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o'clock p. M. the following described planta-
tiOn, t0.Wit:
The eligible. we'll situated. and well known.
RIDGEFIELD PLANTATION, lying imme-
diately above and adjoining the town of Thi-
bodaux. on the right bank of bayou La
fourche. containing an area OF went -One
hundred arpents, more or less. of which about
500 is cleared land. and with an inexhaust-
able supply OF the finest cypress timber easy
of access.
dwelling house of II rooms, fine brick sugar
house. with coal kettles, steam CARRIERS.
strike pan aud settin. tanks. with sufficient
CABINS i'll good order for needs of p.antatiOn.
There will be sold with the plantation Al
mules now in good condition. > La,iow cult
vators, 2stubble digsers, 9 rotary noes, now
ing machines, wagons. carts and the usual
complement of plows. harrows and other
agricultural implements. 1t has unrivalled
shipping facilities by means of BAYOU La
tOurche. on which it fronts. and the Southern
Pacific Railroad, which has a depot at Thi-
bodaux. 1t is thoroughly protected from
overflow 10y substantial levees in front, rear
and sides. There is on the place seed cane
put down to plant $50 arpentS. with lJ0 ar
penis first years stubbie. and cora and hay
sufficient tor the year. Fine results were OBJ
tanned the past season. the place having
made over 500 hogSheads. Plantation in fine
order for coming crop. all land for cane hay
~" w "'"'" :" P""'
with tonr mules.
IN" Az pt
CHASER WI, pay easn tue sum OF Ten thouSaho
d0llars $50 zoe. 90. J. five thousand dollars
ts'euV'oo' III one wear. ana the balance Oh the
purchase piice IN TWO, thfee' ionf anu nNo
wears lronl tie "iy OF sale anu III represent
taticn of the credit in>talments shall furnish
ms ""''slh coupons II ftq"ife''o y me parties
III interest. pa.vat'1e TO MS own "f''er anu DS
him endorsed. respectively III one. two. three.
iou' ana nve years from me gay OF saie an"
oeaf1hS ci"ht per cent per ahhnin interest
from thelr date nnf'l raid' me ihtefes1 paya
bic annually ami to he represented ny sena-
rate notes Tor same: all OF sal" notes IN prin-
cipal and interest. together with attorneys
ices at the rate OF ten per cent on the amount
sued Tor. in case OF suit to he sccnrch oE spe-
clal mortgage and vendors privilege and the
pact dc non a!irnandh and other usual clauses.
on the above plantation and everything at
tacheh. The stir.ar house, machinery &c
to he kept insured es the. pnrrhtSer at MS
expense for not less than $ 5.oD).0o in some
solvent insurance COMPANY and policy trans
ferred tor the brnetit OF holders OF purcha-
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TIE prospect Of a good ftnit crop for
this year in this locality is good.
PeaeF and plum trees are late bloom
ing and will therefore have Il chance
of escaping late freezes. The +. crop
very seldom fails. As Ton orange trees
they ought To do we'll on lower L.atour-
che hut here they are few and IA: he
tween.
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Tie new railroad schedule which
went into operation last Sunday is
much more satisfactory than the one
whici, has been in Use for some time
past. 1t is susceptible of improve
Ment.
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Members OF the School Board.

S. T. Grisamore, President ; Thomas
4. Badeaux, Secretary and Superin-
tendent and Directors J.. T.. .Ancoin,
Edward Curtis w. H. Raglan, Anatole
j. Braud, Henry Riviere. Ernest Roger
and Judge J. NJ. Howell.
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Ne publish IN another column a
letter from a correspondent. Il native
born. now travelling in lower Ltfour-
che, depicting the wonderful progress
made by that section OF the parish
within the las; quarter OF a century.
This Is the first of a contemplated
Series OF letters on the same and kim
died subjects which. we trust, will
prove highly interesting TO our read
efS.
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The foundation is now being laid
fol ali extension of the sidewalk lead
ing to the Catholic Church, so that
This magnificent work will then be
complete.
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We have noticed several new street
lamp, at various portions OF the town.
Is this the beginning OF a general sys-
tenn of lighting up du thoroughfares :
We hope it is.
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MI. Fl. Tetreal has leased Mrsl
Goodies front yard for the purpoA. OF
setting up a wood andeoal yard. Such
a business will no doubt prove remu-
n~erative and Mr.. Tetrelu is jnst the
man to make it pay.
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Catcclet;cal instructions for the
children preparing for First Commu-
lion at st. ~Joseph's Church have been
going on for a few weeks past and
seems to be well attended.
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The widow j. Is. Mire, in old and
respected lady of II parish: and the
mother of some OF our esteemed fell
low paiishioners. was brought t. her
last resting place last Sunday. The
funeral took place at st. Jeseph's
Church, Immediately after high mass.
and was nuinerou>ly attended.
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Lent is fairly upon IFS now and the
exquisite biralNe rlaintiyeiF means
woe is me- as the cruel knife. ruth
les<y prizes open its little shell
III order to minister to the pressing
wants OF fasting Humanity.
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The peculiar whistle Of the Hornet
comes regularly to wake the echoes Of
the bayou and to entertain the .jave-
miles.
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: Miss Brigitte Thibodaux, a charming
sem. lady Of the Crescent City arriv
led here last Monday and will spend a
few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Henry
A. Molaison.
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Mr.. Edward Badeaux has associated
Alcide NJ. Eiargis with him in his hat
and shoe business. The intention OF
the new firm is to keep a large and
complete assortment Of that's and shoes
and notions, and to make Il specially
of this line of goods. The new firm
deserves to succeed and it has our best
wishes.
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ledge ii. ID. Smith, OF the 5th cir
cut arrived in oar town by last sun
days SCREENING train. The Judgr came
on officia! business. to decide Il ease
which lrr and his associate. Judge
Blake, had under advisenleat. Inc
JUise is in fine health and is always
the samc genial. courteous gentleman
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We were pleased to meet OH II
streets last Monday, Messrs. Emile
Iedet of the Vacherie and F.-P. SEWN
of Nav Orleans. s
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Since there is a sufficient stage of
in the bayou, quite a number of
boats can be Eel competing for the
of our merchants and plan
hers.
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Our friend. Philip L. Brand NAILS a
fine display of harness and saddlery at
hi, establishment in Main streat.
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oar municipal authorities are still
engaged in laying wooden sidewalks
along the streets of the town, which
areFet unprovided in that respect.
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% to Firenien's Hall for superior
monographs at moderate prices.

rrom all accounts the health Of our
n%ari,h is excellent and the drug busi-
ness corresponding low.
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Those enterprising gentlemen.
Mes>rs. Lep;ne and Theriot, have fitted
up a li"ht-lraft boat with steam, with
a view Of transporting rice to and
from their rice-miil. This is Il good
move and will greatly facilitate them
lin carrying ON their milling opera
Mons.
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The very inclement weather we have
b.eu having lately has sadly interfer-
ed with planting operations.
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The steamer Whisper took Il Sill
YER Cornet Band and quite . number
Of passengers with her last Sunday,
all bound for the Carnival festivities.
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The price Of eggs ought to go up,
as there is now II great demand for
this f~lYorite lenten diet. Farmers
hakc Il note of it.
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Dr. L. Il. Melancon and Mr.. Lescale
passed through town on last Wednes-
day on their way up to Assumption.
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\ framed water color painting pre-
scented to each customer at kilbonrnes
Photographic studio, Firemen's Hall.
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0ur advertising columns show that
there is no lack of real estate in the
market.
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u. ABhiBAl, Jr.
.HIUF :,

tt u htlS.
The following petition from Tue citizens of
Pie Filth Ware WaS Also frctI we'd, aud uh
mo ION, duly seconded, WAS laid OYER until
tom srtOw tor action. Carried
To the Honorable ,Iestient and Members of
the Police Jury at the Parish oil La
Misunderstanding; +
We. the people OF Wa.d No. 5. parish of
Ilfourrhe. seeing the Hec,s stty oI having a
terry Is, abllsl ct III nur nri.Ibornnod. do
~ ay your uoiioraDi- t.nt, u grant us the
privilege to cstaaii>ii the saule opposite the
s,ore of Mrs l. a Gossin. The reason for
this demand is that dunn. thc rainy scasui
ullr roads Oh the lett side of tue bayou be
come ,o buggy frum the hauling of su gar and
molasses TO / aIouIcilc Cro>sln. ast impede
.rtayel on said ro.ds, ant aisp isr the accom-
u ulativm OF our inhabitants Ia boring on the
q Their side Of the hayun.
Eesinc.ls!iy y, YOUR ,i'''iient petitioners,
80 Eli lfsN eittGPS,
ia CrURlN PIrkE,
i. Z. GAUDE,
And others.
The resignation of Mr.. l.. j. Caillouet Ms
q commissioner OF Drainage District No. 5 was
rtceived, aud Oh motion, duly seconded, was
unanimously accepted.
81 The following treasurer's reports were read
and referred, under the rules, to the appro.
pirate committee:
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Proceedings
- -
POLICE JURY.

State of Louisiana. Parish Of Latourche.
Thibodaux. La. Feb. Z, 1888.
The Police Jur' in and for the parish OF
Latourele met Ill Regular Session at , o'clock
p. ~. Pursuant to atjourniueat. .
10. Present = President Coalon aud Messrs.
Gri>amcre, kraemer and Moran.
Absent-Messrs Moran. Clleramie ago,
Seely, Folse, Delaune and Mathews.
No quorum. .-.-
Mr.. Moran, the jury adjourned until 4
O'clock y. ~. ..
Iii. Police Jury in and for the parish OF
Lafourclle met this day at 4 O'Clock y. m,
pursuant to adjournment.
Present-Presldent Coulon and Messrs.
Gfisamore. Seely, krtemer FOlse, Ayo, Mo-
ran aud Cherami. s zs
= Abse Et-Me Mathews and Delaune.
IL motion OF 5. L. Gri$alnore. duly seconded
the reading OF the minutes was suspended
until to morrow, Feb Carried.
The various claims asainst the parish were
f5t,s snted and were referred, under the rules,
to the commit tee ON claims Z
The following petition OF MIR. Barilleaux
Was received. and ON motion, duly seconded,
vas laid over until TO morrow for action.
Carried.
To the Honorable President and Members of
tho Pulics Jury of J .afoHrche:
II Tie petition OF the undersigned citizens.
/ residing i'll the immediate vicinity ut Lock
port respectfully represent 10 your honorable
body
That during the two years that Mr.. Ferdl.
Land Barilleaux was lessee OF the Lockport
gerry. there Was constantly in bayou La
kfpulcllc and in close proximity to SAID ferry,
fseveral boats crossing people iree OF Charge,
which caused. IL our opinion great pecuniary
Faosscs to the owner OF the pubile ferry.
IN Aud. as we understand that Mr.. Barillcaux
As yet indebted to tie parish in the sum Of
$SS--O for said ferry, We d,ereloie veslt ctt.AIy
AL of your honorable body that Mr.. i;arii-
leauX be exonorated tom paying said sum.
as he has. Ill our OplptUii, lost more than that
by the reason above stated.
: Ilopin. that our dtnsaud will be granted,
We are, gentlemen,
Respectfully.
i t.t .IakENf RlZAN
IIoMA> BARKER,
G. -. BA RIOS.
The follow in /. Ietitio I Of Mr.LatLrop was
also receiyca auu on motion. duly seconded.
Was laid over uitil to-iHoltuH lur action.
Carried.
10 the Honorable Police Jury of the pai ISL
of L.at"arche:
H. Geutlemeu-Ne. tho undersigned respect
thlIy represent thai Sir. 81. a LatArop, 1t CT
tz-d OF this parish. i, sl.ntst totally blind.
ui.i hv reason of tins misfortune is unable 10
contribute nything to the seaport OF IL,
family OF four, Young cl.isren. dependant
auu,u HIM. = ~ - ~
II We therefore pray that such relief bt
.ianleI him as to 20 may sseenisti ana res.
sunabie sd &
Aud your petitioners as III duty bound. cts
1HtD. DCCOS,
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The weather has been so bad that

The weather has been so bad that
oar suy,r planters have mad thus far
very little progress in cans planting.
To make matters worse in many pla-
ces the cane is affected, if not seriously
injured. We hope it viii prove to .be
not as damaged as it is apprehcnded.
The Mayor requests the citizens. Of
the town to meet tomorrow, Mt &
o'clock, ~. u, ut the Town Hall, to
take steps towards the purchases Of y
new steam ire engine. IA this is IA
most Important movement, We hepe
that there will lie a large attendanee
"a the occasion. Taxpayers are espe-
cally Interested in this project, bnt
alwcitizens have an Interests in seeing
thtpaoperty OF the town adequately
.prttested against fire. Let there be a
rousing meeting.
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Trcasurers RepOrt.
From Oct. 8, 1887. to Feb. 4, 1888. 81
GENERAL FUND OF 1886.

Toebalanee on hand ...-...--.....s5s7 9
receipts since - ID Ef 600 .%ts9a@{.$
Back taxes from tax, COLLECTOR. % .
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LOCAL NEWS.


LOCAL NEWS.
% to Firenaen's Hall for superior
monographs at moderate prices.
rrom all accounts the health of our
oar;>h is excellent and the drug bust
ness corresponding low.
The very inclement weather we have
b.el having lately has sadly interior
ed with planting operations.
0ur advertising columns show that
! ,bere is no lack of real estate in the
market.
Our friend. Philip l.. Brand mala4s a
anc display of harness and saddlery at
hi, establishment in Main streat.
Dr. Il. Il. Melancon and Mr.. Lescale
ua,.ed through town on last Wednes-
day On their way up to Assumption.
@e > b
We were pleased to meet OH our
streets last Monday, Messrs. Emile
Iedet of the Vacherie and F.-P. SEWN
cfNew Orleans.
Our municipal authorities are still
engaged in lay ing wooden sidewalks
along the streets of the town, which
areFet u%nprovided in that respect.
The peculiar whistle Of the Hornet
comes regularly to wake the echoes OF
te Iavon and to entertain the jave-
niles.
The price Of eggs ought to go UP,
As there is now Il great demand for
this f%ayorite lenten diet. Farmers
hakc a note of it.
Miss Brigitte Thibodaux, a charming
serm. lady Of the Crescent City arriv
\ led here last Monday and will spend a
y few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Henry
| A. Molaison.
The steamer Whisper took our Sill
yer Cornet Band and quite . number
OF passengers with her last Sunday,
+ al bound for the Carnival festivities.
Since there is Il sufficient stage OF
water in the bayou, quite a number OF
boats can be seen competing for the
freight of our merchants and plan.
ters.
We have noticed several new street
lamps at various portions OF the town
Is this the beginning OF a general sys
tenn of Lighting up 6nr thoroughfares
We hope it is. 3
Cateclietical instructions for the
children preparing for First Commu'
liou at St. .Joseph's Church have been
going on for a few weeks past anC
seems to be well attended.
->
The foundation is now being laie
fol ali extension of the sidewalk lead
inc to the Catholic Church, so thai
this magnificent work will then b.
complete.
Tie new railroad schedule which
went into operation last Sunday Il
much more satisfactory than the on
whici, has been in Use for some time
past. 1t is susceptible of improve
ment.
! Nh. II. Tetrean has leased Mrs
Goodies front yard for the purpose. o
setting up il wood and coal yard. Sucl
business will no doubt prove relnu
n~erdtive and Mr.. Tetrelu is just thu
man to make it pay.
Lent is fairly upon us now and tn
exquisite biralye rlaintiyeiE moan
'.woe is me" as the cruel knife ruth
les>ly prizes open its little sllel
III order to minister to the pressin
wants OF fasting %hcnanity.
The prospect Of a good ftnit crop 70
this year in this locality is goot
Peacf and plum trees are late, bloom
mg and will therefore have Il clianc
of escaping late freezes. The t. Gro
very seldom fails. As for orange tree
they ought to do well on lower L.afoul
che hut here they are few and Ear III
tween.
VIC midnM Il Nire an old IN
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The District Conference.

Mr.. EDITOR: The Greenville District
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, met at Williamson, on
Thursday, 10th inst, ] Walter Dicks on,
Presiding Elder, in the chair, and closed
Sunday night, 22nd inst, with the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper, at the Metho-
dist Church, conducted by the Presiding
Elder.
with the careful searching inquiries of
the President much interesting iaforma-
ton was obtained from the arious
charges and churches within these
bounds, showing an improved trend in
all the departm ents of the Church.
With the spiritual life infused by the
chair, the brotherly spirit of the members
of the body, lay and clerical, and the
unbounded hospitality Of the citizens of
Williamson and vicinity, this was made
one of the most delightful Conferences
we have ever attended, and this was the
general verdict.
Rev w. D. kirkland, Editor of the
Southern Christian Adu0cate, Prof. John G.
Clinkscales, Of the Columbia Female Col
lege, Rev. a. Coke Smith, D. D., of Wof-
ford College, Prof. Rembert, of Wofford
Fitting school, Rev. s. Lander, D. D., of
Williamson Female College and Rev.
Mr.. Law of the Presbyterian Church,
agent of the American Bible Society for
North and South Carolina, all represented
their work as being In q state OF encour-
aging prosperity.
We all leave Williamson not caring
how soon we are called back to another
Conference there. Is.
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Death is peculiarly sad under all .circum.
stances, but " hen it stalks into a happy
home and strikes down member of the
household suddenly and without mo-
rnent's warning, It'll doubly sad. This has
occurred in Anderson. Last Friday, be-
tween 12 and / o clock p. m, Miss Eva
Archer, youngest daughter of the late
VIM. M. Archer, died suddenly at her
home on Depot Street. Miss Eva was in
her usual health, apparently, up to the
hour Of her death. She finished eating
hearty dinner, and, picking up her sewing,
retired to the front piazza. where she sat
down in large arm rocking'chalr and
began sewing. In about ten msnutes her
mother followed her to the piazza, and
when she reached there she found Miss
Eva's head leaning to one side. Mrs.
Archer went to her, and, noticing. her
strange appearance, at once called 1or
assistance. Some one hearing her cries,
ran in, and DR.. Nardin was sent for. The
Young lady Vas warm, but no breathing
was perceptible. Everything possible
was done for her, but in vain. When Dr.
Nardin arrived he pronounced life extlnct,
and said the cause of her death was oon.
gestion of the brain. Miss Eva was about
30 years of age, and was possessed OF @
Quiet, sweet disposition. The announce
ment of her death was great shock TO
ali of her friends, all of whom held her
In high esteem. She was DEVOTED ana
consistent member of the presbyterian
Church, and ever exempli6ed the chaiac.
teristics of 8 true Christian. The remains
were laid to rest in the Presbyterian cem-
etery Saturday afternoon, Dr. Frierson
conducting the funeral seryiccr The
bereayed mother and relatives have many
sympathizers in their bereavement.
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Fellowship Debating Club.

Mr. EDITOR: It was my good fortune
to attend the public debate given by the
Fellowship Debating Club, OF Dark Cor
ner Township, last Saturday. The SUBJ
iect Of debate was: "Should tue females
be- equally educated with the males"
1t was very interesting to see the ability
with which this subject was handled.
Some of the speakers had.'not been blessed
with an education, but they all had lib
eral portion Of mother wit" As I lis.
tened to these speeches, and noticed the
capital ideas advanced, and arguments
made, though not always IN accord with
the rules of grammar and rhetoric, could
but remember these beautiful lines writ
ten by Gray:
Full many gem of purest ray serene,
The dark unfathomed caves Of ocean bear
Full many flower is born to blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness in the desert air."
After the debate was over the judges
decided in favor of the affirm alive.
AN elegant dinner was spread and eu-
joyed by all, after which speeches were
made by Capt. Jas. Il. Barnes, DR.. Speer
and @. Wardlaw, Esq. There was large
attendance, the house being filled to its
utmost capacity. It was most enjoyable
occasion, and one long to be remembered
by the writer.
The Fellowship Debating Club is doing
good work, and should be encouraged.