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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03

stood that the parties were trying
to buy the land, which they had
also endeavored to acquire by more
questionable means, so as to be able
to sell il to the land buyer at a
large profit and with n clear title.
1t is said that this is not the first
land swindle perpetrated, and that
close investigation would result
in interesting if not startling reve-
lations. The matter is one which
the authorities at st. Tammany
will investigate in the interests of
the pubic.
Tae above article. which was
published in the Picayune of Tues
day last WAS the first intimation we
have had that there is a conspiracy
in this parish to defraud the heirs
OF Thomas Powers. If such is the
case, however, it is scarcely neces-
ssry for US to say that Dir. Morgan,
Clerk of the Court, is not o party
to it. He has served in that posi-
ton for number of years, and is
well known throughout the parish
as a man Of sterling character and
strict official integrity. In this re-
spect he needs no defense at our
hands. We have not seen Mr.. Nor
gan since the above article was
published, and do not know wheth-
er he will reply to it or not. We
venture the assertion, however,
that all the facts, as certified to in
the affidavit, can be fully sabstan-
tiated. The Picayune in its zeal
to furnish its readers With q sensa-
tional item, has evidently exceeded
the bounds of prudence, aud its as
sertions, SO SO far as they reflect
upon the official or personal char
actor of Mr.. Morgan, are calculated
to create wrong imp ession of that
gentleman abroad, and for this rea-
son be may deem it necessary to
publish statement. But here in
st. Tammany. where he is so we'll
known and highly respected. both
Is a public officer and a private citi-
zen, such course is entirely un-
necessary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
LAND OFFICE, NEW ORLEANS, La,
Oct. 20, 1883.

Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settlers have filed notice OF
their Intention tn mike final proof in
support of their claims. aud that said
proof will be made before the Judge Or
Clerk Of the District Court. at Coving.
ton, La. on Friday. Dec. Z. 1883, viz:
James Spell. of ~. Tammany parish.
L., No. 1895. TOR north half of northwest
quarter. northwest quarter of northeast
quarter. and southeast quarter nf north
west quarter OF section q, township b,
south range IL east, st. Helena meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove lis continuous residence upon
and cultivation ut saitl land, VIZ;
W. Il. Rogers, Henry spell, ]. L.
Phillips and Jules Beaujeaux. Of st.
Iammany parish. La.
Willis Jenkins, of st. Tammaay par.
ish. La.. No. 7Oi5, for the west half Of
the southwest quarter of section Is,
township >. south runge IL east, st.
Helepa meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upOu
and cultivation OF said land. viz:
Chas. Wilson, Jesse Jenkins, Fritz
Meyers aud ". johnson, of ST. Tam.
many parish. In.
John W. Gill. Of st. Tamml my parish,
La, homestead No. 5UI6, for tho
east halt OF the northwest quarter, and
south half of the northeast quarter Of
section %, township 6, south range Is
east. ST. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land. viz:
Lewis Smith, Jno. X. Kenpedy. Len.
ord Dorsey and Albert Parker, of st,
Tammany parish, La.
OCT 5t Z. b. DARRALL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03

There is not G town in the State
that Is kept in better repair than
Cevington, and in reference to the
statement "tLere has not been a
house erected there for many years.
this is calculated to create wrong
impression. Within the past five
years we can recall the erection OF
the following new buildings: Store
and residence, by Jules Pehcon
store and residence, BY J. Pellaot,
occupied by Chas. Keller; bakery
and residence. by B. Absdie; resi-
dence. Judge Thompson; residence,
H. F. S!urcken; residence, Mrs.
Frederick; store building, J. Cahier;
one cottage, J. E. Smith; two cot
tages, H. J. Smith; residence, VIM.
Badon; cottage, Emile Frederick;
residence, Jas. Daniels; the FARMER
office; cottage occupied by JOS. A.
Reid. The above are not all the
buildings that have been erected of
late years, to say nothing of those
almost entirely rebuilt. It is sur
prising to note the extensive inn
provements that have been made in
Covington during the past few
years.
So far as the Courthouse is
concerned. it only needs q new
roof, new walls. new flooring and
ceiling, 10 make it model temple
of justice; the grounds are large,
well shaded and as good as new.
If brother Jackson will pay us
another visit, when he hasn't so
long to stay, we will try to give him
a better impression of our city and
its surroundings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
LAND OFFIcE, NEu ORLEANS, La,
Oct. %. 1881.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
loving-ramel settler has filed notice OF
her intention 10 make final proof i'll sup
port of her claisa, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge or Clerk
OF the district Court, ut Franklinton,
L,., on SATURDAY, Dec. Il. 1883, viz:
Esther Dillon, of Washington parish.
Ia. No. 4G42. for the south half Of the
southeast quarter Of section .. township
/. south range / east. st. Helena n,eri.
dian.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, VIZ:
Erwin GRIM, George Is. Mnse-. Frank
Grain and Cation Warner, Of Washington
PARISH, I.a.
ec27 Ut C. i. DAgaAIL. Register.
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New Advertisements.
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La,
Oct. 81 1SS3 {

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 Register or Re-
ceiver OF the United States Land Office,
at New Orleans. on Friday. December IA
1883, viz:
Homestead No. 5037, Anthony b. Cole.
OF st. Tammany parish, La, for the
notheast quarter of the northwest quar-
ter, and north half of tia northeast
quarter OF section 3, and the northwest
quarter of the northwest quarter of Sec
ton 8, township 6. south of range IL
east, st. Helena meridian.
he names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Patrick Corcoran, VIM. WEIGH. Frank
Cooper and Thomas Coreorap, all Of st.
Tammany parish, La.
no3 st C. 3. DARRALL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS La, }
October 3. 1883.

Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing 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 the court, Mt Coyinyton.
La, OH the oath OF November, 1883, viz:
Homestead No. 5OI7. Norber BALKAN,
of st. Iammany parish. La, for lots
Nos. z and 8, i'll section 6, township S.
south nnSe IL east, Greensburg Dis
trict La.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon md
cultivation of said lald, viz:
Dennis Baham, John Rodirigos, Thos.
Leal and Joseph Iaham. all Of st. Tum.
many parish, La.
ocl3 5t &. b. DARRaLL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
LAM OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La,
October 20, 1883,

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of
his intention tC make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Judge or
clerk of the court at Covinston, La, on
Saturday, December s, 1888, viz:
Wallace Plowman, Homestead No.
1868, for the east half of the northwest
quarter of section II. township 4, south
OF range 10 east. st. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
George Edwards, of Tangipaboa par
lsh. and FAC. Brown, George Cyprier
and Pleasant Brown. of st. Tamniany
parish. La.
nov3 st G, B DAERALL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03

Thos. Davis.
On motion, Mr.. II. J. Smith was
elected President pro ten.
The reading of the minutes of
the last meeting was dispensed
with.
The President then stated that
the present meeting was called for
the purpose of approving bills for
work done in the Cemetery.
The following bills were then
approved:
Chas. C. Davis. to q days
work in the Cemetery =. So 80
Victor blanche, to l days
work for horse and cart in
the Cemetery. ....... l 25
Agnes Dyas. to ! days work
in the Cemetery =. l Is
Tom Stanley, to Il days
work in the Cemetery :. ! so
Benton Thomas, to ! days
work in the Cemetery. u
Lucius Gauley, to i days
work in the Cemetery -. ] so
John Cooper, to p days
work in the Cemetery -. 2 %
Steward, to q days work
in the Cemetery. 2 25
Pete Pinkney. to q days
work in the Cemetery >. 2 %
Boy Taylor, to 2 days work
i'll the Cemetery ...... 90.
". G. Kennel. to salary as
Seci etary for the month of
October. ) 90
Total. -. ...... 1913 So
The Council then adjourned.
Il. j. SMITH, President pro tsm.
w. G. KENTzEL. Secretary.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03

MORTEE-fn Coyington, La, Tues
day, Oct. 80, 1883. a, 1890 p. NJ, MARI.
JANE MoETEE, aged Go years, month.
| and 10 days.
HEINTZ-In Coyington, La. Thurs
day, November l, 1883, at 12::3D 4. N.
CAMILLE, infant daughter of Charles ana
Jnliette Brousse Heintz. eyed months
and 30 days,
New Orleans papers please copy.l
PECHON-In Covinsten, La., Wed.
nesday, Oct. 81, 1888, VICTOR FELIX. in.
FAINT son of Jules and Victoria Pechon,
aged 10 mouths and u days.
LUNN-In New Orleans, Monday,
Oct. 90, 1888, At P. NJ, THOMAS LuNS,
aged 63 gears and months. A Eatiye
of Manchester, England.
STEWART-On Monday, Oct. 90.
1883, at 9 o'clock p NJ. at the residence
of his son-in-law, Bolivar Edwards.
Esq. in Amite City, La, G. s. STEWART.
ST., aged 50 years and months.
FEATHERSTUN-In California, on
Thursday, Oct. Is. 1883, Rev. LOUIS r.
FEATHERsTUN. A native Of Mississippi.
Mr.. Featherstrn served his first
appointment on the Coyington cir
cult, some ten years ago. and was
very popular and highly respected
as an able minister and courteous
gentleman. He was married, in
1874, to Miss l.. A. Smith, daugh-
ter of Mr.. j. E. Smith, of this place.
About three years ago he removed
to California, with his family, for
the benefit of his health. His sud-
den death was a shock to bis many
friends in Covington, who extend
their heartfelt sympathy to bis be-
reaved widow and four little chill
Iron.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
Notice.

CovlNGSox. La, Oct. q. 1883.
All persons indebted to the under.
signed are hereby notified to come for.
ward and settle their accounts before
Tuesday, November Is, 1883, - on that
date all unpaid bills will be placed in the
hands of my attorney for collection and
snit H. W. S. LUND.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
necessary.

4
Mr.. o. H. Jackson, editor of the
Algiers Advertiser, publishes a
long account of his recent visit to
Covington, from which we extract
the following:
At 10 4. N. the procession, mount
ed on saddle horses and in car
rlage, took up the line Of march
from Lewisburg. headed for Abita
Springs. Itneyer reached its des-
tination. Lost among the labarynth
of wagon roads that intersect the
forest. we wandered around Until,
tired and hungry. after Is miles
ride. we made Coyington. and were
we'll repaid for the disappointment
by the sight of that queer old
town. The village, which is kept
in pretty good repair, considering
that there has not been o house
erected there for many years, is
situated on Bayou Bogue Falia, one
mile above its junction with the
Tchefuncta river. Before the war
it was place Of much commercial
Importance, possessed a bank, and
received and shipped 10000 bales
of cotton per year. Steamboats,
pulled and snorted their way up
the bayou to her landing, where
the old freight shed still stands, a
monument to her departed pros
perity.
The Jackson railroad, when it
was built, robbed Covington of half
her trade, and during the war the
Confederates. to keep an iron gun
boat out of the Unionists' hands, |
run her up the Tchefuncta to the
mouth of the Bogue Falia and there
scuttled her, and there she remains
to this day. an impossible barrier
TO steamboat navigation.
The Courthouse and Jail at Gov
lngton are pitiful objects to look
apon. The glass.ess windows, the
tracked and time-stained walls,
tishonored by cartoons in charcoal
md chalk, the hideous creations of
some distempered imagination,
show a lack of respect for the
majesty of the law and the dignity
# justice.
We cannot leave Covington with {
mt n word in praise Of the hospi-
atty Nine. Beaucoudray extended =,
D the hungry pilgrims, and her
vident satisfaction ut th. manner
4 which they devoured the gener- I
US dinner Sue placed before them. Z
We regret that we were out of
own when brother Jackson visited
'ovington. for then his article would
OF have contained such '.laba-
With" of inaccuracies. 1t is true,
ovinstos is situated on the Bayou
'ogue Falia-which means River
ALA Riyer"-but it is only s in !
cad Of Is miles from Lewisburg.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT.
FoE WHICH THE PARTIES PAID DEAR
LY.

Last Thursday afternoon. while
the relatives and friends of Mr.
Charles Heintz were at the Gene.
terry, paying their last respects tc
his deceased child, they were star
tied by loud oItbursts of oaths
from drunken wagoners. who had
been to town, disposed of their
goods. and were on their way
home. The peace of the town as
we'll as the solmnity of the occa-
sion, was SO disturbed by the riot
ers that they were pursued by a
crowd of men and boys and order
ed to halt. At first they refused
and drew theii pistols for protec-
ton, and one bully raised his whip
stock to deal powerful blow to the
Marshal, but the crowd was SO
great and pressed them SO closely
that before they could fire or strike
they were disarmed and arrested.
Yesterday morning they were given
a hearing before Mayor Randolph.
and pleaded guilty. Messrs. Alb
ney, Wehrli, Clark, blanche and
Evans were detained at witnesses,
and from the evidence of these gen.
tlemen it appears the disturbers of
the peace began their swearing be-
fore they reached the limits of the
town. They made use of obscene
and insulting terms against the
corporation and the graveyard, and
uttered every profane word they
could think of. One witness was
so truthful that, when questioned if |
ne heard any obscene language, re-
piled, "N-o. SIR. it was all plain
English language"
The offenders were Abe w. Rob-
bins. (white,) Dock Jukes and
Aleck Bell, (colored,) and hailed
rom Washington parish. The
layor, after hearing the evidence,
imposed upon each fine of $40
nd costs, or 20 days in Jail. Mr..
I. Z. Smith paid Bells fine and he
'as discharged. The others were
odged in Jail in default of payment
t their fines.
There is second charge against
'obbins and Jukes, and as soon as
ney are released they will be rear
ssted for carrying concealed weap-
rs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

COUNCIL HALL,
CovINGToN. La, Nov. 2. 1883.
The Council met on the above
date.
Present-H. j. Smith. Jules Pc
chon, 9. q. Joyner and james Tay-
Tor.
ABSENT. r. Randolph and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03
Died..

MORTEE-In Corington, La, Tues
day, Oct, 80, 1883. al 1890 P. NJ, MARIA
JANE MonTEE, aged G5 years. 2 months
and 10 days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-11-03

Total. -. ....... ......$23 So
The Council then adjourned.
Il. j. SMITH, President pro tsm.
w. G. kENTZEL. Secretary.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
Hep RitteFs arc tho Purest and
Best BIttors Evoy Made.

They are compounded from Hops,
3lalt Buchu, Mandrake and Dandelion.
the Oldest, best and most valuable
medicines in the world and contain all
the best and most curative properties of
all other remedies, being the greatest
Blood Purifier. Liver Regulator, and
Life and Health Restoring Agent on
earth. No disease or i'll health can pos
sibly long exist where these Bitters are
used, so varied and perfect are their op-
erations.
They give new life and vigor to the
aged infirm. To all whose employments
cause irregularity of the bowels or uri-
nary organs, or who require an Appetizer,
Tonic and mild Stimulant, Hop Bitters
are invaluable, being highly curative,
tonic and stimulating, without intoxica-
ting.
No matter what your feelings or SYM
toms are. what the disease or ailment is,
use Hop Bitters. Don't wait until you
are sick, but if you only feel bad or mis-
cradle. use Hop Bitters at once. It may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved
by so doing. $500 will be paid for a case
they will not cure or help.
Do not suffer or let your friends suf-
fer, but Is e and urge them to use Hop
Bitters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile,
drugged, drunken nOstruIn. but the
Purest and Best Medicine ever made
the ''Invalid's Friend and Hope,' and
no person or family should be without
them. Try the Bitters to-day.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

Shall party ties be stronger with US
than with them? Is there any arsu-
ment for fealty To party on our part tht'
does not apply with equal cosencs 10
lhe.l? Must we, as they seek 10 ,niihe
the issue. sacrifice self-respect. man
hood. principles. for party and they
make no sacrifice whatever! Iheg won
all and need only 10 drop dead issues.
We lost all and besides that are expect
ed to submit tamely to abuse and pro-
scription and 10 march to the polls ar
their rear theirs is the post OF honor ut
the 'front.' and vote for the men they say
we shall vote for. with ne opportunity
allowed us to cast u IA sutirages Tor such
men rs the recently withdrawn cand!-
date for the Senate in Wilson, and the
late worthy aud able Representative III
the House from Wayne. who are reie-
rated Ia the sha"cs OF priv tie life for no
other sin in them than the sin we COM
mitted in common with them, namely.
voting on the side of good order, sobrie-
ty and good morals.
Ito be C~ontrHued.l
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

4 MAIL AGENT IN TRoUBLE.-The
mail agent, Geo. W. Wheeler, on the
route from Winston to Greensboro, was
arrested at the instance of Post Office
Detective Bradbury Williams. The
charge against him was abstracting
money from registered letters that pass
ed through his hands. A hearing was
had before U. S. Commissioner Briefz
in Salem, on Tuesday. Messrs Glenn
and Winston appeared for the deten-
dant. the Government being represent
ted bv United States District Attorney,
Jas. A. Boyd. After the close Of the
testimony and the speeches Of opposing
counsel, the accused was bound over in
a bond of sl500.-W WINSTON Sentinel.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
The prohibiticn Side Of the Ques'
tor. Pubtis-, od by Request.

~ numl er Of gentlemen OF your town
90 Ii bnr,) sna of the county of Wayne,
VII ell i"r prohibition last year smart
in un ie- f,- sense of injustice done
then ~ The press and by the large op-
posing element in the Democratic PARTY,
met 10 the town of Goidsboro a few
weeks before the election. to coulter 70
-e,her concerning the meter me
meeting was composed Of men true
lo,a to their party and who had always
worked and. when necessary. given o.
their means for its success 1hey we're
men of the best motal character u me
highest standing 10 the community, 10
give their names, as could ea'iy pe
done, would be to give the names 81
men whose adhesion to. and advocacy OF,
apy good cause would dignity and honor
it. They met t o consider this very ques
ton as to what their duty was IN the
election then pending. The present
writer had been requested to prepare an
address, and the discussion took shape
in connection with the reading of the
address. In the address the recommen-
dation was made tina. the name of o OF
the county nominees, al anti prohioi
ZIONIST, be stricken from the ticket of
every prohibitionist, as a rebuke to the
spirit of prescription add ostraclsm dis
played toward us. The recommendation
was tentative designed. as was explained,
to test the sense of the meet ne. After
a full. free and candid discussion. it was
unanimously agreed. with possibly one
or two exceptions, that it would not be
either wise or right to scratch that NOM
inee's name from our tickets, nor the
nane of any other nominee of the party
upoo the ground of his being an anti
prohibitionist. County government,
i, wa. urged, vas At stake; the election
of a United States Senator was at stake;
VOC had too much ~ b~. Aud be.idcs,
two wrongs do not make q right and
though snartinT under q scnee of the
wrong done MS, kt ur II Il wrong our-
selves or our parry by Withholding our
votes from it's regular nominees nVon an
issue having no more legitimate place in
the campaign than the question of kaoso-
nottingham which was determined years
ago. These, Mr.. Editor, were the senti-
ments enunciaied by the respectable body |
of men-resi,ectable in numbers and In
moral character and social position-who
met that night to consider the subject
which forms the caption of your edlto- |
rial: ''Prohibition in politics" They
we're men who could have done a deal Of |
damage if they had 50 determined. If.
any scratching was done at
the polls by any of those gentlemen.
abundant proof is at hand to show that,
with one or two exceptions, it was done
upon personal and moral grounds,
las some few announced they would do)
and not upon the ground that the pomi-
nee was an anti prOhibitionist.
But while the gentlemen composing
meeting were indisposed to intro
auce prohibition in politics." they felt
the publication of the addres+, with some
alterations. ought to be requested
Of every paper in the State after The cleo
and obey 50 declared by a uDani.
nous and a rising vote. 4
Very Respectfully, &c.
Il. w. s.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

..Henry the Eighth" She had a power
ufl voice was iully equal in that respect
"a Forrest.
And so il is that the things we have
seen teach us that we are giowing old.
Nothing that l have seen in tragedy ar
comedy on the mimic stage equals the
daily tragedies and comedies going OH
all about us.
Broken hearts. ruined, hopes, and
blasted ambitions. % say nothing OF the
stupid farces daily and hourly witnessed,
nrove indeed that "all the worlds a
stage, and all the men and women
merely players"