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The National tribune., 1881-11-19
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The National tribune., 1881-11-19

WHEN the good name or liberty of citizen of
the United States is involved the Government
should be held as strictly to the law as if it were
but private Individual Not even the Govern
ment should be permitted to put one of its sub
jects upon trial for an infamous ofiense, alleged
to have been committed against the United
States, except upon presentment or Indictment bv
a grand jury.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

EACH year there are Reunions of the Army of
the fotoinac, OF the Cumberland, Of the Tennes-
sec, Of the James, of Corps, divisions, brisades
regiments, and even of companies. Why not have
grand reunion OF ali Of these i'll this city next
Decoration Day?
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

THE American people are to be congrat uated
In view Of the fact that Guiteau, the assassin,
who cruelty took the life of the Nations Chief
Magistrate, is safe from mob violence as though
his crime had been bat the larceny of few pal
try dollars.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

CIVIL Service reform consists III the advance
ment and PRONUNCIATION Of impracticable and i'm
possible theories which are not to be xpected to
be carried into effect by those by whom they are
conceived or advocated.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

An election now a-days is not so much peace
able method OF settling question of policy or of
principle as it is scramble for Office. The logic
of the ballot box, therefore, cannot be accepted
the eXpedency of the conclusions arrived at
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

WHEN the man seeks the Office and is success
full, he must either reward those who placed him
in power or else dispense the places within his
gift solely among his political opponents; but
when the people seek him and elevate him into
public place he may confer his benefactions
wheresoever he may choose without fear OF
having his motives impugned or open to Just
criticism.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
LET THEM VOTE.

The proposed constitutional amendment ex
tending the suffrage to the pauper soldier and
sailor veterans of Massachusetts,, was carried br
a decided majority.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

THERE will be no Star Route tomfoolery in
Guiteau's case. He is already on trial. and moth
ing short of the direct interposition of Omnipo-
tence can save him from the punishment he so
richly deserves.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

WE have no doubt but that Guiteau will have
perfectly fair trial and his conviction and pun
ishment will follow as matter OF course.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

THE insignia Of position and authority which
a man may temporarily wear in this country
constitute no part Of the individual Before the
law whether victim or accused, he remains all
the samoa man
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

THE ex-sOldiers of Philadelphia recently held
meeting for the purpose of taking proper steps
towards securing the passage Of bill by Congress
10 equalize bounties.
Soldiers everywhere who are in favor of this
just measure ought, without delay, to hold meet
ings and adopt resolutions expressing their views
TO be forwarded to their Senators or Members at
an early day. 1t is only by united and persistent
effort that success can be ensured and there
ought 10 be no hesitation on the part of any one
IN seeing full justice done TO a worthy class Of
men, especially when they have been subjected
TO so long delay in the premises
Eight and one-third dollars per month for the
time actually served-all payments. OF bounty
made to be deducted-s the only fair basis upon
which a settlement Of this question can be made:
and we therefore insist that it is the duty of
Congress 10 provide by suitable legislation, for
such an adjustment of all outstanding claims
The Postmaster of New York City s0n-in-
Law of Postmaster General James, detailed fifty
OF the Government employees to help ferret out
case OF matchmaking against Jay Gould the rail-
road and stock king
We wonder If the same concession would have
been made, if the victim had been an humble
citizen, who only counted his money by hundreds
instead nf millionsP
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

IN politics men shonld not seek after, but be
sought for the position or else all Offices should
be put up at auction to the highest bidder
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

The safety Of our people-of the Government
itseiflies in their and its respect for not merely
the forms but the spirit of justice.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

THE greatest obstacle the Government had TO
contend with in the Star Route cases was an
individual named MacYeagh. He was Attorney
General; but his resignation was accepted by the
President on Monday to take effect Immediately,
and it is to be hoped that there will be no more
bungling in the matter. But for that same
individual, MacVeagh, we should not have been
compelled to witness the sorry farce of last week
which terminated in the United States being
thrown out of court. Let us have no more shilly-
foundation for the prosecution of Brady and
others, let indictments be found against them
and pushed to a final hearing without delay.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
1t Is Something,

IT Is something to have been "a soldier in a
holy cau3e-to have stood upon the field of con-
flict when the bursting shells and leaden death
were hurtling in air. and comrades were droppjno
on every side in obedience to the messengers
that came from the enemy's guns.
1t is something to have seen the long waving
lines of blue as they advanced to the charge-to
have caught the cleaning sunshine upon forests
of steel-to have seen all the sights and TO have
heard all the sounds of mortal strife. 1t is
something to have been a soldier-something
grand it is something to have seen those lights
and to have heard those sounds-somethiag sub
lime, though terrible. But the grandest OF all
and the most sublime is to have been a soldier,
and, charging the enemy's ranks, to have beheld
the Flag bursting through the veil of smoke like
halo Of glory,-a moment seen, then lost to view,
and again dazzling the vision as the yapory
wreaths are waited aside-and to have heard
the ringing cheers from the thousands who fol-
lowed where its eagle pointed the way-some to
death, mayhap, but all the same to victory One
such an experience is never to be forgotten. 1t
lives and grows with each passing year. And it
is such an experience, mutually shared that, ce
ments the sacred ties which bind comrade to
comrade and makes them brothers all.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

IN two weeks from Monday Congress conyenes
and there is every prospect of long and busy
session
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

THAT Government is in reality the strongest
which shows most respect for the rights OF all its
,fjzarS
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

HEREIN lies our safety as a Nation: TODD even
handed justice in every instance whether the
accused be beggar upon the street Or Presi-
dent in the chair Of State
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
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AUTHORIZED By FOR PAYMENT oF
PENSIONS AND COUNTIES SURPRISING
Ton OR REBELLION, CUSHIONED g. GRy
~'" CONSTITUTION OF TIE UNITED STATES.
EOse,a ws.znzoa City pos.oas. 5. .,eona<l, r..s.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

IN REPUBLIC like ours the humblest citizen
and the greatest criminal have rights which even
the Government is bound to respect and protect
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
Police Jury Proceedings.

On Mouday the 18th day of July
A. D., 1881, the Police Jury of said
Parish met pursuant to adjournment.
Were present Howard Hoff-
pauir, Esq, and the following named
members, viz: Messrs. j. T. Brous-
sard. D. Nunez, Severien Primcaux.
Jos. Trahan and Louis Thibeaux.
Absent A. Vanslyke.
Minutes of last two previous
meetings were read and adopted.
Art. 1st Resolved, that parish
tax Of thirteen and one-half mills on
the dolla, (including the three and
one-balf mills special Jail tax) be
and the same is hereby assessed and
levied on the estimated value of all
the taxable property, real and per-
sonal, subject to taxation on the
assessment rolls for the year ISL
said taxes to be assessed, levied and
collected according to the budget of
estimates of the probable expendi-
lures Of said parish for the year
1881, and duly published in the
official journal according to law,
Mr.. Athanase Meaux presented
petition Of large number of the
citizens Of said parish praying to1
change in the 18th Road District !;
it was read and duly considered.
On motion Of Mr.. Broussard,
Art. I'd Resolved, that the 18th
Road District be and the same is
hereby changed in the following par
ticulars, viz: That where said road
reaches the lands belonging to Atha-
nase MeauX on the NE corner there-
of, it shall run parallel with the
dividing line between said Meaux
and Baptiste Faux, seven arpents !;
following the western line until it
strikes the northwest corner of said
Meaux's land and there to defect
and run seven arpents, more or less,
towards tbs east un:il it intersects
the main road again; said Meaux
to furnish the required width for
said road on his land, and provided
the Parish incur to expense no con-
sequence cf said charge. |
The following named outgoing
Road Overseers made written reports
of their doings during their term of |
Office, and the same were ordered to |
be nled.
J. Henry Putnam, 1st road district. |
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School Board.
Abbeville july End 1881

The School Board met this day in
regular session /; members presen,
A. D. Martin, N. Perry. j. Nugier,
j. Morgan, j. III. Putnam and J. N
Williams. Absent A. Lacour.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and adopted.
On motion, it was resolved that
the secretary be authorized to draw
warrant in favor Of Miss White, for the
month ending May Goth 1881.
On motion It was resolved that a
standing Finance Committee be ap-
pointed to make quarterly settlements
with the Treasurer, said committee
was composed of the following named
persons J. Fl. Putnam, J: Nugier
and J. N. Williams, said committee
was also authorized to examine all
contracts or leases Of parties located
on or holding school lands and take
such steps as will secure the payment
Of all rents due on the same.
On motion it was resolved that a
school be located at Spring Hill.
On motion it was resolved that
Nathan Perry be authorized to re-
move the Spring Hill Colored school
House TO Cow Island and locate the
same on land donated by said N.
Perry.
On motion the Board adjourned
to meet on the second Saturday of
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Schools will be opened LIST Sep
tember 1881,
A. D. MARTIN, President.
J. N. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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ForSale.

A desirable little property, sit.
uated at Perry's Bridge, three
miles from Abbeville, measuring
23S feet deep by 264 feet front, a
dwelling house. kitchen and other
out houses. This property is sur
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fine business place and is on the
west bank of the Bayou Vermil.
ion, all improvements are perfect
ly new. Around said place are,
a number Of umbrella china-trees
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01

| Art 4th Resolved, that Messrs'
D. Nunez, Louis Thibeaux, Norbert
Bourque and Jos. W. Harrington
be, and they are hereby appointed a
special committee to carefully exam
ire the Coulee Kinney Bridge, fol
the purpose of ascertaining the quan'
tity of lumber needed 10 repair said
bridge and to purchase tho same at
as reasonable rates as possible
Art 5th Resolved farther, that
Marcus L. Morton, Road Overseer
Of the 7th Road District, shall cause
all repairs necessary to be made to
said Lridgc by all persons subject to
road duty in his jurisdiction.
Lastie Broussard Esq, clerk of
court. was authorized to purchase at
the exepnse OF the parish, the follow
ing records for the use of his office.
viz
l Record for Notarial acts.
l Sc '' SUGGESTIONS.
i" g Index to Sherih's
sales.
The commissioners of unbranded
stock appointed for the past year,
were continued in Office for the pres
ent year.
On motion of Mr.. Broussard,
Art. 9Th Resolved, that the COM
mittee on the Court House repairs,
be authorized and shall have power
to contract for the painting Of the
Court House and Court room and
to pay for same out Of a special fund
appropriated for that purpose.
Art. 9TH Resolved further. that
said committee are hereby author
lied to purchase paint and other ma
terials necessary in order to complete
the Court room and putting the same
In good and neat condition after
the amount already appropriated
shall be exhausted, they shall certi-
fy and approve the account or ac-
counts for such materials they may
procure for that purpose-provided
said account or purchose does not
exceed eighty dollars--w which account
so approved shall be presented to
this body for further approval.
The following claims against the
parish were allowed to be paid out
of their respective tnnds Of appropri-
ations:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
18th DISTRICT Court,
PARISH OF VERMILION,
Ne $50.

Succession of P. o. Broussard.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in the said succession, of
having any opposition to make to the
additional tableau of debts and charges
and of distribution of said succession,
to file the same in writing in the office
of the Clerk of Court within ten days
from date hereof
Given under my hand and seal of
court, this 11th day of June 1881.
LAsTIE BROUssARD, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
Notice..

Merchants and pcddlers are heres
by notified that l will not pay any
debts contracted by my wife from
and after this date.
a. +. BRoUssARD.
Parish Of Vermilion, June 4tL 1881.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
Dr.. w. A. Thompson,
I'll Canal Street, New Orleans.
Piles, Fistula and Fissure

211 Canal Street, New Orleans.
Piles, Fistula and Fissure
Cured without the use of the
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Epilepsy or Fits treated with
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Impotency, Spermatorrhea and
Sexual Debility, treated by medi-
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testimony of all honest physicians
Thousands have "doctored" for
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away their money and their
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tor combines medical treatment
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being generated by a simple
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can use, and by these means
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Constipation, the bane of so
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medicine.
Diseases of women treated by
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Sticture of the Urethra and
Rectum cured without a surgical
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The following persons may be
referred to-:
New Orleans Testimonials.
Capt. Max Blanchard, Piles.
Jas. Wallbillech, Supt. John.
sons Foundry, Rheumatism,
L. Ell. Patterson, Pilot stmr.
Pagan, Piles.
Max Beer, 1863 Canal street,
Neuralgia.
Mrs. Miller, conner Jacson and
Llbery streets, Deaf.
- %. Dill, Morgan Railroad, Tape
Worm.
Thos. Robinson, 10 Cont street,
Piles.
Jacob Blum, Baronnc ST., Piles,
Capt. Pharr, Morgan City, Loss
of Voice.
Leo Wolfson, Grapp's Bluff, La,
Plies.
Col, W. O'neal, Covington, KY.
Fistula.
W. F. Shrock, Goodman, Miss,
Piles.
j. I. Swim, Main street, Cincin-
natl, Fissure
E. Wolf, Port Hickey, La, Piles.
Byron Eastman, Mercer, KY,
J. B. Roos, Ben Lomond, Miss.
Piles.
Jas, Aldrich, Covington, KY,
Diabetes.
\ Freidheim, Bastrop, Id, Plies
5. }. Gordon, 1872 Walnut
street, Cincinnati, O.. Catarrh.
j. L. Hawkins, Mason, Tenn,
Discharge from the Ear.
J: B. Wilson, Alton, KY,
Epilepsy
G. D. Hickerson, Vicksburg,
Miss, Asthma.
J. T Warren, Carrollton, Tenn,
Bronchitis.
H. shipp, Owen, KY, Scrofula.
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01
Tar Collectors Notice.

Persons owing Licenses-State
and Parish--for the year 1881,
and also back taxes are hereby
notified to come Immediately at
my Office near the court house and
settle the same. 4
G. B. SHAW,
Sheriff & Tax Collector.
May 14th 1881.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01

Demosthene TrahaE, 5th.s /"
James Pickett, 18th Z" i"

Art. 81 KGSOIVed, That the fOl.
lowing named persons be and they
are hereby appointed Road Over
seers for the year ending on the
first Monday in July, 1882, viz:
For LIST road district VIM. Vanslyke.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-10-01

Criminal funds of 1881:
Geo. E Lyons. jailer, $109.5O
Joseph Lemaire, ST.
Joseph Broussard, 100
Delino Derouen, $40
G.. B. Shaw, 2 claims, l4.75
Lastie Broussard 25-7O
Hermogene Fuselier, $50
Ophelias Bourque, assignee
of J. P. Mouton, 1850
"J. S. Cartright, 900
" Chas., Schneider, 8.25
Alex. Broussard, assignee
of Aurelien Broussard, 2124
Placide Mouton, 1.75
Klebert Meaux, 2 claims, 2.125
Albert Mouton, 2 claims. $50
VIM Meaux, 2.12d
Lastie Broussard assignee, 500
Atanase Meaux, 1.125
Out of same funds of 1880:
Epperson Foreman. 1.43a
Out of Bridgerepairing funds 1880.
j. II. Putnam r'd overseer 1915
James l.. Pitkett, 100
Geo. E. Lyons, 1900
Out of same funds of 1881
Solomon Wise, 20.S9
Out of Magistrates &c fund, 1881
w. D. White. M. d. 500
Eelix Laarents, 500
w. 3. White, 20 IS
Out Of Disto:ct Attorney funds 1881
Solomon Wise, assignee, 5000
Police Jury funds, 1881:
Isaac Wise $500
Ambrose Lacour 1925
Fl. B. Lyons 1850
Printers & Stationers funds 1881, |
E. I. Addison 56.25
On motion of Mr.. Broussard the
Jury adjourned SINE die.
HOWARD HoFFPAuIR, President.
A. LAcoUR, Clerk.