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The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
Origin of O. Famous Poem

John Gilpin's Ride" was composed
by Cowper somewhere about the veal
1880 or 1882 and under the following
circumstances, as he told them himself!
While on a visit to his friend and ad,
mirer, Lady Austen. he was suffering
one evening from excessive melancholy
which her ladyship thought to relieve
by relating a funny story. 1t was {
story she remembered from childhood
and which she had often related to the
little ones gathered at her house
John Gilpin's Ride she de%nominated
her tale, and she went on and told it il
bright, sparkling, narrative style. 1T
effect on the fancy of Cowper was en-
hanting. On the following morning
he appeared at the breakfast table will
a c~ountenance all smiles, and he tolt
Lady Austen that he had been KEEP
awake half the night by thoughts o
her story, and his involuntary bursts 0
laughter at the comical scenes flashed
back upon him. And he furthermor
told her that he had resolved to put
into a ballad, the general construction
! of which he had already in mind. TIL
ballad was written and given to Lad,
Austen, and she insisted upon givini
it to the publisher of her ftvorit
newspaper. So it found its waAto tn
public, and afterwards Henderson, tn
actor, reeited it in his public reading
There have been various surmises a
to where Lady Austen obtained he
hero. Some have thought he was
real parsonage and have collated proc
to sustain the position, while other
have believed him to have been entire
y fictitious creature of Lady Au'
tens brain, or, mayhap, of the poet
own fancy.-London Magazine.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

one may, by a little watchfulness owe
self and the help Of a little self-de
NAL, easily tear them up; but if we lei
them cast their roots deep down into
our souls, then no human power car
uproot them-the almighty hand o.
the Creator alone can pluck them out.
For this reason, my child, watch well
your first impulses"
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
Hints About Pic Mics:

The most important part of a picnic,
however, is not the weather or the place
or the dinner. You may choose the most
beautiful spotfn the world, and spread
the most delicious lunch ever prepared,
and yet have the whole thing a COM
plete failure, simply because the company
was not well selected. Out of doors,
where people are free from formality,
unless they are congenial friends, and
what Mrs. Whitney calls ''Real Folks"
they will be likely to feel i'll at ease, and
miss the support given by company,
clothes and manners Small picnics, for
this reason among others, are usually
much pleasanter than large picnics.
In making up the party, be sure to leave
behind the girl who is certain to be too
warm or too cold, or to think some other
place better than the one where she is,
and who has a ''horrid time,n Ii she has
to submit to any personal Inconvenience
for the sake Of others; and with her the
boy who loves to tease. and who is quite
sure that his way is the only good way.
Put into their places some others, young
or old, who love simple pleasures, and
are ready to help Others to enjoy them.
Next IN Importance to the company is
the place. It must not be a great dis
lance, or you will be tired, not to say
cross, when you arrive there. 1t must be
reasonably shady, and not too far from d
supply of good drinking water. If the
company are to walk, you must be espe-
cially careful not to be ov~erburdened with
baskets or wraps, for the bundles which
seemed so light when you started are sure
to weigh down much more heavily before
you reach your destination. Be careful
to have this work fairly distributed.
Never start until you are sure that you
know just where you are going, and the
best way of getting there. Wandering
about to choose a place, and thinking
constantly to find one more desirable, il
very f~atigueing. That matter should h,
settled beforehand by two or three of tht
party, and the others should go straight
to the spot, and make the best of it. L
any do not like it, they can choose a diff
ferent place when their turn comes tt
, make the selection.-St. Nicholas.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
Vital OuestiOns!lli

Ask the most eminent physician
Of any school, what is the best thing in thOs
world for quoting and aliaying all irritation
of the nerves, aud curing all forms of nervous
complaints, giving natural, ehlldhke refresh"
ing sleep alwaysE
And they will tell you unhesitatingiy
"Some form of Hops!!m
CHAPTER L
Ask any OF all of tho most eminent physl
clans:
''What is the best AMI only remedy that,
can be relied on to cure all diseases OF the KID
news and urinary organs; such as Brlght's dis
ease, diabetes, retention, or inability TO retain
urine, and all the diseases ana alltllen1s pecu-
liar to Women-n
"And they will tell you explicitly and en-
iphatically, 'Buchu '!r"
Ask the same physicians
What is the most reliable and sures5 cure
for all liver diseases or dyspepsia, consClpa-
ton, Indigestion, ~biliousness, malaria, feVer,i
ague, &c" and they will tell you:
"Mandrake! or Ddndetiod mr.
Hence, when these remedies are combined
with others equally valuable, f,
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such a.
wonderful and mysterious curative power IS,
developed, which is so varied in its operations
that no disease or ill health can possibly exist
or resist its power, and yet 1t IS
Harmless for the most frail woman, weak
est invalid or smallest child to use.
CHAPTER IL.
"Patients
"Almost dead or nearly dying"
For years, and given up by physicians, OF
Bright's and other kidney diseases, liver COM
plants, severe coughs, called consumption
have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazyNH
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
wakefu1ness, and various diseases peculiar to
women.
People drawn out of shape from excruciat,
ing pangs of rheumatism, inflammatory and
chronic, or suffering from s%crofula.
Erysipelas !!
"Saltrheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia, IN;
digestion, and, in fact, almosta all diseases iran"
Nature is heir to
Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof 81
which can be found in every ~neighborhood IN
the known world. -
toy None genuine without a bunch OF greer
Hons on the White label. Shun all the vile
poisonous stuff with "Hop"or "Hops"m theiI
name.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

HK9-FEyER is a type of catarrh having Pc
culiar symptoms. It is attended by an
inflamed condition of the Inning membrane
of the n~ostrils, tear-ducts and throat, affect
ing the lungs. An acrid mucus is secreted,
the discharge is accompanied with a burn,
ing sensation. There are severe spasms oil
sneezing, frequent attacks of headache,
watery and infiamed eyes. Ely's Cream
Balm is a remedy founded on a correct dag
nosis of tits disease and can be depended
upon. 20 cts. at druggists; 60 cts, by mail
Sample bottle by mail 10 cts. Ely Bros.
Druggists, Owego, N. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

-Repeated requests have induced the
proprietors of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound TO send by mail to various
lady correspondents, large mounted por-
traits of Mrs. Pinkham; and now many a
household wall is adorned by the famil-
lar, mother Y face of the Massachusetts
woman who has done SO much for all
women:
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
MENsnAn,s pEpros1zEn nEEr TONIC. the on

MENsMAN's PEPToN1zED BEEF TONIC, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire nutri-
hous properties. 1t contains blood-making,
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties;
invaluable for Indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
also, in all enfcebled conditions, whether the
result of exhaustion, nervous prostitution, over
work or acute disease, particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Csswell, Hazard L
Co.. Proprietors. New York. Sold by druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, Ind, had a very
narrow escape from death. This is his own
story: Gone year ago I was in the last stages
of consumption. Our lest physicians gave
my case up. I finally got so low that our
doctor said l could not live t~wenty-four
hours. My friend then purchased a bottle Of
DR.. VIM. Halls Bahamfor the Lungs, which
benefited me. | continued until | { an now IN
perfect neaIth, having used no other
medicine
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

The first church erected on Ameri-
4 soil il still used as aplace OF divine
worship. it is situated just outside Of
the city of Mexico. and was built By
Cortez during his second visit TO that
coast.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

that girl of mine is twice as handsome since
she commenced using Carboline, the deodor-
lied extract of Petroleum, and | would not be
without it for a fortune.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

To make good jam: Place n finger
il the crack Of a door. Shut the door.
slowly, but firmly. and keep it closed
for at least ten seconds. Then open
he door and remove the finger, and
add plenty Of intersections. Never
,,se your own finger il you can avoid it
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
Henri Pains.

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
indigestion, Headache, SleeplessRess cured
by s:Wells' Health Remover"
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

Are Won Afraid of E.ig;itninge
Is your wife or daughter nervousS Conquer all nerve
troubles with ZoAJAx. Only remedy for dread OF
lightning ever formulated; 20 years test. Keep IN
house or pocket. % cents by mail. Address
ZoAJAx COMPANY, 81 John Street, New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
aRaunha nm -

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, bedbugs,
ants saunks. chipmunks, gophers. l5c. Ogsts
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
Buchu-Pabia.''

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney. Bladder
aud Urinary Diseases, Scllding, irritation,
Stone Gravel, Catarrh of bladder S l.Drugts.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

Is a man never home because his sins
always find him out?
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13
Rough on COrns.' -
Remarkable Escape.

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. '15c. Com
plete cure. Hard or s%oftcorns, warts, b~unions.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

Bay window parIor cars are the
est things on wheels.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption does not dry
I'D a cough: it removes the cause.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

A Burlington man calls his dog Cork"
because his park is so light.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

Don't buy a coach in order to please
your wife. It is much cheaper to make
her a little sulky.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-13

happy. Save when you are young to
spend when you are old. Read over
the above maxims at least once a
maak
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
TATE OF GEORGIA. EXECUTIVE DEP'T..
II q s ....-- u. L..L
Capt. Kemps' New steamer.

The steamer Mystic, Captain David
Kemps, arrived in port yesterday from
Washington, D. c. She is intended for
the St. Johns river trade, and is 120 feet
in length and 40 feet beam, and has
passengers. She is a fast boat and showed
her speed coming out, her last run from
Smithville, y. c., which place she left on
Friday morning, 10 ST. Helena, distance
of 150miles, being made i'll fifteen hours.
From st. Helena the Mystic came by i'll
land route to Savannah. Capt. Kemps is
a native of Savannah, and is we'll known
in boating circles along the Carolina,
Georgia and Florida coast. He is an en-
ergetic and pushing gentleman, and in his
new enterprise he will have the good
wishes of his Savannah friends.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Religions Notice.

st. Johns Church, Madison square,
Rev. Charles II. Strong, rectOr.-The
first Sunday after Easter. Morning ser
vice and sermon at II O'Clock. Sermon
by Rev. Charles II. Hall, d. D., Of Brook
lvn. L. /. Sunday school at 4 D. m.
Evening service and sermon at 8 O'Clock.
On Friday. St. Marks Day, service at )
p. m.
Christ Church, johnson square. Rev.
Thomas Boone, rectOr.-The first SIM
day after Easter. Morning service and
sermon at II O'Clock. Sunday school 4
?. m. Evening service and sermon at $
O'Clock. On Wednesday evening service
at 4:3O O'Clock. Friday being st. Marks
Day, holy communion at : 80 a. m.
ct. Matthew'S Chapel, corner Hunting
don and Tattnall streets. the Rev. Charles
Wright Freeland. deacon in charge
First Sunday after Easter Low Sunday j..
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Morning
prayer. litany and sermon at II a. m.
Evening prayer and lecture at 5 p. m. On
Wednesday, evening prayer and address
at : D. m.
st. Stephens Church, Harris street. near
Habersham. Rev. JnO. J. Andrew. rec
tOr.-Services: First Sunday after Easter
at II O'Clock a. N. and 80 p. m. Sunday
school at $3.50 p. IN. Wednesday evening
prayer at : O'Clock.
First Presbyterian Church, Monterey
square, Rev. J. p. Strider. pastor
No preaching service on account of the
absence Of the pastor. Young mems
prayer meeting at 10 O'Clock a. IN. Sab
bath school I 30 p. m.
Independent PRESBYTERIAN Church, cor
ner Bull and South Broad streets. Rev.
!. ;. X. Arson. d. D., pastor.-Preaching
to-day at II O'Clock a. m. by Rev. DR.. La
thrOp. The pastor being absent in at
tendance on presbytery, there will be no
night service.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of the
ASCENSION, Rev. ". :. Bowman, D. D,
pastor-sServices on SUNDAY at II q m
ana P. IN. Sermons by Rev. Prof. :. :
RAIN. sunday school at usual hour.
All are invited.
Baptist Church, Chippewa square, Rev.
). +. l.. Holmes, misunderstanding by
the pastor at IL a. m. and p. m.
Dung mems prayer meeting at 10 a. m.
Sunday school at $3.50 p. IN. Prayer
meeting and lecture Wednesday at $ p.
IN.
Wesley Monumental Church, corner OF
Gordon and Abercorn streets, Rev. ".
NJ. Hayes. misunderstanding at II a. m.
and at $ p. IN. Prayer meeting at 10 a. m.
sunday school at p. N. Visitors are
eordi%,ily invited,
penfeld Mariners Bethel, Richard
Webb, notwithstanding at night at
1s45. Sabbath school at 3 80 .. m.
Second Baptist Church (cOlOred) Greene
quare, Houston street.-The pastor, Rev.
A. Ellis, breaches at II a. m. Subject:
"1he Desire of Nations" and at : p. N,
Theme: The TestatOr." sunday school
and pastors Bible class at2:45 Strangers
always made welcome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
TIE oRpINARY.s OFFICE.
The Administration of Its Affairs a
Matter of Contest.


The administration of affairs in the Of
fee of the Ordinary of Chatham county,
made vacant by the death Of Hon. John
o. Ferrill, is a matter Of contest.
Upon being informed OF the death of
the late Ordinary on Friday, Colonel
Barnard E. Bee, Clerk Of the Superior
Court, by virtue of his office assumed con-
troll of the Ordinary's office as eX-officiO
Clerk, and appointed as deputies Messrs.
Hampton L. Ferrill and Philip NJ. Russell
Col. Bee. in taking this step, acted upon
section 323 Of the State Code, which pro-
Yides that
when vacancy occurs in the Office Of Or
binary in any Of the counties of this state it
shall be the duty of the Clerk of the Superior
Court OF said county, on the fact Of said va
cancy being made known to him, to order an
election to take place within twenty days
from the date of said order, and notice there
OF shall be given by publication, and until the
vacancy Is filed the said Clerk Of the Supe-
rlOr Court shall perform all the duties which
the Ordinary could perform as Clerk and no
more.
In accordance with this law Col. Bee
arranged for the appointment of an cleo
ton to- I'LL the vacancy on the 10th of
May. In assuming control of the Office
he demanded the KEYS, which Deputy
Clerk Russell refused to give up on the
them or any Of the books or records Of the
office. This move was made with the
understanding that the office was
county office and under the control of the
County Commissioners by virtue ofthe law
creating the Board Of County Commits
sioners. and defining their jurisdiction and
duties, which provides that:
Whenever vacancy shall occur by death,
resignation, or otherwise. OF any county Oti-
T.. ID d :
ana eN-oncIo judges to appoint ut ana
proper person TO ill such vacancy until an
election takes place according to law.
The situation being a serious one, and
likely to cOmplicate the business of the
office, Col. Bee, in order to determine the
proper person to administer its affairs,
petitiOned the Superior Court to compel
Mr.. Russell to deliver up possession of
the books, records and keys.
The petition was made yesterday. owing
70 the absence Of Judge Adams from the
city during the present week, and was
heard in chambers, Richards & Hayward
appearing for the petitioner, and J. VI.
Guerard, Esq, j. Il. Saussy, Esq, and
Denmark & Adams for the defendant.
After argument from the counsel, Judge
Adams, without rendering a decision.
postponed the matter for further hearing
on Saturday, the 18th instant. In the
meantime Col. Bee Will have access to
rhe Office as eX-01licio Clerk, recognizing
the present deputies, Messrs. FerrlH ana
russell, and the same power Will be con-
Ierred upon the app0intee of the County
commissioners, who, it is understood,
VIII meet tomorrow to make their ap-
pOlntment. The matter created consider
able excitement yesterday, and the re-
suit viii be awaited with deep interest,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
,eVIties.

The number Of regist~Ieu VOTERS III Tue
county has reached 1,565.
Monday, April p, will be return : "a! lot
the May term of the City Court.
The Y. VI. T. \. Social Club have de
cided to give their annual picnic on June
10.
The annual sale and rental Of pews in
the Hebrew Temple MickVa lsaael Will
take place at o'clock tonight,
The members Of the Board Of Education
will meet at the Cathedral at 10 O'Clock
this morning TO attend the funeral of the
late John o. FerrilI.
The denizens of GUytOn are to enjoy an
evening Of concert and drama on Friday
The local talent Of that delightful
village is to be assisted by a cOterie
of artists from this city, incl"ding Pref.
NalIette. Messrs. Readick. Mcdonald and
others, Mrs, Dan G. Heidi will be the
directress of music.
The first grand picnic Of the hugelrit-
tiers will take place at the Schuetzen Park
ON Tuesday. The Committee Of Arrange
ments comprises Mr.. Charles holshorn,
Chairman, and Messrs. +. II. Never, Chas.
II. Goetke. 5. :. Friedlein, II. VIM. Rail,
III. Renken. \. Dierks, Geo. Never, G.
MAIN. The MORNING News acknoWl-
edges the receipt Of an invitation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
The Ludden Bates silver Toned Band.

Notwithstanding all reports to the COT
trary, the Ludden s. Bates Silver Toned
Band is not disbanded, broken up, OF
''busted." Under the efficient leadership
of an experienced bald master, recently
appointed, this organization IS an estab-
lished acquisition not only TO the Ludden
& Bates Southern Music House, but ito
the city of Savannah, which fact will, ere
long, be shown in the way Of an open air
concert in the Park.
Two evenings Of each week are devoted
to the practice of music Of high order,
and their repertoire now embraces a num-
Der Of choice selections.
While strictly an amateur organization,
they will no doubt be IN great demand for
moonlight excursions and other evening
entertainments during the summer, the
members time being fully occupied by
their respective business callings during
the day. All communications should be
addressed to the Secretary of the Ludden
& Bates SILVER Toned Band.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
TABLE DAMASKS AND TOWELS.

One lot Bleached Damask at 81. marked
down from 81 30 per yard.
One lot Bleached Damask 1T 81 ), sold up
10 the present at 81 IS.
100 dozen knotted Fringe Towels at g. pr
dozen. worth from 81 TO 81 80.
100 dozen Damask Towels 81 - 90 reduced
from So.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Rates ON Naval stores.

\ short time since representatives OF the
naval stores trade appeared before the
Georgia Railroad Commission and made
an effort to induce the commission to
lower the present rates but with
poor success, although they advanced
cogent reasons therefore. 1t appears now
that there were too many interests against
it, and if the commission did in that case
order a reduction other interests
almost identical would be asking
the same relief. And for that reason the
Commissioners decided TO let the present
rates remain as they are. They, however,
ordered reduction on hoop iron, which
has been placed according to Circular No.
At i'm Glass A, which appears in the
MORNING NEWS to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Superior Court

This court was convened at 10o'cl0ek yes
terday, Hon. \. P. Adams, presiding. Upon
opening the court Judge Adams stated
that in respect to the memory Of the late
hon. J. o. Ferrili no business would be
transacted, other than the passage Of for
NAL orders continuing cases assigned for
the day The following orders were then
granted:
John H. Fox vs.. Thomas Henderson.
Motion for new trial by defendant. Order
granted authorizing the filing of brief Of
evidence at any time before hearing hf
motion, and for the hearing Of the same
motion in the term or vacation, etc.
Citizens Bank OF Louisiana COMPLAIN
ant, and c. f. Green ct al, defendants.
In equity. order grsnted continuing
hearing until the 2Stt, inst.
DAY. 2Sth inst
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

A strange fish was caught in fish Trap
in the Ogeechee river, with rock fish and
behring's, by George Nc Avoy. a fishermsn.
some time ago. The fish being new in
our waters. Mr.. George A. Hudson, fish
dealer of this city. sent it to Hon. Stephen
F. Baird. Fish Commissioner. Washing
ton D. {. That officers reply was re-
ceived yesterday in which he SAYS: The
fish YOU sent is a fine specimen of the
mirror carp. and shows that the species is
gradually becoming acclimated in our
rivers" This fish is what is known as
the German carp" and is being cult
Nated in the rivers in unner Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

The United States Circuit Court con-
vened yesterday, with Judge Locke pre-
siding. The L. B. Toomer case was upon
the calendar for trial, and the court room
was full Of spectators. the preponder-
ance Of the attendance being negroes.
The case was the first one called. but
the crowd was disappointed in wit
Messing a trial by the counsel for
ToOmer entering a plea Of guilty.
The charge against the defendant was
opening and OBTAINING letters in the mail,
while Superintendent of the Carriers De-
livery Department of the Savannah post
office. He was allowed to file an excul-
patory affidavit, in an effort to alleviate
his sentence, which has not vet been
passed.
There was but one other case disposed
of during the morning session. viz: The
United States vs.. Thomas Hamilton.
charged with presenting false certificate
for admission into the Marine Hospital. A
verdict Of not guilty was rendered.
No business was transacted in the Dis
trict Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
EmmFraI gnuitationG.

FERRILL.-The friends and acquaintance
OF JOHN o. FERRILL. and Mrs. NJ. L. FerriI
ana family, are respectfully invited 10 attend
the funeral services of the former from the
Cathedral OF Our Lady Of Perpetual Help al
10 O'Clock THIS Sunday MORNING.
MCGRATH.-Th friends and aeduaintanee
OF Mr. and Mrs. JAS. MCGRATH and family
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
o. the former, from his late residence. No. Is
- y '~-S'~A 4 4AA- Z
NOON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
The Immigration Morement.

4 meeting Of citizens viii be held at
the En- change Long Room tomorrow
night to hear the report Of the delegates
appointed by the meeting held on the 9th
of March 10 attend the National Im mi
grafton Convention at Nashville
The results of the national convention
are apparent in various parts of the
country in the organization of immigra-
tiOn societies, and, having this in view,
there Will doubtless be a large attendance
at the meeting tomorrow night. both Of
those who were present AT the former
meeting and those who are interested in
the immigration movement,