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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-12-16
THE FLORIDA PARISHES.
THEIR CLAIM AGAINST THE UNITED
STATES.

1t may be trite, and it may b.
Utopian. but from the following
facts elected from an extended in
terview, we are of the opinion tha
the Florida parishes have a claim
against the general government
that will be eventually liqnidated, i
managed by proper fiscal agents
Having had The pleasure Of meet.
ing Mr. ii. Skipwith, of East
Feliciana, we believe that he
would be the proper representative
to interest with the mission of coll
Letting any amount justly due this
section from the National Govern
ment.
The Florida parishes are eight
sub divisions of the old State of
West Florida, which was establish
ed on the ruins of the old Spanish
vice-royalty that existed over this
domain until 1910. The suh-divi-
sions are: East Baton Rouge, West
Feliciana, East Feliciaha, Living
ston, st. Helena, Tangipahoa, st.
Tammany and Washington.
The claim covers three or four
millions of land script, that include
every acre of the subdivisions
named. 1t is the opinion OF many
iurists who have thoroughly inyes-
tigated the matter. that the United
States never had title to this ter
ritory, unless we gave it to them,
and the contrary can be document
arily proved.
The foundation of the claim of
the eight parishes is the conquest
achieved over the Spaniards by the
capture of the fort ut Baton Rouge
in the year 1910. The fight was
made by the insurgent settlers
dwelling in this country at that
time. These Spanish provinces.
when taken possession of by the
people. became an independent Re-
public, and its citizens have ever
denied, from generation TO genera
ton. the alleged title in the United
States purchase from France in
1903.
1t is very clear that the points at
issue can only be determined by
resort to the treaty of 1903, and the
transactions between the Florida
parishes and the Government of the
United States after the treaty.
Mr.. Skipwith is engaged in n
undertaking, and lie
should meet with the little assist
ance asked. He is visiting the
Florida parishes, comforting with !
the Police Juries, some of which |
have appropriated to defray his ex-
penses. The Police Jury of this
East Baton Rouge) parish will
meet on the Cd Tuesday in Deem
Der, and undoubtedly will assist by
donating 5000, the amount request
ed.
1t is a matter Of vital Importance
or the people of this section, that
Ill of the allegations in the petition
If the Florida parishes. which is
now before the Congressional Com
nittee on Public Lands, be prop
My presented and sustained. 1t is
necessary. in order to
urther the claim, that an agent or
representative be in Washington
when the awards will be rendered.
The questions involved in the
petition of the Florida parishes
ave never been passed upon by any
department. of the government.
The award depends upon the ma
IRE of the evidence before the
Committee on Public Lands, and
hat evidence can only be obtained
y arduous and close search among
he old archives of the Government
ow on file in the Departments. Z
'hese archives, which have been so
ong hidden from sight among the
records, can onlr be
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-12-16

Save money by paying your taxes
before the last of this month.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-12-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Succession Of Mary C, Carriere.
The State of Louisiana, Parish of st.
Iammany-Eighteenth Judicial Dis
trict Court-No. $50.

Notice is hereby given to the credit
orS OF this estate, and to all ether per-
sons herein interested. to show cause.
within ten days from the present notifi-
cation, If any they have or can. wbv the
account presented by Joseph NJ. Gar
clio, Administrator in this estate. sbould
not be approved and homologated. and
the funds distributed in accordance
Herewith.
BY order of the court this 18th day of
December. 1882
WIN. c. MORGAN, Clerk.
CovINGToN, LA, Dec. Is. 1882.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
Stories of a Cat and a Hen.

Mrs A. w. Brooks, of East Eliot, in the State of Maine, has cat thirteen years old, for which she has been yainly offered $50. This learned pussy vii, stand up at the word command, bow slowly or quickly as directed, walk around the room on her hind legs only, dance, turn somersaults, go through the motions of holding a jewsharp in her mouth with one paw and playing on it with the other, mew when ordered to speak, kiss her paw to visitors, hold saul cer of milk on her forelegs, and lap the milk, and stand on her hind feet and with her forepaws catch bits of bread or meat thrown to her, like base ball player. Her kitten, year old, will turn somer- sauts. The same lady has hen which wipes her feet on the mat on entering the house, and if asked, How do you get your living, Biddy?" will scratch on the floor, look to see ifshe has scratched out anything, and then look at the ques- tioner to see if the answer is correct.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
THE KINDNESS or NA1uRE.

Nature intended that the art of healing, the sustaining of animal life. theenjoymefit of perfect health, and the road to longevi- ty should be searched for principally among the herbs and vegetables of earth, and not one in a thousand who seek to be relieved by the use of mineral poisons will find the panacea hoped for. Then away, with metcurial medicinesl s- Let ns- ture be assisted by naturel Invigorate the system and improve the animal economy Of nutrition and assimilation, by using such well-known and tried harmless yet effective vegetable tonics as Yellow Dock Sarsaparills, Junipei, Celery, Calisaya Bark, etc, all of which enter into the com position of pr. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilia. If you are weak, nervous and deblitated, or suffer from dyspepsia weak Kidneys, impure blood, etc, it will do you more permanent good than any othec remedy known.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
yaceinated In the Tongue.
Grand Rapids Leade.

A man stepped into the office of a well known physician and seating himself at the table, engaged in conversation. On the table were lying number of vaccine plints, which the visitor mistook for toothpicks, and, taking up one, he began using it. The physician didn't notice what the man was doing for some min utes, and his attention was only called to the fact by his visitor puncturing his tongue with one of the points, causing it to bleed slightly The doctor gave the matter prompt attention, washed the mans mouth with alcohol, and used pre- vsntives of various kinds, but alas to no purpose, The vaccination "took, '' and the man wears his tongue on the outside Of his mouth.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

making our beloved land the corral for 8 vast tot Of idiots, who ought to be pois. oned and thrown into the moaning sea.
 This class of facetious invalids who do not know enough to die of remorse, is gradually increasing The country is cursed at present with vast epidemic of this kind of mirth that makes pcrdition yawn.
 Most any kind of a criminal can be brained with a piano leg and thrown into the yielding bosom of acranberry marsh, but how are you going to brain a man with a head like a peanut, and who don't know wedge-wood joke from a moss-c covered sarcophagus?
 How are you going to brain lardy-da man who never knew what brain was? How can you knock poor worm of the dust senseless when he hasn't been any thing else since he was born?
 About the only way we see is to drain Lake Superior and then collect these gibbering idiots in the deepest place, spread about four acres of boiler iron over them, and then let the water back into the lake.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
Health and Happiness.

It seems strange that any one will suffer from the many heterogeneous brought on by an impure condition of the blood, when Scovills's Blood and Liver Syrup will re. store perfect health to the physical organi- zation. It is indeed a strengthening syrup, D easant to take, and has proven itself to fectually curing serofula Syphilistic Dis orders, Weakness of the Kidneys, all nerv ous disorders and debility. It corrects in- digestion. A single bottle will prove to you it's merits as n healing renewer for it acts like charm, especially when the com paint is of an exhaustive nature, having a tenden cy to lessen the natural vigor of the brain and nervous system.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

Mrs, Lucy T. Coleman, of Hamilton O., writes For many years l suffered from a complication of diseases. Dyspepsia, inn pure blood, and Irregularities were my greatest troubles. l was also very nervous and at times my heart ached most severely, | often suffered from heartburn, belchingi nausea, etc after meals. I was advised by my neighbor, Mrs. Longmore, to try Dr. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Having tried so many things did so with very little faith. l was highly pleased to find it just the medicine l needed. It sure " must contain some secret ingredients, foI | cannot believe that simply Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla would create such a re markable change as it did in my case That queer sensation of bearing down and pain in the loins never troubled me any more at all"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
\ SIx-legged Cow.
New York Sun.

A COW stood on tue Washington Mar kct wharf and pazed with mild buts some what unhappy eyes at a number of gem tlemen, butchers, and others who crowd ed around her. She had two horns and SIX legs. Four of the legs were usesul; the others were entirely superhuons. The COW also possessed a well developed tml and a tail that is still in embryo. The two legs that are not at all necessary are on the cows fore shoulders. The ol leg, which is about half size, with hools and joints, and the near leg which IS gnarter size and similarly equipped, have both as much animal heat as any of the four perfect legs upon which the whole structure rests The legs on the
 boulder are hind legs. The embryo tail has root between the fore shoulders Spectators poked, pulled and prodded iAe COW increasingly yesterday, bnt she only looked at them kindly. Her name 's Molly, and she came from Colorado She IS Six years old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

bipeds. The crab being covered wifl hard, i'm penetrable shell, its not easyto molest or nuke hir 1ffafd therefore he wages war in bis watery world unceasingy when once attacked. Although tiny he cannot be said to be devoid of understand ing, having ten legs to assist his locomotion this however avails him little, for when conquered, he never turns his back to his enemy, starting into abold run, but ike many politicians during election time, slips of sideways. There comes time in the life of this pugnaeOus fellowwhen the years bring him more bone and muscle than he can dispose of with comfort, and he finds him self in very tight place his shoes pinch him and he begins to realize the practicability of ap- plying to Dame Nature for more room or q house in proportion to bis increasing size. Nature slowly responds to the call; but in her own good time provides a new home so that the enter prising little creature does not wander about homeless, but is provided for suitably, as was the old sailor who dropped his rheuma4ism and crabbedness when he applied the Great German Remedy, Sr JACOBS OIL. This last however, may sound rather tshy to the skeptiea reader and tospch we would reply in language too plain to be misunderstOod-in words Illustrating facts that even the waves of time cannot wash away or scaly epithefs affect. ST. JACOBS OIL today has rendered the lives and homes of myriads of sufferers brighter than ever the electric light can which people pause 10 admire along the way. Still more happily served than the old sailor was an invalid, who wrote thus concerning his case:
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
To copspmn,,ves.

Reader, can you bslieve that the creator sfflicts one-thifd of mankipd with a disease for which there is no remedy? pr. R. V. Piercss Golden Medical Discovery has cured hundreds of cases of consumption and men are living to- o-day--healthy, robust men-whom physicians pronounced incur able, because one lung was almost gone Send two stamps for Dr Piercc's pamphlet on Consumption and Kindred Affections. Address WORLDS DIsPFNsARY MEDICAL As soctATIoN. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
InnDrfaUf.

When you visit or leave New York city save baggage and expressage and carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand Central Depot. 450 elegant rooms, single and in suits, fitted up at an expense of one million dollars. Rooms reduced to $1 and upwards per day, on European plan. Elevators, Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all depots.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
ONLY THE DEAD.
rA,u STONE.

Only the dead are great: While they are here, envy and strife And jealous pride, too, surely hide The great work of their life. The truly great earn sure, tho late, Their praise. 0nly the dead are blcst-
 They earn by death that blessed bourne, Where shade of eve, nor light Of morn, mI ever bring unrest.
 Peace deep and strong to them belongs Through endless days only the dead are dear
 The bcstof all surely let fall The angry word while here.
 But dead lips plead for gentle thought of tasks now folded hands have wrought Dearest the dead of all
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

MESsMAs's PsPfoNIzED BEET ToEIc the only preparation of beef containing it's entire n,ttriti0,,s properties. It contains blood ma king, force generating and life sustaining properies; invaluable for indigestion, dys- pepsia, nervous prostration, and all forms of general debility; also, in all enfeebied conditions, whether the result of exhaus- tion, nervous prostration, oyerwork or acute disease, particularly if rsulting from pulmonary complaints. Caswell, Hazard & Co.,, proprietors, New York. Sold by druggists
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

The cars were filled with a curious crew @ -wect baby rrix, aud the Wandering lew 'HCE Wijh his beaustalk, ,-Ahe Giant Grim, Little Miss MinCer and Uncle Tim, alrIvs and Spritcs, and Brownies rare
 }ud mermaids wrapped in their yellow hair, ut tide by side in the phantom cars 3' lth moDnDeam windows and wheels of stars! ''u, ou they sped through the Silvery sand oi the beautiful streams of the Woudcrland:- They stopped in cloud for a drink of dew, While the sea-shcll yuug and the whistle blew They gathered the blossoms that never die, I hat grow in the land of the "By-and by, ,G-- tud there at che end of the route, I'm told .'1r travellers tuuud the Pot of Gold ] hen the Dream man brought little Budgc and
 Tod,
 NEhl gowns and all, from the Land of Nod,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

QUE RIoUs that the Chinese men should have such long hair. Ladies, if you would have your hair as long as the Chinese and as beautiful as Houri's, use Carboline, the deodorized petroleum hair renewer and Jrsc
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

DR. ANDREW CLARK, of London, says of alcoholic beverages that in perfect state of health there is absolutely no benefit to be derived from their use, and as he goes through the wards of his hospital he coa cludes that seven of every ten case owes their ill health to moderate drinking -Dr. En0ke'S Uenlth MOnthlN
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

DRuaeIsrs say that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the best remedy for female weakness that they ever heard of for it gives universal satisfaction. Send tc Mrs. Lydia F Pinkham, 233 Western Ave nue, Lynn, Mass, for phamphlets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

IT is fact that you can get just as large a quantity of the very best Butter Color such as L. E. Ransom s for twenty five cents as you can of the poor color so often offered to you when you call for and want the best please insist on your merchant ordering for yOu L. F. Rars ms Butter Color
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

Two cannon balls and box of old En gish pennies, relics of the revolutionary campaign, were unearthed at New York on the site of the new produce ex- pbanua
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

TIE classes of Princeton college have voluntarily signed pledge that during their college course they will abstain from hazing and discourage it in every way. The fines imposed by the crimi- nal courts and the public disapproval ex- pressed of the behavior of the students have led to this act.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
"cRooKED HAERrEL.

Accept q thousan thanks for that golden remedy" l suffered for many years with rheu- maticpain in my limbs. My legs were drawn together, and people called me ." Crooked Hacr- tell used ST. JACOBS OIL and was cured. and now feel so well tkat think could dance as in my young days. JOHN HAERTEI. Fremont IH
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
A statement from the Mayor.

MOLINE IT,, July II, 1881. H. H WARNER E Co: Sirs,-My wife and self both unite in pronouncing your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, the best medicine we ever used. 5. w. WHEELoCK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

YoUNG or midd e aged men suffering fire m nervous debility loss of memory, premature old age, as the result of bad habits, should send three stamps for Part VII of Dime Series pamphlets. Address WORLDS Dis. PENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N V
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

GENERAL GRANT has written to Cap tain Eads to complain of having been imposed upon in the ship-canal project, and withdrawing fram the board of directors.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

CoAsTING clubs in Montreal enjoy the delicious sport by the light of electric lamps which they have erected on pri- yatn hills
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

l No patient required to catch the rheu-
 matsm. A cold and inattention to it., and you have it--the rheumatism. We cure ours with St. Jacobs Oil.--C Chicdgo l Inter Ocean.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
THE LAND OF NOD.

Did you ever hear how Dudge and Tod, Took flying trip to the Land of Nod? They put on their uightgOwns -climbed the
 stairs,
 Numblcd thcir innocent, drOwsy prayers, turlud up in bed in a dimpled heap, And in forty winks they were fast asleep, Theu the DreamslRarl came on fl train of cars With moonbeam windows, and N heels of stars;-- The fires were itby q comet, queer, And the man in the moon was engineer, A sea weed cord held the enginc-bcll, Made from ringing oeCan-shell;- The railrosd track was rainbow band Reaching far over the sea and land \ud the ends Of the road ] am grayely told, Were built upon pots of shining goldl ' MI ENoard and away went BudgC and Tod >igut gowns and all, to the Land of Nod.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
FreetoY You.

Catalogue of books and watches very cheap. Agents wanted.
 PHIL CHEW, Pub,
 7i3 Chestnut st.,
 St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

EX-KING AMADEUS was recently robbed by enc of his servants in his palace at Turin of 100000 francs worth of jewels and silver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
Ten Years, Experience.

CEDARvILLE, O., Dec. 16, 1881. Have used Piso's Cure for Consumption in my family for ten years, and want noth ing better as cough remedy.
 J. A. HAREND.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

A TENNESSEE paper says ex-Vice Presi- dent Wheeler is visiting his cousin in Chattanooga.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

TrE board of army engineers appoint ed by the secretary of war to consider a plan for the reclamation of the Potomac flats met in Washington Monday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
AN Ex-coNsuL,s STORY.
To lhe .Editor of the BroOklga Eaqle:

A late United States Consul at one of the English inland ports, who isnow private resident of New York, relates the follow ing interesting story. He objects, for private reasons, to have his name pub. lished, but dtaho7izes heoriter Q sdbstanti- ate his statement, and, if necessary, to refer to him,in his private capacity, any person seeking such reference. Deferring to his wishes, I hereby present his statement in almost the exact language in which he gave it to me
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
"Rougl on Rats''

The thing desired found at last Ask drug gists for Rough on Rats. It clears out rats, mice, reaches. flies. bed bugs, 15c boxes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

A YOUNG man of Springfield, H., on being halted by~two foot-pads, drew a revolver, and held them until policemen arriYeI
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

GEN. E. w. LEAvENwoRTH, of Syra- cuse, N. Y, has just given S10,000 to Hamilton College for the foundation of a scholarship.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

DR. PIFRcE's "Favorite Prescription" is the Gebilitated womau's best restorative tonic.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09
Is a Positive Cure


 for all thoss Pninfai Complaint. and Weaknesses
 socommon to our best female population It will cure entirely tho worst form of Female Com' plants all ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Ulcera ton Falling and Displacements, and the consequent Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to tho Change of Life.
 It will dissolve and expe tumors from the uterus In an early stage of development Tho tendency to can csrous checked speedily by It's use It removes fantness natuiency, destroysan craving for stlmulants and relieves weakness of the stomach It cures Blostng, Headaches, Nervous frostrstion, General Debility, seeplessness Depression and Indi gestion. That feeling of bearing down, causing pain weight and baokAche always permanently cured by its use tw at all times and under all circumstances act in harmony with the that govern the female system For the cure of Kidney Complaints of either sex this Compound is unsurpassed.
 LYDIA +. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE COM POUND is prepared at 2sS and as5 Western Avenue, Lynn Mass Price Sl slI hottlesfor e5 Sent by mall in the form of pills. also In the form of oEenses on receipt of price, s per boK for either. Mrs Pinkham freely all letters of inquiry Send for pAmph- let. Address above. Mention hfs fdPer.
 No family should be without LYDIA E PIEKHAhS LIVER PILLS. They cure constipation, bniouansss and torpidity of the liver. s5 cents per box.
 ss- Sold by all DrugKists. -6e
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-09

EysEYulpY should note the fact that the b.s. remedy known for Coughs, Colds, etc |, w Dr. Bu,rs Cough Syrup. Price oaly % crltsa bottle.