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St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14

The first export of cotton known to
have been raised on American soil, of
which there is any record, took place
in 1884, just 100 years ago, and consisted
of eight bags to Liverpool. This was
considered such a large quantity that it
was doubted whether it could all have
been produced in the United States,
and it was therefore held by the British
customs officials until they had time to
satisfy themselves on the subject. The
wonderful growth of the industry in
the last century may be judged from
the fact that last year we exported
4, 4,766,597 bales out of total crop Of
6,930,755 bales.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
NOTICE !!
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LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La, 4
May 18th, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the Following
named settler has filednotiee of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
or Clerk Of Court at Opelousas, La, on the 2Sth
Of June, 1884, viz Alcide senare, Home
stead Entry No, 4815 for the west half of the
southwest quarter or lots 3 and sec 80 town
ship south range one west Louisiana Merid-
ian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said, land, viz: Matthew Pousson, Placide
Leger, Melon DOucet and William Reed all
Of st. Landry parish, La.
c. B. DARRALL,
my I7-5G Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
The Administration of Justice.
(Judge Jameson in North American Review,

(Judge Jameson in North American Review.)
/ Of the things necessary to be done tc
save our civilization, the first and most
important is to cause a complete change
of attitude on the part of society toward
wrong doing. What is now the attitude
maintained ? 1t is one either of indiffer-
ence, tOleration, or cOnniyance, or one
suggestive of paralysis of the power of
indignation, and of every faculty need
ed for the repression OF crime. Toward
the criminal the attitude of the public is
that of weak pity, not unmingled with
admiration. The criminal is an unfor-
! tunate man, to save whom from punish
ment seems to be the chief end of the
law. Look for amoment at his trial in
court of justice The jury, carefully
| selected for their ignorance, are made
judges of both law and fact; to convict
| they must be unanimous; if they have
a reasonable doubt of guilt, they must
acquit; they are themselves to deter
mine what is respectable doubt; and
to crown all, they are instructed that it
is better that ten guilty men should es-
cape than that one innocent man should
be punished. These rules and maXims,
devised centuries ago by merciful
Judges, then met the ends of Justice,
since, as the laws were, as against the
crown officers, seeking to convict, per-
son accused had no chance of acquittal,
for he was allowed neither counsel nor
witnesses, but now they operate to
screen the guilty from punishment, save
in few cases where there is a general
cry for vengeance against some afro
cious offender. The maxim about the
ten guilty men is pressed upon juries by
every felOn's lawyer as the great safe
guard of private rights. In truth, how
ever, the interest of justice would be
best subserved by making it read: "It
is better that ten innocent men should
suffer than that one guilty man should
escape" Were that declared to be the
policy of the law juries would be made
to feel, not that the innocent were less
deserving than before of acquittal, but
that the guilty were hundred times |
more deserving of conviction and pun
ishment; and the result would be most |
salutary. In not one case in a million |
could an innocent man suffer; and |
hardly one in thousand of the guilty, |
instead of three out of four, as now, |
would escape. How necessary such a |
change Of attitude is, may be seen from I
the constant recurrence of voluntary |
of the private citizens in |
tended to supply the defects of the law.
Because great criminals generally es-
cape punishment, lynching parties are
of weekly occurrence in our country. I
Citizens associations have been found /
necessary to secure the execution Of our
laws. From the announce
ments constantly appearing in the pub
lie journal that from such a day laws,
long in force, but left unexecuted, would
be rigidly enforced, one might infer
chat the duty of an executive officer is
10 cause the law to be executed when
he pleased to do so, or not at all it such
be his wilt.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
.N.OTEGE.
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La,

LAND UFFICE, at New Orleans, La,
May 22d. 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named claimant has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La, on Saturday
June 30th, 1884, viz. Jean Portalise Breanx,
Homestead Entry No. 401T for the south half
OF southeast quarter section seventeen town
ship ten south of range one west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: Yictorien Maigneaud
Francois Breaux, Joseph L. Trahan, Jules
Meyers, st. Landry parish, La
c. B. DARRALL,
may 3l-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
= SHERgFF'S SALE.
ESTATE OF JOHN DAVIS.
Ex Rel F. Maliard, Test. Elk, ct ais.
VS..
THOMAS G. ANDERSON, ct ais.
No. 1852.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

No. 1862.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
BY virtue of a writ of pluries fl fa issued ON A
twelve months bond in the above entitled suit
llfl, ana to me directed, will proceed to sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, at the
courthouse OF said parish, in the town of Ope~
lonsas; on SATURDAY, the 21st day of June
1884, at II O'Clock A. NJ. the following described
property, tO-wit:
l. certain tract of land situated in the par
ish OF st. Landry i'll this State on the east side
OF Bayou on Marie Croquant or Teehe, bounded
above by lands belonging to Mudd and below
ny lands OF Terrell, having front of eighteen
iitrpeihts on said bayou by forty arpents more or
less III depth, containing about seven hundred
ana an ,elshteS9 superficial arpents together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon.
being the same property purchased by defend
ant herein at Sheritf7s sale maze on tie 5th day
OF May A. d. 1877, by C. C. Duson, sheriff of ST.
suit. 'lto itiVie't
Seized in the above suit.
dERMS-To 5sS be sold on credit of twelve
months purchaser furnishing bond, with good
taxes. ~ r. nTTsNN 'tAlNA
may1G-6t
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
New signal stations.
tN. o. Pieaynne, June 1st.l

| Sergeant Herman, of the United
| States Signal Service, has been travel
| ing over the State, selecting localities
for the establishment of stations for OBJ
servation of the weather for the State
Agricultural Weather Service, which is
to be conducted under the auspices
of the Commercial Exchange of this
city.
He has chosen the following points as
posts for observations
New Orleans, Franklinton, Mande-
vile, POint-a-la- Hache, Port Eads,
Houma, Thibodeaux, Donaldsonville,
Clinton, Baton Rouge, Franklin, Nor
gan City, Red River Landing, New Ibe-
ria, Opelousas, Lafayette, Cheneyyille,
Vidalia, st. Joseph, Delta, Lake Provi-
dence, Monroe, Harrisonburg, Alexan-
5l7ia, Natchitoches, Minden, Coushatta,
Leesville, Mansfield, Lake Charles,
Shreveport.
All the conditions of the weather are
to be noted, and especially those
changes which can affect the agricultur-
al interests, such as the moisture in the
atmosphere, rainfall, winds, frost,
storms and the like. All these facts
sible by telegraph, but they will be sent
by rail and signaled by flags flying from
railway trains as they pass through the
country, and thus give notice to people
in the rural districts remote from tele-
graph stations.
Mr.. Herman has had the small pent-
houses or shelters for the apparatus of
the stations manufactured in this city.
and he has consulted the interests of
economy and home industry in doing
SO. These shelters are small structures
built like pigeon-houses, sheltering
from sun and rain, but freely exposing
to the air the thermometers, barOmeters
and other like instruments used for the
On Monday Mr.. Herman expects to
again leave with the apparatus to tit up
the stations and set them in operation.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
JUDICIAL ADTEsTEsEmENTs.
SALE.

VIM. S. NICHOLSON & Co. VS.. A. r. GOOD
RUM, EFT AIS
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
SHEREFF's SALE.
JEAN MARIE LALANNE, vs.. JoNATHA
L. MORRIS.
No. 1922
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. .LANDR
may 1916

W. iAGSlOE1 OE .LANDR
BY virtue of an order of seizure and sale.
issued out of the honorable district court in and
for the parish of st. Landry. in
the above entitled suit, and TO me
directed, vii proceed to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder at fhe.
Courthouse OF said parish, in the town of One
lousas, on SATURDAY. the 2Ist day of
June, 1884, at II o'clock 4. NJ. the follow
ing descrlDed property, to- lit:
certain tract of land or plantation situated
III the SAID pasish of st. Landry, in this State
ant fronting on the Atchafalaya River bound
ed on the east by said river, on the north bv
lands OF Captain W. Burton and on the west
aud south by lands previously sold by said
vendor ,TI to said present purchaser and two lots
belonging one to j. NJ. Sherrouse and the other
to church and containing one hundred and
th1rty.Slx acres, more or less, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon rights
ways, privileges, seryitudes and advantages
theFeunt0 appertaining and belonging. Being
the same property which was acquired by said
vendor NJ q tax sale made by the tax collector
or said parish OF st. Landry, in a writ of seizure
against the estate of Joseph Mcbride in the
year 1872 confirmed by Mrs. Francois E. Me-
Bride, widow of Joseph Mcbride, and adminis~
tratrix of his succession by act passed before
G. w. Hazard, Notary in and for said Darish
OF st. Landry, 1876, duly recorded
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-CASH.
C. G. DUsON,
may loot Sheriff Parish Of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
SHERTFF,S SALE,
ESTATE OF JOHN DAVIS.
Ex. Rel. F. Mallard, Test. Ex, ct aJs.
VS..
THOMAS G. ANDERSON, ct ais.
No. 1862.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH or 81 IANnRy

BY virtue bf a writ of fieri faeias issr1ed
out OF the Hon the 18th Judicial District Court
IN IN ana for the parish of st. Landry, In the
aDoVe 5iG entltled ana numbered suit and to me
to the last and highest bidder at the courthouse
IN the town OF Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the
2lst day OF June, 1884, at II o'clock, 4. III.
A certain tract of land situated in the parislr
OF 81. Landry, in this State, on the east side of
Bayou Marie Croquant or Teche, bounded
eighteen arpents on said bayou, by forty ar
pents more or less in depth and Containing
about seven hundred and eighteen superficial
arpents together with all the buildings and
filed i'll the papers of the above suit.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash.
c. c. DUsoN,
may 1916 Sheriff, ST. LANDRY narrisr,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
Mountain Bayou 't'iig,
ST. LANDRY PARISH. La.
Charles DOSSman, Proprietor.

NNHEsE excellent springs have just under
IL gone thorough repairs, and new houses
have been erected for the accommodation of
families New Baths (for the use of ladies onlyl
will be ready by the LIST Of June. Hacks will
meet the trains at EOla, to take visitors to the
springs. To avoid delays parties viii do well
to drop few lines to the proprietor, at
D0ssman, P. O., on Tuesdays and Fridays
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
DISTRICT COURT, ,PAETsH oFsT LANDRY

By virtue of writ of ffem facias is
for the parish of st. Landry, in the above ents-
tied suit, and to me directed viii proceed to
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder at
Of Opeousas, on SATURDAY, the 21st day OF
June, 1884, at II o'clock A. NJ, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
certain lot of ground containing about one
acre, more or less, together with the buildings
and improvements thereon situated at West.
Melville, IN u, st. Landry parish bounded north
Dy lands OF Ihos. Butler. east by the Atchafa-
laya river, south by lands OF A. B. Anderson.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-CASH.
C. C. DUsON.
may loot Sheriff. st. Landry Parish,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-14
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
OpelOusaS, st. Landry Par. La.

THIS INSTITUTION will resume d,l-
II ties Monday, September Sd, 1883, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. M. M. Hayes
ana Mrs. M. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants The scolastic year consists of forty
weeks
TERMS OF TUITION.
preparatory Department, per months SO
Music. with use of piano 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
ana fuel, per month ... l6 90
embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. a.-..--...1 10 90
Incidental fee i M
DISCIPLINE.
Ihe SoVernUrent of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed but every student must comply with the
fules, ana must prepare uD to the measure Of
Iler ability, the lessons assigned.
our course OF study and mode of instruction
~ ttfe ~deslSned to train the mind to the habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
no student will be allowed to enter higher
classes l without thorough preparation. Parents
anu anu Suardlans may rest assured that the man
neFs, health and morals of their children and
wards snail receive due attention.
NO deduction for absence unless in case of
pfotracted illness. The location of this town is
1ealthtul and easy of access. The boarding
department. IS under the immediate charge Of
WIS WIS. Hayes. B0arders viii provide themselves
with blankets and towels
For particulars, address
.,,,- MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES,
jhty 2S- PrinciDa1
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
WILL BLAINE aEsIGN?

During the past ten days there has
been more or less speculation in political
circles whether or not James g. Blaine
will continue at the head Of the Repub-
lican ticket. The development of a de-
gree of hostility to Mr.. Blaine on the
part Of the Republican masses, particu
larly the German Americans and work
ingmen, and developments regarding
his private life, are obstacles which the
Republican managers and the majority
of the National Republican Convention
did not apprehend. 1t has been various
ly discussed in several papers, and it is
suspected that Republican magnates
have had the matter under consideration.
1t will also be remembered that no Re-
publican paper of prominence has denied
any OF the rumors or the political gossip
about the withdrawal of Mr.. Blaine
Augusta me- Age.
This paragraph, though coming from
Mr.. Blaine's W home, is thin and
ridiculous. Blaine will not be out Of
this fight until the 5th of next Novem.
Der. We are glad of it.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
THE THREE GROUPS.

Let the people note this significant
fact, says the New York Herald, that
the Republican party is divided with re-
gard to Blaine upon the point of moral
revolt, and that it is divided into groups
that are less and less inclined to the can-
didate in proportion to the vigor OF the
moral sense in each. There are three
Of these groups.
First and most worthy OF honor are all
those revolving Republicans who are
called Undergraduates" They viii not
vote for Blaine because they believe be Is
. dishonest man. But they are not sat
isied with q negative position. They
believe that whoever is not for good
Government is agsinst it, and, as they
hold that it would be a public calamity
to put at the head Of the State a man OF
known corruption, they are resolutely
helping the Democratic candidate.
Another group. also definitely opposed
to Blaine and not willing to lift its little
finger to help him, declares openly It's
will not to vote for him, but Is at the
same time restrained by conscientious
scruples from voting the Democratic
ticket. 1t will simply abstain and let
the election go by default. Large as is
the group Of Independents, this second
group is yet far larger, because the virtue
that is not militant-the virtue that
only refuses to countenance evil, but
does not want to fight it-commends
itself to many more than that OF more
robust purpose.
The third line Of the Republican
moral revolt is of less value. 1t COM
prises the men who are making a bust.
ness of politics, and who pose as reform
ers. AS they desire the sweet voices"
of the party now and then to help them
at the polls, they must vote the party
ticket; but as they are reformers they
must pose for virtue, and SO declare that
though they will vote for Blaine they
will not work for him.
These three divisions, however, taken
out of a party of great moral ideas,
will be felt in the right place when the
vote is counted.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03

PictO rally IntrOd need A..

The New York Times says: At a dinner
which took place the other day, attended
by some journalists, a distinguished states
man told an anecdote illustrative Of the
peculiarities of caricature. ~ was walk.
Ing" he said, "up Broadway, when I saw
q good-looking, msssively-built man COM
ing toward me. KNEW who ii was at once,
though I had never been in bis actual pres
ence before. I could not help smiling at
the excellence Of this gentleman's likeness,
as portrayed by the caricaturists. But evil
IDENTIFY he recognized me from the many
amusing pictures which had been drawn
of me, for his face was. like mine, on the
full grin. We knew each other at once.
We had been pictorially introduced. We
both laughed, simultaneous by touched our
hats, and passed on.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03

Aunt Hannah has returned from San
Francisco, bringing with her all the new
styles in ladies' bonnets and hats, MILL
merry, lsces, feathers and flowers, hosiery
and fancy goods. She also has the agency
for the celebrated patent Roman corsets.
Drop in and see the new goods.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
A Chance for Everybody.

The White House Clothing Emporium
is in daily receipt Of Spring and Summer
suits for gentlemen; also, furnishing
goods, hats, boots and shoes, etc., which
can be purchased at prices as low as at
any house in Eureka. y
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
NOTICE.

r HAVE SECURED A LEASE OF THE
i PEOPLES MARKET" on North Main
street. and will run the business hereafter on
my own account Thanking the public for
their patronage heretofore. I hope by strict at
tention to business to merit o continuance OF
the same. JOSEPH BOUs.
Eureka, Sept. ]. 1ss4. se2tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
HEN BRICKS IN THE SENATE.

From Blaine's Twenty Years in Con.
g~ress:" He was but 81 years of age when
first chosen and his record in the House
had not prepared the public to expect
the strength and ability which he dis
played as Senator. He was in the full
maturity Of his powers when he took his
seat, and proved to be able, watchful
and acute in the discharge of his public
duties. He was always at his post, was
well prepared on all questions, debated
with ability and rapidly gained respect
and consideration in the Senate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03

In his letter of acceptance Mr.. Blaine
made certain statements of the national
wealth. which are verified as substan-
TALLY correct according to the census
San Francisco Call.
Perhaps Mr.. Blaine got his informa.
ton from the census.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
FfendishnesS
Attacked by the Miners.

GORE. Ohio, Sept. 2.-Ererything Is
quiet here and no attack is anticipated in
The daytime. About 100 strikers moved
on Bachtel last night and tired on the
guards. The FIRE being promptly returned
the strikers fed. No casualties are re-
ported. Three hundred militia reached
the valley last night and were placed st
Snake Hollow, Sand Run and Longsireth.
The strikers report seven Of their number
wounded in the attack on Longstreth Sun
day night; two fatally. The bridges are
being threatened. A patrol vas kept run
ming all night.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03

It is said that some of the cigar manu-
facturers in San Francisco will not vote
for Cleveland. on the ground that they
need protection" in their business. They
employ Cinnamon.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
NOTICES OF CANDIDATES.
For County Commissioner.

II V. B PERRY ANNOUNCES HIMSELF
81 as candidate for Short Term County
Commissioner Of Eureks county, subject to
the d. cision Of the Democratic County Con.
vention.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
Nsn-Unionists at Work.

Coal CESTEg. Pa, Sept. 2.-The Sheriff
arrived here last night, and will remain to
see that ample protection is given to all
who desire work. The strikers have made
no attempt to intercept any non-Uni onists
on the way to work since Saturday, and il
is though, many will avail themselves Of
the SherifFs presence to return to the
mines. No trouble is anticipated to-day.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
Quiet Returning.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Sept. 2-The situs-
ton at the mines to-day Is more quiet
than q. any time since the strike began.
No damage to person or property resulted
from the attacks Of last night. The Gov
ernor has ordered al the militia COM
panies, which were being held for moving
orders, dismissed for the present, with
the exception of Company Z OF Delaware,
which will be taken 10 the vicinity OF the
mines this afternoon, TO be used at differ
emit points on the railroad.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
For Sheriff.

"uLIAM 81. SWEENEY ANNOUNCES
w himself as 9 candidate for Sheriff of
Euress county. subject TO the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
The SecOnd Jew Ever Hanged I'm tue
United states.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 2.-Martin Vein
berger was hanged this morning in the
county Jail yard for the murder of Louis
Gottfreund, a peddler. near Zwickiy, on
the night of June Is. 1882. The execu-
ton was private. The condemned did
not fslter. Weinberger was a Hebrew.
He is believed to be the second of his race
ever hanged in the United States.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
Thrown ont of Work.

PETERSBURG. Va, Sept, ALI the cot
ton factories 10 this vicinity have stopped
work. throwing out q large number OF
men, women and children. many Of whom
are suffering for the necesssries OF life.
Application has been made to the City
Council for a special appropriation for the
relief OF the sufferers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03

NEW YORK, Sept. 2. The committee ap-
pointed TO present Tilden with the Chicago
Convention resolutions meet tomorrow
to decide the method Of officially inform
ing Tilden of the conventions action. 1t
is probable that, in compliance with Til
denis wish, they will be sent by mail.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-09-03
Death Of Senator Anthony.

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. Sept. 2.-senato
Henry B. Anthony died here at las P. M
He had been in his usual health this morn
ing, but was attacked with vertigo afte
breakfast and sank rapidly.