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For the rapid Cure OF
COUGHS, COLDS, NOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WNOOPlNG-C COUGH,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.

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hitherto swept from our midst thousands and thou
sands every year. Indeed, there is how abundant
reason to believe Remedy has at length been found
which be relied on, to cure the most dangerous
affections of the lungs. Our space here will not per
Init US to publish any proportion of the cures affected
by its use but we would present the following
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which the agent below named, will always be pleased
to furnish free, wherein are full particulars and i'll
d;sputable proof of these statements.
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Aug. 4, 1858.
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DIR. j. G. AYEE,--Snce your medicine has be-
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other cough remedy We have ever sold 1t is spoken
Of in terms of unmeasured praise by those who have
used It, and know of some cases where the best
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has done. take pleasure in selling it. because /
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it confers
Please send ME further supply, and believe me.
Yours, with respect, JOHN &. WHlTL0Ck.
T. S. Almost any humber Of certificates can be sent
you, if you wish it.
Prepared and sold by James c. aver, Lowell Mass.
and sold in Opelousas, by Z. L6once Hebrard aud
John Posey; and in Washington by S. D. AlIi5.
Opelousas, October l4th 1S54-6m.
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FOR SALE.

ALEMBICs nearly new, with
IL 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.
B.I SALES.
Washington Jan Goth 1855 IT,
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OPEL OUSAs FEMALE ACADEMY

49, r. g. Mas HOY, with the assistance
w of Miss Hoy and NINE. DE ST. ANGE,
will open on the 10th 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-
menf, Dancing, Equitation. The Principal hopes
with the assistance of able Teachers, and the ad-
vantage pupils viii desire, from constant personal
care to secure the patronage Of the inhabitants of
-0peousas and vicinity
Terms per session OF tsenty-one weeks payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session. 64s 81 -..r
Tuition in Primary Department, 5 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
Calesthenies Department, Dancing, II 90
Equitation, per lesson. j 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, so 90
Nine. DE ST. ANeR having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry's School in Natchez
will not be able for the present to join the School
0peIousas, March 10TH. 1855 t-.,.F
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Judicial Sales, sc.
PUBLIC SALE,

By the undersigned, Public Auctioneer
WW7ILL be sold at public sale, to the last
wv and highest bidder, by the under.
signed, a public auctioneer in and for the Par"
ish of St. Landry, at the last residence of 81
mon Durio, on Plaquemipe Ridge, in said
Wednesday 18th April next, 1855,
the following property belonging to the estate
of said Simon Ddrio, deceased, to-wit:
80 AEpegAeS OF Land.
(lnore or lcss) situated in the Parish of ST.
Landry, on Plaquemine Ridge, bounded East
by land pfthe Estate, North by Dalicourt Le-
doux, West by Emerand Landry, and South
by Pierre Mouille, together with
-t "A SUGAR EEEa.F..
ANOTHER TRACTOFLAND
situated in the same quarter, measuring fifty
arpents (more or less) bounded West by land
belonging to the said Estate North by Paul
Fontenot, East by Charles Pitre, and South
by Pierre Mouille
About fifteen barrels of sugar,
Ten head Of gentle horned cattle,
One mule, two mares, two OK carts.
Ccuditioas:-Alls sums of twenty dollars
and under, payable in one year; and all sums
upwards Of twenty dollars, payable in one and
two years from the day of sale. Purchasers
furnishing good and approved personal secur-
ity to the satisfaction of whom the right, and
allsums not punctually paid at maturity to
hear interest at \ nor cent Der annum from
time due. And moreover the lands remain
ing specially nor;gaged unto the estate until
full 4 entire payment of capital and interest.
SIMEON FONTENOT, Auctioneer.
0pelousas, 17th March 1855.
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"a G e r e "A Z
HALF LOT OF GROUND,

situated III the town of Washington, Parish
Of st. Landry. being the North West half of
Lot No. IA, on the plan Of said town, bound
led North bY Dupre Street, East by other
half Of said lot belonging To Auguste Follain.
South by C.Erriere Street, and West by Lot
No.77, belonging to said Follain, containing
about one half Of superficial arpent, more
or less, together with all the Buildings and
improvements thereon erected.
A grind stone, one lot cooper's tools,
one table, one arrnoir, one safe,
g two bedsteads, six chairs, one
rifle.
Terms and Cosdit The noVeable
property payable, cash, the lot and buildings
payable on D credit Of one and two years,
from the day of sale /; purchasers giving ap-
proved personal security to the satisfaction of
whom the right, and said lot remaining spe-
eiaIIy anortgaged to said Estate until full
and entire payment Of capital and interests.
ULYsSEG EGABEREL, g
rs ss M a4uctsoaecr a
OY,elousas, March 1l1th. 1856.
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TEE COURIER.
s PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
I0EL n. SAyD0Z e. ANDREW MEfNlER.
CONDITIONS.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7th., 1855.
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ea PLsAeVsYsA TEOeV.

measuring 80 arpents front on Bayou Beuf,
containing 1000 superficial arpents with all
the buildings and improvements thereon, con-
sisting of good dwelling house, sugar house,
mill and steam engine, negro.cabbins and
other out houses.
500 arpents of land are under cultivation,
$50 Of which are now in cane. asG
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@ Positive Sale
OH Land and SLAVES.

A 7 the request of the Hon. J. Ell. Over
- ton, I will sell at public auction, to
the highest and last bidder on the 18th of
April next, 1856, at the dooE of the Court
House, in the Town of Opelousas, the follow
ing described property, to wit:
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opelousas, March 10th. 1855.
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PUBLIC SALE.

0pelousas, March 10TH, 1856.
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so ArgDegles OF Land.

the following property belonging to the estate
Of said Simon Ddrio, deceased, to-wit: Z.
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Cricket.
ST. GEORGES CLUB vs. PHILADELPHIA CLUB.

ST. GEORGES CLUB vs. PHILADELPHIA CLUB.
This match was played ut Hoboken on Wednesday and
Thursday, and resulted, after hard struggle on the
Phadephians sids in favor Of st. George BY 81 runs
being singulary enough, one less than the Phila-
dephian beat the New York club last October. The
score that time was-Phiiadephia, 254 New York. 172.
But that match was quite different gams-is was all
Philadelphia while these from the Philadelphia
Club alone. The players were mot well matched ON
Wednesday. st. George much too strong for them,
and showed some beautiful play from Gibbes. Sam
Wright, Bingham, Burnett, Waller and Congrevs. +.
Tinson kept wicket and Bingham long stopt in good
style. Philadelphia showed most with Barlow, who
on from Washington, and made great alteration
in the appearance of the game Before he appeared IL
byss had been got; after he arrived only q That win
speak for his long stopping. His batting much ad
mired In two innings got 81 runs heading the score
and taking his bat in both innings. THIS veteran
Bradshaw also batted and bowled WELL though he was
unfortunate in the second innings Parsons, Senior,
ard Wisters showed some fne play. Seven Of the
Philadeiphians were Americans. The umpres were
Messrs. wheatcroft, Of Newark for st. George; and
Smith for Philadelphia. Scorers, Messrs Embry and
Fisher. The weather delightful, and the ground
we'll covered with visitors from New York, Newark Al
bany, Philadelphia, sc. The tent was well filed with
ladies', and ths ground at time looked quite gay
The following is summary Of the play
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Mayors Once.
ALLEGED OFFICIAL oorxuvwyos


II seams that the publication In the vsrisus uevsvs
psrs 81 detected dishonesty In one Of eur strsst ins
tors, has had the effect Of bringing to light some Adj
oral charges, rejecting In very snvabs msunsr upon
the integrity Of some others q supposed trust
worthy and esteemed public officers. Three aadsvts
were taken before the Mayer yesterday, against
Mr. jones, the Street Inspector for the Seventeenth
ward, in which the latth individual is charged With
having sxacted from poor men, employed for tbs pur.
pose Of cleaning Of that ward shilling per
day out Of the amount receved for such sercss-tsn
shilngs cay Deeminy the affair Of sufficient impor
lance to warrant strict and impartial investgst his
Honor has written to Mr.. j. T. EbliDg the Street Com
missioner, recommending him to take speedy
ton In 1t. The compliments James Darkn, OF 155
Norfolk street. Francis Conroy OF 196 Eleventh street.
and John Blue, residing at 258 Fourteenth street. who
state ON oath that they employed by Mr. Jones,
and that one OF the conditions that each Of them
should pay BIN ono shing out Of their daily salary
private perqusite. One OF Thorn, John Blue, further
says that Mr. Jones called ct his house and obliged him
to contrbuts one dollar for the purpose purchasing
writing desk which 70 be to said Jones By
those employed under him in tina street. The following
is the Mayors letter TO Mr.. Ebling
EALING Esq, Commissioner Streets ana Lamps =
SIR herewith enclose to AdAvits taken be-
Tore me- rejecting very seriously Mr. JONES' the Street
Inspector OF the seventeenth ward
facts satnd therein under OATH
taken by department with same; and
from. FERNANDO WOOD Mayor
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Port Of New York, june IA, 1855.


CLEARED.
o.so%
sSiip RI Aaossey Magns Ansye.p Pct Smith c.
Bark Edna, Groson, Rio Grando Bralii, Van Brunt
Big Kate Heath. Cha = C.rdsnas, Marsi, Rio Co
Brig Taylor Smith jacksonville Palsbury Sanford
Srs BSoinan Wright fhiisdslpS Sas' Thompson
Brig Beaver Nickerson, Bangor. Pnlsbury Sanford.
sehr / Copss Phillips, Aocomac, master:
ssSf Hsiosa Sow wmnsson nfsic auars
Steamer Tacony, Jansr, Phiiadeiphis, v Thonpson
Steamship Jamestown Parrish, Richmond. 10. with mdss
and p.ssengsrs to Ludsm Pessants Thursday morning
steamship Roanoke hence tor aoIfos So
Es:s$ Sutton. with n. Ssss
e. ks s aesS h I g .Sic
q L 81 s e.. sss: ns
$3.50 Ion q @ siSks :lip ks;ni, Adams from New O.
New % Orleans for ssn.ss
ship. s. Ne1nsndy and LOMBARD III f sss, Sew
s,sasi.: sBsI comssr, Antwerp. days. in bal.
Bark Alma. Sherwood, Galveston, Nay 20. with cotton
a. .oSr NAY Is lon
York stOrs Of provsons supplied her with bread aour
Brig Saginaw. jackson. Boston
Schr Alva.ado (oi seavel JOY TAmpco, 80 days with
MANILA Ldes DO to Brueire. June H. lat So Ion
IS S. spobe schr Jehn Jones, hence for Charleston
Schr Correct (Br, Cock, Porto Cabelo, Is days. with
coffee. to II Whitman.
sehr Desdsmona Br Ingraham, Elsuthera days, With
fruit. to Enoss 4 Co
sehI Ralph Poet conklinn, Savannah GdAyswith cotton
schr John Randolph, Nickerson, Augusta, Ne, days,
with lum Der. to Smith Bo,pton.
Schr Howard Davis Newborn, NC. 4 days.
Schr Mary, Robbins, Newborn NC.
Schr Southern Belle, Powell WILMINGTON NC,
Schr oregon, English. Washington.
Schr Ann D. Oliver GeorgetoWn DC, days
Schr Now York, Goodsell. Boston.
Schr Louisa, Chasr, Boston.
Schr Lion, Grant, RocklAnd.
Schr Isaac Achorn BunchmAn, Roclland.
6chr Lanson Dean, Ulmer, Rocklsnd.
Schr Pauaasset Bourne. New Bedford for Albany,
Schr Conc, 49,, Portland CT.
Schr N Taylor Jones' Dennis
Schr Carlisle, -, New Haven.
BELOW.
Bark Landwurder ODD from Bremen this port llth
inst, in lat 4044, Ion 66By pitotboat westervet
SAILED.
Ship Ann Maria. Penang
Wind during the day WSW.
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Herald Marine Corrcspondene.,


ss m Isss co.'s:
81, PSws: John BsIof and .ay Terbs Ta
sss ton: ::s::
wsisSsnssen ana Bailey Casey
:sg ss Gss.
ss: -
Disasters, DC.
NT sas. M tor
s 'a city, vii. md ss K.
Nest It'll INST leeky having sprung leak the 5ts oil
sss shIs ss !. So
% keep sa%. fear
IL .lss sss.i 5ssS ;.:
and doing other damage NJ T6on.s Aiken in
Notice to Mariners.
The following is from the London shipping and Mercantile
on January 10 tnsusis.i time while prcsscusins my
strong wal. :.i
ing the deck starboard gsnsw being ct the foetopmast
sa'is
sss ss :fs
:o On
hs :, To- Il I'm
az az n e 4 & :sSn 70
norheass s1treme tnsss about IS distant
e: MIN .ss Ss.a
nxs spe; reck was not I'VE feet from the ship and
sn whsa srt observed Be rocks the helm wa: pus up
hut sssinsths extremity, and the norsf ern.
most :'' .sss tn. l' down ana
ward $40 AM April 10 Civil me tackled ship 70 the north.
ss in Of nearing the same rosls visible from
tenee rocks OF about bearings given below ths
ns saw tls light on Care 81 Vnosns ldppnS from The
masthead bearing east by north half north distant about
Cape s. aSsus :ss%e S ss %
miles Had been daytime should have lowered the boat
and sounded around was We were sS e s,siR sh'm
Master Of the brig Edward and sarah, from Faro
The following 10 extract from the iogbook Of The
French ship Robust her psssase China
out breaIers ahead ana little under our course BY
the distance frsm Palaven, fog which we were
4 Ssss 70 % a1s v w. thu. M
from cps giving s. ssho%sy and
ave m nutes after. with 90 fathoms had ne sr.und
n:
showsE sei bdt when breaking vas with great force
hI sss. MT %ors one mile
sSels motif. Their Vicinity 50. vas NOT = IL
the chart s. miles Distant from land while was NOT dis.
north IN ssh. were NJ TIE hisS ncss.sin q
s'ssR I'd he entry oahs Bay osIyoan
well ulsted but ssea sbls Q take an ang Io
an. q cr .s .ss .. s's
, exact vish NJ sbessvstsns
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Personal Intelligence.

Personal InteIu8emccs
Names Of Americans registered at the banking Office Of
Livingston, Wells Co., Place do Ia Bourse, Paris,
8. W. CSoste, W. H. Ward, S Rch.rdson, j. B. Palmer
and LADY T. Hiller yun @. L. Ronalds, L: Rogers and
lady, d. =. Kendall mrs silas Wood and son, G. T.
Lvsrmore ana lady, g. l. Bogsrt, 9. Babcock Jack
son, J. n. Rogers, Baremors, J. n g. Floriche, ".
Pf sSs.is. Wv w 81 .ery
D: q Prime. A; Nelson = Geyd, .; & Unnun Capt. =.
a. g. Crane "; Hinehen, q; D. Bsbcoci. G + Meade
II. Greene, Rhode Island; I. D. MoEoe, Toybridse
b. II. T. Whittmore, f. J. Dave, Dunnei ciapP. s. John
r. asss ! ~ .smoay. Jsn and isay, u Vsns ss
r,s. s.:; c5lu ESpS.f W ssHss f.F %s
A. W. Little, Pom. w. Wright and lady, Miss Hunsey
Mrs. W. May, W. Tucker, Maryland.
ARRIVALS.
Al the Metropotan-Hon. ", X. johnson, Ohio; Way
Crow St. Lovis A. CLARK, nsyyland; Hon. Phillip
Roman dol Hop w. B. Whitlock Virginia; j. A; Kassoa.
g. Los,; * Goysrsor Porter psnn'yv.nis; Col p l.
ff:IpH cp
A. Hopkins Maryland; and ~ cadets West Point
were among the arrivals Yesterday
AZ the Howard-Hon = Foster nss.schussta; jas
S Ssss. s:u c:aasa Hon
Brawlsy Harrsburg Penn; W. HAkss, Norwich; w.
smith, Bgn.io Col A. Waite, United States army; L. D.
From kchmond DO. in steamship Jansstown--T Martin,
D Finley, Mics NorsIl, Nerrel, Mrs forstmann, L
Rougcr and lady Tyler and lady, Fayetts Robin
q Beebe, Hendricks, Scott lady and servant,
sss s.a: IT, MsaS.'Sh s:sss
TsN; Embsrd, I Crs,en-2s in the stesrsss. ''''
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whole :uSnsun.sd by An Ansssan eagle. which hslAs u
it, beak the end Of the wreath. So II E5 NJ Il
The summer season q about opening at West Point,
and Consents Hotel H. fast fning up Gen. Scott whe
stopping here abort time ago has left for WISH
Yorksrs hsrs and undertand Of the fashioz
ablss' are soon coming. Coxssns' short distaaoe
below the public grounds Of West Point and between
the two runs public walk, equal in romantic scenery
to that which have referred to along the banks Of West
Point proper A summer resort perhaps there u not
in the whole Union cooler or more enchanting spot
than this. NELLAL
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Play commenced At 1920. The choice of innings fell
to Philadelphia and they sent st George in to opsn the
BALL. which they did by sending Bage and Waller to face
the enemy. The latter played in his usual easy STYLE
and got nine hits, when Bradshaw foored him for
runs; wicket, % runs Gibbes followed, and some
pretty cricket ensued but good cut into wsters
cent him to the tent for runs wickets Al runs Sam
Wsht the Veteran Joined Bsss and At the
for hour and ten minutes3 wickets, Al runs Ding
ham and Sam now well in, when Bingham, who began
Bailey did get chance Senior settled HIM, and Sam
caught by wstsr for Is runs; wckets 90 runs Walk
er and Brune now got at the wicket the former soon
run out w'G sne mrs. round w,oss, ~ Iuns Ia
and f. Tnson soon followed leaving Burnett Who played
very pretty especially hit for to bring his bat out;
The Phiadelpha club commenced their FIRST inningsa
O'Clock, with Sargent and Bright The latter fell in
Joined sargent who Gbbes soon caught wickets, Is
runs The veteran Bradshaw now made his appearance,
:.d in s sss. leg s:a a .s
hopes were revived. They both played well. Barlow
sent his first ball right up the hill for and Bradshaw
followed with nearly to the tent for They both
well in when dinner was called. After dinner Bradshaw
soon fen BY cruel ball from Giobes; wickets, SO
got disposed Of Barlow brought his bat out after
playing beautifully and getting tys; and three; 10
st. George commenced their ID innings at AZ O'Clock,
by placing Waller and Brunpet to face Senior and Brad
shaw.s Downing brunnett, not 80 fortunate as IN ms
first innings soon fell from Bradsbaws ball. Congreve
got bis leg before wicket and Old Sam faced Waller
and played well. Waller in As minutes, playing
very nicely, when Senior bowled him out runs; Bling
ham and Waller showed sport and excellent play
the rest soon followed making the large score Of log
runs.
Philadelphia commenced their % innings at OK O'Clock
with the clog Of l42 runs to beat They played to sun
down. TX O'clock and lost wckets for 81 Play
was resumed In the morning. but the men went down
very quick Parsons played well and got "a runs Bar
low took bis bat out again for 10 played excel
ently Gibbes and Sam Wright bowled beautifully, and
the game closed BY st. George being declared the win
ners by 81 runs.
The return match with this club New York against
all Philadelphia, viii not be played till September.
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uNn1p STATE Dimncr UouET.-Nos. II, 70 to rs.
e5, 1873 to 1855. Part M.--Nos. l47e l47o 1884, 1887
1888, 1889, loI, 7as 49, sa2 1882 1925 1880 1887,
ia, 20, 8, 12s, 1885, io4, IL, %, "a, 3, lsO, So.
COMMON PISAs-Part 1st.--Cause ON. Part 2d.-Nos.
$40, 8be.
suSrmoR CovHr-Nss. 1896 s46, %, sss, 2se1l loi7,
1924, 1Oae, 1Oosk a4s sag, ses Ses 1922 ioo2 ass'
1856 I7ep Gao GAL asa lois SAL 12s, s22. $780, s8s, III
2as, ss4. o. sia csc, 2&2 $40, $50, $50.
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Trade or tho Canals.

Statement showing the quantity OF the several arti
cles hrst cleared the canals at and the quantity left
It, the city Of New York during the second week in
june ending ON the 14th instant
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Mrs. j. NJ Butte, of Cambridge has rsseyeseS a COO
fron tse Central Ohio R~awy ~psay, fsr lpjuriss
sustained by . collision.