The Morehouse clarion. [volume], January 23, 1880, Image 4

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IN A QUANDARY.
Several years ago the pastures
of Queenland were so thickly in
fested with weeds that the sheep
beg -in to perish from starvation;
These weeds w,ere. of a variety
which is held in high estimation
hy the ordinary English rabbity
iiml a cargo cf rabbits was in
rodnced. The rabbits \ ate tüe
wtj.nls but unfortuaately, they
<iid not stop here, but kept on
multiplying and devouring every
living thing, and swarmed into
the streets and houses to that
extent that .Jife became almost
unendurable to* ,4he unhappy
Australian. ItJ 'was plainly evi
dent that unless somethiüg was
speedily done to suppress the
rabbits, Queensland would be
come a wilderness howling with
tbose hung4y beasts. The % rab
bits have exterminated the weeds
but a new kind of animal was
needed to exterminate the rab
bits. A ship-load of weasels
was accordingly imported, at
present they are reveling in rab
bits, The rabbits fairly melt
away before them, and the
weasels, with delight beaming
from their happy faces, pursue
them to their hiding-places and
massacre thousands. The only
question that bothers the Queen
landers is what they will do with
the weasels when they have de
voured the rabbits, and the only
solution to the problem is that
the next crop must be wild cats,
as Ihey ore the only aûimal that
can take 6are of the weasels.
"THE SONGLESS BIRD.
The sparrow comes fro"i a
good family, having a host of
representatives in Europe, and a
full fist in North America; but,
strange to say, it ià the only
scion of this large division of the
bird tribe, from which the gift of
song sêëms fo have been entirely
withheld Everybody who has
trolled in the country during
'ay and June has listened to
the swôefc earolfe of our chirping
and song-sparrows, but no one
> ever fceard the sparrow in ques
tion utter a single sound that
possessed the faintest melody—
nothiné but that incesssnt com
-plainirig chirp and distressful
-chatter from one end of the year
to the other—no intermissio'n, no
rest. If it could sing like the cat
bird, or even Übe clumsy robin,
for instance, the opposition to it
which' &xfstfe would, it is as safe
to say, neler have been aroused,
because in all fairness, waving
the^rtèstion d! Song, the spar
row ca,nnot be any better or
worse than the rest of its kind,
TVhich are all plump, sober, dull
pjumaggd birds.
When Hermann, the magician,
visited Constaotinople, he in
duced the Grand Yizier to throw
his watch overboard in the Bos
phorus, and then he took a rod
and, line, caught a fine fish and
took the wptch from his maw.
But when ft Brooklyn man, de
siring to perform the same trick,
asked ,an acquaintance |o shy his
watch into the dock, the man re
plied: "D'ye take me for a durn
lool?" and walked off.
"Oh, doctor," said an anxious
mother to the family quarantine,
"what can yoo do for my boy?
He sits around the house, and
wants broiled chicken all the
time," "There is nothing very
serious the matter, madam. The
boy has a fowl stomach, that i«
all. Give him a few eggs for a
change."—[N: O. Picayune.
A colored citizen of Georgia
fears he will have to exode to
Kansas. He remarks—"Nebber
seed sich times since I been born.
Work all day and steal all night,
and blessed if I can hardly make
alivin""
AN EDITOR'S VALEDICTORY.
The editor of a New York
S tate Journal, on retiring from
the profession net long since,
embraced the occasion to give
utterance to some seutimers
which are applicable the world
over among newspaper readers.
"Having for nearly seven years
been a weekly visitor^ at your
homes, kindly sharing the hos
pitality, and, W0 hope, contribut
ing somewhat to ""the comfort of
the same, it only lemains to
shake hands all arouod, take an
affectionate and heart-breaking
farewell, and come no more,
probably, forever.
'"Good-bye ! It has been spoken
over the dead lying in their coi
fins. It has been spoken when
an ocean wai to roll in between
parting hearts; but it never is
spoken with such pathos and
unction as when a country edi
tor, with the memory of his hard
grubbings and his scant com
forts pressing- npon himj hands
his^valedictory over to the com
positor, put8 the stub end of his
worn-out pencil into his breeches
pocket, and shuffles his rhe:
matic legs down stairs to go no
more back forever.
"We part upon the square."
We proclaim*geneial amnesty ail
around. We retire forgiving our
enemies, and shall hauut those
who obstinately refuse to forgive
us. We are bound to ba for
given.
"Farmers, good-bye ! You are
the dorsal column of the country
editor's subscription list. It
could not stand erect without
your help. May the time soon
come when no mortgage, like a
great morass in the centre of a
pleasant meadow, shall obstruct
your prosperity: Have you ever
givea ns wood of scrimp pattern
and highly perforated cordage?
The act is forgiven. Have you
ever given us butter of most un
hallowed flavor ? We hope, af
ter a little, to forgive even this,
"There is a particular class of
patrous whom every departing
country editor remembers with
special gratitude. It is the sub
stantial, thoroughly steadfast,
patrons—the men who are neyer
blown out of favor with him by
the light gusts of ill wind. They
are the men who cash their bills
with thorough professional honor
and promptness. We remember
all. such men in Groton with
downright and uncompromising
gratitude. We count their names
with thankfulness. They are
lika the brick walls which holds
this office above the street be
low.
"Support the new management.
A country newspaper needs
friends, and cannot afford to have
enemies. Don't get mad if
something fails to suit, and stop
your patronage. Don't prattle
all over the villiage about the
shortcomings of the editor—co
operate with and encourege him.
Help him to get news, and see
that be has his share of your
money to do buisiness with.
Don't loaf around his office and
steal his time. Don't give him
too much good advice. He
knows more about his business,
probably, than you doi Help,
but don't hinder. Again, good
bye."
"Constant dropping will wear
the hardest rock." A chap who
had forgotten this was consider
ably astonished the other day
while walking up street to feel a
pound weight strike him on the
heel. He had loaded his coat
tail pocket with it to keep the
blustering fall winds from show
ing a patch concealed beneath,
and it had finally worn through.
He will carry sand hereafter.
[Wheeling Leader
SUCCESSION SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish Court,
Pariah of Morehouse. Succession ol
Geo. M. Sandidge, Deceased.
By virtue of au order of sale issued
from the Hon. Parish Court of More
house, and to me directed as administra
tor of the succession of Geo. M Sandidge,
deceased, 1 will on
SATURDAY, tbe 24th day of January
1880, at the last plac^ of residence of the
deceased, on Bayou Bartholomew, in
said parish, between the hours prescribed
bv law, offer for sale tbe personal pro
perty belonging to said succession, con
sisting of household and kitchen furni
ture, as shown by the inventory. Also
all the lands belonging to said succes
sion. consisting ot a tract ot land ac
«uiired by entry from-the State of Louis
iana, as shown by patent No. 1930, issued
December 28th, 1«74, containing 175
30-1! 0 acres, more or less, a pnrtiular
description of which will bo seen by ref
erence to the inventory. Also an nil
divided half interest in ali the lands
owned by Geo. M and James ft. San
didge jointly in said parish, consisting
of a*tract of land purchased by G M
Sandidge from Miss C. L. Gritting on
the 23d December, 1869, of which lauds
said G. M. Sandidge transferred to G.
Sandidge an undivided half iuteiest
February 2öth,.lWl, composing a wr
t .K >n of the upper and a portion ot the
lower part of the Collier place. Also the
"Iloliy place," purchased by Geo. M.
Sandidge at Sheriffs sale on the 2d of
January, 1869, an undivided half 'inter
est of which was by him transferred to
James G. Sandidge on the 28th of Feb
ruary, 1871, said place containing 265
acres of land, more or less Also the
Eugene Polk place, which was purchased
by George M. Sandidge of Win. 3. Par
ham on the 9th day of December, 1803
of which he transferred to Jaines G. San
didge an undivided half interest on the
28th day of February, 1871, Also the
"Randall place." purchased by G. M
and J. G. Sandidge from Wyatt Bran
non on the 1st day of March, 1874, con
taining 300 30-1U0 acres, more or less
Also the "Horace Polk" place, contain
ing 1085 acres. Also all that part of the
Tom Polk place that was set aside to J.
M.andJ. G. Sandidge in a partition of
said place between G. M. and James G.
Sandidge, aud the .widow and heirs ot
Tlios J. Polk on the 7th day of April
1875, containing 480 acres, more or less
Also the Isaac Ross place, containing
496 06-100 acres, all of sai'l land lying
on Bayou Bartholomew, in said parish,
a particular description of all of said
lands being given in the inventory of
said succession, which will be seen by
reference thereto.
Also at the same time aud place I will
offer for sale the undivided -half interest*
in said lands belonging to me individ
ually. JAS. G. SANDIDGE, Adm'r.
Per Newton &. Hall, Attorneys.
SUCCESSION SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA—Parish Court
Parish of Morehouse. Succession of
Frank Jefferson.
By virtue of an order issued by the
Hou. Parish Court in and for the parish
of Morehouse directing tbe sale of the
land belonging to the succession ot
Frank Jefferson, deceased, I will offer
for sala at the door of the court house,
in the town of Bast rep, Morehouse par
ish, Within the hours prescribed by law
at public auction, to the highest bidder
on
SATURDAY, the 24th day of January
1380, the following described lands be
longing to said succession of Frank
Jefferson, Deceased, as shown by the
inventory, to wit.
Lot No. 4, and east half of northeast
quarter of section 8, township 20, north
of range 7 east, containing 120 acres with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in the parish of More
house. *
Terms of sale—Cash at not less than
the inventoried appraisement.
WM. P. DOUGLASS,
decl9-6t Sheriff.
notice.
STATE OF LOUISIANA—Parish Court
Parish of Morehouse. Succession
of W. L. Richmond, dee'd.
By virtue of an order issued from the
Hon. Parish Court of Morehouse and to
me directed as administratrix of the suc
cession of W. L. Richmond, dee'd, I will
öfter for lease for the year 1880, at pub
lic auction, to the highest bidder, at the
door of the Court House, said parish, on
SATURDAY, the 24th day of January,
1880, between the hours prescribed by
law, the plantation belonging to said
succession, situated on the Bonr 0 Idee,
containing about 130 acres of tillable
land. The lessee to give his note with
approved security, payable on Dec. 1st,
1880, and drawing 8 per cent, interest
from maturity; also to build two cabins
and repair fencing.
FANNIE J. RICHMOND,
Administratrix.
Daniel Neuwirth,
t. , • ..
Bastrop, Louisiana, •
BAKER AND CONFECTIONER
and kealer in
Family & Fancy Groceries,
Consisting in part of
Bacon, Lard, Sugar,
Coffee, Flour, Teas,
Rice, Cheese, Butter,
Oranges, Apples, Raisins,
Preserves, J ellies, Spices
Sauces, Almonds, Pecans,
Butter Nuts, Walnuts,
Oysters, Lobsters. Salmon^
Sardines, Canned Fruits,
Stick and Fancy Candy,
Fresh bread and cakes always on
.hand. Call and see me. I shall en
deavor to make my prices suit the times
nov22 DAN'L NEUWIRTH.
'STRAYED OR STOLEN.
From the subscriber on the night of
the 18th December last, from Oak Ridge,
one ligrht bay mare mule about 15 hands
high, branded on shoulder with letter
D. Had on a Texas saddle and bridle. 1
will give a liberal reward for same.
S. BOOZMAN.
B. Silbernagel, Sr.
J.
of
ot
And General Merchandise,
Bastrop, Louisiana:
We have now in store the largest and
mo?t complete assortaient of general mer
chandise ever brought to this market.
Gentlemens' and Boys' Wear,
Ladies and Children's Dress Goods,
Sheetings, Domestics, t
Kerseys, Flannels, Drillings,
Blankets, Tickings, Jeans,
Boo:s, Shoes, Hats,
Hardware, Wood and
Willow Ware, Etc.
Returning thanks for the past liberal
pateonage received from the people of
Morehouse, we hope to merit aud solicit
a continuance of the same.
-DEALER IN—
James T. Dalton,
-Dealer in—
CHOICE FAMILY GROCEEIES,
And Plantation Supplies,
Bastrop, Louisiana
Keeps constantly on hand a large slock
of goods consisting in part of
Sugar Cured Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
Shoulders, Pork, S«gar, Molasses,
Flour, Coffee,
Candles, Sauces,
Canned Goods,
Whiskies, W nes,
Spices, Soaps,
Pickles, Candies,
Dried Fruits,
Tobacco, Cigars.
THE SIUSTGŒIR,
Sewing: Machine
Acknowledged to be the THE BEST
NOW SOLD. Beware of worthless inii
tation machines.
ivcm* H. 3". JONES,
is selling this celebrated ^machine in
Morehouse parish, with headquarters at
Bastrop. PersonB desiring the genuin«
machine should call on him. Machines
sold on the installment plan.
DRESSMAKING !
Miss CARRIE WHITEand
Mrs. M. A. WINFREY,
Having formed a co-partnership arenww
prepared to Cut, Fit, and make dresses
in the best style and on shortest notice.
Aie also prepared to do Stamping, and
have a fine assortment of fancy goods—
all at cheapest possible rates.
JOHN HANNAH,
HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER,
—AND—
PAPER HANGER.
BASTROP, LOUISIANA. * '
r^Stock taken in 'palrfc jrâymêiît tor
work.
WANTED TO KNOW !
ARE THE BRICK WELLS,
Made by A. Curtis
What they are Represented to ik? 1
We, the undersigned, who have hatt
wells made by Mr. Curtis are satisfied
they are the best wells now in use, if
bricked with good brick and mortar.
They are everlasting wells, cutting off
all seap water, and if wo wanted a per
manent well would prefer this to any
other, and consider they would be
cheaper than recurbing an old well. We
have been using said wells from one to
six years aud are perfectly satisfied with
them.
G B M arable, M, t>. J Harvey Brigham
J L Pratt Isaac T Naff i
James Bussey D M Evans
J Win Brown Gil-;s M Croxton
Wm Lnwhead John R Brodnax
A Friedhnm WT Hull
J LeePettit II fl Naff
Ben.j Silbernagel Sr J S Handy
EKWRoss .Teseph Levy
B V McDonald J T Dalton
Henry Schneider T [H Sparks
J Henry Gray M D
B C Hall
H H Sanders
Wm P Douglass
W E MeMeaus
Mat Levy
W R Mct'reight M
J H Jones
A L Anderson
J G Flew ei le a
I could get twice as many names
within two miles'of town. A. CuRTIS
To those that wish to go into the bus
iness, the plain facts are : I am Gti years
old and can-dig and brick 30 feet iii sand
in 10 hours with the assistance of two
common laboiers. This is a well three
feet in diameter, requiring 30 brick to
the foot. The price I aik is $2 per foot
which no one, knowing the cost of dig
ging, etc., and the disposition to be made
of the profits, can say is too much.
I patented the well for charity's sake
and will put tliem down en tbe follow
ing terms : 1st. Ton per cent, of the
profits shall be deposited with the au
thorities of the town, city or parish in
which they are made, said fund to be ap
(l'opriated to the benefit of the poor and
jelpless. 2d. The balance, 90 per cent,
to be deposited in any safe bank subject
to my order or my agents order. The
reason that so small a portion of
the profits are left where they are
put down is that there is not more than
one tenth of the United States that they
can be put down in. It is a plenty aud
will clothe the naked and feed the starv
ing wherever they can be used. Not one
cent shall be appropriated for education.
While I don't wish to sell territory I can
(rive employment tothousauds for a roy
alty. A. CURTIS.
alty. A. CURTIS.
The Hamburg High School
After arecess for the holidays, our ex
ercises will be resumed on
MONDAY, JANUARY 5th, 1880,
and continue six and a half mouths, or
20 weeks. This school is now in the
best possible condition; discipline strict;
instruction thorough ; and payments
prompt.
All persons with average children and
ready money are invited to send; AND
NO OTHERS. One hundxed aud thirty
two dollars will pay all school expense,
except books and Music, for the entire
sixjand a half months in the house of
the undersigned. No reasonable man
can complain of the charges if he will
examine the work done.
D. C.B. CONNERLY.
chas. winkler ...wm. oitle.
VWINKLISR& OHLE,
Blacksmith and Farrier
Shop.
BASTROP, LOUISIANA.
The undersigned would respectfully
infoijm.tho public that tney have opened
a shop at the Closson Old Stand and
will do all work in then? Hnè, such &s
repairing wagons, buggiei, plows, etc.
Repaiirihg machinery made a speciality.
We ara» also prepared to do all work in
the lock and gunsmith lino. Satisfaction
guaranteed. ^njKLER & OHLE.
MA
FIRST-CLASS SEWING
CHINE FOR $30.
The undersigned will be in Bastrop
from 10th to. SJOth of January and will
be prepared to sell the STEWART SIN
GER SEWING MACHINÉ— drop leaf
and two drawers—for tbe low price of
$30. This machine is first class in erery
particular. Be sure to examine the
"STEWART" before purchasing. Every
machine guaranteed.
decl9-4t CHAS. HOUSTON.
COME AND SEE,
Mr. A. CURTIS is offering his best
brick for TEN DOLLARS PER THOU;
SAND. Now is the best time to repair
your side-walks and under-pin your
houses. Call and examine the brick.
A. CURTIS.
Watches 13 to $7. R cto I tj H :
- 12.50. Orer 100 latest Novelties.
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A Weekly Newspaper Published
BASTROP, LOUISIANA,
Offers Superior Induce
monts iis
D
an Adverting Medium,
We are Prepai d to turn out as good
J Oit I VtPRK
AS ANY COOK TRY OFFICIi
In the Statt
terms of su»t-ckiptio.*
One year, in advance 2 00
Six months 1 , ! 0
Three months 7
Reasonable Discount to Those vvh
Advel tise by the 1fenr.
IT IS INTENDED TO MAKE
Tlie 01îi.i*ioîi
A PAPER FOICTilK 1'KOILL.
IP. ROLLEIGH,
hastrol', T.i tl'TSîAXA.
GOLD
AND SILVER
M
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m..
WATCHES
41! styles of
Spectacles and to suit any eye. Gold
rings, breast -pins, shirt-studds, bracc
eta, cuff-buttons, watch-guards, and
everything to be found iu a tlrst-chiss
jewelry shop, inctnding the celebrated
C alendar C i.ock , price ouly#l">. Spe
cial attention paid to repairing. All
work guaranteed.
Country orders promptly attended to.
Wedding rings made to older.
jany P. S. ROLLEIGH.
jany P. S.
j d. hammonds john m. gaddis
j. finckney smith.
Hainmoiuls, Gaddis & Co.,
COTTON FACTORS,
—and—
General Commission Merchants,
65 and 67 Carondelet Street,
ukw oui.eavs.
Will make liberal advances and sell
on consignment, cotton, sugar, molasses,
rice, tobacco, wool, grain, live stock and
country produce of all kinds. Having
favorable connections hero and in the
West for the purchase of supplies, all
ordors will receive strict attention, and
the interest of patrons will be closely
guarded in- price, packing and freight
ontracL aiJg^-y
S. T. W. Meeker
GENERAL AGES 01
For portable and stationary engines
of different styles, saw and grist rains,
cotton gins, wagons, buggies, cane ana
sorghum mills, evaporators, aud improv
ed agricultural implements. Persons de
sirous of purchasing would do well, ana
receive advantages by buying througn
this agency. Address,
S. T. W. MEEK,
Hamburg, Ark.,
by letter, who will promptiy respond in
person. Reters to Messrs. John Busse >
A. L Bussey, W. A. Harricgtou, Col. J
Wm. Brown and Hon. Jas. Bussey
Grapes ! Grapes !
jiLL, J\1KIKTIES.
Price—25 Cents Apiece.
Apply to JOHS L PRATT.