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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-11

Lancaster, N0v =
Aaaouat receiped By Treasurer.
To County from Treasurer on balance last SEES
sion of the Board of Supervisors
To amt received of A. Barber Dist Atty as cost for jury
To amt received of L. O. shrader for jury 49, and County
Tax on suits, 49, amounting n'all,
To amt received of Clerk of Circuit Court of Grant County,
To amt State Tax reed Of several Towns for the year
To amt of County Tax received of several Towns for the
year 1858,
To amt received of VIM McGonigal Sheriff, execution
collected of Egbert Hurbu, in Circuit Court of Grant
County, Wis,
To amt received Of R. Beach, Clerk Of Board of Super
vsors for County Lands and certificates sold also on
redemption of Certificates,
To amt of interest reed Tax Receipts and Certificates,
To amt reed of James JONES' Rent for County Farm
To amt reed of Barnett and Parker per Note of 721oo
interest, $13,3O-1O0 amounting in all,
To amt reed of j. G. Clark Deputy Clerk Circuit Courtas
Jury Tax in of Wilson, Admir- of James Evans and
Joseph Hail. and Simeon E. and J. P. Lewis So; also
County Tax in Of McClaskey & Day. SO cts; also
County Tax in of Thompson & Stephens, so cts;
amounting in all,
1854 Anaouat credited Treasurer.
JAM ll-By amt paid H. Hubert for Freight on Session
Laws of Wisconsin,
By amt paid several Town Treasures for making Returns
By State Report State Tax of wisconsin,
for the year 1853, 10,
June l7By amt paid O. Cole, per Protection Insurance
Company Hartford Conn.,
July 2lBy amt paid R. Tempeton per interest $4,000
for year.
By amt pd Recorder Recording 22o Marriage Certificates
Aug BY amt paid H Cox, for Freight per General
Laws of Wisconsin,
By amt of Tax Certificates bid in for County,
BY amt Of Personal Property Tax not paid Several Towns
for the year 1853
By amt Of State Double Assessment Several Towns 1853
By amt of Co. Double Assessment in Several Towns 1853
BY amt OF Lands Assessed not entered for the year 1853
BY amt paid Treasurer per making List of County Orders
and Clerk of Circuit Court Certificates
By amt of County Orders Cancelled, 4
By amt of Circuit Court Certificates, !
By amt Of Co. Treasurers per $185642lOo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-11

Es-The reading public in the neigh
borhood of Mr.. WIN. WH1rEs1DE, in the
Town of Millyille are taking steps to pro-
cure Post Office. The income of popu-
lation in that vicinity has been large with,
IN few months, and this more is an I'M
mistakable sign of their habits Of reading
and selfthinking. Schools and Post Off
ces,-what mighty engines of power, as
well as guardians of moral, religious and
civil liberty! We believe no liquor is sold
in that neighborhocd,- hence no crimes
no Jail patronage-no complaint of power
" and pauperism. We commend that Vi
entity to all in pursuit of an intelligent
peaoeable and law abiding circle of neigh
lors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-11
$16,935,49

SIS,935, 4s
s6,5s
VIM T. ENNOR, Treasurer OF. Gxant County, Wss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-11

| RA Cotillion Party will be given
at Mr. BuII's, in Lima,on Christmas even
mo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-11
amman Report Of the Treasurer Grant County, wis,

FOR THE 2orH OF NOVEMBER, A. D. iSo4
Treasurers Office
Lancaster, Now goth, 1854
aimed by
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1854-12-23
FER NJ q ~ JED BITT EsR
PREPARED BY
DIR. G.. NJ. JACKSON,


No. 1870 AYch Street, PHILADELPHIA.
Their power over the above diseases is not exceed,
if equally, by any other preparation in the United
States the attest in many cases, after sful
physicians had failed.
These bitters are worthy the attention of inval;ds
Possessing great virtues in the rectcaton Of diseases
of the Liver and lesser glands, exercising the most
searching powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs, they are witha SAFE certain and
pleasant
Testimony of the highest character HON. GEO.
STROOP Judge Of the District Court in Perry Co.,
Pa November 18th, 1852 said: "Your Hoofand's
German Bitters has been in use in our place over
year past and to the astonshment of many has per-
formed wonders. We may notice few instances that
have come under our own immediate notice almost
every person who has stopped at the hotel Of VIM
Lackey, one year since, predicted from his emacated
countenance and debility, that he could not live
much longer. He was unable to attend to his bus-
ness and for the greater part of his time confined to
his room. We recommended him to try the German
Bitters which he did aud to the surprise Of all his
friends and acquaintances, he is able attend
to his usual business and perform manual labor The
case of Henry Asper, stone mason, whom no one
supposed would ever recover from the debility ofhis
system, but looked upon fast approaching the
grave, took eight nine bottles Of these Btters du-
ring the last winter and this summer be has been ito
the surprise Of all who knew his case) following lis
trade. The case Of William Murphy ia TO less as.
tonishing He too, so fas reduced as 10 induce
| general belief that the grave alone would be his
| only remedy. Mr.. Lackey recommended him to try
the HooAand Germau Bitters; he is now apparently
a well man, and able to do hard days work. VIZ
could mention many other cases Of similar chafac
ter of it were necessary ], myself, derived much
very much benefit from their use. l have given con
siderable of away not for your benefit alone, bu
4 nd at
am pleased to see the happy result 70 the aflicte
we say, try them fairly and will warrant relief.
These Bitters are worthy the attention of invalid:
possessing great power in the restoration of health
action of the Liver and the lesser glands, giving ton
to the stomach and nervous system, and bringing tn
system generally to a high state of health.
For sale by respectable dealers in medicine ever!
where.
These Btters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, they inv
gorate and strengthen the system never PROSTATE
and can be used for Infants as well as adults.
Sold in Opelousas by P. L. Hebrard, and JOB
Posey.-In Washington by s. D. Aliia-
*ope'orsss, ocsnbeF i4th, ls5A--suA
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mac I1am of New ysrpfa s,e rs.

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nee to the contrary are considered as wishing to
continue their subscriptions.
Oh # subscribers order the diseontinuance OF
their papers, the publisher may continue to send
them until arrearages are paid.
3d. If subscribers neglect or refuse taking their
uopers from the post-oice to which they are sent
New are held res ponsbe tall their bills are settled
and their paper ordered to be discontinued.
take a ne spaper or periodical from the postoiiiee,
orremoying and leaving it uncaled for, is prtTsa
ncis evidence of intentional fraud.
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NATURES GUIDE!

ADVICE TO YOUTH, AND SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS,
GUARDIANS AND PRECEPToRs.
Rules for the preservation of health and prolonga-
ton of life.-Also, an essay On the human system
By Dr.. A. R. KINKELIN, corner of Third and
Union Streets, Philadelphia.
Price, twenty-five cents per copy. Published by
the author. ...a..
September 30th, ls54--sss.
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NoT1TCEs.

7IyHE undersigned informs all persons in
= debted.to him by neglected notes or
that if they do not come forward
ind settle up on or before the month of April
1856 that they will be sued judicially.
aa LASTIE DUPRE.
0pelousas, November 25th, 1854-4t.
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Hides! HiaIes!g

YMyHE undersigned respectfully Informs
= the planters and merchants Of St.
Landry and surrounding parishes, that he is
now ready to purchase, GIV0ys for cash, all
hides that will be brought to his residence, in
Opelousas, and that he will pay them as high
as the usual market price.
i'll. COURET,
Opelousas, Nov 25th., 1854.-3m.
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DubuissOaa s. SGagg.

WASHING TON, La
asz~., ARE just receiving complete assort-
~ ment Of merchandise, consisting in dry
AagS goods, ready made clothing, hats, shoes,
- boots hardware cFockeryware, grocery,
&c. &c. that they offer for sale at very moderate
prices for cash. They beg of their friends and the
public in general to and examine their stock of
goods and their prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Their store is the same lately occupied by Mayer
Alexsnders. Washington, Nov. "a 1854
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NOTICE.

gHVIIE undersigned needing what may be
= due him, hereby requests those who
are indebted to him, either by notes or other
wise, to come forward and pay without delay,
if they wish to save costs.
He takes this opportunity to announce to
his friends and the public in general, that he
has on hand fine stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which be will sell cheap for cash
J. REMY EIOU.
Washington, Sept. %, 1854.
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ULYSSE GABEREL,

Public Auctioaseer for ST. Landry.
HIs Office is at Prairie Malet, and all orders LEI
1 H. at the Post-0fce, in Opeousas, or at thsstosa
Of G Hollier fls, will be promptly attended sD
Opslousas, June cath, lsSs--8n
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OpeaOMsas
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23d., 1854
coNpIrieNs.


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ae.tle up all arrearases.
yaduertissng-For one square not exceeding the
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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 cut, or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publ
cation.
A liberal deduction made OH advertisements in-
Gssted for long period.
Noadvertisetnent or subscription will be stepped
anil an the arrearages paid, unless at the option
Of the publishers.
No election tickets or other Jobs printed without
the money or the person ordering them to be print
cd is responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance viii invariably be required
for the announcement Of candidates for office.
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lITa W TALI GOODS.

l1 e W 2 AL GOODS.
YEyHE undersigned calls The attention Of
l- their friends and customers I'd their
large assortment of Fall and Winter Goods
consisting in Staple and fancy Dry Goods,
CIothings, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps
as also great variety of other Goods
A complete assortment Of Clothings, for
men and boys on hand we fatter ourselves
of having well assorted stock, and will dis,
pose of it on very reasonable terms and prices
Call and examine before purchasing else.
where.
GENTN & POIRET.
Opelousas, December I'd, 1854
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Judicial Notices, &c.
Public Sale.

By the undersigned, Aucsioaaeer for the
Parish Of st. Landry.
YEyHE public are hereby informed that
ILL., there will be offered for sale, at public
sale, to the last and highest bidder, by the
undersigned, public auctioneer, in and for
the Parish of ST. Landry, at the last resi-
dence Of Benjamin McCleland, deceased. in
Plaqnemine Brulee, i'll this Parish. on
Tuesday, 26th December next,
1854; the following described property, he
longing to the Estate of the late benjamin
McCieland, late Of the Parish of St. Landry,
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MhON L0Us sONNIER, of the Parish
81 Of st. Landry, State. of Louisiana,
having applied BY bis petition for the appoint
smeutsof Administrator the Estate OF Car
melite Laeasse, deceased Widow of Ursin
Carriere senior, late OF the aforesaid Parish ;
Now, therefore, any person intending to
make opposition to said appointment will file
the same in writing, ii my Office, iu the town
OF Opelsusas, within ten days from the date
Of The present notice. ~
4. GARRIGUEs, Czerk. 8
Opelousas, December 16.h 1854,
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W WASHINT TON, La.
II EEPS constantly on hand, heretofore, q
~ large and complete stock of PURE AND
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES, and other
articles in his line.
Receiving the most of my supplies direct from
New York, and the northern markets. can recon-
mend them equal to any purchased in the South,
as my old customers can testify, and | will dispose
of them on such terms, and at such prices as can
not fail to satisfy those who have bsen accustomed
to purchase their medicines in New Orleans and
elsewhere.
l have an old and experienced chemist employ
ed, who attends at all times to putting up PreO.
criptions, &c.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock and prices
S. D. ALLIs
Washington, La, March 4th, 1884.
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Tan COURIER.
sstsisl journal Of The Parish Of St. :Iaaar!

rrausHED on sArURpAY By
1asL H. SisDOz / ANDREW NEyNIBR.
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New-OrIeans Packet,
esa The fine new steamer
2 gALICB ". GLAZE,

~ SOhNoIOAF, IuhStSFS
w ILLleave Washington on Sundays at 10 o'clock
w A. NJ, returning, will leave New-Orleans on
Wednesdays at IL N. This boat vas built expressly
for the trade is light dvaught, safe and comfortable
and decidedly the swiftest and in every respect the
best boat other tonnage that entered the port of
Orleans, on the fall of water the Glaze will be-
provided with safe small steamer 70 serve as tender
for passengers also Lighters for freight thereby ena-
bling the time of departure to be regular.
Shippers and consignees will please notice that the
business at this of the year is confined strictly
to cash, we have no down freight and our expenses
on board for cash only, and all freight not paid
by shippers in New Orleans onreturn of receipt must
positively be paid at the Landing or Warehouse, or
otherwise they cannot be delivered, Mr.. II. Kenson
Jr, is located at Washington, he will receive the
manifest and bills with charges &C., &C.. of each trip
consignees will please at first opportunity inform Mr.
kenson of any claim for lost Or damaged goods, &C.
companied with vouchers &c.
J. JOHNSTON.
Washington, July 2eth; 1854.
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N 9HaEGCEsSS,

n %HE undersigned informs the public that
ia he has retired from the house Of Fol-.
LAIN, CARRIERE & Co, and that Messers
DEBAILLoN & CARRIER E are charged with the
liquidation of the business of said partnership
A. FOLLAIN.
Washington, Nov 30th, 1S54.-1m. /
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VIII. A. MoRIARTV. Pubic Crier.

ID ESPECTFULLY offers his services to the c:i-
T. zens of St. Landry and surrounding Parishes.
All orders can be left to him, in Opelousas, or to
Sandoz & Meynier, OpetousGs Coarier's Office.
Opelousas, November 25th, 1S54.--ly.
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ga y W u - K&A Ek = -
THVHE undersigned having just arrived
q from New-Orleans, informs his friends
and the public in general that he has now on
hand full assortment of Dry Goods for the
season;-Also, family Grocery, Hardware,
Crockeryware, Shoes, Boots Jewelry, Clocks,
Cold and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions. C. MEDICIS.
be- Opelousas, April I'D, 1854.
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judicial Sales. &C.
Public SAX,

By the Undersigned, Auctioneer IN ard
for-the sPur'sh Of St. Landry,
~ ME public are hereby informed that
w. there viii be Sold at public sale, to
the last and highest bidder, by the underyign.
ed, public auetioneer, in and for the Parish
Of St Landry, in the Town Of Ope!ousas, in
the Parish of St, Landry, on
Tuesday, oh Of January meet,
1855, the following property. belonging to
the minors OF the late Cieophine Dupre, de-
ceased wife OF fier.e Roy, to-wit:
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Wanted. by the wear,

A aegroman of middle age.-Apply at this
Office
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Il CERTAIN PARTOF
l q xIt ~ 2><I3>aan<

with the Improvements thereon, situate and
lying il the Iown Of Ore!ousas, known and
d=5iena:ct'on the pan q sad town, as max
ing part 5f l5t No 2, n i5qfare No 22, has-
ing cue hu;dre2 aud twenty nine feet, six
incnes front, by one hundred and sixty nine
feet, six inches in depth, bounded on the
North by Vine Street, on the South by the
property formerly belonging to r. Mansfield,
on the East by Union Stree and on the
West by Main Street. ..s.,...
Terms and CoAaitionS The purchase
money payable in five eIoai annual install
ments, from the day Of SAFE, that is to say,
the first pay ment on the 9Th day Of January
1856. the second on the 9th January 1851,
the third on the 9th january 1858, the fourth
on the 9th January 1859 and the fifth and
last on the 9th January 1860, with eight per
cent per annum interest, from said day of
sale, on the whole amount due and to be due,
payable annually, that is to say, from year
to year, until all the principal and interest
is paid purchaser to give good and approved
personal security or securities, and to secure
payment of said sum, mortgage reserved in
favor of said minors, until principal and in
terest is paid-The notes are made and pay
able at the order of Mr.. Pierre Roy, Tutor.
ACHILLE DUPRE,
Aucti051eer
Opelousas, 9th December, 1854.
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:aSsaEsagsOaa
FEMALE
bOlRDING And DAY SCHOOL

& IDED bycompetent Female Teachers and unde
IA the superintendent of the undersigned, a
School fol the general education Of Young Ladies
will be opened in this Town. on Monday, the 4th
September next, III which will be taught all the
branches requisite for finished and accomplished
education. The same unwearied attention that has
hitherto marked his course, in his Boys School, will
be continued in this institution. Every attention,
by himself and the ladies having direction i'll the
School viii be paid to the manners and department
OF he pupi and thorough course of Instruction will
be pursued il every b.ancn Of study.
The Boys School, which viii be entirely distinct
a <spaEase from that OF the Young Ladies' will be
ope.,5l O. Aoeday, the 4th of September next-he
is happy 70 iJ ms patroas and the public that he
viii be aidcl ia his Boys School by Dr.. Radcliffe,
distinguished aduate OF Trinity, Dublin.
Instruction viii lie given French and Spanish,
by Geatleraaa fully qualified to teach these Ian
gnages.
Terms made known On application to
GEO. LUTHER.
WsslIingtoo &rpist oath .1S54-tf
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Tls!E.l oNAglN ss0 :
~. E,'-T

LII those indebted to the Coffee House
- of the undersigned viii please cone
forward and settle their bills before the iirst
Of january next 1855, Otherwise the same
will be placedin the hands ofa magistrate to
becollecfed with costs.
A. MI. PERRAULT Z
0pelousas Dec 18th, 1854. 4t
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l am yours, with great respect,

J.D POWELL, supt. Trans, L. R. R.
Rock Hill, (Somerset Co.. N. j., July 2l, 1852.
Dr.. j. G. AYER,-Since your medicine has be-
come known here it has greater demand than any
other cough remedy we have ever sold. 1t is spoken
Of in terms of unmeasured praise by those who have
used it, and know of some cases where the best
they say of it. is not too much for the good it
has done. take pleasure in selling it, because
know that l am giving my customers the worth OF
their money, and feel gratfed in seeing the benefit
it confeIs.
Please send me a further supply, and believe me-
Yours, with respect, JOHN C. WHITL0CK.
P. S. Almost any number of certificates can esent
you, if you wish it.
and sold in Opelousas, by P. Leonce Hebrard; and
John Posey and in Washington by S. D. Allis.
Opelousas, October 14th., 1s54.-6m.
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I Z LUlUDAU
For the rapid Cure of
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGu,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.

in this generation to facilitate the business of life
Of human existence none can be named of more real
value to mankind, that this contribution of Chemis
try to the Healing Art. A vast trial OF its virtues
throughout this broad country, has proven beyond
| toubr, that medicine Or combination of med
cines yet known can surely control and cure the
nume Gus varieties Of pulmonary disease which have
hitherto swept from our midst thousands and thou
| sands every year Indeed, there is now abundant
reason to believe Remedy has at length been found
which can be relied on, to the most dangerous
affections of the lungs. Our spacsbere will not per-
NIT US to publish any proportion Of the cures affected
by its use, but would present the following
and refer further enquiry to my American Almanac,
which the agent below named, will always be pleased
to furnish Free wherein full particulars, and n-
di8putable proof of these statements
Office of Transportation Laurens r. R., s. c.,
Aug. i, 1853.
j. c. AVER. Dear sir,-My little son, four years
old has just recovered fiom severe attack of mag-
nant Scarlet Fever, his throat rotten, and every
person that visited him, pronounced him dead
child. Having used your CHERRY PEcToRAL in Cali
forna, in the winter of $780, for severe attack of
Bronchitis with entire success was induced to try
it on my little boy. gave him spoonful every
three hours, commencing in the morning, and by
ten o'clock ct night, found decided change for
the BETTER and after three days use he was able to
eat Or drink without pain.
Its use in the above named disease will save many
child from premature grave, and relieve the
anxiety Of MANY loud parellt.For all affections of
the Throat and Lungs, believe it the best medicine
extant. feeling OF the deepest gratitude, prompts
me in addressing you these lines,-but for your inn
portan discovery, my little boy would have been
in another world.
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THE PLANTATION.

where the deceased last resided, situated in
the quarter, called Roberts Cove, in the
Parish Of St. Landry, measuring six hundred
and forty superficial arpents of land bounded
North and West by Public lands, South by
the Bayou Plaquemine Brulee, and East by
Colbert w. Foreman, together with certain
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SHINGLES aRB Bagging & Bale Rope
~ just received Ind for sale BY
August !. 1s54.- U. MEDEIs.
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rxel gDn g aE

Opelousas, July 9Th, 1854.
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situated at the same place, measuring four
hundred superficial arpents, bounded South
bythe Bayou Plaquemine Brulee. North and
West by land, belonging to Albert B. Nc
Cleland and East by public land.
ANOTHER TRACTOF
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TCDgTSTC O.,
Opelousas, 9th December, 1854.

Opelousas, December 9th, 1851