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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

rinia. The two GEN. PLEASoNT0N.
hostile forces were sometimes only few miles
apart In this race southwark, but with the
ridge between them. But Lee moved more
rapidly. His advance, under Longstreet,
hurried forward, crossed the mountains and
took position at Culpepper Nov g.
This rapid marching, however, separated
Lees army more than was safe. jackson and
the cavalry were three days behind him.
Perceiving this Mcclellan at length deter
mined, of his own free will, to give battle He
believed that be could now strike q fatal
blow. His army was at Warrenton, Lees
advance OFT Culpepper, some ten miles south.
ma said afterward OF the situation: Il did ex-
meet / could either separate them end beat
sham in detail, or else force them to concen-
fr.ata as far back as Gordonsville, and thus
nlare the Army OF the Potomac In position
either 10 adept the Fredericksburg line OF
ADVANCE upon Richmond or to be removed to
The good weather Of the autumn had by
that time passed away Mcclellan now,
however. seemed to be thoroughly alive and
II fiji yipor Of determination The night OF
Nnv. q there was heavy rain over the camp
~ lie Army of the Potomac. Gen. McClel-
Lar, saf In his tent concluding plans and CIV
S,, . directions for the great hostile movement
IN be made the next two days. messenger
a,roucht him dispatch from Washington.
II was an order relieving him from com
rnand Of the Army Of the Potomac, and ap-
POINTING Cen Ambrose Il. burnside m bus
mace. With that the name ct Gen. Mcclei-
Ian disappears from American military MS MS
fory. He resigned his commission ~ the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21


on. Daily, as of DID, the newspaper head
lines announced, Gall quiet on the Potomac.
Then the old impotence and dissatisfaction
broke out anew, and the country began to
wonder why it was SO quiet along the Po-
tomac.
More weeks went on till it was six weeks
after the battle of Antietam, and nothing
DONE By that time Lees army was thor
oughly rested and REINFORCED, and amounted
TO 10000. To the presidents orders to move
against him early in October Mcclellan had
answered that he must have new cavalry
horses. By the last of October he concluded
that he was ready to cross the Potomac. The
crossing was actually made Nov. Q.
Mcclellan ordered his main army to con-
centrate at Warrenton, Va. On this Lee, his
army in good trim, his communications with
Richmond perfect, resolved to retreat south
ward. The main portion of the Confederate
army marched up the Shenandoah valley,
turned off to the Rappahannock and took po-
sition at Culpepper. Stonewall Jackson's
command, with the cavalry under J. E. B.
Stuart, remained behind to hang upon the
Union army and annoy and delay it as far
as possible till the main Confederate body
should be secure.
II one could have stood upon peak of the
Blue Ridge mountains of bright morning in
those early days of November, 1862, he would
have seen sight to thrill gods and men. On
the east side of the ridge McClellan's mighty
army of over 100. 600 men marched with wav-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
FREDERICKSBURG.
Gen. Burnside's Campaign on
the RappahannOck
AOUARTER CENTURY AGONE
Story Of the Sunken Road and the
Fatal Stone Wall.

Portraits of Leading Generals on Both
Sides-Burnside Arranges His Army
in Three Grand Divisions Commanded
by Sumner, Franklin and Hooker.
Marye's Heights-'A Chicken Could
Not Live Upon That Field"-Waves of
Men in Blue Fight and Fall.
[Copyrighted by the American Press Association
Those who have followed somewhat closely
the career of Gen. Mcclellan cannot fail to
be impressed that there was a fate which
more than once deprived him of victory at
the moment it seemed surely in his grasp
Just before the beginning of Pope's campaign
in Virginia, while the Army OF the Potomac
was still on the James below Richmond, Nc
Clellan announced himself ready to strike the
Confederate capital. Even he seemed to be
satisfied that his army was ready and suf-
fciently large If he had attacked Richmond
just at that time early in August, 1867,
it could have been taken, most likely, for Lee
had well nigh stripped it of defenders to send
men against Pope in Northern Virginia.
But at the very time Mcclellan was giving
orders to advance on Richmond, Halleck sent
him peremptory command 70 quit Ine
peninsula with his army and prepare to CO
operate with Pope. Nothing was left but to
obey, and McClellan's opportunity was lost.
After the battle of Antietaln, Sept. II,
1869, there was an interval of doing nothing.
Mcclellan distributed his army along the
Maryland side of the Potomac, watching its
fords He evidently thought the used up
army of Lee might attempt another invasion
of Maryland He called vigorously for re-
enforcements supplies of all kinds By the
last of September he had an army of 100000
men, still on the Maryland side of the Poto-
mac Oct President Lincoln directed the
general to "cross the Potomac and give battle
to the enemy, or drive him south"
But Mcclellan was not yet ready to do so.
While no was waiting, that dashing Con-
federate cavalry leader, J. E. B. Stuart,
made one of his characteristic raids, and,
fguratively speaking, tweaked the nose
of the whole Army Of the Potomac under
tho eyes ef its commander. Oct 10 he
crossed til, Potomac into Maryland with
1900 caralry, near Williamsport, gal
Hoped northward into Chambersburg,
Pa, destroyed the public property there,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ape
tite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fdgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, aud want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with sti-
mulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action
of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vi
tally, and give renewed health and
strength. Such medicine you will
find in Electric Bitte1s, and only so
cents bottle at Hamilton & Bailey's
Drug Store. 3
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

GEN. TALIAFERRo. and had done no
less hard marching than fighting.
Gen. Richard Ell. Anderson, division com
mander in Longstreet's corps, had, like all the
others, passed through the ordeal of fighting.
He had aided in the capture of Harper's
Ferry, had been sharply engaged at Antie-
tam, and now with the rest awaited the shock
Of battle at Fredericksburg
Gen. Richard FL. Anderson was South
CaroInian, graduate Of the United States
Military academy in 1S42 He served in
Mexico. When the first probabilities of war
began to be talked OF he resigned from the
United States army in March, 1861 He en-
tered the Confederate service as soon as it
came into existence and shortly became a
brlgadler general He was wounded at An
tietan, though not MORALLY like his name
snke, Gen. G. Z. Andersen
The Confederates always spoke Of their
army under Lees immediate command as the
Army Of Northern Virginia, just as the force
opposed to them was designated throughout
the war as the Army Of the Potomac
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
NOTICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, November 3oi 1887 5
Notce is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim, and
that proof will be made before the Judge, or in
his absence, the Clerk of the District Court,
at Opelousas, Louisiana, on Monday, January
30th, 1888, vizf
CEsELLE DOUGET,
who made homestead entry No. 1924, for the
Ne.4 section SO, township 6, south range west,
louisiana meridian
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
ULCER vidrine, Oscar Fruger, Octave Desho-
tells and Theodore Dogue-all of the Parish of
st. Landry, Louisiana.
THOMAS ]. BUTLER,
dec. 17-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

ity for great command, he would have de-
clined The responsibility if possible. But the
peremptory order from Lincoln left him no
alternative.
He decided that the Union army should
march on Richmond by way of Frederielss-
burg, Va. Richmond was to be the object
aimed at, and Acquia Creek was to be his
base of supplies.
Once more the battle-ground is changed to
the cris crossed field of Virginia.
Fredericksburg is nearly 100 miles south OF
the field of Antietam. It is on the right bank
Of the Rappahannock river, a little inland
from the Potomac, and the railroad leads di
rectly south from it to Richmond, fifty miles
distant.
Acquia Greek is town on the Potomac at
the mouth of the creek Of the same name.
A railroad leads from it to Fredericksburg.
On the 18th of November, 1862, Burnside be-
gan his grand march to Fredericksburg He
had organized his army into three ''grand
divisions right, center and left, commanded
respectively, by Sumner, Hooker and Frank
lin. They left Warrenton, Va, as their
starting point. By Nov. 10 the three grand
divisions were in the vicinity of Fredericks-
burg, on the east side of the Rappahannock.
Summers grand division reached Fal-
mouth, directly opposite Fredericksburg,
Nov. II. He was not permitted by Burnside
to cross, however, and that very day Lee
sent large body of troops to REINFORCE the
Confederate garrison there.
Burnside began at once to put in order the
railroad from Acquia Greek to Fredericks-
burg, to make sure of receiving his supplies.
Gen. FL. j. Hunt was Burnside's chief of ar
tillery. He posted all the guns on the Federal
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such u general revival of trade at Hamil-
ton g. Bailey's Drug Store as their Civ
ing away to their customers of SO many
free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it
always cures and never disappoints.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting a trial bottle free.
large size 81. Every bottle warranted. 8
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

ing the war be reached the rank of major gen.
eral. Since then he has served two terms as
governor of South Carolina, previous to his
election to the United States senate
Senator Hampton's grandfather, also
called Wade Hampton, was likewise soldier
and politician. He was an officer in the rev.
olution and member of congress in 1895.
The old man died at Columbia, s. c., in 1884,
the richest planter and slave owner in the
United States.
The name of Lee was numerously repre-
sented in the officers grouped around the
Confederate commander. Brig. Gen. W. H.
F. Lee, the cavalry commander, was Robert
Els second son. Robert Els nephew, Fitz
Hugh, also cavalryman, held prominent
command in the Army Of Northern, Virginia.
All Of Lees sons-three Of then-served In
the Confederate army. The eldest, G. w. c.,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
Give Them A Chance.

That is to say, your lungs. Also all
your breathing machinery. Very Won
derful machinery it is. Not only the
larger air-passages, but the thousands
of little tubes and cavities leading from
9hem.
When these are clogged and choked
with matter which ought not to be
there, your lungs cannot half do their
work. And what they do, they cannot
do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneumonia,
catarrh, consumption or any of the
family of throat and nose and head and
lung distractions, all are bad. All
ought to be got rid of. There is just
one sure way to get rid of them. That
is to take Boschee's German Syrup,
which any druggist will sell you at rs
cents bottle. Even if everything else
has failed you, you may depend upon
this for certain.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

toon bridges were prepared by Burnside, and
he arranged to cross the Rappahannock at
Skenker's Neck, twelve miles below. Lee
discovered this move in time to Illustrate it.
There seem to have been ways whereby
Burnsides plans were constantly discovered
to Lee, and that almost Immediately.
With large portion of Lees army at
Skenker's Neck, Burnside next thought he
could force the passage of the Rappahannock
and take Fredericksburg under the guns OF
those who were left. The Union artillery
was planted upon Stafford Heights, alb
Falmouth 1t commanded the whole plain o.
Fredericksburg.
Lee was SO well informed of all that went
on in the Union army that within twenty
four hours after Mcclellan had been super
seeded by Burnside he was informed of it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

The INTERMARRIAGE OF COUSINS
The Legislature of Illinois. has passed
law making the intermarriage of cous-
ms penal offense. This is an unwise
law, first because it interferes unduly
with personal rights, and next because
it is not called for. The marriage Of
cousins who are each of healthy family
and physique, and especially if they are
of different temperameDts, is quite free
from danger.-Medical Record.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
Bronidia.

Ia the decline of life, when exhausted
nature habitnally repels the restorative
influence of sleep, there is nothing SO
suitable to induce healthful repose as
one-half to one teaspoonful OF bro
india, at bedtime. 1t may be taken for
years, in the same dose, with the same
effect without detriment.-Amer. Med.
Jour.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
NOTICE /!

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans La, December 7, 1887. 5
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make tinal proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
Or Clerk OF Court, at Opelousas, La, on
Saturday, January 2Sth 1888, viz:
HYPOLETE THOMAS,
who made homestead entry No 67o1 for the Nj
of Nw4 of section 80, township 5, south r. lie,
Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Lastie Granger, Theogene Reed Francois
Reed and Manuel Meunier,
All of st. Landry parish, La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
dec 17-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

turned southwark,
circled around Nc
Clellan's arm
lying ON the Po-
to &C, hurried
down the mouth of
the Monocacy, in
Maryland, a n d
then recrossed into
Vir mia a n d
joined Lee. Thus
a second time this
bold raider rode
around McClel-
lan's whole army.
Tho rrno1,o wanf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
Bucklen,s Arnica saEve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever.
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
It's guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25c.
per box. For sale by Hamilton & Bal
ley Opelousas. La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

Gen. Ransom is now United States Senator
Matt. W. Ransom. from North Carolina.
Gen. Ransom, was a native of North Care
lima, born in 1926. He was educated in h1
own state, became a lawyer, and held various
local offices previous to the civil war. Then
be entered the Confederate army and passed
up through various promotions to the rank Of
major general. He continued in the Army
of Northern Virginia till the end, and sur
rendered with Lee at Appomattox. He is
now serving his third consecutive term in the
United States senate.
Another Confederate general who has en-
tered Washington by different route from
the one he proposed twenty five years ago is
Wade Hampton, United States senator from
South Carolina. He too was at Fredericks-
burg and commanded a brigade of cavalry,
w. Fl. F. Lee commanding another. J. E.
B. Stuart was the division cavalry COM
mander
Wade Hampton distinguished himself in
the Confederate cavalry service. Lee placed
him on guard above Fredericksburg to pre-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

m1GCeQ W1Ullu JIG
belligerent lines.
He returned and
represented Rhode
Island in the Uni
ted States Senate.
While serving in
this capacity in
1881 he died, re-
spected and la
naented. At the
time the order
came placing him
at the head of the
Army of the Po-
t 20 m a C, doubtful
still of his capac-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
LEES GENERALS.

Around Lee in that deadly crescent upon
the heights of Fredericksburg were grouped
the tried generals whose stubborn fighting
qualities had enabled him to carry dismay to
the Army of the Potomac more than once.
Longstreet, Stonewall jackson, the Hills,
Jubal Early and Stuart, with his cavalry
men, We're waiting for the deadly grapple
with Burnside's men.
Nov. II, the day that Sumner reached Fall
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

was an aid to Jeff
Davis and after
ward q general.
On the death Of his
father G.. w. c.
succeeded him as
president Of Wash
ilgton and Lee uni
sersity in Virginia.
Ills third son, Rob
ert E., Jr., was a,
staff officer of cav,
airy. These Lees
continued with the
Confederate army
up to the final sur
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

mattox. They took part in the heaviest
fighting Of the Army of Northern Virginia
throughout, several times distinguished
themselves, yet none Of them was killed.
They survived to be estinable, and in soma
come cases distinguished, citizens Of the
United States. "Fitz," as it was customary
to call Fitz Hugh Lee, is now the governor
of Virginia.
Another veteran among Lees officers was
Gen. w. B. Taliaferro. He also was a for
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

side Of the Rap
pa h a n n Q k, and
superintendent their
trans p or : a tion
from Acquia Creek.
He decided that it
was necessary to
plant guns upon the
heights above the
left bank Of the
Isappahannock in
sufficient number:
to cover. the entires
length of the oppo-'
sing forces on the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

army; however, not until the day Of the
presidential election in 1864, when he was the
candidate against Lincoln.
Thus apparently again in the moment of
success, McClellan's adverse fate interposed
and snatched it from him.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

mouth, opposite
Frederic k S b urg,
Lee sent two divis-
ions, under Nc
Laws and Ransom,
accompanied by
cavalry and al'til-
lery, to occupy
Frederick S b urG.
Ransom took con-
spicuous part in
the bloody fighting
that afterwards oc-
Cured there. tt
may be mentioned
in passing that this
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

ing banners and
CLEAN ing guns
south to Warren
ton. Gen. Alfred
Pleasonton led the
advance with the
cavalry.
On the west side
Of the Blue Ridge
he who looked could
have seen OF the
same moment an;
other great ho st
moving southwark.
IL was Lees Army
of Northern Vir-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

yentBurllside from
crossing, while W.
FL. F. Lee guarded
the fords below the
town.
Hampton W as
born in South Car
DINA in 1918, and
was graduated at
South Carolina
college. He en-
tered political life
ut the beginning of
his career, and was
elected to various
state offices. Dur-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

ner United States
officer.
I'aliaferro was a
native Of Virginia.
He had been one of
Lees S tan c h q t
fighters, and was
severely wounded
at Groveton during
the Pope campaign.
!: brigade be-
=longed to Stonewall
Jackson's famous
q -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
To be continued.

When alone we have our thoughts to
watch; in the family, our temper in
society, our tongues. We should en-
deaynr to Illustrate orr devotions In
the morning by our conduct through
the day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
THE HOW WILL YOU HAVE EN-

THE HOW WILL YOU HAVE EN-
SALOON
Has re-opened for the season in the rear of
l.. Desmaruis' grocery store, under the manage
ment Of NJ. Vilaseca, where oysters in all styles
will be served, and kept throughout the season,
at the lowest City prices. Also shrimps, fish
and crabs. All town and country orders will
be filled. Oysters delivered to families. Cheap
est place i'll town for lunch hot or cold.
PEACE MAKERS A SPECIALITY.
Oct22 tt
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21

There doesn't seem to be high esti-
nation of value placed upon the bride
who is given away.-Philidelphia Call.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-01-21
OPELOUSAS
Female Institute.
Opelousas, St. Landry Par. La.

Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.
TE'iaEs INSTITUTION will resume du-
n ties Monday, September 9th, 1885, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ NJ. Hayes
ants. The scolastic year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months 2 80
Academic 3 90
Music. with use of piano 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
ana fuel, per month. ...........1 Is 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. ----.-...... 10 90
Incidental fee 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 be allowed to enter higher
and guardians may rest assured that the man
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 ia
heathful and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge OF
Mrs. Hayes. BOarders will provide themselves
with BE NIX Its ard towels.
For pa "ticu!ars, 1dresr
.,,, MRs. N. NJ. HAYES,
'uly * "rinc'lpa
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WHAT does peculiar mean? Applied
to Hoods Sarsaparilla it means that this
medicine is different from others and supe-
rior in merit and curative power. Try it
and you will know.
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"Swim him through the river" sug
gested DELL
Charlie shook his head "The river i.
deep and swift and strong. We won't risk
the life Of a noble brute for the sake O.
money"
Dell plucked Charlie by the sleeve and
whispered "the Crypt"
"Ah, the Crypt" murmured Charlie
his face lighting up, "what splendid no
tionp'
There was no time to be lost-at any
moment the officers might make their ap
pearance. A few words appraised George
of the situation. 'The Smith" followed
George as quietly as possible. Charlie
seized bag of oats and threw it over hi.
shoulder, and Dell followed with pail o
water. Where man can go upright s
horse can go in general way Still George
looked doubtfully at the narrow entrance
to the tool shed. ''The SMITH shared TIL,
misgiving, snorted and drew back little
Footsteps were approaching, voices, strange
voices, were heard from the stable yard
Still "the Smith" stood shivering nerv
ously and hanging back from the dark ant
narrow passage.
George spoke kindly to the horse, pattec
him, fondled him, called him by name
finally letting go his bride he ran dowr
the dark passage and disappeared The
horse whinnied, snorted, and plunged il
after the lad, his early and faithful
companion.
Yes, the poor beast on whom 50 much
depended was safely deposited in his hid.
ing-place. The burning question now was
how to get him out again.
1t was something OF an ordeal for poor
George to find himself in this underground
vault as the light gradually declined and
premature darkness came over the scene.
But Mr.. Lilburn then appeared with can
dies, matches and basket of provisions.
All was quiet, and the men in possession had
no suspicion that the greatest prize of all
was within their clutches. Indeed, the men
of the law had not yet discovered that he
had been snatched away from them. The