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War In the Marquesas Islands.

We have news from Fatuhiva, Marquesas
Islands, to the 18th July. We copy the fol-
lowing letter from the Hawaiian Friend, writ
ten to the Rev. M. Damon, Of Honolulu
"Quite o change has taken place in the
state of affairs here since I wrote to you last.
From dancing and feasling the natives have
turned to war and murder. On the 18th
March, shortly after daylight, h cry was raised
that a party of fishermen were cut off by the
people of Hanavave. After considerable in
quiry, | ascertained that the fishing party con-
sisted Of five persons I; two were killed, the rest
escaped.
March ID have been told the bodies Of
the two men who were cut off the other day
have been eaten by the people of Hanavave.
The people here are greatly enraged; they
started oft this morning to challenge the Han
avaveans. War is again declared, and there
is no knowing when it will cease.
"June 2s.--This morning the natives had
an engagement with the people of Hanavave,
and killed two men. The bodies of the slain
were cut up on the battle field, and proper
toned out among the victors. l was told
that some were so eager to glut their ven
geance that they cut slices from the bodies and
ate them raw. AS soon as the report of the
victory was brought to the valley, the women
dressed themselves in their best attire, and ran
about the village J. crying out with savage ex-
ultation, "A human victim 20 human vic
timl'
"June 2O.--The natives feasted upon the
bodies Of the two men that were killed yester.
day. The relatives Of the fishermen who were
cut of in March last devourel their portions
raw; the rest of the people preferred theirs
roasted. This is the prospect with us at
present. It is truly a dark one"
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FROZEN TO DEArn.-John Martin, mail rider
between Washington and Alexandria, was
frozen to death on Tuesday last in Grand Prai-
RE while on his way from the former to the
latter place. 1t appears that the badness Of
the roads compelled him to avoid the regular
track, and that one side of his buggy struck
into q ditch, throwing him out, where he
persisted. The mail, as well as what money
was upon his person, were undisturbed. An
inquest was held the next morning, and q YER
dict rendered according to the facts as above
stated. Martin was about So years of age.
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The Spanish Cortes have just adopted, by
an immense majority, the sixth article of the
new constitution, which declares that no title
of nobility shall be required as a qualification
for the discharge of any Office in the gift of the
crown Or of the people. This is a great stride
towards the reformation of Spain, as it extin-
guishes the last of the privileges of the Spanish
nobility, and places the people Of all ranks
upon an equality.
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A late Paris letter says (" A fearful story is

A late Paris letter says " A fearful story is
told to-day, of which l have only heard the
outline, but as far as it goes I know it to be
but too true, although it seems incredible.
Here. in Paris, a few days since, q young and
beautiful girl, only twelve or thirteen years of
age, the daughter of IN italian lady of rank
and fortune, who has resided in France for
seven years, was carried away by men in
masks, and brought back to her mothers door
twenty-four hours afterwards, dishonored. l
will not be the first to mention the name of the
family in which this calamity has occurred"
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curious fish was found upon the beach

a curious nsh was found upon the beach at
Newport, r. L., q few days since, which was
entirely unknown to all who saw it. In length
it was about a foot, in form something like a
mackerel, though with considerable less bulk F;
in color it was a dark blush green upon the
upper part of the back, and the sides and belly
were white, with no scales. The head was long
and tapering, and ended in a bill resembling
that of a snipe, and about the same length. 1t
vas sent 10 Professor -Agassiz.
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The WEATHER.-The heavy rains of the
carly part of the week have been succeeded by
one Of the coolest " Snaps" known to the most
ancient inhabitant. Frost-covered panes were
the chief feature Of Wednesday morning, caus-
ing our citizens to imagine that ATTITUDES had
changed positions, and that we had risen higher
in the figures than was comfortable but as we
write it is moderating, and we may hope for
something more pleasant soon.
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BARGE SuNK.-The barge Bunker Hill, with
q cargo Of rs hhds. sugar and $50 bbls. molas-
ses, was snagged and sunk in Bayou Beuf a
few days since, when on her way down. The
sugar is q total loss the molasses will be
saved in q damaged condition.
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NewYork is believed by mauy pers

NewYork is believed by many persons to
be deeply concerned in the slave trade, and it
is said that a Portuguese captain, who has
just covertly landed six hundred and fifty
slaves in Cuba, left Havana on the 23d ult., in
the Crescent City, to renew his labors in that
and other northern cites.
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The advertisement of Mr.. Ireland, in another
column, is worthy of attention. He has pur-
chased the property in Washington heretofore
known as the "Galt House," and intends to
keep o No. / hotel. With the assistance of
his estimable lady, we know that he can do it
tout. Call and see, any how.
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Remains Of slr John Franklin Discovered.

We find the following interesting dispatch in
the NewOrleans papers Of Wednesday last:
ST.. PAUL, MINNESOTA, Dec. PA party
of traders arrived yesterday from Red River,
Pembina, on their way to Canada, bringing
authentic intelligence of the discovery Of the
remains Of Sir John Franklin and party.
Their bones are said to lie upon the coast,
opposite Montreal Islands, where they died Of
hunger.
A party of Esquimaux Indians reached them
soon after the last man died, and they took
away with them several relics of the expedition
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"Kate Whites " really fine Christmas article
was received too late for insertion last week.
We would publish it in the present issue, but
Tint it Is now out of date.
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= "What's the use of signing" with the TOOTH
ache at least, while West, liz St. Charles
street, NewOrleans, can relieve your pain and
fix oil things right in q magically short space
Of time? There is no more skillful operator
than he.
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Hurrah for red hair! 1t matters not, how
ever, what the color of q mans hair is, as far
Us Hoyt, corner Of St. Charles and Common
streets, NewOrleans, is concerned, for he can
fit any body to the best kind of d "cady," to
cover that lair.
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WESTERN EXCHANGE, corner of

ITI"Ip!tU1la and NatcIlez streets, NewOr-
and the public generally that she has oncned the
above house, and is now prepared to accommodate
iooarders on reasonable terms. Her table will always
be supplied with the best the market affords, sin.
ated IN The heart of the business portion of the city.
others rom Tie country. Refer 10 the editor. NJ
this paper. s VI
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1t is expected that on the return of the
troops to Paris from the Crimea, the most
brilliant ieles viii be arranged in their honor,
in imitation Of those givea 20 the returning
armies in he lfst eHrj.c
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OPELOUSAS:
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 40.

~ We are requested to announce that A. NJ.
pERRAULT il o candidate for the Office Of Town
Constable. Election in April next. ,
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~ The French department Of this paper will
hereafter be under the editorial charge Of OsEzlME
A. GuIDRy, Esq.
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NV YEAR BALL-The proprietor of the
Varieties will give o grand ball on Monday
evening next, in celebration of the departure of
the old and the arrival Of the new year. See
card.
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.ar Letters and communications connected with
the business Of this Office should be invariably direct
cd to the /" Publishers of the Opelousas Patriot"
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rOOPERAGE.-T The undersigned has on
~ hand at all times q supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS n
Moiasscs, of the best workmanship, which no oftfsi
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc
cute orders for any description of work in his line. A
supply of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NINEF00T
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM S. READ, Washington.
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NEW The undersigned re.
~ spectfully informs his friends and the pubhed
Opelousas and vicinity that he will, in q few dIr,
open in this town a new Bakery Shop. He wiz ns
the services of one of the finest bakers Of Nsx0f
leans. He claims a share Of the public patronage
August Is. +. A. REER
P.S. Having "pitched in" my customers "a
now depend upon being regularly served. F.R
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GTATE OF LOUIsIANA-District Coun
JURY, Parish of St. Landry
lf-.A:.zc naaa.aIa.l 1ose --x-

Il Meeting OF December 4, 1858.
Resolved, that the resolution of the 4th Of septem.
Der, 1855, be rescindcd, and that the Collector iii.
Railroad Tax of 1854 be and is authorized to proceed
case Of seizure Of property to pay the same, an n y
there should be no bid at the sale Of such PROPERTY
or in case the amount bid should not be equal 10 IL
amount of the tax and costs due thereon, tbep, N
either case, the Collector is hereby authorized spd
required to bid in such property for and in behalf d
this Parish, to the full amount of such tax and cost
only.
A true copy: GUY Fl. BELL, Clefi.
BE- In conformity with the above resolution. d.
%linquent Tax-Payers are hereby informed that 10
further Indulgence can be granted to them, and tb,,
l shall proceed against them forthwith, Accordingly
law. Opclousas, December %, 1855.
EBERT CAN'T, Collector:
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NOTICE.-TMoMGs II. LEWIS, of tbe D.
~ ish of st. Landry, has applied by hin no+.: af-
to be appointed Administrator Of the estate pss"Ioa
thu P. Taylor, his deceased wife, late Of said pos mar
Therefore, any person intending to make on, y
ton to said appointment will file the same in w TEtHss
days from the date of this notice. zen
Clerks office, Opelousas, December 20, ls5s
A. GARRIGUEs, Cler.
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-Districto or-.
~ Parish of st. Landry. =. F.. No. 1912. 4. .Estst" y
John X. Pickett, deceased, late of the Parish ~ : u
Landry. Oh
CHARLES 9. PICKETT, Of the Parish of Pointe n.
pee, Administrator of the estate of said decss.Sss'
having fled an annual account of his administsassso
that the same may be homologated and ap Fy.a
And whereas, the prayer of said petition faaaa Ivy;
granted by an order Of Court, bearing date Dec Cssa
Der %, 1866; 0ssm'
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all persop,,,
terested to show cause, if any they can, within thhs
days from the date hereof, why said account shorH!
not be homologated and approved. 'A0ud
Clerks Office, Opelousas, December 20, 1865.
A. GARRIGUEs, Clert.
CTATE OF LOUIsIANA-District Oo.,.
~ Parish of ST. Landry. M. 76ll.. Estats. -
Henri F~Ontenot, deceased. . Final account ana " y
bleau of distribution.
LAsTIE PIERRE GU1LLoRY, of the Parish n, d.
/ Landry, administrators VI IIc cstate OF SAID decnua.s
having filed a final account and tableau Of dist.se'
ttion OF the funds of the said estate, accompaniaa v
his petition, praying that the same may he homro:y
gated and approved; and whereas, the praysr "
said petition has been granted by IN order Of Cmv%
dated December q, 1856; "'
Therefore, notice is hereby given to al persor.,,
tcrested to show cause, if any they have. wh NIX
thirty days from the date hereof, why said fnaaI" ~
count and tablean should not be homoloca.eS ~,
confirmed. -.
Clerks office, Opelousas, December 20, 1865.
A.. GARRIGUES, Ce,k
CTATE OF LOUISIANA-District Can.
10 Parish of st. Landry. mo. $780,. Estate -
Susan NJ. Collins, deceased.
JOSEPH M. MOORE, Of the Parish of st. Land,
Dative Testamentary Executor of the estate Of S a:!.,
NJ. Collins, deceased, late of said Parish, having aaa
u final account of his administration and taliesu
of classification of debts not heretofore classified 's y
of distribution of said estate, accompanied by M ns ~
tition, praying that the same be homologated: IA n
whereas, the prayer of said petition has been rl N
ed by an order Of Court, dated December 10, ls5s.s
Therefore, notice is hereby given to NIL persons h
terested to show cause, if any they have, ID nv omes
within thirty days from the date of this noticce. VII,
said account, tableau, ETC., should not be ~homolOpsts5
and confirmed, as prayed for in said petition. e'
Clerks Office, Opelousas, December 20, 1855.
A. GARRlGIJES. cla,h
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r EUR & ACKER, Boot and Shoe
IL Makers, keep constantly on hand and make 70
order, all kinds Of Boots and Shoes of the best qndL
ty, at the most reasonable price for Cash. Their
shop is on Main Street, next door to Messrs. Genin,
Poiret & CO., Opelousas.
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EAGLE HOTEL, formerly "Galt House,
- Washington, La. ...WM. IRELAND, of New
Orleans, having purchased the above house, bcgs
i e. to announce to the public that it is now open
ers. 1t is situated between the upper and lower
steamboat landings, fronting the Conrtableau. The
promises have been newly furnished, and no effort
Will be spared to render the accommodations and
.are as pleasant and acceptable to its patrons as
Good stab!ing for horses.
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NHASx N. EALER & co. have now
~ hand In assortment of Fine WATCHES, JEW.
ELRY, ETC., of various descriptions, which they os
at reduced prices for cash. All kinds Of work h
Ealer will continue to devote his personal attention
to the Watch department, in which he hopesto gin
perfect satisfaction to his numerous friends and ~
irons. Corner of Main and Landry streets, OpeouN
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T AIDES SHOE STORE
has now on hand a large assortment of Ladies' nd
Children's Shoes, consisting of Caters, Bask1'
Ties, Slippers, white, kid and satin Boots slpE Sss
etc. An assortment of Ladies' Corsets, Toilet oay
pers, Perfnmery, Toilet articles, Hyde y Goodr@'
Needles, Guitar and Piano Strings, Music, etc.
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MURPHY'S HOTEL AND RESTAU-
w RANT, 9s and 100 St. Charles strcet,-This
well known house is now in excellent order for the
reception OF visitors. The rooms are airy and well
ventilated, and the table inferior to none. Roard
and Lodging, or either alone, will be furnished on
reasonable terms. VII
Attached to the establishment are superior Ten
I'm Alleys, and a Bar well stocked with Wines and
Liquors. "N' CIV
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WAREHOUSE

NEW WAREHOUSE
~ The undersigned, having formed a partne'hnp
town % a. Of Washington, for formerly mliSi known as tie War.
house of Anderson & Thompson, for the purpossa
receiving and forwarding freight and merchandrHs
will faithfully attend to all business which may y
entrusted to them by their friends and the pulI.n
general. J.B. A. FONTEN0I,
John LYONS.
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nR. r. BURR, Surgeon Dentist, having
~ had twenty-five years. experience in his PROBES
sion, offers his services to the public generally. N
may be found almost daily in Opelousas, or st Ms
residence near town, and will occasionally be found
at the Arden House, in Washington. Orders through
the Post.ofice will be attended to. March II.
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nENTIST.-DR. PLATE offers his service
~ as Dentist to the public of st. Landry. Aa
works in plugging and inserting Artificial Ieelu
warranted. and performed by the latest and mo'1
proved process. H,
Office, at the late residence of Miss Aafgosas
ChrGtien, in Opelousas.
Eg- DR.. PLATE will 20 wherever he may b Pr
fessionally called, but patients will find q gre"A
vantage in calling themselves at his office. 80
Opelousas, May S, 1856. gl
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VHOMAs BAILEY, Gun and Rifle make

YNlOMAS BAILEY, Gun and Rifle maker.
4 1868 Charities street, NcwOrleans.
Guns restocked and bored to shoot close and
strong; Flint Guns altered to Percussion on the most
improved principle; Patent Brooches and Safety
Guards fitted to guns of any make; every description
OF Guns and Pistols made on the shortest notice:
Gunpowder, shot, copper caps, wadding, and every
article requisite for sportsmen, warranted Of the best
manufacture.
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BARKER, Gun and Locksmith, 4S Per-
- . dido street, NewOrleans, will make and repair
Guns, Pistols, etc., aud indeed do any work in his
me, with plunctnality and dispatch, and in the best
style. CATS made in a superior manner.
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HOLLIER, Painter and Glazia,
his line, as well as Paper Hanging, rubbing, cleaning
and re-varnishing old furniture, etc, will be prompt
ly attended to, and at reasonable prices; Residence
in OnclOusas,
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r WEST, Practical Dentist, 112 St. Charles
- street. continues to practice his profession in
all its branches. He trusts that his long experience
and acknowledged skill may secure to him q share
of the public patronage.
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T 0. 0. F.--PRA1R1E LODGE No. ~ me ,'st.
L. Washington every Saturday night at \ o Tsus
7. C. Anderson, N G; John S. Haw,, v vi; N. Mil
son, Secretary; James Moore. Treasurer; 4. . Md
paugll,P s Tie Order respectfully invitedtoa''D'
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John F. HOYT, Practical Halter, corner
= st. Charles and Common streets, opposite St.
Charles and Veranda Hotels, NewOrleans.
.BV. Hats made to order.
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g CHICKERING'S OLIVE HOUSE.
NJ Is Pcrdido street, NewOrleans.
Hg- Young's splendid Pistol Galleries, elegantly
fitted up, attached.
Also, Furnished Rooms for private parties.
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A G.-BURLEY, Note and Exchange Bro
AZ ker, 9G Camp street, NewOrleans.
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T ODGING ROOMS, 1O4 st. Charles st.,
IL NewOrleans. =. HENRY STRONG can accom-
MEDIATE gentlemen with Lodging, by the night, week
ormonth. Prices to suit the times.
Best of Liquors and Wines at the bar.
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nUPERIER, HAYES & CO.. Marchands
- COMMISSIONERS, IA rue St. Louis, N.Orleans.
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pICKETS.--6 and 9 foot Pickets, for sale
FdNTENoTf I LYONS, Washington, La.
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DUBLIC BALI-At the VARIETIES.
L There will be given a Public Ball at the Ope.
lousas Varieties on MONDAY NIGHT, 3Ist instant,
J.J. BEAUCHAMP, Proprietor.
A TTENTION!-I. O. O. F.--The mem
- beers of St. Landry Lodge No. 25 are notified
that there will be an election of officers of the
Lodge tonight. The members are requested to at
tend the meeting at half past seven o'clock.
WM. q. SPENCER. Secretary.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

WTILL be sold to the highest bidder, ut public
w outcry, ut the late residence OF N. l.. Griffin,
Esq. decd, situate on the Plank Road to Hamburg,
four miles below Edgeiield c. H., on the goth
December next and days following, the per-
sonal Estate Of said deceased, not heretofore dis
posed Of, viz:
FOrty.Three Negroes,
Among whom are Cooks, Seamstresscs, Washers
and Ironrrs, House Servants, Miller, Black
smith and valuable field hands. They are generally
young and likely; and purchasers desiring Negroes
of the above description can doubtless be suited
II or IL Valuable Horses and Mules,
A Stock Of Cattle Of excellent breed, some Stock
llogs-about
500 Bushels of Corn,
Cotton Seed, Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
In continuation Of the above sale, and Immediately
after, will be sold at Edgelicd Court House, the
LAW LIBRARY
And Office Furniture Of said deceased. The Ii
brary is well selected and most valuable coll, ctun
Of Books on Law and Equity, comprising all the
Books usually found in Lawyers Office.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums under Twenty (S20) Dollars Cash. OF
and above that sum Twelve (l2) months credit, with
interest from date. Purchasers giving Note with
two or more approved surt,irs to secure the pur-
chase money. NJ j.. BONtlAM, Adm'or.
NV 81, 1855. At 4G