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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-08
UNFORTUNATE YOUNG MEN,

1t is no uncommon thing for young
men to complain that their early ed
ucation was limited or deficient in
quality, and they bewail their oppor-
tunities for future success in life in q
way that would excite pity in the
hardest heart If there was any room
for sympathy, bat instead of sympa-
thy they meet with deserved con-
tempt from those to whom their APP
peals are made. Every day of their
lives they are wasting golden oppor-
tunities. The time spent by them in
useless whining and wicked frivolity
would more than suffice to secure q
good English education if applied in
earnest study, while the money they
throw away for whisky and cigars. if
iudiciously applied. would serve as a
stepping-stone to as grand fortune
as was ever dreamed of in their idle
philosophy The trouble with them
is pure, unadulterated laziuess and
a lack of the qualities which go to
make up the successful man, namely
pluck and principle. They are fain
to lump these two together and be-
little them with the misnomer of
'1uck, that sorry word used by lazy.
bones to designate the success their
neighbors have achieved by perse-
vering industry. Some OF the first
men of these United States acquired
all the learning they have after they
were bearded men, and some of the
men who stand to-day in the front
ranks with the philosophers and sci
entists of the world have learned all
they know after attaining manhood.
In this age of enlightenment, and in
this land of free schools and untram-
meled liberty. there is no young man
with his wits about him but that can
acquire an education, and for them to
sit down supinely and moan over the
loss of boyhood schooling is a shame
upon the manhood they imagine is
represented by themselves. W
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OFFICIAL.
Proceedings Of the Police Jury Of the
Parish Of Grant. s.

CoIFAx, La, January 8, 1881.
Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
nent, the following members being present:
S. c. Curry, president, and members A. L.
Grow, /. NJ. Brian. Joshua Kemp, w. j.
Tison.
On motion the cases of NJ. Nugent and
F. M. Sharp were laid over on account of
bad weather.
On motion of Mr.. Brian
Resolred, That the police jury endorse
and approve the action of the president re-
lative to the advertisement of the public
ferries of the parish Of Grant, and that tho
advertisement he continued, the sales to
take place on the first Monday in Febru-
airy at IL o'clock. and parish scrip of the
years 1876. 1877 ls7s, to be taken in pay
ment therefor
Police Jury adjourned for one hour
Met pursuant to adjournment.
On motion of A. L: Grow the president
appointed Messrs Kemp, Brian and Tison
as committee on apportionment.
On motion Of Mr.. Brian the president
appointed Messrs. Grow, Kempt aud Sharp
as committee on claims.
On motion of Mr.. Grow the following
committee was appointed to wait upon
Mr.. Geo. w. Lane to see if an extension
of the time for building the court house,
under the act of donation from Mrs. Lane.
from one to two years, could be secured:
S. G. Curry, W. j. Tison and 1. NJ Brian.
The police Jury then adjourned until 10
o'clock Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, January 4, 1881.
Police jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. the same members present as yester-
day.
On motion it was resolved that F. NJ.
Sharp and Matthew Nagent be fined s. for
every day they are absent.
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Totals 49,. S2624 81 s407s 80 s1043 90
Making altogether S7745 80.

OF this amount $3.50 70 has been
paid over to the parish treasurer less
the collectors commission of A per-
cent on the same. Tbereis now due
the parish treasurer the sum Of ST.
l36 66 on this settlement, that
amount being in my hands in the
form of drafts payable in New Or
leans. This fund will be paid over to
the parish treasurer within the next
ten days. The delinquent current
pa. ish tax is $9s5 40. The delinquent
poll tax 1854 co. c. H. TEAL,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
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COLFAX, GRANT PARISH LA, SATURDAY, JANUARY s. 1884,
On motion of Mr.. Grow

W
Resolved by the Police Jury of the
parish Of Grant, That, we, this day, JAN
fuary 4th, 1881, do now, reserving all the
rights of the parish of Grant to Block No.
(1l) eleven. in the town of Coifax, under
the tax sale by John o. Grayson, tax col
lector, January 4th. 1879. for the purpose
OF obtaining quietus In the titie thereof
accept the donation of Mrs NM. A. Lane
to said block No. (1l) eleven; prorided,
that the time set for building the court
house shall be two years instead of one.
4 Res0lred That the president Of the police
| jury shall be and he il hereby authorized
to sign said deed Of donation offic Tally in
acceptance of the same and to place it
upon record in the deed book in the re-
corder's Office of the parish.
Resolrcd. That the clerk of the police
| jury, II. F. Machen, forwad copy of
these resolutions to Mrs. Lane or hear
attorney, F. w. Baker, of New Orleans,
Immediately on the adjournment of the
police jury.
Yeas and nays called for-yeas, Grow,
Kemp, and Brian; nay, Tison. Sharp and
Nugent absent Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Brian the body of
the police jury appointed H, Mcknight
and j. A. Kelso q committee to draw a
be built ut Colfax, in the parish of Grant,
said committee to report on or before to-
| morrow at IL O'Clock a. m. W
On motion adjourned for one hour
The jury met pursuant to adjournment,
Mr.. Brian in the chair.
The committee appointed to draw a
plan and specifications of the court house
made their report, as follows:
To the honorable the Police Jpu of Grant
parish.
We the committee appointed to draw up
| specifications of plan for the construe-
tions of court house, respectfully sub-
| init the following plan: The foundation
thereof to be 30x50 feet. with 10 feet gal
lery in front and an s feet hall leaSing
from the gallery to the rear of the house:
four rooms on lower floor, to-wit: clerks
Office, sheriff's Office, police jury room and
grand jury room, each 11x2O feet; stair
ways leading from front gallery to upper
| story; front gallery up stairs, correspond
ing with gallery below, 10x30 feet: main
hall upstairs S0x40 feet. The building to
be in full 30x5n feet, two stories high with
~ feet wall and a proportionate roof, two
windows to each of the offices below
| and ten windows up stairs. The whole to
be constructed of good heart lumber, put
up in good, workmanlise and substantial
manner, not TO exceed a cost of $500, and
to be completed within eighteen months
from the date Of signing contract
s. C. CURRY,
eN H. MCKNIGHT.
The report was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Grow
Be it ordained that the president of the
| police Jury be authorized to advertise for
sealed proposals to build the court house
of the parish of Grant, said proposals to be
received until the first of March. 1851.
On motion of Mr.. Grow the report of S.
B Shackelford, parish treasurer of the
parish of Grant was received and adopted,
as follows:
Report q s 3. Sascels!ord, Parish Dsas-
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Editor Chronicle
The following is the statement
of taxes collected in Grant parish to
December 31st, 1880:
State. Parish. Poll.
Current taxes. s2206 60 $1,000 &C S515 90
Back taxes -. All 81 APT 20 225 on
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6. The president Of the police jury nor
any other person shall warrant against
either Of the above funds otherwise than
for the purpose for which they are created.
2. Whatever surplus remains over after
paying any appropriation or fund afore-
said shall be applied to supply the def
cheney in any of the said funds, should
there be any.
3 Should there be a surplus after pay
ing all the aforesaid funds. the said sur
plus shall be placed in the sinking fund
properly 30 called, and, together with the
said sinking fund, shall be applied to the
extinction Of the general liabilities Of the
parish.
3. Be it further ordained, That all orti-
nances or parts Of ordinances Inconsistent
herewith be and the same are hereby re-
pealed. Respectfully submitted
LEY NJ. BRIAN.
On motion Of Mr.. Brian the report of the
committee on claims was adopted, as fol.
lows:
Yonr committee having carefully exam
ined all claimes submitted to them beg
leave to submit the following and report
that, we lind that the following claims
ahOtlId be allowed.
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Total cash for 1873 Gall on hand $3.50 IS
would respectfully ask to turn over
the scrip now on hand to your honorable
body and to be instructed what to do with
the school funds. Respectfully submitted,
this January 4th, 1880.
S. B. SHACKELFORD.
Parish Treasurer
On motion of Mr. Curry
Be it ordained, that the parish treasurer
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-13

tional section numbertventy-fourt township
siy south range one est the south western
District of Louisiana, IS per entry OF tne
said Williams on the 9Th OF October, 1861
Amount of State and parish taxes lot the
years 1877 and 1878, ty0dOllars and seventy
eight cents.
Heirs of T. D. Wright. Eighty and twenty-elght
hundredths acres of and that part situated
on the west side of Bayou Cocodrle, IN sec
tiOn thirteen. SiXyfOur ana 1Our nun.
dredths acres of LAM OIL the west size OF
Bayou Cocodrie sOuh east quarter OF hortn
east quarter section fourteen ana sixteen
and twenty-four olt h.lndreaIns acres a.
in township one Outh range one east.
Amount of State ali parish taxes for the
years 1875. 1876, 1877 and 1878, six dollars
and fifteen cents.
Wright s. B. One hundred and sixty III , anu
situated in LowerPlaquemine, norm west
quarter of sectionthlrty township e Ten
south range one west. Amount OF State
and parish taxes DR. the years 1877 and 1878,
seven dollars andsi1ty- eight cents.
Rv virtue of said authority I will offer said
nrogertv for sale, its order as above set
forth. at public auctfn, at the prnclpal 1roni
Inor of the court lOlSe in which the civil
district court of saidparish is held, on tne tnIe
SATIJRDAY, the 2Oa day OF August, A.D: issi
within the hours prdcrbed by law Tor ludlclai
sales, to the highestsnd last plouS!, anu LII
ont ADVERTISEMENT ad for cash, which sales WIN
oontippe thereaftersl Monday, and from day
70 dav until ali of SD property has been onered
| for sale.
Having offered til above described property
| for sale according . law and not naVlhg re- of,
ceived bids sutifiet to pay the taxes " eaen
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-13

specific piece Of said property, I now re-offer
the same according to section Of act No. loI;
entitled an act to provide for the sale OF an
property farfeited or sold to the State for de-
1nquent tares or licenses.
Said property to be sold for what it will bring
without limit, purchaser to be placed IN llnme-
date possession.
Witness my official signature on this the sd
day of July, A. D. 1881.
C. c. DUSON,
Sheriff and Tax-Collector, St. Landry Parish
July %
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-13
FOR Sale.

A certain tract of land situated in PofIlte
Coupee Parish, opposite Morgan's ferry, COIL
and some fraction about forty arpents cleared,
all OF which can be bought very cheap. For
further information apply at this office or to
JOSEPH LACHAPELLE-
July 23t
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-13
FOR Sale.

4 RESIDENCE in the town of Opelousas, near
a the railroad good, large dwelling, and ne
cessary outhouses- kitchen, servants room>
particulars apply at this office July 3G-tf-
St. Landry democrat., 1881-08-13

W'NsIaSNS1O2s House,
w a S H n G. r. O n L A.
Board accommodations at reas enable price
i
j. NJ. sHERROUsE.
August 21-tf
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15
beauty and Cheek.

They, the beauties, were two Of Baton
Rouge's fairest daughters. They were
out admiring the scenery OF the High
land City and seemed to be i'll frolic
some mood. He, the cheeky man, wore
an old gray coat, slouehed hat and seedy
pants. His shoes were soleless; and he
looked like newspaper men generally do,
that he would rather have q drink than
be president of base ball club. He
was sauntering slowly up Third street
with the idea that he might see fair
display OF the Baton Rouge beauties,
and just as he was crossing Laurel
looked up and saw two. He was be-
tween two mud holes when he met
them. He looked and was about to tip
his hat, when they turned their UNI
brella down to keep him from seeing
them. He is a great admirer of ladies
and felt somewhat hurt at their action,
but as they went off laughing, he felt
satisfied and said: "Well, I'll be hang
ed if did't succeed i'll making two Ia
dies laugh if | did get punched ia the
eye and showed into d mud hole. and
can't get a drink"
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

North Louisiana Journal: We learn
that few days since, while Mr.. Chas.
Kemp was riding along the road through
piece of woods lying between his resi-
dence and Waterproof, he was suddenly
attacked by a wildcat, which jumped
on his horses launches. and when dis.
lodged therefrom by the kicking of the
horse, he renewed the attack by spring
ing on the animals shoulder, which
caused the horse and rider to come to
the ground, when the cat, getting some
what squeezed by Mr.. Kemp falling on
him, retired a short distance and was f.
nally scared off. We think the cat was
since killed.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

ALL SAINTS CEREMoMEs-The post
poned ceremonies of All Saints took
place last Sunday, ut the Catholic Gem
etery. As usual, the day being delight
ful, large number Of people were in
attendance. In the absence of Rev. C.
Delacroix, his assistant Rev. Coustaro.
delivered the address in very feeling,
able and appropriate manner. Many
beautiful floral offerings from the friends
and relatives of the Dead were visible
on the graves that are kept green by the
loving hands Of the living.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

A F1REMEN'S BALT.-At its meeting,
last night, independence Fire Company,
No. 2, appointeda a committee OF FIVE to
examine into the Feasibility OF giving q
grand Ball, on or about the Goth of De-
cember prox. The balls given by the
Firemen of this city, have been among
the most brilliant, as nearly all of our
best citizens have, at one time or other,
served in the department, which is re-
cOgnized to be as efficient as that of any
other city of the size of Baton Rouge.
1t has been long time since the young
men Of Independence 2, have engaged in
such an undertaking. Hence, we are
sure, should they decide to give the ball,
our people, one and all, will show
their appreciation of the faithful work
they perform at every fire, by extending
them rousng support. The company
is composed ofactive and worthy young
men, who are ever ready to come to the
rescue, when they are summoned. We
are happy to state that the ranks of this
gallant company were swelled, last
night, by the accession of four new
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

Concorlia Eagle; The many friends
OF Mrs, II. Thompson, of Natchez, the
mother-in-law of our popular towusman.
John Kane, will regret 10 learn that she
was quite severely bitten and lacerated
about the face and body last Monday by
the watchdog other son-in-law. The
wounded lady is doing well. The canine
transgressor was snmmarily dealt with.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15
Now in Season.
MINCE MEAT. ) pound Sealed Cans
GRAR MEAT z . 4. .,

MINGE MEAT. 3 pound Sealed Cans.
CRAB NEAT 8 4
fEACH BUTTER. pound Sealed Cans
sweet
PLUM BUTTER. 3 pound Sealed Cans
sweet
RASPBERRY BUTTER. 3 pound Sealed
CauS sweet.
BLACKBERRY BUTTER. 3 pound Sealed
Cans. sweet.
APPLE MARMALADE 3 pound Sealed
Cans, acid
PEACH AARMALADE. 3 pound Sealed
Cans acid
JELLY Cider and Currant at retail
JELLY. Peach and Straw berry, 10 Is nails.
All New Packing at Family Grocery of
Nov. ID JOSHUA BEAL
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

We were pleased to welcome in our
sanctum, on last Friday evening, two
Lake Charles men. One of them, Mr..
Frank A. Gallaugher, everybody here
knows so well that he needs no eulo-
GUM. The other, Mr.. George, carries
all over his genial conntenance the sign
Of good fellow. A special committee
of two accorded him the distinction.
May the shadows OF that brace of Calca-
sieuans never grow less.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

The Street Railway Committee, APP
point by the City Council, is request
ed to assemble at the Mayors office this
evening, at 4 o'clock, to confer with the
committee of the Street Railway COM
paay regarding the draft of suitable
ordinance. A punctual attendance is
earnestly requested
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

ENrERpRlsE- Through tie kindness
OF our legal friend T'hos. W. Dupree. we
were enabled, on last Friday evening.
to visit the sugar-house recently erected
by Dr. j. Il. Dupree on his plantation,
some three miles and half east of this
city, Reaching there, we found the
polite and atfable Doctor, watching with
his usual interest the operations and
work of the establishment, He showed
US through it, and INFINITELY explained
>it mysteries and concentrated excellen.
oies, the mill being built on. an small
and economical plan devised by himself.
Though as yet in an incomplete state as
far as the building and surroundings are
concerned, the mill is at work turning
out good article of sugar and moIasses
daily. Ii is Intended as central fac.
tory, TO grind the neighborhood cane.
and though few believed few months
ago that his mill would be Il success the
more Sangnlne are now fealizlng its
fruits The Doctor says he will in fu-
ture rent bis land TO tenants, and have
nothing III do with the planting. In the
fall he will grind the crops upon the
Hstai rate OF per centage. He proposes,
also, to keep his machinery in operation
during the summer months by the erec-
tion OF saw-mill, to supply the neigh
forhood with lumber. This strikes us
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15


Ihe Red Star Shoe Store, ih New Or
leans is fast becoming the shoe empo-
rum OF the Southwest. MIR. Arthur
Durieu, its enterprising propretor.
seems TO understand thoroughly the
needs of thepublic. He makes it i'm.
possible for any one to leave his estab.
lishment without being suited both as
to price and style. The assortment is
something really wonderful. 1t would
seem as though new styles are added
every day. Onr readers, when in New
orleans, Will do we'll TO visit the Red
Star Shoe Store.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

Mr.. j. Comb0uzou will please accept
our thanks for bunch OF mammoth
yams, OF bis own raising, which can't
well be beat.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

The last number of the Qoncordia
Eagle publishes the charter Of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Railroad Company whose
terminus is to be at the end Of the
branch of the n. O. Pacific Railroad, at
or near Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

as good idea, and while we are enjoy
ing the luxury Of the excellent syrup
given us upon our departure, we hope
the Doctor full measure of success.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

hoh. u. Y. MOntan, the generous
hearted President OF the Baton Rouge,
crosse Tete and Opelousas Railroad, au-
thorlzes us to state that cadets of the
LonlslanaState University residing along
his road, will not be charged any fare in
gong back and forth from the college to
their homes. 1t is thus that Mr.. Mon
tan shows the interest he feels in pro-
noting the cause of education in his
native State.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15
Is n Positive Cure

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for oil those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
soconmon to onr best female population.
twill cure entirely the worst form OF Female Cont
plants, all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ucers
ton, Falling and DIsplacements and the consequent
Spinal Weakness md 10 particularly adapted to the
Change of Life.
1t will dissolve and expef tumors from the uterus l
early stage of development. The tendency TO can
cerous checked very speedily by its
II removes fantness fatuency, destroysall craving
for smulants, and relieves weakness OF the stomach
It cures Bloatng, Headaches, Nervous Pros.-ation,
General Debility, sleeplessneSs Depression and Indt
gestion. W
That feeling Of bearing down, causing pain, weight
and backache is always permanently cured by its
1t will at all times and under all circumsancesa act in
harmony with theiaws THAT govern the female system
For the cureof Kidney Complaints of either sex this
Compound Is unsurpassed.
LYDIA Il. PINEHAM,S VEGETABLE COM.
POUNDS prepared at 233 and 1856 Western Avenue,
Lynn Mass Price 81. Six bottlesfor S. Sent by mail
in the form Of pills. also In the form OF lozenges on
receipt Of price, 81 per box for either Mrs Pinkham
freely answers all letters Of inquiry Send for pamph
let Address as above. Mention this Puper.
No family should be without LYDIA T.. PINKHAMH
LIVER PILLS. They cure constipation. bliousnsss
and torpidity Of the liver. 2S cents per box
&5- Sold by all Druggists. -Ga
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

Mr.. Nathan Bryan, the faithful and
brave police officer, has been appointed
Parish Jailor, by Sheriff Bates.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

N1ANpED--BY A YOUNG MAN WHO Is
w at leisure after six o'clock, p. NJ. a small
set OF books to keep, Best of references given
Address ENTRY, care Capitoan
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

Gambetta Is having some trouble or
ganizing Cabinet
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15
Gri.dNeeklp Capitolian
Guesdap's edition.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Regulates the
Bowels.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15
Varieties, Varieties.

Crackers and Cakes.
Fancy mixed Tea Cakes, Cakes and Jumbles,
Ginger Snaps. Cream and Cracknell Biscuits,
and Soda Crackers. now In supply at Family
Grocery Of JOSHUA BEAI,.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

The COTTON FACToRY--We are in
formed that Mr. Lafayette Godfrey, of
Rhode Island, with several assistants,
arrived here on Sunday last, 70 prepare
the machinery at the penitentiary for
.;.rtlve service. MIR. Godfrey intends to
supply 1t with all the modern improve
ments. About January LIST all will be
IN readiness, when u large number of
hands will he put to work This is
cheering news for Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

A PRIVATE Family desires TO take several
I 10 riders. Single gentlemen preferred.
For further information, ap " to M" at the
Capitolian Office,
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15
WANTED.

NANTED-A WHITE GIRL ABOUT
w twelve or fourteen years old as nurse.
Apply at this Office
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

We have been requested to state that
the meeting of the Missionary Society Of
the Methodist Church, which was post
poned on the 11th inst, owing to bad
weather, will take place on Thursday
night, 18th inst.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

Tom Donnelly and Mike Cfowly are
the names of the two roosterS who, on
last Saturday night, recompensed Mr.
Mike Ahern for giving them shelter for
the night by cabbsging sundry little
articles, which were duly identified by
the owner thereof Upon learning these
facts, Chief Hillen arrested the offend
ers and made affidavit accordingly be-
fore Justice Nephler.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

A HoP-Let it be remembered by the
amateurs Of the dance that oh Friday
evening next grand hop viii be given
at Pixies Hall, by the Confederate
Memorial Association The affair pro-
misses to be one of the finest OF the sea-
son, and the attendance will ,lonbtless
be large.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

DANCING CLAssEs--The second lesson
Of Prof Lippard's school will be on
Thursday, the 18th inst, at $3.50 2. NJ,
for ladies and children; for gentlemen,
at7 =. NJ. The first lesson of the Uni
versity class will be at 8 p. N. Prof
LIppard will be pleased to receive pu-
pills until Saturday, the 10Th of Novem-
Der. After that time none will be ad
mitted.
Louisiana capitolian., 1881-11-15

Judge II. Murray Quin, of Pike coun-
ty, Miss, the father-in-law of our friend
Mr, l.. w. Conerly, with his family,
was on visit to his relatives tins week.
The Judge is a very agreeable and cul-
tured gentleman, and we were much
pleased to welcome him in our sanctum
during his stay.