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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

Hon. j. B. Sutherland, President of the
Convention held in 1855, has issued a call for
the defenders of The country in the war o fl8l2,
who met last January in the city of Washing
ton, to assemble there again on the approaching
anniversary of the battle of NewOrleans, pur-
suant to the resolution adopted at their last
session, to which time and place the Conven-
lion adjourned. AS many of the delegates
have gone to their last account since the adj
journment, it is recommended that additional
delegates be chosen.
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THE

The health of this parish is very good indeed.
St. Landry from some cause has escaped
the yellow fever this year, with the exception Of
now and then an imported case, and a few
cases on the Atchafalaya. We still have
hopping cough among us.
We understand that the parish of Avoyelles
isstill afflicted with yellow teyer-tbat there are
yet several cases Of it in the prairie near the
town Of Marksville.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

A communication has been received by the
British Admiralty from the commander of her
Majesty's ships Nereus, at Valparaiso, calling
attention to the careless mode in which gun
powder is put on board and stored in merchant
vessels trading to that port. It appeors that
the British ship Abbots Reading, of Liverpool,
had arrived a Valparaiso with 1915 kegs Of
powder on board, in casks with only wooden
hoops, which We're slowed away without care
amongst a miscellaneous cargo of Iron, paint,
pitch, etc. On discharging the vessel, it was
found that a great quantity of the powder had
been spilled, and on removing some iron bars
the friction struck a spark, which ignited this
powder and blew away the upper deck, killing
two men and injuring four Others.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

ID COLLINS, Il
- MOUNDTILLE,
!Begs leave to inform his friends and the public that
ne has returned from the city with q full assortment
Of Fancy, Domestic and Staple
DRY GOODS
OF the newest styles and patterns, a great variety of
Plantation Goods, Negro Blankets, Kerseys, Lin
seys, etc. etc, a general stock Of Plantation Mcdi.
cines OF the best quality; also, a large stock of Gro
ceres, Coffee, Flour, Bacon, Salt, Brandy, Wine,
Whisky, etc. etc.
I. G. is agent for Jacobs Cordial.
Collins will make cash advances on Cotton, SUI
gar and Molasses consigned to MILLER & FoREsr1En.
New0rleans.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

The NewYork correspondent of the Ma
tiond hteAigemcer says: " We shall very soon
have a perfect glut of steamships running be-
tween the port Of NewYork and Europe. In
addition to the renewal Of the trips of the
Cunarders, he says the NewY ork and Glasgow
Company, having their three screw steamers
released from service by the British Govern
ment, 'inted to commence their monthly trips
across the Atlantic in January next"
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

Rev. Charles Beecher lately preached in one
Of the churches in Lawrence, and wore, what is
quite unusual in the pulpit, a moustache and
long beard. Mr.. Beecher's appearance struck
the good people who listened to him as some,
what odd; but, in this matter of wearing a
moustache, he has the example of the clergy of
two or three hundred years ago. Bunyan,
Knox, South, Fuller and Others, also wore the
beard quite long.
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A very oonse,ent,ou. and gimld MAD.

The Louisville Journal tells the following
A Mr.. Where, Of Indiana, a respecta-
Bile and wealthy German, was summoned on a
jury, and although he told the Sheriff he was
:" too Dutch to sit upon the jury" he was not
excused. After trial of an important case, a
motion was made by the defeated party for q
new trial on the ground that Mr.. Where could
not understand English, and the mar was then
brought forward for examination. The &c
count says:
During his examination, Mr.sWhere became
very much alarmed, and, in spite Of the assn
rance Of the Court, the I~r and his friends that
he had done no wrong, M still. thought he was
upon his trial for 0 nj crime he had committed.
He inquired, in his W language, what would
become Of his family, and burst into tears.
Not being able to reconcile him. he was dis
charged, and Immediately proceeded homewards
On arriving at home, he remarked to his fanli-
" that the lawyers here had "scared him 81
most to death, and he didn't know that he could
get over it." He remained thoughtful and
melancholy until Sunday, the goth ult., when
his family were horribly shocked by finding him
a corpse, suspended by the neck in his own
barn. Not understanding the nature Of the
examination he was subjected to, and surprising
he had committed some great wrong, SO
wrought upon his mind as to induce him to
commit suicide.
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Mr.. FILLMORE IN PRUss1A.-The Berlin
correspondent Of the NewYork Tribune says
Mr.. Fillmore is at present sojourning in that
city. He dined one afternoon with the King,
and it is said upon his departure the King
gave him one of his aids-decamp as a compan-
ion to point out to him "the fairness of the
land"
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

The ENGLISH ~LANGUAGE.-It is said that
if the English language be divided into one
hundred parts, sixty would be Saxon, thirty
would be Latin, ~(incIudiug French) FIVE would
be Greek, the remaining Eve from the other
languages Of The world.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

The King of Prussia, is liking part. in the
recent ceremony at Cologne, of laying the first
stone of the new bridge over the Rhine, said
The grace Of God has permitted us to COM
mence this work in the midst of peace let us
pray God that we may continue it in peace let
us pray that this work may prosper under the
blessings of peace that it may rest c~ternaly
intact and that long before the last stone is
laid peace may be restored to the whole of Eu-
rope"
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

A WEErlNs TREE.-There arc in Court
Suuare two black elm trees that have been
weeping tears, or rather showers of tiers, for the
last week or two. The phenomenon is a SIN
gular one, and us yet unaccounted for. No
matter how clear the day, a very perceptible
and constant sprinkle, as OF rain, falls from
these trees. The circumstance has attracted
the attention of several Of our citizens while
passing under the treess. The Phenomenon is
certainly worthy the attention of the curious.
Memphis Aappeal.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE.-VALMoyT Sicily, Of the Par
~ ish of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed Administrator of the estate of LOU
Sicily, late of said Parish, deceased; z
Therefore, any person intending to make opposi-
ton to said appointment viii file the same in writing
in my office. in the town of 0pelousas, within ten
days from the date of this notice..
Clerks office, Opelousas, December, l., 1856.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
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A missionary writing home from China,
says that the Chinese use little fire, and meas
ure cold by the thickness Of jackets. Three
jackets cold is moderately cool six jackets
cold is keen; and from ten to fifteen jackets
cold is extremely severe
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the business Of this Office should be Invariably direct
Cd to the = Publishers Of the opelousas PATRIOT
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EOOPERAGE.-T The undersigned has On
y hand at oil times a supply of SUGAR H9Sg n
HEADS and BARRELS and HALE "
Moiasscs, of the best workmanship, which he ofieis@
the customary prices. He will also receive ana cay
cute orders for any description of work in his iine,e e
supply of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NlNE-FVot
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM S. READ, Washington
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We call particular attention to the card Of
our old friend S. G. MCPHERSON, to be found
in another column.
Reward should ever attend the exertions Of
a man Of enterprise, and the efforts he puts
forth to augment and multiply the facilities of
o needy public, should ever command its ia
vorable consideration and patronage.
From our long personal knowledge Of the
business habits, and notorious industry Of Mr..
MCPHERSON, together with his great experience
in the business he has embarked in, we feel no
hesitation in saying that he will do what he
has undertaken p~unctually, and to the ~satisfac,
ton Of tho travelling community. Success to
your Triweekly Stage friend Mcpherson.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

We are under renewed obligations to the pc
lite and accommodating officers Of the teaners
Opelonsas and Alice ". Glaze, for late New
Orleans papers. g4aa at
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. OPELOUSAS:
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1.

~ We ae requested 10 announce that A. M.
PERRAUET ID 4 candidate for the office Of Town
Constable. Election in April next.
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- The French department Of this paper will
hereafter be under the editorial charge Of osEzIHA
A. GuIDRY, Esq. .tss as,s f4.aS
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DIE d.

On Saturday morning, oath ult., on the plantation
MARTIN, in the seth year of his age, a native Frederic
County Virginia, but for the last rs years a rc
of this State. A wife and five children p
mourn his loss. n. ~ Es@
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

COMPREHENSIVE. - The undersigned,
having formed a copartnership for the purpose
of transacting a general mercantile business, respect.
fully solicit q share of the public patronage.
B. r. BUTLER.
LANDRY HOLLIER.
Moundville, Dec. l, 1855.
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We call attention to the card Of Mr.. Peter
Collins Of Moundville which appears in another
column, he is now in receipt of a large and
well assorted stock Of fresh fashionable and
useful goods, suited to all ages, sexes, sizes,
colors and occupations. Call on him if you
would have good goods, at low prices.
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II d:

G~arrigues Esqr., in this place, by the Rev. Mr..
Raymond, Mr.. ADoLpHys OLIVIER, of st. Mary, to
Miss CnARLoTT WIKoFF, of Opelousas.
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DIs1Rl COURT.

Owing to the death Of our Sheriff, We will
probably have no term Of the District Court
until February next. 4
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

WALKING On RED Hot IRoNs.--Prof. Pep
per recently delivered a lecture in the Poly
technic Institute, London, before q large audi
ence Of Mechanics, in which he remarked that
the setting Of the Thames on fire was no longer
a joke, but a reality. BY dashing q small bot
tie of %sulphuric either with q few particles of
metal potassium into a fiat %cistern, a bright
flame was produced, which Illuminated the
whole place. He then laid down four plates of
red hot iron on four bricks, and one of his at
PENDANTS walked over them barefoot, without
injury. By wetting his finger in ammonia, The
Professor dipped them into q crucible of melted
lead, and let the metal run off in the shape Of
bullets into o shallow cistern of water.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-01

NOTICE-AUGUsTIN GuILLoRy AND FRAN
~ co.'s D. FoNTENoT, of the Parrish of st. Landry,
have applied by their petition appointed .Ad-
ministrators of the estate Of Don Diegue Alexandra
Larose Fontenot, late of said Parish, deceased;
Therefore, any person intending to make opposi-
ton to said appointment will file the same in writing
in my office, in the town of Opeiousas, within ten
days from the date of this notice.
Clerks office, Opelousas, december1. 1855.
A. GARRlGUES, Clerk.
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MS. TRIWEEKLY MAIL sTAGF

IT, S. TRIWEEKLY MAIL STAGE
-. FROM OPELOUSAS TO ST. MARTINS
WILLIE, THROUGH In DAY LIGHT.-This line,
recently established, will leave Opelousas for st. Mar,
~tinsyille, via Port Barre (the head Of low water
navigation on the Contradictory Arnaudville and
Breaux's Bridge, every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at s O'Clock A. NJ, arriving same day at 5
o'clock P. M. Leaves st. kIartinsville every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at 6 o'clock "A. NJ, arriving
at Opelousas at o'clock p. M.
The undersigned Contractor, has incurred heavy
expenses in procuring the finest horses, comfortable
Stages and careful obhgiag drivers, aud trusts to
the generosity of the travelling public for a share of
patronage. S. G. MCPHERSON.
0pelousas, Dec. l, 1855.
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NEW WAREHOUSE
- The undersigned, having formed a partnership
Tor the carrying on of the Warehouse situa ed in the
town Of Washington, formerly known as the Ware
house of Anderson q Thompson, for the purpose of
receiving and forwarding freight and merchandise,
will faithfully attend to all business which may he
entrusted to them by their friends and the public in
general. J.B. A. FONTENOT,
JOHN LYONS.
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NOTlCE.-The public is hereby informed
~ that the death of Mr.. j. B. BELLoco causes mo
change in the commercial partnership of ]. b. Bel
locq " Co., aud that, in conformity with an act Of
partnership, the undersigned will continue the bust
ness OF said firm under the style of ]. b. Bellocq &
Co. as heretofore. -
&ewOrleans, September 26, 1855. -,
=. b, DEBBEs, J.B. KELLOGG s. co.
A. I. NoBLoM,A
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AN ACT relative to Judicial Advertisements.

Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That when there
are two or more newspapers published in the Parish
where such proceedings are had, or such sale is to be
made, the Defendant in the Judicial process shall
have the RIGHv Of selecting the newspapers in which
said advertisement is to DO made; Provided said
selection be made within three days after the notice
of such proceedings On the seizure made under said
process !; and if the Defendant neglect to select, then
the plaintiff shall have the right to do so.
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A QuIEr GAME OF EucnRE.-James Foley,
ia lame man, keeps o little cofee-house on
Levee street. between Girod and Notre Dana
streets, and ere his friends sometimes do cnh-
gregate for a quiet game of euchre. One night,
about three weeks ago, Justin O'Brien went to
Foley's and bantered lame Jim to play for
drinks, and Jim, nothing 10th, accepted the
hazardous proposition. When the cards were
dealt out, O'Brien turned up a bower, where
upon Foley remarked If, you take that UP
I'll euchre YOU"
.I1l bet you S. of it" says O'Brien.
"Done," says Foley.
The money was then staked and placed in
the hands of a bye-stander, and sure enough
O'Brien was euchred. @
care you beaten :" inquired Foley.
~ am, . answered O'Brien, and the money
was accordingly handed over to the winner BY
the stakeholder.
About ten days afterwards O'Brien con.
cluded that he was not fairly beaten, and he
then instituted proceedings before Recorder
Bright, charging Foley with theft in taking the
S. which he had hazarded on the issue Of the
game. He commended that he had a hand which
could not be euchred, consisting of both
bowers, an ace, and a queen. Foley, however,
proved that he did euchre him fairly and honest
ly, and the case was, in consequence kicked out
Of court. [Picayune.
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JUDICIAL ADyERTIsEMENrs.-The attention
Of Administrators Eof Estates. as well as de-
PENDANTS in Judicial processes, is invited to the
following section of a law passed at the last
session Of the Legislature:
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DLoWs,-The undersigned has now ON hand
= and will constantly keep for sale, at his shop in
Washington, the celebrated BALL PLOWS. -
X, s. HARDEhTY.
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40 d SHINGLES, for sale by
Aoeooo JONATHAN HARRIS,
at his residence in OneIousac

A GENTS AGENTS! AGENTS :
- Persons accustomed to procure subscribers for
BOOKS, Magazines, ETC., or get up clubs for newspa-
pers, are requested to send us their names and adj
dress, and we will forward them, free of charge, a
number of a publication for which they
VIII tldh a ready sale; and we will allow them \
commission of so per cent. for their services.
j. BRADFORD & BROTHER.
3 CORTLAND st.. NewYork.
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NEW ORLEANS MARKFTS 1
New ORLEANS, Monday. Nov !.

CorroN.. The supply u desirable ia. "A !.
on Saturday, and although the demand ~ NJ agnt
brisk, only about $500 bales changed hands pIs M
were firm. We quote -s. frlces
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-02-08
Pacific Railroad.

The Pacific Railroad Bill, which has
passed the U. S..House of Representatives,
provides for one grand trunk central rail-
road and telegraph line, from some point on
the western boundary of Missouri or Iowa,
between the seth and 43d degrees Of north
latitude, on the nearest and most eligible
route TO San Francisco, and two branch
railroads and telegraph lines, one diverging
from said central route at some eligible
point east of the Rocky Mountains, between
the l03d and fifth parallels, west longitude,
and running through the Territories of the
United States in the direction of Memphis,
Tenn; and one diverging from the central
road at the point last aforesaid, and running
through the Territories of the United States
to the most eligible point on the shore Of
Lake Superior. For this purpose the bill
appropriates public lands equal to the alter
nate sections for the space of twelve miles
on each side of the road, from the eastern
10 the western termini. 1t is also made the
duty of the Secretary of the War, the Sec.
rotary of the Navy, and the P. M. General
to cause advertisements 10 be published ir
two of the newspapers of each State, and II
the District Of Columbia, inviting sealed
proposals for the construction of the road
and telegraph on the terms stated.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-02-08
u, 8, Senator.

1t will be seen by reference to the news
from Jefferson City, that the Senatorial
question is disposed of for the present.
We think it altogether probable that the
Joint Session will not be called together
again during the present sitting of the Leg
islature. Enough time has been consumed
in the fruitless effort to elect Senator, and
the Legislature should now turn its atten-
ton TO matters in which the State is more
deeply interested. 1t seems to be general
ly understood that there is to be fall ses-
sion, and BY that limo things may be
80 changed as to render it an easy matter
to choose Senator; but should this not be
the case, We think Mr.. Geyer and our rep
resentatives will be able to look after our
interests.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-02-08
Kansas Election.

Gov. Reeder has ordered an enumeration
Of the inhabitats of the Territory, prepara-
tory to ordering an election for members of
the Legislature. The census takers are to
make returns on the 9th inst.-to-morroul
We have no information as 10 when an
election will be ordered, but Judge from the
tone and uneasiness of the papers on the
borders, that il will come off Immediately,
or not until the opening Of navigation
Gov, Reeder seems to be working in favor
of the free-soil interests of the Territory,
and if by the census he thinks the election
can be carried by the anti-slavery party, the
election will doubtless be ordered lnstanter.
If, on the other hand, the pro.slavery party
is the strongest, it may be postponed till
spring, in order TO give room for an influx
Of anti-slavery men from the Northern and
Eastern States. We know our friends on
the frontier are watching the movements in
the Territory, and as soon as definite mea-
sures, are agreed upon, advices will be re-
ceived. Persons who design emigrating 10
the new territory, with view to making il
their future homes, and who desire to per-
petuate slavery there, should be on the alert
and ready to take up the line Of march at 9
moments warning.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-02-08
The Interest Law.

A large public meeting was held in Fay
cite last Monday, TO give an expression of
opinion on the interest laws, and the efforts
being made in the Legislature to alter the
same. A series of resolutions were adopted
deprecating agitation, and requesting our
Representatives in the Legislature to use
their influence to keep the law as it stands
on our statute books. DIR. Lowry presided
Gen. Clark, DR.. Maughs, Col. Elliott, Jno
w. Henry, and R. T. Prewitt, spoke
in favor of the resolutions, and John F.
Williams against them, and in favor of the
bills before the Legislature, repeating the
present law.
One Of the resolutions requested the pub
iication Of the proceedings Of the meeting
in The Times, but not having been furnished
witha copy, we are not able to comply with
the request in this issue, and make this
general notice of the meeting to supersede
the necessity Of making room for them
when they have become stale by age.
We believe our representatives pledged
themselves, in the canvass last summer, tc
60 against any alteration Of the interest
laws, and we have not supposed they would
forfeit those pledges.