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TIE COUR EER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL II. SAND0Z & ANDREW NEINlER.
OpelOUsas
SATURDAY, MARCH 10Th, 1855.
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DIR. HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED
GER MAN BTTTERS.
PREPARED BY
nP n M TArKCAN

IIe w. ia - cACNDON,
No. 120 Arch Street, Philadelpiin.
Their power over the above diseases is not exceed
if equally, by any other preparation in the United
States, as the attest in many cases. after skifl
physicians had failed
These bltters are worthy the attention of nyalids
Possessing great virtues in the rectfcaon ofdiseases
of the Liver and lesser glands exercising the most
searching powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs they are, wthal SAFE certain and
pleasant.
Testimony of the highest character! HON. GEO.
STR0OP, Judge of the District Court in Perry Co.,
Pa. November 18th, 1852 said "Your 'Hoofands
German Btters has been in use in our place over
year past and to the astonishment 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 busi-
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 acquaintances, he is now able to attend
to his usual business and perform manual labor The
case OF Henry Asper, stone mason, whom no enc
supposed would ever recover from the debility his
SYSTEM but was looked upon as fast approaching the
grave, took eight or nine bottles of these Bters 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
tonshing. He too, was so far reduced as TO induce
general belief that the grave alone would be his
only remedy. Mr.. Lackey recommended him to try
the Hoodand German Btters he is now apparently
| well man, and able to do hard days work We
could mention many other cases of similar charac,
ter Of it were necessary. l, 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 win warrant relief.
These Bitters are worthy the attention Of nvalids
possessing great power in the restoration of health,
action OF the Liver and the lesser glands giving tont
to the stomach and nervous system, and bringing tn.
system generally to high state of health.
For sale by respectable dealers in medicine every
where.
| These Bitters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, they inyi
gorate and strengthen the SYSTEM never prostrate
and can be used for Infants as well as adults.
Sold in Opeousas by P. L. Hebrard, and Johl
Posey.-In Washington by S. D. Als.
opelousas, October 14th, ls54.-6m.
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VMVHE undersigned has on hand from 8 to
- 10000 pounds of Hog meat, well salt
ed, smoked and prepared, which he offers for
sale, at the following prices Hams, 8 Scents,
and Shoulders cents. He has also guam
tity Of Hog feet, for sale cheap, for cash.
B. FRANQUEZ.
Late store Of Edouard Fagoz1e
Opelousas, February 9th. 1855.-1m.
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TAKE NOTICE.

q LII persons who are interested, are here
~ by notified that the undersigned is now
ready to issue Parish Licences for the wear
Iooo' for trades, professions or occupations.
ELBERT CAN'T,
Collector.
Opelousas, February Oath, 1855.-1m.
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NoT1TCEs

a LII those indebted to the firm of P. &
- V. Roy, are invited to come forward
and settle up at the Office of Messrs. New (
Estorge in the first days of March next, if they
wish to save costs.
P. &. V. ROY.
Opelousas, February 17th., 1855.
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LIME! KlHME!!

Y ME undersigned having bought stone
- for the fabrication of lime in Pine
Prairie, informs the public that he has now
on hand, 1000 barrels of lime, equal in quail
lty, If not superior, to the celebrated lime of
Thomastown, which he will sell cheap, and
that he will continue the trade on a large
scale CHARLES LUTZ.
Pine Prairie, January, 9th, 1856.
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ITO PLANTERS.

TNVHE undersigned take pleasure in an
u nouncing to their friends and the pub
lie in general that they have room in their
warehouses to admit any quantity Of cotton,
sugar or other products that may be confded
to their care at Washington.
DEBAILLON & CARRIERE.
Washington 17th February 1855.
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NEW FALL GOODS,

THYHE undersigned calls the attention OF
= their friends and customers to their
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 a well assorted stock, and will dis
pose Of it on very reasonable terms and prices.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where
GENIN & POIRET.
0na1OuSsc DocoD,bor 0J 1874
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NATURES GUIDE!

ADVICE TO YOUTH, AND SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS.
GUARDIANS AND PRECEPTORs.
Rules for the preservation of health, and prolonga
ton of fte.-Also, an essay on the human system.
BY Dr. 4. r. KINKELIN, corner of Third and
Union Streets Philadelphia.
Price, twenty-five cents per copy. Published by
the author.
September S0th, 1854-6m.
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HILAIRE DESESSARTS.
COLLECTION.

NHE undersi gned respectfully informs the people
of St Landry, that he will collect ali accounts
confded to his cares, with exactness and prompti-
tude, as by the past and in order to facilitate all
those against whom he could have any accounts
he will purchase from them the following products
Cotton, Wool, Beef Hides and Corn, at the usual
price. He will be very liberal for his commission.
J. L. COURET.
Opelousas, 18th February 1955-3m
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- DRUG STORE.

THVHE undersigned have the honor to in
= form the public that they have just re-
ceived at their Drug Store, corner of Main
and Bellevue streets, in Opelousas, Fresh
Assortment Of Drugs, Medicines Perfume
ries, Paints, &c, which they offer for sale at
the most reasonable prices.
They always have on hand Patent Medici.
nes of all kinds-and all articles appertainiDg
to their line of business.
TThey have secured the services of an
experienced and careful druggist, who will
attend night md day on the calls of fami-
lies and of the profession
P, LEONCE HEBRARD & Co.
Opelousas, Nov. 25th, 1854.-6m.
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no TIE TAN PAYERs

OF. THE PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
DY virtue of the power in me vested by Law, as
AO Collector of the Parish Tax for the year 1854
ct the Parish of st. Landry, | will proceed to the
collection of said Tax, in conformity with the Law,
and will attend at the following Places on the DAYS
below fixed, between ten o'clock in the morning and
four in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving
the above tax from the tax payers of each Police
Jury ward, to wit:
AT Gros Chevreuil Sd ward, at Michel Emonet on
the 1st day of March next.
At Grand Coteau 18th ward, at Louis A. Patin on
the I'd day of March next.
At Washington I'd ward, at the Drug Store of S.
D. Allis on the Sd day of March next
At Aallet Woods Sth ward, at the former resi-
dence of Ulysse Gaberel on the Sth day of March
next . a.s ..-...- ..@
At Upper Plaquemfne 7th ward, at Joseph E.
Daigles dec, on the 9th day of March next
At Plaquemne Brtllee 9th ward, at Carol &
Keough on the 10th day of March next--At Queue
Tortue 9th ward, at Hypoite G. Guidry on the 18th
day of March next.
At Point aux Loups Fth ward, at Alexander Dali
gle pere, dec, on the 18th day of March next
At Faquetaike Sth ward, at John II. McGee on the
14th day of March next. -
At Chataigner 9th ward at the store of Jean
Pierre Laaeur on the 18th day of March next-At
Vile Platte 9th ward, at William Reed on the 10th
day of March next.
At Bayou Chicot 10th ward, at the former store of
Akenhead Patten on the 17th day of March next
At Bayou Beuf 18th ward, at Thomas McCrory
on the 2lst day of March next-At Mountville 18th
ward at Peter Collins on the 22d day of March next
At Old Grand Prairie 18th ward, at Philippe
Stages on the 23d day of March next.
At Prairie Mamouth 10th ward, at Joseph Lam
dreneau on the oath day of March next ..
At Bayou Waksha 14th ward, at my residence
on the 26th day of March next
At Bellevue 5th ward, at John f. Richard on the
27th day of March next. # q a4
At Coulee Croche 10th ward, at School House on
the 2sth day of March next
/ At Prairie Plaisance nth ward, at the store Of
Napoleon Andreponts, on the 29th day of March
next. a;E3 #tns
AT Bayou Rouge 18th ward, at the store of Levi
& Co., on the 3lst day of March next
At the Atchafalaya River 18th ward, at John J.
Morgan, on the I'd day of April next.
At the Mermento River 18th ward, at John
Wright on the 9th day of April next
At 0pelousas Ist ward, at the office of F. & E. n
Cullom on the 7th day of April next.
will be at 0pelousas at the office of f. & E. N.
Cullom on the 9th day of April next and will be
found there every day for thirty consecutive days,
thereafter, Sundays excepted. @
ELBERT CAN'T, Collector.
Opelousas, January 27th, 1856.
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NouTHTCFg

- STRAYED from the subscri-
" S~. IN Der, living in Washington, in the
01Ymonth Of May last, grey creole
aaszzzsz4ks pony, about six years old, branded
about thus: J. Z, said pony is very fast
PAGER, and very high spirited was raised near
New Iberia, by one Verdino. | will give
Ten Dollars for the delivery of said pony to
me, Or any information will be thankfully re-
ceived B.. CAV
Washington, La, Dec. ODD, I854.-3m.
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CHERRY PICTORIAL
Fer the rapid Cure OF
COUGHS, COLDS. HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION,

| Among the numerous discoveries Science has made
in this generation to facilitate the business of life
increase its enjoyment, and even prolong the term
OF human existence none can be named of more real
value to mankind, that this contribution of Chemis
try to the Healing Art. vast trial of its virtues
throughout this broad country, has proven beyond
a doubt, that no medicine OR combination of medi-
cnes yet known can so surely control and cure the
numerous varieties Of pulmonary disease which have
hitherto swept from midst thousands and thou
sands every year. Indeed there is now 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-
NIT us to publish any proportion of the cures affected
by its use, but we would present the following
and refer further enquiry to my American Almanac
which the agent below named, will always be pleased
to furnish free wherein full particulars, and in
dsputable proof of these statements.
Office of transportation Laurens r. R., S. C..
Aug. 4, 1858.
J. c. AVER. Dear Sir,-My little son, four wears
old has just recovered from severe attack of mag
nant Scarlet Fever his throat was rotten and every
PHiooii 'Lho 'iStcu Ilih, pIOLouLCeu HIN q QeaQ
child Having used your CHERRY PEcToRAL in Cali
tornla in the winter of 1850, for severe attack of
Bronchitis, with entire success was induced to try
it on my little boy. gave him ea-spoonful every
three hours, commencing in the morning, and by
ten o'clock at night found decided change for
the BETTER and after three days USE he was able to
cat or drink without pain.
Its use in the above named disease will save many
a child from premature grave, and relieve the
anxiety OF many loud parent-For all affections of
the Throat and Lungs, believe it the best medicine
extant. feeling of the deepest gratitude, prompts
me in addressing you these lnes,-but for your inn
portant discovery my little boy would now have been
in another world
am yours, with great respect,
J. D. POWELL, Supt. Trans, L. R. R.
Rock Hill, (Somerset Co.. N. j., July 21, 1852.
DR.. j. Z. AYER,-Since your medicine has be-
come known here, it has greater demand than any
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
they can say of it, is not too much for the good it
has done | take pleasure in selling it, because l
know that am giving my customers the worth of
their money, and feel gratfed in seeing the benefit
it confers.
Please send me further supply, and believe me-
Yours, with respect, JOHN C. WHITLOCK
7. S. Almost any number certificates can be sent
you, if you wish it.
Prepared and sold by James G. Aver, Lowell Mass
and sold in Opelousas, by P. Leonce Hebrard; and
John Posey; and in Washington by s. D. Als.
Opelousas, October 14th. 1854.-Gm.
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Opelousas, July 8th, 1854.
lNA GDMMG1aGw

THVHE undersigned having just arrived
= from New Orleans, informs his friends
and the public in general that he has now on
hand full assortment of Dry Goods for the
season;-Also, family Grocery, Hardware,
Crockeryware, Shoes, Boots Jewelry, Clocks,
Gold and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions c. MEDICIS.
Opelousas, April 22d, 1854.
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state of looltStaara.
DISTRICT COURT, ! NJ 711e
PARISH OF Sr. LANDRY, NO. 'llo'
Estate Of Penima J. Barefield, deceased widow
David ?. Foster.
TIT AMES NJ. PORTER, of the Parish of
GD St. Landry, Administrator of the Estate
of the late Penima j. Barefeld, late of the
Parish Of St. Landry, having filed final
Tableau of the affairs of said Estate, accomp-
anied by petition praying that the same
may be homologated - And whereas the
prayer of said petition has been granted by
an order of Court, dated 3Oth March, 1854.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within 80 days from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologat-
ed, and that the administrator be discharged
Of all further liabilities as such, and his bond
cancelled.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
Opelousas, February 18th, 1855.
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II W-AiVAIIU NI1kJ, N0t7ED.
Opelousas, February 18th, 1855.
Estate of Joseph DaigGe figs.

Estsa uC Uh eBUSEyEH AENE9EE HIS.
MEETING OF CREDITORS.
MDY virtue of an order from the Hon
I'D the Fifteenth Judicial District Court
of the State ofLouisiana, in and for the Parish
of St. Landry, meeting of the Creditors Of
Joseph Daigle fills, deceased late of the Par
ish of St. Landry, will be held before Aug.
NJ: Perrault, Esq. Notary Public, at his
office, in the town of Opelousas, on Wednes-
day, the 21st of March next between 10
O'Clock in the morning and 4 P. NJ, for the
purpose Of deliberating upon the affairs of
said deceased. A. GARRIGUES,
~ CLerk; Of SAID Court.
Opelousas, February 17th, 1856.
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of both sexes and different ages.

Gsg Abomt t.ceaatv head Of gen.
s" tic cattle, pair Of mules,
sIIsM,. one gig, one horse cart, one
OF cart, AonseAoid. furniture, kitchen a'sd
farming utensils, &c, 9c.
Terms and Coaaitlomy ALL the i'm
movable property payable one half on the
first Of April 1856, and the other half on the
first of April following l857-And all the
moveable property as follows, to wit Y: All
Lors of fifty dollars and under payable cash,
and all lots over fifty dollars payable on the
first of April 1856 Purchasers giving per-
sonal security in soLido to the satisfaction Of
the Administrator of the Estate, and all the
immovcable property to be specially mortga-
ged unto said Estate until full and entire pay
ment of capital and interest which may accrue
thereon, at the rate of eight per cent per an
mum from time due until paid,
EVTE. DEBAILLON,
Auctjoaeer.
Opelousas, February 10th, 1856. b. y.
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INFORM my friends and the public in
u general, that no freight entrusted to my
cares, will be taken out of my warehouse,
unless the boat and warehouse bills are maid
on delivery. J. M. CARRIERE Fills
Barre's Landing, 18th January, 1855.-3m
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LIVER COMPLAINT,
DYSPEPSIA.

CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY. DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING FROM A DISORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH;
Such as Constipation inward Piles Fullness of Blood
to the Head Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food Fullness or weight in
the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sinking or Futter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttering
at the Heart, Checking or Suffocating Sensations
when in laying posture Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the sight, Fever ard Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Perspraton, Yellowness
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &c, Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burn
ing in the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of evil and
Great Depression of Spirits.
CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY
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Public Sale.

By Tie Undersigned, Auctioneer, an and
for the Parish IF st. Landry
YEVHE public are hereby informed that
n there will be sold, at public sale, to
the last and highest bidder, by the under.
signed, public auctioneer, III and for the Par
ish Of st. Landry, on the premises, in the
Parish of st. Landry, on
Tuesday, 9th of March next, 1855,
the following property, belonging to the Es-
tate Of Marie de Ia Conception Nienne, de-
ceased wife Of Simon Gonor, to-wit:
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HEZEKHAEE HAYS.

PARISH SURVEYOR
I'D ESPECTFULLY offers his services as
10 such to his friends and the public in
general. Office, corner of Court and South
Street, Opelousas. June 3, 1854-1y
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Judicial Sales, &C.
Public Sale.


By a duly commissioned Auctioneer, IN
and for the Parish Of st. Landry.
ME public are hereby informed that
ML there will be sold at public sale, through
the ministry of competent auctioneer, in
and for the Parish of St. Landry, to the last
and highest bidder, on the premises, in the
Prairie Basse of Grand Coteau, in this Par
ish, on
Wednesday, 18th day of Marchnext,
1855, the following described property, be-
longing to Mrs. Elizabeth S. Hardy, deceased
wife of B. A. Smith and the property in COM
munity between the minors of said deceased
and their surviving father, to wit
A YOUNG NBGRO-WOMAN,
with her three children.
YOUNG MlLATTO-GIRL.
TWO YOUNG AND
LIKELY EG R ON D n.
Ten shares of the Opelousas Rail
Road Stock, a lot ofgentle horned
cattle, including valuable work
oxen and mich COWS, two Ameri-
can horses, several creole work
horses, barouche and harness,
lot hogs, lot of sheep, a lot
ofcorn and fodder, a lot of cypress
fencing, two carts, one cotton
scraper, farming utensils, house
hold furniture, kitchen utensils,
and many other articles too tedi-
Gus to enumerate,
The conditions of the sale will be announ-
ced on the day of sale.
B. A. SMITH.
St. Landry, February 10th, 1855.
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judicial sales, &C.
PUBLIC SALE.


Vacant Estate of GeOrgette NaTarette.
YHVHE public are hereby informed that
u there will be sold, at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder by duly commits
stoned auctioneer, on the premises, in the
town of Opelousas, on
Tuesday, 18th March instant, 1855,
the following property, belonging to the Va
cant Estate of Georgette Navarette, deccas-
ed, to-Wit:
III H d u s E.
situated on the land of John Simons, in
Opelousas
A lot of ribbons, artificial flowers,
bonnets, &C., composing a Millin-
cry Store, clothing, two clocks,
household furniture, a silver snuff
box, lot of books, tables, rock
ing chairs, &c.
Conditions Payable on the 1st day of
May, 1855
JOSEPH GRADENIGO,
Cuyut0r.
Opelousas, March Sd. 1855.
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Public sale.

aaUAEC fSda aCe
Estate of Stephen Reed, deceased.
lid Y virtue of an order from the 18th Ju-
ID dicial District Court, of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Avoyelles,
and to me directed, I, a public auctioneer in
and for the Parish Of St. Landry, will offer
for sale, at public sale, to the last and highest
bidder, at the store lately occupied by James
Akenhead, in Bayou Chicot, on
Wednesday, the 2lst day of March
next. 1866, the following described property
belonging to the succession of Stephen Reed
deceased, late Of the Parish of St. Landry,
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FOR SALE.

q large number of Desks, benches, bed
-, steads, &c, for school. Apply at
the office of this paper.
Opelousas, December 23d., 1854.
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Cards. sc.

YNVI1E undersigned have formed a part
= nership, since the LIST Of July, 1854
under the name of SHwARrz & KAUFMAN
for the sale of Dry Gootls, Ready Mute
Cuttings Gr0cer5es, Hu1Wlraye, dc. They
have now nhand, the largest and finest stock
Of goods than any other country store, which
they offer for sale at the lowest prices. They
respectfully invite the public and their friends
to come and see their goods and know theil
prices and convince themselves that it is i'm.
possible to have them as cheap elsewhere.
10 They have already on hand, for the
winter season, the following articles for plan.
tation:-RusseH B'oe, ,ms, Lowell's Cotton
kerseys, Linseys, Blankets and Ready Made
Clothings for Negroes, &c.
They solicit, as by the past, continuation
of the liberal patronage of the citizens of St
Landry, and they will make their best to sa-
tisfy them.
A. SHWARTX.
S. KAUFMAN.
Opelousas, July 8th, 1854