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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22
A NEW CONSTITUTION.
(Baton Rouge Capitolian.l

IBaton Rouge Capitolian.l
Having been a member of the
Constitutional Convention of 1879,
through motives easily understood,
we have, up to this moment, avoided
taking part in the discussion that
has been going on for sou tune
among the newspapers of the State
relative to the subject. OF late,
however, the criticisms applied to
the Constitution haye become SO
violent in their charac' er that We
feel the time has arrived when the
protective features of that much
abused instrument should be made
known to the people, ere they are
led to join in a clamor that might
in time result in causing another
convention to be called, which
would frame o constitution that
would destroy the safeguards in the
present one and place the people at
the mercy of any corrupt majority
that mighthe organized in our Gen.
erai Assemblies.
Have our contemporaries forgot
ten the outrageous constitution Of
1868. with brpad gap in almost
its every clause. through which our
RADICAL legislators taxed the people
rs high. ut one time, qs 21b mills?
Have they forgotten. that the time
of the General Assemblies vas spent
in passing special acts to incorporate
this or that village; to frame or
amend the charter of this or that
town; to authorize the Police Jury
Of this or that parish to do this
thing or the other; to incorporate
this or that wild cat railroad com
pany. and to issue millions upon
millions of bonds to fill the pockets
af The swindlers; to authorize this
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

School officials should bear in
mind that it viii be necessary tor
them to furnish the State superin-
tendent Of education with a state
ment showing number of educ,ble
children. white and colored, in each
parish, between the ages of six and
eighteen years, as per the last Gen.
sus, in order that proper appor-
tionmept of school funds may be
made.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

Ho WAS II venerable and agricul.
tural lo"king man. nttired in the
latest YORKSHIRE fashion. and he
stool OIL Canal street near Royal,
Holding mp his hand, and gazing
effectively upon three pieces of
string tie.i round an eeutl number
of fingers, he soliloquiz.d: That's
to remind me to get a spool of cot.
ton. :.o.ber means, don't forget tlo
calico. But what is this enc for? All,
that's don't get druhk again.
Country Visia4<.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22
The editors of the Donaldsonvill

The editors Of the Donaldsonville
Chief and Anite Independent claim
to have observed strange lights in
the sky on the night of December
Slst. IS none of our other ex-
changes make any mention of this
phenomenop, We are led to the be-
lief that the above named editors
were the victims of an optical de-
fusion, superinduced by too much
"old year out and new year in"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22
SUPPORTING THE GUNS.

Diu Won eyer see u DaLtery takt
position? II hasn't ,he thrill of u
cavalry charge. nor the grlmhess of
81 line of bayonets, moving slowl!
aud deternineily Oh; but there is n
peculiar excitement about it that
makes old veterans rise jim their sgd
dies and cheer.
We have been fighting at the edge
of the woods. Every cartridge box
has been emptied once and more,
oue-fourth ut the brigade has melt
ed away i'll dead and wounded an
missing. Not u cheer is heard i'll
the whole brigade: We know that
We are being driven foot by foot.
and that when We break back once
more the line will pour through tEe
gap.
Here comes help!
Down tue crowded highway gall
tops u battery, Withdrawn from
some other position to save onrs.
the field fence is scattered while
you gould count tiIrty, and the
guns rysn for the hill behiu,l rs.
Six huises tn y pi.ee-lhree riders
to each gun. Over dry bitches
where IL farmer Monld not drive
wagon, through dumps of bushes.
over iuss Il fuut thick, avery hars-
On the gailop, every rider flashing
MIS- tenn aud .ellius-the sight
behind us makes us forget the foe
III front. The guns Jump two iu+t
nigh US the wheels strike r.,ek or
log. but not hurse slackens his
pace, not IL calInuueer loses his seat.
six guns, SIX cal>suns, sixty horses,
eighty nI-n, race for the brow of the
hill AS If he WHO reached it frs,
would be kniyhted.
A moment ago the battery was
confused mob. We look again. and
the SLY guns are III position, the de-
l.cned horses hurrylns away, the
AMMUNITION chests open. and along
u4r line runs IL command, "Giy.
them one more vailey, and fall back
to support the guns. We hYvr
scarcely obeyeJ when boom! boom!
opens the battery, aud its of fire
Jump down ami scorc!. the green
trees under which We fought and
despaired.
Ihe shattered old brigade has
ciiunce To breathe tor the first time
III ,uree hours as We form u line
and lie down. What gram, cool fel-
iuws those caiinuueers are! Every
man is perfect uiachipe. Bullets
splash dust mao their iaces, bm.
t,.sy do not Vince. Bullets sing
oyer and around; they do not ,lu'lse.
Bere goes une 10 the earth, shot
through the head as he sponged
ms gun. Thai machinery loses just
one bent, misses just Que coy in the
wheel, aud then works away rs be-
fore. ~.
Every gun is esAng short-fuse
shell. the ground shakes and
trelmbles. tine roar. struts Ftiist; uli
sounds from u battle line three
miles long, aud the shells go shrek
ing Intu the s"nmp W cnt trees
short off, TO NOW great gaps i'll the
bu, hes, To hunt out nnd SLATER and
nansle men until their corpses can
not be recognized as human. You
would think II tornado was llowling
through the fures followed by bill
lows vi lire, ani yet men live
through ii-uy,, press forward to
capture the battery. We can hear
tne,r SHOUTS as they form Tor tine
rush.
Now the shells are changed for
grape aud canister aud the guns
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

The new apportionment bill in
troduced in the House by Mr.. Cox
fixes the number of Representatives
ut Sol. Louisiana will have six
Representatives, the same as at
present.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22
CONVICTION. la:
SATURDAY.. January %, 1881.

An incepdiry fire at Springfield.
La. on the 18th inst, destroyed the
store and warehouse OF the Hon.
John Settoon, Senator from this
district. Loss about $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

To burn the basassee and utilize
the heat therefrom, is very we'll; to
work it up iato paper or paper stock
is better; but to chop it up small.
scatter it broadcast over the land
and pillow it under, is best of all.
We rob orr lands unless We return
to them, as near rs we can. what we
take. What SD well represents this
as bagasse2
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

He told his wife that it was ex-
.ceedingly improper for a woman to
wear the hair of another woman
npon her head, and she retorted by
inauiling whether it was proper
for him to wear the skin OF another
calf upon his feet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

expense OF the CITY OF New orleans
and the State; to organize cnn~ta
bnlary and compel the people Of
the parishes TO pay for the luxury;
to abolish and create parishes to
suit the schemes Of the rbl,ers
who bore the title of Legislators
in a word, to put Louisiana at
the mercr Of the and pirates?
Though The penalties u,, delin-
auents we9e removed and warra,Ik
were received in very great proper
ton for the back taxes. have not
our people had a bitter after-tnstp,
sately. of the radical regime, under
the miserable constitution of 1868?
The present constitution forbids
the general assembly from levying
il tax OF more than six mills; and
the Police .Juries and City Councils
more than ten mills.
Who has forgotten that the tax
Of the Police Jury of this parish
was up to 14a mills, and might have
been more had they desired to make
it SO?
Ills true that the present consti-
tuition provides for Circuit Courts at
a cost of $50 900 annually, Which,
for the reason that thus far but
limited number of cases appear be.
fore them. soma argue that the,
should be abolished, whereas, by
an amendment extending the scope
Of their jurisdiction, these courts
would prove of great benefit in
facilitating the prompt execution Of
the laws.
1t should not be forgotten that
the Circuit Courts have superseded
the costly Parish Judge system, Mt
the same time that the salaries of
District Judges have been reduced
from five to three thousand dollars.
The abuse i'll popular suffrage
which allowed me9 to vote after
residence of ten lays in any parish
has been superseded by the require
ment i'll the present Constitution
that demands a residence f six
months, while IL the interest of i'm
migration foreigner can vote after
two years residence in the State,
upon the declaration Of his intention
to become o citizen.
The principle of local self-govern-
ment has been recognized in the
constitution by ordaining that none
hut general laws shall control the
chartering of towns and cities, al
lowing thus the people themselves
to frame their charters.
Legisla ors can no longer fix their
per diem ut will nor receive the fancy
milages of old. The salaries and
commissions of officials have been
reduced and useless offices abolish
ed.
The Constitution Of 1879 is o byi-
wark for the protection of the peo-
pie. It means the State tax at not
more than six mills, the Parish tax
ut not more THAI. ten, and the City
at not more than ten mills, also.
Compare that with the cons,itu-
ton of 1868. which permitted
State tax of 2l4 mills, or more; and
then who viii say that the one of
1879 ought to be cha ged2
People of Louisiana. elect your
best men to the Legislature; and
if necessary, with great care amend
your constitution at the polls, bnt
do not consent to tear down the
safeguards which Your constitution
offers as n barrier against the ma
inYities in yonr Gene,al Assemblies
whose acts are not always honest
and righteous.
Everything that needs to be done
for the peoples good can be effected
under the provi ions Of the Consti-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

Legal Advertiser nts-OQe Dollar per
Equare for the first insertion, and Fifty
Gents for each subsequent insertion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-01-22

When will our public schools be
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
Remarkable Ewes.

Last winter gentleman living near Litch-
field (COnn.) took his daughter, sixteen wears
of age, on a sleigh-ride The day was cold, but
very sunny. On their return the girl COM
planned of her eyes The trouble grew worse,
and finally the girl was kept In dark room,
and there remained with no ray of light until
a few days ago, when she experienced pc
culiar sensation, which she described as fol-
lows: 1t seemed as if my eyes were running
out, or part of them. Putting my hand to my
eyes could feel something coming out over
my lower eyelids, which / took hold of and
pulled out 1t gave me some pain to do so,
but almost Immediately my eyes felt better
Instead OF slnartlng sensation when | wink
ed, they felt cool and natural, and it was
pleasure to wink them. Then came the
thought, Why, my eyes are better, and be-
leve could bear the light which thought
was SO impressed upon my mind that was
determined to try. Hesitatingly opened the
door, when to my great joy found l was able
to bear the light as we'll as ever could The
feeling that came over meat the moment that
found out that could once more leave the
dark, dismal room and see the glorious sun
light again, was so overpowering that gave
one scream for Joy and then tainted away.
Now comes the strangest part of the story.
Six months ago the girls eyes were straight
and natural; now the girl is cross-eyed, but
she pays no attention to that She sees things
just the same rs she always did, but let her
close her right eye and look out of her left
eye, and she can see distance of eight or ten
miles, and distinguish things as Well as an
ordinary person can only sixty rods away.
She is able to look clear to the ake,a distance
OF three and a half miles, and identify any one
describing their dress even. The distant hills
are brought close to her, and she can see the
farmers getting in their hay, even counting
the number of heaps, which, in an air line,
are seven miles from her To test her field
glass was used, and her sight would far out
reach any object that could be seen with the
glass. If she closes her left eye and looks out
OF the right, she cannot see anything except
close TO her, but that eye is perfect micro
scope. She is able to distinguish things that
the natural eye cannot see. The point of a
needle looks as blunt as crowbar, and it is
wonderful to hear her describe the beautiful
colors of flies and other insects To her the
hairs on persons head looks as large as
darning needles, and in finest pieces OF linen
she can count the threads as easy as any one
can count bean poles. The moment she opens
both eyes they assume the cross-eyed express
ion or shape, and then she sees again as any
other person. 1t is the intention of her father
to take her to New York at no distant day to
let some Of the celebrated physicians see this
wonderful phenomenon. The girl Herself is q
very bright, pretty girl, but very timid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06

A SIGNIFICANT ARTICLE.-The following
extract from Tuesday evenings New York
Commercial, always an unfilnching 'stalwart''
or Conkling organ, land not infrequently sup
posed to draw its inspiration from Mr.iArthur
hlmself) possesses significance Which is not
to be mistaken:
"Gen. Garfelds administration was that
which was endorsed by the great majority of
the American people. They desire no change;
ried out, though he is no longer here to direct
them in person. Such loving regard and such
faith were never shown before. That it is Gen.
Arthur's desire to carry out the wishes of the
people we have not the slightest doubt. No
where else can Gen. Arthur look for this adj
vice, and lean so relantlv upon that given
him, as on Gen. Gartield's cabinet The gen
tlemen who composed it were selected by the
master mind, and the harmony with which
they have worked and the results they have
accomplished show how wise, how discerning
was the mind that chose them. 1t they should
be invited to remain in theii present positions
it would be looked upon as an earnest of the
determination OF the new President to con-
tinue the good work that has been begun"
In another editorial yesterday the CONNER
cial Advertiser says: 1.-The Federal officers.
from the collector of the port down to the
night Waterman, may rest their souls in peace.
There will be no removals for political reasons
and no Hayes civil service humbugging policy
will be carried on in the custom house Men
who are capable, honest and efficient officers
will not be disturbed in their places, even if
they have been engaged in defaming Gen.
Arthur. The President is just the man to rise
above such things He will be found favorlng
that policy which is for the best interests of
the country and the success of the republican
party. There will be no Hayes prescribing,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
NO. 26
General Arthur and the Tweed Ring
r.. Jennings in the New YORK World. 1

LIZ a.aehuiug5 IN the New York Worid.]
Whenl began an attack upon The Tammapy
Ring, the first man to come forward with en-
couragement and friendly counsel was General
Arthur. Throughout that contest he was far
more active in helping to destroy the ring
than some others upon whom had a right to
depend Tor support. They often wayered and
were disheartened, but in General Arthur l
found to the last staunch and mistaken ally.
lie incurred many personal animoslties by en-
deayorlng to serve the journal and the cause
which was conducting, but nothing could
turn him from what he regarded as his duty.
In many subsequent political complications |
always found him actuated by the highest
sense of honor, free from the slightest faint
or suspicion of political jobbery. He never
once asked the smallest favor for himself
whether in or ont of Office. II, as have been
informed he has since been assailed by the
journal which he once so greatly assisted in
trying times in a thousand different WAYS. /
feel bound to assert that it is most base, un-
grateful and ungenerous act, prompted by per-
sonal malice, the causes of which could be
easily explained. When explained, it is not
General Arthur who would suffer in the esti
nation of the American people. Through
some years of anxiety and difficulty in public
affairs, in which it was my lot to take no in
significant part, knew him intimately, and
man of purer patriotism or loftier sense of
honor have never known in this or any other
country. Time will triumphantly vindcate
him from slanderous attacks whether in New
ork or in London
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
Middlebrook Items.
reported for the v1Re1N1AN. l


Times are more encouraging. The earth
has been softened by drenching rains, and the
plows are busy at work. Ns
We had very pleasant little bush meeting
near this place, at the School House near Gar
rison Shop. 1t commenced Saturday evening,
September 10th, and closed on Friday even
ing. Owing to rain, there was no meeting on
Thursday evening, and on Friday evening
there was preaching to very small congrega-
ton in the School House, on account Of a
heavy fall of rain. The meeting was conduct
ed by the Rev. Mr.. Salt of the United Breth-
rem Church, who delivered able sermons The
attendance was good when the weather would
admit, and general good order prevailed. Four
young ladies presented themselves at the altar
to be prayed for, but neither of them protested
conversion. Mr.. George Ruebush, an aged
gentleman, united himself with the church.
Mr.. Salt was without assistance, and perform
ed his work with ability. Some thoughtless
young men discharged firearms on the road
going home, which looked somewhat out of
place when it is remembered that it is against
the law to carry concealed weapons at all, and
more. especially to preaching The meeting
was enjoyed by all denominations with the
kindest feelings. sh
MIR. ID. nj. Smith is carrying on a horseshoe
ing shop opposite the smith shop carried on
by Mr.. George Fix Mr. Smith is an industri-
business, but the worst show about it is am
informed that he is keeping bachelors hall, a
bad slam on the girls of Middlebrook.
The German Reformed Church at this place
was dedicated on Sunday, the 25th. It was
quit an interesting occasion. There was good
turnout, more than could be seated in the
house. The dedicatory sermon was preached
by the Rev. J. l. Miller Immediately after
the sermon, and before the dedicatory service,
an effort was made to raise money to free the
church of a debt which hung over it. This
was a grand success. The debt was near 5000.
cash collection OF about $50 was lifted sub
scription papers were then taken around and
resulted in raising about seven hundred dol
lars, including the cash collection taken up at
night. learn the other two hundred is other
wise provided for, so the church is virtually
free from debt. The people of Middlebrook
and vicinity deserve praise and more especially
the Rev. Messrs Whitmers, who have showed
untiring energy in the work. learn that the
pulpit was manufactured at the shop of J !. B.
Fauber. and shows mechanical skill in both
design and finish. Meeting continues each
evening during the week Appropriate SER
vices were held on Monday at Q p m. as
tribute of respect to President Garfield.
w. III w
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
Married her Rescuer.

One of those romantic affairs which seldom
take place in real life, but are often described
in story books, is just now the great theme of
gossip at White Stone Long Island. On Mon
day last Miss Louise Graham, the beautiful
and accomplished daughter of Mr.. Clinton
Graham. prominent and wealthy resident of
the village, was walking, with another young
lady along the shore Of Long Island Sound,
and when they reached the pier recently con-
structed by Capt. Merritt, Superintendent of
the Coast Wrecking Company, they halted
and stood looking off over the water. While
they were watching two yachts that were
skimming the waves, Miss Graham, who had
taken position on the very edge OF the pier,
suddenly lost her balance and fell heaGlong
into the water. The water at this point is
about twenty feet deep, and the tide formed a
rapid current or eddy, which sweeps far out
into the sound. As Miss Graham was ham
pered with her clothing she was perfectly
helpless, and within few seconds was carried
at at least flve hundred yards from the shore
S 81 screamed tor help, and then sank beneath
the surface OF the water Her young lady
companion started to obtain assistance, but
aiIer proceeolng nan way TO the nearest house
", was overcome ny excitement Gad tainted. In
.ne mean5 AM mss Granam mad risen and sunk
Twice, q. ana was JUST gong down Tor the third
time when young man named George, Nc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
HOTELS.
"THE KALORAMA,'

~T,HE
l. STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
This beautiful place, the name indicates, is
centrally located and near the business part the
CITY, and convenient to the different railroad depOts
which makes 1t desirable not only for permanent
boarders, but also for transient guests.
The house and cottages attached thereto make II
the most pleasant and attractive place In the city
having large and beautiful grounds, and the rooms
large and convenient.
Having leased the property for a term Of years, 1
am determined to make 1t the most inviting and
desirable in the CITY,
The property is undergoing thorough repair, in
painting, papering, &C.
We make specially for the accommodation OF
commercial men, and have provided large sample
rooms on Main street, in the business part Of the
city, for their convenience and use
In opening the house with Its sbeautiful views "
and furnished with new and well selected furni
ture, I feel confident with an experience Of 81
faction to my guests.
Our omnibus and baggage wagons attend all the
trains.
lTERMs-For permanent boarders $25 to $50 pei
month. Transient guests 50 per day; $40 pei
week. N M CARTNEIJ
aprl4-H Proprietor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
WIN. B. HARRISON,
wv ATTORNEY AT LAW,

WM B. HARRISON,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, Va.
Practices in the courts q Augusta and adjoining
counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection of claims
and prompt returns made
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks office and above
the Law Library. 1un8-tf
r AMBLER SMITH
Os (Ex-menber OF COngress.)
ATTORNEY L. COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Corner of 9Th and D. SITS. Northwest,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Patents, Pension and Bounties, also all claims
against the United States collected.
Compromise before Customs, Internal Revenue,
and other bureaus attended to.
Two million dollars prize money is now held by
the u s. Treasury for the sailors In the Navy during
the war.
$50, 600 is due colored soldiers for bounty.
Excess of tax paid by distillers recovered
All enlistments for three years, prior to July az,
1861 entitled to 800 bounty regardless of the time
served.
All enlistments for three years, prior to July IS,
1854 where but 800 has been paid entities to addf
onal bounty, under Act Of July 28 1856, If not al
ready paid.
Ali enlistments for three years between January
l, 1858, and April l, 1864, where the soldier had
served previous term of nine months or more, en-
titles to 800 veteran bounty.
J. AMBLER SMITH,
feb 12-n Washington, D. @.