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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
The Obstinate Gen. Sherman.

BY his persistent refusal to permit his
letters to Gen. Hancock to be published,
Gen. Sherman is placing himself i'll a
very unenviable position before the
American people. He may continue to
refuse to crafty the public desire, by
withholding his letters to Gen. Hancock
and to others, but that refusal, as the
N. Y. Sun pertincntly asserts, will not
prevent the House of Representatives
from requiring them to be produced, by
a proper resolution. Everything re-
lating to the complications of 1876 be-
longs to history, and ought to he Off
cially recorded. Gen. Hancock has
wisely declared, "The army should
have nothing to do with the election
and Inauguration of President" 1t is
proof the country should know what
part the army played in the Great Fraud
by which Hayes was put i'll the White
House, in addition to the support given
to the Returning Boards of the three
stolen States. Gen. Sherman has fur
nished the key to the correspondence,
and the House of Representatives should
insist upon having the whole of it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

New Orleans was founded in 117.
under the regency of the Duke Of Or.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

Nothing can intmidate me from doing what
n believe to be honest and right-iWINFIELD s.
TTAEGfhTK.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

g ffSa week in Your own town. S. Outfit
epVO free. No risk. Reader, if you want
IL business at which persons of either sex can
make great pay all the time they work. write for
particulars to h. Hallett& Co.. Portland. Maine.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
w ellis ! Wells =!
NJ CHARGE UNLESN 4 Plentiful Sip.
PLY OF WATER IN OBTAINED

III UT WITHIN IN UBTATNEU,
1he undersigned is prepared to furnish, ooad
water to all III need of this ieccsSitv h,, w,
improved prnccsS-conhininS efficiency and
economy. Our process is the celebrated
hOfED w Ell. which has stood the test
Tor years. We make no charge unless 81 ulcuti
full supply of water is secured, and nv charges
are within the reach of all It's this is tlI most
economical plan Of constructing wells ever
invented, WV
WELLS BORED THROUGH QUICksAND.
orders left at the DEMOCRAT office will re.
celve prompt attention.
Julie l2-u 7. S. BAILEY
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21
SHEkAFF'S SauE.

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

IN providence we trust"-everybody else cash
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-08-21

i,l1 ,n.n -, z. {. DISDN
Aug.l !. Sheriff of the Parish o. 81 T.,n,,,,.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
Peru News.

Mr.. Moses Payton carved dat postum"
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
on the LIST inst.
The Misses Lydia and Sarah of Marion,
are in this city the guests of their mother
Mrs. Bennett.
Rev. David Smith OF Wabash, occupied
the Methodist pulpit with grace and dig
nitylast Sabbath.
Mr.. William Brown is organizing glee
club. He proposes giving q concert for
the benefit of Non Dunn.
Mrs. Matte Daggard, of Logansport was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander during the holidays.
The Hon. Mr.. Hance and voltaire
would like to cross swords with Joseph
Braboy of Kokomo, from any subject that
may be derived from the annals of En-
q sh literature.
Miss Eva Moss nee Shultz. Mrs. w. X.
Dunlay and Miss Mollie Johnson took the
p. m. train this evening for Wabash
where they will attend a brilliant recep-
ton at the home OF Milton Roberts.
The report is current that our fellow.
townsman James Jordon will ford the
DrOOk JUST DtlOW OTedt Denu tnat Cakeb
its cognomen from the broth OF Turkey.
The epithalamium' will be rendered by
Browns glee club.
Mr.. Jefferson Sizemore of Marion was
in this city Monday. We handed him
copy If the Leader. and his watchful eye
fell upon that Important article written ex-
pressly for the benefit of the colored voters
Of Grant county. The shoe fit the gentle
man precisely. and this tension upon the
lower extremities caused him to unbosom
himself and he gave his reasons for join
ING the Bourbons. Mr.. Sizemore emphat-
ically declares that il it was not for the
colored vote OF Grant county II would be
an inter impos sibility TO elect republ can.
But that for eight years or more, the white
republicans have enjoyed the emolu.
menis OF the fat Offices al the hands of the
Negro voters; and not even the petty Of
flee Of constable was ever conferred upon
a colored man during all that period. He
says further, that the present sheriff who
is a democrat, promised The colored voters
a full representation il they would sup
port him, and that he has kept his pledge
by appointing Negro deputies, jurors,
bail ifs and the like, for which reason he,
and few others, are now full. fiedged
Bpurbons Eugene Lee, a colored refugee
recently from North Carolina, gave Mr.
Sizemore vivid description of the many
outrages committed by the democrats OF
State upon the Negroes and then asked
him il he would offer this Isolated case in
Grant county a. a rebutal 10 The over
whelmng proof democratic malfeasance
all over this country. NoLTAIRE.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
Logansrort News.

Week of prayer at the A. NJ. E church.
Rev. J. McSmith delivered an able SER
mon on last Sabbath.
The Mission Society met last Sabbath
They are preparing to give an entertain
ment on the l4th Of next month (St. Val
entine's day.
The young gentleman all got left last
Sabbath evening They were waiting for
the young ladies to ak them for company
They should 60 home alone rather than
ask Tor company.
How New Years Was observed The
young ladies formed themselves into a
Leap year club and elected their officers:
President, Miss Minnie Bl"dgett; secreta.
~, Miss Ida Gilchrist; and they appointed
Il committee of arrangements, as follows:
Misses Ophelia Carter, Lydia Turner,
Mary F. Hill. The place for the enter
tainment was at the residence of Mr. g.
II. Gray. At the appointed time the car
their calls after their company and then
went to the place of entertainment, and
when they all were together there were
about l25 couples. Tney enjoyed them
selves until the small hours vi night had
come. AT | o'clock supper was announced
and all the delicacies of the season v ere
furnished, all by our young ladies. The
supper was gotten up in the very best
lyle. The visitors we're Mr.. and MS
Dunlap, Mrs. Eva Moss Miss Jennie
Mos, Mr.. Jas Hull of Peru, Mrs. Mamie
Sims of GoOdland
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
UNCLAIMED BOUNTY OF COL
ORED SOLDIERS.
An Open Letter to Hon. John A.
Logan.
LYNcHBURG, Va, Dec.

LYNcHBUKG, Va. Dec. Is, 1879.
NV Dear General Il learn from the pub
lie press, that the Hon. John Goode, NJ.
q. from this State, has Introduced bill
into the House OF Representatives, having
for it's object the getting from the United
states Treasury the money th,re now, and
known as the unclaimed bounty" OF col.
ored soldiers, and to turn it over TO certain
institutions for the education OF the color
ed p ople, etc etc.
| respectfully ask you that when this
b II sbal reach the Senate, YOU and other
friends, especially General Burnside, will
ask that it lie over, in order that the Sem
ale may learn what are the views of the
colored soldiers In regard 10 what dIsposi-
ton, il any, should be made OF this mo.
ney.
The National soldiers and sailors con-
vention, at Philadelphia, January, 1867,
adopted ard pr, senred to the Both Con-
press an address protesting against the
injustice of law that a preceding Con-
gress had ratified, allowing loyal slave
holders, or former owners, ransom or
bounty for their slaves enlisted in the
army and navy. Congress listened to our
pray or; and the lamented Hon. Edwin
NJ. Stanton, Secretary OF War, refused to
pay a dollar NOR out of the fund under
the terms of the bill. We contended that
if there was bounty to be paid it should
20 to the soldier or sailor, if living; if dead,
to his heirs. ! understand from the Sec
rotary of the Treasury that the residue Of
that fund is in the treasury; and re-
spectfully beg hearing for the survivors
OF the BLACK Regiments" in regard TO the
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17

offerings We're 81 las ooo, and were mostly
from New York bankers THE secretary OF
'ha tr, asury has accepted 8 055, 900 sizes of
1881 at from 104 20 to 104 25 and / 945 600
fves OF 1887 at lUS IS to 103. 31X.
Seven persons were burned TO death at q
fire az a publ ball In New York on We'd
nesdsy night. Oa Thursday they were
buried SIX collins almost covered with
flowers, were ranged side by side, and on
their plates were The rames of the dead.
Vice President Kuhn, of the Turnvereip,
read the funeral address. About 60 lodges
aud cieties we're present. There was
large funeral procession and full v 10 600
spectators crowded around the hail and In
the neigh boring streets The funeral of the
seventh victim of the fire took place earlier
in the day.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
READ The FOLLOWING
Letter from the Hon Williams The coored Member of the
" hio

other able men of both races, as con-
tributors; and the other published In
Cincinnati o., gathering news from
five States.
The Leader deserves success, and
must be sustained. Let the leading
colored men of the Southwest and
Northwest use their influence to Sc
cure paying subscribers. Put me
down on your list for copy for one
year, and send me your bill.
Colored journals are needed to send
light and Information into the homes
of our people, and to use keen pen
in reforming the private and public
morals and conduct of a people who,
though physically free, are slaves to
many pernicious and obsolete habits
incident to life of bondage. Go or
in your noble effort to fashion PEG.
Pile into a race that will live for gen.
erations under the best forms Of eau.
cassian civilization. Fraternally,
GEO. w. WILLIAMS
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
crowded eut last week.
Cleveland (O.) News.
Literary stock is falling.

Literary stock Is falling.
Another colored band has been lately
organized. The one of Oberlin.
The Young Mems Social club will have
another of their pleasing balls on the Goth.
What young gentlemen, on making New
Years calls, stopped every time he
passed house?
1t now turns out that Senator Voorhees,,
who is so much disturbed about the influx
of few colored men in Indiana, is car
pet Dagger himself; having been "origin.
ally born" in Ohio, eniigrated to Mime.
so in his youth, and finally struck his
stake for keeps on the shady banks of the
murmuring Wabash. AS Dan is not indig-
enous to the sacred soil of the Hoosier
State. it doesn't become him to attempt to
exclude others as decent and well bthaved
as himself, though shade darker in color,
from peacefully attempting to get their
proper share of life. liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness in the same common
wealth. Non NoLo.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
COLUMBUS, O., Dec. %, 1879.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. %, 1879.
Editor Leader-Dear Friend:-Per-
nit me to thank you for the friendly
notice you made Of my election ana
speech on the night of the 14th OF
October. My only apology for this
tardy reply is, that l was called to
New York city Immediately after my
election, to aid in the canvass there;
and since my return to Ohio, l have
been exceedingly busy.
want to say that The Leader Is,
without doubt, the liveliest and clean
est newspaper printed by colored
men in the United States. say
this, remembering that l was once
the owner and editor OF two papers
one published at Washington City,
with such men as VIM. Lloyd CARR
son, Wendell Phillips, Fredk Doug
lass, DR.. Alex. Crummell, John NJ;
Langston, Richard T. Greener, and
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17

Messrs. John T. Jones and Reuben
Horney carried of the prizes at the Liter
airy society last week.
There was . Christmas tree and festi-
val at Bethel church December "a, Is, and
20. 1t was success in every particular
Mr.. E. Shipley, our popular jeweler has
placed an elegant railing around his
counter, so that he can display his mann
moth stock to a good advantage.
q Roberts and D Stewart of Lost Greek
settlement were in the city last Thursday
week, attending the Wedding OF VIM. II.
Jones and Miss Mamie K. Roberts.
The colored people who have settled in
our midst seem to be well pleased with
their new home. They breathe the air OF
freedom for the first time In their lives.
We are informed by an employe OF the
Office that Banner has the largest circula-
ton of any paper published in Putnam
county. Good for the Banner. that waves
for all.
William H Jones' and Mamie Roberts
were married by Rev. j. II. Clay at Bethel
chapel on Thursday evening, December
| IS. 1879. The bride aud groom presented
| q nno aDDedTdHCt. HC UiiuC w GO oNoi ~
in a beautiful bridal robe trimmed with
the usual preliminaries. and the groom in
regulation black 1t is the writer's wish il
that but few squalls" may disturb them
during the voyage .ne cbo nave ssfslv on tn.
other shore.
The private soldiers of different parts o
the State are bringing forward Thoma
Hanna for lieutenant governor on the Re
publican ticket. At the conclusion OF nj
service in the army, Mr.. Hanna entere.
Asbury University; where he graduated
For 10 years he has been successful at
torney. He served two terms as city pros
ecutor. and one term as chairman OF tn
Republican Central committee, and II
both positions he proved himself to b
capable and efficient. Mr.. Hanna is
staunch friend of the colored race. He
just the right sort of a man to put on tn
ticket, and we trust he will be nomir
ated. More anon. ROVER.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
Greencastle News.

Rube Il wants to 90 to Plain
field.
Robert Honey is visiting friend' in
Plainfield.
John w. C what was the difficulty
the other night.
Addie and Francis say the two De are
the finest boys on earth.
Messrs. Bryant and Harrison have gone
to Brazil to work in The mines.
John T. Jones visited Clayton last week.
Bitter pop the question and save travel
ing expenses.
The New Years tree and party given at
the residence OF Robert Nathans was an
enjoyable affair.
Tom Ecton why do you not give us the
pleasure of looking upon your smiling
countenance oitensrf
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-17
bill that I speak of as introduced by Mr..

bill that speak of as introduced by Mr..
Goode.
I do no: know the views of comrades,
and have no authority 10 Ak the ''living
feer," but DO not believe there lives to-
day q single one who will not protest
against dollar of this money being put
into the hands of the managers of any
institution where the Negro is made to
feel the power and effect of discrimination
against him on account of his color, race
and previous condition of servitude.
have taken Steps to ascertain the views
of colored soldiers AMI sailors on the sub
ject, and as soon as possible / will trans
NIT the same to the Senate.
am, sir. very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
GEO. NJ. ARNOLD,
Sec'y Soldiers and Sailors National
League, Lynchburg, Va.
Papers favorable to the above will con
fer favor on soldiers aud sailors by pub
fishing
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-12-31
NiRxim,a Lirhf-

Cincinnati, 80 Thirty thousand dol
lars was subscribed 10 a few minutes,
this afternoon, to form company for the
Introduction of Nsxim's Electric Light
in Cincinnati, Covington and Newport.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-12-31

Dublin, 3O.-Public interest in the
Irish state trials is considerably ebated.
There is little or no excitement in the
neighborhood OF the court, and large
numbe of Irish members Of Parliament
who attended on Tuesday did not appear
on Wedne day.
The hsrrack accommodation in the
country is insufficient for the increased
number OF soldiers, and temporary bar
racks will, therefore, be fitted at Patti
keas, County Limerick and Ennisto-
mon, County Glare, for a detachment OF
infantry, esch comprising two officers and
City men. Another detachment will be
sent to LoughTea, County Galway, as
soon SIS quarters have been provided.
London, ga large meeting was
held st CTaughwell, County Galway,
last night, to protest against the state
prosecutions.
Right Hon. JoseVh Chamberlain, pres-
ident Of the board of trade, has received a
litter from Dublin, threatening the lives
of himself, Gladstone and Jonn Bright,
if they continue to oppose coercion.
Fresh cases of Boycotting are reported
from Ireland.
Patrick Henelly, arrested at Upton,
charged with the murder Of Lord Mount
morris, in Ireland, in September last,
claimed that he is the msn who recently
shot an Irish lsborer near Birmingham,
and acted under order of secret society.
He is the son of n butcher living near the
scene of the murder of Mountmorris.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-12-31
BRIEF KILOGRAMS.

Benjamin P. Shillsber (Mrs. Parting
tom is quite i'll in New York.
Joseph White, worsted spinner OF
Bradf ri, England, has failed. Liabi.
litles $4,000
Charles O'Conor, the lawyer, has
transferred bis residence from New York
to Nantucket.
The first constitutive meeting Of the
Panama Canal Company will be held in
Paris on the 3lst of January.
The Russians are at last about to crush
the Goek-Tefes; having everything in
readiness to strike the fnal blow.
The New York papers, without regard
to politics, are severe in their con-
domination of the Brooklyn laundry-anti
Chinese ordinance.
Premier Canovas del Castillo says the
finance question is the most important the
Spanish Certes will have to deal with at
the coming session.
Intelligent people of Brooklyn pro-
nounce the action of the board of alder
meu in passing the anti-Ohinese or6i-
nance the height o. stupidity.
Major Mahsn, Of the Indian depart
meDt, confirms the report of Victories
death. de saw b life, and she was in
mourning, and be r hair cut off.
Bolton, England, cotton masters have
rejected the demand of operatives for
more wages, as many mills are working
at loss. Operatives give notice Of q
strike.
The Chicago Board of Trade hiss de-
cided to move, q new building to be
erecte and ready for occupancy within
two years, just south Of the Grand
Pacific hotel.
In regard to the rumor that Edward
jenkins, Mp, author Of "Ginx' Baby"
was going to Canada to edit paper, the
gentleman says he would rather go TO
Botany Bay than edit Canadian news
paper"
There are in Brooklyn between fifty
and seventy FIVE Chinese laundries, and
they monopolize most of the washing,
thus throwing upon chsrity many women
who formerly supported their families by
the linen-purifying business.
Tewfk Pashs, artillery office, having
been appointed minister of fin 4nce, the
financial administration Of Turkey is
entirely controlled by military men, and
all available resources ofthe country are
devoted to military preparations.
Rev Canon Fleming. rector of Balm
skill, County Galway, Ireland, returning
on Wednesday evening after performing
relig ious services in distant psrt of hi
parish, was twice shot at by unknown
parties. He was driving rapidly and
escaped duhurt.
An imperial decree is published in
Russia reducing the import duty on salt
increasing that On foreign grades, taxing
trade guilds, and doubling the storage
dues on mer handise il government
warehouses. The decree will take effec
on January 18th.
Secretaries Evsrts and Schurs EerC
opposed to q court-msrtiAl for Whittakei
and wanted him dismissed. Hayes saic
the cadet had been treated as il he Werl
guilty, and be (Hayesl wanted bis gull
or innocence established. Il IS believed
Whitaker will be given another chance
at West Point.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-12-31
Crime and Consequence.

Santa Fe, % All Americans hsve
moved their families out Of Socorro. and
unless troops reach there tonight a
bloody fight will occur. The sheriff,
being friend of Boca, who recently
killed Corkling, editor of the Sun, re-
fused t. arrest him, whereupon citizens
swOre OUT warrants ard put the sheriff
and murderer IN jail. Greasers threaten
t. rescue them. Americans snd the At
Gibson, Topeka and Santa Fe officers
called on Gen. Hatch for protection.
Hatch ordered fifty soldiers from Win
gate and company Of tn Fifteenth n
fsntry from the town of Colorado to 20
to ) zorro to protect government prop
eriy.
81. Louis, 3O.-A warrant hes been
issued charging dIss Nary Grover, who
placed her baby on vacant lot last Sun
day night, where it froze to death, with
murder in the first degree. The warrant
is not served ct, Miss Grover being s.ill
confined TO bed.
Twenty-eight murders and ffty-seven
suicides In this city the past year. Eight
cen murderers are in jail now.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-12-31
Too Stringent Legislation.

Boston, 30.-Considelable opposition
has arisen t wards 3 law passed by the
last legislature imposing tax of one-hslf
of l per cent. per ennum on the let
value OF reserve of AL life Insurance poll
cies held by residents of the state. Con-
trary 10 the anticipations Of the origina-
tors Of the measures, il is said its effect,
unless it be modified or repealed, will be
TO close the doors of every Massachusetts,
Life Insurance Company, ard to drive
from the state every other company
doing business here. Owing to the assess
ment Of the new tax three or four COM
p4nies have announced their intention of
Withdrawing their business from the state.
Several other states, under what are
termed reciprocal tax laws, have notified
all Massachusetts companies doing bus
ness in their borders, tnat they will be
required to pay the same tax on the bust
ness done therein which Massachusetts
imposed on outside companies. The i'm
mediate result Of the continuance of this
law will be q falling off of about 10 per
cent. in dividends of policy holders.
Several IF the companies will test the
constitutionality Of the new law Such
assessments as lave already been paid
are paid under protest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-12-31
The Polar Wave.

Galveston, SO.-Nel08' San Antonio:
The night Of the 18th was the coolest on
record. At 6 am. the Thermometer WAS
100 above zero; ice two Inches thick;
water pipes were frozen throughout the
city; many water tanks were frozen, de-
laying trains.
Cleveland, 3O.-Thermometer IL below
last night.
Philadelphia, 30.-Five below this
morning, but rising.
Wilmington, 30.-Eight below, and
along the Blue Ridge and Lehigh region,
IA 10 % below. Snow blockades the
country roads
Richmond, So.-Eight below, the cold
est day since 1857.
Danville, Va, 8O-The coolest ever
known. At am. II below.
hicago, 3O.-The westher is much
milder. The theTmome er, starting in
the morning at 6 below, is now about G
above.
Erie Summit, Pa, SO.-Tweniy-two
below.
Washington, 1910 a.m.-Intensely
cold. 1t has been Z below, but is now z
above.
Buffalo, SO.-The snow storm contin-
ues. All New orK central trains, east,
are abandoned. The Chicago express,
due from the east last night, is off the
track st Lancaster
Chicago, 30.-JOUTHaL'S Washington:
Adyices from the Lower Potomac and
Chesapeake Bay are that the severe
weather has almost entirely stopped the
oyster dredges, and an oyster famine NAV
be expected.
st. Louis, No, sO.-The river i:
gorged some miles below the city thi.
morning. The ice has STOPPED running
here. but the weather is much warmer
and q thsw probable
New York, 30.-A cold wave IS re.
ported throughout the south, making The
weather the coolest for yea-s. At Jack.
sonville, Fla, oranges are frozen On The
,rees. Il is ferred that up-riYer fruit i.
badly damaged, although in some locali-
ties crauges escaped.