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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12
"Yoa don. cox like Sary Aun uss

-"Yoa don't co,k like Sary Aus used
~. Matilda ls sail, IN iuSss OF gentle
sx.sp.r4iius rrprcoi. no u seems 10 me
yos sAut svsk Iike Sara Ann used TO- :
~ another aeuAsio. d. VAS. You're not
- sssatt ia gcstaa rouId ~ Sary Ann was.
hA,IJs. You don't appear to catch on
~l,f~ sig lsit ~ About tLv time .
L..sy Iall,ns -pis ca,us Ia eontast With biz
L..a Mat 10 ,vu mean BY that, ysu
.,xs1y' Le exclaimed In agony. I'm do.
iag sosa. 81 tbs sotk sara Aan neglected. :"
shs replied. sld tlaers was musi. peace 10
tAe lA1-igy i.sfeaiier,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

There is a siory o! msn uho sss
lssi~i icr. siesiaes . pair Of trousers H.
sas sbl, dsisaisd, asd the iary bought
sverdkslicf nos guilty. rbs prisoners
coans.l collected biz lee and ihss said TO
the siasiiesi~d Statesman: We'll. yet out.
fva'~ irrAe s;i.l ~Aal iiil 10 sosA. r.
,srss.s 81. sssss.s " ~l.s,,er. pointing 70
tho pissuun a don't san, bin 10 see me. :
MAY nois' !. 't.ess I've sol them psnts
OF
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12


The Rural Ner Yorker says that tho
best floor for horse stable il good stiff
clay and gravel. mixed 10 proportion Of
half aud half Mix both intimately, and
vet the mixture to the consistency OF foit
putty, and put in at least eight inches oft,
two inches ct time, pounding dsws each
layer solid and hard withA heavy beetle.
II cannot be injured BY pounding After
standing till thoroughly hardened it will
be about ~ firm - rock. and still moist
and cool A very good floor can also be
made Of anthracite coal ashes; or even
COED loan makes very good floor. OF
course, planks may be used, but they are
far frsm being The best The floor should
b nearly level, say descending two or
three inches tswar: the back part Of the
staIi. and should BIZ ven bsdded with straw
or saudust. moss peat or some other ab-
sorbent. and should bs sbroughly cleaned
out every day. n not kept we'll bsdded.
the horses arc apt 10 paw and stamp holes
10 dirt floors. asd these holes sbcnld be
kept Filled up with the same material Of
whish the 6oor u mAde
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

"A pUm AID RrfIsnLE NEmciSx : A
componaa npid sxisscs a rss<s. leaves.
b~rts saa bsrtses Is BafJsek Blood Bit
terra rhsy care Al diseases u tbs blood.
lisss Asd kidssys
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

FIVE YEAns ago my lie was dread all
the time from Heart Disease. since using
DIR GRAVES. HEART REGULATOR
tbs EugiisL language would fail me in
telling the good ! have received. Kate
Masgrove. Coloms, Ind For sale by all
druggists al 81 pr bottle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

TLr cravings fpr salt by al animals y
no, msuls II issdiDg ssdsr the care o.
man. Willie this csuniry was al forest,
every salt spring vas frsquented by deer.
and sAis fact Vas taken advantage Of by
hunters Tor their cspturs
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

L. Holland. Mica, q J. Dcs-nbury
publisia.s sls Aess. aud 10 il columns
.roagl, rrSssa.easls Dr.. Thomas Eslsc.
s'ls uii ivr Coagh. Colds. Sore Throsi.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

DESIRABLE SUMMER RESORT
Hotel at Manchester,
Vermont.
TO R = a X. ID.
Price, $4,000.
0sirg 10 the 70 cut enlargement ~ be- fqninot
Houst. The property lno~n =. the
Manchester Hotel
And Music Hall,

situated on the c.irsr q Main and Onion streets
opp .ite ihs Eqalncx Hnnse, 10 offered for sale.
The "a 10 100 fest front and 200 feet deep.
Tbs bniidiuss coessin AIRY zone sleeping * oms,
pasicrs. d'sise roon, kitchen. lsupdfy. CITE,
campi<se. and iurs sshsd ready L. run - hots .
lsxcspiing dipinx room erocksry. linen. stc,1
lee house And tn auirg vater on tho prenis~s.
The rooms hare heretofore tesn used IN con
sees on wssh tts qnisox Rene. snn are thor
0aghiy veil iarniSbed and have Lesl sosa
syringe. hair mattfseses. etc.
There - drug sfoss poet pfes. and flee OF
Manchester Journal. In The North snd " tA<
Dus dang. Annual rsBisi fsrsrtd frsm tbess
serkpis, $40
The Nnsic Hall spAisues room ia- ,tsge and
scenery; cspAr.iy. So. renaAl tlS PET light
SmsA asncisG h4l ~ Il semsui fessAl - per
sight. Fear vtSy hns to~ log sil-,s 10 tsse-
ment, veil pssronixsd .ia,ipg ihs spran,r
The <rx also imo lArg~ stsht@ shd Coach.
maE's Hall. that VAL be sesd xlih the ossrty.
" desired. Aiso one 10 Ave sfree ~ isad.
This " al epport unity 10 pH'chsss valuable
and paying rrnpsrty Al rsssgsshis prizes,
SO VI man Who can ~ so 90 eAyh con saws ~
~ sisrs desired On The balance. If - ftr rsnt
isisrs<t
Ysr fssiAss pa,ss~uisss, Nsdrrss
" n. oRtrs. xfssSo~ Husr.
JsrEsesviLts, Pa
usu hsy Ia, Eri~oz Hs3s,
~ nsscssaYn. vxsssss.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

srns sure ard cell for The CANDEE RUBBER
cos. nsks s,d take no other Get sitber the
Psfe -6ux caAcx PAsvrs1os or The common
Dali 6nish. ia are a. No, l.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

srThe cAEDEE RUBBER co. by . rscsn
isv~ntios. have reinforced their boots ~ the
kscss - the EXTRA THICK BALI" aud will
0urvxsn Two PArns Of ordinary Rubber Boots
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12

,srBfisg 90 tho sisrs 70 ss~ure every d~r1isd
improvement for our 'uSs. vs have higd
three Books ia sscct. ., rsgalsr p,icss, aod .
VII - sis1 70 sLos ssnpiss sna sspisis the
ns rsts " ne ETtra 1h,d Bal The trade srp~
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-02-12
kE III N1EE'SSs
IxNy0RIh.
EDy>

vew ~ Cavs - ntxssy ss1 L4ssv Cen.
ppssaes. Csassspa6tsas ed ~ d.sssSsu
Araxaax frrm "a imys~ss siAt< ii IN BLOOD.
- eunes ebe esfss fsp>x eey ed ~ ny paeu.
~ " uken ~ a n IN esfsiiiHG fripG<. AZ
nv~rr>sss Dns pefisr hafsis, o. Aztr~ss DE-.
u.sQ Heusety. nanAeux. y. n.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-22
SALTWATER SOCIETY.
A Pleasant Week in the City by the
ST. CrOiX.

st. Croix.
Mr.. Frank E. joys forty-third birthday
was recognized by his wife, who gave him
surprise on his return from Chicago on
Wednesday evening. When he went to
supper he found ten or twelve couples of
friends had assembled to help him celebrate
the anniversary. He was somewhat sur
prised, but appeared to take it PHILOSOPHY
ically. At 1880 the party was seated at
the festive board, and spent over an hour
discussing the repast. Supper over, pro-
gressive euchre was in order and the greater
part of the evening pleasantly spent in
playing it, Mrs. A. c. Hospes was the
successful winner of the ladies' head prize,
and, strange to say, MI. A. c. Hospes the
gentlemen's head prize. Mr.. W. S. Conrad
won the gents progressive and Mrs. II. q.
Van Worries the ladies' progressive. MIR.
Joy was the recipient of several presents,
and grand time is reported by all who
were SO fortunate as to be present.
Mr.. Fred Scott and wife gave progress
sive euchre party to ten couples OF friends
at their residence, $40 South Second street,
on Tuesday evening. Mr.. F. Whitman was
the winner of the gents progressive prize
and Mrs. Archie Parker the ladies' progress
sive, while Mrs. S. 81. Kellogg carried Off
the ladies' head prize and Mrs. D. L..
Birmingham the foot prize. Choice refresh
ments were passed around at 11:30 and the
most delightful evening was spent by all
present 81 never had better time at a
progressive eucMe party" said our inform
ant.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. John W. Cleary
was surprised at his residence, No. 500
North Fourth street, by party numbering
thirty couples, all warm friends. They met
at the residence of Mr.. M. L. Griffin and
succeeded in making the surprise complete
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-22
the guest of Miss Dean of Summit avenue,
left for Kansas CITY last Thursday.

the guest of Miss Dean of Summit avenue,
left for Kansas City last Thursday.
The Entire Nous club had a delightful
party at the Ryan last Friday evening.
George W. Hall Of the Ryan Drug house
is with his bride at the Merchants.
Miss Babcock of Western avenue gave a
whist party last Friday evening.
Mrs. W. Corlies will return from her
Eastern visit early next month.
Miss Remick of Boston is the guest of
Mrs. j. Fl. Brugh at the Ryan.
Maj. j. G. Hamilton and family of Grand
Forks are at the Merchants.
There will be at least four large and ele-
CANT opera parties this week.
DR.. and Mrs. S. A. Beecher have taken
apartments at the Windsor.
Mrs. G. H. Wray of st. Cloud is visiting
friends on Wabasha street.
The grand opening ball at Hotel Ryan
will take place on Dec. 9.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Z. Stone leave this week
for European trip,
F. P. Mast and family of Moline, Ia, are
visiting in this city.
Col. r. F. Barr and family have removed
to Fort Smelling.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 81. Stacy of Boston are
at the RYAN.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-22
$1,000,

REORGANIZATION Robe Costumes
in Frise, Boucle and Fancy Che
viot effects, the early seasons
price for which was $50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-22
$l.25,

90 PIECES fancy loop Boucle
Suitings, As inches wide, the most
popular goods Of the season.
Opened in September and sold
extensively in all the large cities,
by the closest houses at $3.50
per yard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-22
coo,

25 PIECES all-wool French
Plaids, in beautiful and entirely
new color conf limitations and ex-
cellent value at ST. per yard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-22

ward Long, B. l.. Bronson, E. II. Robert,
S. J. Waters, Joseph Miller. Harry Getty,
James Murray, o. Sutkir, Charles Gross.
Mr.. Gallagher and others. A meeting will
be held in Getty's hall on Monday evening,
Nov. 80, for the election of officers.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. D. c. Sheppard
gave most elegant lunch party to her
lady friends at her residence at the corner
of Dayton and Harrington avenues. The
following ladies were present: Mesdames
Krech and Benner of Minneapolis; Gilbert
Griggs, Sheppard. Skinner, Lightner and
Brooks. Misses Harrison of Chicago, Glib
son of Kentucky, Herseys and Tillcon of
Saltwater: Side. Langdons, King and
Hosford of Minneapolis; Otis. Bend. Rice,
Bigelow, Baker, Deans, Drake, Kellys,
McLaren and Smythes.
Thursday, Nov. 10, was the twenty fifth
anniversary of Capt. and Mrs. James A.
Owens wedding. They were very agree
ably surprised by large number of their
friends calling in the evening to congratrl-
late and present their handsome gifts. They
were also kindly remembered by the en-
ployes of Auerbach. Finch Sc Van Slyke,
who presented them with a very
handsome gift. 1t is to be hoped
that the good captain and his ex-
cellent lady will as happily celebrate their
golden wedding.
The wedding of Mr.. Neil C. Murray to
Miss Alexander occurred at DEVILS Lake
last week in the presence of a few relations
and friends, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. Mr.. Shenkler. The happy couple
left by the evening train for st. Paul and
will pass the most of the winter with the
family of the groom's parents, Hon. and
Mrs. W. P. Murray, 161 Nina avenue.
where the bride will be at home on Tues
days in December.
The Patriarch's club will commence its
third season next Wednesday evening with
a party at Hotel Ryan. Four parties will
| constitute the season. Of this club the
officers are as follows. George R. Finch,
president; L. Fl. Maxfeld, secretary and
treasurer; w. r. Merriam, F. B. Clarke,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-09
Constable's Sale:
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
a..
PARISH OF VERM1LloN.
LIST Justices Court.
ophelias Bourque
Martial Duhon.


By virtue of a writ Of 6eri facias,
issued out Of the Hon. lst Justice s
Court, in and for the parish of Yer
million, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed,
| will proceed to sell at public sale,
to the last and highest bidder, at the
Office of the lst Justice of the Peace
Of this parish, for CASH, with benz.
bit Of appraisement, on
S AT u RDA Y, NAY 10TH,
1885, between the, hours of II
o'clock 4: H., and 4 o'clock P. NJ,
ard continuing from day to day if
necessary, all the rights, titles, in
terests aud demands of the defend
ant, Martial Duhon in and to
the following described properly,
seized to satisfy said writ. to wit s:
One dwelling house l4x2O #.
One corn crib.
Given under my official signature
this End day Of Nay A. D., 1885.
Colin LEBLANC.
Constable lst Ward.
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the State for enactment and passage,
ART. 2 Resolved further, that ssid com.
mittee cause to be published the notice 81
intention to apply for passage Of said Law
in accordance with article ,46 of the Con,
stitution.-Committee: G n Eldrodpe.
Judge c Debaillcn, w w Edwards, r Il
OBryan w A White, Lastie Broussard
and r c Smedes. =.
On motion OF H Putnam duly second
ed.
Resolved, that until further notice the
Office Of Clerk and Recorder shall be kept
in the law Office of Messrs OBryan e.
White, in the town Of Abbeville, and tho
Sheriff e. Tax Collectors shall be kept in
the Sheritf's room of the parish jail, and
that OF the Assessor shall be kept In the
room Of Abbeville Hook Ladder Co., No.
!, and all future meetings of the Police
Jury until further provided for shall bo
held in last named place.. The April term
Of District Court, shall be held In clerks
office as above established. *
On motion OH H Bartels duly seconded.
Resolved that all back copies ~ far AZ
possible, of officials papers of the parish
be procured by clerk Of this body for pur-
pose Of obtaining proceedings of Police
Jury, and the finance committee, Messrn
8 Wise and Morgan, be named to A.
sist clerk Id the above labor. j.. ;,
On motion of T J Morgan, the Jury took
a recess until 8 i; And on motion Of same
member duly seconded, Resolved that tho
offered and adopted, to take 4
recess be reconsidered..
On motion Of T J. Morgan dnly seconded,
Resolved that the President be author
lied to appoint q suitable person to pro-
coed to.New Orleans and Baton Rouge for
the purpose of purchasing and otherwise
procuring the books atd other articles
in said exhibit A. Whereupon
the President appointed Lastie Broussard
under said resolution. H., 4.
On motion, Resolved that the President
appoint two persons, to- assist the clerk
of court in classifying, arranging and in
licking the remnants w the burnt records
saved from the Court House.
Whereupop the President appointed
Messrs w A White and L G Lyons.
The Jury then took recess until 2
o'clock. -
Jury re-assembled at 2 o'clock, all mem-
bers were present. :. =
On motion resolved that Judge Conrad
Debaillon. ,be ana il hereby requested to
the laws Of the State and asces-
ain, whether or not, in his opinion tho
of the .Abbeville Masonic
Lodgnsto the Police Jury for the Tempo
'ary use ad Court House Of q building to
% erected BY said Lodge, Just out of tho
Corporation limits Of the Town Of Abbe,
lille would be in conflict with said laws.
On motion the Jury then adjourned.
.. N. SfEBBtNs, n. HOFFPAUIR,
Clerk Pro Tenn. President.
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Land Office, New Orleans, Lc.
April 18th 1885.

Land Office, New Orleans, L.,
April 18th 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the
following.uaned settler has fled no.
tice Of bis 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 Alb
bevilIe, La, OF. june lst 1855 viz:
Pemberton Rudin, who made
Homestead Entry No. 5572, Yer
million parish. La. for the lot No. 8.
T. IL, SR 8 East.
He names the following witnesses
to prove bis continuous residence
npon, and cultivation Of. said land.
viz-John Duhon. Marcel Fuselier.
Jules Fuselier and James Thea!l all
of Vefmilion Parish, La.
c. B. DAaRALL, Register.
May 2,-'e5-5t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-09

State Of Louisiana - Parish OF
Vermilion - 25th Judi District
Court-No. 66l.
Succession Of. Almazee Broussard,
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties interested in the said succession
or having any opposition to make
to the tableau of settlement of tho
seperate estate 'of said succession
filed by .Jno .Abshire jr admr to
tiie the same in writing, in the Office
Of the clerk of court within ten days
from the date hereof.
Given under my, hand and seal Of
court this 4th day Of April
1855. !,
GEo. W. SUMMERS, dy.clerk.
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N O T 1 c E
Land office, at Nss,v Orleans, 1a.,
April 18th 1885. |.

April 18th 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the
fol!owing:named settler has fled no.
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before
the Judge or Clerk of Court at
Leesburg, Cameron Parish, La, on
June eth 1885, viz Albert Mou.
ton, who made Homestead Entry
No. 5349,,, Parish Of Cameron, La,
for the sW ! of NE4, and NE !
OF SW /, Sec S, T II, SR 3 west.
/, he names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of. said laid,
viz :-Aurellien +. Broussard. Will.
lam Meauxi Euclide Meaux and
Joseph S. Broussard, all of Yer:
million parish, Louisiana.
G: p: DARRAlL, Register.
May 2-'s55t.
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Probate Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA:
~ ,s4
PARISH OF VERAILIon.
s5th Judicial District Court.
No


Succession of Firmin Bauce
BY virtue of an order of sale
granted by the Honorable District
Court, aforesaid in the matters OF
the above entitled and numbered
succession, and to me directed; no.
tice is hereby given that there
will be offered for sale, to- pay
debts, at public auction to the last
and highest bidder at the late
residence deceased in this parish, on
Wednesday, JUNE, 3yd 1885,
the following described property
to.wit:
One certain tract of land on the
west side Of the Bayou vermilion,
being SW / of $ l3, T. II, sR 2 E.,
containing one hundred sixty.one
and 46llO0 acres.
One OK cart-One buggy--one
dwelling house--one lot Of pieux
and pickets-agricultural ifnple.
ments and other articles too hume
rous to mention.
Terms-CASR. =
Given under my official signature,
in the Town of Abbeville, VermiI.
ion parish, La, this End day of
May A. D., 1885.
J. s. NUNEZ, Sheriff.
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On salt qu'en Floride une compa
gnie sc propose de drainer une Gnor.
me qnautite de terres marecageuses
en- we de les iivrer a la culture
Lentrepriae Sc poursuit sous la III.
rcction de NJ. Dsston. LIE territoire
en- question 225 miles de long sur SUI
une lar1enr de IS miles. Des lacs
enters wont disparaitre au moyen
de canaux de dess6chement. LIE
premier canal a e'e creuss, il y a Is
mois. il Get de 50 pieds de large sur
10 De profondeur. IL une lon.
euelr de 4 miles. L'effet de ce ira.
vail ete.de rebuilt de { pieds lie nj.
veau dun: lac qui couvrait uhe sur.
face Je 50 miles cares. Du Lac
Okechobec on va crcuser des deux
c6tts. au Sud ct a FEst, plusieurs ca.
"aux qui Sc deverseront dams la mer.
La Compagnie Sc sert dc euatre dra-
s"euses ct de deux vap.eurs. Les
dragneuses peuveDt recevoir 1900
tomlhes. La compagnie Went d'eta-
bhr unc habitatiou sucriere Ia OH Ia
terre etait, il J .deu1 ans, couverte
de deux pieds d'eau. La came y
pousse a merveille, ct Ton compte
faire 5000 livres par acre. Les ter.
res sont jehasa, tigoureuscs, ct les
legumes y viennent aussi bien que la
came lis poas'ent toute Iannee.--
Les hommes du Nord achetcnt les
terres en- masse dams la Floride.
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Nous voici arrive au beau mois dc
Mai. Chacun en- ce mois volt Ia ma
ture sous laspect le plus fatteur. La
recolte a fait de grands progress, ct
l'haE!tant profiteat de la saison TEN.
perez, pousse avec ardeur, lee. ira.
vanx. De grand matin bieh avant
Faube, les laitieres sont resembles
ct amenees au corail, OH les ieunes
gehs ct les engages Sc mettelt a l'nn-
vre a traire lie lait qui dcit etre con.
somme pendant Ia journee ct au
soleil levant les charrues sont a rem.
verser les siilons par lei, ct a ren.
chausser le jeune mais par la. II est
impossible de Sc rendre un compte
exacte de l'actiyite du plauteur sdns
avoir WI les labeurs du bon habitant
pendant ce mois. pour lui c'est la
saison de l'activite. LIE oien aise
future de lannee depend de la sal
son preserte. Nous ne saurions trop
louer lhabitant industrieu. C'est
lui qui alimente toutes les branches
dindostrie, c'est lui de qui nous de.
pendons tous. LIE mois de- Mai sem
bic cette aimee lui etre favorable.
La semaine derniere il a tombe une
fort bonne pluie, ct Ia terre malgre
que lie vent ait souff1e du nord sur
les dernieres jours de Ia semaipe, Ia
terre disons nous est fraicl.e ct ellie
Z conserve l'humidit6.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PAhlsH OF vERM1L1or.
25th Judicial District Court.
Nc 614.

Ne. .6I4.
Succ OF Constance 4 Delcambre.
Notice is hereby, given to all par
ties interested in the said succession,
or having any opposition to make to
the tab!eau Of debts aud charges and
Of settlement fled BY Jean Bte
Dronet,, .jr natural tutor in the
said Succession to file the same in
writing in the Office of the clerk
of court within ten days from the
date hereof.
Given under nv hand and seal Of
court this 4th day Of April 1885.
ALcIDE LEBLANC, Dy.clerk.
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81 nous ny prenons garde, nous
aufons bientot aux Etats- Unis, une
aristocratie terrienne, ct chose curl l
euse, ellie ne sera pas ceimlIposee d'A.
mericains: On ne s'imsagine pas a
qael point les capital;stes auglais,
presque tous titres, Sc sont rendus
acquereurs de terres dams rOuest.
40 Texas seol, lis possedent 7,00o,.
600 d'acres lis en- ont ! peu pres
au tant dams Ie Nouveau-Mexique ct
lie Colorado. Dams lie Kansas, des
syndicats ADglais ont 100000
d'acres. Lie Dakota ct lie Miuneso.
ia soht dams la meme condition. Une
grande partie du territoire de Ia
Floride etc achetee par des capi.
'alistes etrangers. Partout ce sont
des Anglais qui domihent. A un
moment donne, il en- peut resulter un
danger one l'on aurait tort de ne pas
prevenir.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-09

L'edi6ce de la Maison Blanche, a
Washington, couvre le tiers dun
acre il ma d'abord codte que 300,.
600 piastres apjourd'hui il revient
a,s2.ooo,UGt environ. C'est lie cha.
'eau de Dublin que l'on pris pour
nodele, ct larchitecte, un citoyen de
la Caroline Sud; nomme Hobau, a
recu $500 pour aaaoir foufoi le plan.
On sait que, depths, il . ete brittle en-
partie par les Apglsis. Les repara.
tons ct les Embellishments qui ont
eu lieu ensuite, on codts 81, 100000.
C'est a la Maison Blanche qn'ont ha
bite tcus les Presidents, depnis Wash.
ingtou chacun d'euz a plus on
,noins contribne a lembellir, a For.
ner. C'est, croyops.nous John
Quincy Adams qui : etabli le pre-
mier billiard, maiss de son temps, l'e-
di6ce n'etait qua moitiS achieve. On
dit 9u'Abigail Adams await fait, de
Ia graude sale de rEst, sa banderie.
Peu peu, Ia Maison Blanche s'est
enrichie de curiosite f; = rheure quill
est, ellie eat devenue un veritable
musee.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-09

LIE GENERAL GRANr.-Le general
Grant. don't on faisait il J q queIque
temps leg preparatifs d'enterrements,
est aujourd'bui assez retab)i pour 30
remettre au travail de ses memories.
On croft aujourd'hui que les mede.
cins avaient, par ignorance, exagere
Ia gcavite De "a naladie.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-05-09

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|ptIiqnss il sen est yendu a des
|rs tres modarts ; Is piastres est
|sbrt bou prix de nos jours pour
u, raehe laitiere au comptait. Les
auls De hapcherie seroont to'l'ours
b bonn. aena1pae &c, e1e, ., /! est
Eapp~r qn'ils com,nanderout an
|;x Tort priix. ...