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St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

We have received the Shreveport
Standard this week, and welcome it
to our exchange list. The Standard is
first class daily and weekly paper,
and is simon-pure in its Democracy.
Spicy, racy, newsy, and beautifully
printed, it reflects great credit upon its
editor and publisher, and is quite an
acquisition to the journalistic spirit and
enterprise which have taken a strong
hold in North Louisiana.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

BY far the most ridiculous sight we ever
beheld is that presented by the appear
ance of burly six-footcr mounted upon
a diminutive creole pony. with his long
legs dangling about loose almost within
reach of the grouud. But such spec
tacle is often witnessed in this section.
AS rule, the smaller the animal the
bigger the rider.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

After administering several severe
punches to Bro. Hyams of the Sugar
Planter, Bro. Jastremski of the Capt.
tolian now punches Bro. Shanks of the
Iberville South. Just hear him:
"The river is falling rapidly, and the
Plaquemine South advises people to
"look out for fevers.' A little less
beer, Bro. Shanks, and you would otfel
us more pleasant dreams"
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29
Lost, Ssragca or sfosese i!

From the undersigned at Opelousas, about
two weeks ago, inouse-Col0red Marc-Mule,
medium size. A liberal reward Will be paid
for the recovery of said animal, or any infor-
nation that may lead to her recovery.
may 29-tf w. T. ANDERSON.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The public schools of this parish will
close shortly, lack of funds being the
principal cause. 1t is strange that our
Legislators do not appreciate the great
Importance Of providing a system Of
public education for this Stale that
will afford to the children the instruc-
tion needed. Our law makers, or rather
the most of them, busy their minds to
provide revenue to pay the State debt,
and in their zeal and anxiety to pay the
bondlloders they forget and neglect
the thousands OF poor children in the
country who depend upon the public
purse for an education, and it this is
denied them they must grow up in
ignorance Marksyille Bulletin.
Every word tile naked truth. The
poor uneducated children in the State
may plod as best they can, unaided and
unencouraged, so long as greedy bond
holders are amply provided for. Our
public school system is a reproach and
disgrace to the State. But it must re-
main so, for there is no use of appealing
to the Legislature for relief. Such a
matter is too small and insignificant in
the eyes of our wise law makers to
merit any serious attention at their
hands. The history Of the past session
of the General Assembly, and the pre-
ceding one, amply proves this.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The name of the Pointe Coupee Pei
ican, published at New Road, La,
has been changed to that Of Pointe
Coupee Record. Since the death of
Mr.. Plantavignes, one of the former
proprietors, Mr.. John E. Breaux re-
mains the sole owner Of the establish
ment, with Mr.. Chas. W. DuRoy as ed
itor. The Record has a fine typo
graphical appearance and is edited
with ability,
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Lightning has been very fatal lately
in various sections of Louisiana, more
so than we have ever known it to be-
Not long ago two persons were killed
in one Of the Florida parishes, three or
four moro in the Red River parishes,
and several in the lower portion of the
State. The last one mentioned is Gus
tave Esteven in the house of L. Lacroix
at Lafourclle Crossing during the rain
on last Thursday morning. Some other
persons in the same loom were slightly
injured.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Thanks to Mr.. C. B. Anderson, acting
secretary of the Opelousas Social Circle
Club, for plimentary tickets of ad-
mission to the amateur performance
last Thursday night. Lack of space
prevents our making any mention of
the play.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The Republican State Convention
which assembled at New Orleans on
the Gath resulted in bad split, and a
triple set of delegates will be sent to
Chicago to vote for Grant, Sherman
and Blaine. If Grant, however, seems
to be the choice at Chicago, the entire
delegation will so for him. This is
about the up-shot of tha whole matter.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Funds from this side of the ocean
kept Ireland in food for months, and
yet the English government has made
no move, and the distress is as great as
ever.-[Shrevcport Standard.
This is not at all surprising. The
English government never was known
to do a humane act for suffering Ireland
1t chrishes deadly hatred for the Irish
generally, and if it depended upon the
assistance of the English to relieve that
stricken people from starvation and
distress, they would all perish.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Ex-Governor Foote of Mississippi is
dead, and Gen. Gordon of Georgia has
resigned his seat in the Senate of the
United States. Ex-Gov. Brown is his
cnppasSnr
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

1t is great pity that such nice story
as the last Baton Rouge Capitolian con-
tains should be marred and put out of
all shape by the typographical errors
with which it abounds. The ''intelli-
gent compositor" still roveth at large
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29
ping paper and-other purposes.n


Now, if we rightly interpret his true
meaning of 'other purposes'-and we
think We do-then it is clear to our mind
that the DEMOCRAT sometimes comes in
contact with the actual seat of this
wonderful mans extraordinary learn
ing and massive intellect. After this
last shot from us, it is quite in order
that we should repeat to him his in
junction to us-"Don't be afraid of us ;
we are not angry"
His taunting reference to q little per-
sonal matter between ourselves and Mr..
E. T. Lewis, that has long since been
amicably settled and forgotten, brings
out prominently to view the malice
which actuates him, and the depth and
extent Of his depravity and vindictive-
ness. Should he entertain any doubt of
the truthfulness of our statement in
relation to an amicable and satisfactory
adjustment of the little difficulty that
unfortunately arose between Mr.. Lewis
and ourselves, we refer him to the gem
tleman himself, who stands ready at
any time to substantiate it, and who,
besides, is prepared to vindicate us in
the honorable course we pursued in the
premises, and defend us against the
vile insinuations Of unscrupulous SLAM
ders.
In winding up his foggy communica-
ton to the Courier, he says he will treat
with silent contempt any answer from
us. This is his privilege. He can either
answer or not answer. 1t is Indifferent
to us what he does. But, should he un-
dertake to reply to this article, We re-
quest him not to come at us any more
with stale, garbled poetry. We had
rather face whole battery of murder
Gus Gatlin guns than to have fragments
of mutilated poetry banged at us from
drunken ambuscade.
Wonder if the polished genius of
Grand Coteau will detect much "ver-
bosity," want of politcness," bad "or-
thography,' or anything that looks like
another attempt to ruin the country >
in the foregoing reply to his bonn bastic
manifesto of last week
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

RATHER MIXED.-At the late Repub-
lican State Convention, Judge Taylor
Beattie, Of Lafourche, is reported by
the Picayune as having said that nine
tenths of the Republicans of the State
favor Grant for the position of Presi-
dent" whilst the Democrat reports him
as having said that "nine- -tenths of the
Democrats in South Louisiana are with
'-mcaning for Grant, of course.
Now, which Of the two is the correct
statement
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Two Indian brothers fought duel at
McAllister, in the Indian Territory.
One killed the other at the first fire.
When Indians get fighting mad they
don't care much who they fight with or
who they kill.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The Ricnland Beacon is the title of a
spirited little paper published at Ray
vile, La. We welcome it as valuable
ovobapra
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Judge Beattie, of Lafourche, was the
leading spirit among the Grant boilers
at the late New Orleans Republican
State Convention. In a frothy address
which he delivered before the delegates
on his side, he made some tart illusions
to the body of men who composed the
two opposite factions for Sherman and
Blaine, whom, he said represented only
an infnitesimal portion Of the party
and remarked that it was "a disgrace
to meet with the people in the other
factions, for their names appear on
every page of the Parish Prison record"
Wonder how the opposite factions
relished the compliment paid them?
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The Custom House at New Orleans is
said to be illuminated at night with
tallow candles. No gas. The govern
ment is too poor to furnish the article.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

BLANCHE X. BRUCE.-A meeting of
prominent colored Republicans in Wash
ington City have put forth strong
address and resolutions fayoring the
nomination of [. S. Senator Bruce, at
Chicago, for Vice President on the
Republican ticket. Ten formidable rea-
sons are given why he should be nomi-
mated, but we have only room for one
of them, which reads as follows:
g. He should be nominated because he of all
men. can break the I" solid South :" because, if
nominated. the black voters, to man, would
walk up to the polls and vote his ticket. though
death and hell stared them in the face, and
each voting precinct became human slaugh-
ter-house!
The "nigs" have evidently got their
dander up!
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

THE CEoP BooM.-Reports have been
received from every Southern State in
reference to the condition and prospects
of the present growing crops, and they
arc cheering in the highest degree.
Even Texas, that has heretofore been
frequently known to fail in her crops,
promises rich harvest this year, juds-
ing from what a correspondent says
who writes from San Antoni0-namely
" that there viii! be more grain and
cotton raised in Texas this year than
during any three previous years. The
outlook is encouraging indeed.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

We see considerable comment by the
Republican press in regard to Bruce
the colored L. S. Senator from Missis-
sippi. AS general thing they all ar
rive at one and the same conclusion
that it would be fatal to their party tc
place the name Of the sable senator OIL
their presidential ticket. Here is what
late Washington dispatch says about
the matter:
"The projectors Of the movement tc
put Bruce, of Mississippi, on the Re.
publican ticket for vice president, have
issued an address setting forth reasons
for making this demand. There is NJ
doubt that the shrewdest colored poll
ticians have determined to insist npo1
race recognition, and the Republican!
are good deal vexed at the persistence
of Bruce's backing. They mean to se
some promise from Chicago, before they
will go into the canvass at all, especial,
in the South.'
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29
OPELOUsAS, SATURDAY, MAY 80, 1850.
"In Providence We trust"-cveryb body else casl

The Opelousas Lottery will be drawn
up stairs in the Courthouse on Tuesday
next, June 1st, 1880, at o'clock, p. NJ.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29
What PIeases One, Displcases
Another

1t is Impossible to please everybody.
People are not all alike. What will
please one will displease another. In
the natural order of things, this has
always been and must always be the
case. From the beginning it has been
SO, and to the end it will be so.
The journalistic and partizan warfare
in behalf of Governor Wilt, and against
him, is fair Illustration of the old
truism above quoted. But no candid
mind, after taking q retrospective view
of the official acts of Gov. Witt since
his induction into office, can arrive at
any other conclusion than that he has
nobly and gallantly sustained himself
throughout. NoGovernor of Louisiana
has ever been more prompt, impartial,
and faithful in the discharge of. his
duties than Governor Wilt. Even his
detractors know this, but they must
have something upon which to whittle
away, else this vast mundane machinery
of ours would instantly cease to revolve
upon it's axis.
We are free to confess that Governor
Wilt was not our first choice for the
position which he holds, but since he
has entered upon the discharge of the
high duties of chief executive of our
noble old State he has conducted its
affairs so well that we now not only
indorse all his official acts but honor
the man for his integrity, rectitnde,
and unwavering fidelity and tirmness.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Lightning embarrassed horse COM
pletely by destroying all the buckles.
and without hurting the beast in the
least in New York.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Save the little stir and tlutter caused
by the grossly abusive manifesto
that appeared in the last issue of the
Courier against the DEMOCRAT and
ourselves, there has been no excitement
or incident hereabouts to interrupt the
dull monotony that hangs like a pail
over our town.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

1t is said that Gen. Hancock weighs
2S7 pounds. Wonder how much Sena-
tor David Davis, Of Illinois, weighs?
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

Advices from San Antonio (Texas,) of
May Goth, stated that the cotton worm
has commenced his ravages in certain
portions of that State, and it is feared
will do great damage to the growing
crops. It seems to us this is rather
early in the season for the cotton worm
to put in an appearance. However, we
hope we will not be troubled by them
in this part Of the country.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

A writer in the N. O. Times suggests
that the best chance to draw prize
in the Louisiana State Lottery is for
one to move to New York and purchase
ticket there. This is nonsense.
Holders Of tickets anywhere have an
equal chance. This lottery is the fair
est one that has ever been chartered
by any State.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

If Louisiana has a case of yellow
fever this year it will not be for the
lack of proper vigilance. Never has
more care been taken to prevent its
introduction than the present year. The
experience of the past has had a salu-
tary effect in arousing the authorities
and the people to thorough sense of
their duties, and sanitary measures
have been adopted and put in full force
everywhere.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The man who "knows everything"
and who is frequently seen strutting
about with the gorgeousness of pea
cock, lives just about nine miles below
Opelousas. He is the same fellow who
proclaimed in laundering tones to ex-
Governor Nichols on a certain occa-
sion that he was the veritable dark horse
of st. Landry parish-having received
an overwhelming majority Of the negro
vote at a former election. He was a
Radical then, claims to be Democrat
now, but the Lord only knows what
his next grand political shift will be,
for his general "make up" consists of
such a heterogeneous mass of "incon-
gruties" that he can not possibly re-
main the same thing any considerable
length of time.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-05-29

The Picayune is of the opinion that
Congress will not adjourn for three or
four weeks to come. The peril which
would threaten the peace and order Of
the country in the event Of an adjourn
ment previous to the settlement of
some well defined rule for counting the
electoral vote is too great to admit of a
thought that our Congressman will Sc
riously contemplate such thing. As
the matter now stands, says that paper,
there is no such rule in existence. Should
nothing be done in this direction, and
Congress adjourns, then the country
will be called upon to witness again
just such excitement and partizan bitter
ness as have been shown in the past
upon this vexed question. Better have
it definitely settled at once and be done
with ii,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Another of Hnigh's Forgerles.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. s.--Messrs. james
Conaway u Co., of this city, received notice
from the Central National Bank this morning
that their draft for $2950.25 would be due
January 22.25, 1880. As tho firm had
accepted 10 drafts, Mr.. james COnaway imme.
diatcly called on the cashier, and being shown
the draft pronounced it forgery. The draft
is drawn by J. Lloyd Hagh on !. Conaway &
Co., Philadelphia. Across the face Is stamped
in blue ink the word accepted" and under
this is written james Conway & Co." On
the back Is tho Endorsement, 81. Lloyd Haigh,
No. SlS'-the latter indicating that tho draft
had been discounted. Mr.. Theodore Kitchen,
tho cashier of tho bank, said that the draft
came to them from bank in New York for
collection, aud that the loss would fall on the
New York bank.
Mr.. Conaway says his firm, previous to
eighteen months ago, bought wire in large
quantities from Haigh, but never issued paper
to him. They dealt with him for five years
to very large amount. About eighteen
months ago they stopped purchasing from
iaigh and thcn he became a competitor u
their business, making umhrolla frames, yheo
before he had only manufactured the wiro fol
them and also cutting down tho prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Three Yenrs ON the Ynrpnth.

SAN Francisco, Jan. s.-A dispatch from
Tucson, Arizona, says to-day Lieutenant Has
iell turned over tho renegade Indians which
surrendered at Rucker to Acting Agent
Chaflee, of San Carlos, who will place strong
guard over them.
An important military move is now on foot
to capture or crush Victoria and his band OF
warriors, about eighty.tlve in number. They
are now In Old Mexico. General Trevino,
with his Mexican troops, marched against
them with Wow of forcing them to fight or
fee to New Mexico. Most of the available
troops In Arizona are being concentrated at
Fort Bowie General Carr, commanding the
troops In tho field, arrived there to-day. He
and Major Morrow, of New Mexico, are CO.
operating with General Trevino. The Arizona
troops will leave at once for the line In Now
Mexico to intercept Victoria. and should they
strike his trail, he will be followed. irrespec-
tive of geographical lines, into the interior OF
Mexico Victoria and his bands are 1lesca-
liero Apache Indians. Their capture or de-
fent will settle the Indian question in that
Territory. They have been on the warrath
since 1876.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
Pnstnfnoe Nomenclature.

Tho recent efforts to make reform in the
addressing aud delivery Of letters have directed
the attention Of tho postal officials TO the want
of care in giving names TO new offices TO pre-.
vent the adoptions Of names that will lead to
confusion. For instance there is Salem"
and Salem Fauquier" IN Virginia; "Cal-
vim" and "Calvin's Corners" in Pennsylvania;
| California" aud "Califuruia Creek" IN North
Carolina Cambridge" and "CAmbidgeport'
In both Massachusetts, and Vermont; Perry"
perry Centre" Perry city" "Perry's Mills, -
aud "PerryviIle" in New York, all in different
sections of tho State, and so on. A letter I'D
dressed to "Postmastcr, City Now York, would
he seut to the Office Of "City Dutchess county,
New York." that being tho name OF a small
| local Office Greater care In the adoption OF
names will hereafter be ob.orved, aud In fur
| therance of this reform the following circular
has been issued by tho First Assistant Post
| mastcr-G General, under whose direction tho
establishment of new postotllces comes:
In selecting the names for postotlices 1t is
particularly desired that the name of The town
| or village In which tho Office Is 10 bo located
should DO adopted, if such uame Is in no way
similar to that of any established office in the
State.
The prefix of East" "Ccntro," New"
''North, :" South" =" or West" to tho name of
postonico is Objectionable; as also is the addi-
tiou of "Burgh," Centre" CITY" Corners"
Greek" Gross Roads," depot" "Hill,"
Hotel" Holland" Junction." "Mill,"
Mound" peak" plains" Point" Port"
Prairie" Rock" River" Run" "Rldge,"
"Storo," Station" Springs" Town" yale,
valley" or "Village," as such preflxes or ad-
ditious lead to confusion and delay In the
transmission of the mails
To insure favorable action on applications
| for postofices, the above instructions must bO
complied with. Short names should be selected
for posto6icos.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-09
ARCHDIsHoP PURCELL,s cAsE.
A Sharp Trici, Attempted by John smith

a sharp lricK Attempted by John smith.
CINCINNATI, Jan. SIN answer to a notice
in the newspapers signed Creditor" calling
a meeting of tho creditors of Archbishop Pur-
cell at Hobkins' Hall tonight, the approaches
to the hall were crowded with anxious credit
ors, some of whom thought their claims were
to DO Immediately paid. The doOrkeeper re-
quired everybody desiring admission to say ho
was n creditor and sign his name and amount
of claim TO what appeared to be blank roll
After about forty persons had signed q
reporter got hold of the paper and
turning it over discovered that it was
q power of attorney authorizing one
John f. LarlSin to appear for the
signcrS in the proceedings now pending in the
Probate court for the appointment of county
assignee to act in conjunction with Assignee
Mannix. A petition for this purpose was filed
some time ago, but as the law requires ma
jority Of the creditors In amount to secure tho
appointment, and only $250000 was repre-.
sented, when the claims are S3,700OOO, no
action was taken. 1t is believed the meeting
tonight was called as tho course of the door.
keeper Indicated TO obtain the signature of a
sufficient number of claimants to secure the
appointment of a county assignee.
After the discovery Of the character of tho
paper tho doorkeepcr abandoned his post and
the hall was instantly crowded by an anxious
mass. The doorIteepcr, who gaveshis name rs
John Smith, appeared on tho platform and
announced that rs the hall was not large
enough for their accommodation the
meeting would be called elsewhere.
The crowd became very excited and
John Smith was fortunate in being able
to make a sudden disappearance. Tomorrow
Is the last day for obtaining sufficient signors
for tho success of all application for tho ap.
pointment of the co-assignco, Assignee Man
nix thinks the meeting was called in the in.
terOst of some bank creditors.