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1ife In the Frozen North.

On going out in the morning, thefirst breath
you take gives tickling sensation to the lungs,
and you feel it clear through them, rs though
you were breathing some exhilarating gas but
after the first breath the lungs seem to adapt
themseft,s to it, and though the Thermometers
stand at so degrees below zero, they experience
no great Inconvenience. At such tempera-
ture if you are warmly clothed you may go out
and exercise on the ice quite comfortably, when
there is no wind. Your beard soon becomes
heavy with your frozen breath but when you
have become accustomed to this you can enjoy
game at football on q smooth patch of ice,
and that, too, without fear Of slipping into an
air-hoe. But when there is wind, though it
be slight, the case is different. It is, then, Of
no use to multiply thickness Of cloth; the bi-
ting air strikes through as keenly as though
there were but single thickness Of muslin.
Skins alone can protect you. You must take
your fashions from the Esquimaux. You find
the field in which you may exercise your taste
to be rather limited you have scal-skin, deer
skin, rarely bear-skin-from these you must
fashion yourself, if you cannot purchase of some
Esquimaux modiste seal-skin or deer-skin pan
falcons and seal-skin boots If the pantaloons
do not cover your foot neatly and have nc
straps, you must be content; it is the fashion
of the country, and the Esquimaux bellies will
not think less Of you on that account. They
too, wear seal-skin pantaloons and boots. Ia
ken together these combinations cover limbs
corresponding to those which yours cover. The
division, however is quite different ; their boots
come up half way above the knee, and thu
pantaloons come down to meet them. The
boots are double, consisting Of what may be
termed a,seal-skin stocking, with the fur inside
and q boot of the same material, with the flcsl
side next the stocking. Towards their uppel
extremities the boots are of very ample dimen
sions, and in spite of this it is said they fl
tightly. The pantaloons are frequently of ;
verv beautiful color, and are ornamented witt
stripes of red and white leather, elaborated,
embroidered in fine mosaic patterns, As tn
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NUMBER So.
SALES AT AUCTION.

SUCCESSION SALE.I will Offer for
~ sale at public auction, to the highest and last
bidder, through the ministry Of Public Actoneer
On SATURDAY, Nov. ~, 1858,
Al the last residence of Andre Deshotels deceased
situated In the Grande Prairie, near Vile Platte, In
this Parish the following described property belong
ing to the estate Of the said deceased, to wit:
Ia TRACT OF WOOD LAND, Ed,
situated in Prairie Mamon in the Parish Of st. Ian.
dry, containing about one hundred acres. living in
the neighborhood Of Joseph Tate fla
Also,N -,..
the same upon which said deceased last resided to.
gether with all the buildings and Improve.
m en- ts thereon subject to the life estate of the sur
eight hundred acres, and situated near Vile platte
Also, negro boy named FLEM, aged about Afty
Mules; 90 head of Sheep;
0 Creole and American Horses;
l Work Oxen; Ok Carts;
About 20 head Of vachcrie Horned Cattle;
About so head Of Gentle Horned Cattle;
About as head Of Horses;
rno ,,o, ons nn lSt Sf hsgsi one a let q q Comi
l Horse Cart, Buggy, ~.
ond many other articles Of property. too numerous
to mention. Jsl,.- / : { - rs k..5l ss, 8
Terms and Conditions. Tho purchase money
next 1885, md the other half on the lst day OF April
ensuing, 1857 purchasers giving approved personal
security and the lands and slave remaining specially
mortgaged TO said estate until full and entire pay
ment purchase money and the interest which may
accrue thereon and all sums not panctually paid a
maturity TO bear eight per cent from maturity until
finally settled. .i'sn. 3. n A.
Parish Of St. Landry, Oct. IL. 1855. "
JEAN BITE. SOILEAU,
D1tivo Test1lnentary Executor.
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oPELoUsAs, SATURDAY MoANNG NOVEMBER H. 1866

333, 100000 gallons annually drank in France,
Paris claims 100000, ,OOO-t6at is, five times as
much as - proportion Of population entities
it to. u this quan.:t :ty 1000, 900, or one-sixth
are supposed to be added, either in the form d
GoSe1nen Go,sa oe sss.9qs %s,4p purely \; Z aca The
prevent fgpa6it { this sort, andisSa aEs 2s in its
,.snrs= patented tastefs, Whose pal
'ates possess sort Of humming-bird delicacy.
such are few Of the food statistics of Paris
when you evince a desire for more, the blue.
book will be ready to sefetsou.
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1one BY One.

One by one the sands arc flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming, some are going: 4r..
DO not strive to grasp them all.
One by one thy duties wait thee: ,.5
Let thy whole strength go to each: >,
let no future dreams elate thee: Z.
: Learn thou first what these can teach.
One by one-bright gifts from hcaven!-
joys are sent thee here below:
Take them readily when given
Ready, too. to let them go.
One by one thy griefs shall meet thee
Do not fear an armed band:
One will fade as others greet thee,
Shadows passing through the land.
DO not look at life's long sorrow;
See how small each moments pain;
God will help thee for tomorrow
Every day begin agat9-
Every hour that fleets 30 slowly -
Has It's task to do or bear;
Luminous the crown, and holy,
II thou set'st each gem with core.
Do not linger with regretting. 1
Or for passion hours despond; pth
Nor, tho daily toll forgetting, ~
Look too eagerly beyond.
Hours are golden links, Code token,
Reaching Heaven; but ono by one
Take them, lest the chain be bE1ess fu
Ere the pilgrimage be don't. a. IN
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, etc.
~ lMILLSPAUGH,
Post. office.

POst.office,
Washington, La.
has now on hand large assortment of Blank Books
full and halbound, and every article usually found
in Stationer's store.
RS The following Books just received:
The Complete Works of John G. Calhoun, 6 vols;
Literary and Historical Msccllanies, by Bancroft;
The Miscellaneous Writings of DcQuincey, the
English Opium Eater, II vols;
British Eloqucnce, by Chauncey A. Goodrich, n. D.;
Memoirs Of James Gordon Bennett and His Times;
Travels in the Chinese Empire, by N. Hue;
Fletcher's Studies on Slavery;
Crabbe's synonyms;
Bennetts bogbis.Entry Bookkeeping;
Marsh's Singe-Entry do.
lily Physician;
Hooper's Medical and Surgical Dictionary;
Masses Anatomical Atlas, liz fine colored en-
CRAVINGS;
English and Latin Lexicon;
United States Dispensatory;
History of the Council of Trent;
Webster's Quarto Dictionary, completes;
Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed;
My Confessions, or the Story Of u Woman's Life;
Ruth Hall, by Fanny Fern;
The Old Homestead;
A Visit to China, Loo Choo and JAPAN by Bayard
Stray Leaves from the Book of Nature, by Prof. 8.
Devere,. of the University of Virginia.
Memoirs of the Countess of Blessington;
Memoirs Of Sidney Smith, by Lady Holland;
The Spectator, by Addison;
Fudge Doings, by TX Marvel;
Dodd's Lectures;
Benton's Thirty Years in the U. 8. Senate:
| The Watchman, sequel to the Lamp-lighter;
| Harper's Story Books;
Fanny Ferns Works;
! Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed;
| Jealous Wife;
| Confessions of a Pretty Woman;
| Barney ORicrdon, the Bashful Irishman.
Rs,. Tn A. few days Wn shall receive.
The Life of Washington, by Irving, i'll vols;
Bayard Taylor's Travels, uniform edition, in .
vols. l2mo,;
The Hidden Path, by Marion Harland, of Va;
Moredun, a Tale of 1910, by Sir Walter Scott;
Chemistry of Common Life, 2 vols.
RB- Orders will be filled at the shortest notice fol
Standard Lsterature, Elegantly bound end illus
trated Cheap Publications, Magaaines, N.wspa
pcrs and School Cooks, School Stationery, U. s
Frcach and English Post Stamps. Stamp Eapet
dpts, etc.
J Washington. November 8. 1855.
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HAUTION--Lottery Fyauds.---Of1ico of the
~ Maryland Consolidated Lotteries, Baltimore,
Md, June 20, 1855.-The Commissioner Of the Mary
land State Lotteries has deemed it hisduty to caution
the public against the numerous swindlers who cir
cunte, by mail and otherwise, fraudulent lottery
schemes, and pretend TO bc agents for tho sale Il
tickets in lotteries which are wholly fictitious.
drawn daily under tho supcrintendence Of tho Com
missioner elected by tho people Of the state, under
the new Constitution, TO examine md approve tho
schemes and attend to the drawings
All the tickets in these lotteries and all certificates
Of packages of tickets have the Autographed sigma
turc +. K Brennan general agent for tho contractor
office Of the Maryland Consolidated Lotteries, Balti
mord Md, All others are fraudulent.
Any information on the subject Of lotteries. the
manner in which they drawn ctc., will be cheer.
fully given by addressing
= X BRENAN, Baltimore. Maryland
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COOPERAGE.-T Tho undersigned has on
~ hand! at all times supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moiasscs, of the best workmanship which he offers at
the customary prices He will also receive and exc
cute orders for any description Of work in his line.
supply of HOGSHtAD SLAVES and NINE-FOOT
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM S. READ Washington.
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Gloves vs. span5hrs.

s4tle incident has receltly enlivenod Pa.
ffisian ss,Nty. 1t is Of no Cd sseauence whether
the heroia Twas French or 81 spish; will It not
suffice to ay that she is you1 and pretty2
This heroine had husbaic o,and this hus.
band, being Of Joyous. .temperal. t, was indif
ferent to nothing that could ogne = him. It
was his right, and you will sap:iSna he exer.
cised that right. -, -, -sessi;a dois T,
One day last week IT happened tEasS
wife, in rumnHaging about her chamber, found
among her effects pair Of slippers. These
slippers were Of white satin.
"G0od," said she; "there Is to be ball
this evening: will wear them"
She took them out and tried them on. The
slippers 1T,sre too small, and her feet would NOT
into nane Meanwhile 2ta3 tse husband made
tsaRhos ] these alipld .asemanaea the
wife, pushing her foot into the white satin.
The husband looked down and became red
g hopeless fellowl
\ csc slippersl they belong to you," he
s mel do MT you see CON not get then
eut s : slippers, and not to be able to wea,
fcamn, Z hat disappointment
p-, because your feet have swelled so,
"l'oh typoi the husband, you dance so much
"a du conte. rejoined, the husband would not
relinquish the point, and the slippers went fly
ing out Of the window.
Eight days afterwards, the husband, looking
for o pair of gloves, found some which he
wanted to wear. He slipped in finger, he
ssaped in two, but the glove would not 20 on
Moreover, the gloves had been worn.
| The husband frowned..
| "Eh, madame, what is this ?" he demanded
Of his wife, on presenting himself before hel
with the gloves on the tips Of his fingers.
| "This? it is pair Of gloves" said she
Calmly.
tsott |" Parbleul sec that very well, but whom
r. they belong ep
| 10 you, apparently"
"lndeed !! look you it is impossible for M
to get into them; and besides, some one ha
worn them"
"Ah, then the gloves belong to the same
person who owned the slippers. You recollec
the slippers, the other day?"
The husband flew into passion, the wife
burst into o laugh.
II have found slippers, you find gloves: VI
are quits" said she.
Tie husband pouted for twenty-four hours
after which he asked for treaty Of peace.
The negotiations were made, and the wife
agreed to them. A ftout Of cloak Of Rus
sian sables betrayed the expenses Of the cam
paign. In accepting them, the wife smiled.
"See how good | am" said she; +" an
willing to acknowledge that these gloves, thes'
famous gloves, belong to my cousin, who len
them to me to assist me in taking revengt
upon you. Give them to me and hereafter
if I find no more slippers, You shall find nj
|
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nRUG STORE.-Tho undersigned have
~ tho honor to inform the public that they have
Just received, at their Drug Store corner of Main and
Bellevue streets, Opelousas, fresh assortment of
DRUGS MEDICINES, PERFUMERY PAINTS,
etc. which they offer for sale at the most reasonable
prices. -.
They have always on hand PATENT MEDICINES
of all kinds, and all articles appeaning to their line
OF business.
They have secured the services of an experienced
and careful Druggist, who will attend Nightan Day
Oh the calls of families and of the profession.
y LEnNCF lIEBRARF & 90.
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NOTICE.-The public is hereby informed
~ that the death of Mr.. J. B. BELloCe causes nc
change in the commercial partnership Of ]. B. Bel.
locq q Co., and that in conformity With an act oi
partnership, the undersigned will continue the bust
ness Of said firm under the style Of j. B. Bellocq
Co. as heretofore.
NewOreans, September 20, 1865.
]. B. DERBEs, J. 3. BELLOCQ g. co.
A. P. NoBLoM,
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A TTENTION.-J. G. & w. Fl. AMBER
"A SON, having disposed Of their stock of goods,
invite and request al persons indebted to them to
call at their old stand and make payment, or close
their accounts by note, as carly as possible.
Washington, October lS, 1856.
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Epitaph on a Kitten.

"Requies-cat in pace"
Here lies, by death smitten,
A hapless young kitten,
10 moulder away in the dusts
Oh, had it lived longer,
1t might have been stronger,
And died somewhat older, VIC trust!
Had it grown up to cat-hood,
Then many q rot would
Have mourned in the deepest Of woe.
Let the curtain be drawn to-
We hope 1t has gone to
The land where all other cats go!
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'TJLYSSE GABEREL, Public Auctioneer
~ and Collector for the Parish Of st. Landry. Of
fee in Opelousas. March 10.
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I AND AND REsIDEN CE Fon SALE

r AND AND RESIDENC CE FoR SALE
~ The subscriber offers for sale on very liberal
about one mile from the village of Bayou Chcot, well
suited Us summer residence for bayou planter OF
for the home of q small farmer. There are about 180
acres of land in the tract, with 100 acres cleared
good Dwelling, with all necessary outhouses, and
water There is also small Peach Orchard, with
shade and ornamental trees, upon the premises,
which are in a good state of repair.
For terms, apply to Landes Il Sloane, in the VII
lage, or to GILBERT VANEMBURG.
Rayon Chicot Octnher G. 1853.
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FOR SALE: FOR RENT.

VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR
Stale, offers for sale on liberal terms the place on
which he now reside, situated about half mile from
the village of Grand, Coteau containing !about 800
acres with oil the improvements thereon. A large
dwelling house, New Gin house, Corn-mill, Cotton
Press, with all the necessary out houses.
Persons wishing to examine this property can do
SO by calling on the subscriber on the premises.
l. ID. GARDINER.
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F1NHEODOSE s. ROBIN, Justice Of the
- Peace in and for the Parish Of St Landry. or
flee ut Qneln)lsnS. ~
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HOTEL FOR RENT, AND FURNI

HOTEL FOR RENT, AND FURNI-
al TURE FOR SALE
The GAIT HOUSE, in Washington, pleasantly
and conveniently situated to business is offered for
sale or rent upon accommodating terms. The house
is well stocked with new furniture, which may be
had with the building upon liberal terms, and which
will admit of its being opened without delay Should
the building not be rented and the furniture disposed
of before the latter will be offered at public sale on
the premises, on Saturday, September Is. For par
ticulars, apply to R.. 8. BRADFORD,
orDAVID HUSON,
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ONEZIME A. GUIDRY, Notary Public
~ in and for the Parish Of St. Landry. Office In
OpelOusas. Anril u, 49, - !. -
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g D. ALLIS, Public Auctioneer for the
No Parish Of St. Landry. Office OF his store In
Washington. ------ ~
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A LPHONsE nEBAILLoN, Public Auo-
"A tioneer in and for the Parish Of st. Landry.
Orders left ut the office Of r. g. Robin will receive
nromnt attention.
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TOSEPH D. RICHARD, Notary Public
y in and for the Parish Of st. Landry. Office at
Grand Coteau. May 10. - :.
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5Of Ffl( llssHI rs; ETU.f

GENIN, POIRET y co. - The under
" signed, having formed copartnership for the
poee Of transacting large Mercantile Business In
place, respectfully solicit the attention of their
ends and the public in general to their large and
wsl selected stock Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
w4ye, Clothing, etc. etc.
Opelousas, November 8, 1855.
C. A. GENIN,
. OMER POIRET,
M. KENISON.
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A LBERT DEJEAN, Counsellor and At
"A torney at Law, Opelousas, will attend to my
business in his line In st. Landry and tho adjoining
Parishes,
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ID ESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON, TO
LII LET.-The residence of the undersigned, one
of the most pleasant in Washington, together with
the vacant grounds attached will be rented to good
tenant on accommodating terms. The buildings are
neat and commodious the yard and garden large the
water the best in the country, and the situation re-
tired Possession giyon at any time. For terms, ap-
ply on the premises to
sELIZABETH r. KELLER,
or to CYRUS THOMPSON.
VALUABLE UNIMPROvED LANDS
AT PRIVATE SALE-The undersigned offers
terms, the following described Tracts of Land:
!. $40 acres lying east of the Bayou BGuf and II
miles of the junction of Bayous Beuf and
Crocodile, adjoining lands of DR.. L. Webb
.. and Moore g. Prescott.
3. $3.50 acres on the west bank of Bayou Bouf, ad-
joining lands of Mr.. Littell above and g. L.
Swayze below.
3. 400 acres on the west bank of Bayou Wake.
A. 442 acres on the east bank Of same bounded on
the east by the plantation of the undersigned
s. 724 acres bounded on the west by the plantation
Of the undersigned, on the south by G. r.
King, on the east by A. Wartelle, and on the
north by lands of B. r. CAN'T and others.
0. 200 acres on the Elm Bayou, near lands Of Mr.
Foreman.
The new State road, as surveyed and partly com
pleted through tho center Of the lands on and
east of the Wake, which are not surpassed by any
lands in the Parish for fertility Of soil and timber
having been selected especially by the proprietor
after first seeing all tho nncultivated lands of the
Parish.
Apply to Jonathan Harris, Opelousaa, T. G. Ander
son, Washington, or the undersigned at his resdenc.
on Dry Bayou. JAMES MORGAN.
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nR. w. G. BRIDGES has resumed the
- practice of Dentistry. Office at Patin's Hotel.
Opelousas.
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pOGERS 4 DEJEAN, Public Auction
lO GERS in and for the Parrish oi St. Landry. Office
at Opelousas. @, s,., ......4. 4
GEORGE N. ROGERS. RvANIsTE nEJEAN.
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W7M. II. SPEN GER, Attorney and Coun-
w sellor at Law by diligence and fidelity in the
discharge of profession hopes merit and receive
patronage. Office in Opelousas s50 IL
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DIEUX-2OOO0 8 feet picux at IS SO per
l. hundred and $4,000 shingles at IS SO per thou
sand, for sole by j. B. CLARK u Co.,
PIauuemne Bruee.
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NHAS. N. EALER & co. have now on
~ hand an assortment of Fine WATCHES, JEW.
ELRY, etc., Of various descriptions, which they oer
ut reduced prices for cash. All kinds Of work In
Eaer will continue to devote his personal attention
to the Watch department, in which he hopes to give
perfect satisfaction to his numerous friends and pa-
irons. Corner of Main md Landry streets, Opelousas
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r. N. ROGERS, Collector of Accounts,
We etc., respectfully offers his services to the pub
lie as such. Orders left ut j. Posey's Drug Store win
be promptly attended to. March "a. tl @
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VALERY ROY, Collector Of Accounts,
Y respectfully offers his services rs such to the
public. Orders left Mt Ney 4 Estorge's will 10
promptly attended to.
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THEODOsE s. ROBIN, Notary Public
Il In and for the Parish of St. Landry. Office ut
Opelousas