davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
CHERRY PICTORIAL
For the rapid Care OF
COUGHS, COLDS, uOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WNOOPING-COUGK,
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 none can be named of more real
value to mankind that this contribution of Chems-
try to the Healing Art. vast trial of its virtues
throughout this broad country, has proven beyond
doubt, that no medicine or combination of medi-
cines yet known can 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 be relied on, to cure the most dangerous
affections of the lungs. Our space here will not per.
NIT to publish any proportion of the cures affected
by 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 are full particulars and in.
dsputable proof Of these statements.
Office OF Transportation, Laursns R. R., S. c.,
Aug. 4, 1853.
J. c. AVER. Dear Sir,-My little son, four years
old has just recovered from attack of malig-
nant Scarlet Fever his throat was rotten and every
person that visited him, pronounced him dead
child Having used your CHERRY PEcroRAL in Cali
ornia, in the winter of 1885, for severe attack Of
Bronchitis with entire success was induced to try
it on my little boy. gave him atea-spoon-fuIl every
three hours, commencing in the morning, and by
ten o'clock ct night, found decided Change for
the BETTER and after three days use he was able to
eat or drink without pain.
Its use in the above named disease will save many
child from 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 in addressing you these lines,-but for your i'm
porant discovery, my little boy would now have been
in another world.
am yours with great respect
j. D. POWELL, Supt. Trans, L. R. R.
Rock Hill, Somerset Co.. N. J., July 2l,- 1882
Dr. j. G. AYEB,-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 it, and know of some cases where the best
they say of it, is not too much for the good it
has done. l take pleasure in selling it, because
know that am giving my customers the worth of
their money, and feel grathed in seeing the benefit
it confers.
Please send me a further supply, and believe me.
Yours, with respect JOHN C. WHITLOCK.
P. S. Almost any number Of certificates can be sent
you, if you wish it.
Prepared and sold by James c. Aver, Lowell Mass
and sold in Opelousas, by P. Leonce Hebrard; and
John Posey and in Washington by S. D. Alls.
Opelousas, October 14th, l854.-6m.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
~ 0DHW@EGw
s. KAUI
Opelousas, July Sth, 1854.

TEVHE 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
Coopers tools, which he will sell low and on
reasonable conditions C. MEDICIS.
Opelousas, April 22d, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
judicial sales, &c.
PUBLIC SALE.
Estate Of StauiSlauS Gardiner, deceased.

WNHE public are hereby informed that
Il there will be offered for sale, at public
sale, to the last and highest bidder, on the
premises, by the Undersigned public auc-
tioneer, in and for the Parish of St. Landry,
on Bayou Beuf in this Parish, On
Wednesday, 3lst Of January next,
1856, the following described property, be-
longing to the Estate of the late Stanislaus
Gardiner, deceased, late Of said Parish to.wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Opelousas, December 23d, 1854.
Public Sale.

By the undersigned, Auctioneer, IN and
for Tie Parish Of St. Landry.
9wyHE public are hereby informed that
there will be sold, at public sale, to the
Last and highest bidder, by the undersigned,
public auctioneer, In and for the Parish Of
ST. Landry, at the last residence of the de.
ceased, at Mallet Woods, in this Parish. on
Thursday, 9th day Of February next,
1856, the following described property be-
longing to the Estate Of the late Carmelite
Laeaase. widow Of Ursin Carrisre, Senior,
deceased. late of the Parish Of Sc. Landry, TO.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Mercantile Cards. sc.

VEVIIE undersigned have formed part
- nership, since the LIST of July, 1854,
under the name of SHwARrz & KAUFMAN,
for the sale of Dry Goods, Ready Nude
ClotAings Groceries, Hud,care, DC 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 .~as, Lowells Cotton,
Kerseys, Linseys, Blankets and Ready Made
Clothings 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.
Opelousas, July Sth, 1854
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Washington
FEMALE
BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL.

A IDED by competent Female Teachers and unde
IN the superintendent Of the undersigned, q
School for the general education of Young Ladies
will be opened in this Town, on Monday, the 4th
September next, in which will be taught all the
branches requisite for finished and accomplished
education. The same unwearied 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 i'll 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 will be entirely distinct
and separate from that of the Young Ladies, will be
opened on Monday, the 4th of September next:-Kc
is happy to inform his patrons and the public that he
will be aided in his Boys School by Dr. Radcliffe,
distinguished graduate Of Trinity, Dublin.
instruction will be given in French and Spanish,
by Gentleman fully qualified to teach these Ian
guages.
Terms made known on application to
GEO. LUTHER.
Washington August 26th, ls54.-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
GER RRIAN BIy!HSESE s. ,
PREPARED BY

DR.. G. M. JACKSON,
No. l20 Arch Street, philadelphia.
Their power the above diseases is not exceled
If equally, by any other preparation in the United
States rs the cures attest in many cases. after sful
physicians had failed.
These bitters worthy the attention of invalids.
Possessing great virtues in the rect6cation 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 character! HON. GEO
STROOP, Judge of the District Court in Perry Co.,
Pa. November 18TH 1852 said: "Your Hoohand's
German Bitters has been in use in our place over
year past and to the astonishment of many has per-
formed wonders. We may notice few instances that
have come under our own immediate notice almost
every person who has stopped at the hotel Of Wm
Lackey, one year since predicted from his emscated
countenance and 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 to the surprise of all his
friends and acquantances he is 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 ofhis
system, but was looked upon as fast approaching the
grave took eight nine bottles of these Btters du-
ring the last winter and this summer he has been ito
the surprise of all who knew his CASEY following his
trade. The case of William Murphy is no less as.
tonishing He too, was so far reduced as to induce
general belief that the grave alone would be his
only remedy. Mr.. Lackey recommended him to try
| the Hoohand German Bitters; he is now apparently
| a well man, and able to do hard days work. We
could mention many other cases Of similar charac
ter of it were necessary. /, myself derived much
very much benefit from their use. have given con
siderable of it away not for your benefit alone, bu
to relieve suffering humanity, and let me assure 10,
am pleased to the happy result To the Athletes
we say; try them fairly and will warrant relief
These Btters are worthy the attention of invalids
possessing great power in the restoration Of health
action Of the Liver and the lesser glands, giving ton
to the stomach and nervous system, aud bringing th
system generally to high state Of health.
For sale by respectable dealers in medicine every
where.
These Bitters are ENTIRELY VEGETABLE, they inv
gorate and strengthen the System, never prostrate il
and can be used for Infants as well as adults
Sold in Opelousas by P. L. Hsbrard; and 5ch
Posey.-In Washington By s. d. Allis:
i 0pelousas, October l+th.; isS4.--srl.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Estate of John Powell, deceased.
MEETTNr OFCREDTTOPS

10y virtue of an order from the Hon.
I'D The District Court in and for the
Parish of St. Landry. bearing date the 5tIl
january instant, meeting Of the creditors Of
John Powell. deceased, late ofthe Parish oi
St. Landry. will be held before A.. NJ Per.
rault, Notary Public. at his office. in the
Town Of Opelousas. on Friday the 18th
January instant. 1855, between the hours Of
10 in the morning and four in the after noon,
for the purpose Of celebrating upon the af
fairs Of said Estate.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
0pelSusas. January 0th., 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
FRANKLIN INSTITUTION

FRANKLIN INSTITUTION.
Formerly M. Oh. THieneman's.)
7. VALADB, Principal.
Mr.. HoARE, Professor Of English.
FEYHIS institution bases its claims to the
- confidence of families, on its good d.
rection, the perfect order established, and the
afectionate care bestowed on each scholar.
The English Language, taught by COM
attention.
TERMS:
Boarders, for the Scholastic Year
of 10 4months, 5 $50 90
Day Scholars, for same period, 40 90
Payable quarterly.
T. VALADE.
Opelousas, January 18th, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Hotels, Springs, &c.
DRUGS GMWholcsatc
AND "" AND
Medicines: . Retail"
- ~. q ILLS
WASHING TON,

WASHING TON, Id.
II EEPS constantly on hand, as heretofore, 4
N large and complete stock of PURE AMY
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES, and Other
articles in his line.
Receiving the most of my supplies direct from
New York, and the northern markets; can recon-
mend them equal to any purchased in the South
as my old customers can testify. and will dispose
of them on such terms, and at such prices as can;
not fail to satisfy those who have been accustomed
to purchase their medicines in New Orleans and
elsewhere.
have an old and experienced chemist employ!
ed who attends at all times to pnttihg up Pres
criptons, &c.
The publc are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock and prices.
s. D. ALLTS.
Washington, La, March 4th. 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Judicial Sales, &C.
Public Sale,

10y virtu of an order from the Hon. the
ID District Court, in and for the Parish
of St. Landry, the public are hereby informed
that there will be sold at public sale to the
last and highest bidder, by duly commits
stoned Auctioneer, on
Thursday, 25th January next, 1855,
the following described property in commu,
nifty between Marie Louise Perrodin, Theo.
dore Perrodin and Benjamin Perrodin, de-
ceased, late of the Parish of St. Landry. and
Charles A. Perrodin and Auguste Perrodin,
to wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
SnERlEF'S SALE.
STATE OFLOUISIANA.

Syphorien Meche, District Court,
vs.. Parish of St. Landry.
Blum & Levy No. 1882.
DY virtue of an ordre of seizure and sale, issued
u in the above entitled suit by the Distnct Court,
in and for the Parish of St. Laudry and to dfec-
ted win be exposed to public sale, for cash, at the
Court House Of this Parish on Saturday the Sd daF OF
February, A. d., 1855, commencing at the hour OF !
o'clock, a. NJ, and continuing from day to day, il
necessary, ar.the right tte interest and demand OF
Alexander Blum and Jacob Levy, in ami to the fol-
lowing described property seized tosatis said ORDER
10 wit: &
certain Lot Of Ground situated In the village Of
Ss Charles, bounded on the North by Main street,
on the South by Burleigh street. East by lot of Ma
dame Edmond Estilette and West by lot of the Es.
tate of Lucien Guibeau measuring about sixty nine
feet front by one hundred feet 10 depth, with the
buildings and improvements thereon.
- J. b. DAVID, Sheriff.
Sheriff offce, st. Landry, December 2sd, 1854
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
4 FRACTION OF TOWN LOT,

situated in the town of Washington, in said
Parish, at the corner of Main and Vine streets,
bounded North by Augustus Winkler Jr.,
East by Baptiste Lafeur, South by Main
street aud West by Vine street, being the
last residence Of deceased, and part Of the lot
purchased by him from Augustus Wiuhler Jr.,
by act before Pierre Labjeho, notary.
Conditions Payable in one and two
years credit, from the day Of sale.
S. D. ALJo{S, A1ctioneer
Opelousas, January 9th. 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
NEW FALL GOODS.

VHE undersigned calls the attention of
= 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 Aatter 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.
Opelousas, December 3D., 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
LIVER COMPLAINT. +.
DYSPEPSIA.
,JAJJNDICE.


CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING FROM A DTSORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH;
Such Constipation inward Piles, Fullness of Blood
to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
HEARTBURN, Disgust of Food, Fullness or weight in
the Stomach Sour Eructations Sinking or Flutter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing Futtering
at the Heart, Checking Or Suifocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
Or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, Yellowness
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &C., Sudden Flushes of Heat, Burn
ing in the Flesh, Constant Imaginngs of evil, and
Great Depression of Spirits.
CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY
DIR. HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED
GDRMAN BRTpER@,
pREPARED nv
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Public Sale.

By the undersigned, Aucttoneer tn Gnd
for the Parish Of St. Landry.
FBNHE public are hereby informed that
J. there will be sold, at public sale, to
the last and highest bidder, BY the undersign'
ed, public auctioneer, in and for the Parish
of St. Landry, in the Town of Washington, in
the Parish Of St. Landry, on
Thursday, the 9Th, day of February
next, 1856, the following property, belonging
to the Estate of Edward Winkler, deceased,
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
HEZEKIAH HAYS.

PARISH SURVEYOR
- ESPECTFULLY offers his services as
- such to his friends and the public in
general. Office, corner Of Court and South
Street, Opelousas. June 5, l854-1y
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13

~ IBIS & CLARK have received new
VI B3ggies, and will continue to receive
Buggies and Light Carriages, which they will
sell on very reasonable terms.
Opelousas, February 4th, 1864.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Eeg6C u. ChNcI
ISIDORE HOLLIER,
Painter Fysad GEOSGe9'.

NFFERs bis services to the public. All orders
" for work win be promptly attended to, and his
prices will be moderate.
He will clean, rub anew and re-varnish old fur
nitures, and will in fact, attend to all the various
branches of his profession.
Residence In 0pelousas.
Opelousas, June l7th, ls54.-ly.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13

offisial Journal Of the Parish Of st. Landry

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY Bf
JOEL n. SAND0Z & ANDREW NElNlEK.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
A NECRO.NAN SLAVE,

named Wilson. aged about 4B years. belong
ing to the succession Of Onezime A. Boa-
Areau, deceased.
Terms and Goaditionsf - As much cash
as win be necessary to pay the claim of Al
phonse Debaiilon, as sfxed in suit No. 1858 Of
fhe District Court, being about $3.50. more
Ds less, and the balance payable on The Let OF
April 1856 the said slave TO remain special
~ mortgaged, and the purchaser to give his
note with security in solido.
"A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
Opelousas December 30th, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13

GEORGE RAINIER, Public Crier.
I'D EsPECTFULLY offers his services to the
~ public of St. Landry and surrounding Par
ishes. All orders can be addressed to him, at YER
milonville, Parish of Lafayette.
Lafayette, November 4, 1s54.-1y.
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
PRORATE SAFE.

EDY virtue of a Judgment of the District
Id Court, dated December 22d, 1854,
will be sold, at public auction, by public
auctioneer, at the Court House door, in the
town Of Opelousas, on
Saturday, Sd day of February, 1856,
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13
Judicial Sales, &c.
POSITIVE SALE,
On account of departure.

WDILL be sold on Tuesday, the .23d Of
w January next, 1855, by Ev. De-
baillon, Auctioneer, ON the following des-
cribed Plantation, the following described
property, belonging to Mr.. 2. J. Psvy, to
The Opelousas courier., 1855-01-13

epclousas, 9Th January. 1856.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-24
Rare Chance to Make Fortune

fHNllE subscriber intending to make change in his bus
offers for sale his in Cooma, opposite the
American House, with the entire stock of Goods The
stock is second to in the mountains with good
share of patronage.
The surrounding country is well supplied with water
from bitches the year round. This is unquestonaby
of the best stands in the upper country and will be sold
credit with good security, exchanged for Sacramento
city property.
Also lot about sixty by hundred feet. with two
buildings thereon, situated the of Main and
Bridge Streets of which at present occupied the
Empire County -4rguS Office.
Also House and lot Pety Hill, at present occupied
by A. s. Tryon.
Apply to H. NJ Hill, at the store, to the subscriber
at w I. Grissim " Co.'S of 9th and street Sac
ramento city A. G. TRYON.
Coloma, Jan. 20, 1855 III
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-24
THE PACIFIC LOAN
-SECURIT Y B a NIX


N9ONEY will be received on Deposit in sums of Ten
va Dollars aud upwards or which certificates Of Deposit
will be issued bearing date the First Fifteenth of the
month Payable Demand, at specified times. the
option Of the Depostos lrayable demand, they viii
be without interest, unless the money remain Deposit
month"; in which theywi draw interest of One per
cent per month"; but no interest for fractional parts Of
month If Deposited for specified times Certificates viii
be issued bearing and half per cent per month inter-
for such time. Special derostes tor or II months
per per month Interest viii cease at maturity; that
if Depostors desire continue their Deposits after their
Certificates fall due, they must be presented for payment
and renewals otherwise interest ceases
The money deposited Is used only in LOANS guaranteed
by and in all cases amply secured by Mortgages State
County and City Stocks Merchandise. and other safe Col
ateras taken in the name of ''MARRlOTT Il WHEEL
Err Trustees for Deposors with Pacific Loan and Secu
rity Bank
Register is kept at all times open to Depostors FORM
pecton in which appear their the number of Ger
tfcates OF Deposit issued and the SECURITIES upon
which the money Deposited has been placed. Dcpostors
thus not only have the personal security offered by all
banks but in addition have the benefit of the securities
ken and guaranteed by and the facility Of knowing what
disposition has been made of their deposits.
FREDERICK MARRIOTT,
ALFRED WHEELER.
50 3m No. 50 Merchant street, Sar Francisco.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-24
Ranch For Sale.

YUyHE propetos ofthe UnonGarden and ProvsionStore
offer for sale their Ranch containing six of land
together with the Store and also sufficient for fam
lily residence There is good well of water the prem
ises This property situated in Union City, ElDoado
county, California, and is as pleasant place for family
residence be found in the mining region of this
State Any purchasing the above property that
command capital enough to stock the store with full
sortment of Dry Goods would do good business.
For further information inquire Of s. n. Nichols, Cooma
of the proprietors on the Ranch.
Union City, Feb. 3, 1855. 13 J. r. DULIN & co.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-24
DAGUERREOTYPES FOR $500
ShCW'S DaguerreOtvpe Rooms.

HAVE REMOVED TO THE FIRE-PRooF BUILDING
No. 1GG CLAY STREET.
few doors above Montgomery Street, north sde opposite
Dr.. kabo's Building.
T r GHEW has the satisfaction of ofannouncng that he
1Yh has tedup splendid suit Of for taking Pho
aphc Pictures either upon glass, paper metal plates.
Persons who feel interested in the Photographic Art in
ytei to call and examine collection Of Daguerreotypes
ken upon paper and glass which embrace some of the
most interesting scenery history and possess brill;an
cy OF and &stinctnes of outline which supass any
thing heretofore produced on tn Pacific Coast.
MIR. also that he has reduced his prices
less than half his former rates, and is prepared to
take good pictures for 81 be obtained at any 9TH
establishment at double that price. Persons who have
had poor pictures taken elsewhere, have them taken
over for Il rifing expense.
Please remember the number, 166 Clay street, North
side, few doors above Montgomery street, and give
call before purchasing elsewhere.
An California papers please copy one month, and scnd
copy containing this advert !senent.
san Francisco, Nov. II, 1854. I'm.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-24
MINERS EXCHANGE BANK.
CORNER OF MONTGOMERY AND JACKSON STREETS,
SAN FRA AECISCO.

a LII MONEYS left interest, redeemable within sir
"a months bearone and half per cent per month De-
posits for six months and over, two per cent. per
month Gold Dust consigned for Assay or Coinage,
will receive the puncual attention. Advances made
thereon when required Gold Dust purchased at the best
prices Bills Of Exchang the Eastern States sixty
days sight ninety days date, drawn at par. The usual
Banking facilities extended to Merchants and Traders,
and the Bank win be kept open for the accommodation Of
Deposors until p M, and on Sundays until 10 p. NJ
Y. B.-AIiners remit their Money Gold Dust in
sealed packages by Express, directed with such iu-
srucos they may deem proper, which shall receive tho
most faithful attention
3m A. s. WRIGHT Banker.
The Empire County argus., 1855-02-24

The Pacific Loan and Security Bank.
IS receiving deposits of cash from Ten Dollars up
wards at the rate of and half per cent per month";
and secured by mortgage for year spacious reoof
brick buildings and lot 25x70, insured and avantageousy
located in this city Alo for six months secured by fire
brick building and lot 22Xl37.
MARRIOTT q WHEELER Trustees,
SO Merchant street.
San Franoisco. Nov =, 1851 SO Sm