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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23

The attention of the Mayor
and Trustees is called to the great
length of the days, at this period
The Council should Immediately
.inaugurate measures to shorten
them.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23

Many of our people are disap
pointed ut not having the opportu
nifty Of visiting Grand Isle this
summer. Capt. Hotard, by his
courteous and gentlemanly demean
or last season, in charge of the Joe
Webre, won golden opinions from
all, and would have been literally
pstronized if he had placed a hoat
in the trade this season. It is not
too late, ifhe could be induced to
do 20. It would pay him handsome
", especially if he could manage
to arrive here in in time to supply
the Market with fish on Frida,
mornings.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23

saturday, JUNE %, 1883.
LOCALNEWS.

"A. Riggs & Bro, Cistcrn Ma
ksrs, 247 Delord street. n. o. Send
IL price list.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23

There is a case Of small pox on
st. Charles street, near tho rail
road. 1t is the wife Of Robert
Taylor WHO died in New Orleans a
few days ago. The wife, in going
to see her husband, contracted the
disease aud brought it home with
her.
Any efforts to stamp out such a
disease among colored people will
be as effectnal as trying to arrest a
cyclone with a palmetto fan. They
go right amongst it. they will not
he v~accinated, and As q general
rule, make no efforts to, and exer
cise no care in keeping away from
the. pestilence.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23

AT the recent Annual Com
mencement of the Academic De
partment of tue University of Louis
lana, w. +. Knobloch: only son OF
our District Judge, received a di
ploma in the schools of English,
French and Mathematics, and had
the good fortune to carry Oft the
medal in the school of Mathematics.
We extend our young friend heart
felt congratulations on his success
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23

Work 10 progressing very favo
rably on Mr.. Ellis Brsud's new
residence. Il was found impossi
bio to adapt the frame Of tho old
house to the working y.lau of the pro
posed ST. ucture. Consequently, the
OLD frame was completely demol
isled with the exception Of the
flooring, and new lumber will b.
used, much to the advantage of
the building, as a whole.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-06-23
WANTED.

An experienced sugar maker for Strike Pan
and c0al kettles. References rc"nired. AL.
dress. S. MILLS MfLHIOT,
Abcrmaric p. o.. LII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

Enterprise Block, in Mechanicsville. Iowa,
WIS burned 1T al early hour this morning.
Asa Blunt, white, shot and killed Henry
Stafford, coorcd at the Virginia Planta.
ton, near Plaquemine, La, yesterday.
A man named 'Shorty" was shot and
killed by 4 man named Kelly in Salt Lake
Citya day ortwo. a lyncbing party is look
ing after the murderer.
Miss Electra Lewis and two little girls
were thrown from a carriage into the river
at Dixon, Ill.,, yesterday, by the horse run
ming away, and drowned.
Jennie Murray, colorcd, shot and killed
her stcpEather, YIN. Troup, at Nahunta,
Ga, yesterday. Troup undertook to res
train Jennie from entering the house with
strange men.
The Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue and
sd street, New York, took fire to day, and
was considerably damaged. Several remen
were more or less injured in their attempts
to subduc the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01
|COMMUNICATED.



As the time approaches for the selection
| Of officers by the democratic caucus. it be.
hoves those interested in the choice of able
and available men to present the names of
those gentlemen, whose influence, names
and ability, hest entitc them to the consid-
Grafton and endorsement of the democratic
party. The position of Speaker of the
House Of Delegates stands out prominent in
Importance at this critical juncture in the
political affairs of Virginia, and demands for
its duties and responsibilities a man of rare
and sterling qualities. That the position
will entail upon the Speaker Of the next
House OF Delegates grave responsibilities
and important functions none can doubt,
and the selection must be made with due
regard to the high dignity of the position.
The man to fill this position must combine
i'll himself the rare qualities Of the leader,
and the parliamcntarian, the ready speaker
and the patient, viSilant presiding officer,
strong in decision Of character and worthy
in reputation OF name. Col. Thomas Smith.
OF Fauqnier county, possesses in large de-
gree the qualifications necessary for the i'm
partial discharge of the high duties of Speak
er. a man of rare tact and judgment of hu.
man nature, with mate courtesy and finish
Ell address, with endowed courage, but with
elevated aud lofty thoughts Of justice, even
TO his adversary, his nomination would in
sure wise and efficient policy for our party,
and means, that the results from our late
victory should be increased and retained.
know of no man whose name more direct
~ appeals TO whatever Of honor or courage
dwclls in the human breast, and no man
whose whole life has cxemplilied the noble
sentiment "(air TO foe, but faithful to his
friends" Besides he would bring to the
position most important political connec-
ton, and his hands would be upheld by the
stalnchcst and wiscst Of our leaders. Col.
smith has always been an important figure
in tho Congressional conventions in the
Eighth district; the banner district, and his
wise counscls and cool judgment have often
been of great service to his party, and has
redounded to himself. An accomplished
lawyer and Il man Of fine administrative
ability, he would shine in the Speakers
chair and reflect credit upon the party that
elevated him TO the position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01
MIR. TUCKER AND THE SPEAKER.
SHIP
Especial To the GaZETrE.I

LYNCHBURG, Va, Dec. Hon. J. Ran.
dolph fuckers active advocation of Mr.
Carlisle for the Speakcrshp is regarded in
this district, which he represents, as opposed,
and hurtfu to the interests of the State.
The sentiment of Virginia is in favor of
Randall, and Mr.. Tucker is the only rep
resentatve from the State who does
not appreciate the danger the demo.
cratic party will be in in the a.i-
tation OF the tariff question incident TO
Mr.. Carlis!c's election to The SpeakerShip.
Besides this, in Virginia it is understood
generally that any agitation OF that question
would afford the Mahoneiles another on,
portunity. Many Of Mr. fuckers best
friends think that he is msrepresenting his
district and his State.
Chas. w. Button, editor of the Jityiniaa; +.
A. krise, chairman G!h Congressional dis
trict committee; Alexa. Mcdonald, c,liirr
of The Ncrs; ". Page McCarty, editor of
the Campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER /.

THE DEMOCRATS have long and justly
complained of the apparent imposslblllty OF
having the South fairly represented at the
North They have now an opportunity OF
securing what they have long wanted. Will
that opportunity be availed of? 1t is the
intention Of the republicans to elect MIR.
Gor!am secretary Of the IS. Senate. Mr..
tiorham is the author or co-author OF Gen
er,I Muhonc's recent address, in which
the white people of Virginia are foully and
,naicio,lsly saudered, tor the purpose oil
raising The bloody shirt flag and transform
in. The next national political election into
Il hate reviving sectional contest. The civil
war closed nearly twenty years ago, the
country is reunited, its people are fellow
citizens aud are prospecting under the henel-
icrut effects of restored good feeling be-
tween all the sections of common country,
whose people are brave, and now equally
patriotic. The man who attempts to dies
troy the amcable relations between the
once discovered sections, which time and
good sense have so happily restored, is not
only the enemy Of the South, but OF the
whole country, and in opposing his election
to the sccrctaryship of the highest lcSiSIa-
tive body in the land, the democratic Scna
tors. will not only merit the approval oi
every right thinking man in The country, II
respective of political bias. but create, in the
debate their opposition will provoke, an eS-
crll"nt opportunity Of having the true roI't
ical condition of at least one Southern state
fairly REPRESENTED ut the North. If they
were justified in their resort to successful
dilatoIy measures to defeat Mr.. Gorham at
thr commencement of the last Congress,
they will BE- trchly so now, when, IN adj
ditiun to i'll the reasons why he should not
have been elected then, is the sufficient one
referred to. There are thousands of life
long and consistent rcpuhcans--ultra re-
pubicans if that qualification be requisite
any one of whom would make as efficient Il
secretary as Mr.. Gorham. Let the repuh-
Ilran Senators select from among such men
Que for the position of secretary, and the
democrats should not oppose his election.
But if they endcavor to give credit to gross
and outrageous ISLANDERS upon the South by
bestowing the highest place at their disposal
upon the man who couceives and uttcrs
them, their democratic colleagues should
resort to all legitimate means III order to
defeat them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01
NEWS OF THE DAY

The American Bishops have closed their
conference with the Papal Propaganda aud
they will leave Rome on December 10.
In the trial Of O'Donnell, who shot Carey
the lnlormer, which was begun in London
yesterday, Mrs. Carey, her son and several
other witnesses were on the stand, and gave
damaging testimony against the prisoner.
The trial was continued to-day
King Alfonso, of Spain, yesterday unveil-
ed statue Of Queen Isabella the Catholic,
in Madrid. The German Crown Prince
witnessed the ceremony. The King and
the Prince aiterward inspected the troops
at the barracks. In The evening ball was
gwen IN honr of the Prince, to which two
Thousand persons were invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

TIE FOLLOWING is only IL fair sample OF
the matter about the South supplied its
Northern readers by General Mahonc's
morning Washington organ, the editor OF
which is the republican nominee for sccrc-
tary Of the Senate:
"Mcu are still being murdered in the
South because of their political opinions,
the colorcd voter is Inundated and driven
from the polls with sh"tguns and other
means of violence, and the people OF the
North are once more fully convinced hy
Elcts of the total insncerity of all the
promises made by Southcners, when men
are permitted to murder their fellow men
and 90 UNPUBLISHED. The bloody chasm'
must again he opened, and remain ST. in
dclinitcly.'
And yet the General, during his late
disastrous campaign, protested to be actu-
atcd by sincere desire to bring Virginia
into ":lccord" with the more prosperous
States Of the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01
l(OMMITNICATEn

CONGRATULATED.
REGISTER OF THE LAND OFFICE.
In the list of aspirants for official positions
at the hands of the General Assembly, the
name Of no better or more worthy gentle
man, loyal and deserving democrat, appears
than that Of Capt. O. X. Funsten, of Rich
mond who is announced as a candidate, or
the Office Of Register Of the Land Office y
Captain Funston is Il son Of the late Colonel
o. II. Funston, for years one Of The abIest
leaders of the democratic party in the State
Senate, and nephew Of the late Col. David
Funston, OF the city of Alexandria. He re-
ceivcd liberal education, which was hardly
completed before he took up his musket in
defense Of his State, doing good and faith
full service until the war closed. He isa
gentleman who possesses every qualifica.
ton for the position; of fine intelligence. I'M
questioned int esrty, upexceptionable habits:
IS line accountant and an elegant pen
man. Politically he has ever been an I'M
illnching, earnest, active and uncompromis-
ing democrat. His election will CRAFTY
host of friends all over the State.
SENsy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

Democratic gain 1883, 1913
1t here appears that in the election of
1852 the coalition ma ority in these sixteen
counties was 2,G42, aud that in the late cleo
ton they gave democratic majority of l.
903, making a democratic gam of 4,545,
which is about one-fourth of the democratic
majority in the State, and nearly one-ffth
of the total democratic gain as compared
with the last election. These counties con-
tain only about one eighth of the popula-
ton of the State. One eighth of the State
then in counties where the purity of the
election is not impeached by the widest
coalition partisan, has contributed nearly
one fifth Of the total democratic gain. What
caused this revolution of public opinion in
these sixteen counties?
That is story which the public will new
er hear from General Malone. 1t may be
well for the representatives of the demo
cratic party briefly to recte it. In the first
place. Virginia is by history and conviction
a democratic State The miscarriage of the
democratic party in the elections of the last
few years was solely due to a division in its
ranks which had been produced by differ
ence of opinion on the State debt. That
vexed question alone gave plausible rea-
son for the formation of the read ulster par
ty. But the State debt is no longer a polit-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

The Charlottesville Ch,Dncle, in commenting
upon Gen. Asa Rogers candidacy for the position
OF SECOND auditor Of the State, says: eve do not
believe in the notion, rs a general proposition,
that amy mans services give hin claim on his
party for office, but il anything could give such
claim, it is that an honorable gentleman should
have been s!aD1cred and presented solely for par
tsan purposes. We think the democratic Legs
iature owes it to itself to emphasize its adherence
OF such persecution by reinstating Cen Rogers in
the position he so worthily filled and from which
he was ousted by q malignant party under false
pretenses and faIser charges"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

THE ADDRESS of the State democratic
committee only adds the coping to the bull
wark Of irreiragable evidence TO reiute
General Mahone's foul ISLANDERS against the
white people Of his State, erected by the
testimony of the Danvile committee, by
Mr.. Dezendorf by Mr.. Rives, chairman Of
the republican State committee, by promi-
nent republicans throughout the State, and
by every intelligent and unprecedented man
at all acquainted with the true condition of
affairs in Virginia. Against this bulwark,
thus COPIED the nurky waves of Mahone's
foul and menGacious abuse will dash in vain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

THE RICHMOND Wing says those who are
responsible for the Granville massacre" are
those who melted and encouraged the fell
spirit and diabolieal policy which led to that
q fair, 1t never made truer statement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

JUDGE LOWELL, Of Front Royal, having
been announced as candidate for Superin-
tendent of the Penitentiary, says the an
nouncement was made without his knowl-
edge or consent, and that he neither desires
the office nor would accept it if rendered
How few they be in these times? But the
Judge probably thinks the private station
the post Of honor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

THE RICHMOND Wing says: "The least
of the objects aimed at (by the democrats
at the late election) was to keep anybody,
of either color from the polls" But the
ex.bosS, i'll his address," said the demo-
Gratis kept the negroes from the polls by bull
doing and other even more violent kinds
of intimidation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

THE DEATH of DR.. Bagby is regretted
throughout the entire limits of Virginia, Of
which State he was native, and of which
lie was loyal and devoted son. BY none,
however, is it more regretted than by the
press fraternity. of which he was distin-
puished member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01

Mr.. LEWIS +. HAEvEY,a per So secession
list, presided at the recent conference in
Washington Of the men who, until recently,
held possession OF Virginia solely by means
of the solid negro vote, who endorsed Ma
homes malicious aud slanderous defamation
of the white people of his State, and who
the dcmocrats-the friends Of the South--in
the next Presidential election Mr. Harvie
is eighty odd years old-old enough to be
ashamed of himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-01
Totals 1851 10000 1865 1888

SUMMARY.
Coalition majority 1882, 2,642
Democratic majority 1888, 1908
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1883-02-08
Now Lay me Down TO Sleep.

Who wrote Ms, child's prayer: Ills
work has done more for humanity than
all the crecds Of COUNCILS, or all the sys.
tens Of divinity put together. | fancy
some gifted ard loving mother composed
i, for her own darings, not dreaming
that for centuries il would be taught by
inuumerable mothers to millions Of chill.
d.cn that indeed it,would be transmitted
from generation 10 generation, through
AL revolutions, all political and social
changes. to the end Of time. How many
men aud women, brave boys and gentle
The first awakening Of conscience, the
first thought Of God, the Gracious Guar
dian Of his children on earth, TO that
prrcions prayer: How many aged men
aud ma,ron,, sitting screnely in the
golden glow Of Iit,'s cloudiess evening,
trace with gratitude to God, the promise
and the potency of their characters and
dcstinies the twilight worship Of the bed
side when kucclng at Their mothers
knees they said that prayer?
Happy child whose mother soicmhly
and tcndcriy t,ac!lcs her littlc ones the
simple. the immorta! words.
in Ike very impressive and touching
addrrs, Of the late Judge Thomas,
Thompson. Of the south Carolina bench,
10 five young men convicted Of murder,
he remarked that he piliei them and
had thought that perhaps no tender
mother shielded their inian, innocence,
and taught them kncrling at her knee
,h" prayer, Now lay NE down t"
sleep 81 know not" said the .Iudgr.
"mnp wrote tha, prayer, bu, would
rather be tic author of it than tie finest
poem in the world, for it has shaped the
destiny III millions and millions of the
human race. Courts and codes of law
may pass away, bu; prayer will endure To
the end pi time to bless mankind"
Wien listening 10 Judge Thompson,
words, WAS reminded If ,nuching,
beautiful incident III the las. hours Of
that noble and Just man, Judge ID. l..
Wari!aw. Of Abbcyillc, S. &. The
grand old Judge lay on his death bed.
lis family did not suppose that his end
w;i- x; near. In perfect peace he badc
them good night. saying that he though,
lie wuuii sleep well. lie seemed to
sleep swcc,iy and only Il little grand
| daughter ,at in his chamber. The
silence Of fl!e night in the cid pa!iiarch's $
room VIZ. softly broken by his voice, re-
pea,i!5 the prayer Of his infancy. As Il
little child, the learned and able jurist
and statesman, with his hands folded on
his breast. said, "Now ] lay me down to
sleep. pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep !;
il should die before | wake, | pray the
Lord, my soul to take
The prayer concluded, he fell asleep
and died before he woke, and the Lord
took his soul and Jesus called liz
tie child unto him and set him in the
midst Of them and said, Verify l say
unto you, except ye he converted ana
become as little children, yc shall shall
not enter into the kingdom Of heaven"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1883-02-08

= early Monday morning a metal
coffin was found floating in the Missis
sippi opposite Vicksburg. 1t contained
the body of young lady, handsomely
dressed In white rep silk dress, with a
rich lace collar around the neck. The
dress and collar were as white and per
feet as when first buried. The face was
much discoiored. Tine coffin was the old
style in use twenty years ago, heavily
enameled in white. 1t is thought the
body must have been buried fully fifteen
or twenty years ago and fell into the riv.
er at Lake Providence or near GoOdrich' a
Landing, where the cemeteries are cav.
ing into the river. The body, after being
viewed by number of persons, was
buried.
= The United States Supreme Cour.
decided on Monday the miscepenatiop
case Of Tcny Pace against the State of
Alabama, which was a criminal proceed .
ing under the State law against a colorrd
man for living in sexual relations with n
white woman. The Court holds that the
law of Alabama prohibiting miscepena.
tion ia not in conflict with the 18th
amendment to the Constitution, or with
the civil rights legislation founded ON It
for the reason that il applies the same
punishment to both offenders white and
black without discrimination.
Country doctor Ito Tomkins}-
Now, with regard to that cut an the ton
OF your head, l don't think it will be
serious. but you must keep your eve on
IT," And Tomk:ns, who has the slight.
eat suspicion of squint. goes away and
d's'recommcnds that doctor
Fashion now decrees that a bridal
tour need not last over three days, and
some one says most apy sort Of a couple
can remain within doors that long"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1883-02-08
What We Eat.

The species Of vegetables We now cul.
tivate have been produced and eaten for
centuries. Even before the Christian
era many Of them were in use. Lettuce
has been used at the table for thousands
of years. Hcrodotus tells us that it was
served at the royal tables centuries before
the Christian era, and one Of the noble
families Of Rome derived its name f.om
the plant. Spinach, asparagus and celery
have been cultivated among the Eastern
nations for thousands of years. Jesus
took the mustard seed as an exponent of
parable. showing that it was esteemed
among the Jews. Radishes were known
and grnwn by the Greeks, and we're offer
ed to Apollo's shrine wrought in precious
metals. Parsnips were raised and
brought from the Rhine to add to the
luxury of Tiberious' table. Beets were
most esteemed centurious ago, and carrots
were in high repute in Queen EIizabeth's 3
reign that the ladies of her Court adorn-
cd their huge structures Of false hair
with their teatherly plumes. Peas, at
Elizabeth's Court, were very rare, and
were imported from Holland as a great
delicacy. Fruits were in great repute
among the ancients. The currant was
cultivated centurie, ago in European
gardens, and was called the Corinthian
grape. Evelyn, in his charming diary,
speaks of the berries as Corinths, hence
the name Of currants. The Damsnn
plum was extensively cultivated at Da.
mascus, whence ita name. The cherry
came from Cerascus, n city Of Poni,,s,
and the delicious peach, king of fruits,
was first known in Hersia. The ounce
was holy fruit, dedicated to the god.
dess of love, and was called Cydonian
apple.