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The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02
Bliss Little Bill.

A special from Washington to
the N. O. Times-D Democrat, dated
August 9th, says:
Your correspondent saw to-
day the document i'm which DIR.
Bliss sets forth to the Board Of
Audit of the Garfield expenses
bis claim for $4,000. He re-
views the circumstances of his
employment and election, saws
that it actually cost him $4,000
iii loss of his practice, which at
that time was $1,000 per month,
and claims that the great strain
upon his nerves, suspense, sick
ness, loss of sleep and personal
supervision of every detail de-
mands an extraordinary fee.
He sets forth that the pay should
be In ratio with the responsibility
and trust imposed, and states
this case is without parallel in
this country, if not in the his
tory Of surgery in the world.
DR.. Bliss leaves for New Mexico
on Tuesday, so he puts in his
claim without reference to the
action of the other doctors.
It is understood that they will
claim $15,O 0O each, with the ex-
ception of Reyburn, who will
ask for $4,000. The Board of
Audit has but $4,000 at it's
command, so, of course, these
claims, If paid, must be severely
scaled. Bliss will not stand q
reduction below his figure. There
seems to be no way out of the
dilemma but by an appeal to
Congress.
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Preventable Losses on the
Farm.

Waldo f. Brown writes,
among other good suggestions,
the following in the 1merican
Agriculturist for August:
The keeping of old COWS long
past their prime is another thing
which largely reduces the profits
of the farmer. We have found
quite a large per cent of COWS.
whose wrinkled horns and gener-
ally run down condition, show
that they have long since passed
the point of profit. A few years
ago, these COWS would have sold
at full prices for beef, now they
will sell only for Bologna at 3
cts. per pound. Thus cows have.
in a majority of cases, been kept,
not because they We're favorites,
or even because they were profit
able, but from sheer carelessness
and want offorethought. Anoth-
er fruitful cause of loss to the
farmer, is attempting to winter
more stock than he has feed for.
Instead of estimating his resour-
ces in the fall, and knowing that
he has enough feed even for a
hard winter, he gives the matter
no thought, and March finds him
with the choice of two evils,
either to sell stock, or buy feed.
IT he chooses the former, he will
often sell for much less than the
animals would have brought four
months earlier, and if the latter,
will usually pay a much higher
price for feed than if it had been
bought in autumn.
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Tie first bales of cotton re-
eelKed at Shreveport during the
Rast three years were raised by
bossIar farmers and forwarded
from CHS parish, viz: In 1880,
nom Capt. D. A. Oarmouche's
alllner place, five miles above
shreveport, ON Old river; in
3o6l first bale from Mr.. w. =.
b~eiehers plantation ; and again,
u I 1882 Capt. E. a. Carmonche
.sakls With the first bale.-B0ssieg
BaaRey.
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pretty story about the Prin-
sess Eugenie. sister of the King
n Sweden She recently sold
aeE diamonds to raise funds to
lete d hospital in which she
3 Interested. When visiting this
aqsRitaI, after its completion, 8
ssseElng inmate wept tears Of
s6skAEude as she stood by his
' and the Princess exclaimed,
aa noW I see my diamonds
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The Lee Memorial Association
after many years work, have at
Inst made final arrangements
fof the completion of the mauso-
leum of Gen. Robert ID. Lee, at
Lexington in Virginia, and the
statue of Lee will be unveiled
en Thursday, June %, 1883.
soon afterwards, ON q day yet
70 be appointed, the centenary
of Washington and Lee Univer-
sitE, Of which Gen. Lee was pres
aent when he died, will be cele-
bFated.
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1T has been analyzed by Joseph Albrecht, M.
H. D., Chemist, and obtained the First Premi-
um at the Gulf States Exposition, Feb. II, 1879.
The Circular for this valuable food. manu-
featured in New Orleans, contains. numerous
testimonials from the owners Of leading sta
bles, diaries, and boss draymen, testifying to
its fully possessing all the desirable qualities
claimed for ii by the manufacturers, which are:
That it will Jutte's and keep Horses and Mules
in good condition, and save them from the
liability 10 disease; and that it is the best food
for Carriage and Race Horses
That it will keep Cows in good health and
condition and increase the flow Of milk
That it will increase the number of eggs laid
by Hens and prevent gapes and other diseases;
That it will fatten HIS more readily and al
a fraction of the cost of any other. food.
u Send for Circular. TStf
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A womAn,a EmE

AZ certain ages and periods Of wonnan'e life, there
comes certain troubles, aches, paine and suferfngss
These complaints and irregularities jeopardize the
girls life at sixteen, and follow up and haunt the
married woman until aSuar the turn Of life.n
Some have headaches, swimming OF the head,
mental and nervous prostration, blanehed cheeks,
bioodless lips, ~lifeless eyes, clouded brain; whils
placements and ulcsrs, hystericaI spasns, physical
REGISTRATION. chronic leucorrhoea, ehlorosis, suppress
sions, loss Of appetite, ovarian diseases, kidney afec.
sions, etc. which in numerous eases end 10 epiiepsie
ITS, Commissions, insanity and death. These are
generally the result Of inattentton: Al females
know the class Of complaints we allnde 70. How,
ladies, all these troubles can be evertsd and cured
We have proof from thousands
Dr.. DrcmgoofesB English Female Bitters will cure
you sound and well-will make you healthy and
happy-wfIi make You feel like q new woman snd
no mistake. Sold BY ali Druggists 81 500. Send
your address for . copy o. Dr.. Dromgcois's Family
Medical Adviser, free % the afflicted.
J.P- DRoMaooEE q Co.,
proprietors, Louisville. KY
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Ane next State election is that
Z. Ekansas, September 18th, to
a svlAowed on the 9th, by Yer
s,3a Names election occurs
alnber II. Georgia's Octo-
aud Ohio and West Vir-
'aia October 10. Arkansas,
mont and Georgia elect Com
IAen ID November.
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NAL.
Louisiana State University
And Agricultural I Mechanical College.
The next session of this institution begins
October 4th, 1882,
and closes ,July 4tl,. 1892

NULL instruction by an able and expert
eneed faculty in the usual collegiate stu
dies. Cadets will have choice of four courses
Classical. Scientific, Agricultural and Me
chania@l. No tuition fec is charged. There is
an annual fee of SO. Total charges for Board,
etc, in the University, 500 per month.
Cadets, upon entering the University, be-
fore being assigned to quarters or classed, and
every three months thereafter, shall present
to the President the Treasurer's receipt for 3
months fees in advance. Cadets shall be re-
quired to purchase their own text books, and
must provide themselves with uniform and
nnder-clOthing. For further information, ad-
dress, WIN. preston JOHNSTON, President.
Baton Rouge, La, August LIST, 1882. IAN
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FOR SALE

ON ADTANIAGEOUS TERMS.
THlHE splendid property tlate residence o.
IL T. yalade) situated opposite the Catho
lie Church, Opelousas, consisting of two lots
an excellent dwelling house. Kitchen, a car
rage house, barn, stable, vegetable and flow
er garden and orchard-all in perfect order
Apply to
Oct. Cd, 1880 W Opelousas.
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FOR SALE.

TIME desirable property situated corner of
Il Main and Grolee streets, consisting of a
building suitable for store and dwelling, with
necessary onthouses, and about one lot of
ground. For particulars apply at this Office,
or to NJ. Layergne, agent, Opelousas.
Opel0usas, Nov 5, 1881. If
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NOTICE.

PosT OFFICE, Opelousas, Dec. /, 1880.
an and after this date, the Post Office at
" this place will open at 8 a. M. and will
close at Z p. m. every day. On Sunday it
will be closed all day.
Money orders issued, and letters registered,
from 10 q. IN. till 4 p. m. Positively, no orders
issued, nor letters registered, except asithin those
hours.
ARRIVALS OF NAIL.
New Orleans and way mail at GOO p. m. daily
Alexandria :" $3.50 q. IN. /"
All mail matter must be deposited in the
Office before s p. m. every day, otherwise it
will lay over one day.
do Louis DEsMARAIs, P. NJ.
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o SALE.

1on ACRES OF LAND-5O acres enclosed
lOU and in cultivation, balance woodland
with dwelling, two corn cribs, kitchen,
smoke-house, etc, situated twenty miles from
Opelousas, and five miles from Prud'loInme
CITY, on west side of Bayou Mallet. Terms
part cash, balance on time. For particulars.
apply at the COURIER office. apl5tf
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FOR SALE.

1.-TWO Hundred Acres of Woodland in Bayou
IL Mallet Woods. Also. a fine Residence in
the town of Opelousas, situated near the rail
road; and q small residence on Court street.
For terms, &c., apply to C. MANQ.-
at the Post Oh
Opelousas, Dec. A, 1Ss0-tf
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O &ALE

A SMALL residence with about one arpent
IN Of land. situated on Court street, near
the Catholic Convent. Part cash. balance on
time. Apply at this Office. oct9
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CWAs. FUZEg4LTER,

THE we'll known teacher, informs the pub
lie that he will teach school, .at his resi-
dence, every evening from 5 to z O'Clock. The
following branches will be taught mathemat-
les, physics, mechanics. chemistry, book-keep-
no. and French and American law. Terms
So per month in advance. II Wanted-a sit
nation as book.keeper. Good references will
be given. Opeloueas, Jan q. 1882. 3m
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St. LANDRY
STEAM PLANNING MILLS,
On Carriere St., East of Railroad,
WASHINGTON La

On Cafrlere ST., East OF Railroad,
WASHINGTON, La.
TNONGUED AND GROOVED FLOORING
Il aud Ceiling and Dressed Weatherboards.
furnished to order. Special attention of
builders is called to my facilities for execut-
ing every variety of
Planning Mill Work,
and all who are accustomed to sending to New
Orleans for work of this class, can save Time
and Money by patronizing a home institution.
Particular attention will be given to making
Door and Window Frames.
We will also make all kinds of MouIdings. plain
or moulded base, Coruices of any design,
Store and Office Fittings. such as
Counters, Shelrings, Dra@ers, Deshs,
office Screens, Hama Rails, Balusters
(plain or mouldedl, Mantels iplain or fancy),
Church Pews, Pulpits, ETC., etc.
In starting this enterprise, we hope to supply
a want long felt in this part of the State, and
trust by strict attention to business, prompt
ness and fair dealing to merit public patron.
age. Terms cash. Address ali orders, or to.
estimates, WIN. G. CLOYD s. CO,
may20f Washington, l..
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sCnTOOH. FOR YOUNG LADHEs

SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES
RMY SCHOOL for the education Of young
w ladies is now open In my dwelling ut
Opelousas. / intend this Institution to be
permanent, and will endeavor to meet the
wants of this community. by affording facili.
ties for q thorough education.
TERMs:
Tuition in primary branches, per month, 50 so
Tuition In Academic 3 90
French 2 SO
Music. with use of piano, 6 90
Drawing. (daiIy lessons,) /" 5 90
Painting, ftri-weekly ~lessons,) /" 8 90
Vocal Music, gratis.
Board, II %
Washing, per dozen, rs
All dues payable monthly. in advance.
MRS. M. M. HAYES.
OpeIoHsas, Nov. as, 1879. If
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0 SALE OR RENT.

A NEW town residence, neat and convent
IA emit, suitable for a small family, with two
acres of land, enclosed. Will be sold cheap,
or rented low to q good tenant.
Apply at this office.
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POINmTE SPRINGS
81. lsadgY Parish, Ia,

$50
VsHIS popular sumner resort, refitted and
improved for the accommodation of Wis.
itors, is now open for the reception of board
ers in search of health or recreation. These
Springs being renowned far and wide for the
virtues OF their waters, it is unnecessary 60
cite here the numerous cures effected by these
waters, In baths and otherwise. Several new
bath houses and comfortable buildings have
been erected. Mrs. Miller will care specially
for the wants of iaiy visitors.
The table will be beautifully supplied. and
the proprietor is determined to make this q
frss-class watering place In every respect.
MIR, Al. B. Cart will always be found at the
Syringe. and will BIZ pleased to greet his old
friends and ac~quaintancas with his accustom.
ed c0rdiaIity.
Conveyances will be found at MI times at
Mermenteau station, on the La. Western IL. T.,
for partiesd esiring to reach the Springs-oniy
nine miles from that point.
g. MILLER,
ST. Landry, June Sd. 1882. Proprietor.
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SCHOOL
FOR BOYs AND YOUNG MEN,

FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN.
At Franklin College Buildings.
1850 sanad ISS9.
TsHE Third Session of Capt. John NJ. Tay-
Il lor's School for Boys and Yonng Men will
open az the Franklin College Buildings, on
Monday. the 4tll of September, and continue
for a period of ten months.
Primary Grade, per month. " w
n !. nn,usar ~ 81 - 3 %
Academic Academic /. ........... ! 90
Tuition payable invariably at the end of
each month. No deduction for lost time, ex-
cept In cases of protracted illness. jy29
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EOR SALE.-3333 acres of land, wood and
prairie, near the line of the La. Western
II. r., in the soutl western portion of this
parish. Will be sold in lots to suit purchaser
cheap for cash.
j. j. BEAUCHAMP.
Opelousas, July %, 1880. If
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A Peerless Perfume.
The refreshing aroma of Fioreston Cologne,
and its lasting fragrance, make it a peerless
perfume for the toilet.
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FOR SALE.

A SMALL tract of land with the buildings
N thereon, consisting of residence, store
house, etc, near the southern limit of the cor
poration of Opelousas. For terms and condi-
tions, apply ut this office, or to
+. III PERRODIN,
O~pelonsas, April 8, 1882 Agent.
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LIST OF PRIZES:

1867 Prizes, amounting to-.-.....-...$265,50O
Application for rates to clubs should be
made only te the office of the Company in
New Orleans.
For further information, write clearly, CIV
ing full address. Send orders by Express,
Registered Letter Or Money Order, addressed
only TO
N. A.
New Orleans, La,
c. NJ. THOMPSON,
Opelousas, La.
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M70 a WEEK. $40 a day at home easily
III made. Costly outfit free. Address
w. TRUE 81 Co, Augusta, Maine,
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FOR RENT.
Printing Office For Sale.

A COMPLETE outfit for printing a seven
IA column newspaper. Press, Type, Gases,
Stands, Etc, all in good order, being the ma
terial used for the publication of the Wash
ington Enterprise and Ners. Will be sold
cheap. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

EDUCATIONAL
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Refreshments to be had on Board of the Train.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

This will be the first Excursion 20 Alexandria, and probably the last this st
would advise everybody to take advantage of the cheap rates and go.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

c. MAYO, M. v1LAsEcA, B. F. Mre1sLEr, G. E. FoNrEsor.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

There will be Special Cars, in this Train, assigned to Opelousas Liberty Fire
their friends.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-09-02

Committee of Arrangements:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-19

Rev J. Hamilton will preach in the Methodist
church every Sunday at 1880 Al
w. P. Jones, Esq, represents the X. Of H. lodge
at Baltimore.
"A. c. stetson lately had his hand Injured by cir
cuar saw.
For several days during the recent cool weather,
snow covered the surrounding hills.
The 3sth anniversary Of the marriage Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther X. FarnHworth celebrated by large
number OF friends and relatives.
Work has begun on the telephone line from Jack
eonvile to Shelburne Falls ria West Halifax and Cole
raine.
Leonard Brown, Esq, is writing history Of the
town Of WhitinEham for which he has been gathering
material for some time past. Mr.. b. is writer Of
ability, has been lifelong resident Of the town, and
bic history, which will be published in due time will
contain many valuable facts and interesting incidents
connected with the settlement organization, early his
tory, advancement aud present condition Of the town.
which cannot fail to be read with much interest.
There will be railroad mass meeting at sadawga
next Tuesday, 23d inst, at O'Clock ~, to organize
aud arrange for preliminary survey OF the proposed
railroad from BrattleborO to Wilmington, aud for the
consideration discussion and adoption Of any meas
ures calculated 20 aid that important enterprise. It
is quite certain that from some pona railroad will be
built to Wilmington at no distant day, and II is eTpe
dent that the people Of Wndham county and espec-
tally along the line Of the proposed road, should con-
suit aud act In reference to their interests in the
matter. Many important interests arc involved in
this enterprise, not only for this section and the pres
ent generation but for the county, the state and sue
cee1ing generations. Any community that does not
keep pace with, within hang distance Of the rap
Id progress OF the age, must deteriorae. Tie people
alouk tut lue VI ptppohou utBlu 10 reAnLe
the disadvantage Of not having railroad facilities the
farmers suffer much loss by the difficulty, delay aud
expense OF getting their surplus products TO market.
railroad would bring market TO their DOORS and
put them on par with others more highly favored.
Were the proposed road experiment, there might
be doubts and fears; but have ocular demoustra.
ton that It will be success-the Bratleboro White
hall road has settled that question. By united effort
the object could be accomplished but II this golden
opportunity passes unimproved IL will be gone for
ever, and the loss will be incalcuable. Important
business enterprises and large farming interests
tod and Il 20 Ia
hoped the appointed meeting will bring together such
mass OF people as TO show that we mean business.
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Teacher Examinations.

An article in the PHOENIX OF May 12, upder
this head, expresses few thoughts worlbv
Of consideration. The school laws repuatin,
the examinations for teachers are suficientiS
practical II rightly understood and obseryod
II is true that the law requires a written er.
animation, but IL also requires that the town
superintendent shall examine orally, which
method is required in connection with tbs
written. Both methods arc essential and eacb
has a special use According TO the printed
form OF certificates, an oral examination sal.
isfactory 10 the superintendent is the 6rst
requisite. The schools are OF such miyed
character that some discretionary power must
be used in order 10 meet all the demands A
superintendent should exercise judgment. and
license only such teachers as are qualified for
the positions they seek. A teacher ia moi en-.
titled to a certificate simply because he or sbs
has answered a certain per cent. Of written
questions. The law is that he may grant. not
that he must do so. "A town superintendent
may grant a certificate Of qualification Ia
teach In the public schools of the town. In a
person who passes such examination satisfac
toriy, provided the superintendent has satis
factory evidence Of the good moral character
Of such person and of his capacity for tho
government and instruction of schoolsn
Rev. Stat Vt, Sec. 1873. This brings us IN
the point which we wish to make. that tbe
law is good, and has not neglected capacity
or natural adaptability TO govern aud teach
Why then are 30 many persons licensed IN
teach who are not suited 10 the vocationg Ash
a superintendent who has refused TO license
a few poorly qualified candidates for teaching
and he can easily satisfy the inquiring person
that the law is not at fault so much as indi.
viduals in the observance of it. The candi.
date rejected is not only disappointed but ia
oftentimes mad. There will always be per.
sonal friends who think a license ought 10
have been granted, no matter il there was
/ abundant evidence Of poor scholarship, to
say nothing about incapacity. Some eight
| persons have been refused licenses TO teach
in this town within the past ten years quite
| too few for the best interests of the schools
but a sufficient number to create a reputation
for the examiner that he is q man to be dread.
| ed by school teachers desiring 10 teach in
town. For this reason, also, he is favored
with the following complimentary epithets.
"over-bearing," "unfair, !" "prejudiced, -" re.
vengetul and partial to certain districts"
This would indicate an unwillingness on the
part of some, il not many, to acquiesce
in the observance of good laws, such as we
now have. Increase the number of honest.
sensible persons in the community and the
probability is that the number of poorly quail.
flied persons for teachers will be diminished.
The supply will be in accordance with the
demand. II the community want good teach.
ers and demand no others, they can be OBJ.
tanned. d. L. MANSFIELD.
Dummerston, May 10, 1882.
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TIE SCHOOL MEETING.

On Tuesday evening, pursuant to call,
special meeting Of school district No. was
held to see If the district would vote 10 rescind
its vote to buy tho Post property and levy o
tax toward its purchase. Some 200 voters
wero present. o. j. Pratt moved to rescind
the vote. In the discussion which ensued
Dr. Holton stated in reply to enquiries that
Dr. Post would probably value his place at
about $4,000; that under the warrant no
action could be taken by tho meeting beyond
the resembling OF the vote in question, that
there was no place for next years intermediate
school, and that such place would have to
be provided. W. II. Alexander wanted to see
a proper place provided for the education OF
the children he bad got through with this
world himself, but he didn't want 10 20 into
the next one and DO twitted of coming from q
place where they wouldn't provide a decent
school house for their children. The qucs-
ton of the size of the present High school
lot and of the Post lot coming up, Mr. Bing-
ham stated ut the chairman's request that the
present lot contains ono aero and IL rods,
that the Post lot contains ono acre and 20 rods
of level ground and the Gen. Phelps lot one
acro-these figures being approximates.
Col L. X. Fuller took tho floor and in a
few words explained and defended the action
of the committee appointed to see about ad-
dtional school accommodations. He showed
clearly that there had been no cut-and dried
plan as had been chargcd-his statement
substantially corresponding with that made
by us editorially, two weeks ago. G.. j. Kir-
wan thought the location should be AS cen
trail az possible and that ii was not Just to ask
the children in Est-yyille and on Prospect
hill to go to tho old site. l.. @. Crosby re.
minded the meeting that it was not now in
contemplation to change the site of the High
school, but only TO provide place for the
intermediate school. DR.. Holton said it was
proper for the district to know that Mr.. Bal
ley would sell his property on Elliot street.
including his blacksmith shop and surround
ing real estate, and that he would probably
want about $4,000 for il. Also that Jacob
| Estey would sell his Canal street estate, com.
prising three. fourths of an acre, for $40, 900.
II. w. Simon6s urged keeping tho old site on
account Of its natural advantages and CLASH
| cal associations. o. J. Pratt thought so fine
a spot could not be found elsewhere. David
Miller said he had looked the ground all over
and he concluded that the children we're all
going to the post Office, anyhow, and it
might as well be from the old site as from the
DR.. Post site. The question was finally call
| ed for and on a division OF tho house the mo-
ton to rescind the vote to buy the Post es-
tate was lost lO4 to G7. II was then voted
not to rescind the vote raising money toward
the purchase of that estate and the meeting
adjourned.