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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-10-25
DUBLIC sALE.-Estate of Marie Louist

DUBLIC sALE-Estate Of Marie Louise
Il Bihm, deceased.
by virtue of an order emanatng from the Honor
able the District Court in and for the Parish of ST.
Landry, the undersigneda "a Public Auctoneer in and
ior the Parish aforesaid will sell at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, on
THURSDAY, November I3, 1856.
at the last residence of the deceased on Mallet's
Woods, the following property, to wit:
o THE PLANTATION
on which deceased last resided situated on Mallets
Woods, in this Parish measuring four hundred and
twenty arpents, bounded north by lands of Jesse T.
Andrus, east by Public lands, south by lands of
Charles Francois, and west by Bayou Maet; being
part OF land purchased by John b. Young, ST., de-
ceased, at the successonal sale Of the effects OF Mi
clel Bihm, deceased, made by George King, Parish
Judge, the 2Sth OF January, 1923.
Another
TRACT OF L1ND, @
situated in the southeast part of Prairie Faqueta-
ique, this Parish, having six arpents front by 40
in depth ,ounded on one side by Noel Roy, and on
the other by --; being the same which John b.
Young, ST., deceased, purchased from Jean Fruge,
by act passed before James Ray Notary Public etc.
Another
TRACT OF LAND,
&. ed on Bayou Wacksby in Prairie Mamon, in this
Parish, measuring twelve and half arpents front
by forty deep; being the same for which Henry
Halgroider obtained . title under the Spanis, Gov
ernment, and purchased by John Baptiste Young,
ST., deceased, from James Mcdaniel, as per act
passed before George King, Parish Judge, on the
18th day of October, 1921
Another ....
TRACT OF LAND,
situated in this Parish in Prairie Faquetaique, on
the right bank of Bayou Came, bounded above by
Joseph Olivier and below by John FrugG, containing
about one hundred and eghtythree and 75-lG0 SUI
perticial arpcnts, and being claim in which John
B. Young was confirmed by the Land Commissioners
on tlln ct of An
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-10-25

NEW WAREHOU Tho undersigned
~ having Just erected colnmodious Warehouse
on the Atchatalaya, near the mouth Of Bayou Rouge,
would inform the citizens OF Big Cane and vicinity
freight and merchandise which may be entrusted 10
his care. JOSEPH MCBRIDE.
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OPELoUsAs FEMALE ACADEMY.

FEMALE ACADEMY.
~ Mrs. HOY, assisted by an able corps of teach
ers, will commence her academeal year on the 22l
of September, aud she will he prepared to give in
struction in al the Useful and Ornamental branches
taught in Girls Schools. To insure facility in the
use Of the French Language, it will he made SO fur
as possible, the language Of the family. t
The School Year is divided into two sessions of
twenty-one weeks each. Terms per session are
Tuition in Primary Department .......... $50 90
7" Advanced " .............@@25 90
Singing and Sofage. .....................k 90
HfdWlis.. ...........t...l 10 w
ISluuuE ........,..... ......... .1U w
Embroidery in Silk, Chenille, Worstcd, etc. 10 90
Boarding. Washing, Fuel, etc. .............. 60 90
Payment is required quarterly, and in advance.
The English Department will be entirely under
the care ofiss Augusta Wheeler; the other depart
ments, will receive the united services of Mrs. Hoy
Miss Hoy, Nine de st. Ange and Mrs. Walkley.
Singing and Solfcge will be taught exclusively by
Mrs. Wakey, who is much better teacher of vocal
music than can generally he found either North or
South, she has studied under the best masters both
in Europe and America. She has been q pupil Of
the celebrated Theodore Msreld OF NewYork e n
N. B--No extra charges for French and no incl
dental expenses for Sickness unless IN GSes where
hired nurse would be required. No such JOS occurred
since the opening of the School, March 1856.
Considering the Fare in most Boarding Schools
too poor for health snd the highest nv al improve.
ment, especial attention is given to 1t. .aA
0NelOusAs. August so. 1876. u. I'D s.'..
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loSEPH CTENIER, Collector and Crier
~ Parish of st. Landry. Office in Opelousas.
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DEERE GOSELIN, Cabinet Maker and
l Wheelwright, offers his services to the public
at moderate prices for cash, -
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-. NEZIME A. GUIDRY, Public Auction
: eer in and for the Parish of St. Landry. Office
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BUSINESS CARDS.

nR~ B. s. HAW.-OfRce on Landry street,
geen Min and Court, Opelousas.
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NOTICE.-The undersigned hereby notifies
IN Planters and others that from and after the LIST
Of November next, 1856, the Storage now existing
will henceforth be charged for merchandise and
other articles laying in their warehouses for the
period of one month, and for every additional month
charged.
Nothing will be delivered until the storage paid
Washington, October IL, 1856.
]. B. A. FONTENOT.
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nEBAILLON & Cf,2RIERE, Receiving,
- Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Wash
ngton, La ~ @-1ss- / =
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II .OUIS STAGE, Public Auctioneer in
\ and for the Parish Of St. Landry. Office, Vile
Platte. - r
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DIANOES! PIANOES!!
4 CHI. MULLER is now enabled, by the last
shipments from NewYork, to undertake. the most
difficult mechanical work, and guarantees it to last.
Tuning done in a manner superior to that in NewOr-
leans Calls from the country left at this Office or at
Posey's Drug store, promptly attended to.
NHEAP FOR CASH.-JEssE HUTcH1NGs.
" having re-estabshed his Blacksmith Shop at
the old stand known as Letourneurs Shop, is now
prepared and will be always ready to execute all
kinds of work iu his line with promptness and dis
patch, at the lowest prices for cash.
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twenty-five arp Is in depth, and contains together
less. s.. - '-. =. - 70, rN-'''' ,-o-s y.
sheriff's Office ,rslousas October Ii, 1856.
w Z 5eif ; Af2 l.. v. CHACHERE Sheriff,

NoTlCE...;The undersigned having pur-
= chased all the right, title and interest of Mr.
n. Gusman Estcrge in and to the Merchandise As
sets, ETC., of the late firm of NEY & ESTORGE, is
now now exclusively charged with the liquidation and
M Opelousas, October Is, 1856. M BENOIT NEY. Do
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NOI4CE.-The undersigned hereby notify
~ Planters and others that from and after the LIST
Of November next, 1856, the Storage now existing
will henceforth be charged for merchandise and
other articles laying in their warehouses for the pc
rod OF one month, and for every additional month
OF part Of month the same additional rates will be
charged. ll575ll7
Nothing will be delivered until the Storage is paid
Washington, October IL 1856.
il~- WN ~ DEBAlLLON g. CARRIERE.
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g CHICKERING'S OLIVE HOUSE.
NJ IL Perdido street, wOrleans. s.
!. A4sY onngs splendid Pistol Oallezisss Slesantiy
! Also, Earnished Rooms for prlvats rss4lss.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

The meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, and, on calling the roll, the fol-
lowing members were present and answered
to their respective townships, viz: II
Allendale, G. Reed; Blendon, A. H. Vre-
denburg; Chester G. w. Merrick; Crockery,
b. Smith; Casanova, o. Walkley; George
town, E. F. Bosworth; Holland, H. d. Post
jamestown, VIM. Arnold; Muskegon, Chas.
Carmichael; Ottawa, R. w. Duncan; Polk
ton, s. Hazelton; Ravenna, 7. d. Smith
Wright G. w. Woodward; White River,
l. E. Carlton; iceland, j. G. Van Hees.
(On motion of Grosvenor Reed, r}
The committee appointed to settle with
the County Treasurer were allowed until to-
morrow evening to make their report.
On motion of Mr.. Bosworth,
MIR. Hazelton was appointed one of the
committee to settle with the County Treasu-
rer, in place of Mr.. Woodward, who was by
the same motion discharged from the COM
mittee. "
On motion of Mr. B. Smith,
Mr.. Van Hees was discharged from the Of
flee of Superintendent of the Poor, he being
Ineligible to the office.
On motion of Mr.. Van Hees,
John De Pere, of iceland, was appointed
to the vacancy occasioned by the discharge Of
Mr.. Van Hees.
On motion of Mr.. B. Smith,
ltwas Resolved, That an informal vote
relative to the removal of the county seat
be taken tomorrow evening.
On Motion of Mr.. Post,
g The Board adjourned to meet tomorrow
morning at O'clock
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23
A BAcHELoR's REFLEcTIoN.-Bless me, !

A Bachelors REFLEoTIoN.-Bless me, |
am thirty-nine to-day; six feet in my stock
ings, black eyes, curly hair, tall and straight
as cedar of Lebanon, and still a bachelor.
Well, it is an independent life at least; no II
isn't either. Here those new gloves Of mine
full of rips, strings off one of my most fault
less dickeys, nice silk handkerchief in my
drawer wants hemming, buttons off my shirt,
what's to be done! How provoking is it to
SEQ those married people looking so satisfied
and consequential, at the head Of their fam
lies as if they had done the State some ser-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23
WHOLE NUMBER 226.

The committee on accounts presented sun
dry bills, with their report, which were taken
up singly by the Board and passed upon.,>
On motion of Mr.. B. Smith, ,mji qg9l ~
The subject of removing the county seat
was taken up. .9N'wn
Mr.. Merrick moved that the county seat
be removed, the ballotting resulting a. fol-
lows: e n ff fa,.s;.;f,
In favor of the removal, nine; against the
removal, five. a baa hgtas3sa gqg
Mr.. Post moved an indefinite postpone
ment of the Question. Motion lost.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, s>.l ev
The subject was laid on the table. B II
(On motion of Mr.. Woodward, On ri wou
Messrs. B. Smith, Carmichael and Hazel
ton, were appointed committee to examine
a certain safe, intended for county purposes.
and make report thereon. ia.. woF las
The committee appointed to settle with
the County Treasurer, reported progress, and
asked for further time. Granted. 49,
On motion of Mr. Reed, lo a.it9.gn 40
The township of Allendale was authorized
to raise, by taxation, any sum not exceeding
five hundred dollars, for highway purposes.
On motion of Mr.. Post, G,,aalr a0
The township of Holland was authorized
to raise, for like purposes, any sum not ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars.
On motion of Mr.. Reed, ,Ll na..
The township of Polkton be allowed to
raise any sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars, for highway purposes. Motion lost.
Mr.. B. Smith, Chairman of the committee
on ferries, presented petition of Garrison
Storms, praying the Board to increase his
rates of ferriage-said Storms being the fer
ryman, at White River, which petition was
laid on the table; and a.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, 4sy .t,,,
The rates of ferriage mentioned in said
petitioned, were so raised as to stand as fol.
lows: f.t g., ,.,.t
For ferrying man and horse, 15 cents.
For ferrying man and span of horses, or
yoke Of oxen, 20 cents. iia m slrf l.ls.,
| For ferrying man and span of horses or
yoke of oxen and vehicle, rs cents.
The committee on highways presented q
petition of R. M. De Bruyn, and others, pray
ing for change Of the location of certain
highway, running through section seventeen,
in the township Of Iceland, which petition
was laid on the table. t.. a1I
On motion of Mr.. Post,
The Board adjourned until tomorrow at
o'clock A. M. 'H..ir
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

You DIE AND ARE FoRGoTTEN.-He's
dead, dead. What, Ned Notion dead p
Well he was a good fellow and warm friend
Of mine; but, say boys what are you going
to have to drink? Can't expect to live al
ways, you know, and we might as well enjoy
life while we do live.
Or, she's dead No Mrs. Morgan no more
Really you don'tsay so! What will become
of her poor childreng But what love of a
bonnet that is of yours; and pray tell me all
about that party last night. Was it very
brilliant affair? Husband is quite sick, but |
should surely have been there had | not been
obliged TO stay at home to keep him ccmpa-
ny, though I'm sure | didn't do him any
good. Pray what did Mrs. Morgan die ofs
She always professed deal of friendship for
me, and | believe reciprocated it, though |
haven't been to see her for a month, and
hardly knew that she was at all sick
So wags the world. You live; and as your
eager lungs drink in the breath of life, and
friends crowd around to grasp your hand,
you fondly Imagine yourself the sum of ex-
istence, nor think the time would soon come
when those who know you now shall know you
no more forever, not even in memory. See you
that hearse, its black plumes huttering in the
breezes He whose body it bears to the last
resting place, was as noble and as popular as
you. To-day his name may be mentioned
casually among his acquaintance, but to-
morrow he is forgotten even by his friends.
Do you rail at friendship9 Think wheth-
er you are more true to the memory of the
deceased--whether your thoughts revert Of
tener than once a month to those of your
friends who died only a year or two years
since. Think, and may you profit by the re-
Election. ih '''t aj 'a .ii l''
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January 8, 1856, 8 o'clock A. M.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
On calling the roll, the following members
appeared and answered to their respective
townships, viz:
Allendale, Reed; Blendon, Vredenburg
Chester, Merrick; Crockery, B. Smith; Cas-
inova, Walkley; Georgetown, Bosworth; Hol-
land, Post; jamestown, Arnold; Iceland,
Van Hees; Muskegon Carmichael; OTTAWA,
Duncan; Polkton, Hazelton; Ravenna, n.
d. Smith; Spring Lake, Lowell; Wright,
Woodward; White River, Carlton./
On motion Of Mr.. Reed, ti
1t was RESOLVED, That the jailer be au-
thorized to purchase small stove and neces-
sary pipe for the accommodation of the in
mates of the county Jail.
On motion of Mr.. Reed, ' ia
The Board of Supervisors of the county
of Ottawa do enact and establish high
way, leading from the quarter post on the
north line of section ten, in township five
north of range fourteen west, to the center
OF section twenty-seven, town six north range
fourteen west, thence to the northeast cor
ner of said section twenty-seven, thence to
the center of section twenty-three, town sew
en- north, range fourteen west, and from
thence through the center of sections four
teen and eleven, to Grand River.
On motion of Mr. Woodward, -
1t was RESOLVED, That commissioners be
appointed to establish certain road leading
from iceland to Ravenna, in accordance with
the notes of a survey made by Mason East
man, county surveyor, now on file in the
Clerks Office. ...
On motion of Mr.. Reed g0l.a..t
The above resolution was re-considered
and
On motion of Mr.. Post,
The matter laid on the table.
On motion, the Board adjourned until 6
o'clock p. M.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23
6 o'clock P. M.

o'clock L. Nj.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman,
On motion of Mr.. B. Smith,
The following act, entitled can act to
provide for the organization of certain town.
ship in the county Of Ottawa" was reported
and passed: ',
Be it enacted by the Board of Supervisors
of the county Of Ottawa, State of Michigan,
That township number seven north Of range
number fifteen west, and all that part of
township number eight north Of range num-
Der fifteen west, which lies on the south side
Of Grand River, be set off from the township
Of Ottawa and organized into new township
to be called the township of Robinson; and
that the first township meeting for the cleo
ton of township officers, shall be held on
the first Monday in April, 1855, at the house
of Ira Robinson, in said township; and that
Frederick Ranney, Ira Robinson and Alfred
Robinson, be, and they are hereby appoint
ed to preside at such meeting, appoint a
clerk and open and keep the polls, and exer-
else the same powers as the inspectors Of
elections at any township meeting; and that
Frederick Ranney is hereby appointed to post
up notices according to law, Of the time and
place Of said meeting, in the newly organized
township Of Robinson. W
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Wednesday, January o, 1855, 8 o'clock

wednesday, January y, 1885, o'clock
A. M. 81 't.i ai'f
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
On calling the roll the following members
appeared and answered to their respective
townships, viz: l 5000
Allendale, G. Reed; Blendon, A. H. Vre.
denburg; Chester, G. w. Merrck; Crocke.
ry, B. Smith; Casanova, O. Walkley; George
town, E. F. Bosworth; Holland, H. D. Post;
jamestown, William Arnorld; Muskegon, c.
Carmichael Ottawa, R. w. Duncan; Polk.
ton, s. Hazelton; Ravenna, T. D. Smith:
Spring Lake, Lowell; Wright, G. w. Wood.
ward; White River, l. E. Carlton: Iceland
j. G. Van Hees. 'I
On motion of Mr. Post, ,.' .} q .H'.i
The County Treasurer was authorized 20
purchase suitable stove for the county off,
ces. 1 -" 'ai
The committee on highways reported
through Mr.. Smith, their chairman, an act
authorizing the appointment of commission.
ers to lay out and locate a highway running
from the north line of the township of White
River, beginning at the section corner, be.
tween sections one and two, in town twelve
north, range seventeen west, and running
southwardly to the head of Muskegon Lake,
and making an appropriation of one hundred
dollars Therefor; and
On motion of Mr.. Carlton, ' o..
The above report was taken up and acted
upon. The motion was lost 80 81 80
On motion of Mr.. B. Smith,
Messrs. Hiram Bean, Charles Carmichael
and Israel E. Carlton were appointed commits
sioners to survey and lay out the above des-
cribed road, and making an appropriation of
fifty dollars for the expenses thereof. l -,y
On motion, e," .4,' =
Leave of absence was granted to Mr.
Reed, of Allendale. r, .''-- NJ
The committee on ferries reported a petit
tion from Henry Pennoyer and William w.
Kanouse, for license to keep steam or horse
ferry across Grand River, from Mil Point to
Grand Haven. y, NV
Also petition from Hiram Bateman
praying for license to keep a ferry across
Grand River, at SteePs Landing; which petit
tions were received and laid upon the table.
The matter of change Of location Of the
road through section seventeen, in the town.
ship of iceland, was duly taken up; and
On motion of Mr.. Post,
The matter was indefinitely postponed.
The committee oniferries reported pcti.
tion from Mason Eastman, praying for Ii.
cense to keep ferry across Grand River, at
Eastmanville; and '-iiAta"o.
On motion Of Mr.. Post, no'Gs'a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23
.JO U RN "A i.

Of an adjourned session Of the Board of
d Supervisors Of Oaawa County, holden
at the County Clerks Office, IN Grand
Haven, on the first Monday Of January,
to a0it, January Z, 1856:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

HOPKINS 8 BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
in all kinds of Dry Goods, Groceries, Grain and
Provisions manufacturers and dealers whole.
sale and retail in all kinds of lumber. Mill
Point Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

JENNY LIND is again singing in London
II Is stated that her voice Is unimpaired, and
has al its former richness and power .o'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

STONE q. CHUBB, Manufacturers of Plows,
Cultivators, and Grain Cradles, and dealers in
all kinds Of Agricultural implements, and Ma
chimes. Agricultural Warehouse, Canal street,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

JOHN T.. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop or
Washington street, second door west OF H. Grif
fms store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

FOSTER &. PARRY, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware, foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

FERRY 8 WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
Goods. Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware
and Groceries Water ST., Grand Haven. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

c.. DAVIS &. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce,
res, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23
Noah IL. Ferry.
Thos. w. Ferry

Thos. w. Ferry, Noah III. Ferry.
FERRY & CO., Manufacturers OF Lumber, and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, PROVISIONS,
Shingle- Bolts, and Shingles White Lake, Oce-
ana Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-23

OTTA WA HOUSE (formerly William Tell Ho-
tell, Levi Shacketon Proprietor, water street,
Grand Haven, Mich