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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-24
= WatchmaIl, tell us of the night
What It's signs Of promise are.U

Nlthln our experience Or observation, never
have e seen such Consideration and alarm as
ia exhibited by the anti American party, from
Maine to California, all the resorts, all the
schemes and all the plans, whether honorable
or dlshonorable, ever conceived of by men, are
being brought to bear in an abortive attempt
10 resist the spread Of Native Americanism.
which, like o r~esistless torrent, is sweepipg
along with its current all that is solid and
sound. From every State and from every sec
ton are the principles selling hold and fasten-
ing upon the minds and hearts of the people.
Men are awaking from that sIumber which has
characterized them since the days of Wash
ington and Jefferson, whose patriotic voices
were heard in warnings against foreign infu-
ence, and are declaring in unmistakable lam
guage that Americans must rule and shall rule.
Even away down here in Louisiana-and
right here in old st. Landry, the Empire Par
ish Of the State--are to be found hundreds who
hold these sentiments, Wings and Democrats,
French and American Creoles, Catholics and
frotes1ants, oil as one family mounting the
same platform, and uniting upon those princi-
pies which are. calculated to further the pros
perity, the honor and the permanency of our
glorious Union. Notwithstanding the efforts
and great industry of q few ofice-seekers, dem.
agogues and old fogies, several of whom NAV
be seen daily in street c~aucuses, aided by a few
shrewd and designing foreigners, to impose upon
the uninformed as regards the true American
principles, charging opposition to the Catho-
lies, death to the foreigners and freedom to the
negroes-charges gratuitous and absurd-the
principles are rapidly spreading, and will, we
oelieye, soon sweep over our beautiful prairies
and along our fertile bayous, until the misera-
be croaking and subterfhge now resorted to
shall be neither heard nor felt any more.
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In an article in which the Patriot of last
Saturday feels highly eomplimented at having
been elected Parish Printer, this paper adds
!" Had the sum heretofore paid for this work been
allowed US, in fixing the rates, we would not only
have fslt sSmplimented but would have been album
We do not clearly understand the meaning
Of this phrase, unless j is to give to under
stand that the appropriations made will not
pay, and that they intend to claim certain com
pensatfons o.. EXTRAS, at the end Of their CON
tract. 3iY9 feff a3
The above extract is from the Courier, Of
Saturday last, and shows that they recognize
our existence. Better late than never. We
had begun to think that they wero not aware
ofs..the new paper" Congratulations and com
pliments had been pouring in upon us from oil
quarters, both from individuals and the Press
yet our neighbors were as quiet as death, and
vent on Just as if they alone existed. A
change, however, has come DER the spirit Of
their dream, and we hope they viii no longer
regard us as enemies.
They seem to desire more light upon our
article and, as we possess q spirit Of accom-
mediation, we hasten to say that We meant just,
this that we felt fattered that the Police
Jury voted us the Parish Printing over the
Courier, at the rate fixed by that body, upon a
resolution Of one Of its members, say $3.50; but
had they allowed the same price paid the Cou-
rier, say $500, since the death Of the st. Ian
dry Wing, during the existence Of which the
Courier took the contract at $l75, we would
not only have been complimented, but alum
dainty PAID.
Now we think this language tolerably clear.
Lest, however, the Courier remain in doubt as
to It's import, and apprehend that we design to
claim, at the end Of the year, an extra allow
ance-anl idea, by the way, entirely gffatuitous-
we can assure them, since they evidence so
much regard for the interests of the Parish Git
being currently reported that they offered to
do the work free Of CHARGE, that we think the
appropriation will compensate for the labor,
and have no idea Of asking an extra appropri-
alton, let the work be worth what it may.
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and he catches at it as a drowning man

departing and he catches at it as a drowning man
catches at strlws. E&
IA On this subject, the grossest faisehoods are circu-
lated. A few days ago, o countryman, a PLAIN
farmer, came to me, quite alarmed, to inquire who
the Know.Nothings were. l answered that they
we're native Americans, and told him all l knew Of
that party. He seemed much relieved, but still
looked at me as if doubling, and at last informed me
that he had been told they were Abolitionists, and
if they ever got a majority in this PARISH they
would take his. slaves from him.
Such arc the attempts now being made for the
South to identify the new party with Abolitlonism,
while Mt the North, those who are making all their
efforts to excite sectional feelings against Slavery are
loud in their condemnation of the party as Pro-
Slavery. 1t requires but little sagacity to see through
these maneuyers.t II is the last stand taken by the
brawling politician whose days are numbered. A
political regeneration is at hand, and the time will
soon arrive when +" the office will seek the man, and
not the man seek the Office ls IA. Ea-.az4s Ifl
t-NI.E3g.F A VOICE FROM TINE PRAfRIg.
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NAVAL great scarcity of seamen is again
complained of at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The frigate Congress, now all ready to sail for
the Mediterranean, is detained on that account,
and 1t is not at all improbable that she will have
to await the return of some of the East India
squadron before obtaining her complement.
The revenue cutter Washington has been trans
ierred to the Treasury Department. The re,
pairs she'has recently undergone have cost some
$4,000. The new frigate Sabine has been ta-
ken out of the Naval Dry Dock.
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EXCITEMENT IN PI~rTsBuRGm.--The NEGROES
IN Pittsburgh recently conceived that a 1eas.,
woman VINO was passing through there iii com
pahy WIN a Mr.. slaymaker was a slave, and
N. sne excess OF their antislayery feelings, forci-
ply seized her at the hotel where she was STAY
log, and carried her otf,-Both Mr.. Slaymaker
ana the woman protested that she Fas free, but
despite their eSpostulations she was taken
away and secreted. Mr.. S. subsequently au-
plled to the Mayor, and the woman was restored
but not till Mr.. S. had produced the necessary
papers to prove that she was free. The Pitts
ongih Gdsette states that there is Il regularly or
ganized association of blacks in that city, bound
together by the most solemn oaths, and meet
ing IN secret, whose object is the abduction of
colored servants, travelling with their masters
who are supposed to be slaves.
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GREAT lluNrINa.-A party of Sioux Indians
who recently went on a hunt along the east side
OF the Mississippi river, nd in the neighbor.
hood of Rice Lake, Minnesota territory, killed
in one month five hundred deer, and a very large
number OF smaller game. This was not on the
proper hunting ground of the Sioux, but they
asked and received permission to hunt there
from Governor German. During the hunt thew
encountered a party OF their inveterate enemies.
the ohlppewas, and had a fight, in which several
Sioux were wounded and scalped.
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NJ ARRIEn.

At Alexandria, Ia, Feb. 8, by Rev. Nicholas C.
P,ridham, WALTER O.. VIM, Esq, and Miss MARY
i. BYNuM, all of the Parish of Rapides.
At Rose Lawn, the residence of Col. G.. II. Blanch.
ard, Eapides Parish, La, by Rev. N. C. Pridlam.
Or. >. L. SANFORD and AMY N, second daughter Of
The late Capt. Nc WILKINSON, q. S. Army.
At Bayou Sara, March II, by Rev. j. B. Smith
CEs ROWAN, of Clinton, La.
In NewOrleans, March 6, by Rev. Mr.. Goodrich.
Mf. JOHN SPENCER Sullivan and Miss ELLEN ALICE
GLOVER, both of Alexandria.
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SANDWICH IsLANDs.--The new King has dis
continued the negotiations for the annexation
Of the Islands to the United States, commenced
and carried OH by order Of his late Majesty
Kamehameha TIT.
On the 18th, Commander Bailey, of the st.
MaFy's, entered a strong protest, through the
Commissioner, to the Hawaiian Government,
against the language of the Kings Proclama-
ton Of Dec. Sth, which states that the naval
forces Of the United States would be employed
in protecting the Kings sovereignty.
AT the Kings reception on the 18th ofJanu-
airy, he addressed the officers of the United
States, French and English vessels of war, and
declared that they represented the three great
maritime powers ofthe earth" the three great
est supporters d the independence Of his king
DOM" Q
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CA1IFoRNIA,-The Senatorial election is still
undecided. Two ballotings took place Oh the
~l4th-Gwin slightly ahead. D
There was e%viently an improved feeling in
business circles in San Francisco, doubtless at
tributable in great measure to the reports from
the interior that a considerable fall Of rain has
taken place.
A large portion Of the French population in
MISUNDERSTANDING, it is believed, over three
thousand-have m%emorializel the Emperor Ma
poleon, to the effect that if favored with grants
of lands and certain other privileges which are
mentioned, they will emigrate to New Caledo-
MIA, a dependency Of France in the South Pa
citic. l..-.. .M.t. .... .a
1t was reported in San Francisco that Lola
Monies was soon to rcappear upon the stage.
The y. S. Revenue Cutter Jefferson Davis,
Lieut.. William G. Pease, commanding, arrived
at San Francisco on the 9th inst. in eleven DAYS
from Puget Sound. ,,l n
A letter from Forest City states that a Mr..
Smith, Of French Ravine, lately took from his
claim q lump of gold and quartz, weighing
about one hundred pounds, supposed to be one
third quartz. Mr.. S. had been offered $4,000
for it. l..I y.
Considerable excitement was existing in San
Francisco, in consequence Of the accounts from
the Kern River mines, which are represented as
being very rich.
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The United States mail steamer TEL Dorado,

iHW UHftEu 0tHtes HUI stHH1iHf III DUfluU,
Captain Gray, from Aspinwall bound to Hav-
ana, was fired at off Cape San Antonio on the
night of the 9Th. After the first shot, which
fell about twenty. yards short of the steamers
port bow, Captain Gray slackened his speed
and ran down to speak her. When within about
three hundred yards a second shot came, which
passed close over port paddle box, aft. The
steamer was Immediately stopped, and the an
swer to the frigate's hail informed them that it
was the FL Dorado, from Aspinwall. The re
ply was " We will send a boat aboard The
boat came alongside, and the Lieutenant, after
carefully examining the papers, told Captain
Gray he might proceed on his voyage.
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OPELOUSAS. ds
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH "a, 1855.

We particularly invite attention to the arti-
Gle On our outside page, titled " Foreign Inau-
once in America" Let not its length prevent
ia perusal. II is written by a young Creole
gentleman Of st. Mary. Its style is handsome,
the logic good, and the truths such as will
impress themselves indelibly upoli the mind Of
every tHtiaippssss IL diced reader
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An extra session Of Congress is freely spo-
ken OF as inevitable, although the President
would wish to avoid making the call if he could
do SO without compromising the interests of the
country. Many of the western members Of
Congress express an intention to remain in the
city for a short time, believing that The Presi.
dent will determine the question ma few DAYS,
and thus save them the trouble of long and IA.
tiguing journeys. u
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DIED d:

at Grand Coteau, Wednesday, March IA. after a
lingering illness, Mr.. GERAsIME R1cHARn, aged
about So years. ' 's'u
In Neworleans, March II, FANNY SMITH Br11Yrr
dangnter OF the late Benjamin Smith, of Louisville
NY, ana wife OF A. G. Bulhtt, in her s5th year.
IN the Parish of s.. John the Baptist, March 10,
HARRIET HEBERr, wife of DR.. G. Scratchlev, ''
In West F%eliciana, March le, Mrs. DAVIS. consor,
Of Jesse Davis, Esq. u'o'
At Bayou Sara, March II, DR.. d.. b. GoRHAs. -
In Germantown, W. f., March 10 .Jous Wps-.
ROPE, formerly of Mississippi, - @'-
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ofElousAs kAnRoAp.-We are glad to learn
from the evidences afforded us by the returns of
the business done on this railroad, that lis pros
peflty appears to be on the increase. On Tues
aay' besides the passengers, baggage, et., there
came 44o hogsheads of sugar, Is barrels of mo
iaSses and s bales of moss. Tpicsvnne IN
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We are requested by the Rev. r. Trippett.
Pastor of the Methodist Church, to say that
the First Quarterly Meeting for Opelousas
Circuit will be held in this place, and will en-
brace Saturday, March 81, and Sunday, April
J. Services at the Methodist Church each
day at IL o'clock A. NJ. Several ministers
zre expected to be present.
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~SEBASTOPOL TAKEN!

We learn by telegraph that NewHampshire,
the Sebastopol of the Anti KNOWN othing
alliance, has been taken by storm. Tie Amer
lean Party have elected their Governor and all
other officers. III .Wt
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we would call attention to the proposed sale
OF the Plantation and Negroes of Judge Over
'on' Persons wishing to engage in planting
would do well to bear it in mind and attend on
the day of sale.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE In South CARoL1sA.-
The Charleston Mercury of the 10th inst. says
A fire started in the woods, about fifteen
miles from the city, night before last, and spread
with great rapidly along the line of the rail
road, till, at our latest information, last even.
ing, it had reached the Five Mile Post. The
fire was exceedingly violent and destructive
and has done great injury to the farms on this
route. A train loaded with cotton taken in at
kingsville, caught fire yesterday from the cur
rent Of burning flakes, and two cars, containing
eighty bales, were burned. The remainder Of
the train came Gu to the Five Mile Post, when
finding it impossible to pass without extreme
risk, they returned to the Seven Mile Post. and
the engineer came to the city for orders. Du-
ring a great part of yesterday the city was COM
pletely shrouded in smoke.
We find the following further particulars in
the Columbia Times Of the 18th:
From all sources we continue to hear of the
great devastation and havoc committed by the
c~ontiagration Of Friday last. For miles around
nothing save a scene of dcsolation and waste is
presented. Dwelling houses, gin houses. cotton
screws and sheds have all in turn been swopt
away by the ruthless invader.
In some instances horses were burnt in their
stables, and we were informed by a gentleman
that he saw two noble steeds taken out of their
stables and tied in the woods some distance off.
but the roaring of the wind and the cracking of
the flames frightened them so that they broke
their halters, madly rushed into the flames and
there stood until burned to a crisp.
we also hear a runor that the fine country
residence OF Mr.. Clarkson, near Clarkson Turn
Out, was burnt to the ground on Friday night.
we are glad to learn that the loss sustained
oy ~. L. " Green is not so great as was re-
ported. His dwelling, together with the ont
bindings, were saved, but his machine sbouapd
works were destroyed, They will be a total
as there was no insurance on them.
We fear that the half hath not been told us.
for the fire spread with great rapidly, and per-
haps has rendered many poor families h~ouseless
and homeless,
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F1RE.-Dr. seip's sugar-house, on Bayou
hapides, was consumed by fire on Wednesday,
together with about 100 hhds. Sugar and a
proportionate amount of Molasses. The house
was insured. WIZ T
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GHAS. N. EALHR & co. have now on
y hand an assortment of Fine WATCHES, JEW,
El.Ri etc., OF various descriptions, which they offer
Mt reduced prices for cnsh An Kinds Of work in
their line will be executed in the brst manner. MI.
Ealer viii continue to devote his personal attention
to the Watch department, in which he hopes to give
perfect satisfaction to his numerous friends and ma.
irons. Corner of Main and Landry streets, Opelonsas.
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CYRUS THOMPSON, Insurance and Col
~ Letting Agent, Washington, La, will take risks
on the lives of White Persons and Slaves will inss,e
Dwellings, and Storc-hot SEES, Sngar.houses and Cotton
Gins, Merchandise and Produce in store, or againyt
Fire and Water in transI ~ortation, and Steamboats, and
Barges navigating the Rivers and Bayous. Terms %
low as can be had in g0bd Offices in NewOrleans. A9
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We 500 1t stated that Mr.. Soule will shortly
VISIT Newfork to partake of an entertainment
10 which be has been invited by a numerous
body of frierds.
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90; F.-PRAIRIE LODGE No. 81 meets at
= :. Washington every Saturday night at u o'clock.
Il H. m' anderson. \ G; T.c; Anderson, vG; John S.
nav; secretary; Il. 3. Hardesty, Treasurer; A.. Mills.
Paugh' Ps, The Order respectfully Invited to attend,
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The Legislature of Indiana adjourned on the
fth INST, without e~lecting a u. S. Senator or
any OF the other State officers, and these cannot
be filed by the Governor. ''''@
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ME1Ico.-The political horizon 5 cloudy,
and bodies stormy Zines. Santa Anna took his
departure suddenly from the capita, on the
morning of the Goth ult., with all the troopshe
could safely remove from the city. The story
in the Mexican papers is that he has gone to the
baths of the South to recruit his health but
this statement is not credited. and it is generally
believed that he has departed for the wars.
Two severe shocks Of an earthquake we're ex-
perienced in the city of Mexico, on the night Of
the 28th ult., which created great CONSERVATION
among the people.
General Santa Anna had arrived at Iguala,
in the department of Guerrero, q city which is
in the very heart of the Alvarez country where
he, on the second day after his arrival, had a
fight with q strong party Of the Insurgents,
under Col. Moreno, who recently deserted to
Alvarez, with his whole force Of Mexican sold
iers. Moreno was totally routed in the fight
his men were killed and he himself taken pris-
oner. He was Immediately tried by court mar
tiaf for treason, and senten ced to be shot, and
ere this, the unfortunate Colonel is perhaps in
the land of spirits. The President also met the
main body of the army Of Alvarez, near Chill
panzingo, and after a desperate battle, during
which the field was strewn with the killed and
wounded, forced the insurgents to retire. 1t is
said that Santa Anna las so completely routed
the revolutionists that he will Immediately re-
turn home, and from all accounts he is even
now in the capital. ~ .s. ...I .u. I'D
Another account says that Alvarez is daily
gaining ground, and tha the will soon be enabled
to march on the capital.
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'STRAIED from the subscriber, during last
- Spring. a small CT role SORiiEL HORSE, about
g years old, with Il small star in the forehead. and
brandsd'IN Il N. The said Horse was raised about
Washington, but ranged in Prairie plaisance. Any
information leading to thc recovery of the Horse will
be thankfully received md rewarded. Apply nj tbis
ONCE, or to Cyrus Thompson, Washington. March
10, 1855. JOHN NUGFNT.
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NDERSoN & THOMPSON, COMMITS
\ sion. Receiving and Forwarding Merchants,
Washington, La, having completed their warehouse
on Water street. arc prepared to receive and store
Sugar, Cotton. Mnlasses, and other Produce and Mers
chandise, which they will forward or sell on commits.
sion. Washington. Marrh 3, 1856 IH III t41in
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DR. DAVID TODD, Gate of The Charity
- HoSpital.) Washington, La offers his profes-
sional services to the citizens OF Washington and thu
surrounding country. "F7
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DR. i. BURR, Surgeon Dentist, HAVING
~ had twenty-five years experience in Ills profese.
sion, offers his services to the public generally. He
may be found almost daily in Opelousas, or at M
residence near town, and will occasionally be found
ut the Arden House, i'll " Ashington. Orders through
the Post-ofice will be attended to. March II. 70
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a LBERT DEJEA N, Counsellor and At
torley at Law, Opclousas, will attend to any
business Ill his line in y. Landry and the adjoining
Parishes.
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HAvANA.--The rigor Of the blockade was in
some measure abated.
The trial Of Don Roman Pinto, Doctor Nj
colas Pinelo and Don Juan Cavalzo, three of
the leading political prisoners, was to take
place on the 10th instant. 1t was to be con
Quoted with secresy.
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s. ID. ALLIS, Public Auctioneer for the
~ Parish of 81. Landry. Office at his store In
Washington.
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iOpPERAGE.- The undersigned has on
~ hand at aH times a supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moiasses, Of the best workmanship. which he oGersat
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc
chte offeFs Tor any description of work in his line. A
supply Of HOGSHIAD SLAVES and NINE-FOOT
elChEIS Tor sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM s, READ. Wasbinp tnn. y!
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EDW. ?. DOREMUS, Dentist, respectfully
~ offers his services ID his friends and to the NH
lie in general. Orders left at this Office will h.
promptly attended to. dpelousas. Marcel. 8, 1855.
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John MACD0N AID, Civil Engineer and
~ Surveyor, offers his services to the public. viii
promptly attend to any orders left at Chas. N. Ealer,s.
corner Of Main and Landry streets, Opeloisas. 3;
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TLYSSE GABEREL, Public Auctioneer
and Collector for the Parish Of St. Landry, Oe.
fee in Opelousas. March 10. ="