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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13
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Late and Important from Havana.

By the House Line, expressly for the Sentinel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13

Counterfeit Coin.--The New York papcrs
state that the new American twenty -five cent
pieces have been extensively counterfeited, and
large numbers of them in circulation. When
not much worn they are a good imitation, with
one exception the milling on the outer edge is
badly done. They run in moulds and the creases
are not clear, and show, on particular examina-
ton, that they are not made in the manner OF
genuine. After use they become dark almost as
copper but large number Of them are in circu-
lation that look well, and all new quarters should
be examined closely.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13

Tho Clawson Heirship.-Some time since it
was rumored that the wife of the Rev Samuel
Clawson, Of Virginia, had fallen heir TO an inn
mense fortune in England The Weston Va)
Herald says the facts Of the case are as follows
There was originally the sum OF thlrty-siS nil
lions Of dollars the estate of the Earl of Lancaster
in England and upon the death Of the earl and
his brother, dispute arose between the house of
York and the house Of Lancaster INSTITUTED by the
former because of an intcrmarriage between the
two houses,) the house Of York suing for the heir
ship The suit was protracted, from the lower to
the highcr courts, from fifty TO a hundred years,
and was finally decided al the cxchequer, uhe
Queens bench,) in favor Of the house of Lancaster
After this decision, advertisements were scattered
abroad over the world for the heirs Of the Lancas-
ter estate, and the mother of Mrs. Clawson, wife
of Rev. Samuel Clawson, is one of the heirs
Attorneys are employed by The heirs TO secure
their interests, and il is supposed that the whole
affair will be settled up during this winter when
the heirs will receive their portions. The above
sum Of thirtysix millions has been at interest for
more than sixty years, which interest will pay the
costs of law, and leave the original clear fat !"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13

A Baltimore Policeman ShOt.-OAicer Vim.
Walters. first rate policeman of the eleventh
ward was shot about ! o'clock on Friday morning,
under the following circumstances: II appears
that number of fellows, keeping rather late
hours made an attack on The lager beer house Of
Mr. Auer on the corner of Howard and Mulberry
streets, considering that they had not been well
treated. During the row the officer appeared, and
exerted himselfmaniully to prevent the attack aud
whilst some Of the party were knocking out win
dow sash. pistol was fired from the house, the
ball of which entered the thigh of Mr. Walters and
inflicted severe, but not dangerous wound He
was conveyed to his residence and attended by a
physician
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-09-03
NOTICED

YyHE undersigned having received his com.
I mission as Public Auctioneer, for this
Parish, offers his services to the public and to
his friends. z. ssasas..- -.
he takes the opportunity to offer to all adj
ministrators Of SUGGESTIONS who shall employ
him as Auetioneer, to make for them, without
extra charges all the necessary tableaux to
render their accounts.
ROBERT BENGUEREI..
Opelousas, February 7th l855-1y.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-09-03
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE,
Through to Franklin in Is Hours.

T#YHE NEW UNITED STATES MAIL
= ROUTE from Donaldsonville, termi-
mating at Washington Parish of st. Landry, La.
is now complete, by stage coaches, to Lake Verret.
% miles from Donaldsonville, and steamboat from
Lake Verret to Berwick's Bay, PattersonviIle,
Centreville, Franklin, Charenton, Jeanneretts and
New Iberia, mine miles below st. Martinsville,)
distance 90 miles: and by stage coaches, from New
Passengers from New Orleans leave in the river
mail boats at 5 O'clock P. NJ, on MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS and will arrive
at Donaldsonville on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS, in time for the stages, at six
O'Clock P. NJ.
For comfort, speed and safety, passengers will
find this route superior to all Others as no freight is
taken, and the delays and impediments OF the old
routes are entirely avoided.
, VINSoN & RATIER, Proprietors.
may 14th, 1858.
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Vol. l..
TEE coURxE
official Journal of the Parish Of st. Land
PUBLISHED on SATURDAY BY
JOEL II. SANDOz g. ANDREW MEYNIER.
CONDITIONS.


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
three dollars; if paid at the end of the year, four dol
lars No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis,
continue, must give 1rten notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages- -,
4dccrtisiag:-For one square not exceeding the
space of ten lines, dollar for the first 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, or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the pub-
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.
Noelection tickets or other Jobs printed without
the money the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person. 49,.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
fer the announcement of candidates for office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-09-03
MEDICAL Evidence.

We, the undersigned, having frequently admins
tered medicine prepared by Mr. John Winer OF
this town, designated j. Winers Canadian Y ermi-
fuge," 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.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-09-03
Beaver Creek Spring.

s#aNEAx4B A&aAAEaazA -saGf&kzAz<.
WyHE undersigned has the honor to inform
her friends and the public, that she is
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. -.
The situation is one of the healthiest in the State
and the waters possess five different medical quail
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 viii Iuse every exertion to satisfy.
The new road by the mill and the new bridges
along the route are In perfect order.
r. A splendid Bar Room, furnished with the
best liquors New Orleans market can afford, will
bs kept under the direction of Mr.. John Cochran,
Of Opelousas - g
BY the month, $40 90
z3.s Per day, w
- Children and servants half price,
Horses, per day, 90
ne Boarders has to pay by day or by month.
- RACHEL GRADENIGo, Manager.
Opelousas, April 9th. 1853 {. ...s.s...g ss.5
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EDUCATION & LEGAL NOTICES,
OPELOUSAS ACADEMY,
Rev. Thos. RAND Jr., A. m. Principal

1eCS. 4AOot As444SO u ) 14G 44' l A4&ASApcAA'
Mt R. RAND would inform his patrons and
NI the public that he will reopen his
School on Tuesday the 4th ofJanuary, to CON
tinue it without intcrmission, till the lst Of
July.
He is prepared, with supply. of teachers,
to give instruction in the English, French,
Spanish, German, Latin and Greek languages;
also in Vocal and 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 hal at
the office of the OpeIousas Courier, at the
Academy, and at the store of Messrs. I. c.
Anderson & Co., Washington.
Opelousas, 25th December 1852.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-09-03
Valuable Sugar Plantation for Sale

- SITUATED in the :sss's
ssse Parish Of st. Landry, con- sssss ss
.az3 - g tanning 900 superficial ar -.
pents, having front on the Bayou Teche of
II arpents by the depth Of IS arpents, half of
which is Woodland, the balance of the rich
prairie, alluvial of the Teche
The improvements consist of a comfortable
frame dwelling. negro quarters and all the
other necessary outbuildings, a good sugar
house and mill, (horse power with two hun
dred and fifty acres under fence, and in cul-
tivation. About one hundred and forty ar
pents in cane, which, from present prospect,
ought to yield 200 hogsheads
This plantation is situated about miles
from Opelousas, and about the same distance
from the Bayou Courtableau, fine naviga-
BE water course. The tracts runs back to wi
thin one mile of the line ofthe New Orleans,
Opelousas and Great Western Rail Road
Terms made known by addressing the Edi-
tors of this paper, Opelousas, or by reference
to Judge Overton, in the city Of New Orleans.
Sold with or without the crop.
OpeIousas. Goth August, 1853-6m.
I|The New Orleans Weekzy Delta will
please copy three months, and send bill to
this office for collection.
aa sah se ri a s aay
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1853-09-03

From the ReU. J. Flanagan, Of Banbrooh, C, w.
J. Winer-Sir: 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 here prefer it to any other as its eff
fects certain, and children take it more readily.
which is great point gained in giving medicine
to children.
Jaly 16. 1915. JOHN FLANAGAN.
DT Physicians generally now use Winer's Ca
madam Vermituge. This medicine is 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 infallibe
remedy.-Warranted in all cases.
Prepared only by JOHN WINER, Manufactu
ring Chemist and Wholesale Druggist, Hamilton,
Canada West.
To- Sold wholesale and retail, at manufacturers
prices by J. WRIGHT & Co, New Orleans,
151 Chartres ST., under Orleans House.
For sale in Opelousas, by A. J. Thompson & Co..
also by John Posey.-sold in Washington, by S D.
Allis.
Opelousas, 18th June 1S53.-1y.
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N0rIaTCEss.

EINROM this date, inform the public in
general that I positively forbid any
one to milk my COWS, and that have made
up my mind to sue those [ shall find in con-
travention to this advertisement.
SIS ss' a e FCOIs. POIRET.
Plaisance La. July 30th 1853.-5t.
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WIN RS
c AN 4 DIAN ' L RMIF L G E
WARRANTED PURELY VEGETABLE.

IT IS SAFE N rs operation. anu more easily auIIlln
>tered 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 sufilsed with occasional tiushes
the eyes are heavy and dull. the breath lGtid the
upper lip swollen, itching in the nostris, 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
voracious 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 Vermituse is superior remedy for worms
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27

0FThe oldest son of Queen Victoria begins
to exhibit military talent, and has received at,
appointment as General or Major General, With
an addition of some half million Of dollars ut.
tachedto his salaries. He has already stormed
one teapot and two coffee.pots. ErcAsngs Pa,
per. Af''
That is not hundreti1 part Of the 1stormingr
his royal mamma has performed, If half tfie
stories are true that told of her belgrent pro,
pansities. She storms'all the s.esping apartments
at day break, besides divers miscellaneous thun~
der-squalls at "the Royal consort' during tho
day.
The item we have quoted contains matter suf
fcier4 for deep reflection Here is half idiot
boy, who has scarce reached his teens, appointed
to high military rank, with half million Of dol
lars added to his already enormous salary ~
Prince of Wales. All this mammoAl appropris-
ton wrung from the over-tasked and oyer-buf.
bened toilers of that unphaPpy Kingdom. These
are a few Of the revolving features of menarchy.
but there are others far more hideous still Z.
1t is fact notorious as daylight, that this her
apparent to the British throne, Is sadly deficient
in his mental developeneht-sin other words, that
there is something wanting in the upper story;
that there are upper apartments to let unfinished.
Yet be he blockhead knayo or fool, II his life 10
spared, he must be King ofGreat Britain, the
head Of the Church, the Defender of the Fsith.---
Such is the -Pnnsyisra ion
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27
Fatal Accident.

On Tuesday morning, the 10Th inst, on the Pa.
& o. Canal, about a mile from Akron, James
Meeker, aged 81 years, from Paris, in this county,
who was employed as driver, was thrown from
the saddle by sudden turn of the horses, and
falling under their feet, he was kicked and tram
pied on SO that he died the same evening. He
was taken to the Empire House in Akron, where
he received the best of care and attention.
The relatives and friends desire us to express
to Mr. Morse, of the Empire their thanks for
the kindness and and attention extended to the de-
ceased after the accident.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27
Minister TO Sssaita.

Hon. Pierre Soule the eloquent Senator from
Louisiana, has been appointed Minister to Spain.
A few years since, Mr.. Soule was fugitive Sc
creting himself from the pursuit of daspots,
among the mountains he is SO soon to cross as the
Representative of the American Republic. At
lating him upon his appointments, the following
sentiment was offered by Mr.. De Leon of South
Carolina, "Se1aator Soue the man whom despots
drove from Europe, Republicans send back to
them" The appointment meets with the warm
acknowledgement of the American people.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27
For the sentinel
The Coarse Personalities OF tEse Star.

The Coarse Personalities OF tEse S6ar.
EDITOR OF THE SENT1NEL:-There is paper
published weekly in Our village, called the Ohio
Star, the Editor of which makes greater preten-
sions to piety and the most exalted morality than
any other Editor know of; and yet his pa
per is more given to coarse personalities than
any paper in this region. In his last he makes
an attack on Judge L. Z. Brown, more coarse
than usual, charging him with lying, "stooping
from his official duties'' to sfander, and niure the
business of the Star Editor, and finally he says of
Judge B., "A more contemplate, mean spirited
official never disgraced public Office in Portage
county, than he."
I Ihave long been acquainted with Judge Brown,
and know him incapable of a mean action. And
understand the Judge denies the charges of the
Star in toto, but will not stoop from his official
position to handy epithets with such an Editor.
The charges of that editor against Judge Brown
will not hurt him where both are known, as they
are in this place. Here the Judge is well known
to be good officer, and good man, who does all
his busines correctly, and treats all who do busi
ness with him, as every officer and every man
ought, with courtesy and true politeness. IF,
when he is asked by an administrator where to
advertise, he may point from his window to the
Sentinel Office nearly opposite and in fair view, no
one but the Editor of the Star will blame him for
that, when it is known that the Sentinel has much
the largest circulation in the county, and is much
the most respectable paper, besides being the
most correct in politics. The Judge urges no man
out of his way, nor ISLANDERS nor misrepresents the
unfortunate, much abused wight of the Star. No;
he is too small game to waste time on.
Mr.. Editor HALL processes great regard for
temperance, and it would be we'll if he would
practice, not temperance in drink only, but also
temperance in language, in expression, when he
speaks of those who he thinks have crossed his
path in the way of acquisition.
Our quiet village is not much infested with
rowdies or drunkards, but occasionally one ap-
pears in the streets a little scorned, not SO bad
however, as to abuse respectable citizen. five
were to hear person in the street bandying ep.
ithets at another, charging him with perpetratiDe
falsehoods," )" with being "contemptible, mean spir
ited,' &C., we should feel certain he had taker
too mucll-sscorn,' and would call for the police
But an Editor in his sanctum, may spit billings
gate and defy the police. JUSTICE.
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27
For the Portage Sentinel.
FUF FOftHye SehlIneI.
Temperance aISe.ing at ShalersviIle

- For tne Foftlge Senunei.
Temperance aIse.ing ut shalersviIle.
At meeting of the citizens of Shalersville,
held at the Town house, on the 18th day of April,
1858, for the purpose of investigating the merits
of the Liquor Law of last winter, ABNER HoRR
was appointed Chairman and IRA BURROUGHS
Secretary.
The meeting was opened with an appropriate
Prayer by Rev. J. s. Smith. When, on motion,
a committee of three was appointed by the chair,
viz: Silas Crocker, Silas H. Eldridge and j. R.
Pickett, to draft resolutions expressive of the
Sense of the meeting. During the absence of
the Committee the meeting was enlivened with
singing by the Choir and remarks upon the sub
ject of Temperance and appropriate singing by
the Rev. Mr.. Clark of Parkman.
The Committee after short absence came in
and reported the following Preamble and Reso-
lutions: .c..,. ,...-..- s..-r-
WHEREAS: We, the citizens of Shalersville,
considering intemperance one of the greatest evils
in community, the fruitful source of crime, pow
erty and degradation, the enemy of domestic
peace and happiness, and of all moral virtue, and
finally, the ultimate destroyer of its deluded vic
tins, from whose ranks our prisons and poor
houses derive most of their inmates, with these
undeniable facts fully before us, consider it
be the duty of all good citizens to their ut
most exertions for the suppression of tippling
houses and the traffic in Intoxicating drinks, in
order to stay the foul destroyer, intemperance,
and elevate its besotted slaves, if passable, once
more to the dignity of men, therefore,
Resolved: By the citizens Of Shalersville in
mass meeting assembled, that the Trustees of the
Township be, and they are hereby respectfully
requested, to pass an ordinance in conformity
with the Law further defining the powers of Trus-
tees of Townships, passed March 18th, 1858, for
the suppression of houses of tippling and intem-
perunce.
Resolved, That the peace, prosperity, order
and morals of our Township, require the passage
of said ordinance.
Resolved, That we consider the passage of said
ordinance as part of the duties deuolutng upon
the Trustees, and urgently demanded by correct
and enlightened public opinion.
Resolved, That the Trustees, in attending to
that part of their duty, will confer great benefit
upon our immediate community, and be entitled
to the gratitude of large majority of our citizens
and of all lovers of peace, morality and good or
der.
Resolved, That it is our request said ordinance
shall be to the full extent of the authority vested
in them by the Law.
On motion of DIR. Hayes, the report of the
committee was accepted by the meeting and the
committee discharged
The Rev. Mr.. Clark was again called for, and
responded to the call in very able and .elo.
quent address upon the subject of Temperance
and the Maine Liquor Law.
At the close of the address, on motion of DR.
Hayes,the Preamble and Resolutions were unam
fimously adopted. -. Il ,sqs.s s5
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27
yillage announcements.

- Active operations have commenced and most
of the rubbish Of the s.burnt district is already
removed. The block which will be erected ON
its site is designed be one of the best structures
in the country. twill be lsO feet front by 80
feetdeep, and three stories high, and will afford
good supply of store rooms, innumerable offices,
halls, &c. - ~ @
~ We discover that the keel of the new Town
: House is being laid.s This will be fine struc-
: ture of brick, 33 feet front by 10 deep. 1t will
ebe completed during the summer. % ..ss1s2e
Quite an active building propensity has mani.
tested itself in our population. The ssoutsqurts,
as Mrs. Partington would say, exhibit a spirit O
improvement which will eventually make our vii
lage one Of the most thriving places on the Re
serve.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27
The Vice Presidency yacnnt. J

The Office of Vice President of the United
States Is now vacant, and viii remain SO until
the next election of President and Vice Prest-
dent. The President of the Senate pro tenn. (who
is now Mr.. Atchinsoh, of Mssour,) is not Vice
President by reason Of the death of that officer.
He is merely the presiding officer of the Senate;
and the constitution makes do provision for filing
a vacancy in the Vice Presidency. But ain case
of the inability death Of both tie President and
Vice President of the United States; the Presi-
dent of the Senate pro tempore, and in case there
shall be no President ofthe Senate then the Speak.
er of the House of Representatives for the time
being shall act as President Of the United States
until the disability be removed Or a President
shall be elected" This is according to the act
of Congress of March, 1872.
The Vice Presidency has been vacant before
this time, on the following occasions, yiz:-
George Clinton, April, 1875 his term expiring
March 8, 1913. Elbridge Gerry, November,
1914; his term expiring March 8, 1917. Once
by the resignation of John c. Calhoun, DecenD-
Der %, 1892; his term expiring March 2, 1884,
Twice by Tie death of Presidents Harrison and
Taylor, and the consequent accession of Vice
Presidents Tyler and Fillmore to the Presidency
the former in April, 1S4l; the latter in July,
lS5o-leaving the Vice Presidency vacant for the
remainder of their respective terms, and the Pres
ident of the Senate with the right of successsiou
to the Presidency. The powers and duties Of the
Vice President and the President PRO ten- are
precisely the same. except that the latter votes
/ as Senator and has the casting vote.-N "
| Herald.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-27

* LOLA MoNrEz has had another fight in
New Orleans. A few nights since she and er
agent, entered the Varieties Theatre, and Chat
tered the prompter most numerically. They
were apprehended, but the heroine of the fight
would not plead to the name of Lola Montez.-
She insists that her proper cognomen is the Coun-
tess of Lansfeldt. She made a counter affidavit,
and we expect that in the course of a few days,
we will report somelmore Of her eccentric pug.
Elastic adventures. ....4 ts