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uELsH's PREMIUM FAMILY FLOUR.
1nn BARRELS of the above Justly
AVV celebrated Family Flour
ALSO,
b0barrels Welsh's Extra Super Flour Just received
per Manassa Gap nilrosd via Of trasburg from Win
CHESTER and for sae BY Che single barrel drsy load
by KINCHEL0E a CO,
No. rs King street.
Jan 1S-d Alexandria. Va.
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DRESS AND CLOAK MAKING.
MRs. G. v. JOHNSTON.
Twelfth street, south of Pennsylvania avenue fnext
door to Squire Clarks Magistrates office
at Mrs. Bangs's
She will cnt and baste, cut Innings and Patterns.
dec 4-ly
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JOSEPH G.. G. KENNEDY.
LATE OF THE CENSUS OFFICE
Prosecutes Claims before Congress and the Depart
ments.
Ofice, corner Tenth street and Pennsyvania avenue
over the Savings Bank.
dac XIV ..aY m t.aN H.TE EMG##.
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BY Authority OF the state Of Alabama.
MILITARY ACADEMY

GRAND SCHEME FOR AUGUST.
Class TITO be drawn August a. 1865,
In the city Of Montgomery,
When prizes amounting to
100000
win be distributed according TO the following mag.
nifcent schemei
And remember every prize is drawn al each drawing
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#. III. DAVIDGE,s
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLORtAT LAW,
t AND
Commissioner of Deeds
HG FOR THE sTATKs or
~ Virginia, New York, Maine.
Kentucky, New Jersey, Illinois,
Louisiana, Mississippi Connecticut,
Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Florida, Tennessee, Alabama.
Iowa, Eeorgia California,
Arkahsas South Carolina, &c, &c.
Conveyancing in all its branches promptly and
accurately executed.
Office Louisiana avenue, opposite Fifth street
nov 22--d&wly
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BUSINESS CARDS.

BUSINESS CARDS.
J. w. BARFECLO,
DkALkR IN
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods.
Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps, Bonnets, DC,
Ss5 Seosn@ street, 6etsgesu II and sts@as,
WASHINGTON, d. G..
N. b. All articles sold are warranted 10 prove aR rsI
resented
Jan lT-tf H ..
II. IL. HALL, M. D.,
Homeopathic Physician,
Office No. 4so Washington Place, between d and f
Streets
Office for night calls,
Third door from the corner Of the avenue In eth Ut
enst side. jan fly
JOSEPH FERGUSON,
Barber and Hair Dresser.
Eighth street, next door to Squire Smiths Office.
dec l8-d1y
M. II. PARKER,
House and Sign Painter and Glazier.
No. so Louisiana avenue, between 9Th and 7th sts
>dec l8--dly
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WILLIAM q. DEALE
Tenders his services TO the public generally, a.
MEASURER OF ALL KINDS OF WORK CON.
EECTED WITH BUILDING.
Office on ID street, near 7th, second story,
Near Patriotic Bank, Washington. jan 81
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
@ THE COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL II. SANDOZ h ANDREW MEYNIER.
OpeIOusas /:
SATURDAY, MAY 10Th, 1866.
CONDITIONS.


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
shree dollars if paid at the end of the year. four dol
lars. No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis
continue, must give ,c1en notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages. s.E
.Adprtising;--For square not exceeding the
space of ten lines, dollar for the first insertion
and fifty cents for each subsequent Insertion Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out, or until the editors
shall judge it convenient to discontinue the publ
cation.
A 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
she money Or the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person.
Tendollars in advance will invariably be required
for the announcement of candidates for Office
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
miscellaneous.
= DRUG STORE. -

TE9V VHE undersigned have the honor to in
g. form the public that they have just re.
celved at their Drug Store, rorner of Man
und 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 have on hand Patent Medici-
mes $, OF all klnds-and all articles appertaining
to their line of business.
DEIhey have secured the services of an
experienced and careful druggist, who will
attend nasht t0nd day on the calls of fami-
lies and OF the profession.
7. LEONCE HEBRARD & Co.
Opclousas, Nov 25th, 1854.-6m.
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NO. %.
d judicial AdVePt'S.
Postponed Sale for want Of
bidders.

TWVIIE remainder of the Slaves BELONGING 2
H. to Judge J. II. Overton, advertise j
and not disposed of on the 10Th ultmo, cor
slsting of three choice families and two mel.
to-wit:
10. Dan, superior field hand and sinister.
~ years old, with his wife, Marianne, first
rate field hand, aged 80 years, with her fou.
children Joshua, II years, Jack, years.
Frank 3 years and an infant
90 Peter, 80 years, and Malsey, his wife
25 years both tirst-rate field hands, with her
children; Flora, 9years, Houston years.
Howard, 2 years, and an infant.
80. Lee, 81 years, Plantation Carpenter
and Engineer, and his wife, little Phoebe,
% years, both superior hands, with their
children Penny, years, Ella, 6 years,
Amelia, years and Dave, year.
40. Ben, 20 years. good field hand
so. Big William, 40 years, good Sugar.
Boiler, faithful and trustee servant, lame from
The above 20 Slaves, free from all incumb
RANGES and mortgages whatever, if not sold
at private sale. before the 18th instant will
on that day, at 9 p NJ, be sold at public
auction, by the undersigned, on the same con-
ditions advertised on the previous sale.
EVTE. DEBATLLON,
Auctaoueer..
H,ofo,,co, NJ. e.l 7or-
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
NOTICE.

TN. BITE. HEBERT, of the Parish of
81 St. Landry, having applied by his pet
ition, for the appointment of Administrator of
the Estate Of the late Anne Melanie Landry;
deceased, of the Parish st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date of
this notice.
A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, May 5th, 1855.
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Washington
FEMALE -.~
BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL,

A lDED By competent Female Teachers and unde
n the supelintendence of the undersigned, u
school tor the general education of Young Ladies
will be opened in this Town, on Monday. the 4th
September next in which will be taught all the
branches requisite for finished. and accomplished
education. The same unweaiied attention that ha,
hitherto marked his course, in his 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 depostment
OF the pupil and thorough course Of instruction will
be pursued in every branch Of study
The Boys School, which will be entirely distinct
and separate from that Of the Young Ladies' will be
opened ON Monday, the 4th Of September next lie
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. 4 @#t 's5s As F7 i.~--.'. g a@s'
Terms made known on application to
- ==t s--. GEO. LUTHER.
Washington, August 26th ls54-tf
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
Miscellaneous.
OPEL LOUSAS FEMALE ACADEMY

~ r. & Mrs. HOY, with the assistance
Vl of Miss Hoy and NINE DE ST. ANGE,
will open on the 18th of March, in the Town OF
Opelousas, First Glass School, where the practi-
cal as well 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
OH the Piano and Guitar Drawing. Painting, Trans
ferng. French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worsted plain Needle Work, Caesthenes, Deport
ment. Dancing, Equitation. The Principal hopes
with the assistance of able Teachers. and the adj
vantage pupils will desire. from constant personal
care to secure the patronage of the inhabitants of
Opelousas and vicinity.
Terms per session oftwenty -one weeks payabe
one half in advance the balance on the middle OF
the session
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, @.a.#- 5..a.... 49,. .s. Is 90
Painting, 30 90
! French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worted, .... ...-.- 10 90
CaleSthenleS Department, Dancing, IL 90
EqultatIon, per lesson. l 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, 60 90
Nine. DE ST.. ANGE having entered into prior
at Mrs. Henry's School in Natcthez
will not be able for the present to Join the School.
'Opeiousas, March 10th. 1855
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
mercantile Cards. &c.
SN WARkZ & KAUFMAN.

AVE just received by the last boats, a
IL = complete assortment of Spring ard
Summer Dry Goods, comprising mostly Silks,
Bareges, Ginghams, .Jaconats, Swiss muslins,
plain and embroidered, Curtains, embroi-
dered and damasked, Shoes for ladies', gentle
men, boys and negroes, ready made clothing,
Hats Of all kinds, Saddlery, Hardware, Cut
lery, all of which they will sell as low as any
store Of the place, and upon favorable condi-
TONS
They respectfully solicit share of the pub
lie patronage.
March }lst, 1866.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
judicial Sales. &c.
SHERlFF'S SALE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

SIAI-E OF 10 UIS1ANA.
Antoine Pierrel ] DISTRICT Court,
. VS.. ) Parish OF St Landry
Armautine BERN & al. No 1891.
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
me directed will be exposed at public sale for cash
ut the Court House OF this Parish on Saturday the
I'd day of June, A. D., 1855, commencing at the
hour of o'clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day
to day. Unnecessary all the right title, interest and
demand OF Emile Guilfory in and to the following
to-wit:
A house and lot fground, situated in the town
Of Washington, bounded North by Dupre street,
East by land Of Ewes, South by Carrier street West
by land OF William NJ. Prescott. '
e,...r,..e,. J. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
Sheriff2s Office, st. Landry, April 2lst. 1sag.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
NOTICE..

q LII persons indebted to the Estate Of
IA the late Gerasime Richard, are invited
to come and settle with the undersigned, in
the shortest delay, if they wish to save costs.
having claims against said Estate
are also invited to present them to the admin
in order to be classed
CORA RICHARD,
AdmansStratrir
Grand Coteau, April 29th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
az e7ReEGKG O.B P

named Stephen, aged about 35 years. be-
longing to the Estate Of Caroline Taylor, de.
ceased wife Of Gilbert David. 1s.'5..' !. - --s.
f Terms and Conditions One half OF
the purchase money payable on the last day
of April next. 1856, and the. other half paya-
BE On the last day Of April sfollowingr1s57
Purchaser furnishing security to the satisfac-
ton Of whom the right and moreover, the
slave remaining specially mortgaged unto
said Estate until full and entire payment of
capital and interest. that may accrue thereon
at the rate of eight per cent per annum from
time due until paid. Il s5s.s,4 e.
u u AUG. DEJEAN,
ss...3 .g4Fg it,e,t ttsssi Auctioneer.
] Opelousas. May 9TH. 1855, gv r. WI.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
NOTICE.

RN R. CAMILLE NICOLAS, Jeweller
~ and Manufacturer of Silver Spoons
and Forks, at St. Martinsville, respectfully
announces to the public of St. Landry, that
ne is ready to receive all orders for the re-
pairing of Jewellry, and principally all kind
All orders can be sent to him
or inquire at the Office of the Opelousas
Courier
St. Martinsville, April 21st, 1S55-5t.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
II HEXEKEAEa HAYS.

PARISH SURVEY OR;
H , ESPECTFULLY offe"s his services as
"a such to his friends and the public in
general. Office, corner.of Court and South
Street, Opeluusas. a June 3, 1S54-lv
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
Public Sale.

By tie undersigned, Public Auctioaeer,
az and far the Parish Of So. Lasszry.
WNTILL be sold, at public sale, to the last
w and highest bidder, by the under
signed. public auctioneer. in and for the
Parish Of St. Landry, at the last residence of
Ezekiel Ewes, deceased, in the town Of Wash.
ington. in this Parish, on 1.is.
"Wednesday, 18th day Of May 1855,
the following property, belonging to the Es-
tate of the late Ezekiel Ewes, deceased. to wit:
aas ga3 IA GER Tain so.
HALF LOT o. GROUND.
situated ii the town af Washington, Parish Of
St. Landry. being the North West half Of Lot
No. IA. on the plan Of said town. bounded
North by Dupre Street, Eas, by other halfof
said lot, belonging to Auguste Follain, South
by Carriere Street, and West by Lot No. III
belonging to said Follain. containing about
one half ofa superficial arpent, more or less,
together with all the Buildings aud Tn
pr0gene1ats thereon erected.
One lot cooper's tools, one rife.
The Terms and Conditions which will be
advantageous to purchasers, will be made
known onthe day Of sale. a'i ag
'..a UIYSSE GABEREL, Auctioueey
Opelousas, April 14th, 1855.
MERCHANTS, NHUrUAn.
IMST1R AMUla @ gOIIP AMY ,
EvTE. DEBAILLON, agent.
81. Landry, 10th FEB 1856. ly
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
Opelousas, May 5th, 1856.

n. 3. The. only motive of the undersigned
in the sale of his property, is to satisfy every
pecuniary obligation whatever. His creditors,
therefore may be assured that every just
claim will be recognised and credited to
them, should they become purchasers All
mortgages aud priyiledges have been already
adjusted. e. J. OVERTON.
Opelousas May 5th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
AA. " SLAAe4eAO ~ O4LAJy ~
Opelousas, May 5th, 1855.
NOTICE.

E9VELINA S. MOORE, of the Parish Of
- St. Landry, having applied by her pet
ition for the appointment of Administrators
of the Estate of William NJ Prescott her
deceased husband, late fthe Parish of St.
Landry. .....
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date Of
this notice
A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk.
0peIo1sos, Nav 5h 1865
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
FOE SALE,

s. on REASONABLE TERMS.
"yHE East half of sotfh East quarter of
I. Section % The West half of Sect.
No 3d. The Wess half Of Eaquarter of
Sect %; all in Township South of Range
5 East, containing $50 acres 70 hundredths,
bounded East by /. Dkiean:& W, G. Robert.
North BY B. r. Gantt,- West BY CAN'T & Nor
gan. and South by Geo. R. King.
For particulars apply at the of6ceof DE o.
pctousas Courier. Feb. 10.-Sm.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
State of IoutSiaNd.

%1eS&E Ut NO11E9AG1NGs
DISTRICT 15 =. COURT, No. 1920.
Estate of William Irwin, deceased.
II ENRY IRWIN, of the Parish of St.
MI Landry, Testamentary Executor of
the last Will and Testament of the late Will
lam Irwin, deceased, late of the Parish of St.
Landry, having filed Tableau of the funds
and classification of the creditors of said Es.
tate, accompanied by a petition, praying that
the same may be approved and homologated !;
And whereas the prayer of said petition
has been granted by an order Of Court, dated
May lst 1855.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days, from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be approved
and homologated. ......
A. GARR1GUES, Clerk.
Opelousas, May 5th 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
WATCEaysAkaassS SAO7D


" ME undersigned has just returned from
= New Orleans, with complete assort-
nent Of Spring Goods, such as:-Jaconats, as
Bareges, Embroidered and plain Swiss Mus
Inns, also a fine assortment of English and
French Einbroideries, an assortment of Rib
bons Of all quality. a great assortment Of
mems Ready made Ciothings; the whole
very well selected aud in the latest style,
Straw and Panama Hats, which he offers for
sale at moderate prices. T. HALFF.
Grand Coteau, April 21st, lS55:-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
Estates of Thomas and Mary Gardner.
Estate of Rosemond Doucet.

Estate OF KOsemOnd DOucet.
VNHE purchasers of property at the sue.
- cessional sale of Rosemond Doucet,
and also those at the sale of the property in
community between said deceased and ClG-
ment Hollier fills, are hereby informed that
the first payment becomes due in the course
of the present month of April, and unless the
same is paid at the Office of Y. D'Avy, Re-
corder or in the hands of the undersigned it
will be collected with costs.
CLEMENT HOLLIER, fls,
Admini$trator.
Opelousas, April 21st., 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
NO0FTvT0FS.

a IL persons having claims against the
- Estate Of the late Mrs Marie de Ia
Conception Vienne, deceased wife of Simon
Gonor, are invited to present them to Messrs
Garland & Lastrapes attorneys at law, in
Opelousas, and all those indebted to said
estate are also invited to come and settle the
quickest possible with them, if they wish to-
save costs. LANDRY HOLLTER,
Adm5nistrator.
Opelousas, April 18th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
! T. Public Sale.

y Public Sale. bb
Ay the undersigned, Auctioneer IN and
for thc Parish Of St. Landry.
REyHE public are hereby informed that
there viii be offered for sale, by the
undersigned, Auctioneer, to. the last and
highest bidder. before the Court House door,
in the Town Of Opelousas, on
Tuesday, 5thof June next, 1856,
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
lSIDORE H0LLIER,
Painter and G4EyS5cr..

A. FFERS his services to the public. All orders
~ for work will be promptly attended to, and his
prices will be mode ate. - F...-s.. Isl ..
He will clean,, rub anew and re-varrish old fur
nitutes, and will, in fact attend to all the various
bfaiches of his profession t
Resioieatce :-I1 opelousas. 1e
Opelousas, June Ith, lS54--ly ga
The Opelousas courier., 1855-05-12
Judicial Sales, &C.
PUBLIC SALE,

By the mndersigmetl, auctioaeer, an and
for the Parish Of ST. Landry.
THNHE public are hereby informed that
IL there will be sold, at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned,
at the last residence Of Gerasime Richard,
near Grand Coteau, in this Parish, on
Tuesday, 22d Of May next, 1855,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate of said Gerasime Richard, de-
ceased, late Of the Parish Of St. Landry,
to-wit:
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Opelousas. May 9Th, 1855. gv r. y. $
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MERCHANTS, MUTUAL

AE1SWtSAEI1l5 q OIIl?. Amy,
EvrE. DEBAILLON, Ageut.
st. Landry, 10th FEB 1855. ly
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
Cheap Wash for Out-Houses SC.

Take a clean barrel tina, will hold wa
ter, put IN il a half bushel of fresh quick
lime, and slack it by pouring over it boil.
ing water sufficient to cover 4 or s inches
deep, and stirring i. until it is stacked.
When quite Stacked, dissolve i, in wa
ter, add 2 pounds sulphate zinc. white
vitrol,) which may be had al any of the
druggists, and which, in = few weeks will
cause the whiiewash to harden on the
woodwork. Add sufficient water to bring
tito the consistency OF thick white wash.
This wash is Of course white, and as
white is a color which we think should
never be used. except upon buildings a
good deal surrounded by trees, so as 70
prevent it's glare, we would make it a
fawn color before using.
To make the above wash a pleasing
cream color, add four pounds yellow
ochre.
For fawn color. take 4 pounds lumber
| pound Indian red, and l pound OIL
lamp-black
To make the wash grey or stone color,
add four lbs. raw lumber and two lbs.
lampblack.
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05

A youth to me a wooing anne
For pity sweet implored me,
And hoped l meier could slight or blame
The lad that most adored me;
liked him much but hid my plan,
To see how he'd refute me;
So, frowning, cried, "dont tease, young man,
Yon don't exactly suit mel"
He seem'd~c COMPOUNDED, vcxed, and started,
Then vow'd he'd meier deceive me.
Says ], "young man, you can be spared;
fyou please, sir, you must leave me-"
"To leave you, love. l never can,
I swear by all your beauty"
snow, pray" says ], don't tease, young man;
You don't exactly suit me-"
He started, sighed, hung down his head
(Whichproved I'd fairly caught HING
t'Oh! haste, my love, to church," he cried,
(You see to what I'd brought him)
'"Dear sir" said i, elf that's my fate,
To wed'sa woman's duty;
Let's hy, or We shall be too late
You now exactly suit mel's
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
DEMOINE RIVER,

This river 10 four hundred miles lonr:
takes It's rise in Lake Sheiek, Minnesota
Territory, and runs southeast through
The State Of Iowa, to the Mississippi Riv-
er, 40 deg. 80 min, north latitude, Al,
the line between Missouri and lows,
and just below the City OF Keokuk.
The Demoine is the most beautiful
river OF the West. The water 10 unu.
sually transparent. the channel is of .
uniform width, and the depth 10 often
without variation for miles together.
1t is now being improved for slack.
water navigation, affording the most i'm.
portant water power in the world.
ihe Valley is a table of land, living
each side of the river, about 40 milesi in
breadth on an average. and l53 miles I'D
to the Raccoon Forks, including all of
Polk and Dallas counties, containing
$500 square miles, or 372, 900 acres Of
land, capable of sustaining more than two
millions of people.
The present population Of the Valley
is about l5O, 00O or a little over.
II contains many flousishing and beau.
tlful towns.
The following are the counties embrace
ed in the Valley Of the Demoine with
their population. as appears from last
years census. A par, ofsome of ,hess
counties lap over upon Shuuk River ; bus
there are portions Of others no. named,
which rnn in close to the Demoine.
Dallas, 2,392; Davis. 9,7s7; Jefferson
lilly; Lee. 22,59O; Modison, 3,lI2:
Mahaska, 9.093; Marion, Gals; Monroe
Apt; Polk, $3.50; Van Buren,, l3,s43;
Wapelio, 1881; Warren, 4,446.
In regard to health and fertility, the
Demoine is equally distinguished. Ev-
cry production of the temperate zone
may be produced in a profusion and per-
lection truly astonishing. The land 10
all good, and may all be brought into cul,
tivaiion.
A magnificent futurs awaits this nor.
sion OF the State. The Capitol 10 nov
permaden,ly located at the bead OF nav.
igaIion at Fort Demoine.