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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
r. CHINA.

This tree, sometimes called the
Texas China, is becoming quite com
mon all over the country and is one
of the prettiest, if not the prettiest,
of all the trees we have. Like
everything else whose origin is not
known, there are all kind of fables
accounting 70" its origin. Some say
the berry from which it originated.
was found in the craw Of a wild
goose F.; Others that a Texan who
had for a riding switch, a twig Of
the common china, threw it down
and sticking into the ground, small
end foremost, took root and made the
umbrella china, and there are other
stories Of the same sort.
This China is a native OF Syria.
It was brought to Europe and is
common along the shores Of the
MEDITERRANEAN sea. A gentleman
from Texas, travelling in southern
Europe, brought home in his vest
pocket a few seed and planted them.
This. we suppose, is then first intro
duction into America and hence by
many they are supposed to be OF
Texas origin.
Just after the war, in 1866. Gov.
Moore's family were returning to
Louisiana from their exile in Texas
and OH a farm belonging to Mr..
Cuudif, 90 miles east of Crockett,
were growing a number Of Umbrella
Chiuas. Tom Hays and Bun, then
Children, gathered a lot of the berries
To shoot from their pop guns as
they travelled homeward.
After reaching home some Of these
berries were fonnd in The bottom OF
The hack and Tom Hayes planted
them just outside Of the hot house
on Mooreland. This, we believe, Is
the accidental introduction Of this
most beautiful tree into our parish.
Alexandria Town Talk.
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
JEFF. Davis Again.

Ever since the November Elcc
ton there has been q wonderful
production Of cranks, who fondly
imagine that The Lost Cause" has
been found, and that JEFF Davis
is pure while-rohed angel ready
to ascend upward" to everlasting
glory, Texas took a notion to 90
somewhere the other day, and one
or two cranks engineered it to
Beanvoir, where a few opened their
eyes aud dropped their lower Jaws
in speeches. wonder at being thrown
in the presence of so great 4 man
as JEFF. Davis, while others lounged
around or tracked mud through the
halls and galleries while a~nxiousIy
waiting the train to take them back
to New Orleans. 1t is not kind to
disturb Mr.. Davis. All he wants
is to be 'let alone and he should
be left in the enjoyment of his de-
sire. When disturbed he is apt to
say OF write something that will
disturb the beautiful rest that the
country is enjoying. When he is
rndely awakened, he fondly imagines
that he is the father and general
adviser Of the South and is ready
with kindly suggestions. In this ms
lance. among other things, in reply
to Gov. Ireland, he wants chat the
truth be preserved in history, wheth
er written for school or library, etc."
What history?
The history Of that struggle is
written upon every hearih-stone in
the South, and there it belongs !; it
Is sacred to the memory OF the dead,
and now that a new order Of things
exists it is not to be paraded and
Haunted upon every public occasion.
The South is moving forward, i'm
proving in agriculture. manufacture
and mining. and is disposed to "let
the dead past bury its dead" Advice
from leaders Of the old Confederacy
or philanthropists of the North is
not wanted. It is disposed to settle
its own affairs according TO the
present requirement Of things and
to act Justly by all parties, and the
man who disturbs this good work
is neither a statesman mol a patriot.
Free Press
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
What is Home without a Mother?

And yet how many of us have
unhealthy mothers, wives, sisters and
daughters. If they would only use
Creole Female Tonic all the Ills to
which wSmankind are heirs would
vanish like mist beneath a MONDAY
sun. This inestimable remedy is an
infallible cure for weakness, nery.
business, monthly irregularities, pain
full menstrHation and all female com
plants. For sale by n. c. Young,
Druggist, Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

A grand excursion to the Bay by
steamer Baremore, is the next thing
on the amusement programme, in
Abbeyille. The affair will be con
Quoted under the auspices of the
Hook and Ladder Co., which should
be a sufficient guarantee that every.
thing will be done to promote the
comfort and pleasure Of all partici.
pating.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
STOP THIEF i!

A thief was seer yesterday gresp.
ing the throat Of a bald-headed old
gentleman. The thief's name was
Cough" A policeman called Mars
den's Pectosal Balm promptly arres.
ted him. The old gentleman, Mr..
Consumption, now carries the po-
liceman in his pocket, and is happy.
For sale by N. G.. Your G, Druggist.
AbbeyiIle, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
Pictures yourself!

To introduce orr handsome new
style pictures throughout the L. :
at or;ce we sill send Fonr iaozer
finely finished photographs Of your.
self, postpaid, upon receipt of $l.06
and sample photo. to cory from.
cabinet size p~referrcd), provided
yoa will promise in your letter to
show pictures, and act az agent in
case they are satisfactory. ire sure
TO please ereryone. Refer to Post
master. Am. Express Agtnt, OF
Nunda Bank. Remit by postal note
Or registered letter mo stamps ia
KEN. and mention napcr. Address.
NUNDA PUBLISHING. co,
Nunda, n Y.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
For Boys And Girls.

We shall Cite aacay several thous
and dollars in presents before Aug
lst including Solid Gold Watches
Jewelry, Guns, RevoIvers, Violin>,
Banjos, Guitars, Music Boxes. Tool
Chests, Telescopes, and everything
an intelligent boy Or girl could
desire.
If you want the model magazine
for the youth Of the l9th century.
send rs cents for three months trial
subscription and list of presents. A
handsome Pocket Knife or some
thing of greater ualue guaranteed to
all sending. Send for your friends
and receive the presents. Address,
NAT. YOUTHS MONTHLY,
Buffalo. N. Y.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Mr.. Eustis' ability as a man, bis
consistency and devotion to Demo
cratic principles and Lis many emf
nent services to the party are too
we'll known and appreciated to per.
NIT Of their being forgotten OF
clonded.-Pointe Coupee Banner.
No one questions that Mr.. Enstis
is a man of considerable ability (; but
as to his eminent services" we must
confess ignorance and ask to be en-.
lightened.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

That sterling Democratic journal
the Morehouse Chairon is anxious to
see the "Tensas Fraud" investigated,
and vigorously denounces this. fla.
grant and Infamous DESPERATION Of
the elective franchise in the interest
Of the Gang and a few of its pet
hirelings. We hope this disgraceful
affair will be subjected to close and
careful scrutiny by the courts and
the guilty offenders properly punish
ed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
The Lake Charles Echo is a gree

The Lake Charles Echo is a great
stickler for form. 1t eau see hnt
one democrat just now, and he
towers up above his fellows like a
lore cypress in a marsh. His name
is Eustis. He is to the Echo the
Alpha and the Omega of Democra-
cy in this State, and like unto him
there is none other, and we are glad
of it. He and his followers are the
Democratic party. Gov. Nichols
and the gentlemen who supported
Mr.. kernochan are "half and half"
If his Satanic Majesty should chance
to steal the divine regalia and usurp
the heavenly throne, we suppose our
brother Of the Echo would be found
ready to pay his homage and devo-
tons to the creature wearing the
outward semblance of divinity, Just
as he now regards the men who
have violently obtained control of
the machinery Ct the Democratic
organization in this State, as its
chosen chieftains, and the specially
elect.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The Lake Charles Echo has a grie-
vance. Evidently its editor drinks
long and deep at the pure and undi-
filed fountains Of Gang Democracy
and regards President Cleveland
and Gov. Nichols as exceedingly
diminutive beings when considered
in connection with such important
personages as Mr.. Eustis and jim
Houston. He "dcpIores the action
of the Precedent 10 forcing Mr.. ker-
nochan upon the Democratic party
real Gapg] in face Of the protest of
Mr.. Eustis." Well, yes, come to
think about it is rather sad, in fact
it is more than .sad-it is very sad
indeed, especially for Eustis and
more so for the Gang. Let US see,
this 'alf and 'alf Democrat, as the
Echo calls him, was recommended
by Senator Gibson and four Demo.
cratic Congressman OF the delega-
ton, Mr.. Eastis alone opposed him.
Ii. is very much to be dep!ored that
President Cleveland has made such
a blunder and thus forever deprived
himself of the sage counseIs of so
illustrious a prophet and sagacious
a statesman as James E. Eustis.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The mandate of the Supreme
Court in the case Of Jos. Minan con-
vjcted at the last term of court and
sentenced to 7 years in the peniten-
tiary, has been received. The de.
cree of the lower court has been af
firmed end the Sheriff will start to-
day we believe with him for Baton
Rouge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
The Church Of st. Peter,

The Church Of st. Peter, al
Rome, stands upon the supposed
grave and near the site Of the
%martyrdom Of st. Peter. Con:
stantine founded the original church
in 306, and Charlemagne was crown.
ed in it in 500 ; but that cdifce
has fallen to decay. In 1850 Pope
Nicholas Y had the foundations laid
for rebuilding the church, when he
died. More than fifty years later
--l50G- Pope Julis IL laid the
cornerstone of the present struc;.
ure.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
Free To Farmers.

To secure 100000 new subscri.
bers during next sixty days, we will
actually send the best farmers mag
azine in the Z. S. free for one entire
gear to every one sending US at once
the names of ten farmers aud IL 2-ct
stamps for postage. etc. Regular
Price 81 90. Address NATIONAL
AGRICULTURIST Nunda, n. Y.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
Three Books Given Away.

Three Books Given Away.
We will send the following Three
books free: LADIES PRIVATE
COMPANION, a complete medical
adviser for women, Illustrated aud
Bound in Cloth, Former price 81,
FUN AND CANDY. a 48-pagc
book telling how to make over 100
kinds of candies and other sweet
things, handsomely bound, (Former
price so cts. and LADIES GUIDE
TO FANCY WORK, Practical In
structor in all kinds of Art Matters,
containing 81 large 4column pages.
over, zoe handsome Illustrative En-.
cravings. and we'll bound, to any
lady who sends so cents for sic
months trial subscription to THE
HOUSEWIFE a large i6 page journal
devoted to Fashions. Fancy Work.
Art R~ecreations, How to Cook, and
Household Matters. 1t you will send
$500 for four friends, you will each
receive al the ADORE, and we will send
you an etqdat HAND MIRROR. For
club of so we give a LADIES'
GOLD WATCH. Address TIE
HOUSEWIFE PUB. OG., Nanda.
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

We want to see the Plaquemine
opened and believe that united
effort on the part of the Attakapas
press wonld accomplish it. What
say you Gentlemen Don't all
speak at once!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

A malignant form Of CHAMBERS is
prevailing in the Coulee Kinney
settlement, and a number of animals
have been destroyed. Mr.. Theozime
Touchet informs US that he has lost
several work horses, from the dis.
ease which runs a very rapid course.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

PRIcKLY ASH BIrTERs is not an
intoxicating beverage, but a pleasan,
mild laxative and efficient Tonic,
acting directly on the Liver, Kidneys,
Stomach and Bowels.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Naval Officer Kernoehan and
Supervisor O'Brien, the two new
appoiatees in the New Orleans Gus
tomhouse have qualified and taken
possession of their offices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The Maurepas Gazette, official or
gan Of the parish Of Livingston, has
the following suggestive paragraph
The foreman Of the Grand Jury
remarked that it would cost the par,
ish $500 to Investigate the affairs OF
the School Board.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

BY an ordinance Of the Police
Jury adopted at the last meeting,
geese, sheep, hogs and goats are ne
allowed to run ct large within the
limits Of the parish, and when found
depredating upon crops may be
killed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
Mr.. Burke and Mr.. Houston q

Mr. Burke and Mr.. Houston are
very much alarmed apparently over
the threatened danger to the integ
rity and vitality of the party FROM
entangling alliances with the Re.
publicaus and niggers, which they
aver are contemplated and even
practiced by the opponents Of the
State Administration" But SO long
as the Administration bargains and
barters with this detested and up-
holy class we suppose there is DO
danger Of the prevailing harmonious
relations Of the races being disturb.
ed by internecine dissensions. Oh,
no Pitt Kellogg and Joe Acklen
are good cards-if drawn by the
Administration Gang.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

At last the Police Jury Of Iberia
parish have made an effort toward
repairing the horrible quagnures
.infesting the Grand Marais road.
We trust they will not long delay
the completion of the much needed
work.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

For more than q week past the
mornings and nights have been quite
cool and disagreable. Such wealth
er is very favorable for coughs and
colds, and The little grubs and
worms which destroy the young
corn.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

W T , D

Crane (m AigrstR fsa'as''-r
We will pay the he1s, I. ,
price for White Cfale sas'
Feathers and Aigfciie oSll,. !,
For prices and infornalM ! !
TO Fl. Beer, Abbesllle e i,
' ';'v "'u''s''' Il II. L.nap
sIay 18th 1855.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Roller skating is becoming infec
tious (; at first it was confined to
adults, but now the kids are invest.
ing in skates, and devoting their
spare time to acquiring al equili-
brium on wheels.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The Office Of the clerk of court
is now located in Godchaux's build
ing adjoining Bourque's store. TIE
new quarters are quite roony and
more comfortable than those just
vacated.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

In some portions Of the Prairie
Greig country we are told the corr
crop has been worked out and laid
by. This is certainly very early.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

1t is with pleasure and some local
pride that we announce that the Str.
Barmore is now prepared to- carry
passengers and will make close con.
reetions at Morgan City for New
Orleans and Houston.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Fishing parties r beginning to
become seasonablc, and by the time
they have run their course the pic
mic season will be here in all of its
glory.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The masons having succeeded in
%effecting a loan with the parish will
at once proceed to erect a handsome
hall on their lot behind the law of.
fee of Messrs. O'Bryan and White.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Mrs. W. F. Area left last week
on a visit to the Exposition and
relatives and friends at her old
home in Mississippi.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
The Roller Skate Victim
One more unfortunate
Trusting the fates,

One more unfortunate
Trusting the fates,
Rashly importunate.
Tried on the skates,
Pick her up tenderly,
Loosen the straps,
Fashioned SO slenderly,
Unused to mishaps.
Oh, it was pitiful
That she should flop,
Where a whole city full
Must see her drop.
Pick her up tenderlv,
Smooth out her dress,
Fashioned SO slenderly,
Made to caress.
Out she struck trustlulIy,
. Skating galore,
Down she came bu~tfully,
On the hard floor,
Pick her up tenderlv,
So good and so true,
Fashioned so slcnderlY,
What could she do
Dumping i~nhumanly,
Jolting the men,
She is pure ~womanIys
Aud tries it again.
Pick her up tenderly,
What does she care?
Fashioned SO benderlv, =.
So plamp and so lair.
Merchant Trave';
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The attention Of persons desiring
collections made is called to g notice
in another column.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Sheriff Nunez returned last week
from his trip to Jackson whittier he
he went to convey a gentleman to
the Asylum.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The Lafayette Advertiser Of Sat
urday says Mr.. N. G. Young, Of
Abbeville, La, passed through Wed.
nesday night en- route for New Or.
leans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
The 7ensas r. ~,

Ira : suit has been sr,,,..
J' "',ed State State, Di., s'sa's >. !
s,oners Of election i j. y
u ,s''a n. When aeEasry v, !,
n a' r. ho'sh AYERS Ia, ! y =
v v. 'l5 votes s,. pol'sd At lit ! !
T yansl have given bin, i,,a'
, l0u1s' tie District J,a. IVY
=; 'I,a' he has suffered dsaa s''I
IN to $4,000 'asaa
IT, This 'Tensas frapa, !,
3''sa called y 'heepp,s,,s' Y
Mug last fall after IL
.a'n'0e convention, j
s tue readers Of the olsrie,' '' '
0as never existed / AL,
mind of honest and , li''
that it was the most sha1's
s'apendons outrage ever ,s,,,'
upon Il the elective Franchise 81
time the election Va IA J
every body in the parish u.s.
unoer water. Very it'll
was felt in the election, nj
aie i'oI feglstena !,
enough in the entire pa,iA \
Up the enormous vote conn.,
returned for McEnery ,,l
the present judge. Tie diy,,
composed Of Concordis a,a
parishes; concordia gav,,
70 the returns, Hough MI,
lao votes. In order i ds.
iensas' with a legal tolias 4,
OF less than 1000, rolled !
votes for Young and III /
Hoagh.
This is what the Lopisisb,
ocrats used to curse lie Rsna
Ior-"stu1iDg the baIbt.bs.Hl
the ~scallawag Republicans
.IHaEav EEeE- AHREelN+h
dlshonorably il tie esndr
election, the Immaculate Damn
held up their paws il slsu
horror. But when i Dsau
Governor and . Judge N h
into office through such means
IS the horror Ii Is true, lit
we heard no end Of abusive trs
concerning the 4Tensas eats
but we heard il from some spsl
Democrats, who were perfectly
ing to carry their point d hsH
of the Outrage and I'm
detected the outrage until i Id
upon them with desouring 1na
Had Mr.. Boatner gems iii
Monroe convention with ae
"at bis back to lift lin
Congress the yelland cry iadal
the people 81 tbas n
would never have been lead 4
the lips and pens Of Loulaabs W
Gratis. Now, however slsets
publican has reopeued ths aaa1
and presents some iaconua'st1
evidence to Substantial his ss1
will those who 50 mercilesslIiss
the Tensas Democrats last ny
assistance to NJ. W
effort to expose and pun
outrageous abuse d one dE'
institutions d oai ss
aren't ? We guess 10.
Democrats would raiss ! :
too hideous toetd9iF
Here is one Democrat ~
the Iensas matter tllefoaglle
and the guiIisy, W
punished thoroughly
house Clarion, Mayl |.
~ m II
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Those who owe us for subscription
or oMeraUise are reminded that re are
IN need, and without w'shing to be
ooe'pressing, prompt settlement uould
be yery Convenient.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Capt: Miller's move Of putting a
passenger packet in the bayou is a
good one, and a reasonable tariff
will we are certain make the meas
ure a profitable one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Announcing the names Of candidates ........S III
Professional or business cards OF ten lines or
EtSs. Il year -
Transien, advertisements must be paid for In adj
vance.
Communications of a personal nature will be
charged double the regular rates, and must be paid
for POSITIVELY in advance.
40 vertisements not marked will be published until
forbid, Nf responsibility and will be charged accord
ingly.
Obituary aud marriage notices will be charged as az
yertisemeAts when exceeding ffteen lines.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The Dew Drop In" saloon has
dropped out, and its proprietor NOV
ed westward.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Director General Burke's resigna.
ton, to take effect on the Goth last,
has been accepted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

EE-Al communications and advertisements MUST
BE- handed in on or before Wednesday morning tom
sure insertion in the following saturday S issue.
sPAnonynlousc COMMUNICATIONS VIII NOT be pub
lished under any circumstances.
FyaAll letters and communications must be ad-
dressed to the Editor of the Meridionli, Able
vile. Vermilion parish. Louisiana.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

Last week we received the ad
dress Of the Southern immigration
Association, a corporate bo1y pro
posing to establish a "Soathein
Castle Garden" at New Orleans
and supply the South with a good
class of settlers from the North and
East as well as from Europe. The
shares are S. a piece, aud those wish.
ing to subscribe to the stock will
address Adam Thompson, treasurer,
box 901, New Orleans, La. For
n we do not regard the scheme
with much favor. and incline to the
belief that it will never amount to
much except in so far as creating
some soft berths to be filed by dead
heads.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

DIR. Raphael Sagrora is in town
on a short visit, and is looking re-
markedly we'll.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16

The last meeting Of the Police
Jury was an important one, and
much business was transacted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-16
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