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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
AnnecdOte of Mr.. Lincoln.

When Abraham Lincoln was
a lawyer in Illinois, he and the
Judge once got to b%anterlng one
another about trading horses
and it was agreed that the next
morning at 9 o'clock they should
make a trade, the horses to be
unseen up to that hour, and no
backing out, under a forfeiture Of
$25. At the hour appointed the
Judge came up, leading the sor-
riest.looking specimen of a horse
ever seen in those parts. In a few
minutes Mr.. Lincoln was seen ap-
preaching with a wooden saw
horse upon his shoulders. Great
were the shouts and the laughter
of the crowd, and both were great
ly increased when Mr.. Lincoln,
surveying the Judges animal, set
his saw-horse, "Well Judge,
this is the first time l ever got the
worst of it in a horse trade"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Ap,il 1899

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La.
April l, 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support.of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk of
Court, at AhbeviIle, L., On
May 18th 1882, viz: Clet
Miguel. Homestead No. 1890,
for the Sc. quarter, Section II, T.
II, S. 3 E. Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witness
ses to prove his CONTINUOUS resi-.
dence upon, and cultivation Of
said land, viz: Zenon Landry,
John Abshire. jr., Theophile Alb.
shire, Olivier Landry, of Vermil.
ion Parish. Louisiana.
GEO, BALDEY, Register.
April 1872
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

LEARN TO BE SHoRr.-Long Wis
its, long stories, long exhortations
long prayers, and long editorials
seldom profit those who have to dc
with them. Life is short Z; time is
short ; moments are precious
Learn to condense, to abridge, and
intensity. We can endure many
an ache and i'll if it is soon over,
while even pleasures grow insipid
and pain intolerable if protracted
beyond the limit of reason aud
convenience. Learn to be short.
Lop Of branches ; stick to the
main fact in your case. If you
pray, ask for what you desire and
stop. If you speak, tell your mes.
sage, and hold you peace. Con.
dense two words into one, and
three into two. Learn to be
short.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

LICENsEs.-The whole system Of
licenses is an abomination, and pro
vision should be made for its par
tial or total abolition. What
tax a man in a free country before
he shall have the right to earn an
honest living? It's just the way
to make tramps and paupers. It's
the way to discourage and sup
press industry and to keep many
poor people from trying to earn
an honest living. We speak more
particularly in reference to the
middle and poorer classes who
find it hard, very hard, many of
them, to keep the wolf from the
door. There is a reform here
which is badly needed .Advance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
THE MERIDIONAL,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, B
e. /. A D D 0 D.
So 5O....PER 50 SO
r E r nj s

Tho MER1DloNAL, is published weekly
il English and French, at two dollars
and fifty cents per annum payable in
advance.
Advertisements will be inserted at $1.0O
per .quars OF ten lines, or less, for each
insertion.
Advertisements published in English
apd French will be charged for both Ian
guages.
No advertisement will be inserted for
less than two dollars and fifty cents.
Payment of all advertisements is con-
-sidered due Immediately after their first
publication.
Advertisements not marked with the
number of insertions required, will be
published until otherwise ordered, and
charged for accordingly.
Ten dollars in advance is required for
announcing candidates for Office ; and
election tickets or other job-work must
be paid for On delivery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
Running a Newspaper.
[Denison Democrat

lDCLAcOA OcAAOSAaC.
There is a man at present liv'
ing in Denison who thought be
could run a newspaper. His idea
was to adopt a sensational style,
80 he let out, and in a week bis
partner dissolved with him, but
still he kept on, and in two weeks
had been whipped twice, had
locked himself up in his room once,
had been put in the calaboose
three times, and paid over a hun
dred dollars fine. He saw this
would not pay, and SO he dropped
down to the conservative whine,
and all his old customers quit read
ing the paper. Then he publish
ed an anti-prohibition article. and
the churches and temperance PEG.
pie set down on him. Then he
let a temperance article go In his
paper. and the whisky men at
once refused to credit him for
drinks. Then he tried blank verse
and bis exchanges published him
as a fool 4; then he wrote a poem
and his wife threatened to leave
He then went in on obitu.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

HEAVENS FIRST LAW 1t is absolute.
ly demanded that the mental and ply
steal laws Of our nature should be kept
in equilibrium. System and order
must be recognized as fundamental
any departure entails sickness, disease
and death, as penalties. To be healthy.
beautiful and buoyant, the whole con-
stitution must maintain regular action
in all it's component parts. A female
who imprudently exposes herself and
becomes pros'rated with headache, pain
inkthe back, fever, irregular or suppress.
ed monthly action, with constipation
and loss Of appetite must be restored te
regular action, must be 1evitalized, re.
cuperated at once, and for this.purpose
nothing equals DR.. Dromgoole's EN-:
GL1sH FEMALE BITTERs. 1t is prepared
expressly for all such diseases.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
Official Naia

The following is a probable a'ha,s
exhibiting the various TENS .. ei n, n
.ure for the year 1882, adepisa, III r. :
Police jury at a regular session ..s - !
the Sd day of April 1852, an0 " S.u .1.iJ
be publ shed for thirty days y ! sss 1,
journal according to low beiols Y. ~
same on the taxable property q sals y n. 4.
/ Criminal prosecution fana
2 Grand. Petit Jurors, Jnfy coa''
3 Printers h Stationers
4 Parish g. District Attorney
5 Sheriff for holding Couis
6 Magistrates, Constable, fDJ1
clan, Collector & Assessors
Police Jurors, Clerk. Co's'r
Bile, Finance Committee q iiesss !
rer
8 Roads e. Bridges .
9 Paupers e. Indigsnt pefsOs
10 Public Schools. 4
II Special Jail Tax
By order of the Police Juf1
Clerk Of the Pol's.l!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
OFFICE at Nav ~,

LAM ofFl0H at New Orleans !,
Notice Notice is hereby given -, ,ss2,
following named settler tier b ,aai 'ts
notice of his intention a y dltd
final proof in supper, q b !. make
and thai said proof viii y Y Claim.
before the Judge O. f ~ 9ad.
Con Eolrt, at :Aibbeyille, L. ' es !, q
1s,h April 1882, VII: cS - y
Touches i,n Homestead NJ. ttss ss
the sw. Quarter qua SCI. y. y 70 q
quarter TO Of Sc. Sec. Is, N ".
ter r, Of NE. quarter, s.. q !, aq',..
SW. quarter Of SW. nd
-, T: II, S. 3 Ea st'1s' s..
Meridian. 1sAaaa
He names the follov;,, 8.
IS to prove his coDtinne, .aas
renee upon, and cuI,i,,.;..' g,
aid land, viz Ed. I4ss' '0, y
N. Beanxis, Evaris,e TAXI, ' g.
). o. hege, Of Vernilioas ' ps, -
Louisiana. 'sFlA,
u,,o G1 %, B; BalDHz, Rsgi.t.,.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
DOBBINs' ELECTRIC SOAP.

Having obtained the sesncrd
this celebrated soap for Abbeius
and vicinity, ! append the opit
ion OF some Of our hest people i
to it's merits. We have bp,
using for the last 2 months liz
Dobbips' Electric soap, made u
|. l.. Cragin & Co Philadelpha,
Pa, and find that it washes and
cleans the clothes more rapid1
and more thoroughly and is i
the end cheaper than any othe
soap we have ever used IN %
family. We can heartily recon
mend it and a single trial VII
convince all of the correcnSd
our assertions.
VIM. MOUM
E. I. ADDss,
ARCHIE YoUas.
A. IAcoUR
I desire all my friends ald CO.
toners to give this splendid ssl
one trial so they may know rs
how good the best soap u Y
U. s. is. Give it a trial and
am sure you will use no othef'
A. D. MARTI5,
Ahbeyille, La. Sole AgsiI
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
MOTTO

Sealed proposals will 70 received by
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Of h
Town of Abbeville until the 9TH ia 4
June, Tor publishing the proc ding T
the Town c." nci' am =" is1t ~
necessary blanks a d jon We or til
use of said Coulcil for one year.
The proposals will De opened on that
day and the con ract awarded to the
lowest bidder. The proposals must be
endorsed, proposals for printing" and
directed to "the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the Town of Abbeville."
r. G. SMEDEs, Mayor.
w. B. WHITE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Some Of the Iberians have taken
exceptions to our remarks upon
the startling prevalence Of crime
in that locality and the crying
need Of a reform in the shape of a
rigid execution Of the laws or the
organization Of a gritty vigilance
committee. We are not an advo.
cate of vigilance committees ex-
cept as a dernier resort, and wish
to have it appear on record that
we are decidedly a law and order
man, but when law grows clumsy
and weak in the knees, we don't
propose to stand idly by and suffer
our threats to be cut and our
property pilfered. When such
junctures as these arrive there is
relief only in that higher law
SELF DEFENSE. 1t is somewhat
significant, however, in this con.
nection that none of the three
journals Of Iberia have dared to
deny our statements in regard to
the deplorable state Of affairs ex.
listing there. Verb. sat. sap.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Many persons take medicine for thei,
ailments, and as soon as they feel bet
ter they disregard all directions and
stop taking il. They try it again and
again, aud finally throw it asides as
worthless, when, had it been ~persevered
in from the start, a permanent cure
would have been effected. Now in
taking PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs for ali
complaints of the Stomach and Bowels,
remember to give the medicine a
chance, and don't expect n or two
doses to cure you.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
" o RICE.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Mayor and Boar of Aldermen Of
the Town Of Abbeville until the third
day of July 1882, for keeping the pab-
lie bridge crossing the Bayo Vernlilion
at the Town of Anbeville for one year
commencing July 18th 1882. The pro-
po-als will DE opened Oh that day ana
the rntTact awarded 20 the lowest
biddc.
TIE proposals. must be endorsed pro-
pnsals for keeping the bridge at Abbe
Vile, La, and directed 10 the Mayor
and Aldermen If the town of Abbeville.
r. c. SMEDEs, Mayor.
w. B. WHITE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
NOTICE.

SEALED proposals will I've received
by the P esiden: Of he Police Jury
until the 1st Of MAY. for publishing the
proceedings of the Police Jury, and the
list of jurors drawn 30 serve in the
District Court, and also to print all The
necessary blanks for the use of said
Police jury for one year.
The said proposals will be opened on
that day, and the contract of printing
will I've awarded to the loves bidder.
The proposals mnst be endorsed PRO
posals for printing" and directed to the
President of the Police Jury.
A. LACoUR, Clerk.
April 9th 80.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
from our Gxebanges.

81. Landry democrat Voih
on the new Jail is progressing.
The walls of the first story are
almost completed, and doubtless
our jailer and his birds will ere
long be snugly enscouched.
Morgan City Review : On
Wednesday morning last, Sidney
Mayo, a white boy about IL years
Of age, fell into the water near
Whitney Hall, and had sank the
third time, and would have drown.
ed, had it not been for the timely
assistance of Cornelius Brashear,
who sprang after him.
Orange Tribune: Train rob.
bling has broken out again in Tex
as. On Saturday last, six masked
men stopped the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe Express at Blum
station, and, with drawn revolvers,
proceeded to go thro' the passen-
gers. They got several hundred
dollars in money and escaped.
Lake Charles Commercial F:
Mrs. Mary Ann Lyons whilst in
the act of stepping down to the
cistern yesterday, at the residence
of L. J. Lyons in this town. missed
here footstep, fell down and broke
her leg near the thigh joints. The
injury is all the more serious from
the fact that the lady is over 70
years OF age.
Lake Charles Echo John
Nelson, a Swede, went from Per-
kins' mill to Bagdad last Sunday
to bid his friends goodbye pre-
vious to his leaving for Chicago.
Wilhelm Bagdad he became intox-
icatcd, and on his return to West
Lake Charles in company with a
friend, he fell overheard and was
drowned. His friend did every
thing he could to rescue him, but
as Nelson rose but once there was
little chance to save him.
Opelousas Courier We had
another pretty severe storm on
Wednesday night. There was a
perfect fame Of lightning /; the
rain fell in torrents !; and a very
high wind prevailed for several
hours. A great deal Of fencing
was Frustrated. and a few old
buildings were blown down in the
country. We learn that the gale
was much more severe in St Mary,
and that many buildings were de-
m%olished, among the number three
sugar houses. The rains and
storms have done much damage
to the growing crops in this Sec
ton.
Times, Democrat The heavy
rainfall Of Tuesday night, which
was more than two inches, caused,
as we prophesied. a rise yesterday
iu the Teche. Beuf and other
streams in the Attakapas section,
a rise, however, only of half an
inch, much less than was antici.
pated. Last nights storm will
add to this, and a further rise
may be looked for in the river
and all the tributary streams.
Since these storms have extended
so widely, reaching above Vicks.
burg, the good news of a further
decline of the water in the over
flowed section of the Teche can,
therefore, scarcely be expected
for several days.
Reports from Franklin show
that the water is still running
over the plantations on Bayou
Sale, doing, however, but little
damaro
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
Important Notice.

All persons wishing to make publica-
tions of tableaux, ETC., are hereby notl-
fed that from and after date said no.
tees must be accompanied by the
printers fee, or same deposited with
the Clerk of Court, otherwise, they will
not be published. We cannot afford to
work for glory. much less promises.
April LIST 1892.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
N O C!E

Persons owing State Licenses
are hereby notified that | am new
in possession Of the same. and thai
they must be paid within 80 days
from date of this publication.
April 22d 1881.
g. B. SHAW.
Sheriff & Tax II lector.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Modesty promotes worth, but
conceals it just as leaves aid the
growth Of fruits, and hides it from
view.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

An Irish editor got out Of a
railroad car to take some refresh
ments, and the train started with.
out him. stop there" he shouted,
"stop, ye old stame wagin. ye've
got a passenger aboard that's lift
behind"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

No grander thing can a man do
than to give a helping hand to a
young man who has been dis
couraged.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
NOTICE

The partnership heretota,, !.
l st between Drs: Viii. N i
Chevis having been dissoI,sa ~ Y
the death Of the latter, Al. J. 7
tlement Of the claims doe ~
firm being necessary Ill D,, y
who are indebted to The Az i.
requested to come forward NJ.
and pay the amounts vIjcb Il,
owe said firm in order I I'M
costs. Settlements n,r b uads
with either Of the unds,i,,N !.
Mr.. 81. B. Lyons.
Abbeville, La, De-. 21alssl.
W. D. WHITE Nd,
VIRGINIA a. CHe,s,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Brown says he hates inquisitive
people, and the worst kind inquisi
tiveness, he thinks, is that exhibit.
ed by the man who stops him in
the street and wants to know
when he is going to pay that lit.
tie bill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Elegance of language may not
be in the power of every one, but
simplicity and straight forward
ness are.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

What men want is not 80 much
talent as it is purpose !; not the
power to achieve, but he will to
labor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Bailey's SALINE APERIENr is now re-
cognized as the best and cheapest, and
most pleasant cathartic in use, for the
special cure of headache. constipation,
heartburn, acid stomach, dyspepsia,
etc. 1t cools and quiets, while as a
sparkling summer beverage, it is de-
llghtful.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
NOTICE.

Alladvertisements and communications
intended for the MERIDIosAL, must be
handed in by IL o'clock NJ. on Thursday
to ensure publication. This is an impor-
tant business rule, which should not be
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
P A T b N r S.

F. A. Lehmann, Solicitor of
American and Foreign Patents,
Washington, d. C. All business
connected with Patents, whether
before the Patent Office or the
Courts, promptly attended to-
No charge made unless a patent
is secured. Send for circular.
feb2l '80.6m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

The necessities that exist are in
general created by the s%uperhui-
ties that are enjoyed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Which is the greater duty-to
love our %neighbor, or to so behave
that our neighbors will love US?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
WANTED

10 Introduce into every County OF the
South
The History of the Bible.
The best work to sell that has ever
been published. Splendid Premium to
every subscriber. For circulars and
terms apply at once to
The Henry Bill Publishing Co.,
II, 43 and As Shetucket st Norwich, Ct.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Any woman who feels poorly and is
full Of aches and pains once a month,
should not hesitate to use DR.. Drom-
coolies ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Good deeds pan out better than
good intentions.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

It is no vanity for a man to
pride himself on what he has hon.
estly got and prudently uses.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

We put up with folly more pa
tiently than we do with injustice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
Sea shore trips are now the or.

Sea shore trips are now the or.
der of the day and quite a mum
bec are on foot. 1t is certainly
very exhilarating to lay aside the
cares of business and domestic
duties for a few days to enjoy the
rejuyenating sea breezes, the brimy
baths, fresh fsh-and-well, we
were about to add, the musical.
mischievous misanthropic mos.
quito.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

For sick headache and acid stomach,
Bailey's SALINE APER1ENT will give en-
tire relief.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
1@ys19b'

The Parish Assessor gives ss sssr
he will be at the following q 10 =
ing the months Of March Mar sa;a e. =
assess property in the
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

aries and the relatives of the par.
ties mobbed him. Then he did
nothing for two weeks and all his
advertisers withdrew their cards.
That man was o%urself.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

There is a mode of presenting
that gives value to everything.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
Livery STABLE
ga

The undersigned .9;.' b :
fully inform The hep pa sstsbls ! =
Town e Of Abbeyills, s ses's !. I
prepared to hire "a n rsesiss =
riages. hacks e etc. ANT priesI
same at very nGns Beg'sd
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

Do not consider any virtue tri-
walls, and so practice it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

It is the little man that seeth
to greatness triaes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22
BUTTS D!sPENsARy

Established ls47 At u N. sth Stress, 81. LOUIS, 70.
THE Physicians in charge Of this old and we'll known
l. institution are regular graduates in medicine and
surgery. Years Of Experience In the treatment OF
90 much superior to that of the ordinary practitioner,
that they have acquired q national reputation through
their treatment of complicated cases.
SRiSGREIIonasE p ,nx &c.
cess, without using Mercury or Poisonous Medicines.
YOUNG MEN and those Of middle ase who are
disease that units It's victims for business or marriage.
permanently cured. at moderate expense.
PATIENTS TREATED by Mail ard Express,
eSmSss but where possible.
personal consultation is preferred, which is FREE and invit.
ed. List of questions to be answered By patients desiring treat.
ment mailed free to any address on application.
/Persous suffering from Rupture Should send their addrcss,N
\and learn something to their advantage. Il b not q trusay
Comusauic atoms strictly confidential, and should be addreMSd
DE-. L IL NORTH sth ST, St Louis, Ma,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-04-22

March 18th 1852.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-14

institution appeared t. have worked hard
to savo life and property. Steward Brock,
Superintendent Spurrier and their whole
force Were vi2ilant. Tho superintendent
says that Alphous0 Falck who had charge
Of the lower rear wards and Peter Shelby
of the upper rear wards are deserving of
especial mention.
During the fire the outer gate Of tho
yard in rear of the asylum was broken
open by some one, and . number Of the
cOnvicts who had been placed therein for
safe keeping escaped. Several Of them
wcro afterwards captured, but about -
dozen are yet ut large.
The board of poor directors arc holding
u meeting this afternoon, at which it is
probable the question will come up whether
it is better to rebuild the burnt asylum or
make arrangements to have the state tako
care of the county insane. The differences
in cost is the great Questionable cost Of
the county asylum last year, per head was
only 81 "a, while the cost at Harrisburg il
SO, and at DixmOnt over "a per week.
There is no insurance on the burned
building or its contents that We can hear
of. Superintendent Spurrier says no pre-
niums of insurance have been paid since
he has been treasurer.
Tho origin Of the fire is unknown. As
it was first seen on the roof Of the build
ing many believe that it was caused by
brands carried in the wind from Wetzel's
barn. Others think it may have boon
caused by . detective tlue, which on .
former occasion set fire to the roof.
Others think that some chemicals kept in
the garret may have exploded and set fire
to it, and still others think some one Of
the inmates may have applied the match.
Following is the reply received by
Superintendent Spurrier from Steward
West of the NorristOwn hospital:
NoRRIsTowN, Pa. Aug. IA, 1882.
To George Spurrier Superintendent Insane
Asylum
Nearly full, but will take for q short
time Is women and 50 men Of mild typo.
Advise when they will be sent.
J. l.. WEST.
Steward.