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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

oVerseer ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is 90
The Police Jury proceeded to appoint the
following road Oversecrs:
Simon B. Manuel, Jr., from DR.. Jos. Gardner
to Anse Bourbeux, on the Vile Plate and Anse
Bourbeux road
BENZ. johnson, from Bayou des Cannes to
Duplechain's on the Frugier road, instead of
David Miller.
Julien Gate, Jr., from Christopher Gates
ferry to David Miller, instead of G. Gatte.
Alfred Fontenot, from Christopher Gates
ferry to Adrien GullOry' ferry on Nez-pique
Olin Lavergne, from south end of Chachere's
lane to v S. Bourques.
Jos. Dejean, from Taylor's ferry to G. S.
Chevis' on RayOn Courtabeau.
Valmon Vidrine, from Valmon Vidrine's to
Bayou Castor.
TheOdule Richard, from " S. BOuruue's to
Edmond Guidry's
L. Boudreatl, from Felix Dejean's to Bou-
dreau's gully, instead of Dennis Carron.
r, Ezra Ma Martin, from Moores upper line to
Jos. E. Ortego, from bridge over gully near
John F. shaw's to Vile Plate.
AMBROSE Leleune, from Ambrose Leieune's
to Pointe-al1x-Plns, instead OF Peter SayOie.
Alexis Moreau, from Auzenn's bridge to 7.
Richards store, instead of Leon Mistric
Arcecius Vidrine, from Vile Plate to Lutz'
tan yard, instead of James Teal.
J. T. Oliver, from Louis Devlles to Carroll's
bridge on Crocodile, instead of Narcisse John
3. T. Oliver, from savapt,s toll bridge on
Crocodile via Dossman's store to Bayou Toreau
bridge, instead of C. C. Oliver.
B. F. Stakes, from Bayou Toreau to Avoyelles
line via Grifn's bridge, instead of E. z. Griffin
Augustin B. FOntenOt, from Big Mamouth to
Nez-pique, instead of Dennis FontenOt.
Charles Guinalty, from Mallet bridge to half
way Big Woods, instead of Eugene Colbert.
J. j. Barry, in petition from numerous resi-
dents Of Bellevue was appointed from Ope-
lOusas line to MontgOmery's upper line.
J. P. Smith will then begin at Montgomery,s
upper line to Daily's upper line and Railroad
station.
The Police Jury then proceeded to appoint
the following commissioners for the sale of
unbranded stock
LIST Ward-Alcide Richard, Ernest Roy and
& x Ill., nsone, P. D. Richard and
50 yard-Leon Mistric, David Higginbotham
and Charles Clay.
4th ward-M. J. Richard, Nip Munt Joseph
Deiean.
5th ward-W. J. Young, Alfred Stage, Louis
Fontenot, Ernest Morrow and Joseph b. Fon-
tenOt.
9th ward-A. D. Ardoin, James Russell, David
Elliott, p: l.. FOntenot, WIN. Foreman, VIM.
Randell, Narcisse Bilaire, Stephen Deville. |
Elinns Campbell, VIM Godfrey, G. W. Spears
and Neville Dogue.
7tn Ward-Jps. H. Fontenot, valmon vidrine,
2. 9, Fontenot and oneal Latieup:
9Th ssard-F. Ledoux. Antoine Guidry, Hypo-
lite Andrepont, Jr., Philogene Richard, ..c. &C..
ohnson, Rousseau Guidry, Neville Reed |
Dutrlel Sonnier and Uval Bourque.
eth Ward-RObert B. Sloane, II. B. Sloane
Joseph Roy, Charles Melancon, Alfred Perry
md VIM. Mcfarland,
Messrs. Clark, Young, Dubuisson and Haas
having been appointed a committee to exam
ne the vouchers in the hands of the treasurer,
hat they had examined and counted the
'ouchers presented by the Parish Treasurer,
to $4O71 Al. being amount paid by
Tim during the months Of February and March
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

On motion the Police Jury adjourned until
the I'd Monday i'll June, it being the 18th day of
that month.
ALBERT GUIDRY, President
Attest p. j. LEFEBVRE, Clerk
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23
GHERIEF's SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1857. s1s.y
JAMES II. HOUSTON EFT AIS. Ys&Nffs-I.-
BOAGNI 'iNCEST

BY virtue Of o writ Of tieri faeiss issuo,,
f St the PrD {" a %yef in s an
titled suit, and to me directed, will n anove en-
sell at public sale, to the highest MMI9SSecd to
the Court House Of said parish, in the ttuer, at
OpelOus:;s, on SATURDAY, the IN own of
May, 1881, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the nay OF
described property, tO-wit: ~hoWInS
1900 acres of land with all the buildh.
Ha"" ST. ana 5sG pars s bond Sn
w. Boreing, South by Dr.. A. o. Gudry wrth by
lands of Fall, and East by Bayou Caren"sest by
Terms-To he sold on credit of 70.
months, purchaser furnishing bond and WE'VE
according to law and paying all costs ana aarity
in cash. taxes
c. c. DUsON
March 2G uy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

John Ciegg. Esq, of yermilionyille,
has been appointed district judge. in
place of Judge E. E. Mouton. deceased.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

$2S,276 40
On motion of Mr.. Clark, Resolved, that
whereas the Treasurer OF the parish of st.
Landry, has this day presented his yearly state
him during the year 1880, and whereas said
statement, after careful and thorough exam
ination has been found correct in every par
ticular, and therefore be it resolved that the
ceved, and that the Treasurer be authorized
and directed to turn over to the Clerk of the
Police Jury, the Cancelled warrants, now in his
hands, amounting to $28,268 Is.
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

c. G. DUSON,
Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-04-23

Amount of parish warrants
paid by the treasurer du-
ring Feb. and March, 1881
to be acted upon by the
police jury { February -.
March ......
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-07-21

GOLD FOR JEwELRY.-Pure gold is never
required for jewelry, and is usually alloyed
by introducing small quantity of silver or
copper Silver renders it lighter in color,
and copper gives it deeper shade, inclining
it to reddish hue. The jeweller of the
present day relies in q great measure on dies
for the forms he gives the articles that come
from his hand. These he has cut in steel
with care, and many Of them are beautiful,
and often they are very intricate. The gold
is rolled out into strips, and what is beheld
is all that it processes to be-pure gold but
the proportion of the metal to the whole is
very small. A strip of gold, not thicker
than a silver dollar, is secured to bar Of
brass of corresponding size, but much thick.
er in proportion. "A fux is applied, to unite
the two, and the mass is subjected to the &C.
ton Of the Ere. At the proper moment it
is withdrawn, and when cool the two metals
are found firmly united. The bar is then
rolled out between cylinders set in motion by
steam power, and this operation is continued
till the metal in the form of long ribbon,
is not thicker than letter paper. 1t is then
cut into small pieces of the size required,
and the artisan so places them in succession
that the die falls upon each in turn, giving
to it the required form. AS the die rises,
the piece last struck is removed, and another
piece is placed over the socket, ready to be
struck when the die comes down again. The
die is attached to heavy weight, which
gives force to the blow and it is guided by
a grooved framework.
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TAX RETURNS FOR 1881.
AUUI1OfS . CT IOE,
YoRKvILLE, s. c., May 9Th, 1881.

We 4SC, [
YoRKvILLE, s. c., May 5sh, 1881. !
NOTICE is hereby BY given that 1 On and after ter
~ WEDNESDAY,, THE FIRST DAY OF
JUNE, 1881, the books Of the County Auditor Of
York county, will be open for the purpose of re-
ceving returns of all PERSONAL PROPERTY
owned by the several taxpayers in said county,
on the 1st day of June, 1881, and liable to taxa
ton. The Auditor will meet the taxpayers at
the following times and places
At Yorkville, York township, fronl Monday,
9th of June, till Thursday, 2lst Of July.
All transfers of real estate made since last re-
turn, and all new buildings erected, must be re-
ported
All males between the ages of 81 and 60 years
are liable to poll tax and must make returns ac-
cordingly.
All returns must be filed in this Office, on or
before THURSDAY, THE TWENTY-F1RST
DAY OF JULY. next, otherwise, fifty per cent.
penalty will attach. This will be absolute.
Ms- The taxpayers will please notice that du-
ring the time that the Auditor Is at his appoint
ments throughout the county, the books will not
be open at Yorkville, as heretofore. Taxpayers
will save themselves trouble by making their re-
turns at The appointment nearest their place OF
residence
W. B. WILLIAMS, County Auditor.
Nav IL
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WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT.

According to recent publications, the story
of Sir Richard Wilmington, (who was very
extensive leather dealer) and his cat, is not,
after all so remote from possibility as many
have imagined. Mr.. Southey, in his history
of the Brazils, relates that the first couple
of cats which were carried to Cayuba, sold
for pound weight of gold There had
been plague among the cats in the settle.
ment, and the couple of cats were purchased
as speculation, which turned out an ex-
cellent one Their first kittens produced 30
octaves each; the next generation sold for
20 each, and the price gradually fell as the
inhabitants we're stocked. with these beauti-
full and useful creatures. In the East also,
according to Persian MS, quoted by Sir
VIM: Gore Ouseley, there is an island which
derived its name from circumstance of the
same kind and Mr.. Collet asserts, without
hesitation, that the story of Wilmington and
his cat is borrowed from tale Of the East.
1t is scarcel ly necessary to remark that there
may have been plague of rats, and that cats
might, therefore, have been worth their
weight in gold, more than once since the
food.
In the prints of Wilmington, he is rep
resented with Grimalkin by his side but
Granger, the best historian of portraits, re-
ates that it was substituted for skull, which
originally occupied it's place. as the people
did not choose to purchase the print, without
their favorite traditional emblem. The Per-
sian story is to the effect that, "Keish," the
son of poor widow in Siraf, embarked for
India, having for his sole property, a cat.
He fortunately arrived at its destination,
when the palace was so infested with mice,
that they invaded the Kings food Keish
produced his cat, the noxious animals disap-
peared, and magnificent reward was bestow-
ed on him by the delighted monarch. Keish
returned to Siraf and afterwards, with his
mother and brothers, settled in the Island,
which has been called after his name. Sir
VIM. Ouseley, in his travels in Persia, also
relates, that the worthy Florentine, Ansaldo
Degli Ormanni, was indebted for his wealth
and celebrity to his two cats, which being
presented to the King of an Island, (Canaira) }
on which ne had been cast by violent tenn
pest, relieved the monarch from the plague
of mice, and he was rewarded ICON rich esimi-
don,." 1t is not little singular, adds Sir
William, that in countries widely separated,
and in various languages, the story of Whit
tington, so long the hero Of favorite nurse
ry tale, has been related of several different
persons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-07-21

HEALTH OF CHILDREN.-One of the sim
plest and best remedies to be given to chill
dren if they are troubled with worms is poplar
bark. A we'll known physician has used this
for years with marked success. 1t can be
bought at any drug store, and little paper
costing five cents will often prevent sickness
and possibly save q large doctors bill. If a
child looks white around the mouth, with
flushed cheeks and bad breath, it is safe to
infer that it is afflicted with worms. l take lit
tie pinch of bark, about as much as one would
naturally take on the point of penknife,
and give it before breakfast it has a clean,
bitter taste, and there is no difficulty in
getting child to take it if you explain what
it is for. A good way to regulate child's
stomach and bowels is to give him little
bowl of oatmeal and milk every day, for
breakfast or dinner; see that it is we'll salted,
as salt promotes digestion. The ailments of
a child always proceed from the stomach,
and much may be done for our children by
paying some attention to their diet and 50
avoid giving medicine as much as possible.
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THE YORK MARBLE YARD.

vINHE undersigned would respectfully an,
nounce to the public that his MARBLE
YARD, near the Railroad depot, is in full opera
ton, and that he is nov we'll prepared to furnish
anything in his line of business at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES. Tombstones for children fur
nished for from $500 upward; for adults from
$500 upward.
Ms- Monuments and Tomb Stones designed and
finished in the most elaborate style, and in point
of workmanship and material, equal to the work
of any establishment in the country.
Specimens always on hand, to an inspection OF
which those in want OF marble work are respect
fully invited.
Estimates and other information furnished on
application.
Work delivered at any point on the Chester
and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad, between
Chester and Dallas, or at any place between
Rock Hill and Winnsboro, on the Charlotte, Co.
lumbia and Augusta Railroad, free Of charge for
transportation.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowed
upon my establishment, my determination is to
merit continuance of the same.
F. HAPPERFIELD.
January6 6 ly
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THE WILLIAMSON FEMALE COLLEGE

n ESPECTFULLY offers its services to those
parents who desire to secure for their daugh-.
ters the thorough and symmetrical cultivation OF
their physical, intellectual and NORA RAJ, PoWsTFs
STUDY PLAN, with Semi-Annua ual Course OF
Study; and by system of Tuitional Premiums,
its low rates are made still lower for ALL who
average IS per cent.
No Public Exercises. No "Receptlons. Hfad.
uation, which is always private, may occur eight
times year. ,,
For full information, write for an illustrated
Catalogue. Address
Rev. s. LANDER, President,
Williamson, S. G.
Noyember4 40 ~
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Sflistellameo>1s &eading.
THE THIRD COMMANDMENT.

Take not Gods name in vain;
Speak not that holy name
Not with 4 laughing lip,
Not in thy playful game;
For that great God of all
Heareth each word we say;
He will remember it
In the great judgment day.
Hush, for his hosts, unseen,
Are watching over thee;
His angels spread their wings,
Thy shelter king to be;
Wilt thou, with words profane,
Rash and undutiful,
Scatter thy angel guards,
Glorious and beautiful?
Honor Gods holy name;
Speak it with thought and care;
Sing it in holy hymns;
Breathe it in earnest prayer;
But not with sudden cry,
In the light joy or pain;
God will hold guilty all
Who take his name in vain!
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Who clothes and feeds you? Who put q
L. NIla liz onn 70

Who clothes and feeds you? Who put a
soul in your body? Who sent his Son to
be your Friend and Saviour ?" Who opens
heaven for you? Whose earth do you live
on? Whose sky is over your head Whose
sun shines upon you? Whose Sabbath do
you rest on? All the answers will be, God.
Is he not great and good' Should you not
love him, and thank him, and mind him, and
enjoy him?
Yet what does the swearer do? He takes
Gods name in vain. He uses it upon a
thoughtless and wicked tongue. Did God
forsee there would be swearers, and did be
make any law against swearing? Yes-"Thou
shall not take the name of the Lord thy God
in vain for the Lord will not hold him guilt
less that taketh his name in vain," that is,
God will hold him guilty who takes his name
in vain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-07-21

D1GG1NG A WELL-The month of August
is usually the safest time to sink we'll. The
hot season has then generally dried up the
surface streams and springs, and left those
which percolate deep and silent through the
earth in their full and natural flow, and when
reached they then scarcely fail to yield a
permanent supply. Before digging the we'll,
the stone or brick for walling it should be on
the ground, and so placed as to be ready at
a moments notice for use, as we have known
wells lost, from sudden break of earth or
rock at the bottom, and the rapid flowing in
of the water, driving the laborers out, and
filling up to heig ght even above the tools
they wrought with. And so strong was the
fountain that they could not exhaust the wa
ter afterwards. Such cases do not often hap
pen, we know, but it is well to provide against
them, and after water is found in full supply,
the quicker the well is walled up the better.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-07-21
TURBINE WATER WHEEL.

WE have one 1s.inch RIGHT HAND TU7-
w BINE WHEEL, as a sample of Farrar's
Invention. We are working l31. inch Wheel
of the same kind, and there is no better Water
Wheel made for the same money. Those who
contemplate using Turbine Wheel can do no
better than to get one of these Wheels. We have
Circulars giving all the details in regard to the
working OF it, and with the sale you have the
privilege of trying the Wheel, and If it does not
do as represented, the money will be refunded.
Come and see the sample lS-inch r. II. Turbine
Wheel, Manufactured BY the SERGEANT MAN
UFACTURING COMPANY, Greensboro, N. G.
HERNDON BROS, Agents. Yorkville, SC.
February 10 A., tt
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CLEANSING AND REPAIRING.

vuyHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he is prepared to cleanse gar
ments Of any fabric whatever, rendering them
perfectly clean, and if unfaded, restoring them to
the original brightness and lustre Of the goods.
Do not throw away your old clothes, but have
them cleaned and made to look as we'll as new.
Work promptly done, and at the. most reasona-
BILE prices. THOMAS BALLARD.
August IL 20 tt
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January {
:ING's MOUNTAIN CENTENNIAL.

VUNHE Kings Mountain Centennial Association
i instructed me to publish, in permanent form,
the proceedings of the recent CELEBRATION
OF THE BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN,
tain about two hundred pages. 1t is proposed to
bring the work out in three different bindings at
the following prices:
Paper Binding, g,......................."".Sl 90
Half Binding, ,.". ..""..............."..-l so
Full Binding. ng."....................""-.2 2 90
tits manifest that the proposed work can only be
published by subscription. 1t is for the public to
say whether or not the work shall be published.
Any one desiring the work will send me his or her
name and the money, and in the event the book
is not published the money will be refunded.
r. LATHAM.
March 10 10 If
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF YORK.

WHEREAS J. F. WALLACE, c. C. G. Pleas,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admin,
istration on all and singular, the goods an, and
chattels, rights and credits of EDWARD DUFF
FIE, late Of the county aforesaid, deceased, -,
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear at our next Judge Of
Probate's Court, for York County, to be hold,
en- at York Court House, on the BIRD DAY or
AUGUST, next, to shew cause. if any, why the
said Administration should not be granted:
June, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-one, and in the lO5th
year of the independence of the United States Of
America. J. A. MCLEAN,
Judge of Probate.
1,o 90 o. ct
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SAssAFRAs DESTRUCTIVE TO VERMIN.-
For the last two years l have been making
experiments with the oil of sassafras in des-
troying vermin-efectual in every case. My
first experiment WAS with fowls-the rearing
of which had almost given up. The next
was with dogs, which was even more success
full. My next was with hogs, and in every
case was effectual and perfectly harmless.
1 think it might be used in the treatment
of itch and ringworms with success. One of
my neighbors, whose hogs were poor and COW
cred with vermin, made use of the sassafras
root boiled down to a strong tea, and then
incorporated it with lard, with which he an
nointed them with complete success.
There are localities where persons are tor
mented with fieas and so strong is my faith
in the remedy, that believe small amount
of the oil, sprinkled on the inner clothing,
would keep them eff.
The prescription is, two ounces of oil of
sassafras incorporated thoroughly in one quart
of hogs lard, or any other animal oil.
Having never seen anything of the sort
published, it might be we'll enough to lay it
before your numerous readers.
H. H. l.. YEARGAIN.
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NOTICE.,

II RESPECTFULLY inform the public that
i am prepared to sharpen razors, scissors, shears
and other fine-edged instruments. Prices for
honing and sharpening razors, rs cents, and for
sharpening scissors or shears, 10 cents each, and
satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
TOM BALLARD Barber.
October % 44 If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-07-21

POTATOES FOR PLANTING.-A mixture of
lime and phosphates sprinkled over the cut
potatoes day or two before planting will in
crease the fertility wonderfully.