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lauta during the first week in May. The

lauta during the first week in May. The
/ committees have IIst been named.
/ Il Is believed in Macon that Judge Miller,
owing 70 the fact thAst be was an attorney
for Voolfolk duri the trial of the case in
! Houston county, will not pass sentence Of
/ death uDoi WOolf TX but viii, instead, call
some other Judge to pres ide for him during
! the March term Of the superior courl OF
/ Houston, and that this judge. whoever he
NAV be, will pass the sentence OF death
/ upon the convicted man.
| The Georgia Southern railroad manage
ment Is much pleased that the powers that
| be at Washington have ordered that all
| western mail for Florida must in the future
| q over the Georgia Southern road instead
| # the Central as has been the case. The
7 Georgia Southern has been selected on &C
| count Of its being the shortest and quickest
route to Florida. This mail matter will
amount to several thousand pounds daily.
At Bainbridge. Sunday, a crowd Of people
was assembled on the bank of the river A
number of little boys white aud cDlored),
were amusing themselves by throwing their
hats in the stream for noble Newfound-
land dog, belonging to w. II. Dickinson, t.
swim after and bring out. The dog swan
in, but com letely ignored all the hats be-
longing to the darkies and bro ught the
hats of the whites to the shere, allo wing the
scent.
Police Officer Mack of Macon says that
his little 9-year-old niece, who is sta ying al
his house, is such a confirmed somnanlbulist,
or seep-wslker, that she has to be watched
TO prevent her getting into trouble. She
arises, Dire sses herself and moves about tine
house aud opens bureaus while sound
asleep. The strangest part of it is that she
understands and answers every remark that
IL do 10 bar or alfhnu0h
has not the slightest knowledge of it the
next day.
Miles Rollins, who was arrested and fined
last fall for selling whisky near Toccoa, has
been making his home in or near West
minister. the other day barrel of whisky
was found in his possession; be was ar
rested, his hands tied, and he was placed on
a wagon and was being carried to the lock-
up. On the way they met another wagon;
while passing, Rollins sprang to the street,
ran round by the side of the other wagon,
and, partially protected by it from the pis-
tol shots of the officer, he escaped to the
woods. At last accounts he had not been
recaptured.
Alpharetta Free Press: About one month
ago the citizens of Little River district
came together one moonlight night and
went crow hunting. All the gunners of the
district we're in the crowd. They killed
about 100 crows and broke up their roosting
place. The crows refugeed, and their
whereabouts was not known until recently,
when it was discovered that they had found
a roosting place in Lickskillet district, in
Cherokee county. The citiz ens of tina dis
t let made it generally known, and one
night last week they went for them. About
eighty-five VS. were killed, and the re-
mainder refugesd. Corn in that vicinity
will not be bothered by crows this year.
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Compagnie Genetaie TransatIantique
- French Line to HaWe.

BETWEEN New York and Havre, from pier
ID No. az. N. R., foot of Morton street. TRAY
elers by this line avoid both transit by English
railway and the discomfort of crossing the
Channel in small boat. Special train leaving
the company's dock at Havre direct for Paris
on arrival of steamers. Baggage checked at
New York through to Paris
LA BRETAGNE. DE -JoUssELIN, SATUR-
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PRICE OF PASSAGE Gncluding wine):
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ond Cabin, 500; Storage from New York to
Havre, $26; Storage from New York to Paris,
500; including wine, bedding and utensils.
A. FORGET, General Agent, Bowling Green,
foot of Broadway, New York.
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Plant Steamship Line.

Tampa, Key West and Havana.
SOUTH-BOUND.
Lv Port Tampa Mon. Thurs and Sat II p. NJ
Ar Key West Tues, Fri. and Sun. p N.
Ar Havana Wed. Sat- and Mon. GAM
NORTH-BOUND.
Lv Havana Mon, Thurs. anu Sat. / Pm.
Lv Key West Mon, Thurs. and Sat. l0P.M
Ar Port Tampa Tues, Fri and Sun 3 PM
Connecting at Port Tampa with West India
Fast Train to and from Northern and Eastern
cities For stateroom accommodations, apply
to City Ticket Office, S., +. & w. R'y, Jackson
vile, or Agent Plant Steamship Line Tampa.
@. d. OWENS, Traffic Manager.
H. S. HAINES, Cfell eral Manager.
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Dover and Statesboro R. r. Co

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT FEB. 8. 1890
MAIL, daHy-Leave Statesboro A. NJ, Gems
6:25 a. NJ. Arrive Dover 5:45 A NJ Leave
Dover S:45 A. NJ, Gems 9:05 A. NJ Arrive
Statesboro 9:35 A. NJ
ACCOMMODATION. every Wednesday-Leave
Statesboro 2:40 p. NJ, Gems 3:05 p. NJ Arrive
Dover $3.50 p. NJ. Leave Dover $50 p. NJ,
Gems Sis P. NJ. Arrive Statesboro S:35 p H.
ALL TRAINS make close connection at Dover
with Central Railroad to and from Savan-
nah, and wait indefinitely on connecting
trains.
J. H BURCKHALTER, Supt
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Train No. IL stops at all stations between Sa-
vannan and Yemassee.
Train No. 7S stops only at Montieth, Harde-
ville Ridgeland, Green Pond.
Trains No. IS and 36 stop at all stations
Train No. IS stops at all stations south of
Ridgeland.
For tickets Pullman car reservations and
other information, apply to S. HAINES,
Ticket Agent, % Bull street, and at depot.
E.P. MoSWINEY, Gen. Pass. Agent.
@. S. GADSDEN. Sunerintendent
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
The New Year.

Anticipating it's advent and conscious
that we are unable to offer anything
original on the subject to our readers
we suhjoin portion of an address writ
Ten by one of New EnglaDd's most in.
spired bards, which is as beautiful as il
ia appropriate. We commend it to then
with an invocation of Gods choicest
blessings upon them, all along the flu,
ture of their lives.
''Hark! ON the wind
The bells deer tones are swelling-'tis the knel
OF the departed year. No funeral train
Ia sweeping past-yet, ON the stream and wood
VITA melancholy light, the moonbcams rest,
Like pale, spotless shroud, the air is stirred
AS by mourner's slgh-and on yon cloud,
That floats on still and placidly through heaven
The spirits u the seasons-seem to stand;
Young spring, bright summer, autumn 3 solemn
form,
And Winter with his aged locks, and breathe
In mournful cadences, come abroad
Like the wandering harps wild and touching
wall,
A melancholy dirge-oer the dead gear
Gone, from the earth, forever"
And now, dear readers,
Since our lives can little more supply,
Than just to look about us and to de-
let as endeavor to bury with the old
year, all the animosities and uncharity
we may ever have felt toward our fell
low man, and from the beginning of the
New, open our hearts to the beams Of
towards oil,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Advertise in the DEMOCRAT.


DIED-At his residence in Prairie
Plaisance, on Thursday, Dec. 18th, 1890
at the hour of 10 a. NJ, Mr.. Paul AN.
DREPoNT, at the age of 81 years.
The funeral procession left the family
residence at 10 o'clock on Friday, COM
prisng members of the family and very
many personal friends. The deceased
was member in good standing of the
Farmers Alliance, a number of whom
accompanied his remains to their last
resting place. AS mark of respect
they wore pieces of Grape on their arms.
Arriving in OpelOusas at the hour of
O'Clock p. M, six members of the ALI
ance acted as pail bearers.
The funeral service of the Roman
Catholic Church was performed by the
Rov. Fathers Dubourg and Dervilder.
Father Noise officiated at the organ
during these solemn services. These
concluded, the remains of our departed
friend and co-laborer were taken to the
cemetery, where an Alliance brother
had prepared tomb to receive them.
Here in this tomb prepared by broth
er's hand, the remains were laid to rest
to await the trump of the resurrection,
when, with all the pale nations they
must again arise to meet the Judge Of
all, and receive the final Judgment.
May his memory be cherished by his
brethren, all of whom with his many
friends tender their sympathies to min
gle with those of bis bereaved family.
FRIEND,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
In Memorium.

ORPHENs' FRIEND LODGE No. 1885,
BIG CANE, Dec. 30, 1890.
At the regular communication held on
the above date of this Lodge, the I'M
dersigned committee was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions, expressive of
the sympathy of this Lodge, in the loss
of our late worthy brother member, H.
W. Ducuir, Whereas, in the wisdom of
the Almighty, he has called from our
midst our late worthy brother, H. w.
Ducuir, one who was dearly loved by
bis brethren, fond loving father, a
just and devoted husband, therefore be
it Resolved, That in the loss of our
worthy brother, H. w. Ducuir, this
Lodge has been deprived of one Of its
loved members and be it further Re-
solved, that this Lodge extend to the
family of brother II. w. Ducuir, our
deepest feelings of sorrow in the hour
of bereavement, and that copy of these
resolutions be sent to his family, and
printed in st. Landry Democrat and
Marksyille Bulletin, and record also
spread on our minutes.
Committee Els +; : : s S ;s:S:..
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
The Meeting of the Veterans.

The United Confederate Veterans Of
the Robert E. Lee Post No. 1, met pur
suant to notice and call, at the Cour
house in this place on Wednesday
Dec. Gath, at 10 p. m, in the Court
house. Capt. l.. d. Prescott, acted al
commander of the post, and Capt. E. S
Taylor as Secretary.
Maj. B. F. Bloomfield, on behalf OF
the committee Oh Constitution and by
laws, made his report in full, after
reading the same, it was adopted by the
unanimous vote of the veterans present
The meeting was quiet, dignifed and
fraternal, and all the proceedings were
harmonious and consentaneous. A re-
solution of thanks was adopted, recog-
nizing the services of the St. Landry
Democrat, Opelousas Courier, St. Lau-
dry Clarion and the Washington Adj
vocate, in publishing the call of the
Veterans.
The Constitution and Bylaws had
been prepared by Maj. B. Bloomfield
and were read by him to the meeting.
Much study and labor must have been
bestowed upon their preparation and
We must say it was remarkably well
done.
We were present in proper, and al
though not veteran, we nevertheless
enjoyed the fraternal spirit which pre-
vailed throughout the deliberations, and
felt as we suppose they felt.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
La Grippe.

This terrible atfliction is to be met
with on every hand, among all classes,
and in many instances it threatens life.
Not long since it made its appearance
here, and several suffered severely from
1t. We have had delightful weather for
a long time, and had thought the dis
ease had nearly disappeared. But not
80. tits among us with more virulence
than ever before and has become ter
ror. Had we had inclement weather it
possibly might not have aroused aston
ishment, but coming and raging when
nature is in its blandest mood, and the
elements are serene around about and
above us, battles our power of solution.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Our. Thanks,

When we established our domicile
here last December, We were compli-
mented and honored by the present of a
splendid turkey from friend who had
known us many years ago in the morn
ing march of our life. We felt grateful
for it. One year has rolled round and
under Gods providential care, our gen.
erous friend survives to enjoy the fes-
tivities of another Christmas. Again
has he kindly and generously borne us
in mind and sent us another turkey for
our Christmas dinner.
We again thank our loved friend Jules
Perrodin, Esq, of this place, for bis
very kind remembrance of us. May his
days be many in the land Of his adop-
ton and may God bless him and his,
with health and peace and plenty
through as many years as he may find
this life enjoyable. Thanks, friend
Perrodin. Thanks.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
No Extension of Federal Power.


Times Democrat.
The most earnest Democratic oppo-
Dents of the lottery are growing tired
of the demands of the Anti-Lottery
League to hand over the rights and
powers of tho States to the Federal
government, to surrender the great
Democratic principle of States rights in
order to injure the Louisiana Lottery
Company. They sec now that the anti
lottery law gave the Republican admin
istratiOn power over the postOffico it
ought not 70 possess, and that it is a
mistake under any circumstances, to
extend the Federal jurisdiction That
jurisdiction, they declare, is already too
great; and IN the present condition of
affairs, when the Republicans are seek
ing to extend their power and secure
control OF the election machinery, it is
certainly Democratic policy to oppose
all Republican schemes to that effect.
The Anti-Lottcry League has been
endeavorlng to persuade the Demo-
cratic newspaper to support Republic
can measure looking to the passage of a
constitutional amendment prohibiting
lotteries: 1t is not meeting with much
support IN this proposition.
Here, tor instance, are the very
decided views expressed 10y an earnest
opponent of the lottery, the Detroit
Free Press:
There Is not the slightest necessity for tinker
ing the Constitution of the United States to
deal with such all evil as this. There is on the
other hand, every reason why the United
states should keep within its legitimate prero-
gatives and allow the States to manage their
own affairs and punish their own offenders.
The Free Press further declares that
It IS not safe to further extend the
Federal power on every pretext. 1t has
probably read Esop's story of the horse,
the stag and the man, and has come to
the conclusion that it is very unwise to
surrender the rights of the States to the
Federal government, and to grant the
strike at the lottery. After the ex-
perience of the i-lottery bill and how
Wanamaker and his employees have
utilized it to partisan advantage, the
Antl-Lottery League is not likely to
win much journalistic support to its
undemocratlc propositions.
These are our sentiments, and it of
ten excites our special wonder that.
intelligent anti-lotteryites everywhere,
cannot be brought to see things as pre-
sented by the Times Democrat and the
Detroit Free Press.
We sum up their attitude in this
wise The Louisiana State Lottery,
should be ohliterated, if to accomplish
it, Democrats must abandon State
rights, and the liberty of the Prcss-in-
augurate a tampering with the Constitu-
ton, which may ultimate, God alone
knows where,-destroy the party and
consort with that element of the Repub-
lican party, which aims at the future
consolidation of all the States in a
centralized Government.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Church Matters.

The Rev. Mr.. Isbell of the Methods
E. Church, has left us to labor in the
vineyard of Lake Providence. We wlsl
him much success in his new field. lie
has served his congregation here faith
fully during the year he has been among
us and has shown himself Jealous adj
vocate in the cause of his Divine Master.
He leaves many friends behind him,
but we trust be may find equally good
ones in Lake Providence.
The new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Randell, has
arrived-buckled on the armor, and tells
tile church he comes by divine commits
sion, to proclaim Gods truth, and that
he will do it with whatever of ability he
possesses. We say to all who love piety
and christianity, to 60 and hear him. 1t
is a cheap way to learn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Ben Meginley in the Front Again.

He now offers to the children of this
place THIRTEEN YEAR OLD Doll in
full dress and pretty as beauty itself. in
the following manners Everyone. old
or young, purchasing goods to the value
Of 1 twenty-five Gents at his store, will,
be entitled to ticket, and were It NOT
for the Anti-Lottery Law, he would not
leave those who take tickets to 0uess az
how he will finally award the doil. This
must be left, under the opinion Of the
Attorney General of the United States.
to legitimate guessing. He simply
adopts this method Of informing his pa
irons that he will sell for twenty five
cents ticket, the holders to guess Which
Of them may get it. Time Of disposing
of the doll will be made known in due
time.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Pleasing Memento.

Our highly respected friend Me-
Cormick, Editor and proprietor of the
Lake Charles Commercial, has placed
US under lasting obligations, by the
transmission to us, of small document
which derives its great value from it's
varity. Bro. Nc gave us no explanation
concerning it-but after a careful in
spection, we have concluded it should
be classified as belonging to the science
Of Numismatoogy. 1t bears upon it's
face some evidence of it's antiquity, and
as we have no present means of appre
ciating its value, we promise our kind
friend that we will extend our inyesti-
CATION little further, by consulting
brothers Mayo of the Morgan City Re-
view, and Chanfrau of the Houma
Courier. We have good reasons to be-
lieve they are adopts it that science.
and that from them we may derive
satisfactory information. In fact if we
are not misinfofmed, they have few
specimens of the coin on hand.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Christmas !!

It has been many years since q more
gay and festive Christmas was passed
in Opelousas. The people, white and
black, focked in from the country to
supply themselves with the means OF
enjoyment. The merchants and clerks
were overrun on the eve of Christmas
by persons in quest of goods of every
description. Our neighbor, Is. +. Me-
ginley, informed us he had filled over
four hundred orders. Other merchants
were patroniZed in proportion. At
night the firing of crackers, Roman can
dies, rockets and toy grenades remind
ed one of battle on line of Skin
missiles, and the atmosphere was sur
charged with the smell of gun-powder
The old and the young were out, and all
classes and conditions enjoyed the
amusement. The weather was fair and
pleasant. There were no distul Dances
in town. Not single arrest was made.
All honor to the people! On Christmas
day the weather had changed. Clouds
obscured the sun. A gentle rain had
been falling from the noon of night and
the streets had become sloppy.
These obstacles however, did not
keep the matrons in doors. Many were
out, endeavoring to crafty the wants
Of the little girls and boys, whose eyes
sparkled with delight, and whose every
act showed they were in E|yseum. How
pleasing to the hearts of kind parents
are the illusions which old and contin-
ued traditions have epgrafted on the
innocent, credulous and budding minds
of early youths Who would dethrone
Santa Claus the good old St. Nicholas?
Who would deprive the young of the
periodical pleasures they realize from
his accredited visits to them7
On Christmas day an abundance of
egg-nog was served at an early hour.
People retired to their respective homes
and discussed the prepared turkey at
the family altar, realizing the charms of
the quiet dominion of domestic peace,
where every man may sit in this good
government of ours "under his vine and
under his fig tree, and none shall make
them afraid; for the mouth Of the Lord
hath spoken it."
On the night of the eve of Christmas,
some of the gentlemen of the town, of
generous impulses, gave charming
prandial entertainment at B. +. Megin-
ley's place of business. The guests were
seated little after 8 o'clock p. M, and
left at lao. The supper was elegantly
prepared by Mr.. Meginley, and was
served tout fat CONNIE IL ,fallait
Fourteen persons were seated and a
more enjoyable occasion has not been
witnessed in this town for many day.
Wine was served with elegant snfficien-
cy and imbibed with refinement not to
be excelled. Some appropriate senti-
ments were proposed--one or two short
speeches were made, and every one
present enjoyed himself. Mr.. Meginley
is a rising caterer, whose present attain
ments are already rare. If there be any
ore incredulous about it, call and tell
him what you want and how you would
like to have it served, and we warrant
satisfaction. The conviyial friends
have the thanks of the Democrat for
the generous invitation of it's editor,
which we did not fail to avail ourself of.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Resolved. further, That we reiterate our
earnest Reproduction ofthe iljudicious, hurtful
aud unbusiness like practice of doing public
printing below legal rates and for less than
tho rates exacted of private individuals, and
that any paper taking any public printing by
offering bonus or performing such work free
OF charge shall be refused the courtesy of ex
change by the papers of the associate IL, Or
otherwise dealt with as the association may
decide provided, that any paper belonging to
this association which may be thrown i'll COM
petition for public printing with one not q
member and thus not obligated to obey our
rules, shall be considered exempt from the OPP
Grafton of this regulation. Resolved, That
tho newspapers of the State be requested to
print the last preceding resolution at the head
of the first column of the editorial page, for at
least one issnre, to the end that the purport
thereof may be known TO the publishers of
ncwspapers not renresented at this meeting.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
Gratifying.

Capt. L. D. Prescott was in town on
the 23d inst, and in an interview we
had with him, told he thought, with the
attending physicians, that, his brother,
the Hon. Willis Prescott, now patient
at the hotel Dieu in New Orleans, was
easier and much relieved. The people
of St. Landry would be rejoiced to have
him restored to health, and to all the
enjonmeyts of friendly intercourse with
hin,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Baton Rouge Advocate: The New
York Herald says the government will
levy an increased tax on whiskey to
meet extraordinary demands of the
pension list. Thus the liqnor traffic is
to bear the patriotic burden of main
tanning the manned veterans of the
Union almy. Does this licensing of an
evil that drags its votalies down body
and SOUL into degradation become a
great government that flies into a rage
of pious Indignation at the suggestion
that State proposes to license lesser
evil for revenue greatly in excess of
all its injuries to the people? There
should he little common sense about
our methods, and less hypocrisy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
PLEASE OBSERVE (.

That my connection with the ST. LAM RI
DEMOCRAT as its Editor, In no manner prevents
me from pursuing my professional business as
an Attorney at Law. l can easily do more in
Call at the office of the DEMOCRAT directly
opposite the law office of Messrs. Estllette &
Dupre, where may be found at all business
hours, i, NORTH CuLLOM.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27

Dressing cases in plush, oxidized sill
yer and leather, work boxes, manicure
sets, vases and an endless variety of
Christmas presents at Blake & Durke's,
Washington, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICE 70 SUBSCRIBERS .

WYE ARE about to revise our subscription
w list, and in case we should drop the name
of any subscriber through error, We would res
pcctfully request that we be notified i'll order
that we may rectify the mistake at once. There
are number of names on our books who are
delinquent for several years and they are res
pectfully requested to call and settle, or, make
satisfactory arrangements for cOntinueng their
subscriptions.