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u I#- MhIpUNE DE DAN IL. II = n
Corner of Canal and Claiborne streets, N. Orleans
1fA THIS Institution now under the direction
fx5lsEh of the SISTERS OF CHARITY, has been
-, put in complete order, and is ready for the
rec ption OF patients. The rooms spacious, well
ventilated, and have every convenience for the sick
Peons visiting this Institution for medical
vii! receive, under the of the Sisters of Charity
all fhe attentions and comforts of home. -.
lr. WARREN STONE still continues his connex xion
widl the Institution and patients will always have
hs}adviee and attention as heretofore.
VISITING Physician and Surgeon, DR.. J. C. n Wed
ERtTRANDT. -. 5r -.--5g 4
Resident Physician and Surgeon, Dr. P. G. BOYER
Jhe terms of admission are from one to five dollars
pei day. Patients depositing in advance for the time
:h4y remain in the Institution. Capital Surgical Oper
atI,ns charged for extra.
Fer further information, apply to the SISTER Su-
EAIoR OF THE INSTITUTION, to the Resident Ply
si,,.ian Jan 25, 1854
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SEED! SEED!

ssssges2 r SEED! SEED!!
el,grsss Per steamships Crescent City, Empire City,
and recent tarrivals-GARDEN SEEDS, con-
- ssting of every variety, for spring and sum-
mer planting. Also,
large assortment of FLOWER SEEDS, 5~
EARLY Seed Corn;
Peas and Beams, assorted;
Top Onions; -.
Double Dahlias, &c.
Country merchants supplied with seed, by the dozen,
hundred thousand papers, otherwise, for retail
ing. Planters and farmers furnished with boxes, con-
taining we'll assorted variety. All seed warranted
fresh and genuine. D. MAUPAY, 81 Gravier,
feb14 near Camp street, New Orleans.
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lard, and linseed oils, for
MILLER's Drug stere.
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There has been a rise in the Alabama river.
and it is now in good boating order. They
have had heavy rains and frost throughout Al
ALBANIA ara Georgia.
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|nHS-Sweet. sperm,
~ sale vt
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CHAS. V. JONTE,
n, ErOND Justice Of the Peace for the Parish of
y Orleans, commissioner 70 take testimony, and
Commissioner for the States of Mississippi and Arkan
49, No. 65 Common street, topposte the City Hotel,1
Epw Orleans. d29-lyN
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VOL. W.
Il E r. MS

WILLIAM CHRISTY,
A TTORNEY AT LAW. No. 80 St. Charles street.
"A New Orleans Practices in the Supreme Court
Of Louisiana, and the United States Circuit and Ds-
irict Courts. a, ;,
ia depositions, etc.
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PUBLIC SALES.

TAX SALE.-By virtue Of the authority in
u me yested by law, an Collector Of Parish and
Railroad Taxes in and for the Parish Of St. Landry,
!, Ebert CAN'T, Collector nf Parish Taxes far the
year 1853, and of Railroad Taxes fr the year 1854,
eft Of appraisement at the Court house. in the Town
e Opelonsas, Parish of ST. Landry, on SATURDAY,
the 7th day Of July next, 1865, commencing at the
hour Of II o'clock and continuing from day to day,
II necessary AH - sa4 tiYie''f
All the right, title, interest and demand of the
minor children and heirs of Matilda P. Pannell de-
ceased wife Of Doctor Edwin B. Scott in and tn the
following Described property, seized to satisfy the
Parish Taxes for the year 1858 and the Isrnad Tax
for the year 1864, due by the said Minors tn wit
A Negro Man, slave, named ANDERSON, aged
thirty-eight or forty years, good field hand and
plantation carpenter. May 26. fh
ELRERT CAN'T. Collector.
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Coop DocrRlSE.--Have you enemies? Go
straight On, and mind them not. Ii they block
mp your path, walk around them, regardless OF
heir spite. A man who has no enemies is
feldom good for anything-le is made Of thet
sind Of material which Is d so easily worked that
every one has hand in it. A sterling char.
acter--one who thinks for himself, and speaks
what he thinks, is always sure to have enemies
they are as necessary to him as fresh air they
keep him alive and active. A celebrated char.
remark They are sparks which. il you do not
blow, will 60 out themselves. Let this be
your feeling, while endeavoring to live down the
scandal Of those who are bitter against you. II
you stop to dispute, you do but as they desire.
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oPELousAs, SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE lle, 1856 M
HOTELS, ETC.

GAIT HOUSE, tlate ]" ARDxx HousE,")
~ Washington, La. - The undersigned, having
leased the above House, begs leave IN announce IL
the public that it Is now open for the reception of
transient and permanent boarders ladies and gentle
lower steamboat landings, fronting ON the Courts.
beau. The premises are being thoroughly cleansed
and repaired. The Domestic and Culinary Depart.
ment of the houae will be snperntended ly Mrs. CA.
RANrIN, aud no effort will he spared n render the
house as pleasant and acceptable to it, patrons az
any establishment In the interior of the State.
March 81. DAVID HIIsON.
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ELECTION FOR A CHIEF JUSTICE
~ OF THE SUPREME COURT

In conformity TO and in compliance with procla
nation of the Gcyernor of the State, under date o:
the 10th of May 1855, (reteved the 25th Of the
same month"; and to me addressed,
Not'e is hereby given t' the qualified electors Of
the Parish of St. Landry that election will be held
In the different election precincts on the 25th day Of
j ne next, to fill the vacancy that has occurred in
the Supreme Court of this State by the resignation
of the Hon. Thomas sdell. Chief Justice thereof;
Now. therefore, tile different. Commissioners of
Election are hereby directed and required to take
are that the said election be held on the said 25tl
,f June next ut the places designated by law. and
that the proceedings he conducted and returns
thereof made according to the Constitution and law.
in such ca ,es made and provided.
Given under my hand, in the Parish Aforesaid, the
25th day of May, A. D. 1855. j. B. DAVID,
Sheriff of the Parish Of St. Landry.
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EDUCATION.

EDUCATION.-To repair in some mea-
l sure the disadvantages Occasoned by the closing
Of the St. Charles College, the undersigned have
opened Private School at Grand Coteau, and are
French Languages will be taught The course of in
struction comprises Reading, Writing, Arithmetic.
Geography, Grammar, History, Mathematics, Chem-
istry and Natural Philosophy.
Price Of Tuition, For the primary branches $50,
and the higher branches $50, for a session of ten
months payable halEyearly in advance; or board,
washing and tuition, $50. No deduction made for
lost time, except from protracted sickness.
JOHN F. SMITH,
-....- w. TURBEVILLE.
References: DR.. r. e. Smith, s. C. Mcpherson,
Esq. JOS. NJ. Moore, ESQ.,, P. D. Hardy, Esq.
0PELOUSAS FEMALE ACADEMY.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. HOY, with the assistance Of Miss
March, in the Town of Opelousas, first class School,
where the Practical as well as Ornamental branches
Of Female Education will be taught.
They are prepared to give thorough instruction in
also Music Lessons on the Piano and Guitar, Draw
Ing Painting, Transferring, French Embroidery in
Silk, Chenille and Worsted Plain Needle-work, Cal
isthenics, Department, Dancing and Equitation.. :,
The Principal hopes, with the assistance OF able
teachers, and the advantages pupils will derive from
constant personal care to secure the patronage Of
the inhabitants Of Opelousas and vicinity.
Terms, per session Of twenty-0ne weeks payable
onehalf in advance, the balance in the middle Of the
sessions
Tuition in Primary Department. $40 90
Advanced ..........25 90
French, Italian and German .... each Is 90
Instruction on the Piano o..........,.3 80 90
Guitar. Observation-Disclosures. 30 ~
Drawing .,..............l .l5 90
Painting Observation-Disclosures. 20 90
French Embroidery in Silk, Chenille, Worsted, 10 90
G,aelsthenics, Department, Dancing. IL 90
Riding Lessons each | 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel, etc ,.,...........: 60 90
Nine. de st. Ange. having entered into prior en-.
gagement at Mrs. Henrys School, in Natchez, will
not be able to join the School until next session.
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ned, make up more Ere under the

she continued, !" make up more Gre under the
dinner pot"
Mr.. Woodsum went to tie field, and pursued
his work, and when be returneieat noon, he
found dinner well prepared, and his wiie. ready
to do the honors Of the table. Mrs. Wood.
sums heath from that day continued to i'm
prove, and she was never afterwards visited by
i he terrible affection Of hypochondria. aii
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THE GREAT DISCOVERY. KROI-
~ -IERIAN LIZ fko

:, 0UHtVN1 -" OU1ItHS VIE 7I1U
For many years it has been the object of deepest
study with chemists and others tn produce II iud
that, applied to the hair, would cause it to wave and
curl equal in beauty to the natural curl.
THE KROLLERIGN
/. the only article ever offered to the world that will
eject this most desirable object. But three or four
applications are necessary to curl it as much as may
be desired, and for any length Of time. Fir rm the
many testimonials of those who have used it, the sub
scriber does not hesitate to warrant the KROLLE
RlON to give satisfaction, and prove as recommend
ed in all cases.
The recipe for making WITH full directions for use.
will be sent on the receipt of 81, postpaid. The in
gradients will not cost over IL cents.
Address H. A. FREMONT.
Warren, Trumbull CO., Ohio.
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STEAMBOATS,.

EW ORLEANS AND WASHINGTON
RACKET steamer RED RIVER, r. ]. Dorsey.
master-This stanch built popular and fast runninu
steamer, having undergone thorough repairs and
peen put IN line order, standing now No. in the
insurance Offices, resumes her place as a regular
packet in the Opelousas and NewOrleans trade, IN.
DER the command Of Capt. Dorsey, flf ~ = :.
me heo hiVer viii continue in the trade through.
OUT the season, and will convey freight and passep
gers At the customary rates She will be succeeded
for, to continue Throughout the year. Shippers may
round. ~ - -- --'S se"'
For freight or passage, having accommodations
equal - anX Doas IN the trade apply on board or t.
NEW ORLEANS AND WASHINGTON
PACkET-As frequent a. she can make he,
sr1ps..I6e steamer A. FUsELIER resumes her
place in the Opelousas trade, under the command Of
Gapt. John Lyons. and will leave NewOrleans for
Washington on TUESDAY, April 3. AZ 4 O'Clock p.
NJ to continue in the trade throughout the season.
the Fuseler is an No. steamer stands a. high in
tne insurance Offices of NewOrleans a. any othel
vessel that enters that port old new, river hr sea
going is boat Of great strength of bud with speed
equal to any boat n this trade, and hand Iome accom-
mndations for from twenty-five to thirty passengers
Freight will be transported mp and down at the old
rates and passengers will be taken for Sc either way
Agents. cHAs DE BIHN W ls1a q 20 'ne
3l ANDERSON 4 THOMPSON, Washington.
NEW ORLEANS, OPELOUsAs. WASH.
~ INGTON AND BAYOU BEUF PACKET.
The elegant and fast running steamer SYDGNIa
GusTAyE L6UAILLIER, master, built expressly for
this trade, will henceforth ply as regular packet
between Opelonsas, Washington, Bayou Bnnf and
Newl,reans. y This boat is o safe, comfortable and
IaSt runner admirably built and il Of light draught
The officers will use all their exertions to satisfy
those who will encourage them! For further infor.
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5 For the Opslousas Patriot.
To Mrs. m. d. O. 5ta54it.

Ny grateful love I give
To thee, my dear, good friend; go
Accept the simple Offering, 81 '1'
And may blessings il attend Isl
Accept the first poor lines u is5
Thy friend attempts to write,
And future days may tell 4s
OF passages more bright. -.
Thou art good indeed, my friend:
The world should know thy worth;
But thy deeds are known In heaven,
Ii not in this vain earth. S
Thy face would cheer me now, my friend,
For am very lonely here
One smile Of thine, my friend, 'i. hA'
n Would repress this falling tear! 1
God bless thee now, my friendi 79F
And m " they all be well M ,t1
Who were gently clinging round thee p
When bade thee sad farewell! 3.yAf
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FAIR WARNING.

&R0OI ALL TAXPAYERS who have
RCOO. failed to pay their Parish Tax for
1854 are hereby notified that the undersigned is now
causing to lie served on each the written notice re-
qnired by law and that, thirty days thereafter, he
will seize and sell the property of each delinquent
for the payment of his said Tax.
For the next thirty days (Sandays exeepted) he
will be found in Opeousas. at the office Of f. & E.
N. Cullom. ELBERT CAN'T, Collector.
Opelousas, May s, 1865. 0r...
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..1ALUABLE UNlMPROVED LANDS

VALUABLE UN1MPROvED LANDS
AT PRIVATE SALE.-The undersigned offers
at private sale, on reasonable and accommodating
terms, the following described Tracts Of Land:
l. .576 acres lying east Of the Bayou Beuf and Ia
miles Of the junction of Bayous Beuf and
h th Crocodile, adjoining lands Of DR.. L. Webb
and Moore 4 Prescott
2. 1886 acres on the west bank Of Bayou Beuf, ai-
joining lands of Mr.. Littell above and G. L.
Swayze below. l-8 3N } q ~
3. 400 acres on the west bank Of Bayou Wake.
4. 442 acres on the eat bank Of same bounded on
the east by the plantation Of the undersigned
.724 acres bounded on the west by the plantation
"V Of the undersigned, on the south BY G. r.
King, on the east by A. Wartelle, and on the
north by lands Of B. r. CAN'T and others.
6. 200 acres on the Elm Bayou near lands of Mr.
Foreman. "
The new State road, as surveyed and partly COM
pleted runs through the center of the lands on and
east of the Wake which are not surpassed by any
lands in the Parish for fertility Of soil and timber
having been selected especially by the proprietor,
after first seeing all the uncnitivted lands Of the
Parish. 30. -s5, II
Apply to Jonathan Harris, Opelousas, 7. G. Ander-
son, Washington, or the undersigned ut his residence
on Dry Bayou. JAMES MORGAN.
ERESH DRUGS.-P. LEoNcE HEBRARD
- & Co. have just received an assortment of
Drugs,
Medicines,
Paints,
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The ar.ad E..p,aes Ut ve.av,u...

he terrible atfectiDn az hynochon,}riay \ 1l Z
| .e5fik =. .-------- sis,j' s
| The Grand Ersp,ioa Ut vesavius..
|
a let.er oated NAPLES, May l0, gives thrill
ing account u me progress of the eruption Of
esusllus, q which we haye a|rady had &C
COUNTS, ana which was absorbing genera attesl-
ION, tne KING ministers: people aud oil being
rom its source, and ia doing immense damage.
lne letter says;
Just g 'he base Of i 2 lake Of fire has
oeeh formed which looks like red sea in an
andoa1ory state; In the very center Of this
mas opened another crater, which is throwing
NJ very red-hot stones. On the morning df
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NEW GOODS.-LANDEs & SLOANE, Bayou
Dry Goods consisting in part of Calcoes, Ginghams,
Muslns, Bareges, Silk and Lace Goods. Fancy Art.
cles, etc.; Ready-made Clothing of all kinds sizes
and qualities; Hats and Caps Boots and Shoes, Hard
ware. Drugs and Medicine; and many ether articles
for cash. to pnnctual dealers on the usual terms.
Feeling thankful for the past patronage so literally
extended we hope by strict attention to business to
merit Continuation. Give us q call.
Bayou Chicot NAV H. 1855,
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H1HEODOSE 8. ROBIN, Justice Of the
Peace in and for the Parish of st. Landry. Of
a.. a. CnelOus0s. -. ,4HrIl.sF.f1 "J
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rOsEPH D. RICHARD, Notary Public
eJ in and for the Parish Of st. Landry. Office at
c,,nd Coteau. May 10. + - W.
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JOSEPH HUFTY, 20 Camp street, New
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine
Watches, Jewelry, Rich Fancy and Staple Goods,
respectfully invites the attention of wholesale and
retail dealers ard purchasers to his very large stock
ns goods, which is freshly imported and constant,
supplied throughout the year.
SHE'LL CoMBs-lmitation Shell and Buffalo Combs,
of every style and variety
BRusHEs-Gf every description, of his own manu-
.acture and at the lowest Northern factory prices.
TOILET ARTlCLEs-Such as Perfumery, Hair Oil.
Hair Pins, Pomatum, Fancy Soaps, etc. l
Fine Fans, Purses Pocket Books, Work Boxes,
Portable Desks, together with m endless variety OF
Porte Monnaes etc, of every style and shape, and
at unusually low prices.
Guns, Pistols, Knives, Colts and Warmers Rcvolv
ing Pistols Scissors Razors Life Preserver Fishing
Reels and Tackle of every variety to suit the most
determined angler.
WATCHES, JEWELRY, etc.-The stock in this
line, consisting of the I. T. Cooper, NJ. L. Tobias and
real Joseph johnson movements with fine assolt
ment of Swiss Jewery, Silverware, ETC., have been
selected with great care by F. Roberts, for many
years engaged in the whne%ale business, and having
been purchased exclusively for cash, great induce
ments will be offered to purchasers.
Every article warranted as represented, or the
money refunded
Watches, Jewery, ETC., carefully repaired and
warranted. March 81,
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T WATERMAN & BRO, Hardware Mer-

r WATERMAN & BRO, Hardware Mer
y . chants, corner of Common and Magazine sts.,
NewOrleans, have hand and are constantly receiy
ing. by foreign and domestic arrivals, general
soltmeht Of articles comprising in part follows
Hardware, Cutlery etc. Iron Steel, Nails, Rope,
Axes, Chains. sythes, Carpenter Tools complete,
Coopers' Tools Anvils, vises, Bellows, Stick and
Dies, screwplatcs, Garden Engines, Pumps Plows,
Hay Cutters, Corn Shelters, Agricultural Imple-
ments, Mill, Crescent and Pit Saws, Ok Yokes, Bows
and singletrees, Turning Lathes. Platform Scales,
Corn Mills Cob Crlshers, Hoes, Hames, shovels and
Spades, Andirons, Tenders, shovels and Tongs, Cop
per and Iron Coal Hods, Single and Double Barrel
Guns Coffee Heclas Chatting Dishes, Chinese Gongs,
Iron Bedsteads, Britannia and Plated Ware, Meat
Cutters, Sausage Suffers, Stock Kettles, Portable
Forges, Seines, Fishing Tackle, etc. M,rch 81.
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r ADlEs' AND CHILDREN's SHOE

T AIDES AND CHILDREN'S SHOE
~ STORE.-The subscriber has opened an e.stab-
lishment on Main street, Washington. where can be
found large and general assortment of Ladies' and
Children's SHOES Of the best Creole and Philadel-
phia manufacture. She has made arrangements with
me of the best Creole manufacturers in NewOrleans
by which means she will he enabled to keep up an
assortment Of all kinds of Ladies' Shres nf superior
workmanship; and she hopes by unremitting atten-
tinn to the wants of the public to merit share Of
their patronage. =5-.-1=
There can always he found, at the above store
CONFECTIONERY. in all its varieties, and of supe
rior quality, wholesale and RETAIL Also, Fine STA
TIONERY.
An assortment of Ladies' CoRsETs can always he
found at the abnve store. WASHINGTON March1.
Mrs. A.M[IISPAUGH
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nNEzIME A. ,GUIDRY, Notary Public
~ in and for the Parish Of st. Landry. Office in
nnolousas April Z.
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nR. F. BURR, Surgeon Dentist, having
~ had twenty-five years experience in his profes-
sion, offers his services to the public generally. He
may be found almost daily in Opelousas, or at his
residence near town. and will occasionally be found
at the Arden House, in Washington Orders through,
tha pnst.oiice will he attended to. March, u.
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nR. DAVID L. TODD, Qate Of the Charity
~ Hospital) Washington, La, offers his profess
sona services to the citizens Of Washington and the
aurronndinR country. ----..L lll.-- ~ -
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q 10. ALLIS, Public Auctioneer for the
-. Parish of st. Landry. Office at his store in
uashinptOn. =-fl fafitl- -1 il5i.-.5f5, =,
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MIR. PEFFERKURN, Boot and Shoe
1Xl Maker, having been burnt out, respectfully in
forms the public and his old customers that he has
opened new shop in the former Telegraph office, in
Main, between Landry and Bellevue streets, where
he will receive and fill promptly a orders in his line
for cash, and for cash only. May 5. ILL.,
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A NDERsON & THOMPSON, Commits
IA sion, Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.
Washington, La, having completed their warehouse
on Water street, are prepared to receive and st'rc
supar, Cotton, Mplasses and other Produce aud Mer
chandise which they will forward or sell commits
sion. Washington. March 8, 1855.
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nENTIST.-DR PILATE offers his services
~ as Dentist to the public of St. Landry. All his
works in plugging and inserting Artificial Teeth are
warranted, and performed by the latest and most ap-
proved process.
Office, at the late residence Of Miss Marguerite
Chretien, in Opelousas.
NJ Dr.. Pilate will go wherever he may be pro
fessionally called but patients will find great ad
vantage in calling themselves at his Office.
Opelousas Nav 5, 1866.