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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
Everything in Readiness.

CHICAGO, July 7.-Convention hall is
now completed and in readiness for
opening tomorrow. The north and
south ends, which are reserved for in
vited guests, are cut off from all COM
munication with the square space in the
center, which is devoted to delegates
and alternates. Solid board partitions
five feet high effect this result, and are
too high to climb over and contain no
opening. There is only one entrance
for the delegates. This door is nearly
in the center of the building, and
through it the delegates and alternates
reach their seats, and they cannot posi-
bly, get anywhere else than in the space
allotted to them.
The members Of the press are at the
same point. The press tables all are an
inclined plane running from a level
with the speakers stage downward.
The delegates seats are plush covered
arm chairs, while those of the alter
mates, who are separated from the deleA
The decorations are complete and quite
handsome. Above the stage is a mann
moth flag of the country, decorated
with smaller flags for a border. Pictures
of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson and
Horatio Seymour are placed upon them
in large Autographs. The full length of
the galleries are decorated with strips of
red, white and blue, with shields OF the
various states making up the loops, and
very large national flags unfurled at in
tervals Of twenty feet from each rafter
the entire circumference Of the building.
Everything is therefore prepared to re-
ceive the president makers.
Ex-Gov. Hubbard, of Texas, the NOM
inee for temporary chairman, is spoken
of in the most fiattering terms, and is
regarded as a wise selection.
1t has been suggested to the commit
tee of arrangements that the "Lone
Star" the flag of Texas, decorate the
chairman's desk or be suspended in the
gallery directly above the chairman's
head. All the appointments of the nall
are most artistic and convenient, and
the seating capacity exceeds that Of the
republican convention hall.
Tt has been generally remarked that
the national democratic convention will
in every respect be one Of the most noted
national conventions of the age, and
will be graced by such men of national
fame as Randall (who left for Chicago
to-night), Mcdonald. Hendricks, Judge
Thurman, John Kelly, ex-senator Kerr
nan of New York, Ben Butler, Col. w.
f.. Villas THE eagle ~orator), Henry Wat
terson, and many other men of national
reputation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
Mr.. T1lden Emphat1cally Declines.

New YORK, July THE following is
an authentic copy of a communication
to Mr.. Barnum, chairman of the nation
al committee, from Mr.. Tilden:
G~RAYsToNE. July 5, 1884.
TO Hon. VIM. III. Bdrnum1, Chicago.
/ have received your telegram inform
ing me of the disposition to nominate
me for the presidency, and asking me:
"Will you accept an unanimous nomi-
nation from the convention ?" And also
a telegram from MI. Manning saying:
1T seems absolutely necessary that you
([) should answer Mr.. Barnum's tele-
gram as soon as possible" Your inquiry
was explicitly answered in the negative
by the letter of June 10th to Mr.. Man
ming. 5. j. TILDEN.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16

LUMBER AND FUEL.--On

cheap lumber and fuel. The first will come
mountains adjacent, where the timber can be
trihing expense. Fuel could be obtained fro
but coal in unlimited supply is to be had at S;
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
Rel in Canada.

CLARKE's CROSSING, N. w. T., July
2.-Louis Riel arrived at Stobart, a
settlement containing about six hundred
halfbreeds, forty miles from Prince
Albert, yesterday. He came from Mon
tana. Half-breeds from neighbouring
sections are assembling there. Their
object is not definitely known, but it is
runored that they intend to hold a
convention and conference with Riel.\
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
STOCK RoWINc.--su

in northern Montana, is a magnificen
with cattle, sheep and horses. The {
miles distant from the town, affords t
quantity is practically unlimited.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
Taken Up.

A bay horse, six years old, weight
about 1000 pounds, and branded B on
the left thigh. The owner can secure
the animal at 28-Mile Springs by paying
for this advertisement. A. J. VANCE.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16

To the needs OF the
tourist, commercial
traveller ana new set
tier, Hostetter's
ach Bltters Is pecu-
liarly adapted, since II
strengthens the dlges-
tive organs and braces
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
REcloUS METALS.--Them mini.

with Nehart as the central camp at present, and which is attracting so much
attentions distant but tmrty-fve miles from Great Falls. There is a nat
ual wagon 0 railroad route to Mcfarland with the waterpower, coal,
coke, iron ore, limestone, and everything needed for smelling purposes at
hand, can it be doubted that in the near future Great Falls will have the
most extensive ore reduction works in the west? Nature could not have done
lore to give the town this position of prominence.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-07-16
Kelly Interviewed.

CHICAGO, July Tn All interview
with q Times reporter Immediately after
the Adjournment Of the caucu Of the
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

The Worlds Industrial and
Cotton Centennial exposition, in.
augurated ny a resolution OF the
National Cotton Planters associa-
ton, will open in New Orleans on
The II st Monday OF December,
1884, and continae until May 81,
1885. This exposition will not
commemorate the centennial
anniversary of dle first exporta.
ton Of cotton from the United
bat will also be an INFER
natioral industrial exposition.
This exposition is to be held TN
der the joint auspices of the Uni.
States government and The
National Cotton Planters assoeia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
N o E
OFFICE at New Orleans, La.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Dec. Is, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that The
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made
Lefore the Judge or Clerk of the
Court, at AbbevilIe, La, on Jan
uary Goth 1884, viz: Theophile
Absllire Homestead Entry No.
504S for the SW. quarter of Sec.
3. in I. II, SIR. 3 East, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous resi-.
upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz Ellie Montague, jr,
Ernest Montague, Guy DeBlanc,
and Aristide Castro all of Yer
million Parish, La.
&C. B. DAREALr., Register.
Dec. ed lS83.-5t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
P T b n

Obtained. and all other business
ia the U. S. Patent Office attended
to TOR KODERA TIE FEES.
Our office is opposite the U. S.
Patent Office, and we can obtain
Patents in less time than those re-
mote from WASHINGTON.
Send MODEL OR ORA WING.
We advise as 10 patantabi'ity free of
charge; and we make No CHARGE
UNLESS WE OBTAIN PATENT
We refer, here, to the Postmaster,
the supt: of Money Order Div, and
to officials Of the U, S. Patent Of
fee. Fer circular, advice. terms,
and reference to actual clients in
your own Stale or county, address
e. A. SNOW & CO.,
Opp. Pat. Office, Washington, D.. C..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
N 0 C E ;.
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
nop Rth 1899

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Dec. 9Th 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of the com
mutation of his claim, under Sec.
23Ol R. S., and thai said proof
will be made before the Judge or
Clerk Dist. Court, at Abbeville,
La, on the IL of January 1884,
viz /: Horace Morvan, Homestead
Entry 1892, for the W. half of
SW. quarter Sec. 5, T II, S R.
3 East. Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witness
ses to prove his continuous resi-.
dence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz Eugene Leblanc,
Louis Leblanc, Theol;n | allande
and Leonard Lallande all of Vcr-
Parish, Louisiana.
G. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. 1888.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
Police Jury

Monday, December Sd 1883.
The Police Jury met this dav
at the Court House pursuant to
adjournment.
Present Howard Hofpanir,
Esq, President and Messrs Ira
han, Primeaux, Nunez and Brous
sard. Absent - Msssrs Van
lyke and Thibeaux.
The minutes of last meeting
read and adopted.
The Treasurer submitted his re
port showing a balance on hand
of $4.442.33.
REPORTOF FINANCE COMMITTEE
To the Hon. the President and mens-
bers Of the Police Jury Of the
Parish Of Vermilion.
GENTS - The Finance Com.
mittee beg leaves to submit to You
their report. That they have ex.
amined the stubb book Of the Tax
Collector and find that the fol-
lowing collections have been
made to-wit:
Collections made by g B Shaw
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
O II c E.
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Dec. ID, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that The
fo'lowing.named settler has fled
notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk of the
Court, at Abbeville, La, on Jan
uary 26th 1884, viz : Julie Prous-
sard Homestead Entry No. 5000
for the Sc. quarter Of Section
"a, Town. IL, SIR 8 w. La,
Meridian.
Hid names the following wit.
nesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation Of
said land, viz p J Mouton, HON.
err Cormier, Paul Cormier, Ophe-
las Benoit all of Vermilion
Parish, La.
G. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. 22d 1881 St.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
N o L 1 C e

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Nov. 81, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk Of
Court, at AbbeviIle, L., on
Jan. 5th 1884, viz Alexis Mou-
ton, Homestead Entry no. 5055
for the NV. fri. Quarter, Section
81, I. IL, S. r. 4 east. Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witness
ses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz: Jean Darte Z, AL
eide Leblanc Of Vermilion Parish,
La, Emile Duhon, Francois He
bert of Lafayette parish La.
G. B. DARRALL. Register.
Dec. LIST '83
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
Notice.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
December II, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or CLERK of the
District Court, at Abbeville, La,
on January 26th 1884, viz Joseph
Robert, Homestead Entry No.
50S2, for the SW quarter, Section
ID, T IL, SIR 4 East, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of said
land, viz Theogene Viator, P.
Dupre Leblanc, Pierre Pelloat and
Joseph Viator, all of Vermilion
Parish. La.
G. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. 22d-'83.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Tax-Roll for the year 1888, has
been deposited in my Office. ard
that the taxes assessed in said year
are, set forth in the tax rolls on
file in my Office, and in the mort.
gage Office Of SAID parish that
they are now due. and will become
delinquent on the 3lst day of De.
cember 1883, and will draw three
per cent per month interest from
that date according to provisions
Section 40, Of Act No. SO Of
1882, until sold in accordance
with article 2l0 of the Constitu
ton.
sheriFs Office, Abbcville, Sep.
TENDER goth 1883.
WIN. ". KUEHL,NG,
Sheriff & Tax Collector.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
NJ O T / E
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Dennmhnr 7 1929

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
December II, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk of the
District Court. at Abbeville, La,
on January 26th 1884, viz : Jules
Miguez, Homestead Entry No.
5083, for the NV quarter, Sec 10.
7 IL, SR 4 East, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following wit.
nesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon. and cultivation of said
land, viz : Theogene Viator, P.
Dupre Leblanc, Pierre Pelloat and
Joseph Viator, all of Vermilion
Parish, Louisiana.
c.. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. 22d-'83.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

60 a week made at home by the in
1SI dustrioDs. Best business now
before the public. Capital not needed.
We will start you. Men, women, boys
and girls wanted everywhere to work
for us. Now is the time. You can
work in spare time, or give your whole
time to the business. No other BUSH
ness will pay you neatly as well. No
n can fail to make enormous pay, by
engaging at once. Costly outfit and
terms free. Money made fast, easily
and %honorably. Address, TRUE & CO.,
Augusta, Maine
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Dec. Is, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the
following.named settler has Gled
notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or clerk of the
District court, at Abbeville, La.
on January 26th 1884, viz Bell
saire Levy, Homestead Entry No.
5079.. for the Fracl Section 7. T..
IL, SR 4 East.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon. and cultivation of said
land, viz: Emile Duhon, Ursin
Gisclard, Cleophas Bourque and
Charles Cody, jr.. all Of Vermil
ion Parish, La.
G.. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. 22d-'83.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
THE MERIDIONkL.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
Z. /. A DDISON n.
$3.50 -. PER YEAR....$2 SO
Il s,

Tie INTENTIONAL. is published weekly
II English and French, at two dollar,
sad fifty cents peg enGun payable il
ADVANCE.
Advertisements will be inserted al Si.Ut
Per sql2Ie ot zen lines, or less, for cact
JEzrcaOA.
4ivertisements published in English
aou French will be charged for both Ian.
g1es1,
70 ed verfiseIneut will be inserted for
sa=s than two dollars and fifty cent?.
PavtQent of ali advertisements is con.
sidersd due Immediately after their first
publication.
advertisements not marked with the
lar.bar OF insertions required, will be
nibiished mil Otherwise ordered, and
charged f9I accordingly.
Tan dollars in advance is reouired fol
~~llonnciny ceadi'ote7 for Office; enrl
eleo}ion t;c'.e.s ~ otnaf joh-Tork mu~,
- .,si& fgf on delivery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

TO The Members of the .AbIeyU

To The Members Of the .AbJeviNe
Hook ind Iode!er Co., No. l.
You are hereby notified, that
on Monday, January 7, the regu.
lar monthly meeting, will be held
al the Court House. Il full at
tendance is requested, as business
utmost Importance is to be
transacted.
ELI WISE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
Democratic Ticket.

For Governor:
S. D.. MCENERY, Of Ouachita.
For Lieutenant Governor
G. kLOBLOCH, Of Lafourche.
Fo" Treasurer
E. A BURKE, of Orleans.
For auditor
0. B. STEELE, of Tensas.
For Attorney General
NJ. J CUNNINGHAM, Of Nat
chitoches.
For Secretary Of State
O.. ARROYO Of P'laquemines.
For sup't of Public Education /:
WARREN EASTON, of Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that
hunting within my enclosures is
strictly forbidden. Any one caught
violating the above notice will be
dealt with to the full extent of the
law. Abbeville, Dec. 22d 1883.
THOMAS S. WINSTON,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

1t is claimed FOR Tom Gala.
CHER, sporting editor of the st.
Louis Globe Democrat, that he is
the only newspaper man under the
sun that never tasted a drop OF
liquor, smoked a cigar or chewed
tobacco.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
jlnrv, au,t Notice.

All persons wishing to make pnhlica-
lions OF tibleauN, CSC, are hereby noti-
fed th3 from and after date said no.
fices must he accompanied by The
printers fec, or same deposited with
She Clerk OF Court, otherwise, they will
not be published. We cannot afford to
work fer glory. much less promises.
April LIST 1882.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

hilad~erti.ements and communications
intended for tire 'lEEID1oNAL, mist b.
oatfsied il by - O'clock VI, on Thursday
70 ensure publication. This is an impor-
.sut business rule. which should not be
4rcrloohed or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
N oTICR

Persons owing State and Parish
Licenses are hereby notified that
] am now in possession of the same,
and that they must be paid within
thirty days from date Of this publ
cation.
VIM. W. KUEHL1NG,
Sheriff & Taxi Collector.
Sept. 29th 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

DEAD.-The Most Rev. Napo-
leon Joseph Perche. the yenel a.
BILE prelate Of the diocese of New
Orleans, died Thursday, Dccem.
Der Goth.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
Notice.

All parties indebted to the firm
of Tolson & Young are respect
fully requested to come forward
and pay the same with 10 days
from date. Dec. 29th 1888.
ToLsoN & YOUNG.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

To collect S137,622,S42 OF in
rernal revenue last year, the total
cost was 81, ,708-a little less
than three cents on the dollar.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

From the complete returns OF
the last French census it appears
that the female sex exceeds the
male by 12l ,253-thus, males, 49,
656-5lS females, 18,778,772.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

A woman's exchange is to be
opened in Washington, and efforts
will be made to interest several
prominent society ladies in its
success.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
LASTIE ~DROUSSARD.

Mr.. EDIToR.-Please announce tha.
| an q candida e for the Office Of Clerk
of Court aud EZ-Oficio Recorder. for
the Parish Of We, million, st The general
election to be held in April 1884.
Il. o. LEBLANC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

South Carolina ladies want an
appropriation of $4O,O 900 for girls
schools. that being the amount
given annually fol- boys schools.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce that
SEVERN BROUSSARD is a candidate
for the office of Sheriff for the parish Of
Vermilion, at sbe general election to be
held in April 1884.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

Work given out. On receipt
Of yepr address we will make an
offer by which you can earn So to
81 evenings. at your home. Men,
women, boys Or girls can do it.
IL. G. Wilkinson & Co., 1875 and
1877 Fulton street, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

A Georgia train cut off the
heels Of a drunken mans boots
and left him unharmed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

Resistance in certain cases is
the announcement of new weak
ness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

1t is only when a woman's age
reaches beyond 100 years that she
is willing to have it accurately
stated.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

send so cents to e. J. Gray,
Box 500, Washington, D. c., for
samples of Fancy Good and Nov
elites, on which you can make
from $500 to $1,000 a day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
announcements
Fer Clerk District Court.

Mr.. EDIToR-Please announce. in
souf paper, ;bat l am q Candidate for
reelection to thu Office Of Clerk OF
Csnrt and EN-Oficio Recorder, for this
parish. ut the general election to be
held i'll April 1884.
IASTIE EGOUSSARD
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

Stock gambling among English
ladies increases very slowly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

Gulleu Improved Gins
FEEDERS Il CONDENSERS.
The undersigned having been appoin-
ted agent for the sale of these celebra-
ted GINS, would respectfully invite
those wishing to buy, to call and see the
town of Abbeville. ALI correspondence
relative to these machines will have
immediate attention.
Respectfully yours,
May 5-'S3 OPHELIAs BOURQUE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

The girl who wears a diamond
ring generally has an itchy nose.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

New Years day passed Of
enietly in town.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

1t is said that England has 1000
female medical practitioners.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05
Leap year is 1884.
The town is muddy.

1t rained here Sunday night
and Monday morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

Tlirty-eight different nationali-
ties are ruled By the car Of Rus:
STA.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1884-01-05

EULUMON WISH,
G. GoDcHAux.
Read and adopted Dec Sd lSs
AMBROSE LAcoUR, CLERK.
Art. 1o. Resolved, that ii.
Finance Committee be AUTHORIZE
to employ some competent BE-.
son to examine the records Il dc
Clerks Office Of this parish fsf he
purpose Of ascertaining lie Mans
OF The present owners Of all lands
on which are due parish ta1es for
this and previous wears.
On motion of Mr.. j I Broussard,
Art. 90. Resolved. That the
sum of $287 90 out 0! the jpds.
ment recovered against @ B Slav
and suretics, which belongs 10 lie
School fund Of this parish, be torn.
ed over to the School AUTHORITIES
of this parish ; that the ATTORNEY
of the parish Is hereby authorized
to pay said sum Of $287. 90 lea
SO commission for collecting sus
of the amount collected ca said
against aaid Shaw q
the Treasurer of the Parish School
Board, aud take his receipt there
for.
Art. sc. Resolved, that thsrs*
mainder Of tbs surplus faads. nov
in the treasury arising from thd
taxes collected previous to lSSas
he appropriated to pay all claim
due by the parish.
The following claims were y
lowed to be paid out Of their ~
nective funds viz -