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T. i j. ! T.
BY ALICE L A Il 4 ! i.
From the Home Journal.

From the Home Journal.
have. ,ai a tale totelI-
I.,,'Iitw.t'i Il bIu IL and sigh;
~, v.rt to.-.hrr At the we'll,
r,,i. Tie lrnp nple-cherhec. and ];
s.-e,,v M Me clouile>s SKY
t,..s,.cen moon walked alone.
,'. v.,,,t,n sind | thonght. had blown
raves III Ei'ir'- face, - red
L.ri,v colore l. n -hr said,
VI, need Of words: your story sweets known
y,t crushed il in v"ur heart until it bied
T., secret in your check.
The April thrush
,,yjnr hi, mate 70 court among .he leaves
W.. all hi, soul i in the song he weavc>.
Ill., not - sweet II noise u did those words:
v.r.s the wings about the LITTLE bird,
I,,,-tlr,e time. fall gently II. her hush"
Of inaidrnly reproval 10 my plea
rim. divine. assurance Oi kI->,
1'.,.,l tine. white leaves of The book Of bliss
Hen iove hal MI. &C. me.
.huu' her head
~. wore Il golden binding made Of flowers
Irs, rev along the >heepcot, a> -le said.
tented hv summer blessed. blessed hours
II,u tcndcrlv M memory notes
Zach tithc that made nv Joy complete;
II, very way her Ictticoar-
Fell dainty. round her twinklng feet;
a,J how. hetwixt the stone, 80 blue.
,vild and Struggling brier-bu>h grew,
Size. side that had The >lIn, IL thick
VII. opening buds a> il could stick.
Dear Itlie. far afovca.llrai-e;
T.r,r. lat, and only heart, delight
r. rartine BY the we'll that night,
l,~Ii'crt all vour pretty nay }
Your ,!lmpe, had Il double red
IAlow il. though there was IL" light
An hour the moon had been ;bcd.
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I've followed thy sou! in thy pages.
And felt all the power of thy charms
Like storm of bright beauty. tha, RACES
A tempest OF bli>> in Love, arms
Bowed DOWN TO the shrine Of Thy genius,
Looked up to Thy spirit Of light.
And wondered 10 think that. 81 near us.
An angel NAV dwell in our night
Thy muse. that scars high in ,he dav- glcam
l>proud is an eagles Young fur,n,
IT bathe> It's clear eye III the sunbeam,
And pillows lis breast on the storm.
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EARLY RI>TN".-I would inscribc On The
curtains of your bed and the walls of YOUR
chamber--'lf You do not rise early. you can
make progress in nothing. tyou do not set
apart your hours OF reading. you suffer
yourself. or any one else. to break in upon
them, your days will slip through your hands
nnpo' '"h!c aud frivolous, and unenioyed hy
.ourscif" Lori Cr..lrn.
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Californian Sob 06tr.

Increased facilities LOW tit:c., ~ the G.. ledo-
nian Job ;.tiicc for tiio.e " lao n.> y, tor
HANDBILIs, ArCrIoN BlILs.
CONCERT Bills. ORDEEs OF EXpktls-
=" PROGRAMMTS, rs FOR StHOulS 4
ENVELOPES, ACADEMIES.
BLANKS. Bill IIEAp>.
BLANK EOTFS, Rr>INEs> CARDS.
LABELS. CIECVLAES. &r.. &C..
Z y-All orders by mai. r "th"rwi>e. viii rec.
prompt attention RAND STONE see.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-04-26

SHERIFF'S SALE.-STATE OF LOUISIANA.
y, ~ District Court, Perish of st, Landry. No. 7oo5.
sges@ Co. VS.. Thomas c.. Anderson ct ais.
ny VirS1e of a writ of alias fl. ia issued IN INC
shoye entitled suit by the District Court n and Tor
ras Parish Of st, Landry and state aforesaid, ,sal ana 10 70
me Courthouse of this Parish, on SATURDAY,
ne 81 day of May, A. d. 1856, commencing at
tne hour of IL A. NJ. and continuing from day 70
sey, IT necessary, all the right, title, interest aha
ufiaand of the said defendants. I. c. Anderson 81
a ias IN and 70 the following property, seized TO sa'
'sly SAID writ, to wit:
!: A certain TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
T%asglated in the certificate of the Receiver OF me
lang ofice ut ope!ousas, dated March 0, 1915, 40
- as The southeast quarter Of north east qnat'el
!! section No. 10, in Township No. 8, south of Rang
-; . East, containing 40 and $4,000 acres.
: 4 TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, designate
~ lhe certificate OF the Receiver of the Land once
waited March Is, 1913, No. 4Sl2, as the east hall o
sou'h.Test quarter and west half of southeast quar-
es Q. Section No, Z, in Township No. 3, south o
faange No. 5 East, Containing 1850 and 52l09 acres.
y Also, A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, de
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SHERIFF's sALE.--srATH OF LouIsIAN.

SHERIFF'S SALE.--STATE OF LOUISIANA,
~ District Court, Parish of st. Landry. NO. ioll'
Arum King Us. Robert BHndick.
By virtue of an order of seizure and sale, issned II
The above entitled suit by the District Court N ana
ir the Parish of St. Landry and State aforesaid, ana
to ne directed, will be exposed at public sale on ni a
credit of twelve months, at the COURTHOUSE OF tins
Parish, on SATURDAY, the Sd day of May, !. D.
ls5t, commencing at the hour of II a. Dr., and con
ssiinnuing from day to day, il necessary, all tlie rlSn1,
Vile, interest and demand of the defendant, honert
Ba4dick, in 1.-THE following property, seized to satisfy
sad writ, to wit:
A certain TRACT OF LAND, situated in the Par
IN Of 81. Landry, lying on the right bank 81 bayos
Petite Prairie, bounded on the north by public land
South by land of Reed and Peter Mcbride, west bs
anus Of Ewell Bundick, and east by land OF sym
pnoTllle, f w, c., and better known as 5. ~ quartet
IN, u. quarter of Section No. 8, Township 4 Souli
Oh Range No. 5 East, containing in all 40 S2-lV
aces with all the Buildings and improvement
thereon erected.
sAerlifss office, Opelousas, April II, 1886; u.
L.. V. C~HACHERE, Sheriff.
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II
vbsrs z;llch 20. HI ~
h,stss ssMs- s-ic,,s nE@f
sr1;ss, ah;iJ ysrfil i Inn III &
r o0lasn !. cn -. e.;s,S aTSsr SSsSlSs 52sS2
&. : r.o " roth ! Tebf sS5s
n WHAT doca Il sfcnifsf 4 13|S
cnr;orslv sroaoh IA owp wo5Ss.
aca~sI s.n M FSIt sUknt II 1nu6xE =
nv cnard;a,, II nv sAoney. ~
lin - Ia I hcsifsted. III IN e
+ hava " III worad " MI
Evarv thine helnnsfnSs u me L
Hcsn aho ston,ssd Ss5a on
became coyss11e
generous
I'll hass nm
torether.
ii earned. Wfshed dt6 NJ
houoh I III M deceive 49,
L was With ioy-ay. with } U 1I22
/ clasped To- mine was. such un6SlA1
true nobility. not unworthy WI "
was about Is win, / went 6nSe
Tic hall--thc long. cool, siI8&6a& x1lS
trod "a dizzily. daring not t0s N5f1
Sutherland,s presence, .WaIfIss s766G.
inr up.
/ told-in what words I CAnnotS
now but solemnly. faithfu1lY,9a II
swering nv account before HSly1u-ahNS
and the whole truth. he listened, Dr.
hands On his ewes. and then Rase sysnk N u h
heavy sigh Ike 4 woman's sob, Az slSllS
rose and walked icebiy to tho door. 4Se3AG
paused, Is though to account III Hi n h.
1 / oupht IL t,ank her, you:kn0W.9
not be-.not by nny means :stin Il 0uEhksS IN
and thank NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. H6svni6
ceased, broken by emotion. Once more e&EeKks
out his hand : / praspcd ii, and said & 0ollss
All TIC p~arlor-door liz stopped, arpaxentlyS
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LAST GAIL.

NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.-The I'M
IN designed. Collector Of the Parish Tax for the
year 1855, will he found at the law Office Of :. y.
Cuilom, in The Town OF Opelousas, on the l4th Inst,
and for thirty consecutive days thereafter Sundays
eacepted), Tor the purpose of receiving the Taxes
from those who may not haze availed themselves OF
the opportunity offered them by previous notices.
After The lith of May next. all Taxes remaining
unpaid, due the Parish for the year 1855, will be col
lected in due form of law.
0pelousas, April u, 1856.
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THE PATRIOT.
The sky a Cup. .sroppARp.

The Sky a Cup. .SroppARD.
The sky is a drinking cup,
That was overturned Of old,
And it pours in the eyes Of men
Its wine Of airy gsld.
We drink that wine all day,
Till the last drop is drained up,
And are lighted OF to bed
By the jewels in the cup.
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ec-c MARCH, 1s56.-MORE BAR
1000. GINS. at the Cheap Store, opposite
rontenot e. Iyons's Warehouse, Washington, La.
/ LADIES' DRESS GOODS, .
DRY GOODS, HATS, BOOTS, n
e SHOES, CLOTHING. y
CO HARDWARE, TINWARE, ~
rp1rEpFTS PROVISIONS, etc. etc,
Choice and Common ToBACCos-
,,so Snnerior old BRANDY, WHISKY, etc.
Also agent for Coleman's Improved CORN
MILLS. Superior WASHING MACHINES, etc:
Merh /. NLAAo.
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nPELOUSAS ACADEMI.-This insti-
" tuition occupies the buildings erected for TIE
College of Franklin, at The distance Of about hall a
mile from the village Of opelousas.
The plan Of instruction pursued at this institution
embraces four distinct courses which may ne pursued
separately or conjcintly, viz:
A LITERARY COURSE,
including Readine, Spelling, Writing, Grammar,
Composition, History, Rhetoric and Eioentlon;
.r... A MATHEMATICAL. COURSE,
including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Fllgo-
uometry, with their application TO Mensnration, sur
veying and Civil Engineering.
A SCIENTIFIC COURSE,
including Geography, Natural Philosophy, Astrono-
nv. Chemistry, Botany, Natural History, lntelAec'
tnai Philosophy and Political Economy.
"A CLASSICAL COURSE, M
including such a knowledge of the Latin and Greek
anthors as is required to admit a young man to Tit
Freshman class in the University.
Besides the regular courses, instruction will be
given in the Sna,iish and German languages, when
ever there shall he a Sufficient number of appNca
tions to Justify the employment of Professors OF thos'
languages. na r,r,;sI
aud French languages.
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5oLUME II.

slgnated in Receivers Receipt, dated March IL. l849,
y SSrter of Section No. Is, in Township No. 8, south
or No. 8 east, containing 40 and 6-I0o acres,
Making in the aggregate Two Hundred and Forty
Acres al S2-l00 of an acre. =
Sheriff Office, Qpelousas, March 20, 1855.
L. v. CH4CHERE, SheriA
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~oFGLoUsAs, sATURDAYsMoRNlN r IS 1856
STEAMBOATS, ETC.

WASHINGTON & NEW ORLEANS.
ny The regular packet steamer MA
~ bEss, Jobfs Lyons, commander, sRAaeEHHl9
having entered thy above trade, will CON ZEss sssa
anne throughout, the season, leaving Neworleans
every Tuesday Ao'clock P. M. and We sngton
every Saturaay at o'clock A. M.
ne Mary Bess hid been purchased for the above
Trade, has been thoros ghly repairf1, stands A No. !
in the Insurance oni6 has handsome accommoda
ions for passengers, az twill convey freight and pas
sengers at as low rates { amy boat in the trade.
NEW ORLEANS,} DPELOUSAS, WASH.
~ lNGPON AND b. YOU BGEUF
PACKET.-The elegant and fast run 4 E1gEse
nilg steamer sXDoNIA, GusTAvE E.ssMsaaas
Lo1AILLlER, master, built expressly for this trade
will, as soon as there may u water sufficient, Div
as a regular weekly packet between Opelousas
Washington, Bayou Bnuf and NewOrleans Thi.
boat is n safe, comfortable and fast rv,niier, admirably
built, and having been thoroughly repaired, painted
and renovated, makes her the best boat in the trade
for the travelling community. The officers will use
all their exsrtions to satisfy those who will encourag,
them. For further information, apply on board.
N.B.-The Sydonia will transport freight for a
low a price as any boat in the trade.
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~ II. POTTER, Book-Binder, Qpelousas, is
Ne prepared to execute all orders in .yns-r
his line with ~neatness and punctuality, A&tSK
and Mt New Orleans prices, for cash. ygTf8r
All orders left at this office or with A. Millspaugh
| WASHINGTON, will be attended to.
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0HANGE OF REslDENCE.--Dr: r.
v LATE has removed his residence and office TO
the dwelling on Landry street, near Judge oyerton5s,
and opposite L. Birottfs store. Besides the ordinary y
services of his profession, the DR.. wall continue tn : .a ~
o,tend On all diseases Of the Mouth and Teeth ana
n,n,iice in All the branches of Dentistry. His WORK
Ia ali that line is warranted, and performed after the
latest and most approved process.
Artificial Teeth are not only an ornament: tney re- +,
establish the voice to It's natural tone, ana, apoSG aA''
nr. plate will visit Washington weekly.
pricns moderate,
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DOLCE JURY, Parish of St. Landry

A. Meeting Of December 4, 1856.
Resolved, that the resolution Of the 4th Of Septem-
Der, 1865, be r~escinded, and that the Collector of the
Railroad Tax OF 1854 be and is anthofizcd 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 slloald moi be equal TO the
amount of The tax and costs due thereon, thon in
either case, The Collector is hereby authorized and
required to bid in such property for and IN behalf OF
this Parish, to the full amount OF such tax ana costs
only.
A true COPY: GUY II. BELL, Clerk.
H4y- In conformity with the above resolution, de-
liuoueut Tax.Pavers are hereby informed that NO
further indulgence can be granted to them, and that
/ shall proceed against them forthwith, according tc
law. Qpelousas, December %, 1850,
ELBERT CAN'T, Collector.
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nuAS. N. EALER, Matchmaker and
u Jeweler, corner Of Main and Landry streets Z, gsiS az.
and JEWEIRY, consisting of English and rteh el
cold and Silver cased Lever and Lepine Watches,
lSsrIRtn@s' Iiinrer.Rings, Breast -Pins for Ladies and
Gentlemen, spaectacles, Gold Pens With eold nt ana
scans. and other articles too numerous to mention;
the whole Of which will be sold ut muoh feo"'so
+ VII a,so eyecUte all kinds Of work in my line OF
business in a workmanlike manner and with prompt ON
dispatch for cash. o.N. q
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HILMAN'S BAsAssE FURNACE
w The above Furnace is the only one that has sue
ceeded in taking off a crop in Louisiana III oompli'
ance with the following conditions:
L.. 1t works entirely by natural draught, without
the aid of a blower;
2. 1t contains no CRATE bars or other irons in the
interior;
g.. 1t never requires u stoppage Of the mill to have
its ashes cleaned out;
A.. The Bagasse is never stirred or touched after i
arrives in the furnace;
SIT burns all the Bagasse, and makes steam
enough to run the mill engine, u steam battery ant
a pumping engine.
There are seven Of the above Furnaces that havt
been in Successful operation in this State the pas
year.
Mir. A. A. WHEELER can be found at Hayes's He
tel, Opelousas, where he will be happy to give al
information on the subject, and provide drawing
and specifications, to all interested in the above i'm
provement.
He is also Agent for BRANDE'S CELEBRATED
CORN AND COB CRuSHER OR STOCK MILL
This Mil is an improvement over all others Of tn
kind.
A
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A TRACT OF LAND,
Lt1ated' On Grande Prairie, near the village OF hlile
Plate, and upon which the said deceased last resided
sogether with all the BUILDINGS and IMPROVE.
MENTs thereon, subject to the life estate uslltrucl
Of the widow of the said deceased, and computed to
contain about four hundred and fifty arpents, more
Or less.
TERMS AND CoNDrTIoNs.-'rhe purchase money
payable on the list day Of April, 1851 to bnal
sight per cent. interest from maturity until paid, tht
purchaser giving approved. personal security, VIII
special mortgage upon the land, for full and entli'
payment Of principal aud interest.
Parish Of st. Landry, March 20, 1856.
JEAN BITE. s0ILEAU Fills,
Datiye Testamcntary Executor of said estate
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SUCCESSION SALE.-Estate of Andre
" Deshotels, deceased
will offer for sale, at Vile Plate, thronsA the min
usFy Of Public Auetioneer, on
SATURDAY.. MAY 8, 1885,
bstwsen the hours of 10 A. NJ. and 2 P. M. of that
DAY, the following described property, uilsold ai'the
re Of said succession advertised for the 18TH Oh
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NOOPERAGE.-The undersigned has on
4 hand at all times a supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALE BARRELS for
MASSES imj a Of the best workmanship which he ofLersat
the customary prices. He will also receive e, Esl ana ii,ao exc.
suNnIv If UOGSHEAD SLAVES aud NINE-FOoT
PltG9 IKIE for sale low for cash. March 10:
WILLIAM s. READ, Washington.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

0SEPH CHENIER, Collector and Crier
- Parish OF st. Landry. Office in Opelousas.
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Medical Fees and Stationery !. IL 90
Entrance (for the first year only ........... 10 90
Vacation. tf spent at College,. ............ so 90
Extra charges at the option of parents.
Music per month, s.; Drawing and Fencing, each,
per month, 81. l.. CURlOZ, Us.
IA Principal-Situated at Big Cane, Parish of st.
Landry, La.
The exercises of this Institution will commence on
Monday, January Z, 1856.
The Academic year, which is ~forty-four weeks in
length, is divided into three terms.
The Spring term begins the first Monday in Janu-
ary, and ends the third Wednesday in April-at
which.time will he held the annual examination.
The Summer term begins the fifth Monday In
April, and terminates the first Friday in August.
|. The Fall term commences the third Monday in
September, and closes on the fourth Wednesday in
December.
A eommodious building has recently been erected;
and it is the intention the Proprietor to establish
and maint0'et lily d High School in which
boys 81. ~ cbtain a thorough English
education mission into College.
Girls are H. ~ " ,cipal gives his UNI
RENTING pe.. I'D competent assist
ants will be provided as necessity may require. Tire
s~trictest care is also directed to the moral culture of
the Young, as well as to the formation Of correct
manners and habits.
Boarding can be obtained at reasonable rates in
private families in the vicinity of tho Academy. The
| healthiness of the neighhorhood is equal to that of
almost any other in the State: and the advantage of
the location. derived from the moral influences of
tbe community and the absence Of places of dissipa'
ton, is not to be lightly esteemed.
The requisite books and stationery will be supplied
to the pupils, at New0lleans prices.
A scholar will always be charged from the time Of
entering until the close of the term; and, for the
purpose OF facilitating the management OF classes, it
is desirable that the student may as far as practica-
Bile enter at the beginning of a term.
RATES OF TUITION PER TERM.
Primary Department Reading, Spelling,
Writing, Arithmetic and Geography ......sl0 90
academic Department. Reading, Dictation,
Definition, Geography, History, Grammar,
etc., 49,. Is 90
french Daa. 20 90
N1 etrv' etc.. and hiaher English Studies. :. % 90
Fig Cane. Ian. &. 1856, j. l.. FURmAN.
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10 sALFlA DESIRABLE RESIDENCE in
ths Town Of Opelousas. Possession ,earos
dvsn Immediately 10 ,,on,re q, cu. sssssE#ssa
nIrp. at this office. Eaz9S5a
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OUIS stage, Public Auetioneer in
4 - andfor the Parish of ST. Landry. Office, tille
Platte.
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THE0DOSE s. ROBIN, Attorney at Law,
L. W Innctuaily attend to all business entrusted
to his care in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth judicial
Districts. Office at 0pelonsas.
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DEBA1LLON & CARRIERE, Receiving,
Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Wash.
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OLD TYPE METAL, suitable for Cotton
" Gins, for sale at This office.
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Ias@W. G. BRIDGES has resumed the
~ practice of Dentistry.
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TOHN MACDONALD, Gle Engineer and
~ Surveyor, offers his services to the public. Will
promptly attend to any orders left at Chas. N Ealer's,
corner Of Main and landry streets. Opelnnsas.
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FHEo,sosss ROBIN Notary Public
= = in and nor the Parish Of Aapass' Office at
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q N. ROGERS, Collector of Accounts,
VI etc, respectfully offers his services to the pub
lie as such. Orders left at J. Posey's Drug Store will
be promptly attended to. March "a.
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NALERY ROY, Collector of Accounts,
v respectfully offers his services as such to the
public. Orders left at Ney & Estorge's will be
DroJnntiy attended to,
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nR. f. BURR, Surgeon Dentist, having
~ had twenty-five years experience in his PROBES
sion. offers his services to the public generally. ie
may be found almost daily in 0pelousas, or At ms
al tlc arden House. in Washington. Orders through
L. post.oaice will he attended to. March II.
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~ ROB- N, Justice Of the
t ~ + Peace in and for the p, lsh Of St. Landry. Of
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SALES AT AUCTION.

nUBLIC SALE.-Estate of Mary Chap
L man,-Wiil be offered at Pablo Sale, by the,
Undersigned. q Public Auctioneer in and for the Par
ih Of ST. Landry, on
THURSDAY, May is, 1856,
a, the store Of David Guillory, Mallet Woods, the
Solowjnc property, belonging TO the said estate:
The undivided half Of q certain,
TRACT OF LAND
strated on Mallet Woods, in this Parish, being Lot
No. :, Section No. 10, Township 6 South, Range 2
lat, containing l66 superficial acres. q
TERMs,-0ne ard two years credit 'from the day
o,sale. The purchaser TO furnish good and sufficient
security in solido, and the property to remain spe-
sallg naogtgaged until fulland entire payment of the
nurcbase money and the interest which may accrue
thereon. If lot punctually paid at maturity 70 bear
tpht per cent. interest from the time due u.til paid.
Parish Of St. Landry, April u, 1856.
ULYsSE GAlBRl5L, ,Auctioneer.
cAL.E-PRoBArE SALE.--listate of Syfroyen
. Meehc.-Will be sold by the undersigned, q Pub
IA 4%urtioneer in and for the Parish OF St. Landry, to
ts last and highest bidder, on
THURSDAY. May I, 1856,
GA the premises, the following described property,
hlqnging to the estate Of the said deceased, to wit:
THE PLANTATION 20
on which said deceased last residedi togetl F with
III the improvements thereon. 81
4 TRACT OF LAND
a.usted on Bayou. Plaqueminc, containing 40 acres,
iOscres Of which are wood land.
Also,
s SLAFES,
Il both sexes and Of different ages, to witt
LEWIS, Negro an, aged IS years;
THOMAS, negro man, aged 80 years.
LILY, negro Woman, aged III;
With her child, ageJ & months:
N ~ 10 4 $500. r.,... a.nI o. z M
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-04-26

y ATJABLE UNIMPROVED LANDS
NpAr PRIVATE SALE.-The undersigned ,.ax
49, a. nriyate sale, on reasonable and accom- I'm
0 @oastinr terms, the following described Tracts ~=saaA