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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
A Pair of Them.


Lieut.. Fauntleroy, of Simm's Confed
crate States battery, had a confirmed
habit of stammering. One day, during
the retreat from Camp Bisland, Louisi:
ana, while riding along the road be
came up with straggler from the St
Mary Cannoneers who, it seems, was
similarly affected in his speech. Him
the lieutenant accosted in his peculiar
vernacular:
"H-h-h-o-o-o-w f-f-f-a-r is the arr
r-t-t-t-illery ahead 2"
"D-d-d-darn f-f-fi kn-n-n-ow," STAN
mered the boy.
In rage the lieutenant out with bis
sword and was about to 20 for the Of
fender, when the soldier held up both
hands, crying, "H-h-o-o-old on, l-lieu-
tenant, LII s-s-wear | c-c-an't talk a
d-d-darn bit b-b-b-etter than you can.''
Southern BlvOuac.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
Opelousas, April 81, 1891.

Hon. G.. L. Dupre made a business
trip to Washington on Tuesday, and
was induced to remain until night and
address the people of our sister town al
Dupre's Opera House, on the question
uppermost in bis mind and in the minds
of all the people Of St. Landry-tbe ap-
pointment of colored man as Post
master at Opelousas. Smarting under
a sense of the humiliation and indignity
put upon this community, our talented
young friend made the welkin ring with
his vigorous denunciations of the men
who aided. abetted or condoned this ap-
pointment, frequently evoking the
sympathetic applause of our good neigh
bors, who appeared to fully realize that
in such matter the cause of Opelousas
is the cause Of Washington and of white
men everywhere throughout our sunny
Southland. At the conclusion of his
manly and patriotic address, our GAL
liant young friend was warmly conerat.
ulated, and the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted. In the
name of the ladies Of Opelousas, who
feel this humiliation as keenly as their
husbands, sons and brothers, and in the
name of the men Of Opelousas who
would scorn to exchange the birthrieht
Of their race for mess of pottage, we
sincerely thank our Washington broth
ers for their kind words of encourage
ment and of sympathy.
Whereas we learned of the appointment of a
eolored postmaster in the person of Harry
Bloch, for our sister town of Opelousas,
And, whereas, we are informed that orr
friends and neighbors in aforesaid town. are
bent upon protesting and resisting the afore-
said appointment,
Therefore, be it resolved. by the citizens of
the town of Washington, in mass meeting as
sembled, that we unhesitatingly join our breth-
rem of said town, in denouncing this appoint
ment,
Be 1t further resolved, that we stand ready
to give to the people Of said town our unaual.
lied approval and support ir any steps they
may take to accomplish this end
Be it further resolved that we will withhold
our support from any man or set of men who
will aid, encourage and cOuntenance said ap-
pointment;
Be it further resolved that a COPY of these
be furnished the local papers, for
publication.
WIN. A. FLYNN,
RAoI1I IEROuRGEoIs. Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
At Last !!

The Clarion, the official journal of
the Farmers Union of the parish of St.
Landry" has not yet published the res
olutions on the postmaster question ad-
opted by that body on the I'd inst; but
as we go to press we find them in the
Farmers Vidette, of Alexandria, of the
23a. Here they are:
On motion Of Bro. NJ, r. Wilson, resolved
that the Farmers Union OF the Parish of St
Landry do disapprove of the appointment of q
Negro Postmaster for the town of Opel0usas,
flee from any white man who sympathizes.
abets or cOunntenances said appointment.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

At an informal meeting of some of
the leading business men Of Opelousas,
held last Monday evening, the question
of establishing cotton compress here
this fall was thoroughly discussed, and
the conclusion reached was that such
an enterprise was not only quite prac-
tieable, but that it would prove o highly
remuneratiEe Investment in every res
pect. Committees we're appointed to
draw up charter, to obtain all neces-
sary information as to cost, &c, and
subscription. list was opened and has
been deposited at the bank. Another
meeting viii be held at the bank next
Monday evening at y o'clock, and all
interested in the movement are cordial
ly invited to attend.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

The joint committee of the Fire De-
partment of Opelousas, at its meeting
held last week, appointed the following
named gentlemen to serve as a Com
mittee of reception of the Lake Charles
Fire Department., on the occasion of
their excursion to this place on May 10,
viz: W. C. Perrault, Chairman, Robert
Chachere E. J. Clements, j. T. Skipper,
E. Latreyte, A. Levy, A. Dietlein, s.
Howell, Arthur Dejean, Jno. M. Ware,
A. J. Bercier, c. NJ. Thompson, Alfred
Pavy, J. O.. Chachere, M. Vilaseca, T.
S. Fontenot, S. l.. Hebrard, DR.. J. P.
Saizan, DR.. R. NJ. Littell, Alexis Sandoz,
Isaac Roos, G.. L. Dupre, Geo. C. Pull
ford, w. S. Frazee and R. Lee Garland.
Notice Of the time and place of meet
ing of this committee will be given
through the columns of this paper in
next weeks issue.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
IMPORTANT TO LADIES ONLY.

We want woman in every parish to estab-
lish a Corset Parlor for the sale OF Dr. Nicholls'
Celebrated Spiral Spring Corsets and Clasps,
warranted never to break. will outwear any
three ordinary corsets. Wages $40 to $75 per
month and expenses; we furnish Complete
Stock on Consignment. ';':Si
Settlements Monthly; position permanent.
postage etc. Address with references,
g, D, NICHOLAS q Co., % East l4th st, New
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
News Items.

The coinage of silver dollars ia abou
to stop. Half dollars will now be coin
ed.
The Australian system of voting ha
been adopted by twenty-five States
Others will in all probability adopt j
soon.
According to the assertion of the EN-
inent physiologist, Sappy, the stomach
contains 100000 glands by which gas
trio juice is secreted.
Easter Sunday was celebrated in the
city of Mexico with twelve bull fights in
the arena. President Diaz was present
with about 10000 spectators.
During the year 1890 the gross earn
ings of the Southern Pacific railroad
were S48, ,0O0,O 900, an increase of nearly
S2,00O,00O over the previous yield.
In the year 1855 it is said that there
were only four newspapers in the Unit
ed States. Now there are over Is 5000, or
about one to every 1000 of it's popula-
tiOn.
The Knights of Pytliias Of Monroe
propose to erect fine lodge hall on its
lot on st. John street, in the near fu-
ture. 1t is TO be three story brick
building and is to cost not less than
$4,000
Lafayette Advertiser: The people of
OpelOusas are alive to the great benefits
to accrue to that place from the estab-
llshment OF cotton compress there,
and are making a heavy break to that
end. We wish them success.
N. O. States: It has been said, and
correctly too, that never since the world
began has a prince or potentate travel
ed in the grand style that President
Harrison is now enjoying in his journey
through the States and Territories of
the Union.
The new immigration law, which |
went Dto effect on the 1st inst, makes |
the owners of vessels bringing paupers
and other prohibited immigrants to this
country responsible for their return at |
any time within year after their arri-
val.
Editor Dana of the New York Sun
has had his annual salary increased
from 1876, 1000 to $4,000. Most editors
OF country papers would be willing to
u scribble away" the remainder of their
days for S50,000 paid all cash in ad-
vance.
A few days ago Paris and London
were brought together on "speaking
terms, as it were. A line of telephone
wires laid between the two cities was
;rled with triumphant success. The
:wo great capitals, Notwithstanding the
distance of 300 miles of intervening sea
md land, are now brought within ear
shot of each other.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
To the Point.
The following letter has been handed
to Us for publication:

The following letter has been handed
to US for publication:
Editors of - st. Landry Clarion.
In your issue of April 18th, find, among
other articles, one signed E. r.. Lewis" where
the signer, after making excuses for having
recommended negro for Postmaster at Ope-
lousas attempts indirectly to make the people
Of this town and parish believe that could
have prevented the appointment; he seeks
further to show that acquiesced in and helped
by my silence or otherwise the appointment Of
Harry Bloch.
have already and shall continue to protest
against the appointment Of any negro in this
town or elsewhere in my State. began the
fight against Harry Bloch before I was aware
that Judge Lewis had cheerfully added his
recommendation to that Of others, who may have
requested his appointment"
Ii have injured Judge Lewis the time for
newspaper discussion has past. 1 have said
nothing about him but what can prove.
Now, to meet this charge sQuarely, I say to
the Editors of the Clarion" especially to
Judge Lewis, If they say or mean to convey the
idea that was instrumental in procuring q
negro Postmaster at Opelousas, they lie.
c. G. DUSON.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

The concert given by Miss Adah Hol-
lingsworth, assisted by local amateurs,
at the Catholic Church, on the night of
the 18th insA. was q rare treat and one
deeply ppresiated by those present.
The sweet Warblings of the Nightingale
of Louisiana. while pouring forth in an
uuiDterupted strean, of rich melody
the ncaes of the sacred songs which COM
pesed her programme, seemed sweeter
than evers and the delightful music OF
Pref. Mayer on the violin, Miss Jagou,
,Un the .ergan, and Mr.. y, PerrodiD, on
The ,cornet, termed q fit aecompani-
ment to, while it heightened the effect
Qf. these enhancing bursts Of melody.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

We announced last week that when
We could not publish the proceedings OF
the Police Jury week ahead of the
Clarion, we expected to give them to
our readers on the same day that it
does. As this announcement has given
rise to some misapprehension, we will
say that what was meant was that we
proposed to give these proceedings,when
practicable, on the Saturday following
the meetings. feat which the Clarion
has not always performed, pleading
want of the proper facilities. No re-
Election upon any official of the jury
was intended.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
VI
RAoUL LEBoURGEoIs, Secretary.
WIN. A. FLYNN,
Choip,pa1

Shreveport Caucasian: 1t would be a
blessing if two-thirds of the negroes in
the South moved away and established
colonies of their own. Relieved Of this
irresponsible and improyident class. the
South would fill rapidly with white Ten
and in Q few years be transformed into
. yeTitabIe garden spot,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Conversation between two Of our
friends from the country:
Ell parait que notre pauvre ami, lie
juge, est f-o- u fan, t-u be-dambe"
Dams ce cas-, il ma que ce quill me-
rite. Et aussi, qu'allait-il faire dams
cette maudite galere ?"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Mr.. H. P. Comeau, we'll known and
popular young gentleman, died here on
Thursday morning after very brief
illness. We extend to his bereaved
father and family and to his grief
stricken widow, the bride of yesterday,
the expression of our sincere sym pathy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
The Mass Meeting To-Day.

The calling Of the white citizens 0
this town and parish in mass meeting
to-day, for the purpose of expressing
the public sentiment respecting the re
cent appointment of Harry Bloch, col
ored, as postmaster at OpelOusas, ha
our unqualified approval under all thu
circumstances.
We take the liberty, however, to sug
gest that it's deliberations should be
characterized by distinctDess in the
enunciation of the public sentiment. II
has been asserted here, through the
Clarion, and also over the signature OF
one of its editorial managers, that our
people feel no sense of humiliation from
this appointment that the writer had
perceived or heard of, excepting what
he had seen OF it sin the pages of this
(DEMoCRAT) slanderous sheet" And
the same writer, Gan old and ardent
White Lacquer at one time,) charges us
with misrepresenting him to make of
it pretext for stirring up race pre-
judice and a conflict of white and
black" Now, without deigning to
answer such charge, coming from one
who was for time an active White
Lacquer, we desire to say that we are
more than pleased to see such de-
monstraton to-day as will confirm the
truth of our comments touching the
sense of humiliation evoked by the ap-
pointment of Harry Bloch as postmaster
here. We are delighted to know that
the writer of that article must now see,
and perhaps feel, that the general senti-
ment of the whites is just what we re-
presented it to be, notwithstanding bis
blissful ignorance on the subject.
We assert that we are not content
with the appointment of Bloch, and we
further assert that in saying so we but
the sentiments Of all the most
intelligent citizens of this town and par
sh. Let the people now speak out in
dignified but emphatic lam
suage. Let them not be too hasty in
recommending or in adopting extreme
measures. The right of petition is ours,
md if resorted to may be all sufficient
o procure for US a white postmaster.
There is no question here of Democracy
md Republicanism, nor of the Lottery.
The question is, shall We docilely and
accept colored postmaster
n lieu of white oneq Whether the
7hite man, with his universally conced-
d intellectual superiority, shall be will
1gly subordinated, on the part of the
'hite people of this town and parish, to
he inferiority, intellectual and moral, of
le colored race7
We desire to see the resolutions adopt
d at the mass meeting to-day speak out
, clear, respectful but emphatic Ian
uage in answer to these questions.
And in conclusion let US say that all
ashness and precipitation should be
voided. Let US act under the la,U, as a
rudent way may be found to get rid
{ this humiliation-a humiliat ton by
,me unseen, but which has proven suf-
GENTLY irritating to incite the mass
Getting of this day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Judge Lewis is out in another card
in which he asserts that neither the
President nor Postmaster General. had
in their possession or access to, either
my letter or any recommendation what
ever from me Of Bloch" The Judge
must realize that he is in a " nice pickle y
| when he resorts to such plea to try to
escape the just condemnation of bis
fellow citizens for having recommended
a colored man for the important Office
of postmaster at Opelousas. Thst he
did recommend him, and that "cheer-
tully," he does not deny; but he would
have the public believe that, because
his original letter was not on file at the
time the appointment was maze, his
recommendation had no effect-in other
words, he would have US believe that
Bloch and those who, at Washington,
were urging his appointment carefully
concealed from the appoin ting power
the fact that he-an ex-leader Of the
White League and judge of one of the
most important districts in Louisiana
had written letter cheerfully indors-
ing him; lie would have us believe that
so little value was set upon that letter,
so little Importance attached to it by
these parties, that they failed to procure
a copy thereof and lay it before the
present Washington authorities, when
he himself had given it to the world
through the columns of this paper last
year, subsequent to its abstraction from
the records of the postofice depart
ment! But let US suppose, for one mo-
ment, that this pitiable argument is cor
rect, that these apparent impossibilities
could actually have occurred, yet the
indisputable fact remains that he wrote
letter strongly recommending Bloch.
That is the gravamen of his offense.
If that letter failed of effect, it was no
fault of bis. And he would have occu-
pied more dignified attitude before
this community if he had maDfully as
sumed all the responsibility for his act,
frankly acknowledged his grievous er-
ror and humbly begged forgiveness.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

In his last card Judge Lewis says that
the purpose Of the N. O. Republican in
publishing certain recent article on
the postmaster question is TO enable
Duson, Sandoz and other lottery politi-
clans to produce republican authority
in support Of the charge that my en-
dorsement of Bloch exercised potent
influence in the matter"
While modestly disclaiming any right
to the title of politician" which, if it
should be worn by chronic office seekers
aud those who make trade of politics,
fits him 80 well, we would call the
Judges attention to the fact that we
have not found it necessary to refer to
that article at all to support our charge,
and that we have in our own Demo-
cratic locker all the ammunition neces-
sary to meet the requirements of the
case-therefore do not need the Repub-
lican's. The truth of the matter is, the
facts speak for themselves, and they are
so plain that he who runs may read"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

The gentleman recently employed as
a druggist by Messrs H. g. L. B. Cha
chere died on the train while on his way
to New Orleans in the latter part of last
week. Mr.. Labit, of Abbeville, takes
his place in the new and elegant drug
store on Landry street.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

The Opelousas Social Club will give
q grand ball at their hall on May 7th.
The best dance music has been secured
for the occasion, and gala time may be
expected. Admission for gentlemen,
80 cents; ladies free. See ADVERTISE
mani.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

At the sale of $1,000 offered by the St.
Landry Homestead and Loan Associa-
tion last Monday night, Mr.. II. D. Lar
cade was the highest bidder, securing
the whole amount at 30i per cent. $1,000
more will be offered May 4. See notice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
We want a correspondent at every

We want correspondent at every
postofice in. the parish-good, reliable
persons, who will give the news, if it is
only few lines. Who will do so?
Don't all speak at once. We will make
each correspondent present of 100
sheets of note paper with name and
business neatly printed thereon, and
send him a copy of the paper free.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Messrs. H. g. L. B. Chachere, having
secured the services Of a competent
druggist from Abbeville, desire to state
to the public generally that their drug
store on Landry street, between Main
and Court streets, is now open perma-
nently. Drugs, medicines, fancy goods,
etc., will always be found at this estab-
lishment. Prescriptions filled prompt
ly and at all times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Meginley's stock of groceries is large,
and always fresh; his bar is supplied
with the choicest liquors, and his res
taurant is celebrated for its excellent
caje;up
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

o WANTED-Some good live person to
itake hold of the DEMOCRAT subscrip-
tion list and work it up. Good pay to
the r1nht man
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

du We return thanks for an invitation to
cnttend the grand ball to be given by
vhe Opelousas Social Club on May 7th.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Ben Meginley is prepared to furnish
first class Observation-Disclosures and
solids-at all hours.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

On Tuesday and Wednesday welcome
showers fell. They were of immense
benefit to crops and gardens.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

The people of Vicksburg are trying to
get rid of their negro postmaster. Why
lon't the Clarion object?
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

NOTECE.-The members Of the Parish De
mocratic Executive Committee are requested
to meet at the Court House in the town of Ope-
lousas. on Monday, May 4th, 1891, for the pur-
pose Of filling the vacancy on the State Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. caused by the
death of the Hon. Willis Prescott.
NJ. K. WILSON, Chairman
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Ice cold beer on draught on and after
May 9th, at Ben Meginley's.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

Meginley sells good claYes at 1ss
CENTS per bottle Of 50 cents per gal:
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

RALLY, WHITE MEN, RALLY

The people Of the Town of Opeousas who be-
lieye that White Men should rule this country
and hold it's offices respectfully invite their fel-
low-citizens OF the Parish oi st, Landry, irres.
pective of political differences, who entertain
the same opinion, to assemble in Mass Meeting
at the Cour5 House in said Tawn, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1891,
at o'clock p. H.. for the purpose of PROTEST
ING against the appointment of Harry Bloch,
colored, as Postmaster at Opelousas, and to
take such steps as the exIgences of the case
may require. Come one! Come all!
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25
Personal,

Mr.. r. Mornhinveg spent Sun day il
New Iberia.
Mrs. John Clegg, of Lafayette, was il
town last Friday.
Miss Eva Williams spent part O.
Saturday in Washington.
Mr.. Gilbert l.. Dupre spent Tuesda,
in Washington.
Miss Coy Meginley left on Sunday fo,
New Orleans.
Mr.. Alex Burleigh, of Grand Coteau
was in town on Tuesday.
Mr.. E. V. Barry, of Grand Coteau,
was in town on Saturday.
Miss Johnnie Brooks returned home
on Thursday after short stay in New
| Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel G.. Bienvenu, of
St. Martinsville, were in town during
the week.
Messrs j. Frankel and Bernice Lam
bert, of Crowley, were in town during
the week.
Misses Alice Dietlein and Katie Leer
returned on Sunday after stay of sew
eral days in Rayne and New Iberia.
Messrs. Sol Meyer, Marks Hyman and
Sam We'll, of Alexandria, spent several
days this week with friends in town.
Mrs. Wheadon, of Moreland, who has
been visiting relatives on Camp Hamil-
ton, left for home on Saturday.
Mrs. M. Ford, who resides near Mel
vile, on the Atchafalaya river, returned
home on Saturday after stay of sew
eral weeks here az the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Gillespie, who accompanied
her as far as Washington.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-25

DUBLlC SALE.
ESTATE OF CHARLES BARRE, DECD,
PROBATE COURT-PARIsH OF ST Ian.
DRY, LA.
by virtue Of an order of the Honorable tho
PROBATE Court in and for the parish of st. Ian.
afy. there will be sold at public auction tn thc
last ana highest bidder, by the UNDERSIGNED
a,i or any duly qualified auctoneer
1n Pe me premises hereinafter described. near
Dairy Landing, i'll said parish, on
Wednesday, May 6, 1891,
me following described property beloncinp IN
Tue estate or Charles Barre, deceased iate ~
the parish OF st. Landry, to-wlt: "'' "a
Four hundred arpents of land. mora or ,o.,,
sltuated near Barry's Landing and fronting on
the bayou C0urtabeau, bounded north bv ha
you Courtableau south by H. l.. Garland east
py Joseph NJ Moore and west by Antoine Pare,
and bayou COurtableau "ios
SAID land is to be sold in lots of f,ftv
arpents each, more or less. plat of Which wifi
be exhibited on day of sale. '
Terms and Conditions OF sale-Half Of nnr
chase price to be paid cash on day of sale and
the balance in twelve months from date of sale
Notes to bear eight per cent per annum inter
est after maturity. Special mortgage and ven.
dor's privilege reserved in favor Of The estata
TELESPHORE ZERINGUE.
April 4, 1891. Administrainr