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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-20

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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-20

MINE III NE AUENJF md LAW OFFIC
so. oRK's BUILDING,
D-aS-E.SPORT n,
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
MSSCeRase
W.1&H[AlrYON ]

" -Ik'III .FV O4f, IILI.
EEPS constantly on hand. as heretofore,
M large and complete stock of PURE AN /
FRtSH DRUGS AND MEDICINES, and othc
articles in his line
~ Receiving the most of my supplies direct fro
New York and the northern markets. can recon
mend them equal to any purchased in the Sout.,
as my old customers testify. and will dispose
OF them on such terms, and at such prices as ca,
not fail to satisfy those no have been acctstom,
to purchase their medicines in New Orleans am
elsewhere
have an old and experienced chemist employ
ed who attends at all times TO putting up Pres
criptions. &c.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock and prices
SD. ALLIS.
Washington La. March 18th, 1884.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
y.u, OpeEOuSaS 3
SATURDAY, MARCH 3d., 1855.
CONDITIONS.


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
three dollars paid at the end of the year. four dol
lars. No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. subscriber wishing to dis.
continue, must give ren notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages.
.ddcerttsaag---Fo one square not exceeding the
space of ten lines dollar for the first insertion
and fifty centsfer each subsequent insertion. Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly. A.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english uudl ordered out or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publi-
cation . -
liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period ..
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages 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 inadvance will invariably be required
aor the announcement of candidates for office
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
DIR. HOUFLANDS CELEBRATED
GERNIAN B1TTERa.
s PREPARED BY ~ -
DIR C M IAnKSnN

DIX. y. NJ. JACKSON,
No lo0 Arch Street. Philadelphaa.
Their power over the above diseases is not exceIIed
if equally by any other preparation in the United
States as the cures attest in many cases. after skilu
physicians had failed.
These bitters are worthy the attention of invalids
Possessing great virtues in the rectifcaton 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 the highest character! HON GEO.
STROOP, Judge of the District Court i'm Perry Co
Pa November 18th, 1852 said "Your 'Hoofand's
German Bitters 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 enacated
countenance and debility, that he could not live
much longer. He was unable to attend to his bust
ness aud for the greater part of his time confined to
his room. We recommended him to try the German
Btters, 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 one
supposed would ever recover from the debility ofbis
system, but was looked upon as fast approaching the
grave TOOK eight or nine bottles of these Bitters du
IlI le lasG "lhte anu thlS summer he has been fto
the surprise Of all who knew his case) following b;s
trade The case of William Murphy is no less as as
tonishing 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 Hoofand German Btters; he is now aDparently
a well man, and able to do hard DAVIS work We
could mention many other cases of similar charae-
ter OF it were necessary. J. 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 are worthy the attention of inyads,
possessing great power in the restoration of healthy
Lotion 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-
gorate and strengthen the SYSTEM never PROSTATE it.
and can be used for Infants as well as adults.
Sold in Opelousas by P. L. Hebrard, and John
Posey.-In Washington by S. D. AlEs.
0pelousas, October l4th ls54.-6m.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

z
Jeremiah Dewel District Court,
VS.. Parish of st. Landry
James NJ. Moore. No. 1861.
DY 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
ne directed will exposed at public sale for cash
at the Court House of this Parish on Saturday, the
Sd day of March, A.. D., 1855, commencing at the
hour Of II o'clock, A. M, and continuing from day
todayif necessary, all the right title, interest and
demand Of James NJ. Moore, in and to the following
described property seized to satisfy said ORDER to-
wit a -
One Lot or Parcel of Land, situated in the Parish
ofSb Landry on the East or left bank of the Bayou
Courtableau, containing one hundred and sixty
and fortyfour hundredths OF an acre. and also
forty-sx acres more or less of tract or parcel OF
land being that portion lying on the left bank Of
the Bayou CouFtableau, containing one hundred
and twenty -four acres and forty-nine hundredths
Of an acre, with all the Buildings and Improve
ments thereon. 4
J.B. DAVID, Sheriff.
Sherif7s Office, st, Landry, January 9th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03

- D1srRloT CouRr. Na-o-o
Parish Of s.: Landry. No. 1915.
Estate Of Sophie aa. FontenOt.
MEJEAN SEBAsTIEN, Of the Parish
- of st. Landry, administrator of the
Estate Of Sophie IL. Fontenot, deceased, late
ofthe Parish of St. Landry, having filed a
final tableau of fdistribution of the Estate ol
said deceased. accompanied by petition
praying for the homolegatiou of the same j.
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court, dated
February 20th, 1856.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, TO makeopposition, if any they
have, within ten days. from the date hereof,
why said tableau, should not be confirmed
and homologated, and that the administrator
be discharged of all further liabilities as such,
and his bond cancelled. y
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk
Opelousas, February 24th. 1856. a
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03

SSBsaSI Adoaa tscentu lead Of gen
W tie cattle, one pair Of neules
SSA..W. oeae gig, one horse cart, one
oe cart, htousejsold furniture, kstcten ana
farming utensils, DC, dc.
2 Terms astd Conditions All the i'm.
moveable property payable one half on the
first of April 1856, and the other half on the
first of April following, 1857.--And all the
movable property as follows, to wit All
LoTs 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 aaa solado to the satisfaction of
the Administrator of the Estate, and all the
immoyeable property to be specially mortga-
ged unto said Estate until full and entire paw.
ment ofcapital and interest which may accrue
thereon, at the rate of eight per cent per an
num- from time due until paid
EVTE. DEBAILLON,E
Auctioneer.
81 Opelousas, February 10th, 1855. esar#
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
or

SHE undersigned needing what NAV b
Y : due him. hereby requests those Who
are Indebted to him. either BY notes or olher-
slaes e come forward and pay without delay.
y u they wish to -saEe costs. 7 I5
lie takes this opportunity toi announce, ID
aus trends and the public in general ehat be
mas @ hand fine stock Of Dry Goods and
uf00erAea, hshe vi sell cheap for cash.
u q. REMYFIOU.
washington, Sept 20, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
Judicial Sales, &c.
= III bIic Sale.
BY q duly commissioned Auctioue

BY q duly Commissioned Auctioueer in
and.tor tue Parish Of St. Landry.
FMYHE public are hereby informed that
a. there will be sold, at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by a duly commits
stoned auetioneer, in and, for the Parish of ST.
Iandry, Oh the premises, in this Parish, on
~'Rednesday, 18th day Of fMarchmert,
1855, the following described property be-
longing to Francis Miller, deceased, and of
the property in community between Irma
Miller, minor child of said deceased, and her
mother, Deneza Leger surviving widow of
SAID deceased, now the wife of Ursin Prejean,
to wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03

p.l,aa p,s1a,eT = 8. e9gnF. , No. 1877
Estate OF John H Humble, decd.
EyLBERT CAN'T, of the Parish of St
II Landry. Administrator of the Estate
Of John Humble. deceased, late ofthe Parish
Of St. Landry, having fled tableau Of elias.
sifcation, Of distribution and final settlement
and partition Of said estate, accompanied by a
petition, praying for the homologation Of the
same And whereas the prayer Of said pc
tition has been granted By an order Of Court,
dated February Goth. 1855.
Nov, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
hare, witlhnten days, from the date hereof,
Why said tablean should not be confirmed and
honaologated, and that the administrator be
discharged Of all further liabilities as such,
and his bond cancelled.
a. GARRIGUES, C5erk.
Opelousas, February 24th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
Judicial Sales, &c
Public Sale.

Estate of Stephen Reed, deceased.
- Y virtue of an order from the 18th Ju-
AD dicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Avoyelles,
and to me directed, I, 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, 1855, the following described property
belonging to the succession of Stephen Reed
deceased, late of the Parish Of St. Landry,
to wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
state of Notl(s(aua.

state Of Iotl(s(aora.
pDnfsn Dnalnaos OF S. oDUnr, Gssprr, No. ZIG.
Estate Of Penima ]. Barefield, deceased widow
~ 1.'''' David P. Foster. q
AMEs NJ. PORTER, of the Parish of
e. st. Landry, Administrator of the Essate
of the late Penima J. Barefeld,- late of s&sie
Parish |! Of st. Landry, having filed a final
Tableau ofthe 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 Both March, 1854.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within 30 days from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologat-
ed, and thatthe administrator be discharged
Of all further liabilities as such, and his bond
cancelled @@ sss
81 sa A. GARRIGUES, CLERK.
Opelousas, February 18th, 1855. aa
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
w aShfsagtOEl
FEMALE
BOARDING And DAY SCHOOL

A 1DED by competent Female Teachers and unde
IN the superintendent of the undersigned
School for the general education of Young Ladie:
will be opened in this Town, ON Monday the 4tl
September next, in which will be taught all the
branches requisite for a finished and accomplished
education. The same unwearied attention that has
hitherto marked his course, in bis 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 course of instruction will
be pursued in every branch of study
The Boys School, which win 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 he
will be aided in his Boys School by Dr. Radcliffe,
distinguished graduate of Trinity, Dublin
instruction will be given in French and Spanish,
by Gentleman fully qualified to teach these Ian
guages.
Terms made known on application to
GEO. LUTHER.
Washington August 26th, 1s54-tf
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
A. SHWARTZ.
~ AZ lD~M G- w4@-
Opelousas, July Sth, 1854.

VWVlE 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, Jewelrv, Clocks,
Gold and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions G.. MEDICIS.
Opelousas, April 22d, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
NCDETzTGEFg

S$A STRAYED from the subscri
Der, living in Washington, in the
SF@YYmonth of May last grey creole
essszzdsRssu pony, about six years old, branded
about thus: J. l., said pony is a very fast
PAGER and very high spirited, was raised near
New Iberia, by one Nerdino. ] will give
Ten Dollars for the delivery of said pony to
me, or any information will be thankfully re-
ceivGd. BIS CAV
Washington, La, Dec o3d, 1854.-3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
Mercantile Cards. &c.

TNNI1E undersigned have formed a part.
IL nership, since the 1st of July, 1854,
under the name Of SHwAnTz & KArFMAx,
for the sale Of Dry Goozs, Reodv INuoe
ClothlngS, Groceries, H0<dwarc dc. They
have now on hand, 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 their
prices and convince themselves that it is i'm
possible to have them as cheap elsewhere.
r They have already on hand, for the
winter season, the following articles, for plan
tation:-RuSsett Broe. u.s. Lowell's Cotton,
kerseys, Linseys, Blankets and Ready Made
Clothings for Negroes, &c.
They solicit, as by the past, a continuation
OF the liberal patronage Of the citizens of St
Landry and they will make their best to sa
tisfy them
A. SHWARTZ.
S. KAUFMAN.
A~,o Il on
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
LIVER COIPI,ATRTT
DYSPEPSIA.
JAUNDTCE

JAUNDlJE.
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, Fluttering
at the Heart, Checking Or Sufocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or ebs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellowness
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &c. Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burn.
ing in the Flesh, Constant Imaginngs of evil, and
Great Depression of Spirits.
CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY
DIR. HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED
GERMAN BITTERS,
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
HILAIRE DESESSARTS.

AUCTIoNEER, CRIER AND CoLLEcToR
For tie Parish 0fSt. Laudrv.
ksPECTFCLLY offers his services to his friends
= - ana the public. His office is in Opelousas.
Opelousas. June 18th, lS54.-ly.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
l am yours, with great respect.

.. d FUW ELL, Supt. Trans, [. R. r.
Rock Hill, Somerset Co.. \. j., July 21, 1852
DIR. J. c. AYER,-Snce 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 hest
they can say of it, is not too much for the good il
has DONE | take pleasure in selling it, because |
know that am giving my customers the worth of
their money, and feel gratifed in seeing the benefit
it confers
Please send me further supply, and believe me.
Yours, with respect, JOHN C. WHITLOCK,
I. ). Almost any number Of certificates can be sent
you, if you wish it.
Prepared and sold by James c. Aver, Lowell Mass
and sold in Opelousas, by P Leonce Hebrard and
John Posey; and in Washington by s. D. AIlis.
Opelousas, October 14th, lS54.-6m.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
One NegrO~W oman,

named Hortense, aged about twenty years
1900 pieux and posts, one crib house
one american horse, two creole
horses, two mares, one double
a barreliedshotgun, one brass clock
COMMUNITY PROPERTY. .-1 ,
One branding iron, 9l6 pieux and
posts, additions to corn crib, one
dwelling house, household furnitu-
s1 re, one plough, one harrow, five
COWS and calves, five calves, one
pair Of work oxen,
Terms and CQnaitio,ss A portion of
fencing pieux payable cash, to the amount of
500, and the balance of the property, paya-
Bile in one, two and three years credit, the first
payment in all the month of April 1856, the
second payment in all the month of April
1857 and the third in all the month of April
1853, each instalment to bear eight per cent
per aunum interest, from maturity till paid,
the notes to be made payable to the order of
Augustin Leger pere; purchasers to furnish
security in solido, to the satisfaction of said
L5ger, and the lands and slaves to remain spe-
cially mortgaged, vendors privilege retained,
till final payment ofboth principal and inter-
ests. # -s
AUGUsTIN LEGER pere.
s.lN a 7utor.
Opclousas, February Sd, 1855.
.r
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
NEW FALL GOODS.

NEW FALL GOODS.
VHNHE 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 Cd, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
Judicial Sales. &c.
Public Sale.

Estate Of William Irwin, deceased.
TSHE 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 auctioneer 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 a certain fraction of 4
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
SHERIFF'S SALE,

Lastle Dupre TfA
vs.. District Court
Charles Mnllen, 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
n y 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
Ut the Court Honse Of this Parish on Saturday the
. 3D. day Of March, A. D., 1855, commencing at the
hour of ! O'Clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day
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: s4s
Nh House and Lot Of Ground, in the town of wash
ington, bouaded on the North by ------- ON the
South by land of H. Graham, East by Bridge street.
and West by Market street. t6f
4a j. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
IA Sherif's Office, st. Landry, January 9th, 1855
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
LIME! LHWEyg

THVHE 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
Ihomastown, which he will sell cheap, and
that ne will continue the trade on large
SCALE CHARLES LTTZ
Pine Prairie, January, 9th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
= DRUG STORE. =

Y SVHE undersigned have the honor to in ,
- form the public that they have just re.
celved at their Drug Store corner of Main,
and Bellevue streets, in Opelousas, a Fresh
Assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Perfume
ries, Paints, &C., which they offer for sale at
the most reasonable prices.
They always nave on hand Patent Medici.
nes of all kinds-and all articles appertaining
to their line of business.
UThey have secured the services Of an
experienced and careful druggist who will
attend night and day on the calls of fami-
lies and of the profession.
?. LEONCE HEBRARD & Co.
Opelousas, Nov. 25th, lS54--6m
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
GOOD BARGAIN.

- The undersigned being forced to retire
flIaaR from business on account of lad health,
III offers for sale upon long term of credit
- bis establishment, consisting in house and
Lot Bakery &c. The situation is one of the best of
the Town, either for commerce Or for Bakepf.
For particulars apply on the premises to
HONORE JAHAN.
Opetousas l7th February 1855. 3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-03
CHERRY PECTORAL
For the rapid Cure of
COUGHS. COLDS. uOARSENESS.
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.

Among the numerous discoveries Science has mad.
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 ,nor. r,
value to mankind, that this contribution of Chemi,-
| try to the Healing Art a vast trial of its yirtucs
throughout this broad county, has proven beyond
a doubt that no medicine Or combination of mcdi-
clnes yet known, can surely control and cure the
numerous varieties Of pulmonary disease which have
hitherto swept from our midst thousands and thou
! sands every year. Indeed, there is now abundant
reason to believe Remedy has at length been found
which can 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 folowing:-
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
dlsputabe proof Of these statements.
Office of Transportation, Laurens Il. R., S C.
Aug. 1, 1858.
j. c. AVER. Dear Sir,-Mv little son. four rnors
Old has Just recovered from severe attack of maIig-
nant Scarlet Fever, his throat was rotten and evey
person that visited him. pronounced him a dead
child. Having used your CHERRY PEcToRAL in Cali
tornia in the winter OF 1885, for severe attack of
Bronchitis, with entire success was induced to try
it on my little boy. gave him tea-spoon-fu every
three hours, commencing in the morning, and by
ten o'clock 1t night found decided change for
the better and after three days USE he vas able to
eat or drink without pain.
Its use in the above named disease will save many
a child from a premature grave, and relieve the |
anxiety OF many loud parent-For all affections of
the Throat and Lungs, believe it the best medicine
e1ant feeling of the deepest gratitude, prompts |
me in addressing you these lines, but for your i'm
portant discovery, my little boy would now have been
in another world