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The National tribune., 1882-12-21
BLOSSOMS OF THE NEEDLE.

Says the Louisville COlTier-JoanaL: at is
not many years since the embroiderer's stock
in trade was confined to half a dozen floral
specimens, when hassocks pin-cushions and
sofa pillows presented an eternal repetition of
a single pattern, with some slight variations
a pattern in which the moss rose served as a
piece de resistance, supplemented with rigid
tulip, "a distorted fuchsia a blighted lily of
the valley. Now the vegetable kingdom is the
only limit, so far as floral designs are con
cerned and the human species is largely rep
resented in some OF the later ventures. The
flowers introduced this season rich i'll cOlors
and in some instances complicated in form, and
the imitation of nature is carried to a high
degree Of perfection, especially i'll the texture
of the flower and leaf. Chief among the favor
ties is the golden rod, which blossoms forth on
everything, from a pano-cOver to IA foot-Test,
the degree Of success depending upon the en-
broiderer. Nothing is more effective than tufts
of these rich yellow blossoms upon a back
ground of crimson or olive plush. CoXcomb
and princes feathers are wrought in the same
way and made to stand out i'll distinct relief
upon the foundation. A handsome piece OF
work in this style was an olive plush screen,
done in golden rod and coxcOmb in their nat
ural shades of yellow and crimson. The pret-
test effect is obtained by the variety of cox
comb which shades from red to yellow. The
The National tribune., 1882-12-21

September to end Of December. Third, Rob
inson," delicious sub-sweet below medium
size productive alternate years; season, Janu-
airy to May. These three varieties, with few
sweet ones will supply a family with apples
for ten months.
ALUM As AN INSECTICIDE.
writer in the Fruit Recorder finds that one
pound of alum dissolved in three gallons OF rain
water. makes a solution which kills cabbage
worms or caterpillars. He applies it through
fine rose spout, sprinkling over the plants
wherever infested. The currant worm also
succumbs to these sprinklings, and it is recon-
mended for washing down the trunks of fruit
trees, so that the liquid may reach borers at the
roots or lower part of the stems. 1t is said
that the alum causes worms and caterpillars to
curl up a few moments after they receive the
application.
The National tribune., 1882-12-21
PAINT,
SHETLAND PONIES.

One of our Texas exchanges describes an
5000 acre rancho in that State entirely devoted
TO the business of raising Shetland ponies The
breeding stock consist of seven Shetland stall
lions and forty-five mares, all thoroughbred,
and two hundred small ponies range over the
prairies like sheep, and are described as very
gentle.
The National tribune., 1882-12-21
The Midnight Salute.

Fired from the batteries before Petersburg the night
of September g. 1851 commencing II o'clock, receipt
of news of the capture of Atlanta.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14
Town Council.
Abbeville, June 21st 1882.

q Ao0 A~Aoo ASONs
The Council met this day in cali
ed session +; there were present R.
G Smetes. Mayor. Solomon Wise,
Leslie Br ussard, D. Bourque aud
j. j. Abadi@. aldermen.
The Mayor stated the object of
the meeting to be for the purpose Of
aF7ropria,ing m m'ney to MD in equip
ping the Abbeville Fire Company.
On motion of Lastie Broussard.
resolved that the sun of One Hun
dred and twenty-five dollars of the
funds now on b. nd in the treasury
to the credit of the General Funds
aud not otherwise appropriated, be
given to tho Abbeville Fire Ctm-
pany No. for the purpose Of assist
ing in purchasing a hook and ladder
truct for said company and further
that the Mayor end Secretary are
authorized 10 issue a warrant in fav-
or Of the Treasurer of the Abbeville
Fire Company for said sum.
On motion the Council adjouened.
r G: SMEDEs, Mayor,
W. B, WHITE, Secty.
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Notice.

NoTIcE is herby given that the
Tax Roll for the year 1882, has
been deposited in my Office, and
that the taxes assessed in said year
ace set forth in the tax rolls on
file in my Office, and in the mort.
gage Office of said parish +; that
they are now due, and that they
will become delinquent on the 3lst
day of December 1882, and will
draw eight per cent per annum in.
terest from that date until sold in
accordance with article 2lO Of the
constitution.
Sherit1's Office, Abbeville, La,
August 5th 1882.
G. B. SHAW.
Sheriff e. Tax.Collector.
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State of Louisiana-25th District
Court--Parlsh of Vcrmilion- No.
65l.
Succession Of Frazley Gary.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in the said sue.
cession, Or having any opposition
to make to the tableau of debts
and charges and settlement Of said
succession to file the same in writ
ing in the Office Of the clerk oi
court within ten days from date
hereof.
Given under my hand seal Of
court, this 26th day Of August
1882.
LAsTIE BRoussARD, Clerk.
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Public Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
25TH DIsTaIcT CoURT.
PARISH OF VERMlLroN,
No. 652.
PARISH OF VERMlLloN,

Succession Of John Lavole.
By virtue of an order of eale
granted by the Honorable District
Court. in and for the parish Of
Vermilion and State o. Louisiana,
in the matters Of the above en-.
titled aud numbered succession,
notice is herbey given that there
will be sold at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder. at the
late residence of the deceased on
TUESDAY, OCT, l7th 1882,
the following described property
Of said succession, t0-wit -
One dwelling house-One corn
crib-One lot Of pieux fencing
One OK cart-Two pairs Of oxen
Three COWS and calves-Two.
third interest in growing cane &
corn crop-Two gentle horses
And many other articles to nu'
merous to mention.
Terms cash on the day Of sale.
Given under my official sigma
ture, at Office, in the town Of Alb
beville, this 30th day Of Septem-
ber, A. D., 1882.
G. B. SHAY, Sheriff.
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On motion OF the same member !;
resolved tha. the Clerk Of this body
notify the outgoing commissioners Of
unbranded cattle to make report
Of their doings, to this tody o" or
before the next regular meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Tr,han. re-
solved that H = Lyons be and he is
hereby appointed keeper Of the Court
Housr at yearly salary of tw. nty
dollars payable quarterly-resolved
further that i, shall be his duty to
keep said Cour' House closed when
not occupied to close the same at
night and during rainy weather and
to keep the sumo in good order.
yeas Broussard and Trahan. nay
Vanslyke.
The Jury then adjourned to its
next regular meeting.
Howard HOFPPAUIR
President Police Jury
LAsTIE BRoussARD, u
Clerk Pro. tenn. Police Jury
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

State of Louisiana--25th District
Court--Parish of Vermilion-No.
$50.
Succession Of Emilette Meaux.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in the said sue.
cession, or having any opposition
to make to the tableau Of debts
and charges of said succession
to file the same in writing in the
Office Of the clerk Of court within
ten days from date hereof.
Given under my hand seal OF
court, this 26th day Of August
1882.
LAs,IE BRoUssARD, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

Dn motion of Mr.. Vanslyke, re-
solved that all persons having claims
against the parish. under judg
or otherwise (dating prior to the
year 1922 be and they are hereby
notified to piesert the same to the
finance con,mitte Of the parish, with
in sixty days from the LIST Of July
next. 10 order to enahls said com
mittee to make an approximate of
the Indebtedness OF the parish, with
view Of making pro rata distrib-
ution Of The urappropriated surplus
funds, DOW in the treasury. among
the creditors Of the parish provided
that, the tact Of receiving the sta,e-
ment Of such creditors, of the
amount of their claims by the f.
nance committee-shall IN no man
nor be construed and taken as an &C.
acknowledgement on the part Of he
parochial authorities, of any Of such
claims which are, or may be disputed
and involved in suits.
On motion Ct the same member,
resolved that a committee uf three,
the President bsipg inclnded as its
chairman. be appointed to receive
the fence to be put up around the
Court House square and the parish
jail, vi h full power and authority to
accept aud receive the work when
completed accol ding to speciti a.
tons; to approve the account. for
tie materials to be furnished aud
works to ne done aud to draw on
the treasurer for any amounts allow
ed therefore. by said commit;ec.
The President appointed, with
him, on said committee Messrs.
Lastie Broussard and j. 7. Brous-
sard.
On motion of Mr.. Trahan. resolv-
ed that the following persons be and
they ale hereby appointed Road
Overseers for the ensuing year g d.
ing July lst 1883, viz
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Office.

The assessment and tax rolls Of
the town Of Abheville are now
complete and have been turned
over to the collector.
Taxpayers are notified to come
forward and ray their taxes under
the penalty of the law.
AbbeviIle, July 29th 1882.
W. B. White,
Secty Ex of6cio Assessor.
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STATE OFLOUISl.aN.4,
TWENTYFlFTH DISTRICT COURT
Parish OF Vermil,on.
N 26l.
Sue Of Carmehtte Blanchet.

o"S Va SoA MVaiINO OlduCUCls
Notite is hereby given to the
heirs and creditors of and all per-
sons, in any way. interested in the
succession of Carmelitte Blanchet
and having any opposition to make
to the application Of Onezime Ira.
han jr., administror Of said sue.
cession, to be discharged from
further administration of the same
and for the cancellation of bis
bond as such, 10 present the same,
in writing, in our said court, or
fle the same with the clerk Of
court, at bis Office, in the town of
A bbeville within the delays pres.
crihed by law.
Given under my hand and seal
this Both day of September. A. D.,
1882. LAsTIE BRoUssARD.
Clerk of Court.
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Police Jury
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF VRRMILInN,

Monday, May Isl 1882.
The Police Jury met pursuant to
adjournment.
Present - Howard H"f pauir.
President. AID the fol- wing men,
bers. VIZ :-Messrs. Broussard, Van
slyke, Nunez and ihibcaux.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
Mr.. Alorzo Vanslyke was author
lied to purchase sufficient lumber to
build bridges to be built in the lst
road district, payable out Of the
road and bridge funds of 1882.
Mr.. j. T. Broussard was like.
wise authorized to purchase $500
feet Of lumber 70 build bridg, s Ia the
18th road district. payable out of the
road and bridge funds Of 1882.
The following proposal made to
this body by +. I. Addison, Pub
Usher and Proprietor Of the news
paper "NEE1p1oNAL." vas read aud
accepted and his salary to bs paid
quarterly. viz:
"To publish all notices, proclama-
tons. blank licenses, blanks needed
icr the officers Of the Police Jury,
list ofjurors or vcn,re and any other
printing for which the pa,ish may be
made liable to pay by laval or
dinances, resolutions and minutes Of
the ,policc Jury in the English and
French languages for and during
the calendar year commencing the
1st day Of January and ending
D. cemter BIS; 1882. for the price
and sum OF Two Hundred and Eigh-
ty dollars
Mr.. Vars.yke Was appointed to
cause wire fence to BE- constructed
around the Pari b Jail he his au-
thorizel to use his own discreet n
as to the size and height Of the same ::
10 cary into effect said authorization
the said Alonzo Vanslyke is fully
auth rized to draw his warrant on
the i'sri,h Treasurer for any amount
needed payable out Of any Of the
surplus funds of 1881.
The following claims were allow
ed payable out Of their respective
funds, viz: ..-
r.;.,,;oa, f,rJc rr 1900.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14
JESSE JAMES is DEAD.
Agents
Wanted

Agents T,;S.. For the asa 1dYsnt.esa lHos,.a,sa
wanted of Frank and Jesse
James and rhe Younger Brothers, the
noted Western Gu .laws.-By Hon. j.
A. Dacns, PHI. d A rue and thrilling
account Of their bold operations for 20
years, in as many States and Terrific
1ies, with graphic statement Of tbs final
tragedy in St Jusrph. Profuseiy illus-
trated, intending engravings of he Gu :
law jesse James, before and after death,
his young wife and lttle children, The
detectives. Fords, The house Of the lss,
struggle, and SO others, engraved from
actual photographs.
Agents Wanted Send for full
and be convinced that this is The most
saiable and profitable book published /;
or, to save line, send 50 cts, at once
for Canvassing Book and state your
choice of townships, Address
N. d, THOMPSON e CO., Pubs.
81. Louis, Mo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

On motion Of the same member
resolved that it is hereby made the
duty of the Clerk of the Police Jury
hereafter, in notifying the Road
Overseers of the parish. of their ap.
pointment. to embrace in The no ice
or commiss on the limits and bcun-
daries Of their respective road dis
tricts.
On motion of the same member :
resolved That the Clerk Ex of1icio
Recorder Of this parish, be and he is
hereby authorized TO purchase the
necessary records for the use Of his
Office, the costs thereof to te paid
out of the Stationery funds of the
current year upon bills therefor
being presented aud allowed by this
body.
On motion of Mr.. Broussard re-
solved thar the Clerk Of this body is
hereby required to record all the
acts IF sale and gifts, under private
signatures. by proprietors of la, d.
lying along Che public road leading
from Abbeville to the line Of the
parish Of Lafayette, through the 9th
and 10th Road Districts, of lands
sold and given to the p.risb for pub
lie road purposes; aud upon which
acts the report OF the jury of free
holders, recorded in Vol G Of pro-
ceedings If the Police Jury is based.
On motion OF Mr.. broussard, re-
solved that the following persons,
be and they are hereby appointed
commissioners of unbranded cattle
for The ecsuiDg year. viz:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

HOMES FOR THE MILLIoN!-
Ill in Vermiion Parish, Louisiana.
Never oveydowed. SeDd sLamp tor de-
scriptive circular 70
YHRs1IIIoN I11,uGRAJ1oN ASSOCIATION,
Abbeyille, L..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

WhNiEn A LIMITED Nun
Al, Der of acuve. eDer-
snS M ,ssS, ssSassssers to engage in a pleasant
md sAis . rare chance "''
q. 10 MAKE MONEY,
nsss s'u wiz please answer this adser'jse
Rata y 's'ter, enclosing stamp for reply.
nrss ~a"' nusiness they have been eu.
'''lns.' need apply. ~ sN'
Address,
FINLEY, HARVEY l. Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
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PAY YOUR TAXES.

me assessment rolls Of the Cor.
p0sasioo OF Abbeville are now
ssnp'ete and in my possession
y, r'''es owing taxes for 1881, and
:. .''o previous years will do well
70 . come aud nav the same ~ ;mme' "o'
dia.ely. >"' Sa'"' ''u'nv
NJ. GEO. E. Lyons,
"0v' 9th 1881 Con.Collector
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

Abbeville, June 22d 1882.
The Police Jury of the parish Of
VerniIion met this day. pursuant to
adjournment.
Were present - Howard Hof-
pauir, President, aud Messrs Joseph
Trah"n, Alonzo Vanslyke and J.,
7. Broussard.
Absent :-Messrs. Scver;en Pri-
mcaux. Dcmosthepes Nunez and
Louis Thibeaux.
Lastie Broussard was requested to
act as Clerk Pro TEN Of tha Police
Jury, for this meeting. owi..g to the
absence Of the Clerk.
The minutes Of the last meeting
We're read. and on motion of Mr..
Broussard, we're ame"ded and cor
rectcd so as tc.--lst insert the date
Of sid meeting ''June 9Th 1882, t"
also to show hat Messrs. Lampman.
Allen and Dooiey "were appointed
OH the ju~y of freeholders mentioned
in said proceed ngs and also to
show that the following claims were
allowed on the
Criminals {. nd of 1882:
D Derouen. witness fees S IL so
A. Broussard IS +" 2 Is
Lastie Brcussard assignee Of
Demas Prejan d" 2 623
Hortense Campbell g 2 62@
Numa Pradier I" 2 Gel
Frank Broussard I" 2 GEL
Etieme Cody I" 2 624
with these comendments and correc-
tons. they were adopted.
The following claims were then
allowed.
physicians funds Of 1881.
W D White 8 2 so
Road and bridge funds Of 1882.
Solomon Wise 8 IL 80
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14
School Board.

ABBEv1LLE, La, July 29th 1882
A special meeting OF the School Board
met this day according to call Members
present "A. D. Martin, president, n.
Perry, j. Nugicr and N Williams. Ab-
sent :-J Morgan, J Fl Putnam and n G
Boussard.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and on motion the same'were adopted.
The following report Of the Treasurer
was submitted aud 90 motion the same
was adopted.
Abbeville. July 29th 1882.
To the lion President and members of
the School Board in and for the Parish of
Ve,m:lion
GENTS The following is the coudi-
ton Of the Treasury this date.
First ward s 27o "a
Second q "A 20
Third lover drawn) l9 66
Fourth 6. 234 ~
fifth 6. l4l 81
Sixth Il" 2lS 20
Seventh q 36 rs
Contingent fund l6 12
Respectfully submitted,
ISAAC WISE, Treasurer
per E. WISE.
Mr. Lastic Drouss ard submitted his bill
for costs in suit of School Board (vs) q 3
Shaw, Tax-collector, amounting to $44 80
and on melton the same was accepted.
On motion school was located in the
4,h ward on land to be donated by Mr.
Maurice Villien.
On motion the school in east portion Of
I'd ward relocated 90 land belonging TO
,ir Emile Thibodeaux about acles from
the present location.
Or. motion the appointment Of teachers
for the different schools was postponed ua-
til next meeting.
OH motion the Is. school in I'd ward
was closed aud school was loca:ed at or
near J Bite bertrand in said ward.
On motion the Treasurer is autbnrlz' d
TO psy the auna Of oue dollar and = haii TO
N Williams to reimburse him for money
expended by him fer the Bosrd. IT.
On motion the SUM OF one hundred dol
lars was allowed " " Edwards for pro
iess,onal SERVICES.
Or motion the sum Of ore hundred dol
lars vas Sc. aside out VI any local taxes
as contingent fund.
On motion tho Beard adjourned to meet
August 22nd 1882, and all members are
requested to be in attendance
"A. D. MARTIN, President.
J.N. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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nj a. week IL your own town. So
enf6t fr@. No risb. Every
hing lev. Cap, al not re-
U 1u;red. We will furnish you
~ Vevervth:nig. Many are making
.0s.anss. Ladies make as much as men,
sc r ooss and girls make great pay
ss.asf, u yo1 want business st which
ss sss ean msks great Fay q. he time
iTa wo.k. e.!te for particulars 20 Il.
aAa = & Co Portland, Name.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14
0mcial Directory.

pis'''S' JOHN CLEcG.
p;strict Attorney.
DD" J. A. CHARoois.
clerk Of District Court,
o'''A LAsr1E BRoUssA"D.
representative, e.. oa..u,an
Sheriff & Tax Collector,
&. 3. SHAW.
W. D. WHITE.
Police Jury.
II ND HorrpAura, President.
: a. pa,.r.rY nr Jos. TRAHAN,
. : v,ysIYEe, J. r. BRoussARp.
= r. Nrycz l.. THIBEAux.
clerk Of Police Jury.
A. LACOUR.
Parish Treasurer.
Isaac WISE.
Town Council.
R. C. SMEDEs, Mayor.
H. ABAplE, o. BoURouE.
5. WISE, LAs71E bRoussAHD'
iso. &. LYONS, Constable:
.Iastices Of the Peace, Sd. Ward !:
W. B. WHITE, u. LABAuVE.
Surveyors
". VI. EDWARDS. e. MoNTAGNr.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

On Tuesday the (7th) Seventh
day of the month of November
Eighteen hundred and eighty.two
Gt being the frst Tuesday next
after the 6rst Monday Of said
month"; from seven o'clock in the
forenoon Until six o'clock in the
afternoon for the purpose Of
electing a Representative to the
Forty.eighth Congress Of the
Uni,cd States of America for
Third Congressional District to bs
voted for and elected by the quail.
fled electors of Vcrmilion par.
ish.
And do hereby direct an or.
der the commissioners of election,
to be hereafter appointed BY me
for the several voting precincts Of
said parish, as above designated
to preside over said election, and
all other officers therein concerned
to be appointed hereafter by the
legal local authorities, to hold
said election, on the day aforesaid,
within the time prescribed by law,
at the several above named voting
precincts, to cause said election to
be held and conducted. and the re-
turns thereof to be made in all
respects, according to the pro.
visions of the constitution and
laws Of this State.
In testimony whereof / have
hereunto affixed my official sigma
ture, at the Town Of Ahbeville,
La, this 7th day Of October, A. D.
1882.
LYMAN c. LYONS,
Returning Officer,
verm1lion Parish.
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ELECTION.
Notice by the Returning Officer to
the Voters Of Vermillon Parish.
For the Election ef . Representative
60 che Forty eight Congress OF the
Gated s. ates, ksr Third Con-
gresslonal District q che
Ststc OF Louisiana.

Whereas a Representative, for
the Third Congressional District
of the State Of Louisiana, to serve
for the term of two years in the
Forty'eight Congress Of the Uni.
ted States Of America, is required
by law to be elected on the Grst
Tuesday next after the FIRST Mon.
day in November, Eighteen hun
dred and eighty-two and whereas
it is made the duty of the Return.
ing Officer to give thirty days no.
tice Of every general election by
advertisement in the official jour.
nal of his parish.
Now, therefore I, Lyman G.
Lyons, Returning Officer Of the
Parish Of Vermilion, in accordance
with the proclamation Of his Ex-
cellency S. D. McEnery, Governor
of the State of Louisiana order
ing aud directing an election to
be held for the above purpose and
in conformity to existing law :
do hereby give public notice, di.
recting an election to be held
throughout the parish Of Vermil.
ion at the several voting precincts
as hereinafter established and
designated by me as follows, to-
Wit
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

n m Nn1business now before the
MI public. You can make
money faster at work for us
Hmm han at anything else. Cap.
DIV i itai not needed. We will
star you. $l2 day aud upwards
made by the industrious. Msu, women,
boys and girls wanted everywhere 10
work for us. Now is the time. You can
work III spare moments oaly Or give
vour whole time o he business. fou
can live At home and do the work. No
o her business will pay you nearly go
well. No one can fail to mako enor-
mons pay by engaging at once. Costly
outtiE and terms free. Money made fast,
easily and :sornrablr. Address TRUE &.
Co., Augusta, Maine. ++r .=- s
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Road and Bridge funds Of 1852
S WISE Cfor lumber) 2 claims 15 81
A g. Maxwell, repairs SC 6 90
The Jury then adjourned to the Is,
Monday Of June next 1852.
HOWARD HOFFPAUIR.
President Of Police Jury,
A, LACouR, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1882-10-14

PREC NCTS.
lst schL ol house near NJ Z Broussard,
I'd at Camille E Broussard,
Sd at Court House, Abbeville,
4th at Mrs L Broussard jr,
5,h at Lessin Abshire,
6 h at Robert Green,
7th at Agricol Benoit,
9th at Ambrose Laoour, il,
9th af n p Randall