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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

the earnest, xenlous and constant
support which they have given to
me. thank them. and I desire to
say that shall endcavor, if elected
to that high trust. to perform my
duty to justify that confidence. and
SO shape my course rs to rebound
to the welfare Of my native State
| [Applause.
l am peculiarly g,atified and
thank the gentlemen Of the opposi-
ton for the brotherly love and ami.
ty which they have shown me on
this OCCASION. / desire to say ia
them. as I have eaid all through
this campaign. that accord to sv
cry democrat full latitude of Jude
pendence. IL the selection of can
didates I shall treat them precisely
a. / would all other Democrats.
| Applause.
All the asperities of the cam
paign arc gono. so far as I am con.
cerned, and 80 far al I am con-
cerned there never have been any
l want all Democrats to feel that
we are members of q common fam
lily. all engaged in the same cause.
all working for the good of the
State. and I want them to feel and
to know that they are equally emit
tied to share in the counsels of the
party and in the hopors and Offices
Of the party. Applause.
l recognize now. rs always have
recognized. that tie welfare of the
people Of this State rests Inside Of
the Democratic organization, aud
my whole course in the future shall
be. as it has been in the past, to
bring about harmony in that party.
and to perpetuate il, SO that the
Democracy will march forward to
tue great end it has in view.
Now. my fellow-citizens. I think
it unnecessary for me to enter spe-
cially into any particular line OF
policy. This canvass has been ac-
lively and earnestly made. The
only thing that l wish to say is that
l shall do everything in my power
in the incoming administration for
good gOvernmcnt-State, parochial
and municipal-and I trust every
thing will be done to mcintain pub
lie credit. to enforce the laws, to
bring about peace and good order.
and the protection OF life aud prop
erty. and l feel thoroughly satisfied
that the Democratic party If this
State will do as it has done in the
past-vork for the welfare of the
people of this State. l have no
other idea than the welfare of my
native State. and that will be my
policy aud my whole hope in life il
the future.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
NEW CONVICTION. La.
FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR PAYING INVEST.
NENrs-DEsIRABLE BUILDING LOTS
AND SQUARES FOR SALE.
From the South Illustrated:

From the South Illustrated:
Az Poitevent & Favre's East
Louisiana Railroad is about CON-
pleted to New Covington. we call
the attention of our readers, par
ticularly capitalists. and those who
are seeking homes in . healthy. de.
sirable place. to the paramount ad-
vantages this fine resort offers.
The cuts Of the views in and
around New Covington. which we
are producing in each number. pre-
SCENTS scenery a. romantic and beau
tiful 40 can be found on this con.
tinent.
Everything that health demands
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

The South Illustrated. a popular
mohthly magazine. published in
New Orleans. is now in the hands
of a joint stock company. of which
Mr. Atwood Violet is President;
IsidOre Hernsheim, VIM. Garig and
A. E. Lemee, Vice Presidents; Col.
II. H. Baker aud Col. Geo. Moor
man are the managing editors.
Among the illustrations in the JAN
nary number are views Of the steam
boat landing on the Bogue Fa!ia,
and Louisiana Avenne. in Covinp.
ton. We predict for this excellent
magazine prosperous and useful
career. 1t should be in every home
III Louisiana. Price 81 per year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
CLUBBING ARRANGEMENT
AND PREMIUM.

We will send the WEEKLY PlcA-
YUNE or the WEEKLY TINES DEMO
Graf and ST.. TsMMaNy FARMER one
year, to any address. for 81 so,
payable in advance.
All pail mp subscribers Of the
FARME. are presented with q copy
Of DR.. kendall's celebrated Treat
ise Oh the Horse and His Diseases.
A most valuable hook.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

who is now resident of Washing
ton; let him remember st. Tam.
many and put his shoulder TO the
wheel. Where there is a will there
is way. and ''E. ]. E." knows it.
The Republicans Of onr ward say
there are not enough "gool cater
er" Cooks in our parish. and that
they want a good Cook" elected
next April to attend to their taxes,
etc. TEAsFR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
POLICE JURY.

The members Of the Police Jury
are hereby notified that q meeting
will 90 held on
MONDAY. JANUARY %, 1888.
for the transaction of important
business. all members are re.
quested to be present.
j. II. ALLISON, President.
w. G. KENTzEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Our supply Of paper has again
failed to rssch rs on time. II was
shipped on the Both Of December.
1887. via the Mobile and Ohio, aud
Northeastern Roads. to New Or.
leans. via the East Louisiana Road
to Abita Springs. Over three
weeks on the road and no tidings
from it yet. II would have reached
here quicker on a hat-boat down
the Mississippi. What's the matter
with the fast "all rail route ?"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
Estray Notice.

Betrayed before me. the undersigned
Justice Of the Peace. in and for the
Third Ward Of the Parish of st. Tam-
many. State Of Louisiana, by Lukc
Allison. also of the azores id parish
and State
A Dark Brown COW, with white spots
on side, marked crop and under-bit in
the right ear, and under square and
upper slope in the left ear. Horns saw
Ell and no brand. Came to his premises
about eighteen LsoDths ago.
II the owner Of the above described
COW does not make proof and claim
her within thirty days from the date
hereof. the same will be sold accord
ing to law.
r. e. TERRELL, j. p.
rhisd Ward. st. Tammany parish.
La, January Il, 1883.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
LIST OF LETTERS

S/AoA vi LIE i 1lSo
Remaining in tho COvingtOn liza J
Pos,office. Friday. Jan 20. 1883.
Persons calling for the same will
please say aive, Used:
Brnar Is,nisa Mrs
Capeil Sam
Chambers j John
Chilis Mose
Drexl-y II Lncy Mrs
D"rsy Frances Mrs 2
Eireth John
En:hene Fiorestine
Gutti Louis
G-issler A Ludwig 2
Huston B"ney
Johnson X Airs
Leblanc + X Mrs
Usher Aiolph
McLain Neal 2
Mcintyre A Olivia
Rogers + ii
II not called for in thirty days
from date, the above letters will lie
sent Ia the Dexd-Letter Office.
A fse Of one cent additional post
age Is required ON all advertised
letters.
The Postoe;ce will ne open. or
Sunday, from 7 80 to 8 O'Clock A. n.
Cu.s. HEiATz. +. ii.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
MANbEvILLE ITEMS.
MASDEvILLE. Jan. 10. 1888.

~~s'' AOAs ~ - ~ \ hoNLAh.
After week OF cloudy. muddy
and most disagreesble weather. the
blizzard coming from the North
west has given us sunshine and ice
The ball given last Thursday.
January 18th. by Mr.. G. r. de
Marigny. at the Crescent Hotel, VS.
grand success, and will be noted
in the annals of our town. The
weather all that day lad been very
threatening, but many ladies from
a distance wendell their way here
to honor the kind invitation issued
by the Marquis. The attendance
was most complete. I counted. Mt
10 p. m. seventy couples dancing
in the spacious dining room, which
was converted on this occasion Into
ball room. Tie piano was pre-
sided over by Marce!iu Hestrez
whose excellent performances no
one could resist; patsJamilios. as
we'll as your humble correspondent.
'oined in the dance. The reception
room for the ladies was n "bijou"
to itself, and was in charge of that
always amiable AMI graceful Miss
Eugenie Mugnier. of the Crescent.
The floor managers were on the
qui rice to arrange the dances. and
Messrs. George FraYpart and Eu-
gene Mugnier excelled themselves
to please every one. The yonng
ladies had concocted a plan to tire
ont purser LaneLOff. OF the New
Camelia. who was present. but he
showed himself equal to the task.
for the more ne danced the lighter
he got. The ladies' toilets We'd
with each other; the good taste and
simplicity showed the talent of the
n;mble fingers of the st. Tammany
young ladies. One of the most ad-
mired toilets was that OF Miss Anna
Spell. (the siep-d"ugbter of our
townsman VIM. Phillips. in q Con-
federate dress. especially being an
''impromptu." mado up by Miss
Eugenie Mugnier. An abundance
Of cakes and refreshments were
served at intervals. The "buffst"
WAS loaded with tue cho;c-st viands
and presided over by the Marquis.
and although not feeling well. he
remained the whole night 10 see
that his guests were we'll provided
for. He is now on the sick list.
Mr.. Henri Mugnier. in the line of
a caterer. stands "a l." and if there
were no "Gnteaux a Ia Covingtor."
We had "Chocalut Glacee q la Man.
deville."
We are glad to see that our sis
ter town of Covington is getting
"Frenchs;zed, and hope that Err
nests Restaurant will he successful.
We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. Eddie Bossier, OF Abi.a Springs,
and Mr.. J. Evans. this week in our
town. They came to see about the
logs in our Bayou Castaing. and all
the anglers hope they will succeed
in moving them away.
Your article on the "AIail Route"
was appropriate in one way. but
give Vaudeville a part Of the cake.
II Va ever had a regular mail car
rier. one that could he depended
upon. the steamers owned by w. |
8. COyls were the ones, and we
Ihink that our Representative
should use his influence in getting |
he contract for them. We have q
st. Tammanian. born in CoviEgton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
IN LINE.

The FARMER. as in the past IA
years of its existence, will be found
advocating the cause OF Democracy
and the election of the party nomi-
nees. whoever they may be. The
State ticket nominated nj Baton
Rouge is universally admitted to be
ar excellent one. and will receive
the hearty support of all Demo-
Gratis throughout the State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

erms of the District court each year. I"
''ln all other districts there shall be
in each parish not less than four terms
in the parishes Of Cameron, Frsnkiin
and Vernon. in which there sha II not
be less than two terms of the d istrict
court each Year."
Until provided by Law, the terms Of
the District court in each parish shall
be fixed by rule of said court, which
shall not he changed without notice by
publication at least thirty days prior to
such change"
''rhere shall be in each parish not
less than two jury terms each year, at
which grand jury shall he empannsl-
lesi, except in the parishes of Cameron.
franklin and Vernon, in which there
shall not he less than one jury term
each year. Mt which q grand jury shall
be cmpanhelled."
At other jury terms the General As
sembly shall provide for special juries,
when necessary for the trial of criminal
cases."
Joint Resolution No. IS. of the Reg ular
session Of 1856.
Amendment No. 4.
Article 1S0-"rhe New Basin Canal
and Shell Road and their appurtenances
snail not be leased nor alienatej."
Joint Resolution No. 50 Of the Regular
session Of 1856.
Amendment No. s.
Article 63-'s.rhat in the event of the
death, or from whatever cause the Office
OF Lieutenant Governor shall become
vacant, then, and ia that event the
President pro tempore Of the Senate shall
I'LL the Office Of Lieutenant Governor,
performing all the dnties incident to
the Office and receiving its emoluments. !"
Joint Resolution No. 90. of tie Regular
session Of 1885.
Amendment No. G.
Article 2O7-"'The following property
shall be exempt from taxation, and NO
other, viz: All public property. places
of religious worship or burial. all chal-
liable institutions. all buildings and
property used exclusively for colleges
or other school purposes. the real and
personal estate of any public library.
and that Of any other literary associa-
tion used by or connected with such
library; all books and philosophical APP
paratus. and all paintings and st.,tuary
Of any company or association kept in a
public hall prorided. the property SD ex-
EN- otel be not pseI or leased for pur.
poses oil private or corporsste profit or
income. There shall also be exempt
from taxation household property TO the
value OF five hundred dollars; there
shall also exempt from taxation and Ii.
cense for a period Of twenty years from
the adoption of the Constitution of 1879,
the capital, machinery end other prop
erty employed in the manufacture Of
textile fabrics, leather, shoes, harness,
sadilery, hats, flour. machinery, asri.
cultural implements. p'anu factnre Of
ice, fertilizers and chemicals and fnrni-
ture and other articles of wood, marble
or stone. soap, stationery. ink and pa
per, boat building and chocolate; pro-
rided, that not less than five hands are
employed in any oi,s factory"
In testimony whereof, have hereunto
affixed my signature and attached
thereto :he seal OF the State Of Louisiana
at the city of Baton Eouge. this 18th day
Of January, a. ID. 1883.
OSCAR ARROYO.
Secretary Of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
THE PLATFORM.

We the Democracy of the State
of Louisiana, in convention assem-
bed, do announce and declare:
l. Our devotion to the time-hon-
ored principles Of the Democratic
party as proclaimed by its founder.
Thomas Jefferson. believing that
their recognition and enforcement
are essential to the maintenance OF
free institutions aud popular gov
eminent.
2. That We indorse the admins
tration Of Grover Cleveland. and
believe that the interests of the
Union will be best subserved by his
reelection. We also indorse the
administration of Governor SAM
uel Douglas McEnery. as a re:og
milton of the eminsnt services to
the State of = faithful public ser
want; aud we affirm that the ad-
m:nistration Of public affairs in
Louisiana has. during the last elev
en- years, brought the State out of
anarchy. developed wealth and
prosperity, and paved the way to
the high position Louisiana is en-
titled to among the States. and We
pledge ourselves to its perpetua-
ton.
8. We pledge ourselves to an
economical administration Of pub
lie a(faire. to all maintenances Of
the State credit. By limiting appro-
priations to the extent OF the reve-
nues. and to the liquidation of the
State debt and the prompt payment
of the interest on the same az now
adjusted by law.
4. That the levee system Of the
State is a necessity for the protec-
ton of the Lives and property Of
our citizens.
s. We pledge ourselves 10. de-
velop and maintain and protect the
same to the fullest extent consist
ent with the finances of the State o
absolutely essential TO the happi.
ness and prosperity Of our people.
We pledge the Democratic party
OF this State to an earnest effort to
place the free public schools Of this
State upon T. substantial and salts
factory basis. and to that end the
Legislature is requested to appro-
PIRATE . sufficient amount from the
annual revenues OF the State to pro-
vide for the suitable education of
the children of this State.
6. That it is The duty Of the State
to foster and improve all of its
great agricultural interests by ads-
qaate legislation for their develop
ment and promotion, and especial
ly by the encourageme nr and main.
tenance Of the Agricultural College
and the present aud proposed State
station. and by al
other legislation in the special in
terest OF agriculture.
Z. We are opposed to the en-
ployment Of the penitentis-y con-
riots of the State in such manner A.
% bring convict labor in COMPETE
ion with free labor.
8. We invite to the fertile fields
# Louisiana immigrants from all
ands. With the assurance that they
'hall find here a hearty welcome
md happy home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

We have noticed two pigs run.
ming at large for tie past few days,
roofing up the streets and cutters.
They shonld be arrested for vio-
latinC Ordinance No. z
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

We hsda pleasant visit yesterday
from Mr. G. w. Mason, Of Oregon,
Ill who Las come to take a look
1t New Covington and the sur.
rounding country. He spent a few
DAYS here last week. then went to
Lake Charles. and returned Thurs.
day night. more pleased than ever
with New Covington. He is here
prospecting in the interests of g
colony who are seeking a desirable
place t. locate in the Sunny South.
MIR. Mason was accompanied by
Mr.. Barker. Of Sioux City. who is
also on a similar mission. We hone
the gentlemen will be pleased with
what they see. Our 6ne climate
beautiful scenery and productive
soil speak in eloquent terms for
themselves. aud they will find no
more generous or liberal-hear ted
people anywhere than here. A cor.
dial ywelcome awaits The newcomers
uleh their arrival. shoull they de-
eide to locate in our parish. and
they will be more than pleased with
our beaniiial country aud mild
climate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Peach and plum trees are COM
mencing to bloom, and new leaves
are forming on the fig trees.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Flesh Maccaroni, Vermicelli,
Crackers and Cheese. just received
ut Smith & Talley's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Tho weather has been clear and
unusually cold this week. There
was thin ice Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday mornings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Several proposed amendments TO
the State Constitution. to be voted
upon at the April election, will he
found in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

The party at the residence OF Mr..
Vincent Ball, on the 18th inst, was
agrand success in every respect.
About $50 guests were present.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

A postoffce has been established
1t Abita Springs. and Mr.. Thos. II.
McAvoy appointed postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

The Republican State Nomin-
atlDg Convention will meet at New
Orleans next Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

The Juvenile Rex Club" are
making preparations for q grand
parade and ball on Mardi Gras.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Mr.. W. H. Talley is still confined
to his bed. though improving. We
hope TO see him out again in a few
dxva.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
New Advertisements.
New ADVERTISEMENTS.
PRONUNCIATION
OF THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS tn THE Gov.
srirUTIoN OF THE STATE OF LouIsr.
ANA. ADOPTED BY TIE GENERAL Az.
sEMpLY IN 1854 AND 1886.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Office Of the Secretary Of State. (
In pursuance Of the provisions of the
constitution, publication is hereby
made and given to the qualified eieo tors
OF the State of Louisiana Of the pro-
posed amendments to the con stitutiOu
% this State. which have been concurred
in by :wo-thiris of all the members
elected to each house of the General
Assembly of this State. Mt the regular
sessions thereof, held at the city of
Saton Rouge, in the years 1884 and
1856, ami which are required 10 be pub
lished for the information of the quail
fed electors of this State for three
months next preceding the general cleo
ton for Representatives,, and which
proposed amendments more fully AID.
pear in Act No. AZ and Joint Eesolutioa
NO. liz OF the regular session of 1854,
and in Joint Resolutions Nos. Is. as.
50 ahd 81 of the rer ular session OF 1856.
which are herinaiter officially publish.
ed for the Information of the qualified
electors of tins State. and which will he
submitted to them tor their approval or
their rejection. ut the next general cleo
ton, which will be held ON Iues,lny,-
the l7th day Of April. A. ID. loss, (it
being the Tuesday next following the
third Monday Of said month) in such
manner and form that the qualified
electors may vote for or against each
amendment SEPARATELY; and ii major
ity OF the qualified electors voting at
said election shall approve and rstify
all or either Of said proposed amend
ments. then such proposed amend men /
or amendments, or either Of them, ~
approved and ratified, shall become n
part Of the Constitution Of this State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Prolific Corn, picked for seed.
for sale at Sulphur Springs Farm,
or by II j Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Acclimated and picked expressly for
seed. Apply to Sulphur Springs Farm.
or to II. J. Smith. COvington. La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
Joint Resolution No. liz Of the Regular
session Of 1854.
Amendment No. 2.

1.-THE General Assembly may divide
the State into levce districts and bro
vide for the appointment or election Of
Levee commissioners in said districts.
who shall ia the method or manner to
be provided by law have supervision
Of the erection, repair and maintenance
OF the ievees in said districts: to .htt
effect the Levec Commissioners may
levce tax hot to exceed ten mills on
the taxable property situated within
the aliuvinl portions OF said district
subject to overflow; provided that, in
case Of Necessity. to raise additional
funds tor the purpose of constructing,
preserving and repairing any levees
protecting the lands OF the district, the
rate Of taxation, herein limited. may he
increased when the rate Of suc! in.
crease and the Lecessity and purpose
for which it Is Intended shall have been
submitted to vote Of the property tax
payers liz such district, paying taxes
for himself, or in any Pepresen tative
capacity, whether resident or non.resi.
dent. on property situated in the allu-
vial portion of said district subject to
overflow, and a majority of those in
number and value. voting at such cleo
ton, shall have voted therefor"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
Act No. ~ OF the Regular session OF
1854.
Amendment No

TULANE UNIVERSITY AMENDMENT.
Thu terms Of Act No. -. of tue regu-
lar session Of 1884. adopted ut the SEES.
sion of the Legislature in the year 1884,
are hereby ratified aud approveI: anil
all provisions of the Constitution of
1879 rernsnant thereto. Of in any way
impairing the passage thereof, are mere
by repealed. 50 far AZ the Operations ol
said act IRE concerned.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Fresh pork has been plentiful
this week. selling at from four to
six cents per pound.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Work on the railroad has been
retarded this week. owing to a
scarcity OF cross-ties. The road is
graded to red hill. on the opposite
eide OF the river from Covinp-
ton. and the track is laid within a
mile OF town. In few days the
horse on wheels" will be here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

The mail continues to arrive from
New Orleans every day. but the
news it brings is two days old. An
ox-team could beat the railroad at
this rate. The only remedy is to
give the contract to the East Lon.
isisna Road. and the sooner this is
done the better.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
See Estray notice.

The Police Jury will meet next
Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21

Rev. Father Aveilhe sent ms YES.
terday a fine white head cabbage.
fresh from his garden at Mande-
vile. It me asures 80 inches in
circumference. Who can beat it /?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-01-21
Establislned I'm 1871


For Example. . few
Popular Goods:
HE-NO TEA. S. cta. per pound.
sold by others in same line Of busi.
Nets for Is cts.
DUFFYS MALT WHISKY. per
bottle. 70 cts. Others sell ut 81.
BROWNS IRON BITTERS. ~,
lo't'o. 10 cts. Others cell 1t 81.
MATCHES. large box. quarter
gross. ~ eta Sold BY other. Ter
Is cts.
Where . large quantity 10 want.
sd. IN whole packages or cassa.
special prices will b. kivsn On %.
plicntiOn. ~