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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Hon. Edward J. Gay, Of Iber
vile parish, one of the wealthiesl
sugar planters in the State, hat
been nominated for Congress by the
Democrats Of the Third District
now represented by Kellogg, of in.
famous memory. In accepting the
nomination, Mr.. Gay says: II
have long since accepted the plat
form of the Democratic party,
made at the Chicago Convention,
as q pledge for the protection of
American industries, the mainten-
ance of the wages of labor, and the
repeal of the internal revenue tax.
1 believe. therefore that the inter-
ests of Louisiana will be safer un-
der the Democratic administration
OF Cleveland and Hendricks than
with the success of Blaine and
Logan"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Succession of Solomon Block.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Tam.
many-Eighteenth judicial District
court

By virtue of nm order of sale from
the honorable the aforesaid court, bear
ing date Sept. IL, 1884, and to me di.
rected. will proceed to sell at public
auction, ut the last residence of Solomon
Block. on Bayou Liberty, in the afore-
said parish and State, on SATURDAY.
the 25th day of October, 1884, between
legal sale hours, the following described
property, to-wit:
REAL Estate.
!. A certain piece or parcel of land
l92 feet front on Bayou Liberty by 1000
feet deep. more or less, bounded on the
porth by the line of Robert aud C. Con-
sin. south and east by the lines of A. Du-
bourg. and west by the bayou.
2. A triangle, 139 feet front on Bayou
Liberty. and having 292 feet on the
south side, which separates A. Duboure
from A.. Block 1; the said triangle adioins
on the north side to the lands of Mrs. A
Block; together with the buildings and
thereon.
MovABLEs.1
8. One-half interest in a French claim
aud pending.)
4. The contents of q store on Bavou
Liberty.
Terms Of sale cash.
w. B. Cook, Sheriff
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
REGISTER AND VOTE.

Every Democrat should see to it
that he is properly registered, in
order to be able to vote at the
coming election. The greatest en-
thusiasm is being displayed in all
sections of the country, and there
appears to be a determination to
make this election particularly
noted for its overwhelming vote
and large Democratic majorities in
all quarters. st. Tammany should
fall in line, and show the country
that she is not derelict in her duty,
but ready to join the mighty hosts
and swell the ranks of the multi
tude, whose clamors for Cleveland
and Hendricks, Democracy and Re.
form, are heard throughout the
length and breadth of the land.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Next session begins
Monday, Sept. Is, 1884,

MOuudy. 0epC. 10, 4oo4,
in the building formerly occupied by
Coyington High School.
This school will be under the direct
supervision Of the Principal, who is q
graduate of the Baltimore City College,
qualified and recognized educator, and
Who has for the past two years occupied
the Principals Chair in the Covington
High School. The location is pleasant,
healthy, quiet, and conducive to study.
There will be four departments, with
tnition fees per month as follows:
FIRST DEPARTMENT.
Spelling and Reading. 81 90
SECOND DEPARTMENT.
Spelling, Reading. Primary Arith-
metic, Primary Geography and
Penmanship. so
THIRD DEPARTMENT.
Spelling, History u. ST. Higher
Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar
and Penmanship. ....... -. 90
FOURTH DEPARTMENT.
Physical Geography, Grammar,
General History, Penmanship,
Algebra, Geometry, Astronomy.
Latin and Elocution 49,. 2 so
Tuition fees due at the end of each
month.
thank the public for patronage and
support in tie past, and earnestly So
licit renewal of the same for the term
Of 1884 SIS. Patrons and friends of the
school always welcome.
For further information. address
W. w. DUNBRACCo, Principal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Extract from the proceedings O
the last Democratic Nominating
Convention for this Congressiona
District:
First ballot-Lewis, 40; Par.
lange, 27a; blank. 12i.
Second ballot-Lewis, 40; Par
LANCE. 80; blank, 10.
Tue st. Tammany delegation
voted for Lewis every time, and il
it had not been for the weak-kneed
Democrats. who voted for John A.
Stevenson at the last election, and
the "stay-at-homes" we would
have had at least four delegates in
the convention, instead of two. and
Gen. Lewis would have received
the nomination on the first ballot.
It will thus be seen that it is of the
utmost Importance that every
Democrat should 60 to the polls
and vote. at the coming election,
not only to swell the majority for
Cleveland and Hendricks. and
Judge Irion, but in order to insure
to our parish proper representa-
ton in the next nominating con-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
THE CONFEDERATE PARSON.

Among the first Confederate
troops that went out from Arkan-
sas was Parson Geesmore, who en-
listed as Chaplain. He was de-
vout Christian, and his prayers
were regarded by the men as ut
terances from a higher power.
Just before the battle Of jenkins
Ferry, the old man, in a sermon,
said:
"My dear boys, I have decided
to go into the next fight vita yon.
l don't think a man can properly
preach about the sensations of war
unless he has experienced the feel
ings of going into battle. Now.
the next fight in which we are en-
gagged shall have me numbered
among its participants
The old gentleman rode a large
gray horse, and when preparations
for the battle of jenkins Ferry
were being made, he appeared on
MS snowy charger.
Some of the officers begged him
to keep out Of danger. but with an
expression of heroism he replied
he would engage in the battle.
The first artillery fire from the
enemy shot the horse from under
the old gentleman, and by the time
he settled himself on his feet bull
let came along and took off one of
his fingers. He attempted to he
calm, but just then a ball carried
away his right thumb. and, wheel
ing around, the old man struck a
dt termined trot for the rear.
"Hold on, Parson!" called some
one.
"Hold on HI" he replied. "Ask
4 man to hold ON, when the whole
ID universe is SD FOOTING at him
Take care of your body, and the
Lord will take care of your soul :"
-Arkansaw Traveller,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

The following former leaders Of
the Republican party support
the Democratic nominees, Cleveland
and Hendricks: Hamilton Fish,
ex-Secretary of State; Gen. Bris-
tow, ex-Secretary of the Treasury;
Carl Schurz. ex-Secretary of the
Interior. and Gen. Francis Walker.
ex-Superintendent of the Census.
These men are all we'll acquainted
with the past history of Mr.. Blaine,
and are opposed to placing him at
the head Of the government
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Capt. ". W. Fisher met with q
painful accident last Friday week.
While working at Mr.. Davenport's
house. a large wooden trough fell
on his foot, breaking some of the
smaller bones, causing painful
wound. He was able to be out on
Monday, but has since been con-
fined to his bed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

During his recent visit to the
Sage OF Gramercy Park. Gen. Cor
don. after listening to Mr.. Tilden's
statement about his physical con-
dition. said: "Ah, Mr.. Tilden, I
wish that I could give you a por-
ton of my own ply steal strength
and vigor." Eyes" said Mr.. Til
den. in his famous whisper, that
is just what my poor brother said
to me three years ago. and We
buried him yesterday"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Succession of Horace Reynolds.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF ST. Tam
many-Eighteenth Judicial District
Court.

BE- virtue of an order of sale from
the honorable the aforesaid court, and
to me directed, bearing date August IA.
1884, will proceed to sell at public aue-
ton. at the door of the Courthouse, III
the town of Covington. parish and State
aforesaid, on SATURDAY. the 18th day
of October, 1884, between legal sale
hours, the following described property,
to-wit:
One Carry-Log.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale-The above described
property having been offered for cash.
and failing to bring the amount OF the
appraisemr mt, as the law directs, 1T Is
now reoffered for sale on n credit OF
twelve months tor what it will bring,
the purchaser giving bond, with APP
proved security. and mortgage retain
ed on the property to secure the pay
ment of the same, less the costs OF the
suit, which must be paid in cash.
w. 3. Cook, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

There was grand barbecue and
public speaking at Amite City, last
"wednesday. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Hon. Bolivar Ed
wards. and suitable resolutions, in
dorsing Cleveland and Hendricks,
and Hon. A. B. Irion, were offered
by Jos. A. Reid. Esq, and adopted
amid the utmost enthusiasm. Elo-
quent and forcible addresses were
delivered by Hor. E. John Ellis,
Hon. B. r. Forman and Judge A.
Il. Irion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Rally! Rally:
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Judge A. B. Irion, our candidate
for Congress, Col. J. H. Stone
OF FEAST Feliciana. Presidential Elec.
tor for this District, and other dis
tinguished gentlemen, will be il
Covinstou on Monday, Oct. 18th
to address the people on the is
sues OF the day. Let all patriotic
citizens turn out, on the day up
pointed, and give the standard
bearer of Democracy and Reform
rousing reception.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

The heirs of the late John s
Folk, of Newtown, L. l., quarreled
about plated water pitcher which
each individual claimed as a direct
gift from the deceased. They went
to law about it, and, after spend
ing several hundred dollars in costs,
the pitcher was sold at auction for
fifty cents. and went into the pos
session of q stranger to the family.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Will some of the Republican
leaders and papers tell the people
whenever good word has been
said by the Republican party for
the sugar and rice interests?
When the contest was going on
four years ago, the Republican cry
was. elect Garfield and you will re-
ceive high wages.
do any of our laboring men see
any OF their wages lying about
loose here? Let there be change
Thibodeaux Sentinel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

"The Plumed Knight" When
Blaine was Speaker of the House
OF Representatives, he took advan-
tage Of his official position to con-
troll legislation in the interest of
rich railroad corporations and other
monopolies, aud thereby succeeded
in "feathering his own nest" Ever
since then he has been known as
The Plumed Knight"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
AN ASSAULT WHICH ENDED
FATALLY,
DEATH OF JERRY ROSS.

The following is the report O
DIR. Tebault, Coroner, on viewing
the body of Jerry Ross, colored
who died last Wednesday:
An inquisition taken for the
State OF Louisiana, at Covington
in the Parish of st. Tammany, on
the LIST day of October, 1884. before
George Tebault, Coroner of said
parish, upon view Of the body oil
Jerry Ross. there lying dead. The
Jurors, whose names are hereunto
subscribed. having been duly sworn
to inquire, on behalf of the State.
when, how and by what means the
said Jerry Ross came to his death
upon til eir oaths do say, that on
the night Of the Odd Of September.
1884, in an assault made upon the
deceased, Jerry Ross. by Leon
johnson, at the house of Rachael
johnson, in the town of Covington,
the said Jerry Ross received a
wound of the right hand, COM
pound fracture Of the thumb of
that hand, which resulted in tetanus.
commonly known as "lockjaw," and
produced the death Of the said
Jerry Ross, on the LIST day of Octo-
ber. 1884.
In testimony whereof, the said
Coroner and jurors of this inquest
have hereunto subscribed their
names, GU the day and year afore-
said.
Signed--George Tebault, Coro-
ner; II. j. Smith, E. Frederick, H.
A. Mortee, Chas. G. Davis, A. P.
T,acroix inrorc
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Commodore Steve Mizell in
command of the Bogue CLitto
ferry, was in town last Thursday.
He informed US that throughout
Washington parish, aud Pike and
Marion counties, Miss, the crops
have been seriously affected by the
long continued drcuth. Cotton
will make half a crop. cane about
one-third ola crop, but there will
be a good average crop of corn,
which is selling at from fifty to sew
enty-five cents per barrel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS n.
August ~, 1884

Notice is hereby given that the fo,,a,.
ing named settler has fled notice - W.
intention to make final proof in snnro n.s
%a Ills claim, and that said proof viii
t &c m nn before the Judge or clerk ~
parish r. Ut osvington, st. Tammany
Der, 1884, viz: VI octo-
-os William Walsh. homestead entrv ",
oo32, for the east half of the so,,;,. NO.
quarter, and the west half of the sn,'.h
east quarter. of section 8, TOWNSHIP "'r q
sou Ma range ~ east. st. Helena meridian o.
prove u names his the following witnesses to
and cultivation Of said land. viz. upon
A. Is. Cole. $. B. Staples, j. r. nj
isb, La. m any par
auaO st c. B. DARnALr.. Resis,.r.
Wedding Invitations naa,I,. .---..-
the FARMER Office Al, Piihted Nc
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

A large bell has been put in
place at the Covington Academy
which is rung at $50 A. NJ. and
1850 P. NJ, each school day, giving
the children ten minutes before
each session to be in their places
promptly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

It should not be forgotten tina,
the Governor of Maine appointed
Mr.. Blaine to the United States
Senate in the nick of time to pre-
vent his being expelled from tue
House on account of the Little
Rock and Fort Smith Railroad
business. The House then had no
longer any control over the Plumed
knight. He was snaked up stairs
just at the right moment to save
his precious neck.-Daily States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
School Notice.

Corhgion, La. Aug. 90, 1884.
Miss MARY KELLAR'S SCHOOL. To-
Gated in one of the most healthy sec
tons OF covington, will be reopened on
MONDAY, Sept. LIST, 1884. Solicits n
continuance of patronage usuall, ex-
tended to the Institution. Terms mod
crate. Apply to NJ NJ. KELLAR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received, by
,ne secretary OF the Police Jury, until
Monday, Oct. 6, 1884, for plans and
specifications for rebuilding the Court
house. the old material to be used ne f.,r
as possible. The Police Jury reserves
the right to reject any or all of said
proposals. Address.
W. q. KENTZEL.
Secretary of the Police Jury of st. Tam
many Parish, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Died.

DULION Covington, La, on
Tuesday. Sept. 80. 1884, at q O'Clock P.
l., EuGEkE j. DULIoN. infant son OF
Paul ]. Dulion and Margaret Haas, aged
three months and one day. The re-
mains were inferred in the jacksonville
Cemetery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

The Mayor of Oakland, CAL, has
ordered the revival of the old cus-
tom OF ringing the curfew bell
every evening at 9 o'clock, with an.
swer from all the engine houses.
After that hour the police will ar
rest all boys found on the streets.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

From the Clinton papers we
learn that the young men recently
arrested on the charge of hanging a
negro, for stealing mule, have
been released, the grand jury fail
ing to find a bill against them.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Only three-quarters of a mile of
the Northeastern Railroad bridge
was destroyed by the fire last week.
and the damage will be fully re-
paired by tonight or Tomorrow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

There are at least 1000 Demo
cratic voters in this parish, and if
every man performs his duty at the
coming election, We will be entitled
to five delegates in the next nomi-
mating convention, instead of only
two. as in the last convention.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

The Republican District Commit
tee met at Baton Rouge. last We'd
nesday. and selected Mr.. Colwell
G. Swayze. of St. Landry parish, as
the victim to be slaughtered by
Judge 1rion on the 4th of Novem-
Der next.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Sheriff Cook has had Sc, eral
hundred postal cards printed, to
send out to his friends. and those
to whom they are sent are invited
to step up the Captains Office and
pay their taxes within twenty DAYS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Marshal Dulion is laid up with a
bruised hip, caused by being thrown
from his horse a few DAYS ago.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

The long drouth still continues.
There was light shower yester-
day, but not enough to settle the
insk
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

l moses Davis, 26 Alphonse Losset,
3 A. F. Cousin, rs Fritz Zorn
! a. DePre', 20 Paul Cuave.
y M lneonald, 80 1. j. Fitzgerald.
Eug. Troullier, 80 Adolnb Cors;n
8 Pat Welsh, 33F. Nj rorna
% an.oine froyost.34 Chas. l.. Smith.
~ WI WINS ;, 1enkins, IS H. c. Rogers,
! yno' \. Miller, 36 Len Dorsey.
1ho. L. smith, 81 Fred. Cause.
Is Jno. c. Evans, 3S jackson Iova
IA Geo. Keopp, 80 JuIes Mo;.is u
Is w. L. Philliups. 40 Panl Flo,
Is Jno. Desmond, Al Herbert Gar,
II E. Bossier, ter '"fpen-
40 =; a. Ernest, AZ Henry Page,
on W. .n otsan' AZ August Planche.
~ ~ u " W. sharp: A Alex. Page,
"a 81 henry Loyd. 40 P. j. Dnlion.
90 n1 u. Iaiiy' 46 Jules Pechon,
- - 'in Mh ~ Jules Gahier,
thompson, AZ H. G. Parker
"a Joinville Cousin, 40 Gen Moan
% VIM. Badon, so nj. ConSi, n"n'
hereby certify the above tn ba . .r.
and correct list of jurors drawn hu t .he
Jury commissioners, on the l2tb 10.
august, 1854, to serve for the f;rst 80 y.
OF the october term, 1884. of the o.
named court. "a 'ne ABOVE
Witness my hand and seal oss.;.u
this 18th day of August, 1854.
W. G. MORGAN. Clerk
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Our new stable, built by Mr.. G.
W. Wilson, is an elegant and i'm,
posing structure-the envy of all
the Lei ghbors.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Mayor E. R. Randolph has re-
turned from his summer vacation,
much improved in APPEARANCE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Chickens.

Nh. A. Thomson, of Sulphur Springs
Plantation. COvington, La, offers for
sale some fine Plymouth Rock Chickens
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

A postoffice has been established
at Balltown. Washington parish,
with julius S. Ball as postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Our young friend "Man" Fred
erick has been on the sick list for
a couple of weeks, and is still con-
fined to his bed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
For Sale,

A tract of land, containing forty acres,
full. on the Vaudeville road, two miles
from Covington, embracing the beauti.
full hill just south of the Abita bridge.
to the left going from Covington. For
further information, apply at this Office,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Covington, La, Sept. so. 1884.
Estrayed before me, the undersigned
Justice of the Peace. in and for the
Third Ward of the Parish of st. Tam
many, La, by VIM. Badon, also of the
aforesaid narish n carfaip
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
SORREL MARE.

with two white hind feet and one white
fore foot, white face, about eight years
old, and branded on the hip with Mex
lean brand. The said Mare is valued
and appraised at fifty dollars, and if the
owner thereof does not make proof and
claim the same within thirty days from
the date hereof, she will be so Id accord
ing to law. Il. E. TERRELL, J.. p.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
VENIRE.

State OF Louisiana. Parish of st. Tam
many-Eighteenth Judicial District
Court.
Jurors drawn for the first week of tla
October term, A. d. 1884:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
THE CONVICTION
A G. A d E. M Y.
(MALE AND FEMALE.)
W. W. DUNBRACCO, Principal.

Non-Sectwian, Trogr.ssire, Practical and
Scientific.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

-. Welding Invitations neatly pr,ntsd :.
'h' FARMER ONCE. Also Visiting Card ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
Estray Notice.

Sheriff. st. Tammany Parish, l.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-03-01
IRISH COyGRR EHLs.
Ten EJECT LonG q nd SaiA 70 be Descenda dants
1t the Snakes Expelled by ST. Patrick.

~ was reading in the Sun the other
day story OF big eels and sea snakes, -
said An old fisherman, who once caught
mackerel and herrings of the deep sea-
coasts Of Ireland, but now earns his
living by grabbing in Newark Bay. Il
don't think the average American has
much idea OF what real big cells. When
they see one little larger than usual
they say it is serpent. If they saw the
congers off the Irish coasts they would
have some reason to call them serpents;
for, Won know, there are no snakes in
Ireland. ST Patrick drove them all
into the sea, ant3J it is a common super
5tition that they became conger eels.
You cau't find them anywhere else in
the world. OF course they catch ees
here, and every where, that they call
conger, but they are no more like the
Irish conger than sprat is like salmon.
| know If is hard to credit it, but I
have caught scores Of them, each ten
feet long, and nearly as thick as man s
thigh. They are only to be found in
the deepest water, and are fond of lurk-
ing under great rocks. They ore caught
grab at any bait offered to them. Bnt
| fishermen don't much care to hook
them, and when one is hauled into q
boat he makes, usually, an unwelcome
| addition to its occupants. He lashes
! around like boa constructor. He never
attacks man, but if your foot gets into
his mouth you must take his head off to
get it out again. An Irish fishing crew,
however, is not likely to be long both
cred with him. They daze him with a
| blow from boat hook, and then cut
deep into the back Of his neck; but even
after that has been done he must be
watched, or he will pass quickly ovel
the side, and back into the sea.
*" Dublin, suppose, is the best marke
for ,.conger eels, and after We had
caught lot of extra big ones we useG
to run for Kingston harbor, and lani
them on the pier. Ladies strolling~ OF
the pier often nearly tainted at seeing
one going straight at them. 1t was i'm
pussis-e to persuade them that the ee
did not intend to attack them. Th1
act is congers get stone blind when they
are few hours out of the water, al,
have no idea where they are going
They will live for days, however, out 0
! their clement.
''No, not even in the sea will cenge
attack man so far as | know. The
will take dog down, though. I hay
seen one seize i good-sized water spanie
by the throat and throw his tail over II
back so that the poor brute sank witt
hardly struggle"