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A LBERT DEJEAN, Counsellor and At
~ torney at Law, Opelousas will attend to anv
business in his line in St. Landry and the adjoining
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s. 2: ALLIs, Public Auctioneer for the
~ Parish Of St. Landry, Office at his store il
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EAGLE HOTEL, formerly /" Gait House,

{.
WIN. aTs fEEIsHNb, .; sf Neworeanp, G /;
having purchased the above house, ~ M SH
begs leave to announce to the pub. iaaeis{z
lie that it IL now open for the reception Of Transient
and permanent boardcrs. 1t is situated between
the upper and lower steamboat landings, fronting
the Courtableau.
The premises have been newly furnished, andln
effort will be spared to render the accommodations
and fare as pleasant and acceptable to its patrons
as those of any hotel in the interior of tho State
Good stabling for horses. -,
n ARG AIMS! BARG AIN s!
- .1l, NEW GOODS! ses}faSl mi T,
FIRST IN FASHION,! CdLL SOON ,
The subscriber has just returned from New Orleans
with well selected stock Of LADIES' DRESS and
other DRY GOODS, which he n offering at VERY
-. SMALL PROFITS, aud at lower -. 4
$fSc prices than can be had elsewhere. 3sADA
* AL Also, well selected stock Of FAMILY
Call and examine the stock, AZ 1t is no trouble IL
show goods. izsfG 4 u. l.. NIMMO, -
Lower Steamboat Landing, Washington, La.
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AND HARNESS.-The
~ undersigned keep constantly on hand material
for Carriage Repairing in all its branches. They are
to execute all orders with dispatch, and in
q wOrkmanlike manner.
aJ- BLGGIES, SULKIES and HARNESS made
to order. GIBBS & CLARK.
Opelousas, March 8, 1856.
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WIN. H. sPEN GER, Attorney and Coun-
sellor at Law, by diligence and fidelity in the
discharge Of profession hopes to merit and receive
patronage. Office in Opeiousas.
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II AIDES SHOE STORE
IL Mrs. A. MILLSPAUGH, Washing.-
ton, La, has now on hand large assort-
ment of Ladies' and Children's Shoes, con--
sisting of Caters. Buskns, Ties, Slippers,
whte kid and satin Boots, Slippers, etc.
An assortment of Ladies' Corsets, Toilet Slippers.
Perfumery, Toilet articles, Hyde Il Goodrichs Nee
dies, Guitar and Piano Strings, Music, etc.
fEn SACKS WHEAT BRAN, for sale
wv by DEBAlLLoN 4 CARRlERE,
- Washington. La.
NHAMPAGNE-A few baskets of this
" fine Wine left. which we will sell at reduced
prices, to close the invoice.
DEBAILLON i CARRIEEE, Washington.
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| A LPHONSE DEBAILLON. Puhl;c Anc.
- tioneer in and for the Parish of 81. Inn1rv-
prompt attention. "--- -Ses.'
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n N n =. oPBLoUsAs SATURDAY MoRs1Nap MAJ ", lsss.
BUSINESS CARDS.

JOSEPH CHI SIER, Collector and Cr;eer,,.
Perish Of st. Land, Oflce In flnelnnsas III Il
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Il
- Hosptal,) Washington, La, offers his profess
siona services to the citizens Of Washington and th
surrounding country. =
THEODORE DEVALCOURT, Notar,
- Public and Auctioneer in and for the Parish o
st. Landry. Office at Grand Coteau ANY order
lett with J. B. PoLrNGUE will receive prompt atten
tion.
T,OUIS WAITER, Cabinet Maker, has al
- ways on hand large assortment of Armoirs
safes, Wasll-stands, ETC. etc., which he will sell Al
NewOreans prices for cash.
Apply at Patin's Hotel, Opelousas.
MARK HOLL1ER, Painter and Glazier
~ offers his services to the public All work il
his line as well as Paper Hanging, rubbing cleaning
and revarnishing old furniture, ETC.. will be prompt
" attended to, and at reasonable prices Residence
in Opelousas.
BRADFORD, j. NJ, Civil Engineer, Sur
~ veyor and Examiner of Lands, offers his ser
vices to the citizens of this aud the adjoining par
sbes, and hopes by the faithful discharge of all bus
ness entrusted to his care to merit continuance o
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon him
Office at Hayes's Hotel. opelonsas.
~ H. POTTER, Book-Bindcr, Opelousas, is
~. prepared to execute all orders in
his line with neatncss and punctuality, AAiEEN
ead oa Bdofs St ksw ys5oaea. ossdns pr'ss for cash.
All orders left at this office or with A. AIspaugh
Wash 1gton, will be attended to.
r. aPERAGE.-The undersigned has on
~ at all times supply of SUGAR HOGS
Hk -s4sRRELS and HALF BARRELS fol
Moh Atl,e hest workmanship, which he offers a,
the ''s He will also receive and exc
cute, -iption Of work in his line A
supp SLAVES and NINE-FOOI
PIC rash. March TO-
READ. Washington.
r. Watch-Makcr and
~ Je~.r., and Landry streets, Op
elousas. has On, 49, al assortment OF WATCHES
and JEWET.RY consisting Of English and French
Gold and Silver cased Lever and Lepine Watches
Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings Breast Pins for Ladies and
Gentlemen, Spectacles Gold Pens with Gold and
Silver Holders, Perfnmery, Hair Brushes Toilet
Soaps and other articles too numerous to mention;
the whole of which will be sold al much reduced
prices for cash or good city acceptance. a
will also execute all kinds of work in my line of
business in workmanlke manner and with prompt
dispatch for cash. C. N. EALER.
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,ollector of Accounts,
his services as such to the
: Ney l. Estorge's will be
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TyOR SALE--A DESIRABLE REsrpHxc>.
II the Town of Opelousas. Possession -.A.s.
given Immediately. .. 1In
HAIER, at this Office. F5 ~
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Ohm MACDONALD, Civil Engineer and
Surveyor, offers his services to the public. viii
promptly attend to any orders left at Cas n Eaers
| corner OF Main and Landry streets Onelnnsas -
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DOLIUE JURY, Parish Of St. Landry

DOLCE JURY, Parish of St. Landry
l. Meeting Of December 4, 1855. " -ll'. .''
Resolved that the resolution Of the 4th Of Septem-
her, 1857 be rcscintled and that the Collector Of the
Railroad Tax of 1854 be and authorized to proceed
and collect according to law the said tax; and in
case of seizure Of property to pay the same, and that
there should be no bid at the sale of such property,
OR in case the amount bid should not be equal to tile
amount Of the tax and costs due thereon, then, in
either case, the Collector is hereby authorized and
required to bid in sch property for and in behalf Of
this Parish to the full amount Of such tax and costs
only. rs !, -, ;.,,.,, :, 49,,
A true copy: .r GUY H. BELL, Clerk.
Ry- In conformity with the above resolution, de-
linquent Taxpayers are hereby informed that no
further indulgence be granted to them, and that
shall proceed against them forthwith, according to
law, Opeousas December 20, 1855.
- - NJ ELBERT CAN'T, Collector.
TTO TAXPAYERS The Assessment Roll
u of the Town Of Opelousas for the year 1856 is
now open and ready for inspection All persons are
hereby notified to come forward and examine the
same within the legal delay, or it will be certified as
correct. and put in the hands of the proper officer
for collection. -. ,.,
Opelousas, May II, 1856 N. KENIsON,
President Board of Police.
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II o. o. F.-PRA1RlE LODGE No 81 meets at
at O'Clock. John S. Haw, n G; M. X H.
Kenison, VIC; J. P. Gurnett, Secretary; s=
James Moore, Treasurer; A. Millspaugh.
s. The Order is respectfully invited to attend.
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THEODORE DEVALCOURT, Notary
= Public and Auctioneer in and for the Parish ot
st. Landry. Office at Grand Coteau. ANY orders
ett with j. B. PoLrSauE will receive prompt atten-
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ROGERS 4 DEJEAN, Public Auction
at Opelousas. -S"""''' o"'e
GEORGE n. ROGERS, rv,p,srr nr,r.v d
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'HEODOSF ROBIN, Attorney at Law,
=, VIII n"" to all business entrusted
70 "''' and Fifteenth Judicial
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JOSEPH HUFTY, 20 Camp street, Ne,

JOSEPH HUFTY, 20 Camp street, New
- Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine
Watches. Jewelry, Rich Fancy and Staple Goods
respectfully invites the attention of wholesale any
retail dealers and purchasers to his very large stock
OF goods, which is freshly imported and constantly
supplied throughout the year.
SHE'LL CoMBs-Imitation Shell and Buffalo Combs
Of every style and variety.
BRtsHEs-Gf every description, of his own manu-
facture, and at the lowest Northern factory prices
ToILET ARTIcLEs-Such as Perfumery, Hair Oil
Hair Pins, Ponatnm, Fancy Soaps, etc.
Fine Fans, Purses, Pocket Books, Work Boxes
Portable Desks, together with an endless variety Of
Porte Monnaes etc, of every style aud shape, and
ut unusually low prices. 'a 10y
Guns, Pistols, Knives, Colts and Warmers Revoly
ing Pistols Scissors, Razors, Life Prcservers Fishing
Reels and Tackle, of every variety, to suit the host
determined angler. - T. - =,
WATCHES, JEWELRY, etc.--The stock il. this
line, consisting of the \. T. Cooper, NJ /. Toba and
real Joseph johnson movements with a fine astort.
ment Of Swiss Jewery, Silverware, ETC., have. .heen
selected with great care by +. Roberts, for MI q
years engaged in the wholesale business, and having
been purchased exclusively for cash, great induce.
ments will be offered to purchasers.
Every article warranted US represented, or the
money refunded.
Watches, Jewelry, ETC., carefully repaired and
warranted. March 81, -f' n lf7I7
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G N. ROGERS, Collector Of Accounts,
ETC., respectfully offers his services to the pub
Tic as SUCH Orders left at J. Poseys Drug Store viii
be promptly attended to-. March a.
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MARX HOLLIER, Painter and Glazier,
nH offers his services to the public All work in
and re-varnshing old furniture ETC., will be prompt.
" attended to- and at reasonable prices. Residence
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The two preceding and the two succeeding num-
bers to those drawing the first 200 prizes will be en-.
titled to the 800 approximation prizes.
For example: If ticket No. II, $50 draws the $780,.
900 prize. those tickets numbered IL PAS IL 24e
25i and IL 1859 will each be entitled to 5000 and
ON according. to the above scheme
Ii ticket No. should be drawn, the approxima.
tons would be 2, 3, 1899, 10000
II ticket No. 10000 should be drawn the approx
nations would be 1898, $4,000, j, and 2.
If ticket No. Q or 5000 should be drawn the APP
organizations viii be on the same principle.
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY,
In the above scheme there 30, 900 tickets num-
bered from to 20,00e.
There are 200 full prizes and 800 approximations,
making In all /, 900 prizes.
The numbers from TO 10000 corresponding with
the numbers the tickets printed on separate slips
of paper, rolled up and encrced with small tin
tubes and placed in glass wheel.
The amounts of the different 200 full prizes SINH
larly printed and encircled are placed in another
wheel. After revolving the wheels, a number is
time prize is drawn from the other wheel by boys
who are biindfolded.
The number and the prize drawn out are opened
and exhibited TO the audience and registered by the
Commissioner, the prize being placed against the
number drawn,
This operation is repeated until all the prizes are
drawn out
The drawing is then printed, and, after COMPARE
son, the Commissioner certifes TO Its correctness.
Prizes payable forty days after the drawing, in full
without deduction.
Whole Tickets $I0-Halves $5-Quarters az So
Address orders for tickets TO.
T. III. HUBBARD q CO.,
Office SO Fayette street, Box 40, Baltimore, Md,
sep 29-d&w
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a
- Of which il in Oak and Pine timber is offered
for sale or exchange for city property 1t is situated
in Prince William county, Virginia, about twenty
five miles from Washington, and three miles from
the Potomac. The dwelling house is of brick, three
stories high and forty by fifty feet in extent and cost
originally $4,000, being Of the beat houses in
the county. There is new barn on the premises.
with stone basement and all the necessary outbuild.
ings. Also, we'll of excellent water which il cold
in the warmest weather. The fences are substantial
and in great part new,
There are a large number Of fruit trees on the
farm, and superior garden. Apples, Pears, Plums.
Cherries Peaches Grapes, and other fruits are pro.
duced in abundance.
The extension OF the Richmond and Fredericks.
burg Railroad will pass the borders Of this farm and
greatly enhance its value. This work is now in pro
gress, and win soon be completed
This farm formerly belonged TO Mrs. Sophia Car
ter and its situation is perfectly healthy Title nm
exceptionable St9..s
The above farm viii be sold on moderate terms
and the payments win be made perfectly satisfactory
10 the purchaser. Apply at this Office, TO
sepS-eod W.M WATSON.
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Lafsr from CI5forni9--44yripaI Of The George Lac
NEW YoAx, Oct lS.-The steamer Geo. Law, with
California dates Of the goth ut arrived this morning
She brings nearly $4,000 900 in gold on freight Col
Iotlen, engineer and superintendent Of the Isthmus
Railway, came as passenger
The frgate Independence and sloop-of.war st Ma
rvs were anchored before Panama The Saratoga
was still at Aspiuwall
On the 18th inst the new Governor, Cairo, was to
be inanguraed at Panama ID Is confidently believed
that this succession will insure peaceful condition
Of things on tina Isthmus.
The following dates have been received. Callao OF
the 18th, Valparaiso Of the 2lst September and Aus
sralia OF July 2lst The papers contain nothing Of
general interest
The intelligence from California is generally IN
important Politics occupied the public mind to
the entire exclusion Of other subjects In San Fran
CISCO there movement to unite the various ele
ments Of opposition TO the Democrats who are bit
ter enemies Of the vigilance committee II is some
what doubtful, however, whether the project will
succeed
The Democrats have nominated Charles L. Scott
and Joseph Q. McKibben for Congress. They are
both Gwin, or anti Broderick men.
John L. Durkee and Charles E. Rand, who were
indicted for piracy for taking the State arms from
schooner, had been tried and acquitted. The Jury
returned the verdict after five minutes deliberation
suit has been brought against the Panama Rail-
road Company to recover $4,000 damages for iniu-
ries received by the accident on the 9th of May.
number of other parties awaiting the result Of
this action before entering suit for other INJURIES
Trade at San Francisco was dull; but with the re.
moval Of social disorders return of business actiy
~ was confidently looked for
BY the George Law Nicaragua dates of the 90d are
received via Panama Walker was still at Granada
with 800 men. TWAS rumored that he would shortly
take possession Of Greytown, and afterwards march
upon Costa Rica.
Gen. Canas with 500 Costa RicaL troops were nj
Guanacosta ready TO oppose the threatened invasion
Hivas remained at Leon with $500 troops awaiting
the dry season for an attack upon Walker.
THE MARKETS.
Flour Galego -four brought sl5 in jobbing sales;
Lackawana Coal, slej Orleans Molasses, so cents
Provisions armj Mess Beef half bbIs, sll 25; Clear
Pork, $685. Bacon, extra clear, 81 cents; Hams, 10
IL; Lard, 20 l-2; Spirits Turpentine advanced As
cts per gallon large speculative sales were made at
1885,
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Ns,v York Markets..

NEW York, October 1S.-FIour IL firm, Sales
Of 5000 bbls State, SO 40 a so 90; Ohio, So 66
$6 10; Southern, 81 10 81 d.
Wheat has advanced. Sales of71 900 bushels
White, 81 ds asl IS; red, 81 4s a 81 So.
Corn is firm. Sales of 10, 500 bushels. South
ern mixed SO cts.
Pork Is quiet. tales of mess at $40 so IL.
Beef is buoyant. Western mess, IS Sll ;
prime, SO a 81 country mess, SO 90 a so 80.
Lard is very dull, at Is 7-s.
Whiskey has declined. Sales of Ohio at 3s IL
cents.
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AnotAer Kdnsaa R1nnor.

CHICAGO, Oct. IA party of Kansas emigTants,
chiefly from Ohio and Wisconsin, numbering 300
men, women, and children, while at Sailors Iowa,
received intelligence that Governor Geary was APP
preaching with party Of dragons TO oppose their
entrance into the Territory The party, however,
determined to proceed until they should be forcibly
compelled to retire.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, October 13.-Flour has advanced
Sales Of Howard Street and Ohio at So 8716; City
Mills at 90 u.s.
Wheat has advanced three to five cents Red 81
40 a 81 so; and white 81 55 a 81 IS.
Corn is steady. Sales of white at so 81 cents and
yellow at 90 SO cents
Whiskey is steady. City 81 971l cents Ohio,
38 cents
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Rroitenasnt in pliLndelnLin

PHILADELpHTA, Oct l3.-Tbere is much excitement
here in relation to the imprisonment of the thirty
members Of the Shifier Hose Company writs of
habeas corpus about to be issued 10 procure their
release before the election day
Letters from Baltimore state that large number
OF Rip Raps and members of the Empire Club are on
their way hither to operate on the election.
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FHE oFERwHELnrso DEsooRArrc YIcToRY IN DBL
AYARE-This State, at an election which brings ont
her whole vote, generally casts somewhere in the
neighboThood Of $4,000 ballots, About $500 votes
were cast at the election for Assessor held there last
week The Americans did not turn out then. but
they will be on hand on the 4th of November next
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An AMERICAN MARRIAaE IN PARIs.--A marriage
took place at the hotel Of the American Minister In
Paris few weeks ago. The parties were Mr.. JOS
M. Hayward, of Charleston, s. O., and Miss Maria
Henrietta Magruder, daughter of Capt. G. A. Msgru-
ID Paris are becoming of frequent occurrence The
Rev. Or Hall, Chaplain of the British Embassy, was
the officiating clergyman in this instance, 81,
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A LADY TEACHER.
VTADAMED UvALL, PROFESSOR or

lVu Astrology and Phrenology, continues 10
practice the above science. She il prepared TO
swer all questions relating 10 human life. Madame
Duvall Ia Also the ladies' Botanical Physician At
ficted and defective females viii do well 10 try her
skill her compounds from herbs gathered under
the strong influence of the Planets which rule them
Madame Duvsil ia late from Europe where her prsc-
tee was successfully patronized. She ia travelling
through the United States and her stay will now be
very short in Washington.
Residence, No. sl6 Eighth street, between and
IA streets- oct e-smo
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Mnanetal.

New YoRK, October 13--Stocks are dull
Chicago and Rock Island, 80 IL Illinois Central
shares, no. Ditto bonds, 80 1-5; Michigan South
ern, 81 1-2 New York Central, SS SO Reading,
81; Va. 6's, 81 "a.
Sterling Exchange is duh at 100 IL.
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Indian Outnaaos.

ST. LOUIS, Oct l2--The Council Bluffs Bugle Of the
14th ult says that gentlemen who have arrived from
Fort Kearney report that rumor had reached the
Fort to the effect that Col Balbits train had been
attacked by the Cheyenne Indians and that only ono
man escaDed
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The Columbian College, d. O., has commenced its
session under 1st.erng circumstances Some 10 or
80 have entered this year and they represent almost
every section. The professors are distinguished in
their several departments President Is an
getic manager. rftfI' NIrN Fl
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NATIONAL THEATRE This evening will be the last
appearance Of the Keller Troupe, whose unique and
classic entertainments have 50 delighted our citizens
for the past week. We have words TO express our
admiration of them and their endeavors The public
at large have the same kind feeling for them and will
we believe, much regret their departure.
Go early and secure seats, for confident they
will have an overfowing house.
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TEE JUNIOR Sous OF AMERICA, of Alexandrs, viii
have public meeting and torch-light procession a
Alexandria on Wednesday night next DO not forge
this Juniors and Seniors of Washington.
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RDIToR (BALTInoRE) AMERICAN DRMocRAr.-Will
the editor please to answer the following question
for the information of the people of Washington
Is II fact that bands of Irishmen armed and
equipped, are out the Bel Air road drilling, by
night and by day.
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New CHURCH. The digging out the foundation
for the new German Lutheran Church, corner of
and Fourth streets, in the neighborhood of the Cit
Hail. is progressing. tAytt
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THE DIsrRrcr SUNDAY ScHooL UNION meet thi
evening in the Sixth Presbyterian Church, Island
corner of Maryland avenue and Sixth street /" Com
parents, come teachers, come children, come alllp
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Commemorative were msprinted the other day,
in our article headed "Iucorrect.p We wrote the
word gentleman" not TGerman."
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FIRsT PREsBxrERIAN CHURcH.-Th ediice is bein
painted and reftted for the winter.