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St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
Deatl, Of Leon GarnDetta.
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tlD6Tld SthT.
The death of this eminent French
statesman, which occurred on the 1st
Of January, at his residence at Vile
d'Ayray, in the outskirts Of Paris, has
been everywhere learned with u most
profound sorrow. We feel our lnablll-
ty to lay before our readers an appro-
pirate, but short, sketch OF the politl-
cal life OF one whose name had become
revered throughout the entire world,
and who had been largely instrumental
in extricating his native country from
the mire OF Imperialism and placing it
on the base of powerful and prosper
GUS republic. Gambetta's active politi-
cal life may be said to have only been
remarkable since the close of the
Franco German war of 1870, which
short, but bloody, period proved so
disastrous to the French nation. He
was Republican firm and true, (not
as the weather cocks of this country,) a
believer in free and honest government,
and as one Of the National Assembly,
he always confronted his mOnarchal OPP
ponents with boldness and wisdom. 1t
was through his aid and fortitude, as
sisted by others, that deep-rooted
Clericalism and its injurious results,
which at one time seemed SO Omnipo-
tent, was finally extinguished. He was
a peer in craftsmanship to the Teutonic
| Chancellor, Bismarck, but with motives
far more patriotic. He sought to and
succeeded in giving liberty to his peo-
pie in its most coveted form. Bismarck,
his survivor, on the contrary seeks to
fasten on his race the shackles of ty-
ranny and military oppression. Hence
the reason why the German press,
biased as it is, gloats at the extinction
of one who was, for obvious causes,
considered as the most formidable enc
my to the German autocracy. Gam
beta was A years of age, and in his
death the republic of France has lost
an able defender, and the world at
large an exemplary statesman.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
A CALL.

At meeting Of the undersigned mem
hers If the Democratic Executive Com
mittee Of the parish of St; Lam
dry. held in Opelousas, on the 18th
instant. it was resolved that a
meeting Of the members of said Com
1nittee be held at Opelousas on the goth
instant, for the purpose organizing said
committee, and of organizing the dem
ocraiie party for the pending political
campaign. !,
Notice is therefore given to all mem
beers of said committee to assemble at
Opelousas at 10 A. NJ, at the Court
House on the Goth instant.
H. l.. GARLAND,
F. T. PERRODIn,
B. A. MARTEL,
j. MAss1E MARTIN.
w. C.. GORDON,
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La, I
December 80, 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk of court. at Opelousas, La, on Feb
ruary It'll. 1882, viz: Onezime Pitre,
Homestead No 1887. for the S OF the S E /,
and E / of S w j Sec 24Tp4 S / W Louisiana
Meridian. and names the following witnesses
to prove hiscontinuaus residence upon, and
cultivation of said land. viz Augustine La
haye, A. B. Fontenot, Polica Fontenot and
Onezime Victorian all of st. Landry parish. La.
GEO. BALDEY.
james Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
" Office.

LAND OFFICE, AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
January 3d. 1883.
Notice is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La. on the 18th
Homestead No. 4914 for the N of s E ] and S
w of E4 Sec 81 IS l w Louisiana Meridian
and names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land viz: John Wilson, Anthony
Rose, Joseph Roy and Jesse Mires all OF st.
Landry Parish, La.
GEO. BALDEY,
jan6-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
THE NOMINEE FOR CONGRESS.

Hon. E. T. Lewis was nominated for
Congress, from this district, by the
convention at Baton Rouge, last Satur-
day. With SO many able opponents as
there were in the field, he has good
cause to be proud Of the nomination..
The delegation from this parish made
a good fight for him, and at the same
time engendered no animosities that
would initiate against him in the cam
paign. All the delegates present ex-
pressed their satisfaction with the NOM
ination, and pledged their hearty sup
port to the nominee. In view OF these
facts, and the previous Democratic ma
iorities in the district, his election by
good majority cannot be a matter OF
doubt. As appropriate, we publish the
following article which appeared re-
Gently in the Times-Democrat:
Among the host of available and ex-
cellent candidates in the Sixth Congress
sional District for the position made
vacant by the death of the gallant and
lamented Heron, We note with salts
faction the Hon. E. Z. Lewis OF ST.
Landry, whose fine ability, high charac-
ter, large experience in public affairs
and signal services to the Democratic
party, entitle him to the highest con-
sideration from the people OF his dis
trict and State. Modest and retiring
by nature, he has been content in the
past to serve his people without a
thought OF reward in any shape, and
has never aspired to any position high
er than that OF Representative in the
Legislature OF the State.
He is brought forward now by those
who recognize his sterling worth, and
who appreciate his past manly and able
service, for the Sixth District, and if he
secures the nomination Of the DeInocra-
cy, will without doubt be elected, and
work Loyalty and efficiently in the Ma
tional Halls as he has done in our own
representative halls. Mr.. Lewis is in
the full vigor and prime of life, being
45 years OF age, and is the senior mem
Der OF the law firm Of Lewis g. Bros,
OpelOusas. He is son of Judge VIM.
3. Lewis, who formerly presided over
the Avoyelles and Rapides Judicial
District.
During the war he served with dis
tinguished gallantry in the Confederate
army, and, after the war, represented
Rapides in the Legislature.
In his capacity as member OF the State
Central Committee of the Democratic
party he was an active worker for many
years.
The st. Landry delegation will COM
pose about one-f fifth of the COMPRESSION
al convention, The parish gives to the
Democratic party from 1900 to 5000 ma
jority, has never had representative
in the United States Congress, and new
er but one place ON State ticket, and
from all accounts will earnestly,press the
claims OF the parish to the considera-
ton Of the delegates to assemble on the
4th of January next.
It is pleasant to note that the con-
test in this district has been marked by
the utmost good feeling between the
distinguished aspirants.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13

Ache they would be almost priceless to those who
suffer from this distressing complaint; but fortu-
nately their goodness does notcnd here, and those
who once try them will find these little pills yau
able in so many ways that they will not be willing
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La, 1
December 18th, 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La, on January
No. 56s2, for the Ell of N WI, wa of e., and
N FL of S W. section %. 4 E. Louisiana
Meridian, he names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and cul.
Theodule o. Guilory, Aristide Guillory, and
Theodore Douget, of st. Landry Parish La.
GEO. BALDEY,
dec % Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13

The Congressional election in this
district, which was to take place on the
9Th of February, has been postponed
by the Governor to the 10Th OF said
month, on account of the Mardi-gras
festivities.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13

Headache, yet Carters Little Liver Pilsare equally
valuable in Constipation, curing and preventing
this annoying complaint, while they also correct
all disorders Of the stomach, stimulate the liver
and regulate the bowels. Even if they only cured
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
Gu r.

Sick Headache and relieve all the troubles Incl,
dent to bilious state of the system, such as Dir
ziness, Nausea, Drowsiness Distress after eating,
Pain in the Side, &c. While their most remark
able success has been shown in curing
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Estimate of Expenditures for 1883.
OpELoUsAs, La, Dec. ii, 1873

OPELoUsAs, La, Dec. IL, 1882.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present: Messrs Albert Guidry, Presi-
ldent, A. Perrodin, D. Meche, E. Dubuisson, I.
A. Hicks, S. Haas, L. Young, T. G. Chachere,
and B. f.. Clark.
Resolved that the following is the estimate
exhibiting the various items of expenditure
necessary for the service of the year 1885,, and
that the said estimate be published for thirty
days before the amount of the tax shall be fix
and determined as thelaw requires:
Pay OF officers and members. --.S 1000 90
Public printing $50 90
MAGISTRATES and constables. ..... 1000 90
District ATTORNEY .......--..-...-. 400 90
Sheriff Criminal Salary ..-.....--.-.--. 1000 90
Sheriff Jail Salary .--...-...-......-. 200 90
Grand and Petit Jurors. -..... 1850 90
witnesses District Court 1850 90
Internal Improvements .-.-.-..... 1850 90
Existing Debt Observation-Disclosures. $500 90
Indigents. .................. 500 90
Contingent Expense .......-..- 1000 90
Assessor ..........-.......... 1000 90
Collector. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900 90
$3503o 90
ALBERT GUIDRY,
President
P.J. LEFEBvRE, Clerk. jan 13-5t
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
FOR CONGRESS-.

Gen. Thomas C. Anderson is candidate for
Congress from this tsixth) district, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Gen. A. >.
Heron.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13

There were three hundred thousand
people, the other day, in the funeral
procession Of Gambetta, tile celebrated
French statesman.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13

One who is in need of any of the above ar
ticles, will do well to call at once.
These Vehicles can be seen at Mr.. s. P.
Clark's carriage shop OF at my warehouse OPP
poste the r. +. depot. J. BLOCK.
Dec 16
St. Landry democrat., 1883-01-13
RARE CHANCE.
TO BUH.a CHEAP BUGGY,
H.4CK ore C.RgRK.aGE

have on hand twenty-five New Buggies,
Hacks and Carriages, all OF the latest styles
ane patterns, which offer to sell at cost price,
in order to close them out before the first of
January next.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01
THE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT.

One OF the best, after election, car
toons that we have observed, wag in
Harper's Weekly. 1t represented the
battle between the independent Da-
vids and the giants-the4 90 lIahs OF
corruption. There was a great body
labeled Corruption and from it
led ligaments surnounted by human
heads, with tbe names Of the own
ers labeled On the collars around
their necb. Standing off at some
distances with feet firmly planted on
roct, was a man with sling in
hap1, knocking off the giants heads
ION his belt was inscribed 'Inde-
pendent Votes" Three heads were
down Malone, Of Virginia, Butler,
Of Massachusetts, aud MCLAUGHLIN,
New York. The picture was fairly
drawn and the lesson taught is the
one In which lies the safety Of our
government. In our free elective
system there will always be parties
and party struggles, but the system
can only be continued and safe so
long as there remains a constituent
element which constitutes the bal
ancing power, and to that attaches
great responsibility. 1t may err in
judgment aud work injury, but the
inherent spirit Of independence gives
1t the power to repair the injury and
right the wrong at the next election
Such spirit will brook neither
bossism, outrageous legislation, shot
guns or corruption in any party.
Rest assured of this, by whatever
name We go.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01

SERGEANT MASON has rece ived a
pardon at last, and with all the
greater JOY since he had given up
hope of it. The pressure brought
to bear on the President through
public opinion could not any longer
be resisted. What aroused public
opinion on the subject recently was
the manifest injustice of keeping
Mason in prison for a violation of
military discipline, but allowing one
officer after another convicted of
fraud in duplicating his pay ac-
counts, and getting money on false
pretense, to escape with "a reprimand
or without any punishment at all
1t was wrong in Mason, a private
soldier, to dare to take the law into
his own hands and endeavor to put
Guiteau to death, but his motive,
however erroneous was patriotic,
and he knew he would suffer for it,.
There could be no grosser inconsist :
ency than to punish him for a deed
which bad an honest motive, and to
which he was impelled by the ex-
element of the time, while allowing
officers, who claim to be gentlemen,
to plan in cold blood the schemes of
dead beats, and when they have
profited by them to go free, asa half
dozen are now. Justice is justice,
and it ought not to make any differ
-ence between man in blouse and
one with shoulder straps
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01
THANKSGIVING-GOD HELP
THE WORKERS.

Thursday, 18th ult., IN accord
ance with the proclamation of the
President of the United States
and the Governors of the States,
was duly observed as day of
thanksgiving, and we trust the
words of the Psalmist, as recorded
in the hundredth Psalm snake
joyful noise unto the Lord, all
We lands; enter into his gates
with thanksgiving, and into His
courts with praise; be thankful
unto Him, and bless His name"
throughout this christian land, in
some form or other, were obeyed.
Very often, however, that impor-
tant class of people, both in high
and low degree-the workers.
preyed upon in every conceivable
form by the idle, the INDECENT, the
borrower and the mendicant, are
forgotten by those who Gull the
flowers that industry planted, and
eat of the grain sown and garner
ed by toll.
We have often heard the Prodi
gal Son communicating wasting
of his inheritance depicted-and
the killing of the fatted calf, and
the banquet that welcomed his re-
turn, and the gladness thereof
portrayed, but young Rev. ID. II.
Riddle, now of Falls Church, Va,
was the first one we ever heard
inquire in sermon, what about
the son that was at home all these
years-the son that titled the soil,
whose industry kept the home
stead and made it possible for the
idle, pleasure-seeking wanderer to
find shelter under the old roof
to have o banquet and to feast off
the fatted calf? For him the sole
glory and crown must be the
knowledge of duty performed.
Another instance, and but one in
the thousands of prayerful petit
tons, we have heard voiced from the
pulpit it was Rev. Roundthaler,
of Hagerstown, who at the close
of Sunday evenings service,
prayed that Gods blessing should
go and be with the men and wo-
men whom the morrow's dawn
would call upon to go forth to la
Dor and work. God bless the
workers 1t was so simple and
yet so appropriate. The thought
and the appeal constitutes noble
volume, for it matters not, even
in worldly things, whether it is
costly ornament, suit Of silk or
linsey, banquet of wines and vi
ands or plain loaf of bread, all
can only be had by labor or the
dollar earned thereby. As proper
subjects of thought, we reiterate
the inquiry of one minister and
REUTER- the prayer of the other
God blsss the workers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01

No intelligent reader can fail to be
interested in the contents Of the North
american ReUieao for December. The
question Of the telegraph has the place
Of honor in the number, Gardiner G..
Hubbard pointing out the great adyar-
tages that would result from the pro-
posed Government Control of the Tel
egraph', and showing from the exper-
fence Of several European countries
the bene fits to be derived from the i'm
corporation of the telegraphic with the
postal service. Prof. j. Laurence
Daughlin, Of Harvard Uniyers ty.
shows the evils Of the Sub-Treasnfy
SYSTEM, in its absorbing and with
holding from circulation the specie
that is constantly needed to insure
stability in the world Of finance. -.rhe
Day OF Judgment, BY Gail Hamilton.
Is cau5tic review If the less amiabie
moral traits OF Thomas CARLYLE. Hem
ry George writes Of "Overpr0ducfi0n'
an idea which he declares to be pre-
posterous, unless more wealth is pro-
duced than is wanted. Gen. w. b.
Franklin sets forth the yiewsof naval
and military experts as to what is al
soluteiy needed, In the way Of Organi-
cation, forts, ships and war material.
to insure the .'National Defense. An
article on ''Railroad and Pubic time''.
by Prof. Leonard Waldo, of the Yale
College observatory. explains the sys-
tenn of uniform time standards now
being introduced into the railroad SER
vice Of the United States. Finally.
there is discussion Of the question Of
Morality without Religion. By Il.
kider and Prof. a. A. Hodge, Of Prince
ton College. Published at 80 LAFAYETTE
Place, New York, ond for sale by book
sellers generally,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01

Ex-GovERNoR STEVENSON died at
his home, in Parkersburg, on
Thursday. His mind remained
clear and his intellect bright until
the last. He was prominent in
the politics Of this State for a
number of years prior to his death.
He stood among the leading Re
publican statesmen in the State.
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CONGRESS.

Congress will convene on Mon
day. The majority of the mem
bers have already reached Wash
ington, and the Speakership con-
test is at boiling heat. The fight
is close, and neither Mr.. Randall
or Mr. Carlisle can hope to sue
coed by more than a bare majority.
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PREPARE N0W-sOME SUCCESS
TI0NS.

l1OND.
The new Agricultural Association
did creditable work in Octo Der last
The work was accomplished withiA
a fraction of three months, and con
sequentIy many of the details were
imperfect or inbarmonious for want
of time. Continued wet Weather
had SO delayed the seeding, that
many farmers, their wives, Children
and employees were prevented from
attending even one day which neces-
sarily curtailed TIE receipts. The
exhibition was undoubtedly attrac-
tive, instructive and meritoriously
deserving the patronage OF the peo-
pie. We were forcibly struck with
the great number OF entries in the
list embracing bread, butter, etc,
where additional premiums were
offered by Messrs. Gettinger 81
Hoke and by Mr.. w. l.. Jones, and
believe If the same principle was APP
piled by the Association in other
lists, it would increase competition
and attraction. In the household
line, offer premiums such as knives,
forks, spoons, chinaware, brio brac,
articles of value and of use, includ
ing fashion and literary journals.
For the farmer--get from dealers
special prices for leading agricultur-
al implements aud offer some Of
these as leading premiums for farm
produce, and for the stock men ad-
vertise widely a special day of the
fair for public sale of such stock as
may be offered, subject to fair and
equitable rules 1t is not an easy
task nor a costless luxury to prepare
and hold county fair. 1t takes
hard watchful exertions, and from
the time that it is resolved to have
fair to the paying of the premiums
and the settlement of accounts it
costs thousands of dollars. The
men who fix the track, repair the
roads, fences, sheds, buildings, the
police and watchmen, water hauers,
white washers, advertising, music,
the diplomas and other premiums,
each apparently little in itself, rap
idly eats up dollars by the hundreds,
and wasteth the substance so.that the
interest on the investment is scarce
perceptible. The second fair of the
Association should be better and
more successful even than the first,
and TO this end we offer the above
Suggestions With the advice to begin
the work of preparation now, that
there may be no rush and hurry.
Let the committees be appointed,
and utilyze the long evenings of
winter in committee meetings. at the
house of some member, where, by a
warm fire and with social surround
ings they can think out and talk out
the tangled web of home fair, to
the advancement of the interests of
the community in which all whose
lives forms part of its history must
have deeply at heart.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01

The Popular Science Monthly con
tends that for the uses of household
frying, vegetable oils are as inoffen !
sive wholesome aud, sentimentally
regarded, less Objectionable than
the lat obtained from the c,.lcass of
a slaughtered animal.
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Woodward Il LOthrOp.
Great Blanket Sale

We shall open this morning the
largest assortment of Blankets ever
shown in Washington, and at the
lowest prices ever named for the
same grades.
Nearly all of the lots mentioned
below have been purchased from
the Great Auction Trade Sale of
Blankets which was recently held in
New York City, aud are much be-
low the market price.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-12-01

DIR. Charles a. Stephen, an aged
and respected citizen of this county,
died at his home near KearneysvilIe
on Wednesday last, in the nth year
of his age.
A little two year old son of Mr..
Richard ID. Rutherford, residing
near town, had three fingers severed
from one of his hands, accidentally,
by a blow from a Ratchet in the
hands of an older little brother, last
Thursday DR.. &. Il. Richardson
gave the tie sufferer surgical treat
ment, aud he IS doing as well as
could be expected.
The large fire seen from town last
Tuesday night, was occasioned by
the burning Of the stone barn on
Mrs. Isbell's farm, upon which there
was no insurance. The wheat in
the granary, about 1000 bushels,
owned by the tenant, Mr.. Vorous,
was insured for $500, i'm the Aetna,
of Hartford, by II. A. Alexander,
Agt. We understand the horses
were gotten out with great difficulty
just AS the roof was falling in.
The reported death of the Rev. DR..
McFerrin is untrue, although he is
critically i'll.
Mr. Sam'l Michaels. of this county,
was thrown from his horse several
weeks ago, and severely injured, his
horse being frightened by some
yoong men riding past him at a
rapid rate and making a very I'M
necessary noise. Subsequently, on
Saturday week, two little daughters
of Mr.. MichaelS, aged Is and 8years,
were thrown from horse under very
similar circumstances, and the oldest
one very badly hurt. These acct
dents should be lesson to harem-
scarem young men and boys to be
careful how they pass old men and
children on the public highway, and
not to commit acts which may ,as in
these cases, result in much pain and
suffering to Others.
From the Free Press.
A destructive fire at Myrtle Hall,
"Storer College," Harper's Ferry,
was averted on Monday night by the
prompt and active efforts of the
Superintendent aud pupils.
On Saturday morning last, as Mr.
b. f. Howell was on his way to
Charlestown from his home ON the
East side of the Shenandoah river,
accompanied 10y his neice, Miss
Gieslin, of Howard county, Mary
land, a two horses team of Mr..
Charles Goens became frightened
aud ran the tongue of the wagon
pierced the buggy between Mr..
Howell and the lady. The buggy
was broken To pieces, but the occu-
pants escaped injury. One OF the
horses OF Mr.. Goens was disembowl-
ed by the spring OF the buggy Mr..
iIowell's loss ABOUT $l00-hls buggy
being a new one The horse of Mr..
Goens was insured in the Emmitts-
burg, Pa, Company, So that his loss
will not be a total one.