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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-01
NOTICE.

7 INFORM my lri.nds and acquain'ances
l. that am ready to receive all kinds of
sewing, but particularly the finest qualities
OF shirts. MARGARET GRADY.
N. b would also wish situation for
doing all kinds o: sewing and house keeping
and house. work. Residence near Mr..
Frederick's Mill. VI. C.
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STATE or LOUISIANA.
Sirth Jndhink Disr Court- Puy
M IF East B"/ow Rouge.
WILLIAMS 5. t,xE,

US, No 1D1l
Il. G. DrL,.ocrn,r. '' Wv
P1 VIRTUE of writ of seizure and sale
- issued in the above entitled and num-
hcred cause, and to me directed from the
Hon. Sixth Judicial District Court. in and
for the Parish and State aforesaid, | will ex
pose at public sale at the Court House door.
IN the City Of Baton Rouge, Parish Of Eas.
Baton Rouge) on SATURDAY, the I'd DIM
Of .iuvR ncrt. 1883, at II o'clock A. NJ. the
herein after described mortsaycd property.
to wit
TWO certain lots Of ground situated in
that part Of the town of Baton Rouge, laid
out by Messrs. Pike & Ntenar,i and known
as Magnolia Vile. Said lots being designa-
ted on the plan thcrtck as lots Nos. and 3.
81 Square No. l, and Aneasrrcs, each. sixty
feet front on Church street, by one hundred
and thirty feet in depth, American measure.
The above described property being the
same sold by'Wm, $. Pike, plaintiff. of said
Parish, to r. G. Delaroderie. defendant. ON
the 18th day Of June. ISL. by acts before
Samuel Skolheld, Esq. Recorder, in and for
said Parish.
Seized to pay and satisfy the Judgment. in.
tevest and cost in the above entitled cause.
TERMS or SALr-CAsm. with the benefit
OF apprai,ement. Nv. BAB1N,
eh 2i-ts' sheriff
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Datent MediCimcs.-Afr fresh supply
l of sll the principal Patent Medicines Of
the day, just received and Tor sale hv
WIN. BOGEL. Druggist
L,fyctte St. fch-l3-tC
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CtUNDRlES-2O. dozen Shaker Broons
~ 20 lbs wrapping twine; 20 lbs Lamp
wick . dozen cannphine lamp weeks; .
dozen ramphnc lamp globes 10 Dozen
lamp shades assorted; 'lozrn table brushes
6 sets table mats; hair. cloths busting and
scrnbhin. brushes, feathers. hatc,s
July 2G-v. J. Parry + co
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.- FOR THE COAST. From
&aE9~ and after Thursday. 10 inst.
~ ll - L


S1aslad IT : o1ork. =. NJ
The Favorite Steamer e. u. White.
THEopoRE ELrrnr. Master Will extend
her trips TO Simmsp'f. Wil'amsport. Point
Coupec. Bayou Sara. Waterloo. Port Hud-
sen. Baton Rouge. Plaqucuin, Bayou Goula
New River. Donallsonville. and all inter-
mate Landings. Retaining will leave Will
Transport on Sundays at s O'Clock. A. NJ :
Bayou Sara on Mondays at 8 a. w.; Baton
Rouge on Mondays at II m PIaqucninc
on Mondays at PIP. ~. The regular Pa"ls":
WHI1E will take Passengers and Freight
for the above public landing. and all inter
mediate plantations. Having all old and ex-
pcr'enred officers particular and p''nctr'al at
tenton will bc pain TO all business entr,s-
ted to their care The public can RELY up
on the Steamer White rs regular Packet
for the year. say winter and summer. For
further particulars apply on heard. or 10
!. n. MORRISON Il Co.. Agts.. NO.
Or to Pike x Hart, l. Bonuecaze, Peter
M,llet Baton Rouge. feb l3-Gm
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Garden Seeds.

lust received from the Society Of Shak
y ers. Pleasant Hill. Ky, a large and fre,l
supply Of garden seeds
dec 7-y. JOHN G.. LANOUE.
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N O r &c T.

Ut 1C E.
TIME subscriber having just returned from
l. New Orleans with a new aud corU-
plete stock Of .IcwcIry. Of the latest fashion.
begs leave to inform the ladies and gentle
men. VIII" may favour him with their pat
ronage. that having made arrangements
with direct importer, he is enabled to sell
as cheap as the cheapest, and warrants his
gosIs TO he what he says. otherwise, he will
refund the money paid Please call andex
mine his stock before purchasing else where
sept 2G-y. THEO. GOLDMAN.
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HILL & HENDERSON
T. r McCI.EY. MN

w hOl.ESALE Il Retail Dealer in all
W kinds Of Groceries and provisions. Sc
gars and Tobacco, Wines. Liquors. &c
Will he open at all hours. and spare no
pains to please customers. Every article
OF the best quality and at the Lowest cash
prices. y. I McCLELAND
Chmh st. Bei"ce" FiHh ond Pcn,fe,
fc, l--.f be oia rrad rf T.,5,.a,.d 6,.f-
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DAGnERREOTYPE MINIATURES.

T HAVE just retained from the west and
/ | am prepared for business. Now
whilst the opportunity offers, is the time to
secure a picture.
Obtain the shadow ere the substance fades.
When our friends. relatives and sweet
hearts are with us. il would seem useless to
have likeness Of them, but the future may
separate TVS; A., death may take them a.
way forever. and then a correct and life
like resemblance Of them. is invaluable.
have all the late styles of cases, Gold
Enameled, PAPER Mache, Pearls, &c Gold
Lockets. Pms aud Bracelets.
GIPictures taken at 81
Rooms on Lafayette street--over DR..
Burlington Office, where the public is in
vited TO call and examine specimens.
nov lay. A. WILSON.
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Dcrfu Wncry.-A LARGO assortment Of
French. English. German and Amrri
con Pcr''Imerv, will constantly be kept for
sal" at the drug store of WV EOGEL,
tch-13-tC I.aave,tc ST
N. B.-Co|ognc Water Of all eual,te.
will he sold, 20 suit customers.
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INSURANCE, &c.


UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE.
ANNTITY and TRUST
Company Of Philadelqhi a.
cash Capital paid up. $25O,O0o.
C.G. INLAY, Sec, SR CRAWFORD Pres
Branch Office at n. o., AS Camp st.,
BENZ. FIORANCE, Agt.
Agency at Baton Rouge, La.
". ). PIKE, Agt.
Feb. 18th. y. pl
Sugar House Lamps.
NOR sale at'Baton Rouge Foundry.
l. oct lay. HILL Il HENDERSON.
COAL! COAL
TNHE Subscriber la. iast received load
J. Of superior Pittsiurg coal; for sa'e at
the lowest market price. in lots to suit pur-
chasers.
Dec. 10 1852. W. r. TUNNARD.
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PETER N EN- DERs, NJ. D.-JoHN q. LUDLOW, N d.
DRS. ENDERS T. LUDLOW.
OFFICE in the Old Markham House,
~ Lafyette St, Baton Rouge. feb.-3-tf
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PORT NONE
DAGUERREOTYPES.

Re Taken.
Do. WILLIAM dear, TO Wilson 70,
And for your Ii k. Hess sit,
know it's time enough my ds,r,
And you have promised it;
But time is on the wing my love,
As Poets oft has sung,
And You'll be fading soon my dear,
Soget it while you're young
Wilson's Office Lafayette Street.-The
tutes taken in Cloudy weather as well a.
Sunny weather.
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Hungarian LcecBes. 500 Hun
Garlan LcecheS. warr.ntrd "cpruine'
for sale bv VIM. BOGET.. DRUGGIST
Lafyrttc st fcb-l3-tf
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. e. HrrCHISoN. q. c. MCwHoRTEl
IL. &. HUTCHINSON Il Co,
LIVERY SI.AELE.

Third Street, Baton Roage, La.
HAVE always on hand and in good order,
IL Carriages Cabs. Buggies. and saddle
horses. with which the public can be &C
commoiated on the most reasonable terms
Horses and Vehicles can be had al any
hour Of night or day at the old stand of ) :.
Holt. janlj-y.
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CHEESE-7O0 lbs fresh New England
~ cheese. For sale bv
oct ~. }. PARRY Il Co.
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Just Received,

Just Received.
A fine lot Of fresh currents; 10 kegs
n fresh Goshen Butter 50 lI2 Boxcr
London Packed Raisens
FIELDING MrssrLy.x.
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HAY-A fine lot Oh hand, and for sale nv
IL oct l4.y J,.ur, b.,
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Sugar; few hhds Of Prime sugar
- just suited to the Trade. for sale hv
ieb-12-u. s. NJ. HART, 4 Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-01

Stoam Enginos.
(NHE promoters OF the Baton ROMEO
l. Foundry are preparing to construct
wo steam 81 s'nes one of a tes-inch CYL
'nder and the ''her Of twelve inch cylin-
der.
These Engines may be applied either to
Saw Mills or Sugar Mills The necessary
machinery for either will be furnished on
application at the Foundry.
Planters and others who desire to give a
preference to home manufactures are invi-
ted TO call.
Oct, g.. v. HILL Il HENDERSON
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Fresh Arrivals,
, 4 Barrels Fresh New Flour; 3 casks
o-t sugar cured Shoulders; 3 do ,uyu,
cured Hams; : bbls Tar; 20 Kegs Soutl
Carolina Tar. 1000 lbs Fresh do Rice
Ere !, Butte, and Cheese and fresh herring
sept 2l For sale by J. P,nry Il Co.
rRAVATS-A fine assortment 81 BIac K
~ and coloIsd ELK cravats, for sale at cost
by J. {. LANOUE.
Sugar at Retail.
TINE Best in market for sale by
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-03-01

DlOughs-1OO, of the Justly cclehrs
l. ted Glove" Ploughs. No. liz and E?
just received, and for sale by
feb12tf. s. VI HART. & Co
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Four Town Lots for Sale,

FHHESE town Lots mr. Iocate3 On Cbur,l
S!r""t. for >si' 81 Barter apply 10
t.h- 1T fDSIi ! RI
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THE SUMTER BANNER
ysS5tss {Ey- rs lis PUBLISHED =.
aEyE42YTUESDAY MORNING
81 by w. j. FRANCIS.
THGEgRHS,

TWO DOLLARS in advance, Two Dollars
and fly Cents Mt tho expiration of six months,
or@ Ihree Dollars Mt the end of the year.
i 6 No paper discontinued until all nrrearages
are PAID, unless at the option of the Proprietor
gs ~ Advertisements inserted ut SEVENTY
FIVE Cents per square, U2 lines or lcss,) for
ftie first, and half that sum for each subsequent
Insertion. syS Isl.
& Tho number of insertions to be marked
4 on all Advertisements or they will be published
i Until ordered to be discontinued, and chargcd
y accordingly. 81 u :s, fy
Is Gzss ONE DOLLAR per square for single
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& iments will be charged the same n single in
Sseftion, and mi.monthly the same us new orsc
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tured and forced by that deposited
Shallow, while that deposited deep
would sustain them in the latter par part {
Of their growth, and ensure tbeilr. ma
turing vigorously: 1855
No. 2. As we stated 4 if,:g s,,lfs
July number, four bushels Of Bone
dust, dissolved in sulpburic acid mi
ed with 1000 pounds of guano, q BUSH.
els of salt, and 4 bushel 2ofs plaster.
well mixed together, broadeasted oYs5s
Ell the land and narrowed iii, wilI3s
grow an acre Of turnips. ,!
No. 3. Ten bushels bone-dnst.
bushels OF salt and bushel oi plaster.
If well mixed together, broad adcasted 1oysSs s.
er the land and narrowed in, will be
sufficient to secure the growth OF an 4
acre of turnips. s
loads of stable manure, s. do. Of,
COW dung, both to be well rotted, 10
40. OF marsh or river mud. 2 2sgbusIt.s
els OF salt, s bushels of ashes, if thor.
oughly mixed together, and permit
ted TO remain in bulk few DAYS wiz
grow an acre of turnips be plougils
ed in. S., 7s7S3ss s7sSis
We wish to impress this greas
fact upon our readers:--no matter
what kind of nuriti0e manure may be-
used, the land should receive ton. d res.
sing OF ashes, lime, salt and plaste in J
the quantities before indicated in toursaa oSI,a
preceding remarks, us the, healthfuI
growth and prsduct of the turnip
depend upon being supplied with tho !
inorganic food that Will, be- there.
by furnished.
Preparation Of Me Seed. Soak the
seed II or "a hours in fish oil, then
drain of, the oil, and dry the seed i'll
mixture Of parts ashes, and slE par6
flour of sulphur; the ashes and flouirssoff
sulphur to be thoroughly mixed fo.
gether before being mixed with the
seed after being oiled and drained9
Method Of Seeding.--T Soil hey-s;
ing been prepared as We before rcconi4S
mended, the turnip seed must be- be-
mixed with three or four, times their
bulk of ashes or dry sand, aud thinlysi
soWn and very lightly narrowed q in. 1
This being done, broadcast The ASH
,es, lime, salt and plaster m il tur
ier the egroundi and finish by srol lilig.
~. OF 1lir sssserlS
this-s,-,sS u, prefer sI
folk, Or the red or scarlet top kinds
The first yield the most--tfie Latter
are best for table use.
Quantity Of Seed per acre
sown with a steady hand and we'll
Judging eye, one pound of seed Will
furnish plants enough for. an acre; but as I
it is always safest to provide against
contingencies, We think it best tos
SOW | l-2 pounds per. acre. ~ .s3ss ;3s
Culture. When the plants FIRST.
come up, sprinkle fish oil over thenis
early in the morning, while tlisss tlisss
leaves are wet with dew or M AXE
decoction of quassid, soot and 1fos.r oy9
sulphur, and sprinkle that over them.
n smart active boy with .nogginn 8 &
piggin III one hand, and 5 mop in the
other could go over an acre irs
an hour two. provided ihe eyes
his master were upon him.s This
operation must be repeated early
each morning, tile sooner; after day
light the better, until tkc plants yet ili4
to the rough leaf when they vii
be beyond the power of harm from
the fly and flea.
------.zzi ~ -s.Ssaap., : is3 s.
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Several years ago, in North Car
olina, where it is not customary for
tavcrnkeepers to charge ministers
anything for lodging and refresh
ment, preacher presumingly stop.
ped at tavern one evening, made
himself comfortable during the night
and in the morning entered the stage
without offering any pay for his ac.
commodations. The landlord soon
came running up to the stage, and
said there was some ono who had
not settled his BILL The passcn.
gers all said they had but the preach.
cr, who said that he understood that
lie never charged Ministers any.
thing. What! you q minister of
the Gospcl-a man Of God? cried
the innkcepcr, you came to my
house last night; you sat down to
the table without a blessing; lit you
up to your room. and you went
to bed without praying to your
Maker (for [ stood there until YOU
rctircd) you arose and washed with.
out saying grace and as you came
to my house like sinner, you have
got to pay like sinner!'
=
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"Coloncl w. is a fine looking man,
isn't hc!" said a friend Of ours, the 9TH
ep day "Ies," replied another; 81
was taken for him once" 'sYou! why
you're as ugly as sinfn' 81 don't care
for that; was taken for him: ] en-:
idorsed his note, and ,Yas taken for
3him---by the sheriff.
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HH rs
PRoGRBss OF THE SANDWIcHs Is.sss
LANDS On the 1st Of July the
cornerstone of the "United States
Marine Hospital was laid at Hon
olu, on Rincon Point. The site Of
the building is on a commanding en-
inence, facing the harbor, afordins
q fine view of tho city. 1t will be
a brick edifce, 1872 feet long and
S6 feet wide, in the Grecian styls
architecture and with all the mod
improvements. The contract e
erection was at q cost of $1S
and Congress appropriate
900 for the purpose. |s|
a library association, N sSs
two engine companies
lacdcr company, a
and an artillery
organized. The rs
First Hawaiial sa4 I
foreigners, ~
A. j. Nc
del fsiia
finely 81
and
file
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From BreedleY'sy Practical Treatise on Bu-
S9 SsSs SIS s siness
- gHsssransErAl's EsV7les for Srlc-
\ cess liza Essssisacss.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03

6nHU6IlsIIs, &C.
Coalitions Payable at enc and two
yearcredit, from the day Of sale.. Pureha-
ser'furnishing security in solido, at the sat-
isfction Of the administrator, and all sums
pt punctually paid at maturity, to bear in
srest, at the rate Of eightper cent per annum,
rom time due until paid And moreover,
Ehe slave remaining specially mortgaged unto
said estate, until full and entire payment Of
The capital and interest, which NAV accrue
thereon.
4. DEJEAN, Aucsioueer.
Opelousas, November 9Th, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
Valuable Sugar Plantation for Sale.

- SITUATED in the ,s9
liz Parish of st. Landry, con-
u tanning 900 superficial ar
pents. having front on the Bayou Teche O
II arpents BY the depth Of s. arpents, half Of
which is Woodland, the balance of the rich
prairie, alluvial Of the. Teche.
The improvements consist of comfortable
frame dwelling negro quarters and all the
other necessary outbuildings good sugar
house and mill, (horse poWer,) with two hun
hred and fifty acres under fence, and in cul-
Iivation. About one hundred and forty ar.
ents in cane, which, from present prospect,
hight to yield 200 hogsheads.
This plantation is situated about I miles
im Opelousas, and about the same distance
finn the Bayou Courtableau, fine naviga-
blwater course. The tracts runs back to wi
th one mile of the line Of the New Orleans,
0ilousas and Great Western Rail Road.
erms made known By addressing the Edi-
tori fthis paper, opeloasas,or by reference
to Idge Overton, in the city Of New Orleans.
Sd with or without the crop.
s0elousas, 10th August, 1S5s.-6m.
1eThe New 0rleaaas Weekly Delta will
pleas copy three months and send bill to
this dee for collection.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
Licentiate of the R. c. of Surgeons in Ireland ETC..
e. w. DICKINSON.
Member of the r. C. ofSurgeons in London, etc.


Rrom the Req. !, Flanagan, of Banbrook, C. "
J. Winer-Sir: have made the trial of YOU,
Canadian Verrnifuge and with the most happy re.
suits. In myown 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 It's Eff
fects are certain, and children take it more readily
which is great point gained in giving medicine
to children. -
July l6. 1s45. JOHN FLANAGAN.
: % Physicians generally now use Winer's Ca.
madam Vermifuge. 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 infallible
remedy.-Wa Warranted in all cases.
Prepared only by JOHN WINER, Manufactu-
ring Chemist and Wholesale Druggist, Hamilton,
Canada West. >
. Sold wholesale and retail, at manufacturers
prices by J.WRIGHT & Co., New Orleans,
i51 Chartres ST., under Orleans House
For sale in Opelonsas, by A. JaThompson & Co.
also by John Posey.--Sold in Washington, by S. D.
Allis 4
Opeiousas 18th June 1S53-fv
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
EDUCATION 6 LEGAL NOTICES,
OPELOUSAS ACADEMY,
Rev. Thos. RAND Jr., A. M. Principal.

Rev, Thos. RAND Jr., A. M. Principal,
MIR. RAND would inform his patrons and
lXl the public that he will reopen his
School on Tuesday the 4th Of January, to con-
tinue it without intermission, till the 1st Of
July.
He is prepared, with a 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 ofstudies, and of prices, may be had at
the office Of the Opelousas Courier, at the
Academy, and at the store. of Messrs. T. G.
Anderson & Co., Washington
Opelousas, 25th December 1852.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03

Opelousas, August 9Th, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
THE COURIER.
official Journal OF the Parish of st. Landry
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY By
? JOEL Il. SANDOZ G ANDREW METNIER.
CONDITIONS.

D..
Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
sree dollars 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 arte notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages
.7dpertas'ng:-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 viii be inserted in french
and english until ordered out, or until the editors
shell judge it convenient to discontinue the pubG-
cation.
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
eerted for long period.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
sni all the arrearages paid unless at the option
Of the publishers.
=. Noelection tickets other jobs printed without
sne money or the person ordering them to be print
81 ls a responsible person.
len dollars in advance will invariably be required
ior the announcement of candidates for office.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03

By the undersigned, Public Auctioneer
IN and for the PassA Of st. Landry.
WYHE public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold, at public sale, to
the last and highesfbidder, BY the undersi.
gned, public auctoneer, at the residence oi
Edmund Johnsopin Cataro, in this parish,
On Tuesday, 9th. December next,
1858, the following described property, be.
longing to theestate of the late Henry A.
johnson. late 4 the Parish of St. Landry, to
wit
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
Head Quarters Of Fresh Drugs, Medicines, &e.
MNSOW EEyEE ,rnaYT m.

IA V " -AAV1 y = z ? A11E OINIOJ PC IIIh"
~ nent remedy for Feyers of all deserip-
tions!t-Also, Cowart's Aatringent Tonic, for Di.
arrhea, Cholera, Cholera Morbus. with the various
degrees Of what is called aRiver Complaint
These medicines are purely vegetable: no dam
ger need be apprehended in their use, and for the
diseases for which they are recommended, are sue
perior to any others heretofore offered to the public
Numerous references of their efficacy can be given
bat trial of the medicines themselves viii be the
best evidence of their good qualities For sale by
JOHN POSEY, Druggist and Aposhecary, at his
Medicine Depot. corner Main and Landry streets.
opeleusas, July 30th, ls59-5rn.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
N CD &c

1WyHE undersigned respectfully announce
- to the public of St. Landry, that they
have purchased the Stock of Goods of James
C.sAnderson, and formed a eopartnership un-
der the style and firm of LAsTRAPEs & FoN-
sTENoT. They will continue the business at
the Old Stand, where they will be happy to
serve their friends and the public generally;
towhom they will sell goods as cheap "for
cash'fas they are to be had in this market, or
to punctuaI customers, payable first of march
next.
THEO. -LASTRAPEs. +
J. B. A. FONTENOT.
Opelousas, August 9th, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.
Through to Franklin in Is Hours.


YHE NEW UNITED STATES MAIL
u 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, Pattersonyille,
Centrevile. franklin, Charenton, Jeanneretts and
New Iberia, tnine miles below St. Martinsville,)
distance so miles: and by stage coaches, from New
Iberia to ashington-distance, 50 miles
ss Passengers from New Orleans leave in the river
mail boats at S o'clock P. NJ, on MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS and will arrive
at Donaldsonville on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS, in time for the stages, al six
o'clock P. M.
For comfort, speed and safety, passengers win
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, Propristors.
NAV 18th 1859