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The Opelousas courier., 1855-06-23
LOUSAs, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, Qouana) 23d,
Miscellaneous.
STR AYED

STRAYED
- FROM the undersigned, in
m Opelousas, about the 10th of
0SS May last, large American Grey
a1G = Horse, having remarkable scar
on one of his thighs and both ofhis kind hoofs
and legs sore from having been foundered {:
He has no brand, is good and gentle family
carriage horse.
A liberal reward will be given to whoever
will bring him back to the undersigned
ADOLPHE ANDRCS.
Opelousas, June 9th, 1855.
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Estate OF Gustave Fruge.
WOsEPH ANDREPONT, of the Parish
o. of St. Landry, Administrator of the
Estate of Gustave Fruge, deceased, late Of
said Parish, having filed Tableau of classi-
tication and account of his administration of
the affairs of said Estate, accompanied by a
petition praying that the came may be homo
LOCATED. And whereas the prayer of said Pc
tition has been granted by an order of Court,
dated May Slst, 1855.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition, fany they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof, why
said Tableau and account should not be con-
irmed and homologated
A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, June Cd, 1855.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
WYWO ALEMBICS nearly new, with
their accessories, one containing IS
gallons, and the other about 80.
For the conditions apply to the undersigned
or at the Office of the Courier.
nr.z 4a Bass b. /. SALES. 80
Opelousas, Jan. Goth 1856 tt.
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Public Sale.

By the undersigned, auctaoa,eer, IN and
for the Parish Of st. Landry.
n ME public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned,
a public auctionecr, in and for the Parish ol
St. Landry, at the residence of Mr.. M. L.
Melancon, on Bayou Courtableau, in this
Parish, on ... b. 49,.
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e. We are authorized to announce Mr. W1LLrAM
MoUToN as candidate for the Office of District At
torney for the 18th Judicial District of this State at
the election in November 1855.
Opelousas, May 10th, 1855
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FL FegZZ Lot.
ANOTHER HOUSE B. HALF LOT,

q Negro-Man,
named Leandre, aged 80 years.
One Wagon and accessories, two
Spanish Horses and Four Ame-
rican Mules.
Conditions which will be advantageous,
will be known on the day of sale.
~Any body wishing to purchase before
the day of sale, can apply to him, at his resi-
dence at the junction of the Bayou Teche.
EDOUARD FAYOLLE.
st. Landry, May 10Th, 1855.
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NeW.OPleams Packet.

= ,Ra@@n~ D. THE good and safe steamer ALICE
azsaaEss W. GLAZE, J. JOHNSTON Master is
show making regular trips from Wash
ington to New Orleans. This steamer was built
expressly for this trade is entirely new and deci-
dedly the fastest and best boat in the trade; will
run the trade the year round The Glaze has at all
times and will continue to take freights as low or
at the same rates other boats in the trade Ship
pers and consignees will have this advantage by
the Glaze their freight are delivered from the stea-
mer direct at the Warehouse, and down freight are
not lighted but taken board at Washington being
the only boat that comes to the landing at the pres
ent stage of water.
Washington, La, May 5th, 1856
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Miscellaneous
OPEL OuSAS Female ACADEMY

RMR. & Mrs. HOY, with the assistance
w of Miss Hoy and NINE. DE ST. ANGE,
will open on the 18th of March, in the Town of
Opelousas, First Class School, where the practi-
cal as we'll as the ornamental branches of female
education. will be taught. They are prepared to
give thorough instruction in the English, French,
German and italian Languages, also Music Lessons
on the Piano and Guitar Drawing, Painting Trans
fering, French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worsted plain Needle Work, Calesthenies Deport-
ment, Dancing, Equitation. The Principal hopes
with the assistance of aba Teachers, and the ad-
vantage pupils will DESIRE from constant personal
care to secure the patronage of the inhabitants of
Opelousas and vicinity.
Terms per session oftwenty weeks, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session.
Tuition in Primary Department., 90 90
do advanced do 25 90
French, Italian German. each, Is 90
Instruction on the Piano, 80 90
do do Guitar, 80 90
Drawing, Is 90
Painting 90 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worried, 10 90
Calesthenes Department, Dancing, IL 90
Equitation, per lesson. 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, so 90
Nine. DE ST. ANGE having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry's School in Natchez,
will not be able for the present to join the School,
Opelousas, March 10th. 1855.
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K SEVEN SLAVES

~ of both sexes and different ages.
Eleven headof ofhorses, one American
g bay horse, four work oxen, one lot
q horned cattle, one jack, one lot
farming utensils, one OK cart, one
pair wheels, one flat-boat, one lot
hogs, one lot Of cord wood, one
saddle, one silver watch, one pair
patent scales, one grind stone, &c.
CoNDlTIoNs :-- AL sums of twenty five
dollars and under, payable cash, and all sums
over that amount, payable in three equal an
nual instalments, rom the day Of sale; pur-
chasers furnishing approved personal secu-
rity, in solido. and the land and slaves re-
manning specially naortgaged until final pay.
ment Of the purchase money, and all sums
not punctually paid, to bear eight per cent
interest per snnum, from maturity till paid
EVTE. DEBAILLON,
go q ~ Aasctaoneer.
Opelousas, June 9th. 1855,
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LikeResses +! Likenesses /! {!

NIR. OCTAVE ADORCI, portrait
w painter, respectfully informs the pub
lie of ST. Landry, that he hasjust arrived in
Opelousas, on his way to the Bell Cheney
Springs, and that he is ready to undertake
all portrait which viii be confded tohim. For
the convenience Of ladies, he win go 20 their
residences, ifcalled for He has taken lodg-
ings at Mr.. Hilaire Dessessarts'. " II
Opelousas, June 9th, 1855. &<
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! 7T1TNTE Eg LIN Ey!,

gWgHE undersigned having boughs stone
for the fabrication Of lime in Pine
Prairie. informs The public that be has now
ON Iand, LEGO barrels Of lime, equal 10 quail.
ity, ii not superior, TO the celebrated lime o.
Thomestown, which be viii sell cheap, and
that he win continue the trade on . large
scale. CHAhLES LoAA.
Pine Prairie, January, 9Th. 1866.
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Tuesday, 10th July next, 1855,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate of the late James NJ Moore,
deceased. late of the Parish of st. Landry,
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Beaver Greek Springs.

aHEyHE undersigned has the honor to inform her
u friends and the public, that she is the mana
ger of that establishment, and that she will be pre-
pared to accommodate visitors at these springs on
the first of June next. They are distant from Ope-
lousas about 80 miles, from Bayou Darbone 10 miles
and from Bayou Chicot 8 miles. Coaches can al
ways be procured at Opelousas and Washington to
transport any number of passengers to the springs
The situation is one of the healthiest in the State
and the waters possess five different medical quail
ties, game and fish are abundant and can easily be
procured.-Gentlemen fond of hunting, should bring
their guns. Fishing tackle may be purchased at
the springs. The undersigned has made arrange
ments to have excellent music during the season.
and will use every exertion to satisfy.
The new road by the mill and the new bridges
along the route are imperfect order. -.
saa TERMS OF BOARD. g. s~
Per day, payable weekly 81 so
Children and servants half price,
Horses, per meal ~ so @
~ For families liberal deduction will be
made
RACHEL GRADENIGo, Manager.
opelousas, May 10th, 1855. @@7ss go
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One Piece Of

situated in the Parish of St. Landry, On the
Bayou Courtableau, bounded as follows
North by the Bayou Courtableau, South by
land of Stephen Dewell, West by same, and
East by M. L. Melaneon, containing four
hundred arnents. more or less.
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Judicial Sales. &C.
Public Sale.

By Auguste De1eaaa, Public Auctioueer.
VVHE public are hereby informed that I
= will offer at public sale, by the minis
try of Auguste Dejean, public auctioneer in
and for the Parish of St. Landry, at my last
residence, in the Town of Opelousas, on
Saturday, the 23d Of June, 1855,
the following described property, to wit:
My last Residence,
situated in the Town of Opelousas, also a
STORE and other BUILDINGS, situated
in Main street.
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OUR AGENTS.

The following gentlemen are authorized to collect
and receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
OpeiostSas Courier, in their respective towns:
AUeGsTE MARAIsr, St. MartinsviIle, (La.)
ARTHUR BULLIARD Breauxs Bridge Ial
A. MILLsPAUGH, Washington, Ual
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Buildings
AND


thereon erected, composed Of lot No. 2, sec.
tion l, Township 8, South Range East,
and another Lot, adjoining, having ten super
fetal arpents.
Conditions: One third payable cash and
the balance in ono year. Purchasers furnish
ing their notes with good and sufficient per-
sonal securities, and all sums not punctually
paid at maturity, to bear interest at eight per
cent per annum, from time due until paid,
and moreover, the property remaining spe
cially mortgaged until full and entire pay.
ment of the capital and interests.
A. j. THOMPSON, Auctsoneer.
Opelousas, June 10th, 1855.
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Larry M'Mullen was clerk in a store
Where dry-goods by wholesale were sold;
The most of his business was sweeping the floor
And knocking the boxes about the door;
Of writing and reading he knew nothing more
Than the colt that is half year old.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 o'clock.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Reading of the Journal was, on motion, dis
pensed with. e
Mr.. Thompson presented memorial for a
Territorial road in Wabashaw County also,
A remonstrance against the division of Fill.
more County.
Mr.. Hanson presented
A memorial to Congress, for an appropria-
tion of $780, 900. for the improvement of the ma
vigation of the Mississippi river, between St.
Anthony and Sank Rapids. Read twice.
Mr.. Thompson introduced
A bill to incorporate the Winona Ferry Com
pany. @
Mr.. Dixon introduced resolution increasing
the compensation of the Sergeant at Arms.
Adopted. Ayes 8, nays7.
Mr.. Hanson introduced
bill granting to Orrin W. Rice the right to
establish ferry across the Bay Of Superior.
from Rice's Point in Minnesota to Cannon
Point in Wisconsin.
member of the House three dollars per day.
any law to the contrary Notwithstanding
(Mr. Beatty.) Nays IA.
Mr.. Dixon offered a resolution, instructing
the committee on Public Buildings to inspect
the various public buildings and report to the
Legislature. Adopted.
Mr.. Dixon offered resolution instructing
the Secretary OF the Territory to report to the
House. the number Of votes cast in each coun.
~ in October last. Adopted. 't 81 o,''7s
o Mr.. Dixon. from the committee TN Internal
Improvements. presented report in favor of
an extention OF time to the Minnesota and
Northwestern Railroad Company. Report re-
ceived. riL g.si - ID So ia. ...s-e.E ~
Mr.. Sibley moved to adjourn. Carried.
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From the Baton Rouge Courier.
General Taylor's Residence.

In Harper for November. we notice an inter-
esting article on General Taylor's residence
at Baton Rouge" illustrated with truthful
picture Of the same. The sad reality and truth
OF the writer's words. when he says: "A few
years more and General Taylor's residence
will have disappeared" must strike the visit
or as be ascends the beautiful avenue leading
out of the town to the barracks. The modest
little picket fence, with its unassuming gate.
have gone to decay and the shrubs and W.
ers, SO carefully protected in the days Of the
old mans glory. have become rank aud wild in
their struggles with briars and brambles for
existence. The vine growing over the balcony
SO carefully looked after by the gentle hand
of the old hero's daughter, no longer blooms to
fill the air with fragrances. The flowers have
dropped, the leaves witnered. and nothing but
the ghostly frame Of "what was" now fingers.
The house itself is a spectre. The last and on
ly occupant since General Taylor left it forev-
er was Col. Webster and family. who are also
numbered with the dead and the ''old rustic
cottage" as il is. has been turned over to the
rats and it reels now to tumble into ashes un-
der the gnawing tooth of oblivion. What a
lesson!
1t was very brief day ago, when the old
gentleman returned from the wars, "with all
his honors fresh upon him." A former resi-
dence in Baton Rouge. had endeared him to
our people and they claimed him as a citizen
the news OF his approach was heralded. and
the town went to the waters edge to welcome
him.. A torch.light procession with music and
banners followed him. and amid the cheers and
accla,nations of the people he was escorted to
the home of his choice, the cottage, now droor-
ing its head and only rescued from Oblivion by
a wood cut. What an episode, in the history
Of the worlds glory! alf .5f
With what reluctance the old man left that
fairy spot, his own words betray, but there was
a destiny ruling him, and he was forced away,
to occupy aposition altogether unsuited tohis
temperament. That destiny has been sadly
worked ont. The hero Of Buena Vista is dead,
his accomplished son-in-law, w. W. Bliss, has
fought his last battle. Ey'gr., ~
4. The remains of General Taylor should have
been deposited on this spot-a place Gas he Of
ten expressed himselO more dear to him than
any other on earth. q, 80 ~. ....o., :.
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Mr.. Sibley on Civil Officers.

The st. Anthony Express, paper which has
always heretofore viewed Mr.. Sibley in the
light of a lemi- god thus speaks Of his move to
throw Maj Fridley out Of the Legislature:
MOVEMENTS IN THE LEGIsLATuRE.-One Of the
earliest movements ofimpOrtance in the House.
the present session. was motion made by
Hon. ii. Ii. Sibley. to eXpel the Hon. a. NJ.
Fridlcy from his seat. or to declare it vacant.
on account Of his holding the Office of Sheriff
of Ramsey county. We regret extremely that
Mr.. Sibley should have been induced or seen
tit To take this course. We have been wont to
regard the course hereto iore pursued by Mr.
S. as being dictated by higher motives than
the mere qualification of personal feeling Oi
pique or ill-wll towards Il political or private
antagonist. In this instance. however. circum-
stances would seem to indicate that such were
the motives that prompted the motion. Or
taking the most charitable view that can be
entertained in regard TO the matter, it indicat-
ed Il most unjuStiiable haste on the part OF Mr.
Siblry. which might resulted in other circum-
stances in deprlving st. Anthony Of u member
| OF the House the present session. For it Mr.
5. had taken the trouble to examine the author
tiles before making his motion. he would have
become convinced. that no authority could
have been found for excluding member from
his seat. on any such ground. The authorities
are full and abundant on the point that holding
seat in the Legislature, does not come within
the pnrview OF the meaning Of the statute in
respect to civil Office" as there used. The
question was laid on the table Tor cOnsidera-
tion. and when after further examination vi
some days. the House again took up the mo-
ton. it was of course voted down i. e., indefi-
nately postponed. i'ie tie d
We are not willing to believe. as some have
intimatrd. tina: Mr. Sibley was actuated in this
matter Ivy any feelings Of hostility towards ST.
Anthony. but believe he will be found on all
occasions Where his influence can aid ready to-
lend helping hand in pushing forward all
measures that may tend to promote her pros
per!ty. We shall sec if we are uot right 7a-
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

House called to order at two o'clock.
The reading Of the journal, on motion Of Mr.
Beatty, was dispensed with.
Mr. Beatty, leave being granted, introduce
A bill to estab. ish the Monticello Academy,
at Monticello.
Mr. Dixon introduced
A bill q antipg to Messrs Perry & Joseph II.
Tyler. the right to maintain ferry over Lake
St. Croix.
Mr.. Grant introduced
A memorial to Congress for the erection Of q
military post at or near Pembina river.
Mr.. Hanson, leave being granted, introduc-
ed
An act to incorporate the Lake Pepiu Boom
Company.
Mr.. Willm introduced
A bill granting ferry right across the Min
nesota river.
Mr.. Lemay presented a communication from
Robert Owen. dated London, November Is. in
regard to 1.-The permanent happy existence o.
the human race. or the commencement of the
millennium in 1855, which was laid on the
| table.
The Speaker announced as the Select Com.
mittec upon the boundaries OF counties, Messrs
Sbley. Hanson. Willim, Cave and Stanch6eld
Mr.. Sibley presented bill entitled " An act
to restore to VIM. IL. Whitaker all the rights
of citizen of the United States" Referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
The bill dissolving the marriage contract be-
tween George H. and Jane Fletcher, was pass
ed finally. Ayes 7. nays6.
A number of bills were referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole.
A motion was made to go into Committee
before the question was taken,
Mr.. Sibley rose to a personal explanation.
He had been changed within a few days past,
by different persons with being the author of
certain articles which have appeared in the
newspapers, rejecting upon members of the
House. He never saw the article in question,
and had no more to do with them than any
gentleman in the House. Furthermore, he had
not for months written an article for publica-
ton in the newspapers.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole. Mr.. Thompson in the chair.
After some time spent in consideration of
bills granting ferry rights. the committee rose
aud reported the same back to the House, with
amendments.
The report of the committee was accepted,
and. OH motion,
The House adjourned until Monday at 2
o'clock.
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, Feb. 2.
The Council met at 10 o'clock.
Prayer by Mr.. Riheldaffer, and reading of
the Journal.
Bill to establish ferry at Red Wing was
read third time and passed.
Also. the bill to provide for the improve
ment Of the Minnesota river.
Also. the bill granting to o. II. Kelly ferry
charter.
The bill to amend the charter ofthe M. and
N. W. K. Il. Co. came up on its third reading.
Mr.. Van Etten offered an amendment, which
was lost--ayes nays 4.
Mr. Van Etten moved to strike out section
two of the bll-Lost. ayes2 nays5.
Mr.. Van Etten moved to strike out section
six.-L0st. ayes 2 nays5
After sundry other motions ofthis character
made by the same gentleman, which were neg
| atived hy the same vote,
The bill was ordered to be read a third time,
passed and the title agreed to,
Ayes--Messrs. Brown, Freedom, Mower,
Murray and Stearns--5.
Nays--Messrs. Van Etten and President--2
Absent-Messrs. Kttson and Simpson.
Mr.. Brown moved reconsideration of the
vote by which the bill passed. Lost
A bill to incorporate the Transit Railroad
Company.
Came up on its third reading. Read and
passed.
Mr.. Murray moved to refer the bill defining
the boundaries ofcertain counties, to select
committee.
And Messrs Murray. Freeborn and Mower
were appointed.
On motion Of Mr.. Stearns, the Council adj
journed till Monday at two O'Clock.
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character had been circulated to de.se,y her,

M ga . -
character had been circulated to destfay her,
by those opposing the contradictory her line Of
Railroad. They were willing to sacrifice ev-
cry thing to defeat the Minnesota and North.
western Railroad Company, and would, in all
Likelihood. have succeeded, had it not been for
the activity of her Delegate and other of your
citizens in disabusing the public mind of the
villianous falsehoods perpetrated 10y some II
her traitor sons. Were 1 a citizen of v ur
Territory. and had the control of press. I
should without ny hesitation. hold these men
up to the scorn Of the pc, ple,wbom they sought
to betray. Their vilencss is only equalled y
their efirontery; and that is only equalled y
their total lack ofprinciple, and they deserve
the severest marks of public condemnation.
MOHAWK
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Maine Law in Ohio.

CINCINNATI, Jan. %.
The Supreme Court on Saturday decided
that the Liquor Law passed by the Legislature
was constitutional. The Law is of Il stringent
character. and prohibits retailing liquor. with
the exception OF wine. beer and cider the PEN
ality for violations being fine and imprsor-
ment. Several coffee houses and hotel keep
ors who were arrested and found guilty for vic
lating the law some months ago. hut whose SEN
t'ncc was deferred lhy an appeal to the Supreme
Court. will now be imprisoned in the county
Jail. Public sentiment appears to favor the
law. and its en- 'orcement will break up all the
drinking establishments in the State.
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The ChippcWas.

Mr.. J. W. Lynde was in town Yesterday will
an additional delegation of hippewas, en-
route for Washington to attend the treaty. Th'
following chiefs and headmen accompany
Mr.. l.. -
OfMe PHlager Band-Flatmouth, Buffalo
Young man 'sson. and Nah il sah-bo.
of Lake Winnipeg Band--The Eagle an(
Cab mur-pe.
This is an important delegation. and we hop
the members of it will arrive in time to part.ci
pate in the prelimiuaries Of the treaty.
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TIE MIMI 0T1A N
.ArrRDAY MORNING. rEBRUARY3 3. 1876:
Passed {;

The bin to amend the charter of the N. anl
n W Il. Il. Co. finally passed the Council yes
terdiy by a vote Of live to two Had the '"'
absent members of the Council been pre'eh'
(Nessrs. Kittson and Stmson) Z 'ote woa''
have stood. in all probability. SIN TO three
,wo.,b;rl. of the whole voting in the iirlna
,;r, Tha o,,,.;,iou to the bill in the Cuunc:
a, we predicted a day Or two since, proved t.
b Not at all material.
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COUNCIL.

MONDAY, Feb. s.
Council met at o'clock, P. NJ.
Prayer by the Chaplain, and reading of the
journal.
Mr.. Murray gave notice Of bill to amend
chapter IS of the Revised Statutes.
On motion Of Mr.. Murray, the Council ad.
journed.
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20 There is proposition before the Wis
consin Legislature. instructing the Judiciary
Committee to report a bill refusing the use {, (
the State jails and prisons for the confinement
OF persons as fugitives from labor There ap-
pears to be clear majority Of seventeen in the
House in its favor. aa3pfi .saEuE 81 - =.
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E The Bangor tMc.) Wing says: 1.-THE
numerous mild days that have distinguished
this winter 80 far, have been highly favorable
for lake and pond fisheres.a and the consequence
is that hotels in the country. and our city mar
kets, have been abundantly supplied with ine
pickerel aud lake trout. X, III. ti .t9'
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TRENTON, NJ, Jan. "a.
The House has passed the Prohibitory Lii
quor Law, 50 to- q. II u doubtful whether It
viii pass the Senate. e tos''d Is Fl = Ss2 ct,