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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1854-10-28
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Meubies de maison, ustensils de menage, ct
une Infinite d'autres articles don't lenumGra-
ton serait trop Tongue.
Conditions lie terrain ct Ia maison paw
able CONNIE suit, savoir Ia moitie payable le
l6 de Juliet proclaim, 1855, ct pautre moi
tie payable lie 16 Juliet suivant, 1856; Lac
quereur tournissant scs obligations avec eau
tion a la satisfaction de Padministrateur, ct
portant interet a 8 pour cent par an comp
ter de leeheance, ct en- outre la propriet6
restant hypothequee iusqu'a parfait Placement.
Les proprietes mobilieres payables CONNIE
SUIT savoir toutes sommes de cinquante
plastres ou au-dessous, payables compliant, ct
toutes sommes au-dessus de cinquante pias-
tres payables la moitie trois mois de credit,
ct Pautre moitie Six mois les acquereurs
fournissant leurs obligations avec caution a
satisfaction, ct interet pour cent par an
partir de pecheance
Les placements devront Sc faire au domicilc
de John Z, Morrogh, Esq, a Washington.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1854-10-28

eB- N'oublez pas que la yente des neubles de
Madame Aristide Remand, aura lieu Lundi proclaim,
80 courant, a 10 heures du matin.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1854-10-28

est regretter que e ne puisse yous en- dire au-
tant de Franklin, on regne la fevre iaune. Je ne
sais 81 cette maladie fait de grands rayages Uai
entenda dire que jnsqusa ces jours derniers, il II
await Gu une douzaine de deces dams nne auarar-
tame de cas- Il paraft neanmoins que la n1aladie
diminue dintensite Vous pourrez voir sans dolite,
Franklin. AU REVOIR. Il
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1854-10-28

TLa vente ci-dessus a etc rem.
voyee all Mercredi, 27 NovemJre
proclaim, 1854.
JOS. BRUGERE, Admr.
Opelousas, % Octobrc, 1854.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1854-10-28
No. AZ.
VGmfG H'ubEiGue.

S E public est averti quill sera ofFert, en-
IL vente publique, au plus offrant ct der
nier encherisseur, par un encanteur dument
commissioner, sur les lieux, dams le village
dc Washington,
LIE Mardi, 81 Octobre proclaim,
les proprittes ci-dessous decritos, dependant
de la succession de feu Dame Jeanne Lacroix,
epouse decedte de Pierre Brugere, derniere-
ment de la Paroisse St. Landry, savoir
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

The New York Journal of Commerce calls
the attention of the public to counterfeit
quarter of n dollar, which is the closest mi-
tation in appearance of the genuine coin
which ever fell under notice. 1t was taken
at tho Post Office, and paid into the Sub
Treasury, where it was detected by Mr.. Ed
ward ii. Birdsall, the weigher and tester of
coin. This counterfeit appears to be made
of zinc, or other bright metal, is cast TO re-
sembe exactly the genuine coin, and is af-
forwards "gavinizcd" with pure silver. 1t is
dated 1883" is about 10 grains lighter than
the genuine, and is very brittle. BY the lat
ter characteristic it may be easily detected, rs
it will readily break by n blow from a ham.
mer; The specimen referred to was broken
by Mr.. Brdsall between his thumb and fin
gers. There are probably but few now in
circulation, and receivers of money will do
well to be on their guard against them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

EFFECTS OF TEA UPON THE SYsTEN.-Tho
author of"Chemstry of Common Life" says
that in the life of most persons period ar
rives when the stomach no longer digcsts
enough of the ordinary elements of food to
make up for the natural daily waste of bodily
substance, and the size and weight of tie
body begin to diminish more or less percep-
tibly. At this period, tea operates as a med
icine to arrest the waste, to keep the body
from falling away so fast, and thus enaos the
less energetic power of digestion still to sup
ply as much as is needed to repair the wear
and tear of the solid tissues.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

vSy" The Floridians are some for getting
up a war. Growing little rusty for want
of use, since the celebrated Seminole cam
paign in which an immense amount of pro-
visions was consumed,afew weeks ago they got
up a tremendous row in the neighborhood of
Jacksonville, and made dreadful onslaught
on little steamboat. The attack is said to
have been conducted with great skill and bra
very. The artillery kept up an incessant fire
for two and a half seconds, and succeeded in
dismanting the watercoset of the boat and
innhicting severe wound upon the arboard
chimney. After which the attacking party
took drink and scudded for home. % ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
IE1vrER FROM UoN John NJ CLAYTON. |

LETTER FROM HON. JOHN NJ CLAYTON.
The Philadelphia inquirer contains letter
from the Hon. John NJ. Clayton, of Delaware,
addressed to D. r. King, Esq, in which he de-
clares that he never was, is not now, and
never shall be, a candidate for the Presiden-
CIV, preferring a seat in the U. S. Senate to
any other office under the government. He
then proceeds to condemn the provision in the
Nebraska bill comforting the right of suffrage
on aliens, and the proposed Homestead bill,
allowing foreigners an equal share in the pub
lie domain on the same terms with native and
naturalized citizens. He declares "that our
naturalization laws are unquestionably de-
Cectiye, or our almshouses would not be filled
with paupers," and further alleges that "our
country has become Botany Bay, into which
Europe annually discharges her criminals OF
every description" lie further says:
81 have no prejudices against the honest
foreigner, who comes here to seek an asylum
from the tyranny of rulers abroad. All my
sympathies are with them and when they be-
come naturalized | will defend them. as
American CITIZENS, III III lHeT fty"t', 40 iN'iy
as those born on the soil. would inculcate
and practice religious federation, in its broad
est sense, but would see to it that no men
of any sect, whose creed teaches them to de-
nv religious liberation to me and my country
men, should ever hold office here, or power
of any kind to persecute us for our religious
opinions. No man who acknowledges ale
glance to any foreign potentate or power. or
who holds himself under obligations to obey
the edict of any such potentate or power
shall be by my vote placed in any post or Of
flee under the American government.
would defend the rights of men of all reli-
gions to the full extent to which those rights
are guaranteed by the American Constitution.
But while I would advise every American
citizen TO defend the religious rights of all
others, even at the hazard of his life, would
at the same time advise him to peril his life
not less freely in defence of his own"
In conclusion he says it will be difficult to
lay down a general rule as to how far foreign
ers, who are not naturalized in this country,
should be permitted to hold Office to which
there will not necessarily be exceptions, but
in his judgment, native American citizen,
under equal circumstances of qualifications
aud merit, is better entitled to the honors
and offices of the country than foreigner,
whether naturalzed or not.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

A GIFT ENTERPRIsE AT IioME.-We have
received n letter from Roane county in re.
ference to the price of printing tickets, cir
culars, advertisements, &c, for Gift Enter
prise, after the manner of the Gift Lotteries
at the North. II the writer is in earnest, in
order to save him any mole trouble we take
this method of informing him that the work
is of n character that VIC cannot execute,
and to suggest to him TO abandon the enter
prise at once, and turn his attention and tai
ents to some other business. In the first
place il would take some five or six thou
sand dollars to get tho thing started; second
ly, the humbug would be too transparent to
win; and thirdly and lastly, as tho preachers
say, he would be mighty apt to find himself
in the Pchtcntiary before hegot half through
with his labors. Operations that would DO
considered in New York only as evidence of
smart and entcrprising spirit would be like
ly to assume the character fswindling when
presented TO the consideration of Tenncs.
sec jury, composed, as such bodies generally
are, of plain matter of fact men. 1t is n bad
business to embark in, and tho gentleman, IT
he is in earnest, and persists, will find it so.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

MISUNDERSTANDING to the follow
ing paragraph, one of Cassius NJ. Clay's eman-
clpated slaves was not essentially benefited
by his masters generosity:
DR.. Daniel Parker, colored, formerly slave
OF Cassins M.Clay, has been arrested at Ham,
lIton, Ohio, while en- route for Canada, charg-
cd with the murder of George l.. Burton, also
colored. Subsequently Parker's house, at
Cheriot, Ohio, alleged to have been a resort
for bad men, and worse women, was attacked
by mob and his family dispersed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

Positively SHocKIEG.-The latest accounts
from the Seat of War at Jacksonville are
most shocking, as will be seen by the follow
ing fran the News of that place. The gal
liant warriors; in their eagerness for the fray,
'let loose the dogs of war with more of
alacrty than wisdom displayed in muzzling
them
awhile firing upon the steamer Welaka,
the small brass field piece, tore its imperfect
carriage in pieces and was dsmounted by the
reco That was remeded by several men
holding up the cannon. Upon the next fire
this substituted carriage is said to haye been
scattered in several directions, and those en-.
gagged in unfolding the brcech of the piece
were somewhat surprised if not absolutely
shocked"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

eYA pretended fugitive from Georgia
turned up, a few days since, in Penn Yam,
Yates CO., N. Y. where, by the way abolition
list are very numerous-and made enquiry for
some abolitiOnist in the neighborhood. He
called at the house Of Mr.. Pulver, the fami-
ly being absent, and soon after gold watch
was missing, as well as the fugitive. Mr..
P. offers reward of $40 for his apprehen-
sion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
New York, Oct. ..

The Tribune has a bold, if not prudent
Paris correspondent. In two letters, pub.
lished this morning, the assertion that Mr..
Belmont, our Minister at the Hague, has
opened a banking house,is reiterated. The
Rothschildes, being one naturalized eti-
zen of Great Britain, the other of France,
aud the third resident at Frankfort, afraid
to offend the two best credtors-England
and France-of their house, they use Mr..
Belmont, under the protection of our coun-
try to negotiate loan with Russia.
But the same writer INDUCES in a more
piquant scandal. He says Buchanan, Sekles
and Belmont are working together TO make
the first President of these United States in
1856. Mr. Buchanan is to return home, Bel
mont furnish the money, and Sickles brains
to "put him through" 1t is also repeated
that Sickes returned to this country few
weeks ago "to raise the wind, and that Mr..
Soule will return to Madrid, having done
nothing to compromise his character as a d.
plomatist or statesman. You can take this
scandal for what it is worth, always remem-
boring that the slandered parties are opposed
in politics to the radical journal that never
spares foe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

~ A report by the steamer America says
that the Italian Patriot, Mazzini had been ar.
rested at Basle, Switzerland, on the 18th ult.
He was coming from Berne where he had
spent some days in the house of Patrician,
to whom he described himself as an Italian
Count, greatly attached 10 Austria, and driven
into Switzerland by the fear of the Cholera.
The story goes that, the police had discover
ed his residence, and were preparing to APP
prchend him, when he absconded, and left
Dasle, under false name.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
New YoRK. Oct. &

DR.. Graham's trial for the murder of Col.
Loring, is progressing. The evidence adduc.
ed by the prosecution is very strong. There
is intense excitement around and about the
Court House. The jury is considered good
one, and such as will render verdict upon
the true merits of the case. II is said that
the prisoner will never go to the Penitentiary
or galows if convicted, leaving the inference
that he will destroy his own life rather than
submit to such degradation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

sY- The citizens of Rome, Ga, with few
individual exceptions, says the Courier of that
place, have signed petition praying the
council to tax city property sufficient to raise
the amount of 100000 for the construction
of n Railroad to the Alabama line in the di-
rection of Jacksonville, Ala. The prospect Of
carrying into execution the design of build
ing the road, is, at this time, very flattering
indeed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

eB- We are much gratified to learn, says
the Carlisle Ledger, from number of our
farmers, who have commenced "shucking,"
that their corn crops will turn out almost
double as well as they at first supposed when
the "panic makers" commenced their groan-
ings So, after all, we will have plenty of
corn dodger" and smart sprinkle of ''hog
and hominy"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
ATHENS, FRIDAY, Ger. IS, 1854.
TERMs.-The price of this parer is $500

per wear, in advance; $3.50, in six months
and $500 at the expiration Of the year
These are our terms, and from this time for
ward in no instance will they be departed
from The price of printing paper, labor,
and every thing entering into the business,
has advanced at least thirty per cent. within
the last twelve months, and we can no long
or afford to print papers at two dollars year
and wait always for the pay. We repeat
the above terms will be enforced in every
case, and no one need ask or expect us to
depart from them. We speak plain that all
may understand,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

BENTON, Polk CoUNTY.-We had the plea
sure of spending couple of days of the
present week at Benton, the seat of justice
of Polk county. There was large number
of persons present in attendance on the Cir
cult Court. Benton is not improving very
rapidly, owing probably to its proximity TO
Cleveland, which seems to be absorbing eve
~ thing at present The great feature Of the
occasion was the large number of lawyers
present, drawn there by the fact that litiga-
ton is very much on the increase in Polk
county, induced by the uncoverng of the
immense mineral deposites at Ducktown and
neighborhood. The farmers of Polk say that
there will be about half crop of corn gath
cred, and our own impression is, from what
we saw, that the yield will not be above that,
possibly below it. We learned that in many
parts of the county it was selling at rs cents
per bushel at the heap. A gentleman of
Ducktown informed us that the crowd of
copper hunters was rapidly decreasing and
the business of mining beginning to assume
wholesome and legitimate charactcr-a fact
we are very happy to announce.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

The Annual Report of the Trustees of the
Public Schools of the city of Washington ex
hibits results which are highly gratifying
The total expenditures for the year ending
June 90th, 1854, was sl7,633, the total re-
ceipts SIS, 067; the number Of scholars on the
roll 2O66
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
I,YNCHBURG. Der. a

I'INCHDUhUi OOI. IL
A dreadful accident occurred on the South
side Railroad last night, about six miles be-
low this city. An obstruction had been placed
across the track at the bridge over Archer's
Creek, by some persons unknown, and on the
arrival of the material train at that point, n
conclusion took place which caused the
bridge to give way. The locomotive was pre-
cipitated into the creek below-a distance of
about forty feet--instantly killing three of
the hands employed on the train.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

ARKAYsAs.-The Democrats of Arkansas
have triumphed over all opposition in their
state election. Rush and Greenwood, the
Democratic candidates, have been elected,
and the Legislature stands, on joint ballot,
rs Democrats to 25 Wings.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

A CAUSE OF SIoKYEss.-The hydrant water
at New Orleans has become so foul that the
papers caution the people against using it
1t emits so bad an odor, and the taste has been
so nauseatng as to render it wholly unfit for
use, and if used may produce an epidemic in
the community.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

The EFFECTS OF LIVING ON CoRN.-There is n
man in the suburbs who has lived so long up
on corn bread, that his voice has become
husky his hair has turned TO silk, like that
which grows on the grain, and his toes are
covered with corns
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

az The correspondent of the New York
Tribune at st. Thomas reports that rumor
is current there to the effect that Mr.. Pierce's
diplomatic agents to the Dominican Republic,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cazneau, have succeeded in
their mission, so far at least ms to secure the
Bay of SANTANA for Il United States naval sta
ton. 1t is also stated that President Santana
is inclined to accept the friendship of the
United States, hoping to find III it perma-
nent barrier for Dominica against the ambition
of his neighbor the Emperor of all the
Haytiens.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

[sT One of the most amusing incidents Of
the excursion to Rock Island is thus related
by the Utica Telegraph: A gentleman in the
wash room said to the captain Of the boat,
Cant you give me clean towel, captain 2"
"No," said the captain, more than fifty pas
sengers have used that towel there, and you
are the first one that has said word against
If"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
New YORK, Oct. 9

.I...., H.. .. NEW ORR, Oct. y.
The British steamship Canada, with Liver
pool dates TO the 23d September, arrived at
New York on the 9th instant.
Cotton at Liverpool was dull and prices in
favor Of buyers. The sales of the week up
to the day of the Canada's sailing was thirty
six thousand bales.
Flour had advanced Two shillings. Corn
one shilling and sixpenee.
Consols were quoted at 95t.
From The Seat of Wharf.-The Crimca ex-
petition had landed near Sebastopol, and the
transports had returned to Varna for more
troops
The Russian fleet had gone into Sebasto-
pol.
Spanish affairs were unchanged from last
accounts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

FEDERAL CoURT-The Knoxville Regis
ter understands that Judge Humphreys will
not be able TO hold the approaching term Of
the Federal Court. on the third Monday Of
this month. Consequently the Marshall will
be directed to adjourn the Court and a spe-
cal term will be held which will be announced,
rs soon as we learn definitely the day fixed up
on. Parties and witnesses need not attend.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

~ We are glad to learn from the Gal
weston Times that the fever in that city has
greatly abated. The Times says there were
but two nterments on the 29Ih ult., and four
on the 3Oth This being the case, hopes are
entertained of the speedy disappearance ofthe
pestlence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

The WoLFBoRouGH GIRLs-A cores.
pondent of the Exeter IN. H) News Letter,
writing from Marlborough, speaks of the
girls in that vicinity thus:
"Thc young ladies here are good looking,
and are as healthy as young bears, and sup.
pose about as good ut hugging. They climb
the mountains with the facility and speed of
colts"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

~ An Irishman writing from Ohio, says
it is the most Elegant place in the world =
"The first three weeks" he says, "you are
boarded gratis, and after that you are charg-
ed nothing at all. Come along and bring the
chlder."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

PAUPERs CoMIYG-The London Times,
received by late steamer, states that fiCO and
forty paupers, direct from the Irish almshouses,
have been shipped at Liverpool for this coun-
try. We hope they will be Immediately re.
shipped.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

TENNESSEE, WESTERN AND CHARLESTON
RAILRoAD.-A friend writes us to know
what has become of the Tennessee, Western
and Charleston railroad, and whether the en-.
terprse has been abandoned. We can only
answer that We have received information
within the last few days, from n reliable
source, that Mr. Lthgoe will be in this Sec
ton with his corps of engineers in few
weeks, for the purpose of making survey,
and that the friends of the enterprise are de-
termned it shall be built Heavy forces are
employed on the Blue Ridge Railroad, and
the work is being pushed forward with great
energy and industry. The country through
which the Tennessee, Western and Charles
ton road must be located, is Of SO favorable
character for the building of railroad, and
the enterprise Of such vast importance, that
We consider its construction as fixed beyond
doubt, and that it will be forced to compile
ton at an early day. In reference to the pre-
else location of the route, VIC will add that
the best and most favorable line will be Sc
lected without regard to local or special in
terests. That is the true policy, and no other
feeling should enter into the consideration of
those having the control and management of
such things. There are a great many rail-
roads talked of and the routes for some OF
them have been surveyed and staked out,
which never will be, and never ought to be,
built; but the Tennessee, Western and Char
lesion road is an enterprise the building of
which is inevitable. We shall be able in the
course of a couple ofmonths to give our read
ers more definite and satisfactory informa-
ton on the subject.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

DASDERsvnLE, Pa, Friday, Oct. c.
The boiler of the Montour rolling mill ex-
ploded this morning, carrying it one hundred
feet from its foundation. It also demolished
a frame dwelling and a stable, and tore away
forty feet from the mill, burrying several per-
sons in the ruins.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13

~ An Irishman who lives with Gra-
hamite, writes to n friend that if he wants to
know what "iligant living" is, he must como
to his house, where the breakfast consists Of
nothing, and the supper of what was left at
breakfast
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-10-13
DETROIT. Oct. Q.

The steamer E. X. Collins left here last
night with large number of passengers from
ST. Marie, for Cleveland. She took fire about
midnight near Maiden, and was soon CON-
pietely enveloped in flames. Great conster-
nation prevailed among the passengers, most
of whom were asleep, and many plunged into
the water, Twenty-three persisted by fire or
water.