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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-12-14
WE TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
BUSINESS.

BUSINESS.
Will issue Exchange or Telegraphic Transfers,
available il all parts Of the United States Canadas
and Europe. :,
Buy a. the highest rates, Gold Dust, Coin, God
and Silver Bullion and Local Securities.
Keen current accounts with merchants stockmen,
freighters and others subject to sight drafts.
Will pay special attention to collections, ana 81
other business entrusted to care.
Will pay interest IN time deposits, and discount
notes or bankable paper
Will make advances to merchants stock dealers and
others, as are suited to their requirements.
Will give freghtr ates on wool to all Eastern cities
i'd make liberal advances dn same at low rate Of
interest.
ST HAUSER
r. G.. POWER
w. G., CONRAD, nroc+ors
JOS. s. HILL,
JNO. HUNSBERGER
R. A. LUKE,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
Another Comet.

Abouttwo o'clock on the morL-
ing Of the LIST of May, Professor
Lewis Swift director OF the
Warner Observatory, at Roches-
ter, N. Y, turned his telescope TO
the constellation of Andromeda
and discovered a bright comet,
moving in a southerly direction.
The new comet is located in the
constellation above named, right
ascension, o hours, 0 minutes ;
declination, 81 degrees North.
This is the first comet discovered
during the present year, and places
Prof. Swift in possession OF the
5000 prize which Mr.. Il. IT,
Warner, the well-known Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure man
offered last January for the dis
covery of comets. lnasmuch as
Prof. swift received $500 for the
discovery Of the comet of 1880.
from the same gentleman, he is at
last finding astronomy p%rohtable
as we'll as pleasant. 1t is no
through the present comet IS the
expected one of 1912, although i
is in nearly the location from
which that comet is expected !; no.
is there any reason to believe i
will have any effect upon the earth
or hasten the predicted coming o
the end ofthe world.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
The Valley of the Teche.
IN. Y. SUM-

The valley of the Teche in Lou
isiana has been termed not inaptly
the Italy Of America Unlike
other valleys, it is not formed 10y
its vicinage to the sloplng base OF
opposite mountains, leaving but a
narrow channel for the passage OF
a stream. The lands of the 1eche,
bordering the bayou from which
this valley takes its name, from a
gently declining area to its waters
from a rising elevation that can
hardly claim the dignity of noun
tain. The grassy shores of the
BAYOU are shaded with every varl-
ETY. of forest trees, which in many
places dip their branches into the
water. The streams Of the bayou
are as clear as crystal, abound
with fish, and seem the favorlte
resort of both inland and sea-
going birds, which may be seen
skimming over their surfaces at
all hours of the day. It's sloplng
lawns, dotted every few miles
with pretty draw bridges facilita-
ting neighborly intercourse, gave
it a quiet domestic atmosphere
The prairies of the Teche are IN
expressively beautiful and from
one of the most pleasing features
of the scenery. When the south
wind moves over the fields OF tai
rank grasses which cover thel'
undulating surface, they resemble
the pillows Of some vast inlane
, lake. These prairies are situated
:, west of Bayou Teche and south o
: Bayou Cocodrie. In the soutl
they are limited by all impossible
sea of marsh, and in the west b.
:, the Calcasieu and Sabine. Th
prairies of the State embrace NJ
wards of $500, 900. Owing t
the richness of its soil and IT
wonderful ad~aptability to tn
culture of cane. this district is ais
\ known as the "sagar bowl" OF tn
United States.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

GRUMBLERs AND THE Press
Every journalist must have felt
what the New York Herald eX-
pressed in the following !: The
truth is that there. is scarcely a
newspaper published from one end
of the year to the other, that will
not, if critically considered, give
otfense to somebody in the commu-
nifty. The politician objects to
the way his speech is reported.
The buyers Of one set Of shares is
offended because the money col.
umn reports another set as going
mp or going down. Gentlemen
who find themselves in the hands
Of the police are grieved at the
license of the press which re
ports their arraignment and trial
among the police proceedings
The sympathizer with France is
offended at letters from Berlin, anG
the believer in German unit,
mourns over dispatches from Paris
The newspaper thus ofcnds som,
one just as the weather--rain,
to-day and sunslliny tomorrow
is sure to annoy somebody. TIL
common sense view is that tn
newspaper is the history Of yes'a'
day written to-day ; that it = tn
mirror Of the time, and hat thos
who conduct it care nothing fc
individuals, except to do the
justice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
F." Great Crimes ana
Criminals"
and

The great criminals OF America,
commencing in No. 1879 OF the
Police Gazette, ofNew York, dated
May I, will form a portrait gallery
replete with tragic romance.
From the lurid pages Of forgotten
history the author has resuscitated
some of the most thrilling of the
events which crowd them. The
mysterious murder of the beautiful
cigar girl, Mary Rogers the
shocking crimes with which the
Rev. E. K. Avery was associated
nearly half a century ago: the
strange murder Of DR.. Parkman,
that tragedy which stirred Boston
society to its depths a generation
since F.; the merciless misdeeds OF
Lydia Sherman, the p%oisoner. and
many others of equally fascinating
interest, will contribute to the
creation of a series such as has
never yet been published-a series
valuable as 4 contribution te
history and as a literary work.
Look out for Great Crimes an(
Criminals of America in the
Police Gazette, No. lS9, published
by RICHARD K. Fox, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
Notice.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La,
May 4, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that he fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and hat said proof
will be made before the Judge or Clerk
of Cour a. Aobeville, La, on the 18th
of jane 1881, viz Augnstave Roger,
Homestead No. 1929, for he Sc quarter
or lots 7 and 8, Section 20, 7 10, S. 2 W.
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation Of said land, viz Vale,
ry Brcussard, Joseph Traha. jr., Pau
Trahan and Onezime Trahan. of Yer.
million, Louisiana.
GEO. BALDEY, Register.
Nav 1l-'21.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

LAND OFFICE, at New Orle;

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans. La,
May 3, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named-settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and said proof o be
made before the Judge or Clerk of
Court, at Abbeville, La, on the 18th of
June 1881, viz: Desire Bodoin, Home
stead No. 4443, for the Sc quarter, Sec.
81, Township -, s. East, Louisiana
Meridian.
He rames the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of said land, viz: The
din Landry, St-DeDis Delcambre, Ce-
saire Mayors and Joseph Goutierez, Of
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Csc. BALDEY, Register.
May 14'S1.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
State Of Louisiana,

25TH DISTRICT coUET,-Parish of Yer
milion-No. 635.
Succession of Jean Dugas.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in said success
sion, or having any opposition to
make to the application of A. F.
Dugas. to be appointed nd
ministrator of the aforesaid sue
cession. to file the same in writing
in the Office of the clerk of court al
the courthouse in ten days from
date hereof.
Given under my hand and sea
|of court this l4th day Of May
1881.
LAsTIE BRoUssARD. clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
Il s,

The MER1proNAL. is published weekly
in English and French, at two dollars
and fifty cents per anIuin payable III
advance. $50, m
Advertisements will be inserted at sl-oo
ner square of ten lines, OF less, for each
ipsertiOn.
Advertisements published in English
and French will be charged for both Ian
guages.
less than two dollars and fifty cents.
Payment Of all advertisements is on
sidered due Immediately after their first
publication.
Advertisements not marked with the
number of insertions required, will be
published until otherwise ordered. ana
charged for accordingly.
TEN dollars in advance is required for
announcing candidates for offices a"o
election tickets or other job-wofk mus'
he paid for on delivery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
25Tu DISTRICT Court,
PARISH OF VERMILIoN,


Finding it necessary, and by virtue OF
The authority vested in me by law, ! mere
bv order a special term of Court, for the
transaction of civil business to be begun
and held at Abbeville in the Parish OF
Yermilon on the first Monday IN the
month of June of This year.
And Lastie Broussard; Esq, Clerk OF
onr Court for the Parish of Vermilion IS
hereby required to take notice OF this ORDER
and is directed to give notice thereof IN
accordance with section 1882 OF the he
yised Statutes of this State.
Done at chambers in Abbeville La
this 22d day of April A. D. 1881.
JOHN CLEGG.
Judge 25th Jud. Dist. OF La.
State of Louisiana.
Parish of Vermilion.
Pursuant to the above order. notice Is
hereby given, that a special term OF the
District Court for this parish, for the tra's'
action of civil business. will be held al
the Court House, in the town of AbbevIlle
La beginning on Monday the 9TH day
of June next. ,.
Given under my hand and seal this &c
day of April A.. 1881.
LAsTlE BRoUsSARD, Clerk
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
/ AK SALE
ImmOvable Property.
The State of Louisiana
De]inouent Tax Debtors.

Delinquent Tax Debtors.
By virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Constitution and laws
of the State of Louisiana. | will
sell at the principal door of the
Court House in which the Civil
District Court of said parish is
held within the legal hours fo'
Judicial sales, beginning at II
O'Clock A. NJ. on
Saturday, June 18th 1881.
and continuing on Monday and
each succeeding day until said
sales are completed, all immova
bic property on which taxes are
now due to the'State Of Louisiana
and Parish Of Nermilion by o
resident tax debtors, to enforce
collection of all taxes assessed in
the year 1880. together with in
terest thereon from the 3lst gay
of December 1880 at the rate Of
s per cent per annum until paid
and all costs, as well as all taxes
due for back years. together with
interest, penalty, and damages i'm
posed under then existing laws
Absllire Emily Mrs ll2 acres 81
land on bayou Queue Tortne.
boundaries unknown, taxes 1880,
$l.12.
Broussard Drauzin f G 81 acres
lot | Sec OF IL SR 2 ". or
Queue Tortue, taxes IF 1880, 81
cents.
{ Broussard Edward J F Mrs 2G
:, acres I'D w Vermilion Bayou tax
f es 1880. 81 cents, 1877 81 cents
1876, $3.05 1875, II cents.
Broussard Euphemon so acres
, boundaries unknown. taxes 1880
$l.28, 1878. $l.90, 1877. $2.05.
} Broussard Munroe 80 acres BID n
, by Mrs Louis Simon, S LoEiu Go
: mean, tax 1880. $l.2S.
Broussard Achilles II acres bonn
daries unknown. tax 1880 80 cts
Broussard Simeon 100 acres NV
! Sec % L IL SIR 2 L tax 1880
SLIGO.
Broussard Firmin 0 40 acre
, boundaries unknown tax 1880, 81
: cents.
i Broussard Lucien 100 acres NV.
: Sec "a 7 13 SIR 8 H., also l6l
acres NE4 Sec 81 Il l3 SR | 4
b tax 80 81 SO rs $40 IT s402
, Bruvilc Joseph 50 acres in L l.
SR 4 E tax 80 sc cents.
Bradley Jas " 322 acres NJ Sc
o 81 T IL SR 2 E tax 80 $3.50 7,
s7.45 II $S.07.
il Benoit Aurelien 1862 acres Sc
Sec 18TH SR2W tax 80 $l.2
'7S $l.9o II $500.
Boul!et Aurelien 800 acres hdr
unknown in Queue Tortue tax 8
50 Sc.
Boudreaux Desire aGO acres s. {
+ Sec % Il 10 SIR f, part Sc
marsh tax 80 1886 '7S s. 20 7
1882.
II Bernard Nelson 53a acres being
s. portion of Sec 20 tax 80 81 cent
70 Bernard Alexandra 1923 acres n
T of Sec 9 T IL SIR 2 E tax 7
d $500 II $3.50 '76 $2.l2'75$2,2
&c IA $7.25 '73 1888.
ng Babin Thel sphere l25 acres NE
at Sec | 7 IL SR E tax 80 Sic
m BeIden r. for wife 2 lots Nos ]
and % near town of Abbevill
al known as NJ. f. Nixon's land IL
ay II 40 cts '76 81 cts.
Bertrand, Lucien | lot at Perry
Bridge, tax 1880, 50 cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
Tur Collectors Notice.

Persons owing Licenses--State
aud Parish--for the year 1881,
and also back taxes are hereby
notified to come Immediately at
nv office near the court house and
settle the same.
G.. B. SHAW,
Sheriff & Tax Collector.
May 18th 1881.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

1t will be remembered that Mr..
William Fl. Russell, the CORES
pondent of the London Times, who
made himself famous by his letters
during the Crimean war was pres
ent at the first battle of Manassas.
His published description of the
rout of the federal army on that
occasion and its pell-mell retreat
to Alexandria, and his relation Of
many ludicrous incidents iIlustra-
tive of the panic stricken condition
of McDowell's forces-greatly IT.
ritated and cmbittered the North
ern people against the outspoken
English scribe, and they contemp-
tuously nicknamed him "6uil Run
Russell" In their wrath they
hurled at him their heaviest bolts
of sarcasm and invective. But
Mr.. Russell managed to survive
these assaults, and has returned to
this country to draw pen pictures
of in peaceful time. The Provi
dence, Rhode Island, Journal is
magnanimous enough to seize the
opportunity his visit presents to
make the following amend
IF any one will look back over
the volume of letters in which he
described the first aspect Of the
struggle, and even the description
of the famous rout OF Bnll Run
he will find a great deal Of trutl
in them, which we are now calm
enough to admit. In fact, excep
with an allowance for the excited
feelings of the time, it is Difficult
to understand how we became 81
angry with the chronicler, VIII
pnt down what he saw with a re
porter's instinct for truth. II
e told US the facts in the case pei
. haps with some needless harshnes
and an entire absence of sympath
with the real meaning of til
struggle, but not maliciously Q
partially"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

DIED-At his residence in this
Parish on Tuesday the 10 inst,
Mr.. Vilmond Braux, at the age of
50 and some odd years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
PROVERBS.

Haste make waste.
knowledge talks lowly ; igno-
norance talks loud.
Little boats must keep near the
shore.
The early bird catches the
worm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

Mr.. G.. Carlin's house is nearly
done; two good carpenters, Lconce
Perret and Jean Abadie are work
ing at it the building has a fine
appearance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14
NOTICE.

All advertisements and communications
intended for the MERIDIoNAL. must be
handed in by IL o'clock NJ on Thursday
to ensure publication. This is an impor-
tant business rule. which should not be
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

Gus. Godchaux's yard is filled
up with bones ; he is buying them
for EXPEDITION he pays $500 a
ton. There is a good speculation
to be made at it this year, owing
to the great loss of cattle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

The Steamer Exchange arrived
Wednesday from Morgan City,
and left Abbeville on Thursday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

Corn meal, only 10 cents a gal
Ion at Brookshier and McCrim-
MINIS grist mill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

Gov. Wilt and family are en-
joying the country life in lie petit
Paris) St. Martlnsville.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

The Tax Collector gives notice
that he is now ready to collect
both State and Parish Licenses.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

Fresh corn meal always on
hand at Brookshier and McCrim-
minis grist mill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

The Court House will be finely
repaired for the next term OF the
Court, in June.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-05-14

Abbeville is now considered a
frst-class bone yard.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-02-25
WoMAN'S RIGHTS IN YE OLDEN
TIME

In 1888 sixteen maidens of Charleston
petitioned the Governor of South Caro-
lima as follows: "The humble petition
of all the maids whose names are I'M
derwritten. Whereas, we, the humble
petitioners, are at present In a very mel
ancholy disposition of mind, consider
ing how all the bachelors are blindly
captvated by widows and our youthful
charms are thereby neglected. In con-
sequence OF this, our request Is that
Your Excellency will for the future or
der that no widow presume to marry any
young man till the maids are provided
for, or else to pay each of them a fine
for satisfaction for invading our liber-
ties, and likewise fine to be levied on
all such bachelors as shall be married to
widows. Tho great disadvantage it is
to us maids is that the widows, by their
forward carriage, do snap up the young
men, and have the vanity to think their
merit behind ours, which is a grea. i'm
position on us who ought to have the
preference. This humbly recommend
ed to Your Excellency's consideration,
and hope you will permit no further in
suits. And we poor maids in duty
bound will ever pray"
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-02-25
AN ACRoBAT's FRIGHTFUL FALL


HIS HOLD ON A TRAPEzR BROKEN IN
THE MIDDLE OF THE "eIANT
sWIE9.o
I've acrobats known as Louis and
Rmma Alfredo are among Tony Pastors
present company In New York. They
perform on the trapeZe alternately.
Emma Alfredo did the past allotted to
her last evening and stood on the stage.
The horizontal bar of the trapeze was in
such position that II can be reached BY
spring from the stage. Ions Alfredo
seized the bar after his sister had got
through and hoIsted himself to sitting
position upon 1t. He went through
several eVolutions, which were loudly
applauded, and then undertook the
"giant swing" which consists of swing
Ing the body at the full length of the
arms around the horizontal bar. While
he was performing this feat the gun-rope
gave way. One end of the bar shot out
Of position, and the acrobat, who was
revolving around 1t at great speed, lost
his hold and pitched head foremost on to
the stage. He fell on his back, the back
of his neck striking the stage first. The
audience gave cry of horror, all sprang
to their feet and an uproar followed. Al
hedo lay motionless on the stage for. a
few seconds, and the audience supposed
that he was certainly dead. His sister
tainted, and this added to the commo-
tion. Finally members of The company
ran out upon the stage and carried Al
fredo Into his dressing-room. He lay for
some time unconscious, but was finally
revived. IL was found that he was
severely injured. Everybody wondered
that his neck had not been broken.
After he was revived he appeared at the |
wings, llmplng and with pale face, and
the audience cheersd him.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-02-25
From the New York star.
WHY THE CHINESE TREATY
HANGS FIRE.

When the Chinese Treaty negotia-
tions were concluded the fact was an
nounced with the accompanying TOM
toms and mach jubilation on either
side. Both countries We'd with each
other in the exchange of official COM
pliments and congratulations; and II
was not until cool headed and impair
tial sober sense returned that Uncle
Sam discovered how his diplomatic
blanderers had been outwitted by the
almond eyed and olive skinned states
men of the Celestial Empire.
Naturally, the treaty hangs fire in
the Senate, and that body is in rath-
er peculiar dilema. 1t 10 bad treaty
vague In its terms, uncertain in its
meaning; but it Is nevertheless suffi.
GENTLY explicit where any special ad-
vantages to China are concerned. 1t
permits the Chinese to be naturalixsd,
despite the State laws Of the Pacific
coast; 1t in nowise checks or regulates
coolie emigration; it enables them, in
their commercial relations with our
selves, to continue with impunity tn as
sharp system of custom frauds which
is standing grievance to all nations
who have dealings with the shrewd
revenue officials Of the Flowery King
dom, whether In the opium trade or
otherwise.
1t is very evident that some restric-
tive Legislation will be needed before
such treaty can be finally approved
BY Congress. How would Garfield re-
fish such handicap at the outset Of
his administration?
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-02-25
KEEP AHEAD.

One Of the grand secrets of success In
life is 10 keep ahead in all ways possible.
If you once fall behind, 1t may be very
difficulty TO make up the headway which
IS lost. One who begins with putting
aside some part OF his earnings, however
small, and keeps 1t up for a number Of
years, is likely to become rich before he
dies. One who inherits property, and
goes on year by year spending q little
More than his income, will become poor
il he lives long enough. Living beyond
their means has brought multitudes Of
persons to ruin in our generation. 1t 10
the cause of nine-tenths OF all the dsfal-
cations that have disgraced the age.
Bankers and business men In general do
not often help themselves to other pso-
pies money until their own funds begin
TO tall of, and their expenditures exceed
their receipts. A man who Is In debt
walks in the midst OF perils. II cannot
but impair a mans self-respect to know
that he is living a. the expense OF others.
IL Is also desirable that we should keep
somewhat ahead In our work. This
may not be possible in ell cases; as, for
instance, when q mans work is assigned
to certain fixed hours, like that OF the
operatives ia mill. But there are GER
tain classes Of people who can choose
their time for the work which they are
called 10 do, and amongst them there
are some who invariably put of the task
assigned them as long as possible, aud
then come to its performance hurried,
perplexed, anxious, confused-in such a
state OF mind as certainly units them for
doing their best work. Get ahead and
keep ahead, and your success is tolerably
sure.
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1881-02-25
WINNING A WIFE At CARDS

When Hazleton, Pa, was first set.
tied and laid out as the town of the
middle coal Geld a number OF young
men used to congregate in some of the
shantics at Crystal Ridge and play
cards for such stakes as railroads,
mines, mills, horses and pretty women
On one occasion the boardars were
playing forty-five for the servant girl,
a blooming maid whose name was
Biddy McGee. Biddy was, OF course
unconscious of the fact that her fate
hung ON pack of cards, and was at
that lime washing dishes in the house,
when q loud OUTLAW caused her to run
in the shanty.
"Phat's the matter wild yees now p"
said she, and in jiffy Charles Nc
Ginnis jumped to his feet and exclaim-
ed !:
"Biddy, begorra l won you this
minnit, and bate Tom Brannigan."
"Did yer"
"Troth, did, and phat do you think
iy it?"
"sure, l think you got a prize, Char
ley"
"Are you in earnest, Biddy2'
"0f course | am"
well, would you marry mef"
an troth, l would, Charley
The next day there was wedding,
and Charley and his wife, who are
still living, will never forget the game
of forty five played by the boarders in
tho shanty of Crystal Ridge 26 years
ago.