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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-02-22
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Fen Picture Of the Third President a
the United States.

A Fen Picture Of the Third President oa
the United States.
Jefferson was very tall, six feet two
and half inches in height, sandy-com-
plexioned. shy in manner, seeming cold,
awkward in attitude, and with little in
his bearing that suggested command.
One Of the greatest of modern
writer's first made himself famous by de-
claring that society was founded on
| cloth; and jefferson, at moments OF
some interest in his career as President,
seemed to regard his peculiar style Of
dress as matter Of political Importance,
while the Federalist newspapers never
ceased ridiculing the corduroy small
clothes, red plush waistcoat and sharp
tocd boots with which he expressed hi1
contempt for fashion. For
eight years this tall, loosely-built, some-
what stiff figure, in red waistcoat and
yarn stockings, slipping down at the
heel, and clothes that seemed too small
for him, may be imagined sitting on ono
hip, with one shoulder high above the
other, talking almost without ceas.
ing to his visitors at the White
House. His skin was thin and delicate,
peeling from his face on exposure to
the sun. giving it q tettered appearance.
This sandy face, with hazel eyes and
sunny aspect; this loose, shackling per.
son; this rambling, brilliant converse.
tion, belonged to the controlling infiu-
ences Of American history. more neces-
sary to the story than three-fourths OF
the official papers, which only hid the
truth. Jeferson's personality during
these eight years appeared to be tho
Government, asd impressed itself like
that Of Bonaparte, although by differ.
ent process, on the mind of the Nation
In the village simplicity Of Washington
society he was more than a king, for he
was alone in soc.Al as we'll as political
pre-emincnce. Except the British Lega-
tidn, no house n Washington was open
to general society; the whole mass OF
politicians, even the Federalists, were
dependent on Jefferson and ''the Pal. |
ace" for amusement He |
showed his powers at their best in his |
own house, where among friends as
genial and cheerful as himself his ideas !
could flow freely, and could be discussed
with sympathy. Such were the men
with whom he surrounded himself by
choice, and none but such were invited
10 enter his Cabinet.-IIenry Adams
History Of Jefferson's Administration
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-02-22
BOGUS GREENBACKS.
The First Counterfeit Bill Printed II Law.
renee. Ind.

The First Count terfcit Bill Printed II Law.
renee. Ind.
Sim Coy's new book will bring out tho
historical fact that the first counterfeit
greenback us6: series) was made at
Lawrence, in this county. during that
year, by members OF the criminal ' -fa-
nous johnson family. Many thousands
Of the bills were placed in circulation,
people not dreaming Of counterfeit so
early after the first appearance of tho
bill, and besides the stirring events of
the war largely diverted their attention
from business matters.
Pete Mccartney was the financial
hacker Of the Johnsons, and after the
plate had been worked the Johnsons at
tempted to unload Mccartney, but his
suspicious being aroused he stole tho
plate and caused it to be elcctrotyped.
after which it was returned to its old
hiding place. The electrotype was q
marked improvement on the original
counterfeit and Mccartney worked of
his series in this city, and over 500, 900
Of the spurious stuff were readily placed
in circulation.
4HCou niAC thG OL0CeTys
led by Major Wood, had been apprised
Of the oounterfeit, and were laying for
the Johnsons and Mccartney. Instead
Of tracking the latter to his rooms,
where the printing was going on, Nc.
Cartney was arrested at the post-office,
and in few days, in company with the
JOhnsons, who had been found at Law.
renee, he was forwarded under strong
escort to the Military Prison 1T Wash
ington.
While the train was crossing tho
mountain, although Mccartney was
and shackled at the time,
he managed to make his escape, and in
two weeks he was back again in this
city, secured possession of his electro
type and disappeared. It cost the Coy
ernment great many thousands Of Soi-
lars before the officers again laid hands
on him. Meanwhile the Johnsons sue.
ceeded in making terms, by which they
escaped prosecution by turning up the
original plate and giving the oficers
certain pointers with reference to other
offenders. Neither the Johnsons nor the
knew until long afterward
that Mccartney had an electrotype, and
had stolen q march on his former associ-
Ates.-Indianapolis News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-02-22

Furniture Dealer-Yes, madam. there
IS 10 nicer present for q man than .
handsome writing-desk. Look at this
one for example.
Customer-It's very pretty. but wha.
are al. Of those square things?
Drawers. madam. That desk has one
hundred and sixty separate drawers"
Huh. And every limo he mislays any
thing he-u expect me to md it. Show
me rdosk RitHsuno7 araser.LNstf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-02-22
AN INQUISlTivE WOMAN.

l ne questions with WhlCh She Piled
Traveller from the East.
4 The fact that woman has lived 70
twenty years almost wholly isolate,
from the civilized world may fairly b
held to excuse some eagerness of curios
ity. and even some lack OF politeness
traveller found such a one on mountain
top Of the far West, fifteen miles fror
the nearest town, and nearly hundre,
from the nearest railroad Her ''Ol
man." as she called her husband. wa
out prospecting when the traveller drcy
rein before the log cabin and asked if b.
could have dinner.
''Of course you kin-sech as it's" tn,
woman said, heartily, evidently delight
cd to have the dreary monotony of he
life broken. "You won't git much-onl,
bar meat. and corn-dOdgers, and som,
coffee-but yer welcome to sech ex it's
Where you goin'?'
| ITO Gunnison City"
"Do you live there?"
'No."
"Whcre do you live?"
''In Vermont"
''Do you? Way back there?"
''Oh. yes"
''Iou got fam'ly?"
"Yes; a wife and two children"
''Wcll, shouldn't think your wife'd
let you come way of out here. I
wouldn't let my ole man go off like
that"
I'm travelling for my health"
'What's the matter with you?"
"My lungs are weak"
HAS comm out here made 'em any
better?"
''Much better, I think"
..Well, I've an idee this country kills
as many as it cures. Are your children
girls?"
mo, boys
Don't you wish ono OF 'cm was
girl:"
"Yes, do"
"Ishould. if it was me. You got their
pictur's with you?'
:"Yes. Would you like to see them?-
"Yes, I would; and your wifc's too, i:
you've got it."
The photographs were produced AMI
the woman eyed them eagerly
well, they're real smart-iookin' lit
tie fellers. Light-complected, ant
thcy?"
yes"
81 reckoned SO. Your wife's dark,
ant she?'
mo, not very"
Looks SO in the pictur'. Is that . silk
dress she's got on?"
81 think it is
..Looks like it. Wha. can you git good
silk for a yard back East?'
Il really don't know"
Il hope I'll live to git one fore I die,
but I've an idee I wont. Is that a dia-
mcnd buzzom pin your wife has on?"
Il believe there are diamonds in it?"
whats your busiress?'
I'm lawyer"
''lou make a heap. don: you?"
Il make living"
Il don't see how your wife can wear
such fine things il you don't make a lot
Now you go hitch your beast, and II: |
have dinner in ten minutes. Youths |
Companion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-02-22

'now do you do?" That's English and
American. How do you carry your
self?'' That's French. .How do you
stand?' That's Italian How do you
ind yourself?' That's German. How
do you fare?" That's Dutch. How can
you?" That's Swedish. '.How do YOU
perspire?" That's Egyptian. How il
your stomach? Have you eaten your
rice?" That's Chinese. How do yeu
have yourself?" That's Polish. s.How
10 you live on?' That's Russian ..May
thy shadow never be less" That's Per-
sian. ''iiow is your body?- That's Turk
ish. And all the above mean the samo
ST. Louis Republic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-02-22
CAN UNMAKE NABOeS.

Newspaper Man who Holds In Hi
Hands the Fortunes of Many Men.
| There is q man in this city. . news.
paper man. who could any day, by q
| scratch Of his pen and the click of a
telegraph instrument. break down a
dozen millionaires and make as many
more. His position entails upon him q
responsibility that many men would
hesitate to incur. The very fact of his
holding his position is standing COM
pliment to his sterling integrity. 1t is
also witness to his ability. for an error
Of Judgment upon his part would some
times almost he as disastrous to the men
who repOse trust in him as a misleading
statement made Intentionally. This
man may be seen any day around the
Treasury Department talking to tho
S:gh officials. He is Of medium build,
has serious, earnest face, smooth
shaven. and bright. restless eve. His
aark hair is now well sprinkled with
gray, and, with his serious mein. gives
him . look older than his years.
lie Is a quiet unassUming man,
and talks slowly, but in y pre-
cisc wy, with the tonc Of man
who weighs his words. Caution must
be an element in the nature Of a man
filling his position. He is the Washing
ton agent of q big firm Of Wall street
brokers, who publish financial bulletins
in the Stock Exchange at New York.
These bulletins furnish the dealers in
stock and Government bonds with an
idea Of the financial policy of the Ad-
ministration. a bulletin will influence
the stock market, sway she DLyers and
sellers OF bonds, and raise or break the
market several points. So accurate are
the statements Of this agent upon finan-
cial matters that implicit confidence is
placed in his judgment by the dealers,
and they will back his pointers" with
big money. II he should send a dis
patch to-day, for instance, that IL vas
understood the Secretary Of the Treas
ury would issue an order tomorrow
stopping the purchase of bonds, his
word would hold. and it would break the
New York stock half dozen points be-
fore the report could be refuted or con-
hrmed, and hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars would change hands in the shuf-
fie. Thus this one man holds in his
hands the fortunes Of so many men and
the happiness of many families.-Wash.
ington Capital.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29
The Race Question.

This was tho theme upon which II
Tennessee negro preacher entertained
his congregation few weeks since,
and Id the course Of his remarks he
said:
The problem admits of but one solu-
ton. That is this: the negro must
work He must come out OF politics.
There is nothing in politics for the ne
gro bat death. Death to the politician
and death for the race be represents.
He IS too weak to stem the food The
North has dropped him and he cannot
stand alone and maintain partisan
ground. In fact, is not prepared if al
lowed to share so largely rs he thinks
in governmental affairs. Empowered
with the use of the ballot too soon, he
has almost worked his rain God and
nature pnt him there, and | promise
you the white man will keep him there.
You who are dependent upon these
white psople for employme had bet
ter make friends with them. If rot
they will I'LL your place with the poor
element of their own race, and with
catapnlt of their combined forces of
money, wealth and intellect they will
hurl US out, off and under. What trou-
bic the colored man is having he him
self is making. The constant clamor
Of the SO called leaders of the race for
politica! position and power fills the
white man with apprehension of negro
rule, thus tanning the flames of race
They will not submit to ne
gro rule, and it cannot be expected of
them. Such is pprecedented. | re-
peat it, the negro must work Let him
go to the top by those resistless supe-
riorities of wealth. character and COM
petence. ......
Elevated upon this basis he will
stand without these be falls. He
must give up politics and come ftht or
lie will get killed out; I am giving it
to you straight
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
GuERIFF'S SALE.
Di3t''tet Cotsrt. Parish Of 81, Landry No. il575
Ctt!zons' Bank vs. L. J. Smith, Testamentary
Executor, Ut ais

BY virtue OF al order of seizure and sale
isaued cut of the District Court, in and
for the parish of St. Landry, i'll the above
entitled s1it, and to me directed, will pro.
ceed TO sell 1T public auction, to the high
est bidder, at the front door Of the Court
House, III the town of Opelousa5 parish OF
ST. Landry, on SATURDAY 7. the 9th day
OF April, 1890. at IL o'clock a. m, the fol
lowing described property, to.wt:
\ CERTAIN plantation situated iu the parish
OF st. Landry, IL this State, measuring twenty
arnents front on Bayou Courtableau or Opel.
ousas by toriy arFcnts il depth, bounded on
The upper ~lde by the village Washington and
on the low'r side by another tract in dispute
between appe9rers and others, the said plant
alton being established and cultivated as
sugar cstat@, together with ui the buildings
and improvements thereon, saw mill aud all
the hcTae@ ;iud cattle. carts aud implements
ot hosba1'e!ry. being thq same property mort
=, t ala. Is AIT barore 7. Seghcrs, Notary Pub
liz, OF date HE 5th March, 1896, and being
same property acquired by Ebert CAN'T by
aot passed OF tho l6th December, 1863, as ap,
pears by prcces-Verbal IT enle Of that date
aud aleo 277 two hundred and seventy.sevenl
shares OF capital stock Of the Citizens Bank
ii Louisiana owned b said Ebert Gautt, de-
%G2seA
s3eized IL the above entitled suit
Icirs-0n twelve mouths bond, With eight
re. cert Per annuln interest from date Till
paid. Purchaser 10 pay cash all costs and
taxes, which emuuut will be deducted from
she purchase pr!ce,
Tho pnrcha5er, besides, to assume the resi-
due 81 the nortguged debt not yet due, but
liable TO be called Tor under the charter and
laws of the bank, n.wis, twenty-one thousand
two hundred ana uiuety sight dollars and to
assume also all the obligations of stock
holder OF tho Citizens Bank under Its char
ter.
I. S. FoNTENOT,
March q, 1890 Sheriff.
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The Town Election.

quite breeze has been rutflinp the
political surface of our town for several
days past, and the question of town
politics has been pretty freely discussed,
lt Is favorable sign when we sec our
oest citizens taking an interest in town
affairs, however much they may dislike
to meddle in sucll politics, but every
indication points to determined effort
being made to elect a Board of Police
tor our town who will fill their positions
with honor to themselves and to the ad-
vantage of the taxpayers-re regardless of
the question as TO who is to fill the office
OF constable, collector or any other Of.
ice under the Council; for it is certain
y time that those having the welfare
Of our town at heart, should unite in
doing away with this ever recurring
nuisance of having The constable to ron
the Council. Let seven good, subatan-
tial, intelligent citizeus be elected, and
we can then safely entrust the affairs of
the town to their good judgment, and
let them decide who shall fiji the Offices
under their adm. .4istratiop, and then
hold them to n strict performance OF
their duties.
Since the above was written we have
ascertaiDed that there are two tickets in
the field. with constable, Of course, as
the motive power at the bottom of each.
Each ticket contains the names Of good
and competent men. Now, we suggest
that the beat interests of this town viii
be best subseryed By making up ticket
from these two by selecting the best
men on each, and let every voter who is
not "run" by one or the other of the
various aspirants for positions under
tue Council, or who has no axe to grind,
vote this ticket, and we will then get q
Council that may reasonably be expect
ed to devote their energies to the inter
ests OF the tows instead of squandering
the public substance in the bestowal of
favors and fat jobs on this Or that wire.
puller. And in order TO put this impor-
tant matter squarely before the people,
We suggest the following names, select
ed from the different tickets now in the
feld. as suitable ones to be voted for
at the election on tho 7th Of April:
E. j. Clements, E. Latreyte, J. B.
Sandoz, L 4. Black, Jos. LassalIe, R.
Chacber6 ard Sol. Loeb.
If the voters of THE town--aud we
mean those identified with it's interests
and who pay the bulk of the taxes
think they can improve on the ticket
above suggested, we would advise then,
by all means to call a mass meeting at
tie Court House not later than next
Saturday, the 5th, and nominate a
ticket
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Personal.

Mi. and Mrs. Pharr of New Iberia,
spent several days in town since our
laet iasue, and returned home on Sun
day accompanied by their daughters
Misses Eunice and Berta, who have just
graduated at the Opelousas Female In
stittte.
Mr. and Mrs. Homere Chacher6 of
L6onyiile we're in town on Friday.
Miss Lilly SWayze is on visit to her
brother Id Lecompte.
Mr.and Mrs. j. Frankel of Crowley
spent several days in town during the
week.
Mlss Marceline Estorgs who has been
Ahseat for several months visiting
lsiends IN Natclitoches, returned home
ph Saturday.
Mrs u. aOldstein of New Orleans, il
~ 4 visit 20 friends aud relatives here.
MessFs. Phillip Jacobs aud Leon
Wol6 Of Washington were in town on
Alphaay.
hi. Eugene Martel of Faqu6tai4ue,
acadia parish, paid us a call on Mon
day.
Mrs, Seth b. Crawford Of ST. Mary,
d On q short visit To our town.
Miss C6eile Correct of lafayette spent
several days 10 town during the past
wsek.
Mr D. P. Saizan of Port Barre, paid
as % appreciated visit on Wednesday.
AaIs. .. Veltin left on Tuesday for
asR 0rleans to undergo medical treat
meat.
Dg 3, s, Barry Of Grand Cotean was
~ town OBI Wednesday.
M i. +. Saizan, OF Port Barre, one
q tha graduates Of the Medical Depares
aleht " Tulane University, returned
aeFla this week to enter upon the prac-
tles 0f bis profession. sIn
MIss9a Helen Derbanne and Bella
saepbs Of Washington were In town on
Saturday.
MT- Ashton Morgan and Misses An
sls aold0n, Doncie Andrus and Mamie
pslesn spent Friday evening in Wash
M LenIent Stagg and sister, Miss
I'LL 0f MlliteYille, spent several days
alleng frlends ii town this week.
=. robert Wilkins, of Washington.
saa Bin sister Miss Helen, were in town
% Friday,
2: = haTdesty and daughter, Miss
0ss:es sssnie, Mr Ben. Splane and sister, Miss
TssaaQ sssiazeQ, and Misses Birdie Dunbar,
atA Hawthorne, Winnie Crawford,
ne hlnkley, Eleanor Roy and Messrs.
ssAa Humble and Alex. Splane Of
ssalngeOn were In attendance at the
ssasaa lIpg exercises of the Female In
ss'sase an last Friday.
M Walter W.. Duson, returned
ls'ass n os y ednesday from short visit
e a1aehds in Crowley.
sAss e Aichtenstein of New Orleans
RA seEeral days with friends here
the week.
Jonas Ro0a aud L. Goldstein
lseN Orleans arrived 81 Wednes.
I .sAeln to attend The wedding Of
slaae Ro0s.
Jr VIM and her daughter,
~ aEd, Mr. Isidoie Jacobs and
4s, selia jacobs, Mamie Pickett,
sa .'.. ssssle hatible of Washington were
= = on Wednesday evening.
sss s...' y ! sllle Ray of Chataignier, spent
lays IN town during the week.
.son Welt, of Washington, and
oeeca Mayer, of Alexandria,
ssRlaa NJ the latter place on
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29

MARRIgD.--At Social Club Hall, OpeIousas,
March 26. 1890, by Rev /. l., Leucht of New
Orleans, Mr. ISAAC Roos aud Miss CoRINSE
Isaac, both Of Opelousas
A large aud brilliant gathering Of the friends
of the contracting parties filed the hall a.
most to overdowing to witness the solemn
and impressive ceremony ey which 'tw
souls with bnt single thought, two hearts
that bsat as one wsgFe ioined in the holy
tie Jewish faith hhe eiSs1nliug bride looked
m'Le iovef5 thar ~ u q elegant Wedding
friend Ike, his face beaning with the happl-
ness that filed his soul. received with easy
grace The Congratulations Of bis many friends
proualy conscious Of the pficeless value of the
prize he had won The ball was beautifully
deeorated and near the stuge. on which the
eefeinany vas performed, stoad several tables
laden with cakes. ice cream. punch, &C.,
which we're distributed in lavish profusion
among the numerous gathering. Dancing
was iudulged in until tho hour arrived for the
departure of the happy pair on their bridal
tour. which, it is understood will include
the leading cities of the country. The best
wishes of hosts Of friends accompany them
tugather with the fervent hope that their
brightest day dreams may all be realized.
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Last Wednesday Maj Geo. o. Elms,
C. e., u. S. Deputy Surveyor. took the
necessary bearings, SC, for making a
typographical sketch of the lot on which
our u. S. Court House and Post Office
ii 10 be erected. AS soon as the sketch
is sent to Washington, D. c., the plans
of the building will be commenced It
Il lliph time.
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In another column will be found tie
advertisement Of the celebrated Home
Comfort Range, manufactured by the
Wrought Iron Range Co. If St. Louis,
which was established in 1864, has
paid up capital of $500, 900, and has sold
over l97, 800 of its ranges in this coun-
try. If success is test of merit, the
above figures ought TO be convincing as
to the claims of the Home Comfort
range; but it is not at ali surprising
that this large number has been sold,
as the American people are discerning
enough to know a good thing when they
see it, and this range speaks for itself
wherever it has been given trial
A characteristic feature of this Com
papy is the fact that they have in
their employ none but reliable
and competent nlen, who may
be depended on tn fulfiil tn tie letter
every guarantee offered ny the mahn.
faetarefs Mr.J. E. Massengill, diyis
ion superintendent 10 charge of this see
tioD, has been in the employ of the com.
pany for more than l6 years, aud all
tile employees under him are men Of
.ttied experience and. reliability.
II gives us pleasure to recommend
these ranges and we can speak from
experience as 10 their merits, having
one III use in our family for several
weeks past
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29

While none of our best colored citi-
.sens care to be lugged into our Town
Council, we have heard that there is no
lack Of material (sucb as it is) more
than willing to give "color" TO either
faction in this struggle. We hope that
neither side will find itself so hard
pushed as to feel compelled to resort to
such elements to achieve success
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29

Mr.. J. I. Stewart has just establish,
ed lumber yard near the depot where
lie will keep full supply of pine and
cypress lumber Cough and dressed),
Shingles. mouldings, sashes, doors and
blinds, &c. He will also make spe-
cialty of cistern lumber.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29

A new class for training nurses will
open 10 New Orleans next month, and
offers good opportunity to learn a
usefpl aed profitable occupation to girls
who wish to join it. Certificates of
health and character are required, and
applications should be made without
delay. Any further information can be
had By addressing Mrs. VIM. Muller,
no. 223 st. Joseph Street, New Or
leans, La.
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Attention is called to the card of Mrs.
ID. Laas, milliner, who has just received
ID fnc assortment of the latest styles
Of goods in her line, and who is offer
ing them at rates considerably less
than those which have ruled hereto
fore. Give her call and see for your
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1890-03-29

1t is our opinion that any "combinn.
ticnn or act of men who will attempt
to introduce colored men on any ticket
ID the town election, will everlastingly
damn The ticket