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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

We had the visit this week of
Mr.. A. A. Mouton Of the firm of
A. A. Mouton and Co., cotton and
sugar factors and commission mer-
chants No. 80 Union street. He
is one of our true creoles, in every
way. The firm will be ready at
all times to fill orders at lowest
market prices and we hope they
will be literally patronized. Give
them a trial and you will never
regret it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

What about that company Of
infantry thought Of by some, and
which had raised the hopes of
many? The idea should not be
lost, its all for fun and recreation,
mental as we'll as physical devel.
opment. Come in one and all,
its all fun and no war a head-no
danger.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

War is virtually declared in
Egypt, unless she backs out Of it
by submitting tamely to the die
tates Of Great Brittian. The bonn.
bardment Of Alexandria commenc.
ed last week by the English feet.
Europe at the present time is very
unsettled, and we should not be
astonished when we hear that
armies are in movement ready TO
be hurled against one another.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Our friend George Caldwell is
getting along finely with his work
at the brick factory, his kiln is
building mp very fast and the work
progresses splendidly, we expect
zero very long to see the smoke is
sue from the top Of it. His bricks
will 60 like hot cakes, many per-
sons are in need Of the article.
Our best wishes for bis success in
bringing his work on the present
kiln to a close.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Had it not been been for mich
many q family in our neigh,
horhood would have to spend a
great deal more money for the
support Of his family. The breed
of cattle here is a cross with the
Derham and Bramah with our
creole stock, our cattle have the
advantage Of the acclimatation and
Of the cross with blooded stock,
and the consequence is that there
are pretty good milch cows.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Our worthy sheriff G. 3. Shaw,
and young friend J. ]. Abadie
have returned from their Lake
Arthur excursion. As they saw
and we have always said, a week
or two summer recreation can be
had there as pleasantly as any
where in the South. Game, fish,
bathing, healthy atmosphere and
what more to be desired?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

ENGLISH FEMALE BIrTERs is an iron
and vegetable tonic, prepared by physi-
.cians specially for the cure of ills that
aflict the female sex. It builds up and
strengthens feeble, broken down aud
worn ont constitutions, it's repairs dam
ages inflicted by years Of suffering, reg
ulates the whole system, adds iron to
tho impoverished blood and makes
permanent cure of long standing cases.
It cleanses and tones the stomach, i'm
parts q Keen appetite, aids digestion,
relieves sick headache, acts gently upon
the liver, cures swimming and giddi-
ness Of the head, pain in the side, pal
pitation of the heart, and tinges the
pale check with the bloom Of health
and beauty. Can be used at m times
by married and single for recent or
chronic complaints.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

We observe oE the streets of
our towna flock of young turkeys,
numbering We believe thirteen,
(unlucky hgure) fast reaching the
age of astronomical maturity.
Would it not be prudent for the
happy owner to take them in Or
ill-luck might befall him and some
of the young feathered tribe might
come up missing between now
and Christmas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
"VoN GRAND CoNTRADIc- cIoN."

"VoN GRAND CoNTRAD1c cIoN."
A French gentleman recently
Paris was invited by one Of
our popular citizens to indulge in
the american custom at the Elk
change. Not knowing our %"collo-
quail American" we'll enough to
call for a mixed drink, it was sug-
gestcd that he take a brandy
punch" which he did. Next
morning he called alone at the bar
and being asked by the polite
young man who concocts cock
tails what he would have, and hav-
ing forgotten the name of the
drink Of yesterday, he replied Il
will take yon grand con-tra-dic-
cion-what you call it ?--wis very
much lemon for make bin sour,
very much soogare for make him
sweet, plenty of brandy for make
him strong, and a great deal Of
wasser for make him weak" ooh,
yes ; | know" returned the bar
keeper, you want a punch
"Yees, Eat ees eet ; Won ponch."-
Richmond State.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

The Republican party Of our
parish are in a state of great diff
ference and dissatisfaction be-
tween themselves. No delegate
has been elected to the coming
Donaldsonville Convention, but
between now and then things may
assume another aspect, and all
party political quarrels settled.
May peace be with them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
STATE OF
TwENTYFIFTH DISTRICT COURT
Parish OF Vermillon.

80 Ne. $50.
Succession Of Anathalie Guidfys.
Application of Euclide Mean!
to be appointed administrator q
said succession.
Notice is hereby given TO ~
parties interested in the said $40
cession, Or having any opposite.
to make 10 the application Of sag
applicant to Gle the same Y
writing, in the Office Of the Clerk
of Court within ten days from -
date hereof.
Given under my hand and aoai
of court this 10th day Of Jues
1882.
LAsr1E BRoussAEp, clerk.
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A OF LOUISIANA,
TWENTY-FIVE DISTRICT oouaf,
Parish Of VermilioD.
" @. 538.

Succession of Adelasky HobPauil'
Application Of Mary Bellnae
Fanlk, to be appointed Admir- !. :.
Notice is hereby given to al.1
parties interested in the gay.
succession, or having any opposs
ton to make to the application 3
said applicant to file the sa -
in writing, in the office Of -
Clerk of Court within ten daJsg
from the date hereof.
Given under my hand ana 49,
of court this 9Th day OF nv
1882.
lAsr1E BaoussAsp, cletk.
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BUTTS, D!seE4sARY

Istasli.hsd 1877 At IL n. sth efss., %. LOUIS, 10.
THE Physicians In charge Of this old and we'll known
i Institution are regular graduates In medicine and
surgery. Years of Experience In the treatment of
Chronic Diseases have made their skill and ability
SO much superior to that Of the ordinary practitioner.
that they have acquired q national reputation through
their treatment Of complicated cases.
P ;rs e.
foctions 81 the blood, skin or bones, treated With sue
cess, without using Mercury or Poisonous Medicines.
~ suffering from the effects Of q
dissass that units It's victims Tor business or marriage.
permanently cured. at moderate EXPENSE.
PAIlENIS TREATED by Mail and aa y;s
pafSo03( COMPILATION . preferred, which is FREE and invit-
ID. List Of questions to b. answered b.. patients desiring treat
nsns naiied free % any address on application.
|fensss ssNeYins from Rapture should send their adArsss,N
land iearp ssn.thiag t. their advantage: II Is not a trsss.I
Comn1 uic atoms strictly confidential. ahd should b addressed
Dir. Butts, IL Nnrth 9Th VI, s. Louis, HoA
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

A gentleman correspondent tells
US, that a sure cure for dyspepsia
is dig in your garden aud let
whiskey alone" bu say correspon.
dent be aisy, accept an amendment
to your generally correct princi-
pie, come now and say, a leetle bit
once a while !; that wouldn't hurt
muck.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Bailey's SALINE ApER1ENT.-What is
IT. It is a cheap, mia, enecJive n
delightful laxative, far superior to nau-
seating pills, while it is c. oling and re
freshing. For dyspepsia it is superior
anu for sick headache, acid stomach,
indigestion, etc, it cannot he excelled.
It is a delicious fever drink, and acts
finely upon the skin.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
Public Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
25TH DISTRICT CoURT.
PARISH OF VERn1L1oN,
No. CAT.
Succession of Eulalie Faulk.
Succession Of Eulalie Faux.

By virtue Of an order granted
the Hon. District Court in and
for the parish Of Vermilion aud
State of Louisiana in the matters
Of the above entitled and number.
ed succession, notice is hereby
given that there will be sold al
auction to The last and
highest bidder, at the late resi-
dence of the deceased, on
Thursday, july 9th 1882,
the following described property
of said succession TO wit
lst-One tract of land lying
and being situated in the parish
of Vermilion on the west side, be.
ing wood land containing ten
superficial arpents undivided and
forming a part Of the tract pur.
chased by the deceased and Arvens
Hebert at the sale of property Of
the succession Of F. E. Dartez on
he 3lst Of July 1876, under item
rs of the process verbal Of said
sale, the SAID tract in its untirety
he,ng bounded above by Robert
primeaux, below by Ernest Oar.
tez and Pierre Marceaux, east BY
Bayou Vermilion west by Georges
Faulk's tract.
2d-One tract of prairie land
containing 100 acres and designa.
ted as the southwest quarter Of
section I, in township l2,. seHth
of range 2 east.
One dwelling house.
One corn crib.
Sixty heads of cattle.
six gentle saddle horses.
Is heads Of wild horses and
mares.
One or cart.
-Four work oxen.
655 pannels Of fencing.
And many other articles too
numerous TO mention.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The movable property to be
sold for cash on the day Of sals
and the immoyable property on 8
credit of one and two years : pur1z
chasers on credit to furnish their
notes with solvent sureties insosido,
to the satisfaction OF the admins.
traitors and conditioned to draw
eight per cent, per annum interest
from maturity until paid pnrss
chasers also to obligate themselves
in case it should become necessary
TO institute suit to enforce pay.
ment of their notes, to pay ten
per cent, as Attorneys fees, 90
the amount involved in such suit.
A special mortgage with yen-
doris lien and privilege to be 70.
tanned on the land sold, in favor
Of said succession, and said lands
shall not be alienated-mortgaged
or in any way encnmbered to the
prejudice Of the rights Of the suc-
c%ession, until full and final pay
ment of the purchase price there
of.
Given under my official Sign.
ture this 2l.h day Of June 4. .,
1882.
G.. B. SHAW,
GhnriH
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Important Notice.

All persons wishing to make publica-
tions Of tableaux, etc, are hereby mott
fed that from and after date said no
tlces 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 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

On last Saturday one Gabriel
Jordan was arrested for stabbiDg
in the arm one A. Robertson, the
said Jordan was arrested and ad.
mitted to bail for preliminary ex.
animation before Justice Labauve
on Tuesday the 18th. Both par.
ties are of this parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

For the immediate and permanent
cure of all female complaints and irreg-
ularities, such as lenchorrhGa or whites,
prolapsas utori, eroon sickness, uruuthiy
suppressions and excuses, Mysteries,
nervous debility, &C., nothing equals
ENGLISH FEMLLE BITTERs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

The iron horse is snorting
through the streets of St. Martin
vile. and the petit Paris Of At.
takapas bids fair once more to
present the pleasure and business
attractions which it did in days
long gone by.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

When physicians have made use Of a
prescription for years in their private
practice within certain success, it is q
duty they owe to mankind to put such
remedies within reach of all, and this
is done by "copyright."-such is the
case with Dr.. Sherman PRICKLY ASH
BITTERs, and they have proved to be a
blessing to mankind.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

The work on our streets is be.
ing carried on vigorously and
with skill, and very soon We can
hope to see them in q better con
dition than ever before.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

The rams are plentiful, the
crops are promising, the planters
are smiling and rejoicing and
every body else following suit.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
NOTICE.

Alladvertisements and communications
Intended for the MERID1oNAL, must be
handed in by IL O'clock N. 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, 1882-07-22

Major Wyche assessor Of Iberia
vas in our town this week. The
major looks as hale and hearty as
ever. Long life and prosperity to
him.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

There is a great and unusual
scarcity Of vegetables in our town.
Why 7 the answer is too plain and
patent, to be spoken.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
JESSE JAMES IS DEAD.

Agents 4 Fer the asd a nlns,.a'sa
w a1C0Q Of Frank and Jesse
James and the Younger Brothers, the
noted Western Outlaws.-By Hon. J.
A. Dacus, Phi. D Atrue and thrilling
account of their bold operations for 20
years, in as many States and Terrific
ries, with graphic statement Of tbs final
tragedy in St. Joseph. Profasely sllas-
tratsd, including engravings Of the Out
law Jesse James, before and after death,
his young wife and little children, the
detectives, Fords, the house of the last
struggle, and SO others, engraved from
actual photographs.
Agents Wanted ! Send y e, for r fa11
and be convinced that this is the most
,salable and profitable book published /;
or, to save time, send so cts, at once
for Canvassing Book and state your
choice of townships, Address
n. .. THOMPSON e. Co, Pubs.
st. Louis, Mo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

NOTICE is hereby given that Assessmrn
N Lists are deposited in the Clerks Office
and all persons are hereby notified to come
forward within thirty days from date Of
this publication and make corrections
they deem proper. d. N. LYONS,
AsY 3, 1852. Assessor.
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N 0 T l G E i.

Tho undersigned would respectfully
inform his friends and the public in
general, that he is now prepared to do
any and all kinds of hauling, on short
notice. Terms very liberal
CLARENCE MAXWELL.
July 9Th 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

1t is easy to have a temper of
ones own ; the great thing is to
keep it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

The production of butter in
Iowa now amounts to IS 400, 700
pounds annually.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Gen. Skobeleff, the famous Rus
sian general died in Moscow on
the 9Th inst, with heart disease.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

I certify The foregoing to b8 8
true and correct lis. osjo'y, aTawe
to serve at the next term ct The
District Court, al aforesaid.
Given under my hand aud sea
this 18th day Of July A. D., 1882
LAsTIE BRaussARD,
Clerk Of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

An orator saying that he had a
very mixed audience was asked
how it happened. Oh said he ]
stirred it up with my eloquence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

HOMES FOR THE MILLIONi-
in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Never overlooked. Send stamp for de-
scriptive circular to
VRRM1L1oN IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION,
Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
SATURDAY, JULY 22. 1882.

Watermelons are numerous and
Of very large size in our parish.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Why is a church bell more at.
fable, than a church organ Be.
cause one will 60 when it is tolled,
but the other will be blowed first.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

Marriage, said an unfortunate
is the grave yard Of love. And
you men, retorted his wife are the
grave diggers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22

"That's what beats me-. said a
boy as he passed a pile Of shingles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-07-22
Nmbusiness now before the
kp'V $sss; TASTE; Ss :. : ::s 3 $ss ::
han at anything else. Cap
ital NOT needed. We will

start you. $I2 q day and upwards
made by the industrious. Msn, women,
boys and girls wanted everywhere to
work for Us. Now is the time. You can
work in spare moments only or give
your whole time TO the business. You
can live at home and do the work. No
other business will pay you nearly so
well. No one can fail to make enor-
mous pay by engaging Ut once. Costly
outfit and terms free. Money made fast,
easily and honorsbly. Address TaU1 4
Co, Augusta, Maine.
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OLD newspapers for sale at this
Office, at IS cents q hundred.
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G.. A. MOuisset,

NOTAIRE PUBLIC.
En- ct pour 10 psroisse Vermillon--
Bureau . % residence dams 10 Prairie
dteig,
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JURY LIST.

Jury drawn on the 18th Of July
1882 to serve at the term Of the
District Court for the parish Of
Vermilion, to begin on the 4th Of
September 1882.
Grand and Petit Jury for the lst
, 1882-12-09
TO ST. CQZ AVIS n" 90, 9th December 1892.

hal the shareholder will recover
half of his loss.
The "Moniteur Universal" express
es great Indignation at American in
reference in the Madagascar ques-
ton and ridicuIes the idea of Il fleet
being despatched there by that Gov
ernment.
From London the latest bulletins
report that Mr.. Fawcett's illness is
assuming an irregular course, and
the condition of Anthony TrolIope is
worse.
A telegram from St. Petersburg
states that the Gear has assumed the
the title OF Lord Turkestan.
New York, 9th.
Flour p brl. ST. Lawrence brand. 35.45
Meal, best BrandyWine, ~ brl $49 to /
New Seasons Pork per brl. SO 10 1911
e,,u,u Crystals " b ! . IGths toSf.
"'7"i' Fair to good refining r b7I TO (.
English Islands MoIasses y cal 10 10 Ike.
Exchange, New York 4 London, $50
London GtQ,
lDem6rara Crystals cI. is. 81.
c- Muscovado u cwt. f0 ISs. OIL.
o"e"i CIayed Havana, No. u. Gl IS OIL
ulIoat.
Dpmerara Rum P gallon, Is Cd.
Trinidad Cocoa ~ cvt. Gl. 2s 0d.
Consols 10l to !. TO
Bank OF England Rate Of Discount 3 pct
Liverpool Cotton Middling Upland p b s.
to 6.
9 per cent. RpnteS in Paris, Fcs.S0. 10
, 1882-12-09

ceipts shall exceed one hundred thou
sand millions of francs.
Prices unaltered.
Barbados, 4th Dec. The German
frigate Olga, Captain Baron Won
Seckendo1f, arrived here yesterday,
after a passage Of q days from
Madeira. She leaves here this alter
noon for St. Thomas, where she will
remain about five days. Prince
Henry of Prussia is ON board.
New York 9th Dec-A Washing
ton despatch announces the reopen
ing of Congress the President IN
his opening speech recommended the
disposal OF the treasury surplus in
such q manner as will reduce taxa
ton, and he stated that Congress
would be asked to consider measures
for the reconstruction Of The navy,
tie reduction Of postage, and the
reform Of the Civil service.
London dispatches report that the
new Courts Of Justice were Yesterday
opened by Her Majesty the Queen,
who, il adds, has also been pleased to
create the Lord High Chancellor an
Earl.
Sir Anthony Trollope, who is suf-
fering from the effects of fit, is ropor-
ted to be in a critical state.
The health of the Rt. Hon. Henry
Fawcett, Postmaster General, IS im-
proving.
A despatch from the Paris CORES
pondent of the Times afirms that
France is determined to maintain en-
tireIy the terms of the Treaty of SIN
ty-elght with Madagascar. . 1t also
says that England merely asked for
information and offered no protests
against the French claims.
The French press are pleased with
the friendly tone Of Queen V%ictoria's
speech.
A telegram from St. Petersburg
states that the Russian embezzIements
during last year are estimated at
twenty six millions roubles.
Intelligence from ConstantinopIo
states that the Sultan is completely
terror-stricken by the discovery of a
conspiracy for his assassination.
St, Thomas Dec 5th.-The repair
ing ship "Grappler" succeeded in eff
fecting the repairs of the St. Croix-
Trinidad cable this afternoon.
Photographic communication with
all Stations now perfect,
New York, Dec G.-An AIexan-
drian despatch states that Arabl Pa
sha b as expressed Il wish to reside in
Damascus or London.
In a letter to the "Times', he de-
cIares himself contented with a lot
which ecure liberty TO Egypt, and
asserts hat England will find him
no rebel, but a seeker of justice.
London adviccs state that the
English Government is disposed to
respect the French treaty with Ma
dagascar and their rights in that
country.
A Paris despatch announces that
the Colonial budget has been fully
voted, and a commission appointed to
consider the creation of a Colonial