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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25
MATRIMONIAL.


A sIoNlsHIEG TO ALL.-NADAMs MORROW, rHn
ana future and all the concsrns Of s ibe very
ness Of The intended husbands and absent eudS "a Win
os9 ogehes hose who separated who WI enjoy Ao
Peaseet happiness OF matrimonial blsa- ~ VINO WIN good
luck may oau son r relief and comfort fDusAnes have
pressed nelr belief hat ahs Ne most wonderful astroogs
isned 70 Broome sres between Cannon Coub Cen
uemen not admitted
A HIGHLY RESPECTABLE MIDDLE AGED GEHTLE-
"A man manufacturer OF good character and pYncip
desrous 70 become acquine ed with perfectly accomplished
kindly dspoeed lady, with the intention everAstnr tender
tntmacy ct shou the same have meAns In order to
secure unbonded mutual esteem Address Foreigner Broad
vAy Post cfiee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

Case1mefe Business Suits, Complete, $40,
yM ia and SIG; black cloth ashonaby and beaud
sqne vests 81 slrg vests 81 81 80 and ST. cashmere pAnts
% " $40 $S % - s SWANS clothing warehouse. Nos
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25


CALIFORNIA DIAMONDS EQUAL IN BRILL ANCY
70 Ne real gents pins % 10 sis rinss 81 70 $40;
Any Of the above ARTICLES by mail any part of Inc Uni
Ted Satee Wholesale dealers supplied
&J.8ACOBs, manu- hoturiog jewellers 4O7 Brosd vay
NOMPCsIfIoN AND GOLD VEST OHArNs-A NEW
~ article waraned not TO arrsh change color, or the
morey returned. Prices 81 80 S. Manufactured only by
These chains sent by mail the United Sats
Wholesale dealers supplied
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

T,HE OFFICE Is NOW OPEN WHERE THE FOLLOW.
Ing splendid oil paintings be tree -
The Pac fleet of soithead the morning after the wreck the
Of the above painting are from the unrvaed gallery OF j. c.
Force Esq High street. Brookyn All tho above be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

ADVERTISEMENTS RENEWED EVERY Day.
PERSONAL.

nOHIrGOS FERRRIgA DE LOUZA. OF oP0RTo WHO
IL arrived In New York about eighteen years ago,
quesed call a. the Office OF the lndesgned who has
ceved OF great t, him. kaoT
Ing Of bis whereabouts will confer aing
10 1. K. Am snick, lC9Ia Pearl street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

Singer o Sewing Machines.-We have great
peseure In stating that the power great
scory interrupted for few days by the fire In the New Ha
depot buidirg again restored and In full operation We
again uishng machines faster than ever
tanng all Re admirable improvements Inferior wing
chimes OF oer manufacturers taken In exchange usual
M. 4 q rad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

(NRNTRkVILLE COURSE, L. I-TROTtING TUBS
~ day May q, at O'Clock p M Match $500, mile heats
best three u five 70 wagons James Wheplsy Dr.
Nubbne Isaac Woodruff names ch b. Hornet.
IOEI CONKIIN
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Z.xesvlLlR, ONO.

NJ j. B. TondcrsmiM:
DEAR srE:.-I have been afflicted for three years
with Rheumatism back, and for the last six months
able get of bed without help and agent in
try what effect would have; and bottle has relieved
much that was able get of my bed without dill
Guilty. 1t has been blessing just try for
you will be well pleased.
s,,'',s - i. ii. LOGAN ( CO.,
myTly Bridge Corner.
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MEDICAL.
Prof Woods,


HAIR RESTORATIVE Els now for the FIRST
Monroe street. which Is the only remedy invented
that will eGeetuay restore the hairs and Whskers to
the original color Of youth, without DYING the bald
head in short time With the natural coVing, dan.
run and prevent the hair from falling Oh, and Is free from
the filthy sediment Objectionable in divers preparations
different names before the public; the RESTORATIVE
beautiful article for the toilet for the old young and
only be appreciated by its use and all respectfully
ted to call at the Depot and examine the testimonials ladies
and gentlemen Of high reputation in the South and West
Wheret invented but viii refer to the certificate below
Of the distinguished statesman and Senator, Judge Breese
Illinois.
cARLYLs, H., June 81 1853.
have used Prof o. 5. Woods Hair Restorative and
have admired the wonderful effect. Ny hair becoming
as Thought pFenaurely grey but by the Of his Resto
rattVe has resumed its original color and have doubt
SIDNEY BREEsE,
Ex-senator che United States.
Prof.. Woods Oriental SnuntIVe LfniEa emit.
This LnEent u valuable auxiliary In the treatment Of
Of the formidable with which
to contend for Instance, itlnmdi0n Of the IInIa aud
6otoeS. By thorough and continued application Of this
Lnment the region Of the affected organ other
wise formidable diseases dSarne Of than
half their teIToTS particularly among children and thnus
ands Of mothers, they allowed speak, would with all
the eoquence Of eRg and Affection bear their united
tinony to the fact thai It had Snatche their children
the very jaws OF death anil restored them their former
health and beauty Again. It will be found powerful auN
larry in what generally known as an Ague Cake
nal Implication Nfservice, this niment will be found useful
GENERAL. DEPOT 6a5 broadway, New York; and III
dAFketst., st. Louis.
Porsale wholesale and retail In wheelswsby
J. Is. SOWELI. Monroe ST., and.
MarchII Ir;ipe rornry
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TERMS.
Payments to be made in all cases in aGpance,
Honey current IN the State aohera Issued
90M be receipe2 as par

tOikt 30 receipea as par.
CLUBBING.
discount Of twenty-five per cent from the above prices
WIN be allowed to clubs ordering direct from L. Scott Co..
Tour or more copies OF Of the above works. Thus
Four copies of BRctwOOd Review, will
one address 1900 four COPIES of the four Reviews and
lakewood for $yV aud so on.
POSTAGE
In all The principal cities and Towns these works will be
delivered Free Sf Poatage. When sent by msl the
the Postage to Of the United States VIII but
FWenty-FOur Gents year for RlackwOod' and but
Fourteen Gents year for each of the Reviews.
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Price of complete sst6Ound in black cloth, fun GILT
Illustrated Edition in I2 Vols.

This edition spTinted very thick and fine white tRn.r
and prOIsey Illustrated, with all the original IlinstTs
tons BY crnkshans Alfred croWqal, Phz &c. from the
original London edition, copper, steel and wood Each
volume contains novel complete and may be had IN Scs
beautifully bound in CLOTH for $500 srt or any youms
separately, as follows; ~ - - '''"N's
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Savings Bank Store.
saw FASHIONED LETTERS At THE OLD posrorprcEs

M. 191''-7 - 4417 04-I' TO OF TUE!
AN NOW receiving and opening an unusually large and
general assortment Of Boots Shoes, Hats Bonnets TIM.
Esas aud Carpet Sacks the Market and Mon
zee streets Wheeling, Va in the formerly occupied as
the Post Once anti opposite shr Mcclure House, very large
ahd entirely stock which purchased cash. from
TIE manufacturers Of the North under the favorable
circumstance and Oer them Wheeling
and vicinity reduced, wholesale RETAIL and respectful
~ solicit share Of patronage
deem It useless say much in praise Of my stock II
niH take not tho people Of Wheeling easily hum
hGJSed by advertising Pus; suffice have any vari
ey Of mems youths and boys Boots and Shoes mirror
Olcskin, wool Leyhor brush Hats and for La
dies variety of Silk, Lawn Bonnaa Of
the most recent fashions anil styles.
Aso-hoes Slippers and CATERS, both ladies' misses
and children Of the fashionable style make and quality
-eall and sec for yourselves.
Having purchased lnrEe stock Of the above name arti
NSs, would respectfully invite Country Merchants call
and see me- send their orders will duplicate bills
purchased Ia tho cities for cash.
ana II IyITsnN
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MISCELLANEOUS.
BLAcKwooD's EpISBuRGMAGAzNE,


The great and important eventsRsligous Political
MtRrynOW agtAtinR the nations ofte Old give to
these Publications interest and value that they he
fore possessed They occupy the middle ground between
haSty written neWsenS, crude speCuAtiOns, and ying
OF the newspaper and the pOReIOus the hsto
rlan written long after the living interest In the
cords shall have passed away The progress Of C in
the East occupies large In their pages Every
ment closely criticised whether oiren or ana all
It's shortcomings fearessy pointed The letters
CRIMEA and from the BALTIC In BlacEwoods Magazine
from two Of its most popular contributors Sve Intel
hle and reliable Of the great
lgerentS than can elsewhere be found
THESE Periodicals ably represent the three great political
parties OF Great lritRnWhlE Tory, and RudgHiismbut
politics forms only feature their As organs
Of the most profound writer's Science, Literature, Moral.
y and RelgSn they stand as they have stood urva!'
led In thu world ofetters being considered Indispensable
the scholar and the professional man. while to the Intelligent
reader OF every class they furnish satis-
factory record Of tc of literature day.
cut tue word than npossblybe obtained any
sources ~
EARLY COPIES.
The receipt Of ADVANCE SHEETS from the British pub.
fishers give additional value to these RtpT especially dH
rng the present exciting Of European affairs uasmuch
as they now can be placed In the hands or the subscribers
soon as the original editions;
TERMS. aD
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ADVERTISEMENTS
No. l, sprigg House Emporium!!
CLOTHS. cAssLaiEREs & vESrLNcs.

TAKE pleasure in being able say to my old eustomers
sn the fashionable community that have Just
@ New York and have been able procure the faah
ebte Goods fnF the season that the Great Emporium New
oeu import from France ami the old countries;
ag dispensed with the sale OF Common Clothing gives me
nose room and time To attend wants OF ali Of my
Glsps d we
BLACK, brown, GREEN, BLuE, OLIVE AND
DAHLIA CLOTHS
AsoSk and Wool Cashmeretts, all shades and colnrs
8ooa1ue Drapter Summer Cloths Linen and Grass cloths
&C., for making Frock Dress, Sack business Coats.
bfeno English and American CasSimeres; also Ducks Lin.
Sn orillingS, &c. for making Pants.
~ To FeStings, have the beautiful selection
ooked at In city, all which prepared to axe
SP N the most fashionable and best style, have secured
M RessRI5 services CATER for the coming season
oei certain in saying that furnish clothes than
6ny hoHi= west OF the mountains
In connection above have beautiful assortment
81 Furnishing Goods all fine, seaSonable fashionable
consisting Of Cloth Cashmere Cashnerett, ROmbazine
Sfass Linen Drabita and Plain Linen Rrock
Coats Vests and Pants made from the Fashions
SS ana hSasonablc Goods. in great variety.
A"o Linen amt Cotton Shirts, SIX Linen, lambs
Gloves and Suspenderl.
fer completing gent!eman's wardrobe.
Al the above nalc articles together with many others
ear be found at my store, No. SprsY House.
Rleass eau IN aud take look, and LAUGH Oblge yours
"A $. RICE.
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The Farmer's Guide,

TO OLIEA1IFIC iNU IgRALIIClL AH-
RICULTLRE
by IRSHT STRPus, T. r. g. II Edinburgh and ho late J.
NOTOS, Professor Of Scvnc Agriculture In Yale Coll
lege New Haven vols Royal Ocs yo 1850 pages, aud
numerous Wood and Steel Engravlngs
Ths Is conteasedy, the most complete work AgrlCu.
lure eyer published and in order giyea wider circula.
FRY nmI aaSs T P to rSdScS Tie price to
Mhen sent % mail ostaid) to California Oregon the
price VIII be IS To every ntheF part Union nd Can
ada !postpatd &6. I This 'C0rI Is Sur he old Hook Of
the Farm" - H
ReittanCes lOr any The above publications should nj.
ways be addressed PostpRdtO the Publishers
LEONARD SCOTT a tyO
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CoMPLETH LIRRARY nn1nEnrr

In FIVE very large octave Volumes with Portrait ON Steel
Of Charles Dickens containing the reading matter as
the Illustrated Edition. and comprising four thousand
very large double eoumned pages handsomely printed and
NoLuME contains PIekwiek Papers and Old Curiosity
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
PAY YOUR TAXES

= AN now in possession of the State Tax
Roll, for the years 1854 and 1855, and
am ready to receive the said Taxes, according to
the meaning of an Act entitled an I" Act relative
to the State and Parish Taxes, in and tor the Par
lsh of St, Landry approved March goth, 1856
|, or one of my Deputies, will be at the following
places on the days below hxed, between 10 o'clock
A. M and o'clock P. M, for the purpose of re-
ceiving the above taxes.
First Ward.-At Opeousas thirty consecutive
DAYS, from the 26th April to the 9th May. At
Napoleon Andrepont, in Prairie Plaisanee, on the
2sth May next.
Fourth Ward-At William Read, in Flat Town,
on the 29th May. At Charles johnson, on the 3oth
of May next.
Fifth Nard-At Louis D. Verret, on the cd June.
At Antoine Carte, on the Sd June, 1856.
Sirth Ward.-At John Wright, on the Mermen-
to River on the 4th June. At niaxile Leblanc.
on the 5th June, 1856.
Second Ward.--At Sosthene Richard on the 9Th
June. At Jacob Anselm, on the 7th June, 1855.
Third Ward At Landry HollIer, at Mound
vile, on the 9Th June. Att j. Morgan. on the
Atchafalaya River, on the lth June, 1856.
L. " CHACHERE,
Sheriff amd State Collector.
r On the same days and at the same places
the Collector of the Parish Taxes will also attend
and be ready to receive all taxes due.
Opelousas, April 26th, 1856
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
Franklin Institution.
THEODORE VALADE, Principal,
Dr. HoARE, Professor of English.

FNYHIS Institution now we'll known in our
- community, offers remarkable advan-
tages as regards the moral and intellectual de-
velopment in the pupils
Pupils cannot 60 about town unless being
accompanied.
Coadttaon,-Payade quarterly.
Boarders, per scholastic y ear of ten
months and half, 80
Day scholars, 1st class, SO
Day scolars, End class, 40
All quarters commenced must be paid in
full, and NO reduction will be allowed except
for sickness.
Opelousas 29th December 1855
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL II. SAVDOZ g. ANDREW AkIAlER.



subscriutien, for one year, payable in advance
ree dollars: if paid at the end of the year. four dol
lars. No subscription will be received for period
Iass than one wear. A subscriber wishing to dis
ontinue must give .cre matsee to that effect, and
settle up all arrearages' s...s..z-s,..- 4, !
Adperttsiu~:-For one square not exceeding the
xtace Of ten lines one dollar for the first insertion
add 6fy centsfor each subsequent insertion: Longer
All +t< adverttaements will be inserted infrench
and en@lsh until ordered oat until the editors
hall ;doe it convenient TO discontinue the publ
cation. ,..4
liberal deduction made on advertisements IN
serted for long period 4.d
No advertisement or subscription wall be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the opon
of the Publishers. ,, ;..o,,+
No election tickets or other jobs printed without
the money, the person ordering them l" 'e
ed is responsible person. .,,.,,,:u.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be reqairea
or the announcement of candidates for office
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
Lib MIRE 4 R0ICHDZ.

Artists in Photography, Daguereotype
and Ambrotype.
AVE just arrived in Opelousas, and
u u have taken rooms in the brick house,
lately occupied by Mrs Pigeon, as Millinery
store, where they are prepared to take like
nesses pictures, landscapes, &c, on glass,
paper, or metal, according to the taste of those
wishing to encourage them.
They intend to remain in this town but a
few days, the public are invited to come and
examine their specimens, which will be, they
hope sufficient encouragement to satisfy the
most difficult, with portrait, correct view
Of building, &c.
0pelousas, April 10Th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
FASHION! FASHION! FASHION!

Nesd Mas: RICHIE having the intention
to leave for France, has the honor to in
form the ladies Of ;Opelousas and vicinity,
that from this day she will sell her Goods at
cost price.
She has yet On hand a very fine choice of
Paris Embroideriess Flowers, Ribbons, Straw
and other fashionable Bonnets &c.
ewifl, as by the past, receive orders for
all articles concerning her trade, till the date
of her departure.
Main street, near;Mr. Pasquiers store.
Opslousas, 10Th April, 1S56.-2m.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
SaW-MiRi for sale.

TEVHE undersigned offers for sale his Saw
= Mill, situated on Bayou Queue Tortue,
in the Parish Of St. Landry, said Saw Mill is
entirely new; 400 arpents Of fine cypress
land is attached to said establishment and also
500 or 900 logs ready to be sawed. More
cypress land close to the place can also be
bought.
For the conditions and other particulars
apply to the Editors of the 0pelausas Courier
or to the undersigned
THEOGENE HEBERT.
Lafayette, April 26th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
Judicial Notices. sc.

@S<asssa BY virtue of an order of
81 gES3s iss1z - the Hon. ALBERT VOORHEES,,
=z>'zaaa@ Judge of the l4th Judicial
District of the State of Louisiana, special
term of the District Court in and for the
Parish of St Landry, will be held at the Court
House-o of said Parish for the trial of recused
cases. ON the End Monday of May next 49,,
being the 18th Of said month
LIS L-Ao1 IA rs, Clerk
~" Judtciol District.
OpeIH".sas, AA.vrli 9Th 1856
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
97@n @aloo

- A desirable DWELLING HOUSE,
sss: situated on Market Street in the
llSAs town of Opelousas, within five mi
@as717 nutes walk of the Courthouse );
together with Out-Houses, Kitchens, &c, &C.
The premises are in excellent. order, and will
be sold at bargain.
For further particulars, inquire at this
Office, or Of the subscriber, on the premises.
- -a..a GUSMAN ESTORGE.
0pelousas, April 18th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
NEILaE3PA PAUER'S
lOKS. P0sTaGPFICE. STATIONARY.

WASHINGTON, La.
HAs now ON hand and is cons
faulty receiving additions to his
'AsSsSSsS1@ Stock of Booksand Stationary,
which he offers at New Orleans priees-consisting of
full aud hast Bound Bianks, Books of every descIip
tions, and every article usually found in Stationary
Store The subscrb4rs prepared to fill orders at the
shertes notice for Books of Standard Literature ele-
gantly bound and illustrated Works, cheap Publca-
tons, Magazines, Newspapers, School Books, (both
f.ench end engEshl
E;choostatioaafy, &C., &C., &C., just received ::
-Engsh Woman in Prussia, Rancrofts MisceIla-
neous Essays, Harpes Story Books, The Watchman,
Fudge Doiags, Constance Herbert, Country Neigh :
borhoel, Confessions ef Pretty Woman, The Jeal-
Gus Wife, Arthurs Series of Tales, Fanny Ferns
Works, Kerwins Letters to Bishop Hughes, Dodd
Lectures on Electtical Psychology, Memoirs of
Countess :Bleningsesl, Memoirs of Sydney Smith,
Bentoo sfs years ID Us. Senate, VOL 0ffluk Cot
ton ana Sugar Plantation Register &C., &C., &c.
Washington, La, October 18th, 1866
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
NOTICE.

UVREVILLE MECHE, of the Parish of
- st. Landry, having applied by his peti-
ton, for the appointment of Administrator of
the Estate of Jean Baptiste Robin, deceased,
late of the Parish of St. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing in my Office, in the town Of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date of
this notice
LIS. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas. Nav Sd. 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
r.. COLLINS, SHoundvilIe.

- UULNHIHS3 HHWNMsVHEHEs
I'd EaS leave til inform bis friends and the public
ID that he has just returned from the city, with
full assortmens.of Fancy and Domestic Staple
Dry Goods, of the newest style and patterns. A
great varssty of Plantation Goods, negro blankets
Jerseys Linseys, &c &c. A general stock OF
plantation nledicines of the best quality Also a
large Stoek of Groceries Coffee, Flour, Bacon Salt,
Brandy, Whiskey, Ssc., sc.
p. G. ia agent ter Jacobs Cordial.
rPS Collins svsil make cash advances on
Cottor sugar and Mslasses. consigned to Messrs.
Miller q FoTestsr, Commission Merchants. New
Orleans.
Morsnllvile, Novenber Oath, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
new GOODS +! NBV GOODS! =!
sRf Shavevs.e% - H6zau fem.

a4e 'S1eUGg9'g$ - Kaufman.
UST received, new and complete stock
. of Spring and Summer fGoods, of the
latest and most fashionable style
Our stock of Ladies' & Gentlemen's Goods
will be found very large and desirable, COM
prising every varietyof
Jaconats, organdies, Printed, plaid and solid co.
lour Bareges, French and Irish Dauaask Table
Clothes and Napkins, Shifting Linen of all quail
ties, Sheeting and Pillow Case Linen. Null and
Swiss Musslines, Plain, Stamped and Embroidered
Handkerchiefs, Plain and Fancy Ribbons. English.
French and German Hosiery Of every style ard
qualities.
Also an extensive stock of Gentlemen Ready
Made Clothings, comprising
The latest style of Frock and Dress Coats Office,
and Business Coats Fancy Linen and Cotton
Pants, Shirts and Under Garments of all
descriptions; Hats, Boots and Shoes
Also large assortment of Youths
and Boys Clothings, Hard
ware, Saddlery, Per-
fumery, &C., &c.
ALI Of which have been carefully and ak ll6,lTp
selected and will be sold ON tf6st reasonable ter
Our friends and the public are respectfully invttea
to give US call and examine for themselves
70 Cash adrasces or SneGy, C6tton
and Molasses Consigned to j. b. Beikoco
f. Co. Neso-Orleans.
Opelousas April 26th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
sta te Of Louisiana.
DISTRICT Court, ! --

PorishQf St. Landry No. 'l9'
Estate of Marie Pitre, deceased.
Z AURENT DUPRE. of the Parish of
- St. Landry and Louis Chaudet of the
Parish of Orleans, Administrators of the Es-
tate of the late Marie Pitre, deceased, late
of the Parish of St. Landry, having filed
Tableau Of Distribution of said Estate, ac-
companied by petition, praying that the
same may be homologated;- and whereas
the prayer of said petition has been granted
by an order of Court dated April 22d, 1856.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, ifany they
have, within thirty days, from the date here
of, why said Tableau should not be homolo-
gated.
LIS LAsTRAPEs, C1erh
Opelousas April 26th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10
Mercantile Cards, &c.
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!

A1#eM THE undersigned have iust( (SzN
opened large assortment of Fall 81 - D
O. and Winter Goods, consisting of -
Dry Goods, CIothings, Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Hardware, Crockery, saddery, Groceries &c
The attention of Ladies is called to their extern
sive and well assorted Stock of fine goods, such as
Cashmeres, Muslin de Laine, Silks, Cloth of all
colors Embroideries, Laces, Gloves, Velvet and
Plush trimmings, &c, all of which they offer on
liberal terms and moderate prices
GENfN, POIRET & Co.
Opelot,sas, November 18th, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10

~ "a ssss'E'HCE

To shippers and Cossigaees Of Freight
A ~ The Steamer Alice
ziiz::====:Esz.g5a :zesSz:===.s5W W. GLAZE, G. E. Lou
allier, Master, is now making trips rin Pla-
quemine, and has reduced the rates of freight
and passage to the regular high water rates,
viz: Sugar, 81; Molasses and Cotton, IS cts
Upper freight, 80 cents.
The Gtaze will leave Washington on Sun
day the 18th instant, and continue to leave
her regular days, during the season.
Washington 10th January 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1856-05-10

TEyHE purchasers at the sale of the pro-
= perty belonging to the minor children
of jacques Lastrapes decd, made on the 10th
October last are hereby informed that their
notes are due since the 10th of April instant,
and unless the same be paid without delay to
the undersigned, at his Office, in Opelousas,
they will be collected with costs.
HENRY L. GARLAND.
Opelousas, 10Th April, 1856. .a