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The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-22
Saratoga Water,

4 i.rg. as.ortmsn, OF wstsr,ilie Co.
\ knfss, affahtrd by FOND MORSE.
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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
MEDICAL EVIDENCE.
Lcentiate of the R. c. of Surgeons in ireland, etc
Member of the R. C. ofsurgeons in London, etc

s.-. ts11 - G. w. DICKINSON, ~ .
Member of the R. c. of Surgeons in London, etc,
From tie Req. J. Flanagan, Of Banbrook, c.. w.
J. Winer-Sir: I have made the trial of your
Canadian Vermifuge and with the most happy re-
suits In my own family, and in every case which
has come to my knowledge, the expulsion of worms
has followed the administering OF your Vermifuge
and every one here prefer it to any other as its e
fects certain, and children take it more readily
which is great point gained in giving medicine
to children. n
Jaly 16. 1916. JOHN FLANAGAN
70 Physicians generally now use Winers Ca
nadan Vermifuge. This medicine is a simple
vegetable preparation and can always be admins
tered with perfect safety and confidence as to the
result as it will always destroy worms and restore
the patient to health.
Over one thousand certificates have been sent to
the Agents from planters, merchants and physicians.
bearing testimony to the efficacy of this infallble
remedy-Warrantedi in all cases. ss-. t.,a
Prepared only by JOHN WINER, Manufactr-
ring Chemist and Wholesale Druggist, Hamilton,
Canada West. } alfFf !
G-Sold wholesale and retail, at manufacturers
prices by J. WRIGHT & Co, New Orleans.
Isl Chartres ST., under Orleans House.
For sale in Opelousas, by A. J. Thompson & Co.
also by John Posey. in Washington, by S. d.
Allis.
opeousas, 18th June 1s53.-1y.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
BELL.eHElW SPRINGS!
ASakszax w. $

YHE undersigned respectfully inform the
- public that they have purchased this
watering place and improving the place for the
accommodation of visitors.-The Springs are situa-
ted in the Pine Woods, Parish of st. Landry, 81
miles northwest of Opeousas, about the same tis-
tance south of ofAlexandra, and 10 miles north from
Bayou Chicot.--The water possesses highly medi-
cinal qualities and has proved etficaSsus in many
aggravated diseases which were beyond the reach
of ordinary remedies The bath is supplied by the
Spring water and much appreciated by invalids.--'
Deer, fox and wild cat are numerous, affording fine
sport to the huntery and the Lake, seven miles in
length with depth of twenty feet, situated three
miles and half from the Spring. abounds in trout
and other fine fsh.-A pack of hounds for hunting
and boats for fishing will be furnished to the visi-
tors-The best wines and liquors which the New
Orleans market can afford will be kept constantly
on hand.-Coaches can always be procured at Ope-
lousas and Washington to transport any number of
passengers to the Springs-Good music viii be
furnished and balls given twtceper week, GRATIS
Hunting horses and vehicles TO transport ladies to
the lake will be kept for hire.-Gentlemen fond o.
hunting should bring their guns.-Fishing tackle
may bepurchased at the Springs. Visitors recet"
we'd from 1st. May to 1st. November. raae
Terms OF BOARD. z4as,f
ila BY the month, 2s. 5 IS 90
.ea Per Day. : -zs-s sfe-5t.ia Il 90 9i
Children s. Servants, half price. ra. a&a.f
mss li' p BAIeLE & BEAUcHAHp.
IA March 9Th, 1853. ta7s fg,s s.t.az zzs tH
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BUSINESS CARDS, &C.
Take Notice.
Call to see Myer s. AIexanders.
" ASHIN GTON.
Wholesale 3 Retail Establishment for.


BA RTAINS
% NJ & A., are now receiving dhflh
- by every Boat from the Northern aEly
markets, heavy supply of every description
OF Merchandise, embracing Dry Goods. lfue
CIothdng, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps md
Ladies fine Dresses.
ALsO-A large supply of jewelry of the
latest fashion, embracing Daanaonds, t51ae
cold and Salrer Watches, from the best
makers in England. Ladies and Gents fine
Gold Chains, Gold Spectoc1es, dc.
~We kindly invite the Ladies and Gen
tlemen to give us CALL
We offer at Wholesale Or Retail, at very
small advance.
Washington, La.,) October 10th 1852.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
Mrs. E. PuyDlat.

observation-disclosures
MD ESPECTFULLY announces to The la
- dies Of Opelousas and st. Landry that
she has just established herself in this town, on
the corner of Main and Vine streets, where
she is ready to receive orders for toilette, balls
and soirees dresses &C., and all work belong
ing to mantua makers line. She will also
receive orders for the confection of gentlemen s
shirts. -. ..... ...-... -.
Madame PUYPLAr hopes by her care and
promptitude to deserve the confidence and a
share of the liberal patronage Of the ladies of
this Parish. "
Opelousas, April 10th. 1853.-3m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
Opelousas, Uouisiana) July 18th. 1862
PROFESSIONAL NOTICES, &c.
SURVEYING.

@ SURVEYING.
TOHN MCDONALD, will promptly attend
eD to any Surveying confded to him.
Office at Charles n Ealer's Main Street
Opelousas.
Opelousas, May sth 1653-1y.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
EDUCATION & LEGAL NOTICES.
OPELOUSAS ACADEMY,
Rev. Thos. RAND Jr., A. M. Principal.

MIR. RAND would inform his patrons and
Xl the public that he will reopen his
School on Tuesday the 4th of January, to con.
tinue it without intermission, till the LIST OF
July.
He is prepared, with supply Of teachers,
to give instruction in the English, French,
Spanish German, Latin and Greek languages;
also in VocaIand Instrumental Music.
Any person wishing for further information
concerning the School, is invited to call at the
School-Rooms where he may see, and examine
for himself the plan of instruction, and the
proficiency ofthe pupils.
Circulars containing a full statement of the
course of studies, and Of prices, may be had at
the office of the Opelousas Courier, at the
Academy, and at the store Of Messrs. L. {.
Anderson & Co., Washington.
Opelousas, 25th December 1852.
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TIE COURIER.
Official Journal Of the Parish of st. Landry
PUBLISHED on SATURDAY BY
JOEL n. SANDOZ & ANDREW MEYNIER.
CONDITIONS.


Subscription, for one year, payable In advance
three dollars if paid at the end of the year. four dol
fars. No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis,
continue must give acresgaotioe to that enect ana
settle up all arrearages
.Aduertisiag:-For one square not exceeding the
space Of ten lines one dollar for the rst insertion
and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the pubi-
cation
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers.
y No election tickets or other Jobs printed without
the money, or the person ordering them 70 DC PRINT
ed is a responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
cor the announcement of candidates for office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS,

q I is a fact, established beyond the Shadow
Il Of doubt, by the experience and testimo-
NY of the most eminent physicians, more than ree-
fourths of the diseases with which children are
afflicted, are caused by worms, and thousands of
children die annually from those diseases, when the
cause is either not known or attributed tn some
thing else. Various are the preparations (which
have been recommended as remedies for worms,
but experience has proved them all more or less
inefectual the end however has at length been at
tanned, and remedy found which has never failed
to destroy worms, wherever they have existed.
This assertion is supported by the testimony of the
most eminent physicians and respectable indvdu-
ais in the country. The remedy is
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
nllu.. Charles Mayer.

49, THIS gentleman is now among
JUS, and proposes to give music
lessons on the violin and Piano,
To Oh who may feel anxious 10 acquire a
knowledge of these Instruments He will
also give lessons in vocal music.
Apply ut the Rail Road Hotel, corner Of
Main and Bellevue streets. .p
0pelousas, June 4th 1853.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-07-16
Beaver Creek Springs

H NILE undersigned has the honor to inform
/ N her friends and the public, that shesis
the manager of that establishment, and that she
will be prepared to accommodate visitors at these
springs on the first of June next They are distant
from Opelousas about 80 miles, from Bayou Dar-
bonne 10 miles and from Bayou Chicot miles.
Coaches can always be procured at Opelousas and
Washington to transport any number Of passengers
to the springs. sas
The situation is one of the healthiest in the State
and the waters possess FIVE different medical quai-
ties game and fish are abundant and can easily be
procured-Gentlemen fond of hunting should bring
their guns. Fishing tackle may be purchased at
the springs. The undersigned has made arrange
ments to have excellent music during the season,
and will use every exertion to ssaisfy. e.5
The new road by the mill anla8th new bridges
along the route are in perfect order.
sPiendd furnished with With IN ei1ts
best liquors New Orleans market can afford, will
be kept under the direction of Mr.. John Cochran,
of Opelousas.
TERMS OF BOARD. a@s<~t
BY the month, $40 90 si
Per day, siss .gs ss 90
Children and servants half price,
Horses, per day, so
Gr Boarders has to pay by day or by month.
.; RACHEL GRADENIGO, Manager,
Opelousas, April 9TH. 1853
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WIN R'S
CANADIAN VERMIFU GE,
WARRANTED PURELY VEGETABLE.

1t is safe in it's operation, and more easily admin
istered than any other. Some of the symptoms
which indicate the existence of the worms in the
bowels, are as follows the countenance is pale, ofa
leaden color, and sufused with occasional hushes:
the eyes are heavy and dull the breath frtid, the
upper lip swollen, itching in the nostriis which
cause the patient to pick his nose the sleep is dis
turbed the patient often awakening in great fright
and is liable to starting and grinding the teeth the
appetite exceedingly irregular, being sometimes
voracous others feeble, and in some instances it is
depraved.
To the following certificates numerous others
might be added, but it is believed that these are
sufficient to establish the fact that Winers Cana
dian Vermituge is superior remedy for worms.
..4.s MEDICAL EVIDENCE. #@.a
We, the undersigned, having frequently admins
tered medicine prepared by Mr.. john Winer of
this town, designated y. Winer's Canadian Vermi
fuge,n and being fully satisfied with its efficacy,
confidently recommend it as safe and efficient
remedy for the expulsion Of worms from the intes-
final canal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
The New York Family Courier.

Is published Weekly at No. 20 Wall street 1t is
Il the largest weekly newspaper in the world
Each nun Der contains forty large columns ofread-
ing matter, neatly and compactly printed, on new
copper faced type. Its columns are devoted to the
entire range of Literature, Science, and Art-Man-
ufactures, Commerce, and Agriculture; embracing
ALSO Foreign and Domestic Correspondence, Cos
sips, Politics and News; Sketches of Travel Per-
sons and Places Congressional Debates, Official
Reports and Public Speeches. Tales, Poetry, Mis-
cellany and Historical, Biographical, and Critical
notices of Men, Measures and Principles. A high
moral and dgnifed tone marks its columns, and it
is embellished, from time to time, with beautiful
and mertorious engravings.
The price of sin gle copy, per year, is 50, but if
two persons subscribe together, the price is only
So for the two ; flour persons subscribe together
the price is but So, or if nine, but So Any person
RENTING nine subscribers, and enclosing $40, will
receive an extra copy gratuitousy for his trouble
Seventeen copies are furnis shed for SIG dollars
One copy of the Family Courier, and one copy OF
Harpcrs Magazine, will be sent for 81, two copies
of each for ST. five of each for 49, and ten of each
for $40. Subscription money may be paid over tC
any post master, who will forward it at our risk
Letters must be addressed
j. w ATsON WEBB, Proprietor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
Notice of Sale under Decree.
In Chancery.

James w. Smith, Complainant
VS..
Horace Hungerford, Roxana Hun ! In Chancery
gerford, Francis b. Gilbert, and
George l.. Norton, Defendants.
Tn pursuance of a Decreetal Order of the Circuit
Il Court for the County of Ottawa, in Chancery,
made in the above cause, on the 2Sth day of July,
A, D. 1852, will he sold under the direction of the
subscriber, at public auction, at the Washington
House, in the village of Grand Haven, i'm said
county, on Saturday, the 9TH day of March, 1853,
at twelve o'clock, NJ, all those lots of land known
and described as follows, to wit The east half of
the northeast quarter of section number twenty
three, (23) of township number seven, ~ north
of range thirteen, 49, west in the county of OF
tawa. containing eighty, ESQ., acres in one parcel,
and the west half of the northwest quarter of Sec
ton number twenty four, (24) of the same town
ship and range, containing eighty, (S0) acres, in
another parcel; or so much thereof as may be
sufficient to raise the sum Of seven hundred and
seventeen dollars and fifty cents, (S71750) togeth
er with interest and costs. Dated Grand Haven
December Y, 1852. [73w13
MOSES b. HOPKINS. Circuit Court Commission.
er, in and for Ottawa County
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
r. r. r. No. 9.

IL. IL. II. NO. Z.
RAILWAYS RENOVATING RFSOLVFNT
FORTHE QUICK CURE OF ALL CHRONIC AND
SCROFULOUS DISEASES
III Is POWERFUL, SEARCHING AND PLEAS
ANT, IT CLEANSES AND PURIFIES THE
BLOOD FROM ALL SCROFULOUS HUMORS:
1T RESOLVES AWAY FROM THE BONIS
AND MUSCLES ALL DISEASED DEPOSITS:
TT ELECTRIFIFS THE FLUIDS AND
SOLIDS WITH HEALTH AND STRENGTH
1T Is WARRANTED TO CURE
Scrofula, White Swelling
Humors, Syphilis,
cancers, Epilepsy,
Tumors ,aundice
Ricketts,, Ulcers
Salt Rheum. Fever Sores
Bronchltcal TumOrs and Hacking Dry Cough
In either OF the above named Diseases
WE GUARANTEE
that the patient will experience its powerful sootb
ing, beneficial effects
IN FEW HOURS
after taking it
ONSUMPTIVE PATIENTS
WILL EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATE RELIEF AZ
TER TAKING THREE DOSES
1T Is DAILY PERFORMING MIRACLES.
In ten minutes after taking dose of this pleas
ant remedy, the weak and sckly invalid feels its
electrical agency thrilling through every cell and
cavern OF the system, imparting health and
strength to every organ, nerve and secretory yes
sci in the body.
Price of r. r. r. No. ., One Dollar per bottle
Sold only by the authorized agents
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
RHEUMATISM.
CASES CURFD.

In the year 1851, Railways Ready Relief cured
10000 cases Of Rheumatism in New York
10000 cases of Rheumatism in Boston.
10000 cases of Rheumatism in PHILADELPHIA.
5000 cases in Michigan.
5000 cases of Rheumatism in Illinois.
So quick is Railways Ready Relief in curing
rheumatism, that nine patients out OF every ten
are relieved from all pain in few minutes after
the first application: we have known as many AS
twenty persons in day, who have called al orr
office in their carriages TO have the Relief applied
by us, and in FIFTEEN MINUTES have walked
away rejoicing that they have been able once more
TO walk alone without the aid of stick or crutch
Price of Il. II. Relief, 25 cents so cents and 81
per bottle Each bottle to be genuine must bear
the fac smile signature of RADwAY Co. Sold
by Druggists everywhere.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
A CARD.

VNHE undersigned has taken the well known
i Washington Hou Sc, in the village of Grand Ha-
ven for time, where he will receive and cater for
all of his old customers and as many new ones as
may feel disposedto call upon him. with the aid
and assistance of JAMES p. SCOTT. who will be ev-
or ready as well Us the undersigned, to wait upon
and if possible to give satisfaction to all that may
favor this House with call.
An addition has been made to the stabling of this
establishment sufficient for all travelling custom
that may want that kind of accommodation. Du-
ring the present Administration of the General
Government, this House and its appurtenances will
be found at all times well supplied with everything
needed for the comfort of man or beast
[4tfl HENRY PENNoYER.
Grand Haven July "a 1851
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of OTTAWA IS q

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, IS -
At a session of the Probate Court for said County
of Ottawa holden at the office of the Judge there
of, at Grand Haven on Tuesday, the 2lst day of
December, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty-twO: Present, William Hathaway
jr., Judge ofProbate In the matter of the Es-
tate of Henry S. Bennett, deceased:
A copy of the will of Henry s. Bennett late of Sen
"A eca county in the State of Ohio having been
duly authenticated and presented to me- VIM. Hath
away jr., Judge of Probate in and for said county
of Ottawa by Loretta Bennett eXecutrix named in
said will and to whom letters testamentary were
granted by VIM. Lang, Judge of Probate in and for
the county of Seneca and State of Ohio, and the
said Loretta Bennett eXecutriX aforesaid having
petioned this Court that letters testamentary from
the Court of Probate of said County of Ottawa be
granted to her in pursuance TO the statute in such
case made and provided; Thereupon it is ordered,
that Friday the fourteenth day of January next at
one o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the
hearing of said petition, and that the heirs at law
of said deceased and all other persons interested
in said Estate, are required to appear at a session
of said Probate Court then to be holden at the Of
flee of the Judge thereof, at Grand Haven, and
show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted: And 1t is further
ordered that said petitioner give notice to the per-
sons interested in said Estate, of the tendency OF
said petition and the hearing thereof by causing a
copy of this Order to be published in the Grand
River Times, Il newspaper printed and circulating
in the County of Ottawa three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing A true copy.I
4w WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr., Judge of Probate
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
STATE OF MICHIGAN, Eighth Judicial Cir.
t.,

STATE OF MICHIGAN, Eighth Judicial Cir
cult, In Chancery.
The Circuit Court for the County !
of Ottawa In Chancery.
Alfred ID. Maxim, Complainant, SUIT pending
Juliet f. Maxim, Defendant Court for the
County of Ottawa In Chanccry, at the Court
House, on the fourth day of December A. d. 1852
Il satisfactorily appearing to this Court, that
4 the defendant, Juliet +. Maxim. is non-rcsi-
dent of this State, on motion of John r. Holmes
solicitor for the complainant it is ordered that
the said defendant, Juliet f. Maxim, cause her
appearance in this cause to be entered within
three months from the date of this order; and
that in case Of her appearance, she cause her an
swer to the compliments bill on file and copy
thereof to be served on the compliments solicitor
within twenty days after service of a copy of said
bill and notice of this'order, and in default there
Of that the said bill be taken confessed by the
said defendant, Juliet +. Maxim.
And it is further ordered: that within twenty
days, the said complainant cause notice of this
order to be published in the Grand River Times, a
newspaper published at Grand Haven, in said
! County; and that the said publication be cOntin-
ued once in each week for six weeks in success
| ion or that he cause a copy of this order to be
personally served on the said defendant, at least
twenty days before the time above prescribed for
her appearance. Signed,
MOSES b. HOPKINS, Circuit Court Commissions
er, in and for said County.
JOHN L. HOLMES Sol Complainant.
Hoyt G.. Post, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and
for the County of Ottawa, and State of Michigan,
and Register in Chancery do hereby certify the
foregoing to be true copy of the original now on
| file. HoYT q. Posi-, Register.
Clerks Office, Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., Mich,
Dec. H. 1852. f73w7
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09
FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!!
The Etna assurance Company of Utica,
CAPITAL STOCK, 1925, ZOO.

rTNHE undersigned having been appointed agent
l. for the above Company, is now prepared to
insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and all kinds of
buildings, Household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk of inland navigation
and transportation against loss, or damage on fire.
Also, Steam Mills. Lumber Yards, Machine shops
and Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department, at low rates. YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
rine Department. Office, Water street, Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan. WILLIAM M FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09

OAK-OII., the Panncea, the Positive Curative.
The proprietor and inventor will stake his repu-
tation that this Oak Oil will do all that he claims
and more and he does claim that it will positively
not only relieve, but cure, Deafness Weak Eyes,
Sore Eyes, Diarrhea, Piles Salt Rheum, Chilblains,
Erysipelas, Fistula, Dandruf or Scroffula on the
head, Neuralgia, Tic Douloureux, Rheumatism
Headache Burns Scalds Sore mouth and lips,
Fresh Cuts, Catarrh in the head, Bruises and
Sprains, in many cases the Teeth Ache any old
Sore Leg BARRIERS Sore Face, Chap in the groins or
other part, st. AnthOnys Fire, Prckley Heat, Dis
eases of the Spine Rupture prevents the hair from
falling out by making the skin of the head healthy
and opening the pores, any kind OF Cancer or
Canker and all the different Rashes or EruptiOns
of the skin, Chill Fever Fever and Ague, Lung Fe-
yer, Cramp in the feet, legs stomach, Bilious
Fever, and many other maladies are cured as If by
magic! To insure a cure only follow directions.
Fhis Oak-Oil being very lately made public, the
proprietor would refer to the best men and fam-
lies in the State, for its wonderful curative proper
ties. The afflicted can easily write to any of the
persons certifying to its merits. This Oak-OOil
needs only to be used to be appreciated in any dis
ease that the flesh of man is heir to-; and all this
can be done without paying professional man a
dollar a visit-by only exercising little good
common sense and by applying effectually the
Oak-Oil.
Detroit, August 5th 1851.
Certificate of the rigM Rev. Peter Paul Leteure,
Bishop, CoadJutor, dc, Of the Catholic church
of The Diocese of Detroit.
Mr. James Scribner--Esteemed Sir Please allow
me to say to you, that Notwithstanding my very
great aversion to cure all medicines,I have applied
your Oak Oil to my head which relieves ii of an
apparent load or weight,and gives one very pleas
ing sensation; the same to my eyes, and have us
ed it in of the chafe, with very gratifying and
healing effects. And sir, wish you would have a
supply of it left where in this city that may
direct other persons to its very happy effects.
Yours, with great respect,
PETER p. LEFEvRE, b. c. c. c. ID. d.