davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-26

THE CENTURY MAGAZINE.
Critically inclined literary circles are disposed to
regard the issue Of Century for December with de-
pracatOry sympathy for its editors, and a hall
amused If unopposing appreciation OF the lugubri-
Gus and obituary quality of the latest ISSUE 1t is
fact that the prodigaiity with which obituaries
are strewn through it, and the extravaganza of its
pages for mOrtuary descriptions gives ground TO
think that the latest aesthetic exponent had given
over the lily to seek the willow as the mark or its
intense bitterness / daresay the Century Is an
excellent magazine, but when the ssCentury ~
in its blindness deliberately places the fact in its
types that the autograph or President Garfield with
the added quotation strang,latas pro reputtica is
presented in fac smile for the first time t ought
to cut OF few limbs from the stem OF its State
ments. On the day that it was written it was
brought into the private secretarys Office in the
White House and traced by half dozen cor
respondents and used in several newspapers. l
newspapers with fac SMILES OF the tracing. Mean
while the Century trips to the front and copy
knowledge that must have failed 70 re.ch
its editors, while they stood in rart and
joyful contemplation or the newest design for
a dado DR.. Bliss article has been read at the
clubs with general word OF approval, but again
call to the attention OF the Washington people
ton that Transporting before the removal to Elbe-
ron, has been told In the columns OF TIE STAR.
Nevertheless, DE- Bliss article has lnerit Of its
Is not fair for the Century Mag to emerge from
the pale Of its multfari0us sorTows only 10 claim
as revelations OF news CQaC WEIGH even In It's QB-
tails the newspaper press has told long ago. AS
Bob Inger5OiI says: Let's be fair up, and up low;
honor bright, do you think so7"
BRIEFS.
Charles Andrews goes to San Francisco to cycn
HaverIy's new theater there The Fifth Avenue
Theater, therefore, loses good manager, md the
city one OF its popular young men,
Frank Bangs, an old Washingtopian by The way.
becomes star under Haverlys management
presently. Any way, for $50 week year In ana
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
IrW Wrlrap5.
FOR SALE.

a certain tract or parcel Of land, situa-
ted in the parish of Natchitoches, on
the right bank of Cane river. above the
town of Cloutiervillc, on the opposite
side of the river, containing l27 arpents,
more or less, bounded by lands of AM
blOisc LccOmtc above. and below by
land of Luc Porchc, and with front on
Cane River.
Another tract Of land in same parish,
containing 10 acres, and being the lower
half the west half with east quarter and
east fractional half OF the north west
fractional quarter Of section &c, town.
shi p seven north. range five west. con
tanning in all 1lO acres, as per Patent
lI,G'G, and being the same tract of land
derived from JAS. B. Coutry.
The V. J. RACHAL plantation. contain
ing hundred and sevcnty-six acres,
good dwelling of five rooms, stables and
corn cribs.
A tract adjoining the above, contain
ing C6 acres, with bindings. dwelling
house. gin house, larg" corn crib, over
seers house. three negro cabins and other
buildings.
The DAY place, containing about a
hundred acres or more, with all the
buildings Oh same.
The WALLACE plantation, Cain river
fronting both sides, and containing
about 400 arrcS, with all necessary
buildings, etc.
LAKE JEElCO plantation. about 4
miles from Na'chi,oches. containing about
- acres. with dwelling, gin house,
stables and cabins.
The above property is valuable and
viii hr mere SO. rs there is now no doubt
ahoht the Railroad being completed.
Will be sold on very reasonable terms,
say ! t" ! cash, balance in one, two.
three and four years, with s per cent in
trr">t. Mr.. Landry CharleviIlc. at Clou-
ticrril'e, will give full particulars of the
land. AMI also Mr.. John c. Trichell, at
Natch!t"chc>.
Ad.lrrs. u. 4. CARROLL,
80 PcrdiGo Street, New Orleans.
Aug. IS.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
An Imposing Structure.

Decidedly the most imposing struc.
ture on Canal street is the tive.story
dry goods palace Of John P. Richard
son Il Co. Mr.. Richardson, though a
Southerner born to fortune, (being
the son Of Col. Ed. Richardson, Of
Mississippi,) has shown an energy
and enterprise not usually attributed
to men of his wealth, and Is to-day
one Of the hardest workers in his
vast establishment. He has lately
associated himself with Mr.. Chas. A.
Lyerly, Of Enterprise, Miss, in the
conduct Of the business. The store
is l26 Canal street, and is lGO feet in
length, by 81 in width, with iron
front, and is decidedly the most at
tractive edifice on that fashionable
street. The first floor is devoted to
prints, brown and bleached cottons,
jeans, cassimeres and flannels; the
second to dress goods, shawls, skirts,
table ware, etc.; the third to ban.
kets, quilts, cottonades, tickings
denims, etc.; and the fourth to no.
tions. etc. The flrst. third and fourth
floors are under the management OF
Mr.. J. A. Castanedo, worthy son
OF Natchitoches, and brother.in-law
OF that sterling merchant, J. A. Du.
cou-neau, ESQ.,, as we'll as of Mr..
Bouis, of your town. His brother. A.
A. Castanedo, has charge Of the No.
tons and ladies' and gents furnish
Ing goods department. Both ofthese
gentlemen are proud of their nativi-
ty, and no doubt valuable acquisi.
tions to this extensive establishment
}. A. Benedict, Esq. is the travelling
salesman, and the firm are we'll con.
Vinced Of his value.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Mothers! Mothers I! Mothersl :

Mothers! Mothers .! Mothers! :,
Are you disturbed at night and
broken Of your rest by q sick Child
suffering and crying with the excru.
ciating pain of cutting teethq Ifso
go at once and get a bottle Of MRS
W1NSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
It will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately-depend upon it; there
Is no mistake about 1t. There is not
q mother on earth who has ever
used It, who will not tell you at once
that 1t will regulate the bowels, and
give rest to tie mother, and relief
and health to the child, operating
like magic. It is perfectly safe to
use In all cases, and pleasant to the
taste, and Is the prescription Of one
OF the oldest and best family physi.
clans and nurses In the United States.
Sold everywhere. Is cents q bottle.
Nov. 2O.-1y.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN OWNERS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ State and Parish Taxes for 1850 and
prior years, are due and cxiyible on prom
critics described below, and if not paid
within Twenty days from date hereof
/ will proceed to sell as the law directs !:
. No. l 40 Southwest quarter of No, th-
east quarter, Section 20, township 8,
range 10, State q Cts. Parish % cts
= N".2 100 North half and Southeast
quarter, of Northeast quarter. section SO.
township 3. range 10. State 72 Parish Sd
No.. ) 40 Northeast quarter of South.
west quarter, section $, township y,
range 5, State "a. Parish %.
No. 4 200 West half of Northeast omar
ter section 6, South half of Northwest
quarter and Northwest quarter of South.
west quarter section 5, township s, range
3. state 60 cts. parish 70
No.5 so South half of Southeast quar-.
ter section 36, township 8, range 10.
state 48 cts. parisl, 56
List Delinquent Tax, state $2.O4 p'h 81. 20
Noe 50 North halfof Southeast quar-.
ter section 81, township Z, range s..
state 4S cts p'i Sc.
List Delinquent Tax, state $2O4 phi $l2O
No Z l2O North half of Southeast
quarter section IS, and Southwest QUAR-
ter of Southwest quarter section 36
township 10, range 8, state GO cts nh 70
List Delinquent Tax, state 50 40 p'b 81, so
No. 8 24O North half of North half
Southwest quarter of Northwest quarter
and Southwest quarter of Northeast ouar.
ter section 43, township 10, range 8.
state 72 cts. p'h 81
List Delinquent Tax, state sc. Sc p'h s2 As
No. 9 30 North half of South half
ofSoutheast quarter section SO. township
10, ranges, state GO cts nh "a
No. 10. 40 Northeast quarter Of South.
east quarter section 80, township 10
range 8. state Is cts. nh n
No. IL. lGO Southeast quarter Of sec.
ton IS, township 10, range 8.
-. - state 4S cts. p'h 56.
No. IL. 80 West half of Southeast
quarter section AZ, township 10, range 8.
state ~ cts. p'6 Is.
No. 13. 200 West half Of West half Of
Southwest quarter section AZ. township
10, ranges, state GO cts, nh 10
No. IA. 16O Halt of South half Of sec.
ton 80, township 10, range 8,
~ , state. 4S cts. p'h 56
No. Is. 50 East balfof Northeast ouar.
ter section 1, township 8, range 5.
state "a cts p'h. g.
List Delinquent Tax. state ~. 70 p'h 81 OS
No. II. Is 40-lOO Lot 4 Of Southeast
quarter section l2, township 8, range g
state 12 cts. p'h IA.
List Delinquent Tax, state $1.oSp'h g.
No. Is. 100 East half Of Northeast
quarter and East half of Southeast QUAR-.
ter section l, township Z, range 8.
No. 10. 40 Southeast quarter Of Sout,,.
east quarter section 81, township 9
range :, state "a cts nh %
No 90. 100 West half Of West half Of Of
section 3. township II, range s.
No. 81. 70 80 100 Lot 8 oi section 10 10
township 8, range7, state "a cts, nh %.
3. r. RAlNES,
Jan. 10. Sheriff.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
NI:si.IiGl:aS.

'|,e ls' day OF March, 1851, known as the
Grand F"te Day Of ourselves. REX,
KING OF THE CARNIVAL, shall be
observed with unusual state and pnm),,
and that all who owe allegiance to Oar
House. shall rndravor to make it a sea.
son Of JOY to "lr loving subjects and all
who shall visit our Royal Capital at that
time: to that end we do order and de-
cree:
|. That all lines of transportation ex-
tending throughout our Royal Domain,
immediately cause to be promul gated a
reduced tariff Of fares, for The benefit of
loyal subjects who may desire to visit
the Royal Capital on that day.
Ill. That in order to testify their 10y =
atty and to properly honor Our Most Au-
INST Person on the occasion Of our tci-
nnrh'l eutry into the Capital, all loyal
subjects Residents therein, are hereby
commanded to forthwith form themselves
int" organized bodies, reporting prompt
fy to the DEPARTMENT or WAR, for
assignment t" station and service
Ill. That in consideration of ready
and implicit obedience, to this, our Roy.
al Mandate, each and every loyal sub
.lrct is hereby ahsolvtd from all service
or allegiance to any other power than
that OF ourselves, and all public build
in.s. and places Of business in the Royal
Capital are hereby ordered to be closed.
". The fame of these, our festivities,
has spread throughout many lands, crea
ting desire among their peoples to wit.
ness the Magnificent PaScants in our hon.
or and participate in the Joys of our
reign, and we do therefore extend to all
who dwell beyond the realm protected
by our royal standard of purple, green
and gold. IL cordial invitation to visit our
Chosen Capital at Mardi Gras, promising
them a hearty welcome and that gener
ons hospitality, for which our loving
subjects of the Crescent City aud world:
wide famous.
'. We are joycd to know that health
and pence have blessed our people
throughout the State: that their crops
are ahundant and that advancement and
prosperity are evident in every branch
of industry and commerce, and trust
mat tach year may increase the wealth
and power Of those whom we love so well.
enabling them to celebrate with more
'clat, and more heartily enjoy, our an.
1uai visit t" their beautiful city. GOD
SAVE THE KING!
Given under our hand am! seal, ut onr
PALACE or THE WHITE ELEPHANT.
in our CITY or SAMARCAND, this TIE
10th day Of October. 1850 and One Thou
sand and Ninth ofour Reign.
BY the King himself,
REX.
Attest: BATHURST.
Lord High Chamberlain.
Carnival Palace, New Orleans, October
29th, lSSo.
Address all Official Communications to
BATHURST, Post office Drawer l22.
New Orleans, La.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat shou,d

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently re.
suits in an Incurable Lung Disease or
Consumption. BROWNS BRONCHl.
AL TROChES are certain to give re-.
lief In ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS.
COUGHS, CATARRH, OoNsUMp.
TIVE and THROAT DISEASES
For thirty years the Troches have
been recommended by physiciaps
aud always give perfect satisfaction
They are not new or untried but hay.
Ing been tested by wide and con.
slant uee tor nearly an entire genera.
tion, they have attained well-meritetl
rank among the few staple remedies
of the age. Public speakers and
Singers use them to clear and
strengthen the Voice. Sold at twenty.
i've cents box everywhere.
Nov. 20. ~.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
NheliE's Sale.

Grape VS.. Grape.
District Court, Parish Of Natchit&4
Nos. s43G, 843S 4 8459.
DY virtue of a writs of Fl. IA. IN
ID in the above entitled and uuna
ed suits, and to me directed, n
seized and will offer for. sslt p1
)ast and highest bidder, at auet"
the door of the Court House III the |
and parish of Natchitoches, on
Saturday, February stu, 1851,
at IL NJ. the following described p
erty, to-wit:
The southwest quarter Of the ue'
east quarter and tho southwest qa'1
Of the southeast quarter and the n@
west quarter of the northeast qoar'I
section No. 2, township No. 8. rang,
9. west, containing 1lS 60-l@t, oa' B
drl aud eighteen 60 100 acres. t'se
with all the buildings and impp't'''
thereon.
Also one dark bay stallion. and
? horse wagon, the movable proper
he sold on Saturday, the 18th d'
January, 1881.
Terms Of Sale:
Cash, subject to appraisemenlf:: l:,r,
SAM'L. P, RAINE>,
Jan. |. siIr''
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
JUDGMENT.
Hosa j. Smith, nee Cox. vs.. w. J. Smith
her Husband.
District Court. Parish of Natchitorhps

Hosa j. Smith, nee Cox. vs.. w. J. Smith
her Husband.
District Court, Parish of Natchitoches.
No. $3.50.
II this case by reason of the Law and
evidence being in favor Of Plaintiff and
against Defendant. the Judgment hy de-
fault, not having been set aside: 1t is
ordered, adjndyrd and decrecl. that the
Plaintiff Il" have, and recover of the
Defendant her husband, the sum Of one
hundred and sixteen dollars, with S
per cent per annum interest thereon
from Judicial demand, December 8th.
1880. and costs.
That the community of acqnets and
gains heretofore existing between plain.
tiff and defendant he dissolved, that the
control and administration of her proper-
ty and her affairs he restored to plaiutitl
independently of her husband.
Thus done. read and signed in omen
Court, on this 18th day of January..A.
d. 1881.
(Signed) d. PIERSON.
District Judge.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. !
Parish OF Natchitoches.
| certify the above to he n correct and
trne copy of the original Judgment on
file and record in my office.
In testimony of which
1LS1 witness my hand and Of
fetal Seal this 18th dav
OF January, 4. d. 1881.
A. +. LEMEE,
Jan, O.. St.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The Louisiana University and Az.
rtcultural and Mechanical College,
located at Baton Rouge, opened this
year under the most favorable auspl.
ces. This institution has a full corps
Of talented Professors, and there is
no State Institution In the land bet.
ter adapted to give a thorough mill.
tary. collegiate, mechanical and az.
ricultural education to our young
mon. 1t should be zealously upheld
and encouraged by the citizens of this
State.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

4 strange fatality seems to have
tollowed three talented professors,
Who occupied the same position, at
keaohi : Female College, within the
ohost space Of three months. Pro
l0eoe Manly died. His successor
Professor Rannels was killed bv 4
Storm, and nov Professor ]. Il. Nc.
Dooald has died from disease. All
three Of these gentlemen were hiRhlv
coltussd and talented. Prof. McDon.
- Was : nAtlvs q Virginia.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The English Parliament is engag-
ed In the discussion of the Irish
question, and the advocates OF coer-
cton are quite numerous. In the
mean time the agitation in the Eme.
raid Isle still continues. and the as.
pect Of affairs daily grows more threa.
tening,
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The Shreveport stanCard Of the
10th, says that two brothers named
A. and John Prudhomme, had a ia.
tai difficulty at Grapes Point, near
Kingston, In DeSoto parish, in which
A. Prudh0mme was stabbed by his
brother, In the back, and died in
about three hours.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
Private BOARDING

Mrs. F. N. HARTMAN has opened q
M Private Boarding house for the re-
ception of both transient and permanent
customers. Rates reasonable. Table
and accommodations unexceptionable.
Trndeanx street. 81 house from Second
street (near the old College, Natchitoches.
-. Jan. 22.-lm.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Cannon. the polygamous Congress.
man from Utah, who was declared
Ineligible on account of being an
alien, and was superseded by his
Gentle competitor. still hopes that
he will be sustained by Congressional
action. he should be kept out, and
the class which he represents declar-
ed foul blot and excresence on the
fatr shield OF American freedom.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The appropriation bill for the i'm.
psovement Of the Mississippi still
hangs fire, and the probabilities are.
Notwithstanding the active exertiona
OF Louisiana Congressman, that II
Will prove a failure as heretofore
Let the great West and South, whose
interests are at stake, take hold OF
this question, regardless OF Congress
stonal action, and push it to sue.
ceesful Issue. Where there's q will
there's . way. and this mighty inland
eea u the proper channel for the out.
let OF the grain products Of the West
and Southwest.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The Sabine Inder published a vale.
dictory on the 18th, and announces
that the Office will be removed to
Alexandria, and q new paper sta, ted
IN that town. under the name Of the
COMMONWEALTH. While loath to part
With our sprightly confrere, We trust
that the "spirit Of its dreams'' NAV
DO lully realized In the new field Of
labor. For the present, an reroir,
6tend Stuart,
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The Turks are concentrating troops
on the Greek frontier, and the indi-
cations are that war will soon be de.
clared between the two nations,
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Holland is raising material aid for
their countrymen the Beers, in South
Africa, now engaged in war with En-.
gland.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
PROCLAMATION
BI THE
KING OF TIE CARNIVAL !
EDICV XLIV,

10 ali to Whom Mese Presents shnT
Con', Greeting:
h'mrmb"ring with grateful pleasure
the Wiling Allegiance arcnrlru to our
au'l-,ity ana the brilliant ,ntrrtan-
nrnt> prepared Tor onr rri." OF joy. W."
again address car iovin. subjects Of New
Orleans, the itn"cn City ot the S"Ath.
our much hrlovrd Capital. an! that all
may prepare for our colminy, We do OF
d;,lu ti.at
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Pinchback, Hon. P. B. s. has been
recommended by the Executive Com.
mittee Of the Colored Mems Protec.
tive Union, Of New Orleans. to Presi-
dent elect Garfield, for some repre-.
sentative position in his admtnstra.
tion. The colored Republicans Of
Louisiana are irrepressible, and Pinch
10 alWay their figure head.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
NOTICE.

4 LEXANDER T. GALLltN.; l..
~ ing filed in this oh,ce :.;',,,,| ~,
of the Succession of Derz'I'n U'" " ",Ia
wife, notice is hereby given tOa' mi" "'
thereto is flea ""i ii 4
davs from this date, the prayer :"
petitioner will be granted. ,,,,rr |
Tan s-9t. A. H. D'y. Clerk
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
SheriH's Sale.

Sherilf'S Sale.
C. L. Walmsley vs.. Gus Cross.
District Conft. Parish Of Natchitoches
No. 1904.
RY virtue Of Il writ of Fl. Fa. issued
- in the above entitled and numbered
snit. and to me directed, l have seized
and will offer for sale to the last and
highest bidder, on tho plantation of +,
A. Prudhomme, in the parish of Natchi.
toches, on
Saturday. the 5th Of February. 1881.
at u o'clock, NJ, the. following property.
tO.wit:
Six (G) bales Cotton in the seed. more
or less.
One mule.
One 2 horse wagon.
Terms OF Sale:
Cash; subject to appraisemcnt.
SAM'L. P. RAINES.
Jan. -, Sheriff
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
ESTRAY NOTICE.

NSTAYED before the unde'slspn@,
II January eth, 1880, by A. u :. :" NJ,
one dark bay mule. No brand o' :"
EXCEPT collar mark. ,rr
Jan. l5.-1m. >. /. ""
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Harris NJ. Plaisted has been de-
clared elected Governor OF Maine,
and has been inaugnratcd.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The Baton Rouge Capito|ian advo-
Gates the formation OF ''Emigration
Societies all over the State" by first
organizing State Bureau with
branches In every parish. The idea
ts most excellent one, and We hear
tily endorse such a measure, and
will ever be ready to aid in its sue
cessful accomplishment.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Capt. W. Y. Boardman will keep
the Alexandria in the Red river trade
with o. +. Brinker in the Office
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

Large numbers Of Americans are
going to Mexico, some to connect
themselves with railways, others to
engage In commercial pursuits, and
mining, and many simplyas tourists.
The Baton Rouge Capitolian in a
recent issue, comes out strongly in
defense Of the Constitution OK 1879,
and ably defends it against the VIC
lent criticisms which characterize
some Of the country journals.
The Chilian and Peruvian war still
continues. Three Chilian divisions
landed on the coast Of Peru and
marched northward, ravaging the
country as they passed. One divis-
ion landed at Curaxaco, and took
Lima at the point Of the bayonet.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

The modern Ulysses is Unsuitable,
and will take any thing except a red
hot stone. His friends want him to
be placed on the retired list as Gap
tain General; then he is to be paid
an annuity as a retired President, be-.
sides holding several important posi-
tions. Give US a rest on Grant.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
rSTRAY NOTICE.
E>TRAY NOTICE.

Estraycd before me the nn'1"',ho,la| n'",
authority by J. Alph"n>' ''" mark
one red and white spotted on 'rhi, M
with swallow fork amt "'"' 1 upp1
right ear. and an UNDERWAY "''"
bit in left car-brandcd " +; ,,pD
Jan. -. 1891. D. l. I.D
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22

SheriiT'S Sale.
John Stirring vs.. John Robinson.
District Court, Parish Of Natchitochcs.
No. 1927
DY virtue Of writ of Fl. Fa. issued
- in the above entitled and numbered
Srit and to me directed, | have seized
and will offer for sale to the last and
highest bidder. on the plantation Of
John Robinson, in .lIo parisl, Of Natchi.
tochcs, on
Saturday, February 5th, 1881,
at II O'Clock NJ, the following property,
tO-wit:
IS bushels Corn, more or less.
l BAY Mare. T..
| Wagon. :.
Terms OF Sale:
Cash; subject to appraisement.
5. L. RAINES,
Jan. ~. Sheriff.
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
ESTRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN up and estrayed before w
l. undersigned authority, "y ~ w, W,
Turner, ST.. one white spotted Vt n']
ed with "A half under crop in the tls@
and an under bit in the left; nom'"
n. sINGLETARE
Dec. .25-5t.t j. T. wal" H's|
The People's vindicator., 1881-01-22
llrN' AArrrtjGrmrnt5.
]. j, JOHNSON.
Feed Stable,
ST. DENIS STREET.,
H,1Vcru Front and Second Streets
NATCulTONlIES, La.

TIRES Hacks and all convrnirnccs
IL for persons to travel, in all d!!rc
tions, Transient horses will be accom-
modutrA Tor those who bring them there,
ut reasonable terms. Horses and mules
are fed. and the best care taken Of them.
| employ the hest ho,t'erS.
Terms are CASH.
Jan. 22-Gm. }. J, JOHNSON.