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She Jnni-Wfcliht ïUpMiran. i ..APIIII, I«. 18«. The Monitor, a Mtu* nie pappr, pub-1 lislieil at Golilsboro, N. 0., should be | in the hands of every Mason. Nearly two thousand dollars have liei'u ool'eelod townv.l a fund for a monument to Oeu'l. Thomas. Mark Twain says : " T am dilTi-rent from Washington ; I have a higher and grander standard of principle.— Washington could not lie, I can but I won't." " Why doesn't your father take a nowspapor ?" asked a man of a little boy whom he found pilfering one from his door step. " Cause he'd rather send me to take it," was the reply. The editor of the Atliol Transcript is effected by the weather. He says : •' The devil of this office lias a soul.— On this account we don't care to com pel him to steal wo (VI. Will several of our subscribers take the hint ?" In the (Ida.:;/ Club-room, a good ptory is told of a College President, who, meeting 011 the cars a student whose character for sobriety was not good, and whose then appearance evi denced a recent debauch, approached him, and solemnly and regretfully paid, " Been on a drunk ?" So have I," was the immediate reply. A Pennsylvania, editor returns thanks for a serenade, and says : "-In many localities this might be a thin way of expressing one's appreciation of a favor of this kind ; but here, where the wells are nearly all dry, and as the town is surrounded by a pro hibitory law two miles wide, nothing better can be tendered." The habit of indiscriminately charg ing public Officials with being thieves and plunderers, without the proof to sustain the charge, tends to weaken the for3e of language. Every day use. or rather misuse, of such words, even tually wears off the rough edges and ltmders them comparatively harmless. At last it becomes no reproach to ac cuse an official, even if he be dislion-1 ost. When the good are assailed with the bail, the latter are protected by the public vindication of the former. An exchange s»ys that, Judge Davis was named as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States a few days ago at Columbus, Ohio, by a handful of men, self-sent, and calling themselves representatives of the La bor Reform party, a party which has never had a sufficient organization to elect even the most insignificant ofli ccr in any part of the Union. .Toel Parker was also named for the Vice President. Now, certain speculators are making arragements for another no party Presidential Convention at Cincinnati, in May. They advertise for bids. David sends in his propo sal, with the condition that Joel be taken also. David is not yet broken to single harness, and he would not like to figure alone in the election re turns under the head of scattering.— No relation to David the giant killer. The renewed attacks upon us by the Dunn Leader, are of a nature attribu table to any one but a gentleman.— We are at all times willing to discuss matters political, with any journal, but we canuot at the same time de scend below our sphere,—we cannot continue a discussion, the topic of which affects the character of either the editor of the Leader or ourselves. For this reason, and for the further reason that we have been advised by our friends—political and personal, not to reply to its low bred insinua tions, we, in this issue of the Semi Weekly herviii-ic'an, bring to a close the controversy, and promise never to sully the columns of our paper by the mention of the Dunn Leader, or its cohort of plunderers. Whipping the Book Law.—A sharp Canadian publisher takes advantage of the anomalous condition of copy right legislation in Canada by starting a printing establishment at House'« Point, just in side the American line, where ho prints English eopyripht books and imports them as American imprints. The types are set in Mon treal and taken over to House's Point, where the press work is done. The printed sheets # are sent to Montreal where they are folded and 1 o .rod ! A djity of twelve-and-a-half cents for the benefit of the author is paid, but a copyright book costing from ten to twelve shillings in England is legally Bold in there print at one shilling.— That is worse than " American pira cy." l'or it is Englishman robbing En glishman. i MEXICO. At the prosent time, when the cle Iplorable conilition of Mexico—a country once so prosperous—is ex | citing the solicitous attention of statesmen and philanthropists, n brief allusion to her history and re sources may not lie inappropriate. Her history seems a highly colored fictitious narrative, rather than a sober, truthful record of events ; presenting a series of vicissitudes without a parallel in the history of the past. From above the year 1200 —the period when the Aztecs, or Mexican proper, acquired possession of the country—until the middle of the fifteenth century, an uninter rupted warfare was waged between them and neighboring peoples.— When hostilities ceased, they had secured a domain whose area mea sured l,G90,ni7 square miles. Then commenced a period of al most uninterrupted prosperity. Agri culture was encouraged ; manafac tures were established ; communi cation between the remotest portions of the country was maintained ! wise and wholesome internal regulations were adopted, and a government in augurated whose code, Mr. Prescott states, evinced a profound respect for the great principles of morality, and as clear a preception of those principles as is to be found among the most cultivated nations. But, the glory and magnificence of the splendil empire they had erected upon the ruins of other dynasties, was destained to be crushed by the ambition and cupidity of the Span iard. In 1518, a Spanish squadron dis covered Mexico ; and soon after, Cortez entered upon that brilliant but merciless crusade whice resulted in its complete subjugation. From 153S to 1808, Mexico was held in subjection by Spain, and rilled by viceroys of her appointment. Then commenced revolts and insurrections, with varying success, until, in 1823, a Eepublic was proclaimed, and a . constitution, similar to that of the United States, adopted. From that time until the present moment, with brief intervals, this ill-fated land has been the bloody theatre of anarchy and misrule. Her agricultural and mineral resources have been largely diminished ; her commerce paralyzed, in consequence of the instability and insecurity of her government ; the most flagrant abuses of person and property have passed uncorrected ; mercijcss bandits and vindictive guerrillas have perpetrated acts of vandalism and violence almost unre buked, and have roamed her territo ry with impunity ; in a word, there scarce remains a semblance of order and established government. Mexico possesses a climate unex celled by any other on the globe, in cluding both the temperate and the torrid zones ; and lier products em brace the growths of the frozen climes of the North, as well as those of the burning skies of Asia and Africa. Although her developed wealth consists mainly in the pro duct of her mines of gold, silver and copper, her soil, with the exception of small districts, is exuberantly fer tile, and, owing to the variety of her climate, there is scarcely a known product which cannot be grown with in her territorial limits. In some lo calities all the species of oak, chest nut and pine trees, also logwood and mahogany, grow spontaneously ; in others, a great variety of dye-woods, medicinal plants, and trees from which the most valuable gums are produced, are found in great abund ance. The agricultural productions embrace not only every variety nec essary for consumption of fctio inhab itants, but the most important arti cles of commerce. Among these may be mentioned wheat, maize, beans, barley, rice, potatoes, peas, sugar, coca, coffee, cotton, tobacco, pepper, anise, vanilla, sarsaparilla, and all descriptions of fruits aud horticultural productions ; also indi go, cochineal, teas and silk. Vast herds of wild cattle and sheep roam the plains and mountains ; horses, asses and mules abound in an un domesticated state, and numerous tortoise-shell and pearl fisheries yield rich returns. Irrespective of incidental consid erations in which the interests of the ' United States are concerned, the fu turc of Mexico is certainly proba lem, the solution of which is of the deepest significance, both as it ef fects the welfare of her own citizens and the cause of civilization and humanity. It is to be deeply deplor ed that a country so richly gifted with every material element of great ness > aU( J every natural facility foi accomplishment of a glorious desti ! n y> should be the prey of intestine wars and insurrections, which period ically decimate her population and bankrupt her national treasury. That the United States are deeply interested, both geographically and politically, in the speedy deliverance of Mexico from the overwhelming evils with which she is afflicted, can not be gainsayed ; but bow this can be successfully accomplished, and our national honor remain untar nished, is the perplexing question. On the one hand it is proposed, in the interests of humanity, to extend the moral support and sympathy of our goverumert to the ruling pow crs, in the hope that thereby the res toration of law and order will speed ily harmonize the revolutionary ele ments which now reign supreme. On the other hand, it, is contended that annexation or a protectorate is the only effectual remedy, from the fact that since the adoption of a re publican form of government in 1824, her people have uniformly demon strated their incapacity for seli'-gov erninent. We trust that the wisdom of our statesmen will devise some plan for the suppression of her intes tine stmggles, and her speedy res toration to peace and prosperity.— Ex. The editor is again confined to his bed. This will account for the small amount of original matter in to-day's issue. Peter Myers, of Cherjry Hill, In diana county, recently found a vein of iron ore on his farm, which he has followed to the depth of 12 feet, and has not yet found the bottom. It is pronounced a good quality of ore, and will doubtless prove a val uable discovery, should the quantity hold out. J. L. Booth, of Rochester, N. Y., has invented a new rail which con sists of a compound formed by first rolling the cap and base separately aud then applying them together and passing them together through a rolling or compressing machine, whereby they are firmly united and without being heated for the pur pose. A young woman delegate in the re cent Ohio convention of woman suf fragists, plumply said : " For my own part, I love men, individually and collectfully, better than women ; and so, I am sure, does every one of my sex, if they, like me, would utter their real sentiments. I am more anxious for man's elevation aud improvement than woman's, and so is every true woman. " pitop POSAI,* FOU A WIlAliFBOAT. M A Yd ; O ff rk, Rayon yor 1 a, April fl, 1R72. Unsolved, That the Ma lise tor proposals for th< Landing for a term of ti „ .... . ed in titleefi days from this date ami the I. provide and keep at said landing ;it all time authorized to adver tise of the liayou Sara >ears. bids to be return itli good substantial boat tor steamers to land against. The Corporation reserves the right to reject any and all bills. J. F. iKVINE, Mavor. J. S. W oostpk , Secretary. tsfN. O. Picayune insert twice daily and for ward bill to this otlicc. ap9. GUEEM>AVIS, DFNTAL S Uli G F O N Olfens bis services to the citizens of East and West Fclicirna and adioiniug parishes. Orders left at the Plug Store of Dr. Frank Muui ford will be promptly attended to. NOTICK. All Argue, deceased, tgainst the late W Argue, will present theiii to me or my Attorneys Wicklitfe &. Fisher, and all persons indebted to said Succession are requested to settle at once. mar29-4t. FOU SALE—150,000 A Xo. 1 Heart Shin gles at six dollars per thousand. Apply to h LFVY fc AbLKR, Foot oftlie hill, Bayou Sara La. W. II. SEYMOUM. NOTARY PUBLIC. And ( oniiiiiiHioner of Deed for Illinois. Texas, Jibaisiiipiii, and other Ktaten. Passports for Europe proenreil at Short Notice. 31 Exrlinnge Ally. Xcw Orkvit». (I'P Maire.) £pcrtal llctiffsi. What Dr. Crook's Wines of Tar will do ? W kst A lrxakokia . 0-, Oct. 25, lîttO. Proprietors Dr. ('rook's Wine of Tar : G iîntlkma !» : I am under great obligations to you tor the benefit I derived from Dr. Crook's Wine of Tar. And to those afflicted, I wish to make it known that 1 had been suffering for sixteen months with a bronchial affection. I commenced using yotir medicine with but little confidence in its curative powers. But alter nsing the tirst bottle I found my health much improved, and after having taken six bottles. I am happy to state that I am entirely cur ed and in the enjoyment of good health. Yours. J ohn J. C ook. The Commonwealth Co-Operative Com pany.—To the working men of our State and coun try, whose wages are barely sufficient to provide comfortdble homes for their families, and who i\(" sire to prevent want, misery, and perhaps crime, among their fatliericss little ones, this Company offers special inducements of a liberal character, the bcnctits of which are within the rcac.li of all ; and a failure to make such a donation toonc'sfam ly amounts almost to a criminal neglect.— Xa lionet I Workman. The illsffniMod «Int din « falsely ralled'ined icines, sold in bar-rooms as "tonics" and " stom nehirs," have nothing in common with l)u. W ai. kkh's V ixhuak BITT kus . That famous invigorant does not owe its stimulating proprieties to fiery anil adulterated Alcohol, but to medicinal roots and herds never heretofore combined. The effect of the Bitters in cases of constitutional debility, chronic indigestion, liver complaint, and all dis eases tending to consumption, is so marvellous tliat except to those who have felt or witnessed it, the result seems incredible. ,vbich vbich SiirnN of flic Zodiac.—A philosopher West, grown into admiration of the Cherry ral. writes l)r. Aycr tor instructions umlei sign he shall be bled, which blistered, and vomited, ami under which he shall take Pills for an affection of the liv£r ; also nndci sign his wife should commence to take the Sarsa parilla for her ailment. Ile adds that lie already nows to wean his calves under Taurus, change bis pigs in Scorpio, cut his hair in Aries, and soak his lectin Pisces or Aquarius as their condition requires. Schoolmasters^ start for Wisconsin, and visit Mr Ham when you get tire re.— Lowell Daily Xcivs. Sheriff ^nlfis. TIIK STATE OK LOUISIANA. Palish of West Feliciana. Tili Judicial District Court. B* ài" tue ' i ml 1 tisfy an order i the aboi ut, and to me directed. I lun r for sale at the Court House ; and sale aid Honorable Coi seized ami will otfr St. Kraucisville on Saturday the Itli Day of May, A. D., 1H72, at the hour of II o'clock A. M., of said day, the following mentioned and described property, vit : A certain tract of land together with all tin ingsand improvements thereon, and all lights , peivilegcs and appurtenances, thereon be ng or in any-wise appertaining, situated ii lid Parish of West Feliciana, in Ibis State iiniug fifty acres more or less hounded on tin north by lands now or formerly belonging to M. ast by land: ing to W. It. Wiinbish, ha ty feet, on the Mississippi liver, and tliere-from to a fence dividing it fron ly belonging to M. Kow. I« ly belon. front of about tor running li property 1 the fo Miss if e t (M sippi Ale l and wide im. g as it gc •quired by .Jai P. rtobiusc (ii •it y ( id by Hit t-ahain. ' Hero, a Notary Public i •ans. on the 1st of May IWii acquired Horn the saiil Jai ♦cd before Andrew lleio, I for the Parish, and city i the Bit h day ot May 1HW lie ('ash—with the benefit ot apptaist Mid satisfy the sum of gl inn. with ii H per cent per annum froi h.v net i>: notary rublic in ,-i s'ew Orlen Terms o »It'llt to p; • '1 est at t •Vhruarv Tili IH71. and ible in one and tv.o years in uarv IH71. m a 1-20-$28 P.a. THE STATU Ol«' LOUISI ANA. Parish of Went I rlici.um. Parish Court-No. I 1. Succession of C'abel It. Chinn, deccasc he 7th clay of 1 V. V. LKAKK. obedii front of tin Tuesday, eket. « ctcd, ell in imorabie Court atoresaid, 1 will Cmtit House of said parish, on tlie «lev of A Pit 11., A. !>., hour of II o'clock A. M. of said day, the ;,seribed property, to-wit: iin tract of'laml, containing ( 1 :«m) thir cd acres, more or less, heingthe Home U all the. buildings and improvements uated in the Parish and Slat«- aforesaid, ed on the. luntIi by lands of lleury the west and south by lands of Robert il, on the east by landsol VV m. P. Pus and .lames Howell, Sale.—On a credit of twelve months, ser to execute his note with goml and urity bearing interest at the rale «»tit per annum from the day of Sale until paid, and a mortgage retained on the proji ting a conf : tlie in 1 Oljllllj,' lip9-4t-ckl -it >24 50 apl6-2t< J^OUIS A NET. A CAlil). ï returned to Bayou Sara, T am soliciting eserviug) from the ladies and gentlenieii mintry aud town their patronage in re atehes, clocks, &c. 1 am located at Old Stand, Pay ou Sara. LOUIS AX KT. French Watchmaker» At Magnire's Old Stand, Bayou Sara, La. STATE OE UltlSIANA. Parish of \Vr»t Feliciana* Pari eh Court—Xo. 70« Succession of Hannah \V. Brown, deceased. IX OBKDIRXCK to a Commission, to me directed, from the Honorable Court aforesaid, I will sell in trom of the court house ot said parish, on Saturday tlie IStli clay of May, A. D., 1872, at the. hour of 11 o'clock A. M., of said day, the following mentioned and described property, to-wit : A certain lot or parcel of ground, situate lying mid being in the Town of Bayou Sara, and known as lot number five hundred aud twenty-one, square number twenty, with all and singular the buildings and improvements thereon. Ternis of Sale«— One half of the purchase price cash and the balance on twelve mouths cred it from the day of sale, the purchaser to give his note for the same, hearing eight per cent per an num interest from dat e and si cured by a mortgage on the property sold importing a confession of judgment. F. V LKAKK, aplt»-s.j.p.$h» 80. Slicrii «I 50 a Year. A" Mos. Trial, SOc rpiIE MASONIC 3IOMTO«, Devoted strictly to the Sciences, Philosophy, Sym bolism aud Jurisprudence of Masonry, Xcws '« " special interest to tue Fraternity South, and Kssays upon the History of the Order 1'ioui its earliest stages. Published Monthly. Every Mason Should Subscribe. The M onitor has received the highest encouiums from the impartial and intelligent press of the country. Leading Masons have pronounced it one of the best Masonic publications now published.— The proprietor solicits the support of the craft.— Addtws JULIUS A. BOXiTZ, Managing Editor Goldsboro', X. C. THK Colorado Monthly, published by J. H. Wie helm, Denver, Colorado, contains full and re liable information about that remarkable land ; its pages are embellished with tine engravings oftlie wonderful and peculiar Hock y Mountain scenery— tlie finest in the world. Price $2 .00 per annni. Agents wanted in every towusliin in the Union. Audrc&s the publisher for cash terms, inclosing lit teen cents tor specimen copy. L. D. COHN, Agent. DEALER IN FANCY & STAPLE GKOOEBIES, WINE AN1) LIQUORS. Front Street, Bnyou Barn, La. Keeps on liftllil at all times |i well appointed slock ill tiie amivti line, eimaistins in pari ot canned fish, CANNED FRUIT, PICKLED BKEF, PIGS FEET, MUSTAKD, YEAST POWDERS, GliEEN & 13LK. TEA, SALMON Sc LOBSTERS, SAUDINES & OY8TEUS, VliltJlICELU & MACARONI, preserves iv jellies, l'ecanh & nuts, quay a jelly, crushed sugar, buqar-plums & candies, butter h cheese, boda & cream crackers, picknick crackers, surprise candies, kisses k dried figs. Particular attention paid to goods received for storage. Will make libera! ad vanecs on consign ment»«, and pays highest market pi iec for Cotton and ail home produce. M. ltUKCII, OAlilNKT MAKKll, Iturial CJnse Manufacturer & l'iidertaker. Principal street. Hayon Sara. i.a. lie to the citi: of tili: &t. ^flvfrtismfuts. I A Ii. E .MITC HELL, dealer in DRY noons, GROCERIES, WINKS ANI> LK.TORS. Having lately made addltii stock of family and FANCY & STAl'LE 1HIY GOODS Ladies Pres« and (Jent's and Ku lisbi and Shoes, Ur: and Cotton; ami Amcricii French am Cloth's, •lisli, Krcn • -'"I Silks and broideri« s, and Tab' (iUOl'EftlES AMS I'itO'. 1SIONS. M v stock ha vit; dliug tor cash t m hold out greji c. M y stockjcoi v, lam Hiitislii'd K'iits to the t radin, i t of Flour, Sugar, CoflTe rd, Putter, Ch iraudy, Macki aron y , Vermicella lied Fruit, Pot at s. Should« , Coal ( . W1 1, lie rings, Cod Fish, M; 'aimed Fish. Can , Onions, Pickled Beef, Gun Powder, Drop Shot, Crockery, Wood and Willow ware, Smoking and » hew ing Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, also sport ing Materials and Goods -ai.80 PL AXT ATIOX SUPPLIES of all descriptions. rr* All of which will be disponed of nt a slight advance only above their original cost. Ask intra e of patronage tr publie, I promi judical 3V(U'cviisrmcnt'S. JOS. J. WADE, 31. D. West Feliciana, Ln. Offers his professional services to the eiti/.eni is neighborhood. Calls at all liuurs will he swered. Charges moderate. W. wilcox, m. d. Oflice in liayou Sara, Xear the resiilenae of Mrs. Oorham. ^ Offers his professional services to the citizens c Kast and West Feliciana and adioiniug parishes. Dr. Wilcox is also Parish Coroner. m V S i V ii O O ic S Mailed, poot paid, on receipt of marked price. Peters' Klectic school (100 edition) $3 25 WorralFs Guitar School 1 ,*o Peters' Mclodcon School J 50 Xe Phis Ultra Glee-Book 1 50 Song Kclio. Containing over 100 beautiful Songs Peters' Parlor Companion, for Flute and aud Piano Peters' Xew and Improved Violin Method Wimmerst ed's Violin Instructor Wellcr's Finte without a Master Xew-Year's Eve. A Cantata for Children Shining Lights. A Collection of Sacred Songs 2 00 Magic Circle. Easy Piano Music 2 00 Address J. 1j. Peters, 599 Broadway, N. Y. Send 30 cents for a sample copy of Peters' Music Monthly, and you will music. get at least $4 worth ot Licences, are required to come to the office of the collector, at the court house in St. Francisville, and pay the same forthwith , otherwise the pe nalties required by law will be enforced. K. J. STIRLING, t'ollecto JÜ5TSS5 Bayou tfara, La. ' Of LEVY & ADLKK, FooHaflUmu, K „ rllllKf b »5'OH Sat., l»ry (infill*, (Jrorerlcs, W|, M t -ALSO— wood am» willow« In the dry goods depsirtiiifu» „# be found aii family iiecehviii..? I 1 * S,...,., """""■»•■»Hu MiM # tui,.8 alt sizes ana privet F vr;" »„„j U"«» a,ul c'Ifl t inutiles ; Blown niul J • «»»»min», Vesting,. 111 ll„R , IMIIUI Article,, tggjl t-oiiil», UinsliAvf "I 1 bread, Neeül..|, p ill$ 1 1 Rubber, Pe ar | (ii ai#> ' Silk and Linen, ' buttons, We liuve also a fine ana Wfn|( Ijiitlii'F, («euh, Hoys and .MigJ nnd HhoM, —ALSO— ».Ä'ÄnÄVuad eh» .15» he Ic,nml IVeafi aiiiUftbSjJ JOil.N F. HIVING, Wholesale anil retail tuiuj I OliOCKHIKS AND WEsj PitODUCE, Front Sir tri, /fiiyu« I l<°nnrjr .'nid Mnplf DrjrU« u II O Ot Shoes* IllltH, t'a |» n« Trunk«, VllIÎNCM, It u liber«« lloftciry &r. entlcmeu's and P ov'h KiirnisliinirJ Souths Press ( kkm I », Frcncli, E j i-rican Prints, Plcut-Iictl and l'ulij iticB, Kersey, C ottniiuiles, liriUiiij,! etiugs and Shirtings, Jeans,k.,kl II A Ul) WAKE AM) (TT! — ALSO k Woo <l and WillowdVu My stock of groceries is Tlie liijiliert Hill l'iîi Y »in lii.Kit' 1! A u.. Ii liOOM, ■•>t, Jilt poll he. |i liât « ,■ bar-tci».lra. )i"c ik m!iiw Tin, C'oppei A sliare ul' publii' I IllllDJiT, nml Klirrt.lroi Miiguire.s OIil SlM Sim Stmt, tm Citizens, Planters, mal otlicre, | .is line, will ph ase scad in tl vill be promptly attended t '• Particular attention pant ta ng. Also, to r« pairingiooki All work guaranteed. A. T. HASTKK1J Sun street, between Com«urti a J!ay ou flnra» L» —pkaiwi«*" AND AMKKICAN llakdwabk llOl 'SK Fl'KNIsniS« 1 TIN-WAKE, CUTI.EUÏ, Cil'SS & l'ISTOLS, SrOltTINUMATEllUW wagon & c.uouios IliON &WOODWOÄ WHEELS 3SI IKON k S^EEL, ETC., PATENT COAL OIL CASSi IKON AND TIN, O KATES & MASTflÄ WOOD & WttW*"* I mann's patent^' FISH HOOKS, USES, *•' fc Over forty Healing stovee, am®. I Coal wj jgwb"* 1 Buck. Brilliant. Continental. l^ e * Every iirtiele warrant'' 11 ' ' ney will lie ^liiu'le^ rofi,,»« ♦•Our motto is sum « i^ . Not romlle •" I'i(te»ti> »int tlie tu»