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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

u The Washington Star announces that
the Secretary Of the Interior has ordered the
ard-ofices at Chicago, Dixon, Quincy, Ed
mundSville and Palestine, in Illinois, 10 be
closed up, and the books and other documents
10 lie removed 10 Springfield.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

GPWe have been informed that CHAMBERS
will have an additional supply Of Clocks,
Watches and Jewelry in a day or two, which,
will make his stock in trade considerably
larger than at any former period and as con-
sequence, greater bargains may be obtained. y
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21
War in Indiana-A Call for Volunteers.
The Evansville (End.) Enquirer Of the 1911

inst, says.
"On Monday evening the cars brought
down a call for fifty men from this city to aid
in suppressing the riots on the canal. 1t was
nearly dark when the call reached here, but,
notwithstanding, it was PROCLAIMED through
the town, and people gathered from all parts
of the city 10 the Court house ; patriotic
speeches were made byseveral gentleman, and
a muster-rolI opened for the enlistment ofmen.
Fifty. six men were enlisted in about that manv
minutes, and at six O'Clock yesterday morning
they left on the cars for the seat of war, which
is in Clay County, in The neighborhood o.
Birch Creek Reservoir. Most OF them are
young men about the city-merchantS, clerks
lawyers, &c. They were armed with rifles
and pistols.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

'6-Iti is said that the Territorial Legislature
of Kansas, which will meet in July, will de-
clare all Governor REEDER's purchases TO be
and attempt 10 deprive him of his in
terest in them. Mr.. MANYPENNY, the Com.
missioner Of Indian Affairs, has already de-
nounced Governor REEDER's land Speculations
as illegal.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

u ALEXANDER PAGE was shot dead in
Schuyler County, Missouri, on the LIST inst,
by his step son, FERDINAND LLOYD. He threat.
ened 10 take LIoYD's life, and was approach
ing The house, with a bu.cher-knife in hand,
when ordered not 10 pass the gate. He con-
tinued to advance, when he was shot with a
rife. LLOYD was acquitted by an examining
pnurt
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

uThe absence of the Editor, will, we
trust, be sufficient apology for any errors which
may appear in The columns Of the "Democ'dt,"
as well as the small amount Of original mat
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

u The Dayton Journal, of the 18th inst,
says that a widow named SARAH HALL, aged
sixty years, starved herself to death in Union
Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, last
week. She abstained from food or nourish-
ment of any kind for nearly fourteen days.
|. is believed she was insane.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

ITO such an extent did The rage for bet
ting on the Virginia election prevail in Wash
ington City, that one oil the Government con-
tractors Tor the capitol extension, after putiiog
up all Ike Crooks" he could raise, finally
staked the marble blocks which were designed
for the structure he was putting up. Luckily
h. bet on Tue wise side, and is r%eponed 10
have won upward OF $4,000.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

GFLanius & Degroot have just received
from New York, a choice lot of pure Havana
Segurs, and lovers of a rich, fragrant Regalia,
will find il at their Grocery.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

u 1t is said that The Territorial Legislature
Of Kansas, which will meet in July, will de-
clare all Governor REEDER'S purchases 10 be
illegal, and attempt 10 deprive him of his in
terest 10 them. Mr.. MANYPENNY, the Commits
sioner Of Indian Affairs, has already deuOun-
ced Governor RErDER's land speculationS as
;Iauo1
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

GJHonACE GREELEY learns 'lrom an inau-
entail member OF Pahioment That a speedy
resignation OF Lord RAGLAN is expected by the
government. The difficulty is only 10 find q
successor more energetic and able"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

I'll: is not 10 be supposed for a moment
that Eall, No. 10 Fifth street, has ever sent
out from his Gallery a poofPiclure. He never
will permit a Picture 10 leave his Gallery that
does not give entire satisfaction 10 The pur-
Call at his Galleryand examine some
of his splendid specimens.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

UEconomyhas been dignifed with the title
of a science, and, if we look at the matter
closely, we find thai, though it is not often
practiced, it is an exceedingly profitable one
In the purchase OF Clothes, a vast saving
may be effected annually by many who now
expend a lavish sum for wearing apparel. To
effect this saving, it is necessary 10 practice
economy, and this can be done by purchasing
your Clothing OF Sprague & Co., No. ~ East
Fourth street. They sell good, durable. and
withal, fashionable Clothing, at very reasona'
BILE prices. Patronize them.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21

Git is otcd that the Secretary Of War
has decided HAT General ScoTT is not entitled
to ony additional pay as Lieu'en0nt Ctneval,
either for arrears or for the future. The ques.
ton, however, hos since been referred 10 the
Attorney General for his opinion.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-06-21
STATE I FAIR,

The preparations for this exhibition are rap
idly progressing and bids fair to be largely
a TENDED.
BY referring 10 the Circular Of the Superin-
,endont Mr.. w. W. Higgins, it will be seen
that The whole amount of premiums in prop
erty and gold amounts 10 $4,000, TO be
divided among the different memberships, and
we understand that in addition 10 this, the
whole result OF the Fair after deducting the
contingent expenses, will be added 10 the
amount 10 be distributed. 1t will be seen
that any person becoming a member, whether
an exhibitor or not, will be equally entitled 10
his chance for drawing the highest premium in
the list. When il is taken into consideration
that there is valuable prizes in the proportion
of one 10 every foul of The membership.tickets
all must see that the chances for a Profitable
investment are very great, with but a small
outlay. No extra charge will be made for
exhibiting al the fair, and good accommOda-
tons will be provided.
Trains will run 10 and from the Fair on all
the roads at half The usual fair.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Judicial Sales. &C.
SHERIEF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Zenon Broussard vs. Jacques Arnaud, in his own
right and as administrator Of the Estate of An
toine Arnaud.-District Court.-St Landry.-No.
1906.
omer Gaillard als executors, &C. Vi. Antoine Ar.
maud als.-District Court.-St. Landry.-No.
6Os6.
BY virtue of writ of f. ia. and writ of pluribus
I'D Fl. fa issued insthe above entitled suits, by the
District Court in and for the Parish of ST. Landry,
and to me directed will be exposed to public sale,
at the Court House Of this Parish, on Saturday the
9th day Of May A. D., 1855, for cash. cominenc-
ing at the hour of ii o'clock A. NJ, and continuing
from day to day. if necessary all the right title int
crest and demand of Jacques Armand, and Antoine
Arnaud deceased, in and to the following described
property, seized to satisfy said ORDERS to-wit:
A Tract of Land, situated at the junction of Bayou
Fuselier and Teche, containing arpents front and
20 arpents in depth with all the buildings and imp
roVements thereon bounded North by Widow Jac-
ques Arnaud, South by Bayou Fuselier and West by
lands of Adolphe Sicily A Negro Girl grffe color
named Betsy, aged about 40 years - One Mulatto
Boy named Valsin, aged about 26 years ;--One
Negro-Boy, named Francois, aged about 25 years -
A Negro-Girl named Juliette, aged 55 years A
Plantation which said Jacques Arnaud purchased
from Joseph Mast situatedin Prairie Gros Chevreuil,
St Landry, measuring one hundred and forty-six
superficial acres, beiug lot Six of Section No. 80,
Township Seven South Of Range No Six East, and
the same property acquired by vendor of Govern
ment of the United States, January, 1s49 with all
the Buildings and Improvements = Another Tract
Of Land, situated in Gros Chevreui St. Landry,
ninetysix superficial acres, more or less,
being Lot No. of Section 30, in Township Seven
South Range Six East, the same property acquired
from Francois Robin
J. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, St-Landry, March cath, 1856
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Washington
FEMALE
BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL

A 1DED by competent Female Teachers and unde
IN the superintendence Of the undersigned,
School for the general education Of Young Ladie:
will be opened in this Town, on Monday, the 4tt
September next, in which viii be taught all the
branches requisite for finished and accomplished
education. The same unwearied attention that ha;
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 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' will be
opened on Monday the 4th of September next :-Ee
is happy to inform his patrons and the public that be
win be aided in his Boys School by Dr. Radcliffe a
distinguished graduate of Trinity, Dublin.
Instruction will be given in French and Spanish,
by a Gentleman fully qualified to teach these Ian
guages.
Terms made known on application to
@~- s5ss sast a77zs sssa@7-7 fs#@ea> GEO. LUTHER.
Washington, August 26th, 1S54-tf
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
SHERIFFS SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

O Il 4b OE LIZ
Kirkman, Abernathy & Hanna, VS.. p Pandely and
{ S. .Fremont.-District Court-St. Landry.--No.
3G33.
sewell T. Taylor VS.. P. Pandely and S. Fremont.
District Court-St. Landfy-No. 1884
Fremont, Guidry & Roy, vs.. P. Pandely and S.
Fremont.-District Court.---No. 3721.
Try virtue of three writs of plu. Fl. fa., issued in
- the above entitled suits by the District Court,
in and for the Parish of st. Landry, and to me di-
rected, will be exposed to public SALE at the Court
House Of this Parish, on Saturday, the 5th day Of
May, A. d., 1885, for cash, commencing at the hour
Of Ii A. NJ, and continuing from day to day. if me-
cessary all the right title, interest and demand of
William Ell. Parrott in and to the following des-
crbed property seized to satisfy said wrts to-wt
The N. +. Or Of Section No. "a, Township 8,
South Range 4 e., containing 1853 22-i0O acres
South half of Section 5, T. 8 s. r. E., containing
325 25100 acres the South West Or. of Section S.,
Township4 South, Range 8 East, containing 1863
100 acres w. half Of N. w. Quarter of Section
9, Township South, Range 5 East containing so
81 100 acres J. B. DAVID, She,7f.
Sherif7s Office, st-Landry, March 31st, 1865.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Judicial Sales, &c.
PUBLIC SALE,

Bya public 0uctioneer, in and for the
Parish Of st. L1mdfy.
FUVHE public are hereby informed that
H. there viii be offered for sale, at pub
lie sale, to the last and highest bidder, at the
residence of John West, at Bayou Chicot,
in this Parish, by a duly commissioned auc-
tioneer, in and for the Parish Of St. Landry,
on
Wednesday, 25th day of April next,
1855, the following described property, bel
onging to the Estate in community between
John West and his children, and also the sep
crate Estate of Mary Bundick, deceased wife
of said John West, to-wit sa&
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
FOUR SLAVES,

Of both sexes and different ages
Three mares, one horse, one colt,
one work OK, farming utensils,
one lot hogs, household furniture
and many other articles too long
to enumerate.
CONDITIONS = The slaves payable on a
credit of one and two years, from the day OF
sale the personal property, all sums under
ten dollars payable cash and all sums over
ten dollars payable on credit of one year,
from the day ofsale purchasers to give their
notes with good security, and the slaves to
remain morIgaged until the full payment, of
capital andinterests, all sums not panctually
paid at maturity to bear eight per cent inter
est per annum.
JOHN WEST, Tutor.
0pelousas, March oath, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Public Sale.

By The ataaeysagued, Public Auctioueer
Ia and for the Parish Of st. Landry.
PWNHE public are hereby informed thai
u there will be offered for sale, at public
sale, to the last and highest bidder. by the
undersigned, public auctioneer, in and for
the Parish of St. Landry, at the last residence
ofthe deceased, Joseph Daigle, at Plaque.
mine Br1lee, in this Parish, ON
Thursday, Goth day Of April, 1855,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate Of the late Joseph Daigle, de-
ceased, late of the Parish Of st. Landry, to
Wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
OIelOusaS
SATURDAY, APRIL 21st., 1855.
CONDITIONS,


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
srce dollars if paid at the end of the year, four dol
lars No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis.
sontnue, must give Wiem notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages.
.4duertisimg:-For one square not exceeding the
space of ten lines, dollar for the first insertion
and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion. Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out, or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publ-
cation.
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
untl all the arrearages paid unless at the option
Of the publishers.
No election tickets or other jobs printed without
she money the person ordering them to be print
Cd is responsible person.
Ten dollars inadvancc will invariably be required
for the announcement of candidates ior Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
LOUIS WAITER,
FOR SALE.

ON REASONABLE TERMS.
TwVHE East half of South East quarter Of
Section %. The West half Of Sect.
No %. The West half of N. 3. quarter Of
Sect. %; all in Township 4 South of Range
5 East, containing 480 acres 70 hundredths,
bounded East by I. Dejean & W. G. Robert,
North by B r.. CAN'T, Westby CAN'T s. Nor.
gan. and South BY Geo. R. King a
For particulars apply at the Office o3the O.
petostsas Courier. Feb. 10.-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Mercantile Cards. &C.
- GDWE g #m

THVHE undersigned having just arrived
u from New Orleans, informs his friends
and the public in general that he has now on
hand full assortment of Dry Goods for the
ssason;-Also, family Grocery, Hardware,
Crockeryware, Shoes, Boots, Jewelry, Clocks,
Gold and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and OF
reasonable conditions G. MEDICIS.
Opelousas, April 22d, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21

WESSRs. GIBBS 8 CLARK wish 70
sell out their Carriage Shop, with its
wen established Business For further par
tieulars, apply to the undersigned.
From the LIST of March, 1856, they
will demand cash OF It's equivalent, for all
work done. GIBBS & CLARK.
0pelousas. April 7th, 1855.-1m
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
ST. WIN GEM s. COL LII5Gs}E5,
Gaue Gfrar0eatt, RS0.

TWyHIS College, incorporated by the Legis.
lature Of the State Of Missouri in | 1843,
with University privileges, is beautifully sit
uated on the Mississippi, at Cape Girardeau,
forty-fve miles above the mouth Of the Ohio; ];
it commands noble view on each side of the
river. Forty acres adjoining the College have
been provided for its use, and, one mile and
a half from the town, an extensive farm,
where the pupils may spend their days Of re-
creation.
A complete commercial, mathematical and
classical education is given in this institution.
TERMs.-For boarding, tuition,
mending, $3.50 90 per rear.
Bed & Bedding, if fur.
nished by the College, 8 90 per year.
Washing. IL 90 per year.
Doctors fees and medi-
cines, 90 per year.
For further informations apply to Mr.. R.
J.. Smith, Grand Coteau, parish Of ST Landry
Grand Coseau, March Oath, 1855.
~ AAakapos Gazette please copy in
English only. until the LIST Of May 1856, and
send bill to r.. j. Smith, Grand Coteau
/ s4F
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21

| LIN. y. vi. u JAONCON,
No. 100 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Their power over the above diseases is not excellnd
If equally, by any other preparation in the United
States, as the cures attest in many cases. after skul
| physicians had failed.
These bitters worthy the attention Of inralids
Possessing great virtues in the rectGcation of diseases
of the Liver and lesser glands, exercising the most
searching powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs, they are witha safe, certain and
pleasant.
Testimony Of tie highest character! HON. GEO.
STROOP, Judge of the District Court in Perry Co..
Pa. November 18th, 1852 said "Your 'Hoodands
German Bitters has been in use in our place over
year past and to the astonishmen of many has per-
formed wonders We may notice few instances that
have come under our own immediate notice almost
every person who has stopped at the hotel Of VIM.
Lackey, one year since, predicted from his emacated
| countenance and debility, that he could not live
much longer He was unable to attend to his bust.
ness, and for the greater part of his time confined to
his room We recommended him to try the German
Bitters which he did, and to the surprise of all his
friends and acquantances, he il now able to attend
to his usual business and perform manual labor The
case OF Henry Asper, a stone mason, whom no one
supposed would ever recover from the debility of his
system, but was looked upon fast approaching the
grave took eight nine bottles of these Bitters du
ring the last winter and this summer he has been ito
the surprise of all who knew his case) following his
trade. The case of William Murphy is no less as
tonishing. He too, so far reduced as to induce
general beiefthat the grave alone would be his
only remedy. Mr.. Lackey recommended him to try
the Hoofand German Btters he is now apparently
we'll man, and able to do hard days work. We
could mention many other cases of similar charac-
ter off were necessary. I, myself derived much,
very much benefit from their USE have given con-
siderable of it away, not for your benefit alone, but
to relieve suffering humanity, and let me assure you
am pleased to see the happy result To the afflicted
we say, try them fairly and will warrant relief
These Bitters worthy the attention of invalids,
possessing great power in the restoration of healthy
action OF the Liver and the lesser glands giving tone
to the stomach and nervous SYSTEM and bringing the
system generally to high state of health
For sale by respectable dealers in medicine every
where.
These Bitters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, they invi-
gorae and strengthen the system, never PROSTATE it.
and can be used for Infants well as adults
Sold in Opeousas by P. L. Hebrard, and John
Posey.-ln Washington by S. d. Allis.
Opelousas, October l4th., IS54-6m
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
PUBLIC SALE.

by the undersigned, q public auctioneer.
IN ondtor the Parish Of st. Landry.
VMVHE public are hereby informed that
= there will be offered for sale, at public
sale, to the last and highest bidder at the
residence of Mrs Anne Marie Guillury, wild.
ow of Valentin Carriere, at the Pot Cove, on
Bayou Mallet, in this Parish, by the under
signed, public auetioneer, in and for the
Parish ofSt Landry, on
Monday, 23d April instant, 1855,
the following described property, belonging to
Mrs Anne Marie Guillory, widow of alentin
Carrlere, to-wit:
The U1eGliU5ReG Half of a. cea"~
tain Tract of Land,
with the buildings and improvements thereon
erected, situated on Mallet Woods, at the Pot
Cove, in this Parish, containing about forty.
one acres and a half of land, more or less,
bounded on the South by Public Land, on the
East by lands of Simien, on the West by
land of Daniel Boone and on the North BY
Vital Blanc
ANOTHER TRACT OF LAND.
containing forty acres of land, more or less,
bounded on the South by the land of simien,
on the West by Onezime Lede, on the East
by Adolphe Malveau and on the North by
David Guillory.
Three pairs Of oxen, twenty head of
gentle horned cattle, ten head of
work horses, a lot of goats, house.
hold furniture, about 5000 rails,
an oX-cart.
Coudtions - Payable at one and two
years credit, from the day of sale. Purchas.
ers furnishing good and sufficient personal
security the lands remaining specially mort
gagged until the real and effective payment of
the principal and interests which may accrue
thereon, at the rate of eight per cent per an.
num- from time due until real payment. The
payment will be made at the residence of
Mr.. FRANCOIS Simien on Mallet Woods The
acts of sale will be passed at the costs Of
purchasers. ULYSSE GABEREL,
Auctioneer.
Orclousas, April 7th. 1256
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
NEW FALL GOODS.

FWVHE undersigned calls the attention Of
T. their friends and customers to thei1
large assortment of Fall and Winter Goods
consisting in Staple and fancy Dry Goods,
Clothings, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps
as also great variety of other Goods.
A complete assortment of Clothings, for
men and boys on hand we fatter ourselves
of having we'll assorted stock, and will dis
pose of it on very reasonable terms and prices.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where.
GENIN & POIRET.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
COLLECTION.
HEZEKEAW HAYS.

PARISH SURVEYOR
ID ESPECTFULLY offers his services as
"a such to his friends and the public in
general. Office, corner.of Court and South
Street, Opelousas. [June 8, 1854--1y
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Public Sale.

By the undersigned, Public Aucttoaeeg
III ana. for the Parish Of st. Landry.
TEyHE public are hereby informed that
II there viii be offered for sale, at public
sale, the last and highest bidder at the last
residence of the late Baptiste Brunet, al
Prairie Laurent, in this Parish, by the un-
dersigned, a public auctioneer, in and for the
Parish of ST. Landry, on
Tuesday, lst day of May next,
1855; the following described property, be-
longing to tile Estate of the late Baptiste
Brunei, deceased, late of said Parish, to wit
THREE SEs4 YES.
Of both sexes and different ages.
One american horse, two creole
horses, one pair of work oxen,
two OK carts one calash one grind
stone, three harrows, five ploughs
and harness, one whip saw, ara
tory utensils, one lot of iron, one
lot of axes, one lot of carpenters
tools, one lot of fodder, one ma
gazine, situated on the plantation,
one loom, household furniture,
one branding iron, kitchen uten-
sils, &c, &c.
Terms and Conditions ALI sums. of
ten dollars and under, payable cash, all sums
above ten dollars. payable in one and two
years credit, from the day Of sale. the slayes
remaining specially moltgaged to said Estate
until full and final payment, Of the capital
and interest. which may accrue thereon, at
the rate Of eight per cent per annum, from
time due until paid Purchasers furnishing
their notes with good and sufficient personal
security, to the satisfaction Of the Administra-
tor. A. DEJEAN,
b Auctio7aeer
Opelousas, March 31st., 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
NO. 20.
Miscellaneous.

Estate of the late Geo. w. Addison.
VEVE1E purchasers at the successional sale
- of the late Geo. W. Addison, are here
by informed that the second payment be.
comes due on the 1st of April next. Those
who are indebted to that Estate are earnestly
requested to be punctual in their payment.
otherwise they will incur costs.
JOEL II. SANDOZ,
Administrator.
Opelousas, March 24th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
Estate of Gustave Fruge.

Estate of Gustave Fruge.
TMYHE purchasers at the successonal sale
Il ofGustave Fruge, deceased, are hereby
informed that the first payment becomes due
in the month of April Instant, and unless the
same is paid to the undersigned without delay.
it will be collected with costs.
JOSEPH ANDREPONT,
administrator.
ST. Landry, April 7th, 1855.-4t q