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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-04-14

HENRY CLAWS BIRTH DAY.-The N. York
Express. Of the Both ult., says the Clay Festi-
val Association, are to have their usual dinner
on the 18th April, in commemoration of the
birth day of the illustrious deceased. 1t is Ger
tain that the Hon. John P. Kennedy will be
present to address the meeting, and it is hoped
that ex-President Fillmore will be, among 9TH
ers Of our most distinguished men.
1t is one of the highest compliments ever
paid to political genius and greatness, thus to
celebrate the anniversary of a birth day-for
in it there can be no selfshness, no desire but
to perpetuate the principles and the name of
the man, whose name is thus honored.
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Public Meeting In the Tw,,nn.u :,

~ In accordance with . public notice =,
the voters Of the Twelfth Ward, Parish NJ Z. ~
dry, q meeting was held at the store Of Pets, r.
in M%oundyille, on Tuesday, 10th instant, At n !
A. NJ, to make . nomination for Police Jur, =.
Ward. when Dr.. I. A. Webb called the MAJ
order and took the Chair. VIA
The object of the meeting being stated. H.,
Of 8. A. SCRIBNER was introduced To n. =
as q suitable person to fll said Office,
When the nomination was unanimously ~,
upon him.
After which, the meeting adjourned.
P. COLLINS, Secret,
Moundville, April 10, 1866.
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COL. y NJ. sANDIDGE, OF BosszER.

This gentleman. late a member of the State
Senate, is having his claims for Governor put
forth by very many Of the old Democratic
party. The Louisiana Democrat places his
name at its masthead as its choice for Chief
Executive. This satisfies us that he is I'M
sound on the American question; conse-
qucntly we shall oppose his nomination, and,
if nominated, his election, which, we are salts
fled, neither he nor any other man, however
brilliant and sound upon other questions, can
secure while taking sides with the Anti-Amer-
lean party.
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We learn that an ex-Member of Congress, from
Kentucky, represents us to the people of that State
as an Abolitlonist, and the advocate Of Anti-Slavery
doctrines. Our correspondent has not given us his
name, but Q have written to know ,pho he is.
Any man who makes any such representation is
not an honest man, nor a truthful man, nor a gentle
man. What he is may be inferred from ,Uhat he is
not. When we learn the name of such man, we shall
send. him a copy of this issue, and he may !" put it
into his pipe, and smoke it."
We discuss no points connected with the merits or
dement's Of Slavery. That whole subject belongs ex-
clusively to those who have a direct interest therein.
The citizens of the free States have no sucn interest.
[American Organ.
An effort has been making by some would
be-considered honest and intelligent men in
these parts to induce the belief that the Amer
lean Organ is owned or controlled by an Abo-
litionist. The idea they caught from the
Washington Union or Louisiana Courier.
Will they now reiterate the charge, and make
the remarks above applicable to themselves, or
will they give credit to the assertions of q gen.
tleman, who is q Southerner by birth, and has
not a drop Of Abolition blood in his veins!
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See card of L. stagg & Co., Willie Plate
They ore receiving a fresh stock Of Goods from
New Orleans which they will sell as low as any
other house in the Parish. Stage is On enter
prising young man, correct in his dealings and
worthy Of patronage, which he will receive, un.
less we mistake the liberality Of the good peo-
pie OF Vile Plate and vicinity.
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JUICE OvERroN's SALE.-We would col!
attention again to this large sale of likely &C
climated Negroes and valuable Sugar planta-
ton 1t will positively take place on Wednes-
day next. Undisputed titles can and will be
made to the property. See advertisement on
our first page.
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STEAMER RED RIvER.-Capt. Dorsey, of the
steamer Red River, requests us to say that his
boat will leave Washington for NewOrleans
again Thursday next, and will continue to run
in the trade throughout the season. Capt.
Dorsey, we repeat, is q gentleman, in the full
sense Of the term, has o good and safe boat, and
deserves to be remembered with q liberal pat
ranage by our people.
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QUE PROSPECTS.

The success Of orr enterprise in the estab-
Kshment Of this paper is now . fixed fact. Our
subscription list and advertising patronage will
nov sustain the paper. We hope, however,
that before the close ofthe first volume we shall
b able to say we have the argest subscription
lst Of any paper out Of New Orleans, and we
can have it If our friends but take an interest
in the matter. wf
St. Landry Is the Empire Parish Of the State,
10 population and wealth-has several towns
and villages, has great natural advantages and
should take the lead in contributing to the lit
eTary as well as the commercial and agricnl-
tural Developments Of the prettiest portion Of
the State. Nothing speaks more loudly in ia
ivor Of any country than that it has a reading
population; and no country will flourish that
does not patronize home productions. II, then,
We publish . paper at o low price, devoted to
the interests Of the country, containing general
and varied information and advocating sound
principles, will not we be handsomely sustained?
We think we shall but to make it sure, let
every friend who is q subscriber see if he can
not obtain for us one, two or more new sub
scribers. Our list is daily increasing, and
many name are coming from abroad-showing
that our paper is appreciated elsewhere as we
hope u will be here when that illiberal and I'M
called for opposition at homeshall have ceased;
and its influence is on the wane.
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See card Of W. Ingalls,, portrait painter.
Mr.. Ingalls, is an artist Of merit. His pictures,
in our Judgement, are equal in, their correct
representation and their finish, to any thing
70 have seen, and his charge very moderate.
Call Of his studio and SEQ his pictures, when
you will be induced to patronize him.
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LEcoMrE.-We much regret to announce
that this renowned race horse was last night
seized with a violent illness which for a time
gave but little hopes of his recovery. Up to
the latest accounts he had improved, and was
considered out of danger. We shall give fur
ther particulars in our morning edition. TPica-
yune, Tuesday.
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BARoA1Ss.-Mr. e. L. Nimmo requests us
TO state that he is now offering the remainder
Of his extensive stock Of Bacon, Flour, Whis-
key, Coffee, Candles, Rice. Mackerel, choice
Hams and all other articles at reduced prices
for Cash, or in exchange for the products of
the country. Call and see him, his card is to
be found in another column.
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STEAMER A. L. SHoTwELL.-We learn by a
Geographic dispatch to the NcwOrleans papers
that this magnificent boat has been sunk at the
Sisters. Her passengers We're all saved.
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TR1UNPHs OF THE AMERICAN PARry.-The
telegraph announces the success of the Ameri-
can party by decisive votes in the cities of st.
Louis, Louisville and Augusta, Ga. Truly,
the ball is in motion, and is crushing all oppo-
sition. p
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BISHOP PoLK.-We learn from the Planters
Banner that this celebrated divine is about
making a tour through Attakapas and Opelou-
sas, and may be expected here on Sunday the
22d inst.
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We thank in a lump the officers Of the steam
boats in our trade for copious files of New
Orleans and other papers. We can not dis
criminate between them in their act of kindness :
all we can do is to say that we think we have
altogether in our trade as courteous, correct
and honorable q set Of officers as can be found
in any other,
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Vino AND DExocRAT.-The article headed
Parties in Louisiana" on our first page, well
represents the condition Of the Wing and Dem
ocratic parties of our State. We recommend
its perusal 10 such Wings and Democrats in
these parts as would hold on to old party names.
They might as well give it up. They are de-
funct-dead as q doorsnail /; and neither their
prayers nor curses, with all the galvanic bate
ries in Christendom, can resuscitate them.
Very extensive arrangements are going on for
their interment, which will take place towards
the close Of the year, when few mourners will
be wanted.
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Read the communication Of alpha" He
talks sensibly. Also that Of " Farmer" who
does mot soy. enough for Atchafalaya.
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coMMuN1cATloNs.
", Atch.falaya RIVER,

Editors At tie Opelousas Patriot:
There are some portions Of. our State which, though
possessing all the natural advantages necessary to
form aourishing and wealthy communities, yet seem
to be very slow to fill up with an intelligent and in
dustrious population.
There is, perhaps, no country that offers more
facilities for acquiring wealth than that section Dor
dering on the Atchafalaya River. The soil is a rich
%alluvion, perfectly adapted to the culture of Sugar,
Cotton and Corn, the staple products Of Louisiana.
The river is n~avigable at all seasons Of the year for
large size freight packets, and is the outlet for the
products Of a large interior country. The land on
the banks Of the river for two miles back is densely
quantity of cypress, the best building material there
is, is foated out annually and sold to saw-mill own
ers, to be sawed into lumber. The wood trade, a
very profitable business, is also extensively carried
on by wood boats during high water season. Ash is
worth 81 81 on the bank, and frequently brings IS
per cord. Vegetables, poultry, fresh fish, etc., COM
mand the highest prices, and find a ready sale to
steamboats, passing. When we sum up these advan-
tages, we are led to think it very strange that much
of this fine country remains yet to be settled. Rich
soil, an abundance of fine timber, good market for
produce, steamboat navigation and healthy climate!
Surely, lands that possess so many facilities for
making money should not be suffered to remain idle,
when they can be bought comparatively cheap.
Bayou Bnuf and Teche lands sell readily for forty
five or fifty dollars per acre. Then why should not
lands that are nearer the cotton and sugar market,
and are equal if not superior in quality of soil, com
mand as good a price? So far from that, Atchafa-
laya lands are sold for less than twenty dollars per
acre. FARMER.
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Observation-Disclosures and gentlemen
are requested to read the card of Chas. Fre;dal,
in another column.
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In our last issue we gave the name Of Yves
D'Avy as one Of the newly elected members
Of the Town Council. 1t should have been
Solomon D,Avy. nv sg
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ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIj
IN THE POLICE JURY Of THE pA1

warren, ITumDuII co., W
ELECTION FOR REPREsENTATIj
~ IN THE POLICE JURY OF THE PA1
OF ST. LANDRY
Notice is hereby given to the qualified elNA
the Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Tenth, Eleventh, "
Thirteenth, Sixteenth, Eighteenth and Mind
Police Jury Wards of the Parish of st. Iandry
conformably to law, an election will be heidi
Of said Wards on the second Monday of May,|
(bieing the 18th day Of the month"; from the X
nine in the forenoon to three in the afternoon
day, at the places and by the persons hcreinaA
slgnatcd, FOR the purpose of electing one Repkl
i've IRON each Of said Wards to serve in the !
Jury Of said Parish for two years from the !
the election, to wit:
In the Fourth Ward. AT the former red
Of Edmond Estilete, in Grand Coteau. 49,. BY "
Thomas s. Hardy, John Miller and Beniau|
Smith.
IN the Fifth Hard. AT the residence 81
T. Richard, in Bellevue By Messrs. Id
Bourque, Vauchere Boute and william II. Pam
In the Eighth Ward AT the last resided
Ulysse Gaberel, OF Mallet Woods. :. BY Messr|
pien NJ. Young, Richard H. Lumpkin and Y
And at the residence OF Etienne Lejeune, h|
rie Faquetaike. BY Messrs. John II. Mcgee
H. MCGEE and Joseph H. MCGEE,
In the Tenth Ward. AT the store Of
Akenhead, ut Bayou Chicot. 49,. BY Messn.
Ferguson, John G. Griffith and W. S. Roberts
And at the residence of Charles Johnsa
Pine Woods.,....B By Mcssrs. Leon johnson,
Bennett and James Bennett. M NJ
In the EIeUenM Ward. . AT the store of Phi
Stagg, in Old Grande Prairie. 49,. BY Messn
Diego s.. Fontenot, Pierre L. Guillory and I
soileau. $3.50" N+
IN the ItcelM Ward. :. At the residedce
b. Shaw, on Bayou Bguf. . BY Messrs. Thou,
Crory, Robert McCrory and L. B. Shaw.
And Of the former residence Of William
deceased, in Mountville. . BY Messrs. Louis
fierre Wartelle and John s. Edwards.
In the Thirteenth Waad.. AT the store oil
Levy, Atchafalaya. ... BY Messrs. W. Burton
Morgan and Fergus Hathorn.,
In the Sixteenth Ward. At the resided
Jos. Landerneau, in Prairie Mamoth. ,ByN
Teale. So
IN The Eighteenth Ward. ... AT the resided
John wright, Mermento. f.. By Messrs. August
Hale, Dejean sebastien and Estoval Simon.
AT the residence of Derosin Broussard, at n
Point. BY Messrs. James Myers, VIM. Servo
Edouard Broussard.
IN the Nineteenth Hard. : At the School A
Coulee Croche. 80. By Messrs. Marcel Rid
Alexis g. Guidry and in. W. Smith.
Inc commissioners OF Election will give pnn1
tice according to law; will deliver q certificate !
person elected; notify him to attend q stated md
Of the Police Jury on the first Monday Of June
at 10 O'Clock in the Court House; and will nal
turn Of the state of the Polls within eight day.
the Election to the Clerk of the Police Jury.
The commissioners in Wards Eight, Ten, N
and Eighteen will not give any certificates, y
turn the process verbal as above,
st. Landry, April IL, 1855.
Ebert CAN'T, Presida'
AtIess Of the Police ~
evY H. BELL, Clerk Of the Police JSsy.
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The RED River REpuBL1cAS.-With some
change in the ownership Of this highly respect
able paper, we see that it has mounted the
platform of the American party, and unfurled
TO the breeze its flag, with the inscription
"4Amgericams shall rule their country" May it
proudly float, and never be hauled down till
the principles of the party shall triumph! Sue
cess and Q liberal patronage to the Republican.
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r asst CALL.-The undersigned. Acs
~ the NewOrleans, Opelousas and Great 4,
Railroad Company, will be at Opelousas on y n
and sth days Of May next, and Of Grand Coz
the 9Th, when and where all stockholders I'M
in the Parish of st. Landry are expected to n
balance OF their subscription, now due. otherr
will be collected at their cost. The 18th and
stallment WINS due on the LIST of April inst
II, 1865. VIM. ROBERTSON NJ
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A EA LA Va Ir- MI Ky WON 1T fiji -L
We notice with pleasure that our friend G.
2. Briant, who is at present Chief Clerk in the
State Treasurer's Office at Baton Rouge, is
warmly recommended by newspapers in diffe-
rent sections of the State, for the Office of State
Treasurer, at the next election. Mr.. Briant
has been connected for several years past with
the Treasurer's Office, in the capacity of Chief
Clerk, and has shown himself to be eminently
qualified to discharge ably the duties of that
Office. He has never identified himself with
either Of the old parties, which fact strongly re-
commends him to the favor of "Young Anne
RIGA"
We also learn, from letters and other sources,
that our friend R. E. Gallery, of St. Mary's, is
favorably spoken of by the citizens of Attaka-
pas for the Office of Auditor Of Public Ac-
counts. This, indeed, would be a good selec-
ton. Friend Cahery possesses all the quali6-
cations necessary for the Office, and if nomina-
ted, South Western Louisiana would sustain
him literally. M @'
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EDUCATION.-To repair in some
~ sure the disadvantapey occas;hnad b,. IN

EDUCATION.-To repair in some
- sure the disadvantages occasioned by the
Of the st. Charles College, the undersigus
opened a Private School at Grand Coteau, N
now prepared to receive pupils. The Enpla|
French Languages will be taught. The coursI
struction comprises Reading, Writing, ARG
Biography, Grammar, History, Mathematics,
istry and Natural Philosophy. 4
Price OF Tuition, Fifty Dollars a session \
months, payable half-yearly in advance ; or :
washing and tuition, $50. No deduction I'M
lost time, except from protracted sickness.
h.. JOHN f. SMIij
W. TURBEvIll
References /: Dr.. Il. E. Smith, S. q. McP1
ESQ, Joy. N. Moore, Esq, P. D. Hardy, Esq.
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MARRIED.,
In Alexandria, April 8, by Rev. Alex. r,
wyn, Mr.. 8. A. RHoRER and Miss H. OLIyIa ~ !.

w INGALLS,, PoRrnA1r PA1s7r,
w . leave to inform his friends md tr
taat nc mas returned from the city, and ofenI
serve true likenesses Of themselves or fTienSa '
Portraits, size of life, taken from Daeuer,s2
~ Studio at the CourtH@
ODelOusas. ADril IA. LIS
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JOHN. E. KING.

We notice with pleasure that our deservedly
popular and talented young townsman, John
3. King, has been selected by the Odd Fellows
of New Orleans to deliver an Grafton upon the
occasion of the celebration Of their Beth ami
versary on the 26th inst, at the Odd Fellows
Hall in that city. From the Programme the
celebration will be on a scale never excelled in
this country, and when we %recollcct that Mr..
King has been selected, while there is so much
talent and ability in New Orleans, every citi-
zen Of St. Landry should feelproud Of the hon
or done him and us. Albert Pike, the poet
and orator, will likewise deliver an address upon
the occasion. We congratulate the Order
upon their selection Of such men as King and
Pike TODD their talking. Those who shall be so
fortunate as to hear them will enjoy o treat Of
q high order. {. &.
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NEW CASH STORE.-Ls. Stage
~ Vile Platte, La, Dealers in Dry Goods
ware and Groceries, beg leave to inform their
and purchasers of goods generally tibet they n
receiving and opening a general assortment n
tlemen and Ladies' Dress Goods, Shoes, Boots
Plantation Goods, Hardware, Medicines, Sat
ky. etc. ETC., which having beeo bought at io.,
in NewOrleans, will be sold at small profits "a
~ They invite an examination Of their voM
prices. April IA. eWN
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Ono
~ A respectfully informs the citizens n
lousas and vicinity that he has opened a Daon,
Room ut the Opelousas Varieties, where IaSis
Gentlemen desiring to have their portraits tsIs
be accommodated. ~'
Pictures warranted perfect, or no nav dom.
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NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 81 1856.

the expensive Legislative junketings The Gov
errors give notice that new receptacle for lost
children has been provided at No. III Leonard
street, at which place parents will hereafter find
their offspring.
Mr.. John Van Buren, addressed large meeting
Of the democracy at Albany, last night We give
full report Of his speech the first page. 1t is
in bis best vein, and will no doubt attract the
earnest attention Of politicians Of all parties.
Our despatch from Washington states that the
administration have finally allowed Gen. Scott his
back pay. The exact amount is not stated
The cotton market was steady yesterday, but as
dealers were awaiting the receipt OF later foreign
news and the stock being reduced, the sales were
confined TO about 700 500 bales. Flour opened
active, with an advance, but at the close prices fell
back to about the previous days rates. Wheat was
less active Prime to choice qualities scarce.
Fair Canadian white sold at 81 %; small lot OF
choice Southern do. sold at SO ID. For quotations.
Of other descriptions we refer to another column.
Indian corn declined about cent per bushel. Rye
sold at 81 %. Mess pork sold at 500 37s S22 so,
and prime at s2l. Other provisions were heavy.
Sugars were heavy, and the sales made by auction
indicated lower rates. Coffee was also heavy, and
the sale made by auction was at about ioc. ii &C.,
nearly fourth of that advertised was not offered.
Freghts were firm, with moderate engagements for
Liverpool. Vessels were in good demand for the
Continent and three four vessels were engaged
to load for Marseiles, chiefly with grain, at 33c.
For the same port fionr was at 81 40 a 81 80 per
harral
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reporting on the difficulties; and even now, 1t
is asserted, they continue the task. From
Moscow several roads are to run southwark
and westward. On one side line will bring
Odessa within few hours ride: on another
Cracow and Warsaw will he reached. and the
line produced northward to Berlin aud sodth-
ward to Pcsth aud Vienna. Though this Hue
could not compete with the canals or even the
Suez and Panama routes for large quantities
of goods, it could nevertheless do large
business in the lighter and more costly com
nodties Of the East. Silks and jewels, rare
spices, and the other expensive luxurics of
Asia could be brought from East India via
Persia and Moscow, and distributed through
out continental Europe, far more quickly, ii
more extensively, than by any other line.
Forty years hence the old clipper ships
with their ninety day passages, and all the old
fun about crossing the line, will be as much a
matter Of history as the romances Of He
rodotus.