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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Re- A mans own good breeding is
the best protection against other peoples

RE- A mans own good breeding is
the best protection against other peoples
i'll manners.
As gladiator trained the boy, so we
must the mind 70 self-sacri6ce, ..to en-
dure all things to meet and overcome
difficulty and danger. We must take
the rough and thorny road as welias the
smooth and pleasant; and portion, at
least, of our daily duty must be bard and
disagreeable; for the mind cannot be
kept strong and healthy in perpetual sun
shine only. and the most dangerous of all
states is that of constantly recurring
pleasure. ease and prosperity. Most
persons viii find difficulties and hardships
enough without seeking them let them
not repine, but take them as part of that
educational discipline necessary to fit the
mind to arrive at its highest good.
- The Kansas river II var,, Iorv
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
WiseeIi
Radical Political Abolitionists.

The following declaration of sentiments
and resolutions was adopted at the con-
yention of Radical Political Abolitionists
which was in session at Syracuse last
week
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28

- The Kansas river is. very low.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
T0EL IT. SAED0Z & ANDREW METNIER.
OpeEOuSas 8
SATURDAY, MARCH oath, 1855.
CONDITIONS.


Subscription, for one year, payable in advance
three 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 ,citen notice to that effect and
settle up all arrearages.
-4dperttsing:-For one square not exceeding the
space of ten lines one 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.
Noelecton tickets or other jobs printed without
the money, the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person
Ten dollars inadvance will invariably be required
for the announcement of candidates for Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
Miscellaneous.
TO THE TAX PAYERS

OF THE PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
DY virtue of the power in me vested by Law, al
-AD Collector of the Parish Tax for the year 1854
of the Parish of St. Landry, | will proceed to the
collection of said Tax, in conformity with the Law
and will attend at the following places, on the davs
below fixed, between ten o'clock in the morning and
four in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving
the above tax from the tax payers of each Police
Jury ward, to wit:
At Gros Chevreuil Sd ward, at Michel Emonet on
the lst day of March next.
AT Grand Coteau 4th ward at Louis A. Patin on
the Cd day of March next.
At Washington I'd ward at the Drug Store of S.
ID. Allls on the Sd day of March next
AT Mallet Woods Sth ward, at the former resi-
dence Of Ulysse Gaberel On the sth day of March
next.
At Upper Paquemine 7th ward, at Joseph E.
Dagles, dec, on the 9th day of March next
AT Paquemine Bruee 9th ward at Carroll &
keough on the 10th day of March next-At Oueue
Tortne 9th ward, at Hypolite C. Gudry on the 18th
day of March next
At Point aux Loups 7th ward, at Alexander Dali
gle PEREZ dec, on the 18th day of March next.
At Faquetaike Sth ward, at John H. McGee on the
14th day of March next
At Chataignier 9th ward, at the store of Jean
Pierre Lafeur on the 10th day of March next-At
Vile Platte 9th ward, at William Reed on the 10Th
day of March next.
AT Bayou Chicot 10th ward at the former store of
Akenhead Patten on the 18th dav of March next
AT Bayou Bouf 18th ward, at Thomas NcCrory
ON the list day of March ncxt-At Mountville 12th
ward at Peter Collins the 22d day of March next
At Old Grand Prairie 1lth ward at PhilipDe
Stages on the 23d day of March next.
At Prairie Mamouth 10th ward, at Joseph Lam
dreneau on the 9th day of March next.
At Bayou Waksha l4th ward, at NV residence
on the 26th day of March next.
AT Bellevue 9Th ward, at John F. Richard on the
9th day of March next
AT Coulee Croche 18th ward, at School House on
the 28th day of March next.
AT Prairie la;sance 18th ward, at the store Of
Napoleon Andreponts, on the 29th day of March
next.
At Bayou Rouge 18th ward, at the store of Levi
L Co., on the 3lst day of March next.
At the Atcnafalaya River 18th ward, at John J.
Morgan on the I'd day of April next.
At the Mermento River 18th ward, at John
Wright, on the 5th day of April next.
At Opelousas lst ward, at the office of F. &c. N. |
1ullom on the 7th day of Aprh next.
| will be at Opelousas at the office of F. & E. N.
jullom on the 9Th day of April next, and will be
ound there every day for thirty consecutive DAYS,
hereafter, Sundays excepted
EBERT CAN'T, Collector.
opelousas, January 9th, 1865.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
MIsCeEASs meOasS.
SHERIFF'S SALE,
STATE or LOVJST1

Lastie Dupre
VS.. District Court.
Charles Mullen. in his own Parish of st. Landi =
right and as natural tutor No. 1860.
to his minor children &c
Elf virtue Of an order of seizure and sale iss
~ in the above entitled snt. by the DistI
Court IN and for the Parish of st. Landry, and
me directed, will be exposed to public sale, at e
Court House of this Parish, on Saturday. tae
day of April, A. D.. 1855, at twelve months cred
being the second and last exposure commence
at the hour of II A. NJ, and continuing from d
to day If necessary, purchasers giving bond WI
security with interest at eight per cent, from t
day OF sale until paid, all the night, title. interr
and demand of Charles Mullen, &c, in and to ii
following described property, seized TO satisfy sa.
order. to-wit
A House and Lot of Ground, in the town of Wasl .
Egton, bounded on the North by -, on til"
south by land OF H. Graham, East by Bridge street
and West by Market street.
J. B. DAVID, &e!F
Sheriff Office, St. Landry, March 18th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
pUBLEC SALE.

By The IN gQca, Public Auctioneer
TWT LII Be sold at public sale, to4he last
w and highest bidder, by the under
signed, public auctioneer in and for the Par
ish Of st. Landry, at the last residence of ST.
mon Durio, on Plaquenline Ridge, in said
Parish, on
Wednesday 18th April next, 1855,
the following property belonging to the estate
Of aaid Simon Durio, deceased, to-Wit:
SO Arpcsass OF Land.
(lnorc or lcss) situated in the Parish of st.
Landry, ON Plaquenine Ridge, bounded East
by land ofthe Estate, North by Dalicourt Le-
doux, West BY Emerand Landry, and South
By Pierre Mouille, together with
A SUGAR MILL.
ANOTHER TR1CT OFLAND
situated in the same quarter, measuring fifty
arpents (more or less) bounded West by land
belonging to the said Estate. North By Paul
Fontenot, East by Charles Pitre, and South
BY Pierre Mouille.
About fifteen barrels Of sugar,
Ten head OF gentle horned cattle,
One mule, tEo mares. two OK carts.
Conattso,ss. All sums Of twenty dollars
and under, yabie ii one year, and all sums
npwardsoftW dollars. payable IN one and
two years from the day of sale. Purchasers
furnishing good and approved personal secur-
lty to the satisfaction of whom the right. and
Al sums not punctuaily paid at maturity TO-
pear interest u per cent per anilunl from
time due. and moreover the lands remain
lng specially naortgaged unto the estate until
full u entire payment of oapital and interest
SIMEON FONTEasDI -Aaetionsey.
Opeloasas I7tll March 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
NC0ETvTCEas

VIRGINIE CHENIER, of the Parish of
y st. Landry, having applied by her Pc
tition for the appointment of Administrative
of the Estate of Joseph Barker, her deceased
husband, late of the 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.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
TO PLANTERS.

YMVHE undersigned take pleasure in an
- nounclng to their friends and the pub
lie in general that they have room in their
warehouses to admit any quantity of cotton,
sugar, or other products that may be conided
to their care at Washington.
DEBAILLON & CARRIERE.
Washington 18th February 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
CHERRY PICTORIAL
For the rapid Cure of
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGn,
GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.

Among the numerous discoveries Science has made
in this generation to facilitate the business of life
increase its enjoyment and even prolong the term
OF human existence, can be named of more rea,
value to manknd, that this contribution of Cheuis
try to the Healing Art A vast trial of its virtues
throughout this broad country, has proven beyond
a doubt that no medicine or combination of med
cines yet known, so surely control and cure the
numerous varieties of pulmonary disease which have
hitherto swept from our midst thousands and thou
sands every year. Indeed, there is now abundant
reason to believe Remedy has at length been found
which can be relied on, to cure the most dangerous
affections OF the lungs. Our space here will not per-
NIT us to publish any proportion of the cures affected
10y its use, but we would present the following:-
and refer further enquiry to my American Almanac
which the agent below named will always be pleased
TO furnish free, wherein full PARTICULARS and in
dsputable proof of these statements
Office Of Transportation, Laurens r. r.. s, C.
Aug. a. 1858.
}. C. AVER. Dear Sir,-My little son, four wears
Old has just recovered from severe attack Of mag-
nant Scarlet Fever, his throat rotten and every
person that visited him, pronounced him a dead
child. Having used your CHERRY PEcroRAL in Cali |
tornia, i'll the winter Of $780, for severe attack of
Bronchitis, with entire success, was induced to try
it on my little boy. gave him tea-spoonfull every
three hours, commencing in the morning, and by |!
ten o'clock at night, L found decided change for |
the BETTER and after three days USE he was able to
eat or drink without pain
Its use i'll the above named disease will save many
a child hom premature grave, and relieve the |
anxiety OF many loud parent-For all affections of
the Throat and Lungs, believe it the best medicine
extant. feeling OF the deepest gratitude, prompts
me iii addressing you these lines,-but for your I'M
poitant discovery, my little boy would now have been
in another world
am yours, with great respect
j. D. POWELL, Supt. Trans, L. RR
Rock Hill (Somegset Co.. N. j., July 2I, 1852.
DR.. j. e. AYER,-Since your medicine has be-
come known here, it has greater demand than any
other cough remedy we have ever sold 1t is spoken
OF in terms of unmeasured praise by those who have
used 1t, and know of some cases where the best
they can say it, is not too much for the good it
has done. | take pleasure in selling it, because
know that am giving my customers the worth of
their money, and feel gratifed in seeing the benefit
it confers.
Please send me further supply, and believe me.
Yours, with respect, JOHN G. WHITLOCK
7. s. Almost any number of certificates can be sent
Tou, if you wish it.
Prepared and sold by James c. Aver, Lowell Mass.
md sold in Opelousas by P. Leonce H6brald; and
John Posey and in Washington by S D. Als. .
Opelousas, October l4th., lS54.-6m.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
GERMAN BTnyGa9.
PREPARED BY
DIR, C. M JACKSON

DIR. G. M. JACKSON,
No. 100 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Their power the above diseases is not exceiea
if equally, by any other preparation in the United
States the attest in many cases. after sk,l
physicians had failed.
These bitters are worthy the attention of invalids
Possessing great virtues in the rectfcation of diseases
OF the Liver and lesser glands exercising the most
searching powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs, they are, witha safe, certain and
pleasant.
Testimony of the highest charaeteri HON GEO.
STROOP, Judge of the District Court in Perry Co,
Pa. November 18th, 1862 said: "Your Hoofand's
German Bitters' has been in Use in our place over
year past, and to the asonishmen of many has per-
formed wonders. We may notice few instances that
have come under own immediate notice almost
every person who has stopped at the hotel OF Wm
Lackey one year since, predicted from his emaciated
countenanee aud debility, that he could not live
much longer. He was unable to attend to his busi-
ness, and for the greater part of his time confined to
his ROOM We recommended him to try the German
Bitters which he did, and 10 the surprise of all his
friends and acquaintances he il now able to attend
to his usual business and perform manual labor The
case OF Henry Asper, stone mason, whom no one
supposed would ever recover from the debility of hiS
system, but was looked upon as fast approaching the
gave, took eight Or nine bottles OF these Btters iu-
ring the last winter and this summer he has been ITO
the surprise OF all who knew his caae) following his
trade The case Of William Murphy is no less as
toinshinS lie too, was 80 far reduced a. to induce
general belief that the grave alone would be his
only remedy. Mr.. Lsekey recommended him TO try
the Rooiiald German Btters he is new apparently
well man, and able to do hard days work We
could mention many other cases of similar charse.
ter OF it we're necessary |, myself derived much,
yey much benefit from their use. have given con-
siderable Of il away, Tot for your benefit alone but
to relieve suffering humanity, and let me assure you
am pleased to see the happy result TO the afflicted
we say, try them fairly and viii warrant relief.
These Bitters are worthy the attention of invalds
possessing great power in the restoration of healthy
action OF the Liver and the lesser glands giving tons
to the stomach and nervous system and bringing the
system generally to high state of health.
where.
These Bitters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE. they invi.
gorae and strengthen the system never PROSTATE it.
and can be used for Infants IS well a. adults
Sold in Opelousas by P L. Hebrard, and John
Posey.-fn Washington by s. D. Allis.
Opsiouass, october l4ah., lss4-sn.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
LIME! gIHNaE!g

VNVHE undersigned having bought stone
IL for the fabrication of lime in Pine
Prairie, informs the public that he has now
on hand 1000 barrels of lime, equal in quail
Ity' If not superior, to the celebrated lime of
Ihomastown, which he will sell cheap, and
that he will continue the trade ON q large
scale. CHARLES TITTZ
Pine Prairie, January, 9th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
w a SfaingGOHa
FEMALE
BOARDING And DAY SCHOOL,

A IDED by competent Female Teachers and unde
n the superintendent of the undersigned, a
School for the general education of Young Ladies
will be opened in this Town, on Monday, the 4tll
September next, in which win be taught all the
branches requisite for finished and accomplished
education. The same unwealied attention that has
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 department
OF the pupil and thorough course Of instruction will
be pursued in every branch of study
The Boys School, which win be entirely distinct
andReparate from that of the Young Ladies, win be
opened on Monday, the 4th of September next :-Ee
s happy to inform his patrons and the public that he
viii be aided IN his Boys School by DR.. Radcliffe,
distinguished graduate of Trinity, Dublin
instruction win be given in French and Spanish
by a Gentleman fully qualified to teach these lam
guages.
Terms made known on application to
GEO. LUTHER.
Washington, August 2sth. 1s54.-6
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
OPEL OuSAs FEMALE ACADIMY

lSsS r. & 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 Plano 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
Opelousas and vicinity.
FERNS per session oftwenty-one weeks, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session.
Tuition in Primary Department, s 30 90
do advanced do % 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
Calesthenes Department, Dancing, IL 90
Equltation, per lesson. l 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, so 90
Nine. DE ST. ANGE having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry;s School in Natehez
will not be able for the present to join the School
Opeiousas, March 10TH, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
LIVER COMPLAINT.
DYSPEPSIA.

OAtJNDlCE.
OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING FROM A DISORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH:
Such as Constipation inward Piles, FuIlness of Blood
to the Head, Acidty of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, FuIlness or weight in
the Stomach, Sour Eructations Sinking or Fiutter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the
Head Hurried and Difficult Breathing, FIutterins
at the Heart, Checking Or Suffocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head Deficiency Of Perspiration, Yellowness
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &C., Sudden Flushes Of Heat, Burn
ing in the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of evil, and
Great Depression of Spirits.
CAN BE EFFECTGALLY CURED By
DIR. HO0FLAND'S CELEBRATED
GERMAN 5TnyGRS.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
TW aDDEEl q MC.
Opelousas, July 9Th, 1854.

fMVHE undersigned having just arrived
= from New-Orleans informs his friends
and the public in general that he has now on
hand full assortment of Dry Goods for the
season;-Also, family Grocery, Hardware
Crockeryware, Shoes, Boots, Jewelry, Clocks,
Gold and Silver Watches; Carpenters and
Coorers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions. C. MEDICIS.
Opelousas, April 22d, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24

~We are authorized to announce to the voters
of the Town Of Opelousas. that Mr.. JOHN A.
GORDON has become candidate for the office of
Town Constable, at the election which will take
place in April next. 17th march 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
II PLeAeVs,HsA TXDsVe
~ SalAV ES.

TO WIT:
II men from Is to 32 years of age,
do 40 to As
l boy Is years old,
IL women from Is to 81 years of age,
3 do 40 to so
80 children from II years old. down to in
fancy.
Those negroes were either born or hav.
been raised upon the plantation now offered
for sale, and which has been the property O.
the present proprietor for the last rs wears
They are known in the country as faithful
and efficient planting force, healthy and PRO
ductlve as shown by the number Of children
and familiar with the cultivation of both cotton
and cane-among them are Blacksmith
Engineers, Carpenters, Sugar Boilers, Cooks
Washers and ironers
80 head Of work mules and horses;
Brood mares and colts
200 head of sheep
Zane wagons and carts.
Planting utensils of every description.
A Lot of ground situated in the town of
opelousas at the corner of Landry and -
streets. containing one half the square front
with the entire depth, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, the late residence
OF the present proprietor.
Also tract of Wood Land, lying about
two miles East of the town of Opelousas, con-
tanning So $500 acres, bounded North by
v Bordelon, East and South by Prairie
Basse Coule, being the same purchased from
the Estate of George King deceased.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The movable property payable on the first
day Of March 1856.
The slaves payable one half on the 1st Of
March 1856, and the other half on the 1st of
March 1857.
The land with the buildings and improve
ments thereon, payable in three equal annual
lnstalments from the first of March 1855.
Purchasers giving their notes with personal
security in solido to the satisfaction Of the sell
at the Citizens Bank in New
Orleans, or at the Office of the Recorder of
the Parish of st. Landry, at the option of the
purehaser-bearing per cent interest from
day Of sale, and 5 per cent from maturity ifnot
punctually paid. The Lands and slaves re-
naming specially mortgaged until full an en-
tire payment of principal and interest.
A discount of 8 per cent will be made up
On all cash payments.
All sales to be completed within ten days
rom the date of adjudication or the property
will be resold, for account and risk Of the
purchasers, at the Court House door, after one
publication in one of the newspapers Of the
Parish of ST. Landry. y..
No property will be delivered until the
erms and conditions are completed with, and
sill be at the risk ofthe purchasers from the
late of the adjudication.
o. Persons desiring to purchase any por-
ion of the above described property, on the
erms specified, or on different terms, vii
ave an opportunity of doing so at private
ale, previous to the 10th of April, by ap-
lying to the seller Judge Oyerton, to Judge
King residing on Bayou Beuf. or to the un-
lersigned Auctioneer.
EVTE. DEBAILLON,
4uctaoaeer.
opelousas March 10TH, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24

kB We are authorized to announce that Mr.. F.
sESSAT has become a candidate for the Office of
Town Constable for Opelousas, at the election which
viii take place in April next. Dec seth 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
Mercantile Cards. Gc.

= V'1E undersigned have formed part
Fl nership, since the 1st Of July, 1854,
under the name of SHwARTz & KAuFuAN,
for the sale of Dry Goods, Ready Made
CIothangs, Grocefies, Hardwure, &c. They
have now on hand, the largest and finest stock
of goods than any other country store, which
they offer for sale at the lowest prices. They
respectfully invite the public and their friends
to come and see their goods and know their
prices and convince themselves that it is i'm
possible to have them as cheap elsewhere.
10 They have already on hand, for the
winter season, the following articles, for plan
tation:-Russett Broe ms, Lowells Cotton,
kerseys, Linscys, Blankets and Ready Made
Clothngs for Negroes, &C.
They solicit, as by the past, continuation
of the liberal patronage Of the citizens of St
Landry, and they will make their best to sa-
tisfy them.
A. SHWARTZ.
S. KAUFMAN.
ODelOuSas .Tuly 9Th 1881
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24

- " N asss $40 '1ss - - y ~ nRs
e ME undersigned calls the attention of
Il their friends and customers to their
large assortment Of Fall and Winter Goods
consisting in Staple and fancy Dry Goods,
Clothings, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps
as also great variety of other Goods.
A complete assortment of Clothings, for
men and boys on hand we fatter ourselves
of having well assorted stock, and will dis
pose of it on very reasonable terms and prices
Call and examine before purchasing else
where.
GENIN & POIRET.
Cpelousas, December Cd, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24
NG1sTTTGNEsE
NoETTCEE..

20 ME undersigned has on hand from to
~ 10000 pounds of Hog meat, well salt
ed, smoked and prepared, which he offers for
sale at the following prices Hams Scents,
and Shoulders cents He has also a guam
tIty OF Hog feet, for sale cheap, for cash.
B. FRANQUEZ.
Late store Of Elouord Foyo1Ie.
Opeiousas, February 24th 1866 I'm,
The Opelousas courier., 1855-03-24

EBWe are authorized to announce Mr.. E. NoRTH
CULLoS candidate for the office of District At
sorney for the 18th Judicial District of this State ss
the election in November 1855
Opelousas, November a6th, 1854