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LOUIS DEsMARA1s VS.. HIS CREDITORS.

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No. 49, sos,
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH ST. LANDRY.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable 18th
District Court, and a commission to me direct
ed, bearing date May LIST, 1888. will sell, on,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10th, 1883,
At public auction to the highest bidders, for
cash. at the store lately occupied by Louis Des-
lnarais, in Opelousas, the entire stock OF goods,
wares, merchandise, and groceries OF the said
Desmarais comprising
Canned goods, of every description,
A large lot of liquors, beer and wine,
Coffee, sugar. flour,
Salt, teas, jellies,
Figs, milk, candles,
Vinegar. olive Oil,
Coal oil, moasses,
Pickles. soap and starch,
Hardware, including knives, pistols,
Spades, guns, DC,
Glassware and crorkery,
Earthenware, shot, powder,
Buckets, tinWare, scales,
Lamps and wicks.
Paper, fishing tackle,
Cartridges, tobacco, cigars,
Pipes, cigarettes, combs,
Cologne and essence cakes,
Glass jars, show cases,
Coffee mills, nails, toys,
Irish potatoes, lard,
Rope and cOrdage,
and MANY articles not mentioned above, COM
nrisinc a large and miscellaneous assortment
ali OF which will he sold, atfOrding an excellent
| opportunity to our merchants and housekeep-
ers for good investments.
NAV 1888. syndic.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
NAV SIT
nURLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF ELEANOR TARvER, DECD.
No. 4410.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of an order Of the honorable the
18th Judicial District Court, and commission
to me directed, bearing date April 49, 1883, and
signed B. +. Meginley Deputy Clerk, will sell
at public auction. at u O'Clock M. on SATUR-
DAY. the I'd day of Ju~ ,, 1883, III order to pay
The debts Of said estate, the following des-
cribed property, to.wit:
Cane st. Landry parish, La, bounded as fol-
lows north by lands of NJ. j. Richard and Pc
iii Prairie Bayou, east by lands Of William
Foote, south by lands of VIM. Foote, and west
by lands OF L. 8. Hazard, containing forty
acres of land together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon.
The sale to take place where the property is
situated
Terms One-third cash, the balance in one
and two years, purchaser to furnish his two
promissory notes payable to the testamentary
executrix, each note bearing eight per cent.
per annum interest from date till paid and Sc
cured by special mortgage and vendors privi-.
ilege, the purchaser to pay 10 per cent upon
amount of notes as attorney IS fees in case the
same will have to be collected by process Of
law. ELLEN L. IAKfER,
apl 28-6t s&f Testamentary Executrix.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The election of officers for Opelousas
Steam Fire Company came off on Tues
day night last and resulted as follows
Il. f. Perrodin, President; William
Lightly, Foreman Fred. Bolland,
First Assistant Marx Firnberg, Second
Assistant; H. E. Estorge, Treasurer
w. O. Posey, Secretary, and Alexis
Sandoz, Steward. The contest was a
friendly one, and the continued zealou.
support Of the defeated candidates was
pledged to the company. The Presi-
dent, Treasurer and Steward were re-
elected.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

In the public, usually called the Prot
estant cemetery of this place, several
skeletons are exposed, we are informed
one case is Mr.. - Jones, who once re-
sided in st. Mary, but lived and died
here during the war another is Lieut..
Gass Burns from st. Mary, who was
killed here during the war. We men
ton the matter that parties interested
may have the graves repaired.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
cHERIFF,s SALE.
estate OF JOHN DAVIS, Elk REL, F.
MAILARD, TEST. EX,, EFT AL VS..
THOMAS C. ANDERSON,
TEST. Elk. EFT AIS.
No. 1892.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

twelve months bond. out of the Hon. the 18th
.Imdicial district court, in the above entitled
suit and to me directed. will sell at public,
auction, to the highest bidder, on sATuRDA =
at the Courthouse IN the town OF Opelousas,,
the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract OF land situated In the parlsn
Of 81. landry, in this State. ON the east side OF
BAYOU Marie Croqnant or Teche, bounded
above by lands belonging to Mudd. and below
BY lands belonging to Terrell, having front
nents more or less in depth, and containing
about seven hundred and eighteen superficial
arpents together with all the buildings and
&c f5 as per paS o. salu M
Terms-Cash. ,,,.,,,
NAV 5-7t Sheriff, st. Landry parish.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Many of our farmers are planting a
few acres of rice as an experiment. 1t,
as one of our most successful small far
mers says, it costs ten cents a pound to
raise cotton, they no doubt would have
done mutn better to have made rice
their principal crop.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Attention is called to advertisement
Of j. B. Clark headed public Auction
in which the sale of piece OF land,
nova bles, etc, will take place at his
residence in Plaquemine Brulee on the
the 22d of May.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The citizens of the thriving village of
Rayne on the Louisiana Western rail-
road in this parish, have elected officers
and are about to apply for charter of
incorporation. In proportion to age, it
is by great odds the most fourishing
place in the parish.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
NEW ADvERTlsENIENTs.
AUCTION SALE !!
THE undersigned will sell to the highest bid
Il der, at his residence at Plaqumine Brulee, OF
Tuesday, May, 22d 1883,

the following described property, to-wit /:
Fifty head gentle cattle
About 70 acres of land, one-third timbered.
One large ox-cart in good running ORDER;
cost 1925.
Two high post bedsteads with bedding.
One trundle bedstead with bedding,
Three wash stands.
One American mare.
And some other articles.
may 5-2s-2t y. b. CLAhh.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

A few days ago negro with the
smallpox got on the train at Whiteville
on Buyou BGuf, and was put off at
Grand Cotean. He walked back to
Opelousas, and got on the up bound
train, and was put off q few hundred
yards from the station, near the
Franklin college buildings, whose occn-
pant ordered him away, and he went up
the track towards Washington.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

"A negro walked past the window we
were working in the other day and
asked us from the sidewalk for chew
Of tobacco. We threw it at him, but
it failed to reached his hand and fell in
side the enclosure. We were asked
il we couldn't leave our work to hand it
over the fence. Almost as bad as the
man who refused corn as a life-preserv-
ing present, because it wasn't shelled.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

It is estimated that this parish vii
contribute about $500 to the Chart
Hospital fund.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

New Irish potatoes sell in Opelousas
at2O cents gallon and dew berries at
about 10 cents quart.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The civil term Of our District Court,
began here last Monday, and will prob
ably last during the month.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Sometime since Valerien Simon was
arrested, being charged with the muir
der of DIR. Rocker, below Rayne sta
ton in this parish. On preliminary ex-
animation he was discharged. A few
days ago Jack Sloan was arrested on
the same charge. He was brought be-
fore Judge Hudspeth last Monday,
on q writ of habeas corpus, and
Yemanded without bail. G. w. DnRoy,
ESD, lin the absence Of the District At
torney, represented the State. Sheriff
Duson, with his usual pertinacity and
detective ability, has been working up
this case ever since the assassination
and with the usual successful result.
He scarcely or never fails to discover
the perpetrator Of crime in this par
ish, and is as successful in making ar
rests.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

We again urge those of our subscrl-
bers who do not intend to pay their sub
scriptions, to let us know; for we are
bound to get clear of that class, and
would prefer that they notify us to
discontinue the paper.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Mr.. Jules P. Robin of Washington,
La, has our thanks for ticket to the
dramatic entertainment for the benefit
of Perseverance Fire Co. of that place,
ON the evening of May 18th. The piece
to be played is the Hidden Hand, fol
lowed by a ball. Admission 50 cents,
children half price.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
(Communicated.)
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La,
MAY Sd, 1888. !

May Sd, 1883.
Editor DEMOCRAT
The unlimited erudition and pro-
found res earch displayed by "John
O'Shane,v in your issue of the 2Sth ult.,
gives him place in the ranks Of the
master minds of the world. His diction
while having wonderful force, flows
along with the elegance displayed by a
three legged milking stool. Of course
dynamite is civilizer but it has the
objection of being a civilizer to those
who use it, for there is always the shad-
ow of rope in the use it.
There is no doubt but Ireland was OPP
pressed, yet this oppression was being
gradually removed through the lawful
efforts Of her statesmen. A few fanat-
les surreptitiously assuming the name
of patriots, destroyed at one stroke the
benefits and liberties which many years
of good behavior and effort will not res
tore. When a whole nation rises in
arms against its government, it is re-
bellion, and is more or less justifiable
according to the causes which produced
it. If the rebellion succeeds in its OBJ
iect, it is then revolution !; but when
few men form a secret society and
kill men for any cause, it is nothing
else than murder, and they have no
right to complain when justice over
takes them. Ireland has always been
furnishing Number Ones, but unfortu-
nately they have all been hanged or
imprisoned and with the power
England now possesses in all probable
| ity that will be the history of the No.
Ones for all time to come. The libera-
ton of Ireland is only dream and in
all probability will never be realized !;
yet the Irish people of America are
| generously contributing their money
| for Ireland's beneft-money which goes
! into the hands of few agitators and
remains there. The lamentable state
Of Ireland to-day is an-exhibition Of the
liberation accomplished by fanatics.
Dynamite teaches nothing beneficial
| for it destroys Innocent people, wanton-
~ destroys property, hangs the men
| who use it, and leaves a dark stain Oh
the history of the nation. Ireland can
never accomplish anything by force.
Situated under England's eye, and UNI
der perfect control of her army and
navy, it is visionary to hope for Ire
lands freedom, unless perchance, the
force of Mr.. DISTANCES opinions may
prevail on the English government, fol
the force of his logic surpasses the
force of a cyclone.
1t is unfortunate for Ireland that hel
| history shows a lamentable inability tc
| govern herself. The Island was divi.
ded into pretty kingdoms and these
1 were subdivided into clans and factions
When the different Kingdoms were no
not at war with each other, which state
of affairs rarely happened, the clans o.
factions were continually qnarreling o.
cutting each others throats. In GU,
own day, we observe continuous quar-
4 rels between the Irish leaders, yet il
one or two things they appear to agree
unanimously, viz: the desirability o
money in their hands, and their owl
necks in a safe country.
i TERENCE MCGUIRE.
4 The fairs SO far given for. the benef
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Rev. w. S. Fitch, A. NJ, President of
Baldwin Seminary, and who is cousin
to S. z. Clask, of Opelousas, will preach
at the Methodist Church tomorrow, at
Il o'clock and at night.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
ANSWER TO w. o. ID.
By A. b. c..

4 (,
We are coming out to Old Mammouth
To spend week or SO,
But if you'd have us tell the truth,
The time we do not know.
Perhaps we may when summers sun
Pours down his steadiest rays,
Or when the autumn long begun
Approaches winter days.
Oft in the days that have gone by,
We've roamed your prairies DER,
And swung your trout both high and dry
On Nez-Pique's shady shore.
We've passed along when man or beast
We're naught but safe to go,
Or when .jayhawkers," thene, at least,
No quarter" did men show.
Yet, as we now are growing ODD,
And peace smiles DER the way.
Well don q CHECK" of modern mould
And come out some fine day.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Four or five German families recently
arrived here and rented land on the
Galespie plantation near Opelousas.
More are coming, we are informed.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

A charter for the town of Rayne was
issued this week.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The corn crop in this parish is said to
be very promising, and the early cotton
shows a good stand and is in good con-
dition.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

We have received copy of the Lo-
gan Collegiate Acanthus, very neat
folio paper of sixteen columns, pub
lished by the young ladies Of the Bellies
Letters and Historical Society of Logan
College, Russelville, KY. 1t contains
and article entitled "Portia," by a
young lady Of this parish, attending
there, which we publish
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The kitchen Of Mr.. Sol. Jacobs took
fire on Monday evening last, but the
flame was extinguished before fire
al arm could be sounded.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Preaching at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at II o'clock A. NJ. and at 7:3O
P. NJ, by Rev. w. F. Lewis.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Mr.. Chas. Walklin of the invitation
committee has put us under obligations
for an invitation to the late ball of the
Alexandra Fire Department.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Grand Coteau has now money order
postoffice.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

A "Kentucky Proof Jack for sale.
See advertisement.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

We take pie asure in informing our subscri-
bers that our young friend, Mr.. James B. Megin-
ley will open his millinery and furnishing store
on the 18th inst, next door to w. O. Posey g
drug store. He will be glad to have all friends
proposing buying anything in his line to retain
orders until his opening.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

See advertisement of Mr.. VIM. Light.
ley headed "Opelousas Tin Shop"
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

See advertisement headed "Isolvent
Sale,v in which groceries. hardware,
ETC., is advertised for sale on the 10th of
this month.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The Police Jury will meet on next
Monday week, the 18th inst.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,}
April as, 1888. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
70 make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk Of Court at Opelonsas, La, on the l1t III
landry parish. La, homestead number 4947,
for the lot number five, section thirty-eight,
township nine, south range two west.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz Hilaire Venable, Jules Do
nat. Melon Doucet, and p. Miller, all OF st.
Landry parish, La,
NAV KIT Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

"A few days ago a case of smallpox
was put off the train at this place, but
complaint being made Immediately, he
was taken back below by the next train
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

This years honey and honey vinega
for sale. Apply to John Blenderman
at this Office.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

The pupils of the various schools are
having lively time in the pic-nicing
recreation. The Franklin College boys
were hesitating last week on account of
the weather, but concluded by leaving
ID the rain for Bayou Callahan, where
they, of course, had anything but a dry
time. The pupils of Miss Fannie Nc
Kinney's school had their picnic on
Thursday last near Franklin College,
on which occasion they claim to have
enjoyed themselves hugely.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

J Down Town-Protracted meeting
at the colored Methodist church and
fair at The Buzzard Roost.0
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05

Last Sunday evening Mr.. Henri
Guidry was assassinated near his home
in the Coulee Croche neighborhood of
this parish. He had been visiting dur
ing the day, with his family, consisting
Of his wife and two or three children.
He was returning after dark, in q two
horse wagon; he occupied the seat and
the others were behind him, in the body
of the wagon he was passing through
q lane not far from his home, when a
gun was fred from behind the fence,
which put about twenty three large
shot il his side killing him almost in
stantly. The tracks Of two persons
were found at the place where the gun
was fred. No arrests have been made.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
NHERlEE,S SALE.

ESTATE OF JOHN DAVIS, Elk REL. F
MALLARD. TEST. Elk, EFT AIS, VS..
THOMAS G.. ANDERSON EFT AL.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-05-05
Personal MENTION.

Mr.. John M. Ware, one of Bellevue's
prominent citizens, accompanied by his
brother, called at our office on Monday
last.
w. w. White, Esq, a promising young
practitioner of Abbeville, Vermilion
parish, was visiting relatives and
friends here during part Of last week.
Gen. j. H. Cosgrove, formerly editor
Of the Natchitoches Vindicator, and
Representative M. D. Kavanagh, OF
Washington, honored us with a call the
first of the week.
Jimmie Meginley left for New Or
leans by Thursday mornings train to
purchase his select stock OF millinery,
which we are assured will be all that
his. reputed good taste can put upon
shelves, in show-windows or cases.
Hurry up, Jim, this part of the world is
filled with feminine wants as long as
your furnishing supply is not in hand.
While on a visit to the country Sun
day last we had chance to note the
improvement going on between this
place and Bellevue, as well as to see un-
numbered acres Of well worked and
rapidly growing corn. We also saw q
good deal Of cotton and some Of it al
ready moulded. The stand of corn is
especially good, but little rain isneed-
ed. AS we counted ties for the Morgan
Company part of the way, our chances
for noting improvement were not as
good as they might have been. At any
rate we got glimpse Of Mr.. Estillette's
plantation, which has undergone great
change since new fences, cabins and
flourishing crops are upon it. A little
further on, we hove in sight OF Sher-
if Duson's tract of land, where signs OF
improvement abound. A new fence
has surrounded the open woodland,
and part of the lumber is on the
ground for building his residence and
otherwise improving the premises.
Some frame work is also the result OF
Mr.. George Pulford Jr.'s handiwork of
late. Further down, and crossing
Bayou Callahan, we saw that the bridge
over that stream, the contract for the
building of which was recently given
out, is approaching completion. It
will be nearly three hundred feet long,
and is, so far, an excellent piece of
of workmanship.
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paid for their labcr. Mems wages in Horta
range from twenty-four to forty eight cents a
day. The best dress-makers get twelve The
Pico women 90 up 10 the clouds on the noun
tain, and milk for eight cents. Those OF
Horia carry water from the public wells ior
two cents per bucket.
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The ,A,y, urr-rs luie viii he sphjecl 10 enlsndliien
~ the Rcfrii 81 Management. should D. ee loon" "
hic in the Interests 81 intending exhibitors % add
% Or slice ii The Board j. soliciting the assistance
~ uterihers % the Association. num whom l ai.
,irf.s WHO viii tax charge o. the several depart
r,-fs Of the show viii b. formed. The names y me
-cnflgrieu fcrmine the,t Committees VII shortly o.
nrhsheE. also ODE Ralts with which the exhihiigrs
IN the several eiss>es Will D. expected ~ eontorn ln
ne rrrrutiic eW Information required py initnoiaA
rxhfhif~- nav hr obtained ty addressing the unii, r
s-r's ~ anv member Of the Eoari % Management
, s,-is,,i- TRACTS fsoui the Rules 90 the >oeety
~ prbii.hci Tor The Information % those who hare
not VT become members;
RUIZ y. ANY person NAV become member 81 ihe
Society by an annual payment 81 NV ao'ia's'
ore una 10 the S6ciry se4n constitute che dorcr .
Lie Msuihc-.
Rrrr XIV LiIc Members .lall be exempt fgem
payment % ANIMAL dues. and shau nat' az th' priv
iil,-e- I'd ortl1ary Members
By order ct ,hs Boasd.
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best collection Of Roses
s-Best half dozen Roses
3-Best Rose. single plant
best collection OF Ferns
5-Bcst half dozen Ferns
6-Bcst Perm, single plant
Best collection Of GcEanizms
s-Best half dozen GeFauigms
9-Best Geranium. single plart
i0-Bezt collection Of Pinks
fi-Best collection OF Carnaiiou
I2-Be-f collection OF Glade0H
i1-Best collection Of Pansies
iEBest collection Of Fgchsias
i5--Best collection Of Dahlias
i6-Best Bouquet OF Cut FioWer-
fT-Secuud best B0rgEe. OF Cut Eluu c-.
fS-Bcst collection o. shrubs
i9-Best collection Of Crutous
9-Be-t collection OF Hihisei
si-Be-i cnllectiCl o. Palms
2-Secnrd best collection OF Paine
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On Tuesday. wednesday 4 Thnrsda,

the fsih- Is-h ard ii,h q JUNE
Tisozsh the libCrsiy q the Les.slaiaro iAe b,Sfa
of Management arc IN position o PM forward the ioi
i0i7fr extensive list o. the PRIZES thri VIII et
- uetcf fo- n this show The money yAne- o. We
,lfa-rcrt prizes and the forms IN which they WI. %
-ytu viii be announced Il later uate IN lht SA-e
81 an Inc more important classes the Prizes VIII ne
-rcn In such form % be worthy OF preservation as
reugntoes Of the event
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Peasant life in Fayal recalls the time of
Homer. The methods and the tools are those
described in the odyssey. There is not
vheelbsrrow, spade or shovel in all the
Azores; and the tare soles Of the laborers are
20 callqused that they very often scratch
matches on them in lighting their cigars. The
zrain is taken from the ear on q threshing-
Hoer ike those of the ancient Hebrews, and it
Z zroud in mill such as the Romans knew.
Tie peasants hut has no chimney. The
chimney is merely broad shelf built out
from the wall, and on this is FIRE Of farze
and fsgots The binding smoke escapes as
best It may through roof and open door. For
cooking utensils there are an iron pot and
trivets, and oEe or two red pottery jars and
s.ucers. Meat is rare article of food with
the peasant. Coarse corn-cake, baked on
triyet over the coals-hard, sour, heavy and
snoky-ilus, with bit OF cheese, fish, or
paper, and cup Of cold water, is his prln-
oipal food. Most Of the clothing aad house
held stuifs are spun and woven by the women,
who also peTforned much field labor, weave
baskets, braid hats, knit and embroider
beautifully, and make exquisite laces from the
split fibre Of the aloe. Both sexes are poorly
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bushes clinging to them, and ha
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The Society's First Annual
A&r1c u1t ur - i
HORTICULTURAL SHOW

viii ly Permission Of Iis 81 the Minister % Iuiesos
be heid On the rccislnei .rrzr rlsnss ot liarkar-
liz street,