives a
very discouraging view OF the wheat
prospect on account of the long con-
tinued wet weather. Large areas of
the growing grain are in condition
unfit or impossible to be saved There
are similar unfavorable reports from
Russia, especially in regard to the rye
crop.-[N. 0. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The late showers have put water in
the ponds for live stock, assured sweet
potato and rice crops, and helped the
cotton. Fall gardens can now be plan
ted. Irish potatoes, turnips, onions, leek
sets, radishes, lettuce, beets, and cab
bage, if not already planted, should be
planted without delay. They are the
standard vegetables for fall garden.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Eses'ayed Or Seosess.
S1S5 r E w A r u

From the subscriber at. Cpelousas q small.
nnh3sfHGod, deep sofrel, mare pony. She has
a dark or purple spot near the size of a man s
hand on her left hind hip Most of her face is
white, with Il long slim neck. Her giits are
very good under the saddle. Her back is still
tender from the rubbing of the saddle She Is
very doci!e, and has very fine hair. About the
from the east side of the Mississipni river to
Barre's Landing, and may he making her way
back. Possibly she has heen stolen, A reward
of S. is offered for her delivery to
1880 JAMES II. HOUSTON,
JAY 'u.''' io'' OpelouSaS.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The st. Louis Journal Of Commerce
publishes letters from most OF the Wes-
tern and Southern States, particularly
from country merchants, all OF whom
note large increase OF business, rapid
restoration OF confidence amnn"+ -, -,
classes, abundant crops, general pros.
perlty, and bright prospects for the
fnture IN all departments of trade.-TN.
@. Democrat. ~
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The actual annual commerce of Mexi-
co with other nations, according to the
latest officia, data, is as follows: I'm
ports, $s9,5o0,o00; exports, including
S22,000,000 OF precious metals, 1928, ,75O,-
600; total, 25e,aJ0,000. Compared with
the population the total equals $5 SO for
each inhabitant, while the United States
equals S27 per head, Cuba $3.50 per
head. Spain $17 per head.-lN. 0. Demo
c1.at
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Music Music !!

Prof. 3. Caggy, af New Orleans, having
located i'll Oprl.aIsas, offers his services to the
inhabitants OF this and neighborlng towns.
ments and Ill vocal music. Brass Bands organ
lied and taught on reasonable terms. He is
also prepared to tune and repair pianos, organs
as thorough workmanship and the exclusive
use of the best material will permit Orders
left at the DEMOCRAT office viii be promptly
attended to. July a-lp
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES.

Candidates will be announced in the ST.
LANDRY DEMOCRAT on the following terms
and 10 otaes, towit: In English alone, Ten
Dollars Gs1o.) Lii English and French, Fifteen
Dollars (sl6,) payable invariably i'll advance
before first insertion
Politcal>notices will be published at half the
rsscs fixed for judicial advertisements.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
R4isf Letters

Remaining i'll the Post Office at Opclousas La,
August lltb. 1879, and if not taken ont before
August 23d. 1879. will he sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington d. c.
Butler miss Emma Prescott Cant
Nonsieser Ratail!e Rosenthal S (2)
Carrier widow mrs o Roycrs Henderson
Lusk r Z Tpott miss Nancie
MclOnd Pierre TAYLOR George "
CHAS. NJ. THOMPSON, P. NJ.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The St. Louis Republican of the
seventh instant says:
CT lie receipts Of wheat since the new
crop began to move forward to market
have been the largest in the history of
the sEaiE trade Of St. Louis-aggrega-
ting for the month C1 July 1900, 900
bushels in round numbers daily
average of about 100000 bushels; while
the receipts from january to August
amounted to S,068,472 bushels, against
6,487,aoi husheis for the same period in
1878, i'll which year the receipts we're
the largest ever known to this market,
aggregating IA, 1926, ,421 bushels. Previous
to this year since 1850. the largest
monthly, receipts were with few excep-
1870 the largest of the year were in
October. Whether July or August of
this year shall bear the palm remains to
be seem
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
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Fer Sheriff.

EiR. EDITOR You will please announce my
uamc as candidate for reelection to the office
of Sheriff OF st. Landry, ut the election III
December next, subject to the nomination OF
the Democratic Convention.
c. G. DUSON.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

!, The idea that you can read a mans
thoughts in his face is all bosll. Look
at the man in the face who borrowed
Sl0 OF you q year ago :" for only q dav
or tWo," and it expresses nothing but
blan ankness--the blankest kind.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

OPELOUsAs BRASS BAND AssOCIA-
TIoN.-~At q meeting of the above
named Band, held Monday August 18th,
1879, the following officers were elected
to serve during the year:
Austin D. Williams. President
Sol. Bloch Vice President
C. n. Richard Secretary
w. 0. Posey. Treasurer
L. B. VOORHEES, s-........-...-.St Steward
Prof. B. Caggy .--. Musical Director
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

There will be deyine services at the
churcl, of the Epiphany, Opelousas,
every Sunday morning at II o'clock, and
Sunday School at 8 A. NJ.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
lost :!

A promissory note for $50, drawn by George
L. Mayer s. Bro, III favor of II. Brewster or
order, and drawn about thp 1st of Deccmber.
1878, and made payable all September next,
1879 The public are hereby notified not to
negotiate for the same.
August lost Fl. BI2EWfSIER.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
ESGS-zS79.
Peoples NindicatOr.

The Nindicator graduates the pco-
pie Of Louisiana on their good fortune
They have secured the framing Of a
constitution which certainly las no
superior in all the States of this Union.
upon to ratify is not only economical in
all it's departments but it prevents, in
future, spoliation at the hands OF any
branch of the government. The debt
settlement we regard as happy one
made doubly so by a solid Democratic
vote for its adoption while the Repub-
licans, and, strange as it may seem, the
repudiator per ce voted nay.
The saving OF money to the people
under the
CETTI ENENT Is
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
For SNge,

On liberal terms one second hand eight horse
power engine, one gin stand and two corn mills
all in good running order. Apply to the un-
dersigned. BLOCH G. ISAAC
August q-3n
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The number of horses in the State of
Illinois, as assessed, according to re-
turns to the Board Of Agriculture, is
881 ,951 in 1879, as against 904, $40 in 1878.
The number OF mules and asses is 1872
34S as against 125,S71 last year.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

A trial package of Black Drn"shs free Of
charge at W. .. POSE4'S.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

On the 25tli Of this month the Demo
cratic Committee of the State will meet
to call State convention, for the
purpose Of nominating a State ticket
to be voted for in December next, when
the new constitution will be submitted
to the people for ratification or rejection.
TAe little opposition that existed against
the new constitution, and especially
against the debt ordinance, at the time
of the adjournment of the convention,
has we believe died out; and it will be
ratified by the people of the State,
without distinction of party, almost
unanimously. There will be therefore
no excitement in the political campaign
before us on this point, and we doubt
ii there will be in regard to the State
officers, for the Republicans will pro-
badly have no ticket in the field. The
contest, consequently, will be narrowed
down to district and parish Offices, and
VIII be, in many instances, between
members Of the same party. In this
parish, which is also a judicial and
senatorial district, there will probably
not be Republican candidate, except
Tor ward offices. If the nominating
principle, which has heretofore been SO
strongly insisted on by some, prevails,
the Democratic parish convention which
Will elect delegates to the State conven-
ton, will at the same time nominate two
state senator's, q district judge and
district attorney, and all parish officers.
AS q nomination by the Democratic
party In this parish is equivalent to an
election, this will practicSily end the
contest; unless Independents candidates
come out, which would amount to
nothing unless they have d strong fol-
loving in the Democratic ranks and
get the entire Republican vote. We
near some talk of a g ring ! that should
ne broken, and this may Indicate that
sucll an independent move is on foot or
belpg considered. 1t will hardly come
out before the parish convention meets.
and # the convention dominates the
! alsat ones not then; but If some Of the
ring" so-called, are nominated. we
may look out for independent eandi-
oates. Whether this ring is a reality.
of nctlon gotten up to justify OF excuse
independent candidates against tile
regular nominees, in case the latter are
not the Ilgilt OnrS wn bo
Of knowing.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

FEILOW CITIZENS OF SAINT LANDK1 =
I am IL candidate for Judge Of the 18th Judi
cial District at the election to take place III
Dpccmhcr next; subject to the nomination OF
the Democratic Conservative party OF the parish
in convention assembled.
You all know my past record as Judge OF
This District refer to it as the best guarantee
can give for the future and solicit your votes.
GEO. w. HUDSPETH.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
opELoUsAs, SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1879.

IS In Providence we trust"-eyeeybod else cash
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
SETTLEMENT IS
Total interest J5 wears

Total interest s. years rs.-.--...---.S 1890 600
Under the constitution OF 1868, the
interest at per cent for 81 years was
$50, 100000 which makes the saving
sisteen million three hundred thousand
dollars The total saving are sumed up
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

4Dtdl 81 .JUj,DSU
And yet we hear men say they pro-
pose to vote against the constitution of
1879-and when they do let it be re-
marked they support the constitution
of 1893
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Proceedings Of the Board OF Police Of
the Town of O,selousaS.
THURSDAY. August 14th, 1879.

THURSDAY, August 18th, 1879
The Board met pursuant to a call of the
President.
Present: DR.. James Ray, President Messrs.
T. Donate. C. Mayo, P. J. Lerebvrt G. n Ealer
an Victor Lastrapns.
On motion, Resolved, that DR.. V. Boagni he
and is hereby elected a member of the Board
of Health Of the town of Opeousas and the
Clerk OF the Board is instructed to notify him
of the fact.
The President appointed Messrs. c. Mayo, E.
Donate and '. LaStrapeS d committee on claims,
whereupon said committee reported favorably
on the following claims. viz:
DR. Cooke for medical services rendered
to Fred j. Mayer in August, 1878.--.* 25 90
II Fl Burr constable fees 10
FL III Burr " ...... 40
Geo Pulford coroners fees .-.......-. 90
saml NJ Peters Juror on inquest. st.----..--. GO
r III Littell g - 90
Geo G PulfOrd - 80 ...-... 90
i VpaZc Justice peace fees ....-.-... 90 90
G NJ Thompson constable fees ....... 4G so
DR. James Ray medical services rendered
palipefs :----------- w
DR. James Ray justice peace fees.... 10
On motion the Board adjourned.
JAMES RAY, President.
Attest: O. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The debt and interest of Tennessee
is S24,S51,l15, though the debt as scaled
will amonnt to a little over S12,OO0O0O
the interest to about s3qU000 requiring
a tax of less than 35 cents on the 800,
in addition to the amounts from other
sources, such as privileges and the
100000 from railroads, to pay this and
ordinary expenses. The tax basis in
1878 was s'2223 ,212, 1913, and tile amount
rased was 1896, G,539.-[N. Q. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

"BLAcx -DRAUGKT," the wonderful
vegetable liver medicine.
For sale by W. o. POSEY,
OpelousaS, La
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

The case of State vs. Thos. Slane,
accused Of rape, on a writ of habeas
corpus, has been before the District
Judge all this 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 Il raving maniac, and
the State has been compelled to do
without her testimony, which was very
snaterial to the cause. The physicians
who have examined her say they do not
think her insanity is permanent.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

"BLACK-DRAUGHT" cures Costiveness
and Sick headache.
For sale by ". Q. POsE1,
OpeouSaS, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

At Boston, the boot aud shoe trade is
nOticeabIy brisk. Manufacturers are
reported busy Oh old contracts and are
shipping goods t. all points except
Memphis. Goods intended for that city
are sent to other distributing points, so
that the yellow fever has not interfered
much with the general volume of trade
The total shipments last week were
about two hnndred cases more than
for the corresponding time last year,
and some fifty thousand more than
were ever before sent from Hoston in
the same time. "In addition to this
gratifying fact,' says the Shipping List,
we are informed that nearly all the
goods now going forward are on actual
orders, whereas, in former years, large
quantities were sent of; to commission
auction stores in different parts of the
country."-[N. 0. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

Take "BLAcK -DRAuGHT" and you
will never be bilious.
For sale by ". O. POSEY.
OpelousaS, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
Half Tickets 81.
LIST OF PRIZES:
APPROPRIATION PRIZES,

a'sos Prizes, amounting 10. $40, 400
10 Applications for Agencies or
hates to Clubs should only be made
to the Office at New Orleans,
Write, clearly stating full all.
dress, for further Information, or
send orders to
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
A Curious Old Darkcy.
lOglcthorpr (Ga.) Echo.


There died last Friday evening, at
Pleasant Hill, Il mulatto named Henry
Thornton, who was noted throughout
the country for his industry and relia-
bility. lie had accumulated some prop
crty and owned fifty acres of land,
which ut the time of his death, was
being brought up to a high state of cul-
tivation.s Henry had always been
staunch Democrat, and voted with his
white friends to throw off the Radical
yoke. He was an important figure with
his race, and his voice was raised in
favor Of peace and order. He had been
with Mr.. James VI. Smith since that
gentleman first began to farm, and to
show his regard for the deceased he. at
the aannouucementOf his old hands death
went to the humble home to superintcnd
his intelment. But the most remarkable
part of Ilenry's history is that he was for
years an avoWcd and outspOkcn Mormon
and openly placticge!d polysamy: In the
same house he had living two wives, and
each had blessed their husband with
large family of children, and what was
more surprising the two women had ever
lived on the best of terms and were said
to be sincerely attached to each other.
They worked for the common good OF the
household, and appeared to treat their
rivals offspring rs their own. Both, at
the time of the husbands death, had
young babies and appeared to nourish
them i'll common. Not being acquainted
with the state of affairs in this double
household, weinquircd OF the two women
"Whch ofyoui lIeniy's wife - "Both
ob us sali,' was the simultaneous res
ponse. Before his death the deceased
had made his will, bequeathing his prop
erty jointly to the two women, with a
c0dicil that they must always hold it in
common. He had also requested that a
post norton bG held oyer his dead body,
in order that tie cauS" of his death
might be asccrtained. This was done by
Dr.. ". NJ. Willinsham, who found, as he
had predicted, that the deceased had
died from rnptured tumor within him.
We learn that polygamy is openly and
generally practiced by the negroes in
this county, s9Ele CT them having as
many as five wives living under the
same roof.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16
State Lottery
COMPANY

lhlS Institution was regularly
incorporated BY tie Legislature of
the State for Educational and
Charitable purposes i'll 1868, with q
Capital Of s1,ooo,Oo0, to which it
has since added a reserve fund Of
S33o,o)o. Its Grand Single Num-
Der Distribution will take place
Monthly, on the second Tuesday.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-08-16

e.Stop using Caionlel aud try "BLACK-
DRAUGHT" for liver diseases,
Fer sale by ". 0. POSEY.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-10-30

BEST NKws OF IHE SEASON.
in the local retail market, is going down
another dollar . ton. Four years ago,
with supply from three mines-Ren-
ton, Taihct AID Sart.l coal sold to
the local consumer at the rate OF six
dollars q ton. and it cost dollar and o
half per ton to get it delivered. A
couple of years later dollar rer ton
was taken from the price OF coal, and .
half dollar per ton taken from the price
Of delivering; and here comes of an
other dollar still. On and after the LIST
Of November (aupposing 'eamst-rs KEEP
up their rates) coal will cost. delivered
to any part Of tie city. only five dollars
a ton. a, against seven dollars ard a
half 10 1875. This latter educ.ion will
10 q grateful surprise to our citizens !;
the act being voluntary AID uuex :
pected one or the part Of the Coal
Company itself. suggested by Superin-
tendent Burns. All will be benefited
by it bat dealers 10 wood. the consump-
ton OF which within the present city
limits must be affected unf.vorably
We doub, if there is another town on
the Pacific slope where coal will be as
low in price as iu Seattle when the re-
duct.on proposed goes into effect.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-10-30

RIAL ESTATE. The following are
the transactions in real estate. as re
corded in the Auditors office. since Our
last report:
DIX Howard and wife to 4 A Denny.
lots 3 and 8. block l. A A Dsnny's nd
dition. $3.50.
II Nelson and wife to Alfred Olsen.
Is acres in section 80. township -,
range 5 east, $1,000.
VIM H Reeves and wife to ID b Jack
son. lots 5. 6 and s. block 81, G ID 30.
ren's addition, $4,000.
d 7 Denny to Charles Z Lud. lots !
and 2. block %. ID 7 Denny's first adj
dition, 800.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-10-30

Up WITH THE TINES. Mr. Moore is
determined to keep pace with the rapid
strides now being made in the photo
graphic art. He is turning Gu. somc
work now. equal to tho best. Two
new styles, which are now the rage in
the East. known AS the glaze or eaam-
elled, and the boudoir card. have been
perfected by Mr. Mn"ra. and he has
several handsome pictures finished in
these styles. He invites our citiz, rs,
IS well as visitors, whether they want
work done or not. to call in AID sec his
gallery ACordial invitation is extend
cd to both ladies snd gentlemen.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-10-30
WATCHMAN's TINE DETECToR

Stetson Il Post have just introduced
two o: these ingrniou, contrivances
into their mill. They are merely
clocks with = pnteut sppiiAnc. r-ssm-
bling . reel. on which i. placed slip
OF paper, marked |. ,. 8. 1, etc corr e..
ponding with the figure. on the dial OF
the clock These deiectors are hung,
ono up stairs aud the other near the
Furnaces, down stsirs. Once, at least,
every hour during the night. the watch
man is supposed 20 visit these places
aud touch . spring ON the indicator.
which registers n mark TO his credit.
The coil Of paper constantly rcvoive-.
and should the watchmnn fail to be
around for coupl. Of hours. he would
be 30 reported III the m,rning by the
the detec,or. 1t also serves Us IA salts
faction to the watch,uan. for it is al
assurance to his employees every morn
ing that he has looked carefully and
faithfully to their interests during the
night. They are beautiful pieces of
mechanism, and were purchased Mt the
jewelry establishment Of l. Z Smith g.
Son.