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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
GaIrs ano sktt;bes.
ANTIQUITIES OF AMERICA.
CURIOUS AND REMARKABLY cIscoV-
ERIES.

CURIOUS AND BENAREABLF c1scoN-
FRIES.
The ruins of he New World are likely to prove
quite as remarkable as those of the Old and IN
the course of few years we may look Tor eXpcdl
tions and scientific PARTIES of explorers buSiiy
engaged in hun.ing out the wrecks OF buried cir
les and in the same spirit in which the Cavalier
Bonucci is delving among the lava covered re
mains of Pompeii and Hcrculaneum. We have
already alluded to the recent discoveries in the
Great BASIN of the West, and particularly to the
alleged existence of a of beings whose homes
are bevond the Great Desert. A more de ailt d
account will be read with interest, especially as
further information WILL in all probability. be
sought for and obtained. The great basin Of the
West so called is an immense barren and desc
Late tabIe-land bounded on theeast by the Rocky
Mountains, and OH the West by the Sierra Neva-
da, on the north by the Wahsatch Mount aims and
Utah settlements and on the south by the river
Gila But two while men with parties are
known to have crossed this BASIN These were
Capt Joe Walker, who traversed its centre IN
the winter of 1850 and Lieut.. Beale, who cross
cd its northern slope in his recent trip across the
country Capt. Walker states that the whole
country from the Colorado to the RIO Grande'
north of the Gila, is filled with ruined hahia
tions and cities and among the ruins he mas
mot with numberless specimens of antique pot
terry. In his last trip the desert, he dIscoV-
cred, near the Little Red River, and about MD
way across the wilderness from the Colorado,
kind of citadel, rising from an abrupt rock twen
ty OF thirty feet in height, and surrounded by
the ruins of city more than a mile in diameter
The outline of the building distinct, although
only the northern angle, with walls fifteen or
eighteen feet long, and ten feet high, was stand
ing. The houses of the city had all been bull, Of
stone well quarr;ed and well built, which had ev
idently been reduced to ruin by the &C ion Of
some great heat-some fierce. furnace like bias.
Of Ere, similar 20 that issuing from volcanoes
the stones were oil burnt some almost cindered
and the Others glazed if melted
Capt Walker found various stone and earthen
inplemants among the ruins: he spent some
time in examining this interesting spot-ln ira
cling the on lines Of the streets and houses bur
he could find no other walls standing. lie says
that traces Of some tremendous fire are visible
throughout the entire basin and expresses the
opinion that this trset. now 50 barren, was once
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The Force of Imagination.

auckland the distinguished goologist, one day
gave dinner, af er disseciing Mississippi ALI
"a or. hazing asked good many Of he most dis
.inguished cf his classes 10 dine with him. His
house aud all his es; ablishment were in good
style and taste. His guests conerega ed The
dinner table looked $ eudidly, vi h glass china;
and plate and he meal commenced with excel
en- soup.
=. How do you Ike tie soup?" asked the doc
or, af er having finis! ed his own plate, address
sing a famous gor rnand Of The day.
Very good indeed. arsve I'd the other; tur-
tie S i. not only asked because do not SEQ
any r en fat"
The doctor shook his head.
Il thin'l it has somewhat of a musky TASTE"
said another - not unpleasant, but peculiar"
"Au alliga' ors have, replied Buckland; " the
cayman peculiarly The fellow whom dis
ected this morning, and whom you have just
been ca ing
There was general rout of tie whole guests.
Every one t,rned ale. half dozen started
from the able. Two of them ran out OF he rocrn,
and only those who had stout stomachs remained
10 the close Of an excellent entertainment.
"Se what imagira ion IS" said Buckland,
:. if had told them j; was turtle or terrapin, or
bird's-nest soup, salt wa or amph.lia or fresh or
the olu en- Of a fish from the nav Of a bird.
rbcy would have pronounced it excellent, and
their digestion been none the worse. Such is
prejudice"
But was it II ally an alle a or 2" asked lady.
As good calls head ever wore eoro-
net" sad Buckland.
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sele5t pOetrp.
From the Literary World
HAUNTED.

BY JOHN SAVAGE.
I am haunted by a spirit,
Every where | go;
Yet I'm near it. yet not near 1t,
too sadly know
When I'm hushed and sorrow laden,
'Tis solace there -
When my heart would clasp maiden
Figure-i: Is air.
Now deluded now hone nurtured,-
am curst and blest,
TIL crave for this DER tortured
Frame, eternal rest.
Yet the spirit looms about me,
Like thought decreeing,
As it from tit without me
Cannot have being.
lam in the city's mazes.
Mid ten thousand men
There the spirits sweet sad face is
Smiling just as when,
In the midnight. it from study
All my soul has drawn;
Or when it, a. morning ruddy,
Smiled 4 rival dawn.
Sometimes it is sad and lonely
Sometimes Ike 4 psalm.
4 sacred solemn ioy-thiS only
When IN very calm
Sometimes tits as blight as dew. that,
Pushed from opening bud,
Steals the light it first falls through, that
GildS it ere it kiss The sod:
Sometimes it's gloomy grandeur
Sorrow unconfeSScd-
Whose loud silence would command your
Life 10 calm its breast;
Sometimes smiling as a dreaming
Child-the thoughts alas,
OF the soul on lips are leaning
That they cannot PASS:
Sometimes-but Oh heart some feature
Bless in silent prayer
All times seeming-''iS some creature
Rare, exceeding fair
go, two shadows dim distraction
D al every molten -
One, which points my body S ac ion,
One my soul devotion.
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A Cow FOR THREE THOUSAND DoLLARs.-Col.
Thornc, of Washington Hollow, Duchess Co., N
Y lately imported valuable Durham bull, and
o her stock by the steamer Herman, which were
,eiec ed wi hout regard cost, Of the best TO be
found in England The bull is stated 10 have
cost five thousand dollars. By the Washing on
on her last trip. he received COW, Of the same
5. ain as the bull, for which we are told he Iaid
S3 ,O0o, besides expense OF her passage. THIS is
probably the highest priced COW ever impnt d..
She Was accom- anied by a two months' old calf,
which cost $3.50 Also, a lot Of South Down
sheep, of superior quality. If they better
than those imported by Mr.. Morriss, of Mt Ford
ham, they must be very extraordinary. but not
more so than the mania now prevailing for rsis-
ing the andard of cattle in mis- country by
fresh importations of the best ever produced by
English breeders.-N. Y, T ibuae,
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MARRIAGE OF LAMARTINE The story Of the
arriage of Lamar inc is Of romantic interest
The lady, whose maiden name Birch, was
possessed of considers able property, and when
passed the bloom of her youth sh. became pas
sionatey enamored of The rr,ot, from the e-usal
OF his . Medit:;ions For some time she nursed
TINS sen;ir.ent in secret, and being aPPi1sed CT
the I'm bar sod sta.e of Lis affairs, she wrote TO
him rendering him the bulk Of her foriune.-
Touched with this rerrarl able proof Of her gen.
erosity. and supposing it could only be CAUSED by
preference for himself he at once made an ofeF
of MS hand and heart. lie judged rightly. and
the poet was promptly accepted.
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SwEARING IN OF THE TURKISH TRooPs.-The
news from Cons an inople contain some details
of the scene which took place at Shumla, when
the GA of fidelity was sworn by the army in the
presence of the Grand MGfi, who was IN his
robes of ST ate with the Koran in his hand. The
oa h was. that the men would she'd the last drop
of their blood in defence Of the sovereign rights
of the Ottoman Throne. Omer Pacha addressed
a speech to the Asiatie African, and European
officers and soldiers, - af,e which the Grand Muf-
ii offered up prayer, the Amen of which was
repeated by the whole army. The drums then
beat. and prolonged shout Of = Long live the
Sultan" was raised. Omer Pacha refused to
permit the troops to defle before him, saying
that he would not accept such distinguished.
honor until he had gained a victory over The Rus
slams. Among ihe foreigners present We're Mr.
Neale, the Blush Consul at Varna- a son of Ia
ron Bucks, aud General Pm. who rece;, 81 ,
splendid charger as a present from Olner Pacha
| O-A charge against the purse is of moro seri.
Gus concern, with many. than q aA2rge against
\ the charsetes.
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How ETurat met lis Fate.

The enfcnce of the mill ary commission wa
read to him wi h due solemnity. lie listened 70
It a ne would have Ii ened TO the cannon Of ano
her bat le during his military life, equally with
ont emotion or b-avado. lie neither asked fo"
pardon for delay, nor for appeal lie advanced
of his own accord toward The door as if to accel
crate the catastrophe. The door oTened on a
narrow csp'anade, lying be-wccn the towers Of
the cas- le and the outer walls. Twelve soldiers,
wi h load d muskets. awaited him there. The
narrow space did no: permi- them to stand a a
sufficient distance to deprive dea h Of its horror
Mlrat. in step ing the threshold Of hi
chamber found himself face to face with them.
He refused 10 let his eyes be handaneed, and
looking at the soldiers with q firm and benevo
i-lent smile.
NV friends said he, " do not make me suf
fer bv taking bad aim The narrow space natu
rally comreIls YOU almost 10 rest the muzzles Of
vour muskets on nv breast do no trembe,
not strike me in the face-aim at the heart, here
it is"
As he spoke thus he placed his right hand up
on his coa.. to indjca he posi- ion of his heart.
In his Ief hand he held small medallion, which
contained in one focus of love. the image Of hiS
wife and of his four children, if he thus wished
10 make them witnesses Of his last hour. or to
have their image in his last look, as in his last
thought. lie fixed his eyes on this portrait. and
received the dea h blow wi hOut feeling i, alb
sorbed in con empla ion Of all he loved upon
ear h, His body. pierced at so short distance
by twelve balls. fell with his arms open and ms
face to the Garth, as ifsill omb acing the king
dom he had once possessed and which he bad
come to reconqrer his tomb They threw lbs
cloak upon TIE body, which was buried in the
cathedral of Pizzo. Thus d cd lie most chival
rous soldier of the imperial epoch not The great
es. but the most heroic figure among the COM
nanions of The new Alexender.-L Imartiae.
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UMarriase il least where hs grace is so@ase
snss better thsa ,bs dinD@,
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ny JOHS SAv AGE.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
PUBLECSALE
Estate of Arsene Lebleu, decease

Estate of Arsene Lebleu, deceased.
KWILL be sold, at public sale, to the last
w and highest bidder, by the undersis-
ned, Administrator a the Estate Of the late
Arsene Lebleu, dssgased at the last resid-
ence of said deceased, on English Bayou, in
the Parish of Calcasieu, on Monday, the 29th
of August next, 1858, the following desert
bed property, belonging to the Estate of said
Arsene Lebleu, late of said Parish of Calca--
sieu, to wit: .---e
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
EDUCATION & LEGAL NOTICES.
OPELOUSAS ACADEMY,
Rev, Thos, RAND Jr., A. m. Principal.

MFR. RAND would inform his patronsand
Nl 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 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 Of the pupils.
Circulars containing full statement Of the
course of studies, and of prices, may be had at
the Office of the Opelomsas Courier, at the
Academy, and at the store of Messrs. 7. c.
Anderson & Co., Washington.
. Opeleusas, 25th December 1852:
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
Gpelousas Q4ouisiana) August Goth. 1868.
BUSINESS CARDS, &C.

SHINGTON.
Wholesale & Retail establishment for
BARGAINS
- NJ. L A, are now receiving, fbflG
" by every Boat from the Northern eIl-Y
markets, heavy supply of every description
OF Nerchandize, embracing Dry Goods, fine
Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps md
Ladies fine Dresses.
ALSO-A large supply of jewe1ry of the
latest fashion, embracing Diamonds, fine
Gold and Sslrer Wyatches, from the best
makers IN England. Ladies and Gents fine
Gold Chains, Gold Spectocles, &c
EWe kindly invite the Ladies and Gen
tlemen to give us call
We offer at Wholesale or Retail, at very
small advance.
Washington Ha,) October 10Th 1852.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20

Official Journal Of ths Parish Of st. Landry
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
50EL n. SANDOZ 6 ANDREW METNIEg.
CONDITIONS.


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
three dollars if paid at theend of the year. four dol
lars No subscription viii be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis,
continue must give ten notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages.
.aduertising:-For one square not exceeding the
space Of ten lines one 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 pubi-
cation.
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period. ...e-.s
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers. - z...-...-.-s
No oeleetion tickets or other Jobs printed without
the money the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person. -.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
for the announcement Of candidates for Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
PATENT MEDICINES, &C,

H T is a fact, established beyond the shadow
u of doubt, by the experience and testimo-
ny of the most eminent physicians, than three
fourths of the diseases with which children are
afflicted, caused by worms, and thousands of
children die annually from those diseases, the
cause is either not known or attributed to some
thing else. Various are the preparations which
have been recommended as remedies for worms.
but experience has proved them all maN or less
inetfeetual 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 individu-
ais in the country The remedy is
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20

NR0M this date, inform the public in
- general, that I positively forbid any
one to milk my cows, and that I have made
mp my mind to sue those I shall find in con-
traventian to this advertisement.
FCOIs. P0IRET.
Plaisance, La, July Goth 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
WIN RS
C ADAM VERMIF GE
WARRANTED PURELY VEGETABLE,

II is safe in its operation and more easily admin
istered than any other Some of the symptoms
which indicate the existence of the worms III the
bowels are follows the countenance is pale, OF
leaden color, and suflsed with occasional fushes;
the eyes are heavy and dull, the breath fGtd, the
upper lip swollen, itching in the nostrlls, which h
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
yeracioHs others feeble and in 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 Winer,s Cana
dian Fermifuge is superior remedy for worms.
MEDICAL EVIDENCE.
We, the undersigned, having frequently admins
tered medicine prepared by Mr.. John Winer of
this town, designated j. Winer's Canadian Vermi-
tuge,7 and being fully satisfied with its efficacy,
confidently recommend it as safe and efficient
remedy for the expulsion of worms from the intes-
tinal canal.
G. OREILLY,
Licentate of the R, c. of Surgeons in Ireland ETC.,
G.. w. DICKINSON,
Member of the r. C. of Surgeons in London, etc,
From the Rcr. J. Flanagan, Of Banbrook, C. W.
]. 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 Fermifuge,
and every here prefer it to any other as its eff
fects are certain, and children ia Ike il more readily
which is great point gained in giving medicine
to children.
Jaly 16. 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 certl ,ates have been sent to
the Agents from planters, merchants and physicians
bearing testimony to the efficacy of this infallible
remedy.-Warranted in all cases.
Prepared only by JOHN WINER, Manufactu-
ring Chemist and Wholesale Druggist, Hamilton,
Canada West. aa~
USold wholesale and retail, at manufacturers
prices by ]. WRIGHT & Co., New Orleans,
ISL Chartres ST., under Orleans House
For sale in opelousas by A. J. Thompson & Co,
also by John Posey.-Sold in Washington, by s. D.
Alis. 0... ="~
Opelousas, 18th June 1s53.-ly. .
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20

VILE undersigned having received his com.
II mission Is . Public Aucsioneer, for this
Parish, offers bis services to the public and to
his friends. 5
He takes the opportunity 10 offer to all ad-
ministrators Of SUGGESTIONS who shall employ
him IS Auctioneer. to make for them, without
extra charges all the necessary tableaux to
reader their accounts
ROBERT BENGUEREL,
opclousas, February 7th 1953-1y.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.
Through to franklin in IS Hours.

YWVHE NEW UNITED STATES Mali.
~ ROUTE from Donaldsonyille, termi-
mating at Washington, Parish of st. Landry La,
Lake Verret to Berwick's Bay, Pattersonville,
Centreville, Franklin, Charenton, Jeanneretts and
New Iberia, luine miles below st. Martinsville,l
distance 80 miles and by stage coaches, from New
Iberia to ashington-distance, 54 miles
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 Donaldsonviile on TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS
and dSATURDAYS, in time for the stages. at six
O'Clock PM. .@
For comfort, speed and safety, passengers will
find this route superior to all others freight is
taken, and the delays and impediments of the old
routes are entirely avoided. g.#..--
VINSoN & RATIER, Proprietors.
maK 14th, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS,
SHERlFF'S SALE,

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Emelie Broussaad wife of ! District Court.
calekz St: Landry
a vs.: No. 440I.
John H. King.
HysY virtue of Plu. order of seizure and
M1D sale, issued in the above entitled suit,
out of the District Court in and for the Parish of
st. Landry, and to me directed, win be exposed to
public sale, for cash. at the Court House of 'th.j
Parish on Saturday the Sd day of September, 1853,
continued from day today if necessary, all the right
title, interest and demand of John H. King in and
to the following described property, to witt
A lot of ground, with all the buildings and i'm
proyements thereon, situated in the town of Wash
ington, in the Parish of st. Landry being the same
on which the said King last resided.
HARRISON ROGERS; Sheriff
Sheritf's office, st. Landry, |
July 3Gth, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20

WVHE undersigned desirous Of closing his
Summer business. Informs his friends
and thepubc that his prices have been greatly re-
duced; his stock consists Of Ready Made caothmgs,
* asasries Ri65sns Has and Of ali Goods generally
s found In country store. For the satisaactioR
all, solicit calf / will positively sell lower,
but for Cash DR. iks equivalent. Once more, say.
Ga eona and lHlga for yourselves and it will be to
your advantage. CHS. a. GENIs
-gtgsss Ons10sssas Illv ID lS53
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
st. Martins CoffeeHOuse.

= ME undersigned respectfully annnoun-
ces to his friends and the public of the
Parish of St, Landry, that he has just bought
the Coffee House. formerly kept by Mr.. Fran
qoss Carsse, in St. Mar4insyille. where he will
always have on hand, the best liquors, wines,
cigars Sc, the New Orleans market can af-
ford
His eofee-house is situated on the banks of
Bayou Teche, in front of the Market House.
He hopes his old friends will give him call.
THEODULE GRADENIGO.
st. Martinsville, 23d july 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
Opelousas. 25d. July 1856.
BELL.CHENEY SPRINGS!

/ - w. 60
HyHE undersigned respectfully inform the
public that they have purchased this
watering place and are 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 Opelousas, about the same dis
tanee south of Alexandria, and 10 miles north from
Bayou Chicot.-The water possesses highly medi-
cinai qualities and has proved effcacious in many
aggravated diseases which Were beyond the reach
ofordinaFy remedies.-The bath is supplied by the
Spring water and much appreciated by invalids.-
Deer fox and wildcat are numerous ahording fine
sport to the hunter and the Lake, seven miles in
length, with adepth of twenty feet situated three
miles and half from the Spring. abounds in trout
and other fine ish.-A pack of hounds for hunting
and boats for fishing win 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 0pe-
Iousas and Washington to transport any number of
passengers to the Springs.--Good music will be
furnished and balls given twice per week, gratis
Hunting horses and vehicles to transport ladies' to
the lake viii be kept for hire.-Gentlemen fond
hunting should bring ther guns.---Fishing tackle
may be purchased at the Springs-VisitoTs recei-
we'd from lst. May TO 1st November. 81
TERMS OF RoAap,
BY the month, 5 25 90
Per Day. 90
Children & Servants, half price,
= Horses, per day - 80 7a-
DAIGI4E & BEAUcHAMP.
MARCH 5th, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-08-20
PUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE Oh LATE JOHN n. GORDON.

ESTATE Oh LATE JOHN II. GORDON.
VHE public are hereby informed that
N there will be sold, at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by competent Off
Ger, at the Court House, in the town of Ope-
lousas, on
Saturday, 3dday ofseptember 1858,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate of the late John Fl. Gordon, de-
ceased, lateof the parish of st. Landry. to wit: