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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
DUBLIC SALE,
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
No. Also.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM G. ELLERBEE, De
CEASED.

BY virtue of an order of the honorable Pro
bate Court, OF the Parish of st. Landry there
VIII De sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, by the undersign Administrative or by
any duly qualified auctioneer, at the last
residence OF the deceased, near Big Cane parish
OF 81. Landry, on TUESDAY, April 18th, 1880,
the following described property. belonging to
the estate of William G. Ellerbee, deceased,
tO-wit:
One-half. undivided, interest in and to the
following described property to-wit: Three and
acres OF land situated in Big Cane st. Landry
parish, bounded north by lands of L. Godchaux
south by Bayou Rouge, east by Joseph Pender's
land, west by land of l.. GodchauX being spart
of same property purchased by Mrs. Sarah A.
Scott, widow Ellerbee on the 18th day of March
A. D. 1870, from Nancy Woods, Louis G. Sloan
ana Joln }. Smith, as per act recorded i'll
alienation book x, page 4OS, Recorders office
st. Landry parish, also all the buildings and
improvements situated thereon
TermS-Cash.
SARAH A. SCOTT,
Marcn l3-5t Administrative
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13

STEVENS e. SEYMOUR VS.. A. MILsPAUGH
BY virtue OF writ of tieri facias, issued out
of the honorable District Court in and for the
Parish Of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, will proceed to sell at
public sale, to the, highest bidder at the store
parish OF st. Landry, on SATURDAY, the Sd
day Of April, 1880, at II o'clock A. NJ, the follow
ing described property, tO-wit:
Inc contents OF the store now occupied by
defendant, fronting on Main street, in the town
of Washington, consisting Of drugs, stationery.
CUTLERY, pistols, books. ammunition tinware'
glassware and general assortment of notions
as per inventory on file i'll the Sherff's office.
Terms-CaSn.
G. G.. DUSON,
Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry,
March 13
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13

Danberry News: There was a cock
fightin Winsor last Sunday, and one Of
the men lost rooster. This is because
the fight was on Sunday. The other
rooster was not killed. This was be-
canse-however we are not to be dragged
into argument.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
Lost or sNISlNid !!

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Landry.
Before me, the undersigned Justice of the
peace, this day came and appeared Cleophas
Tate, who being sworn says: He is the owner
of hand signed by Edmond Tate, dated in 1873
payable Oh demand, bearing interest at per
cent per annum from date till paid, and execu-
ted in the sum of two hundred dollars,
Afiant swears that some time in the wear
1879, he lost or mislaid said note, and the public
are cautioned against negotiating for same.
CLEOPHAS TATE.
day of March, 1880. E. P. VEAZIE.
March CIT Justice of the Peace
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
OPELOUsAs, SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1880.
In Providence we trust'-everybody else casl

"The Opelousas Independent Guards"
have changed one of the features of
their ball which is to come off at the
Varieties Hall, on the 10th inst: the
masquerade part is dropped ; and it will
simply be "Grand Fancy Dress Ball."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13

Why the boy asked, do you blow
down the muzzle of your gunp TO see,
replied the man, If it is-' And just
then he discovered that it was.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
DUBLIC SALE
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. ALAS.
ESTATE OF JAMES R. FOSTER, DECEASED

ESTATE OF JAMES R. FOSTER, DECEASED.
By virtue of an order Of the honorable Pro-
bate Court, of the Parish of ST. Landry. there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, by the undersigned administrator or
any duly qualified anctioneer, at the last resi-
of St. Landry. on TUESDAY, April 18th. 1sso
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of James r. Foster, deceased, to-wit ::
certain tract of land, known as the James
Harmon place, and bounded as follows: North,
east, south and west by land of Joseph Ponder
and containing forty acres.
Terms-Cash.
LEOPOLD GODCHAUX.
March 13-5t Admiuistrntor
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
NEW ADVERTISEWENTs.

Notice.!
STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
Parish of Avoyelles
We give notice that after due publication we
will introduce a tbill in the General Assembly
OF the State of Louisiana for the purpose of
Dulldlng Dlke across Bayou La Mouric.
&c. WISE,
I. F. HATHAWAY
M. D. KAVANAGH,
MARTIN CARRON,
2. T. YOUNG,
s. S. PEARCE,
E. J. JOFFRION.
March 6-1m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES'

d A6DA Week. $1o day at home easily
- ~made. Costly Outfit free. Address
True & Co., Augusta, Maine.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13
Notice i!

GREEN LAND HOME, July Sd, 1879.
This Is to inform the public that forbid any
one from passing through or entering my pas
ture or my field without written permission,
under penalty of being prosecuted instanter.
B. A. MARTEL,
July j. If
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1880-03-13

March 13-5t
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02

Of one. What the people want Is
the best material and the best men,
The people want good set OF hands IA,
to work for them. Men who will at
tend to work and to business. Men
who can be found attho place where
the people have put them, when
their employers or any OF them have
business for them to do. Men
who are competent to do the busl-
ness where placed, and when want,
ed. Men who are honest and Will
take only the contract price or wages
for their services. Men who are al
ways in condition to do business,
except by sickness. Men who know
no friends or enemies, or party, IN
the discharge of appointed duties
The people say, no others need ap-
ply, for no other will be employed
-Montello (Wls.) Express.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
WANTED-AN EASY PLACE.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher some
time since received a letter from a
young man, who recommended him
selfvery highly as being honest, and
closed with the request, "Get me an
easy situation, that honesty may be
rewarded" To which Mr.. Beecher
replied:
"Don't he an editor, if yon would
bo easy Do not try the law.
Avoid school teaching. Keep out of
the pulpit. Let alone all ships,
stores, shops and merchandise. Ab-
hor politics. Keep away from law
yers. Don't practice medicine. Be
not farmer nor a mechanic; nei-
ther soldier nor a sailor. Don't
study. Don't think. Don't work.
None Of them are easy. o my hon
est friend, you are in a very hard
world | know of but one real
easy place in it. That is the grave"
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02

Tho exports of breadstuffs from
this country for the first seven
months of the present year have
amounted to $751; y4ll, ,463; for the
corresponding period of last year
they amounted to slO9,33l, l53-the
increase for this year being over
100000. And it is to be remem-
bered that this enormous export
docs not include a bushel of the
present large crop; it embraces only
the crop of last year. When the ex-
ports of the present crop come to
be made up, they will be found to be
larger still.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
OFFICIAL.
Proposed Amendment
TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS

No. Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the constitution of the
state.
PcsOlred by the house of representatives OF
the general assembly Of the state Of arkansas
"a mGjOrityofa all the members present agreeing
HeretO:)
That the following article shall be pro-
posed as an amendment to the cOnstitu-
ton of the state of Arkansas, which when
agreed to by a majority of all the mem
bers elected to each house and adopted by
a majority of the electors of the state vot-
ing at the next general election for sena-
tors and representatives, shall become a
part of the said constitution, namely:
ARTICLE Xxx. The general assembly
shall have no power to levy any tax or
make any appropriations to pay either the
principle or interest or any part there OF of
any of the following bonds of the state,
to.wit: Bonds issued under an act of the
general assembly Of the State of Arkan-
sas, entitled "An act to provide for the
funding of the public debt Of the state"
approved April 6, A. D. 1869, and num-
bered from four hundred and ninety-One
to eighteen hundred and sixty, inclusive,
being the funding bonds delivered to
F. W. Caper, and sometimes called "Hol-
ford bonds" or bonds known as railroad
aid bonds, issued under an act of the gen.
eral assembly of the state of Arkansas, en-.
titled "An act to aid in the construction of
railroads, approved July q, A. D. 1865,
or bonds called "levee bonds" being bonds
issued under an act of the general assem-
bly, of the state of Arkansas, entitled IAN
act providing for the building and repair
ing the public levees of the state and for
other purposes" approved March l6, A, D.
1869, and the supplemental act thereto ap'
proved April u, 1869, and the act enti-
tied "An act to amend an act entitled "An
act providing for the building and repair
ing of the public levees of this state, ap-
proved March %, A. D. 1871, and any
law providing for any such tax or ap-
preparations shall be null and void.
Took effect april 3, 1879.
The foregoing is a true copy of the
original roll on file in my Office.
Witness my official signature and
[SEAL. seal of Office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FRoLIcH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT.

The most encouraging feature OF
our political system, is the fact SO
generally developed, and so gener-
ally understood, that the people,
more than ever before, are looking
TO fitness, qualifications and honesty
in candidates for Office, much more
than to the success of any particular
political party. This sentiment is
so generally infused into the minds
of all classes of American citizens,
that it furnishes a sufficient evidence
of reform IN all departments of our
general and local systems of popu-
lar government. The idea Of fitness
and honesty in officials, from prcsi-
dent to postmaster, is rapidly taking
the front seat in the deliberations
and conclusions Of voters and tax
payers in tho States, counties, towns
and districts, and the growth and de-
velopment Of this idea is so appar-
ent and so prominent, that even
many small men, with grain of as
piration, are halting as if they un-
derstood that the people doubted
thoir qualifications. Their idea, and
determination to put it in practice,
is knocking off some of the old scabs
and healing up the more recent
wounds upon the body polite. By
this the people wish to be under
stood, first, that the Offices of the
country belong to them, and the Of
fcers are but the agents, or more
properly speaking, their servants,
doing the business for the people,
that the people in their collective
capacity cannot do for themselves.
The people are too well informed to
ii 3la :. sh esa !se: construct :.
steam engine, or to select farmer
for Judge or to conduct a lawsuit,
or to make choice of an illiterate
ebungler for clerk. The people are
tired and sick of the custom of elect
ing men to Office who could not
learn, and would not give sufficient
time and attention to its business If
he could learn, to protect the peo-
pics interests, and discharge his
several duties without the aid Of aR
assistant, thus making it necessary
10 support two incumbents instead
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02

THURSDAY, September ., 1880
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02

Statistics telegraphed from Wash
ington show that 457,24S immi-
grants arrived in the United States
during the year ending June 3Oth'
which is only 1850 less than in 1878,
the year of the greatest immigration
known in the history Of the coun-
try, During July this year 1897
came, 1900 from Germany, 6,OOC
from Ireland /; the others from va
rious other countries.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
OFFICE OF SECRETARY
OF STATE OF ARKANSAS,

In conformity with the requirements of
the act of the general assembly of Arkan-
sas, entitled "An act to regulate the mode
of proposing and voting upon amendments
to the constitution of the state of Arkan-
sas," approved April ., 1879, l hereby
give notice to the electors in this state,
that at "the next general election for SEN
ators and representatives" to be held in
this state, to-wit: On Monday the 9Th day
of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitution of
the state of Arkansas will be submitted
to the electors of the state for approval or
reflections" and "that each elector on de-
posting his ballot at such election shall
vote for Or against said amendment;' and
that each elector in voting upon said
amendment is required by law to have
"written or printed on his ballot" the
words, if in favor its adoption, ''For the
Amendment No. i" or, if against its adop-
ton, IA gainst No. l Amendment" :"
Witness my official signature and
TSEAL. seal of Office, this the I'd day Of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signedl JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
AT EVENING SHADE, ARK.

We have just received our mammoth
spring stock of goods, selected with care
by us in person, and at the lowest cash
prices, the advantage of which we pro-
pose to give to our customers; therefore,
you will save time and money by calling
on us when you need anything in our line.
We are grateful to our patrons for past
favors, and will endeavor to merit a con.
tinuation Of the same. Come and see US.
WILLIAMS & MBTGALF.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02

Twas not in favor of the military
sction in South Carolina recently,
and if Gen. Ruger had telegraphed
to mo, or asked for advice, would
have advised HIM not, under any cir
cumstanccs, to allow himself or his
troops to determine who were the
lawful members of the state legisla-
ture. Hancock to Sherman, Decem-
ber l, 1876.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
Vashington, d. c., Mar. l, 1880.

To the Toters of the Fourth Congressional
District Of -1rtdnsaS:
| am a candidate to represent you in
the next congress of the United States
subject to the decision Of democratic
convention, should one be held. In max
ing this announcement, | cannot boast OF
a long experience in congress, or of spe'
cial familiarity with the details of business
before the various departments of govern.
ment, and urge these as reasons why l
should be elected. | come before you
solely upon my own merit-the suffciency
of which | leave you to determine. Hav-
ing spent my entire life in this district, |
know no other people but you. For what
| am and have, am indebted to your gen.
erosity and my own industry and energy
had the honor to serve large portion
of your district as prosecuting attorney
for four years. AS to how | discharged
nv duties, | leave it to those | served to
say. l never held many public places,
but you have generously given me all
ever asked; and for the very liberal sup.
port | always received at your hands, |
here return my sincere thanks. Should |
be elected, l promise to serve you honestly
and faithfully, and to devote my entire
time, energy and such ability as possess,
to the promotion of your interests.
The Hon. 7. NJ. Gunter, the present in
cumbent, is also a candidate. He is an
honorable gentleman and worthy of his
trust, and l propose to meet him and all
others who may present their claims to
you, in that spirit of frankness and cour-
tesy that should characterize all aspirants
for that position. Should you choose an
other, l cannot of right complain. The
office is yours; it is our right to ask, and
yours to say, who shall serve you.
Hoping to receive your generous sup
port, and to merit your confidence, am,
Very respectfully,
S. W. PEEL.
Bentonville, Ark, March Goth, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
For Presidential Electors.

State at Large,
G. w. CARUTH, of Pulaski.
D. W. JONES, of Hampstead.
First District,
A. G. BREWER, Of Crittcndcn'
Second District,
r. c. McRAE, of Nevada.
Third District,
NJ. J. HENDERSON, of Saline.
Fourth District,
J. i. ABERNETHY, of Sharp.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02

The question in Tennessee is
whether the state debt shall be COM
promised or repudiated. The de-
mocracy there oppose reputation.
They are for a fair and equitable
compromise with their creditors
paying what is just and no more.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
For Congress.
To the JIOters of the Fourth Congressional
District of ArkdRSdS:

To the Joters of the Fourth Congressional
District of ArkdRSdS:
Having received o number of letters
from citizens residing in different parts of
the district, inquiring if | will be can
didate for reelection to congress, | take
this method of responding that | will
again offer my services to the people for
that high position, subject to the decision
of democratic convention, should one be
held. First thanking the good people Of
the district for so often honOring me with
their votes, and for the many evidences of
confidence | have received from them, |
may be permitted to indulge in the hope
that my experience as representative,
acquaintance and familiarity with the
details of business before the various de-
partments of the government, will enable
me to serve them to better advantage than
ever before. Ny official record is the
property of the people who have given me
their generous support, and my highest
ambition will be to retain and merit their
confidence.
Nv duties here will preclude my visit
ing the people until the session closes.
Relying for support upon the rectitude of
my official conduct, and promising, If re-
elected, renewed energy in discharging
we'll the high trust committed to my hands,
remain your obedient servant,
Y. M. GUNTER.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
Josh BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY

JOSH BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY.
| notice one thing, when | have
nv store clothes on, everybody Is
more polite to me.
1t costs more money, reckoning
time at a shilling an hour, to learn
any kind of game; so thatyou can
beat any man playing it, than you
can win back if you live to be
nincty-seven years old. -.
What write comes to me like the
flight of wild pigeon; if | don't
seize it and write it down, 1t is gone
forever; and too often in grasping
for it, L only get bunch Of tail
feathers.
Many people mistake their will
for their judgment, but this is not al
ways fatal error.
Young fellow, think of this: The
world won't give you any credit for
money you have squandered, but
what you make, and hold onto, they
will.
The cheapest and best education
| know of is to learn from the expo
rience of others.
Young man, people will tell you
that you can't succeed without ge-
MUS or talent but Josh says to
you, if you are honest and earnest,
YOU are as sure to succeed as the
earth is to turn on its axis.
The most popular people are those
who let us see just enough Of them
selves to make US wish to see more.
Love of notoriety always makes a
fool of a man, and often, at last, a
knave.
There is great difference be,
tween knowing everybody and hav-
ing everybody know you but there
are let's of folks who never discover
the difference.
Avarice, when it takes full posses,
sion of the heart, roots out all other
things, good, bad and Indifferent.
The man who won't believe any,
thing he cannot understand is not
going to believe much, nor under
stand much, eithor.
Men of real merit are the first
to see merit and praise it in others.
Young man, if you expect to sue
ceed in this world, you have got to
trundle your own hoop; the jeal-
ousy of friends and the malignity OF
enemies make the road to success
hard one to travel.
There is nothing so simple as graf
itude, and yet it is the highest pos
sible price we can pay for anything
The necessaries of life are cheap
and simple, and yet we manage to
make the act of living a continual
slavery.
The world is q workshop, and
none Of us are expected to lay down
our tools until summoned to the
court above.
The great art of contentment con-
sists not only Of being dissatisfied
with what we have got, but with
what we amt got, nor can't get.
Simple pity isn't much better to a
person than an insult, but to pity
him with a fve-dollar bill is .busl-
ness.
Young man, if you look to the
world for your reward, you will be
insolvent before you get half way
through life. First get the approval
of our own conscience, and the world
will certainly, in due time, give you
theirs.
The best of US owe more to chance
than we are willing to admit.
Economy will beat all the good
luck and cunning in this world, and
will give even capacity hard fight
for the belt.
Silence Is always safe, and is trc-
quently the smartest thing we can
say.
My dear boy, remember this,
there isn't anything that can com.
pensate you for doing a thing that
you will be ashamed of after it is
done.
Sharp County record., 1880-09-02
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-03-27
NOTICE NO. 2I.l
Act of Cong ness Approved June 5, 1873

UNITED STATES LAND OPFcE
CARSON CITY, Nevada, March s, 1880.
NOTICE IL HEhEEY GIVEN T0 ALL
~ WHOM IT MAY C0NCERN-That Elzan Bonan-
aut of County of WaShe State of Nevada, has this
day filed in this office his application (No 2D to purchase
from the United States Government the following deso-
ed tract of land chiefly valuable for tim ber and unfit for
cultivation viz Northeast quarter of Section a. in
Township II north, of Range No Is east, NJ D. M con-
tanning 100 acres and situate within the Carson City
Nevada, u. s. Land District.
Any all persons having any interest in claim to-
said land adversely to said applicant hereby required
to file such claim with the Register OF said Land
office within the SIXTY DAYS period Of Publication Of
this notice. or failing do the will be orred of such
adverse ri ght or claim. c. N. HARRIS, Register.
March IL 60 DAYS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-03-27
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.


NORTH CARSON SILVER MINING
COMPANY.-Locationo of principal place OF business,
San Francisco Standardization of works, Ormsby
County Nevada Notice is hereby given that at ting
Of the Board OF Directors held the 18th day OF Decem
ber D. 1879 (No. 81 of twenty five (25)
cents per levied upon each and every share Of
the capital stock Of this company payable Immediately
in u s. gold coin to the Secretary at the Office, room
lib Leidesdorf street, San Francisco California Any
stock upon which this assessment is not paid SATUR
DAY. the 18th day Of January, A. D. $780, will be delin
quent and advertised for sale at public auction and unless
payment is made before will be sold Wednesday, tho
5 day of February, A. $780, at the hour OF O'Clock
to pay ment together with the cost Of adverts
and Of SALE By order Of the Board Of Drsctor
O. BELTS Secretary
Office Room /, lls Leidesdorn street, San Francisco
California dee1d
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-03-27
NOTICE NO. POI
Act Of Congress Approved June 8. 1873

UNITED STATES LAND OFPIE,
CARSON CITY, Nevada, March g. 1880.
AvOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALI,
~ WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-Ihat Louis Plant, OF
the County OF Washoe State of Nevada has this day filed
this office his application No. 20 to purchase from the
United Government the following described tract
land chiefly valuable for timber and unfit for cultivn
tion viz Southwest quarter of Section "a in Township
No II north of Range No IS east NJ. d. M aiming
100 acres and within the Carson City, Nevada U.
s. Land Di-tri
Any and all persons having interest in, or claim to-
said land adversely said applicant hereby required
file such adverse claim with the Register OF said Land
Office within the SIXTY DAYS period Of publication Of
this notice. or failing de- they will be barred OF sun
adverse right claim. C. N HARRIS. Register.
March IL co days,