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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

That enterprising baker Of bread,
cakes, and good things generally
Frank the er"-solicits your atten-
ton. Read his advertisement.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17
Shattuck & Hoffman,
Factors and Commission Merchants,
46 UNION STEET, NEW ORLEANS.

MORTGAGEL LOANS.
We negotiate First Mortgage Loans on well
improved and well cultivated plantations, i'll
such sums as can be safely secured. either for
or for one year giving the borrower the privil-
eye of renewing the arrangement the next
season y the crop in all cases to be shipped to
us.
For further information apply to John N.
Ogden attorney-at-law, Opelousas, La.
Dec. 17-6m.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17
FOTICF.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW OCEANS, La,
NQzemhG 2sth, 1881. 5

. Notice is hereby Gse1f 1t the following
famed settler has filed I5bt9e of his intention
to naae final proof s4fll Bort Of his claim, and
that sai9sproof viii IL, ssaade before the Judge
or Clerk dlf,apHs1n o1elousas, La, on the 4th
OF January, 1857, viz,lVV almon V. veillon, home
stead No. $3.50, for 4e s WI of 8 WI section =
and WI Of WI section u and lot ~ ;
Louisiana Meridfa10 and names the following
as his witnesses, viz: Henry Rider, Marcel
Fontenot, D. Deplechain, ST., and Zenon
Fontenot, Of st, Landry Parish, La.
GEO. BALDEY,
Dec, II Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17
OFFICE TAX COLLECTOR.

A. GARRIGUES,
Deputy Collector.
Messrs. Dubuisson, Hicks and Clark having
been appointed a committee to examine the
vouchers in the hands Of the treasurer reported
through their chairman Mr.. Dubuisson, that
they had examined and counted the vouchers
presented by the parish treasurer amounting
to $4,722. 81, four thousand, seven hundred and
twenty-five 54l1OO dollars, being amount paid
him during the month OF November, 1881, which
amount correspondent with entries in the Cash
book, when on motion it was resolved that
the vouchers be cancelled, and that the treasu-
rer have credit for that amount on the books
of the parish, and the vouchers were cancelled
accordingly Messrs. Perrodin, Young and
Meche Having been appointed a committee to
examine the claims on file against the parish,
repOrtd through their chairman Mr.. PerrOdin,
that they had examined and found correct the
following claims:
@. c. Dus0n, expenses incurred in search
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st, Landry.

Parish OF st. Landry. 5
Be it known that on this 18TH day Of the
month Of December A. d. 1881, in pursuance OF
an order from the honorable George W. Hud-
speth, Judge of the 18th Judicial District Court
in and for said parish and State, bearing date
December 18th, 1881, we have proceeded at
the Clerks office, town OF Opelousas, parish OF
st. Landry, to draw an additional venire of
thirty good and competent jurors to be sum-
moned to appear in Court on Monday, Deem
Der 18th, 1851, all the members being present,
and having complied with all the formalities
required by law. Diomel Durio, one OF said mem
bers. drew from the general venire box, one at
q time the names OF the following to serve for
Eail weeklcOmmencing.MO nday, December 18th.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

of criminals under requisi-
ton from the Governor. 1888. 30
" conveying lunatic. $500
g 6 convict. --...... 67.OO
I" attendance on Sup. Court. $500
" 's sundries for Courthouse and
prison. Observation-Disclosures. 1915
w. A. Robertson, repairs to office. $40
]. o, Ciachere, stationery .--....--..-..-. 1856
Jos. Bloch, sundries for prisoners. 1905
Secretary Of State, acquisitions issued. 22.O0
Mount Pleasant Mill, lumber. 1914
Simon Manuel, --..---. 5000
8. Haas and Walker, lumber and building
bridge .-.-.-.-....--..--. 5000
Jules Ludeau, lumber and building b'dge 9.75
Yep. Jones, hauling ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40
Leon Wolf. spades and shOvels. $500
M. p. Young & Co., drugs for prisoners. SOS
DR.. w. NJ. Thompson, c0roners fees....... 1880
John Cooper, Juror on inquest.---..-.-. 400
A. Donate, % 600
DIR. w. NJ. Thompson, transf'd 30
J. p. Chevis .---.... 400
Alex. Silveste 8. :. 400
II. Ray, 400
On motion the police jury adjourned until the
Sd Monday in January, 1882, it being the 10th
day of that month.
Attest: ALBERT GUIDRY,
p. j. LEFEBvRE, President.
Clerk
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

Don't forget that Mr.. Camille Roos'
store is chock full Of everything nice
and desirable for Christmas and New
Year-be certain to visit it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

The Legislature called to meet on the
5th inst, for special session OF twenty
DAYS, has ground out no laws yet.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

Mr.. L. Young voting against the adoption of
/ this estimate.
On motion the police jury adjourned until
| Tuesday, the 18th, at A. NJ.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

December 18th, 1881.
| The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment, present, Messrs Albert Guidry, President
A. Perrodin, d. Meche, T. A. Hicks, E. Dubuis-
son, L. Young, s. Haas, and B. E. Clark.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-12-17

OPELoUsAs, SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1881.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-04-28
Rrairic Grove Ifcms,

A very strong wind, and some rain, Sunday night.
Spring wheat nearly all up.
Corn is worth about % cents.
Luther Murphy is going to Colorado, to ''skn
mules"
Some Of our farmers are sowing barley this year.
lie seems to be very scarce.
Only everybody is busy, at present, the Missouri
River would have lots Of visitors from section.
Major Robbins is about to leave US, as his new
dwelling house is completed. We sorry to lose
such good neighbor from our District.
Corn Smelling put of, last week, account Of
the rain.
Mr.. Fulton is having hard time breaking team
of young mules He has to throw one Of them to
bride it.
by Rev. p. NJ. Koumy, Mr. Thomas Kilkenny and
Miss Mary Morrisey.
A dance Mt Mr.. Bakers, n week from last Tuesday.
They had good music, good supper, and n cluster
of pretty daisies" there.
Another wedding soon. Mr.. Myers has the cake.
All he wants, now, is tie bird.
George Jones has a organ. Now, George,
don't drop any notes.
Several new buildings going up, in this neighbor-
hood.
The Norway Gun Club did not shoot their weekly
match, last week. Too busy. Another barrel Of
glass balls received.
Nearly all Of our farmers are going to raise their
own hay, this year.
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Kotsch, Of Troy, was here, Wis
itine friends.
No corn planted yet.
We are called upon to set.
JUPTTER & SAruRS
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5O0 Yards EHEFE 7ARLE LINEN III Gents.
The Elaad.

The Missouri River has been steadily rising, for
| more than "a week, and ID out of its banks for
nearly its whole length, the water covering the bot
toms from bluff to bluff. 1t is the highest ever
known, exceeding the memorable flood of 1874, even
| in the extent to which the bottoms overtowed,
but far SURPRISING it in the amount of water, when
il il understood that the channel is much wider now
and consequently much more water required before
it sncroached upon the land. With the sanle chan
mel room now, the overflow would be simply fearful
| Those who miss seeing the river now, will miss
sight never before recorded, and which may not &C.
again in n century. II is grand in the extreme.
Standing a high bluff overlooking the river, it
seems like great sea- and viewing it across bend
or where lakes and bayons put ont, there seems to
be no bound to the water Residents all the bot
| toms have had to move out. subscription was
raised in Troy, on Monday. to pay for building a
boat to move the inhabitants out of Burr-oak Bot
tom. and it was put to work Tuesday. The expert
ence is Doubtless the same, in all the bottoms With
all the warning and experience people stick until
the waters surround them. II in the time Of
Noah.
All the railroads leading or along the Mis-
souri, River have suspended running. except the st.
Joseph and Western which has made regular trips;
hut learn that Tuesday, the water broke over
this road near the bridge, and that they will have
to transfer passengers and mail at that point There
| has been mail the Atchison and Nebraska
| Road, for more than a week, and it may be week
longer before there is another. AT Iowa Point we
are told the water is running in the depot win
dows. Indications that the water is now at n
stand and unless there is another break from above,
gthe flood will commence subsiding.
Along the Mississippi, and other Western rivers,
the experience to be about the same; although
| he baiu ell he tnins
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T. Joseph GGSetfs.)
BOND COMPROMISE.
Row the People of Kansas are Ecginning
20 Cut Their Eye Tecth-Noticc To Bond-
Holders to Accept the Compromise Of
fered by Doniphan County.

The shoe now pirchcs the other foot. II has been
the custom of our Kansas neghbors to call the peo-
pie Of Missouri repudiatOrs because they have been
eudeavoring to adjust their bon,ed debts an eni-
table basis. Now. their bonded debts are coming
due, and they propose compromises at rates worse
than any ever proposed in Missouri. The Gd,etie
will not attempt to argue that the offer is fair
one The statement Of the ease will he left 10 the
Atchison Champion and the Troy Chit. The Chief
of this week SAYS:
'Over $50 coo of the County bonds have been COM
Promised. Some parties, who had large amounts,
have been holding back and commencing or threat
ening suits. They held out the impression that il
they could get 90 cents for them, they wOnld sell.
As the law permitted only 80 cents to be paid. an
amendment was secured, ut the last session of the
Legislature. authorizing the Commissioners to in-
crease the amount. Now, we learn, those men
are refusing to eompromOse, demanding IS cents ON
the dollar. with full back interest The truth is,
not one of the bon,lholders paid high 80 cents
for his bohds They averaged not j 10
cents. They would make large profit at 80 cents.
The people of the County not able To pay the full
amount and they never received the consideration
for the bonds that agreed upon. With their
wheat crop killed, and a poor lookout for other
crops, account Of continued cold weather the peo
pie are mHr1nuring. and we hear considerable talk
about holding public meetings to protest against
any compromise whatever, but that the paymcnt-be
resisted in toto As things have turned out we do
not know but that il w0nd have been just we'll
have fought the whole thing from the start; and
this il what il may come to yet
The Atchison Champion, in commenting this,
says:
whenever creditors of County, situated as Dom
iphan is, offered terms of mromse they would
do well to accept them. They will lind that in the
long run it will not pay them To fight. They may,
possibly get Judgment against the delinquent Coun-
ties, but if the people have made up their minds
that they will not pay, their iudmenta will do them
no good There are u hundred ways to avoid pay
ment, and n thousand more be devised when
these are exhausted Sning n community. or en-
forcing decree of a court against a community are
in no sense like suing individual.
"a distinguished Federal judge said recently
during open court thas he would earnestly advise
the bond hoders of all deiauting Counties to accept
terms of compromise, if offered. lie stated very
enphatically that they would make money by doing
so and he added, they may depend that the terms
of such compromise will be faithfully carried out
as have never known an instance where a commIi-
nifty did not honestly all the engagements in
yolved in such a settlement"
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REscUED FROM DEATH,

The following statement of William J. Coughlin,
of Somerville, Mass, is remarkable that beg to
ask for il the attention Of readers. lie says
.In the fall of 1876 taken with rioient bleeding
Of The lungs, followed by cough. I soon be-
gan to lose my appetite and flesh. was weak at
one time that could not leave my bed In the sum-
mer of 1857 was admitted to the City Hospital.
While there the doctors said had hole in my left
lung as big a. a half dollar. expended over n kun
dred dollars in doctors and medicines. was far
gone at time report went around that was
dead. gave up hope, but friend told me Of DIR.
WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS.
laughed at my friends, thinking that my case was
incurable, but got bottle to satisfy them, when,
to my surprise and qualification, commenced to feel
better. Ny hope, once dead, began to revive, and
to-day feel in better spirits than have for the past
three years
II write this, hoping you will publish it, so that
every one afflicted with Diseased Lungs will be in
duced to take DIR. wM. HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS, and be convinced that C0NSUMP-
TON CAN BE CURED. I have taken two bottles
and can positively say that it has done more good
than all the other medicines have taken since my
sickness Ny cough has almost entirely disappeared
and shall be able to 90 to work. For sale by
all druggists. 3febSl.
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.Cbris,ian Practice..-

EDITOR CHIEF The Presbytery of Highland met
at Holton, jackson County, last week, and was well
attended.
Two of our citizens, Mr.. Jacob n. Zimmerman and
the Rev. Alex. Thompson, Elder and preacher, re-
spectively Of the Presbyterian Church Of this place
were present mt it, and the latter received on
his letter from the Presbytery of Philadelphia and
enrolled a member in good and regular standing, OF
the Presbytery of Highland.
The audacity of some men is mibounded, and is
daily assuming FORMS Ii is understood that
hangers Of this place undertook some decoy
games, by which to bring 'more ,rdter 10 their MILL
the expense of their neighbOrs and among these,
to write certain candestnc letters to one supposed
by them to be of considerable influence and impor'
lance but really, when honestly discounted, known
TO lie much poorer in these qualitie-,l to further
their
In view of this public notice is hereby given TO all
within the Paddock, that unlimited permission is
granted for all lying, wilfu misrepresentation. .pri
waite letters from Judases, within or without tho
camp thmble rigging tricks, ETC., etc., and for any
purposes whatever but the right. No fears from
such means are entertained. confidence in
open and fair dealing. trnstful and bold positions,
and fearing none, but respecting all who at all
worthy of respect, is strong and inspiring.
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Geury CITY UfeuuS.

The river is rising about fast ever, and il
now higher than ever / saw it before, and have
lived here over twsnty-four years. The water ID
over all the lowest fiat in Geary, and is over two
feet deep in part of Mr.. KentIers store. He has
moved his goods to safer quarters. Mr.. Burke's
dwelling and store building are almost surrounded
by water, and nine inches more will place his house
on an island. His granary, on the lower levee, ID
surrounded by water deep that the wheat it con,
tans must be moved by boat, and soon, too, rs one
corner is giving away. Foot passengers cross from
the north end of the County bridge on q floating
feot-bridge made for their benefit. The water is
nearly to the floor of the County bridge, and il q
heavy rain would come now, great damage would be
done.
DIR. lays has msyed back to Geary, and will prob
ably make this his permanent home.
There were great many folks from all parts Of
tho country, in Geary, Sunday. They came to see
the high water. LEX.
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3O6-:3gg.

We hear a good deal about the D6-what about
the Sef The Republican party in the Senate is
standing s0dly together in support of the PROPOSE
tion that the majority rule Is there any rra-
Son why the party should not govern itself by the
same Law which 1t seeks To impo-e-and should i'm
pose-in the Senate The argument that Judge
kobertsons nomination il outrage because, il is
alleged, he does not represent majority of the Re-
publican party in this State, il pitifnl sophistry
so far as the element of politics enters into the a-
pointmsnt, Judge Robertson represents the 800 men
who voted for Garfield asserted the immortal doc
trne of District Independence, and shattered the
unit rule He Is not minority candidate, for the
simple reason that he represents u majority Of the
Republican party.
Some of the 306 insist upon being intensely az
grieyed, and wear the air OF men who have been
cheated and abused. Taking only the politician .
view. the 3O6 have received in this State:
The POstmastcr-tieneral;
District Attorney in the Southern District;
District Attorney in the Eastern District;
Marshal in the Southern District;
Marshal in the Northern District.
The jy9 have received:
The Collcctor.-N. y Tribune
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HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

1t seems strange that any will suffer from the
niany arrangements brought on by impure condi-
ton Of the blood. when SCOyILL'S BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP will restore perfect health to the
physical organization 1t is indeed strengthening
syrup pleasant to take and has proven itself to be
the best blood purifier discovered. efec;ually
curing Serofuls, syphtic disorders, Weakness Of
the Kidneys, all Nervous disorders and Debility 1t
corrects indigestion. Ii makes the old feel Young
and the young feel gay and will invariably drive
out Of the system the many ills that human flesh Is
heir single bottle will prove to you its merits
a health renever for it acts like q charm esPe-
ciay when the complaint is Of exhaustive nature
having tendency lessen the natural vigor Of the
brain and nervous system 3febsl
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sF- 1t appears to US. that people in this country
rest remarkably easy under a supposed murder
We this week publish the notice of appointment Of
an Administrator upon the estate of II. G. Hinicks.
He old man, aged over 20 years, living in
Wayne Township, few miles from Troy. About
six months ago, he started for distant part Of the
State, but nothing was heard from him for long
time. when inquiries were made, and it was ascer-
tanned that he had reached his place Of desti
nation and could he got of him after reach
ing Atchison. As he had a considerable sum Of
money with him. it is believed that he murder
ed. and finally administrator has been appointed
upon his estate. This is the first heard that the
man was missing, or supposed to be murdered and
we doubt whether any person in Troy had heard Of
it. Perhaps the secret would have been kept invio-
late, lad it not been necessary to administer upon
the estate.
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DOniphnn Items.

I
have stopped. We have had malls for over a
week. All trains at n standstill. The waters of
the Big Muddy miles wide. in many places
bluff to bluff The bottom lands all under water.
Families have moved to the hills and other places,
for safety. We took view at high point, on last
Sunday, and it looked rs though the whole Missouri
bottoms were covered with water. for miles. Wood
and fences have been swept away. But little stock
has been lost, yet; but is in great danger The
Neese farm, Hudson's, Stcinwedens, Lotions, and
Langan's, are all under water. The wheat will be
fatal failure aud if the water keeps up, crops will
be raised the bottom lands this Ii is
terrible calamity ON the land owners. Below town.
the railroad track IL being moved back. The travel
TO AtchisOn Is about suspended back water l. all
around the road and at low places at from four to
six feet deep. At the McCrum farm, below town,
the water is pouring through the cattle guard down
through the fields that it lacks but little Of being
over the bank. We understand that the railroad
company have suspended all work, until the river
falls.
On the island above town, the family moved of,
and left some boys to take of the stock The
water running through the house, they still
moving the floor up. keeping sand bank built up
for fire. Several rabbits had collected together
dry spot the boys. with their -kif and dog. went
out to have fun, whooping and hallooing
much that Rushvillians heard them. and concluded
that they were hallooins for help telegram was
sent to Atehison and to Doniphan, to go TO the
island good many started for boats. One party
went to Geary City, to get boats. When the first
party arrived ut the house on the island, and made
inquiry of the boys as TO what was wanting. the
boys were amused when they were told that the
noise had been heard, and it supposed they
needed help The boys said all they wanted was
some tobacco, as they were doing well enough.
Anna, sister of Dick Welsh, got up n surprise on
her brothers twenty-third birthday being the I'D
of April. Quite a number collected in the evening.
had mnsic and dancing enjoying themselves nicely
till late hour. Those present were. John Kirby
and wife, Charley Natheny and wife, Miss Ollie VIII
liams, Miss Ada Hahn, Miss Amanda Mcintosh. Mr..
Florence oDriscoli and wife, David Waddell, Jr.,
Aaron Hall, Samuel Clark, and James Barnbaush.
VIM. Quinn started, with his family, for Colorado,
last Friday.
We understand that Thomas Dunning has sold his
farm to Henry Myers and will start for Colorado
soon
A great many ducks are seen on baek-water from
the river but are hard to GET unless person has
skif.
Passengers going north are conveyed IN hacks and
buggies from Atehison to Troy Junction
st 'ohh ISL OIL Nay Is near AT hand' ana the pro-
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CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. April Is
whest-In fair demand and lower; No spring q a5s
0i cash and April: 81 gl, hd May q a5ieI 90 Juss
VI o5i bill July; No. spring. e3a9ee.
Cofn-n active demand. but at lower rates; No . SIC
eash 1ic April znd Nay 1le: june 4fic; July 44.e
oais-Ip fAir demand sad bwer No. : 3sie cash; 3ss
May; 57se June.
and May; u Is Junes
Pork-fnaetive and lowos, 81 n sash; ST %
II al July.
L.id-n fr demand bot lower rates. sii 10 cash and
April; ia ~ June. til a50if M July.
Balk Ns@ss-shoadsr.. s sei short ril> . 80; soEs
cle.r, q So
Hoss-R-ceipt. Loo; reeesptx 5oos Common to good
mixed packing y 0sseei shipping 6 is4e 20 hsht.
CsftIe- Receipts 3seo. slpnenix asoa. n<rsnd s>t
ivss prices adyznre 20 choice shp1|n< a II.
s %; stockers and ferdcrst y D14 Is 49,