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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-01-10


or The following shows The manner in
which tile monstrous national deb, Of Eng.
land has been created: +
"Thirty-six millions went in the Revolu
tionary war,which brought William OF Or.
ange tothe throne Of England Twenty mil.
lions were borrowed, aud that commenced
the national debt. -
"Sixty-two millions ia the Spanish Snc-
cession,' from May 4, 1909, 70 March ls,
l7l3, Thirty-two and a.balf millions Dor.
rowed. s..,..ssf ,s
"Fifty-four millions In the Spanish War
from October %, 1888, 70 April 30, i74s.--
Twenty.nine millions borrowed.
"One hundred and twelve millions III the
Seven Years. War from June 3, 1855. to
the peace Of Paris. February 10. 1865
Sixty millions borrowed. ~
One hundred and ihirty-six millions il
the American, from l774 to the peace of
Paris. November sos l7sa. One hnadred
and four millions borroweds sss rsi
ssFour hundred and sixty=four millions ii
the French RevolutlonaFy sVzS ffon Fsb.l
rdafy I7es.to ths psscs 0f Amisns, lsuzs
Two hundred millions borrowed. u
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Mortality IN the United states.

DAslfL WEBSTER ssIE
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-11-01
EDUCATION.
EDUCATION.--My School will open 70,
IL the year on MONDAY, the 18th of October.
Washington, La, October II, 1853.
j sPfs GEO. LUTHER.
CT. MARY's HALL, Washington, St

y + ~
This institution, under the supervisors Of Mrs.
Whitney, Principal, and G. F. v. Haskell, Vice
Principal. will be opened for the reception Of pupils
the third Monday in October 1856, embracing full
scientific course, viz: u
Dictation, Elocution, Arithmetic, Grammar. Mod.
ern and Ancient Geography, Outline Maps, History,
Botany, Astronomy, the higher Mathematics, Ge-
Organic Chemistry, Physiology, Intellectual Pow.
ers Logic, Ethics, English Poetry and Polite Liter
ature. S
instruction viii also be given In the Languages
and Fine Arts. IL
twenty weeks each. rs.-l4 81 l,.
English Course per session. n......r......s;S 0e y
Board, per month, ........ ...............l2 0(
Naturalization fee ...,.-....,..... "
The Languages, Music, Painting in Oil, Lineal
Crayon and Monoohromatic Drawing, French Gray
ons, Silk and Chenille Mending. at the usual rates
Use of Sheet Music and Patterns, each, 81.
Use of Musical instrument, S..
The Institution, aside from board, furnishes bed
steads and mattresses B0arders provide all othe
requisite appendagcs.
| For the promotion of economy in dress, il is d
sirable the young ladies conform to an establishe
| uniform, when time and circumstances admit. 5si
The School will be in no respect denominations
or sectarian. The mode of instruction is systemat
cal and strictly intellectual. The organization OF
| the departments Is upon principles deemed I'll
SNi est foundation Tor success. IN the ulS1harBo
duties incident to the various departments, the be-
talent will always he employed. a
Patrons committing their daughters as wards
our care are requested to specify the church the
wish them to be in attendance. Daughters Of u
regular Clergy, tuition gratis.
No pupil received for less time than one session.
Tuition fee, semi-annually in advance.
The personal efforts Of the Principal will be give
to make st. Marys Hall all that eau he desired as
school of elevated literary character, where your
1 Ny.tub
l EXPERIENCES.
Rt Rev Bishop 7 F Davis, So Ca; Bishop Gree
Jackson, Miss; Col z Hooker, Gallatin, Miss;
Smith, NJ y, Monticello, Miss: W Simpson, NJ
Laurens G II, So Ca; Hon l. Orr, Washington, D
Hon Feutherston, Houston, Miss; J II and s
Willard, Troy Seminary, N Y.
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EDUCATION.
OPELousAs ACADEMY.-Rsv. Tho

APELDUSAS ACADEMY Rev THos.
~ RAND, Jr, a. NJ, Principal. Ss
This Institution, 80 long and fAvorably known,
will be reopened as Select Classical and Mathe-
mstical School on Monday, Oct. ~. y : i...
The number OF pupils being limited, they will en-
Joy particular advantages Of thorough instruction
The Glasses wiz be open inspection 1t Ill times
Those having sons or wards, whom they wish TO -
ucate are especially invited to call and SEQ the oper
atoms Of the Scheol. a
The Primary Department will, as heretofors, bc
under the charge Of Mrs. Rand. ),
1sr~ss, per- q,ssrter qf tlepen sOsaks.
Tuition in the Academic Department. SIS 90
!" Primary Department .....,s.,l2 y 90
Board 10 00
Mashlng -. ..'...s... ~
Fuel. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Boarders will furnish their Bedding, Towels, ETC.,
and those who have FIRE in their dormitories will fur
nish their own fuel and lights. ,gs
| Payment will be expected quarterly 10 advance
To al bills not settled at the Academy before W
close Of the quarter, 10 per cent. will 10 added y
pay the expenses Of collection.
| Opelousas, October rs, 1856.
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cHERIFF'S SALE. - Fourth District
= Court of NewOrleans.-AleS. Flash, Sen., and
=, M, IT, ,s Their creditors and the credit

pHERIFF'S SALE. = Fourth District
y Court of NewOrleans-Alex. Flash, Sem, ana
Alex. Flash, Jr VS.. Their creditors and the credit
oi Rw virtue of an order from the Honorable the
ronyh District Court of NcwOrleans, to me direct.
ed have taken into possession. and will expose az
,,bi;c sale. on a credit of twelve months, at the
pnurt Pn House in the Town of Opelousas, on sAToR
DAY the LIST day of November, 1856, commencing sA
at the hour of II o'clock A. NJ. and continuing rom
day d. E to day if necessary, all the right title ana IN
terest cf he said insolvents in and to the
nronerty. surrendered by them to the use OF the''
creditors, viz: .:. ,e r,ro,rd tocethe,
with ali the improvements thereon rights, PRIV
,enes customs, servitudes, ways and appurtenance'
therennto belonging or in any wise anper.alnihg
I,o ousiapa on the Bayou Petit Teche, and more par
ticmiary described as the Nugent tract on sketei
annexed to an act passed before George haresnae
tho 18th day of October, 1854. Said portion ~, o
Eround is bounded in front by said bayGn, Oh ", III
lower side by lands belonging to George h' on ; VII
rear line BY lands belonging to Thomas d. M Lew,
and on the upper line by lands belonging 70 Ino9,
Wait said portion of ground is known as .ne =. !.
sent mal. grant, and measures five sspents front
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II LBANO AGADEMY---J. L, FunxAs
"a Principal- Situated at Big Cane, Parish of 81

81 Principal Situated at Big Cane, Parish OF H.
Landry, La.
The exercises of this Institution Will commence on
Monday, January 7, 1866.
The Academic year, which Is forty-four weeks IN
length, is divided into three terms. ,a.s
The Spring term begins the first Monday IN Janu.
ary, and ends the third wednesday IN Ahril--at
wnich lnlio WM ue hclu WY 1nuua' ~ NM l.,
The Summer term begins tne nun monday IN
AYLiis auu sci A"tSs sno asAss tin"y y, .,
The Fall terni commences the third Mon1ay u
September, and closes on the fourih wednesday IN
December.
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STEAMBOATS,, ETC.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. The good
IN and safe steamer OPELOUsAS, o. Hinckley
master hns resumed her regular trips s-y
between Opelo,lsas and NewOrlealis ttsyf
leaving Washington every SUNDAY and sfaasaaa1e
NewOrlcans every WEDNESDAY during. the season
For freight or passage, apply on board or to
ALFRED LOlJAIlI4IIR, Washington.
NIB. Shippers and consignees Of freight viii take
particular notice that 10 iicighta will he delivered
from the warehouse until the freight bill is paid, o
receipted back to tlc shippers for payment. All per
Mr. Alfred Louaillier, at Washington who is author
lied TO collect and receipt for the same.
October rs, 1855. HlNCkLEY 70.
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NEW WAREHoUsE.-

IN The undersigned, having formed partnership
for the carrying Of the Warehouse situated IN the
town Of Washington, formerly known as the Ware.
house Of Anderson l. Thompson, for the purpose OF
receiving and forwarding freight and merchandise,
will faithfully attend to all business which may be
entrusted to them BY their friends and the public In
! general. yn.M p; A. vnNa aNoA'
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QT. CHARLES COLLEGE, GRAND CO
- TEAU.-This Literary Institaton, conducted by
the Fathers of the Society Of Jesus situated In the
Parish Of st. Landry, close TO tho line Of the New
Orleans and Great Western, Railroad will resume its
Academical Course on the 10th Of October next,
1856. TERMS.
Board and Tuition for the whole session, pay
able half-yeary in advance. .... .....S $3.50 20
Washing and Mendjng g..,............2 10 90
| Medical Fees and Stationery AZ 90
entrance (for the first wear only) ....... 10 90
Vacation, IF spent at the Coilege). 80 90
Extra charges at the option Of parents.
Music per month, IS; Drawing and Fencing, each
per month, 81. Ia CVtAo1, y. ..
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DROF. ANTHONY WINNER has the
L honor of informing the public that, having been
induced to come and settle in the town Of Opeionsas,
he is ready to give lessons on the Piano Forte the
Violin the Guitar, and also in Vocal Music. He will
likewise tune Pianos. His prices will he very mod.
crate: Sc per month for Instrumental Music, and So
per month for Vocal Music. For tuning Pianos, the
Charge will be propoltonste to the work; still, II
will always be moderate.
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rHANGE OF REs1DENCE.-Dr. PI

CHANGE OF RESIDENCE.--Dr. PI-
" LATE has removed his residence and Office to
the dwelling on Landry street, near Judge oveons,
and opposite L. Birotts store Besides the ordinary
services of his profession, the Dr. will continue to
attend on all diseases of the Mouth and Teeth, and
nractice in ali the branches of Dentistry. His work
In all that line is warranted aud performed after the
latest and most approved process.
Artificial Teeth are not only an ornament: they re-
establish the voice to its natural tome and above all
nermt mastication, so indispensable to the health.
DR.. plate will visit Washington weekly.
Prices moderate.
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NHAs. n. EALER, Watch-Maker and

NHAS. n. EALER, Watch-Nlaker and
" Jeweler, corner of Main and Landry streets. Op.
e!ousas. has on haud Ill assortment Of WATCHES
Cold and Silver cased Lever and Lepine Watches,
Earl Earnings Fnger-Rings, Breast Pins for Ladies and
Gentlemen, Spectacles, Gold Pens with Gold and
Silver Holders, Perfumery, Hair Brushes, Toilet
Soaps, aud other articles too numerous to mention;
the whole of which will I've sold al much reduced
nrices for cash or good city acceptance.
/ will also execute all kinds Of work in my line Of
business in a workmanlke manner and with prompt
dispatch for cash. U. N. EALhh'
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DEGULAR PACKET BETWEEN N.
N ORLEANS AND WASHINGTON. -
The fine light draught steamer UNION, eAssH.4I
Capt John Lyons, will leave Washington !.
for NewOrieais, via the Atchalalaya, ON TUESDAY
NEXT, 2lst Instant.
Freight will be taken at as low rates as by any
other boat.
Orders and letters can he deposited at the store OF
Shwartz n Kaufman, In Opelonsas. Oct -.
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,Dy7Dyn SAFE

PUBLIC SALE.
Ifthe above property is not previously disposed % .,
at nyate sale it will be offered ut public auction to
the tn last and highest bidder, on SATURDAY, No
yember l, 1856, at 10 o'clock A. NJ .,o
TERns-For the Furniture, cash; and for the 11
House and Lot, credit of one and two years, WIN
approved endorsed notes, bearing per CENT in'ei
s For further particulars, inquire as above.
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A GOING would respectfully inform his
IN. friends and the public generally that he has
located himself in the Town of Washington, where
he is now ready to execute promptly and with neat
ness all work entrusted to him, such AS Carnage he-
pairing, Painting, Trimming and Ornamenting, as
we'll as House, Sign and Ornamental Painting gene
rally. BY close attention to business he hopes to
merit liberal share of patronage.
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yXTATCH AND JEWELRY STORE,
w corner of Main and Landry st'seIs' ope
C. N. EALER

VaSuSy A<us
c. n. EALER
would inform his customers an the public generally
that he has lately made arrangements for purchashe
Watches and Jowery in NewY0rk, and tha1 ne ias ~
within the past week received, direct rom tnat
emporium the first installment, consisting OF Tue
most elegant and desirable articles ever brought u
this part Of the country. .--..
a. Just opened and for sale, cheaper than ever
before offered,
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
English and French, Patent Lever and heplne' o'
Superior quality;
CHAINS AND NECKLACES:
Fine Gold Vest, Fob ana Guard Chains and Neck
faces, exqusiteiy flushed.
GOLD AND SILVER THIMBLEs.
A magnificent assortment OF
STUDS AND SLEEyE-BUTTONs,
comprising sets of Gold Stone, Canoes, Jet Mosaic
Blood Stone, Cornelian, French Paste, c0l0red ana
white, Plain Gold and Engraved.
fine collection of ....
BREAST-PINS AND EARRINGS
for Ladies' comprising sets of Canoes, Mosaic, Golt
Stone and Jet; Enameled Plain Gold OF various PAT
terms and of superior workmanship and mateiial'
FINGER RINGS
of many varieties, set with Diamonds, Rubies, Gar
net, Pearl, Opal. Aquamarine, Emerald, wh'te an.
red Comedian. Cameo. Blood Stone, very heav.
Plain Gold, Alliance and MANY other descriptions
being complete assortment, from which may o
chosen article to please the most fastdlous taste
An endless list OF
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES,
such as Small Ear Wires, Vest-Chain Hooks, sph
Rings of superior quality, swyels Keys and OhaIm ,d
ol many varieties, fine heavy Gold Pencil ana re'
Holders with or without Pens, Silver Holders, sn
perior quality of Crosses, Buckles for Fob Ribbons
Lockets, Coral Beads, Silk Guards, Pertumery, ete
setC etc.
Hs- Repairing done as usual at the OLD STANI
CHAS. N. EALER-
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COOPERAGE The undersigned has on
~ hand at all times supply Of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moasses, of the best workmanship which he offers at
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc
cute orders for any description of work in his line
s,nniy of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NlNE-FOOT
pICKETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
| WILLIAM s. READ. Washington.
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T,OR SALE, on account Of Departure.-
Il The undersigned will sell, on account Of depar,
t,re. his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting OF
Bed-steads, A,moirs Toilets Wash-stands, Chalrs'
Also, his present RESIDENCE, situated on Main
street, near Patin's Hotel.
For further information, apply to F. A. King, or
to the undersigned, at Opelousas October l;,> ~,
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DOOT AND SHOE SHOP The sub
ID scribcr, having resumed business at his old N
stand, lately occupied by Lear & Acker, respect u
fully informs the public that he will execute with ~
promptness and fidelity all work entrusted to him
and solicits share of patronage His prices Will o
Low for Cash, and Cash only.
Opelousas, March l, 1855. ,,,,,r,,,,,-o,>,
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MrEsTERN EXCHANGE, cosnsf of
leans. \, Mrs. WILSON would inform her Mlenda
and the public generally that she has opened the
above house, and Ia now prepared to accommodate
boarders on reasonable terms. Her table will alweyn
be supplied with the hest the market AFFORDS. Stu
ated IN the heart Of tho business portion Of The city,
unusual inducements are offered t0 merchants and
others from tho country. Refer TO the editors oi
this paper. ss. ii
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N P. COLLINS,
MOUNDV1LLE,
Begs to inform his friends and the public that he is
now receiving his summer supply Of
STAPLE DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING,
with general stock of Groceries. Also, stock Of
MEDICINES for Plantation Use, and general as
sortment of PATENT MEDICINE.
p, Collins will make cash advances on Cotton, Su
gar and Molasses consigned to MILLER FORESTER
Commission Merchants, NcwOrleans.
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-,np sALE--An excellent Piano .,,orte, in
'y ane order. Apply to G. N. Rogers, Opelousas

-[,oR sALE-By Fontenot & Lyons, In.
- - posts for fences, Of the best quality, also
ln+,tv ."s Of the finest feet Pickets In market,
qusn "sy he used in place Of 8 feet Boards for
w.;nr wnc9; ant Houses The above may be had cheap
eosssShs g" Cash. Washington, La, July 10, 1885,
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8 -ANDs FOR SALE Four aousand
! Acres of Land, lying on Vest side Of Bayou
pess 4ss nssa nsf is pisasa ss s s'
.,1apt timber such as Oak ASH Pine ETC., of the
sst ansiity. There also Improvemehts with
ess II decayed condition. This situation as
sry IL mot exceled by any other in the sate Of
louisiana Of the Dnasua nee
.. e..s;n,ors apply at this office, or to o. F. ST
ION, al Plaquemine Brulee. "
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FOR SALE.

.-;1NE PLANTATION FOR s. StLE.-
u.;ro desirous Of changing NJ location, will
= ne,r5 sy53vsta seIe my Plantation on Plaquemine
~ = sntaining about 1000 arpents Of Land ef
NsSIa 80 y sas es en- pss
Ing are perfectly ney having been construct
sstntbla . K tbs Isl two years. soil iich. end emi-
nensy y stock range. rhsse afe abqpt l25
and fencing enSa y e spsSS sss ssas = much
more. nsiean. or to the undersigned, at his planta-
AlDs ~ PIaouemine Ridge.
toaon NiIi % sell on liberal terms;
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WALTER L: CARRINGToN, Engines &C,
w and Millwright, offers his services TO u. n.
Planters of st. Landry and adjoining Parishes he
will attend pnnctually to all business in the above
line entrusted to his care Orders addressed to him
at Qpelousas, or to this Office, will receive prompt
attention. Refers to Ludgar Lastrapes, Alfred Las
trapes Joseph Beraud, j. B. Dejean, Sen.
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TUsT RECEIVED IN
j so or. French QUIN1NE, pure, which we ~
will sell very cheap Also, IL
/ gross Lyons Katharon;
gross Bay Rum;
doz. Balm of Thousand Flowers;
doz. Rogers's Liverwort and Tar;
gross McLain's Liver Pills;
gross Ayers Catbartic Pills and Cherry Pee
toral. = For sale cheap by
WA sstsY P; ;LEONCE HEDRARD S 90.
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VOLUME ;l7+l II:
SALES AT At7 zion.

PUBLIC 8 kLE-Est III Clarissa Mills
=. widow Of Yenis NJ. Stevens. deceased. - =
BY virtue Of an order emanating from the Honor.
able the District Court in and for the Pafsh of 81
Landry, the undersigned, Public Auctioneer in and
for the Parish Aforesaid win sell At public anctnn
to the last aud highest bidder, on
THURSDAY, November 40, 1850,
at the last residence of the deceased IN atato te
following property, to wit: ''''
A TRACT OF LAND;
on which the deceased last resided, "A I.si>oS
situated In Cataro, and bounded on -
tho south by public road on the iS esS
north by land Of Madame Alexandra Il y
Fontenot on the ast b. land Of Jefferson McClusky
about ninetySns Gpcnts together % WITH Syasi'' Tie
BUILDINGS AID IMPROVEMENTS
situated thereon.
her ilrRtcr OF LAND, 1
situated in 'rairi Mamou, and containing six hun hun
dred and "a ess The boundaries Of this last
mentione, me. s e # Land will be made known on the
Also, ~ zs.s.
| 4 SLAVES, A.
of both sexes and Of different ages,
'ollows:
LEWIS, age vars:
| FRANK, age>.<sJ Gears; ~
| w. JIM, aged Il years; ...
ALFRED, aged l3 years;
/ BETSEY, aged 80 years, =,
| With her child. p- ~, aged years;
| SALLY, ss.a 81 years;
BETTY, aged IS years.
Also, as -N
One lot of GENTLE CATTLE;
Two HORSES; One MARE and COLT,
i Ono BRANDING IRON; One BUGGY;
One CART; One Lot Of LUMBER;
i TERMS AND CoNDITIoNs~-All the movable prop
erty, Horned CattA, Horses, etc, belonging to til
estate payable or ne lst Of April, 1867, and th
Lands and Slave fayable as follows: One-tifth O
the purchase mo Jon the lst of April, 1867; one
half Of the bal e on the lst Of April, 1858, an
X ''e remaining alf on the lst Of April, 1853. Pun
. >ers to givs heir notes, with one good securit
inNe~a 10, to Satisfaction Of the Administrator
and the land md Slaves to remain specially NOR
gagged to the estate to secure the payment of til
purchase moi ~ and the interest that may accru
thereon, at the rate Of per cent. per annum fro1
the maturity thereof until finally paid.
Parish Of St. Landry, October IS, 1855.
ACHII4LE DUPRE, Auctioneer.
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ELECTION.
DROCLANIATION BY ROBERT g.
l. WICKI.IFFE, Governor Of the Stats Of LcA.

BY ROBERT 9.
Il WICKLIFFE, Governor Of the State Of LoA-
10 me Sheriff Of he Parish ef 81. Laadyy' ~
Whereas, Electors for President and ViestpN
dent Of the United States .are tp b. chosen f1r
State on TUESDAY, the fourth dag Novs =
next, as provided W lava y followeS 70 wit' .i
posed OF thes Parishes Of Plaqueluines and 81
nard, tile Third District Oh the City 0f New0 0rlpans
'o aone non from Second Electoral District eo possa
q the First and Second Districts with ths excsl'-
'Vo Ono =" om sa tpSs .ns ThsTd EIess Dsrcs cspossd
sof tho Fourth District Of the City Of NewohcGNs.
that part Of the Parish Of Orleans on the right henk
6 opnr.s s st JDaa .Ss Baps sns Sss
Assumption, I,afourche and Tertebcnns. laSi
Ono from the Fourth Electoral District,
Of the Parishes Of Y. Tammsssy: 4. MsshiI hi
ingston, 81. Helena Enst I. snd Wsst SCI Fsllsl Ne
One from the Fifth Elestorxl Distrist. COZ - a
the Counties of Attakspas and OpeiouAs, and thS
Parishes Of Rapldes and Avoyelles. ..
posed oi the Counties q Nasehtochss, 0oashaa I'D
toncnrdia, and the Parishes ef .Catshoala and
Franklin. y 81
Now therefore, / have thought pros,sss = tsas
this my Proclamation ncsiiy,ng & tns qussncs Epsess
commanding all Sheriff., CommissiqAen Of E1eceae4
and other officers thssein c0ncerred TO- h0ld sesd
Election for Electors Of President Prtdsnt
Of the United States, for the state * Louisiana on
conducted and returns thereof made IA III efrects
accoripg to the provisions Of the C0natitutlQ Of
this State and laws In such case made an. provies
Given under my hand, and the seal OF the stat
L0ulsians, vt Baton Rouge. this seventh ~
[L.s.l Of July, A.D 1866, and " the lndspefdenca
RoBERT q. wi6KLIFFE.
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tC,rATE OF FLOUISIAN NA-District Court

tGTATE OF LOUISIAN A-Distrct Court
C Parish Of st, 4andry -. No. 1898. Estate OF
Martha P. Taylor, deceased.
Administrator Of the estate of Martha P Taylor de-
ceased, late of said Parish, having filed final ac-
count of his administration of said estate, accom-
patiied ls s his hi 4ttiaa PRAYING that the same may
lie hoihhogated and approved; And whereas, the
der Of Court dated Sop 20, 1885,.
Therefore, notice. sereby given to all persons IN
terested to show ,auta, if any they have, within
thirty days sshc date hereof VIII said final ac-
count should not be homologa.ed and confirmed
is. LASTRAPES, Clerk.