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St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sounds it's
Trhote Of warning again, and advises the
country press that it is too soon to COM
mence to mention probable and suitable
candidates for the next State elecSon,
Itsays elimination and discrimination
should not be made for the present.
Well, we have read most of the coun-
try papers and find nothing Of the kind.
( The various editors can rxpress their
preferences without abuse and they are
doing so.
Thibodaux Sentinel.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26
.sWE,o Will BE Governor
Colfax Chronicle.

This question is being extensively
discussed just now by the papers OF the
State. It is sumner. Now, if they
only ask, "Who wants to be Governor %
we could answer in less than no time,
and give the names of a score OF patrl-
otto individuals who are willing to be
offered up as victims for the country's
good. "Who will be Governor 7" that
Every Intelligent voter has in his
mind his ideal OF the man he would
support for this position. Some are
weak enough to advocate the cause OF q
personal acquaintance, without regard
TO his executive ability or fitness for the
pOsition, but behind it all in the heart of
every man who is not lost to patriotism
and honor, we believe there turks the
desire that a man of ability: character
and nerve shall direct the affairs OF our
ship Of State. We do not purpose. to
abuse any of the numerous candidates
that standing may be given to the man
of our choice. He does not need such
precarious bolstering, and would lndlg-
nantly repudiate it. We know not how
good. bad or Indifferent Governors the
Others might make, but we do know
that the man of our choice was a good
Governor. and retired from the office
holding the good will and esteem of his
fellow-citizens, Francis Z. Nichols
needs no eulogy at our hands. He lives
i'm the hearts Of his people as d patriot
statesman and Christian gentleman.
Whatever may be the claims OF others,
he alone possesses the unbounded conf
dence of all Louisianians. Ever since
his removal dissatisfaction has grown
i'm the State, until it has spread and WI
dened to its remotest bounds.
In the fervent and almost universal
expressions Of confidence in and regard
for Nichols, we believe we recognize
the choice Of the people, and, it their
voice is to have weight in the selection,
we feel safe in replying that he is the.
man whe is to be the next Governor OF
Louisiana.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

| Barry & French, building Calihan bridge,
six hundred dollars. $500 OF
A. L. Bertrand. building bridge over Nez-
| Pique road. fifty. dollars so 00
James Mizel. for building bridge over
Doggy Bayou and Others. eighty dol
lars so 0G
| bridges over Elm and Crocodile ba-
| yous, one hundred and fifty dollars $50 90
Francois Dossman, for building bridge
| . over Brignac Couee, one hundred
and fifty dollars. $50 90
Antoine Armand. for building bridge over
coulee near Armand on the Teche two
hundred and ninety mine dollars and
fifty cents. ..--.-....-.-...-....... 299 so
Robert Zernott. for repairing bridges on
road from Washington to Vile Platte
seventy-five dollars. ..-....-.. IS 90
Robert ZernOtt for building bridge over
gully at 0. Hinckley's, eighty dollars 80 90
W. 8. Evans y Co... for repairing draw
bridge at Washington, three hundred
and fifty dollars ..-.--...--..-..--..... $50 90
leading from the corporation of Arnaudyille to
Mrs. Evariste Robin, report that they laid out
the road as prayed for and according to law
when on motion the road was declared a public
road and the committee discharged.
The committee appointed to lay out a road
from POinte Noire to Prud'homme City report
that they laid out said road as prayed for and
according to law, when on motion the road was
declared public road and the committee dis
charged. .t8eE5tE o. E
The committee appointed to lay out road
Pointe road via Wares place to the line be-
tween Bontte and Dmmick on the Opelousas
and Grand Coteau road reported that they had
laid out said road as prayed for and accor-
ding to law, when on motion the report was
accepted, the road declared public one and
the committee discharged.
The committee appointed to lay out a road
from Gilbert Wikoff to the road leading to
lands of Fogleman and CasOn reported that
they laid ont the road as PRAYED for and accord
ing to law. when on motion the road was road
was declared public road and the committee
discharged.
The report Of the grand Jury was read and
ordered filed.
On motion, Messrs. Martin Carron, Ambrose
Lejeune. Onezime Ledoux, D. Boudreau and
SOsthene Courville, We're appointed commit
tee to ascertain the cost to repair the bridge at
Ambrose Leieune and also to ascertain what
damage Ardein would suffer If the road passed
through his land.
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.
Statement of Collections Made During the
Months of March and April, 1883.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

The so-called Democratic ...bossesr
who undertake "setting things upn in
Louisiana in the next campaign will
not find it picnic. The people are
opening their eyes, a little, to the hum
buggery and deception of the political
bosses" and are becoming FESTIVE at
the workings of the machine If the.
people want fair and economical gov
eminent, they must retire the bosses
and break up ring rule.~ = Bossier
Banner. 81
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

y E u ID ~ .=!s :
st. Martinsville is a, good place IL
live in according to the Observer Of
that town. Here are the names Of
some of the citizens who agree with the
Editor. s
Father Marie Ange Jan. SO years.
Widow Theodule Bienvenu, 81 wears.
Charles Olivier SO years.
A. p. Fournet, "a years.
Jules Beauyais So years. u "a
q Grosbois, S6 years.
.' Caroline Larbletier, 80 years.
:" NJ. Bernard (col.) 104 years.
! Dan Mathurin SO years.
Charlotte johnson 100 years.
Marie Granger (col.) 103 years.
Celestin Marlborough (col.) So years.
Henrietta Prade 81 years.
Thirteen persons counting 1859 years.
being an average Of over IS years.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26
NEW ADVER TIsEMENTs.
.EsseSsO3s'S Notice.

All taxpayers owning property in the parish
OF st. Laadry are hereby notified that the as
sessment lists OF property situated therein have
been completed, and the estimated value of
same made according to law; and that said
house i'll the town of Opelousas, for inspection
and correction. for term of twenty {2O) days
beginning ON Monday June 18th, 1883.
OCTAVE FONTENOT,
: May 25tn, 1S83-3t Assessor.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

The Nichols movement is rapidly
growing The earnest desire OF Demo-
Gratis to unite on candidate worthy of
the honor, gives Francis t. Nichols
the strongest chance for the
nomination for Governor.-Bossier
Banner.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

If Gov. McEnery would put an honest
and upright man in the Registers Office
and direct him to do business with peo-
pie by the letter he would confer great
favor upon them. No one can thank
him for preventing the Register from
doing business by letter. 1t virtually
shuts Che doors against the poor whox
wish to enter the lands at a low price
Webster Tribune.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

One should never give good purpose
time to cool, nor allow labor and obi
cations to run up score of debts and
then clog ones heels with duns. These
things should all be kept ahead like
drove of sheep, or else they will loiter
and hang behind much to the plague of
the Overseer.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

On the first Monday in July next the Police
Jury. in accordance with sections % and "a
OF act SO OF the General Assembly of 1882, will
meet 70 act as a board OF reviewers to revise the
assessment.
On motion the police jury adjourned to the
LIST Mondayin July next, it being the I'd day OF
that month ALBERT GUIDRY.
Attest: President.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

The sands of a woman's life run out all
the quicker when her waist is shaped
like an hour glass.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26
SUMMER RESORT.
WOODWORTH's SPRINGS.

NEAR WASHINGTON, LA
This favorite place OF resort having been
thoroughly renovated and put IN complete re-
pairs, will be opened to the public on and aftar.
SUNDAY THE Sd OF JUNE.
Large and commodious bath houses have been
built, for the use of the public and for Ladies'.
and Children exclusive accommodations have
been prepared.
REFRESHMENTS
constantly on hand at the Springs, and parties
desiring the use of the grounds for picillcs or
other purposes, can have the same free of
charge by applying to the undersigned.
FRANK C. TRAY,
may 2e-tf Washington, La
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26
YEARLY STATEMENT

OF the Treasurer of the Parish of st. Landry
of all Monies Received and Expended
from the 1st of April 1882, to the
31st of March, 1888.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

! Inc following commissioners for the sale os
unbranded stock were appointed : "
LIST Wa1I-rAlcide Richard, Ernest Roy, and NJ
I'd Ward-Cezaire Miller and Henry Guidrv,
Sd Ward-Antoine Lanclos and c. George New
| church. o. ~"
18th Ward--H. b. Hartman. ]. NJ. Marin. n p
sCason, Jules Godeau and Jos. Iejeune.
| 9Th Ward-W J. Young, Alfred Stacg. Louis
Fontenot, Ernest Morrow, Jos, L. Fontenot
and 0. s. HiGckley.
| 9Th Ward-James RUSSELL David Elliot. Mar
cisse Belaire, Henry Courtney, VIM. Randall.
James West, Elmus Campbell, Steven De.
vile, F. W. Wharton, j. T. Oliver, P. L. Fon-
tenOt, Ely Clark, Wassom Maddox, Eyar,ste
Fontenot, and Thomas Norris
18th Ward-Jos. II. Fontenot, yalmon vidrine.
q. s. Fontenot, Onile Lafeur, Onile B. Fonte-
not, and Hllalre BOutte
Sth Ward-F. Ledoux, Antoine Guidry Jules
Fisher, Philogene Richard, Benz. Jahunn
Rousseau Guidry, Joseph Langley, sr., Dutii
SOnner and M. BOuruue,
9Th ward-R B. Sloane, III. r. Sloane Charles
lMelancon, Alfred Perry. Euphrosin Hebert-.
Christopher CAN'T and E. w. Lyons.
Messrs. Dublllsson, Young and Hicks having;
been appointed q committee to examine the
vouchers in the hands of the treasurer, report,
ed through their chairman Mr.. Dubuisson that
they examined and counted the vouchers pre-
ssntea by 1lle treasurer amounting to (s671s 47)
SIX thousand, seven hundred and eighteen dol
lars and forty-seven cents, being amount paid
by him to the 31st of March, 1883, and also
vouchers amounting to (S3.390,91) three thorls-
W-one cents. being amount paid by him to the
9th OF May, 1888, which amounts corresp onaedt
win Items in the cash book, when on motio,is
IL was resolved that the vouchers be cancelled.
amounts on the books of the parish, and the
vouchers were cancelled accordingly
Messrs. Clark, Haas and PerrOdin having
peeh appointed committee to examine the
Claims nlea against the parish, reported
throu sh their chairman, Mr.. Clark that they
examined examined and found correct the following:
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26
EXPENDITURES.

l
cancelled as per resolution
of Police Jury, May 9, 1928 953 %
| BY parish warnts paid which
| We're counted examined ss
| and cancelled as per resolu-
| ton of Police Jury Septem-
Der 18th. 1882 ..--t-.--e-.... s,2ss 81
By parish warrants paid
which were counted exam
ined and cancelled as per
resolution of Police Jury,
October 9, 1882 2,72s 4s
By parish warrants paid
which were counted exam
ined and cancelled as per
resolution of Police Jury
December II, 1882. -....-... 1904 43
By parish warrants paid
which were counted exam
ined and cancelled as per
resolution OF Police Jury
January II, 1888. 4,29s IL
BY parish warrants paid
which were counted exam
ined and cancelled as per
resolution of Police Jury
February Goth, 1888. 12,483 SO
By parish warrants paid by
treasurer as per his state
ment of 31st March, 1884, 6,718 AZ
Total expenditures $780, 05 80
Balance on hand cerTied to
new account of 18S3...... 3 So
ss2,4os 70
solemnly swear that I have paid the full
amount expressed on the face of the above
claims against the parish, and that have not
acquired any Of them either directly or indi-
reoty BY speculation with Il R R1als nSRsE
Sworn to and snbscribed) Treasurer.
before ME this 14th day
of May, 1885,
hereby certify that the above statement is q
true and correct transcri pt Of the books:
Opelousas, La. April 5. 1883: Par. Treasurer.
Doctors r. III. Littell and W. M. Thompson
rendered their designations as members of the
board Of health, which, on motion, was accept
ed, and Doctors P. ]. Parker and w. e. Jones
were appointed to fill the vacancies caused by
the above resignation.
Mr.. L. Adolphe Sandoz representing the
Board of Police OF the town of Opelousas and
the Fire Department OF said town, and in their
behalf asked the approval of the Police Jury
to allow them the privilege to erect on the
present site of the old market and engine
house, a building to be used as market house
or for both market and engine house for the
fire department.
On motion the privilege was granted
The treasurer reported that lie had received
from G.. C, Duson. collector. the sum of s64s 80,
six hundred and forty eight dollars and thirty
two cents for balances due by A. Garrigues, ex-
collector and by himself, as per report of spe-
chairman, said amount being for balances due
for the years 1877 to 1881 inclusive.
The following road overseers We're appointed:
For the first ward:
liz DdCOn~IAOn JUS VuIOAJ w GAO Ok,Sluuot1o
and Grand Coteau road at Dimmick and Boutte.
For the fifth ward : #
VIM Keller-from Bayou Boeuf to Buffers
place.
G.. q. Richard to work addition of road from
Gilbert WykOff. 4@ I'D
For the sixth ward
JOS Ford-from Joseph Ford to Bayou Touro
bridge.
For the seventh ward
Hypolite II. Fontenot-from Mammouth to the
parish line.
For the eighth ward:
Onezyppe Ledoux-from Ambrose Lejenne to
POinte- auX-Pins.
Cezaire Frugee-from Bayou DIES Cannes to Z.
b. MCGEE and Frank Reed and to James Ba-
con at ward line.
For the 9th ward
Luke Jones--from Hoffman's bridge to Rayne
Station.
Jean Gray Jr.-from CARROTS ferry to Miller's
IerrY.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26

= y Duson criminal fees ..----........s97 1918 81.
- Duson' attendance on court. 245 OGt9
y Dusoli, electlon 800 90"
= ~ " Dus9h conveying cOnVlctS- la 90
y y P Dioeh SPACES. oil 70;
Iu y oioen suhdIles 10 prisoners. IS 35
y ~ r. SiiaeLeiG, cIIk iees.---.--.-... 108 90s
g. y Du s piaiih BOOKS 46 co.
st Landry Democrat bl'ks and ex prin,e 10I M
N,i ,on Argus advertising. Is sos
1 q y nenuefsol, sharpening spades 10 80
..tti1D'Ie, pst anu nttlilng 90
Mount Pleasant Mill. lumber. 10 an
Sam Haas, lumber, spikes DC .. 100 sf..
David Courville, lumber. Az "a
n Mtliiains' iuinper- 10 II
warren MauuoA, lumper &C. % %
Geo Mcdaniel, wagon damaged n 5n,.s
Onezime Fontenot, shovel ! 5eg
SlNieI rolteHol, stAe-------..--.--.-- so
gcta.e Aruoln, axe --------.-.--..-. So
Evariste Fontenot. spade . ! az
-, y ouaGneie, lumber. IS 90.
Chas W Pritchett, lumber. - n M
Neville johnson, lumber and hauling II 40
~ III i1s T uiiteuoI luHDer ana hauling 10 90
Y " Boagri, lumber and spikes 50 o.
y GouWln, lumpef-. 5 TO-
j Landreneaux, lumber ..-.. Q on,
Theophile Guillory, repairing BRIDGE rs 90.
" T Cioptun, cofoners lees. % 0n
" ~ ~ thompson, 90 -.----------. II 90
DI Ed Dairy, ao 10 81 So
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-26
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.

Statement of Collections Made During the
Months of March and April, 1883.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-07
FAILING TO BEAT THE RECORD.
TIE SPEED OF Mr.. WORKS AND Mr.. RocKEFELLRs
DOUBLE TEAMS.

TIE SPEED OF Mr.. WORKS AND Mr.. RoChEFLLLK D
DOUBLE TEAMS.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. 6.-Fully 12,OOO
persons were In attendance at Charter Oak Park this
afternoon when the for the third day OF the
grand circuit meeting carried out. The pnncpal
feature was against dime of William Rockeie-
lel's double team Clara and Independence, and Frank
Works team Edward and Dick swiveller. The former
was sent to beat the record, 2l62, made at Charter
Oak Park on August 25 and MIR. Works
pair to beat their 2l6li record.
Mr. Rockefeler's team htched to light wagon
and was driven by John Span. Mr.. WORKS was driven
by John Murphy and hitched fO1r.wheel skele-
ton Edward and Swiveller made the mile in 2ls. the
time for the quarters being 033i, O:3fA O:354 ana
035f Mr. Rockcfeers horses went 10 the FIRST quarter
O34 second IN 0'332 which was TWO seconds faster
than when their 2:16l2 record was made. The third
quarter was made IN 0:36, but on the way no
the hOmesretch In dependence cast toe weight throw"
ing him and lasting fully two seconds before
he could be got down 10 work again. Time for the mile
2:lS.
Jay-Eye-See was driven to beat the record 2l4 Tor
special purse. Only trial was made, the mile beng
covered In 2:l4l2
In regular trottng races In the 225 Glass; for the
AssOcis tion purse OF $1,000 divided the winner was j.
Fceks's b. 2. King AlmOnt Time 224l4 2:22l2 2:24i2
2:23l4 2:22lt
la the 22J class for a purse OF $1,000 divided, tho
unfinished. A. W. CampbelPs br 6. sleepy Joe
of the three heats, the time being 2:22 2:229
and 2:25.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-07
GOSSIP From SARATOGA.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. T., Sept. 6.-Ex-
Congressman N. N Nolan, OF Albany. who last spring
purchased Mrs. George r. Putnam residence in CIR
cuars has bought of Judge Bockes the lot adjoining
He will at once improve ais new purchase. The entire
grounds now measure 235x300 feet
The Paterson Light Guards had mock parade this
forenoon that created merrmenL About onehaf OF the
members appeared horseback and the others In village
car they reviewed each other In front OF the Grand
Union Hotel WITH pomp and display that drew forth
rounds Of applause and peas OF laughter from the i'm
mense crowd spectators. Following the "dress pa
raden the Guards made street parade. Voss's First
Regiment Band Of Newark concert on the piazza
early this afternoon. The Guards lett here for hone
early this evening. . ,
The Lights o. London" will occupy the Town Hall
ataye Tomorrow and saturday evenings
Tie Columbian Hotel closes for the season this even
ting All the Broadway hotels rem lin open till
after the first OF next montn.
Elocutionsts evidently reapng harvest here al
the present time. Miss Nellie A Brown, of Albany,
Mss Louisa Leslie OF NewYorG and Augustus Waters,
OF Utica engagements here extending to the mid
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-07
THE LOUISVILLE EXPOSITION.

DECLARED A DECIDED SUCCESS by ITS PRESIDENT
MIR. Dupont, president of the Louisville Ex-
nos,tion and Mr Knott. OF the editorial stan OF The
Courier Journal were IN NewYork on Wednesday in the
pteress OF tue Ipo.on which has now entered on It's
second month The special object OF their visit was to
arrange for excursion rates between New-York ana
LouIsylle for the accommodation OF Eastern people. In
this they were entirely successful, arrangements
having been perfected with the trunk lines for one fare
s24 75 for the round trip from NewYork to Louisville
and return starting September 20 and October o. 10
and o. tickets good for ten days Excursions will also
start from Philadelphia and Baltimore on the same
dates.
"Asis the case with all great fairs" said Mr. Dupont
TO TRIBUNE reporter, There some delay In COM
petng all departments but everything Is now In perfect
order We ha 1,5O0 exhi,tors and fifteen acres OF
exhibits under roof One novel feature. for which
made special effort TO keep the exhibition open at
night The buildings lighted by 1000 lights, ny an
electric plant worth $1,000 and there thirty
of grounds surrounding the buildings also hgnted by
Electricity We have railway 5000 feet In length run
by electricity, but our special charm Is the
art gallery OF over 500 paintings, largely made up of
choice examples from the private galleries OF YORK
gentlemen Cappa's music captured the town. When
ms Nifty days end he will be followed by Gilmore WAC
will remain duriEg the last hty days Till the close
visitors In August, tho actual count by
the urnstcs principally during the last two weeks OF
the month, ana anticipate during eanh of the Two
nontus-sepember aud OctODer-at ieaat double these
senIatves OF the press from Indiana Illinois Michigan,
Alabama Mississippi fne Louisville Exhi0ltion Is
adecided and the interest In II growing con-
slantly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-07
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The reports from
Nice France OF the III treatment by petty officers OF
sailors on the United States steamer Lancaster sauoheu
at that mort and of the large OF deseTters from
,bat vssel are dscredted at the Navy Department 1t
"a said that although may have been an occasional
dcseron from that vessel her complement of men must
be full or the Department would have had request Tor
men, who could have out in steamer Tor the
European station a short time ago. ,,
By order of the Navy Department Paymaster seaman
will be detached from the Naval Asylum at
September 20 and Paymaster Joseph Foster VIII releVe
him on that day. Commander +. NJ Green mas Deen
oruered TO the Navy Yard AT Portsmouth, ~ H. as
Navigation Officer Assistant Engineer Lutte mas ~
ported his return home. having been detacheu iIoh
the MDnOcacy and has been placed on wathg oluSiS.
The Saratoga arrived at oyster Bay, L. L. yesterdays
and will remain five days. All we'll 49,. x,.udo,;a
QUEBEC, Sept 6.-The United States frgate Nahuaii'
Gailel hence TODAY.
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NOTES FROM NEWPORT
Observation-Disclosures AND Personal.

HoRsE-RACING-SOCIAL AND Personal
NEWPORT, Sept 6.-Many of the cottage
xv.ients attended the this afternoon The pony
rse was won by Frederick Gebhards chestnut geidns
f)rphan Boy and the whip. the second prize was
awarded to A. B. Anthonys chestnut gsding stranger
who came in third protest was entered against potn
()rphan Boy and Smith & Hazard's bay marc Belle
McGrugan for being higher than 141 10y the owner OF
Stranger Who by this move was able TO take second
place Orphan Bay being under the regulation standard
rhe time was so seconds, and the distance hall me'
TIE second race handicap, five furlongs, gentle
men riders and was won by Charles I. Hayemeyers
brown geldlng Katerfelto, ridden by Foxhali keene'
beating the favorte, H. c. Aliens bay gelding Touch
stone Stanley Mortimer who should have won tue race
ON Bombast finished third. Time LOS. The third was
n pony hurdle race, and was won by James Lorilard
Kernochan's bay mare Touch-Me-Not, with FOxhall
Keene's gray gelding Fox second and w. NJ. Mayors
chestnut mare Vixen third. Time l:23. The fourth ana
last race for professionals three-quartermie meats,
was won by Ii. c. Aliens bay geldng Touchstone IN TWO
wares chestnut gedlng Gladstone. Three OF the en-
tries were disanced in the first heat Time l;23 l:2o
and 1888. =, ~ W,
Dinner parties were given this evening by f. W: Van
derbilt Mrs. Charles NJ. Oelrichs, Judge BlachiOrd
Mira John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Todays arrivals included H. A. Middleton, or 80 utn
Carolina p. Wilmer of BaltiloOre; James FITZPATRICK
and vile Mrs. c. f. Rice and I. W. Bay ana vile. OF
Philadel phia; Freeman Pratt, f. 3 Bennett +: W
Arnold, Mrs. Il. L. LvermOro aud family u. r. Wau
and wlie j. H. Parsons aud wife. Mrs. W. H. NermlIye
Mrs. John EmmOns and f. L. Emmons, OF New-iork