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NeW~@s@ rams Packet,
s4aaye. The fine new steamer
q. iLICE VI. GLAZE.

o. ooA4ASoAoANs iudSGeT,
" ILL leave Washington on Sundays at 10 o'clock
W A. NJ, retu. ming, will leave New-Orleans on
Wednesdays at 12 NJ. This boat was built expressly
for the trade, is light draught safe and comfortable
and decidedly the swtest and in every respect the
best boat other tonnage that entered the port of
New-0reans, the fall of water the Glaze will be
provided with safe small steamer to serve as tender
for passengers also Lighters for freight thereby ena
bling the time Of departure to be regular.
Shippers and consgnees will please notice that the
business at this of the year is confined strictly
to cash. we have no down freight and our expense;
on board are for cash only, and all freight not paid
oy Shippers New Orleans on retr of receipt, must
positively be paid at tks Landing or Warehouse, or
otherwise they cannot be delivered, M NJ Ee,.lson
-, is located at Washington, he IL gsaea She
manifest and bills with chag &c e. aI ea.4 t1rp
consgnees will please at tiist opportunity aT, H.
Kenison Of any claim for e&s OF damaged zld%s &C.
companied with vouchers Sc.
j. J0HESIU&
Washington, July s9th; 1854
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VALIERE ROY, of the Parish of St.
v Landry, having applied by his petition,
for, the appointment of Administrator of the
Estate of L. A. Deskin, deceased, late of the
Parish of St. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, Will file the
ssHhe in writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date of
this saotice
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
Opef6usas, October 18th, 1854.
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YWVHE Tax Payers of the Parish, of St
H. Landry, are informed that the Roll Of
Assessment is now completed, and will be
deposited the 1st day of October next, at the
Office of Mr.. Yves Davy, Recorder, in Ope.
lousas, for inspection, for thirty days, accord.
ing to law. PIERRE M0UIfLE,
Parish Assessor.
Opelousas, September 3Oth, 1854.
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NOTICE,

EAN BITE. DAVID, of the Parish of
e. St. Landry, having applied by his peti-
tion, for the appointment of Administrator of
the Estate of Emile Breaa, deceased, late of
the Parish of st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same ia writing, in nay Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date of
this notice
A. GARRIGUEs, C1ek.
0peleasas, October l4th., 1854.
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Judicial Notices. &c.


NOTICE.
a IL those having any claims against the
"A Estate of the late Mrs. Widow Vital
Estilette, are requested to present them to
Mr. Alphonse Patin, in Grand Coteau and
all those indebted to said Estate, are also re-
quested to come and pay up the quickest pos
sible into the hands of said Patin, if they
wish to avoid costs.
ALEXANDRA ESTILETTE,
AdnzaAastyator.
Opelousas, September 23d, 1854.
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MNE1E undersigned have formed part
u nership, since the 1st of July, 1854,
under the name of SHwARTz & KAUFMAN,
tor the sale of Dry Goods, Ready Mode
CI0thtngs, Groceries, H01decure, DC. They
have now on hand, the largest aud finest stock
of goods than any other country store, which
they offer for sale at the lowest pr;ces They
respectfully invite the public and their friends
to come and see their goods and know their
prices and convince themselves that it is i'm
possible to have them as cheap elsewhere.
10 They have already on hand, for the
winter season, the following articles, for plan
tation:-Russett Broeons, Lowell's Cotton,
kerseys, Linseys, Blankets and Ready Made
Clothings for Negroes, &C.
They solicit, as by the past, continuation
of the liberal patronage Of the citizens of St
Landry, and they will make their best to sa-
tisfy them.
A. SHWARTZ
S. KAUFMAN.
Opelousas, July 8th, 1854.
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PUBLISHED on SATURDAY BY
JOFL n. SANDOZ & ANDREW MEYNIER.
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NoI1TCEg.

= NHE undersigned wishing To cj,'-. t,r
~ business of his store in OpesousaS, n.
=vites those indebted to him to come and settle
the quickest possible if they wish to avoid costs
He offers in the mean time, to hire his store
and two dwelling houses in the town Of Ope.
lousas. Apply to
EDOUARD FAYOLLE.
Opelousas, June 10th, 1854.
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Washington
FEMALE
BOARDING And DAY SCHOOL.

"A IDED by competent Female Teachers and unde
IN the supeiintendence of the undersigned, a
School for the general education of Young Ladies
Z viii be opened in this Town, on Monday, the 4th
September next in which viii 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 in the
School, will be paid to the manners and department
of the pupil and thorough course of instruction will
be pursued in every branch of study.
The Boys School, which will be entirely distinct
and separate from that of the Young Ladies, win be
opened On Monday the 4th Of September He
Is happy TO inform his patrons and the public that he
viii be aided in his Boys School BY DR.. Ratciife,
distinguished graduate of Lunels, Dublin.
Instruction will be given in French and Spanish,
by Gentleman fully qualified to teach these Ian.
guages. =
Terms made known on application to
GEO. LUTHER.
Washington, August esth, ls54s--tf.
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$50 ReW-.a'

RANAWAY from the subscriber,
ca at Prairie Faqueta1que, in this Parish,
- about four months ago, a dark mulatto-
girl, named PATIENCE, aged about p years.
5 feet in height. speaking freE and
very quick, she has beautifp.1 fine
features for slave.
I will give the above rewars ~
bringing her back to me.
JOSEPH
St. Landry, September &c. u.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

EEyHE undersigned, having purchased the interest
Of Mr. James A. lee in the Drug Store, situated
at the corner of Bellevue and Main streets, and
known as Thonpsons Drug Store, now oers for sale,
IT reasonable prices the following articles lately re-
ceived from New vvork:
4 ss,,.ete assortment Of Drugs, chemicals and
medicines,
s Patent medicines of all kinds.
Paints, Oils, glass. and brushes
Perfanery and stationary.
The undersigned having opened business connec-
tons with some of the best houses Of the North and
Of France, win be able to keep constant supply of
the best articles required Id his line.
GB An experienced druggist and chemist will be
employed in. the establishment
p LEoNCE HEBRARD.
ass,,,at Il OIL, n osA q 1,yssa7
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| Id EMAINING i
IL Office, Octobc
Angamare E. H.
Andrus Fernando
Andrus A. B.
Andrus Alfred
Bellon Alexandra
Bullard Sarah u.
Bramme Jean Bite. Jean
Beraud Joseph 2
Burton Miss A. e.
Bassett James C.
Bruhod Mad. 8
Balqu6 Manette
Bord Mrs. G.
Balqu6 Joseph fills a
Badeaux Onezime
Chacher& L. v.
Cercon Mrs. G.
Cesan Philogene
Cannon Fenelon
Castillo Alexandra 2
Castillo Alex. H.
Castillo Mad. Alex.
Chachere Constant
Cazalot NJ. C.
Cahanin Mad. G.. 8
Cahanin Ernest
Carriere Joseph n.
Chitester Eliza II.
Chapman John
Cardinal Jean Marie
Carriere Mile. Louisa
Caillier Jean fills
Dole Edouard
Decayer Lucyanne Q
Deschamp Mr.. G.
Ducloux Henry
Davis John T.
Delagrave Henri
Dewel Mrs. Elizabeth
Dejean Antoine
Danel Victor
Dupre Edmond C.
Francoz Feois. Barthelem
Fontenot Octave
Fontenot J. B.
Fisher Mrs. +. II.
F0ntenot Miss Clara
Gradenigo Augustin .
Gautreaux Joseph A.
Guidry Toledano A
Gelvin Emilia L.
Guillory Lastie junior
Gardner Geo. w.
Gradenigho Mile. Felonist
Gonor F. s. Mad.
Gillard Joseph B.
Guilbeau Lucien A.
Hoy Miss Mary G.
A. J. TT
Hnnlnncnc nofnbo, RAJ
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NGDHMa ..

YyHE undersigned having just arrived
= 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;--Aiso, family Grocery, Hardware,
Crockerywafe, Shoes, Boots, Jewelry, Clocks
Goh and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions. G. MEDICIS.
Opelousas April 22d, 1854.
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LIST OF LETTERS

LETTERS
n the Opelousas Post
+ LIST 1854.
Hathorne Fergus
Henderson James
Hollier fils Clement 4
Hyde Miss II. G.
Hackett Revd. Otis
Norman Mr..
Hollier Severin
Haarer Gustaye
Harman Sol. B.
jackson j. r.
johnson VIM.
johnson John
johnson Solomon
Lalonde Louis 8
Lyons Jacob
Landry Victor
Lefeyre Nd nee Guillemard
Melancon Gustavefils
Miller Henry
Moore Alfred
Melaneon Gesner
McLane John Judge
Morantes B. A.
Moore James
Matthew Maxile
Olivier Jules g. 9
Ogden Hon. A. N.
Prudhomme Ulysse 2
Pepin B.
Perry w. D.
Paillette We. Ant.
Robinett Nicholas
Reeves Gallatin
Rachal Mad. We. Elise 9
Read DIR. Il. 0.
Richard in. Bite. pere
Richard Martin
Richard Francois
Reeds. D.
Suthone Mr..
Sitton Edw. A. Mrs.
Spring Belhana
FSpurce John A.
Suthon Mrs. L.
Stone Philip
Sicily Adolphe
Strickline n.
Smith Mr..
Shelton Madeline
Thompson Jas. NJ.
Vouanne Auguste
Veronique fine. coul. libre
Warren Mr..
Woods J. L.
Wing Office
Wing Sunday
Wilson John G.
Poa-Master.
1874
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CHERRY PICTORIAL
For the rapid Cure of
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WNOOPING-COUGR,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.

CONSUMPTION.
| Among the numerous discoveries Science has n,od
in this generation to facilitate the business of life
increase its enjoyment and even prolong the term
OF human existence, none can be named of more rea
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
doubt, that no medicine Or combination of med
clnes yet known, surely control and cure the
numerous 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 cure the most dangerous
affections OF the lungs Our space here will not per-
init us to publish any proportion of the cures affected
by its use, but we would present the following
and refer further enquiry to my American Almanac
"hch the agent below named, will always be pleased
TO furnish free, wherein full particulars and in
| disputable proof of these statements.
Office OF Transportation, Laurens r. R., S. c..
Aug. 4, 1858.
j. c. AVER. Dear Sir-My little son. four Years
Old has just recovered from a severe attack of mar
nant Scarlet Fever, his throat was rotten and every
person that visited him, pronounced him dead
chlld. Having used your CHERRY PEcToRAL in Cali
1ornla, in the winter of 1850 for severe attack of
bronchitis, with entire success was induced to trv
II on my little boy gave him tea-spoon-lll every
tnree nours, commencing in the morning, and by
ten o'clock at night, found decided change for
the better and after three days use, he was able to
eat or drink without pain
It's use In the above named disease will save MANY
cniid from a premature grave and relieve the
anxiety OF many loud parent.-For all affections of
the Throat and Lungs, believe it the best medicine
extant A feeling OF the deepest gratitude prompts
me IN addressing you these lines,-but for your i'm
portant discovery my little boy would now have been
in another world.
am yours with great respect,
j.. D. POWELL, Supt. Trans, LR.R
Rock Hill Somerset Co.. N. j., July 81, 1852.
Dr. j. e. AYER,-Since your medicine has be-
come known here, it has greater demand than any
other cough remedy 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 hest |
they can say of it, is not too much for the good it
has done. take pleasure in selling it, because
know that am giving my customers the worth of
their money and feel gratied in seeing the benefit
it confers
Please send me further supply, and believe me.
Yours, with respect, JOHN G. WHITLOCK.
r. D. Almost any number of certificates can be sent
you, if you wish it.
Prepared and sold by James c. Aver, Lowell Mass.
and sold in Opelousas, by P Leonce H6brari: and
John Posey; and in Washington by S. D. Alis
Upelousas, October 14th 1S54.-6m
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TRE COUR TER.

Official Journal of the Parish of st. Landry
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WASHING TON, La
II EEPS constantly on hand, as heretofore, a
IN 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 such terms, and at such prices as cam
not fail 10 satisfy those who have been accustomed
to purchase their medicines in New Orleans and
elsewhere.
| have an old and experienced chemist employ
ed, who attends at all times to putting up Pres
criptions, &c.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine nay stock and prices,
S. D. ALLIS,
Washington, La, March 4th, 1854,
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Public Sale.
ONE GOWN LOa.

~ - ~~ IA w AN AAO
AEeeFs = situated in the Town of Washing
| E ton, together with all the build
tsss ings and improvements thereon
erected and thereto belonging, consisting in a
Store, a Dwelling house and various outs
houses being the last residepc said de-
ceased
A Lot of DRY GOODS AND 1koGE-
RIES, household furniture, kitchen utensils,
and many other articles too numerous to
mention.
Terms and Coss1zitioass The house and
lot payable in two equal instalments, the first
payable on the 10th of July next, 1866, and
he balance, payable on the 10Th Of July Of
.e following year, 1856. The purchaser
furnishing his notes with good and sufficient
security to the satisfaction of the Admins
traitor, and the notes bearing interest at per
cent per annum from time due until paid,
and mortgage retained on the property sold
The balance of the property payable thus :
All sums of fifty dollars and under, payable
Cash, and all sums above fifty dollars payable
in two equal instalments Of three and six
months. Purchasers giving their no*pz with
good and solvent security, with PEA cent. m
terest from time due All sums pay able at
the residence of John F. Morrogh, at Wash.
ington La JOSEPH BRUGERE,
administrator.
Opelousas, September Both, 1854.
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PRlVAIllI SALE.

II. D. 1IIOMI SUN, EO@--HuSlt
Opelousas, October 7th. 1854.
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70 Will be sold on the same day, at the
same ? lace and at the same conditions, by the
understood
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28

RAILROAD SWITCHEs.-.IObn NJ. Crosland, Of Potts
Vile Pa. whom we know capable mechanic, writes
Us On the subject of Railway Switches, the fatal acci
cents caused BY their mismanagement and the means
of preventing those accidents, as follows:
But q small proportion of the employs on Railroad
ere that cool discernment and action that
rnoeutary IL Of excitement may not bewlder and the
thought Of trying for bis life, committing him TO
prson for weakness beyond bis mastery IL cruel in
the extreme Let those who judge so rashy Of switch
tenders fault when he makes mistake place themselves
in that position and try the inrmiies OF their own organ
izatop ard they will learn TO depore the general
want OF presence Of mind under sudden emergency.
propose TO take the chances OF their mistakes entirely
OFT their bands follows On any Railroad using my
Switch Monitors rs'-be it the Central Hudson River Or
the Great Paccthe engineer at starting his train shall
set his guide monitor cHr, and every switch tender
on the road may turn their switches the wrong way pnr
H0ly and iey take hetran from the maintra
There vet another feature Of my invention less
psrsye and which comes within my limited means. al
iude 70 Proof Monitors an index at all times of the
position Of the switch-which is plainly dscernibe to the
engineer full Eve hundred yards from the switch BY this
arrangement engineers ere enabled 10 check up and
alarm if be wrong being right, they may tap their
tell in acknowledgment 10 PreCeHt change and pass on
in safety.
These last am ready and willing to put up any
where ttal az my own expense, free passage be
furnished me 20 the points selected
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28
NEWyoRV DAUy TRIBUNE TUESDAY, MARCH g. 1854

single flicker Of intelligence. Why, what does the
Senatorial repes Of the Missouri restriction ITSELF al er
tie uniupeacbed and unqgestoned declaratoo' OF
Senator Achison On the very last day Of de yerJ last
Session Congress in regard to its sicrelaess and sta
bllity prove IA regard to southern faith aud hooOr
Does not this entire Nebraska business denonsteA'e
Tia. Slavery is ready and ripe for anything that VIII al
vance is interests Talk OF its sticking to doctrine
or 1 principle We have often encountered aosaFdl
ties and fasehoOd which people were expected 70 De-
Teye in. but We never yet met with anything SO pre-
posterous as request to believe that the Slavery prop
,rspdis,s will be governed by doctrine or prnci-
pe which stood in the way OF their interests however
ioennly they may have sworn on some previous occi-
sion 10 abide By IT,
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28

Tie Neir Haren Register and four or FIVE other Ad-
mui.tfaton papers advocate the bill aud it has been
sustained by Ihe revolutions Of several Coany aud DIS
rict Conventions Of The sane party in the STATE Sen
stor Toucey has also CIV his yo,e aod his voice il ~
favor TIE Democrats State Con7entoa whi'h passed
a LafauGIsn uumeanue resolution. claimed 70 be Tor
and against IT, reso7cd the same tune 70 support TIE
Administration, Of which this is the only important
measure II, after all this the people shall elect
Legislature favorable 10 tie Administration let US hear
no more Of the opposition of Connecticut to the repeal
Of the Missouri Compromise
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28
CONNECTICUT.

We happen to know that the result of the approach
ing election in Connecticut is awaited with intense
anxiety by the cOuspratOrs at Washington They
very little for the peoples opinions such but for
their votes they have profound respect. The great
question with them at this moment is, VIII this Ne
braska bill ipure the Democratic party Satisfy them
that it VIII and the will be defeated B1: if
this election shall show that notwithstanding the eiga-
tic yillaTy attempted the Democracy can be sus-
tared at tie polls all hope of defeating The Nebraska
bill will be forever lost
TIE Hartford Times is attempting 70 gul tie voters
Of the State with the idea that nasmuch as that paper
opposes tie Administration this subject the Nebris
La bill il not an issue at this election. similar game
attempted 10 New Hampshire but failed to decsiye
the people of the Granite State Can so shallow de
vice deceive the men of Connecticut We think not.
unless their reputation for acuteness is quite unde-
served.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28
MOyEY-MAEIyC.

Some tslk has occurred at Albany, recently upon
tie rell Of Lieut. Gov. Church with the state
Treasury PTo7cE ed chiefly b. resolution offered IN
tie Serste by Ar. Dickinson and adopted, asking the
CcItIoLsr 10 rtFor. Low much VI. Church lad drawn
iEom tie Treasury fer The year ,s5j. We 10 not ul-
jerstard that s1y charge Of getting Illegal pay w-s
a1e lut The impression created By the in4mry was
tLst II Church was eo1sidersOly more expensive
without being more ornamental useful than his i'm.
me6iate predecessors. L 7ss stated that Hamilton
F!sh Lad received, l0r thirteen mouths service,
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28

The Board of Councillors closed their March session
last night A resolution was Cered and referred to
Increase the salary of Commissioner of Streets and
Lamps from $500 to $4,000 per annum. A repor:
submitted by the Public Health Committee thatEhe
Controller be directed to discontinue all law proceed
ipgs agaips Wm. B. Reynolds, and pay up arrears on
the contract Tor removing dead animals The report
was referred 70 the Committee of the Whole A very
good move adopted, directing the Mayor to clear
Broadway of all til hacks that nOw stand along the
park and in other places. This should have been done
long sgO resolution 20 inquire into the expediency
o. extending Beekman-st across the Park was adopted
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28

After two failures third attempt to get up an in-
dgnatiOn meeting regarding the Black Warrior affair,
succeeded last night to the extent of assembage OF
from three TO four hundred persons, of whom small
proportion were Cubsns, in opening into bar
room in Broadway. The proceedings ssyored strongly
of the locality; the meeting was held much in the
rumselline apartment in the other at least half
the speakers were under the combined influence of
strong drink and Indignation, and one of the orators
lad the flame OF his resentment fed by draughts of al
cOhO banded up to him on the platform and sw,l.
lowed during the delivery of his sentiments. The
occasion used much for giving ve0t to political
spleen for tie purposes set forth in the call and
the indignation fell quite heavily on the Presi
dent of the United States and bis Councillors as on the
Captain General Of Cuba.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-03-28

The Senate yesterday. Immediately after meeting
proceeded 10 the confederation Of tie Deficiency bi
Most Of the amendments OF the Finance Committee
were adopted. A short debate sprung up on the
amendment max ing an appropriation for the purchase
of site of new CusOm-HOuse at San Francisco, but
without coming to a vote on the subject its further
consideration was postponed until to dsy. The Indian
Appropriation bill was then received from the House,
and referred TO the Finance Committee. A communl-
cation was received from the Secretary of the Treasu
ry Transmitting statement of the expenses for trans
porting the mails &c. TO the Pacific during the last
three years. The Senate then went into Executive
Session and shortly after adjourned.
The House OF Representatives took up the Indian
Appropriation BILL and cOncurred 10 all the amend
meuts with the exception of that apprOpratiog
100000 Tor the payment Of the expenses for holding
council with, and msking presents of goods aud pro-
visions to the Black Feet and other tribes Of Indians
ia medately within or adjacent to the eastern bOun
Diary of Washington Territory, Sc. The bill finally
passed The b establishing railroad and telegrapbc
communication between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
was made the special order for the third Tuesday in
May. The bill establishing four additional Lands OH
ces in Minnesota was passed The bill authorizing the
construction of six frstclGss steam frgates made
the special order of the day for to-day and then from
day to day till finally disposed Of The House then went
into Committee Of the Whole. aud took up the Civil
and Diplomatic bill. Mr. CUTTING, of New York got
the floor and replied TO the remarks Of Mr.. BRECGN-
RIDGE of Kentucky, on Friday last. long and ex-
citing alteration took place between these two gentle
men anj when they concluded, the Committee and
the House adjourned