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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

f. E.. Smart, of the parish OF
Vernon, has received the Demo
cratic nomination for State Sena-
tor, for the Senatorial District
comprising the parishes OF kapi-
des and Vernon. No better nolnl'
nation could have been made.
We have good reason to believe
that Mr.. Smart is not an admins
tration Democrat:
What do such %utterances as
the above, from the Lake Charles
| Commercial, mean? We under
stand some OF the anti-administra-
ltion papers to say there was no
INSTRUMENTATION papers or men
now, that all were McEnery and
administration. Not much, we
don't believe /; that is a little
game, and It's understood.-Nat
chitoches Tindicator.
Really we are unable to say
what it means in this instance, bu'
we do know one thing and that il
that the country people do no
propose to be dictated to by an!
member of the Administration
Ring or men of the Jim Houston
stripe. We went into the conVen
ton which nominated McEner.
, land Burke, and are obligated t
to support their ticket, but it !
with but little enthusiasm. TIL
choice Of the good people Of th
Estate was defeated-by men an
e means (the least said about whic
e the better) We are not likely I
9 forget very soon. Dye catch on
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Some Yankees with a branch
house in Savannah, Ca, have sent
US a mass Of statements very dam
aging to Mr.. D. F. Beatty, the
noted cheap piano and organ man.
ufacturer of Washington, N. j.
10 substance they say that Mr..
Beatty has failed aud that he has
defrauded O large number OF his
patrons. 1t is a little remarkable
that we have seen no notice Of this
in the secular prints. One thing
we do know aud that is these
monopolistic piano and organ men
would be delighted to see him
fail. He has damaged them no
little by cutting down the prices
of these instruments and placing
them in the reach Of almost every
lone. We are also aware of the
fact that in our community are
several persoos who have had
dealing with NJ. Beatty and they
have no faults to end. Altho' he
has never benefited us a cents
worth we would regret to hear Of
Beatty being overtaken by misfor
tune and if it we're 80 we should
not follow the too prevalent Gus
tom Of kicking q man because be
is going down hill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

During the past four years Ar
kansas, Texas, Florida and Lou.
isiana have doubled their railroad
mileage. The total mileage in the
four States now stands 26.04O,
against 1850 ten years ago, end
during the decade it is estimated
that at least $a00, 100000 has
been invested in these enterprises
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

District Court. None but Il.
missioners Of the different D.l,.
can touch the ballot or one, i.
boxes, aud not after they n.
been sealed
I think I have covered 4.
points upon which yoa DID,
information. I am, vstY a
yours, etc.
! WILL A. Sraosc.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
A CARD,

-.. w.= .m. .ssEHN rGE 4E HAsanM
/ desire to inform ny ii 's.si
and the public gsnaratly Ia; 4.
will continue tho baslate ! !.
late A. A. Mouton, cotton i.
gar factor, aud general cole .....st
merchant for my ovD :s.. i
and hope they will c0n a,ass,, \
favor me with the ZANE p.sio''t I
extended to the 6rn q e.
Mouton for so many YEAR.
Chs. HEanAsnn !,
Formerly Of A. A. M Z sass,. Il.
SO Union ST., New Uf'ea'1
Feb-23 saw.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
The Young Man Of the Period,

IIlG 'Uul'S N'ut' W wv o''ou'
A rather profane young man,
A little bit vain young man,
A highly loquacious smiling 'au-
dacious
Buzz up-the girls young man.
A stony and swell" young man,
A don't.believe-a.hell young man ;
An inclined to be skeptical, anti
susceptible
Good deal.of a-6irt young man.
A dressy aud loud young man,
A "treat.the- whole-crowd" young
man,
A garrulous grassy" Dragging
and "brassy"
|Talk.all lifetime young man.
4 fond-ofhis.weed young man,
An adyice-will-not- heed young
man
a parent.instructor, q household
director,
An admire-of.self young man.
A "devil.may-care" young man,
A "come-if-you-dare" young man
A practical joker, q player 0
poker"
A gaming aud fast young man.
A considerable fly" young man
A drink hen.I'm-dry young man
la slightly pugnacious, mul'sf
tenacious
w Ont-Sign-tne-pIeuBo youoe u"A
1 A "spend-as-he-goes" young man,
! A ruby-red-nose young man,
s \ rollicking roisterous, blbulot
bOisterOuS
|"One of-the-ioys' young man.
ia somewhat de6led young man,
8 An "awfully.wild" young man;
A "moneyed and marriageabl'
e entirely incorrigible
Thoroughly spoiled young man.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Our confrere Judge j. E. Trim.
ble the able editor Of the Farmer
vile Gazette, is q candidate for
the Office Of District Judge from
Bird district composed Of the par
ishes Of Claiborne, Union and
Franklin. A part from his we'll.
known legal abilities the Judge
has a bright record and valued ex.
perlence as a judge having SO &C.
ceptably served his people in that
capacity some eight years ago,
when he meted out Roman justice
to evil doors in those dark days Of
corruption and misrnle. We wish
him success and shall hail his cleo.
ton with pleasure and pride.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The building boom is not con,
fined to Abbeville alone, but all
the surrounding country has
caught the Infection. Everywhere
you go the eye is gladdened by the
sight Of new. building and improve
ments. This parish has lain dor
mant many years but now it has
shaken off its lethargy and max
ling giant strides on the road o
progress.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
TO w N O Gil,
Feb. l1th 1884.

The Council met Till Il.
there we're present 3 S.
mayor, and Lastie Brosslrd,
Boarque and J J Abadis M
s Wise.
The Mayor stated that h 80
be away from town ireqeealy 4
q while, and it was necesarlas
q mayor pro TEN 10 apponied I
act during his absences.
Whereupon on motion 4
Broussard, Joseph ] Aida -
appointed mayor pro ten.
On motion council adiesna
sine die. R G SHEDrs, Mn.
w. 3. WHITE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

To the Voters Of the Parishes ofy1.
million and Lafayette IL an asaali
date for District Attorney of The 81
judicial District, at the election he
held OH the 22nd of April next. YMdl
know my past record - Distree ~
torney of this District. Irefes N8
the best guarantee l can giss a y
future, and solicit your 70 =
JOS. A. CHARG0M
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
Impv. .ant Notice.

All persons wishing to make pnbl'ca-
tions OF ~tableaux, etc, are hereby no.l-
fed thai from and after date said no
tees must be accompanied ny !ne
printers fee, or same deposited WIN
the Clerk Of Court, otherwise, they WIZ
not be published. We cannot ahoro 70
work for glory. much less promises.
April LIST 1851.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

smoothlylfowing stream" and all
that sort OF rot.
Vote against the amendment
and persuade your neighbor to 90
like!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The Republicans in. this parish
are "all tore up" and can't har'
monte worth q cent. A meeting
vas held by them at the Court
house Saturday, to settle their diff:
ferences if possible.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Many complaints have come to
us of the wretched condition OF a
short piece Of the New Iberia
road a little ways beyond the
Crosse Isle Coulee bridge. Cant
the road overseer of that district
rectify this matter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
ELECTION LAW.
Democratic Review.]

Nj. w. A. Strong, Secretary OF
State, and associate editor OF the
Southern Sentinel writes the sub
Joined letter which we take from
the Sentinel of the 18th relative to
the election law of this State, in
which he answers questions on
that subject recently propounded
to and answered by US. We
think there can be no doubt of
the position assumed by Mr..
Strong:
ST. MAURICE, La.
January, 81, 1884.
Or. D. s. Waddell
Dear Sir Yours of even
date to hand, and will try to give
the Information wanted. / am of
your opinion, that there is much
more uncasiness about the matter
than is necessary.
In answer to question No. /, ]
can state that the Secretary of
State furnishes only the blank pa.
per to those applying for it at S
per cent above the cost of the pa
per and nothing whatever to do
with the printing.
No. 2. The law does not proh;.
lit the making or defacing Of a
name Of any candidate on the
ticket
No. 8. The law requires thai
the ballots shall be of Uniform
size and quality Of paper; aud
that the name Of each candidate
desired to be vote for shall be
printcd on one ticket and deposi
ted in one box, except Justice o.
the Peace and Constables who
are voted tor in q seperate box
of course on seperate paper ba'
should a person so desire it he
could get the blank paper an(
print only one name on it If be
specified the Office for which h,
vas running it would be a good
vote.
No. 4. No one is authorized
to open the boxes after they ar
sealed by the commissioners o
election at the polling places.
lis the commissioners of election
who count the votes, keep a lis
of the voters, a tally list of tn
result, which is furnished by Re
turning officer, who complies tn
result in the different wards, ant
declares the result in the parish
and forwards . copy of the result
Ito the Secretary Of State, ane
files a, copy with the clerk q til
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Perry's Bridge, our enterpris'ng'
little neighbor, and afore-
time rival for the seat Of govern
ment, is on the qui uiue and march
ing steadily along to prosperity.
Within the past year a number OF
new houses have gone up. A new
cooper shop and q blacksmith
shop are to be builtin a few days.
Nugier's lumber yard is the lar
gest in the parish and does q inc
business. 1t is generally believed
that after the bulk of tho town
lots are put on the market, at the
sale on Wednesday, March 26th
1884 and come into. the possession
provement will take place in this
pretty village. Already quite a
trade comes there and a large
scope of country susceptible Of
high development is directly tritu
tary to it. A movement, headed
by that enterprising gentleman
Mr.. Jno Nugier, is On foot te
build a bridge across the bayou a
this point. We sincerely hope
they may receive encouragement
and assistance from the Police
Jury in their laudable undertak
ing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Perdreauville l. Co.: at 33 Poy-
dras street, sells fresh ground
Flour and Corn Meal from Mas
coutah Mills, illinois. Send for
Price List.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Mr.. Jean NJ. Beauxis is plant
ing his place above town ia cane
this year, and as it is a fertile
piece Of land we suppose he will
obtain a good yield.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Callahan & Lewis, Steam CHS
tern Factory, and Moulding MILL
New iberia, Louisiana. Send for
Price List. feb23 Ono.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
n :

Hunting and passln ss,alils1
my premisesis strictly ~ =
and trespassers ere q.
February End 1881. -
N0
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
For District Att0rney.

We are authorized to annoanes III
ROBERT CADE SMEDES Of VasA
ion Parish is q candidate for tho oaA
Of District Attorney Of the 25tA Jsdt
cial District composed Of LAfaysta a
Vermilion Parishes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

England is presenting / y,
extensive array Of nos,a,s..
bankruptcies, but she hos b,dn
sumption longer than u ~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
Announcements
For District judge

We are authorized to 49,
ROBERT P. OBRYAN ass sssl11ah
for Judge of the 25th Judicial Dhkk
composed of the parishes Of Lafayai
and Vermilion, at the election u IA.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
N T / 6 =

No one is ~pernitted 2 ss y I. /
premises to hunt game Of !. M
purpose. Any person 'o .ss
my enclosures VIII ~tstd
the law. F.H
Cin~ -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Now that Hon. @. Cade has
declined the nomination, we think
it should be rendered to Senator
R. S. Perry, he is az honest, able,
fearless man, aud belongs to no
Ring. BE served the people &C.
ceptably in the last Senate and
will do 30 again.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

It doesn't pay to swap shoes
with a Chicago man. He always
has too much to boot.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

A,laavertisements and communications
intended for the MERID1oNAL, must De
handed in by IL o'clock N. on THURSDAY
20 ensure publication. This is an lmpor-
tsnt business rule, which should not De
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Have you seen the comet 1t
will soon disappear only to return
in 1895.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
VIM. II. Hunt, of New Orleans
Minister plenipotentiary and en-

died in St. Petersburg, at 1880 A.
NJ, on February 27-of dropsy
soperinduced by chronic inAamma.
ton of the Liver. lie was quite
an able man and was q member of
the Cabinet during Gar6eld's ad.
ministration, holding the position
Of Secretary Of the Navy, from
March 8, 1881, to April II, 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

A severe hurricane passed over
portions Of Texas a few days ago.
1t was followed by a decided fall
in temperature.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

A corn famine exists on the
Peninsula of Yucatan, on account
Of the ravages Of locusts.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

To the voters VI the Paris. 4 -
million II am q candidate ~.
of the Parish of vermilion,
ton to be held on tho 40
next. Yon all know ny 4
cord as Sheriff Of your Pari6a.
it a. the best guarantee ! 9. ~
the future, and sollcit yUn ay M.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The peach trees here are in full
bloom.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

A clear conscience is the best
law.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
For Sheriff

We are authorized t. announce ~
SEVERN BROUSSARD is;a candldae,
for the office of Sheriff for the psrise
Vcrmilion. at the general election ~
held in April 1854.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The Brass Band has re-organ'
lied.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
Democratic State Ticket

For Governor:
s. D. MCENERY, Of Ouachita.
For Lieutenant-G Governor
G. KLOBLOCH, Of Lafourche.
For Treasurer
ga. BURKE, Of Orleans.
For Auditor
O, E. STEELE, of Tensas.
For Attorney General
NJ. J CUNNINGHAM, Of Nat
chitochcs.
For Secretary Of State
O. ARROYO Of Plaquemines'
For Sup't Of Public Education
WARREN EASTON, Of Orleans
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Old newspapers for sale at this
Office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The Treasury Department has
called SIC, OO0, 900 three per cents,
to mature on May /.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
II M s,

The ayatDi0NAL, IS published weekly
English ard Fcencb. At two dollars
sd atty cente peg aannia payable ID
.&saDce .,
Advertisements be inserted at $i.Oo
PEI nquece Vi tsR l.nes, 'c1 iess' iof eacn
Insertion, r,
s3vef.ea AZ .ats published in English
Ag4~ e.eochn.., % charged FOR both Ian
n. advertisement will be inserted for
..,s then two dollars and fifty cents.
PAYMENT of ali advertisements Is con.
,idered due Immediately after their first
Advertisements not marked with the
number OF insertions required, viii OF
published until otherwise ordered,
charged for accordingly.
Ten dollars in advance is required FOL
announcing candidates for Office +; ana
election tickets or other job-work mus
be paid for on delivery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

We had a good rain here last
Tuesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

Honesty is sound policy and the
best principle.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

We are authorized to snnounce y.
JOSEPH S. NUNEZ is . cand'dan
he Office of Sheriff for NE fes
vermilio., at the election % 80
April 1884.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

We are authorized TO annossee ~
MARCUS L. MORTON is : candle.
for the Office Of Sheriff for the pasl.s
vermilion, At tho election to Y hsala
April 1884.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The National Democrats ~
vention will be held at Chieas~
July 9Th.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
Abbeville, this week was social
" and commercially dull.

A Grand Ball will be given at
the French Hall on Wednesday
March 18th 1884. q
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

The best philosophy is a good
life.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08
Ducks are scarce.

A firm faith is the best theology
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-03-08

But the State of Louisiana, it
would appear is a huge infrmary
where all financial cripples are 10
he comforted and cared for. It
was not enough, that this State
should fund all these fraudulent
bonds, and place a fair rate Of in.
terest upon, them but we are now
asked to take thousands of dol
lars out Of the scanty treasure Of
this impoverished State, and
GIVE them to these innocent cor
morants.
These bondholders are very
bland and persuasive, when they
can no longer play the roll Of
tyrant and dictate their terms,
A number of these gentry re
fused to accept the new Consoli
dated Bonds, and the rate of in
terest fixed thereon and sued the
lState. Now for the result. The
Supreme Court Of the United
States decided adversely to tncil
claims, and now they talk to u.
about the prosperity Of the Stat.
and "rippling the current Of THU
, 1884-12-20

centum without increasing the prices.
The death is announced OF Eugene
Pelleton, Senator for the Department
eff the Bouche du Rhone.
New York, Dec. l6lh.-A Berlin
despatch states hat Prince Bismarck,
speaking in the Reichstag, bitterly
denounced the opposition for refusing
to appoint an additional Director to
the Foreign Office.
The "Times," in an editorial, ex-
presses the opinion that the exposition
of New Orleans will symbolise the
reconciliation of North and South.
The London Common Council have
decided to offer a reward Of $4,000
for the capture of The perpetrators Of
the explosion at London Bridge.
1t is announced that the Mezritech
sugar factory atVienna has failed with
damages stated at six hundred thou
sand dollars.
Jamaica, 15th-Sir Henry Norman
has been appointed Commissioner to
enquire into the late CooIie riots in
Trinidad, and leaves here by mail Of
25th.
New York, 10th December.
Flour per bril-, st. Lawrence 4.35 to 4.35.
Meal, best Brandywine, per bril-, 80.
Fl NJ. Pork, per Dbl, S154.
New Seasons Pork per bbl $123.
o Crystals per. ib 81 to J.
0"s" Fair to good refining pr ID a to 5.
English Islands Molasses, 20 to u cts.
Exchange, New York and London, $4.8O4
to 4.81.
London, December 10th.
GDemerara Crystals percwt coils.
Cd.
Sugar Muscovado per cwt., go los 81.
CIayed Havana, No. 10, a1Oat
go 13s Cd.
Demerara Rum per gallon, Is sd.
Trinidad Cocoa per cwt. G3 It's. Cd.
Consols 993 toB.
Bank of England Rate of Discount 5 pct.
Liverpool Cotton Middling Upland, p.lb So
to 6.
3 per cent Rentes in Paris, Fcs. 78.4O.
, 1884-12-20
II. G~RIESSELICH & Co.,
Weavers' Hall, Wool Exchange, London,
SHIPPING & COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
EST RIISMEn 1Sa5

Ship to order IN description of British and Continental Goods uon 250o commits
sMn, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, md attend to The prompt Ieafu-
ton of Produce at highest prices upn 1oo commission. Orders tot be comIMnie 10y
Letters of Credit or pMtrmntanCe in Bank Drafts or Produce Open Poces Of In
surance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks
References: Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, OF Agra Bank,
LOndon, and most OF the Colonial Banks
Current Price LISTS Produce Reports and any necessary samples o.: information
IN application.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-26

the war on fcnc.-cutters. 10 40 so
would require that the whole sta'e' "r
those parts wherever f.nce-cuuers hre
Mt work, should be put under n'af'la'
law, the civil suborlinatcd 20 tne hi'i'-
tary authorities, and local officials sus'
pended from their fuuctions me APP
proprIa,ion of $50 600 would be mere
triiie compared 10 the amount sucli I"
system OF operations would require
and the system itself would be more
dangerous and reprehcumble than
fcnce-cutting. IL was never intenue"
to supplant the county officers oy state
troops, but only to aid them. When a
fence Is cnt the sheriff of the county
IL the proper resort for protection IL
he fails TO do his duty, then let the
governor be appealed to. If he needs
help, the governor will give 1t, IN botn
money and men. But direct appeals
to the governor, to redress wrongs
without exhausting other resources,
and with the desire to be kept from
view in the proceedings, is unmaniy
and will not avail against the evil 1t Is
sought to correct.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-26

not forget that the Mexican war war
the purchase price Of Texas, and Tex
ns, with Its hundred thousand Demo
cratic majority, is the special object OF
their hatred. The soldiers that fought
TO win this rich province were largely
from the South, many Of whom were
probably "rebelsn IN the late war and
that Is another obi elton TO granting
them pensions. The North wns OPP
posed to tho war with Mexico, as II
has been opposed to every war that
was not waged for ITS special benefit.
From the time OF the war Of 1872,
when In convention at Hartford,
Northern delegates declared the war Il
failure and proposed to withdraw from
the Union rather than favor iis further
continuance, the commercial and busi-
ness interests Of the North aud East
have threatened the country with
their displeasure at the prospect OF any
policy not in the way OF their advance
ment. Texas was fought for and won
The men who dill the fighting and
suffered. who gave the best OF their
manhood for their country's honor,
are now old, inflrm, and many of
them in want, which pension would
relieve. If the pensions now being
paid to the thousands of strong, able
bodied svindlers who are billeted on
the pension liets rs victims of the late
war were paid to the really deserving
victims OF the Mexican war there
would be more justice and less fraud.
But this will never be brought about
by the help Of Northern votes.