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St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

An OLD HUNTER KILLED EY A BEAR.
waiter +. King, the hunter who was
attacked by a grizzly bear beyond Pine
RIge. Cal, last week, died of his injuries
on Tuesday last. The wound in the
head was not dangerous, but the blow
given in the side produced Internal
injuries, which resulted in death. King
was an old hunter, although he had
never before operated in the mountains
OF the coast range. His fayorite stamp
ing ground Eas In the hills of Tuolumne
county, and the fights and adventures
he has had would fill volume. For 4
number Of years he was associated with
James Capen Adams, the celebrated
bear hunter, who went East with a
small menagerie, and died while under
engagement to Barnum.-[San Jose
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
Gcn. Shermans Letter TO the
Salisbury Folks.

The minds of the Southern people
seem to be very much exercised over
Gen. Sherman's rude refusal to partici-
pate in a Confederate and Federal re-
union at Salisbury, \. {. If the
invitation was sent to him by Confed
crates they deserve what they got! IT
Fedcrals they must have been very
Ignorant Of the coarse hard nature OF
the man who boasts still of having laid
waste the fairest portion of the South.
In his letter the old spirit crops out.
He says he would prefer coming in
peace than with Il vast army leaving
dcsolation behind, but that he does not
acknowledge the equality Of the Con-
federate and Federal soldier, nor does
he wish to participate i'll any celebration
where the Confcdcrates would dare
glorify their deeds and their cause as a
sacred one.
In fact he remarks: " 1t would be d
strange sight for Gen. Sherman to cheer
the victories of his enemies" We ac-
knowledge it would be a strange sight
indeed to see this rough partisan soldier,
whose cruelties during the war would
have disgraced a Zulu, and whose over
bearing triumph was so Extensively
shown. sitting down to festive meeting
with the people he hates, as only such
minds Us his can hate.
He always poses in the attitude of !,
conqueror with his heel on Southern
nccks. It is his pleasure to do so, and
if we ever half forget the issues of the
war, he thrusts them under our noses
and says:
"You unmitigated rebels thank lis
for the air you breathe, and be humble.
1t must have given him exquisite
pleasure to have had another opportu-
nifty to remind us of his triumphant
and desolating march to the sea, and
our own captivity. When the soldiers
on both sides have fostcred and dis
played tie most flaternal feelings, this
man alone cherishes bitterness. Per
haps it is not bitterness alone. Cir
cumstances brought him from an obscure
station to very prominent one, and
he cliDgs t. the ISSUES which raised
him into national Importance.
From Il personal knowledge Of his
character we think his rude letter was
dictated as much from desire to speak
of Sherlaan's deeds, and thus keep him
in the grand attitude Of conquerol
before the public us dislike to the
Confederates. lie does dislike them
certainly, for narrow minds like his are
incapable of the magnanimity of {
brave foe, but at the same time we think
he has q sneaking knowledge for liking
the men whose defeat raised him from the
superintendency of an obscure college
in the Louisiana pine woods to the chiei
command of the United States army.
We hope the invitation to him die
not come from Confederates. 1t i:
right and just to bury all the animositS
of the past when it is possible. But
why expose ourselves to insult from a
man whose greatest pleasure since the
war seems to be to Ilumiliate the South.
ern people.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

J., " am of the opinion, mother, that
the enpyFeaH Of the future will far
exceed III glory tlle---' "Now, John,
don't say anything more. I will speak
to your father and have You sent to the
Concord school of philosophy right
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

A quaint old gentleman, Of an active,
stirring disposition, had a ma4 at work
IN his garden, who was quite the reverse.
Jones, said he, did You ever see a
snall!" "Certalnly;' said Jones. Then,
SAID the Old man, lyon must have met
nm, for You never could oyertake him.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

so man can farm successfully and
spend one-half or three-fourths of his
tune IN town, using poor tobacco and
spelling mean whiskcy.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

The KEY TO SUCCEss.-One of Well
ington's chief sources of success was
his thorough mastery of details. While
in Spain he gave precise directions how
the soldiers should prepare their food ;
in India the miles per day the bulIocks
should be driven that were provided
for the army. The equipments of his
troops were cared for in all their
nlinutiH. The same eSactness he intro
dueed into his administration of civil
affairs.
From his earliest school days, in every
transaction, this trait of thoroughness
appears. The confidence and lnfalter-
ing devotion he thus inspired unques-
v tionably secured him his many and de-
cislye victories.
No great commander leaves anything
to chance, but seeks to anticipate every
emergency and to provide for it. Gray
spent seven. years Ill perfectlng his
seven minutes. Into it he generously
poured the very ripest scholarship, an
intimate acquaintance with the rules of
rhythm and an exhaustive study of the
varied excellences of English and Latin
classics. Every syllable was submitted
to closest scrutiny, the cadence of the
verse was suited to the character of the
thought, every tint toned, every picture
perfect, before be suffered his poem to
pass into print. This palace of thought
was no single nights work of slave
genii obeying the behest of one holding
some magical lamp of Aladdin, but
was built up like coral reef, particle by
particle. Aud this complete mastery of
detail was secured only by tho most
portracted concentration, of effort. BY
resoiutely claiming his thought to his
theme, completely surrendering himself
to it's guidance, the inexorable laws Of
suggestion irresistibly led him back
through the past's, faded and forgotten
scenes in the humble lives of the sleep
ing eottagers until the scenery and
personages Of every picture at last
frightened and breathed before his
nlental vision with all the shapely out
lined .vividness of real life.-[Penn
Monthly.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

1t is said that Mississippi has no ma
tiOnal banks, but she partly makes up
for it by iive-legged colt and q man
who has murdered three wives.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
-Dv. eEssas. ENi4efs,

Formerly of Church Point. having pcrma
nentlE located at Barry's Landing. offers his
professional services to the citizens OF that
community. sept E;-iln
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

The latest footings for Governor of
California are: Perkins, Republican,
60,210; White, Workingman, 1895
Glenn, Democrat, 37,673; the Republi-
cans being in a minority of 19,3SS.
Most of the vote for White, the Repub-
licans frankly admit, came from the
Democratic party indeed, in San Fran
cisco, the entire Democratic party has
gone over to the Workingmen. When
hearneyisiH dies, therefore, as it prom
ises soon to do, and the Workingmen's
party breaks up, 1t is probable that
most of it's followers will come over to
the Democracy, and give that party
control of the State. On national dues
tions the Workingnaen are allied with
tle Democrats, as they showed during
the last campaign by endorsing most Of
the Democratic candidates for Con-
gress.-fN. o. Democrat. .....
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

"Think Of il, Mr.. Bobbs, the United
States drinks 800, ,00O, 600 worth of spirits
every year!n Bobbs eEcitedly--" How
wish I was the United States!'
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

Long visits, long essays, long exhorta
tions and long prayers seldom profit
those who have to do with them.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
NIGIER' 'S

We trent ail wnaera, whatever impurities
they hold i'm solution.
Removes Seafe.
Prevents SCALE Forming.
Prevents COrrOsiom and Pitilng."
Prevents ' FOnming.'
Contains lso Acid, and guarantees per-
fccaRy harmless.
Acts on all Waters, whatever their ini-
pWrities.
Any waters can be em plOycd, hard wntcfs
Hcn water, or sulphurOHs water.
Saves fuel, repairs, and OH and fniio"'
and lessons the danger of explosions.
Gam be introduced through feed-pIpc'
safety pipe, or lssnn hole.
PUT UP IN pACkAGES OF FROM 10 TO 1s' LBS
All heterogeneous dealt with according to III"
DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE.
SEND FOR CIRCULAR TO
HUGH w. MONTGpMERK.
16O Common ST., New Ofseans'
AGENT FOR THE SOUTHWEST,
Jan 2i
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
Pine XsE6sasd Geg<sssO.

FOR SUGAR CANE AND ALL QUICK
GROWING CROPS.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

y Doc : JOKE on HIS MASTEN.-Thc
Palmyra Enterprise, published in .Ectfcr-
son county, Wis, relates the new dog
story, and Il pretty good one:
\ gentlemen connected with the Uni
ted States Lake Survey, in this city.
WAS engaged one day Oh the skirt of n
wood in Indiana. Near him, Sleepinr
lazily in the sun, lay his faithful log,
Tiger. Thinking to have some fun
with the dog, he gave II shout and a
jump into the tIickct as if all the game
ever protected by the game laws from
the maraudin@ hunter was dashinr
through the bushes. As he cSpectci,
Tiger came bounding and barking tn
the fray, and soon detected the trick
that was played upon him, sneaked
back to bis lair and laid down again
The surveyor resumed his duties, and
was hard at work for TWO or three
hours, when, all at once, the dog rosa
from his sleep, set his cars and ewes in
the direction of the wood, gave a bark
and made a rush for the forest dtpthS.
The Surveyor followed the noble brute
to Il tree, UP which he was sending ca
nine congratulations to the prey; but
when the surveyor came, and began tn
scan the boushs for the hiding game.
Tiger gave 4 satisfied All Wooh ~ be-
slowed glance OF contempt ut the sllr-
vtyor, and, striking dignihel gait,
stalked back to his couch with the ap-
pealancc OF a dog that had squared up
all accounts with the lake survey, and
had LETT nothing due on either side.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

A gentleman having mounted, for the
first time. pair of eye glasses, an old
friend remarked: So YOU have come
to eye glasses at last Y" "Weli, yes /
put them on occasionally" was the re-
ply. Eyes beginning to fail yoi,, ell 7"
"NO, not at ALL My eyes are just as
good as they were when I was q boy,
bat ] don't think tic light is quite as
sood.''
WILL They STING "A bee often
alights on a person just us it wonld on
9 fence or tree, and if let alone it will
fly away in a few seconds, and not once
In thousand times will it sting. 1t is
only in the. vicinity of their hive that
bees sting Intentionally.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

WHO SHOULD NOT BE WIFE.-lfaS
that woman a call to be a wife who
thinks more of her silk dress than her
children, and visits her nursery no Of
tener than once a day? Has that woman
a call to be Il wife who cries for a CASH
mere shawl when her husbands notes
are being protested ? Has that woman a
call to be wife who sits reading the
last new novel while her husband stands
before the glass, vainly trying to pin
together Il buttonless shirt bosom? Has
that woman call to he Il wife who ex-
poets her husband to swallow diluted
coffee, soggy bread, smoky tea and wa
terry potatoes six days out of scvene Has
she call to be Il wife who 11irts with
every man she meets, and reserves her
frowns for the home fresitle Has she
a call to be a wife who comes down to
breakfast in abominable curl papers, Il
sOiled dressing gown and shoes down at
the heel? Has she call to be wife
whose husbands love weighs naueht in
the balance with her next door neigh
boris damasll curtains or velvet carpet
Has she call to be wife who would
take advantage OF moment Of conju-
gal weakness to evert money or exact Il
promise? Has she a call to be wife
who takes L Journey for pleasure, lcav-
ing her husband to toll in close office
and have an eye when ut home to the
servants and children? Has she a Gull to
be Il wife to whom u good husbands
society is not the greatest of earthly
blessings, and house full of rosy chill
dren its best furnishing and pretticst
adornmcnt 81 Health and Home.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

How He ESCAPED ToRTURE.-The
escape of the troopers who were out
foraging at the time of the Cabul mas
sacre is paralleled by that of All English
soldier who was acting as servant to
one Of Sir William McNaghten's officers
in 1914. Having been sent out' on an
GRAND by his master shortly before the
attack began, he took alarm at the uD-
roar from the direction of the Residency,
and at once made his way out of the
town. A Sikh trooper, who likewise
belonged to the doomed band, baff1ed
the vengeance of his captors by singu-
lar stratagem. Knowing we'll that his
exploits during the war had marked
him for the worst tortures which Afghan
cruelty could inflict, he declared that
were his life given him lie would reveal
a charm making the wearer invulneraa
BILE, the power Of which he was willing
to test in his own person. The super
stitiOus Afglians at once agreed, and
the prisoner, covering his breast with a
white cloth, bade them fire at it, and
see how it would turn their bullets.
Every riho was instantly discharged,
and the Sikh fell dead on the spot, thus
escaping the terments in store for him&-
New York Times.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27

Uneasy lies the mnn who has already
been caught at it once OF twice.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
The Republican Calms9
IN. o, Democrat, Sent. Gtil.l


The Republican State Central Com
mittee had a meeting Thursday ut No.
60 Canal street, which was attended by
IL select few only. known to he friendly
to the Custom House faction of the
party. Delegates ranking IA " kickers -
were not notified, and therefore did not
attend.
The report of the committee on ad-
dress was received, and the address
submitted was adopted.
\ campaign committee was appointed,
and the meeting adjourned.
The Colore1 Mems Protective Union
and the United States Soldiers lAsso-
ciation are in conference through com
mittces for the purpose of forming an
alliance to secure concert and unity of
action in the fight Of both organizations
against Custom House officials. The
teams of the Compact have not been
agreed upon, but that an understanding
will be arrived at seems to be certain.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
How He Convinced Them.
tDallas Herald,


Ex-Gov. !. W. .Throckmortun certain
" understands all the arts OF an old
Texan. In his speech defending Ed.
Bomar. at Gaiusvillc, after having
spoken about an hour he said :
"Gentlemen OF the jury, it is said by
the prosecution that because the de
ceased was in his shirt sleeves When
killed he had no pistol'
Here a1r. Throckmorton pulled Oft his
coat and stood before the jury in his
shirt sleeves.
"Iou may say" continued Mr.. ThrocI
morton, that am not armed because
an in my shirt sleeves. Look do you
see my arms?n cried he, holding up his
hands.
No signs of arms could be seen.
Mr.. Throckmorton then drew IL pistol
from under his left arm, another from
under his right, one from each boot,
and q huge bowie knife from the back
of his neck, placing them upon the
table.
"Iou see, gentlemen, though in my
shirt sleeves, could be well armed"
This was clincher and it carried the
point, entirely destroying the argument
OF the prosecutor.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-09-27
4 Sstsior'S Trick,

Three men or war ships, butch,
french. and E-nslish-Whilc ancIArcI
IN port. were coitrndin~ with e0cl,
other for the best display OF sailorsl,in:
so tie captain ot each vessel determined
TO send alott an active sailor to perform
some dcrhs OF grace and daring. The
Dutcii captaln sent Il Dutchman, the
French IL trenclman, and the En2lisl,
IN llishlnan. The Dntclman stood ON
top OF the manma$t with his"ar cy-
tended, ne irenciman then went
aiot and extended hnth arms.
Now the !riSIlman Thought if he cou]l
stand OH the top of the manmast with
Il leg and arm extended, he could be
declared the most daring sailor. Nimb-
" he clainbercd alott until he reached
the highest point thence he carcfully
balanced himself upon both feet, ry-
tending his right hand with a gracefrl
motion. Then he threw out his left
arm. In doing this he ingloriouslv lost
his balance, and fell from the mast
head, crashing through the rigging to-
ward the deck. The yarjou, rones
against which his body came in contact
broke his fail, and his vclority was not
too great to prevent his grasping q ruuc
attached to the malnynr,i. TO this he
hung for a few seconds, then droppcd
lightly to the deck, landing safely ON
his feet. Folding his arms triumDllant-
ly, as if fall and all WAS in the pro-
giaInmt, he glanced toward the rival
ships and ioyou>ly exclalmed,-
There, ye frog-ating and SAUSAGE
stuffed TURNER'S, bate that if yc can -
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-02

New York, Nov. 1.-The examina-
tion de bene essc of James B. Colgate s.
Co. in the suit brought by the govern
ment against Samuel ]. Tilden for ar
rears of income tax, was continued to-
day. Judge Choate, before whom the
production of the books of the firm was
pending, gave the decision that the U.
$. commissioner could not compel the
witness to produce his books, as they
were only required to refresh his men,
ory. The case was then resumed be-
fore the U. S. commissioner, and the
witness said his firm had some trans
actions with Mr.. Tilden, the nature
and extent Of which he did not know.
The witness was questioned at length
as to what they were, and he replied
that he had no recollection or impress
sion about them, and could not answer
the question.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-02
BACK AGAIN.
ADAMS RETURNS TO Los pIxos
Having SAFELY Accomplished His
Dangerous Mission-An Excit-
Ing Trip and Marrow
Escape.

Los Pinos, COL, Oct. 90, via Del
Norte, Nov. 1.-Gen. Adams and Count
Donhoff have just arrived from White
river. They succeeded in reaching
Merritt's command, although it was
attended with much difficulty and came
near costing them their lives. The
troops had deployed and were advanc-
ing to recover the body of Lieut.. Weir,
who was killed IL days previous while
out on hunt. Two solitary horse
men advancing, whole company de-
ployed to give them battle, as the
scout had reported Adams and his
escort of 20 Indians as over 800 strong.
The Indians not pleased with the out
look retired to safe distance, leaving
Gen. Adams and Count Donhoff alone.
The officer chanced to discover the flag
Of truce just as the troops had covered
them for the fatal shot. 1t was close
call. Gen. Adams and the count have
had rough time. They came back
from White river, 200 miles, in four
days, having travelled over mountain
trails. The pluck and energy of Gen.
Adams and Count Donhoff are truly
commendable. Men of less energy would
have signally failed. Gen. Adams is
of the opinion that the affair will be
amicably settled by the surrender of
the guilty parties in accordance with
the wishes Of the interior department
Agent Adams informs Sec'y Schurz
that he had another long council with
the White river Utes at Grand river
on the 26th; that they are willing that
the guilty parties be surrendered and
punished; that he has faith in Ouray's
ability to compel the surrender of those
found to be guilty, and that in order to
assure this he (Adams) recommends
the appointment of commission of
three, one of the number to be mil
itary officer, to make thorough inves-
tigation, to find out the guilty and to
determine the punishment. Chief
Ouray favors this course, and Gen.
Adams strongly recommends it for the
reason that, although the resumption
of hostilities at the present time would
eventually lead to II certain defeat Of
the Indians, the war would be attended
with all the horrors of border war;
fare, great destruction of life and prop
erty and terrible loss to the people of
Colorado.
At the time of writing this dispatch
Gen. Adams had not yet received the
instructions telegraphed him on Sun
day by Secretary Schurz, which covered
the same points and proposed the same
terms, and which designated as men,
bers Of the commission Gen. Hatch,
Chief Ouray and Gen. Adams himself.
Tho settlement of the whole difficulty
now appears highly probable.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-02
Bip snake Killed.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Some time ago
a report was received by Commissioner
Hayt, from the Ponca reservation in
Indian Territory, that Big Snake, a
chief Of the Poncas, was threatening
to kill the agent, who last summer
caused his arrest and imprisonment for
a month at Fort Reno, for brutal and
disorderly conduct, making himself a
terror to the Indians as well as to the
agency employees. His arrest was or
dered, and a detachment of soldiers
from Fort Reno were employed to effect
it. Big Snake, resisting arrest, was
shot dead by the soldiers. The occur
renee caused considerable excitement
among the Indians, but it was quieted.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-02
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Bucharest: Small pox is prevalent
here.
Toronto: Hanlan now expresses a
determination to settle the ownership
of the SO, 600 purse in the courts.
New York: Fifteen steamships from
European ports are overdue, doubtless
owing to the prevailing northwest
winds.
New York: The Saturday meeting
of the society Of territorial pioneers of
California, was called for Monday next
on account of the death of Hooker, who
was member.
New York: The governors room
in the city hall has been set apart by
the aldermen for the purpose of having
the remains of General Hooker lie in
state.
Montreal: VIM. Dempster, mana
ger of the Ingersoll branch of Malson q
bank, has been arrested on the charge
of defrauding the bank Of twenty
thousand dollars.
Halifax: Dispatches from the east
ern part of the province of Nova Scotia
continue to tell of the destruction of
property by the gale Of Wednesday.
William Purcell, of Pert Hawksberry,
is missing and is supposed To have been
drowned.
Athens: King George, in speech
at the opening of the chamber of depu-
ties, said that negotiations were pro-
crossing between Greece and Turkey,
aided by the cooperation of Europe,
and were expected to terminate favor
ably and peacefully.
New Orleans: Milton Benner, late
cashier of the Citizens savings bank,
has been committed to Jail in default Of
bail, on the charges of publishing false
bank statements, to defraud and mis-.
lead the public, and of perjury in
! swearing to the same.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-11-02

Berlin, Oct. 3l.-The elections of Of
ficers of the lower house have been pre-
arranged in caucus here. Won Kaller,
conservative, represented the largest
body. Various secretaries were named
on an unopposed motion, of Windhorst.
The abstention of the progressionists is
characterized as of piece with their
discourteous absence from the opening
ceremony at the palace.
Bismarck. though suffering from
neuralgia and sleeplessness, continues
to take an active share in all public
business. The telegraph between Var
zin and Berlin is kept busy.