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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
The District Court at Monroe
PrOnOunces the License
Tax on Drum merS
Unconstitutional
in. O. Denlocrat.l

A suit to test the constit1tionality Of
the license law recently passed by the
Legislature, SO far as it relates to drum
mers, was declared unconstitutional by
the district court at Monroe. The suit
was brought by St. Louis drummer.
The grounds taken in resisting the tax
was that the law violates the Federal
constitution, paragraph l, Article 4, by
abrldging the privileges and imlnuni-
ties of citizens Of other States, and par
agraph 8, section s, article which vests
IN 1ne seie be 70 f
Also, that it violates article 2O3 of the
new constitution of Louisiana, and that
it is not equal and uniform, as affecting
non-residents with a prohibitory tax
license, while none is imposed Oh citi-
zens Of the State; and article 206, in that
the license tax is not graduated as made
mandatory by the article. 1t is expect
ed that an appeal will be taken from
the decision Of the district court to the
Supreme Court.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

Ham Carter, colored, of Vicksburg,
while in Chicago, said if Grant was not
nominated he would not return to Mis-
sissippi, but go directly to Colorado,
and he said there was one hundred
thousand more in his State now Of his
color that would follow his example.
Go, Ham, and joy go with You and all
your color. Your room is better than
your OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Star.
The Louisiana darkies are very des-
pondent over the defeat of their idol,
but we have heard of none of them
preparing to take up the line of March
indicated by Ham Garter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

Provided, that no establishment selling or
giving away any spirituous wines or malt
liquors i'll less quantities than one pint, shall
pay less than 500 90. Provided, that whenever
any kind OF business provided for in this sec.
ton, shall be combined with any business pro-
vlded Tor IN the previous sections, both licenses
snail DC charged as provided for
SECS BE it further ordained etc. That each
person or FIRM having one or more teams to
transport merchandise and whose annual ~.
celpts are ever $1,000, shall pay license of $40 co.
SEC. Z. BE it further ordained. etc, that for
every individual or company carrying on the
business or profession of attorney at law, ply
slcian editor, dentist, oculist, broker or other
business, drawing, trucking, keeping. cabs or
carriages. horses for hire, the license OH said
profession or occupation shall he based on the
viz: - ''
When receipts exceed 5000 shall pay 5000
:" :. ara COM. -. 200, 1000 1890
c. DIRE s2o0u or less, 500
SEC s. Be it further ordained, etc., That
whenever any person shall apply for % license
to pursue and follow any of the trades, pro-
LESSONS s: or occupations which are taxed by this
ordinance, for d less period than one year, said
license shall be issued in the folowin., nronnr.
tons, viz; for nine months, four-ffths Of the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
Senator Cameron asked Tombs if til

Senator Cameron asked Tombs if the
Southern people had ever found out
that the North had whipped them.
Whipped us = said Tombs; mo, sir,
You didn't whip us but we wore our
selves out whipping you
This is exactly the reason why the
North came Off the victor. Each sue
cessive victory left the Confederates
weaker. They were to all intents and
purposes in Il state of siege, having no
place Of egress by land or sea; and no
means of recruiting their ranks. 1t was
when the Confederate forces were worn
out and reduced by victories, that that
Wonde'Jat acilitary genius, Grant, with
thousands of fresh troops and boundless
resources at his command, by main
strength and awkwardness overpowered
the small and devoted band of Confed-
crate soldiers that were left to the
glorious Lee. And this is what made
Grant, the great military chieftain. A
creature of circumstances. Brute force
mistaken for military genius.-[Marks-
vile Review.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

Provided. that if any distilled, snirituol,s ,
sold IN connection with the business of retail
merchant or grocer, i'll quantities Of not less
than one pint, the license for such combined
OF the ABOVE mentioned liquors are sold in less
quantities than one pint in connection with the
business, OF retail merchant or grocer, the
license shall be four times the above amount OF
shall issue to sell liquor in less quantity than
pint without paying q license not less, than $50
SEC. I: BE it further ordained, etc. That for
each anu every circus, mcnagerie, or other trav-
cling show, exhibition or performance, the
license shall be based upon the number of at
taches, whether proprietors, performers en-
plOyes as follows, viz:
When the number OF said nersons ia over ~
"a, an annual license of $3.50 shall be charged.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
The Drumlners' License Law
Declared demonstrations
IN. o. Democrat

MONROE, La, June 16.-The Supreme
Court Of Louisiana to-day decided that
part of the Louisiana license law to be
unconstitutional which exacts from
commercial travellers from other States
a license of $25 per month, on the
ground raised by Messrs. Stubbs and
Stillman, attorneys, that the said license
violates paragraph /, section 2, article 4
OF the constitution of the United States,
because it does not exact the same Ii
cense from Louisiana commercial trav-
eIeIs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

The Supreme Court of the State con-
yened at Monroe on Monday, the 18th
inst, with all the judges present. The
Bulletin of that city, remarki2g upon
the little incidents customary upon the
opening of this important Court, says
"The rules formerly adopted by the
court in New Orleans were declared in
force in this district and elsewhere
throughout the State. A new rule, and
we think commendable one, was an
nounced, requiring all attorneys prac-
ticing before the court to furnish the
clerk with information on the following
points: the date and place of their ma
tivity, the date and place Of their adj
mission to the bar, the authority by
which they were admitted, and evidence
of their admission, which in case of the
loss or destruction of the license or di-
ploma, can be supplied on affidavit of
the attorney. This information is to be
recorded in book kept for the purpose
by the clrrk. Opposite each name will
he left blank spaces to record the date
of the attorneys death. The Chief
Justice said this book was to serve as a
roster OIL roll of attorneys. twill serve,
in addition, historical purpose"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
When the number OF said persons il over 50,
an annual license of $3.50 shall be charged

SEC. s. Be it further ordained, ETC., That
for each aid every business of restaurant, oys
teIrhouse, confectionery, bar-rooni, cabaret
liquor exchange, drinking saloon, grcg shop, or
other place, whc.e anything to be drunk or eaten
on the premises is sold directly or indirectly
the license shall be based on the annual gross
receipts OF said business, as follows, viz:
When receipts exceed $1,000 a license of s175
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

The Lynch family are to give enter
tainments at all the towns along the
Teche.-Morgan City Free Press.
Lynching entertainments, are they 2
Let the Villainous gang keep away from
Opelousas. In times of profound peace
and serenity we want no lyncters among
TIA.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
to TT'xys. Claimants

The undersigned attorneys are now prepared
to prosecute the claims of the citzeus OF France,
Spain or Italy, for property taken from them
during the late Civil War by the United States
Army on Government Agents. Treaties lately
concluded with these countries make ample
provision for the payment of such claims.
Parties interested should not delay.
CHAS. 8. RICE, New Orleans, La.
KENNETH BAILLIO, Opeous;,s, Lea
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
AND Office at New Orleans, La, May Il

7 AND Office at New Orleans, La, May 16,
IL 1880. Notice is hereby given that the fol
loWins-namca settler has filed notice of his
claim, before the clerk of the Parish Court Of
st. Landry, on The 10th June. 1880, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, and secure final entry thereof at the
expiration of thirty days from the date OF this
notice, viz: Ulysses Soileau OF St. Landry
parish, who made homestead application No.
Ats, for the N e., II TdS r l W, S W Dist of
La, and names the following as his witnesses,
Joseph Fruge fills. and Gerard Fruge, all of st.
Landry parish, Isl
VIM. NJ. BURWELL,
May 29-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

annual license; for six months, thrce-fifths for
three months, two-tifths and for one month,
Onc-titth OF the annual license.
MesSrs. Haas, Young and Pcrrolin were ;ip-
pointed committee to examine claims on file
unpaid against the parish whcreupon motion
OF MI. Haas, OF behalf of the committee, re-
ported that they had examined and found
correct the following claims:
CLAIMS OF 1879.
Victor Lastrapcs blacksmith work ......$ G3 00
CLAIMS on
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
No Women Preachers.

The Methodist General Conference
has decided by a vote of % to 30 in COM
mittee, that women have enough Of
privileges in the church, and that it is
neither wise nor expedient to enlarge
them by ordination to the ministry.
One of the speakers had the audacity
to remark that God meant women to be
wives and mothers, not preachers, thus
hurting defiance at the woman's con-
vention, which contends that wifehood
and motherhood should be /; minor con-
sideration topolitics, craftsmanship and
the learned professions which should be
the aim of woman's ambition. But even
holder and more audacious than this
Rev. gentleman, is one of his confrcres,
the Rev. Dr.. Buckley, Of the Christian
Advocate. He goes into particulars,
and leaves the broad grounds Of general
objections to timid brethren. He says
that if the brethren open the doors of
the ministry to women, old maids would
throng in from other denominations.
The presiding elders would be cajoled
and twisted about by feminine arts, and
emotional women would weep and rant
and turn the pulpit topsy turvey, and
raise Cain generally. In commenting
upon the spinsterphobia of the Rev.
DR.. Buckley, one of the church papers
slyly remarks, that there isn't half as
much danger in old maid preachers as
in young ones. We cordially endorse
that opinion as far as cajoling and Sc
curing good appointments are concerned.
The question is settled as far as the
Methodist church can settle it. We will
now listen with interest for the howl
which is going to arise from the ranks
of the women agitators, who have been
waiting with anxiety for the decision.
They had no idea of this result. They
expected to make the ministry the first
broad vantage ground whence their
arms would he turned to fresh fields of
conquest. We wouldn't be in the Rev.
Dir. Buckley's shoes for nickle when
they swoop upon him. The old maids
are in the majority there.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
List Of Delegates.
The following is the list Of delegates
from this State to the Cincinnati Con-

V6nI1OU
Patrick Mealy, John McEnery,
Will. A. Strong, Charles Parlange,
John Fitzpatrick, James D. Houston,
l. W. Patton, E. A. Burke,
j. l.. Brent, John Clegg,
S. M. Morrison, James Jeffries,
Geo. w. McCranie, John G.. Goldman,
NJ, D. Kavanagh, VIM. Duncan.
ALTERNATEs.
Francis T. Nichols, w. A. Robertson,
T. G. Manning, z. T. York,
Louis st. Martin, Thomas Duffy,
VIM. r. Whitaker, Ed. Scannell,
E. A. McCullom, T. j. Foster,
Bunting Williams, II. C.. Stringrellow
j. C. Egan, j. E. Gibson,
Hilary Callahan, James Lobdell.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
State Lottery
COMPANY

This Institution was regularly
incorporated by the Legislature of
the State for Educational and Chari-
table purposes i'll 1868, For the Term
of Twenty-Five Years, to which
contract the inyiolable faith of the
State is pledged, which pledge has
been renewed by an overwhelming
popular vote, securing it's franchise
in the new constitution adopted
December I'd, y. d., 1879, with a
Capital of s1,O0O,OOO, to which it
has since added a reserve fund of
s350,0oO. Its Grand Single Number
Distribution will take place month
ly on the second Tuesday.
1t Never Scales or Postpones.
LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION
At New Orleans
Tuesday, July 18th, 1880.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19
Lost, SIy'eyHe0 or Stolen !.

From the undersigned at Opelousas, about
TWO weeks ago, meslSecOlOrcd Mare-Mule
medium size. A liberal reward will be Maid
Tor the recovery of said animal, or any i1lfor-
nation that may lead to her recovery.
may 29-tf w, f. ANDERSON
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-06-19

OPELoUSAs, La, June 14th 1880.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Mcss.s. Albert Gudry, President
Auguste PeiTodin, ID. MGche, f. W. Sylvester,
+. Dubuisson, L. Young, Sam. Haas, 7. G.
Chacherc and Z. Z. Clark.
The reading OF the minutes of the last meeting
WAS dispensed with.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

The method adopted in Germany
for preventing the slipping and falling
Of horses on the public road IS as
unique as it is simple. The smith, when
finishing the shoe, punches hole u
two ends /; as soon as the shoe is made
he taps screw thread and screws IN
to the shoe, when on horses feet o
sharp.pointed stud an inch in length
With shoes thus fitted the horse can
travel securely over the worst possible
road. When the horse comes to the
stable the pointed stud is unscrewed
and a button screwed in; no dam
age can then happen to the horse, anc
the screw holes are thus prevented
from filling up.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09
Dyer's DupIicity.

John Dyer Of Kendalville (Ind de
sired to marry two women--the Wild
ow Myers for the sake of the $4,000
she possessed, and Belle BLY, because
he loved her. He determined to get
over the difficulty by marrying Mrs.
Myers, killing her and then marrying
Miss BLY,. He married Mrs. Myers
and then destroyed her by poison;
but he had talked to Miss Bly, in a
way that aroused her suspicious, aud
she started all investigation that has
resulted il his condemnation to the
gallows.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

ScLraS ABurl. Axiz is described as a
highly intelligent madman with vo-
raeions appetite. eating eleven times
day. and taking his chnice from an
Invariable menu Of n'nety-iour dishes.
He has mania for cack-iighting, back
ga'nman and slicing off with "a sword
the heads Of turkeys kept in yard
for bis entertainment. He is unacr
pettic''at government, the Snliana Va
ide being virtually the ruler Of Tnr-
key.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

PRorEssoR NoRpENsJoLp thinks that
= voyage along the northern coast Of
Sibs ria, from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific Ocean, might be performed BY .
steamer especially fitted cut, and that
the voyage would occupy only few
weeks.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

WHEREVER thsre is u mountain Of
any considerable height aud extent il
is full ol water II you have farm
hear il, or land that viii make farm;
u saa want water iar honse, stock,
garden, orchard or either purpose. tap
The hlll, and you will peneralb gel
an abundant supply.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

A RuMoR that the executive Of the
Argentine Republic at Buenos Ayres
Intends to disarm the civil populati N
in view Of the approaching presidcn-
tial election. has had the effect Of Nc.
pressing Argentine government bonds
ia London.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

MICHAEL NHsLES, known as Club.
lin Pete" well-known character OF
the mining camps of California and
Nevada. was found dead seated in a
chair in the Capital saloon, Bodie, few
days ago. Whisky and exposure 10
weather are supposed to be the cause
OF his death.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

\ coon burglar alarm ior aoars ofh,-
tells, houses or private ranus, is casil,
made Place wash bowl IN lie
floor under the knob Then let the
key rest lightly ia the inside eds oi
the lock So tina, il will fail into the
bowl or pail # nippers or false keys
are used. The racket will drive away
the boldcst burglars.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

CARLYLE says that one cannot move
a step without meeting duty, and
that the fact Of mutual happiness is
proved by the very fact Of ones exis
tence. No m,,u liveth to himself, and
no man dicth to himself.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

LEWIS JoRy, Baltimore glass blow
or, was married eighteen years ago,
and mp till Friday was the proud Ia
Their Of eighteen babies. On Friday
his nineteenth child was born.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

A WOMAN who can write letter
without two-thirds Of her tongue pro-
truding from her mouth, is fitted for a
i,ettr world than this
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

JAY GoULD is said to have made
large investments in Bates county,
Mo-, coal lands. intending to supply
coal for his railroads in that section.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

BEER fills many a bottle, and the
bottle fills many bier.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

DR. II. II. TolAsp, Of San Francisco,
died very suddenly on Friday, Febru'
airy 9th.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

P T. BARxua has contributed 81 600
TO the Irish relief fund.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

Nor single Mississippi river
steamer Dust her boiler" last year,
which Is without precedent.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

RIcE IL being successfully cultivated
by some Of the farmers Of Monroe
county, Georgia.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

THK people Of Colorado are organic
ing to drive out the Utes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

THr exports of hides from Texas j
a single year amounted to s3.OOO,0oO
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

AsuspAxr rains have occurred
throughout Texas.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-09

A MoHn,S colony has been founded
In Kentucky.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19
connected with this quarantine farce
is thus related BY the Evening States
of Nav %:

connected with this quarantine farce
is thus related by the Evening States
of May %:
Capt. Cell, with the British steamship
Vanguard, has returned to this city and
speaks highly OF the courteous treatment
extended him by Assistant Quarantine
Physician, DIR. Clement WILKINSON, who
performed his delicate duty in a manner
which impressed Capt. Cell with the
fact THAT lie is perfect gentleman.
He was detained with his vessel only Il
few hours, and is impressed with the
idea that the trip was made more for the
purpose Of giving him lesson in eti-
quette than any purpose Of public safety.
Aud many people will agree with
Capt. Cells view Of the case.
If considerations Of public safety
and public duty governed, the gem
tlemanly quarantine officers would
not be SO lenient, aud the vessels of
the Havana Steamship Line-the Sec
rotary Of which is Il member Of the
Board Of Healtll-wnuld not he al
low ell TO pass up to New Orleans when
only three to six days out from IL port
where an epidemic of yellow fever
prevails.
We understand that DR.. Jones be-
longs to the school of theorists who
maintain that yellow fever is indi-
genous to Louisiana under certain at
mospheric and sanitary conditions,
and We are willing to concede as
much respect to his opinion as to that
Of the most eminent Of the distin-
guished scientists who differ with
him; but we are not at present dis
cussing the opinions of members Of a
profession whose tendency to disagree
has passed into 4 proverb. The ones
ton ut issue ia whether in the matter
Of this quarantine business " the laws
of the State of Louisiana. ARE rig
idly executed as DR.. Jones asserts
in his report.
In view Of the facts we have given,
we respectfully but emphatically dis
sent from the learned Doctors state
ment and aver that, so far from being
rigidly executed, some very plain
laws Of the State Of Louisiana on the
subject of quarantine are not even
loosely executed-in fact, they are
not executed at all, but are fagrantly
ignored, disobeyed and violated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19

couple on their suspicious union for life,
and hope that their pathway may be
strewn with choicest flowers that their
joys will be many, constant and great
and their troubles only little ones"
Messrs. Grima Il Pellerin have recently
put mp and opened q new store between
the Jefferson College and the St. Michael
Church, under the name of St. James
Central Store, wholesale and retail depot
for all kinds of fancy groceries, wines
and liquors. Our newly -made friend Mr..
En-. Kahn has lately purschased the
Bonnie Esperance Store from Mr. L. Loeb,
and has greatly enlarged the capacity of
the establishments by building an ad,li-
ton on the lower side. He has also i'm
proved the appearance of the building
by placing Gothic balcony in front and
Gothic doors and windows in all the
openings, the whole beautifully painted
and gilded by our genial friend Jules
Dornier, Esq, vino is q master III his art.
The stock kept in this store is splendid
one, and it would he hard to find two
more polite, hearty and genial good fell
lows than the proprietor and his chief
clerk, Felix Kahn, Esq. Both the above
stores are coming money like United
States mint. You can get any thing
there, from a pin to ar anvil, and the
good old Bourbon, cognac, cigars and
delicious lager beer are especial attrac-
tions. .
1t is rumored that a petition has been
forwarded to our Hon. District ATTORNEY
+. B. Earhart, charging Abraham Jones
with usurping the office of Justice of the
Peace of the third ward of this parish
and praying for his election by legal
L
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-06-19
Notice.,
THE UNDERSIGNED.

FNHE UNDERSIGNED, heirs and legal
II representatives of George w. Watterson,
deceased, hereby give notice that they are
about to apply to the United States Govern
nent, under the provisions of Sections 1862
2363 and 1859 of the United States Revised
Statutes, for the repayment of the purchase
money on the following cash entries of pub
lie land. viz:
The S. W. ! of Sec. q. T. 9, s. +. 3 East,
entered June 10. 1885, Certificate No. 874.
Lots No. 9. 10. 10 and 16, in Sec %, I. 8,
). K. East, entered September II. 1885.
Certificate No. 300
Lots No. 3 and 4, in Sec 2, T. 8, S. R. 3
East, entered January g. 1886. Certificate
No. 426, and
Lots No. 3 and 4, in Sec. %, T. 9, S. X. 2
East, entered September Is, 1895 Certificate
No. 255, and all in the Southeastern land
district of Louisiana.
That all Of the duplicate certificates of
such entries properly assigned TO said Geo.
w. Watterson, deceased. have been lost or
destroyed. and can not now be produced
CHARLES WATTERSDN.
WATTERSON.