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CUSTOM House, y. o., La.
Office. Nov. 9Th 1896

CUSTOM House, n. O., La. !
Collectors Office, Nov. 9TH, 1886. I
Dear Sil:--A competitive exami
nation, under the rules and regula
tons of the Z. S. Civil Service Com
mission, of applicants tor admission
to the Civil Service Customs De
partment, will be held in New Or
leans, November "a, 1886, begin
ming at 8 o'clock A. NJ, and closing
at 3 O'Clock p. NJ.
Blank application papers may be
obtained on written request addres
sed to j. NJ. Holland, Secretary
Board Of Civil Service Examiners.
Custom House, New Orleans, La.
All applications should be prompt
~ filled out, and forwarded to the
Customs Board of Civil Service Elk
aminers, New Orleans, La, before
Nov. Goth, 1886.
| have thought proper to call your
attention to the examination, to be
held as above stated, that such
steps as you deem proper may he
taken to give due publicity to it,
through the press and otherwise, in
order that every II in the State
desiring to compete may have an
opportunity to do so.
Very Respectfully,
=. T. JONAS,
Collector.
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Whatever name or designation is given
to Fever and Ague. OF other l"tern!ttent
diseases it is safe to say that Malaria or ii
diSordered state of the Liver is at fault.
Eliminate the impuriti, from the system
and !. sure and piolnpt cure is the iinme-
diate result. Prickly Ash Bltters is the
safest and most effective remedy for all
hillary troubles. kidney diseases. and like
complaints that has cvcr been brought be-
fore the public, A trial is its best recon-
mendation.
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A friend, in Houma, writes us
that the I. Alex BisIand whose
death we announced last week as
having taken place at Nashville,
Tenn, was not that Thomas Bis
land (6rother of Wm. and John,)
who owned Fairfax Camp Bisland.)
The deceased WAS Capt. Thomas
Alexander Bisland, who lived in
Adams &c. Miss, all his life, save
the few years he lived in Terre
bonnie, from 1876 to 1884. He was
Assessor of TerrebOnne under the
Nichols Government and a cousin
of John and William Bisland.
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We regret to learn that Mr..
Charles Tennent has lately died in
Houma. His name recalls to us
the memories of 80 years years ago
when we frequently net him in the
ordinary intercourse Of life,s duties
and whose genial and social quail
ties, remains fresh, as if they were
but yesterday.
He has long been a prominent
man and useful citizen to his town
and parish.
Thus pass away the land marks
OF the past years.
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Creole Female Tonic, the great regula
tor and invisorator, is sold by Roth &
Fleetwood.
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On November 16 the n. O. States
appeared in a new dress, printed
on a new Scott Web Type perfecting
Rotary Printing Machine and is
happy as a boy in his first pair of
pants. The States may we'll be ella
ted upon its success in the journal
iStic World as it now ranks among
the leading evening papers of the
South. The new press prints, cuts.
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feet newspapers in an hour, and
costs the sum of $4,000. 90. The
SENTINEL congratulates its vigo
rous contemporary upon such an evi
dence Of its prosperity.
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A petition has been passed.
throughout this parish and signed
by a large majority of citizens pray
ing the Congress of the United
States to make an appropriation
for the purpose of dredging out
Bayou Lafourche, and rendering it
navigabIe for steamboats, all the
year round. This is II matter of
vast Importance to the people of
the Lafourcle country and one that
should interest every one who feels
an interes, in the future prosperity
OF this section of the State.
The amount of money requisite to
accomplish so great a work would
not be sc large as to cause any un
easineSs to Congress. There has
been enough money already expend
ed in the Bayou Lafourche, to have
accomplished what the signers to
the present petition demand, or
very nearly a sufficient sum, had
been employed with that object in
view, instead OF the one occupying
the attention Of the Government
officers who have expended former
appropriations.
Bayou Lafourche, is a stream
that could be easily dredged so as
10 prevent overfows and crevasses
in high water, and render secure,
easy, and practicable, navigation
for small craft in low water, and at
One and the same time, double the
value OF lands upon the banks of
that stream.
The fact is, that under restric
tons made by law, the appropria
tons have to be expended with a
view simply Of promoting naviga
ton without any regard whatever
to any injury the expenditure may
cause or benefit that may accrue.
The first step to be taken in BAYOU
La1ourche, would be to dredge out
the lower potion, and throw the
deposits within the ancient natural
banks, out on to the land which
would at the same time, form good
levees that would protect the in
habltants from foundations always
disastrous to the interests OF the
country. \ Tree and ~capacious ont
let would then be furnished for the
passage of the water to the Gulf,
and stop the rapid process of annu
al deposits that are constantly and
surely filing up the stream. This
free outlet being secured. the Aredn
ing of the few bars that practically
close navigation in low water, would
be a small item.
Oar Representatives in Congress,
should use all exeltions possible TO
have future appropriations tor Ba
you Lafourche, SO expended as to
benefit the people who dwell upon
its banks, rather than to follow
some theoretical deluSion planned
by persons who never saw the
stream, who know nothing of its
wants, its capacities or it's remedies.
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Congress will assemble on the
first Monday in December.

Ex-Pre>ident Chester A. Arthur.
died on Thurday, of cerebral apo
plexy, at his residence in New York.
He will be inferred on Monday,
November 22nd inst.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05

WAYS the ease where the Chief Executive
is of one political party and the majority OF
the members of the Senate OF another
Again he objects to the Senate's partlci
patton, through the confirming power IN
the filling of the Offices because II tehds
to diminish the responsibility attaching TO
the Executive office by dividing It with
body that is responsible to no one, While
this objection is not so applicable to the
Senate of state, il is grave one to the
right now vested In the Senate OF the
United States. The greatest fault to be
found with our whole system of govern
ment Is the complete lack of any fixed re-
sponsibility. Nowhere is this more appar-
ent than in the present system of appoint
ments to public places. The President
cannot be held responsible, for his
responsibility Is divided with the Sen
ate, and likewise the Senate cannot
be held responsible, for its respon
sibility in the matter is shared with the
Chief Executive. AS result of this con.
dtion of affairs, a great many men who
ought not TO have offices secure them, and
great many who should fill positions OF
public trust are unable to obtain them.
There are two very good reasons why
the Senate should be shoTn of the confirm
ing power: The first one is that the re.
sponsbility for good or bad officials should
rest alone with the President, for he is
elected Ivy the people, and to the people he
is directly responsible for all OF his official
acts. On the other hand, Senators are not
elected by the people and are not response.
bic TO them for the manner in which they
discharge the duties attaching to the Sen
atorial office.
The second reason is TO be found in the
fact that the right on the part of the Senate
to confirm or reject the Presidents appoin-
tees tends to make Senators mere office
brokers, to the neglect of their legislative
duties. The exhibition presented by the
opposition Senators in the Senate through
out the present session of Congress is fully
Illustrative of this evil, and is in itself a
conclusive argument against their longer
being clothed with a power that they con
stanty abuse and which is so used as to
detract rather than add 10 the efficiency Of
the public service.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05
THE sRNATE's CONFIRMING POWER.

The views expressed by Governor Hill,
of New York, relative TO the abolition of
the confirming power of the upper house
of the Legislative bodies of the state and
nation, are not only we'll put, but they are
extremely timely. He speaks with some
thing of warmth upon the subject, having
himself had an experience with the repub.
lican members Of the Senate of New YORK
not unlike the Presidents contest with the
republican Senators in Congress. One
objection urged by Governor Hill TO allow.
Ing the Senate TO have aught to say as 10
who shall or who shall not fill the offices
Is, that, possessed Of the power 10 interfere
through the right of rejection, with the ap-
pointmeuts uf the chief executive either
of the state or nation, there is always a
tendency on the part Of Senators TO abuse
their prerogatives and delay the proper
transaction Of public business. This is al.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05
MIR, AMI MRS. CLEVELAND.

There is no one of all the titty-four mil
lions of American people, but that wishes
President Cleveland and his bride God
speed in their new life venture. Here at
least there Is neither partisan rancor nor
political hate TO chill the ardor of the PEG
pie IN their kindly greetings toward the
peoples chosen ruler and the woman he
has chosen to be his wife. For weeks
with curious eye the people have read in
the great dailies of the county OF the nup-
tails that would soon occur ana when on
Wednesday evening twas announced that
Mr.. Cleveland had married Miss Folsom,
the peeping curiosity of motley society
gave way TO genuine expressions of joy
and gladness.
The President was never more sensible
than in his conduct prior to and at the time
of his marriage. There was no gorgeous
ness of display, no vulgar show, no exhibi
ton of the vulgarity of wealth, but instead,
a simplicity through all his movements
beht.lng one who was carrying out the
plans and fulfilling the task of love, not as
the highest officer within the domain Of
the worlds political life, but as plain cit
izen of the republic whose pleasures and
duties as lover could not be changed in
the least degree by the exalted position
which he fills. Not alone have the people
of this country noticed this feature of this
second of presidential weddings at the
White House, but elsewhere 1t has been
marked, and nowhere with more astonish-
ment and commentator than among those
who are of the titled aristccracy. To the
people of this country it Is source of con
graduation that the simplicity of home life
is so strongly feature of our traditions
laws and customs that even the chief ruler
of the nation does not lay ii aside when he
enters upon the duties of his high office
Il to many of the younger elements of
the people there has seemed to be wan
of enthusiasm on the part of the President
in his love making, the older ones will
agree that he has amply atoned Tor it by his
display of profound, great good sense.
They, too, should remember that the years
of the President are not those Of even
young manhood, and that the age of bach
elordom is not the age of tender sentiment
alism. 1t is of little importance what kind
of lover Mr. Cleveland was, the only
wish of the people now is that he make a
good husband.
Mrs. Cleveland is now the FIRST lady in the
land, young handsome and possessed of
beauties of mind and heart not less attrac-
tive than the beauties OF her face She
will find her position in society trying
one, fo- the intricacies of the social system
of the nations capital are past finding out,
but that she will discharge her every so.
cial obligation with distinguished credit
seems not less assured than that she will
with holy love, fulfill the wifely duties
which her marriage VOWS places upon her
To Mr. and Mrs Grover Cleveland, not
as Mr.. ana Mrs. President, but as plain
man and wife, the FREE TRADDR tenders
its most sincere congratulations and its
earnest good wishes tor u long, happy and
prosperous married life.
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position of congressman and which seems
detrimental to the public good.
Mr.. Plumb will find 1t more advantag-
eous to line his efforts TO controlling the
republican press of the district rather than
attempting to turn so democratic an organ
as the FREE TRADER into sounder Of his
praises and coercng its editors into an al
mirer OF his political sagacity and public
virtue
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The Gossiper.

Had but known that nothing is undone
From rising until rising of the sun,
That full fedged words fly off beyond our
reach,
THAT not deed brought forth to life dies ever,
would have measured cut and weighed
my speech;
To bear good deeds had been my sole en-
deavor,
Had but known!
Had but known how swiftly speed away
The living hours that make the living day,
That It's above delays so dangerous slough
Is hung the Turing wisp- light of tomorrow,
| would have seized times evanescent
Now,
would be spared this unavailing sorrow,
Had but known
Had but known to dread the dreadful fire
That lay in ambush at my hearts desire,
Wherefrom it sprang and smoie my naked
hand
And left a mark forever to remain,
| would not bear the fires ignoble brand;
would have weighed the pleasure with the
pain,
Had but known!
Had but known we never can repent
Lies springtime freshness or its summer
heat,
Nor gather second harvest from life's field,
Nor aged winter change to youthful spring,
To me life's flowers their honey all would
yield:
would not feed one wasted moments sung
Had but known!
Hunter Mac CaiIoeh in LiPpiacotts Mdgozne
A number of the papers Of the state. in
speaking Of the congressional canvass In the
,en,b district. have mentioned Mr.. Emore
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05

Taken throughout the efforts of the grad
yates of the high school at the opera house
were very creditable. Some things were said
that might have been left unsaid; but it is
not to be expected that scholars who have
studied but little of political economy should
speak with the wisdom of those who have
made a constant study of it. The main crit
icism to be passed upon the performance of
the evening was seeming lack Of having
been taught the art of public speaking
There is no particular reason why gradual
ing orators should assume so sepulchral a
tone as many of them, and there would seem
no warrant, if taught properly, for the stiff
ness of their gestures. 1t is a mistake to
suppose that it is essential to the rendition
of speech to throw out the hand in gestic
ula,ion. The constant indulgiag in such a
practice has tendency to make the efforts
of the speaker seem labored and mechanical.
II is not natural for the one speaking to so
do. and il adds nothing to the force of what
is said. There ought to be an improvement
in this direction.
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,lecture ON Catholic missions brought to
them more than 100000. In appearance
Kelly was short and thick set with a closely
or lpped beard, looking not unlike General
Grant. He was man Of marked aDlllty
and of distinctive character.
In the senate, on Thursday, Mr.. Dawes
presented petition from the CITY councii
NJ Gloucester, Massachusetts, that retallat
ion be ordered against the Canada govern
ment for the seizure Of American hshinS-
vessels. Mr.. Edmund expresses the nope
that ship of tie United States govern
ment would soon appear in the northern
seas to encourage the fisherman
After a debate lasting throughout the
greater portion of two weeks, the lower
house at Washington has passed the oieo
margarine measure, which Is calculated 70
protect purchasers of butter, reported from
the Com nittee on Agriculture, by vote
of III to99.
The prospects for the home rule bill
seem hardly as bright today as they ana
week since. The lieutenants OF Cham per
laine, Harrington and Churchill have been
everywhere throughout England, holding
meetings and creating sentiment that Is
apt 70 cause large number OF the mem
bers of the Liberal party TO desert the lead
ersnip of Gladstone. A few days ago, at
meeting held at the suggestion OF Cham
berlaine, fifty -four Liberal members OF the
Commons gave In their alleg lance to the
rebellious lieutenants OF the Premier
Their cause has been strengthened Dy the
accession to their ranks of John Bright,
who in every previous contest has been
Mr.. Gladstone's closest friend and adviser
Ii is the boast of the Tories that the bill
will not pass second reading. Despite all
this, Gladstone remains firm and Is yet de-
termined not to go to the country on the
issue.
The committee of the French Chamber
of Deputies having In charge the Expulsion
of members of the royal families OF France
bill has decided that the measure shall be
not permissive, and that 1t be
applied 70 all members of all families
which at any time reigned in France,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05

1t is to be said to the credit of the citizens
Of Ottawa that when Governor Oglesby and
his party reached this city they were treated
with the utmost courtesy and Difference, No
matter what may be the opinion current as
to the chief executives treatment of the
claims presented by Ottawa's people for r c.
ignition, all will agree that whenever he
comes in our midst he shall be treated in ac
eordance with the respect that is due the
high Office which he fills. There is dignity
attaching to every public office that should
command for it the esteem Of the citizen, no
matter who is the incumbent of it, or how
the duties attaching to it may be discharged.
A want Of this feeling on the part of the pub
lie at large always results in electing 80 office
men who are unfit for the positions TO which
they are chosen, for really able and upright
men will not accept of an office that is es
teemed of low degree by the voters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05

Entsyef at ne Post once at Ottdlrd, Illinois, az
Second Cidss MAJ Mater.
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On Tuesday DR.. j. c. Starkel, of Bellville,
who is connected with the stationery firm of
Browne, Pettibone & Kelly, was moving
about through the court house trying to in
duce our county officers to give him their
orders for record books. 1t is needless to
say that, with the democratic officials at
least, he succeeded. DR.. Starkel is the best
salesman who visits the court house, as well
as the most successful. For some years he
has been prominent in the democratic cir
ces of the state, and especially in the south
ern portion of Illinois. He was for two
terms county clerk Of St. Clair county, and
afterwards member Of the Illinois House of
Representatives. In 1880 he was the candi-
date of the democratic party for state audi
tor on the same ticket with Lyman Trumsull
and Bishop Oberly, and in connection
with them travelled over the state, constitu.-
ing part of what was known as "he dem
ocratic hippodrome." Although defeated
with the balance of the ticket, he made re-
markably good canvass.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-05

W. Hurst, of Rock Island, as a probable can
didate for the democratic nomination. The
democrats Of the district could do nothing
better than nominate Mr.. Hurst. lie is a
young man of more than average abil
ity, and possesses in great degree the con
6dence Of the people of his own county, at
least. In 1884 Mr. Hurst was the democratic
candidate for states attorney Of Rock Island
county, and, while failing of an election, he
yet made strong automatically reducing
the majority of the opposition in the county
The tenth district is not reliably democratic
though the democracy have been successful
in the past two elections, owing to the split
in republican ranks caused by the contest
four years ago between present Railway
Commissioner Marsh and Warden Of the
Penitentiary McLaughry for the republican
nomination, The prospects are that the fight
will be renewed, and if so, Mr.. Hurst if
nominated can be elected.