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NeW.Orleams Packet.

THE good and safe steamer ALICE
Sssa' w. GLAZE, J. JOHNSTON Master, il
now making regular trips from Wash
'ngton to New-Oreans. This steamer was built
expressly for this trade is entirely new and deci-
dedy the fastest and best boat in the trade; will
run the trade the year round. The Glaze has at all
times and will continue to take freights as low or
at the same rates other beats in the trade Shin
pers and consignees will have this advantage by
the Glaze their freight delivered from the stea
mer direct at the Warehouse, and down freight are
not lighted but taken on board at Washington being
the only beat that comes to the landing at the pres
ent stage of water. 8
Washington, La, May 5th, 1855. b -ss-
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A MUlAtlO.wOmnan-
RGg2e-oAe AeVayag.

p FROM the plantation of the
~ Estate of the late John Greig, de.
pN/ ceased, a mulatto.boy. He is O
@hm very light mulatto-boy, with blue
eyes and very straight hair, about s feet s
inches high stout square built, speaking
english and little french, riding black
brown american mule, branded thus 81.
A liberal reward for his apprehension and
delivery will be given by the undersigned.
E#"s M. E. GIRARD.
administrator Of said Estate
8 Lafayette, May 18th, 1S55.--tf.
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State of lOci9tama.

DISTRICT COURT. G S,ho
Parish Of St. Landry. NO. 1853
Estate of CieOnise Richard.
ERANCOIs DUPRE fils, of the Parish
-M Of St. Landry, Administrator of the
Estate Of Cleonise Richard, deceased, late Of
the Parish Of St. Landry, having fled Finsl
Tableau Of classification and distribution Of
the funds of said Estate, accompanied by De.
tition praying that the same may be honolo.
gated and approved And whereas the pra.
yer Of said petition has been Granted by an
order of Court, dated May 23d, 1855;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given To
the interested in said succession, to show
cause, if any they have, 1T the Office Of the
Clerk Of said Court, within thirty days, from
the date ofthe present notice, why said ia.
bieai should hot Be homologated, the admi-
nistrator discharged from ali further liabili.
ties as such and his bond cancelled.
A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk
Opelousas. May 26th, 1855.
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Washington
FEMALE
and DAY SCHOOL,

A lDED by competent Female Teachers and unds
n the superintendence Of the undersigned, a
school for 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 unwearied attention that has
hitherto marked his course, in his Boys School, will
De 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 will be entirely distinct
and separate from that of the Young Ladies' will be
opened on Monday, the 4th of September next:-Ee
happy to inform his patrons and the public that he
will be aided in his Boys School by Dr. Radcliffe q
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 e6th, 1856
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NOTICE.

OsEPH HOLLIER, of the Parish Of
9w st. Landry, having applied by his Pc
tition, for the appointment of Administrator
of the Estate Of the late Julien Carville Go.
nor, deceased, late of the Parish Of st. Ian
dry.
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, Cl1k.
Opelousas, 26th May, 1855.
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Judicial Sales. &C.
Public Sale,

By tie undersigned, Auctioneer 4. assd
@ for the Parish Of St. Landry.
NHE public are hereby informed ths.
- there will be offered for nle. by the
undersigned, Auctioneer, to the lass and
highest bidder, before the Court House door,
in che Town of Opelousas, on
Tuesday, 9th of June next, 1855,
I'll o0eEGRO.BOF
named Stephen. aged about IS years, be-
longing to the Estate of Caroline Taylor, de-
ceased wife of Gilbert David.
Terms and Conditions One half of
the purchase money payable on the last day
Of April next, 1856, and the other half paya-
bic on the last day Of April following, 1857
Purchaser furnishing security to the satisfae-
tion of whom the right, and moreover the
slave remaining specially nortgaged 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.
" AUG. DEJEAN,
Anctioneey.
Opelousas, May 5th., 1855.
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Miscellaneous.
OPEL OUSAS FEMALE ACADEMY

~ R. & MRS. HOY, with the assistance
NM of Miss Hoy and NINE. DE Sr. ANcE,
| will open on the 10th of March, in the Town of
Opelousas, First Glass School, where the practi.
cal as we'll 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
fering 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
OPeousas and vicinity.
Terms per session oftwenty -0ne weeks, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session.
Tuition in Primary Department, $ 20 90
do advanced do IS 90
french, Italian, German. each, Is 90
Instruction on the Piano, 80 90
DO do Guitar, 80 90
Drawing, Is 90
Painting, 20 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worried, 10 90
Caiesthenles Department, Dancing, ~ 90
Equitaton, per lesson. 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, 60 90
Nine. DE ST. AnsE having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry's School in Natchez. |
will not be able for the prese TO Join the School
UpelOusas, March 10th. 1855
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VNNHE undersigned has the honor 10 inform her
- friends and the public, that she is the mana.
ger Of that establishment; and that she will be pre-
pared TO aseoumodat6svisit6ts at these aptings on
the first Of june next. They are distant ffofn One
lousas about 80 miles, from Bayou Darbott 10 miles
and from Bayou Chicot miles. Coaches can al
ways be procured at Opelousas and Washington TO
transport any number Of passengets 70 the springs
The situation is one of the hsalthiest in the State
and the waters possess five different medical quail
procured.-GentIemen fond Of hunting, should bring
their guns. Fishing tackle may be purchased a.
the springs The undersigned has made arrange.
ments to have excellent music during the season
and will use every exertfon to satisfy.
The new road by the mill and the new bridges
along the rodte ate in perfect order
TERMs OF BOARD.
Per dSy, payable weeklyA aI50
Children and servants half price,
Horses per meal, 50
20 For families liberal deduction will be
made.
RACHEL GRADENIGO; Nanarrr.
opelousas, May 12th, 1855.
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SALE AT AlICTlOA,

WNHE undersigned will offer for sale, 81
public sale, through the ministry Of a
duly commissioned Au6tioheer; Before the
Court House, in Opel6dsas, Oh Satur4av
the End June aae1t.
A branding iron, together with about
twenty-five head ofgentle horned
cattle, comprising some gentle
milch cows.
Terms and Conditions One and tw6
years, from day Of sale, with security and in.
terest from maturity.
ANDREW NEWELL.
Opelousas, May 26th, 1855.
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MONHTHON.
District Court~Paris of st. Landry

In the name Of the State Of Louisiana,
to scho's 1t may coucerm...... Greettng.
| N NOW YE, THAT Frederic AcERK,
~ ofthe Parish of st. Landry, has ap-
piled to our District Court for Monition in
conformity with the act of the Legislature en-.
titled :" an act for the further assurance of IT,
eles TO purchasers at Judicial sales " approved
March 10th 1854, to make known, That the
SAID Frederic Acher became the purchaser Of
the property hereinafter described at pub.
llc sale at auction, made by Jean Baptiste
David Sheriff of said Parish of St. Landry
on the 4th day of November 1854, which
said sals was made in virtue of writ of 6.
fa., issued from the District Court ofthe afore.
said Parish. 10 the cause entitled Toole and
barrlsre W. j. A. Dumartrait Il ais, No.
S2lS, Of the files of said Court.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
Lot No. one in Square No. twenty three in
the Town of Opelousas, bounded North By
Vine street, South by lot formerly owned by
David Ackison, East by lot No. two Of The
same Square and West by Court street.-Al.
90 lot No. two on Square No. twenty three,
bounded North by Vine street, South by lot
No. three in the same Square, East BY Main
street and West by said lot No. one, seized
% the property Of J. A. Dumartrait aud
Louis Bordelon, was adjudicated TO said
Frederic Acher, for the price and sum of
seven hundred dollars, payable in twelve
months bond of said amount, with ten per
eeneum per snnum interest thereon, from its
date. All Of which will be seen on referring
to the proceedings on Gle in said suit No.
1918
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given ~
III persons who can set mp any right, title or
:laim in and to the property above described,
p consequence of informality in the order,
iecree or Judgment of the Court under which
he above named sale was made or any ir-
'egularity or illegality in the appraisemsnt
" for any other defect whatsoever, to show
ause within thirty days from the day this
nonision is first inserted in the puplic papers,
Vhy the sale 10 made should not be confirmed
nd homofogated in accordance with the ap-
lication of the said Frederic Acher, the pur. ,
haser.
In testimony whereof have
- hereunto, set my hand and affixed
the Seal Of said Court this 5sh {
~ of May 1856. " III
a 4# A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk. J
Opelousas, May 5th., 1855. #s5 +. f
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Mercantile Cards. sc.
SH w WARTZ & KAUFMAN.
DPEf6f1SAS

AVE just received by the last boats, a
- complete assortment Of Spring and
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 rs any
store Of the place, and upon favorable condi-
tions.
:. They respectfully solicit share of the pub
lie patronage.
March 31st, 1856.
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Rem OUUZ.

Mr.. PEFFERkoRN, Boot and
me An9 Shoe Maker, respectfully in.
forms the public and his Gust.
omers, that he has removed his Boot Is Shoe
Shop, on Main street, between Landry and
Bellevue streets, late Office of the Telegraph,
where he is ready to receive all orders, for
cash only. . aH
He takes this occasion to invite all those
who are indebted To him to take into consid-
Grafton his last misfortune, and to come and
settle the quickest possible.
Opelousas, April 2sth. 1855
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Miscellaneous.
state of 1ootts(a,ra.

DISTRICT COURF1
Parish Of st. Landry no '44''
Estate Of Antoine Ritter l. Tharsile sayoie.
III OUIS MARKS, ofthe Parish of St.
MA Landry; Administrator of the Estate
OF the late Antoine Ritter and Tharsile Sa-
vole, both deceased, late Of said Parish; hav-
ing filed Tableau of distribution and classi::
tlcation of funds of said Estate, accompanied
by petition praying that the same NAV be
homologated; Ana whereas the PRAYER of
said petition has been granted by an order of
Court, dated May 7, 1856.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition if any they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof why
said Tableau should not be confirmed and
homologated.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk
Opelousas, May 18th, 1855.
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9RAOU01IAo
MARBLE CTYTssRsE!R2

ST.-MART1NSTILLE, LA.,
AS constantly on hand a fine assort-
- ment of Italian Marble, of the finest
quality, for Tombs, &c. Persons in want of
such works will please send their orders to
him, in st. Martinsville, or to the editors of
the OpeIousas Courier.
He warrants all his foundations.
st. Martinsville, January 9th, 1S55-r1y.
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E1s<sSls3.W 81

nR. PLATE offers his services as dentist to
~ the public of St. Landry. ALI his works in
plugging and inserting of artificial teeth are war.
ranted and performed by the latest and most ap.
proved process.
Office, at the late residence Of Miss Marguerite
Chr@tien, in OpeIousas ##
N. B.-Dr. Plate will 60 wherever he may be
professionally called, but patients will find great
advantage in calling themselves at bis Office.
Opelousas, April 2sth., ls55-1y
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sJ judicial AdVert's.
state of 60eetStaoya.
DISTRICT COURT NJ -.oo
Parish Of St. Landry. No '4<V'

1~'1sN y Ct A0ndfy.
Estate Of william Irwin, diseased.
ENRY IRWIN, of the Parish of s.
- Landry, Testamentary Executor o.
the last Will and Testament Of the late WIN
lam Irwin, deceased, late of the Parish Of st
Landry, having fled Tableau of the funds
and classification Of the creditors of said Es.
tate, accompanied by apetition, praying that
the same may be approved and homolosated
whereas the prayer of said petition
has been granted BY an order Of Court, dated
May LIST, 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. GARRIGUEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, May 9th, 1856.
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a Estate OF Eulalie Piuuery.

79es Estate Of Eulalie Piquery.
SHE purchasers at the successional sale
\ Of Eulalie PiquerY deceased, are in
formed that the FIRST payment has expired
with the month of April last, and unless the
same ID paid without delay, in che hands Of
the undersigned, it viii be collected with
costs. @a4 MARTEL q HARDY,
.a'a. s..s siss. sl.4~ sass-t@ gu Agents..
Opslousss, May 18th. 1855. 57'',s111
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Sale at Auction.

Sale at Auction.
"1LL be offered for sale at auction b,
w the undersigned, public auctioneer
at the Court House, in the town of Opelousas
On Monday, 9TH of June next,
the following described property, belonging t.
Mrs. Celise Roy, wife Of Louis Valin, to-wit
A Mulsa ttO-WOnAan.
named Louise, aged about 36 years, and her
children, Pravat, boy aged 13 years and
Josephine, girl aged II years.
Terms and Conditions One third Of
the purchase money payable cash, and the
balance payable in one year from the day of
sale. Purchasers furnishing security to the
satisfaction of whom the RIG ght, and mortgage
reserved on the slaves until payment of capital
and interest which may accrue from maturity.
AUG. DEJEAN, Aucttoueey.
Opelousas, May 10Th, 1855.
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S.P9 - sos.

.e sa 1PlAAJOGe
Gf THE undersigned respectfully
TIA Uniforms his friends and the public
OF Opelousas and vicinity. that he will tune
Pianos and repair oil kind of musical Instru-
ments on moderate terms. =e..zz..- ~
= AL orders addressed to him or left at the
ofice of the Courier, will meet with prompt
attention. sg,a 4-..ea J. GRIMMER
Grand Coteau, April 18th, 1868
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TAKEN UP during the pres
49, ent Spring, upon the plantation
- Of Judge Overton, aud now in
d 0SS9 his possession, near Opelousas
ses8 bright bay Horse, about Isl
hands high, three white feet, no brands per.
ceiyabie. p''
By proving property and paving charges
the horse may be reclaimed.
Ope'nnsas Mav I2th. 1855.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

a4 40 Antoine Pierrsl } Dlsrnrcr Corar,
Arm.usine BERN & al. ~ No. 70 81 3ssi. L'"a'''
pY virtue OF an order Of seizure and sale, issued
NJ in the above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish ofSt Landry, and 10
me directed will be exposed at public SALE for cash.
at the Court House ofthis Parish on Saturday, the
4 2d day of June, A. D., 1885, commencing ct the
hour Of II o'clock A. NJ, and continuing from day
to day. Unnecessary, all the right, title interest and
demand Of Emile Guillory, in and 10 the following
described property, seized to satisfy said order
bo-wit &7 W sR'-@s& " 4s#&s@@a
A house and lot of ground, 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 M, Prescott. ~f
s5 F 7|1''1.sA j. B. DAVID, Sheriff
sherif7s Office, st. Landry, April 2lst, 1855
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SHERIFF'S SALE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
J. Robin adnr. J District Cosrs,
vs. Parish Of st. Landry,

Vs. ! Parish of g. YorA-,,
Hunbert Psrrodin. No. s7ss.
7 virtue of writ of alias G., f., issued
- in the above entitled suit, by the Dis
trct Court in and for the Parish Of ST. Landry. and
70 me directed, will be exposed atpublic sale, at
the Court House of this Parish, on Saturday, The I'd
day of June A. D., 1885, for cash, commencing &c the
hour Of II o'clock, A. NJ and continuing from da
to day ifneeessary all the right, title interest and
demand Of hunbert PerFcdin, in and to the follow
ing described property seized to satisfy said writ
to writ:
His share Of the property of the Estate of Benia.
min PeFrodin, of Mane Louise Perrodin and of The
odore Perrodn.
J. B. DAVID, Sheriff
= sheriR's Offce, St. Landry, April 2sth, 1855
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NEW-OgLEAsS AND WASHINGTON PACKET,

NH"'V"BNaNS ANB WANMINuTUN FAUkETs
- The steamer RED RIvER
eAzes--k, z. J. Dorsey, Master This
stanch built, popular and fast
- :, running steamer, having un-
dergone thorough repairs and beenput in fine order
standing now A No. / in the Insurance Office res
umes her place as regular packet in the Opelousas
and New-Orleans trade, under the command Of
Capt. Dorsey.
The Red River will continue in the trade throue.
ont the season, and will convey freight and passen-
gers at the customary rates. ..s-"
She will also be succeeded by low water boat
which is about being contracted for to continue in
the trade throughout the year. Shippers may there.
fore rely upon being accommodated in low as well
as high water. =: s. s.E
@ For freight or passage, having accommo.
dations equal to any boat in the trade, apply on
board or to ANDERSON & THOMPSON.
April 5th. LE= ~ Washington.
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Estate OF Lewis A. DeSkin.
w WALIERE ROY & HONORE DE.
W.sJEAN, of she Parish Of Sc. Landry
Administrations Of che Estate of the late lie.
wis 4. Deskinf late of said Parish, having
fled . Tableau of distribution of funds ofsaid
Estate and classification Of creditors Of said
Estate, accompanied by . petition praying
that the same may be honologated; And
whereas Che prayer Of said petition has bean
granted BY anorder of Court. dated 9th May.
1855. 7 $ss5aaas ss ,si'.a5 ..,1 as---44ss~ =
Therefore. notice is hereby giiven TO all
interested, to make opposition. II any they
hare, within thirty days from The date hereof,
why said Tableau should not b. approred
and homologated.F 81 ,aesse sta
esg $; sss9s "A. GARRTGUES, CLERK.
F, Opelousas. May l2sh, 1856.
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Public Sale.

j By AngNste Deieass, Public AkctioWcer.
HNHE public are hereby informed that
will offer at public sale. by the minis.
try Of Auguste Dejean, public auctionesr in
and for. the Parish Of St. Landry. at my last
residence, in the Town Of Opelousas. on
a. Saturday, the Esd of June. 1856,
the following described property, to wit:
MY last Residence,
situated in the Town of Opelousas, also. q
STORE and other BUILDINGS. situated.
in Main street. a.raE aea9t fsgsR
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i. I'll o0eEGRO.BOP

Opelousas, May 5th.. 1855.
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Opelousas, Goth May. 1855.
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M. Gluten aAdree ed sbe Court askior that osr n
points Of law be csutsipec chs eharro thsc ..'
he weud give way TO counsel, who rorld address The
jury.
lounFe' ten, st halffsst two O'clock ie The after
nos n commenced summing VI Il case TO the jury,
minutcsy ~ sicwing slc evidence 10 the cgas.
hr. Shtiier ciescd his address aoout o'c'cot vben
hr Tau 70 Owed him and re,osCd the evidence a.
siderable lergth, Tho District htt,rney SPOKE uu6{
O'clock when IL. Hecor1tr sad ho would rrscryc hi.
charge I'll this morning.
The Court then adjourned I'll 10 O'Clock thL
In