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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
Settlers Claims ON the New Or
leans Pacific Railroad.

Senator Z. 7. Lewis, of St. Landry,
has received the following letter:
DEPARTMENT OF THE 1NTERIoR,)
General Land Office, :
Washington, D. G., April %, 1886. }
Hon. E. L. Lewis, Opelousas, La:
Sir-I have to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your letter of Jan. 90 last, and
in reply to advise you that the south
east quarter section nine, township
eight south range three east, La.
Mer. has this day been awarded to 81
mon Leger, subject to appeal within
sixty days by the New Orleans Pacific
Railroad Company. Very Respectfully,
WaI. A. j. SPARKS, Commi ssloner.
This is the case of a man who settled
on one OF the odd sections within the
Indemnity limits of the Backbone land
grant, in the parish OF St. Landry, IN
the year 1878.
The land was selected by the rail-
road in April, 1888, and so figures on
the tract books of the Land Office.
New Orleans.
His application was rejected by the
Land Office, New Orleans, in the mouth
of January, 1886, but referred by the
Register to the Commissioner of the
General Land Office for instructions as
to whether the entry should be per-
United or not.
1t was sent there by Gen. Lewis as a
lest case, covering the cases OF nine
tenths of the settlers on the lands
claimed by the railroads in the parish
of St. Landry.
This settler never made application
for his lands until January, 1886, al
though he resided continuously on the
land in question from 1878 Until the
present time.
The point involved iu this decision
was:
i. Whether, in order to perfect his
title, there was any limitation of time
within which the settler was required
to make his application.
2. Whether the lands occupied by
him were included in the land grant,
according to the terms of the granting
act.
The ruling would seem to be in effect
that the lands within the indemnity
limits of the grant which were actually
occupied by settlers in good faith prior
to the time when the line of the rail-
road was definitely fixed. we've not
granted lands, and from this it neces
sarily followed that the grantee or rail-
road company was without interest to
inquire into the time when application
was made.
The line of the New Orleans Pacific
Railroad was not definitely fixed until
October, 1881, for part of the line.
and about November, 1888, for the bal
ance, according to the ruling OF the
General Land Office. Should the ruI-
ing in this case be affirmed by the
Secretary of the Interior it will protect
nearly all OF the settlers in st. Landry
from the operations of the Blanchard
Robertson compromise, under which
they would have been requir by the
railroad company to pay So an acre for
their homes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
Excitement i'm Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the re-
markable recovery Of Mr.. j. E. Corley,
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head everybody
said he was dying of Consumption. A
trial bottle of DR.. Kings New Discove-
ry was sent him. Finding relief, he
bought large bottle and box of Dr.
Kings New Life Pills; by the time he
had taken two boxs of Pills and two
bottles of the Discovery, he was we'll
and had gained in flesh thirty six
pounds. Trial Bottles of this Great
Discovery for Consumption free at
NJ. p. Young e. Co.'s drugstore,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
What Cam BE Done.

By trying again and keeping up cour-
age many things seemingly impossible
may be attained. Hundreds Of hope
less cases of Kidney and Liver Com
plant have been cured by Electric
Bitters, after everything else had been
tried in vain. So, don't think there is
no cure for you, but try Electric Bitters.
There is no medicine SO safe, SO pure,
and SO perfect Blood Purifier, Electric
Bitters will cure Dyspepsia, Diabetes
and all Diseases of the Kidneys. In.
valuable in affections of Stomach and
Liver, and overcome all Urinary Diff
culties. Large Bottles only 30 cts at
Mp Young & Co.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05

SOUTHERN BIvoUAC.-TheJ June num-
Der begins the new volume of this sue
cessful Southern magazine. 1t opens
with an excellent article on the Sugar
Fields of Louisiana by Il. A. Wilkin-
son, of New Orleans. Mr.. Wilkinson
gives an historical review of the
growth of the sugar interest, and fol-
lows it with description of the va
Iious processes Of sugar culture. The
article is fully illustrated.
The miscellaneous articles complete a
number which shows that there is no
abatement in energy with which this
magazine is conducted, and which
gives every assurance OF continued
success.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05

At concert given at Charlestown,
W. Va, THANKSGIVING evening. q
violin was used which at one time be-
longed to Gen. George Washington.
This venerable relic is now the proper
ty of Mr.. Thomas B. Washington, who
received it from Judge Bushrod Wash.
ington at Mount Vernon. A card on
the inside of the instrument shows that
it was manufs ctured by Jacob Steiner,
a celebrated German workman. in the
year 1876 It is therefore over two
hundred years old. The violin, in its
original case, a quaint old box, was
presented to the audience by Hon. w.
il. Wilson in a felicitous address.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05

At the ball to be given by the s..
Landry Cavalry on next Thursday the
10th inst, the hereinafter named
gentlemen are appointed to serve on
their respective committees and are
requested to be present without fur
Their notice.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE:
j. J. Thompson, Chairman,
E. s. Taylor,
c. II. Comeau,
G. +. Burr,
Jos. NJ. Hayes,
r. NJ. Littell,
j. B. Meginley.
FLOOR MANAGERS
Jno. M. Ware, Chairman,
A. j. Bloch.
Gilbert L. Dupre,
Alfred Dnpre,
Alphonse Levy,
Jos. L. Cain,
Anthony Dietlien.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
JERSEY BULL.

L sire, Champion Duffee of Mobile, Ala, Dam,
Rosa Long - Mobile, both of whom have taken
several first prizes at State fairs Duncan is silv
er gray and fawn color, handsome, gentle, four
years old and is Il first-class animal every way.
Price 500, for cash or on six months credit.
paid 800 for Duncan when calf. My only
reason for Offering him for sale is to prevent
in-breeding to his calves.
June SIT THOMAS j. HOUGH.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05

Grand preparations are being made
for the supper and ball to be given
next Thursday, 10th inst, by the Ope-
lousas Cavalry Company, at Perrodin's
Hall. With Misses Colin and Jagou to
furnish music and Major Austin La
combe to supervise the cuisine we feel
confident that unusual success will at
tend this entertainment. Let every
one attend and show their appreciation
of the boys efforts by giving them their
support.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
OPELOUSAS
Saturday, June ), 1856.

In our last issue in noticing the
Cavalry Company's Supper and Ball,
I'VE stated that it would be on Thurs
day, June 18th. 1t should have been
June 10th. Our readers will please
take notice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
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OPELOUSAS:
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05
Mr.. Editor I:

Mr.. Editor:
My name was used without my au-
thority, certifying to proceedings had
at meeting of the citizens of Opelou-
sas in relation to the bill pending before
the General Assembly to organize a
new parish.
Being called from the town by pro-
fessional duty, / merely called said
meeting to order and soon after doing
SO, called Judge Hudspeth to preside it..
| know not what traGspired, and. can
not therefore certify to the proceedings.
believe they are correctly reported. |
avail myself of the occasion to state
that
list. The people of southwestern St.
Landry are reasonable i'm asking for a
parish organization if they can obtain
it within the Constitution.
Sd. If it is necessary to obtain the
territorial area prescribed by the Con-
stitution, that they should run up to
points affecting the interest OF other
public communities, then there should
be made mutual concessions.
Sd. 1t is an empty statement to our
southwestern co-parishioners to say,
that we concede their right to ask for a
parish organization, and at same time
say to them, you cannot run your line
to such particular points, regardless of
the fact whether by such limitation, you
make it impossible for them to obtain
the six hundred and twenty five square
miles required to form parish.
III. L. GARLAND.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05

The Opelousas Guards will have
their colors, presented to them by the
ladies of Opelousas recently, blessed
at the Catholic Church tomorrow
morning. After the blessing they will
repair to Kennisons' Spring where
they will spend the balance Of the
day fishing etc
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-06-05

The preliminary trial of Joseph 4.
Fruge accused of the murder of Sc
bastien Dupre was closed last Thurs
day. The evidence was purely cir
cumstantial and he was admitted to
bail in the sum of five hundred dol
lars.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

ton was trying. for on reflection | TT
that it was FAR hc,ter that the Republi-
can ticket should succeed (whainyeY~sy.
personal opinion had been aud was con
corning a candidste) thap that the gov
eminent should 90 into the bands Of the
Democr tic party, but | could not un-
der any circumstances or temptation say
that believe something about a candi-
late that | did not believe, and if were
to make speeches and say what did be-
licve as TO certain transactions, etc, or
was $50 speaking) to refuse to answer
questions on these topics, it would be
especially worse for tie party than stay
ing at home. know. therefore. that !
did the best thing for the party that an
honest man could DO.
| believe, then that the soher-mind-
Ell Republicans Of Vermont will not con-
lcmn me because | could MT aud would
not tell untruths or be hypocrit, even
to retain our party in power under
stand perfectly the bad sources, one all
infrs and one alb extra, whence came
the sort Of things to which you refer,
but there is nothing that wish to do
about it other than to 60 on manfully
and try, as | have always done, to do
my duty in the Senate. and, so far as |
have the ability, to honor the common
wealth that has bestowed upon me I'M
asked. great trusts and honor | can
never be a wire worker" or bcggar for
the gift she has hitherto freely placed in
my hands, not as the consequence Of im-
portuui,y, but Gas she supposed) for the
advancement Of her own interests. II
the people believe that these interests
may be better confdcd to other hands,
it is their right and their duty to act ac-
cordingly My only ambition is that
the honest and intelligent men of Yer
mont and Of the country shall think that
am brave enough to walk according to
the light that have, and not to worry
about consequences.
My dear sir, | am not posing as n
martyr, for the pride of the place and
power that is, as it seems to me. more and
more, as the swift years 60 by, among
the least of the pleasures or benefits Of
life. There is an inextinguishable joy
in having been faithful to truth and self
respect, and there will always be with
me a glad gratefulness to those who
have honored me with their respect and
confidence. am, in haste, sincerely
yours. GEORGE +. EDMuNDs.
More recently the friends Of the par
ties have been endeavoring to effect a
reconciliation between them. The New
York Tribune shows how it ought to be
done. Here is what it says:
"The Vermont Senator is represented
as saying that he never said at any time
! that Mr.. Blaine was Intentionally gull
ty Of dishonorablc act or deed. =
whereupon the New York Tribune
(Which has always enjoyed Mr.. Blaine
conf lence) does not hesitate to declare
that some of Mr.. Blaine's friends say
that such a statement from Mr.. Ed
munds, made as openly and as broadly
as the letter whiah gave offense to Mr.
Blaine, would result in the latter being
the first 10 make advances for reconcilia
ton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

The Prohibitioui,ts Of Cecil county,
who succeeded in November in securing
the adoption of the amended local option
l.w, that goes into effect the first Of Jan
uary have organized a law and order
league, the special business of which is
to see that the law IS enforced The
organization consists Of county and dis
trict committees. an4 is composed Of
many Of the best men in the county
Under the new law cou, ction means a
term in the House of Correction.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

1t is not perhaps generally known
that the stamped envelope enjoys certain
very practical advantages over an envel-
Up, with an adhesive stamp The lat
ter can be sent only by mail, whereas a
letter contained in a stamped envelope
may be carried outside of the mails by
railroads, steamboats,. express, stages
and other means Of conveyance" The
privileges Of the stamped envelope may
be returned to good account at times BY
business men.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10
Blaine as. EtlAnaItfs,

The recent occurrence between the
above two great political magnates
seems not yet settled. 1t will be re-
membered that Edmunds shortly after
the late Presidential contest, wrote a
letter to a friend casting a reflection
upon the integrity of Mr.. Blaine, which
was not until recently given out to the
public. The first meeting of these gen.
tlemen after the publication of the let,
ter took place a. the funeral of ex. Pres
ident Arthur when Edmuuds advanced
with extended hand to meet Blaine.
and the latter turned bis back upon
him. The following is the offending
letter:
Washington, D. c., April 18th. 1885.
Dear Sir: | have your very kind and
welcome letter of the 10Th, and thank
you heartily for 1t. 1t is true my posi-.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

In postothces especially VIZ are the
greatest people in all creation, having in
our 81 1857 mail distributing establish
mcnts more than three times as many as
any other country. Out Of these I ,S63
are intrusted with the responsibilities of
the moneJ order business. while > POI
have postmstors appointed BY Presidents
For mail transportation We pay the tidy
sum Of S27,72S,23S % for CARVING our
letters, newspapers and malable pack
ages l25 100000 miles more than any
other country sends its mail bags. We
still have our star routes to the nun
Der of 1861, running over 237,444
miles. at an annual cost of S5,091, 225
IS; but while during the last year the
numbcr Of routes was increased by 533,
the csst Of maintaining them has dimiu-
ished by S562, 49, AZ.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

To the surprise aud regret of bench
and bar, the announcement was made a
few days since by Judge WIN. A. Fish
er that he had informed Governor Lloyd
of his intention to place in the Cover
nor's hands, on January 3rd next, his
resignation as associate judge of the Su-
premc Bench Of Baltimore city, posi-
ton filed by him since the fall 1872
with the utmost dignity and ability.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

Patagonia has been obIiterated from
tho map of South America. To Chilli
has been assigned all the western slope
of the Cordilleras to the southern ex-
tremity of the Continent The remain
der becomes he property OF the Argcn-
tine Confederation Terra del Fuego is
parted equally, while Chill takes all the
ether islands.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10
Dissolution ofCo-P Partnership

NOTICE is hereby given that the Co Part
IN nership lately existing between William
A, Fisher and Robert T Barber of Aliens Fresh
of Charles county, State OF Maryland, trading
under the name and style of Fisher l. Bar
Der was dissolved by mutual consent on the
10Th day ofNovember, 1886. All debts owing
to the said Co-Partnership are to be received
by the said William A. Fisher or his attorney
Adrian Posey, and all demands on the said
are to be presented TO either of
them for payment.
WILLIAM A. FISHER,
ROBERT T. BARBER.
dec 3-ct
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

The Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
has affirmed the constltutionalIty of the
act making liquor seller liable fo' dam
age in favor Of the family Of an haoitu
al drun}ard to whom he sells liquor af-
ter notification not to do so.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

The executive board Of the Knights
Of Labor has levied an assessment Of
twenty-five cents upon each member, t.
relieve the necessities Of members who
are cut on strike.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is purely
vegetable compound, innocent in nature
and wonderful 10 effect. For children
it is invaluable, curing Group, whooplng
cough, elc., in few hours. Price 25ct
Mr.. w r. Graves, of Wethercdville,
Md, writes: | suffer sometimes with
acute rheumatism, aud your Salvation
Oil gives me instantaneous relief |
e0Td i1i rccunncrti ms a sure zuiarc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

The combined capital of the Roths-
childs i, estimated at 81 900, 900 600
Half Of this has been gained within the
last twenty-five years, and the whole of
it in scarcely more than a century.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

The bishop, Of the Methods; Episco-
pal Church began their annual meeting
in CINCINNATI few days ago for the
purpose of fixing the order Of episcopal
visitation to the annual conferences next
year aud for lhe transaction Of other
lusinesg
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

During the past year 20l2 dwellings
we're erected in Washington city. There
is no doubt that Washington is rapidly
becoming the most beautiful city in the
world Its miles OF magnificent drive
ways are not exeelled by any other city
in the country.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

Hereafter in Wisconsin women can
vote on school matters The next man
elected superintendent Of public instruc-
ton in that STATE will probably be a
Wn-Inln
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10
ORDER NISI
In the Circuit Court for Charles County
In the matter Of tho sale Of the real estate o
Sylvester Muld.
No. GA Equity.

by the Circuit Court for Charles
I county this LIST day of December, 1885,
that the auditors report made and filed in
the above entitled case be and the same 10
hereby ratified and confirmed unless cause to
the contrary be shown on or before the third
Monday Of December, 1889; provided copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
published in Charles county once in each of
three successive weeks prior to the said third
Monday Of December, 1886.
J. SAMUEL TURNER Clerk
Ut. CT. for Charles County.
True copy-Test:
]. SAMUEL TURNER, Clerk.
dee Bet
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

Tie s crctary Of the Navy las award
ID he contracts for buiiling Tho new
naval ysssyls. One Of which will be built
in Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

The efforts mase by the State aud tnc
general government to stamp out plruro-
pneumonia in Washington, have proven
ve-y successful
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

Forty years experience. in every
cline, has proved Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj to be the most reliable remedy for
colds, coughs and lung diseases Colds
should not be neglected The Pectoral
will prevent their becoming deep-seated
in the system.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

1t is proposed to issue 81 year three
per cent bond to refund the government
AZ per cents expiring in 1891.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10
white and eolOred Silk MufRers:

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The above represents only a small part of
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All half dozens, and dozens of Handker-
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write for anything you want in our line. We
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Note.-Send for Catalogue.
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Fancy silk handkerchief.

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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10
NOTICE,

A LII persons are hereby forwarned not to
"A trespass on the premises Of the under.
signed, called Idaho, either with or Win
out dog or gun. The law will be rieidly en-
forced against all who disregard this notice.
vel S6-bm F. STONE.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

TIE reduction in the public debt dur
ing November amounted to S6O.005,
2f9.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

Postmaster General Villas SAYS that
no postmaster will he allowed to neglect
his duties to attend to pirate business
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10
Candies Candies /!
Christmas Confectioneries of
All Kinds.

Plain and French Candies ofevery variety
The largest stock on the market from which
to make selection. Prices cut down 10 suit
the times. Send in your orders now is the
time before the hustle Of the holidays.
Ny goods shipped to Southern Maryland
have SO far proved satisfactory, therefore
invite special attention 10 my Christmas
stock, and respectfully solici, orders
CARL MEULER,
dec loan Washington, D G
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-12-10

For low prices of Lumber, see advertise
aelt .. Willcu i Libby.