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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

Some two or three years ago,
through the columns of our paper
We had suggested to our people
the idea of cultivating on a email
scale ; that is to give up the old
system of planting nothing but
cane, cotton, rice and that too on
q large scale. Our soil in Its FL.
tility gives room for cultivation Of
almost everything conducive to the
comfort of man, and small farms
worked by proprietors, With none
but home help will assure more
revenue and on a cheaper basis
than farming extensively. The
small farmer has less risks to run
and his losses can never be such
as to jeopardise s4ivelihood. We
do not BY any means pretend that
all should adopt the principle Of
small farming, no not by any
means, some large farms. with all
the necessary appurtenances are
indispensable to help some Others
in taking of their crops; for OK.
ample extensive sugar mills are
indispensable to . surrounding
vicinity who plant cane in small
Quantities. But AZ a general thing
our people entertain the erroneous
idea that if they do not cultivate
cane, cotton and have a few hands
they are doing nothing and don't
figure as anything in the agricul.
tural world. Let any one Of our
good citizens take four or five
lacres Of land and lay it out al
together in onion, garlic or irish
potatoes and see who in proper
ton to land titled has cleared
more money, who shall have work
ed most, who shall have suffered
more losses, the small OF. the large
farmer in cane T. The idea eug
gested BY us should be taken up
By some of our good planters and
acted upon and see if we are moi
correct. A young lady in Geor
gia has this year set out Eve acres
Of land all in onions, and cultivat
ed it With her own hands and val
ues the yield aud income Of those
Eve acres to be no less thar
$500. Many more examples o.
the same kind and bearing al
stroug proof Of tho correctness Of
our position could be given. Boz
Is a stronger proof than this, W
would again ask some OF our plan
ters to Try the experiment and lei
% know the result.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
Impv. ant Notice.

All persons wishing to make publ'ca-
tons OF tablesux, etc2 are hereby notl'
fed that from and after date sald no.
toes must be accompanied by tho
printers fee, or same deposited WITH
tho Clerk of Court, otherwise, they VII
not be published. W. cannot afford to
work for glory. much less promises.
April 1st 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
NOTICE.

To THE CREDITORS OF TIM Pr.
1sH OF VERxlLlos.
Pursuant to . resolution Of IL
Police Jury OF the Parish Of Va.
million, adopted July 18th 1854.
you are hereby notified to presest
your claims, whether they q.
founded on judgements or o.hs.
wise, to the Finance Commits
within thirty days from the dats
hereof. By order Of the Poliea
Jury this 2lst day Of July 1881.
AMBROSE LAcouR, CLERK.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
N oT1CE

Notice is hereby given that for
thirty days after the publication
Of this notice, to-wit July 7th
1883. sealed proposals or bids 70,
the keeping Of the bridge across
the bayou Vermilion at Abbe.
Vile will be received. All such
bids must be delivered to W. B.
White, Secty, Board Town Coun'
Gil. Abbeville, July 7th 1883.
B.. c.. SxEDEs. Mayor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

We are sorry to hear that some
rice and some few corn crops are
suffering from the drouth. In
some places the rice is burned out;
and can it be otherwise with such
dry weather and the most torrid
summer that has ever been felt
in this section of country.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

A movement is on foot 10 Lon.
don for the erection Of a memorial
to and the raising Of q fund for
the assistance Of the family Of
Capt. Webb. What will be the
next rash and foolish way will
ueu adopt to leave a name and
raise the wind.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
To The Public.

The undersigned gives notice
that he is prepared to execute all
kinds of joiner's work such as max
ing coolers, cisterns, juice.vats, etc.
All work delivered under q full
guarantee. +. F. FERAY.
AuR.4.83.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
LOST OR M1sLA1D.

A certain promisory note, sign.
ed BY Dupre Blanchet. in favor Of
Caroline Boudreaux, for the sum
Of One Hundred aud Thirty Dol.
lars, Nl30,00) aud dated some
time in March 1881, bearing eight
per cent interest per annu,n from
date until paid. The public is
hereby warned not to trade nor
negotiate for said note as payment
Of tho same has been stopped.
June 30th 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
N. B. TRELLUE & co.,
--NANUFAcTuRERs Or
Cypress Lumber,
PATERS0NH1LLE LA.
July 1888 6m.

WANTED.-l00 acres, more o,
less" Of unimproved prairie land.
with some wood on it and situated
on the bayou Vermilion. Addres,
stating price, &C., to
G. j. GloRu1A. #
$50 Royal Street,
New Orleans, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

acknowledgements and communications
intended for the AEslD1oNAL, must be
handed in BY Ia o'clock Y. on Thursday
to ensure publication. This Is an impor'
tant business rule, which should not be
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

The old market house has fnal'
" ,een removed from its stand
to GIVE room to the Hook and
Ladder truck house, which will
now soon be bull; ; all this will i'm
nrove the surroundings of Made
'leine Square.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

Send so cents to E. J. Gray,
Box 500, Washington, DC, for
samples OF Fancy Good and Nov.
elites, on which you can make
from $500 to SO. 90 a day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
A, A. MOUTON
COTTON 4 SUGAR FAoro,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. 80 Us1os ST.,
NEW ORLEANS.
1ordsr' filed At tn. ls~..ts.>.,
ptiess.A
July 2s.'s3.ly.
No
FINE PROPERTY For ~.

Four Lots Of ground in Ma.
situated in eastern limit os 49,
Of Abbevills, fronting o. n.
street. Improvements con,is,;.s
of good dwelling house, ieuGs
fruit trees &c. For term. ~
conditions apply to -
l.. G. LYcss,
Town of Abbe,ills, L.
Said residence 10 now o-ceunSsa e
hr. Henry Blanc.
July l4th 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

OF all the civilized nations OF
the earth the only one that keeps
% the institution of slavery, is
the kingdom of Morocco.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

A negro in Georgia. q few days
ago, coughed up a cocklebur that
has been lodged in bis throat for
more than three years, giving him
much pain.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

The great contest for senator
chip in New Hampshire IS at last
at an end. Hon. Austin F. Pike
Republican after countless, bal
lots, was elected to represent New
Hampshire in the coming Con
[gress.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

The Spanish Cabinet has given
favorable consideration to a pro-
iect for q tunnel under the straits
of Gibralter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

The schooner Sydonia is on her
way from Morgan City to this
place, laden with the sand and
lime necessary for the eonstruc'
ton of the new church.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

Mr.. Valery Lemaire our wor'
thy ex.co.parjshioner, was in town
a few days ago, looking hale and
hearty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

Work given out. On receipt
Of your address we will make an
offer by which you can earn s. to
81 evenings, at your home. Men,
women, boys or girls can do it.
q. c. Wilkinson & Co., 1876 and
1877 Fulton street, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

Human skulls are generally like
empty carts ; the emptier they
are. tho more noise they make.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

A turtle was brought into
Cedar Key, Fla, . few day ago,
that weighed 425 pounds.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

Apples are falling of the trees
in Kentucky to such an extent it
10 feared the crop will be short.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

There are many cases Of fever
10 the parish, hut We are reliably
informed, not of q malignant
type.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

There was q most destructive
wind storm at Midlothian, Texas,
on the 3rd inst.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

hereby certify the following
to be . true and and correct list
Of the jury drawn to serve 1t tie
next jury term Of tho District
Court Of Vermilion parish u b
held and began at Abbeyille %
the 3rd dry Of Sept. next, 10 Wit:
Grand l. Petit Jury for the
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
WASHINGTON LETTER

\k1om our Regular Corfospo0de0t).
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
July 2S7R 1883.
DEATH OF MONTGOMERY BLAIR.
Hon. Montgomery Blair died
yesterday morning, at Falkland"
Montgomery county Nd, about
six miles from Washington. his
disease being inflammation Of the
spinal membranes. from which he
suffered for several years. he
was the son Of the distinguished
Francis Preston Blair, and was
born in Franklin county, KY,
May 10, 1878. he was a gradu.
ate of West Point and served in
the Seminole war. BE studied
law and was admitted to the bar
in St. Louis, becoming Mayor Of
the city and o. 8. Attorney for
Missouri and Judge of the Court
|of Common Pleas. In 1852 he
removed to Maryland, where he
followed his profession in which
he became distinguished, frequent.
ly appearing before the U. s. Su.
preme Court, aud be was one Of
the counsel in the famous bred
Scott case. In 1851 he was ap-
pointed Postmaster General by
President Lincoln, resigning in
1864, having been a most able
and efficient officer. Politically
Mr.. Blair wasa strong Democrat
and an earnest advocate of the
nomination and election of Samuel
]. Tilden to the Presidency. BE
was 40 able political and general
writer. and was the managing ed.
itor Of the Union, started in this
city as the central organ Of the
Democratic party. He was al
ways IN earnest and liberal sup
PORTER Of religious enterprise. and
was an active, useful and pro-
gressive citizen, residing in Wash
ington in winter, and at his coun'
try place in summer. His family
Consists Of a wife, who was the
daughter Of Judge Levi Wood
bury, Of New Hampshire, three
sons, all lawyers and one daugh
ter.
ANOTHER CONNECTION.
Washington is nothing if she il
not in a stew" about somebody
or something Just now the tax
payers are in a state of bowling
indignation. 1t is ailedged tina
by q 81 stem Of tavoritism, the as
sessment on the properties o
Judge Edmonds, one of the Com
m~issioners, Gen. Hazen, the wealth
er prophet, Col. Bouaparte, dis
; tingnished principally for nt
resemblance to his illustration
namesake, Judge Cox and other
have been reduced so much tina
$32,788 will have to be raised b!
I increased assessments on propert.
of other taxpayers, not in the ring
, to bring the amount Of taxes U,
, to the aggregate provided for b!
Congress. The anathemas Of tn
outsiders are loud and sulphurous
i THE BIG STRIKE.
The telegrapher's strike in thi
t lefty is complete, all the compau
les being badly crippled excep
the American Rapid, which ha
:. compromised With its operators
The damage to public and pr,vat
:. interests is incalculable and grea
3 indignation is felt against tn
. Western Union as the cause q
. the trouble. An effort is now o
: foot to combine the other line
and leave the Gould monopol
= out in the cold.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

There was frost at Davenport,
Iowa, on the morning OF tho 18th
ultimo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

The yellow fever is still raging
in Vera Cruz. Mexico.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11
Died on Thursday the Sd inst.
Francois Xavier Bansept.

There is considerable trouble
among the Greek Indians, contra
~ to public expectation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

The King and Queen Of Katia
arc never allowed to be seen by
any one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-08-11

any one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18
THE SHAM AND THE REAL.

Every good thing has its host OF initial
ors; every genuine article has its counter
feits. Bad manners and wicked habits
have theirs also; but he who shams the
bad never boasts OF II, while they who ape
the virtues OF the good or simulate the
genuine never hesitate to place the coun-
terfeit before the public In their most al
Turing tones. When these people Initiate,
they always choose q pronounced type or
popular subject 70 copy from; and when
they claim 10 be as good a. So'and-So,'
or 70 sell an article equal 10 So-and-So,
the public may depend upon 1t that Mr..
~ SO. aud.so" and his article are always the
best OF the kind. Thus the sham Is al
ways proving the genuine merit OF the
thing 1t copies.
a firm OF enterprising gentlemen pro-
duce aud popularize an article OF house
hold use, such ~ the Royal Baking Pow
der, whose convenience, usefulness, aud
real merit make for itself an immense and
universal sale. A hundred imltators arise
on every hand, aud as they hold out their
sham articles TO the public, yelp In chorus
-" Buy this; It's just as good As Royal,
and much cheaper!" The Royal Baking
Powder Is the standard the world over,
and Its imltators IN Their cry tpat thelrs N
las good as Royal" are all the tine en-
phasizing this fact. In their laborious at
tempts To show by analysis and otherwise
that the SNOWFALL brand has a. much
raising power las the Royal" or that the
Resurrection" powder Is az wholesome
las Royal" or that the Earthquake
lrand Is las pure as the Royal IS we'll
as by their contortive twistlngs OF cheml-
cal certificates aud labored efforts to oo
tain recognition from the Government
and prominent scientists who
have certified the superiority OF Royal
over all Others, they all admit the Royal
to be the acme OF perfection, which II IL
their highest ambition TO initiate. But
the difference between the real and these
which copy only its general
appearance, Is as vide as that between the
paste and the true diamond. The shams
all pay homage to the "Royall"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18

PAKIs.-Mr. Alanson Briggs OF Law
renee, Mass, Is visiting in town. Mr..
Briggs ID prominent citizen Of Lawrence,
and has long been sheriff Of Essex County.
There will be town meeting, next Sat-
urday at two O'Clock, to see about building
. road from Hiram Chase's to Joseph Pen
ley's.
At the foot Of Paris Hill, OF the road to
South Paris, Is one Of the most important
watering tropghs to be found in this Sec
ton. The trough is fed by spring, which
perpetually runs stream of clear, pure
water, which horses and cattle love to
drink. But during the summer, for nearly
half the time, this trough has been dry. The
feeding pipe Is 90 laid that air frequently
gets into it, and stops the flow. A small
sum of road tax would relay the pipe, and
BY proper management secure . contin
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18
ORR REST FAMILIES

! have been troubled for over sig years
with Q severe kidney complaint, also .
weakness OF the urinary organs, with It's
attendant troubles. My water needed con
slant attention, some days as many as
twenty times, with severe pains In the
bladder, a. we'll as In the back and lolns.
At times ! passed 9 limited quantity Of
urine, highly colored With unnatural heat
and sediment; frequently eyacuatiops
would be very painful. ! concluded that
! must do something for II, fearing that
more serious trouble would follow. I went
to the druggist and was recommended to
use Hunts Remedy, a. 1t hsd been used
with wonderful success In several severe
cases of dropsy and kidney and bladder
affections here In Bangor. ! concluded to
try II, and before had used one bottle
found 1t was helping me beyond my ex-
pectations. Ny water became more nat
ural, less color and sediment, the pains In
back and that heavy feeling gone, with q
general toning up Of the system; and
continued to use 1t until used six bottles,
and II has completely cured me.
Others Of my family have used Hunts
Remedy with equally as good success, and
we do not hesitate to recommend II far
and near, believing 1t duty a. well as q
pleasure TO recommend 50 good medicine
as Hunts Remedy. You are at liberty to
give my testimony to the public.
d. T. HopGpKN,
QssingtQs, Agine, Nay 10, 1888.
endorse the above statement.
A. M. ROBINSON, JR.,
Apothecary, Bangor, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18

moving clipped hair from their customers
necks, made Of horses names. Mr.. With
ington, senior, informed us that he at first
made these brushes Of tail hair, but as tnat
was found 70 scratch, he afterwards tired
the name hair, and 1t worked 50 well that
other brush makers have adopted the same
material. The Messrs. Wilmington have .
large and growing business, largely In
Maine mills, and for Maine dealers, though
they send some goods to Boston.
Hon. Geo. ID. Bisbee was at home, We'd
nesday. He and his partner, o. II. Her
sey, esq, are doing q good law business.
They have law student in the person oil
Geo. NJ. Atwood, who has been teacher OF
the Commercial Department Of Hebron
Academy, for some yeass- Mr.. Atwood
Is soon to leave Buckfeld for New York,
where he will enter the Law Department
OF Columbia College. Mr.. Bisbee has re-
Gently moved into the house where Ex-
Governor Long formerly lived. He has
repaired the premises, and mas now nnt
residence. Mr.. Bisbee has been hard
worker, and by integrity and diligence has
made success of life.
Mr.. Chas. II. Prince, for long time
Postmaster at Savannah, Georgia, has pur
chased store and residence in Buckiield
and is destined to become one OF the lead
ing men of Oxford County. He has put In
q large stock OF goods, and is enlargins
and identifying his residence. The Bsp
list Society is greatly strengthened by hi:
return TO Buckneld, as he is an active
member of the church.
Atwood, Spaulding & Co. have 8 large
and attractive store-dealing in all kind:
OF goods. In the rear of this store G. NJ
Atwood has miniature job Office where
he has done me-good job printing, ant
taken In many stray dollar, to help pay
for his educational privileges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ANDovER. Sept. l4th.-The farmers are
busy cutting up their corn and digging POI
tstoes; both crops are light. Potatoes
probably will not average more than l25
bushels per acre.
j. l.. Ripley, esq, has secured the In
terest of the other members of the firm OF
]. L. Ripley & Co., in the mill privilege at
the village, and is building saw mill on
the site OF the one recently burned.
Mrs. Z. S. Hardy Is repairing her house.
The work is in charge of J. II. Howe OF
Rumford.
Colds are almost epidemic.
Mrs. Winthrop Akers, who has been suf-
fering several weeks from severe attack
of typhoid fever. died yesterday morn
ing. Mrs. Akers was daughter OF
Mr.. S. A. Abbott Of this place, and besides
husband and child, leaves many friends 70
mourn her loss.
Mr.. Orlando Lake Of Wilton, Ne. was
In town last week, visiting his sister, Mrs.
o. A. Burgess.
Mr.. E E. Merrill has sold his house at
Chapman Mills, known as the Harrington
stand, TO VIM. Mitchell.
Mr.. VIM. Gregg reports a large wheat
Yields bushels from less than an acre OF
ground.
ANeck-tie Sociable and Hop Dance came
of at Union Hall, Tuesday evening OF this
week; there WAS large attendance and
good time generally.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle met
with Mrs. Henry F. Lovejoy, on Farmers
Hill, last Wednesday evening; about 100
people were present 10 enjoy the hospital
ity OF Mr. and Mrs. L.
Miss Annie Walker, from Bridgewater,
Mass, has been engaged 70 teach the win
ter school In District No. 2, the coming
term.
The ladies Of the NJ. E. Society held q
social entertainment st Union Hall, on the
evening OF Sept. Is. We did not have the
pleasure of attending, but learn that II was
a very pleasant affair.
We are indebted to Hon. ]. W. Clark
for a copy OF the last Report Of the Sec
rotary of the Maine Board OF Agriculture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18
sTATE OF MAINE

OXFObD, sS.-ilosrd Of County Commissioner-
September Session. isol. held Sent. 9Th, 1851.
Upon the foregoing petition satisfactory eyidence
having been received that the petitioners are re-
sponsible and that inquiry Into the merits of their
application Ia expedieut: IL 10 Ordered. That the
county Con nj .sioners meet at the house ~ Eli
phslet Morrill, In simmer, on Nopiav October
" b, A. d., lS3. ut one 81 the clock,
p. m. and thence Proceed u view the
route mentioned In said petitioni immedi.
stely after which view, hearing OF the par.
ties and witnesses Will be had AZ some convenient
plac In the vicinity AMI other taken
In the premises as the Com sioners shall jud
proper. Aud IL Is further ordered. that notice Of
the time place and purpose Of the Commits sioners'
meeting aforesaid be given TO all person. and cor
porations Interested by causing attested copIe. OF
said petition and OF this order thereon 10 be served
upon the Clerk OF the Town Of sumner AMI also
posted up IN three public pisces In said town anil
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Oxford
Democrat \ nav spaper printed AZ PArls 10 said
County of oxford the arst Of said publications and
each Of the other notices. TO be made, served AMI
posted At least thirty DAYS before said time OF
meeting to the end that all persons AMI CORPORA
tons may then and there appear and shev cause
II any they have why the prayer OF said petition
ers should not be granted
Attest: ALBERT 8. AUSTIN, Clerk.
A true copy ofssld petition and order Of Cou ri.
thereoni
Attest. ALBERT 3. AUSTIN, Clerk,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-09-18
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Saturday: An Italian was murdered a.
Brewer by two companions, who roooed
him OF SOS; they have been arrested;
esq Mormon emigrauts arrived ut N. J.
Monday : A Chicago man ascended h'gnt
of AZ steps 800 times In less than ten hours
on q wager.
Tuesday The New Hampshire Veterans
commenced their seventh annual reunion
at Wicrs.
Wednesday The Boston base ball cluo
for the third time defeated the Chicagos,
and bids fair to be the champion club Tor
Iss3.-Hugh J. Hastings, the well known
editor Of the ". y. Commercial Ad0eTtiser'
died.
Thursday: 10000 people witnessed a
sham fight at Weirs, N. H.-The Bos-
tons again defeated the Chlcagos. -Gov.
Hale OF New Hampshire vetoed the H. H.
Commission Bill.
Friday: Chas. Francis Adams, jr., de-
clines the Massachusetts, Republican NOM
nation for Governor, and the contest IL
now narrowed TO Pierce and Robinson
A thief took measures To set himself In the
postal note business at Junction City, D.,
by stealing from the post office all the pos
tai notes and the punch and Office stamp.
The New Hampshire Legislature passed
another railway commission bill, eliminat
ing the portions which were Objectionable
to the Governor, and he promptly signed IT..