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The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
Judicial Sales. &C.
Public Sale.

By the undersigned Public Auctioneer,
IN a'1dJor the Parish Of ST. LaudIy
TVHE public are hereby informed, that
= there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
Auctioneer, on the Plantation hereinafter
described, in this Parish, on
Thursday, the lst day of March
next, the following described property, be-
long ing to the Estate of Francois Lcmelle
Senior, and Marie Denise Donate, his wife,
both deceased, to wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
NEW FALL GOODS.

y ME 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 well assorted stock, and will dis
pose of it on very reasonable terms and prices.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where
GENIN & POIRET.
Opelousas, December 3D., 1854.
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1GeETz.TGSEsz.

VWyHE undersigned needing what may be
due him, hereby requests those who
are indebted to him, either By notes or other
wise, to come forward and pay without delay,
if they wish to save costs ,t.ss.
He takes this opportunity to announce to
his friends and the public in general, that be
has on hand . fine stock Of Dry Goods and
Groceries. which he win sell cheap for cash.
j. REMY VIOU.
Washington, Sept. 90, 1854.
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thereon erected.
.. ONE HALF LOT OF
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situated in the town of Opelousas, fronting
on Court street and lying on the East side Of
deceased property.
One Branding Iron, figuring thus 4,
with twenty-five head of Cattle,
more or less, one lot of bar fixtu-
res, one clock, one billiard table,
balls and cues, thirteen arm chairs,
one lot of common chairs, four
round tables, one lot of common
tables, one center table, one stove
and pipes, one pool board, one
side saddle, three bedsteads, one
cooking stove and utensils, one
safe, one lot crockery ware, one
large pot, one lot of lumber, two
trunks, one lot ofbooks, one dou-
bic barrelled shot gun, one pistol,
tive oil lamps, one writing desk,
one lot of playing cards, five box
es of cue feathers, one pair ofsca-
les and weights, one barrel white
sugar, one lot Of wines, one lot of
liquors, seven demijohns with
their contents, twelve barrels with
their contents, one cistern, one lot
of doors and windows, one lot of
empty bottles, two states, one
grind stone, five bottles absynth,
three demyohns of liquors, one lot
Of benches, &c.
Terms and Couditions.-All the per-
onal property payable cash. the undivided
interests in the two houses and lots, payable
n one and two years, from the first day of Fe-
'ruary 1855, that is to say, one half payable
IN the first day of February 1856 and the
'ther half payable on the first day of Febru-
ry 1857, and that the other houses and lots,
belonging to said Estate, to be sold on a Gre
ut OF one and two years, from said first day
II February 1866, that is to say, one half
'ayable on the first day of February 1856 &
he other half payable on the first day of Fe-
'ruary 1857-Purchasers furnishing their
otes with good and sufficient security in soil
10, to the satisfaction of the Executor, & all
ums not punctually paid at maturity, to bear
interest at eight per cent per annum, from
me due until paid, and moreover the pro-
erty remaining specially mortgaged unto
aid estate, until full and entire payment Of
ae capital and interests.
a A. DEJEAN, :Aucttoneer,
Opelousas, February Sd, 1856.
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LIME! LlIME!!

HE undersigned having bought stone
u for the fabrication Of lime in Pine
Prairie, informs the public that. he has now
on hand, J. s000 barrels of lime, equal in quail
ity, if not superior, to the celebrated lime Of
Thomastown. which he win sell cheap, and
that he will continue the trade on large
scale. asi II CHARLES LUTZ.I
Pine Prairie, January, 9th, 1856. ge
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DRUG STORE, -

= ME undersigned have the honor to in
~ form the public that they have iust re-.
celved at their Drug Stors, corner Of Mdiu
ans BeIlerue streets, in Opelousas, Fresh
Assortment Of Drugs, Medicines Perfume
rles, Paints, &c, which they offer for sale at
the most reasonable prices
They always have on hand Patent Medici-
mes Of all kinds-and all articles appertaining
to their line Of business.
r5-They have secured the services Of nj
experienced and careful druggist, who will
attend night and day on the calls Of hmi.
lies and of the profession.
r LEONCE HEBRARD Il Co.
Opelousas, Nov. 25th, 1S4.-6m.
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q Ii persons indebted to the Estate of
- John Cook, deceased, will please come
forward and settle as soon as possible, if they
wish to save costs. And all those who have
any claims against the said Estate of John
Cook, will please come forward and collect
the same. ..-.-.- -.-:
MARY COOK, 4dmsnistrotri;z.
Opelousas, January 13ths 1855.
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Public Sale.

By the undersigned Public Auctioueer, an
ondJor the Parish Of st. Landry.
n ME public are hereby informed that
= there will be sold at public sale to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
Public Auctioneer, on the Plantation herein.
after described, on
Thursday, lst., March ',ert, 1856,
the following property, belonging to the Es-
tate of William Allen jackson, deceased, late
Of the Parish of St. Landv to wit
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All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out, or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publi
cation.
liberal deduction made or advertisements in-
serted for long period.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
Hatl all the arrcaroges paid unless at the option
of the publishers,
No election tickets or other jobs printed without
the money, or the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
for the announcement of candidates for office.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
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, Funess of Blood
to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fulness or weight in
the Stomach Sour Eructations, Sinking or Fiutter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the
Head Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterinr
at the Heart, Checking or Sufocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency Of Pe,spiration, Yellowness
Of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back
Chest, Limbs, &c, Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burn
ing in the Flesh, Constant lmaginngs of evil, and
Great Depression of Spirits
CAN BE EFFEcTUALLY cuRBD BY
DIR. II0OFLAND'S CELEBRATED
GER MAN BRTTER@,
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Lastie Dupre
vs. District Court,
Charles Mullen, in his own Parish Of ST. Landry
right and as natural tutor No. 1860.
to his minor children &C.
SY virtue of an order Of seizure and sale, issued
- in the above entitled suit, by the District
Court in and for the Parish of St. Landry, and to
me directed, will be exposed to public SALE for cash
at the Court House of this Parish, on Saturday, the
Sd day of March. A. D. 1855, commencing at the
to day if necessary all the right title interest and
demand Of Charles Mullen, &C., in and to the fol-
lowing described property, seized to satisfy said
order, to-wit: NJ
House and Lot of Ground, in the town of Wash
ington, bounded on the North by -. on the
South by land Of IL Graham, East by Bridge street.
and West by Market street.
]. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
Sheriff7s Office, st. Landry January 9th. 1S55
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10

Jeremiah DeweI District Court,
( -... VS.. } Parish of ST Landry
10y virtue of order of seizure and SALE issued
- in the above entitled suit, by the District
Court in and 5ior the Parish of ST. Landry. and to
ne directed will be exposed at public SALE for cash
at the Court House of this Parish, Saturday, the
Sd day Of March, A. D., 1855 commencing at the
hour of | o'clock A. NJ, and continuing from day
day, if necessary all tine right title, interest and
demand of James NJ. Moore, in and to the following
described property seized to satisfy said order to-
wit:
One Lot or Parcel Of Land situated in the Parish
OF ST. Landry. the East left bank of the Bayou
Courtableau, containing one hundred and sixty
acres and forty -four hundredths OF an acre. and also
iortysix acres, more less. Of tract or parcel OF
land, being that portion lying on the left bank of
the Bayou Courtableau, containing one hundred
and twenty-four acres and forty-nine hundredths
OF an acre, with all the Buildings and Improve
ments thereon. @@
J. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
Sherif7s Office ST. Landry, January 27th, 1855
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PUBLIC SALE.

~SA&s eS@8a8~9
"TILL be sold, by The undersigned auc.
w tioneer, at the residence Of Michel
Bihm, in this Parish, on
Ued'tesday,' 28tit, February asert,
the following property belonging to the Els.
tate of the late Aurelia Lavergne, to-wit:
A mulatto man named Narcisse, aged about
25 years.
4 negro girl lorphan) aged about years.
4 horses, 2 cows and some house
szs hold furniture.
Y Condifions.--One third payable in April
1856, one third in April 1867 and one third
in April 1858. with security and mortgage
on the slaves. f'7 fss
ULYSSE GABEREL, Auctioueer.
0pelousas, 9th January 1866.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10

VI Ooth sexes ana different ages.
,, One small lot Of gentle
EAU&A horned cattle, 3 pair Of
Gzz7sSks.ssssS$SSzzaASeaoork mules, 1000 6un-
dies Of fodder, 60 barrels of corn,
2 carts, Plantation implements,
household furniture kitchen a1ten-
ssIs; and many other articles too
tedious to e7luneerate.
Terms and Conditions ALL sums of
twenty five Dollars and under payable cash
on the day of sale, and all sums upwards of
twenty-five dollars payable in one and two
years credit from the day of sale. Purchasers
furnishing good and approved personal secu-
rlty, to the satisfaction of whom the right, and
moreover, the land and slaves remaining spe-
clally mortgaged unto said Estate until full
and entire payment of capital and the interest
that may accrue, at the rate of eight per cent
per annum, from the time each instalment
become due until paid.
AUG. DEJEAN, Auctiouesr,
Opelousas January 9th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
Judicial Sales. &c.
Public Sale.

Estate Of William Irwin, deceased.
Y ME public are hereby informed that
-M there will be offered for sale, at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, on the
the premises, in the town of Opelousas, by
the Undersigned, public auctoneer, in and
for the Parish of st. Landry, on
Tuesday, 9th day of March next,
1855, the following property, belonging to
the Estate of the late William Irwin, decea-
sed' late of the Parish of St. Landry, to wit;
The undivided half Of certain fraction of a
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
I nB PL An NTATION

last residence of said deceased, situated in
the Parish of St. Landry, near the Town of
Opelousas measuring four arpents front on
eighty arpens in depth bounded East by lands
of Elisha Andrus, and DR.. George Hill, on
the North by lands of Firmin Lemellc and
Elisha Andrus on the West by lands of Mrs.
N. Mclntire, and South by lands of Rigobcrt
Lemelle, with all the
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
THE PLANTATION,

on which the deceased last resided, situated
ON Bayou Rouge, in the Parish of St. Ian
dry, bounded on the North by said Bayou
Rouge, on the South and East by Lands be-
longing to Hugh L. Wilson, containing seven
ty-fve acres, together with the
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10

A NEGRO-MAN,
named Matt, aged 46 years.
Fire horses, IS head Of gentle horm-
ed cattle, 3 aoork oren, IL head
of hogs, household furniture,
kitchen utensils, and many other
articles too numerous to men,
ts07e. -.
Terms and Conditions One tenth of
the purchase money payable cash, on the day
of sale, and the balance in three annual e.
quail instalments, from the first day of march
1856, with s per cent interest per annum
from maturity until paid Purchasers furnish
ing personal security and the land and slaves
remaining specially mortgaged unto said Es-
tate, until full and entire payment of the ca
pital and interests.
HENRY S. DUNBAR, Auctioaecr.
Opelousas, January 9th, 1855.
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Ewz 4 GER TAIN
..ER .!.IER PLANTATION.

situated in the Parish of St. Landry, measur-
ing four hundred acres (norc or less), bound
ed on one side by land of jeff McCluskey
and Culvert Quirk, on the. other by, j. Las
trapes land, on the other by Lawrence Il.
Bushnell and on the other by Leandre Gull
lory, with all the Buildings and mprore-
2yruts thereon.
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Lot of Ground.

situated in the town of Opelousas, measuring
fifty -four feet, six inches, fronting on Belle
vue street, and ninety-fve feet, six inches,
fronting on Court street, bounded on the
East side by Rachel Gradenigo, on the West
by Court street and on the depth by lot of
Thomas II. Lewis, and moreover the undivi.
ded half of all the
The Opelousas courier., 1855-02-10
PUBLIC SALE,
Estate of ClariSsa bushnell, deceased.

EStdIe Oi UldElSSa buSnnct, 0eecaSed.
ME public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold. at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, through the ministry
of a competent officer, at the residence of the
undersigned, in Cataro on
Saturday, 24h Of February, asert,
the following described Slaves, belonging to
the Succession of Clarissa bushnell, deceased
wife of the late Thomas Jefferson j Johnson,
to-Wit: s ~
III osseU9'09COaaeCyle.
named Nancy, aged about 33 years, with her
children, to.wit - Frank, aged about IL
years. Henderson, aged about 8 years and
George, aged about one year,
Conditions The purchase money pay
able on the first day Of April next 1855 !;
purchaser furnishing his note with good and
safhelent security, in solido, to the satisfac-
tion OF the administrator, and said note bear
ing interest at 5 per cent per annurh, from
maturity until paid. And moreover, said
slaves remaining specially mortgaged unto
sand Estate until full and entire payment of
capital and interest. = : -
LAWRANCE T. bushnell.
administrators. .
Opelousas, January 10th, 1855.
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A NEGRO WOMAN,
named Judda, aged 27 years, and her two
children, Esther, nine years and Letheanne,
6 months.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
:. Ss.ss '..s. s.-IPpslic No. III.

AN ACF 10 establish an additional land
district in the State of Wisconsin.
Be j. enacted by the Senate and House
of Representative of the. United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That all
me Part Of he present Willow river land
district, in the State af Wisconsin, By lay
ing north OF the line dividing townships for-
.,y and forty lone, Cor fourth correction line, J
te, and the same is hereby, erected.a land
district. to be calie1 the Fon du Lac dis
frict, the Office for which shalfbe located at
such place tliereinl as the President may
rom time to time direct. -. 4ssasy ..3 "a
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That
there shall be appointed BY the President
BY and with tie advice and consent of the
Senate, register and a receiver for said
district, who shall respectively-be required
to reside atthe side Of the Office, be subject
to the same laws and entitled to the same
compensation as is. or may hereafter be,
prescribed by law in relation to other land
Offices OF the United States. -2s5 sA 20
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That
the sales shall continue at the Willow river
district till the land Office for that district
are notified that the officers for the distrie,
created by thisact are prepared to enter on
.he discharge Of their dnties. s'ei = -t'i go
Approved Feb. 81, 1865. E.s = a#E
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
JOHN 4. lIALDERrI.lN,

(LATE OF LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, -
4 A7TTORNEY AT Law AND GENERAL
N Business Agent. Lsdvenwo.th Kansas.
COMMISSIONER TO take Testimony, Afidavits.
Acknowled sments of Deeds, Mortgages, Pow
s.s of Attorney, &c, for ALLethe States, dui :
appointed by the Governors thereof. zsfa1
Homes in Kansas secured aud safe invest
meats made. -E Fsssi s77s a@s
Referenc es-His Excellency L. W. Powell.
Gov. Of KY, Hon. John c. Breckenridge any
Coz. G. c. Rogers, U. s. .Atr'y.,sLexinstons XII
Ch lncelloF Pistie, Louisville, KY, J. S. Cheno-
wsh Co. Cin., Ohio, Z. III. Ryland g. Co.;
s.. Louis, Mo. es -
Nov. 8, 1854. E Il
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
rPublic No. 451


AN ACT to provide for holding the Uni
ted States courts in the northern and
southern districts OF Florida in case of the
sickness or disability Of either of the
Judges of these districts. s-S 2 2
Be it enacted by Tie Senate and House
of Repre- sentatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That all
tie provisions the act OF Congress ap-
proved the II tyT-ninth of July, eighteen
hundred and fifty, entitled "An act to pro-
fide for holding the courts OF the United
States in case OF sickness or other disabiii-
t. OF tie judges of the district courts" shall
le. and are hereby, declared to te appllca-
Ole to the two judicial districts of the State
of Florida and the judge thereof, so far
oth as the same can be applied to the said
districts and judges; and that the designa-
ton and appointment of either of the said
Judges to hold the courts in the districts of
tie other, In consequence Of the sickness or
disability of such other judge, may be made
eithersby the Chief Justice of the United
States OF by the circuit judge by an adjoin-
ing circuit. on such certificate as is required
by the act aforesaid: Provided, however.
That written certificate of the Judge OF eli
ther of. said districts, certify that he is una
ole. from sickness or physical inability, to
aoid any regular term, or adjourned orextra
term, OF the courts appointed TO be holden
IN his district, and requesting the judge of
the other district to hold the same. shall,
| when filed in the clerks office of the place
where such term of the court is to be holden,
be sufficient to authorise the said judge Of
the other district to, hold said courts, and
shall confer upon him all the powers and
privileges granted by the aforesaid act 10
Judges designated and appointed by a cir.
| cult Judge OF the Chief j usiice of ihe Uai,
red States, in pursuanceof the provisions OF
said act.
Approved Feb. 81, 1865. g SO sisat :
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
fPublic No. 81

AN ACT extending in certain cases the
provisions of the act entitled An act TO
extend pre-. emp,ttiion II gIts te.certaln lands
therein mentioned . approved March
third. eighteen hundred and hffy.fhree.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives, Of the Uhited Ssate iots
America. in Congress assembled. oThatthe
.flgat Of presempeops graatsa AYfhe act of
esthlrd OF March, eighteen hundred and
lity .tArss. entitled An oct @ stead pre-
empiion ghts TO certain lands tihereif men.
toned, ,fsLaH b and the same IS hereby
extended so that he settler ofsaeupant On
the Masioa sReuge grant and the Ds Bs>-
ros crsut, entitlsds % fhs benefts q sid
- 49, =
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
ny AUTHORaTfrx.
LAWS OF THE uNITED STATES. !

= i.'ss.'a fPutiic No, l45: ssa. 8 - :
AN ACT concerning The appreh hension and
= delivery of deserters from foreign vessels
la The. ports OF the. United States. -. =,
: BE il enacted Ia the Senate and House
of Representatives, Of the United STATES OF
America in Congress assembled, That the
commissioners who now are, or hereafter
may. Le, appointed by the circuit courts of
the United States to take acknowledgements
of bail, and for other purposes, may and
shall exercise all the. powers conferred on
any court, Judge or other ma gistrate by the
act approved the second day OF March, one
thousand eight hundred and twenty-pinss
entitled can act to provide for the appre-
tension and delivery Of dosertvrs from GER
lain foreign vessels in the port Of the uni- ulnsii
ted States. -, -. t.s.sf - 81
. Approved Feb. "a, 1856. - - 80
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
EPlhllc No. 5Qls

AN ACT to confirm lfi the canal selections in
the State of Ohio. - !, -, -,
Be it enacted by, the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States O
America in Congress assembled, That the
selections of land by the. State Of OHIO for
canal purposes, under the act Of Second oi
March, eighteen hundred and twenty sssy.
en-. and twenty fourth OF May. eighteen
hundred and twenty -eight, be and tLe same
are hereby confirmed. - $50 = s
Approsed March 2, 1855. ,.sss =. =.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-05-11
j. H. DAY. M. d. @
LEANENWORTH, K. T.
(of:., corner Of Min asI ci:rOiee S!rssis.)
Sept. 10. 5'o4. : seess..r
Furniture and Upholstery,
WHOLESALE s REEaILtBYz &
SCARRI'TTg& MASON,
81. LO7siS. sIEO.

a We take p easlre in saying to our friends
~ and ths padllc G an gssieksl that our stoekol
u Fine, Medium, and Common ,Fa:nitn Was
never more complete and deserving th hsastentioh
OF purchasers, Ell heFsat wheiesaie o. retail-in
fall suits Or single article.-han a. the present.
We shall spare no effort tokeep thsmost COM
piete assortment in oar line, in the West sOa.l
Goods are made here, as well as East, by the
best 4orkmen, and thus combine chs greatest
variety and styles, with the cheapest and most
substantial. sa,s rus sssss 80 >
Dealers, as well as all other purchasers, are
invited to call and look tn :ough our Mammoth
Ware Rooms. szlE- = 1sek
Orders also, from all parties having Furniture
to buy for Ia hsmseiyes or others, are specially
ors to ma it continuance OF the liberal con6-
dance and patronage we have so long received.
z-nesaF SCARHiTT & MASON,
Wsshiagtoa .aucsus, Bstvses sSsc0ad csa 81 S.r'ts
March %, 1855 = s9ss 80 sE.ssss KS 4