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Eastern times., 1853-12-15

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Eastern times., 1853-12-15

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The Albany Atlas. says:r7sa yiliua. ..7 Inn.
The message is concise, clear and mascu-
line in its style, without rhetorical ornament,
yet singularly striking in its. compact exposi-
| tion of our vast public. system, and impressive
in the solemnity and earnestness of its recon-
mendations and important constitutional doc
trines.g M ai 7riirWmai haaa.tE.d .lL
The Boston Times says: n -lhmfis r.t7'a
Not since the days. of Andrew Jackson have
we anywhere met with document or state
paper which so completely and expressiveiy
speaks out the national, democratic and pro-
gressive spirit, as does the message Of Presi-
dent Pierce. Y.
The Boston Post says - bHa b.7asIa
= The first message ofa New England demo-
cratic President will be read with an absorb
ing interest. 1t is able, lucid, comprehensive,
worthy of the intelligence Of its distinguished
author and of the patriotic devotion of the first
citizens of our 'fepdblicto its houor and pros
perity. In its principles il follows the early
fathers of republeanism. True to the "A AMER-
IcAN UNIoN it Justly looks 10 the integrity Of
state sovereignties as the solid pillars of its
support and permahency sa ssisic sai ~
I The Boston Atlas, whig, gives the message
-f
the benefit Of its abuse on account Of its length,
when in fact it is the shortest ON the opening
of new Congress, for twenty years The
Boston. Courier, as was expected, calls it a
24I1rlI. ~ tMe N"fss'ns 5Fl- ffitF#i .TSaf fsTtn
very sim SIN aiiaaAird aiiaaAir aa.H hfEenAi Yig-vIfe 5HH
ysiThe. Springfield Republican. whig, says:
e7The messagei is comparatively brief, and is
mainly devoted to practical business matters.
There is nothing in it likely to call forth Sc
we're objection, while there is mich to which
every honest American will readily respond.
The Boston Bee, whig, says; li,i'' '9 S,.-
IA We to-day present the message of President
Pierce, delivered yesterday, to both houses OF
congress. ! The document speaks for itself,
It is written in a good, Saxon, dignifed style.
and in a manly and democratic tone. !. Our
readers will need no urging to give it . thor
oggh perusal, which it by all means merits.
a, largs number %, subjects are alluded to in
hTlef, but clear and ,forcible manner. Our for
eign and domestic relations, the state of f.
nsnces, Ssc-ss are all appropriately brought
Ip'-S- bntswe need not detail. We commend
me whole 20 our readers, ssw WI ,s.as, !
7low s7ahi foldw ia ;oaf-YnGf haE hAesucAi
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
Mr.. Charles Mayer.

THIS gentleman is now among
G. us, and proposes to give music
Sy lessons on the violin and Piano,
TO ALI who may feel anxious TO acquire a
knowledge Of these instruments. He win
also give lessons Il. vocal music.
Apply at the Rail Road Hotel, corner of
Main and Bellevue streets
Opalousas, june 4th 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
BeaVel. Creelk Slel.Iaael

TW NILE undersigned has the honor to inform
IL 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 Oar
bonne 10 miles and from Bayou Chicot s miles.
Coaches can always be procured at aOpelousas and
Washington to transport any number Of passengers
to the springs H
The situation is one of the healthest in the State
and the waters possess five different medical quail
ties, game and fish abundant and can easily be
procured.--Gentlemen fond Of hunting should bring
their guns. Fishing tackle may be purchased at
the springs The undersigned has made arrange
ments to have excellent music during the season,
and will use every exertion to satisfy.
The new road by the mill and the new bridges
along the route are in perfects der.
r A splendid Bar Room, furnished with the
best liquors New Orleans market can afford, will
be kept under the direction Of Mr.. John Cochran,
Of Opelousas
TERMS OF BOARD. 'l
By the month, $40 90
Per day, 90
Children and servants half price,
Horses, per day, so
r Boarders has to pay by day or by month
RACHEL GRADENIGO, Manager.
Opelousas, April 9th. 1853 ~ -,r
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
EDUCATION & LEGAL NOTICES.
OPELOUSAS ACADEMY,
Rev. Thos. RAND Jr., A.. III. Principal.

MFR. RAND would inform his patrons and
IXl 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:
alsoin ~ oeal 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 had at
the Office of the Opelousas Courier, at the
Academy, and at the store Of Messrs. I. c.
Anderson & Co., Washington.
Opelousas, 25th December 1852.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
PROFESSIONAL NOTICES, &c.
SURVEYING.

SURVEYING.
TOHN MCDONALD, will promptly attend
~. to any Surveying confded to him.
Office at Charles n. Ealer's Main Street
Opelousas.
Opelousas, May sth 1S53-1y.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
Licentiate of the R. c. of Surgeons in Ireland, ETC.
.-.- -. G. w. DICKINSON,
Member of the r. c. Of ofSurgeons in London, etc.

From the Reu. r. Flanagan, Of Bonbrook, 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 Eermifuge
and every here prefer it to any other as its ef
fects certain and children take il more readily
which is great point gained in giving medicine
to children -
Jaly Is. 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 nfallible
renaedy.-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 ]. 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. ~.
Opelousas, 18th June 1s53.-1y.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
w IN r. RPS
CANADIAN VERMIF GE,
WARRANTED PURELY VEGETABLE.

1t is safe in its operation, and more easily admin
istered than any other. Some of the symptoms
which indicate the existence of the worms in the
bowels, are follows the countenance is pale, ofa
eaden color, and suffilsed with occasional fushes;
the eyes are heavy and dull, the breath fetid, the
upper lip swollen, itching in the nostrils. 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 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 Vermifuge is superior remedy for worms
MEDICAL EVIDENCE.
We, the undersigned, having frequently admins
tered medicine prepared by Mr.. John Winer Of
this town, designated ~. Winer's Canadian Vermi-
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., 1853-07-09
THE cogJR IER.
uffieia1 Journal ofths Parish Of st. Landry
s-4u--. PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL II. SANDOz L ANDREW MEYNlER.
CONDITIONS:

s,bscr;ntion, for one year, payable in advance
three dollars If paid at the end of the four DOL
lars No subscription will be received for pefoa no
less than subscriber @ Wsa sbat e au
.adveTtising:-For one square not exceeding aae
snsce of ten lines one dollar for the trst
and fifty eensor each subsequent insertion h'nssr
advertisements will be charged accordingly. fn.h
Ali the advertisements will be inserted IN trench
and ensish until ordered out, or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publ
A liberal deduction made on advertisements an
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers. :, :..a ,r,;thor+
No election tickets or other Jobs printed wltnoa5
the money or the person ordering tne " 0e p'in'-
ed is responsible person. -,
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
cor the announcement of candidates Tor ofilce
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
BUSINESS CARDS, &c.
Take Notice.
Cali to see Myer s. Alexamilers.
WASHINGTON.
wholesale B. Retail Establishment for

WASHINGTON.
Wholesale & Retail Establishment for
BARGAINS
- NJ. & A, are now receiving, dbah
- by every Boat from the Northern qE-Y
markets. a heavy supply of every description
OF Merchandise, embracing Dry Goods, 1iaae
Gsothlmg, Boots, Shoes, Hoas, Caps aasd
Ladies fine Dresses
ALsO-A large supply ofjewelry of the
latest fashion, embracing Diamonds, fine
Gold and Silrer Watches, from the best
makers in England. Ladies and Gents fine
Gold Chains, Gold Spectaclcs, dc.
~We kindly invite the Ladies and Gen.
tlemen to give US a call
We offer at Wholesale or Retail, at very
small advance.
Washington, Ua,) October 10th 1852.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
Dissolution of Partnership.

Dissolution of Partnership.
FWYHE partnership heretofore existing be-
mercial name of "BRowN & ARNAuD," is
this day dissolved of mutual consent.
Mr.. JOS. Brown remains the only one
charged with the liquidation of the partner
ship. .
JOS. BROWN.
DESIREE ARNAUD.
June 21st, 1858. = .
UThe undersigned taking in his own
name the continuation of said commercial
house, tenders his thanks to his friends and
the public in general for the patronage they
have received, and he solicits continuation
of the same.
JOS. BROWN.
Grand Coteau, 21st June 1853.-5t.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-07-09
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT,

I is fact, established beyond the shadow
IL of doubt, by the experience and testimo-
ny of the most eminent physicians more than three
fourths of the diseases with which childrMp are
afflicted, are caused by worms, and thousands of
children die annually from those diseases, when the
cause is either not known or attributed to some
thing else. Various are the preparations which
have been recommended as remedies foES worms
but experience has proved them all more or less
Intellectual the end however has at length been at
tained, 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., 1853-07-09
BOARDING & DAY-SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

E'SR YOUNG LADIES'
SuPER1NTENDED BY MISS BERcIER.
NYHIS Institution is situated in one Of the
most retired and agreeable part Of the
town OF opelousas offers all the advantages desira-
Bile for house of Education.
The course Of Instruction will embrace, the
french, english, reading, writing History, Geogra-
ghy, Mythology, Arithmetic and all kind of needle
works The study of the English language is the
object of particular care, it will be taught by
American Lady, residing in this Institution
Religion, the basis of all good education, is fol-
lowed and taught with care. Miss Bercier will
spare no care and pains to obtain the well being
of young ladies under her direction and to deserve
the confidence of their parents.
The terms per quarter are as follows:
Instruction, -t- SO 90
Boarding, ''2j 90
Music, "18 90
Each student must be furnished with bed stead
mattrass a bolster, musquitto bar, four sheets
six towelssa fork knife and spoon.
Opelousas 18th March 1S53.-9m.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
Hon. John Ssideli.

The new Senator from Louisiana is man
whose presence is needed in the American Sen.
ate He will be welcomed to that body by all
the sound and sterling men who stand on
the Constitutional platform His is the TEN.
per and the tone of thorough bred democrat.
His the broad sterling common sense, without
which scholarship is nothing. and, the at
tempt at craftsmanship failure or a farce
Mr. SLrDELL was, for many years. the leader of
the Louisiana bar from which he retired with
princely fortune. He served, also, for a
number of years in the National House of Rep
resentatives, and was Minister to Mexico DUR
ing portion Of the administration of Mr. Polk.
1t will be recolected that he was nominated
by Mr.. Pierce as Minister to Central America,
and that he declined the distinguished honor
as soon as he ascertained that there was a va.
cancy in the Senate Of The United Stares from
misunderstanding home to secure the prize
he has so nobly earned. and will so eminently
adorn. In this age, men like MIR. LLIDELL,
much as they are needed, are not over plenty
In every emergency he will be found one OF
the coolest and safest advisers, or one of the
most constant and courageous of friends. We
rejoice heartily to chronicle his election to the
highest Legislative body in our country
Pennsylvania
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
The Season.

Advances-'steady by jerks. and everything
looks we'll, considering the backwardness Of
vegetation. Fruit promises nobly, and will
doubtless fulfil all its promises. under amy
circumstances, disasters by the elements"
alone excepted The trees are putting forth
beautifully, the grass ia tinged with deep.
ening green, and violet hawthorn aud harebell
fill the air with fragrance. We Would like to
60 into raptures over all this, but late edito.
rial in the Cedar County News Letter, DIES.
criptve of a tower Up the Cedar river On the
Daniel Hllman. makes us "hide our diminish
ed heads" at the bare suggestion. The gran
deur Of the Cedar, the magnifcence Of the
Handicapped pyramidal bluffs. the politeness
of officers and crew of the aforesaid Daniel
the morning incidents attending the landing a,
Covers Ferry,-al these are portrayed &c
magniloquently that like the editors "colossa
monuments of Natures workmanship" We
would likewise lose ourselves in "regiops
etheral'
Well, it is splendid any how. all along oul
rivers in the "merrie merrie spring time ant
we can excuse our friend for his rapturous eff
fusion. especially after emerging from the muir
ky and cheerless atmosphere Of the "sanc
tum sanctorum," privilege intensely sppFe
ciated by the fraternity. vi
The travelling is fine and zealously improv
ed by men and women, both of business ant
pleasure.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
The Dubuque and Pacific KAN
road Company.

Dubuque county is asked to subscribe $200,
900 Of stock, in what purports to be the Dubu-
que and Pacific Railroad Company. Who con
stitute this company When was 1t organl
zed? And what guarantee hav. the people,
after the county has voted the 5000 900, that
the money will not be squandered, as money
has already been squandered in one railroad
enterprise? The truth may as well be spoken
now, as al any other time. There is no such
thing in existence as Pacific Railroad Com
pany. 1t is thus far thing of imagination,
without organization. without form, and de.
void of substance. There are few men in
town--uhose sincerity and pubic spirit we
should be sorry to question-that have been
working at this thing for some months, but
they have not, as yet,matured it into shape and
substance.
They ask this county to vote blind'y its
credit, to the amount of S200,O00, into their
hands, without even SO much as an organiza-
tion. In fact, they make the organization de
pend upon the vote to be given on the 9th day
of June.
From the foregoing clipping from the Miners
Express, we certainly agree with our neighbor
in the impolicy and danger, Of extending their
credit to what seems as yet non entity.
With ourselves the case is entirely different
The Lyons Road is not fiction or a mere air
castle. 1t is already in process Of construction
within twenty FIVE miles Of Iowa City, under
the supervision of a legallyend publicly organ
lied corporation. 1t has powerful interests
awakened in its behalf;l 1t is awakening a pow
erful interest in the popular mind Of wa,and
liberal subscription in lis aid is franght will
not shadow or semblance of danger.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
Seventh judicial District.

By the kindness of Secretary McCleary, We
have been favored with a perusal of the alb
s,ract Of the vote for District Judge in the
above District, from which we take the follow
ing condensed report Few of The returns were
made in strict accordance with the numerous
and absurd formalities required by law, and
cannot strictly be legal.
The Western Bugie says that from the re
turns made to the canvassers of this county
there was no evidence that single legal vote
was cast in the district. If they had determin.
ed upon those poll books which had the best
show of lega returns, they must have decided
that Sharp was elected. Judge Burdick was
only one out of the three, yet the opinion o
the whole Board was that many of the
Poll Books We're without the Authorization
which the law requires, and the whole was re
turned in an informal manner. Yet these in
formalities would no doubt have been overlook
ed if the other Book had been authenticated
but under any view of the subject the law re
qures the abstract to be sent To the Secretary
of State for final canvass.
Mr.. McCleary icing unable to issue a com
mission from the abstract received by him
sent it to Gov. Hampstead who was equally
unable to commission either of the candidates
He concludes to shift the responsibility upol
those especially interested, leav ing it for then
to decide in favor Of the candidate ascertainet
to have received majority of legal Uotes Thi.
is perhaps the wisest policy he could pursue
and for their own interests, We trust the Dis
trict will fairly canvass the returns and har
moniously settle the question.
PorrAwArrAMIE. Sharp, l6l; Riddle. 206
SHELBY Sharp, 10; Riddle, 5. HARRISON. Sharp
Is; Riddle, IA; Mills. Sharp, l07; Riddle. 50
To instance the beautiful regularity of the
returns, the abstract informs us that those from
Shelby were letter to the Clerk of Pottawatta
ME. requesting HIM 10 show them to the pro-
per authority and simply signed G. J. Cutler
Those from Harrison Were signed by the sheriff
instead of "organizins sheriff" Those from
Mills by the District Clerk with the seal of the
District Court affixed, instead of the Board Of
Canvassers with the County seal, and so on
in one place lacking proper official certificates
and in another duly authenticated affidvits-
But from the eanvassing as given in the alb
stract, Sharp's vote is 1913 and Riddles 3l4.
So much for batch oftechnical formalities in
The Code which are as unnecessary as they ar,
complex, AS to the LEGALITY of the rotes W,
are not prepared to say, but the returns speal
| for themselves.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
Illinois Central RrilrOad.

We learn from the Chicago Tribune that the
loans already negot lated for this road amount
to ten aud half millions of dollars, beside
proposals in the New York market for an
additional loan of three millions. This road
with it's branches is 704 miles long and it is
expected that from 300 to 400 miles viii be
completed by the first Of January next. and
the remainder Of the entire line during the
year 1854. TIE engineer estimates that ", 600
tons of rails will be required, of which 81 QUO
tons were contracted for at the low ruling rates
for iron a year since. The credit of this rad
is very high None of the bonds e per cent, }
of the ten and half millions already realized
have been sold for less than par, and some Of
l02 The directors are among the largest cap.
i,aists in New York, and as there is no want
of funds, the work on the various sections i;
pushed forward with an energy which prom
| ises speedy Compel of the whole immense
line. From Chicago to the Kankakee river, 81
miles are to be completed by July LIST. Con
struction and freight trains are now running
thirty FIVE miles Passenger cars are to b.
put on in two weeks.
From Lasalle to Bloomington, sixty miles
will be completed by May 10TH Construction
ane freight trains are now running forty-fv'
'mi'es and passenger cars are to be put on mex
week. About 5000 men are now employed OF
the line, and the number is being rapidly liz
creased. The Tribune says the iron for tn
track is now being landed at Chicago, from
whence 1t goes to Lasalle by Canal, and tina
quantities of it also reach Cairo by way of New
Orleans. From Lasalle north 20 Dubuque
sixty nine miles, large body Of men are EN-
p!oyed, and forty miles. are expected to be il
operation the coming summer.-Detroit Ere,
Press.