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A RARE OPPORTUNITY

Is now offered all those having unsettled accounts to
call and SETTLE we have the time and disposition to
attend 10 them promptly. We hope all will feel per-
fectly free to come, as shall attend to those who
have balance against us with as much pleas re as ii
the 9 Boot was N the other foot"
PRENTISS, HOPKINS & co.
N. B. "Intcresss allowcdon deposits" and charge
on all accounts of over one years standing.
Ia
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or The telegraph reports Champion to
be dismissed "for certain," unless hi; gov
ernment shall see fit TO recall him; while
by way of retaliation, England threatens
that our own minister Buchanan, shall be
furnished with "a card of clearance. The
dispute is evidently warm, and the public in
terest will be. excited TO learn what will
Come of IL
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or Godey's Ladies Book for February, lie
received. This valuable Magazine is now
launched upon the 96th year of it's prosperous
life. This long and liberal patronage is the
best evidence of its popularity and worth
The present, is valuable number.
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Gov. Clark OF New York, playing
President Pierce upon the Leg
fsIature.

Governor CLARK, Of New York, after
waiting for nearly two weeks for the Legis-
lature to organize, sent in his message ss
President Pierce did to Congress-! The fu-
sionists will now have to take back their
thunder against the President. Gov. Clark
is Black Republicans:
. The Legislature soon after organized by
electing Democratic Speaker Of the House.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that an application will be
made to His Exc.ly. S. p Chase, Governor OF the
State of Ohio, for the pardon of Henry Johnson,
who was convicted of Burglary, at the October term
Of tho Court of Common Pleas, Of Portage County,
Ohio, A ID. 1854, and at the term, sentenced to
the Pemitenary of this State for the period OLA
from and after Oct. II, 1854. w. M. SHOOK.
january IA, 1856 24-3w.
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j.SWlFT'S ADv'S.

COUGH REMEDIES.-Hal Balsam,
" Wistar's Wild Cherry. Duneans Expectorant,
Waters, Wyncoops Iceland Pectoral, Brants Pulmo-
nary Balsam, Mitchells Syrup lpecac, Hives Syrup,
Cough candies, Ayers Cherry Pectorai, Swaynes
wild cherry, Ginseng Panacea. Halls cough Remedy
Rogers Liverwort and Tar Faulkner's Elixir, DeDigs
cough Basam, FolgeFs olosorain, Cod Liver Oil,
JacEsors Syrup, &c, &C., at
Nov. II, 1855. Swift's Drug Store
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FOUNDRY FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will sell on reasonable
l. terms, his Foundry in Garrettsville, Portage
County, Ohio. 1t is an Iron Foundry, and large O.
nough TO do casting of ploughs, stoves, &c, &C. All
patterns, machinery and furniture will bo sold with
There is a chance for bargain.
II. t.Gnrrettsyllle. Jan. ID. 1856. JOHN NJ. TILDEN.
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RAvENNA. JANUARY "a, 1866.

or Hon. o. p. BROwH, has our thanks
for a copy Of his bill regulating the sala'
fies Of Members of the Legislature, and
also for copy of Gov. MEDILL's MESSAGE.
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ALetter from am Ohio Legislator.

A Letter from an Ohio Legislator.
The Columbus Correspondent Of the Clet-
mont Sun, says the following is copy of o
letter from member of the Ohio Legisla.
ture to Hotel keeper in Columbus. There
is some wonder as to who the gentleman can
be. Our Devil insists that it is the Repre-
sentative from Portage County. We think
not however, as the "onerabel member" says
he lives "next the line ov the Stuit Of indy
any,:
Mr.. -- of the -- Hotel Collum.
bus Ohio want you to maik way for me ut
yore hotel So can have rune on the fust
fore. suppose you're hous air tew stories
hi besides the Sellor & want my rune next
the kichun reckun will want the rune
while the ledgseater meats of which oner-
abel body i am member and liv next the
line ov the Stait ov indyany In the stait ov
Ohio, the onerabel members in the Stat ov
indyanny las year paid a doler and for
board pur weak but then vittles were hyer
then nur now and think you ort to do a tri-
full better want one or two cheers in the
rune and butte jack and my butes baked
onst week on sundes,
"Yours til death, E. N.
"P. s. rite positively say if can get
the rune direckt yore letter to the kare Of
the Secretary OF Danol Bune counsel in this
county as they told me when was nomlna-
ted to let EN- see all mi politkel corrspon.
duns. "Yours, e. N.
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EW DRESS GooDs-A greater varia-r

N ty than ever, 10 be seen at No Phenix Block--
Our Stock OF Dry Goods is full and ConpIeto and
any one ia want Of Chais, Chqliis DeLaines casgi-
mcrcs, Persia, Twills, French Twis Plaid nnd 6ffi
ped aw Silks Plaid and Striped French Merinos CO.
5urgs Psrametias, sym!maI cloths, DeLafncs, PlniH
and Gpured. - I77l' = "
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HEUMATIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LII Rheumatic Balsam, Barrell's Indian Mniment,
Davis Paia Killer, Pain panacea, Atwood's Rheumat-
ic Llnment, Farrelfs Arabian Liniment Ponds pain
Destroyer, Nerve ana Bono Lnment, Hunts Linz
ment, cramp and pain Killer, Instant cure OF pain,
Mustang Linimeht Jayne's Lsniment. Garghng OH,
Pace's Lniment, King Of pain, piassers, ointneRts
&C., great variety at
Nov. IA, 1855. swlIls Drug et9re.
NHATN g. McKEONE'S CHEMICAL
L Olive Soap, for washiDe.in hard or soft water
Price only 10 cents per bar. Justrec'd by lSWlFT.
July. 1855 t5
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I7000 BUSHELS OF DRIED AP-
ltOUU plies, for which We will pay the highest
market price iuNew Goods. nt as low figures as they
can be brought in Western Ohio.
Sept. 90, 1855. PRENTIss. HOPKINS & CO.
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n [. DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS
IOTHEs & CASsIMERES-A larger

" assortment than ever ofthe above goods and some
entirely new styles Of fancy Cassimeres that cBnnobe
oeai for beauty, quality or eheapness. Any quantity
or color OF Broad Clothes, be by Rt
our stock, and at prices that eannotfailo suit Geds
emenn want Of any thing 10 that line would do Weff
70 ehlland look at our stock, think Is cannot be
Oesilh town or county. Call ~ H. L, DAY,R
Oct No. Phenix Block.
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s. s. REED, Sec'y.
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Drugs and NTedlicines.

~ - - -.
DYES, GROCERIES,, BRUSHES,
PERfUMEEIRY, ~, TOILET ss SOAPS, S,sr pp
&C., &c. A fresh supply just received from New
York by ISAAC SWIFT, at the brick store opposite
he court house. Ravenna, Julys 1855.
uAMPDEN Mineral Green--A new and
Ill durable article for blinds, &c. PARIS GRERE
white sihc. glue at all prices, prime anatte. CoAo2
VGRslsH va good article for low prices at SWlFIsS.
William Pauius, Adm.l In tbs Court q Probate Of
vs.. Portage Co. q State Of Ohio.
Seth Meacham, ct. al.1 Petition to execute real
49, contract. Il
The above named Seth Meacham, who resides In the
State or ilinoiss hereby nOtided at said Adminisra
tor has ledfn said Court setting toFth nat
on she Goth day or February 1873. Russell Meaeha IN
his lifetime entoredInfo awrittan with GeoFge
and Charles Meacham for the sale OF certain real es
tate IN said heton described, being 80 acres IN lot
No. Il In Sueid, in said county and that said George
and Charles have complied In al things with said cons
tract and are entitled 10 deed for said premises
and praying thatsaid Administrator may
and eripoweredto execute the cams. The said Seth
made dcfendantin said petitions as one OF
the heirs at law Of said Russell Meacham. Andunlesshe
appear at the February term oftaid Court and show
cause an oEer prayed Tor IN said petition win be
'taken. - MlCHAkL S4v AkF, 3
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pONNETS, BONNETS-Just opened
~ choice lot of BonnetS, consisting in part silk bon
nets, brilliant and Cheneie bonDets. Cheneille and
Fancy bonnets, CbeneilIe and Soft Straw bonneta
styles suited to the seasons Also beautiful stock OF
Bonnet Trimming, Dress Trimming, Lining Silks, and
Rouehes, at H DAYS,
Sept. "a. No. Phoenix Llock.
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HFGov. CHASE has appointed L. L. Rice
Esq, his Private Secretary:
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A CARD TO THE PUBLIC--Dr. A. s.
II CRAFTS would respectfully inform his friends
and the public generally that his health has far inn
proved that hei prepared to attend to all calls in the
line of his profession.
Truly grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon him, ho hopes to merit and receive continu-
ance of public favor.
Having made arrangements with DR.. Willis OF Raw
enna he is also prepared to perform all operations in
Dentistry in q neat and substantial manner. All work
will be warranted.
ofhce as formerly, at Shalersyllle.
Dec. Is, l655-I9-3m: Dr. .A.S.CRAFTS.
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Rayenna Gift Concert /!

no be given in Ravenna, on the Evening
4 of the 22d of February, 1856.
The following Gifts will be distributed among tick
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NOTICE IA hereby giyen, that n petitio,

NOTICE Is hereby given, that a petition
lV will be presented 70 the Commissioners OF Port
age Co.. at their March term, A. D. 1850 praying that
road laid In the township OF Paris, Portage county,
known by beginning at the school house near BljAh
Hawley'son on The road leading from Palmyra 70 New
ton Falls, then running Bast between lots No "a "a
snd los No. % and IS m within about 81 rods Of the
East line OF Paris theE varying 70 the South about 90
degreesthSt 90 much OF said road be changed that the
part whieA varies the Sonh 90 degrees be vacated
and the road established The line between lots No.
% IS 10 the East line Of Pars.-Pars, Jan 49, 1885,
25W3 WM. N. SUTTON, Petitioner.
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nRESS TRIMMINGS-Now opening
~ large and we'll selected stock of Dress Trimmings,
of various styles and materia and at prices that
not be beat, for ceeapness, at DAYS,
Sept. "a, 1855. No. Phoenix Block.
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NOTICE.

MY wife, Mary Gadola, has left my bed
Ill and board without cause or provOeation; this IL
TO caution all persons against trusting or harbong
her on my account as shall pay debts Of her
tracing from this date, JOHN GAD0LA.
Aurora. Jan, Is, 1856, o5,
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who Will sell Carriages for the
least Money! That's Ihc ques-
tiOn.
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DAVID JENNINGS, EsrATE.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the sub.
Nv seriber has been appointed and qualified as Be
eeutor the estate OF Dawn Jennngs ais Of Raven
Jan'y 10, 1855 fa5w3., LEWIS Z. JENNINGS.
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SILKS, SILKS-Ladies in want Of silk
No2 Phenix Block, as assortment is now full and
eomplee in every respect. Just call and look at them
they are perfect beauties, and selling ehe2pa at
0ctI2, 1855 h. L. DAYS.
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r ARGE ARRIVAL OF SHAWLS ia

IL large inyoicejust received, consisting Of Ging'm
and double Brocha's aud Cashmeres of new and beau
ufu sy les, also fine assortmcntof heavy wool Long
Shawis combining warmth and beauty. All as cheap
as can be desired,
Sent. a. PRENTIss, HOPKINS & co.
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Also very Pretty assortment of cashmere and orr 4
entail scarfs Ladesin want ofany ofthe ab0ve woul,
do well to look az our stock, Before purchasing else
where, aswe t * they cannot fa 10 be suited eitfef
in price, style or quality. Oct 10 HLDAY.
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STOVES! STOVES!
a FRESH ARRIVAL
THE AJAX COOKING STOVE.

This is the best Cooking Stove now in use, and alb
those wishing to purchase, should call and examine
this, il cannot fail to give perfect satsfactian.
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PUBLISHED on SATURDAY PY
JOEL II. SiSDGZ & ANDGEW MElNiLR.
EoNpITloNs.


sub,cr;rten, for enc year. payable in advance
ree duilars il paid at tie end ol the year. our dol
iars No subscription will he received fer period
t-Ss than oue yea1. A subscriber wishing 10 dis
4ontih-e must give ~ afs" "o|"e 70 'iat efect AID
settle up all arrearases.
.4drertiarg g:---Fnr one square not exceeding the
space OF ten lines dollar Tor the first Insertion
and try cents for III subsequent insertion lonser
advertisements viii be charged accordingly.
Ali the advertisements viii be inserted IN french
and english until ordered out. or until the editors
shall judge ii convenient to discontinue the publ
cation
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
Eata all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers.
hoelection tickets or other Jobs printed without
thsmoney or the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be required
or the announcement of candidates for office.
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NG Ct - STC-

Pa Pr.oF. ANTHONY WTMMFn
SAssa a. - 7 as the honor of informing the
~ public, that having been induced
70 ojt"e and settle in the town of Cnelonsos
~ is ready to give lessons on the Piano forte
'ne Violin, the Guitar, and also in vocal
music; he will likewise tune Pianos-Hia
prices will be very moderate s6 90 per
month for Instrumental music, and $S 90 Der
month for vocal music. For tuning Pianos,
the charges will be proportionate to She work:
still they will always be moderate.
ogasRaSs, ASsust 16th. 1885
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Judicial sales. &c.
->>->l--~-~~-~
SqsbRaG Sale.

SVIIE undersigned will offer for sale, at
IL public auction, on I'uesda4 the 25th
Nouem6er nert, 1856. in front 0t Beauchamp
4 Wilkins store in the Town of Washington,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate of Edward W. Taylor de-
ceased, to-wit:
The E. of N. W. !, Sect. 10, Township
3 S. r. +. containing 81 32Il00 acres
The s. K. ! Of Sect. and n L. of Sect.
II, i'll Township s. L. 6 L. containing
about $40 20Ilo0 acres.
The undivided third of Lots Nos. s. 9, IA
and Is of Sect No. 2, Township 4 S. r. 7
Il. containing 1873 45Il00 acres
Conditions Cash.
EvrE. DEBAIILON.
Aucfionesr.
Washington, October 25th, 1856.
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saa vv-.yEisa for sale.

FHNHE undersigned offers for sale his Saw
= Mil, situated on Bayou Queue Tortue,
in the Parish of ST. Landry, said Saw Mil is
entirely new 400 arpeuts Of fine cypress
land is attached to said establishment and also
500 or 600 logs ready to be sawed. More
cypress land close to the place can also b.
bought.
For the conditions and other particulars
arply to the Editors Of the Opelousas Courier
or to the undersigned
THEOGENE HILBERT
Lafayette April 18th, 1856.
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state of lolg(s5aora

pat,s1 n:s'e'es eS s.. c29sr; Ta"a,y. 4; No. 1884
Estate of Edmund surl9rs, dec'ed.
John WRIGT, of the Parish ofst. Lam
~ dry, Administrator If the Estate of Ed
nund SqrIers, deceased, late of the Parish Of
st: Landry, having fled an Annual Account
OF his administration of said Estate, accom-
panied by clifton, praying that the same
may be ho'nologated = And whereas the
prayer OF said petition has been granted by
TN order of Court dated October Both, 1856
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all Interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days from the date hereof,
why laid Account should not be homologated
and the administrator authorized to pay ac-
.ording to said Account
LIS. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, October 30th, 1856.
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SHERIFF'S SALE,
STA7'E OF LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Lemue j. Is. Shaw District Court,
u.,,.,r v. y u.. Parish of st. Landry.
mathew v Hargrove No. 77o6.
3 virtue of writ of f. ia, issued in the
-A - above entitled suit, by the District
Coult, 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 December next, 1856, commencing
at the hour of O'clock A. NJ, and continuing from
day to day. if necessary, all the right title, interest
ana demand of Mathew V. Hargrove, i'll and to the
following described property, seized to satisfy said
writ, to-wit:
A Gel tain Tract of Land containing 200 superf-
cal a'pents more Or less with the buildings and i'm
pFovements thereon, situated on the left Bank Of
Bayou BPuf, in said Parish, bounded above by lands
of Joseph Tate, below by Lastie G. GuiIorv, on the
rear by the Domain, and in front by said Bayou
BGut, being the half of the tract acquired by de.
tcndant tiom Lastie Guilory
L. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff : Office St. Landry, Nov, lst, 1856.
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SEserER,S sale.

FgsHN 4 skh , tSa@EVs
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Placide Guilbeau Jr., adm, District Court,
vs.: Parish of St. Landry,
Henry Western. No. 1855.
7 virtue of writ of fl fa., issued in
-ED!he above eptitled suit, by the District
Courh in and for the Parish OF ST. Landry, and to
directed, will be exposed public sale, for cash,
at the Court House Of this Parish, Oh Saturday the
9Th day Of December, 1855, commencing at tb<,
hour 0; IL O'clock, A. A., and Continuing rom oay
TO day, if necessary, all the right title iutere 4 ar
demand Of Henry Western, in and to the eoIIoy,no
described property seized to satisfy said rit to ,
certain Negco-woman, slave for lie, named c.
leste, aged fifty years.
L. V. cHAcIERE, sherix
Sasaas sises. "a, Issdry, New. lsA ls5e
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New Orleans" Direct Importation
Of .Frsas1,
Gsr@sea, H.
British ana

6TsSsb ana
s Irish Dry. Goods
WD D II. REILLY / Co., SO long known
M . at the corner of Royal and Canal
streets, beg to say they have removed to their
large new store l26 Canal Street, between
Royal and Bourbon streets, known as 1Ouro
Buildings, sign of the Golden Fzaz.
Where their ample room and resident
buyer in Europe, will enable them to keep
lthe year round) complete stock in every
department. Also, full line of Plantation
Goods, of the best Southern manufacture.
Combined with the above, they will keep
at the old stand, corner Royal and Bourbon
streets, under the name of Em6roidery and
Lace Store, a complete stock of Ladies Dress
Trimmings, Ribbonds, Embroideries Laces,
and Ladies' and Gents furnishing Goods, to
suit the country merchants as well as the con.
sumers. -..
This latter is o class Of house heretofore
in this Market
2, j. Il. REILLY l. Co.,
.e.a 126 Canal Street,
Between Royal and Bourbon streets.
Touro Buildings,
Sign of the Golden Plax
September 2oth 1356-6m.
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state OF louistdlla.
Parish Of s., La1sdru. No. 1854.

pa13,z p'zrs'og Of s. cqInT; %a,,d,u No. 1864
Estate of Julie Saizan, deceased
WALERIE-DUPLECHAIN, of the Pa
" rish Of St. Landry, Administrator of
the Estate of the late Julie Saizan, deces sed,
late T OF the Parish of st Landry having fled
a Tableau of Distribution of the Est ate in
community between julie Saizan and Valerv
Dnplechain, her surviving husband accopr-
panied by petition, praying thai. the same.
may be honlologated And whereas the.
prayer Of said petition has been grated bv
an order Of Court, dated November 1853
Now, therefore, notice is herebv givan n,
all interested, to make opposition, # pnv shev
have, within thirty days, from the S,.se bereof
why said Tableau should not be bomologated
LIS. LASTB APES, C!srk.
opelousas, November stb 1855
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N 7HE undersigned beg> leave to inform
d the merchants and planters that he is
always ready to buy beet hides at the highest
rates. j l.. Coz RET.
N. BAH hides sent to him must be ac-
conpanled by certificate, or proof of the
brand, and ownership of said hides
j. L. G.
Opelousas, August 23d, 1856.
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yEr. HENRY E.,sg4ss7gi

MARBLE CUTTER AND ENGRAvER,
z AS recently established at st. Martlnsvlle
IL IL Mandatory for Itinerary Monuments He
will Always have hand an assortment of the best
Italian marble for tombs and monuments OF all
kinds. He will engrave inscriptions in gilt letters
and make any kind of ornaments, either ior tonIbs
mantle pieces, tables, &c.
Those in the Parish of St. Landry who have
works OF this description to execute, can apply TO
the office OF the Opeiousas Courier, Nj Has
Tel, at st. Martnsville
OPelousas, II July 1886. sm
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} Judicial Notices. &c.
SHERIFF'S SALE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.


lsidore Hoier tIIS, use of &c, VS.. EveIiua Co.
Inns f. W c. Il ais Justices Court Firat
Ward.-Parish of st. Landry.--No. &C.
MgI virtue of writ of execution, issues
~ - In the above entitled suit, by Andre
Ward of the Parish OF St. Landry. and to me direct
ed will be exposed to public sale, for cash, at she
Court House of this Parish on Saturday the eth
day oe December next, 1855, commencing at thS
hour OF II O'Clock. a. M, and continuing frora
day to day. Unnecessary all the right, title intaror4
and demand of Evelina Collins f. W c, & ais. ia
ard to the following described property, seized IT,
satisfy said writ, to wit
a certain Town Lot, situated in the town of
Opelousas, bounded North by lot of Eye!ina COL
Ins, f. W. c., South by lot of Victorin Lastrapes f.
pery of can Bite. Richard.
l.. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
sherlff's Office, St. Landry, November l8t, 1855
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NOTICE.
TO THE STATE TAX PAYERs.

TO TIE STATE TAX PAYERS.
gWyAKE notice that have deposited my
E- Assessment Roll in the Recorders OF
fee in the town of 0pelousas, where it will
repain for thirty days from this date, accord
ing 70 law, where aud during which time the
Tax Payers may examine the same, and make
such corrections as they may deem just and
proper. PIERRE MOuILIE,
Assessor for st. Landry.
Opslorsss, EevembsF lsa, 1856.
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SHERIFF'S SALE,

%H~sEsk ~ %sT2A9
STATE OF LOUISIANA
John McCuns, District Court,
Andre Prudhomme & ais, ''" No. - 75sS. 5'5"D'
E5Y virtue of writ of Fl. fa., issued
Hi - in the above entitled suit, by the Dis
n!9t tonr, in and for the Parish of ST. Landry and
20 lie directed, will be exposed to public sale, for
cash, at tie Court House Of this Parish on Saturday
tae G>h day of December next 1856, commencing
at the honr OF o'clock, A. M., and continuing from
day to day, if necessary, ll the right title, interest
aud demand OF John Garvn, in and to the following
isc'ibed property. seized to satisfy said writ, to
WIt:
a certain Lot of Ground, situated in the Parish
"t st Landry, in the town of Washington being lot
numbes ed 50, on the plan of said town, bounded
North by Buhot street, East by Washington street,
South by Short street, and West by Main street CON
tani'ig one superficial arpent more or less together
with the buildings ard Improvements thereon.
L. v. CHACHERE, SheriR
Sherf's Office, st. Landry, Nov, Ist, 1856.