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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

The bill for the final passage of
the debt law was defeated in the
Tennessee Legislatuns BY one xete.
and State bonds tell from 81 to SO
.csnts on the dollar. Then a motion
to reconsider was made, and after
kindly allowing the spectators
sufficient time to buy up the bonds,
the bill was passed, and they imme-
diately advanced to ~ cents on the
dollar. This was . great sietory-
for the Spectators and legislative
members of the ring. Pity the poor
bond-holderi If the people OF
Tennessee quietly submit to such q
plain case of jobbery as this, then
We think they will be fully entitled
to the mild rebuke administered to
them by Shakespeare when he wrote
the following lines:
What makes you uns call We 'uns
Chnckle-headed Tennesseesns
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

On Monday last the Republican
caucus met to learn Of themselves
the cause of the deadlock in the
Senate. They came to several con-
illusions. They first decided that
1.-The question involved in the
Democratic opposition to the cleo
ton OF officers is, ~hether q major
ity or minority Of the Senate shall
control its action" They failed to
recognize the one main feature Of
the whole matter. A majority has
not yet been found TO control. Un-
til that very necessary quantity is
found, the question takes another
shape. Shall 81 Democratic Sena-
tors submit to the will Of 81 Repub-
lican Senators, and receive no
recognition whatever Daily States
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

We see it stated that as soon as
the improvements are completed
at Milnaburg. or "Old Lake End.
the steamers Heroine and New Ca
melia will probably make that their
starting point as in "ye older
time" II that is the case, there
will be two good vessels less to gel
stuck in the mud in the Basin. We
can't blame them II they give hogg,
hollow the go-by.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Suicide BY starvation is becom-
ing fashionable now among those
who are weary Of the world. and
desire premature and permanent
leave OF absence. Mrs. Miller, Of
New York City. died this week 81
voluntary starvation, after fasting
for three weeks, and Miss Hattie
Devell. Of Iowa City, is counting
death in the same way. She has
already tasted forty-three days, al
though every means. except force,
have been used to induce her to
take food.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

A number Of our exchanges have
expressed their sentiments, during
the past week, upon the subject Of
an extra session of the General
Assembly. sad they sre almos,
unanimously opposed to it. The
Gresnsbnrg Gazette. Anite City
Independent, Marksville Bulletin
and Baton Rouge Capitolian all
agree with the FARMER in denounc.
ing the proposition Of the Tax-Psy.
ers' Association, Of New Orleans,
and fully sustain us in the assertion
that an extra session 10 most cru.
phatically not wanted at this time.
The following is tabulated state.
ment, alphabetically arranged by
parishes. of those papers who have,
up to this time, favored the calling
Of an extra session:
st. Bernard Eagle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

We have received, from Hon.
VIM. Window, Secretary Of the
Treasury, copy Of q speech de-
livered by him in the United States
Senate. On the subject Of Isthnas
Canals, in which the yarious pro-
posed routes are fully discussed,
and the advantages offered by the
Tehauntepec route are clearly set
forth. Mr.. Window also discusses
the subject of q ship railway across
the Isthmus, which he considers
entirely practicable. One thing is
certain, however, and that is that
the De Lesseps Canal will esentn-
ally be constructed, and if it ever
comes to . competition between .
ship caaal and . ship railway, the
canal will do the lions share Of the
business. It has long ago been
fully demonstrated that railroads
caa not compete with water routes,
and we fail to see wherein a ship
railway is likely to prove an excep-
ton to the rule.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09
st. Bernard EAGLE.

Our correspondent says there
are only two classes of happy peo-
pie in New Orleans, the hoodlums
and place-msn. He might have
included the goats and lottery men.
He gently taps the nail on the head
when be alludes to the narrow
mud-hole through which orr com
merce is compelled to pass, in or
der to reach the city. Let some
commercial statistician figure "
the amount Of freight from this
side that passes through the alleged
"canap in the course of . year,
consisting of cotton. rice. wool,
sugar, molasses, cattle, hides, lum-
Der, wood. tar, turpentine, char
coal. ETC., aud the immense amount
Of merchandise coming this way
from the city, and then compare il
With the accommodations afforded
our mariners. and the encourage
ment given our merchants to deal
with that town, and it is indeed
enough to make the most enthusi-
astic admirer Of the Queen Bog
hole Of the South 60 and hide his
lace for shame.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Olecmargarine manufacturers and
dealers are coming TO grief at last.
The Missouri Legislature has bill
. telling blow which it is hoped viii
be repeated BY other States. The
Missouri Legislature passed q bill
forbidding the manufacture, sale OF
importation of oleomargarine. OF
other bogus butter in the State, and
il Is nou q law.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

A collision occurred one day this
week, on the Bogue Falis. between
Mr.. Strains ferry-boat and Mr..
Wehrli's skiff. No damage done to
the ferry. boat. It was observed,
however, that Mr.. Wehrli exhibited
great presence Of mind, for as soon
as the shock came be "tumbled to
the racket" and ives seen 10 sud-
denly take . seat in the bottom Of
the skiff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

We hope the Police Jury. at its
next meeting, will make some al
lowanee. from the revenues Of the
current gear. for the rebuilding and
repairing of bridges. The devasta-
ton caused by the severe winter
through which We have just passed
has been felt by all classes of our
people. and the loss of some of oui
most important bridges is an addi-
tional calamity. and We ore all
more or less interested in having
them rebuilt, 40 soon as possible.
We have no doubt that il the Police
Jury will make a liberal appropria-
tien for this purpose, many private
individuals will pecuniarily assist
in forwarding the good work. The
idea OF parish without bridges is
entirely too primitive to be enter
tanned in this enlightened age.
While the rough "Aats" now sta.
toned at the former sites of bridges
enable travellers to cross the vari-
GUS streams. and ara consequently
better than nothing. yet the pride
AID intelligence Of the citizens Of
St Tammany should prompt them
TO aspire to something better. We
can conceive of nothing, ut present,
that is Of more importance to the
taxpayers and public generally,
than the building Of . number Of
good, substantial bridges. and we
hope that hereafter fair share OF
the parish revenue will be set aside
annually for this purpose.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

When Jonah, of the GretLa
Courier, can't find a whale to swal-
low, he compromises by swallowing
q shrimp, ETC., and then he takes
some etc., and swallows another
shrimp. and then some more etc.
No wonder be has aecaaional at
tacks of the govt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Ar. C. W.sGillis. Of Pearl River,
called 10 see 'ps this week, and left
a.coupls OF jinsling SINNERS. He
Informs Us that ,hel recent frosts
have caused considerable damage
among the lprange trees IN his
R4ishhovlooA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

A "Woman's Exchange" has been
started in New Orleans with flair"
prospects Of success. Its object is
% assist the deserving. BY Offering
for sale the products Of woman's
skill and industry.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

The spring fights have opened in
Kentucky. The favorite weapons
nsed are fence rails, rocks, hunting
kpiyes and pistols. Some blood
has already been split. and cousid-
cradle ground torn up.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

All the bass in the river appear to
have had their heads jerked off.
We haven't succeeded in catching
ono Tor Z week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Anew Cotton Gin Manufacturing
Company has been organized in
Amite City. with the following NAM
ed oficers: President, WIN. Dun
can; Vice President, ]. w. Cothran
Secretary, C. 5. Stewart,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

IT is said that Lolita, the actress,
never married, because her first
lover absconded with money which
she had entrusted to his care-the
proceeds Of the sale OF Lotta-ry
tickets.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09
Buds bring flowers,
Clouds bring showers.
Minutes bring hours.
But advertising bEiRgs business.
By the powers

We learn that a considerable guam
tity Of smoked glass was prepared
At Sulphur Springs Plantation last
week. in anticipation Of that LIST Of
April eclipse.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

The Port Vincent Ltrinqstonian is
no longer living" II died for
want Of sustain-ance. There wasn't
enough "silver" threads among the
Gould.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Marriages, in Covington, are like
angels yiEits-few and Tar between.
Obi where is the voice Of the charm
her?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

The United States Sena;e, in
political discussion assembled, is
still in session.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Mr.. Juies Maille il now overseer
ct Nh. A. fhomsoa's Sulphur
Spings Plantation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Judge Thompson will open court
as Port Vincent. Livingston parish,
merit Tuesday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

These are the hours Of April
showers, but their starts and stops
are good for the crops.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09
CITY. COUNCIL

A meeting Of the City Council
will be held next Monday night
the 11Eh inst. The regular month
ly meeting. which was to have been
held last Wednesday night failed
for want OF . quorum.
OUR NEW ORLEANS LETTER.
HAPPY HooDLUMs-THE NV BAssx-
Erc,, Ere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

GORMAN-In Covington. - fSass-
day, April 2. 1881. o. li3o l. H
M,czAxl GoaxAx. agsa - ToA 4
native Of Ireland
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

New tomatoes have appeared
in New Orleaus-thEae for q dime.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Early beans have been lest. on
account OF the frost,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09
CONVICTION. La:
Saturday. April .. 1854.

What has become OF ex- Sheriff J.
All-see Go-through?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

the 11fh inst. The regular month
ly meeting. which WAS to have been
held last Wednesday night failed
for want Of . quorua. .-
OUR NEW ORLEANS LETTER.
HAPPY HooDLuMs-THE NV BAssx-
Erc,, Ere.
NEx OsLEAss, April s. 1881.
EDITOR ST. TAnxAsr FAsxER:
lam occasionally hzsrsd with .
glance At your spicy little sheet. the
FARMER, from the cfics Of one
of our evening Journals. which p'iss
its press very near nv sancsum.
and I ana always much pleased with
its pungeant expressions. and with
your just appreciation Of matters
and things trasspirieg in this State.
and especially with yopr hits At the
condition Of tbs city Of New Or
leans To ono who knew this city
in all her pristios glory Of ante bel-
ium tunes, and eosstrssts il with
her present situation and surround
ings. the picture 10 saddsning. and
we are apt to despair. People BE-
gin to think That the settlement Of
New Orleans wac . great mistake.
and that il ate shonA have been
at Baton Rouge, where the wealth
and work Of man would have had
some ground 70 build upon. with
the hope Of success; but under the
present Circumstances many have
concluded that il has but o narrow
strip along the river that il ct for
human habitation. The events Of
the past few months show that
there is no pezmaneney Of value il
investments made BY the residents
in the rear OF the city. where The
work Of years may be swept away
in single night To redeem this
city from the disadvantage OF il
surroundings, - was the case With
Chicago, would be 10 bankrupt be-,
which condition she has almost
reached at this time.
There are but two happy classes
among our population, the hood
lums and the place-men. The con-
vention Of 1879 committed an error
in that it did not take from the city
the control OF the police. New
York City would have been wreck
ed long ago, bad the Legislature
left the city entirely in the control
Of the city authorities.
Again, there came . change Of
wind, and the Canal-or ditch
which bears that name-becams
incapable Of floating . lotion
schooner. What city, but New Or
leans. would have such an tntrnncs
for her Lake commerce ~ that
which disgraoss New Orlsansl
Would any Northern city have sub
mitted 10 such an inconvepience
and positive nuisance ~ the Lake
End Of the New Canal? Would
not safe anchorage and barbor
have been demanded and built,
at q cost Of . million dollars, IL
necessary! For fifty years this
West End has been bsret Of al
shade trees, which we're not re-
placed, and it was . dirty. dusty
resort for fast men and faster
women. And now that some slight
exhibition Of improvement i being
made. the road is very dusty and
disagreesble, requiring. with fro
qusrt stoppages. . fun hall hour
for the few miles travelled. Would
not an energetic people have long
ago constructed IN elevated rail-
road. beginning 1t the wharves in
front Of the city and terminating at
the Lake. 30 that trains could b
run through n certain intervals
without stoppasess This and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Corn is quoted in New Orleans
this week at &c, with prospects of
a4uEther advance in price.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

CorToN SrATEMExT.-The follow.
ing table shows tia amount OF cot
ton shipped from Covington to date:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonis sure
Fever + Ague. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-04-09

Legal AdyeltisRepts Cue Dollar per
square fof the first insex$don, and Fifty
Gents for each Subsequent insertion.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26
DON'T BUY

STOCK Of FurntnIe which will be the largest mndomes
best selection and buy cheaper Bear in mind that ship goods to Ridge
an" @ Yor @ This Of g" and price my g0a
frrmeS T Cs4mo Hat Rac and oe ScvSs than the
Suits Gsl and them new supply Of Sewing Machines good
amd likes it. Remember TINT most of the machines that most largely
time and yexaon occss light and will last timo
Sash Factory All entrusted will
Needles attachments Machines
Don't fail to call before elsewhere r. W. PHILLIPS
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26
FRESH GROCERIES !

SUGARS, assorted. Conecs, RIO,
Laguayra and Old Gov. Java.
Rio and Old Coy. Java Roasted
Teas, Black, Imperial, Gunpowdcr
and Young Tyson.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26

A S we intend to give our attention
IA in the future entirely to Plantu-
ton Supplies and Fertilizers, VIC offer
the contents of our Dry Goods and
Clothing Store at cost, as we intend to
give up that part Of our business.
These Goods must be sold, and for
cash Oh delivery. Now is your time
to buy.
Black Cashmcrcs al New York cost.
Colorcd Cashmercs at New York
cost.
Black Alpacas at New York cost.
Colorcd Alpacas at New York cost.
All kinds of Dress Goods at New
York cost.
Trimming Satins Gall shadcs) at
New York cost.
A full line Of Cassimcrcs at New
York cost.
Waterproof Cloths at New York
cost.
TO EIOUSE1I6E EH1H'a1HsS:
Table Linen at New York cost.
Napkins at New York cost.
Doylies at New York cost.
Towels at New York cost.
BUTTONS ! BUTTONS!!
Ladies' and Gents Hosiery, Under
wear and Gloves; all at New York
cost.
Buy your Spring and Summer
Dresses, Jaconcts, Swiss, Victoria
Lawns, Linens. Cambrics and Edg
ings, and lnscrtings to trim them with.
All at New York cost.
We have no space to cnumcratc fur
thcr. We want to sell out everything
not usually kept in Plantation Sup.
ply Store.
THIS IS NO HUMBUG.
Call and prices will convince YOU.
And be sure and bring the CASH, as
no goods will be charged.
f.. MldGH. & Go.
dec 80
y. E1. MCDONALD.
ATTORNEY ATLAW,
no. , LAW RANGE,
wINNsBoRo, s. c.
~ In Roar of Court House.
jan 20
E3Pay yeur stlbscribtioy,
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26
SPECIIL BARGAINS
A q A L M .

All who have jobs in our shop Of
Watches, Clocks and Jcwclly, should
call and get them, and save the same
from forfeiture. :, E.a94GaEIl
/ jan II
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26
Il BIG STORE,

during the ten years since our cstab-
lishmcnt of our house we have developed
the music trade Of the South to won
derfnl degree, but as yet VIC have only be-
business Of million ear, and to take
care Of this enormous trade VIC have pro-
vidcd our present mammoth warerooms.
Fall trade 1880 will be immense. We are
ready for it, For months our senior part
ncr has been at the North contracting
with Piano and Organ manufacturers for
instruments. lie has concluded most
advantageous contracts, and the Pianos
and Organs arc coming, coming 100, 600
moro, by every steamer. New Styles, New
Prices, New Terms, New Store, New De-
puriuro.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26
New Double Store

An Immense Music Temple.
Two large stores, each 30 feet front and
four stories high, fronting on three streets
and filed from cellar to loft with musical
supplies. Nothing to compare with it in
the Southern States.
The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1881-01-26
CANNED GOODS.

Pears, Peaches, Pincapplcs. To-
matocs, Salmon, Corncd Beef, Dcvilcd
liam and Turkey, Sartlincs, &c.
Macaroni and Cheese, Ginger Pre-.
serves, Pin Head Oat Meal, Cooper
Gclatinc, Mustard, Black Pepper and
Nutmcgs.
Baldwin Catsup. Cross & Black
wells Chow Chow, Empire Chow
Chow, Assorted Pickles, Lea & Per
rims Worcestershire Sauce.
j. T.. McNASTER & go.
sept II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-18
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

There were thirty colored members of
| the Baptist Church immersedin the Potomac below
| the Point yesterday morning at ten o'clock.
George Brooks was arrested and locked
up in the station house yesterday for assaulting
woman.
Mr.. J. 7. Beckham, one of the candi-
dates for mayor of the city, was one of the most
| gallant soldiers in the confederate army and is
one of the leading merchants of our city.
Hon. CORTLAND H. Smith will in short
time leave the city for the North for the purpose
of interesting Northern capitalists in establishing
manufactures at this point.
The city council was convened in called
session Tuesday night to consider the application
| of MeSSrS. 3. J. Burgess d Co. for permission to
carry on within the corporation limits the manu-
facture of fertilizers from fish, and after free in
terchange of views upon the subject, unanimously
passed resolution authorizing those gentlemen to
establish their mandatory here, expressing the
hope that this would prove but the forerunner of
other enterprises, the establishment of which will
contribute so much toward restoring the old town
to its former prosperity. Alexandria has all the
facilities for manufactures of every kind and cap
italsts have, within the past week. visited it with
view to selecting sites for erecting
and rolling mills and il is believed that they will
| at an early date decide to do Sc The advent of
these and other similar enterprises in this city will
be hailed with delight by all of our citizens, and
every announcement extended to those who may
engage in establishing them.
The day being beautiful, the attendance
at the churches was very large The Easter Sun
day-school celebrations at Grace and st. PauIs
Church very interesting, particularly that at
st. Paul's Episcopal The Sunday school formed
in the lecture-room of that church, and marched
by classes in charge of each teacher and led by
one of the pupils with banner with the name of
class to the church; singing most beautiful pro
being seated, the rector, Rev. Dr. Norton offered
prayer; then followed the singing of the Easter
carols, Bright Easter Skies, "Gloria in Excelss"
Son This Glorious Easter Morning." then
an address to the children, "Christ
the Lord is Risen;" distribution of awards
10 The a1Olo fha IN of ,,1;e
sionaIy collections from each class which
amounted in all to S12S64, to be divided between
children Joined in singing another carroll, Sing,
Sing, Ne Children and then came the reels
final. " o Paradise o Paradisei" The display of
flowers was most beautiful, and the designs good.
The children and all who attended will long re-
member the occasion, particularly Miss Markell of
Miss Kate Green's class, who received special
prize of handsome Bible for having attended the
school for the past three years without having
missed a Sunday.