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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

IN THE ToILs AGAIN.-Deputy Sheriff
Hightower, of Claiborne parish, left on
the stage yesterday morning for Homer,
having with him white man named
Walter Price, who stands indicted by
the Grand Jury Of Claiborne parish for
the murder of a white man named
Simmons about two years ago, and who
made his escape from the Homer Jail
shortly after the occurrence, and was
recently captured oy the Sheriffof Fan
min county, Texas, and lodged il the
Bonham Jail, where Deputy Hightower
went after him. The case against Price
is said to be plain one and he stands a
fair chance to stretch lemp.-[Shreve-
port Standard.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
Notice Of Registration.

will be at the places designated below to
correct and revise registration books for each
plate, also to register all voters who have not
heretofore registered, from o'clock A. NJ. to &
O'Clock p. NJ each day.
Opelousas-At Courthouse, on Friday, Sept Sd,
to Thursday, Sept 8th, 1880.
FlalsiRce-At joseph Nidrine's Store, on
Frtlay,bert 18th
Bellcylle-At the school House, On Saturday,
Sept It'll
Barry's Landmg-As D. p. saiaan's stale on
Monday, Sept 18th.
Leonville-At the School House, on Tuesday,
Sept 14th.
Grand Cotean--At H. NJ. Dunbars, on We'd
Couite Crocle--At D. P. Richards, OH Thurs
day, Sept 10th.
Church Pont-At H. D. McBridc's Store, Oh
Friday, Sept 18th.
Plat ueIGine Brllj c-At Foreman and DusDn's
store, on Saturday Sept l8tli. i.
Queue Tortue-At Arenas Store, on Monday,
SEPT Goth
Mermenteall--AtR Maigneauds, on Tuesday,
Sept DIST.
Point-auxLoups-Ats S. Carts, on "Wednesday,
Sept 4a,i.
Mamouth--At zenon yidrlne's, on Thursday,
Sept Esd.
Friday.
raquetiIue-At Louis Courville's, on
Prud'hommc City-At Il. c. Chachcre's store,
on Saturday, Sept, 25th.
Paint Noir-At Joseph E. Daisle's, on Monday,
Sept 2Tth.
PIaGuemine Rllge-At Lucien Joubert's store,
on Tuesday, Sept 28th.
Mallct-At Edward Moreaus, on Wednesday,
Sept Goth.
Ciataignier-At d. P. Lalleur's, on Thursday,
Sept 30th.
Mamouth-At Jean Bite Saucicr's on Friday,
October LIST.
Manlouth-At Jean Etc Landrencaux's, on
Oct I'd.
Bayou Chicot--At sair Haas store, on Mon
day, Oct ith.
Vile Iate-At Mrs, II, Tate's, On Tuesday,
Oct 5th.
Oid Grand Pralie-At Paul Stages store, on
Wednesday, Oct 9Th.
Westinghouse the Town Hall, on Thursday,
Oct 18th.
Lower Bayou Bnuf-At the School House, on
Friday, Oct Sth.
Upper Bayou BGuf-At Louis Stages store,
on Saturday, Oct 9Th.
Big Canc--At l.. Godchcaux's, on Monday,
Oct 18th.
Petit Prairie-At Jules Godcau's store, on
Tuesday, Oct 12fli
Ch,ircfvillc-At j. L. Morris store, on Thurs
Oct 18th.
Waxia--At the School House, OF Saturday,
Oct 10TH
OCTAVE FONTENOT,
aug IA Registrar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
A Murderer Killed.

The negro Wheeler, who with his
wife, recently murdered Mr.. Phillips 7
miles from Montgomery, was, few
days ago, killed by a constable and
posse near Lecroix Ferry OH Little river.
The culprit and his wife had crossed
the ferry, and he had secrctcd himself
IN an old abandoned house, which was
observed by the Ferryman, and when
the posse came up, he informed them
OF the accused's whereabouts, and con-
Quoting them to the place, they surroun-
ded the building, when Wheeler rushed
out with a Shot gun. He was ordered
to surrender, but failing to do so, was
hred upon and killed instantly. Wheel
er's wife was mounted at the time, and
as she was found dead afterwards, it is
supposed that her horse must have
thrown her and broke her neck. She
had previously made statement of the
whole affair, saying that she had de-
coycd Phillips for her husband to kill
him Natchitochcs Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
The st. Landry Democrat.

In order to obtain success, some effort
must be made to secure it. This is Il
truism that applies to every branch of
business-journalism not excepted. Act
ing upon this principle we launch forth
the DEMOCRAT this week in an enlarged
form, and shall continue to do so, hoping
that our friends here and elsewhere will
second our enterprise by an increase Of
their patronage. We are determined to
make every effort in our power to make
the DEMOCRAT first class local paper,
and to this end shall spare neither pains
nor expense. We believe in going ahead,
and never looking back. "Progress
and improvement is the popular motto
of the day and times, and no State in
the Union needs the practical applica
ton of that motto more than Louisiana.
In our humble sphere we promise to
do all we can to bring up our proud old
State to a prominent position among
her sister Statcs-agriculturally, tinan
cially, and in all the other elements of
wealth and prosperity which distinguish
many of the other States that have not
one-half the natural resources at home
and at their command that we possess
here in Louisiana. Let us all then,
citizens of the Empire Parish of St.
Landry, put our shoulders to the great
wheel of Progress and help roll it
onward.
We expect soon to canvass the parish
thoroughly in the interest of our paper,
and trust our personal exertions will
not be in vain. Every name added to
our subscription book is that much
help to us, and for which VIC shall
ever he grateful.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The last Alexandria Democrat speaks
very encouragingly of the business
prospects of that town. The two roads
that are to tap Alexandria in the near
future-th the N. O. Pacific and the Nor
gan-have stirred up the inhabitants of
that ancient town to renewed exertions
and activity. We are glad to see that
proper spirit of improvement is mani
Testing itself with our neighbors Of the
Red River valley.
Natchitoches, also, needs some perma-
nent communication with the outside
world, and we are happy to see that
the people there are bestiring themsel-
yes with activity to secure it by means
of a tap with the New Orleans Pacific
Railway,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

THE LEaoN.-Few people, says the
London Lancet, know the value Of lem
Ions.
A piece of lemon bound upon a corn,
renewed night and morning, will cure
it in few days.
A free use of this fruit and sugar will
always relieve a cough.
Most people feel poorly in the spring,
they would eat lemon everyday, before
breakfast, for one week-with or with
out sugar-they would find it better
than the most favorite medicine.
Lemon juice, according to this recipe,
will cure consumption, even after the
doctors have given it up.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The citizens of Okoiona, Miss, have
given q character to Will H. Herman
formerly editor of the States, published
in that town. In resolutions at public
meeting, they have branded him as a
notorious liar, a coward and a drunk
ard-a man OF the material out of
which tramps and moral lepers are
manufactured" Herman is at present
employed on the editorial staff of the
New York Tribune.-[Exchange.
Yes, and this is the material usually
selected by Republican newspapers to
do the dirty work OF abusing honest
people.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

REPUBLICANS LOSE ALL HOPE FOR
THE SOUTH.-Ex-Se Senator Dorsey, Secrc-
tary of the Republican National Com
mittee, reports at Washington that the
Republicans have not the slightest
chance of carrying single Southern
State. In consequence of this, the Ma
tional Committee has concluded to
waste no powder upon the South. For
once, at least, tiley have shown a little
wisdom.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
Two Headed Child.

A Dallas special to the Courier-Jour-
nal says:
was sailed Oh the 4th of July to see
Mrs; WardtoW, q citizen af Grapevine
Prairie, Dallas county, Texas, and sue
ceeded in delivering her of child,
weighing ten pounds, with two we'll
developed heads. To each head there
was neck, with all the anatomical ap-
pealance of natural heads. 1t was
a club footed child and lived but a
short time. The mother is doing we'll
up to the present time.
W. c. DoBBINs, M. d.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

lyERY's ISLAND SALT.-It is stated
4 TINT q purchase Of 100000 sacks of salt
has been made by a firm in Galveston,
k0N chat market, from the American
slt Company, of New Iberia, recently
0fganized under the laws of the State
MI New York. This salt is said to be
rue Anest in The world.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

That Hancock Sherman letter was not
quite the bonanza that the Republicans
expected to find. We take this little
couplet from the Weekly Woman
which does poetic justice to the find:
The bloody -shrters had a mind
TO make their chances better,
And Sally went to work to find
The Hancock Sherman letter.
And having brought it up to light
BY some queer means or other.
They ncyer-hy cllss-ed sight
Go hunting for anOt Ter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

DEATH OF PROMINENT P PHYSICIAN
j Dr. y. q, Desfosses, prominent physi-
'eiar 0f Marksville, died few days ago.
Ae Was an accomplished gentleman, of
truly noble impulses, and leaves widow
and i large circle of intimate friends to
l&1,ent his death.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

New CoTToN FROM A New SHIPPING
POINT.San Antonio, Bexar county,
Texas has just shipped bale of new
cotton to New Orleans. This is the
rst cotton that was ever shipped from
San Antonio. Large shipments of the
staple are to follow pretty soon. Who
will say that Western Texas is not
Oh the high road to prosperityf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

An exchange very truly remarks that
when subscriber or any other person
picks up a local newspaper and sees
every business firm represented by a
finely displayed advertisement, he says
to himself at once, shat is business
place; the merchants are energetic, wide
awake and up to the times they are
trying to build I'D their town and en-
nance the interest CT the surrounding
shall have mine.' Such a person is a
man of sense and will succeed in life.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

DLDEsT HOUSE IN THE UNITED
The oldest house in the United
IA at st. Augustin, Florida. 1t
bull II. 1865. At this ancient
Also to be seen the celebrated
Bte Fort, built exclusively of sea
MS and adobe, and the only one Of
tIle kind To be found on the continent of
America.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

Hon. William II. English, Democratic
candidate for vice president. writes to a
friend in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, that
the prospect for a Democratic victory in
Indiana at the October election is not so
bright as he would like. He says that
the Republicans are working like beav-
ers, and hope for success by means of
frauds, the imported negro voters and
the use Of vast sums Of money. The
Democrats. he says. are chiefly trusting
in the Almighty. We believe 10 putting
trust in the Almighty, but we are not
absolutely certain that He takes hand
in Indiana politics.-(N. 0. Times.
The Republicans Of Indiana and Ohio
are at their same old dirty tricks, and
unless the Democrats in those two States
keep bright lookout they will steal the
coming State elections. Nothing but
vigilance and determination On iIe part
of Democrats can save those two States
from impending disgrace.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
To the Merchants and Business
Men Of New Orleans.

We publish on another page of to- days
DEMOCRAT a sketch of the parish of
st. Landry, setting forth its wealth,
population, and substantial agricultural
and other resources, all Of which it
would be well for New Orleans mer-
chants and business men of every class
to make note. Now, that the railroad
is about completed to Opelousas, is the
opportune time for the commercial COM
munity of New Orleans to reach forth
their hands to grasp the immense trade
ot Ills section of hitherto comparative
" unknown an,,, inaccessible portion of
Louisiana. The DEMCcK>@~ mas hhe
circulation throughout this extensive
region, and presents an excellent me-
dunn for our city friends to make known
their business to the thousands of
wealthy cotton, sugar, and rice planters
within its limits. We would respect
fully direct the attention of all to the
sketch we refer to, and ask them to read
it carefully. They cannot fail to see
the Importance of making some effort
toward securing trade that must repay
them not only handsomely but munif-
Gently for whatever little trouble and
expense they may incur in obtaining it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

STATE ELECTIONs-State elections will
be held in Vermont OH September 18th !;
Maine on September 18th; Georgia on
October 9th; and Ohio, Indiana, and
West Virginia on the 14th Of October.
These elections will be watched with a
great deal of interest. A split among
the Democrats in Georgia has resulted
in running two candidates for Governor,
Colquitt and Norwood. The former is
the choice of a majority at the late State
Convention, and the latter that of the
minority. Colquitt lacked 30 of receiv-
ing two-t thirds majority.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The New Orleans States gives sick
ening account of the filthy condition of
the Doy's House Of Refuge in that city.
Tie States says it is disgrace to any
TIL to tolerate such an institution in it's
present ambition, and calls forth for
reformation and cleanliness.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

nc Democratic Congressional Con-
vention at Mon; oe nominated the pres
ent incumbent, Hon. J. Floyd King, as
candidate for Congress from the ;'ltth
District. His defeated competitor is
Col. Robt. Richardson, Of Ouachita, a
most excellent gentleman, who is we'll
qualified to fill any position in the
State with credit, honor, and fidelity.
But King got ahead of him.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

THE HEALTHIEsT CRY IN THE UNITED
STATEs. New Orleans can justly claim
to be the healthiest city in the United
u ssfstes. For the week ending last Sat
iirsIny August 1A there were only 50
deaths id population of $4,000 souls,
and only faar Of these were from ma
farial eases. No city in the United
Statea can make q better chewing.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
DlslEEIt COURT, PARISH OFsT, LANDRY
No. 11S7
OCTAVE FONTENOT. ADMIR-. vs. Trrv,,,,
E1DEAU TT AIS.

ny Nlrl''r Oh Il writ 6f ticri facias is.,o1
OUT OF ne honorable District Court in and ror
the parish OF St Landry, i'll the above enit luI
s,'l ,,h 1Ir I" me nlf'tted will proceed to sell
the Courthouse of said parish, in tg' t,x 81,
OF Vl"1n,,sa ,s. on SATtRDAl, the 4th dav Of
SEPTEMBER 1850 at II O'Clock A. NJ, the fn,lm;in ~,
described property to-wit: ''' ioiio"ln E
All the right, title and interest i'm , .
land situated in Plaisaucc, rontaimnn '' mr. -.
arpcnts more or less, with all thr lmIIinH,, il,A
Imhro t thereon, being the nndiyiI"d
n, H 81 s"," p,"i"t'N. bounded north by lands
or h',pclt Dol'ret, east by lands of "a, ni;"n
joseph, sonti, ny lands of Nelson LartiyIle and
west by lands of Louis Borcou' hen" ' thn
sam" properly purchased by said Rideau from
TcrlnS-EaSh
Augl !. Sheriff the Parish O.. 81 T3n,,r,.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

FRosT IN AUGUsT.-At Toughkeepsie,
IN. e, frost occurred Oh the morning
be the 10th. And at Lake George, in
kIIe same State, the mercury indicated
degrees at o'clock on the morning
be the 10th.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

Coy. Roberts was re-nominated by
Texas Democratic State Convention,
E. j. Storey received the nomina-
Tor the second place Gil the ticket
are able ana reliable men, and
very popular.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The steamer Bonnie Lee, while as
eending Red River, and in the neigh
borhood of Wares Landing in Avoy-
elles parish, exploded her boilers, kill
ing outright or fatally injuring five
members Of her crew. jeff. Posey, sec
ond clerk, and the bar-keeper, familiarly
known as Barney were among the
unfortunates who lost their lives by
this sad accident-also three of the
Observation-Disclosures We The Peo-
pie,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

GARFIELD'ss nEGoLYEE CONTRACT
Here is what the Washington CORES
pondent Of the N. 0. Picayune has to
say about the famous contract, which
involves penitentiary offense:
It appears that Gartield's connection
with the De Golyer pavement contract
and acceptance of a five thousand dollar
fee. was in express violation of sections
1881 and 1852 of the United States Re-
vised Statutes, and was q penitentiary
offense. II he were indicted now the
only way he could get off would be by
pleading the statute of limitations in
respect to criminal otfenses against the
United States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

Ernest Dalrymple, of Washington
city, makes an appeal to Americans to
invade Mexico. We look upon all such
movements at this time, as political
lodges to put the Garfield ticket
Q. Country Visitor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The people Of Natchitoches are urg-
ing the necessity of building tap road
from that town to intersect the New
Orleans Pacific Railway. Natchitoches
will need some such method of commu-
cation with the outer world.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The Republican Convention in tie
Third District has nominated c. B.
Dalrall for Congress. Many of CIT
readers will doubtless remember this
time-serripg carpet-bagger.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The HoWLING WARRIoRs.-A cor
porars guard Of unterrifed Radicals
have painted up and are ready for the
LMar path III Southern Louisiana. 1t is
under the command of Taylor Beattie
of Lafourche, and Judge Fontelieu of
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

THE KNIGHT TEMrLARs AT CHICAGO
On the nth inst, the Knight Templars
from every State and city Of note i'll tue
United States made a grand, magniti-
cent display at Chicago. They formed
into an immense procession reaching
in length several miles, and marched
through some of the principal streets,
headed by numerous bands discoursing
soul-stiring music. There were up
wards of 10000 Knights in full uniform
in the procession. At night they had a
superb ball, which was attended 10y no
less than $4,000. 1t was a mammoth
affair all around, and Chicago feels
proud and happy over tile event.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
E',->'s ..,...,
TO War srYcs.,.,,s.,

ne ulluer.lS he,t attorneys are now prepared
TO prosecute the claims of the citizens of Framrc
during the late Civil War hy tlr I"nit.u c mem
Army or t'oFrincnt Agents Trcatir, l;,tc,I
conc'iticd With these countries max. .,,nnisn
proIlsIon 1or the payment of such claims
Parties interested should not DELAY. ''"''''''
CllAS. ). RICE, New Orleans 1
, kH r. BAIlLLo, Opelonsas, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

THE FASTEST TIME ON RECORD.-The
kfOfting horse, Steve Maxwell, made the
kbest time on record in n twomile heat
Bat the Rochester, N. Y, trotting races,
viz: 4:48t.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

4 AND Office al New Orleans La, .IUly +,
IL 1880. Notice Is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice of his
intention, at The clerks office in the parish
OF st Landry. La, on the 2Sth day of August
1880, to make final proof in support of his
claim, and secure final entry thereof at the
expiration of thirty days from the date of this
notice, VIZ: Ernest LeduuX, Of st. Landry
parish La, who made homestead applicatinn
No 1868, for the n w of sec 10 T y s " Louis,
Iana Meridian and names the following as
his witnesses, viz: Savisnc Cart H. An,l1e-
pom: 81. Emile lcicunc and Fl. Andrcpont, Jr.,
all of st. Landry parish, Lin.
GEO. BALDEY,
july 24ti!~5t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The M @. States announces that its
fifst of September edition will be the
largest and most complete evening paper
ever published in the South. The editor,
Maj Hearsey, says that he guarantees q
city circulation Of that issue to the
amount BIZ ten thousand copies. Glad
iii hearD f the prosperity of that lively
snaI1nr.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
For Sale or Rent.

A commodious dwelling house, outbuildings
&c, all in good repair, situated on Main street,
near the centre of town tOpelOusas.) The above
Is for sale or rent. For further particulars
apply at this office. aug Hat
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

It is said that the famous Eliza Pinks
hon is constantly before the Mayors
court at Jackson, Miss. Up to her head
and ears in trouble all the time. Poor
thing!
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

BY virtue of a writ OF tcri f,ci.,, ;
out OF the honorable District Court, in ,,n
for the Parish of st. Landry, in the ohn,-o " n
titled suit, ard to NE directed. will proceed TO
the Court House of said parish in tho t"n.,, ''t
opclonSas, on SATURDAY, the 18th dav Of
september, 1880, at II O'clock A. NJ. the foI"un y"
described property. to-wit: o ing
\ certain piece Of land ,ituatc,, il, VA, .. !,
OF ST. Landry on Bayou tourtableau. frnt,n.,
ON s;ld Bayou, bounded north by lands now NJ
formerly belonging to stephen Dcwcll. wrst h "r
containing four hundred alpruts mnrr az, ,.',a
beng same piece OF land purchased by Elhrrt
Can't at shc1iIs sale made on the OH ~
Desire Gibertcau. "'itt vs.
TCrmS-CaSh.
sbon,rs. &C DUsON,
- 0herlh OF the Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

YELLOW FEvER.-Several additional
knasas of yellow fever are reported at
Ifl,e New York City quarantine station.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

THE Texas SToKM.-~Indiapola, Tex
as, has again been visited by a terrific
storm. Only few years ago that town
was almost completely demolished by
a cyclone. 1t must certainly stand in
the very tract Of violent storms. Here
is a brief account Of what happened
lately:
INpIANoLA, Aug. Thursday even
ing the water in the Gulf rose to the
depth of three feet throughout the town,
the wind blowing 4s miles an hour. A
number Of the people left the city by
railroad for Layacea. On the morning
Of the 18th tho water rose very rapidly,
and the wind reached the rate of Is
miles an hour. The track and ties of
Morgan's Railroad were literally lifted
from their bed and carried half a mile
by the wind. No lives were lost. The
water and wind have entirely subsidized.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

A Disguised negro, Just returned from
Kansas, says that eff Kansas was rooted
in it would be the biggest niger poor
house in the world.n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

The population of the United States,
according to the recent census, foots up
EAo.3y8.627. Louisiana is set down at
40.OO0.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
For Sale.

A secondhand billiard table and also Jenny
Lind or Pigeon-Hole table, both in good order.
They will be sold very cheap. For further H.
aug7 Opelousas, La,