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St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06
Bigger Than Barnun,'s.

Truly this is an age of progress, and
were we to cite living example of real
progression we could find no better in
stance than Pullman, Mack & Co.'s
great circus and menagerie, which is to
exhibit in Opelousas, ON Thursday,
Dec. 18th. This mammoth amusement
venture has the reputation of being the
largest and best circus exhibition trav-
cling, and in view of the fact that it
contains vast number of novel fea-
lures there seems no good ground for
contradiction. It has the largest OF all
brute creation, Empress symmetrical
form and mastodonic proportions shame
into nothingness any elephant held in
captivity so star performers, lead by
the great Harry Mack, appearing at
each entertainment in galaxy OF
seeming impossibiiiiies D'Avlin, the
Australian rope-waISer, whose feats OF
daring cause ones breath to stop and
brave hearts to quail ; aerial artists in
mid-air exploits roller skaters, mimi
ia ole, lnCOulp dLaDl0 Representatives,
of all nations vieing with one another
in deeds of daring; fourteen acts by
lady equestriennes the champion le-
pers Of the universe a huge herd of
marvelously intelligent performing ell
ephants $4,000 troupe of trick STALL
lions, startling the multitudes with
their clever acts an elevated theatre
stage: actors and actresses of con-
coded merit, troupe of performing
dogs; performing wild animals, care
fully culled from the best specimens of
ferocious forest beasts an unparal-
lelled array Of birds and beasts from all
quarters of the explored world 500
enormous serpents; the only three
headed songstress the most astound-
ing street parade ever produced by
mortal man These in brief compris-
ing only small portion of the vast and
varied variety of sterling and startling
symbols of superiority produced for the
enlightment and amusement of the
world.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06
HAAsv1LLE, La, Dec. 1st, 1884

Ed. DEMOCRAT:
Last week we had three dreary, rainy.
days. Saturday last there was frost
thatIooked like young snowfall, and
a nice skim of thin ice. AS the day wore
on the weather gradually grew warmer,
And about shutdown began to cloud up
from the northwest and something like
a Texas norther put in an appearance.
By7 o'clock it was raining. The north
cr passed off during the night and Sun
day morning the sun shone clear and
bright.
The sugar mills in this parish are
about through grinding short crop
and short run. Some cotton gins
are running yet, which shows that the
cotton crop was not quite SO short after
all. learn that some farmers sold
few bales ON which they realized as
much as fourteen cents per pound.
Yonrs JOHN O'SHANE,
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

c. V. Majors, Esq, of Rolla, Mo.
writes, 81 take pleasure in adding my
testimony to that Of hundreds of Others,
as to the efficacy of Prickly Ash Bitters.
have not only sold it here and in Ar
kansas, but have used it myself, and as
a regulator of the stomach and bowels
/ do not think there is anything better.
It's action on the bowels is free, with
out causing any gripping or pain what
ever.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

Demorest's Illustrated Magazine for
December contains not only a great
deal of good Christmas literature, bnt
many other well-written and interest
ing articles on various subjects. "San-
tiago," "An Old Port and Bit of Shore"
"a Canterbury Pilgrimage" and "The
Angelic Painter" will repay reading ];
and the household suggestions are en-
inently practical and useful The IL
Illustrations are numerous, among which
is fine photogravure of the mater
Dolorosan of Dolci. For 1885, we are
promised a serial by Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe, and another by NJ. Charles Bar
nard, as well as many new and interest
ing features.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

We have received from Mr.. w. II.
Harris, Louisiana Live Stock Commits
sioner, for the Worlds Exposition, an
elegant little pamphlet, entitled "Pre-
MUM Lists and Rules, Live Stock Di-
visions of the Department Of Agricul-
ture, Worlds Industrial and Cotton
Centennial Exposition" showing the
different classes into which the live
stock is divided aud the premiums
which are to be awarded. $4,000 will
be awarded in premiums, the apportion-
4nent for each class being as follows !:
Horses, $4,000; Breeding and Dairy
Cattle, $4,000; Fat Stock, (cattle,
sheep and hogs $4,000; Sheep, $500;
Poultry and Pet Stock, $4,000; Dogs,
81 500. The PAMPHLETS published for
the information of parties who may de-
sire to make an exhibit.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

Representatives of Professional Base
Ball in America, is the title of an ele-
CANT Autograph just published by Root
s. Tinker, New York, showing the
faces Of sixteen professionals whose
names are familiar to lovers of the
pastime. and presented to us by P. Lo-
rillard & Co., manufacturers of the
celebrated Climax Red Tin Tag Plug
Tobacco, Jersey City, N. j.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

joachim Millen the "Poat Of the Ser
ra is on a visit to New Orleans, and
will remain during the winter to attend
the Exposition. During his stay he will
he the correspondent Of the Louisville
Home and Farm. He has already began
Nhe correspondence, and that excellent
and widely-circnlated journal is made
doubly interesting by the addition of
his splendid letters. The subscription
price of the paper is only 80 cents per
annum postpaid. Those of our readers
who are not already subscribers would
do we'll to do so at once. We appreciate
the courtesy Of the publishers in send
ing us the paper free of charge.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

4 petition far the pardon of B. F..
Jenkins, who was recently consigned to
the penitentiary for the murder Of Rev.
J. Lane Borden, at Mansfield. was re-
fused by the State Board of Pardons.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

Tn another column will be found the
card Of Mr.. Jules L. Chachere, Land
Agent and Notary Public. Mr.. Cha
chere is man of ability and we'll post
ed'in all matters relating to the business
in'which he has|engaged, land all business
entrusted to him will receive prompt
attention.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

The Governor has commissioned Al
exande H. Castillo. of Grand Coteau, to
serve as councilman, having been
elected on Nov. 29d, at the election
for councilman held on that day.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06
MASONIC.

HUMBLE COTTAGE LODGE No. 10;
OPELoUsAs, Nov. goth, 1884. 5
i meeting of Humble Cottage Lodge No. 10,
will he held at OpelOusas, on Wednesday PC
cember 17th, 1884, at Z o'clock, P. NJ. for ID
election of officers for the ensuing year.;
y oiUs' Attest W. NJ. PRICE, Secretary
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

CHEAp BEEF.-Mr. C. H. Comeau is
now selling Choice Beef at the Opelou-
sas Market House, at only Six and a
Half Cents per pound.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

Preaching at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow at ii o'clock a. M,
and at 81 o'clock p. m., by Rev. T. w.
Lewis.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

The shipment of cotton by the Nor
gan road up to date, has nearly reached
5000 bales, and bids fair to exceed that
number before the erd of the season.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

See advertisement 'For Sale or Rent"
in another column.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06
STOLEN.

certain dark bay horse about is hands
high. natural PAGER, with two small white spots
m the urthers The said horse was taken
away from Mansura, on the 9Th of November,
1881. reward of FIVE DOLLARS will be
paid for the recovery of said horse.
f. REGARD,
nov 22-5t Mansura P. o. La.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06
NOTICE |!
nov 22-5t

All persons having claims against the Estate
of VIM. I'll. Lewis, Jr., will please present same
LOUIS stage,
nov 22-f Administrator.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

For SALE.-A fine game rooster and
hen. Apply at this Office.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-12-06

LET earth rejoice in lions thanks,s
Henry Ward Beecher has joined our ranks,
And While the lamp holds out to glow,
We have strong hopes of the great Roscoe.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
Chase Trading Company Sign Four Red Flags Houston Street

other side were in an army command
ed by men, who, when they received an
order, obeyed it even to death.
Lyman, speaking in support of the
bill, transformed the floor OF the
house into field of battle, and argued
in view of the position of the forces
Porter was justified in modifying the
first order he received, for he did not
disobey it. If one principle of mill
tary law is better established than
another, it is that the rule of instan-
tuneous obedience had GER
tain notifications, and those
notifications took place when
an officer who, though subordinate,
was out of view of his commander.
But even admitting that Porter dis
obeyed the order, such disobedience
was followed by no bad consequences,
deserving nomore than Il repri pand
by word of mouth. The famous order
No. 430, of August 30, was impossible
of execution, and even had it not been
the hour at which ii was received rem
dered it impossible. The court-martia!
founded its decision on one side of the
evidence, while the board of review
spent six months examining not only
the evidence before the original court,
but Il mass of new evidence, and he
hoped the gentleman would see clear
~ 10 follow the wide, magnamious
course of Generals Schoield and
Terry.
The committee rose, the house agreed
to hold session tomorrow and de
bate only the Fitz John Porter bill and
then adjourned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
Human Beasts OF Burden.

AT last the problem of our school
days Is solved, says Mexican letter,
aud we have discovered how Cortez
accomplished the overland transporta-
ton Of that historic fleet of ships,buil,
on the coast and borne over The noun
tstns TO the lake of Mexico. Nearly
al The labor In this queer county i.
performed by man power, few
carts or horses being employed.
We meet human beasts Of burden
carrying wardrobes on their heads,
planos on their backs, or huge blocks
of building stone with apparent ease.
Mexican indians who transport goods
rom the interior are 80 trained that
they will tire the strongest horse In
equal time and distance, carrying
from 100 to 100 pounds upon their
hncks. u Is an actual fact that, after
making long trip thus heavily Ioaded
they I'LL their baskets with stones On
the return, their strained aud distorted
.Duscies acquiring the accustomed
M, rden.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
A Man Without a Peoplc.
Washington Correspondence OF tbe Mo
H,gisterl

washington 'ofIehponccnce OF the Mobile
H'gisier.l
Probably the most unhappy man in
washington Is General. james II.
Cha'iiiers, the Mississippi political
traitor. The other evening he entered
the lobby II one of the leading hotels
mere wiile n score OF
his old congressional osao.
ciates from the South were loung-
ing around, smoking and chatting. bit
not one man noticed the MississlppiaI,
in his apparent endeayor TO attract NJ.
lentioD. Finally he approached n
knot of congressman for ihe nurnose
OF engaging in the general converse
ton going on, but ut his approach
The group dispersed NJ quickly as If
death had been seen apuroacbinp
them. Chalmers then left the hotel
10 seek some friendly crowd. The
other day he sauntered up to a party
81 Southern members standing on the
sidewalk in front OF a hotel. but the
gentlemen Immediately turned their
backs without speaking 10 him and
walked away, leaving him standing
there with an ugly scowl on his fnce
and baleiul CLEAN In his eye. 1t is
thus that Chalmers makes no one of
The saddest of Washington mixtures
Ihat arch-traitor, Malone, is here, and
ne drives up to the capitol every morn
ing ~ his private carriage drawn by
TWO me bays, which are driven by Il
servant In livery. He rides alone al
most invariably. Mahore Is a ysry
looking little creature.
but morbid curiosity has won for him
. great deal OF passing attention from
strangers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Fitz John Porter Bill in the House
Other Notes.

Special 10 the Gazette.
Washington, ID. c., January lS.-
Gen. Rosecrans to-day stated to The
GAZETTE correspondent that he had
no doubt the Fitz John Porter bill
would pass congress triumphantly.
The discussion of the bill will be very
heated, but the impression prevails
generally that thy opponents of the
bill are being defeated in debate, and
can only oppose to prevent its passage
AT once. The galleries are crowded,
largely with ladies, to hear the
speeches.
HuNTINGTON's PAMPHLET.
1t il now discovered that Hunting
ton had five thousand copies VI II
pamphlet, prepared by native of
Texas, print ed To influence sentiment
I'm favor of his railroad schemes. 1t is
prepared with excellent ability, but
on account of the unexpected hostility
In congress II will not he distributed.
TEXAS VISITORS.
J. p. Smith of Fort Worth and
Judge Lindsey of Gainesville arrived
here and spent part of the day at the
capitol in conversation with the Texas
delegation. Congressman Ochiltree
called AT the White House to-day with
several Texas oilice-seekers.
PosTMASTERs.
Thos. Metcalf was commissioned
postmaster at Hutto, James Hunt at
New York, John MOsely at Smith,
and William Gladney at Easton, Rusk
county.
THE GAINESVILLE BUIDDINd.
The Gainesville public building bill
was referred to-day To the sub-commit-
Tee of the house Judiciary committee,
of which Collins of Massachusetts, is
chairman.
a MEXICAN STOCK LAW.
Consul-General Sutton, at Mata-
moras, Mexico, has sent TO he state
department translation of u new law
passed by the Legislature Of Tamauli-
pas, changing and generally reducing
the tax on live animals exported from
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
COMBINATIONS.
A Railroad Truce.

New York, January lS.-Assistant
Commissioners Pierson has announced
that negotiations with the Chicago d
Alton and Chicago & Rock Island
railways are terminated by the ac-
ceptance by the two companies of
the terms contained in the letter Of
December 10th, by which the giving
of commissions Is prohibited, and
they agree TO meet In conference TO
adjust minor matters In dispute. In
consequence of this result, the rates
for passenger traffic, reduced 20 meet
the cutting West, Will be restored on
Monday To the original tariff.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
The Glass Trade,

New York, January lS.-The Ma
tional Window Glass Manufacturers
association and National roitle and
vial Manufacturers association have
resolved 10 advance the price Of gla-s
ware generally ten per cent. Western
manufacturers have agreed 10 cohtlnu.i
receiving orders from customers and
send East where goods can be manu-.
featured aud then turned over 10
Western men for delivery. Goods
will be manufactured for he Western
rude at the SAME cost rs In their own
factories, II Western factories would
remain closed until the men agreed To
resume work
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19

that the German people, ms shown by
proceedings in the reichstng, knew
IL was meant TO protect their own
pork productions, and not resorted
to for sanitary purposes. The same is
| said 10 be true of France.
Davis of Illinois said the pork inter-
est of the country Is demanding, if
necessary, that congress enact retaia-
tory legislation. He be-
lieved the committee would be
justified in going much farther
lhan proposed in the amended IesolG-
ton. "A number of consular reports
referred to show prohibitory measures
by the French and German .verE-
ment for protection of their own pre-
duets.
The proposition to ADOPT the
original resolution of Townshend
was lost 10y three TO one. II is be-
lieved that number of members were
favorable to the amended resolution,
which could have been adopted, but
they were anxious to nave united ac-
lion, so when the measure Is reported
TO the house IL will not be aniagonized
by members of the committee. The
vote on the report was postponed TO
Tuesday, when an effort will be mad,
TO introduce such amendments as will |
secure the UNANIMOUS support OF the |
committee.
MYRA CLARK GAINES.
The house committee on private I
land claims unanimously agreed to
report favorabiy the bill for the relief |
of Myra Clark Gaines. 1t provides for
the issue Of patents to Mrs. Gaines for
IS, l57 acres Of land on account Of
grants made by Spain to John Lynd
and Thos, Urquehardt, from whom
claimant received tile. provided no
lands be included in the
grant.
COMBINATIONS.
Richard Lambert of California, con-
sulate to San Bias; Reuben A. Allen
Of Ohio, Indian agent at the Binckfeet
agency, Mont; Comnodores Robt. w.
Alexander G. r. Hind and
Ihos. w. Pattison to be rear admirals;
Chief Engineer Chas. III. I.oring u he
,hief of bureau of steam engineering
FOR the navy department.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
An Injunction Suit.

New YORK, January l8.-Areument
was heard by Judge Wallace OF the
United States cireuit court to-day on
motion for Injunction in the suit
brought by Colonel VIM. G. Fiizsim-
mons of Teeumseh, Mich. against
General Guillemo Nomee and the Cen
trail American Pacific railway COM
pany to restrain The company from
issuing or transferring amy OF its
stock. The decision Was reserved.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
A New jewish i'ennle.

Memphis, Tenn, January ls.--The
first Jewish tempe ever erected In this
city was dedicated this morning in the
M 81 Impressive manuer 10y Rev. Sem
field. assisted by R,v DIR. Isaac nj.
Wise Of Cincinnati and Or. 5onnechien
Of st. Louis. The structure cost $40.
600, and comfortably seats Coz pcrsous.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
Earthquake Shocks.

Wilmington, n. G., January ls--A
shock OF earthquake was felt about 8
O'Clock this morning, shaking crock
cry on The tables. The shock was also
felt at beaufort little earlier. There
was a jar sufficient to shift stoye-pipes
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
Two Mississippi Failures.

jackson, Miss, January lS.-Lake
Brotbers' bank nj Grenada assigned.
Estimated assets $60,0OO; Liabilities
sos. 900.
u. r. Crook Of Forest, Miss, as
signed, Estimated assets $4,000:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
Diamond Smuggling.

New York, Januury 1s.-Special
Officers j. nj. Wilson Sf the United
States treasury department seized
small package in the mail from Am.
sterdam last night. 1t contained dia.
monds valued Mt $50. 900.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
A Corner on Oranges.

San Francisco, January 1s.-The
orange crop of California is cornered
by combination. Three local firms
have already secured nine-tenlhs OF
the total crop. The idea was suggested
by the short crop of Florida.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
SPAIN.
\ NEW CABINET.

Madrid, January lS.-The king has
accepted the resignation of the minis
try, and in view of the impossibility
of efiecung an agreement with the
Liberals, he has charged Canavas del
Castillo, Conservative, with the forma-
ton of a cabinet.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
ENGLAND.


London, January ls.--The Interna-
tional Arbitration and Peace society,
on motion of Karl Blind, passed u
resolution expressing sympathy with
the friends of Herr La-ker.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
IhELAsD.


PATRIOTIC pLouGuMEs.
Dublin, January ls.-Farmers with
u hundred and sixty plougns and 800
horses ploughed nifty acres Of Parnell's
estate yesterday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
RAiInay conferences.

Boston, January lS.--A conference
Of the Chicago, Burlington d Quincy
and Uni II Pacific directors in rela
ton TO the tripartite agreement Will
he held in Boston on January cath.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
CHINA.
a nRlTIsm pRorr.T.

n HItITISII PROTEST.
Hong Kong, January Is. In conse-
qucnce of the protest of the British
government, work on Instructions in
Canton river have been suspended by
the Chinese.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
ITALY.
a rRlEsr MrRnEREp.

Rome, January Is - Monsignor Ce-
sare, dignitary Of the church, was
murdered in bed last night, and the
room plundercd by the assassins.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19

Paris, January lS-Prince Victor
Napoleon, replying To an inquiry from
Cassagnac how far the BDnapartists
might count uison him, says at present
he has no political role to MI, and in
tends to hold himself in reserve until
duty calls him toserve his country.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-19
FOREIGN.
FRANCE.
ACTIVITY OF TRADE.

Paris, January 1S.-Trude here is
more active than nj any time in the
past year IL IL believed attempts of
the so.called workingmen' delegates
to create agitation W ere solely for politi-
cal effect.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-30

WANTED. SlUsSBUQbs1 bs1e.dD at 6 per n cent. Fir First I- class security valued at over 900; rents for S2 ooo per annum- Call at 70 Church street. Room g. 1eG st L. F. COMSTOCK