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Hard Times.

How poor folks and boarding house keepers
manage to "make both ends meet " these pinch
ing times, is q thing considerably beyond our
comprehension. Flour fifteen dollars barrel,
(by retail,) and beef and potatoes in proper
tion-just think Of i'll! Once upon time,
good Queen Vic saved myriads of her subjects
from impending starvation by eating loaf of
corn bread, and pronouncing it a morsel fit for
the gods. As famine stares us in the face, we
suggest that President Pierce or Mayor Lewis
follow her majesty's example, and eat in a self
sacrificing manner, a ice-and-molasses pudding,
or some other cheap compound, such as people
are apt to overlook even in the tighter times.
The manner in which the hucksters pile up their
little polished potatoes in little columns on little
white plates the genius with which butchers
disguise the most ponderous of bones in the
meat they sell by weight, and shave down their
steaks till they look like so many sheets Of beef
paper and the fearful precision with which
groeers weigh out their -four by the pound, as
If it were so much gold dust, are few of the
wonders of the day from which in behalf Of
our suffering population, we earnestly invoke a
speedy deli7erance. It is some comfort, how
ever, to know that yeast is cheap, if the bakers
do monopolize the benefit Of it. Some Of their
loaves are SO porous that cock-roaches can run
scrub races all through them, with plenty Of
room for an indefinite number Of spectators.
Cut hole in the top-crust. put in bullet, give
it shake or two, and, presto out it comes at
the bottom! In the Third District, potatoes
have become vehicle Of gallantry, from their
rarity and costliness. We know Of young
man who sent fancy prune-box, filled with
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Both psrasol and umbrella, prosaic as they
appear in their daily attributes, have each their
romantic and legendary annals. During the
last insurrection in favor Of Don Carlos an at-
tack was made upon the summer palace Of the
Marquis de Ia who was absent at the
time combating in the Queens cause in an
other part of the country. His daughter, the
widowed Countess F., was alone with the
servants in the chateau. At the first onset she
assembled all the men capable of defending her
fathers property, and having barFicaded the
doors and windows, prepared to meet the
danger. But, taken by surprise, and ill-pre-
pared for attack, the defenders were soon COM
PEELED, for want Of ammunition, to surrender.
Driven from room to room in search Of fitting
place Of concealment from the invaders, the
poor young Countess at last took refuge in
small closet which had been for years used as
lumber room, and were she hoped to remain un-
discovered while the pillage Of the house was
going on. But the search, conducted with the
sole view Of capturing the beautiful Young
heiress could scarcely fail to prove successful,
and she was tracked to her hiding-place, amid
the brutal threats and still more frightful iests
Of the assailants.
For moment the poor lady stood defended
by the pile Of trunks and lumber behind which
she had crept. But this fragile barrier could
not be available for more than few minutes
longer. In her despair she l;;,,,ked around for
some weapon Of defense, which should enable
her to keep of the attack until she could reach
the window, resolving at once to perish rather
than fall into the hands of the lawless band of
ruffians. Her eye fell upon nold cast-off UNI
brella belonging to her father, which, all dusty
and moth-eaten, had perhaps been standing for
years against the wall, in the place where she
now beheld it. She seized it in triumph, and
rushed to the window, just as the fercest Of all
her -pursuers had succeeded in forcing the frail
barrier which stood before her. He laughed in
derision as she raised the old umbrella ut his
approach, but, nevertheless, the surprise occa-
stoned by the movement caused him to draw
back. In an instant the Countess had sprung
upon the sill Of the open window, and before be
had recovered seEpossession enough to grasp
her garments, she had disappeared through the
easement.
A cry Of horror burst from the group of bri-
gands as they rushed forward to the window,
fully expecting to behold the form of the fair
Countess dashed to pieces on the pavement Of
the courtyard. But the old umbrella, which
she still held in firm grasp, had saved her
from death and dishonor. It had opened in her
descent, and, catching the breeze as she fell,
was bearing her gently to the ground, where
she alighted unharmed, and, reaching the gate
before her pursuers had even thought Of descend.
ing the stairs, found refuge ut the cottage Of
one Of the peasants of the estate.
The Countess, now remarked, is living at the
Court Of Isabel II, where she holds one of the
highest appointments. s--. ..
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LAST CALL.

NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.-The un-
IN dersigned, Collector Of the Parish Tax for the
year 1854, will be found at the Law Office of F. 3.
N. Cullom, in the Town Of Opelousas. on the 9th
inst and for thirty consecutive days thereafter (Sun-
days excepted), for the purpose Of receiving the
Taxes from those who may not have availed them.
selves of the opportunity offered them by previous
notices. ,9 .I,.. /. /.
After the 18th Of May next oil Taxes remaining
unpaid due the Parish for the year 1854, will be col
lected in due form Of Law. Opelousas, April I
1855. ELBERT CAN'T,
& Collector Parish Taxes &
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Private Libraries Of Messrs. Choate and
Everett.
The Boston correspondent of the NewYork
Journal of Commerce affords the following
glimpses into the private libraries of Choate and
Everett:
The library of the Honorable Rufus Choate,
including law books, contains 5000 volumes,
and the figures by no means give one an idea Of
the wealth of the collection. Of the above, L.
500 are at his law-ofice, mostly law books or
those Of daily reference. The remaining $500
line the rooms Of the second story Of his
house. These ample rooms are his library.
We leave it for those more familiar with such
matters to decide how Mr.. Choate has been able
to get entire possession Of those valuable Sleep
ing chambers exclusively for his inanimate and
yet animate guests, such as Homer, Cicero, Pin
dar, and the like. 1t is said there have been
many domestic compromises on subjects Of this
kind, which, if given to the world, would be far
more entertaining, if they did not make so much
noise, as the Compromise Of 1850. Mr.. Choate
is particularly rich in the Latin and Greek clas-
sizes, which he is understood to have passion
for, and to read daily as much as college youths,
and with far more relish and avidity. He has
half dozen editions each of such works of
Liyy, Horace, Pindar, ETC. In political and
parliamentary books, and also in historical
works, he is quite fall. He has more valuable
theology than any layman we know, embracing
the Fathers of the Church, and many valuable
works. So in ecclesiastical history be is pretty
| rich. ....
Mr.. Everett's is the fullest on the laws Of ma
tions. though he has quite collection. He
has about all on law that lawyer Of his stand
ing should have, and fair collection Of scien-
tiic works, including Bayley's dictionary in
French, Erasmus Lipsius, and particularly in
American history. Others rarities for q pri-
vate library ore Rymer's Fedora, Somers's
Tracts, and DuConge's Glossarium. This
library, Of which you have glimpse with pen
and ink, is perfectly arranged by subjects. The
rooms have free and easy appearance that is
very attractive. We warn the lovers Of books,
that if they would not run into the temptation
Of breaking the tenth commandment, they had
better keep out of this library.
Mr.. Choate thinks he should have died be-
fore this had it not been for this library. This
reminds us that library has been named a
medicinefor the mind, and Of the King of Egypt
who, according to Diodorus Siculus, had in
scribed over his library door Greek words,
which, Englished, are, /" The Dispensary for the
soul.''
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EDUCATION.

ktDUCATlON.-T0 repair In some mea-
~ the Disadvantages occaioned by the closing
Of the st. Charles College, the undersigneA have
opened q Private School a4 Grand Cotesu, ana are
now prepared ID receive pupils. The Engliah and
French Languages will be taught The course Of In
styuction comprises Reading, Writing, Arithmetic,
Geography, Grammar, History, Mathematics, Chem.
istry and Natural Philosophy. .Is N #
Price Of Tuition, For the primary branches 1S6,
and the higher branches $50, for session Of ten
MONTHS payable halfyearly In advance or board,
washing and tuition, $50. No deduction made for
s JOHN F. SMITH, q
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INOTICE.-All persons sre hereby fore
IN warned against trading fol. two promiasory
notes signed BY me in favor Of John Barlow, dated
about the 10th Of March, 1866. at s and II months
from date for two hundred and fifty dollars each =
the consideration for which these notes were given
signed by me under the supposition that they wsrs
in favor or D. d. Arden, against whom hold claims
for more than the amount Of said notes; and 1will
not pay them unless compelled by Law.
sfHi'f DAVID HU0OI.
wssAipgtoa, Parish st. Lspdry. Apsjl n, ls6Ss n
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Collector Parish Taxes.

II asst CALL.-The undersigned, Agent Of
IL the NewO Orleans Opeousss and Great Western
Railroad Company, will be at Opelousas on the 7th
and sth days Of May next, and at Grand Coteau on
the 9th when and where all stockholders in
in the Parish of St. Landry expected TO pay the
balance of their subscription, now due, otherwise It
will be collected at their cost The llth and last in
stallment was due on the LIST of April inst. April
12 l6h6. WIN. ROBERTSON; Agent
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n WATERMAN 4 BRO, Hardware Mer.

WATERMAN q BKU., TafuWAt6 M6t.
= . chants, corner Of Common and Magazine sts,
NewO Orleans have on hand and are constantly recev.
ing by foreign and domestic arrivals, general ~
sortment Of articles comprising in part O. follows
Hardware, Cutlery, ETC.. Iron, Steel, Nails, Rope,
Axes, Chains, Sythes, Carpenters' Tools complete,
Coopers' Tools, Anyils, vises, Bellows, Stock and
Hay Cutters, Corn Shelters, Agricultural Imple.
ments, Mill, Crescent and Pit Saws, OK Yokes, Bows
and singletrees, Turning Lathes, Platform Scales.
Corn Mills, Cob Crushers Hoes, Hames, shovels and
Spades and TSns
Guns, Coffee Heclas, Chatting Dishes, Chinese Congo,
Iron Bedsteads, Britannia and Plated Ware, Meat
Cutters, Sausage Suffers, Stock Kettles, Portable
Forges, Seines, Fishing Tackle; etc. March 81.
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NOTICE.-CYRus THOMPSON, of the Parish
~ of St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed Dative Testamentary Executor Of the last
will and testament of ANDRE DEsHoTEL, late Of said
Parish, deceased
Therefore, notice is hereby given that any person
intending to make opposition to said appointment
will file the same in writing, at my Office in the town
Of Opelousas, within ten days from the date Of this
notice. A. GARRlGUES, Clerk.
OnelOusas Anril l3. 1855. |
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We in the morning. y with shaky, nervous
ness be attempts to attire himself for
ther day Of happiness +" see the efforts Of
lie to make him smart and neat hear the
pered words Of entreaty as be parts from
apon the threshold, and hear the pledges
spered back. Let them see and hear all
md ~ i the saddsst poorest, thinnest,
1t t'delusive shams, is not that popular one
TEE PR1xcE O. Coon FELLows.'' IA
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r AIDES AND CHILDREN's SHOE

IL sTORE.-The subscriber has opened an estab-
lishment OIL Main street, Washington, where can be
found large and general assortment Of Lndes and
Children's SHOES of the best Creole and Philadel-
phia manufacture. She has made arrangements with
one of the best Creole manufacturers in NcwO
by which means she will be enabled to keep up an
assortment of all kinds of Ladies' Shoes of superior
workmanship; and she hopes, by unremitting atten-
ton to the wants of the public to merit share Of
their patronage.
There can always he found, at the above store,
CONFECTIONERY, in all its varieties, and of supe-
ror quality, wholesale and retail Also, Fine STA
TIONERY.
An assortment of Ladies' CORsETs can always be
found at the above store. Washington, March !.
Mrs. A. MILLSPAUGH.
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JOSEPH HUFTY, 20 Camp street, Ne,
u Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In FIJI

JOSEPH HUFTY, 20 Camp street, New
u Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Fine
Watches, Jewelry, Rich Fancy and Staple Goods,
respectfully invites the attention OF wholesale and
retail dealers and purchasers 10 his very large stock
Of goods, which Is freshly imported, and constantly
supplied throughout the year. a@ IN
SHE'LL COMBs-Imitation Shell and BuiIAlo Combs,
Of every style and variety. ..... ..,.,, x. H.
BRusnEs-Gf every description. Of his own mAnu-
facture, and at the lowest Northern factory pricss
TOILET ARTICLEs-Such as Perfumery, Hair on,
Hair Pins, Pomatum, Fancy Soaps, etc.
Fine Fans, Purses, Pocket Books, Work Boxes,
Portable Desks together with an endless variety Of
Porte Monnaes ETC., Of every style and shape, and
ut unusually low prices. f58 &. - AZ z
Guns, Pistols Knives, Colts and Warmers Reyolv.
Ing Pistols Scissors, Raxors Life Preservers Fishing
Reels and Tackle Of every variety, to suit the most
WATCHES. JEwEIRY etc.-Ths stock III this
line, consisting Of the T. \ Cooper, NJ !, Tobias and
real Joseph johnson movements, with fine assert.
ment Of Swiss Jewelry Silverware, ETC., have been
selected with great care by F. Roberts, for many
years engaged In the wholesale business and having
been purchased exclusively for cash, great induce
lnents will be offered TO purchasers. M 2 eggIy ~
Every article warranted as represented, or the
money refunded. ~
Watches, Jewelry, etc., carefully repaired and
warranted. March 81. a.-d i t5.i
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RuNAwAYs, ETC.

UNAWAY Ran AWAY from the under
III signed, residing in Prairie Plaisancc on the 10th
of February last, Negro Man named JOHN, aged
about % years is feet 10 inches high Of reddish
complexion; has scar on one hand with two or
three upper front teeth missing. A liberal reward
will be given to whoever will deliver the said Negro
to the undersigned at his plantation, or will lodge
him in Jail SO that l may get him. March 81.
ONEZ. p. PITRE.
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TO. o. F.-PRA1RIE LODGE No. 81 meets at
i. Washington every Saturday night at o'clock.
7. NJ. Anderson, N G.; T. G. Anderson, V G; John 8.
Haw, Secretary r. B. Hardesty, Treasurer; Mills
psush g. The OYdsr respectfully isvitsd to stssas
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Hymn. .BY GsAcs Gsz.swooD.

=! Z, \ - = = ueAos w VAAsNWooD'
From OF thv foreha.d ch,,a a,,,n.
The rich locks fall IN sun.bhght Aow,
And On thy lips the light Of life
y rosy. with its morning glow. ..H.-e
But Like nove, .,rs.av 80. Is ..i5,.,. +
Upon that brow serene and fair
And gazing In thine eyes we zee ~
A mighty purpose deepening there.
m. ,-,.,,,,. - ''e
Informs that slight frames wondrous grace,
And giorious hghts are breaking through
The childish beauty Of thy face.
Rv that sm.,, hand n ue. -, nn..,s.a
We know thee to thy birthplace true
1t says to all the claims Of Earth,
II have my Fathers work to dol"
Ana vet tbv so,srnr .,,.. =, ...,, -..
To look through all thy coming life
Iny ministry OF power and pain,
The JOY, the triumph and the strife.
Thou nearest mana ;mp,or;no crv. 54
lhou seest tnyself IN thy young years
resigned TO toll Tor his great needs,
10 prayer, to watching and to tears!
Love wounded bv the hard vor,a,s hate
And heaVy laden with its woes,
Inc neaftless treachery Of friends,
lne cruel mockery OF Toes
The Garden of Gethsemane
Ns night o. agony and prayer.
me cfoss-cfowned Mount OF calvary,
Ine awful contamination there.
Thouph like acme dread apoca,vnse
sucy visions to thy gaze unroll,
They fright not from Its holy calm
Thy faithful and adoring soul.
II standeth still and nnd;sm.vea
For that it heareth even now
Earths countless voices, pleading, rise
we re doomed to die! Redeem US, Thou
For nm +h1 haor+ aosno;r;n .
world Of sorrow and Of crime; .s
And the great ages call to Thee
Adown the long, sad track Of Time!
Mo,+a- n;r;,. ,,,s,., .
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r ANDRETH'S SEEDS.-Genuine Lam
IL dreth's GARDEN SEEDS, received direct from
The establishment in Philadelphia, for sale by
SD. ALLIS, Washington.
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CTRAYED from the subscriber, during last
- Spring, q small Creole SORREL HORSE, about
years old, with small star in the forehead and
branded N N. The said Horse was raised about
Washington, but ranged in Prairie Plaisance. Any
information leading to the recovery of the Horse will
be thankfully received and rewarded Apply at this
office, or to Cyrus Thompson, Washington: March
10. 1885, JOHN NUGENT.
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DLOWS.-The undersigned has now on hand
l. and will constantly keep for sale at his shop in
Washington, the celebrated BALL PLOWS.
l5l r. B. HARDESTY.
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nRUG STORE.-1he undersigned have
H. the honor to inform the public that they have
Just received, at their Drug Store, corner Of Main and
bellevue streets, Opelousas, fresh assortment OF
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PERFUMERY, PAINTS,
etc which they offer for sale at the most reasonable
prices.
Of all kinds and all articles appertaning to their line
of business.
They have secured the services Of an experienced
and careful Druggist who will attend Night and Day
on the calls of families and Of the profession.
P.LEONCE HEBRARD h co.
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NOOPERAGE.-T The undersigned has on
~ hand at all times a supply Of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moiasses of the best workmanship which he offers ut
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc
cute orders for any description Of work in his line
supply of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NINE-FOOT
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM s. READ, Washington.
CTATIONERY AND VARIETY STORE,
~ Washington, LATHE subscriber, in connection
with the Postoffice at Washington has added Blank
Book and Stationery Store. He will keep on hand
and fill orders for all kinds of Stationery and Books
and Standard and Miscellaneous Works, French and
English ;. Orders solicited for
BLANK BOOKS
STATIONERY in all its varieties;
DRAWING MATERIALS, etc.
WATER COLORS, etc. etc. etc.
Subscriptions received for all the Magazines and
Newspapers of the day, and prompt returns made to
subscribers.
An assortment of superior TOBACCO, SNUFF
and CIGARS always on hand. Washington, March
l, 1855. A. MlLLsPAUGH.
NEW CASH STORE.-Ls Stage s. Co.,
~ Vile Platte, La, Dealers in Dry Goods, Hard
ware and Groceries, beg leave to inform their friends
and purchasers of goods generally thet they are now
receiving and opening general assortment of Gen
temen and Ladies' Dress Goods, Shoes, Boots, Hats
Plantation Goods, Hardware, Medicines, Salt, Whis
ky, ETC. etc., which having beeo bought at low prices
in NewOrleans, will be sold at small profits for cash
aT They invite an examination Of their goods and
prices April IA.
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TNAKEN UP-At my residence near Grand
which has been in the neghborhood for two or three
months, in bad order; brand, q diamond with per
pendcular line through center shows slightly on left
rlmp. The owner will please come forward, prove
property and take her away
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rrHE GREAT DISCOVERY.
KROL~

T,HE GREAT DISCOVERY. - KROLr
i LERION For Curling the Hair!
For many years 1t has been the object Of deepest
study with chemists and others to produce fluid
that applied to the hair would cause it to wave and
curl equal in beauty to the natural curl
THE KRoLLERION
is the only article ever offered to the world that will
effect this most desirable object But three or four
applications are necessary to curl it as much may
BE- desired and for any length Of time. From 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 $ postpaid The in
gradients will not cost over IL cents.
Address H. A. FREMONT,
Warren Trumbull CO., Ohio.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

T,HEODOSE s. ROBIN, Justice Of the
y Peace in and for the Parish Of st. Landry. Of
flee at Ouel0usas. f 44et3
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ONEZIME A. GUIDRY, Notary Public
~ in and for the Pazish Of ct. Landry. OAice In
Opel0ueas. April Z. ~
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TNAKEN UP-At my residence in Prairie
Il Faquetaique, about the Goth Of March last, a
GRAY MARE, about IA hands high, blind, not
marked in any particular manner. The owner will
please come forward, prove property. pay charges
and take her away. b. +. PREWETT.