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Attention

AIICNLlOus
LII persons indebted the estate of the late Robert
N Green or the firms Of Green, Douglass Co. and
Green Douglass, requested to come forward and
settle without delay, the affairs of the succession
must be speedily adjusted. p. H. ROSSON,
nov IS A. GENT of Jno 7 Green
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New orleans and Red River Packet

THE substantial, fast running steambon'
rtEzA GRENADA, R. .cesHr, master:
having been thoroughly oyerhauled ana
put in complete ORDER will during the season as
a regular packet between New Orleans, Shreveport
Albany, Benton Port Caddo, smithand anu EMERSON
receiving and landing freight or passengers at all IN
termediate points and plantations. The Grenada IS
a large and commodisus boat, with superior accom-
modations for passengers, and her officers VIII MAKE
use of every exersion give satisfaction to shppes
and travellers. For freight passage apply on board
Red River & n, Orleans Passenger Packet
The new and fast running passenger
b packet H. w. POWELL, X. H.
sssssssTz. MARTIN, master, having been putt e1
trips on the first rise in the river The R. w Powell
is entirely new, fitted UP with every modern improve
ment, and for beauty, speed, comfort convenience
engagements of the boat are perfect and complete rem
dering her superior passenger packet Every eScr-
ZION will be made by her officers to give satisfaction To
both passengers and shippers. Forreigh or PASSAGE
andy on board. april
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Shreveport q Alexandria Packet.

THE light draught steamer UNION,
hlEsIA C.A.CRooK, master, having been dock
ed and thoroughly repaired, las resum-
ed her place as regular packet between Shreveport
and the falls making trip every week. For freight
or PASSAGE having superb modationscabins all
state rooms-apply on board aprf
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Shreveport and Alexandria Packet.

-, The new, substantial and fast running
s1kksYz.-sa steamboat WI AKRON, M'PnEARsoN,
ezsSsssxsanS master, will continue to run during tho
low water weekly packet between Shreveport and
Alexandria. The Marion built expressly for the
Red River rade,is unusually staunch her boilers, mo
chinery furniture, etc., entirely new, and is fitted ost
in accordance with the late of congress. Strict
tention will be paid to all business, and her officers
will every effort to give satisfaction For freight
or passage, apply on board
u When the water rises the Marion will run as d
regular packet between New Orleans, Shreveport and
upper Red River. fcb2S
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E. EBERSTADT,
Dealer in
CONFECTIONERY. FAMILY GROCERIES,

Wines, CordlaIs, Fruit, &c,
Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
a9sso Has just received from New Orleans, -r
aesp and will keep constantly on hand BZ53al
colate hams, candles, soap, starch flour, molasses
mackerel, herngs sadnes, HOLSTERS, olives, anchoves
mustard soda, butter and water crackers butter lard,
salt, pepper, spices indigo, sweet and lard oil.
superior assortment of liquors every descriptions
brandies whiskey gin, port madeira, claret and white
wines, London porter Scotch ale, cider, ETC., etc.
His supply of confectoneres is very large and
prses fruits put up in their juice, brandy fruits,
candies fresh cakes, preserves eies, raisins prunes
figs almonds, ctron oranges, lemons, nuts, etc. Toys
and fancy articles for children Superior CIGARS chew
ing and smoking tobacco. jan 10
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Grinding Of Corn-Corn Meal.

sHE subscriber having put up new steam engine,
u and greatly increased the power of his mill, is
now prepared to grind corn on the most reasonable
terms at any hour and during in THE WEEK.
Persons sending to be ground may feel assured
that they will meet with no detention, 1 III
mar2l --@ T. w JONES. w
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? IUGAR-On hand and for sale Havana, Louisiana,
~ loaf, crushed powdered, clarified and graduated
sugar OGLESBY 81 GRIsWOLD.
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received and for sale, gunpowder, inn
Il peEial, young hyson and pouchone. 4s
OGLESBY & GRISWOLD. 6
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CANDID At S

CANDID TIES. 49,
u WE are authorised to announce JAMES W.
RATLIFF, as a candidate for the oiice of Assessor
Of the Parish of Caddo at the ensuing election.
FOR ASSESSOR: H. t-s. "a.
u We are authorised to announce THO las
Nice L, as a candidate for the office Of Assessor
ofMe Parish Of Caddo, at the ensuing election.
FOR SHERIFF: .ss..
u WE are authorised to announce THOMAS r.
SIMPSON as candidate for the office of Sheriff of
the parish of Caddo, at the ensuing election. -.a
o WE are authorised to announce JOHN M.
LEWIS, candidate for the oi4e Of Sheriff of the
parish of Caddo at the election in November next
FOB CLERK:
1--WE are authorised to announce n. e. W RIGHT
candidate for the Office of Clerk Of the District
Court for Caddo parish, at the ensuing election.
o. WE are authorised to annonnde WILLIAM G.
KERLEY, (the present incumbent.b candidate
for the office of Clerk Of the District Court for Caddo
parish, at the ensuing election. 4.an
u We are authorised to announce B. 4. SCOG-
ms, as candidate for the offich Of Clerk Of the
District Court for Caddo parish, at he ensuing cleo
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y use; common and fancy soaps; sperm and star
candles sweet, sperm and lard oils; starch indigo,
vinegar. nutmegs, mustard pepper, cloves ginger, al
spice, etc, for sale by STACEY & WELLS,
srM-t zT5szau aEG HEs5,5@ sE# IA on the I,eyee
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Gloves VS.. slippers.
From the Courier des Etats Unis.l

From the Courier des Etats Unisl
little incident has recently enlivened Partisan
society. IL IS oi no consequence to tell whether
the heroine was French or Spanish will il not suf
fce to say that she is young and pretty?
This heroine had husband, and this husband
being Of joyous temperament, was indifferent to
nothing that could amuse him. II was his right.
and you shall see how he exercised that right
unc day last week, II happened that his wife. /,
managing about her chamber found among her
effects pair Of slippers. These slippers were Of
white satin.
"Good" said she, q there Is to be bah this
evening" viii wear them.n
She took them out and tried them on. The slin
pers were too small and her feet would not 20 into
them.
Meanwhile the husband made his appearance.
What are these sippers?" demanded the
wife, pushing her foot into the white satin
The husband looked down and became red. Tie
careless fellowl +H F2
"Thesc slippers they belong to you,r he re-
piled at once.
ITO me! don't you see cannot get them on -
To fad slippers, and not to be able to wear
them-what disappointment!
" It is because your feet have sweled so.n con-
inned the husband, "you dance so much.a
The wife rejoined, the husband would not re.
lnquish che point, and the slippers went flying out
Of the window. e5i .i5j =
Eight days afterwards the husband, looking for
a pair of gloves found some which he wanted TO
wear; he slipped in finger, he slipped in two,
but the gloyeswould not go on. Moreover, the
gloves had been worn. The husband frowned.
Eh, madamel what is this ?" he demanded OF
his wife, on presenting himself before her with the
gloves on the tips Of his fingers.
81" This? IL is pair Of gloves, said she calmly.
I" Pardiea see that very wel--but whom do
they belong tog"
ITO you, apparently"
"Indeedl look you'll It is impossible for me 10
get ioto them, and besides, some one hns worn
themn 81 stF
" All, then, the gloves belong to the same per-
son who owned the slippers. You recollect the
slippers the other daygp a
The husband few into passion, the vie burst
into q laugh. 4 tt.8t.
!" have found slippers you find gloves; we are
quits" said she. H q@ -, Ss
Tho husband pouted for twenty-four hours after
which hc asked for a treaty of peace The ncro-
tiations were made, aud the wife agreed TO them
ft out Of cloak of Russian sables defrayed the
expenses Of the campaign. 8FHtH
In accepting II the wife smiled f4
SEQ how good am said she, F" am willing
to acknowledge that these gloves, the famous
gloves, belong TO my cousin who lent them TO mo
TO assist me in taking revenge upon you; give
them 70 me, and hereafter If find no more slip
pers, yon shall find no more gloves"
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Signs aud Wonders.

When win signs and wonders cease Not tll
the destroying angel shall clip the thread Of time,
and the heavens shall be rolled together as SCROLL
Not dsy r>ss--a but what we see good and bad
s.sHs, A. the folio ing will show
lts good sign 70 have man enter your Office
with friendly greeting" Here's dollar add a
half for my paper"
It's bad sign 70 hear man say he is too poor
10 take paper--ten 70 one, lie carries home Jug
OF red eye that costs him half n dollar.
lts good sign to see man doing an &C. OF
charity
Its a bad sign to bear him boasting OF Il.
It's a good sign to see the flush Of henlth 10 a
mans face
lfs a bad sign 70 sec Il concentrated IN his
nose
lie a good sign to see an honest man wearing
old clothes. -
It's bad sign to see them filing holes in bis
windows.
Tea good sign to see a man wiping the perspi-
ration from his face.
It's bad sign TO see him wipe bis chops as he
comes out Of a saloon.
lt'sh good sign TO see woman dress with taste
and nsatness fu
LIS bad sign 10 see her husband sued for her
feathers and foolery. gems and jewelry.
It's good sign 70 see man or woman adver-
tise In the paper.
It's bad sign to see the sheriff advertise for
them,
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AMERICAN INVENTION AND DIscovERY.--Thc
American is unequalled in genins and aptitude ior
invention and discovery. From his iye.hundredth
patent washtub leach marvel for It's day) up to
the electric telegraph, there is no field IN which
his brain and hand do not distance competition,
lie has invented and discovered moro things 10 adj
vance general comfort laborsaving, and well-beng
than all other representatives Of the human race
combined. lie has not scorned the simple nor
been staggard by the intricate and profound. No
hint escapes bin, no subject Is too comprehensive
for him. We might cite volume OF bare names
OF his useful Inventions and discoveries. Every
household teens with them; every trade and oc-
cupation is indebted to them. Aud yet there is
no cessation Of his invention One would think
the round Of invention must have an end some
whore and finally run out. IL does not appear
thus. The Patent Office annually increases its p-
cord. E
We have seen lately, asa specimen Of rare Amer
ican mechanical genius, amachine, costing not
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NUMBER 297.
Written for the Flag Of our Union,
Linnie Mine.
by LILLE LrsLE.

BY LILLE LIsLE.
Sadly we wander.
Memory and ],
Down the dim pathway
OF days gone eby.
Dear ones come round me,
With song and smile,
Many lost hearttones
Come back the while.
or the love-myrtles
Garlands weave,
Then DER their brightness
~ Silently grieve.
Oft have we woven
( Heart-dowers as bright; ~
Earth would seem fairer
Bloomed they tonight.
Slowly we're learning
Life cannot be
Bright as we pictured ~
Dreamers were we.
Yet through its changes.
One dream proves true
One bright star pales not
My trust in you.
Still as of olden,
Our hearts entwine,
Fond as in golden A
DAYS Of lang syne."
Dear each heart-whisper, @
Darling, of thine;
Then let me hear them
Oft, Linnie mine. @ /
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THE WEEKLY AMERICAN ORGAN
II published every Saturday, on the following

Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence
conjurs you to believe me, felow-citzens the jeal
o1sy OF free people ought 70 be constantly awake
since history and experience prove that foreign IN
ausnce Is one Of the most baneful foes Of republican
government p Washington. 85
Il hope we may find some means in future, q
shielding ourselves from foreign influence political
commercial or in whatever form itmay be attempted.
4 can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish Of SiIas Dean that there were ocean Of fire
between this and the old world '"-Jgfvson.
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LOOK BEREi
MORE Hounty Land 20 NIL

MORE Bounty Land 90 all who served
ltA in any war, since 1890, whether officers,
soldiers, sailors, marines, landsmen. chaplans
clerks, Indians wagon-masters, teamsters, (or their
widows, or minor children, who have not vet received
fgl 100 acres and who have been in service "a days,
va do well 70 write 70 u.s. post paid, and their Land
Warrant win DO sent 70 them, and no charge, II not
obtained.
Address, or call on
LLOYD a CO, Claim Arents
Opposite The Treasury, Washington, b. G.
mar 7---H
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w. EVELYN WILLIAMs,
Amanuensis, Copyist, and General Scribe
Orders left at the Empire Hotef will meet viii
prompt attention. feb IA
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO.
PETER L0RILLARD,

No. ~, Chatham, Street, New Tork,
Successor of Peter George IorIllard oIers for sa
all kinds Of Snuff and Tobaccos in general uss
For particulars, Q Price Current can be Obtained
By addressing az above stg ST
This Establishment - one Of the oldest of Che ns
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~ s,,Ts TO CO. CoNsgMERs. 81 "a

sFUEL FOR THE WINTER
HOUSEKEEPERsa and Others. WIN cop-
- template laying in their supplies of fuel ior
now on hand, and viii be receiving during The klI
some Of the best kinds az white ash and red asb
Goals 70 be found in the Philadelphia market
y the various sizes prepared In the best manner.
Always ON hand, Cumberland Coal, in Jumps and
Also, oak, pine, and hickory Wood. z ~ i 81
All o. which viii be sold "low for The cash. in
Quantities 70 suit purchasers
Full weight and measure guaranteed, and promptly
ordered, w RfoNE II !" : -"
Office and Yard east side of Seventh street,
Adjoining south side Of the Canal
N: - reduction always made 10 the price OF
Goal when delivered from the tesscls, as saving in
hauling is thereby effected, w. a
aug 2-3m
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BUSINESS CARDS.
j. W. RARNECLO.

-sLa Y = E
Fv J. w. BARNECLO,
bH t54 # # ef90 DEALKR IN as5s5t 'Fi e 9t
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods.
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, &c., ,s
SS3 SepsnM STREET, 6sti0eess RI and streeks y
n. b. All articles sold warranted 10 prove az re
II jan l7--f 45s
II. B. HALL, M. D..
homeopathic Physician,
Ofdce No. 400 Washington Place, between d and 4
Office for night calls,
Third door from the corner Of the avenue in 9Th It
- = east side. jan ely
JOSEPH FERGUSON,
Barber and Hair Dresser
Eighth street next door TO Squire Smiths Office.
M. T.. PARKER.
House and Sign Painter and Glaxier.
No. go Louisiana avenue, between 9Th and 7th sts.
JOSEPH Gag. KENNEDY. s
LATE OF THE CENSUS OFFICE, All \
Prosecutes Claims before Congress and the Depart
merits.
Once, corner Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
over the Savings Bank.
DRESS AND CLOAK MAKING.
Mas. @. v. JOHNSTON.
Twelfth street, south of Pennsylvania avenue (next
door to Squire Clark's Magistrates office,)
a41A at Mrs Bangs's..
She will cut and baste cut Innings and Patterns
dec 4t-ly ga 80 sta 4, HI
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COMMISSIONER AND NOTARY.
No. 40O seventh street, near e, Washing.
th3a ~ ton, ID. G. EaE

r. III. DAVIDGE. a i
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law.
M Commissioner of Deeds
FOR THE STATES or
Virginia, New York, Maine,
Kentucky, New Jersey, Illinois,
Louisiana, mississippi Connecticut
massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvanjs,
Florida, Tennessee, Alabama
n Iowa, Georgia, California,
Arkansas, South Carolina &C. &c
Conveyancipg in all its branches promptly an.
accurately executed. m s. tes9s17'
Office Louisiana avenue opposite Fifth street
nov 22-d&w1y
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The many thousands Of the most desperate cas-,
cured at this institution within tho last twelve year
and the numerous important Surgical Operation
performed BY DIR. Johnson witnessed BY the repor
ers Of the papers and many other persons notices
which have appeared again and again before the pul
lie, besidss NE standing az gontiem1n Of cldrdct,
and respons6itvi is efficient guarantee 10 The a
hicted
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r.
Ay the undersigned, Auctioneer iS ana
~ for Tie Parish Of st. Landry
FMyHE public are hereby informed thai
there will be offered for sale, by the
undersigned, Auctioneer, to the last and
highest bidder, before the Court House door,
in the Townof Opelousas, on
Tuesday, 9Th Of. June next, 1866,
.'o : eA we NE Oh OR
named Stephen, aged about 35 years, be-
longing to the Estate Of Caroline Taylor, de-
.ceased wife Of. Gilbert David, I .1as.
Ie7ms and Conditions One half oi
the purchase money payable on the last day
Of. April next. 1856, and the other half paya-
Bile on the last day Of April following, 1857
Purchaser furnishing security to the satisfac-
tion Of whom the right, and moreover, the
slave remaining specially mortgaged unto
said Estate until full and entire payment Of
capital and interest, thatmay accrue thereon
at the rate Of eight per cent per annum from
time due until paid. sa. !. IS
,sasQaia4 4 4al AUG. DEJEANs
Ss 3foae gs1 5 stis AacEion6sra
0pelOusas. May 5th.. 1884, ..iaid s6rad
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Miscellaneous.
DRUG STORE.

FEV HE undersigned have the honor to in
IL form the public that they have jus. 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-
mes of all kinds-and all articles sppertaining
to their line of business
TThcy 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.
2. LEONCE HEBRARD & Co.
Opelousas, Nov 25th, 1854.-6m.
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