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Year: 1872

The pap organ devotes nearly a whole col.
umn in its Last issue to the Courier. 1t is in
all respects strictly in accordance with the
character that paper has maintained since it
sold itself to Warlnoth g. Co. No facts, no solid
arguments, but a tirade of abuse and billins-
gate hurled at our head. Its weapon is only
dangerous to those who use it,


We still insist that the Journals course has
been marked by total disregard of the inter-
ests of the people 1t has never had the eour-
age to condemn the wrongs which have been
heaped upon Louisiana by a corrupt administ-
ration, hat has uabinshingiy insalted the good
sense Of the people by again and again pub
fishing articles laudatory OF its master;-never
word in defence of rights disregardsd and
trampled under foot. --


Other papers were selected as the official Or
gans of the Governor; bnt We are happy to
state that many of them did not bargain away
honesty, character and selfrespeet for Iuere,
andnever sunk so low a. to play the syco-
phant to Warmoth and clique To prove what
We say, eFe need but cross over to our sister
Parish South of us. ssa


The press is mighty engine for good; but
It may be made mighty engine for evil, and
that Is, when ii will disregard truth and main
tain that which is evil. To siander honorable
men and enlogize bad men il not only repre-
iensible in paper, but crime of the deepest
dye Ii the Journal enjoys Goods greatest
gift to man, perfect memory, = it will be able
TO make home application of our assertion.


In regard to that portion of the pap organ
wherein we are accused of having made efforts
to oobtain the official printing, we will state the
SANDER is fully made cut by the testimony of
that paper. its attempts to distort and mis-
represent that boosted testimony, is all that is
needed to stamp the pap organ as q falsifer in
the estimation of all intelligent and honest
readers. We are satisfied that is the view
the unbiased public take of the matter


In conclusion we would state that we were
no more the originators of the name which the
Journal hears in the above article, than of tile
less euphonious cognomen by which ii has been
sometimes known: 'the Opelousas sn0t-rag!s
Year: 1872




A~~~ THE undersigned takes this
zSAa5 mode of notifying the public
TISi s,sS2 that he is now in readiness to


aaSEz1as aassSzEszs1i receive all those whose pleas
ure it may be to seek the above
as place ofpleasure and recre-
alton, as we'll as those who may be impelled
from indispOsitiOn to have recourse to them
for the remedial agen cy of its waters. These
Springs are situated on the Bayou des Canes,
distant about "a miles Southwest of the town
OF OpelOusas. Among the numerous springs
there to be found, may be had such as are
found abouuding with Sulphur and prepara-
tions of Iron. The springs are very abundant,
and in one instance three of the streams form
aiarge basin which affords a magnificent bath
ing place. The waters of the said basin can
be entirely renewed every hour, a circum-
stance which is certainly calculated to add
much to its purity. At the distance of some
five hundred yards from the principal bathing
place there is, besides this, another which is
furnished with an abundant stream of water,
the coldness OF which can almost be compared
to that of ice.


In announcing the opening of his Establish
ment, the undersigned does not pretend to offer
the same to the public as fashionable watering
place, where fine dressing may be exhibited
with the other general accompaniments. His
object, on the contrary, is to offer to the
afflicted means through which shackled
constitution may be restored to health. The
remedial agency of these waters in the relief
of Dyspepsia and in the permanent cure of
cutaneous eruptions, from past experience,
now stands uncontradicted.


The establishment consists of comfortable
dwellings,, with all the necessary furniture
which may be required at such a place, and the
table will be always amply furnished with
whatever edibles may seem best 10 suit the
tastes of visitors. An excellent pasture in
which horses may be. kept with safety, will
be at the disposition Of such as may desire it,
as well as corn, fodder, &C.,


The charges of the undersigned will be mod
er&e, and lie feels satisfied that his visitors will
noe only 0e satisfied with the accommodations
which hey may receive, but that they will be
also equally contented with the degree of
health which they may obtain from the
healthful use of the waters of the different
Springs.


ANTOINE CART.
June Is, 1872.
Year: 1872

q The Democratic ticket first put for.
ward did not meet the appreciation of the
people simply because is was suspected that
Warmoth assisted in getting it up This
shows his strength in the country.
Year: 1872

D The Liberal Convention which met at
New Orleans on the 5th inst. is slow in their
deliberations. After the organization on the
5th, they appointed a Committee on the 9Th
to confer with the Democratic State Commit
Tee, but the latter would listen TO no oyertures
unless the Reform Committee was admitted
into the meeting, and all three were then
mingled into one, but up to the NOR ming of
the 7th nothing had transpired of their delib-
erations, and all was conjecture at the hour
ofgoing to press.
Year: 1872

% The Sheriff, Recorder and Clerk Of the
Court are engaged in the assessment of prop
erty of the Parish Of ST. Landry, since the LIST
of August and tax payers will have till the
lst of September to revise their appraisement.
After that date they will be debarred from
making any corrections.
Year: 1872

The claimant in the Tichborne case,
now in prison on the charge of perjury,
stillinsists upon the justice of his claims,
and promises to call two hundred ad-
ditional witnesses in his behalfif money
should be forthcoming to pay the ex-
penses of new trial. He has appealed
to the public to subscribe to fund to
enable him to prosecute his case, and to
secure his release from Newgate upon
bail. Though there are few intelligent
persons who are not fully convinced that
the claimant is an impostor, and though
no more Tichborne bonds" can be
sold at any price, it is not impossible
that money will be subscribed in order
to insure the reproduction of aspectacle
SO interesting as the Tichborne case has
proved to be. 1t is indeed improbable
that any large sum will thus be raised,
but if those who still believe in the
claimants case, those who still believe
in the claimants case, those who do not
think he was treated precisely fairly by
the presiding Judge, and those who
would like the amusement of another
trial, should subscribe to the new fund,
the claimant may yet be able to appear
once more as plaintiff i9 court.
Year: 1872

Mr.. Williams, of Indiana, Chairman
of the Committee on Expenditures in
the War Department, has made a re-
port, with the testimony taken, on the
investigation into the sale of arms and
ordnance stores during the Franco
Prussian war. The committee reports
the following conclusions


l. That the act of Congress of j uly
20, 1867, authorizing the sale of insult
able arms, gave, by fair Interpretation
of its letter and spirit, full authority to
the Secretary of War to sell and dispose
of the arms and ordnance stores in ques-
ton, and that in doing so he violated
neither the letter nor the spirit of the
law.


2. That the proceeds of the sale were
promptly paid into the treasury.


3. That no sales were made to any
known agent of either of the belligerent
governments, and that no act was done
by the Secretary of War or any OF his
subordinates, that was calculated to i'm
pair or violate any international obliga-
ton.


4. That no official of the United
States Government was pecuniarily ben
Gifted in connection with the sales.


3. That the only party benefited was
the government of the United States,
in having disposed of unsuitable arms
ct the highest market price to the
amount of nearly $10,000,O00.


AN editor says that the only reason
he knows of why his house was not
blown away the other day during 8
severe gale was because there was 8
heavy mortgage upon it.
Year: 1872

From the Pueblo IN. NIL Chleftain.


The other day one of our prominent
citizens rode up the mountain three or
four miles on prospecting tour, and at
a certain point near the banks of the
stream noticed some rocks of peculiar
formation. Instigated by curiosity SO
fatal on a certain momentous occasion
to old mother Eve, he broke off piece,
and taking it to the creek plunged it
into the water for the purpose of ascer-
tanning its consistency and grain. Upon
taking it out of his hands, what was his
surprise to see a lather formed, and with
a vigorous rubbing the stone proved to
have saponaceous qualities, in fact pos
sessing all cleansing virtues of the most
excellent soap. Greatly surprised, not
little mystified with the profound con-
viction, withal, that he had found big
thing, our discoverer hastily gathered
up few specimens and brought the
same to the drug store of DR.. P. R.
Thumbs, where it is now on exhibition
and can be tested by the curious. The
stone is of dun color, about the hard
ness of chalk, and forms a perfect
lather, while it effectually removes all
stains and grease spots from clothing.
We have tried the soap personally, and
must pronounce it a success. After
bathing it leaves the skin as soft and
smooth as that of q newborn babe,
while the odor is quite pleasant. 1t is
certainly a remarkable discovery, and
the only query now is, "What next ?''
A country that can produce mountains
of gold and silver, narrow gauge mules.
tarantulas, hea-bitten dogs, and mines
of soap to wash the whole with, must
be capable of producing almost any
wonder
Year: 1872

vocates OF the passive policy, until at


least three-fourtLs of the prominent


Democratic newspapers have firmly


committed themselves to the support


OF the ticket nominated last week at


Cincinnati. A straight Democratic


ticket could not obtain one-half the


Democratic vote, and to put one in


the field now would not only be bad
faith, but an atrocious folly.


The National Democratic Conyen-


ton must meet simply for the pur-


pose of giving an official indorse-
ment to Greeley and Brown. Any
other course is in the direct interest
Of General Grant, and the men or,
newspapers who favor it will labor
under the suspicion of being urged
thereto by the money and patronage
OF the present corrupt radical adj
ministration. The people have finally
become convinced that the only way
to reatGie the Union is to defeat
Grant by the election Of Greeley
They have accepted tho alternative,
and will not be divefted from their
purpose to please Mr.. Belmont, or
gratify the ambition Of the World or
Chicago Times. The sooner, then,
they abandon their opposition, which
has found it's first practical express
sion in the designation of Baltimore
as the place where the Democratic
convention is to be held, the better
for tie democratic party and the
country at large. The election of
in November is sure guar
.ntee Of the election OF Democrat
in 1875. It is a guarantee which
we do not intend to forfeit by follow
ing the suicidal advice Of a few mall
contents, who preferred Adams or
Davis to Greeley.
Year: 1872

QUITE @ body of Indians from ApaA che, with passes, have recently been gathering mescal along the San Car los. When amply fed by govern ment, 1t would seem unnecessary for the poor Apaches to be out laboring hard in the hot weather for mescal But probably we don't know anything about how much rough liberty they must have to induce them to now and then accept public food and condescefd to talk about peace.

 In this connection, we are also ih- formed that about 150 Indians from Apache were at Grant this week, and that they had no passes, and unless they returned and obtained permission to come to Grant, that they would not bo allowed to stay. The officers in charge at Grant are doing all they can to justly execute their duty to- wards citizens, government and Apa- ches.
Year: 1872

Governor Stafford is again on pros pecting expedition, accompanied this time by Messrs. Farrell and Kennedy of Salt River Valley. He left here on the 21st with the purpose of explor- ing the mountains in the eastern or northeastern part of the Territory He has long been of the belief that placer gold mines exist over that way, which will afford remunerative en- ployment to a large population. Old Jo Walker and other pioneers, we be- lieve. have reported the discovery there of immense gravel banks which give fine prospects in gold from top to bot tom, and that by means of ditches, water in abundance may be taken to them. Danger from Indians has pre- vented any efforts to work ill that locality. The Governor is an exper- fenced placer miner, and goes fully prepared to test the value of the gravel deposits referred to; and if the peace-loving Apache will let him and comrades alone, our readers may in a few weeks, expect reliable report of whatever discoveries they make. Every true friend of Arizona will be glad to hear of the safe return of the Governor and party, and also of their labor being crowned with great suc- cess.
Year: 1872




An Interesting exhibition of natural his
tory was witnessed at Michigan Centre q
few evenings since, by gentleman who
related the circumstance to us. While
lingering around the mill at that place,
which is at present shut down, he saw y
number of rats scudding over the floor of
the dry water shoot, and almost Immediate
ly a large mink made his appearance
and ''went for" the rat with the longest
tail, the one that got into the hole last,
and lengthening out, weasel-like, until he
seemed to be nearly two-feet- long; he
pursued the varmint," following with
ease through every hole aud crack he
entered. Our informant stood and
watched the maneuyers of both pursued
and purSuer, until they were out Of sight,
when he thought he should see no more,
but in a few minutes the mink appeared,
dragging al enormous rodent by the nape
OF the neck, and made off toward the rIv>
er. When the sandy beach was reached
and the rat saw that he was doomed, he
made desperate struggle and tore him
self loose, when, as if conscious that he
stood no chance with his enemy in a
o'"ISh' run dCIoSS tL6 open space Oe-
tween the river and the mill, he turned on
his assailant and prepared to sell his life
his life as dearly as possible. The fight
that ensued was Ole of exciting interest
from its very novelty. The rat in his des-
peration seemed almost a match for his
long-bodied, willy antagonist, and for a
few minutes they both scratched gravel"
to a lively tune. Had the battle-ground
been further from the water the termination
might have boen more doubtful, but the
mink, drawing closer to the waters edge,
and waiting d favorable opportunity rather
than make Il direct onslaught, a sudden
change of position and splash soon told
that the conflict was ended, and the last
seen of them the mink was dragging his
dead game to seme watery retreat beneath
the willows.
Year: 1872

THE Mayor of Lake City, Fla, has re
Gently been visited by Il huge alligator.
The amphibious customer made his en-
trance in the back yard in the night time,
and oversight himself. The morning sun
found regiment ofboys at his corporosity
who Immediately attacked him with var
ious. missiles of war, and soon sent him to a
bourne that never allows an alligator to
go at large or return to his mud hole
Year: 1872

continued to his business. tin pail in
hand.


Among all the merchants and trades
men who rode in from Old Cambridge to
the banks and counting rooms OF Boston,
there was not one whose heart was light
er or happier than that of John Paca-a
clerk mt $500 year. He was always
on hand when the warehouse was open.
ed, and stuck by until it was closed.
During the second year of his services
he received Il letter from his sisters, who
were nj school in Brooklyn, asking him
to get leave to make them a short visit
He did So, and returned To his duties.
Not long aiterwafd another letter came.
His father wanted him to come home a
few days, and bring his wife along with
him. Mr. Butler furnished the necessary
funds fora comfortable "trip 10 the Old
home and back again During their stay
in Maryland, the Young people won the
love OF the old folks, il, indeed, they
had ever forfeited it Tor John had not
long been back TO the store in Boston,
when his father desired him to take charge
of one OF his plantations. Tie should
have living of il, one thousand year
besides. and two saddle.horscs and his
wife should have carriage and pair. His
employers hurried him away, and babe
him God speed.


Al the death OF his father. John fell
heir 10 an immense estate. Every year
he writes to Peter Butler. whom be Justly
thinks one Of the best men in Boston. to
come out and join him in fox hunt
concord Monitor.
Year: 1872

Believe in travelling on step by step !;
don't expect TO be rich in jump. Slow
and sure is better than fast and flimsy.
Perseverance, by its daily gains, enrich.
es man far more than fits and starts
of fortune speculation. Little fishes are
sweet. Every day thread, makes u
skein in year. Brick by brick, houses
are built. We should creep before we
run, and run before we ride. In getting
rich, the more haste, the worse speed.
Haste trips up its own heels.


Don't give up small business till you
see that large one will pay you better.
Even crumbs are bread. Better little
furniture than an empty house. In these
hard times, he who can sit on u stone and
feed himself, had better not move.
From bad to worse is poor improvement.
A crust is hard fare, but none nj all is
harder. Don't Jump out of The frying.
pan into The fire. Remember many men
have done well in very small shops. A
little trade with profit is more desirable
than great concern at loss; small
fire that warns you is better thnn large
fire that burns you. A great deal of wa.
ter can be got from small pipe, if the
bucket is alwayAhere to catch it. Large
hares may be caught in small woods. A
sheep may get Fat in q small meadow,
and starve in great desert. He who
undertakes too much succeeds but little.
Year: 1872

USEFUL PRovERBs.-Always tell the
truth; you will find it easier than lying.
He who gives a tride meanly, is far
meaner than the trihe. Men looking at
the faults of woman should shut their
eyes. II we seize too hastily we may
have TO drop as hastily. Experience is a
torch lighted in the ashes of our de.
lusions. Better be upright with poverty
than wicked with plenty. He who laughs
at cruelty sets his heel OH the neck Of re-
Iigion. Time never sits heavily upon US
but when it is badly employed. What
ever you dislike in another take care TO
correct in yourself. Resolve to perform
what you ought. and perform what you
resolve.
Year: 1872

The house OF the engine driver WAS
far away from the railroad station. where
his daily work began. This had To bc.
partly because the officers of the road
wanted to make large dividends. and tn
that end. paid him too little money TO
enable aim to live nearer his work. and
partly because the engine driver md
his wife from the country wanted their
home TO be in house they could have all
10 themselves.


Our engine drivers name was Frank
Dee. lie had been on the road twenty
years. and was one of the tiled and
trusty men that somehow cannot get pro
NOTED because they are so useful; aad
Yet he was always hoping to Get up
higher and have 4 bigger salary. One
night NO, long ago, it was very cold.
The cold had been getting stronger every
hour tor two days. and the wind was
bitter and cutting. All day Frank Dee
was exposed 10 it-but now it was time
for him 10 come home. wish YOU could
have seen how bright the little room was
made for him. To be sure, it shone with
wonderful welcome.


Christmas green's still hung upon the
walls. The engineer had jumped from
his machine one day, when waiting near
a wild glen, and gathered wreath oi
princess pine and mountain laurel lie
had carried them home 10 beautiiy the
place At Christmas time; and rs wrote,
they were sill on the walls this night.


"Omamml amt you glad papa doesn't
have to be out all night, this winter" +"
asked Mary Dee. rs she stood looking
and watching for her father to get down
from each car that passed the corner on
the avenue.


Very glad Mary" said Mrs. Dee from
the kitchen close by. She was giving
the last haste to chicken that was
roasting for their coming supper.


Here he is!' shouted Mary. land
Frank is with him. Now we shall have
them both all the evening" and away
she sprang for the table cloth. Before il
was fairly spread the engine driver and
his son came in.


"Are you frozen ?" asked his wife. lit.
ing up her warm face 10 his cold cheek
for kiss: "and did you get through all
right to day ?"


"All right. Molly, but | had a narrow
miss to-day, and if it had happened, 1
should have left off railroading for the
rest of my life"


Papa :" exclaimed Mary, the dargh-
ter, You didn't come near getting kill
ed, did you?T


NO, but" and the mans eyes filed
with sudden moisture, "a home some
where came near having dead child in
ii o-night. A little chap. in dresses,
came sliding on sled down hill when
the Van Wrinkle was close by. The boy
was not old enough TO know any thing
about sled. and it ran right on the track
and got caught on the second rail, leav-
ing he child right in 'front.'


20 papa. what did you do P" cried
Mary, clasping her hands together


"Do what could do but spring to
the front and seize the petticoats and toss
him off into the snow. Just then heard
a shrek and, looking up the hill, saw
some woman. its mother, may be, lifting
her arms over her head. She saw me
throw the child, and then she came down
the hill, but she didn't get y him before
| was ost OF sight, but the boy jumped
up and swung his little hat in the sir,and