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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02


By virtue Of an order of the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the parish OF st. Landry
there will be sold at public auction 10 the last
ministrator or any duly qualified auctioneer at
last residence of the deceased, in Chataignier
Parish of st. Landry on TUESDAY, October
10Th, 1856
l. A certain tract Of prairie sland situated in
the parish of st. Landry, west of Point Cha
taisnier. bounded Oh the north by Iheophilc
RozaS, ST., and FelOniSe Auguste Fontenot
south by railroad land, east by land of Privat
Latleur and west by land of Joseph j. Lafleur
measuring about seventy five aIpents together
with all the buildings and improvements situa
ted thereon
2. a certain tract of wood land situated i'll
the parish of st. Landry, in Point Chataigner
bounded north by lands of Felonise Augrlste
FOntenot, south by lands OF railroad grant
east by lands of the Chataignier Catholic
Church, and of DR.. John a. Haas, and west by
lands of Joseph J. Lafieur and Dir. John A
Haas, measuring about forty superficial ar
penis more or less.
3. One sOIrel horse, one gentle bay horse one
haf-American colt, one lot Of nineteen head OF
gentle horned cattle, one twO-horse wagon. one
buggy and harness, one lot of farming nipple
ments one iron grlst mill, one lot of carpen-
tiers tools, one saddle and bride, one yoke and
OK chain, one seine. one lot of about twenty
head of hogs, one shot gun, household furni-
ture, cooking utensils, about seven arpentS OF
corn in the field, one-third interest in the corn
crop OF Valmont ArdOn (abOut 10 arpents) one
third interest in the corn crop of Zenon Ar
dom (about ID arpentsJ Onethird interest in
the cotton crop of Zenon Ardoin about s al.
pents,) and many other things too numerous to
mention. together with the branding iron fgur-
ing about thus: DIV
Terms and conditions.-An adjudications of
ten dollars and under payable cash on the day
OF sale. For the movables, all adjudicatiOns
above ten dollars, One-third thereof payable
cash ON the day OF sale, and the balance i'll two
equal nnnual lnstallments from the day OF
sale. The land and improvements thereon to
be sold as follows: One-fourth of the purchase
price thereof payable cash on the day of sale,
and the balance in three equal annual Install
ments from the day Of sale. All credit pur-
chasers to furnish their notes with two good
and solvent sureties to the satisfaction of the
administrator, payable as above, and bearing
eight per cent per annum interest from Their
respective maturities until paid; the lands to
remain specially mortgased with vendors pri-
vilege retained i'll favor of the estate until full
payment of the notes and interest which may
accrue thereon; and ten per cent attorneys
fees to be added to all notes where suits have
to be brought to enforce payment thereof.
T. s. FONTENOT.
sept 25-5t Administrator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

Geo. w. Moriarty, gunsmith, Belle
vue Street, now keeps fine assortment
Of breech and muzzle loading guns,
pistols, brass and paper shells, all qua
ges and kinds, pin and central fire.
Cartridges for all kinds of pistols and
rifles. Wads, primers, caps, powder
and shot-best brands, sporting goods
generally. Repairs of all kinds prompt
~ executed in best manner of work
manship at rock bottom prices.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
Notice OF Election.

By virtue OF a proclamation issued by his
Excellency. 8. d. McEnery, Governor of the
State of Louisiana, in accordance with law, all
the qualified electors of the parish of St. Ian
dry. i'll said State, are hereby notified that an
election will be held Oh
Wednesday. October 9th, 1855.
for the purpose of taking the sense OF the pco-
pie Of the parish of st. Landry as regards the
creation of the parish OF Acadia.
The polls will be opened i'll each election pre-
cinct, i'll said parish OF st. Landry, from the
hour of O'Clock in the forenoon until O'Clock
in the afternoon, the day above mentioned. to-
wit: Wednesday, October 9Th, 1886. for the pur-
pose of receiving the votes OF the qualified
electors of the Parish of st. Landry, under the
supervision of the Commissioners of election.
appointed by the authority designated by law,
The election To he conducted and ltti..i5 :l.;>,,
according to law.
r. ID. COOK.
Returning officer of the Parish OF St. Landry.
Sept. I, 1886.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURl
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
By virtue Of an order of the Hon. District
Court in and for the parish OF st. Landry, there
highest bidder, by the undersigned admins
TRAITOR or any duly qualified auctioneer, at the
last residence of the deceased, in Chataignier
parish of st. Landry OH THURSDAY, October
2Sth, 1886.
l. A certain tract of prairie land situated in
ChatalEnler, parish of st. Landry, bounded on
the north by lands of d. P. Latieur, south by
lands OF Valmont p. Duplechain, east by lands
OF Z. 5. FOntcnot. AMI west by lands of Dorville
Latieur. measuring about fifty. superficial al"
penis more or less, together with I'LL the build
ings and improvements situated thereon.
.. A certain tract of prairie land situated in
Chataignier, parish Of st. Landry, bounded
north by lands Of Jean Pierre Lafleur, south
by lands OF DOrNllc l-:tfielr, east by lands OF
d. P. Lateur, and on the west by lands Of
Paul Z. Fontenot, measuring about fifty super
| fetal arpents more or less. together with ;til
the buildings and improvements thereon.
3. A certain tract of wood land situated in
Mallct woods. parish OF St. Landry. bounded
north by lands OF Valmont F. Dnplcchain
south by lands of Martin, east by lands of
FRANCOIS l.. Fusilicr perc, and on the west by
lands OF ValmOnt =. Duplechain, measuring
about fifty superficial arpents more or less
L. About thirty head OF gentle horned cattle
ranging i'll ChatalSnier, one gentle American
mare and colt, one gentle American tilly, one
gentle Creole mare, four head Of wild horse
creatures, one pair nj work oxen. about forty
l.,
log chain, a lot of carpenters tools, a lot Of
farming utensils. about one hundred barrels OF
corn, large lot of household furniture and
kitchen utensils, one sewing machine, one shot
gun, one spinning wheel, one clock, ne-half
interest i'll about six arpents of cotton cultiva
ted by Pierre AncOln, One-third interest in
about six arpcntS of cotton cultivated by
Augnste L. A. Fontenot. and many other things
too numerous to mention, together with the
branding iron figuring about thus: Y
Terms and Conditions.-For the m0veables
all adjudcatiOns for ten dollars and under
cash on day of sale; for all adudications OF
moveables above ten dollars, one-third payable
cash on day OF sale. and the balance III two
equal annual nstallmcnts from day OF sale
The immovabes to be sold on a credit of one
two and three years from day OF sale; all
credit purchasers to furnish their uotes with
two good and solvent sureties to the satisfac-
ton of the administrator, said notes to bear
interest at the rate OF eight per cent per an
mum from their respective matuIitleS till paid
and ten per cent attorneys fees to be added
thereto in case of suit to recover payment;
the lands to remain specially mOrtgaTed with
vendors privilege retained i'll favor of said
estate until full payment of principal, and i'll
tereSt, and costs which may accrue thereon.
HENRY AUCOIN.
sept. asst Administrator
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
Cotton Claims.

Gilbert Meyers, attorney, 1906 E.
street, Washington, D. c., and Sc Court
street, Memphis Tenn, makes spec
ialty of prosecuting claims for cotton
and other property taken by the U. S.
Army during the late war. Persons
whose cotton was taken by the Z. S.
authorities should address him at Mem
phis or Washington, in regard to their
claims. Oct git
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
The Ruston Caligraph takes til

The Ruston Caligraph takes the
very curious position that the whites
IN this State should divide into two
POLITICAL parties, and the blacks like
wise. When the whites divide, the
negro will hold the balance of power,
and the longest purse will get his
yote-a condition of things too horri-
BILE to ACCOMPLISHMENTS Times
That result will be brought about
here by a division Of the parish.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
Notice Of Election.

BY virtue of a proclamation issued by the
Police Jury of the Parish OF ST. Landry in ac-
cordance with Act No. 103 of the regular ses-
sion OF the Legislature of the State of Louls!-
ana for the, year 1886. all the property tax a.
payers of that portion of the parish OF st:
Landry, south of the parish of Avoyeiles end
bounded by the Atchafalaya River, and north
aud east of the Bayous Courtabeau ana
Boeuf. are hereby notified that an election Will
be held on
Monday, October 4tk 1856.
for the purpose of taking the sense Of the PEG
pie as regards the creation Of a speclal leVee
District within the above described limits.
The polls will be opened in each election
precinct, in ike above described territory from
the hour of 7 O'Clock i'll the forenoon until 6
o'clock in the afternoon the day above men
toned. to-wit: Monday, October 4th, 1886, un n
der the supervision of the Commissioners OF
election appointed by the authority designated
by law The election to be conducted and re-
turns made according to law.
Returning officer of the Parish of st. Landry.
Sept IL, 1886.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
NOTICE

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
New Orleans, La. Sept. 18th, 1856.
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 OpelOusaS, La, on
Mo lday November LIST, 1886, viz
SANTA ANNA GUAzAOEN,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1893 for the
lot No. ., or fractional North West quarter seq
ton 81 Township i, South Range West La
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
POeon Doguet. Theodule DogUet. ULCER Vi
drinc, Octave Deshotel All Of st. Landry
parish La. THOMAS J. BUTLER,
sept 1856 Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

There will be a protracted meeting at
the Methodist church in this place, be-
ginning Friday, Oct. list, which will con-
tinue for several weeks-to which the
public are cordially invited. Will have
ministerial he from abroad.
J.D. JACKSON, Pastor.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
fConImunieated.)

CARTVILLE, La, Sept. 18th, 1886.
Mr.. Editor:-In your issue OF the 18th
inst, you made me appear as delegate
20 the Parish Cnvention which was held
at OpeJousas on the nth. Will you do
me the favor to state in your editorial
column that il was not / that was a
delegate in that Convention, it was my
Brother Samuel Cart. Very Respectfully
S. Cart.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
FOR SsHLE.

Three fine Jersey Bulls; one several years
Old. Registered" and accimated. The other
two two and one half years old. raised by the
subscriber One OF them whose Dam now
gives 4 gallons of milk daily. Apply to
Oct elm JAMES H HOUSTON.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
Los r.

certain promisory note executed and
signed by W. Z. Minis to the order of Charles
BOSNIAN. for the sum of One Hundred and FIT
ty One Dollars and ninety cents, dated April
3rd 1885 bearing per cent from ,janury l, 1885,
and subject to credit of S7.40 January 81 1886.
Oct PIT
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

We are informed that meeting
was held at Waxia last Saturday, and
a resolution passed unanimously
against the creation of the sub-levee
district, to be voted on October 4th.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

We nave seen two specimens of draw
ing executed by Mr.. Golfers two little
daughters, after only three weeks in-
struction by Miss Bowen of the Ope-
lousas Female Institute, which seem
wOnderful--to our eyes, at any rate.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
ETSRAY.

Taken up by me, at Waxia, a bay Creole
horse aged about Is years. The owner can
have him by proving property and paving
costs. ALFRED YOUNG.
oct. 2-2t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
SANTA ANNA GUHLLORt,
notice.!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. !
September 18th, 1886.
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 in his absence the Clerk OF the District
Court at Opelousas La. on Monday November
LIST, 1886, viz:
PIERRE BERTRAND.
who made Homestead Entry No $50 for the
North East quarter Section l, Township south
Range West La Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of sad land. viz:
Atanas Trahan, Augustin Miller, Dutriyn
Miller, Ernest LeilOuX. All OF st. Landry
parish La. THOMAS j. BUTLER,
sept lS-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
MAR RTE I'D :

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. New York City
OH Thursday Sept. 23d. at the residence o.
Henry Morgan. by the Rev Henry st. Il
Young, DIR. JOHN HARVEY G1RDNER, to abel,
OEERTON.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

Rev. A. p. Scotield will hold services
at the Baptist Church in Opelousas to-
MORROW, Sunday, at II a. N.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

The election "for" OF against" the
division Of the parish will be next We'd
nesday, October 9th. Let every voter
come out and vote, according to his orn
sentiments, not at the dietation of some
one else, without fear, favor, or hope of
reward. We are against division, but
We do not question the right and priv
eleee of others to be "forn it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

We again publish the proceedings of
The parish convention with corrections.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

Cool, clear, bracing Autumnal wealth
ar was ushered in here last Wednes-
day morning, the day fixed for Wig
gins terrific earthquake. We have
passed the critical period of the equi-
nox, without any heavy rains, without
any wind storm, and without the
calamity prophesied by Mr.. Virgins.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

Hon. j. NJ. Martin, Receiver of the
Land Office, New Orleans, has been
on q visit to his plantation at Waxia
IN this parish, and called on us this
week,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
NOTICE..

The 10Th of October next is appointed to
examine the applicants for Public schools that
could not attend at the examination last Mon
day. l.. +. LITTELL,
sept-25 Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02

The election for the sub-levee district
vill be next Monday, 4th inst.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
I'D n H. I'D /:

PASQUIER-In Opelousas, Sept. 90th. Mrs
Joseph Pasquier, aged - years and months
New Orleans and Cincinnati papers pleas
copy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
ALClDE THERODEAUx.

who made Homestead Entry No. 1852 for tho
North East quarter Section 10, Township
South Range East La. Meridian
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Oneie Bergeron. Acteon Daigle, Francois lie
douN, Benjamin RodrigutS. All of St. Landry
parish La. THOMA j. BUTLER,
sept 1S-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
Estrayed or stolen.

ONE half American Roane horse with very
small white spot i'll the forehead, about eight
or nine years old, natural PAGER. disappeared
from tile residence of the undersigned, or
Sunday Sept. 4th Facsimile of brand at this
office A /, y; ard of $1,000 will be paid to any
person for the recovery of same.
ERNEST VIDRINE,
sept 18lm Vile Plate Prairie
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
PIERRE BERTRAND.
notice.!

LAND OFFICE. at New Orleans La.
September 18th 1886,
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 i'll his absence the Clerk OF the Dis
trct Court at Opelousls La, on Monday
November LIST, 1886. viz:
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
DEBGEC SALE.
ESTATE OF FRANCOIS ARDOIN ST..

No 4727.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST LANDRY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-10-02
JUDICIAL ADvERTEsEME
DURLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF PIERCE AUCOIN, ST..

Nos 4734
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-27
YorERs will do well often and most

VOTERS will do well often and most
carefully to scan the statements at
the head of these columns as to the
increase in taxes made by the Re-
publican "Reiorm" governments OF
city and county. Extravaganza and
Republicanism 90 hand in hand in
matters of government. The Pension
Bureau was used scandalously as Il
political recruiting machine under
them. All other branches of the
National Administration were pros
tituted more or less in the same way.
With the advent of the Democratic
government came a great reduction
all along the line. Clerks who held
offices as mere upernumeraries were
everywhere discharged and the ex-
penditures OF the National Govern
ment reduced to the tune of some
Sl7, 900, 900 a year. In San Francisco
tue great cry raised against Mr..
Bartlett was his economy in the ad-
ministration OF the city government.
Here 'at home the city and county
officers went in on a great cry OF re-
form. The results are seen in
county tax roll doubled, and city
levy OF about the same proportionate
raise. This is done in the face of the
facts that the railroad company paid
in $4,000 of delinquent taxes; that
the saloon high licenses return to the
city treasury 100000 year instead
of $4,000; that all other license
taxes are greatly increased over what
they were a few years ago; that all
the see-paid offices of county and city
return very much greater amount
of revenue than they did previously
that the Mayor is made Police Judge,
and that the proceeds of his court go
to the city; that the amount of State
school money paid the county is
much greater than formerly; that the
State tax levy is much less; and that
something over $4,000 year is
saved in the reduced rate OF interest
on the bonds. Now it is a well
known fact that, as city, or other
governmental organism increases in
population and wealth, the rate of
taxation decreases, yet under these
very circumstances our rate is great
er. Such reform will not go down
with the taxpayers, and that the
party which is responsible therefor
will be made to feel at the polls next
week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-27
CONTEMPORARY is most deeply

a CONTEMPORARY is most deeply
concerned to hear what s. M. White
has to say on the subject of irriga-
ton. If we are not greatly mistaken
that journal will be enlightened at
an early day, if not to its hearts con-
tent, then to its utter confusion.
White is not the sort Of man to be at
great pains to conceal his views. He
has been very busy in his canvass
and the duties of his office. He will
doubtless take time to set the quar-
ter in question at rest as to his views
on irrigation. If that estee med con-
temporary were better acquainted
with men and things than it is, it
would hesitate before it stirred
"Steve" up to give publicity to his
sentiments. Now, as a matter OF
fact, White is about always correct in
his views on all subjects, and he usu-
ally sets them forth in such way as
to catch the popular mind. When
he does write to inform the anxious
newspaper, it will know what he
means. Now, what is the opinion of
that journal on the Heath amend
ment, and on Sargent for the Senate :?
Will it tell us2
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-27

The Los Angeles Daily Times Gre
publicanl has this to say; "Mr. w.
G. Hendricks, the Democratic nomi-
nee for secretary of State, is in Los
Angeles looking after the condition of
his political fences. He is man of
character, capacity and experience in
public affairs, has been a member OF
the State Senate, is actively interest
ed in the subject of public charities,
and is a gentleman worthy of public
confidence. The Times has no hesi-
tation in saying that he deserves to
be elected Secretary OF State over his
Republican opponent"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-27
Tho Heath Amendment.

Some days ago the HERALD printed
the text of the Heath Amendment as
proposed to be submitted at the next
election. Do not vote for it. Vote
against it. And for these reasons:
xist-The railroad has resisted the
payment OF its taxes heretofore on the
ground that the assessment had been
made in manner different from that
of other taxpayers, claiming that
such procedure was unconstitution-
al. Now that is precisely the way
the Heath Amendment proposes to
proceed. 1t is, therefore, probable
the railroad would refuse to pay axes
so levied. This seems more proba-
BILE from the fact that it's advocates
represent that corporation as being
Indifferent in this matter. Such out
giving is mere blind.
2d-Such mode of taxing the rail
road company would make the COM
pany its own assessor. 1t could lease
the lines to itself under some one OF
its many Protean shapes, at q nomin-
al sum, and get entirely around taxa,
ton.
3d-At the very best it would cut
the taxes of the corporation down
from over $500, 900 year to $40, 900,
a reduction Of nearly one half.
4h--It is a very great discrimina-
ton in favor of the corporation to al
low it to pay 2X per cent. on its gross
earnings even in ordinary years,
whereas at present all the property
in this city is paying over 20 per cent
OF its gross income in taxes.
5th--In case of some great State
disaster the taxes might have to be
raised to twice the present rate on all
other property, and yet the railroad
taxes must remain just as they are
fixed, if the Amendment passes, at
2h per cent. of the gross income.
The above plain statements are suf-
ficient reasons to vote no, on the
Heath Amendment.