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The Opelousas courier., 1853-02-05
Sheriff 's Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Auguste Donate, exr, &c. ] District Couft.
-. VS.. st Landry.
Josephine lesson, five. No. 5962,
DY virtue of an order Of seizure and sale.
- issued in the above entitled suit, by the
District Court, in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, and to me directed, viii be- exposed
to public sale, for Cash, at the Court House
of this parish, on Saturday, the fifth day of
February, A. D., 1853, commencing at the
hour of II o'clock A. M, and continued from
day to day, if necessary, all the right, title,
interest and demand Of in and to the following
property, seized to satisfy said writ, to wit
A certain Lot Of Ground situated in the
town Of 0pelousas, having one half arpent
front by one hundred and sixty-nine feet in
depth, adjoining on the South to the land Of
j. B. Isabelle, on the North to land formerly
belonging to Louis Louailier Senr., on the
East to land belonging to Joseph Hardy and
on the West to the twenty feet which the said
Joseph Hardy, her vendor, has reserved be-
tween the line Of P Cahanin for passage
for the said lot, with all the Buildings and
Improvements thereon. @4aI
HARRISON ROGERS, Sheriff.
Sheriff s Office, St. Landry. I
1steJanuary 1853. ~
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SHERIFFS SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
George W. Haygood District Court.
vs.. Parish of st. Landry.
VIM. F. Davis, adm. No. 5617.
DY virtue of writ Of alias f. fa,, issued in
ID the above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of St. Landry,
and to me directed, will be exposed to public
sale, On the plantation Of defendant, on the
Atchafalaya, in this parish, on Saturday, the
5th day of February, A. D., 1858, at twelve
months credit, being the second and last ex-
posure, purchasers giving bond with security,
with interest at eight per cent. from the day
of sale until paid, all the right, title interest
and demand Of VIM, T. Davis, adm, &C., in
and to the following property, seized to satisfy
said writ, to wit: l; Serr. r. a.t~-
A certain Tract of Land, situated on the
Atchafalaya River, in the Parish of St. Lam
dry, containing one hundred and thirty acres,
more or less, bounded on the Eastby the At
chafalaya, on the North by lands Of Hill and
TAYLOR, on the South by the land of e. w.
TAYLOR and on the West by Public Domain,
together with all the Buildings and Improve.
ments thereon.
And also, Negro-man, named Budd, aged
27 years, Mulatto- boy named Duron, aged
years and Jane, Grife-grl, aged 5 years.
rThe two last mentioned children, Jane
and Duron were pointed out by the defend
ant, Wm.F Davis, in absence oftheir mother
who is still living and now in the State of A.
labama. 49, ........= All ....~
HARRISON ROGERS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, st. Landry, 3 II
18th of January 1853.
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Pugr1G SALE.

BIZ tAs ..aderssgs,ed, public Aactioaser
IN and for dss Parish Of St, Landry
VVyHE public are hereby informed that
there viii be sold, at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
atthe last residence ofthe late George W.Ad'
Olson, late Of the Parish of St. Landry, in the
Town Of 0peiousas, RS. .s.. IL su. sslG
On Friday, the | lth February next
and the following day, if necessary, all the
property hereinafter described, belonging to
the Estate of said late Geo. W. Addison, b.
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PROFESSOR DEMPsTER,

PROFESSOR DEMPSTER,
DEGS to inform the parents, and guardians
-D of children in St. Martinsville, that on
Monday first, the 9Th of November, his clas-
ses Will be transferred to the house formerly
occupied by Nine. Fretchou, Port street.;
where he will be happy to receive his former
pupils.
Having secured the services of french
professor the classes in that language will be
conducted with the same attention as those in
English. .-...-
But perceiving the peculiar Importance Of
the english language; and thai, in this quar-
ter, the knowledge of it has now become es-
sential Mr.. Dempster has determined that
the classes in english shall be made at both
sittings of the school, forenoon and afternoon;
and the children except those learning french
exclusively shall be required to speak only
english, as well at recreation as in school,
Pupils may enter for either language, or
both
n. B.-Pupils coming from distance, can
be boarded With an excellent family.
TERMS, IS 81 per month.
ST Martinsville, Nov. 9th 1852.
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THE COURIER,
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
Joel II. sANDOZ g. ANDREW MEYN1ER
CONDITIONS;


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
th,ee dollars; II paid at the end of the year four dol
iars No subscription will be received for period
less than one year subscriber WISHING to t. dis DIS
continue, must give ae's notice to that efect ana
settle up all arearages. A. ,
.adrertising:--For one square not exceeding the
s,,aee n ten lines, one dollar for the first insertion
and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion Longer
sdyertiserncnts viii be charged accordingly.
All ,be advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out or until the editors
shal ;ndge it convenient to discontinue the publ
cation. .s...., so,,,or+s ~
liberal deduction made on advertisements In
No adyertiserlento or subscription will be stopped
rnt; ali the arrearages are paid Unless at the option
of the publishers. ,, .o, ,;.,,o,,,
49, roensy Or the person ordering them to be print
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
for the announcement Of candidates tor once
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Tract OF LAND,

situate in the Parish Of st. Landry, on what
is called Elm Bayou, being the East half Of
the South East Quarter of Section No. thir-
ty-two, in Township No. one, South of the
31st degree of North latitude Of Range No. two
East ofthe basis Meridian, containing seventy
nine acres and III hundredths, and also the
West half Of the South East Quarter Of the
aforesaid Section, Township &c. &c. contain
ing also seventy-nine acres & Il hundredths,
making in all one hundred and fifty-nine and
% hundredths superficial acres. 3 @
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! RALbY' RALLY' RALLY!

THE undersigned heretofore a.
&. gent Of Mr.. w. W. Thompson, Of
New Orleans informs his friends &
the public that he has become his partner,
and, in consequence, offers his whole. stock
at great reduced prices. Persons wishing bar
gains are requested to visit his establishment.
Positively no A6usbag, and goods are Of
fered cheaper than can ever be purchased
here. Clothings and Fancy Goods are offer
ed almost at cost. C. A. GENTN.
Opelousas, 18th Dec. 1852-2m
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BOARDING And DAY-SCHOOL,
FOR YOUNG LADIES,

Superante,,d By Mrs. Reazaud, (born
1raber,) ass Opelousas. NJ.
THE proximity Of this institution in the
H. Town Of Opelousas, r"
Late Residence Of Mr.. Laycle,)
affords most convenient, and healthy situa-
ton; the dornlitories, classes study rooms
and of recreations leave nothing to desire.
The students will receive the principles of
good and solid education, base on reli-
gious instruction. -, ..a..
The course of instructions will embrace lee
lures adapted to the advancement of the stu
dents, Writing, the study Of the French Lam
guage, and more particularly the English,
Geography, the Sphere, Arithmetic, Sacred
History, ancient and modern, and all descrip-
tions Of needle work ~ %. ~. .. ,t,
All the french classes are under the direc-
ton of Mrs Remand, Superintendent of that
institution. # t t@ ri
The English language, to which particu-
lar care viii be granted, will be taught by a
special mistress. @6 -ss5f d aa.t a#5
Moreover, an under-mistress, speaking the
french and english languages, is expressly
charged of the continual superintendent, re-
quired in a Young Ladies' institution. In
their recreations, their dormitories and at
study, and in all their occupations they shall
never be alone. sai .s.rG. - asrr
Every thing concerning the personal SER
vice Of the students is confded to white SER
want ....
Each student must be furnished with one
mattrass and bolster, one red counterpane,
one musquitto- bar, one cover, one table knife
one tumbler. s g.. =. Z, .,..za. a -.,..s.
UNIFoRM-A straw hat trimmed in white.
For Wsater-A grey nnerino dress, trim
med with black velvet. = VA ,..t
For Swmneer-A rose and white dress.
The bed cloth and dresses is left to the
choice Of the parents. 4&E @sE+A d
The terms per quarter are as follows, to wit:
Institution, LIST class, 9 S 12 90
Cd class, lido 90
od Music, adj = .haz. I8 90
Boarding, bond ss'55s as7zs5of' IS 90
+. 0pelousas, December 18th 1862: 52:-33nll4
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS,
Sheriff IS Sale

SncT1W IS SAkGs
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
n. Wv. Ofutt District Court.
VS.. St. Landry.
Philip Carroll. No. 5233.
DY virtuessS5f writ of alias Fl. ia, issued in
1D the above entitled suit by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of St. Landry,
and to me directed, will be exposed to Public
Sale for Cash, at the Court House of this Par
ish, on Saturday the fifth day of February
1853, commencing at the hour of IL O'Clock,
A. NJ, and from day to day if necessary, all
the right, title, interest and demand of Philip
Carroll in and to the following property, sell
zed to satisfy said writ, to wit
The part of House and Lot Of ground sit
uated in the Town of Opelousas, on the Corner
of Court street md Landry street, formerly
occupied by Lewis and Abraham Andrusaas
a store.
HARRISON ROGERS, Sheriff:
Sheriff Office St. Landry,
January 1st. 1852.
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I'D. A. MARTEI..

ATTORNEY AND, CouNsELLoR AT Law,
D EsPECTFULLY ofershis professional
Ii services to his friends and to the public
Of the 14th and 18th judicial Districts.
His Office is in Opelousas. g
Opetousas, 25th Dec. 1852.-ly.
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T. NJ. WATKINS,
SADDTER,

A NNOUNCE respectfully to the citizens
N of st. Landry, that he has just reopen
ed, corner of Main and Carriere streets, new
and elegant SADDLERY SHOP, where he will
keep constantly on hand every article con-
cerning his trade. In point of workmanship
he defes competition. All orders promptly
attended to.
His prices will be moderate, for cash or to
punctual dealers on short credit
Washington, Na.,) July 10th 1852-1y.
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FOR NEW ORLEANS,
4 ae~S The good safe Steamer
G. sYDoN1A.
j. JOHNSTON MASTER

MILL leave Washington on Wednes-
wv days at 10 A. M, and returning,
leTe New Orleans on Saturdays at II NJ The
sydonia was built expressly for this trade, is
well adapted, being safe and comfortable, al
50 well supplied with the late improvements
for the protection Of lives and property. Eve
ry exertion will be made by the officers to
give satisfaction.
Ps,-Consignees will please notice that
freights cannot posablybe delivered from the
warehouses unless the cash is paid or bills re-
eeipted back to shippers for payment.
18th January 1853.
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8. =. GARDINER,

i. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
DEFNG permanently located in Grand Co.
ID teau (st. Landry, viii exerrise his pro-
fession in the Courts of f4th and 18th Judi
cial Districts.
Grand Coteau, December 25th 1s52-ly
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NOTICE.
Notice to the Public,

NNHE undersigned, merchants in Washing
L : ton, wishing to close their business, in
that town, and dissolve the partnership, an
nounce to the'public in general that they will
sell off their large stock ofGoods at cost, but
only for cash. ~ ta2
Persons indebted to them are requested to
come and settle in the shortest delay
GOLDMAN & KAUFMAN.
b. Washington, 18th Dec. 1852.-1y. 9uE
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Lucius ] Dupre, admir- } District Court.
Is. st. Landry.
Jean Dubourdeu. No 5992
DY virtue of an order of seizure and sale,
- issued in the above entitled suit, by the
District Court in and for the Parish of St. Landry
and to me directed, will be exposed to Public Sale,
for Cash. at the Court House ofths Parish on Satur-
day. the fifth day OF February 1853, commencing at
the hour of II o'clock, A. NJ, and from day to day,
ii necessary, all the ri ght title, interest and demand
of Jean Dubourdieu in and to the following proper
ty, seized to satisfy said writ, to wit: -
A certain Tract OF Land, purchased by said Du-
bourdieu from the deceased by act before Yves Da-
Wy, notary public, on the I'd day of October 1850,
and being described as situated in the Parish of ST.
Landry, in the town of Opelousas having 81 feet
'front.' more or less the principal street, bounded
North by the lots belonging to Stephen Duel, East
BY the principal or Main street, South by the lots
belonging to Magdelaine Lefevre, w. c., and West
by Road street, together with all the Buildings and
Improvements thereon. e-.sa -. - ri. .s5'f
HARRISON ROGERS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, st. Landry, | ~ -
January 1st 1853. --r-- ~s . r
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e.. :. GaoMRHR.

ID ESPECTFULLY announce the citizens
IL of st. Landry and surrounding country,
that he has permanently located himself IN
Opelousas where he is ready to receive or
ders for uaruishing and oraanenting old
fu5,situres, Of every description, old vaiiters
made cQatat TO asetc, paper hanging, fire
scvccns, painted IN ftaos0eys, fans, DC. &c.
For orders or more particulars, apply to
the Editors Of the Opelousas Courier
Opelousas, February 21st 1852-1Y.
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SURVEYING.

SURVEYING. 15* as#
TOHN MCDONALD, will promptly attend
ID TO any Surveying confded to him.
Office at Charles N. Ealer's Main Street
Opelousas.
/ 'Opelousas, May 9Th 1852-1y.
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TIME uuderaignad has On hand large
quaaaisy Of Point ann Loops Shingles,
which he will sell low. Galb at bis store on
Pladuemina Brul6e or 10 c. Steel, ut the q.
uion HOtsl. 0pdloalsas q i9sls
Also. $4,000 eight feet fan6ing piokets. to
be delivered 1T ths store III sas undersigned.
JESSE B. CLARK.
Pla4uemins Brulee, January 1st, 1853.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-02-05
BUSINESS CARDS, &C.
TAKE NOTICE.
Call TO see NGyer s. Alexanders.
WASHINGTON.
Wholesale & Retail Establishment for
BARGAINS.

NJ. & A, are now receiving, dhfh
- by every Boat from the Northern -gE-T
markets, heavy supply of every description
of Merchandise, embracing Dry Goods, 1faae
Clothia1g, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps und
Ladies fine Dresses.
ALsO-A large supply of jewelry of the
latest fashion, embracing Diamonds, ,fne
Gold and Silrer Watches, from the best
makers in England. Ladies and Gents fine
Gold Chains, Gold Spectacles, &c.
EWe kindly invite the Ladies and Gen
tlemen to give us call.
We offer az Wholesale or Retail, at very
small advance
Washington, ua.,) October 10th 1852.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-02-05
House for Sale.

THE undersigned offers his
property for sale, situated on
Main street corner of Vine, in
Opelousas Said properly consists Il + half a
lot of ground fronting on Main, Vine and
Union streets, most "a the centre of the vii.
lage, with adwelling house, kitchen, &c.
JOHN FRANCISCO.
fOpelousas, January 9Th, 1s53.-3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-02-05

TNHE undersigned would inform his friends
i and the Public that he is now receiving
from New Orleans, a fresh and complete stock
of DRUGS and MEDICINES, and will
continue the business at the store lately oc-
cupied by Dr. Hardy, next to the store Of 7.
c. Anderson & Co. He has employed COM
petent Druggist and chemist to attend to put
ting up prescriptions, &C., and will take
pleasure in waiting upon those who will favor
him with their patronage. ..sr
S. D. ALLIS.
Washington, Ua.,) August 7th 1852-5m.
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sii#$lsA1 A@A : 80 @5s-L<lSsOAkaAI1Nd.
Lueius j Dupre q ais. District Court.
s4gs Us. 1fsfsg9 Ig5 st. LANDRY.
i G. Toledano.1 No. 5s95.
DY virtue Of an order Of The District Court,
-Db in and for the Parish of st. Landry and
State of Louisiana end to me directed in the
above entitled suit will be offered at Public
Auction at the Court House of this Parish on
Saturday the 9th day of March 1853,8 COM
mencing at the. hour of II o'clock Al M, and
continued from day to day if necessary; upon
the Terms and Conditions as may be agreed
upon By the aforesaid parties, or which NAV
be required by law, the following described
property to wit.
"A certain portion Of land situated in the
town Of 0pelousas being part of square Or lot
Nae Of the plat Of said town, measuring
ninety-six feet one inch front by one hundred
and sixty feet SIX inches in depth, facing Main
street, bounded East BY Main street, on the
North and West by bnds or lots formerly be-
longing to Andre Lastrapes and South by
lands formerly belonging to Bignon and Mar
tin, with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon sf18 satf.g
HARRISON ROGERS, Sheriff.
Sheriff . Office st. Landry,
22nd January, 1853.
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w AGGON FOEs. SALE.
of both geyeB and different ace

THE undersigned offers for sale
- cheap. = new Wagon, with three
Horses and nix sets Of Harnesses. For the
terms, apply I'd Mr.. ChasIes Genin or to Mr..
g. Steel, IN Opelousaa Higslts
s. aARRTGUEs.
Opelousas, January 8th, 1s53-5t.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-02-05
A lot or GROUND,

situated in the Town Of opelousas, fronting on
Landry Street, bounded on the North by the
property belonging to William Mason, on the
West by property belonging TO Mrs. Laro-
chette, on Che South by said Landry Street.
and on the East by-----Street, together
with all and singular the
Buildings & improvements
thereon erected, being the last residence Of
said deceased "A "E52s&2
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ole Of a Tract or Parcel Of
IA MD -n...-a. aaL

situated in Grande Prairie, and known by The
name of Hanchett's Tan Yard, containing e.
bout 1876 arpents. aa Z o as. .ia1.gZ1 s@7>2
TERMS AND CoNDlT1oNs:-An sums often.
dollars and under payable Cash, on the day
ofsale, and all sums over ten dollars on Gre
dit of one, two and three years. from the day
Of sale, in equal annual payments; purchasers
to give their notes with approved security in
solido to the satisfaction Of the Administra-
trix; property to remain specially mortgaged
and hypothecated until the full and final pay
ment Of said notes, with the interest which
may accrue thereon, at the rate of eight per
cent per annum from maturity st& N
bib Vermillon, January list, 1868 g>.a =~s.E
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EDUCATION & LEGAL NOTICES.
BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

DOAhD1INT VI ~ In J. -OS1AOOA
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
SupERrNTEND BY MISS BERcIER.
THE proximity of this Institution to the
i town, offers all the advantages desirable
for house of education.
The students will be the object of constant
and assiduous care and solicitude. Miss Ber-
cier will exert herselfto to develop in her stu
dents the qualities of the heart, as we'll as to
form and cultivate the faculties of the mind.
She is convinced that any instruction to be
fructuous and solid, must rest on moral and
religious basis. The English language will be
taught by lady, attached to the institution.
The course Of instruction will embrace a
progressive course of reading, writing, the
study of the French and English languages,
arithmetic, geography, history and all kind of
needle works.
The terms per quarter are as follows:
instruction, 30 90
Boarding, "a 90
Music, --- Is 90
Opelousas, | 11th Dec. 1852.-3m.
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- II FILHO IfON OT -
A Lot Of Ground,

fronting on Court Street, having twenty feet
front By forty-fve feet in DEPTH bounded
North BY the property Of Thomas Fl. Lewis,
and South and East by the property Of Jesse
Hayes, together with the building thereon,
known as the Office Of the Opelcusas Gazette.
L. NJ. - N A CERTAIN
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Public Sale.

DY virtue of an order from the Honorable
- the District Court, in and for the Parish
of Vermillon, wilbe offered for sale, at pub
lie auctior3 to the highest and last bidder
through the ministry Of public auctioneer.
On Monday, 7th February, 1858,
at the Court House, in the town of Opelou.
sas the following described property, situated
in the Parish Of St. Landry, belonging to the
succession of Robert Perry, deceased, late Of
the Parish of Vermillion, to wit.
A Certain Tract of Land.
containing arpents front by forty in depth
situated on Bayou Chicot, together with All
"a t====ss==A THE B1ytDENGs ;Cl;S!!;;s AND IMPROVE
1871 MENTS thereon.
A TRACT OF LAND,
adjoining the above containing about so D.
cres, commonly called the Stevens place.
A TRACT OF LAND,
being the North part of Lots Nos. and 2, of
Section 10, Townships South, Range East
containing 40 acres.
A Lott Ground,
in the village of Bayou Chicot, being the "a.
me now occupied by Jas. Akenhead as store,
containing Il acre. more OF less, with all the
- BUILDINGS AND
lissiM. IMPROVEMENTS thereon. ~
The North West Quarter of Section 26,
Township3 3 South, Range 4East, containing
1862 "A acres. ...
The East half of North-East quarter Sec
ton %, Township 4 South, Range East.
Also the West half of Northwest quarter
Section "a, Township 4 South Range s East
containing together a68 Oh acres ..a
The Northeast quarter of Section 80,
Township 2 South, Range 4 East, and so
much of the East half of the South East quar-
ter Of Section 81, in Township South, Ran
&c 4 East, as is within the Parish of Saint
Landry, containing together III 35 acres.
The Southwest quarter Of Section 80, in
Township 2 South, Range 4 East, containing
about PAT IS acres, more Or less. .-2 III,
The Northwest quarter Of Section 3S.
Township 2south, Range East, containing
about l60 A acres. : .s- r., r.,~ ...,,..r,
The NORTHEAST quarter Of Section 9S,
Township South, Range 4 East, containing
about 100 Al acres sfI la.1 aa.f @o 1l GF7
The Northwest quarter of Section "a,
Township 2 South, Range4 East, containing
about 16O is. AZ attf&EG a4 s4Sdgga5
The South West quarter of Section 3D., in
Township 2 South, Range4 East, containing
about $50 Is acres - .-z.g az ., .,-fs o.
The Northwest quarter dissection 30, in
Township 8 South, Range East, containing
about 1862 60 acres.
The Whole Of a. Tract or Parcel of
@w - zN-~ o.
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In matter ofSuccession of Manette Duplessis, de-
ceased-Sixth District Court-Parish of West
Baton Rouge-No 427.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-08-22

feel deeply, and we will not sacrifice them to
crafty the indeicate ambition Of one man. who
packs his primary meetings and marches up to
the Convention with his delegates at his back,
predetermined to nominate him, or NO ONE.
All we ask is fair Convention, where all
may be represented; where we and our rights
may be respected; then, let who will be the
nominee we will cheerfully support him, and
our parish give her full wing majority.
We therefore call upon the wings of the Sec
ond Congressional District to assemble in Con
vention at Donaldsonville, on the second Mon
day in September, to choose a candidate.
We ask you to meet in the spirit of peace and
harmony, that we may more efiectually secure
the ends which, as party, we have in view.
FlRJAs FUsELIHR, A. FoURNET,
FnFp. CARES GIRARp P FoURNET
Julrs GAsy 6rsrAve FuURSET,
ArrHoNsE TEBrRou, Louis FoURNET,
Locus LALoIRE, j, CIAvERIE,
j. nARBy, NM H. THOMAS,
2 GaRv. DASIFI W RoPER,
EnAoND MoNGK, 7. BRIANr.
FoSTFNETrE, joins SMITH,
NM II EAGLEsoS EvsRIsrE DFcUtR,
E LANDRY, JANIS 5. RoBERTsoN,
ADRIES DpNARTRAIT, ] Ii, MosELY. in.