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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-09-22
..rnE CANVASS FOR GOVERNOR"

Under the above title we have be-
fore us an article from the st. Landry
Democrat, which of all the vitupera-
tive articles that have issued from the
= M Administration press, under the
aoidld, narrow-minded, selfish lead OF
the Picayune, is the most bitter, tar
fetched and indefensible,-not to say
undemocratic--of anything which we
have seen. Ifsuch articles, emanating
from the spirit displayed in their tone
and substance, are not enough to band
Gov. McEnery's friends into one solid
phalanX. and to secure his triumphan,
nomination and election then we
are truly in the midst Of n age of
vice when virtue has ceased 10 have
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-09-22
NATGIIITDCUES.

TlFI-lIIs
said their cases very much resemble small
poX.--LDi/ar CHRONICLES.
NATCIUTOCuES.
Forest fires have been prevailing recently
in the stretch of pine timber Southwest
of this CITY, on the Provencal road. Num-
clouS trees have been Frustrated ncrpsS the
road, causing considerable Inconvenience.
The fearful drouth has so parched up rege-
tation and made the woods so dry that
these conilagrationS are more disastrous
than usual. The destruction of cattle ranges
is very wide spread, which is part icufuriy
unfortunate at this season of the year. 1t
will cyeutuate i'll the loss of much stock
unless preparations are made 20 feed them
during the approaching wintcr.- 'indica-
tor.
ST. MARY.
Mrs. Martha Livingston, the wife of
councilman Livingston, OF this city, was
the lucky holder of one.fith ofda,jls which
drew the capital prize of 81, 900 in the Lou
isfana State Lottery drawing or the ifth.
Mrs. Livingston receives $4,000 as her
share. They are industrious cofored pco-
pie; her husband keeps Il grocery store in
Freetown, and does good business. This
is the first time that the capital prize was
ever won in Morgan City and the news
created great oNcitemont.-No rtJ"H tity Re-
Cicic.
ST. LANDRY.
The questisn of fences in Louisiana and
other States is assuming proportions. Some
farmers are in favor OF n law requiring
that all stock shall be kept enclosed, and
that the tillable lands may lie open. This
idea prevails with the owners of large
farms who have little stock. fter contra,
others say that n law should be passed COM
polling farmers to fence their places strong
iy and substantially, and thus keep out any
kind of stock.-TiHIes-D Democrat.
We beg leave to take issue with our es-
teemed contemporary that the idea of a no
fence law prevails with the owners of large
farms who have little stock In this par
ish at least, he no fence law concerns more
particularly the small farmer, or man OF
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
A GREAT PAPER.
Tile National Family Paper o.
The South.

4S Columns. DO you Take it !?
The SUNNY SOUTH has been
constantly improving till it has
now nearly attained to perfection.
The last issue comes to US enlarg.
ed to 4S columns, is really a grand
number in every respect, and
every body should send for it
without delay. In future it will
combine all the best features of
all the papers Of the day, and may
justly be called the national family
paper ofMe South, for every fam
lily will surely take it. 1t will
contain every possible variety Of
reading matter, with splendid
illustrations, and everything to
entertain, amuse. and instruct a
family. Make up clubs in every
community, and send right along
for it. Clubs of FIVE can get il
for $500 each a year. A single
copy is $3.50. Don't wait for
Agents.
Address.
j. 81. & W. B. SEALS.
ATLANTA, Ga.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
III. Leguennec,

WHEELwRrGHr & BLACKSMITH
I respectfully announce to the
public that I keep on hand all the
different materials appertaining
to sewing machines, of all kinds,
and more especially to the Singer;
and also the genuine machine oil.
/ also have buggies and hacks
for sale. and make and repair the
same at prices to suit the times.
Sept-7'7S.
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Best Offer Yet! We take

Best Offer Yet! t We take s;s.:
sure in announcing to our friends and the
public generally that we have made ar
~rangements by which we are enabled to
furnish that handsome paper. the
Louisiana Capitolian
and the MERID1oNAL one year for
the extremely low price Of $3.50 CASH.
Baton Rouge is now the permanent Capt.
tai Of this great State, and this is an ex.
cellent opportunity to get the Capital and
parish news for little more than One
PRICK. The CAPITOLIAN is a spicy.
interesting journal, oiled with literary
matter for the ladies. hunor for the fun
loving, historical sketches for the student.
and news from all parts of the World, for
every one. Its editorials upon the cur
rent political topics of the day are writ
ten in a pithy and attractive style, while
other subjects Of importance are present
ed to the reader in VIGOROUS and unmis.
taxable terms. 1t is, in fact. q frst-rate
Democratic family newspaper, calculated
to elevate and strengthen the morals Of
Il State, and should circulate in every
nook and corner of its boundaries.
Send to the publishers for q specimen
copy, which is forwarded free npon 40.
plication. Address. The CAPITOLIAN.
Baton Rouge, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
THE SUN.
1888. NEW YORK, 1883.

As the time approaches for the
renewal Of subscriptions, The Sun would
remind its many friends and wellwishers
everywhere, that it is again . candidate
for their consideration and support
Upon its record for the past ten years it
relies for a continuance Of the hearty sym.
patty and generous cooperation which
have hitherto been extended to it from
every quarter of the union.
The Daily Sun is q four page-sheat Of
rs columns, price by mail, post paid, IS
cents q month, or Sc so per year.
The Sunday edition Of the Sun is an
eight-page sheet Of Sc columns. While
giving : he news of the day, it also con.
tains { large amount of literary aud mis-
cellant US matter specially prepared for
it. The Sunday Sun has met with great
success. Post paid, one dollar and TWEEN.
ty cents a year.
The WEEKLY Sun.
Who does not know the Weekly Sun ?
It ~circulates throughout the United States
the Cansdas, aud beyond. Ninety thou-
sand families greet its welcome pages
weekly, and regard it in the light ofguide,
counsellor, and friend. Its news. edito-
rial, agricultural, and literary departments
make it essentially q journal for the fami-
ly and the flreside. Terms : One Dollar q
year, post paid. This price, quality con-
sidered, makes it the cheapest newspaper
published. For clubs Of ten, with ten
dollars cash, We will send an extra copy
free. Address Publisher of the SUN,
New York City.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
NEW YORK
Gas-Lit Life. illustrated

UdS.lIb Lac. Illus lT0L Tea
The above is the title of a serie>
Of sketches of the SHADY side Of life
and character in the Great Me-
tropolis, now being fully IIlustra-
ted from authentic sketches in the
National Police Gazette
of New York, which are realistic
and faithful p%ortraitures from real
life. The illustrations are by the
best artistic talent attainable, and
the descriptions are from the pen
Of the most gifted journalist and
brilliant writer in America, who it
is conceded, has rivalled that
master hand at word painting
Charles Dickens. 1t is sufficient
to say that New York's Gaslit
Life will present the most stick.
ing, vivid and truthful pictures of
the under-current Of life in New
York City that have ever. been
presented to the public. The
National Police Gazette of New
York, is for sale by all
uewsdealers, price 10 cent per
copy, or it can be ordered direct
from the publisher.
Subscription price, $500 per
year. The National Police
Gazette, of New York, has no
connection with any other publica.
ton Of its class, who for gain, as
far as possible copy its title and
appearance. CAUTION.-The
public are cautioned against buy
ing weak limitations Of the Nation
al Police Gazette. In all cases
see that the paper is dated from
New York and has the publishers
name printed on each copy.
Remittances should he made by
post Office order, draft on New
York, or by registered letter, to
RICHARD K. FOX Publisher,
Cor. Spruce and William SITS.
New York City.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
coNisTT,PATloN.G

TUFTS PILLS are sspccial1ysdsgsss..ss
such cases, one dose effects sucns -
Of feeling as to astonish the sunercs. ~
They Increase the Appetite, ano cs@%1Sf
body to AXE ON Flesh. thus tns syara - ~
nOurished. and by their Tonic AesSS.SSs
duced. Price Is cents. . Murray D.-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21

ABLE,
NEWSY,
-" COOP N
...+. CHEAP.

The COURIER JOURNAL HENRY
WATTERsoN, Editor is by circulation
and reputation the acknowledged Rep.
resentatire Newspaper of the South. A.
a reliable and valuable newspaper, it
has DO superior in this country or in the
world. 1t makes earnest, vigorous wal
on Protective Tariff Robbery add Mo-
mon Polygamy, two evils that blight
the prosperity and morality of the
United States. 1t is able, bright and
newsy, contains the strongest editorials,
the most complete summary of the
news Of the world, the best telegraphic
and general correspondence, full tort
and stock reports, market reports, fash
ION reports, Talmage's sermons, spl.p
did original serialIstories and novelties,
poetry department for children, an
swers to correspondents, ETC., etc. /; in a
word, everything to make it a delight
to the family circle, and invaluable to
tho man of business, the farmer. the
mechanic, and the laborer.
Specimen copies and full descriptive
premium circulars will be sent free OF
charge 10 any one On application. Sub
scription terms. postage free, are-for
Daily SIP; Sunday So Weekly $3.50.
Any one sending four yearly snbscri-
bers and six dollars, will be entitled to
extra copy of the Weekly Courier
Journal IL year, free to any address.
Address
W. n. HALDEMAN,
proo,Jn ~ Ey.,,.so. Ya-.-.1 r. x
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
EXCELSIOR.
The Galveston News,

on entering another year, makes nc
high-sounding promises, but simply re.
fers to its steady progress from year to
year as it's best ~commendation to the
continued acceptance Of an intelligent
and appreciative reading public. 1t
points to its record in the past as fnrn-
fishing the most authentic and most
telling prospectus for the future. Thai
it will hereafter, as heretofore, in its
chosen field.
ECLIPSE COMP ETI7ION, !
and use promptly and effectively every
advantage presented in the way of in-
creased materials facilities for imrrov-
ing upon itself in all the features of a
general newspaper for the people may
be stated without presumption and ac-
cepted without misgiving upon the as
surance of accomplished fact. Such a
journal as the Galveston Nevs may be
regarded as one of the necessaries of our
the nature Of q kind of ubiquitous uni
versity for the people, while their local
papers afford them the more special To-
cal information. No intelligent and
substantial citizen should consider his
household or his place of business ade-
quately equipped without the regular
presence Of The Galveston Mtws and a
good local newspaper.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
DAILY-Per annum, $40, when sent
by mail; per month, 81.
DOUBLE SHEET WEEKLY - One
copy, n year, 80; ten copies, II year,
81, so twenty copies, one year, $50 !;
fifty copies, one year, $3.50.
Invariably in Advance-Free of pos
tage to all parts of the United States
and Canada.
Remit by draft on Galveston, post
Office money order, or registered letter.
Address
4. H. BE1.O & CO..
Galveston Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
Specimen copies sent free on application
II CULTIVA.
TOR.

Now is the time to subscribe
for the old and reliable Agricul-
tural Journal. 1t is in its xxXv1I
volume and stands at the head
of agricultural papers. Is is now
published by the Constitution,
Atlanta, Ga.
Price. $50 per annum
Clubs of 1O......12.50
Clubs Of 2O......20'00
THE WEELY CONSTITUTION.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN FAMILY
PAPER.
Price,. IS l,50 per annum
Clubs of 1O......12.5O
Clubs Of 20......20,00
The Cultivator and Weekly to
the same address ESQ
Agents waited every were. Lib
eral commission. Address.
CONSTITUTION.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
Notice.

NOTICE is herby given that the
Tax Roll for the year 1882, has
been deposited in my Office, and
that the taxes assessed in said year
are set forth in the tax rolls on
file in my Office, and in the mort
gage Office Of said parish !; that
they are now due, and that they
will become delinquent or the 3lst
day of December 1882, and will
draw eight per cent per annnm In
terest from that date until sold in
accordance with article 210 Of the
constitution.
Sherifs Office, Abbeville, La.
August 5th 1882.
G. B. SHAW.
Sheriff & Tax Collector.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
n4F Great chance to make
money. Those who take
advantage Of the good
chances for making mon
oey that are offered, gene

rally become wealthy, while those who
do not improve such chances remain in
poverty. We want many men, women,
boys and girls to work for us right in
their localities. Any one can do the
work properly from the start. The bu-
siness will pay more than ten times Or
binary wages. Expensive outfit fur
nished free. No one who engages fails
to make money rapidly. You can de-
vote your whole time to the work, or
only your spare moments. Full infor-
nation and all that is needed sent free.
Address STINsoN g. Co., Portland, Me.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-04-21
j. 81. & W. B. SEALS.
ATLANTA, Ga.
WEH@ people are always on the
wv lookout for chances to
O0A increase their earnings

wealthy ; those who do not improve their op-
portunities remain in poverty. We OVER a great
chance to make money. We want many men,
women. boys and girls to work for US right in
their own localities ANY one can do the work
properly from the first start. The bushes will
pay more than ten times ordinary wages. Ex-
pens;ye outfit furnished free. No one who en-
cages fails to make money rapidly. Yon can
devote your whole time to the work. or only
vour spare moments. Full information and all
that is n needed sent free. Address SrIssos L. Co.
Portlsnd, Mama marl7.ly
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

The bayou steamers are doing thriving
business at present, both iii tile freight and
passenger lines. Last Thursday the As
sumption was about eleven hours on her
trip between DonaIdsonville and Napoleon
vile a distance OF lG miles, with freight for
a majority of the plantations on both banks.
The planters are making strenuous cxer-
tons for big crops; q large amount of new
machinery, fertilizers and stores being left
at their landings by the passing boats. Tc
judge from The quantity Of building ma
terial, machinery, implements, etc, now,
scattered in front of the Elm Hall planta-
ton, one would conclude that Mr.. G odchaux
had serious intention of making vast inn
provemcnts on his recently acquired prop
erty, and as he is sufficiently endowed with
energy and backed by the necdfu root of
ali evil, there is no question but the old
g kittredge Place." under its new manage
ment, will thrive with some Of its former
fcl0t.
If the wind would only simmer down and
didn't have to go down tho bayou to in
vestigate that Jerusha matter, l would like
to put in a good word for the noble Assump-
ton, but as l can't do every thing at once
and talk to the girls too, you must wait
awhile, if not for fortnight, before you
hear again from VA. p.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
A Perfect Remedy in 20 Diseases.

ASHFIELD; Mass:
am verging on eighty years, and deem it my
duty to suffering humanity to say that my long
life is due to BRANDRETH s PILLS which have
been my sole medicine for half century. I
know the last forty-three years of my life is ow-
ing solely to their use. Your PILLS saved me
many times after the best medical skill in sew
eral States had given me up as hopeless Ihave
had many converts to purgation with BRAND
RETHs PILLS, and have seen them perform
almost miracles of cure. For children, few
doses have cured measles, scarlet fever. and
whooping cough. In all female troubles and
weakness | have never known them to fail. In
adult males l have known them to cure the
worst cases Of dyspepsia, rheumatism. kidney
diseases, dysentery and diarrhoa; even dropsy.
paralysis and apoplexy have yielded to a per-
slstent course of BRANDRETH's PILLS. Intact
l have found them the true Life Elixir. They
act as continual preventives against the effects
of time, disease, and labor.
JOHN TT MANN
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Prof Milne, the seismologst, declares it
to be his increasing conviction that there
are earthquakes" Of so low period that
neither Observers nor ordinary instruments
record them. He is urging upon the Japan
ese Government the Importance of cstab-
fishing series of obscrvatories for studying
earthquakes and allied phenomena.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
B. w. BENTLY,"
CLINTON, Iowa, April %. 1Ss

NlINTON, Iowa, April e, 1881.
wish you would send ~ts a spring for the
Hm' Eilery Watch. u By the way, this
Ellery is watch l sold in your Screw Bezal
Case to farmer last fall. The first of ,Tanuarv
he lost the watch in the woods, and found il this
week IN about foot of water. 1t had lain three
months and over in snow and water with but
slight injury TO the watch--only a hair-sprin.
C.S. RAYMOND"
The above were very severe tests. and demon
strate beyond doubt, that for any reasonable
length of time during which watch might be
under water, 1t would receive no injury what
ever.
we make these cases in both gold and silver
and as Perfectly Dust-Proof, Stem Wind
ing Watch Case, Challenge the World to
Produce Its Equal.
For Sale by all First-CIass Jewellers
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
ADVERTISEMENTS,
WALTHAM, MASS,

This case is formed in one solid niece without
seam or JOINT. opening in front only, thu
avoiding the usual Cap, and securing greater
strength and durability.
These Watches are all open face. The bezel,
INTO which an extra strong crystal is fitted witt,
an especially prepared waterproof cement, is
attached to the case by screwins it THEREON, and
thus forms an alright junction with the body
OF the case, which is proof against dust and
moisture.
10 railroad men, travellers, miners, lumber
men and others who are almost constantly ex-
posed and who have to make frequent reference
to the wa tch. these qualities are of the utmost
Importance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
The following letters tell
their own story.
"NALDOSTA. ia July Dc

"VALDOsTA, Ga, July 20, 1882.
l sold one oY your Patent Dust Proof C,sos
about ten months ago, and the other day it came
back to me with the request to make it wind
easier. On examination l found that the stem
was rusty. and | inquired into the cause of it.
The gentleman stated to me that he was starting
some saw-logs that had lodged in the bend of
the river, when his chain caught in a bush and
threw his watch into about twelve feet of water
ana he was about two hours finding it, When
he got 1t out it was running and he Thought all
right. In about three months he fonnd tb.t
the stem was hard to turn and sent it to me.
can say that the watch is all that the Com
pany claims for it and recommend 1t to all
railroad and mill men.
r w REMIT v
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

In recent lecture, Rev. W. II. Da Finger,
F. r. S., remarked that modern inquiry had
shown that two microscopic organisms may
have the same forms but totally unlike
functions-the one being harmless and the
other deadly. This explains how it is that
putrefactive germs may be everywhere
present without always causing disease.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

Brigadier General james II. Cosgrove
formerly editor Of the Natchitoches Tindi-
added to the long and grewing list Of pro
posed candidates for next Governor. All,
ha! is brother James posing as a modern
Cincinnatus!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
The most reliable, carefully prepared md
,est 3j,yryOfj7.o of fto r,..eco,,t /,ro
BRANDRETH'S PILLS,

They are compounded of Roots Herbs and
Gums of the most healing and beneficial kind.
AS a Family Medicine they are unrivaled,
curing Headache, Constipation, Liver Com
plant, rheumatism, Dyspepsia-clearing the
blood Of all Impurities on the Liver
Kidneys and other important organs, removing
the waste tissues and adding years to the lives
of all who use them.
For fifty years they have been used by the
American public, and their constantly increas-
ing sales show how they arc appreciated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
CHARTER,

OF THE
CO n r EG - = z O II
OF THE
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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| tof1glnal slgned.J
| n 5..eiu IsIaei; Y. Adolph Gohdrans
Tnbn Sa,,,a nlot7Het VI. 2. Iiaverles
| Yonu Soiozano, in. FeFr1er.
E 49, = i;t aeia.1s -. 5entli,
Ernest ST,seiard, Y. s. Melancon,
| Henry Buauoi, BE ZONES
Felix Brand. James Forfier
| r. b. Rodrip1e a RybisL,;
III. Melaucon. Hnhert Trai,le
Paul IIeche, John Sanc6ez
o. Landry, p, Tefevre.
| J, o. IeRIanc 4 Rarceeeav
Telesphore Grayois Jno ng i. Dutfel NJ, D.
| FL. L. Richard Ignace 4 Surita-
A T. PF9spf SsI handsy hsehs v
| a. j. Bethancourt, Gustave Surita,
camille l5ercegeay, Antoine Montecino
tIon,I ~ Y E,,oo tr9 G manlrez'
! H. n, Wo]lere 4 -
Gasnard u Mossi,, q O. Gain,
John PAN, ira1 n. Gausii Rau,
| Gustave Israel. 7 par;zo i'oNn isoe'
| T Gre r - 49,
Gustava Giro o ,o' :; T
4 n Sancha, 1o ~ n;.,, 1t,zzo'
r. Gonzalas 3 A. a T. nm1i',,
Aft lsneanlt I;a a. .1, y 49,;
Felix Tanonx = I r. Fort;or rn'ei'
Camilla I,eRlanc P;o ~, w NJ, ~.
q Hano Wnliare' pen ptaH Ifa TIRE, IRE
Homer Gre Aihart Fsno,,,1t
H. John R. Rabin Nv g Nnr asshaui''
Camille Poirr;ar r r.. nntes l,,,,,,1+
Camille Comes, Louis nj. Montecino.
J. B. Hebert. Louis J. H. Babin,
Damian Vinent, Gerand u Landry
Auguste Lanoue, j. H. Ayraud ,Jr
Alcide Braud, Ed.Arthur Gauthreaux,
George s; Gre. T. Vinent,
R; McCulloh Hercide Hebert,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
ARTICLE XIV,

All " notices of elections for Church Warf1ens
snail be posted at the front door of the Church
and published in the parish newspaper at least
ten days before the date fixed for the election.
ana the CHURCH Wardens shall have the right to
could not be held on the day fixed in this act
then the election shall take place on the follow
ing Sabbath. ''
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r, The following persons shall, together with the
turtte OF the parish. constitute the Board Of
mile Mollere. Felix Braud, o. S. Melancon.
Homer Gre and Jean Fevrier. They shall con.
tlnne to act as such with all the powers vested
IN that body by this act. until the first day of
April. 1883, the time fixed for the first election
OF Church Wardens under this charter. This
corporation shall continue to exist during
twenty-five years.
linus done and passed at my office in the town
Day month and year first hereinbefore written.
III the presence of Messrs. John H. Ilsley Jr.'
ana Alien +. Mavor, lawful witnesses. who to.
geIneE W.T.. WITH the parties and me, Notary. have
signed these presents after due reading thereof.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12
ARTICLE XIV,

The revenues and property of said Conora,ra-
ton and this Corporation shall be used and
applied exclusively for the advantage and ben.
ef1t Oh the Roman Catholic Church of Ascension
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ne revenues or funds of this Corporation
shall never be used for any other purnosas thar
those OF the Catholic religion, of charity and Of