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The Opelousas courier., 1855-09-08
THE ANTI-KNOW-NOTHING MEET
ING IN LAFOuRCHE-


The N. o. Delta of the 18th contains q
brief report of this meeting which took place
in Thibodaux on the 11th
The following gentlemen were appointed
officers
Presidrnt-J. j. Roman.
Vice Presidents-J. P. Bourg, Adam Per-
illoux, Joseph Martinez, M A. Bernard.
Benjamin Folse, P. U. Augeron, Pierre
Lorio, Noel Haydel, Jean Webre, Simon
Bergeron, Drauzin Eriehe, Matherin
Bourg, Valerie Vechneaer Narcisse Le-
blanc, Francois Gaudet, DR.. J. A. Scurrey
Zenon ehauvin, Pierre Thibodaux, j B.
Ruhard, Joseph Naquin, Paul Thibodau1.
Edmond Bergeron.
Secrctar'es-Arseine Bergeron, Loyiney A.
Webre
All, or almost all of the above gentlemen
including the President, had until recently
belonged to the Wing party and (the De1t4
says) except Doctor ScuRnEY, there was not
an Anglo-Saxon.
The first speaker vas the chairman, who
spoke particularly on the anti Catholic fea-
ture of know-Nothingism which he denoun
ced as unworthy of the age, in direct oppo-
sition to the constitution Of the State and of
the United States, and libel on free repub-
lican government. The next speaker was
Mr.. LOUIS BUSH, who delivered an ELOQUENT
and effective speech in French. This gen.
tleman, like Judge ROMAN, has been Wing.
and, more than that, Know-Nothing and
was made the special object of invective by
the know-Nothing speakers at the same place
on the 9Th inst. He repelled their assaults
and carried the war triumphantly into Africa.
Major A. s. HERON next spoke, aud with
telling effect. The Delta says
"We have heard him often, but we think
we had never heard him so happy before in
the matter and manners of his address"
Mr.. MILES TAYLOR, of New Orleans, also
addressed the meeting in French, in o. speech
of great perspecuity and logical force.
Mr.. H. b, OGDEN, of New-Orleans, made
the concluding speech. Mr.. OGDEN is one
Of the Wings who have found it impossible
to join or act with the Know -Nothines, and
in the disbandment of their own party, have
no where to 60, unless to march, for the pres
ent, side by side with the Democrats, against
the new party, whose principles and purposes
they oppose. He declared himself therefore
in common with his political friends around
1lm, ready to vote and act with the Demo
,ratic party. :s-.. s7a
Mr. BEATTY, Chairman of the Committee
IN Resolutions, reported the following reso-
utons-frst explaining that the committee
lad concluded to nominate no candidates for
ne Leglslature-which were adopted by ac-
lamatlOn
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A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND,

situated in the Parish Of St. Landry, in the
ward called the Passe or Prairie Ronde
measuring seventy arpents, more or less
bounded on the East by the land of Dali
court Joubert,s on the North by the land Of
Celestin Pierre Mouille, on.the West by the
land of Paul Andrepont and On the South
by the land of FRANCOIS G. Pitre pere, being
the same purchased from R1rs, Marie Andre
pont, wife of Jehu Pitts, On the 9Th day of
April lS49, BY an act before Yves D'Avy,
notary public.
One pair work oxen, twelve head OF
gentle horned cattle, one lot OF
wild horned cattle, four mares,
one calash, oratory utensils, ri
fle, horses, sheep, eight jack
asses, one house. &c.
Conditions :-One third payable on the
first Of April 1856. one third on the lst of
April 1857 and the last third on the first Of
April 1858. Purchasers furnishing approved
personal security to the satisfaction Of the
and the lal1 to remain mort
gagged until final payment of the principal
and interest, that may accrue, at the rate of
eight per cent per annu1n, from maturity un:
til paid. SIMEON FONTENOT,
Auctaoneef.
Opelousas. August 1Ith, 1855.
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Rem Cd 2,eyX.

p Mr.. PEFFERkoRn, Boot and
aaapA 80 Shoe Maker. respectfully in.
forms the public and his Gust
oners, that he has removed his Boot & 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 enly.
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.
5tatR of Eo;tfa(dlla.
DISTRICT Court, !

DISTRICT CoURT, NJ 1897
Parish Of st. Landry. A'o' '0o'
Estate Of Eugene LaVergRe, deceased.
HTRBAIN G.. LAVERGNE, of the Par
u. ish of St. Landry, Administrator of
the Estate Of Eugene Lavergne, deceased, late
of said Parish, having filed final tableau of
the affairs of said Estate. accompanied by a
petition praying that the same may be homo
LOCATED. And whereas the prayer of said Pc
tition has been granted by an order of Court,
dated 9Th August 1866.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition, ifany they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof why
said Tabeau should not be confirmed and
homologated, and the Administrator be dis
charged from all further liabilities, as such
and his bond cancelled.
A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, August 11th., 1855.
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ment of National Chasscurs arrived on the spot
and fired vulley at the English. Many of
them were killed or wounded; the rest took
flight, abandoning all the objects they had
seized; and rushed to their boats. They
succeeded at length in regaining the corvette,
which remained at anchor.
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9RAOU1lhhAo
MARBLE CUTTER
ST.-MARTJNS VILE r.,

ST,-MAR IINSVLLLE, La,
~ AS constantly ON hand fine assort-
ii E 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
tt.t,e Opelousas Courier.
He warrants all his foundations. -..
st. Martinsyille, january 9th, 1S55.-1y.
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miscellaneous.
N.OTETCE5.

WDLACIDE LEBLANC, of the Parish of
Il St: Landry, having applied by his
petition for the appointment of Administra-
tor of the Estate of Marguerite Guidry, de-
ceased, late of the Parish of St. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
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 September 1st, 1855.
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LIN Eg R4IDaai!!

9yHE undersigned having bought stone
for the fabrication d, lime in Pine
Prairie, informs the public that he has nov
on hand, 1000 barrels of lime. equal 81 quail
ity, liz not superior, to the celebrated lime oi
ThomastoWn, which be viii sell cheap. and
that he will continue the trade on . large
scale. CHARLES LUTI.
Pine Prairie, January 6th, 1856.
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&TRs We I'D.

OF FROM the plantation of Mrs
S2W Edmond Estillet, on the 4th inst,
AHSa large dark bay bobtail horse,
aged about I years, has scar on the left
hind leg caused by the trace,
The person who will take back said horse
to Mrs. Estillet's will receive a liberal re-
ward j. B. PRICE & Co.,
u: S. Mail Contractors.
Opelousas, August l 1th, 1855.
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OPElOUSAs FEMALE ACADEMY

wEa r. & Mrs. HOY, with the assistance
QVh of Miss Hoy and NINE DE ST. ANGE,
will open ON the 18th of March, in the Town of
Opelousas, First Class 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
OH 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
Opelousas ard vicinity.
Terms per session oftwenty lone weeks, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session.
Tuition in Primary Department., 20 90
do advanced do 25 90
French, Italian German, each, IS 90
Instruction on the Piano, 80 90
do do Guitar, go 90
Drawing, Is 90
Painting 90 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worried, 49,. .. ----- 10 90
Calesthenies Department, Dancing, - 90
Equitation, per lesson. 90
Boarding, Washing, Fuel and Lights, 60 90
Mime. 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.
Opelousas March 10th 1855
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SHERlFF's SALE,

. zI Il OL LOOIbI INV II. =
James E. North jr. DIsrRlcr CouHT,
VS.. al.s,f Parish of St.sLandry.
Mark W. HarweIl & ais Noxf31.
3DY virtue of a writ Of &. fa., issued in
- the above entitled suit. by the District
Court, in and for the Parish Of ST. Landry and to
me directed, will be exposed to public sale, for
cash. at the Court House of this Parish on Saturday
the 9Th day Of October A. D., 1856 commencing
at the hour Of II o'clock, A. NJ, and continuing
from day to-day, If necessary, all the right, title
interest and demand of Mark w. Harwell 4 ais,
in and to the following described property, seized
to satisfy said writ to-wit:
TIVE hundred acres Of land, bounded North by
land 81 e. b Scott, South by Adelard Boutte, East
bY Defendants plantation, West by land OF Lessin
Layergne. ]. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
sherif's Office, St. Landry, August 25th, 1855.
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Mercantile Cards. sc.
sHWARTX & KAUFMAN.
Et OPELOUSAS,

AVE just received by the last boats, q
- 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 sondi-
tions.
They respectfully solicit share of the pub
lie patronage.
March 31st., 1855. -..
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judicial Sales. &c.
Public Sale.

Estate of Joseph Thomas, deceased.
WDY virtue of an order from the Honora-
. Bile the Eleventh Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana, in and for
the Parish of Franklin, bearing date the 2Ist
December last. 1854, and to me directed, T,
Jean Bite. David, Sheriff of the Parish of St.
Landry, will offer for sale, at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder. before the
Court House door. in the Town of Opelousas
on
Tuesday, the 18th September next,
1855 the following described property, be-
longing to the Estate of said Joseph Thomas,
daceaaed. to.Yit:
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VIE. A. MoRIARTY, Public Crier.

u ESPEGTFULLY offers his services to the citi-
IL zens of St Landry and surrounding Parishes.
All orders can be left to him, in 0pelousas, or TO
Sandoz & Meynier, 0petousas Courisrs Office.
opslousas, November 2Sth, lss4.-Iy.
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EHOR SALE. likely house servant, about
y 81 years of age, with her son, aged
about Z years. Apply to
e. BERCIER.
Opelousas, Sept 1ss., 1856.
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. ShESIFE'S SALE.

&&9F ~ ~&as@&s9
Is g STATE. OF LOUISIANA.
James W. Clark, .DIsrRIcr CouRr,
John. caswell a.als, No soo6.
- Y virtue of Judgment of the District
- Court, in and for the Parish Of St
Landry, rendered in the above entitled suit, ard to
me directed will expose to public sale, on credit
oftwelve months from the day of sale at the Court
House of this Parish, on Saturday, the 9Th day OF
October, 4. D., 1855, commencing at the hour OF
II O'Clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day to day
if necessary, all the right title, interest and de-
mani of John CasweIl 4 ais, in and to the follow
ing described property, seized to satisfy said dorder,
to-Wit: @aE&8 e& @gs8yst 1Hss S. +
A certain tract of land, held in common between
the parties in the above entitled suit, situated in
the Parish ofSt. Landry, fronting on Bayou Cour-
tableau, running back to the Bayou T6che or
Lemelle, and containing seventy-seyen and eighty
seven hundredths acres or nincty-two hundredths
superficial arpents, more or less p.rcaaser giving
approved personal security for the faithful payment
OF the price, and the land remaining specially
mortgage Till full and final payment of principal
and interest, at eight per cent on purchase money
from maturity until settled.
&8.a ses ]. B. DAVID. Sheriff
sherif's office, ST. Landry, August 25th., 1855.
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RNae-sae eUaga.

- FROM the plantation Of the
49, Estate of the late John Greig, de-
VS seased. mulatto-boy. He is a
seAaksn IN very light mulatto-boy, with blue
eyes and very straight hair, about feet 8
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.
nj. E. GIRARD,
Adminsstrator Of SAID Eaate
Lafayette, May 18th, I855.--tf.
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PlAS O@a

s. AAAAJo3o ,.-.
g3 TIE undersigned respectfully
RI 3 ! Uniforms his friends and the public
Of Opelousas and vicinity, that be wfIl tune
Pianos and repair all kind of musical Instru-
ments on moderate terms ..z Hss,sf.-s.
All orders addressed to him or left at. the
Office of the Courier, will meet with prompt
attention e-ssaz j, GRIMMER.
Grand Coteau, April 14th, 1S55.-l9
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b. A Tract of Land /.

thus described, to-wit The East
- Half of the South East Quarter OF
Section twenty-five in Township one South Of
Range two East, in the District of Land, sub
ject to sale at Opelousas. Louisiana, contain
ing eighty acres and 30 hundredths Of an
acre.
Terms and Conditions - One. fourth
cash, and the balance in one, two and three
years credit. The purchaser giving his notes
with approved security. to bear eight per
cent. interest per annum from maturity until
paid, and the Land to remain specially mort
gagged until final payment
-- in. BITE. DAVID. Sheriff:
sOpelousas. August 18th, 1855.
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TAssaGEII0N ABLE .AI.g sN0N,E |
Opelousas. April 28th, 1855.


N IL" GOODS :
YEYHE undersigned has just returned from
= New Orleans, with complete assort-
ment of Spring Goods, such as :-Jaeonats,
Bareges, Embroidered and plain Swiss Mus
lins, also fine assortment of English and
French Embroideries, an assortment of Rib
bons of all quality, a great assortment of
mems Ready made Clothings; the whole
very well selected and in the latest style,
Straw and Panama Hats, which he offers for
sale at moderate prices. F. HALFF. "a
Grand Coteau, April 21st., 1855-tf. ii
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m va Parish of st Landry.
Mark w. Harwell & ais. No. 1869, -
EDY virtue Of q writ of 6. "a, issued in
ID the above entitled suit, BY the District
Court, in and for the Parish OF st. Landry, and to
me directed, will be exposed to public sale, for cash.
at the Court House of this Parish Saturday, the
9th day of October, A. D., 1855, commencing at
the hour of II o'clock, A. M, and continuing from
day to day, necessary, all the right title interest
and demand of Mark w. Harwell e ais. in and to
the following described property, seized to satisfy
said writ, to-wit:
Two hundred and sixty acres Of land, bounded
North by land of q. B. Scott, Sosth by A. Boutte,
East by his own land and West by Miss Denise
Bourque. J. B. DAVID. Sheriff
Sherif's Office, st. Landry, August 25th., 1856.
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D ogg Gu6aoog IU4 :

--------, West by -, being the last resi-
tsauce of said deceased. in Opelousas.
Conditions The immoveable property
to be sold s2 q credit Of one, two and three
years, from the day q tesalle. Purchaser giving
approved personal security to nhom TIE right,
and the land to remain specially mortssged
to said estate until full and entire payment
of purchase money and the interest which
may accrue thereon. Ali sums not spunetuaL
ly paid, to bear interest at the rate of eight
per cent per annum. from their respective
dates. ssas assa ha. 4sas Il sz y
TJySSE CARERET
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Public Sale.

Estate of Julien G. Gonor, deceased.
HEVHE public are hereby informed that
IL there will be sold, at public sale, to the
last and higest bidder, by. the undersigned,
apublic auctioneer, in and for the Parish OF
St. Landry, on the premises hereinafter des-
cribed, on tS l.
Wednesday, 18th September next,
1858, the following described property, be-
longing to the Estate Of the late Julien Car
vile Gonor, deceased, to-wit
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ALWAYS ERECT.

The democratic meetings in New Hampshire, now al
most of daily occurrence remind forciby of those
ster gatherings which chaerzed the campaigns of l84C
and ls44-the same outponrng of the masses the same
enthusiasm the same vigilance nd fidelity, and the same
heartfelt interest animatng the chosen leaders well
the rank and file The tone the democratic press of that
State is hopeful even exuation and the indications
are unmstakabe the com ing struggle New Hamp
shire win stand where she has proudly stood.
Among the resolutions passed by the late democratic
senatorial convention Of the first district the follow
ing:
Resoved That have unwaverng confidence in the adj
mipsraon of General Franklin Pierce that his official acts
meet candid and hearty approbation that his foreign
policy is triumphant vndcnton of the sentiment ennnca
ted in his inaugural that the American should be
lection to American citizenship in all parts Of the world and
that the principles upon which domestic affairs ad
insered by this administration sound and democratic
esoed That recognise in the principles of the Kan
.as and Nebraska practical cxempfcaton Of the vital
principle Of popular sovereignty. ia q
sResoced That opposed to the know-nohing or
yanzaton because society of the character de-
scrbed by Washington dangerous to our free institutions
because It is founded upon ntoerant basis and because
we believe it to be entirely subservent to the leaders of the
whQ and abolition parties aud intended to promote the in
terests and accession Of federalism We also be-
eve that the party adverse to just
reforms ashamed to its political princ
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CnNaR ESs--WEDNEsnAY-

SKsArE-on motion by Mr. Bayard the bin to authorize
the enlargement Of the General Post Office building was
taken up and passed.
Mr. Wade reported bill for the elief Of James Pool
which was read three times and parsed.
Mr. Dawson introduced bill lakng appropriation
for removal Of distractions in the Savannah below
the city of Savannah Georgia. which read twice and
made the special order for Wednesday next
Mr. Weller submitted olution setting apart Friday
each week during the pre- session. from the
goth instant the consideration Of the private calendar
in preference to any other business agreed to.
The bill to the compensation Of the judges of
the Supreme Court and members of both houses OF Con-
gress was briefly discussed and laid on the table.
The Senate then resumed the consideration Of the bill TO
and modify the judicial system of the United States.
Mr. Bell Mr. Chase and Others expressed their views
the subject at some length and Mr. Weller then moved
that the bill and all the proposed amendments to il be
recommitted to the Committee the Judiciary with in
structons to report bill which shall relieve the judges of
the Supreme Court from the performance Of all circuit
duties The motion not agreed toyeas 81 nays %.
After refusing adopt the amendment Of Mr.. Douglas
and refusing to lay the bill the table, the SENATE ad-
journed without disposng of the subject
House OF REpREaENTATNEs.-The Speaker laid before
the House communication from the Hon. Rufus Choate
rendering the resignation of his Office of the Regents
of the Smithsonian Institution.
Mr. Meacham submitted resolution to refer the COM
nnncaton select committee Of five, whose duty shall
be investigate the NATTER and inquire whether any fur
ther legislation necessary to carry out the objects Of the
foul ,ders Of that institution which agreed toyeas
%, nays 81.
Bills were introduced for the resurvey of Rockport har
Dor and nnsquam harbor for the preservation of Mar
beead hi rbor and Lynn harbor in the State ef Massa
chusets and bill for repairing the piers at the mouth of
the Genesc river in the State of New York which
referred to the Committee on Commerce.
After the transaction Of other business Of great
Importance the House resumed the consideration Of the
PaciRc-railroad bill Various amendments were submitted
and discussed all of which voted down by the friends
of the measure The substitute Of Mr. Dunbar still
pending when the committee rose and the House ad-
ipurned.
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IA There conceded grssuously TO the company 70
territories OF two leagues public and escheated
each Of the banks and lakes adjacent the river
Purus; twenty the banks Of the Amazon ten the
banks OF the Madeira those of the Rio Negro
Tassaios and whatsoever other margins Of the NJ
fuents Of the Amazon in which IL Is convenient
company form, with the approval of the government
settlements Of Indians, agricultural or industrial estab
lshments.
The territories conceded shall be at the cost Of
the company the form Of the regulation Of
Of the 50 of January of this year.
Is. In compensation the company rs obliged to found
! twelve colonies being the banks Of the Jsvsry
two those OF the Purus four those Of the Amazon
those Of the Madeira four those OF the Rio Ne
gro and Tassos in the places that may be approved by
the government
Every Of these colonies shall have leas, SIX hun
dred coonsts imported the and by the provisions
the company all Of European origin and Of the nations
that the government desgnates expressly for sfuy
The half Of the number OF the said colonies shall be
founded by al least within the first Ave years aud the
rest within the other five years, At the latest
16 The colonies that the company POUNDS shall eujoy
the advantages conceded that may conceded
similar establishments the empire whenever they may
special circumstances of their location and
inconvenience Of administration
IT. The government shall give The company esfca-
eious protection in which eomprehended the assistance
of military detachments upon requisition from the
pany and the necessity OF these provisions being verified
Is There are conceded gratuitously 10 the company
those marine lands that may be escheated In front Of the
lands establishments that the said company possess In the
city of Beem, and in whatever settlements other oca
ties of the Upper Lower Amazon and their Ailments for
erecting them the docks warehouses and edices that
judges necessary the shelter Of the passengers and
oommodation in the emharkaon and decentralization OF
the goods which it shall transport il being due that tho
extension Of such lands be regulated BY the
10 The company shall incur the fine Of thou
sand mreas that shall be imposed and collected AFTER the
manner declared in article o. # failing whatever Of the
conditions stipulated in this contract
In testimony whereof the present is drawn up which In
signed by the most usrous and most excellent council
Tor, LUZ Pedrea do Couto Farra Minister and Secretary
of State Of the affairs Of the Empire and by the contractor
Baron of Mau in the Office Of State Of the affairs Of the
Empire, the I'd of October, 1854
LUZ PEDRElRA DO COUTO FARRAZ and
BARON DE MAUA, President Of the Company
ANDES