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St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

WONDERFUL PowER.-When a medi-
cine performs such cures as Kidney
Wort is constantly doing, it may truly
be said to have wonderful power. A
carpenter in Montgomery, VT, had
suffered for eight years from the worst
of kidney diseases, and had been Who'll
ly incapacitated for work. He says,
Zone box made new man OF me, and
I sincerely believe it will restore to
health all that are similarly afflicted
1t is now sold in both liquid and dry
Danbury News.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

The St. Landry Dem ocrat admonishes
The City Item that it it will read one
of its own articles it will find there is
Orleans than the lack of an Equalizing
Board Of Assessors. That is just what
The Item has done, and has pointed out
evils that ought to be corrected. If the
Democrat knows of anything else
wrong in New Orleans, let it be made
public, and The Item will not seek to
palliate it, nor attempt to deny it. We
have stated upon the authority OF
Governor McEnery that in some OF the
country parishes the revenue OF proper
ty is taken for it's actual value, and the
assessment is made accordingly. AS
the State commissioner OF agriculture
estimates the products Of the State to
be $75, 100000 year, and the assessed
value OF country property, as shown by
the rolls is $T,6s4, it shows that this
system prevails pretty generally.
Hence, the unproductiye lands which
are held by spectators yield no income
and escape taxation. City property is
assessed at its supposed cash value,
and pays accordingly. In the country,
the assessment is made on the planters
estimate of the value of his last years
crop. And yet, after this has been
plainly stated to the Legislature by the
Governor, and to the country press by
The Item there is the liveliest sort of
rehabilitation all along the lines Of the
rural camp. II the st. Landry Demo-
crat and the Abbeville Meridional will
do as much to expose the abuses Of the
rural districts as The Item has for the
city they will not have to call upon US
in vain to note any wrong which we
may have inadvertently overlooked
IN. D. City Item.
Oh, no! Mr.. Abbeville Meridional, we
do not say that the country assessors
are dishonest. But we do say that
when they assess sugar plantation at
the exact value of its last crop, and
take no account Of the lands, the sugar
houses, the mules, implements and i'm
provements, as was done in the case of
John Burnside's places, then they show
such an utter want of knowledge of
their business as to require some assis-
lance in the discharge of their duties.
A State which produces $75,0O0,000
year in crops and shows an assessment
roll Of only $77,OOOOO0 has certainly
been in the hands of incompetent as
SCISSORS, whether they were dishonest or
not. In the corrupted currents of this
world, a little gumption is necessary no
less than honesty.-lN. O. City Item.
The only instance that we know of,
that our city contemporaries have cited
in proof of under assessment in the
country, is that OF John Burnside, the
He was New Orleans
man, and probably had New Orleans
ways of doing business; therefore we
feel no responsibility for him. But we
have seen it also stated that his planta-
tons were always in debt to his store
in the city that John Burnside, country
planter, could not make enough money,
rs such, to keep out of debt to John
Burnside, city merchant. The gross
value Of a crop may be great, but when
Ill expenses are paid, the net profit is
like our State revenue COM
pared with the appropriations and ex-
is deficit, debt to be
'addled on the next crop; hence it is
probably very true that John Burnside, |
PLANTER, was always in debt to John
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

An exchange says: "Free whiskey
got in its usual deadly work on Christ
mas Abolish Christmas, which is the
great jubilee day for whisky, and it will
be cheated out of one day for ideally
work y
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

The Natchitoches indicator, in an
editorial on the equalizing assessment
question, being in favor Of board for
that purpose, says:
A fair trial, Of the present assessment
system has clearly demonstrated the
impracticability OF it's successful opera
ton for the purposes of revenue. Men
seem to have no conception Of their
responsibility to bear the expenses Of
the government, in proportion to the
real Values aphicb they possess.
What then? Here comes the start
ling announcement that the State Of
Louisiana after trial of two years of
this plan, so acceptable to the average
taxpayer, but 80 ruinous to the State
credit, is indebted to its public servants
and it's public institutions, 0ver half a
million dollars. And this very deficit
has necessitated the conyOcation OF her
legislators in extra session for the
specific purpose OF remedying this evil,
which bids fair to bankrupt the State
and bury her fair name and credit be-
meath the obloquy of financial ruin.
The only equitable remedy, then, in
this dilemma, is such an assessment as
will tend to equalize the burden, predi-
Gated on the actual vdlue of property.
We can suggest no better plan to attain
this desideratum than by Board Of
Assessment whose powers can be clear
ly laid down in such manner that JUS
each citizen according to his possess
siOns.
In reply to this it may be stated that
property is assessed as high now as it
was before the present constitution was
adopted and as one of the main OBJ
jects Of framing new constitution was
to cut down taxes, by a reduction of
salaries and Of the number of offices,
and Of the rate of taxation, now to
increase the assessment Of property so
as to increase the amount of taxes,
would be violation Of the spirit of the
constitution and of the faith which the
people had in the officers elected under
that constitution. More property is
being assessed every year in this par
ish, and consequently the amount Of
taxes increases, One reason OF this is
that the reduction Of taxation causes
property owners to give in their assess
ments more willingly and cheerfully,
and causes non property owners to en-
deavor to acquire property. An liz
crease Of taxation would have the OBJ
posite effect. That some people have
their property assessed entirely too
low, is no good reason why central
equalizing board should be established,
to tyrannize over those whose assess
ments are fair. If person has proper
ty now assessed at $4,000, $4,000, or
$1,000, and by his efforts, labor and
management he realizes out Of it an
annual revenue OF $1,000 Or $1,000, and
gives $50 or 500 of this revenue for
taxes, we think he has done enough,
and that no autocratic central equaliz-
ing assessment board should have the
power to increase his assessment SO as
to :, Re more from his hard earned
Tt. tnie which is even now barely suffl-
cie-t to support bis family and keep his
property in repair. We have no obiec-
ton to the police jury Of the parish
being an equalizing board, for the mem
beers Of that body are elected by the
people, and their relations with them
=" s"ch that they would be bound to
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

1t is said that the railroad bridge at
Morgan City will be finished next
month.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07
New Bakery.

Fresh Bread and Cakes of all kinds, always
on hand, or baked to order, by the undersigned
at his new bakery, near the telegraph office.
Opelousas. Prices moderate Call and see.
CHAS. PEFFERKORN.
Opelonsas, March SHIFT
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

The cotton Plant, a paper published
at Bastrop in this State, has ceased to
bloom for lack of nourishment.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07

The Abbeville Meridional quotes Hor-
ace on the year just closed: Ellen !!
, tugaces hbuntaT ami.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07
General Report of the Grand Jury.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Parish of st. Landry.
In the name and by the authority OF the
State OF } ouisiana, the Grand Jurors of the
State of Louisiana, duly impannelled: sworn
and charged to inquire within and for the body
OF the parish st. Landry beg leave to submit
the following general report. LIST. Whereas,
nothing has been done in compliance with the
general report OF the last Grand Jury which
was returned into Court September 10th, 1881,
whereas said Jurors can do no better than to
adopt the portion of said report, relating to
public improvements:
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07
Estimate of Expenditures for 1852.

At meeting of the Police Jury held Decem-
Der 10Th, 1881, the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved that the following is the estimate
exhibiting the various items OF expenditures
necessary for the services OF the year 1852 ana
that the said estimate be published at least
thirty f30) days before the amount of the tax
shall be fixed and determined as the law re-
St. Landry democrat., 1882-01-07
-DaUezES71S for Sale.

A GOOD DWELLING CONTAINING SIN
"a rooms, and kitchen, situated at the corner
of Court and Cherry streets, Opelousas, are 1ol
sale. For particulars apply at this office, or to-
Sept. 17-6m T. S. RICHARD.
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and sister Of the poor girlwith whom
he had travelled passed him. Then
he helped the porter to lift his port
manteau, and walked with him 10 a
cab. He had a six miles drive be-
fore he could reach his parish Of Ror-
leigh, which was on the outskirts of
Birmingham. However, the drive
was accomplished in safety, and that
night was spent by Mr.. Gloam, sleep.
less, in his new parsonage.
The body ofMiss Ayiss was found
dead on the line early on the follow.
ing day; and afterwards her travel.
ing bag was discovered twenty miles
further down the line. But for this
discovery of the bag the poor girls
death would have been attributed to
accident; as it was, when il became
demonstrated that somebody must
have had share in her death, no
body accnsed the Rox Jude Gioam.
Nor was anybody else accused. The
porter who had put Mr.. Gloam into
the carriage at Oxford had not no.
ticed that there was young lady in
the compartment, and simply owing
to this slight fact Of non.observance
the story of Mary Aviss' death was
fated to remain mystery.
1t became known in time, however,
to one man to whom Mr.. Gloam COM
municated the facts in writing some
five years after they had happened.
Hc, the Rector Of Rorleigh, ended his
letter by saying: 81 have lived in a
purgatory Of remorse and sorrow ever
since that awful night, andam thank
ful to think shall soon be rid of my
load" He was dying when he wrote
this of decline, brought on by over
work in his parish; and he left be-
hind him the reputation Of being the
most earnest; jealous, kindest and al
so the saddest rector whom the peo.
pie of Rorleigh had ever seen.-Lon-
don Truth.
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UNIVERSITY.
WEST VIRGINIA
u NIVE - ITY,

Nine departments or study; textbooks furnished at
cost calendar arranged 10 suit teachers expenses for
thorough Fall Term begins September iii, 1881,
Attendance last year from IS counties OF West Virginia
and from States and Territories Number Of students
larger than for ten years previous
20 For catalogues and other information, apply 20
the Acting: President ID. H. PurintOn, Morsant5un,
West Virginia. Lune ss-ims
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THE IN THE RING.

The woman dressed, her fofiaiewelI
In snowy six and lace; ~ g
A crown OF her braided hair iIieyset,
Above her quiet face,
And on her placid breast they hid
M
Her mother bent and kissed her lips,
And kissed her braidedsleir
And folded down the peaceful hands
Uponth bosom fair,
And, weeping saw on one;a ri6s
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W. Il. GUNN,

A ttoruey at Law, Point Pleasant, WcS, Virginia.
a Practices in the Courts of Mason county, the
Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia and the United
States DStre, Court for this State Prompt attention
House. ian. ag. tsgo-Iy,
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j. a. GIBBONS,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Point Pleasant, Yves, Vir.
a ginia, will practice in the U. s. District Court, in
the State SupremeCourt and the Circuit Courts Of the
9TH Judicial District. Office in the Court House.
mch ss-Iy.
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DIR. s. G. SHAW.

physician AND SURGEON, tenders his pro
feSional services to the public. Calls promptly at.
tended to. Office, cor. Main and Sd Streets opposite
the old Presbyterian church. lapril 5, IsT9-Iy
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". n. ToSILiSSoa.
Tosn1NsoN s poIsLEY.

A ttorneeyS and Counselors at Law, Point Plea
Il sant West Virginia practice in the County Of Ma
SON. the United States District Court for West Yrgini
and in the Supreme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia
Nd Prompt attention given to the collection Of claim
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ATTORNEYS.
JAMES w. HOGE,

A ttorney ut Law. Winfield West Virginia: will
a practice regularly in the Circuit and County Courts
OF Patnam and Mason Counties Business entrusted
to him will receive his personal attention Ga-Ad
dress Winfield, Puna County, W. Va.
tnnv.2-'SI-IyS
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JOHN +. TINlMS,

A ttorney Mt Law and Notary Public, Point
a Pleasant, West Virginia. viii practice in the
Courts OF Mason and Putnam counties, and attend
promptly to all business entrusted to him.
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DIR. L. f. CAMPBELL.

PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, tenders hi, profess.
ional services the citizens Of Point Pleasant and
vicinity Can be found for the present at the Dru
Store Of E. J. MoSsman. Imch9,-Iy,
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The topaz in heraldry represents
gold or the planet Sol. It's signifca-
tion is fidelity and friendship. The
bloodstone denotes courage, wisdom
and frmness III affection.
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A ttorncy Mt Law and Notary Public, Point
Il Pleasant, West Virginia, will practice in the conn
ties ofAlason and Putnam. All business will receive
prompt attention. Tiuly 7I-ty
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w. z. NEALE, NJ. D.

OFFICE Main street, between I'D and ,d: residence
v Main street, between 9th and 9TH. Attends promp,
TO all calls, whether day or night When not pro
esaonaily engaged can always be found at his Office
jan 8, IS7o-Iy.
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George l., of England, died from
drunkenness, George H., of a rupture
of the heart, George Ill, died a mad
man, and George ", of gluttony and
drunk eness.
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A handsome cross,felt Drugget.
A nice Velvet Rug.

l beknid@
Nannf
Ceebraed
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WE usually leave it to doctors to
recommend medicines, but Parker's
Ginger Tonic has been so useful in
our family in relieving sickness and
suffering, that we cannot say too
much in its praise.-Salem Argus.
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JAS. u. MEsAGgK, cmAs. L. HOG,
MENAGER g. UOGG,

A ttorneys at Law, Point Pleasant, West virginia,
n lOfhce in the Court House. Practice IN the coun.
ties OF Mason, Putnam, Cabe, Roane and Jackson: in
the Supreme Court of Appeals and in the u. S. Dis.
trict and Circuit Courts, for West Virginia.
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RANKIN WILEY, Jr.,

A ttorney Mt Law, Point Pleasant, West virCaia.
a Practices in the County Of Mason; the United
States District Court for West Virginia. and in the Su
preme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia rD- Promp,
attention given to the collection Of claims jan t4.iy
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JOHN ". ENGLISH.

A ttorney at Law, will practice in the Courts Of Ma
a son, Putnam and Jackson, and in the Court OF Ap
peaS of West Virginia. Address Point Pleasant Mason
county. West Virginia. Liam s, IS7o-Iy
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Discovery of Gold In California.

The accounts vary slightly as to
the time when gold was first discov-
cred in California, but the most Of
them agree that the first find was
made on the property of sutter, in
El Dorado county. Some claim the
discovery was made in the month of
February, 1S4S, while others date it
d month earlier. An account, which
is substantially correct, was pub
Ilished in the San francisco Chronicle
Isomelt time since, about as ioiIows:stsas
"on January 10, 1S4S, John w.
Marshall was, building a mill for him.
self and Sutter on the south fork of
the American River, fifty-four miles
east Of Suffers Fort. This mill, it
was expected, would supply the
ranches and settlements with pine
lumber.
"on this particular morning Mar.
shall picked up from the bedrock of
the race of the mill small piece of
yellow metal, which weighed about
seventeen grains. 1t was malleable,
heavier than silver, and in all re-
spects resembled gold.
Marshall showed the piece, in the
afternoon, to those who were working
at the mill. The result of the dis.
cussion which ensued was that the
idea was rejected as othe gold theory.
Marshall, however, was not satisfied,
and afterward tested it with nitric
acid, and found it was actual gold.
she discovered pieces like it in all
the surrounding gulches wherever he
dug for it. The news of the discovery
soon spread, and in April reports Of
the find were published. Suffers
mill became the district Of attraction,
which afterward was named Coloma,
or Columa, from tribe of Indians
who lived in the neighborhood.
"The prospectors from there scat
tered in all directions, and by the
month Of June the discoveries had
extended to all the forks of the Amer.
ican, Weber Creek, Hangtown Creek,
the Costumes, the Mokelumne, the
Yuba, and Father River, and the
news had gone almost to the earth"
The rapidity with which weeds
multiply is marvellous. A single
plant of Purslane will when fully
grown, mature nearly a million seeds;
the roadside Millein, 100000; the
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The Weekly Register,
Published Every Wednesday Morning, by
GEORGE w. TIPPETT,
EDITOR AND PRopRlErok.

~ Legal advertisements AZ inc rates n&cd by law.
Local notices IS cents per line, first insertion.
All advertisements for shorter time than three
months, considered transient.
Transient advertisements must be paid for in ad
vance, to insure insertion.
Yearly advertisements payable yearly in advance
Legal publications be paid for in all cases. be
lore the delivery Of the certificate Of publication.
Personal publications, and those recommending can
didaies for Office. charged regular advertising rates
arrsge and Dsatb notess pnhliShef fnse;s but Oh
Nuaties and peets ebatsed q Ill u
usual advertising rates. ".
Announcements for Office, for county, S. 90; State
nd District, sIo 90; on regular ticket. 5000
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PHYSICIANS.

~ y ~ N|NNNNNs NNsN-NNNNNNN@NNN~N~
ANDREW R. BARBEE. I'D. u. FRAvEL.
DRs. BARBEE h FR!,vEL,
Northwes, cor. 9th and Main Streets Point Pleasant,
N West Virginia. Office hours from 10 10 a M and
, TO 10 m. june II 79-Iy.
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The rapidity with which weeds
multiply is marvellous. A single
plant of Purslane will when fully
grown, mature nearly million seeds;
the roadside Millein, 100000; the
oxeye Daisy, 1850; the Canada
Thistle, about 10000; the Mayweed,
10000, and the Burdock, 10000.
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died


cADWELIs-At New Brunswick ". j. october g. l. Cad.
well aged 70 years
Funeral at O'clock Friday October 9Th at No 81
Church New Brunswck Relatives and friends
spectfully invited q attend.
DERAIsMEs-On October q Ernest Leon Derasmes aged
4. years. son Of the late J. r. J. Deraismes
Relatives and friends invited 10 attend funeral services az
his sisters residence Martha L. Deraismes Union Ill., n
j.. on Thursday. October 3. &C l13O a
Carriages at Hoboken Ferry al $50 a ~
FULDAfter short Illness Aphonse second ,on OF Ludwig
Fuld. aged IL years
Funeral viii take place from No 81 East 63ds on Friday
the 9Th inst, at O'Clock a. m.
McLAREN-At Sesbright " j. Monday, october 2 John
j. eldest son OF the late John McLaren OF this city In the
56th year OF his
Relatives of the family respectfully invited %
attend the funeral services az ST Georges Church East
6hst and stuyyesant Square on Thursday 9th inst at
10a N.
Please omit flowers
REESE-At her residence in Westminster, Maryland, sun
day October at 10 Mrs Mary Reese widow OF the
late John Reese and mother OF J. Fisher, H. Fred and
George A. Reese, OF New-York-
SMITH-At her residence IL East l7thsr, NewYork.
october 2 1892 Henrietta M widow DR. Joseph Mather
Smith. in the 18th OF her
and friends invited attend her funeral tho
Madison Presbyterian Church 2ith a. and
Madis0n-aye. on Thursday morning az 10 O'Clock
lnterment at beechw0od Cemetery, New Rochelle.
VAN NOSTRAND-.In Brooklyn, Tuesday morning. October
s. Aert Niddagh Van Nostrand
Relatives friends Iagsd attend the funeral
the residence " his brother 3i5 Adephs Brook
lya, on THURSDAY, the 9TH lnst at y.