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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
OPELOUsAs, SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1881. .

Mr.. Edmund Maurin of New Orleans
is authorized to act as general agent
and representative Of the ST. LANDRY
DEMOCRAT, to solicit advertisements
and subscriptions and receipt for pay
ment thereof.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

Judge William Hall, of Avoyelles,
called on us this week. He has recently
become one of the editors of the Marks
willie Review
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

Mr.. J.. X. Sandoz will begin publishing
the Washington Argus, at our sister
town of Washington, next week. He
has entirely new material except the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

A good opening is offered to tanner
in the advertisement of Mr.. Sam. Haas.
He offers the tannery for sale because
he has so much other business that he
cannot attend to it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

Alex. Fruge, who had been sentenced
to the penitentiary for life, received
his pardon on Tuesday from tho Gov
ernor. We hear that the effect of his
good fortune affected the poor fellow
in such manner that he tainted when
he realized it. The officers, under
whose supervision he was, speak OF him
as most exemplary in his department,
and he speaks in terms OF warm graft
tude of the undertaking kindness be
received at their hands.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
JUDUCuAL ADyERT1sEMENTs.
GHERIFF,s SALE, #gf s
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 1888.
MORRIS W. SMITH VS.. Ap vt111Aus

MORRIS w. SMITH VS.. A. P. WILLIAMS.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued
out of the honorable District Court, i'm and for
the Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, will proceed to sell at
house in the town Of Opelousas, parish of st.
Landry, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of June.
1881, az II O'Clock A. M, the following des-
Fifteen arpents of woodland situated in that
part OF st. Landry parish known as Prairie
Laurent, bounded north by lands Of James o.
Chaehere. south by ]. q a. Perrodin, east by
west by Capt: F. ]. Montgomery. gnu
Terms-Cash.
....,.t g. C. DUSON.
May II
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
Sunday, .Jss,se, 5th, 1881.

Special arran gemeIts have been made for se-
curing q good dinner at New Iberia, for all who
provide themselves with tickets for the same,
at so cents each. All needful arrangements
will be made for a pleasant and inexpensive
programme Of amusements in New iberia. Re-
freshments of all kinds, at the usual prices, a
bountful supply of ice. and IA steamboat eXcur
sion on the beautiful Teche, are few OF the
attractions promised for the occasion.
sample provision for the comfort and ac-
commodation of all-the ladies especially-is
guaranteed ny the gallant Fire Boys" of New
Iberia.
E19Tckets are for sale at the Railroad Sta
tions in Washington, Opelousas. Bellevue,
Grand Coteau, Carencro, Vermlionville and
Broussardville, and at all principal stores in
Washington, Opelousas and Grand Coteau.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS:
F r, Perrodin, w. o. Posey, l.. A. Sandoz
A. Levy, C. Petferkorn, Leonce Sandoz
Nav 14-4t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

Gen. j. H. Cosgrove was in Opelousas
last Saturday. He was one of the I'M
fortunates of the Natchitoches fire, his
printing otfice-the Vindicator-with all
its contents being destroyed. He had
been to New Orleans to purchase ma
terial to start his paper again. and was
on his way home. The indicator will
soon appear again, in new dress.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
.ftEe1st SOss! .afte1l toni!

HALL HOPE Hook AND LADDER Co. No. l.. !
Opelousas, May 18th, 1881. )
There will be call meeting of the above
named company SATURDAY, May 2lst, 1881,
tant business A punctual attendance is cam
estly requested. BY order OF the President.
B. F. MEGINLEY, Secretary.
May 21-1t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

Thomas Budd, formerly of Opelousas,
died at his home in Lake Charles, on
MAY Sth, aged IS years.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

The frame work of the rice mill is now
up. The people Of st. Landry ought to
take great interest in this new enter
prise for the culture of rice is destined
to prove an important factor in our
future prosperity. There is no estima-
ting the amount of money that lies in
this industry if properly carried on, and
we hail the rice mill as inaugurating a
most profitable enterprise.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

An excursion train for Galveston,
Texas, will leave Vermilionville, June
9th, just after the train arrives there
from here. The trip will be by day
light, going and coming, and will cost
but five dollars and twenty five cents.
Read the advertisement of j. G. Zim-
mer, general passenger agent, which
gives particulars.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
Through by Daylight both ways,

None should miss this opportunity of spend
seeing the milling Industries Of Lake Charles
and Orange, the long 1eafed pine country
and the city of Houston en- route In order
will be limited, and those intending to go
should secure their places between June 1st
and June 5th, by writing to W. E: Jessup,
Agent L. W: r. R., Vermilion. No tickets will
the
ROUND TRIP, ONLY $5.25.
J. C. ZIMMER,
May 21-3t. Gent Pass. Agent.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21
.HO! FOR A DIP IN THE GULF,

On Monday, June 9th, an excursion train
will leave Vermilion Immediately Oh arrival of
the morning train from Washington, arriving
in Galveston at 7:45 P. NJ. Returning the train
will leave Galveston at A. NJ, Wednesday,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-21

acres OF land situated at prairie Malnoutl,
bounded north by Deville GuillOry, east by
public land, south by J. B: Fusilier and
Others and west by 81. j. Guillory. Amount
of State and parish taxes for the years 1877
and 1878, fourteen dollars and three cents.
Istre, Joseph D. Forty acres of land situated
at Coulee Trife, bounded north by Maxile
Mayer, jr, west by same, south by public
land and east by Arceneau claim. Amount
OF State and parish taxes for the year 1873,
Jean MS Dnpr t Thifty-seTen acres of
land situated at Anse Bohrbeuse,, bounded
north by verret east o by md .st B r
Mitilridatss Billaudeau. Amount of State
and parish taxes taxes for the year 1877,
two dollars and seventy five cents.
Jeansonne, Michel. Twenty four acres of land
situated in Vile Plate prairie. bounded
north by Edmond Deville, east by Mrs.
Paul L. Guiilaumin, south by Louis Chap
man and west by. Joseph G. Fontenot.
Amount Of State and parish taxes for the
year 1877, three dollars and eighty-fve
johnson, y: Five acres Of land situated 4?
Bayou Chicot settlement, bounded hortll
by, east by, south by and west
by public road with the improvements
thereon. Amount of State and parish taxes
for the years 1877 and 1873, four dollars ana
sixty-seven cents.
Jones. Nelly Nine acres and sixty-three hun
dredths of an acre of land situated near
the plantation of Jules Debaillon about two
miles from Opelousas; with the improve,
parish taxes for the year 1877, two dollars
and seventy-tYe cents.
Jeansonne, Terence, agent. Two hundred and
forty acres of land situated on Plaquemin l
. Ridge, bounded north by Deyille, east by
Michel Rihm, south by F. Pitre and west
by A. Bertrand. Forty aeres oil land boHn'
ded north and south by Pitre, east by u;
Dupre and west by P. Pitre. Amount OF
State and parish taxes for the year 1873,
twenty two dollars.
Joseph, Louis. Twenty mine acres of land SIT
uated at COulee Croche, bounded north
south and west by J. Bourque and east by
public land. Amount Of State and parish
taxes for the year 1878, nine dollars and
sixty-three cents.
Kelly, d. M. One hundred and sixty leigh
and ninety hundredths acres of land,
being lots three and eight of section nine
in township seven south OF range seven
Amount Of State and parish taxes for the
years 1877 and 1878, eight dollars and forty
seven cents,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

rs Chairman Of the Executive Com
mittee, we hereby return thanks for
the same, with the hope that the
members of the Press will find it con-
venient to avail themselves oft.
in addition, we are pleased to state
that Major Thompson j. Bird, the
faithful Superintendent at the Capitol,
has rendered the use of the Senate
Chamber, TO the Press Association,
for their meeting Of the 9Th of Sep.
TENDER, prox.
The fraternity have therefore, in
prospect, the honor Of being the frs
body to assemble in the new Capito
and a delightful excursion to TIN
Crescent City, or the great N. 0
Pacific Railway.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, LATE FIFTH,
- now Seventeenth Judicial District Court,
Parish of East Baton Rouge.
FAvROT e. LAMON VS.. MRS. ADELINE
ARBOUR. No. 27e6.
BY virtue of writ of fl. fa issued in the
above entitled and numbered cause and to me
directed from the Honorable Court aforesaid,
holden in and Tor the said Parish and State, |
have seized and will expose to public sale, IN
front ofthe Court House door of said Parish, on
Saturday, the 18th day OfSePtember
next, A. d. 1881, between the hours of II clock
A. ". and CLOCK P. ~, of said day, all the
right title interest and claim oftbe Defendant
Mrs. Adeline Arbour, in and to the following
described lots OF ground, te,wit:
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND STU
ated in that part Of the City of Baton Rouge
laid ont by Ellie Bsauregard, and designated on
the plan thereof as lots Nos and S, of square
Nc Q, supplemental plan of Beauregard Town,
City of Baton Rouge.
Seized to pay and satisfy the judgment, inter.
est and costs claimed in the above entitled and
numbered suit.
Terms of sale-CASH with the benefit of ap
praisement j. W. BATES, Sheriff
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
GENEROUS INVITATIONS TO THE
PRESS

Major NJ. r, Spelman, the wide
awake and clever general passenger
agent of the N. @. Pacific K. r. hav-
ing heard of the meeting of the Press
Association which takes place in this
city, en- the 18th of September, has ex-
tended that body a cordial invitation
to take an excursion free of charge on
that road, to and from New Orleans.
during. or at the close of their
session. This generous invita-
ton having been addressed to the
editor of this paper, in his capacity
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
HARK TEl

IN. 0. W., Baton Rouge CORES
pondent of tho Donaldsonville Chief,
makes the following striking refer
ence to certain cOerci0nists in this
city, who wanted people to throw
aside their inclinations and take up a
sanctimonious observance of the Sab
bath, which they did not believe to
be in accordance with their religious
teachings. 1t is a practical ilIustra-
ton of the old proyerb-" straining at
a gnat and swallowing camel:'
CHOW, Mr.. Editor, Idont want you
to take me for an intideI, but / have
this to say: that some of the greatest
sins we commit on this earth are
against our fellow men, and ourselves.
We have men among us too cOnsci-
entious to participate on occasions
like the one of last Sunday, but who
were mean and sinful enough to
close mortgages for one-fourth the
value Oh property and turn poor
helpless widows and orphans ont on
tue streets to starve! And they are
members Of the church, too! We have
others amongst>us who freely partici-
pated in the pleasures Of the day,
| who kava Oftnn fokan tho Lost rink oil
from their pockets to help those poor
unfortunate fellow creatures that had
thus been treated by some OF
these church brethren. We have
brethren amongst lis who make it a
business to swindle the poor halt
paid laborer out of his hard earned
dollars-fill their pockets with i'll
gotten gold and swim in luxury, while
human want and misery appeal to
| them in vain"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

The Natches Democrat, in an inter
esting editorial, announces that q
company has been organized in Nat
chez, and the amount OF one hundred
thousand dollars subscribed, to con-
struct a railroad from Natchez to New
Orleans, via Baton Rouge.
The Democrat, after showing the
great advantages of the proposed
railway, calls upon the Advocate OF
this city, who urged the construc-
ton Of the line described, together
with our citizens, to come to the as
sjstance Of the Natchez people, and
thus insure its completion.
Though'we have always believed
that q llneiTunning farther east of the
proposed enc would be more advan-
tageous to this city and to the people
of the interior country, lyingbetween
the Mississippi and the jackson road
on the principle that railroads are
beneficial, no matter Which way they
run, we readily yield our opinions
to the enterprise of the go-aheaG
people O. Natchez, whose pluck we
greatly admire. We would therefore
urge their project to the favorable
consideration of the officers of tho
Eastern Louisiana Railway Company
with the hope that their well-know1
public spirit will prompt them to ex'
tend helping hand to our Natche;
neighbors.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

The Amite City Independent says {:
"An instance of the prevailing disposi-
zion among men to practice extortion,
to the last possible penny, upon their
fellow men, was witnessed the other
day, when some trains full of passengers
We're water bound at Pensacola. They
were fed On whet-leather beef heavy
dough biscuits, soggy corn bread and
slop coffee, and made to pay six bits "a
meal. Where has that thing called
shame flown to-"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

President Garfeld's condition, from
last accounts, is anything but prem
ising. Five or six surgeons hold four
or five scientific consultations over
him daily, without being able to stop
the fever That is slowly consuming
him. They have had 8 refrigerating
apparatus arranged to cool, artificial
ly, the atmosphere Of the room in
which lies the patient. If, instead Of
of being over-doctored and over
nursed, the President had been at
tended to, as the Confederate wound
ed were, in their field hospitals, with
cold spring water congresses and no
extra care, the chances are that he
would be much better. In a word,
nature ought to be given better
chance to work fer his cure.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

st. Bernard Eagle; Baton Rouge is
at last city zen wheels" We gather
from TIE CAPrr0LIAN that the Pacific
Railroad is now running beyond that
point, and the New Orleans morning
papers are delivered on the streets Of Che
Capital at 2:l5 T, NJ. Another equally
interesting item concerning the future
prosperity of the State, is the descrip.
tion of q central sugar factory, which
has been erected on the Holly Wood
plantation, twelve miles below the city
of Baton Rouge. o. this we can say
that the CAPIToLAN Las only done JUS
tice to this enterprise, in announcing it
rs one of the greatest marks Of su bstan
tlal progress in Louisiana,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

The process, says the Baltimore Sun,
of subdiyidiug the large plantations into
smaller farms is going Oh steadily liz the
South, even in the States where the old
system had taken TIE deepest hold. The
hard working farmer who follows the
pillow himself, is gradually crowding cut
the luxurious planter, who, in the ante
bellum days, scarcely took the trouble
to direct the operations of his laborers.
In Mississippi, for instance, there were
1880 plantations in 1860, and the aver
age number OF acres in each was $40.
Ten years later there were 66, 023 farms,
the average area Of each being 1913 acres,
in 1co0 the number of farms was %, 205,
averaging l95 acres each While the
area OF cultivated land is less than it
was in leG0 yet the production of cotton
is nearly twice as great. The census Of
1890 will doubtless show still greater
change in the domestic economy of the
South, as indicated by large number
of landowners and a vast increase in
agricultural products
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Nothing speaks better for communi-
ty than the following from the 0pelou-
sas Democrat: "Fifteen or twenty bsles
of cotton, of last years crop, are sold in
OpelousaS every day, by that class
known as small farmers. Some Of them
still hold their cotton, and will pot sell
it for some time to come This is proof
positive that every farmer in this coun-
try, with proper management, can dc
well, be independent, and grow rich"
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
ST. JOSBPH'S ACADEMY
BatOn Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge, La.
THIS INSTITUTION, UNDER THE DI.
rection of the Sisters Of st, Josephs, il
situated a short distance from the river, in .
very healthy locality.
Tho course OF study includes oil tho higher,
as also the elementary branches Of the English
and French languages Every attention IL given
to the politeness health and comfort Of the pupils
The Academic year begins on the First
M0ntlay Of September. and closer abcnt
the latter part Of June.
TERMS.
Board tuition and washing per annum. $3.50 %
es. Plain Sewing and Fancy Work, In all iti
varieties, taught without additional charge.
For further particulars, apply to
MOTHER SUPERIOR
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

A woman exhorter among the negroes
OF Southern Georgia wears on her head
q halo of FURNISHED brass, which She
says was given her by an angel in Il vi
sion us reward soe superlative piety.
Sad to relate, the negroes believed her.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

"a dark horse says Peck's Sun,
"named Lowry, whose modesty was
such that he had never been mentioned
in connection with the office, has been
nominated for Governor of Mississippi
by the Democrats, &nd nominations by
the Democrats of that State is usually
enough said 1t Is a slice of Of Ken
lucky
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Bodies, a young man at Coldwater,
Mich, has been arrested for emDez-
zling the funds of g. Bible class, and
for robbing the Young Mems Chris .
tian Association. We can excuse the
fellow, says Peck's Sun, for robbing
the young men, for they can go
around among the business men and
take up another collection and may
be get more than they had betoae,
but it is a mighty serious thing to
embezzle a Bible class.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

A few weeks ago the Shreveport
Standard chided us for clipping an item
from it's columns and crediting the
Times with the same Now we return
tho charge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

The Treasury Department has 'Genied
the application Of A. X. Miller Il Co.,
of New Orleans, for a refund of'duties OIL
about 262 tons of coal which termed a
part OF cargo of 1877 tons imported
into New Orleans per steamer Elpis in
May last.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Egypt is TO abolish slavery by pro
cess OF gradual emancipation. Within
few days the Khedive will issue a pro-
clamation forbidding further addition to
the slaves i'll his dominions. So that
with the death Of the existing slaves,
slavery Itself will die.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Two negroes went to sleep on the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad track.
When picked up the bodies were pretty
near whole, but life had Gifted away to
the angel land
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Shreveport Times: Arkansas seems
determined to keep ap its weli-earned
reputation fox rapes, murders and rob-
berries. They occur with such startling
rapidly we cannot keep pace with them,
and frequently get ''mi&ed' IN endeay-
Dring to record them.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
LOCUST DALE ACADEMY,
MADISON COUNTY, VA.
Near Rapidan Station. Va.
DAVID I. BOYD. Principal.

IVA V IL ~ AiiicipaA
A BLY, ASSISTED IN THE ACADEMIC
n Department by Graduates of the Universe.
ty of Virginia, and by a competent Officer in the
Military Department
This Academy has been long established and
successfully conducted 1t is mainly Prepar.
atOry School for the University OF Virginia
and the instruction, therefore, in Mathematics
and in the Ancient and Modern Languages in.
Guiding the English is very thorough.
The Location is in one Of the HEALTHIEST
and most Beautiful portions of Piedmont, Vir
ginia, under the Blue Ridge and near the Rapid
an River and in an Intelligent and Highly Re.
fined Community, with Churches Of various De
nominations convenient.
The Buildings and Grounds are extensive and
attractive, and specially adapted TO the pur
poses of Boarding School.
The Session begins the third Monday in
September. and closes the third Thurs
day In June.
The terms are 5000 for Session ofnine io
months for every expense except Clothing
Text Books and Medical Attendance
This is Private School, aud under the ALSO
lutte control of the Principal.
For further information, address the under
signed at Baton Rouge, La, till August lst at
ter that time at Locust Dale 2. o., Madison
County, Virginia. d. 7. BOYD, Principal.
,July 9th 1891 tW 3ul
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Prot. John X, Davidson, for many
years principal of the Vienna High
School, is now President of the Homer,
College. From what we know of Mr..
Davidson he will make o fine executive,
and Will reflect credit upon the institu-
ton and keep up Its high aud meritori-
pns standard.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
BATON ROUGE AUGUST 10, 1881.

There was a very destructive storm at
Petersburg, Va, Sunday. A good deal
OF property was damaged.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
Churns! Churns

Having purchased the State Right for Pat
toms Celebrated Rotary Churn, am
now prepared to fill all orders for the same.
They sell on sight Cali and see them at the
store Of Nick. Wax, opposite the Court House,
Baton Rouge La. ANTHONY WAX,
Sole Agent for Louisiana
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT-A Cottage Residence, situated
II on the northwest corner East Boulevard
and Government streets, formerly known as the
Louis Powers property. Terms reasonable.
Apply to JOSEPH T.. YOUNG, Assessors Of.
flee, Baton Bouge.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
PROPOSALS!
THE UNDERSIGNED WILL RECEIVE.
l. Proposals up to II O'Clock A. NJ,
September 1th. 1881.

Tor the Duiulng OF lW0.St0ry Brlck COUfl
HOUSE and also One.Story Brick JAIL, for
the Pari sh of West Baton Rouge near the town
of Port Allen, on the Mississippi river. Plane
and specifications as adopted by the Police Jury,
can be seen in the Clerks Office ut the town Of
Port Allen. A proposals shall be sent sealed,
directed to tbs President of the PolieeJury and
marked proposals"
The contract will be LEI to the lowest bidder,
who will be required to give good and solvent
bond for Eight Thousand Dollars for the faith
ful performance Of the work according to the
| contract.
All bidders must accompany their proposals.
with the names Of the bondsmen they viii offer,
and also a sworn statement Of said proposed
| bondsnen that they are worth the amount they
agree TO pay on said bond over and above all le-
! gal exemptions and special and Judicial mort
| cages.
The Police Jury reserve the right to reject
any and all bids at their option
| Bidders are invited to be present at the open
| ing of bids G. j. BARROW.
President Police Jury.
| West Baton Rouge, July 2ad, 1881.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

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