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St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-20


w. ". oneal, for building bridge over
Brushey bayou for sixty dol"rs.----- G00o
ID. W. Wilson, for building bridge over
bayou Carrun at Petite Passe Tor
three hundred and ninety-nlne dol
W "a aa' stoyai. for building bridges over '''''
Boggy Bayou dunn Beef Creek, Rea-
yer Creek and Rance gully for three
hundred dollars Observation-Disclosures. 10000
Onezime Peters for hullding bridge over
Bayou Joe Marcel, OH road from Vile
Platte to Mamouth for seventy-fye
dollars .......-.........--.-.... $500
building bridge Willard Coulee
near FroZard for one hundred and
twenty-five dollars Observation-Disclosures. 125.00
Isaac Hayes, building bridge over Coles
gully for thirty dollars 5000
The Committee appointed to confer with
alike committee from st. Martin concerning
the repairing of the bridges over Bayou Teche
and Fusilier.
Report that the police jury of the parish of
st. Martin have made I'LL equal appropriation
OF $500 for the same purpose
W. Roger Paul Blanchard and Adelin Durio
are appointed d committee to act with alike
committee from the parish OF st. Martin to
sell the contract for repairing said bridge and
accept the work if completed according to
When on motion it was resolved that the re
ports be accepted, the amounts ordered paid
and the committees discharged.
The inspector of public roads, presented his
sem-annllal report on the condition of the
public road and bridges, which was read and
accepted
MI. Homer j. DaIgle inspector of public
roads. being unable to further attend to his
official duties, owing to bad health, tenders his
resignation, which was accepted by all the
members except Mr.. Young.
The treasurer Of the parish is instructed to
settle with Mr.. Daigle for six month, services.
Mr. Chachere moves that the office of inspec-
tor OF public roads be abolished from this date
all the members voting yea except Mr.. PerrO-
din.
On motion 1t was resolved that Messrs. A.
Perrodn, L. Young and T. G. Chachere be and
are hereby appointed committee to examine
and accept the Tar Roll for the year 1881 when
completed by the Assessor.
It was urther resolved that the parish
treasurer is authorized to pay the Assessor for
the Tax Roll for the year 1881 when accepted
by the committee appointed Tor that purpose.
the District ttorney be and is hereby instruc-
ted to institute proper proceedings to cause the
different Rail Roads i'll this parish to make
proper crOssways across the track OF said Rail
Roads wherever they may have INSTRUCTED
the public roads.
On motion OF Mt, Hicks, resolved, that a
committee consisting of Messrs. Louis Young
ThOs H Lewis and C. G. SWayzee be and are
hereby appointed to investigate the books OF
the Tag Collector OF the parish from the lst
January 1870 to the 31st. December 1880, TN or
der to ascertain what amount OF parish tax
has been collected in each year since January
lst, 1870 and paid into the treasury OF the
parish.
of the Toll bridge over Bayou Crocodile on the
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-20

A. GARRIGUES.
Deputy Collector.
Messrs. Pcrrodin, Young and Dubuisson
having been appointed committee to examine
the claims on file against the parish, reported
through their chairman, Mr.. PerfodiI, that they
had examined and found correct the following
claims:
W. w. Oneal, bilding bridge. $1,000
Olyrel Guillory, repairing bridge and
iumpef ,---------..----- 32oO
Paul FOntenot, building bridge. $500
E. DubuissOn, repairing bridge. ---.. 1900
Mrs. v. b. Mcpherson, hauling lumber etc 500
Mount Pleasant Mill, lumber 1912
Sam Hans, lumber. .---.-.-......... 1881
Leo johnson, lumber Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Campbell g. Williams. lumber ......... 1860
j. O. Chachere, serving notices to Jurors. 80 90
Jos. Bloch sundries for jail .....-... 470
do chairs for Courthouse. -..----. $3.50
and notices ..... e IS 50
B. r. Rogers, furniture for office s. Co.. $500
S. MarteI b,rying pauper 1000
Geo. G. Pulford, juror on inquest 200
Frank Harvard, s. :" .-..-.... 400
l. W. Mccormick :. +" ....... 200
+. O. Chachere g .-....... 400
On motion the Police Jury adjourned until
the I'd Monday in October, it being the 10th day
of that month.
ALBERT GUIDRY, President
Attest: P. j. LEFEBvRE, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-20
NOTICE..

My assessment list for the paris of ST Landry
will be deposited for inspection i'll the Recor-
der's office on the 2oth OF June to remain for
one month. Those who have not yet been
assessed will please come forward and give i'll
their assessment Or will proceed i'll the prem
lses according to law.
OCTAVE tONTENOT, Assessor.
June IS If
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-20

road from Chicot to Holmesville has failed to
comply with the requirements of his contract,
although called upon to do so, and moreover
has not kept said bridge in proper condition,
therefore be it resolved, that unless the owner
OF said Toll bridge shall comply with the re-
qurements OF his contract within thirty (3O)
collecting toll on said bridge will then be for
feited, aud the bridge to return to the parish
for public use.
/ On motion of Mr.. Perrodin resolved that
! Messrs. OneZime Latleur. and Alexandra De-
vile be and are hereby appointed committee
on the part of the parish to confer with Mr..
Louis Foptenot who has been chosen by the
CONTRACTORS, with /; view of adjusting whatever
claim the parish may have against Messrs.
Evans and Blackshear for the forfeiture of the
contracts in the building OF the Garrgue and
Polrets bridge, and also whatever claims said
contractors may have against the parish Any
action Of the committee in this matter to be ap-
proved or rejected by the police jury
On motion of Mr.. Young. resolved, that all
persons who have taken up estray animals tor
longer period than one year are hereby notl-
fed to deliver OF before the LIST Of September
next, SAID estray animals to the nearest COM
missioner for the sale OF unbranded stock, Tor
him to dispose OF them according to Jaw, and
the clerk OF the police jury will furnish the
District Attorney with IL list OF all persons fail
ing to comply with the above resolution, whose
duty it shall be to present their names to the
neAt.Granu Jury.
On motion OF Mr. Dubuisson, resolved that
the clerk of the police jury be and is hereby in
official signature all blank receipts for parish
taxes, and that tile same Shall be issued to the
sheriff, taking his receipt for the same, who
shall account Tor each and every receipt re-
ceived by him. I'd. Resolved that it shall be
the duty OF the tax collector to return all stubs
AID cancelled receipts to the clerk of the police
jury on or before the fifth t5thl OF each month,
and that it Shall be the duty of said collector
aud clerk to compare aud check with the tax
roll the stubs received from SAID clerk, and to
see that tile amounts on said STUBS correspond
with the amounts recorded against each tax
payer on the tax roll, and that on the latter
each taXyer whose name figures on the stubs
is marked payed and that after said pari
sol said clerk OF the police jury shall issIe his
warrant authorizing tie sheriff and tax cOllec-
tor to pay over to the treasurer such amount
may be due the parish. Resolved further, that
the extra compensation to the clerk for this
additional work be and is hereby fixed at one
hundred and fifty dollars $3.50 per annum
The following persons were placed ON the
INDECENT list:
Liza Lasar2e, Wild Emile Bilome.
Richard Jack, CIem'tine johnson,
Demost,lenes Richard, Marguerite Nevauld,
George Barron
MesSrS. Haas Chachert, aid Hicks having
9i06 dollars, 8 ss3 3d. being amount paid By
i'm from the 10th of April to the 18th of July,
$751; which amount correspondent with entrees
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-20
FITS EPILEPSY
E.4LLKy'G SICKNESS

Permanently Cured-no humbug-by
one months usage of Dr.. tsou iard's
Celebrated Infallible Fit Powders. To
convince sufferers that these powders will do
all we claim for them we will send them 10y
mail, post paid. free Trial box. AS Dr..
Gouiald is the only physician that has ever
made this disease a special study, and as to our
knowledge thousands have been permanently
cured by the use OF these Powders. we will
guarantee n pernlane MT cure i'll every case,
or refund yon ali money expended. All
sufferers should give these Powders an early
trial, and be convinced of theircurative powers.
Price, for large box, $500, or boxes for $1,000,
sent by mail to any part af the United States
or Canada on receipt of price, or by express,
q. O. d. Address
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-20
New Bakery.

Fresh Bread and Cakes of all kinds. always
on hand. or baked to order. by the undersigned
at his new bakery, near the telegraph office,
OpelOusas. Prices moderate. Call and see.
CHAS. PEFFERkORN
OpelouSas, March 5th-tf
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
1hs Probable Policy Of the New Car

London. March 2e.-A Paris dis.
petch ssys: The Revue Politique
nm contain Saturday (to.day) sn ar.
ticle a Alexander III, written by q
Russian pf high position. who is in-
timatoly acQuainted With the Cars
Noal and character. The writer
Ssyg thsanew O5sr will take up the
following measures: A great reduc'
6on n pessants' payments for land;
8 thorough remodeling OF taxation !;
facilities for migration from one
province 70 another; passport factlt.
{ieo aud tho establishment OF rural
hanks. thus putting down petty usu.
loro, The writer foreshadows the
1uaoian advance In Central Asia, and
fool0fonce q Panslavism, and dwells
Oh the Cars thoroughly Russian
sentiments, his love for the peasan-
~. and dekeotation OF admlnietra.
tiye corruption. The Gar will do
hle Utmost % improve the situation
0l tho caergy, giving greater freedom
% tho old believers. All conceosions
towards granting constitution Will
% C00000O W OlSOW0OC00 VI 6Io0VSA
latitude % peovinoisl administration.
The Osas viii consent TO let the coun-
tn share 10 tho management OF at.
hlsS o . certain limit aud extent.
10 viii only grant . simple meeting
Of deputies With . mere consultative
vote 81 8 6xed subject. He proba-
bly, viii not depart from . system OF
liberal ordinances In regard to the
freedom Of the press, judicial reform,
popular Instruction, and the aboli-
ton Of administrative exile. He may
grant iAvoes without appearing 70
acknowledge . right. Abroad be will
maintain s peaceful and almost re-
served policy. He will strive to main.
tain aood relations with Germany,
towards whom bio attitude will be
oensibly the same ~ was that OF bid
lhthsr. France will enjoy more
marked sympathy. Relations with
Austria have the appearance Of dis
tSuok IN any oaso, Q trlple alliance
viii not b Deen again. Tho relations
With Englend will be- more cordial,
probably on occount OF the Cars
warm friendship fox the Prince Of
Wales.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
Capt George >. Davidson.

Cant, GeorgeS. Davidson, who fred
the drst Confederate gun at the first
6etale OF Manassas, Ii 1851, buried on
Iooday near Esteiville, Scott county.
Va, agod sixty- -four. AT the celebra-
"a bottle alluded 70 he Was lot Lieu.
tenant q Iatham'a battery. Htswtte,
vho NJ : sister o& the noted banjoist
0veeny did : tew years ago y Bris-
toi T0nn.. where they had both res.
i'd sinoo thewar. After the battle
o( Manassas, where he va diatin.
1uloh0d loe btAyefy on the fleld, Capt.
0oyideop Organized and comnapded
pavidson's battsey. For yeers he
lived q very mod dltate ctreumSkances.
10 NJ 8 man pf good character,
4 dooldodly Soldierly n appearance snd
q d1gni6ed beAylng, and VA always
IoRaI0oo With uoOommon interest -
heVlna 6red tho drst cannon shot Of
- dfst great battle between the
1nsth end The south. Nsac Kosk Hr.
s-s,1t5f s.sys.s.
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school Houses.
Webster Tribune.]

There is no possible way by which
the people Of a neighborhood can
shoW their interest In education more
than In the erection OF neat and com
Portable school. houses. Indeed, this
Is one Of the very best tests OF an IN.
telligent and public spirited COM
munity. Show us a neighborhood 10
which there is q comfortable and
conve nient school.h0use and In nine
cases In ten you will see q large at.
tendance OF pupils, the best teachers
and q thickly settled section OF c0un'
try. Let but a small knot OF farm
ers get together and build q sc1ooi'
house that is cool and comfortable
10 summer and close and warm 10
winter. but q very few years Will
transpire before the vacant lands
around them will be settled up by
those who have children to educate.
The school will continue to enlarge
snd new settlers continue to come To
until It becomes q thickly populated
neighborhood, or perhaps, q village
or town, and the services OF the best
teachers have been secured. Those
Who first spent their money to build
the house find. themselves doubly re-
paid for the original outlay. Tne
society In which their children are to
move has been improved; the value
Of their property has increased; the
opportunities to dispose OF their eur.
Dius produce has been enlarged. we
know OF neighborhoods that have
reaped all these advantages and oth'
ers that are just beginning to 40 80.
But how often have We seen plant
err who thought themselves too poor
10 build good school. houses. They
had a sufficient number OF children
% make q good school; they got TO-
Rether to consider the matter. In
Stead Of incurring little expense
they decide to meet and builda house.
They meet, q few Of them. others
have some excuse and stay away.
They are In q hurry; they hastily
throw together q few rough logs, and
erect q huge zigzag house and dirt
chimney. In the. winter the colo
wind comes unresisted through the
uncovered cracks. In the summer
tho soorching rays Of the sun pour
down upon this narrow shell. heat,
ina L like Q bakers oven. The chill
dren are uncomio iortable and the
teacher becomes disguised. With
nm state Of affairs the pupils learn
but little. The parents become dis
ostisned with the teacher. He is ex'
changed for another, when the same
troubles are gone through with, un.
tii tho neighborhood ie soon without
3 school. How many just such COM
munitiee have We In North Louisiana
~, In this parish. Friends, 80 t
work and build comfortable school
houses. Let them be "airy and COO
IN the summer time, in the winter
close aud warm" They should. !
poooible, DO frame buildings vel
ceiled. But q log house can be made
comfortable. You should be just q
careful to erect pleasant school
houses @ you are in the erection 9
dwellings. Your children should b
@ comfortable at school as they ar
at home.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09

In tho treatment Of tho following diseases,
Dr.. Roberts system has NO EQUAL. in pro.
ducing speedy and permanent cures. vis Ner'
vous Rheum stism, Neuralgia, Rheumatic Gout::
Artieulsr Rheumatism, Lateral, Posterior and
Anterior Curvstures Of the Spine, Dyspepsis,
Dropsy, Abdominal DroPsicsl Tomors, Nor
,o,s Debility Paralysis SHAKING: Sssk,ns !ncS Ksisy
o1t Consumption, Nasal Catarrh, Bronchitis,
Loss Of Voice, Kidney Diseases, Liver Com.
plant, Partial Insanity, Scrofula, Impotency.
Loss Of Manly Vigor, Sterility. Falling OF the
Womb, Badness, Piles, Fistuls, Syphilis, oil
Female Diseases, Leucorrhes, Flour Albus,
Painful Menstruation, Suppression, Of the
Islsss, etc., ste.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
6te 3fople's 1iudifator.

Special Notice. .-Cavil Bray, Esq, of
Vernon parish, is the duly authorized
agent for the VINDlCAT0R in Vernon par
ih, and Ill contracts made by him will
bs fully ratified and carried out by us.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
ARTICULAR RHEUMATISM.
Now Orleans. Tune 9Th. 1880,

Ihave been very badly affected with articu.
lar rhsumstism, and dropsy Of the knee joints,
thsy being swollen very large, still and pain.
fal, for months. The usual remedies and tho
prescriptions tried did me no good. I had
made up my mind that should become q
permanent cripple. then heard Of and ap'
Piled to Dr.. r. r. Roberte. who Afforded ms
Immediate relief, and by six weeks magnetic
treatment perfect cure.
win answer questions cheerfnlly.
Signed NJ. WAHLlG,
Residsnce, corner Philip aud Freret Sts.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
Jas. II. Hill,
WITH e.:
j. ]. McCOOk & Bro.
MANUFACTURERS AGT's.,
NATCHITOCHES, LA.

WILL keep constantly on hand,
Snlky Plows, Riding Cultivators,
Hay Rakes, Walking Cultivators.
Mowers, Harrows, large and small,
Brown Cotton Gins and Presses,
Robbins Family Washer + Bleachers,
Clothes Wringers, &C., &c.
We are also Agents for 'Reads" great
work, entitled Farming for Profit" con.
tanning $50 pages, with l40 illustrations,
the most valuable Farmers book eyer
published.
MI. J. H. HILL will have tho man,
sgsment Of our Agency Department in
future, and will take pleasure in exhibi.
ting any of our Labor Saving Imple.
ments. HIS contracts in this Depart.
msnt will be fully complied with by US.
j. j. McCOOK & BRO.
Oct. 2-6m.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
SEEDS THAT 81
rpE FARMERS "B

q
Maxixe. = new vegetable nd
ffom ANYTHING ever grown pen
cooked, seed sent BY mail ~
Bean Of Japan. bali oean ), J, na,' " -
fodder plant, also. Seed; IS cta
oSsen Watermelon, Just impor1
ever grown IN y. 3. nIh; y
sugary; best to keep or snip,
seeds, s papers for !. Very p %S|
NuskmelOn, largest Kno" al
quality. early aud proiinc: c::.1v' - ~
Tomato. richest favor: cary:
equaled in every way 10 E,,o, cts. "p1
tian Corn from the Nlie,:
in the south where other cO!n| y.
for table or stock, y cts: : = opsr pSp 4
Teosinte, one plant feeds .ssS = er~ %cr|
hiRh, IS cts. a paper, Cozr" y =; !. "a fot
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
FROM
4 Prominent 0Rue FIRM.

Chillicothe, No., July 80, ,'1s79.
J. o. Richardson, St. Lo1t,I;My pear
sir:-Hero 10 something rsliab!e; II XSu
can make any use of II please do %: ,Wo We
havo oold hundreds of bottles with IKE
te'11"' A''f Boycs = 0strandsr.
This u to certify that had the Fever
one.fhfrd OF q bottle Of Cli6ord'o Foori'
fueo promptly cured 1t. It 70 tho spssd''
eSf ciiro I have known OF.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
ABDOMINAL TUMOR.
No. - Second street,
N>>~~llkn0 Ha 1Anuaev 1aA0

Carrollton, L., January 5, 1850.
nave suffered awfully with On abdominal
whom tried afforded No any relisf, until sp.
piled to Dr.. 4. X. Roberts, who has been
trsating me just one month. I sm now only
too happy TO testify that the tumor has been
entirely removed! Ny general health 10 b.
''ssi,ns sisassd s1''ueai; %r.. THERESA HAeARDoN.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
Harris Hotel.
ABE. HARRIS. Proprietor.

ABE. hAkklSs fTOpf1etef.
THIH First-class establishment 10 4
] NEW applicant for public hvoFs.
The House has been newly repaired
newly painted. and newly falniahed
ftom top 70 bottom.
1Ths table & tho very best that The
marketu Of Natchitocheo and New Orleans
can afford, and the attention to guests in
the true 6sathssD hespitabao style.
Z Doa't forget Harrls' Hotl.
Ouease seesaa &s1r1Asaln Streets.
NATOHIT0CH1A La.
! Des911.-ly. &
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
Ague G

Is a purely vegetable bittd|
full tonic, and is warranted
certain cure for Fever and
and Fever, Intermittent
yer, Remittent Fever,
Periodical or Bilious Fl
malarial disorders. In
tricts, the rapid pulse, coated
lassi:ude, loss Of appetite, pa
and lOins, and coldness of
extrelnities, are only p1|
severer symptoms, which I'd
ague paroxysm, succeeded
and profuse perspiration.
1t is a startling fact, that
mic and other poisonous min
basis of most of the "Fe1
Preparations" "Specifics,"
"Tonics," in the market.
tions made from these m
although they are palata|
break the chill: do not cure
malarial and their own d
the system, producing quiz
ringing in the ears, headac
other disorders more formi
disease they were inter
AYERS AGUE CURE thoro,|
these noxious poisons fro1
and always cures the seve|
contains no quinine, miner
that could injure the mo
tient; and its crowning eA
its certainty to cure, is th:|
system as free from disead
attack.
For Liver Complaints
CURE, by direct action on
hillary apparatus, drives q
which produce these comp4
ulates the system to a vid
condition.
We warrant it when taxi
directions.
Prepared by Dr.. J. q
Practical and Anal ytici
Lowell, Mas|
SOLD Ell ALL DRUGGISTS 4
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IT Is THE BEST.

Stockton, No.. Aug. 36th, 1879.
10. Richardson, st. LouiS-Dear Sir
OIi60rd'o Febrifugo 10 the best thing TOT
fhillo and Fever that We have ever
that I'd NOT cured by It that was tai ken
Scc0riiin9 to directions in this part o1
the country. Yours truly,
MACE + MITCHELL, OruGg1StSs
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09

Fourth, bet. st. Patrick and St. David Sts.
Now Ofleans, June 90th, 1sD.
I hereby certify that I have been deaf II my
left ear for ten years, accompanied with sw.
ful roaring sounds. Dr. r. r. Roberto cured
me in Isss than ton minutes to-day, both Of the
desfheee and tho unearthly sounds. an 81
years Of ags. will bs glad 70 answer inqui-
fios On the subject. PATRICK 10AN.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09

N.B-An correspondence should be with N. A. Dauphn
above In oil cases the tickets themselves are sent and
circulars offering certificates anything else instead
Any proposing TO offer anything else by circular other
WISE on bis behalf or that Of the Company swindler
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09

0sta1rh, Bronchitis, Affection Of tho Left Lung,
Dyspepsis, Palpitation Of the Heart, and
"Iot very we'll any way oil cured.
No. l64 Chippews street,
Now Orleans, January l, 1880. !
I hereby certify that have been very much
af6ieted With nasal cstarrh, bronchitis, ssvere
a1ectiou Of tho left lung, pslpitati0n Of tho
heart ahd tho worst form of dyspepsia for one
year, and was passing into quick consump..
tion surely and no mistake Five Of the most
eminent physicians Of this city tailed to afford
DR.. r. has wonderfully improved me. and
Though. .under treatment, an steadily gaining
daily. will cheerfully answer inquiries per-
sonslly, Signed WILLIAM Z1EGLER.
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
Ne STILL lives!

ono, Of o. 8. Novelty Mfg: Co.,, ..,.
Nov York City, August - 1876
MvDear sir:-For overtwo years have
had Fever aud Ague, and after .ty .tt5yn3
sysry thinE E.t-'tm1e. | tSox onnit IND It cured mo
permaneptly. Ibelieve my case Woo!d
kavo been fatal had1 not founo tn1s ~
Idid, Yours truly,
II. ". POOL. =.
Manager ~. s. n. MIG CO."
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
Gen. g. 7. BEAUREGARD, Of La.
Gen. GUBAL A. EARLY, Of Va.

Responsible corresponding agents wanted stall points, to
whom liberal compensation will be paid
For further information write clearly giving full address
Send orders by Registered Letter Money Order
by mail, addressed only to
M. "a. DAUPEIIN,
.s,.. New Orleans, La
The People's vindicator., 1881-04-09
TESTIMONIALS:

No. ts6 Chippewa street, !
New Orleans, January ;. 1850.
whom It may concern:
On the 18th day Of June, 1872 an abcsss
formed on tho loft hip Of my wife, which dee.
troyed tho use of tho limb and left hor help.
less. Her su6erings were terFible. and her
NE w. rapidly sbbing away; AftsI trying
IN Iedicine, without relief, then heard Of
and cent for Dr.. r. r. Roberts, wbo by his
vital psycho.magnetio power. in few weeks,
restored tho uSe Of the Limb. She 10 now
aSle to walk to his ONCE for treatment and
~ home, without assistance.
Siened W. 8. BASSETT,
Captain Of tho ''MARTHA."