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VALUABLE STATISTICS. were 80 called
from Bayonne, in France, at which place they were
invented. -t
Hour glasses were invented at Alexaudria, l0o
years before Christ.
1t Is estimated that the oak tree lives In state Of
nature 1900 years.
The sum Of Sic, ,ooo 600 is expended each year ia
London for Intoxicating drinks
Vaccination was first tried upon condemned Grim
inals, in the year 172l
The interest of the British national debt b over
924, ,000,0 900 sterling
Looking glasses were first made at Venice, In the
yesr 1900.
Iron was first discovered by the burning Of Mount
Ida, 1406, B. G.
husins were first manufactured in England during
the year 1881. RI
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00As. PgST.0EEICE. STATIONARY.

e. WASHINGTON, La.
4wTYFkv HAS now on hand and is constantly
Hreceiving additions to his Stock Of Books
sskkaasaW and Stationary, which he offers at New
Orleans prices,-eonsistng Of full and half Bound
Blanks, Books of every descriptions, and every
article usually foundin Stationary Store. The sub
scber is prepared to fill orders at the shortest notice
for Books of Standard Literature, elegantly bound
and Illustrated Works. cheap Publications, Magaz-
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english. z 4e.E r N ~H s
School Stationary 6e.. BE-, &C., just received
English Woman in Prussia, Bsncroft's Miscella
neous Essays Harpes Story Books, The Watchman,
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borhood, Confessions of q Pretty Woman, The Jeal-
ons Wife, Arthurs Series of Tales, Fanny Ferns
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Lectures on Electrical Psychology, Memoirs of
Countess Blenington, Memoirs Of Sydney Smith,
Benton 80 years in U. s. Senate, vol ofluk Cot
ton aud Sugar Plantation Register, &C. &C., &c. E.
Washington, La, October 18th, 1855.
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9BAOD1lhAo
EIARBEE CUTTER

ST.-MARITNSTILLE LA.,
M AS constantly on hand fine assort-
ID u 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. NartinSville. or to the editors of
the Opeloasas Courier. ....-.. s. ..
He warrants all his foundations. ,-
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NoETTGSEz-

q LII persons who may have claims az
-. ainst the succession of Eugene War
telle, deceased, are requested to present them
in the shortest delay to Evariste DebaiIlon,
Esq. or to.the Office of the Parish Recorder;
And all those who may be indebted to the
said succession are also requested to come
forward and pay into the hands of said De-
baillon, if they wish to save costs. I'D"
~ .zasaa A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
Opelousas Goth October 1855.
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state OF Louisiana.

state OF Louisiana.
Parish Of f. St. eIs.t' Lanary. No. 1854.
Estate of Jean Portals Castillo.
A URELIEN BROUSsARD, Of the
~ Parish of Lafay cite, Administrator of
the Estate of Jean Portals Castillo, deceased
late of the Parish Of St. Landry, having fled
Tableau Of classification of the debts of said
Estate, accompanied by petition praying
that the same may be homologated.-And
whereas the prayer of said petition has been
granted by order Of this Court dated 3lst Oc-
tober 1855;
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 homologated and
the Administrator authorized to pay accord
ing to the classification therein contained.
A GARRIGCES, Clerk,
Opelousas, November 8, 1855.
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. 10 A celebrated hangman in England
showing the gallows attached to Newgate,
observed to the bystanders that he had hung
twenty persons On it at one time Some ons
suggested it was too small. "0h, no bless
you' twenty five people would swing on that
very eonJortably'" ss~'.s-.. i.
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10 Three thousand hands, are emplOsed
constantly in Belgium making gloves. From
one establishment last year it is said that four
hundred thousand dozen pair of gloves, were
exported from Belgium to England and
America, ..
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sIBauLAR CAUSE OF A LEAK.-The schooner Shoot
ing Star, of Gloucester, Mass, was taken upon y
marine railway few days SINCE at that port, for the
purpose Of discovering the cause of considerable
leak in her bottom when place about one foot long
and eight inches wide was found to be worn as thin
az a wafer. On removing the damaged plank, orig
inally two inches thick, two pebble stones rather
larger than hens egg were found, and their con-
slant rolling with the motion Of the vessel had thus
worn nearly through the thick oak plank when they
were fortunately discovered
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MON ITsIaToN.
District Court ".Parish of St.Landrv

In the name Of the State Of Louisiana
To achon1 tt s0ay concern, Greeting:
x NOW NE that CELESTE GARLAND
~ of the Parish of St. Landry, has ap
piled to our District Court for Monition il
conformity with the act of the Legislature o.
the State of Louisiana, entitled an Act "Re
lative to Monitions. and mode of proceeding"
approved on the 18th day of March 1855, tc
make known that said Celeste Garland be.
came the purchaser of the property hereinaf
ter described, at public sale of the effects oi
the Estate Of jacques Lastrapes, deceased
late Of the Parish of ST. Landry, made by A
Dejean, Public Auctioneer in and for the said
Parish, on the 18th of October 1855, which
said sale was made by virtue of an order is
sued from the District Court Of the aforesaid
Parish.
Description Of the property.
A certain tract of land situated in St. Lam
dry Parish, near the Town of OpelousaS,
bounded on the North by tract Of Land be-
longing to the widow and heirs of Charles
Lastrapes decd, South by lands of Cyprien
Dupre, by those of widow and heirs of Euge-
ne Wartelle, and by those of Stephen w. Wi
kof, West by lands of Stephen W. Wikof,
and East by the Corporation line Of the town
Of Opelousas, having two l. sI7 arpens front
by one hundred and three chains and ten
links deep, for the price and sum Of twelve
hundred and fifty dollars cash..
Lot No. forty-nine of Lastrapes Addition
to the town of OpGlousas bounded West by
Lot No. So, belonging to children of Clarisse
Lastrapes, North by Lot No. fifty, belonging
to said Celeste Garland and hereinafter des-
cribed, East by Liberty street, and South by
Lot of Mrs. John Cook, for the price and sum
of fifty dollars cash,-and 20.
Lot No. Fifty Of same portion of the Town
of Opelousas, bounded West by Lot No. "a,
belonging to the heirs of Clarisse Lastrapes,
South by Lot No. 40, belonging to petitioner
and hereinabove described, East by Liberty
Street, and North by street not named,-
for the price and sum of fifty dollars cash.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all persons who can set up any right, title or
claim in and to the property above described,
in consequence of informality in the order,
decree or judgment of the Court under which
the above named sale was made or any ir-
regularity Or illegality in the appraisement
or for any other defect whatsoever, to show
CAUSE within thirty days, from the day this
monition is first inserted in the public papers,
why the sale so made should not be confirmed
and homologated in accordance with the ap-
plication of the said Celeste Garland, the
purchaser.
a A In testimony whereof, I have
ID WSsssN hereunto set my hand and affixed
-. the Seal of said Court, this 31st
day of October, 1855. SIS. @
.@ A. -GARRIGUEs, Clerk. II
5SEk a..a.
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NO. so.
GENT TILITY,

u Z y IA L1V
Csntsel it Is to have soft hands,
But not genteel to work On lands;
Genteel it is to lie abed,
But not gentsel to earn your bread;
Genteel it is to cringe and bow,
But not genseel to SOW and plough;
Genteel it is to play the Lsau,
But not genteel to reap and NOW;
Genteel it is to keep a gig,
But not genteel to hoe aud dig;
Gentsel it is in trade to fail,
But nos genteel to swing the fail.
Geiiteel it is TO play the fool,
But not genteel to keep a school;
Genteel it is to cheat your tailor,
But not genteel TO be O sailor;
Genteel it is to fight duel,
But not gente'l to cut your fuel;
Genteel it ia TO eat rich cake,
But not genteel 70 cook and bake;
Genteel 1t is to have the blues,
But not genteel to wear thick shoes;
Gentee! it is to roll in wealth,
But not genteel to have good health;
Genteel it Is to cut friend,
But not genteel your clothes to mend;
Genteel it is to make q show,
But not genteel poor folks to knew;
Genteel it 10 to run away,
But not genteel at home to stay;
Ganteel it is to smirk and smile,
But not genteel to shun and guile;
Genteel it is TO be knave,
But not genteel your cash to save;
Centeel it is to make bet,
But not genteeI to pay debt;
Genteel it is to play at dice,
But not genteel to make advice;
Genteel it is to curse and swear,
But not genteel plain clothes to wear;
Genteel it is to know lord,
But not genteel to pay your board
Genteel it is to skip and hop,
But not genteel to keep q shop;
Genteel it is to waste your life,
But not genteel to love your vie;
I cannot tell what ] may 90,
Or what bad scenes may yet pass thgo';
] may, perchance, turn deaf and blind,
The pity of all human kind;
] may perhaps be doomed to beg,
Or hop about upon enc leg;
Or even may come to steal,
But | may never be genteel!
Come joy or sorrow, veal or wo,
On, may never get that low.
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% 1t is said that an application will BE-
made to Congress, to establish the grade and
rank Of Admiral, with the understanding thai
F" Oid Ironsides is to be the. FIRST on Whc1a
this honor is to be conferred. ag Ie. -.
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~ Z. & MRs. HOY, with the assistance
" of Miss Hoy and NINE DE Sr. ANGE,
will open on the 18th of March, in the Town of
Opelousas, First Glass School, where the practi-
cal as well the ornamental branches OF a female
education. will be taught. They are prepared to
give thorough instruction in the English, French,
German and Italian Languages, also Music Lessons
OIL the Piano and Guitar, Drawing, Painting, Trans
fering, French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worsted plain Needle Work, CalesthBnies, 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 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 20 90
:~g ss- do advanced do Is 90
French, italian, German, each, IS 90
Instruction on the Piano, 80 90
.. do do Guitar, 80 90
Drawing, s " IS 90
3 Painting, ss5zr .zE@7a7 y-.."- 90 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worted, 7ss@ seE sis @5s-@ 10 90
Calesthenies Department. Dancing 12 90
Equitation per lesson. / 90
Boarding, Washing Fuel and Lights, 90 90
; Nine. DE ST.. ANGE having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry's School in Natchez,
will not be able for the present to join the School
Opeousas March 10th 1855 -s.a-
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state Of Iotl(sl1Ma.

DISTRICT COURT \ 1s7,
Parish Of st. Landry. 10' 'o'1'
Estate Of Francois Vige, deceased
u UCTUs J. DUpRE, of the Parish Of
- St. Landry. Administrator of the Els.
tate of the late FRANCOIS Vige, deceased, late
Of the Parish of st. Landry, having filed a
Tableau of final settlement and distribution
of said Estate, accompanied by a petition,
praying that the same may be homologated
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court, dated
October 18th, 1855, .. .... Is -..rs..
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days, from the date here
of, why said Tableau should not be homolo-
gated, and the Administrator be discharged
of all further liabilities. and his bond cancel.
led. .ee 81 A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
a0pelousas, October Goth, 1855
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state of Aoletstaua.

s. St1fR 0t A01etSsalga.
DISTRIC COURT) zr-o
: Parish Of Sc Landry, NV ' '''0'
Estate Of Charles fhienemann, deceased.
IT UCIUs J. DUPRE, of the Parish of
- ST. Landry, Administrator of the Es-
tate of the late Charles Thienemann, de-
ceased, late of the Parish of st. Landry.
having fled Tableau of final settlement and
distribution Of said Estate, accompanied by
petition, praying that the same may be
homologated And whereas the prayer of
said petition has been granted by an order Of
Court, dated 18th October, 1856. aaa 1.
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 homologated, and
the Administrator discharged from all further
liabilities Is such, and his bond cancelled. ae
ss# .assE'#.7 A. GARRIGUEs, Gerk.
aOpelousas, October Goth, 1856. -. .. 7.
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miscellaneous.
FOR SALE.

A large number of Desks, benches, bed
1A- steads &c., for a school. Apply at
the office of this paper.
Opelousas, December ODD, 1854.
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SHERlFE'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Andre psshotel, sx., &c. District Court
vs. Parish of St Landry
Dominique G a,ig, No. a228.
10y virtue Of writ of plu f. fa., issued
ME9 in the above entitled suit, by the Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish of ST. Landry, and
to me directed will be exposed at public sale, for
cash. at the Court House of this Parish on Saturday
the 1st day Of December, 1855, commencing at the
hour of II o'clock, A. H., and continuing from day
to day, necessary oil the right title interest and
demand of Dominique G. Sittig IN and to the follow
ing described property 70 wit j. .,s:-s.5 ..sE
One square Of ground, situated in the Town of
Washington, bounded North by Detean street, South
BY Dupre street. Fast by O. Hinckleys property and
Woss BY Bridge street. .# 4s es@
ID" ...,..s... J. B. David, Sheriff.
sherihs Office, 81 Landry, Oct s7sh, 1855. g.,
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Mercantile Cards. &c.
SAWARTN & KAUFMAN,

/. .-4r..rs ,,g.r 81 " FOPELOUSAS,
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 as any
store of the place. and upon favorable soudi-
tons 's #
They respectfully solicit share Il tie pub
he patronage. ~. -T.--.-. ..- r s, Eel
March 31st., 1855. -....- .."-.... .a.-,
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Miscellaneous.
asz az.E ~ - A - ~ 49, "a.
@&~f ca Ut -. - ID
Ladies and ChiIdren's Shoe Store.

MRS. A. MILIsPAUGH has now on
hand an assortment of Ladies and
Children's. Shoes, of every fashion and
quality, consisting of Carriers Booties Buskins Tes
White Kid and Satin, Boots and Slippers, Slippers
ofFrench and English Kid, Toilet Slippers. Also
an assortment Of Ladies Corsetts, Hyde and Good
riehs Needles; Perfumery, Toilet Articles Fancy
Stationary and Confectionery Music for Guitar and
Guitar and Piano Strings
-..--. -- Washington, October 18th, 1855.
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judicial sale 8. &c.
Public Sale.

WM7ILL be sold at Public Auction, on
w Tuesday, 27tA Novemder next,
1855, at the late residence Of Eugene War
telle, deceased, the following described pro-
perty, to wit
JANE, mulatto-woman, aged about IS
years, first rate washer and ironer, being the
undivided property of said deceased.
Also the following, being tho property in
community between the children Of said de,
ceased and Marie Eulalie Evehna Debaillon,
his SURVIVING widow cousistinr in:
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O- Our reputation, virtue and happiness.
greatly depend on the choice of our cempan-
ions
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Public Sale.

Estate of Louise Henry, widow Of Celestin
LaVergne, deceased.
FHVHE public are hereby informed that
IL there will be sold to the last and highest
bidder, by the undersigned, at the last resi-
dence of the deceased, in Bellevue, in the
Parish Of ST. Landry, on
Monday, 18th Of November next,
1855, the following described property, be-
longing to the community between the heirs
of Louise Henry, deceased, widow Of Celestin
Lavergne, to wit:
sgSJEssss gBAwg a. p9OY .
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TorrTcEE-.

A LEXANDER, a slave formerly belong.
- ing to Martin Donate, deceased, and
who is emancipated by his viii, intends, by
Meuillon and L. Donate, his executors, after
thirty days publication, toapply, by petition,
in November 1856, to the District Court OF
the Parish of st. Landry, to be finally eman-
|cipated BY judgment, aud give bond and se-
scurity to remain in the State of Louisiana.
All persons having any claims or opposition
to make, will present them before final judg-
.ment. Z. s., s.s-r.. a
4 Opelousas, October goth, 1856.
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WIN. A. M0RIARTY, Public Crier. /
I'd EsPECTFULLY offers bis. services to the citi-
u zeas of st. Landry and surrounding Parishes.
All orders can be left 70 him, In Opelousas, or to
Sandos q Aeyniss 0pslossos Courit,'s Office.
0peiouses, Nevsmber 9Sth, 1s5A.-Iy
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EIGHT SLeA YES

of both sexes and different ages.
Three pairs work oxen, one lot OF
gentle horned cattle, gentle hor-
ses and mules, an ox-cart, aratory
utensils, &c.
Conditions One third payable on the
first of April next, 1856, the second third on
the first of April 1857, and the last third on
the first of April 1858. Purchasers furnish
ing securities to the satisfaction of the under
signed, and the payments, at each date, are
to be made at the domicil Of one or the other
Of said agents. in Bellevue.
u. G. LAVERGNE,
VAUCHERE BoGTTE, Agents.
Opelousas, October Goth, 1855.
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OPEL OUsAs FEMALE ACADEMY

August 25th.. 1s55-1v
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-13
Terrible CONFEDERATION.

The Memphis (rennessee) Wing of the 9th
inst, has account of u terrible calamity which
occurred in that city early the morning of that
day, and by which two magnificent steamers and
a wharf boat burnt, and ten or twelve lives
lost The fire originated on board the steamer
George Collier as she was nearing the wharf
Capt. Burdett, who was in command. left tho
roof, and went below the cabin. and gave the al
arm. He Immediately went into the ladies' cab.
in to save the ladies, all Of whom were asleep,
and tried to get them out forward, bat the flames
and smoke drove them back, leaving them no
chance to escape bet by small fight of steps
near the water ,eloset at the rear Of the boat By
almost superhuman efforts he succeed in saving
all of them and getting them of on the wharf,
boat. The male passengers and portion of the
officers and crew had TO save themselves by INN
ping of, some into the river, and others to the
lower deck of of the wharf boat.
The George Collier had landed on the inside
Of the magnificent packet MayRawer, her bow
extending about midship of the latter, and soon
that steamer was also enveloped in flames. Tn.
flames clso extended to the bow and cabin of tho
fine wharf boat Mary Hunt. and in less than ter
minutes from the first outbreak of the flames, tn,
three basts were one OF fire, the fame
towering high above the tall chmneys of ethe
boat.
The most mournfu part If the disaster is tn
fact that some ten or twelve human lives are sup
others BY being drowned after jumping into tn
river. The Geo. Collier had some forty cabil
passengers, most Of whom we're asleep in thei
rooms, and in the hurry aud cenfusi0 of tn
moment, hardly knew what they were about
Several of those who we're saved ar
considerably injured frem jumping 1T the boat
Many Of the saved we're taken to the Gsyoso il