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lEDUCATIONi 4
FDUL ,spION " school ). IS, oncn q,
- = the yeart MONDAY, the 18th Of Octoher. .
washington q, October II !. 1866, 4
ss@ F SGE0. TffTHNR S
st. MARY'S HALL, Washiueton. st

ST. MARY's HALL, Washington, 81.
NJ Landry, La ), ssss1 80 ~ 4
s This insttation, !, ader the superiaioa Of rra
nItney, Principal, md c. F.. v. Haskell, Vice
viii be ope Jed for the reception Of pupils
se naa Mciday Il oStober, 1856 embracing full
Dlstation. Elocnton, 4Arithsetic, Grammar, Mod
ern and Ancient Geography, Outline Maps, History.
i,otahy g, Astronomy, the higher Mathematics &c.
o%iogy, Mneralogy Conchoogy, Ancient Mythology,
onse.mistry Physiology, intellectual Pow
ature. N-.>e - : 800. s-s> - '1'Ssl = ~
and Fine Arts. ~,'s,''
The scholastic year is divided into two sessions,
English Course, per session. n............ .S25 90
Board, per month. - on
Matrlcuatlon fee e................ 3 90
Contingent .ls '.'5i',s.. I m
! The Languages, Music, Painting in oil, Linear
.Crayon and Monochromatic Drawing, French Cray.
ons, Silk and Chenille Blending at the usual rates.
Use Of Sheet Music and Patterns, each. 81.
Use Of Musical Instrument, S..
lhe Institution, aside from board, furnishes bed
steaas ana mattresses. Boarders provide all other
requisite appendages. 53 14 4s
FOR the promotion of economy in dress, it is de-
slrable the young ladies conform to an established
Uniform, when time and circumstances admit.
The School will be in no respect denominational
or sactarian. The mode of instruction is systenati.
cal and strictly intellectual. The organization Of ali
the departments is upon principles deemed tile
sifest foundation for SUCCESS In tho discharge Of
duties incident to the various departments the best
talent will always he employed.
Patrons committing their daughters as wards to
onr care arc requested to specify the church they
wish them to be in attendance. Daughters Of the
regular Clergy, tntion gratis.
No pupil received for less time than one session.
Tuition fec, semi-annually in adv.ipce. +
The personal efforts Of the Principal will he giver
10 make st, MarV'S Hall N1 that 1a tJnsJe1
school of elevated literary character, where young
ladies can, who wish, receive a finishing course.
REFERENCES.
Rt Rev Bishop I F Davis, SO Ca; Bishop Green
jackson, Miss; Col y Hooker, GallNtin, Miss; {
Smith, M u, Monticello, Miss; j w Simpson. M d
i.aurens 9 n, So Ca; Hon l. Orr, Washington, y G
Hon w Fl herstor Houston. Mh j; j IL and S I
Willard, Trs Scmin-.y, Y.
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A RE YOU SICK - Then you can't u
~ cured too soon. Don't delay Until your com.
plaint "a ncnrabe, and then mourn when Il ~ toJ
lntc. Fouiiifths 81 nll tho dseases which ~
ch,ifch.yards might b cured by A AYfRHs GA11IAk-
TIC PILLS, II taken IN saasop. D0 M glAsagSfh9
through the Spring, nitit, siecpy ana flsll s..
e,use yovr blood y loaded with bilc. IA M 16at
the headache, hcattbutp and their Kindred dilpg.
dcrs, because your stomach Is foul. Do III paia6o
youraslf arpnhd the world coycrGd with FfmfySs;
Blotches Ulcers, Sores and ~ Or any of the pnfaa
diseases " tile skin, becndse your system WIHia
cleansing. Don't show yotrsclf abost, Len, hegs
gard, al cnyed In, because your Stomach and IjowS
need strengthening into iiealthy action. AYiaSa
PILLS set these things right, as: surely = 49,
quenchcs irs. They purify tlae body and blaoa "a
you can feel AZ quick as they Are taken. fhSyarH
the ono great medical wonder Of this age reOoRpaed
by MI who know their virtiios and many th0dsahAd
know them. Take the CHERRY PICTORIAL ~ :
Cough, and the PILLS for arrangements rcquine
aPufgatve medicine. 3 3.
Prepared by J.C. AVER, Lowell. Mass, and sdld
by every respectable Druggist in NewEngland; also
JOHN posEy +. L. IIeBItAgp 4 CO., Opelousas; s.
D. ALiIs, Washington; J. q. PoLrNGfE, G. Cotean.
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CHANGE or RESIDENCE. E.-7Dr. RI

(yHANGE or REsIDEN CE.--Dr. RI
~ LATE has removed his residence and Office To
the dwelling on Landry street near Judge Overtos,
and opposite u Birotts store Besides the ordinary
services OF his profession, tho DIR. will continue to
attend on all diseases Of the Mouth 9nd Teeth, and
practice in all the branches Of Dentistry Hisw0rk
In all that line s warranted and performed after the
latest and most approved process.
Artificial Teeth are not only All ornament: they 70.
establish the voice to ts natural tone and above nil
permit nastication, 50 Indispensable TO the health.
DR.. plate will visit Washington weekly.
i Prices moderate, ~
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gleman. ..a'p. s'.
'irtue of writ Of iieri facias ssned in the above
chased case, and to me directed, have taken into
possession, and will expose at public SALE for cash.
to the last and highest bidder at the Court House in
the Town Of 0pelor " an lssAa,Ty SATURDAY, the 9Th
ii o'cloc! A. NJ. and coiinuing from day to day, il
necessary, all the right title and interest of the
saie defendant in and to the following described
seized to satisfy said writ, to wit:
A certain TRACT OF LAND, situated and de-
sgnated by cerhf"Stc of the Register of the Land
Office at Opelo,ss Is Lot or the east half of the
southeast auter Of section twenty one, in Township
], south of ihe 3ls degree of latitude north Of Range
3 cast of the Basis Meridian, in the Southwestern
District Of The State of .orisana, containing accord
ing to the returns of the Surveying Department,
seventy-ninc 29-l1o acres
Also, another TRACT OF LAND, designated as
Lot OF ea. half of the northeast quarter Of Section
No. 22, in Township south of the 3lst degree of north
latitude, of Range No. enst of the Basis Meridian,
containing, according to the surveys, eighty and 20
100 acres.
sherf's Office, Opeloasas, November |, 1856.
j.. V. CHACAERE, Sheriff.
Re The above sale is hereby postponed to SAT-
URDAY, the 3D. day of January, 1857.
Sheritf's Office, December G, 1856. .
H. v. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
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4 AND FOR SALE. - The undersigned
oters for sale two valuable and desirable -
i,.cts Of LAND both in this parish--one l555515E
s's's Situated upon the Atchafalaya River nSs MI
1k;mmedjately below Capt Burton, con hafaGsssa
ta taininc 3l5 acres, with about Is acres cleared
N fenced, and upon which there is large and
san s.ammodious framed dwelling house and kitchen.
~ sss, othcr situated npon Bayou Rouge, adjoir,
lands Of Gordy adjacent to those Of Josiah Scott,
sad known IS the Parker M , tract" containing l2o
acres 20 to 80 acres of which Is cleared and fenced.
Terms liberal. CYRUS THOMPSON.
Washington, Feb. 0, 1856
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GyOOPERAGE- -- Tho undersigned has Of,
~ hand ut all times u supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALE BAKKF.I.s for
Moiasses Of the hest workmanship, which he offers ut
the customary prices. He will also receive and cxc
cute orders fr any descriptio of work In his line
supply Of HOGSfiEiAD SLAVES and NlNE-FOOT
PlCKETS Tor sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM s. READ. Washington.
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CTTY uoTEL.-Yhe undersigned has the

CTrY HOTEL.-I'he undersigned has the
" honor to inform the public that A <xA~-0
he is % now ready to receive and &c. TsysA-lS TaHs-lS
commodate at least one hundred k MI iEnia,sffl.-
boarters in his large and commodi-
o,s Hotel situated on Main street in St. MaItisvlle.
The rooms arc well aired and the table will be well
catered.
the Hotel, LIVERY STABLE, where Carriages,
Buggies and sukes as well as Carriage and Riding
Horses call be procured at moderate prices.
St. Martiusyiile, November s, 1885,
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RY TIE LAST STEAMER
- FROM PIEfi.ADELPHlA.
LADIEsl

In want
Of superior articles for Identifying tho Hair, Skin
and Color, would do well TO call early and examine
my stock OF
FANCY ARTICLES, $a
consisting of Cream Of Lilies, Lnbln's Extract, The.
atre Rouge, Tooth Pastes, Tooth Powders, PUT
Boxes; also, % large assortment of s ~ 81 ss5tfs
COMES, BRUSHES, SOAPS.
Hair Dyes, Oils, Essences and Colornes.
Of every variety, NOW opening. .ss
Il. l.. NIMMO, Patn's corner, Main street;
at the sign Of the Buck Hofisy
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NEW .WAREHoUsE

IN The undersigned. having formed a partnership
for the carrying on OF the Warehouse situated in the
town Of Washington, formerly known as the Ware
house Of Anderson a. Thompson, for the purpose Of
receiving and forwarding freight aud merchandise,
will faithfully attend to all business which may he
entrusted to them by their friends and the public in
general. j. Il. A. FONTENOT,
JOHN Lyons
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rHRIsTMAs IS COM1NG!-

4 NHItIS MAS Is CU-HINh =
~ II is no trouble to sho,c Goo1s'
HOUSEKEEPERS ATTENTION You, who in
tend to prepare nncemeat, should be about it.
Please call and examine my stock of Apples Raj.
sins, Almonds, Citron, Brandy, Wine, etc: Also, po
tatoes, Onions, Butter, Cheese, Tea, Coffee Sugars
Rice, Bacon Hams, Sides, ETC.; Beef Tongues, Dried
Beef, Herrings Mackere!, Dried Apples, Cnc1an9ts
Pine Apples Oranges, Choice Flour Brandy ffmts'
Soda Biscuits, Currants, Figs, etc.
Ais Candies, Spices, etc.
a5J- Recollect the place: r. L. NlMMo,
sMain street, near Patin's Hotel.
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A RE YOU INSURED ?-E. L. N1MMo,
sr,n,s washington, La, Agent for the Equitable In
Merc%ssen company of London, capital s2,50O.ooo;
Hsisshnn.as Of Philadelphia, Pa; State Mutual OF
hha,atie Of Providence, r. T.; also of the KneIer.
York Lille Insurance Company of the city of New
on Of the above am prepared to take risks
species Of property at low rates and great
DIV tn py dividing risks. For information, ap-
S Il, L. NIMMO.
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-,nR n, sALE-By Fontenot B Lyons, a fine
- q posts for fences Of the best quality, also
,sut;tv ~ of the finest Q feet Pickets in market,
qusI nav he used in place of feet Boards, for
vacs s csut1 Houses The above may be had cheap
osTsS = S,asS shington, La, July 10, 1S56eae
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StT. CHARLES COLLEGE, GRAND CO.
- TEAU.-This Literary Institution, conducted by
the Fathers of the Society of Jesus, situated in the
parish Of st. Landry, close to the line OF the New
Orleans and Great Western Railroad, will resume its
Academical Course on the 10th Of October next,
1856. TERMS. ....--. ~
'oh able half.yearly in advance. slGo 90
Washinr and Mending g...................2 20 90
Med;cai Fees and Stationery ery.......... IL 90
Entrance flor the firsx year only. ....... 10 90
Varntinn IF sucpt at the Coegc). ..... 80 90
Extra charges at the option of parents.
Music per month, Sc; Drawing and Fencing, each.
n.sr n,vnth, s. j. CURIQZ, J. S.
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CONVENT OF THE IMMACULATE
" CONCEPTION
The Classical Exercises of this Institution will
commence on the fifteenth of October.
SISTER MARY OF THE HOLY ANGELS,
September 27. Superior.
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- * nor SALE Four Thousand

H as FOR SALE.- -Four Thousand
III ses Of Land, lying on the West side Of Bayou
nine S Brulee, about twenty-three miles South
dnnaas The Land is well provided with ex-
l.spt tinber, such as Oak Ash, Pine, ETC., Of the
ss0a q. aasitv. There are also improvements with
.s,srS 80 n ecayed condition This situation as
unory il not excelled by any other in the State Of
sassns, IN consequence of the unusual convenience
3ilsS.rt and hides Terms easy to purchasers. For
M.;rnIsrs v apply at this Office OF. to o. F. STAN.
EnN AZ plauuenline Brulee. rSeess--
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T0IOuR-1 A Fsw More Left."-Personss
in want of new and good Flour, ut price no, NO..
to DO nau G. e'se""0'0' ELL. NIMMO,
Cheap S1oEe' near Patin's Hotel
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IJROF. ANTHONY WINNER has The
i honor Of Informing the public thai, having been
induced to and settle III the town Of Opelousas,
he is ready to give lessons on She Piano Forte, the
Violin, the Guitar, and also in Vocal hI,slc He will
likewise time Pianos His prices will be very mod
crates 40 per month for Instrumental Music, nnd 81
por month for Vocal Music For tuning Pianos, the
charge will be proportionate to the work; still II
will always DO moderate. a. Ia lt a4.s,lll y
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sEREsH DRUGS, PERFUMERY, ETC

r. LEoNCE HEBhARD & co.
Have just received large supply of Fresh
.-oDrtgs, Perfumery, etc. ST
" Among other articles. will be found alsAl
well selected stock of
Stationery Blank Books
taaey Note Paper and Envelopes, Porte -Monnaies,
French and American Perfumery,
rs Tooth, Nail, Hair and Shaving Brushes;
9a French Brandy; London Porter;
b....l Port and Madeira Wines;
'alnts; Oils; Paint Brushes; Varnishes;
Giasses of all kinds;
syrup Pectoral of Duconge; Vermifuge;
81 lpecac Lozengcs; Sugared Drops;
f Prepared Charcoal Digitalne in Pills;
ts Brlant's Pectoral Syrups;
li English Pen-Knives; Citron Preserves;
liF Cologne Water Of Jean Marie Farina'
Af'F. Gum Drops for Colds;
ael Toilet Soaps;
!, QU1N1NE at reduced prices;
= Ageneral assortment Of French, English and Amer
T.. lean PATENT MEDICINES.
Ap,sso, nas an infallible remedy for Tape worm;
Asler Pearls, for Headache and Sick Stomach;
ps,IaA havllle's Great Remedy and Pills.
oaVff, CIGARS, Chewing Smoking TOBACCO, },
@l of superior quality.
sAA Io0th Forceps, Lancets, Sucking Bottles, etc.
sSSX IA The Ladies' attention is called to our
~ PERFUA1ERY AND FANCY ARTICLES.
opeousas, March l 1856.
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RAFFLE OF A MELODEON. - Those
p,m. persons who have taken chances in the above
nv sto. un obtain information desired by calling at
wbsI Store. There are also few more chances left
''''a ara for sale. November Ii.
f. l.. MIMIC, Main street.
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tNTALTNR II. CARRlNlYTON, Engines
planters a st. aannS i sis'rss nrshos 70 H. ~
will attend pnnotually to all business In the alJvo
line entrusted to his care. Orders addressed 20 him
at Opciousas, to this Office, will tucci,e prompt
attention Refers to l.lgar l.astr.pes, Alfred Las
trapcs, Joseph Berand j. b. Df55ear, Bon. gI
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CHAMP MPAGNE.--A few baskets OF this
~ fine Wine left. which We will sell 1t redpcep
prices TO close the invoice.
DEBAILLON h CARRIERE, Washingtons
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EAGLE COTTON GINS.

IMPROVED EAGLE COTTON c.,s, GlNn.
ro now NV nreparcd to fill all orders for their improved
Gn 1n,nE1e1 ssana cyer Brush Patent Detached Crates
and fsa rsen Sliding Butts and Mts al ef ShG
sSsSy S y Ms Ms hsss sn s tne 'ssefa q
pr @ Slz1T fr iI annina Fine Cotton as also Medals from
the heiN Woras p Fair at London and NewYork and com
hioe e oil thc nte improvements in Machinery and aIe
Marnted pe ant ed superior in respect In order to
meet the great demand for these Gins lna NJ tbs
ave of Canal and phlppa Streets
and with the stock hand at the as
dspot No. 81 St. Charles street, feel cohhaen' Vi
meeting all orders promptly
Anv Al olSe'' 90 i. L. NDIMO, Opelousas, La.
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GTRAYED-F'rom my Camp on Bayou
Parish, on the 10th ut., large BLACK ysssjl
HORSE, or 10 years old. Said Horse is n .SI' iN
natural PAGER, has some slight saddle marks; When
he left had shoe on right fore foot; some white
the right car, making ii more pointed, and long
name and TAIL
A liberal reward will be paid for information lead
ing to his recovery upon his delivery to the 4y
cry Stable in Washington, or TO the undersigned.
Washington, December 6, 1856.
.s N. H. PHELPS.
E8- Red River American please copy one time,
and send bill to the advertiser.
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DOOT AND SHOE SHOP. The SUBJ
- scriber, having removed his shop from n
Main street to his residence on Union, between Il
North and Grolee streets, respectfully informs/s
the public that he will execute with promptncss and
fidelity all work entrusted to him, and solicts o
share Of patronage. His prices will be Low for
Cash, and for Cash only.
Opelousas, November s, 1856.
JACOB PEFFERKORN.
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GtARy ER'S IMPROVED PATENT
~ COTTON GINS, OF different sizes, for ssls "
DEBAlLLON T. CARRlERE. Washington L..
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NOR RENT-'Tbc House adj ming the
..,s ~ % y ' + Ne F;stsa e"e' Psa n
Immediately For further particulars, Apply aaHsa
"a :. CHAS N. EALER, E1aaa
corner of Main and Landry streets
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SHE, rs SALE Dis sict Conrt, Par.
~ lsh Of st. IAndry.-Nn liz Alf.ol n ~ -. :,

SHE, .5.,'''S SALE Dis ict Conrt Par
H. George H. Walker. = i''''u
yy Artue csan order Of seiz he and sale issued in
snr tle sxS po s;n ths dstt Court in and
to me directed, will se public sale, for cash aiiu
a. A. ..e ne Courthouse s of ya sh on SATURDAY,
the = hour Of II A NJ an uing from day to day ny
II IL necessary al the right & interest and demand
" .se sala defendant, George. Walker, in and to
the following property, seized tor, sfy said order,
GEL: elot Of Ground, situated in the ,town
=, : a,,;a; asn'i5 son 2rlsh OF 81 and State of
i;ulas,, iir;h,n,lt.,,nt npu,tase2Ish less ~ ~, by
rant'i md west by Washington street
Sit 81 Office, Opeousas, Nov. %, 1856.
l.. V. CHACiERE,, Sheriff.
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T OUIS WAITER, Cabinet Maker, las al
~ ways on hand q large assortment Of Armoirs
Safes, Wasll-stnnds etc etc., which h0 will sell ut
+. awn'2ans prices for CASH
apply Mt Patin's Hotel, Opelonsas. ~ '
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Wiz UNDERSIGNED avails himself of
t. .is opportunity to return his thanks to the Gus
Sal. fs @ 81 the old firm and to express the hope that
aSa reasonable prices to continue their patronage to
WITH new NJ, ne has just returnd from Neworeans,
F'i E'i'h splendid assortment OF
~h;,,, SEAS0NABLE GOODS,
c,sh ne me- viii sell at exceedingly moderate rates for
e Inc public generally will find it to their inter
4 Wosh;al Iall before purchashing elsewhere.
"aanihgton, Nov. %. Z. DUBU1SSON.
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6NlIEAP FOR CAS- lI.---J EssH IluTGnrNas,
~ having re.establishcd his Blacksmith Shop ut
the old stand known az lletourncur'S Shop, Is now
prepared and will be always ready to execute oil
kinds Of work III his linewith pron,ptncss and dis
patch, at tho lowest prices for cash. &'f
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1aOR sALE-A DESIRABLE REsinEacE in
L the Town Of Opclousas. Possession ,es..1ss..
given Immediately. |s,1MsA
For further particula inquire Of CHAs. N. I,sFs
EA1EE. at this Office. "a
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A SHOCKING BAD HIATT Ee
IA u. L. EIslAiO is now opening new as .ksSsg
sortmcnt Of Mems and Boys HATS and CAPS -
of the latest fashion. 1I U.l74-
All gentlemen who wish to dolf shocking bad
Hat and replace il with something gentee will find
that they can be accommodated by calling at the
cheap store of i. l.. NlMMO,
Also just received, lot of UMBRELLAS, NJ,
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GON DE BLE--5O sacs, q vendre par
\ - pEBAlLLoN g. CARRiERE, Washington.
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EAGLE HOTEL, formerly "Galt House

Ia Washington, la A4TsN-
,,yIss MM saas1 ,a'sSssa 1s sswefsss sssve
e tat Y is now open for reception Of transient
and permanent boardeis It is situated seSWiee, fnmtiu
the upper and lower steamboat landings lroh'iiis
WY The urges have been newly furnished, ana no
,fnrt viii be spared to render the accommoaas.o,s
and fare as pleasant and acceptable - r. 'ts a.ro'
a. those of any hotel in the interior OF the S''e
Good stabling for horses.
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NEW WAREHOUSE.--rh undersigned
~ having just erected a commodious Warehouse
on the Atcafalaya, near the mouth Of Bayou Rouge,
would inform the citizens of Big Game md vicinity
that he will attend to receiving and forwarding
freight and merchandise which may lie entrusted to
his care. JOSEPH MCBRIDE.
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BRADFORD, j. NJ, Civil Engineer, Sur
ID vcyor and Examiner of Lands, offers his GER
vices to the citizens of ths and the adjoining par
shcs, and hopes by the faithful discharge Of oil bua
ness entrusted to his care to merit continuance OF
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon him
Oiliee at Hayes's Hotel, Opclousns.
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|xEQ&EPH "A. f4 AL LJTI TIIIsEAI n x, Collector
6sounts al, fsspc0ttui Ats hiA servscGz
to THE public as such. Orders tett Ilillspaugh4
bookstore, Washington, will be promptly attended
to. September l3, 1855. M 81 4'7isls ,t
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DOLCE JURY, Parish Of st. IandGy.--
i At meeting Of the Police Jury, held on the 18th

i At meeting Of the Police Jury, held on the 18th
day Of November ls5G, sa =. ,4lsS..
on m1ion it was Resolved, That al u r,eetinD . of
The Jury to be held on the fifth Tuesday Of December
next, 1876. (bengfFic Both day of the montll> the
amonat of Taxes fe assessed and levied in the said
Parish for the serSe of the present year, 1885, shall
be fixed and determined on,
The following is an estimate of the expenditures
That ere required: ..|
- For Ordinary Par;sh Purposes.
Salaries Of Officers. ................s .s1T3D 90
Pay of Police Jurors Observation-Disclosures. 1890 90
Fees before Magistrate In Criminal cases 1900 90
Maintenance of Criminals in prison. ...... 1900 90
Expenses for holding Elections. .......... 500 &c
Support Of INDECENT Persons. ns........... 1900 90
Collection OF Taxes. 1900 90
Roads aud small Bridges ................. 500 90
Expenses Of the Courts. rts..............=.. 100 90
Contingent Expenses. ~ sseE... 500 90
!. zr,,a p,op1se;onu. sl's0'{o
Existing Debts ...........,..... $500 90
inind and Petit Jurors .......... $500 90
Construction Of Public Works -. 1000 90
Construction Of the Bridge over
Bayou BGuf at Moundville -. 1900 90
9SG0 60
h#4 $4,000 90
On motion, Resolved, That the same be Published
as the law directs. ELBERT CAN'T,
Attest: President.
Jos. D. RlCHARD, Clerk.