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DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 1880
ESTATE OF JOSEPH ORTEGo.


ESTATE OF JOSEPH ORTEGo.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Court in and for the parish of St. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
minlstrator or duly qualified auctioneor,
at the residence of Louis Landreneau, sstu-
ated in Prairie Mameuth, in the aforesr id
parish of st. Landry, ON WEDNESDA 2,
May 3lst, 1882. the following described pro-
perty, belonging to the estate of Joseph
Ortego, deceased, to-wit:
l. One lot of fifty superficial arpents of
woodland, situated on the NezPiqu6, parish
OF st. Landry, bounded north by land Of wild
ow Joachim Laudreneau, east BY land Of &C.
rand Soieau, south by j. B. j. Ortego, and
west by public land.
2 One lot of about sixty head of gentle
horned cattle, six head of wild mares, one
bay creole horse, one roam creole horse, one
saddle, bride and cloth, one branding iron,
household furniture, carpenters tools, &c.
Germs and Conditions - All adiudications
under ten dollars payable cash, and all adju-
dlcations of ten dollars and above payable in
two equal instaments-one on the LIST of Jan
uary, 1888 and the other on the 1st of January,
1854; purchasers furnishing their notes with
two good securities to the satisfaction of the
and the land remaining spe-
eially IiSortgaged unto the estate until final
payment; each instalment to bear eight per
cent per annum interest after maturity, if not
then paid. EDMOND ORTEGO.
April ~, 1882. Administrator.
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The new antisChinese inundation
bill passes the Senate by 80 to Is. only
four Republicans voting for it. Only
fifteen of them. however, had the back
bone to face the music and vote No.
That lie significant. They hear the mutt
terings of the storm. not only from the
West, hnt We suspect from the East as
well. The bill that has passed suspends
Chinese immigration for ten years
N @. Aduaaee, Nay eth.
The President has signed this BILL
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A CHANCE FOR THE OKERFL0WED.

a FIELD of 100 arpents. we'll enclosed and
IN ditched, suitable tor cotton, corn. or any
other crep, with two comfortable houses and
pasture--wood for fuel at hand aud water
cenvenient-being part OF the Greenland plan
tatien, adjoining the town of Opelousa,, on
the east, will be rented by the year, or sold
at a nominal price. Apply TO Judge B. A.
Martel. Opelousas, or at this office. mh25
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Dent forget that Mr.. Sheldon, the
aplsadid photographic artist from New
0slsans, will remain here only short
slaas Il yoa want real artistic piece
g Norks call on him at once at his
ssalery, near the Opera House. A
kaanes At bis specimen pictures will
aatlafy you Of his.superior skill.
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pr Vincent Boagni has given his
building, on the corner of Court and
Bsllsvae streets, a bran new coat Of
Nhitswash, and is thoroughly overhaul
las il inside. We understand that it is
to be occupied BY Mr. @. B. Andrus in
he grocery business.
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4 general free fight among some of
oaF coloFed population took place last
saturday night at ball, near the race
tFaek during which the lights were ex-
Ingnished, and considerable cutting,
alashing and pounding INDUCED in.
ofthe participants were wound
6. but noae very seriously.
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Trains on the Morgan railroad re-
safaed their trips from New Orleans on
Monday last. Things will now appear
more lively than they have for the past
iaH weeks, when the overflow inundat-
"a ths road and stopped the trains from
running to New Orleans.
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y Edward NJ. MiIlard, Of Grand Co
ssass brief notice Of whose death ap.
81 q another column. was one Of
4 psas end most worthy and generally
med citizens. He was d skilled
S''a g essasfnl physician. and had long
5ed large and lucrative practice.
II Aillard was 4 delegate from St.
'Isy u the Constitutional Conven-
III 1899
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g GHERIFFS SALE.
CONSTANCE THIBODEAU, WIFE, vs.. f.
RENE MARTIN, HUSBAND.
DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY-No. 1896,

By virtue of writ of ie1i facias issued by
the Hon. the District Court in and for the
parish of St. Landry, in the above entitled
suit and to me directed, l will proceed to sell
at public anction. to the highest bidder, ut the
SA ATURDA 7, June 18th. 1882, at ii o'clock
A. NJ, the following described property, seized
in the above entitled suit, to-Wit:
|. About one-half arpent of land. situated
in the town of Arnaudville, parish of st. Ian
dry, bounded north by property of A. Durio,
south by Roger Bros, east by Bayou Teche,
and west by Front street, with buildings and
improvements thereon, consisting of store.
house and one out-building.
2 One hack
g. One horse
a. The contents of store, consisting Of dry
goods, groceries, boots, shoes, sc.
Terms-Cash. c. C, DUSUN
Sheriff of the parish of St. Landry.
Opelousas May 10, 1882.
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The leading holders of Louisiana
bonds have offered to compromise with
the Legislature by agreeing to accept
2 per cent for five years from January
|, 1880, and 4 per cent for the remain
der of the time for which their bonds
run. The proposition made to the bond
holders by the Constitutional Canven-
ton was fer them to accept per cent
for five years, 3 per cent for fifteen
years, and per cent thereafter. The
Times Democrat favors the bondholders'
proposition, while the States objects
to it.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE is hereby given that at the next
l meeting of the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana, beginning in May, 1892 at
the State Capital, an Act will be introduced to
renew and amend Act No. l23 of the Acts of
1885, entitled IAN Act to incorporate Con-
gregation of the Roman Catholic Church in
the Parish of St. Landry"
Opelousas April 90 1882
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A Dramatic Entertainment for the
benefit Of 0pelousas Public School No.
2 will be given at Mr.. Emile Donates
residence next Friday, the 18th. Ad-
mission 25 cts. Refreshments for sale.
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Mr. Pierre Titard has put the side
walks in fine order on each street 'front.'
ing his new building and residence.
Let others follow his commendable ex-
ample. and Opeleusas will soon have
aEst-class sidewalks.
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NOTICE

A LII persons in the parish of St. Landry
IA owing licenses on any trade, profession
notified that if the same are not paid prior to
the lst day of April next, 1882, they will be
collected with costs by the attorney specially
appointed by the Governor for hat purpose.
c. G. DUSON,
Sheriff and Tax Collector,
March IL, 1882 Parish of ST Landry.
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Gen. Fitz John Porter has been re-
lieved by the President of that part of
the csurt martial sentence debarriag
him from holding any Office of trust
under the United States government.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

The Printers Circular, published by
q. 8. MiDamin, Philadelphia, is one of
The very best printers journals pub
lishsd "a perfect printers deIight"-
md well merits the success it has won.
Ws wish it increased prosperity.
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FOR SALE.

TGn ACRES OF LAND-50 acres enclosed
1OO and in cultivation, balance woodland
with dwelling, two corn cribs, kitchen
smokehouse, etc, situated twenty miles from
Opelousas. and five miles from Prud'homme
City. on west side of Bayou Mallet. Terl1s-
part cash, balance on time. For particulars.
apply at the COURIER office apl5tf
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Messrs. Whitworth & Co.. of Jeane-
rette, La. whose card appears in an
other column, have established a lum
ber yard near the railroad depot, with
Mr.. w. G.. Lewis in charge.
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notice some splendid work is now
sssng On 10 different parts of town in
aspaaring eur streets. We are glad TO
sse That our Worthy street commission
sfs have rstained the excellent services
q aur old friend Higgins. because he
Baas been faithful and efficient ia his
lalora upon the streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

The expense of a well maintained
FIRE department is always more than
compensated by the reduced rates of
insurance. This is fact which il being
daily more clearly realized by tax
payers.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry. No 1896
ESTATE OF HoSoRE GRADENIGo AND WIFE.
Whereas, Louis Gradenigo, of the parish of
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Ho.
nofe Gradenigo aud wife, Marie Cheyes, both
deceased, late of the parish of st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the samo
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present uotice
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
May Is, 1881. Clerk.
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The reunion of the Louisiana Press
Association, fixed for May 18th, has
been postponed by President McCranie
until the 18th of July. The meeting
takes place at Alexandria.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

Col. A. D. Battle. editor of the
Shreveport Times. was elected to the
State Senate from Caddo in place of L.
M. Mutt deceased.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

Beginning Monday, May 8. passen-
ger trains on Morgan's railroad ran
through from New Orleans to Washing
ton. Since Thursday, May II, they
have been running through to Alexap-
arfa
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

Seven blocks Of buildings were burn
ed down at Racine, Wis, on Friday
night, May 5th. Estimated loss, seven
hundred and City thousand dollars.
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GHERIFFS SALE.
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District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. -

District Court, Parish ST. Landry, No. --
DOMINIQUE LALAsEE VS.. HYPoL1TE BoD1N
By virtue of writ of feri facias issued
by the Hon. the District Court in and for the
parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit and to me direeteds will proceed to sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, in the
town of Grand Coteau, parish of St. Landry.
on SATURDAY, the Goth day of May, 1882,
at IL O'Clock A. H., the following described
property, to-wit:
One hack, two American bay horses, one
top buggy, one no top buggy, one hack poie.
pae pair of buggy shafts, lot of shelving.
five chicken coops, and a lot of goods-hard-
ware, groceries, saddlery, liquors, ETC., which
were attached in said suit.
Terms-Cash. c. ODUSON.
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, May 9Th, 1882
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ii ssa Frederick Cavendish, the new
sseretasy for Ireland. and Under
8 szary Barks were assassinated last
q ay evening. May 6th, at Dublin.
seq sFs sanding ID Ph@uix Park,
lnss left Dublin Casele, Whsn q
slFeva np and four Of the occu-
a sllpea ont and stabbed the two
sasE q death. No clue so the
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

The st. Martinsvills Observer of the
9th says that six new cases eff small
pox are reported on a plantation near
Braaux's Bridge.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

The Supreme Court has annulled the
proceedings of the lower court in the
Mascot case and ordered the release of
the editors imprisoned for contempt.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

The Dramatic Entertainment given
by the ladies of our town at the Opera
House last Wednesday night, for the
benefit of the Episcopal Church, we are
pleased to say, was quite a success,
notwithstanding the unpromising as
.pect of the weather. The young ladies
and gentlemen who took part in the en-
tertaining comedy and laughable farce.
acquitted themselves remarkably well,
and received the well earned plaudits
of an appreciative audience. The re-
freshments were choice and ample. the
various tables well patrsnized. and the
cash receipts qnite atisfactory-all
things considered; and altogether the
ladies under whose admirable man
agement the affair was conducted have
just reason to be proud of its success.
The w. A. R. Brass Band furnished
the audience with fine music before
and during the performance.
The COURIER desires to return
thanks for courtesies extended.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

AZ merchant who never advertises
went into the back room Of his store
te take little nap. just before the
holiday trade opened. and gave orders
that be sIenld be walked up as soon as
d customer came III He Is still snoring
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that at the next
l " session of the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana, beginning in May, 1882,
an Act will be introduced for the purpose of
relieving and exempting the property holders
of the town of Opeluusas from the pay ment of
Parish taxes.
Opelousas April 29, 1882
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
GHERIFF'S SALE.
GEORGE r. FINLAY & co. VS.. Angus
TUS NJ. MAYO.
District Court, Parish st. Landry No. l2,7s6

By virtue of writ of ieri facias issued on
twei9e88 months bond out of the Thir-
teenth8 Judicial District Court in and for
the parish of St. Landry, in the above enti-
tied and numbered case, I will proceed to
sell at public sale to the last and highest bid
der, at the principal front deor of the Court
on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of JUNE,
1852 at II o'clock a. m, the following des-
cribed property, to-wit
Four lots of ground situated in the town of
Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, bounded eli
the north by South street, south by Cherry
street. east by Liberty street, and west BY
Railroad street, being same property acquired
by defendant by inheritance from Sue a.
Mixer. deceased wife of Claudius Mayo, his
mother. o
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash. C. c. DUSON.
Sheriff of the parish of st Landry
Opelousas, May 13, 1882.
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g HERIFFS SALE.

GHERIFFS SALE.
JOSHUA M. JOHNSON vs.. MARTHA BELL SPLAsg,
Wife, ct ais.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1854.
BY virtue of writ of fl. fs issued by the
Hon. the District Court in and for the parish
of St. Landry, in the above entitled suit and
to ME directed, will proceed TO sell as public
auction to the highest bidder, at the principal
door of the Court House, in the town of Opel
ousas, parish of st. Landry, ON SATURDAY.
June Sd, 1882, at ii o'clock A. NJ, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
l. All the property, as it now stands, situ-
ated in Moundville, in the parish of St. Lam
dry, being the same property which was pur-
chased by Eugene David from Mrs. Eliza Mur-
dock, on the 18th October, 1868, and parohased
by the defendant Martha Bell Splane, wife, on
the 22d day of March, 1870, said property be-
ing described as a home
g. And landafn Meandville, st. Landry
twenty. acres of land, with the buildings and
improvements thereon;
3. Also. q lot containing two acres, more or
less, with the mound thereon;
4. Also a lot of land on the north side of
the Bayou Crocodile, supposed to contain
sixty acres.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash. C. C. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opeloasas, April 29, 1882.
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The Legislature met at Baton Rouge
last Monday, with a full quorum in
both Houses.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

The passenger train from New Or
leans last Thursday was FIVE hours be-
hind time.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

If yen want to have nice yard fence
60 to the st. Landry Planning Mill and
get your pickets made
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THE Highest Rank.

Made from harmless materials, and ADAPTED
to the needs Of failing and falling hair, Par
ker's Hair Balsam has taken the highest rank
as ~ elegant and reliable hair reeterasivs.
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4 Dramatic Entertainment

MILL be given by the pupils of the Ne. Q
Wv Public School of Opelousas st Mr.
Emile Donates residence. for the benefit of the
School, Oh Friday, May 18th, 1882.
g Refreshments for sale.
Admission IS Cents. Doors open at ?. n,
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Swedish Insect Powder Kills

N0TICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans
! La, May 2, I8S2.-Notice is hereby given
that the following-named settler has filed no
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or Clerk of Court at Ope-
lousas La, on the 10th of June, 1882, viz An
tome B Cart. Homestead No. 4475, for the
w of W and s E of N WI section l9
township 8, s w, Louisiana Meridian. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz: NJ. Pousson, E. Leieune, H.
Ardrepont and M. Doueet of ST. Landry par
Ish. Louisiana. GEO. BALDEY,
Nav s, 1882 St Register.
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DIED-In Opelousas, May Z, 1882, at
10 a. M, PAUL A GARRIGUEs, aged 81
years and months.
At Grand Coteau. May 8, 1882, at
5 p m, DR.. EDWARD NJ. MILLARD, aged
about 68 years.
Baltimore Md ] and Austin TEX. ]
papers please copy.
At Washington, May 8. 1882, at
II a NJ, DIR. JAS. G. CAMPBELL, aged
43 years.
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Toby asked his mother if the school
teachers faruls was piece Of the board
ef education
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GHERIFF's SALE.
MRS. SUSAN w. GIBBoN vs. WILLIAM 0. PosEY.
District Court, Parish St. Landry, No. l2s3s.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale
issued by the Hon. the District Court In and
for the parish of St. Landry. and to me
directed, in she above entitled suit. will pro-
eeed to sell at public sale to the highest
bidder, at the principal front door Of the
Court House of this parish, in the town of
June, 1882, at II o'clock a. m., the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
Half square of town lots situated in the
town of Opelousas, bounded north by proper
ty of Mrs. Labyehe, south BY Landry street,
east by Union street and west by Main street,
together with all and singular the buildings
and improvements thereon, consisting prinei-
paliy of dwelling house, drug store, o
kitchen, eto.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
C. G. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of ST. Landry
0pelousas. April 90, 1882
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Quick and Sure.

Many miserable people drag themselves
about with failing strength. feeling that they
are steadily sinking into their graves, when
by using Parker's Ginger Tonic they would
find a cure commencing with the first dose,
and vitality and strength. quickly and surely
csming back to them.
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FOR SALE.

A SMALL tract of land with the buildings
"A thereon, consisting of residence, store
house, etc, near the southern limit of the cor
poration of 0pelousas. For terms and condi-
tions, apply at this office, or to
F. T. PERRODIN,
0peiousas, April 8, 1882 Agent.
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TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC,

Having made satisfactory arrangements with my creditors
take pleasure notify the public generally and my friends
particular, that [ have resumed business this day.
shall continue to keep FULL STOCK OF NIERCHAN-
Disc, and will sell them VERY Low FIGURES
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

eatherboards and any kind Of lum-
her dressed &c Sc Landry Planning Mill.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At the an
nual election for officers of Opelo usas
Fire Company, No. 1, held last Satur-
day, May 9th, the following were elect
ed, to serve for one year:
Z. F. Perrodin, President;
w. c. Perrault. Foreman
+. Belland, First Assistant Foreman ;
A. Deitlein, Second /" I"
L. A. Sandoz, Secretary;
II. E. Estorge, Treasurer;
Alexis Sandoz, Steward.
This tough old organization, origin
ally incorporated in 1928, and reorgan-
lied in 1865. has recently had new life
infused into it by the addition to it's
roll of number of young and active
Nom bers, and the hops of securing, in
the near future, serviceable engine.
A picnic under its auspices will be
given on Sunday, the 2Ist inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

For flooring and ceiling go to the st.
Landry Planning Mill, at Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-13

Get your door and window frames
made af The st Landry Plarinr Mill
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-16
The Report Confirmed.

EIGHT PERSONS FIND wATERY GRAVE.
PULLMAN, Ill, May 15.-The most distress
ing accident that has yet happened In Pullman
occurred about o'clock Sunday night. A
sailing boat, with eight persons on board,
eapsized in Lake Calumet and all were
drowned.
The boat was small craft used by the
Pullman people for pleasure excursions and
at the time mentioned had on board party
consisting of Capt. Bucklin, an old sea cap
tian, recently from Maine, his two sons, boys
of12 to II years of age, John Smith, fore
man in the car department, and four men
whose names cannot at present be ascer-
tanned. They had gone out for pleasue
ride, although owing to the rough character
of the water they were urged by their friends
not to venture out.
The capszing of the boat was witnessed by
large number OF persons on shore, including
the wife and daughter of Capt. BucklIn. As
the boat went over scene OF terror ensued on
shore. AS soon as possible three boats were
manned and put out to save the victims, who
were seen battling in the waves, but although
they got within hailing distance Of the help
less persons, it was impossible to do anything,
owing to the terrible condition of the lake.
Several OF the rescuing party had q mar
row escape from drowning. At this writing
the town is wild with excitement over the
sad event, as all the persons drowned were
well known in Pullman. The lake shore is
lined with people, and the water Is being
dragged for the bodies. Two of the bodies,
those of Smith and one of the Buckln boys,
have been recovered.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-05-16

Gently published regarding the imprisonment
of American citizens in British prisons had
been received at the state department and what
answer had been given thereto.
By Lynch-To reimburse the depositors of
the Freedmen's Saving and Trust company for
losses incurred by the failure of said COM
pany.
A resolution was adopted directing the
secretary Of war TO inquire into the propriety
of purchasing the dwelling house in Wash
ington in which President Lincoln died.
Strait moved to suspend the rules and pass
bills revising the laws relating to the militia
Of the. United States. The motion met with
strong opposition, and was lost. Yeas 81;
nays 1885,
The house-yeas 1876, nays 48-suspended
the rules and passed the bill providing that
no action for damages for infringements OF
patents shall be sustained for the use OF any
patented article or device when it shall ap-
pear on trial that the defendant purchased
such article for valuable consideration in
the open market.
Several motions to suspend the rules and
pass bills were referred.
Lynch intrOduceda bill to repeal section
2,029 Of the revised statutes, relative to the
appointment and duties of supervisors of
elections. Section 2.029 provides that super
visors shall have no authority to make ar.
rests or performing other duties than to wit
ness the election proceedings and making of re-
turns. The bill also requires the United States
supervisors in their reports to the chief super
visor to report all violations of the act and
give the United States district attorney free
access to reports to obtain information upon
which to institute criminal prosecution
against any person charged with violating the
provisions of the act. Referred.
The commissioner of pensions informed the
house of deficiency in the appropriation of
SIC, O00, 900 to meet the June payment of army
pensions, which should be made available by
the 25th inst.
Adjourned