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St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

q triangular island
between the three
rivers. Biologists
say the whole coun-
try hereabouts was
settled 300 years
too soon; that it is
not yet sufficient
ly redeemed from
the waters. 1t is
low, flat, and al
most on a level
with the rivers that
flow through it. In
consequence of this
the currents of
cff-aof,3c ond hoxrp,,c
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

many fields wisely
and well. I, who
knew him from our
sc h oolboy days,
who served with
him in garrison
and in the field,
and with pride
watched him as he
led a st OR mi n G
party up a rocky
height at Monte
rey, and was init
nately acquainted
with his whole ca
reer during our sec
tional war, bear
willing testimony
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

kansas Post. He
hoped thereby to
inspire his men
with courag
again.
Porter agreed.
The Federal troops
had Withdrawn to
the mouth of the
Yazoo on New
Years Day, 1868.
Jan. 8 the expedi-
ton was ready to
start to Arkansas
Post. But on that
day Gen. John A.
- r. <-er l4 - .a 7Es-
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09
notice.!

LAND OFFICE, at New orleans La.
May 9Th, 1888
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 District
Court at Opclousas, La, on Friday, June
9th, 1888, viz:
NERTON YOUNG,
who made Homestead Entry No. Gt55 for the
south half OF the northeast quarter Of section
81, and south half of the northwest quarter of
section 49,, township q, south range west,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
Jesse Young, ST., Jesse Young, Jr., f.
Xavier Bennen, Geracin Miller all of
st. Landry Parish, La
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
may 12-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

or till all wers
dead.n There was
much more of that
kind of talk during
the early part OF
the war than dur
ing the latter part.
Admiral Porter, in
his book, says that
Churchill was nos
in the fort at all
during the bonn
bardment, but five
miles away, in the
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09


was shot under him and Gen. Hovey was
wounded
The Union left was led by Brig. Gen. An
drew ]. Smith, promoted to major general of
volunteers in 1864. Cen Smith steadily
forced back the Confederate right at Arkan-
sas Post up to the very fort. Then he sent
word to Gen. McClernand that he had got so
near he could almost shake hands with the
enemy.
Gen. Smith was one of the hardest fighters
of the war. The list of battles in which he
took part during the civil war occupies a
full page in the West Point register. Pre-
vious to that he had served in the Mexican
war, and had engaged in many an Indian
fight while on frontier duty. He was born
in Pennsylvania, and was graduated from
West Point in 1888, entering the cavalry arm
of the service. At the outbreak of the civil
war he was still on frontier duty, being
major of the lst United States cavalry at
Fort Walla Walla, w T.
After the guns of Fort Hindrnan were 81
fenced by the fleet that afternoon of Jan. Ii
the vessel Black Hawk was run up alongside
the fort ready for the crew to board it. Her
officers could look directly inside the fort at
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

front. They landed
from the transports
at 10 a. M, Jan. 10,
and set out on their
march. Some Con-
federate rifle pits
and earthworks OBJ
structed their path
at the rivers edge,
but the gunboats
Black Hawk and
r a t tler silenced
t h Q se, and the
troops passed on.
They were much of
the night getting
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

Point. 1t contained
thirteen guns, two
of them ten inch
columbiads. TIL Q
classmates in which
those were mounted
were covered with
four layers of rail
road iron. TIL q
guns were trained
down the river, to
face the advancing
gunboats. Among
the vessels of the
Mississippi squad
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09
Sherman's army was not yet ready for as

Sherman's army was not yet ready for as
sault.
The commander of the garrison at Fort
Hindman was Col. Huntington, an ex-
United States naval officer. The firing from
Admiral Porter's gunboats had damaged the
fort greatly, but the Confederates did not
yet consider themselves beaten, as Admiral
Porter says, "by great deal" During the
night they worked vigorously within the
Sort to repair the damage done, and by
morning were ready for fight again.
At early morning of Jan. IL, courier
from Gen. Sherman arrived at the fleet and
informed the admiral that the land force III
closing the Post was ready for action. At
noon a combined attack by land and water
was ordered. The gunboats were thereupon
run close to the fort again, and once more u
tremendous pounding upon the bastions and
iron classmates began.
Meantime Admiral Porter ordered the 'tin-
clads" Glide and Rather and the ram Mon
arch to cut their way up the river past tho
fort and prevent the escape of the garrison
by way Of the ferry This they did. The
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

mere village now,
and the name of
the village is Ar
kansas Post. 1t is
not laid down at
all upon the smaller
maps. ........ -.-. .-..
If the reader will
turn to a map of
the southern states,
note the position of
U;oJ,eL,,rr Mice
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09
OPELOUSAS
Female Institute.
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

YENEEHs INSTITUTION will resume du
Il ties Monday, September 9Th 1885, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. M. Hayes
and Mrs. NJ A. Davis, with competent assist
ants The scOlastic year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months 50
Music. with use of piano &c &c 100
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month. ...-.-........ 16 90
Embroidery wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra .--.....--.- 10 90
Incidental fee. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are inn
posed but every student mast comply with the
rules, and must prepare up to the measure of
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
No student will re allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the mall
ners, health and morals OF their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case of
protracted illness. The location of this town Is
healthful and easy OF access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. 3oartlers will provide themselves
with BE NIX Its ard towels.
For pa "ticulars,, 1dres5
M2s. Nj. Nj. HAYES.
MY z or:ncupa
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

rest of the gun
boats continued to
pour shot and shell
red hot into the
fort. In less than
three hours the
guns of the garri~
son were silenced.
During this time
several brigades.o
Sherman's men had
forced their way
up close TO the fort
in the rear. It was
in this advance that
Ha,, Thovar'S horse
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09


before they fired,
by the guns Of the
Black Hawk, but
he did not do SO be-
cause he saw that
they were already
beaten and ho did
not wish to add to
the slaughter.
Gen. Churchill.
the Con T c d crate
commander, S q i d
afterward that he
had no intention of
surrendering, but
meant to hold out,
a c cor d ng to
Holmes ord ers,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

1868, suddenly appeared below Arkansas
Post
Fort Hindnlan, at the Post, was admirably
constructed. 1t had been built by some of
the most accomplished engineers of West
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

1t is claimed THAT Governor Nichols
favors an increase OF the scl0gl tax.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

the work of de-
struction the gun
boats had wrought.
Broken cannon, de-
molished fortifca-
tions, lay all about,
mingled with dead
and dying men and
horses. The Con-
federate artillery
horses had been
kept within the
garrison, and many
of them had been
struck by shells
from the gunboats.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09
NE w PRICES
|. DESMARAIS' GROCERY,

CHEAPEST In OPELOUSAS.
Patent flour, the best. S5.45
81 ldlitf IiouE- 10"
Cheap family -four as low us 1925 per barrel.
Good claret WiGo Is cents per bottle.
Best and cheapest segars in town, ans! the
largest issoi tmclt. Wiiiskey and Other liquors
guaranteed fine and sold at exceedingly low
prices.
Come around and be astonishad at the low
prices and fine quality of his groceries of all
kinds aus6 oct22 tt
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-09

there among dead and wounded men pre-
sented scene terrible to behold
A general assault both by the naval and
site each other, one in rear of the fort the
other in front, they could scarcely fire upon
the Confederates without hitting each other
However, general rush for the inside of the
Notifications was made by both soldiers and
sailors
The Confederate colors had been shot away
from the fort, and had not been raised again.
Not an arm was lifted to fire gun. The
garrison was evidently beaten.
As the Union soldiers appeared at the rear
Of the fort numbers of Confederates ran to
the rear parapet and crouched down behind
it. Not attaching any Importance to this
movement the Federal troops continued on
their way to the inside. They came within
thirty yards of the hidden Confederates, When
suddenly a tremendous Tolley of over 400
bullets was fired into their very faces, so rear
as almost to scorch them with powder. They
fell dead in numbers
That was what the hidden Confederates
meant. The Union line wavered, fell back
and stopped The next moment every one
Of the Confederate soldiers who had fired the
volley of musketry held up a white handker-
chief in surrender. All was over with them
before, but they had sent last bullet into
the heart Of the advancing Federals, and then
held up the white handkerchief to protect
themselves.
Admiral Porter says he could easily have
cut the 400 Confederate soldiers to pieces
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-17

BoULANGER should feel happy over the
situation however disgruntled the
French government may view affairs.
When a man receives 96,627 majority
over his political opponents, they
backed up by all the forces OF the gov
eminent, 1t certainly argues a very gen.
eral feeling in his favor. Boulanger has
recently cleared up the mystery that
surrounds his movements and has
squarely announced his ambition to be -
In time OF war the leader of the national
armies, in time ofpeace the president Of
the nation. BE will no doubt enter the
arena "a a candidate for the chief mag
lstracy OF France at the next election.
His popularity seems uDbounded and he
has Enthusiastically demonstrated that the
government cannot squelch him. If
Boulanger's victory means anything else
than Boulanger then it means a protest
against the home policy OF the present
French cabinet and chambers.
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J. II. MAROUART.
Crescent City Boot and Shoe Fac
tOry,

Crescent City Boot and Shoe rae
tory.
Has the largest and most complete stock in
the city, and deties competition with all CON-
petitors. The following is a partial list:
Gents calf boots from 81 upward: boys
boots and shoes of all descriptions, in calf,
grain, button and lace.
full line of heavy boots, the best in the
market; price $500. Come and examine them.
J. H. MS $3.50 and $500 shoes, in button, lace
and gaiter, are the best in the state; every
pair guaranteed.
complete stock of gents fine button, lace
and gaiter shoes. They are the finest in the
city.
In addition to my stock of boots and shoes, l
carry all kinds of shoe polish for ladies and
children's shoes, and the celebrated ''T. M."
backing.
Orders for any styles of boots and shoes will
De promptly executed. A nice 1T and general
satisfaction guaranteed.
Repairing of gents and ladies' shoes and
boots a speciality, and attended to with dis
patch and care.
HIS SPECIALTIES.
English lace hunting boots.
The riding boot.
The brewers boot.
The stockman's boot.
The boys boot.
And also slippers Of every description
CAL and see him, at No. II Soledad street,
opposite the courthouse.
10-I3-tf SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
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Worth knowing.

Mr.. w. Fl. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla, was taken with a severe cold, attended
with distressing cough and running into
consumption in it's first stages. He tried
many sOcalled popular remedies and steakily
Guilty in breathing and was unable to sleep.
Finally tried pr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and found immediate relief, and
after using about half dozen bottles found
himself we'll and has had no return of the
disease. No other remedy can show so grand
q record of cures, as,Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Guaranteed to do just what
drug store, 42O-ly
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ESTABLISHED IN 1875.

The Oldest Paint and Art Store in
San Antonio.
c. hromos, oil paintings, engravings, etch
ngs, etc.
n. ouse, carriage and fresco painters mate
rails.
Mouldings, picture frames and wall paper.
Utensils for engineers and draughtsmen.
English and domestic varnishes.
Lettering, stripping, artists and paint brushes
Linseed oil, turpentine, shellac, stains.
Enameled, window glass and mirrow plates.
Ready mixed paints (Hammars) and Masury' g
railroad colors. l-l3-tf
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WOndartuI Cures.

A. Dreiss, wholesale and retail druggist of
San Antonio. Tex. says: I'VE have been sell
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bit
tiers and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effect
ed by these medicines in this city. Several
cases of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by use of few bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters, We guarantee them
ALWAYS. Sold bv A. DRESS. Idly
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TUESDAY, APRIL, II, 1888.
A SQUARE ISSUE.

The very direct, unmistakable and
vigor GUS letter OF Mr.. K. ii. Terrell in
today's LIGHT, indicating himself from
the misrepresentation Of his opponent
who found no one to turn the grindstOne
for him on last Saturday, will be found
instructive reading. There is an honor
able and dlshonorable method OF max.
ing war upon political rival, and 1t
would have been far more in keeping
had the charges against Mr.. K. Fl. Ter
rel's squareness as republican delegate
been made at home, here In San Anto-
MO, instead of through the columns of
q journal, three hundred miles away.
The simple fact is that the interview in
the Galveston News was got up to influ-
ence the district vote in the approach
lug state convention. 1t was useless to
publish the statement in Bexar county,
where it is so we'll known to be false
and where the bottom facts connected
with Saturdays convention are read of
all men. The whole design was to
create an unfavorable impression con-
corning Mr.. Terrell In the minds of the
republicans of this congressional DIS
trict, outside OF Bexar county, and thus
defeat Mr.. Terrell before that district
convention as candidate to the national
convention in Chicago. How far
this screed against Mr.. Terrell
will be effectual will better be
seen after the Fort Worth convention.
or this much the LIGHT assures the re-
publicans OF this district; Mr.. Terrell
goes up to Fort Worth with the hearty
support of his own county behind him.
The man who antagonizes his candidacy
for a seat In the national convention is
not delegate to the Fort Worth con-
vention, was not once mentioned in the
BeXar county convention 10 a delegate
thereto, made two motions on the floor
of his county convention and was left to
vote for them alone. He was the man the
most completely ignored, Of all men
assuming to lead, who ever took q seat
in a convention. The LIGHT Goes not be-
lieve that the following OF this man out
side OF Bexsr county, in this
congressional district, is so much great
or than his following at home that
he can dominate the district convention
and secure the defeat of Mr.. Terrell at
Fort Worth. This purpose he has an
nounced, and he will probably be found
at the state convention endeavoring as
lobby member to do the work which
his own county would not trust to him
as delegate to perform. The tug Of
war long threatened has come between
the dlsintegrating, destroying, rule-or-
ruin elements Of the republican party in
Texas, and honest republicans. Bexar
county ranges herself on the right side.
That open circular OF six republicans Of
this city, issued two years ago this cam
paign, is bearing fruit.
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ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay County,
Iowa. tells the following remarkable story, the
truth of which 10 vouched for by the residents
of the town: ~ am 70 years old, have been
troubled with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress myself with
out help. Now / am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own house
work. | owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth, and removed COM
pletely all disease and pain" Try bottle, SOC.
and 81 at a. Dreiss' Drug Store. +9ly
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Val LOrra.

Val Lorra.
The old reliable merchant tailor, next
to Commerce street bridge, requests the
LIGHT to inform the public and his many
customers that he has received the finest
line of imported goods for suitings
specially adapted to this climate vet
brought to this city. His style of bust
ness Is first-class goods. perfect fit and
reasonable charges. Call and see him,
as he can please you. 2-2S-6m
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The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testlnes
II can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief in every case. One man took six bottles,
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville,
Ohio sffirms: 1.-The best selling medicine
have ever handled In my 20 years experience,
is Electric Bitters." Thousands Of others have
added their testimony, SO that the verdict IL
unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all
diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood Only
Q half dollar bottle at A. Dreiss' drug store.
d-w-p1y
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JUST RECEIVED

At G. w. BaIdWin's. 253 West Com
merce Street.
A new stock of school books, tablets, Estates,
pencils, drawing books, pens and blank books,
fine stationery, all leading libraries by best
authors. Also, complete line of all leading
dalies and periodicals. Also Levison and
Blythe S champion inks. In transit: A full
line of flower material, baseball goods of all
kinds, toilet paper, baskets, pocket cutlery,
hammocks, etc. 4-8-lm.
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Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corn and all Skin Eruptions, positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
civ A. DRESS.
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Strawberries. and Ice Cream,
At Harnisch Il Baer's. 4-ll-tf

Spring and Summer Goods.
Mr. ID. Quasso. the southern tailor, on
Main plaza, has received a fine line of
spring and summer goods and invites
inspection. Fine suits made to order on
short notice. Charges reasonable. If
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All communications for publication, or per-
tanning to the Editorial or Local News De-
psrtments, should be addressed ITO the
Editor Of the LIGHT"
All contracts or bills must be approved by
the Secretary and Manager.
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The Prescription Pharmacy.
A. DREISS.

Near the corner OF Alamo and Com
merce street, stands the well known
pharmacy of Messrs. Ragland & Ken
nedy, popularity known as the City Drug
store. Particular attention is given to
physicians prescriptions, as is shown by
their large and rapidly increasing files.
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Mr.. Frank TeiCh,

Our marble dealer, owns and controls
one Of the finest granite marble and
stone quarries in the country, and can
give prices far below any firm In the
state. Call on him -S3-tf
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Ladies', Attention

Misses Kirchner, No. 225 w. Com
MERGE street, have just received latest
styles in hats and trimmings; also full
line Of embroidery material and fancy
goods constantly on hand. 4-2-2m
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A Discovery.

Wifee--"You've been kissing the servant girl
again!"
Husband-"HOw do you know
by your BREATH of course; she eats onions,
and you don't. Wouldn't know il. though. II
you had drunk GABLAGHER's BEST,
Opposite L. and G. n. Depot.
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Jewellers will find Stoves Arms
company fully prepared to do gold and
silver plating In the very best style and
short notice. Expert workmen in at
tendance and satisfaction guaranteed.
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RIVERSIDE CAFE RESTAURANT.
A. HAMPEL, PROPRIETOR
Lunch and Meals Oysters, Fish, Game
AT ALL HOURS. WHEN IN SEASON
Bottoms Bargains.

oAooh OUi S"AAos
One phaeton, $50.
One grand square Wagner piano, $125.
One grand square Hale piano, $50.
Ladies side saddles from, S..
One lot of counters very cheap.
One iron safe exceedingly cheap.
Upholstering goods from rs cents per
yard.
Elegant bedroom suits from SIS to
S225.
Kitchen and dining room furniture.
Fine upholstered lounges 81 to $25.
Wagon harness So per set and up
wards.
Sterescopian cases with 30 views, $12.
Secondhand goods Of all kinds at low
figures.
Two billiard and pool tables complete.
Stoves, new and secondhand from 81
to $50.
A fresh, assortment Of garden seeds.
Carriages for babies and chairs for the
ladies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-17

If you want to buy, sell or rent a
house, call on HambletOn, HadleT & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-04-17

NJ Nh ~ % GHdI are IE6IlUI, petVISH,
o~OSSo cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
STOMACH Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using A>ker's Baby soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price % cents. Sold by
Ragland & Kennedy.