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The Opelousas courier., 1855-04-21
DRUG STORE.

ME 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 appertaining
to their line of business.
~They have secured the services of an
experienced and careful druggist, who will
attend night amd day on the calls of fami-
lies and Of the profession.
2. LEONCE HEBRARD & Co.
Opelousas, Nov. 25th, .1854-6m.
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Estate of Euphrosine Barre.

FHVHE purchasers at the successional Sale
T. ofthe late Euphrosine Barre, are here
by informed that the second payment is due
since the 18th of April instant and unless
the same is paid without delay into the hands
Of Robt. Benguerel Esqr.. i'll Opelousas, it
will be collected with costs
JOHN CLOSE, Aamr.
st. Landry, April 7th, 1S55.-3t
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of both sexes and different ages
Five creole horses, twelve head Of
horses and mares, running in the
prairie, about fifteen head of gen
tie horned cattle, one pair of work
oxen, one lot of household furni-
ture, one double barrelled shot
gun, one saddle and bride.
UNDIVIDED HALF PROPERTY.
a TRACT O. LAND,
situated in the Parish Of ST. Landry, contain.
ing one hundred and sixty acres Of Land,
being the land known as the BELL CHE
NEY SPRINGS, together with the buildings
and Improvements thereon erected.
A wagon, d shower bath, seventy
eight beds and beddings, one hun
dred and twenty-four chairs, one
billiard table and cues, one bar
and fixtures, one kino box, eight
common cypress tables, carpen-
ter's tools, empty bottles, one
dining table, one lot liquors and
wine, one lot cigars, one lot crock
cry, eEe cooking stove and uten-
sils, one iron safe, fifteen head Of
sheep, two cows and calves, elev-
en- head of hogs, three skiffs and
one pirogue, one rifle, improve
ments on public land, &c, &c.
Terms and Conditions 5000, with
interest at eight per cent, from the first Of
January 1864, less $50. payable on the first
day of January next, 1856, the moveable
property upon credit Of one year, from the
day sale. and the immoveable property, on a
credit of one and two years. from the day Of
sale; all purchases of Or under fifty dollars,
payable cash. Purchasers furnishing good
and personal security, and the lands and
slaves remaining specially mortgaged unto
said succession. until finally paid, and all sums
not punctually paid % maturity TO bear inte-
rest at eight per cent per annum from matu-
rity.
q Aucts0aaeer
I Opelousas, March 24th. 1866.
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Drugs, Medicines, sc.
LIVER COMPLAINT.
DYSPEPSIA,

JAUNDICE.
CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING FROM A DISORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH;
Such as Constipation inward Piles, Fuiness of Blood
to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea.
Heartburn Disgust of Food, FulneSs or weight in
the Stomach, Sour Erictations, Sinking Or Fmtter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttering
at the Heart Checking or Sullocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dnness of Vision, Dots
Or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain i'll
the Head, Deficiency Of Precipitation, Yellowness
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &C., Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burn
ing i'll the Flesh, Constant Imaginngs Of evil and
Great Depression Of Spirits.
CAN BE rrrECTUALLy CURED BIT
DIR. HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED
GER IMAM BITTERS,
PREPARED BY
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SNEsIFF'S SALE.
LOUISIdN VA.
Magistrates CouF
st. Landry,

Petetin 4 Co, Magistrates Court
VS.. st. Landry,
Sainvie Preiean, No. I55.
K1 virtue OF an order of seizure and sale, issued
1 ID in the above entitled suit, by one of the Ma
gistfates' Court in and for the Parish of ST. Lam
dry. and to me directed. will be exposed To public
sale for cash. at the Court House ofthis Parish on
Saturday, the 5th day of May next, 1855, COM
mencing 1T the hour OF II o'clock, A. NJ, and con-
tinuing from day to day If necessary, all the right
title. interest and demand Of Sainville Prejean, in
and to the following described property. seized 10
satisfy said order. to-wit
All the right, title, interest, demand and chat
tells, that Sainville Pr6lean may own and arising
from the succession of Archille Preiean, now in
the hands Of DoFcino Carathers and wife.
j. b. DAVID. Sheriff.
6herif7s Office. st. Landry, oath March, 1855.
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ISIDORE HOLLIER,
Painter and G7O=iea

nFFERS his services to the public. All orders
~ for work will be promptly attended to, and his
prices will be moderate
lie will clean rub anew and re-varnish old fur
nitures, and will in fact attend to all the various
branches Of his profession.
Residence lin 0pelousas.
0peousas, June 18th, 1s54.-1y.
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A LII persons having claims against the
- Estate of the bee Mrs. Marie de Ia
Conception Vienps, deceased wife of Simon
Gonor, are inyaed to present them to Messrs
Garland S,~Hastrapes, attorneys at law, in
Opeldsas, 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 HOLLIER,
A9nintstrotor
. Opelousas, April 14th., 1855.
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FOR SALE

a large number of Desks, benches, bed.
- steads, Sc, for a school. Apply at
the Office of this paper
Opelousas December 23d., 1854
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miscellaneous.
OPEL OUSAS Female ACADEMY

WER. & Mrs. HOY, with the assistance
W. 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
on the Piano and Guitar Drawing, Painting, Trans.
ferng, French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worsted plain Needle Work, Calesthenies, Deport-
ment, Dancing, Equitation. The Principal hopes
with the assistance of able Teachers, and the ad-
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, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session.
Tuition in Primary Department, 8 90 90
do advanced do 25 90
French, italian, German. each, Is 90
Instruction on the Piano. 30 90
do do Guitar, 80 90
Drawing, Is 90
Painting 20 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worried, 10 90
CaiestheniesD Experiment. Dancing, IL 90
Equitation, per lesson. l 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights so 90
Nine. DE ST. ANaE having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry's School in Natchez,
will not be able for the present to Join the School
Opelousas, March 10th. 1855.
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TRACT OF LAND.

situated in the same parish Of St. Landry, at
Plaquemine Brulee, and containing about
one arpeut and fourth, bounded North by
Theodule Daigle, South by the Bayou Pla-
quemine, East by public land and West by
land Of Joseph Etienne Daigle.
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Nl.lIT.'ICE.

Opelousas, March Gath. 1855.
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Notice.
NOtice.
Notice.

TTNHE claims due H. H. MARBLE have been placed in
l. my hands for collection; and those indebted will
please call and settle SAM. FORD.
Shreveport November 90 1854. It
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Succession Sale.

Succession Of Calvin Croker, deceased.
CTATE OF LOUIsIANA.-Parish of Caddo.--
~ 18th Judicial District Court. By virtue of a wri
Of sale to directed by the honorable the District
Court and for the parish Of Caddo State Of Louis
lana, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of February next
A. d. 1855, will proceed to sell, between the hours
Of II, A. and A. P. NJ at the residence of the late
calvin Croker deceased in the parish Of Caddo, the
following property, wit: eighty Of Land, be-
ing all the landed estate belonging said succession
lying in the parish aforesaid the metes and bounds
Of which will be particularly given the day of sale
Also: dun mare pony; black mule; 3 bags of cot.
ton; fine saddle; pair of saddle bags. @
Terms ofsale-Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value; and if it does not, the movable
property will be re-ofered the time and place
and sold credit of 10 months. Purchasers tog give
their notes, with good securities said notes bearing
interest the of per per annum from the
day Of SALE The real estate will be sold subject to the
law Of appraisement. ICY P. CROKER,
janI7 Administrative.
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Succession Sale.

Succession of F. R. Roach.
#GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parisho Of Caddo-l8th
~ Judicial District Court. BY virtue of an order Of
sale directed by the honorable District Court or
the parish Of Caddo. State of LouIsiana will proceed
q sell public auction, SATURDAY, the 18th da.
Of February, 1855, between the hours Of o'clock,
II. and 4, P. NJ, al the market house in the town Of
Shreveport, parish aforesaid, the following propery
belonging to the succession of F. R. Roach, deceased
the undivided half Of the north half Of
No 10, len,l block SO, (sixty,1 with the buildings
and Improvements thereon, held in indivision with
John P Haley. Also the northwest half of lot No
n. (one1 in block No. 81, [ffty-one,l with the build
ings and Improvements thereon; all in the town 81
Shreveport. Also-two Negroes: Jack, a negro man
aged about 80 years, and Sam, boy, aged about Il
years. Both slaves for life
Terms Of sae-Cash with the benefit Of appraise-
ment. "A. L.. HElNE,.
Shreveport Janllary II. 1855. Auctioneer.
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Tax Notice.

rTHE tax payers Of the parish Of Caddo are hereby
il notified attend their election precincts at
the time and places specified below, to pay the State
Tax by them due for the year 1854 and the Licenses
forIs55: @a:.
In Election Precinct No. AT the court house in
the town of Shreveport, Saturday. the oath day of
February, 1855. s 90
In Election Precinct No. g. At the plantation of =.
Bossier, Decd and the house Of Z. X. Hail. known
as the Norris place, Monday the Goth day of Feb
ruary next.
In Election Precinct No 7--At the school-house,
Cayert's, on Monday, the 9th day Of March next.
In Election Precinct No. All the store Of Mr..
Cooke, on Tuesday, the 9Th day Of March next
In Election Precinct No. lat the house of Mr..
Hamblin, Albany, on Wednesday, the 18th of March
next.
In Election Precinct No. Sat the house of Mr..
Rorcback, Summer Grove, on Friday the 9th day of
March next.
In Election Precinct No. g. II the house Of Mr.
Hughes, Blossom Hill, Saturday, the 10th day of
March next. :'5
In Election Precinct No. AT the house of Mr..
Pegram, Greenwood, on Tuesday, the 18th Of March
next t5sF.5- esq s4stsi&*@a
Or | will proceed to collect the same according to
law. NJ WATSON sheriff.
Shreveport, January 81 1856 4@0F. @o. "a.#E&
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Succession Sale.

GTATE OF LOUISIAN A-Parish of Caddo-1stf
- Judicial District Court. BY virtue of q writ d
sale directed by the honorable District Court fol-
the parish Of Caddo State of louisiana will proceed
sell public auction, SATURDAY, the 10th da,
0fFebrnary, 1855, between the hours of o'clock Am
and 4, P NJ, at the market-house in the town OIL
Shreveport, the following described property belong
ing to the succession of John B. White, deceased
to-wit: the north half of the east half of the north
west quarter of section thrty-threc township sixteen
range thirteen, containing Forty Acres of Land.
Terms of sale--l2 months credit The purchaser
to give his note, with approved endorsers, bearing
per cent. per annum interest and special mortgage on
the premises sold JOHN WALPOLE ST.,
iar1O Admir- of Inc r White
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Removal.

yNM. B. MILLER respectfully informs his
w friends and the public that he has remov- II Z
ed his Drug and Book Store to the new brick Ut
building. adjoining Green & Douglass old stand, and
the third house in the direction Of the from his
old store where he will use his best endeayors to ac-
eommodate all who may be disposed TO patronise his
establishment His store will be supplied all times
with large stock Of goods in his line TO which add-
tons are constantly being made by importa,ions from
nsy ufac.aser. and importers. WIZ. 3. MItEER
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State of Louisiana---Parish of Ca5do :
SHREVEPORT Auction STARE.

THE subscriber, having taken the corner brick build
Il ing Texas and Market streets, Opposite the
market house, has opened GENERAL Auction STORE,
and is now ready to receive goods of every description
on consignment. Having been for many years en-
gagged in the business, he aIters himselo give salts
faction to all who may honor him with call His reg
ular days of sale Tuesday Thursday and Saturday,
other day. when business demands his attention
Will give particular attention to the selling of Ne
groes, Real Estate, Horses and Succession Sales.
Liberal cash advances made consignments of
Groceries. A. l.. HEINE, Auctioneer.
ShreYennrt Innunrv 10 1873 -- y. - -
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Assessment Roll.

A LL persons interested are hereby notified that j.
L. Kirkpatrick, assessor has filed in my office the
assessment roll for the year 1885, public inspection
after which time Henry Hnnsicker, collector, Will
proceed 10 coiec the taxes of the of Shreveport
as assessed and corrected Given under nv hand If
ficiaIv, in Shreveport this 18th day ejafarY All.
3. 1858. J. W. JONES, Hsysr ~
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Attention!

T HAVE instructions from Jno. ]. Green, executor
l. of r. Green, deceased to each and every per-
that does come forward and pay secure his
Indebtedness to Green, Douglass & Co., or Green &,
Douglass, by the LIST of March next; and being paid
by him to carry his instructions, will here state
for the benefit of all who may feel interested in the
matter that will sue all who do not comply by the
time specified 81 HEE' P. H. ROSSON,
- Agent Jno. ]. Green, ex'r K. Green.
Shreveport January IT, 1855 if
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Great Bargains in Groceries. &c.

"AVING purchased the entire stock in trade OF
IL Thatcher & Co., and received large supplies
from the city, my assortment Of Family Groceries fine
serves, pickles. ketchups mustard, pepper spices, tea
coffee, sugar, salt soap, candles, oils, cigars, chewing
and smoking tobacco brandy fruits fancy groceries,
bar stores, etc., is the largest and most complete in
Shreveport, and will be sold cheap, if not cheaper
than they be purchased any other in town.
As must dispose of this stock before the rises
make for my spring goods, extraordinary induce
ments is offered to buyers.
have also on hand good assortment of dry goods
domestcs, clothing, hats, caps, boots Shoes brogans
cutlery, hardware, glassware, crockery, etc. which will
be sold unusually low. Call in and examine tie goods
and prices before you purchase elsewhere.
dec27 NJ. BAER, Texas street.
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SELLING OFF
A n GOSTI

TINE undersigned, DESTROYS Of closing their business
IL in Shreveport, preparatory TO final removal,
would beg leave 10 offer their customers and the
public generally large and well assorted fall and
winter stock At COST PRICES. They assure the
public that they intend closing their business iii
this place. with view of doing business in New Or
leans, and they will therefore offer every nducement
to purchasers Those who have not purchased and are
DESTROYS Of 50 doing, will do we'll call and examine
our stock, which is as choice and good ever
brought to Shreveport, and which assure them we
will positively sell at costfor cash.
deed G. NJ. LEVY s. Co.
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Henderson Exchange Hotel.

<eNARA AACHNSA z@AS1suA9O AVGVAs
fSa ssIA THE undersigned would respectfully in
Es4 $I$EE form the public that they have recently
sg 4AsssAss fitted up Hotel, situated the
northeart Of the public square, formerly
pied the Mansion House, where they will be pre-
pared to accommodate the public and travellers with
every convenience and attention. They have spared
pains in fitting up and furnishing the house to
der it first class Hotel, and they fater themselves
that they will be able to suit the taste as well as
convenience of the most fastdious epicurc. Their
table will be at al times supplied with the very best
the market afords-whe they will keep in their EN-
poymenta number of obedient and trustworthy wait
ers Transient persons, regular b,arders desiring
private rooms regular families can be accommodated
at all times. Persons stopping at this hotel in
formed that any money will be safe they may deposit
in the hands of the propreors they hold themselves
entirely responsible. They would also inform the
public that in connection with the hotel they have
large and commodious Livery Stable where, by keep
ing of the best osters, they prepared give
ali full satisfaction. The best of provender is kept
constantly on hand, and the greatest is bestowed
by themselves that full attention is paid 10 the
horses of their customers, r. RUDDELL & Co.
Henderson, Rusk county, Texas. Nov. Is, 1854
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Red River s. New Orleans Packet.

The superior and well known pnssengeF
- steamer STORM J. w. RoBB, mas
4ssissgsasz& ter, having been thoroughly repaired
and put in fine order has resumed her regularly trips
md will run during the entire packet be-
tween New Orleans, Shre> eport, Port Caddo Benton,
Smithland, Jefferson, and all Intermediate landings.
For speed safety and comfort the Storm is unsurpas
sed BY any boat Red River, and her officers will
make use fevery exerton to give satisfaction. For
freight or passage, apply on board. jan3l
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Sheri.',S Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA of Caddo--In
- the District Court, No. 1855. J. g. BEALL, admin
strator, vs. R. E. CURLEE By virtue Of writ Of eri
faeias issued of the honorable district court in and
for the parish of Caddo in the above entitled suit and
to me directed, have seized and will sell at public
auction at the court house door in the Of Shreve-
port, parish aforesaid, SATURDAY, the Sd day of
March, A. ID. 1855, between the hours Of o'clock,
and M, the following described property wit:
Lots Nos and two q and q in block No. six, ~
with the buildings and Improvements thereon, si,ua-
ted in Greenwood parish of Caddo; and Lots Nos.
one two, three. four seven and eight q B. 4, g.,
land 81 in block No. eighteen, (l8) with the improve
ments thereon, situated in the town Of Greenwood
Seized the property Of the defendant and sold to
pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled
suit
Terms Of sale--cash, with the benefit Of apprase-
ment. M. WATSON, sheriff.
Shreveport. IannarY 81, 1855 [pfS6 80
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Sherif'S Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA--Parsh of Caddo--Ir
~ the District Court, No. 1924. R. NICHOLSON
Isaac RoREBAc. By virtue Of a writ of seizure
and sale, issued out of the honorable the District
Court of the Prsh of Caddo and to me directed in the
above entitled suit, have seized and will sell at pub
lie auction at the court house door in the town of
Shreveport aforesaid SATURDAY the Sd day Of
February A. ID. 1855, between the hours of O'clock
NJ and 4P. NJ the following described property,
wit: Negro nIan named Green, aged about % years.
Seized the property of the defendant Isaac Rore-
bac, and be sold to pay and satisfy the writ issued
in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sae-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment ~ M. WATSON. Sheriff.
Shreveport, December 81, 1854. [pfS6 81
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Succession Sale.

Succession of Nathaniel Croker, deceased.
GTATE OF LOUISIANA.-Parisho of Caddo.--s
- 18th Judicial District Court. By virtue Of = writ
Of sale directed by the honorable the District
Court in and for the parish of Caddo State of Louis
lana, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of February next,
A. D. 1885, will proceed to sell, between the hours
of Ii, and A, PM the residence of the late Ma
baniel Croker, deceased, the following described
property towit: two hundred and forty of Land,
lying in the parish of Caddo, the metes and bounds Of
which will particularly given the day of sale
being all the land belonging said succession One
Negro Woman, Hannah aged "a years, and her in
FAINT child Eliza, aged years; John, aged years;
Payne aged years; Philip aged 40 years; Ben aged
As wears; Jefferson, aged 16 years; Bishop, aged Is
years. and Betsy, aged so years. Also: sorrel mare;
grey horse; sorrel horse sorrel 6lly; mule colt;
bald face horse; 50 head Of stock hogs; l6 wild do;
% head of cattle; yokes of oxen IS head of sheep;
500 bushels of corn 5000 Tbs. of fodder lot of old
tools; s-cut saw; OK wagon shot gun; box Of
tools; head Of killing hogs; 25 bales of cotton
lbs. of sailed polk: bedsteads and bedding, trun-
die bed; woellen mattress; lot of crockery ware;
lot of kitchen Warel pine table loom; Is bee ves;
spinning wheel; pair Of dog irons; pair of stee-
yards; clock.
Terms of sale-Cash, provided the property brings
its appraised value If the real estate and slaves do
mot bring their appraised yaEue they will be
tsed and sold credit of II months purchasers to
give bond with two good securities, bearing eight per
interest from the day of sale and special mort
gage retained on the real and slaves sold. If
the personal property does not bring its appraised val
ue, it will be Immediately re-oHered and sold at the
same time and place, credit of u months. Pur-
chasers credit will be required to give their
with good securities: said bear interest
The rate of per cent per annum from day Of sale. n
ian17 ICY P. CROKER Administrative.
State of Louisiana---Parish of Caddo. y
IN DISTRICT COU R T-Sueeession of John
Il Eeene. deceased. Notice is hereby given that
Louisa KEESE. Administrative, has this day filed with
the clerk of said COURT her final tableau and ac-
in said SUGGESTIONS and unless opposition is made
thereto in the time prescribed by law the said final
and tableau will be homologated approved and
made the judgment of the court as prayed for.
~ Given under my hand and seal of Office this
Is the 9Th day of Janau1y, 4. 2. 1885. ..7
~ @l @H'r w. G. KELLEY,
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LARGE assortment of Wall Papers, of the latest
and most beautiful patterns, just received and for
sale at [m29l w. B. MILLER's