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State Of AouiesIud. .

pn13,z R,5rs'0g Of S. c81nr; %andxv. No. 1854.
Estate of Julie Saizan, deceased.
WALERIE DUPLECHAIN, of the Pa.
v rish of St. Landry, Administrator Of
the Estate Of the late Julie Sazan, deceased,
late Of the Parish of St Landry, having filed
Tableau of Distribution of the Estate in
community between Julie Saizan and Valerv
Duplechain, her surviving husband, accom-.
panied by petition, praying that the samo
may be homologated And whereas the
prayer Of said petition has been granted by
an order of Court, dated 6 November, 1856.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days, from the date hereof
why said Tableau should not be homolegated,
LIS. LASTBAPES, CIerk.
Opelousas November 8th, 1856.
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state OF ZotltS(ara

p,.L;sz D,sFs,eg sg s. c31Dr; %a"a,v } No. 1884.
Estate of Edmund Surlers, dec'ed.
HOHN WRIGT, of the Parish of St. Lam
90 dry, Administrator of the Estate of Ed
mund Surlers, deceased, late of the Parish Of
St. Landry, having filed an Annual Account
of his administration of said Estate, accom-
panied 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 October 30th, 1856.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days from the date hereof.
why said Account should not be homologated
and the administrator authorized to pay ao-
cording to said Account.
LIS. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, October S0th, 1856.
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SsaW-EhiEa for sale.

TENHE undersigned offers for sale his Saw
H. 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 600 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 Opelousas Courier
or to the undersigned
THEOGENE HEBERT.
Lafayette, April Goth, 1856.
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Judicial Sales, &c.
For Sale. .

HVIIE Sugar Plantation on which the sub
- scriber now resides, consisting of near
ly 900 arpents of Land, 500 of which is under
fence, the balance in wood.
The improvements consist of an excellent
Sugar House, Steam Engine, Kettles, and in
perfect order and as good as new, one of the
best Dwelling Houses in the Parish, with all
the necessary Cribs, Cabins, &c, &c.
Itis considered one of the most beautiful
places in the country and will bo sold on more
liberal terms than any such property can be
purchased. Apply to
DR.. J. A. TAYLOR,
OpeIousas, Nov, Sth, 1856.
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New Orleans~Direct Importation

German,
British and
Irish Dry Goods
It'd & f. REILLY & Co, SO long known
= Q at the corner of Royal and Canal
streets, beg to say they have removed to their
large new store 126 Canal Street, between
Royal and Bourbon streets, known as 1'ouro
Buildings, sign of the Golden Flar.
Where their ample room and a resident
buyer in Europe, will enable them to keep
(the year round) complete stock in every
department. Also, full line of Plantation
Goods, of the best Southern manufacture
Combined with the above. they will keep
at the old stand, corner Royal and Bourbon
streets, under the name of Em6roidery and
Lace Store, complete stock of Ladies' Dress
Trimmings, Ribbonds, Embroideries, Laces,
and Ladies aud Gents furnishing Goods, to
suit the country merchants as well as the con.
sumers.
This latter is class of house heretofore
unknown in this Market
p. & E. REILLY Il Co.,
~ 126 Canal Street,
Between Royal and Bourbon streets.
Touro Buildings,
Sign of the Golden Flax.
September Goth, 1856.-6m.
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SEaeriH''s sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Placide Guilbeau Jr., adm, District Court,
Parish OF st. Landry,
Henry Western. No. 1866.
EDY virtue of writ of Fl. fa., issued in
EDthe above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of St. Landry, and to
me directed, will be exposed public sale, for cash
at the Court House Of this Parish, ON Saturday the
9th day of December, 1866, commencing at the
hour OF IL o'clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day
to day. if necessary, all the right, title, interest
demand of Henry Western, ill and to the followin:
described property, seized to satisfy said writ to wit
certain Negro-woman, slave for life, named Ce
leste, aged fifty years.
L. Y. CHACHERE, ShsriG
shesR's ssss, o.. ResaEy, New, let, 1889.
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~ NGDIMGCHo

EWAVING rented the house of Mr.. Noe
E D. Larcade, near Jesse Hutchins Black
smiths shop, I take this opportunity of in
forming the citizens of Opelousas as we'll as
those Of the surrounding country, that am
now fully prepared to clean both Cloaks and
overcoats, vests, pants and render them in q
manner new. My terms will be moderate
In my absence those wishing articles cleaned
will please leave them with Mr.. G. Mornhin
veg, as I have made an arrangement with hin
to that amount. VICTOR CAHORS.
Opelousas, Nov, 29th, 1856.
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Notices. sc.
SHERfFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA

STATE Or LOUISIA4f Il.
lsidore HolIier hls, use of &c, VS.. Evelina Col
Inns f. w. C. Il ais JUSTICES Court First
"ard.-PSrisho of St. Landry.-No. es.
NBY virtue of a writ of execution, issued
-AD in the above entitled suit, by Andre
Meynier, Justice of the Peace in and for the First
Ward OF the Parish Of St. Landry and to me direct
ed, will be exposed to public sale for cash, at the
Court House of this Parish, Saturday the 9th
day of December next, 1886, commencing at the
hour OF II O'Clock, A. NJ, and continuing from
day to day, Unnecessary, all the right title interest
and demand of EveIina Collins, f. w. C, & ais, in
ard to the following described property, seized to
satisfy said writ, to wit
A certain Town Lot situated in the town of
OpeIousas, bounded North by lot of EveIina COL
lins, f. W. c. South by lot of Vctorin Lasrapes, f.
perty of lean Bite. Richard
l.. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sherif7s Office, St. Landry, November lst, 1856,
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ShER!FF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

- Il Il OF LC CLSIA AN Il.
Lemue j. B. Shaw, District Court,
vs.. Parish OF St. Landry
Mathew V. IIargrove No. 77O6.
q 5Y virtue of a writ of & fa., issued in the
III . above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of St. Landry, and
to me directed will be exposed to public SALE for
cash, at the Court House of this Parish Saturday,
the 9th day of December next, 1856, commencing
at the hour of o'clock, A NJ, and continuing from
day to day, if necessary, all the right, title, interest
and demand of Mathew V. Hargrove i'll and to the
following described property, seized to satisfy said
writ to-wit:
certain Tract Of Land, containing 200 superb
cial aFpents more or less, with the buildings and im-
provements thereon, situated the left Bank Of
Bayou Beuf in said Parish, bounded above by lands
of Joseph Tate, below by Lastie G. Gulory, on the
rear by the Domain, and i'll front by said Bayou
BGuf being the half of the tract acquired by de-
teudaDt from Lastie Guillory
L. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sherifs Office, St. Landry, Nov, lst, 1856.
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Ea<b'k'EIKI FOR SALE.

- THE undersigned present pro-
F:sss:E prietor of the Union Hotel, in
a.ssi,Msssz OpeIousas, lately kept by Mr. IL.
A. Patin offers said establishment for sale,
with or without the furniture. Said hotel is
admirably situated and we'll patronlzcd.
For the terms and other particulars, apply
on the premises to L. y. Patin, or to the
undersigned.
VALERY GTILBEAU.
Opelousas, August ~, 1856.
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Mercantile Cards, &c.
NEW GOODS!

~ THE undersigned has the
sz-N - honor to inform his.friends and
"a. the public in general that he
hasjust received large assortmentof Spring
and Summer Goods, such as PLAIN and
Embroidered Swiss Muslins. Jacenats of all
qualities, English and French Eurbroideries,
Ginghams, Ladies Bonnets. Embroidered
Wells of all kinds, also large assortment Of
ready made clothings, Shoes Sc
A fine assortment of Family Groceries can
always be found at his store.
He always buys beef hides and sheep wool,
payable cash or in goods.
f. HALFF.
Grand Coteau, April 10th, 1855.
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SBaePiN'7s Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
zenon Broussard' -;[G District hi t. Court, ,.,,
Alex. c. Guidry & ais, No. 74o3 y
10y virtue of writ of f. fa., issued in the
ID above entitled suit, by the District
Cort, in and for the Parish of st. Landry, and to
me directed, will be exposed to public SALE at the
Court House of this Parish, on Saturday, the 9th
day of December next, 1856, at twelve months
credit being the second and last exposure, purcha-
giving bond with security, with interest at the
rate of eight per cent, from the day of sale until
paid, all the right, title interest and demand of
Alexandra c. Guidry 4 ais, in and to the following
described property seized to satisfy said writ, to-
wit;
A Negro-n man, named Edmond aged about &c
years, Negro-girl named Theresa, aged about 10
years Josephine, aged years, and her child named
Numa, Syvestre aged about years, also Tract
or Lot of Ground, situated in Washington, Parish
of St. Landry, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon erected, bounded North by Buhot
street. South by Short street. West by Bridge street
and East by Betsy f. W.. c.
L. v. CHACHERE, Sheriff
Sheriff's office. ST. Landry Nov 18th, 1856
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For Sale, bY Fontcnut \ LYONS.

a FINE lot of posts for fences, of the
- best quality, also, a quantity Of the
finest & feet pickets in market, which may be
used in place of feet boards, for covering out
houses, the above may be had cheap for cash.
Washington, July 18th, 1856
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SNERIEE'S SALE,
STATE OF LOUISIAN

Henry Boyce, District Court
vs. Parish of st, Landry.
William Otfutt, adm. No. 1924.
10y virtue of four writs of f. fa,, issued
Fl - in the above entitled suit, by the Dis
the District Court in and for the Parish of St. Lam
dry, and to directed, will be exposed to public
SALE for cash, at the Court House of this Parish
Saturday, the 9th day Of December next, 1885, COM
mencing at the hour of II o'clock, A H., and con.
tinuiug from day to day. if necessary, all the right,
title, interest and demand of the Estate of James
McCauley, in and to the following described prop
erty, seized to satisfy said order, to-wit
certain Tract of Land, being the East half of S.
E. quarter of Sect. 2, in Township 8, Range East,
containing 81 2700 acres, now in the possession OF
William Ofutt, adm.
L. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff s Office, St. Landry, Nov, lst, 1856.
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judicial Notices, &c.
SHERlFF'S SALE,

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Gov Hebert, District Court,
VS. ; Parish of St Landry,
Harrison Rogers ais. Nos. 1893, 1884, 1888,
vs. Parish of St. Landry,
Raphael Richard, No. 1873.
Raphael Richard Jr., District Court
vs. Parish of St. Landry,
Raphael Richard Sr., No. 7474.
Pierre Richard, J District Court,
vs. : Parish OF ST Landry,
Raphael Richard, No. 1926.
nsy y virtue of four writs of fl. IA, issued
81 o in the above entitled suit by the Dis
t1ict Court in and for the Parish of St Landry and
to me directed. will be exposed to public sale, at
the Court House of this Parish, on Saturday, the
9th day Of December next 1856, at twelve months
credit being the second and last exposure purcha-
sers giving bond with security, bearing interest ac
cordiug to Judgment from the day of sale until paid
all the right title, interest and demand Of Raph
Richard in and to the following described property
seized to satisfy SAID writ, to-wt:
One Negro-tuan, named Victorin, aged about 70
years.
One Tract of Land, situated near Grand Cotean,
in the Parish OF st. Landry, containing about 16
arpents being the residence of the Defendant, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon, bonn-
ded North by Charles SInIth and Nc Phelson, South
by Widow Augustn Boudreau, East by We. Au-
glfSin Bourque, and West by Mcpherson. Aiso
another Tract of Land, in the same quarter con-
tanning arpents, more or less, bounded North by
Mcpherson, East by the same, South by Joseph
Richard, West by Leger and Others
One branding iron, figuring about thus: Ok, and
the interest in the cotton crop.
J.. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff S Office, St. Landry, Nov. 18th, 1856.
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SH.HEEf'S SALE,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Garthwaite & Darcy, } District Court,
Aaron J. King. No. 1855.
E@Y virtue of writ of f. fa., issued in the
q % above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of st. Landry and to
me directed, will be exposed to public sale, at the
Court House Of this Parish, on Saturday the 9Th
day of December next, 1856, at twelve months
credit, being the second and last exposure, purcha
sers giving bond with security, with interest at
eight per cent, from the day of sale until paid, all
the right, title, interest aud demand of Aaron }.
King, in and to the following described property,
seized to satisfy said writ, to-wit:
The North half of the South West quarter, and
the North West quarter ofthe South East quarter
of Section number seven in township four South OF
range number six, East on the South Western land
District of Louisiana, containing one hundred and
twenty and 27I100 acres, being the same tract as
por location Of swamp land, warrant No. GS2, en-
tered 9th of February 1883, under w. II. Grams
hand, Register.
L. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's office, St. Landry, Nov. 18th, 1856.
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DR.. SAIT,ES. 6. 8

WEAVING purchased a plantation in
n = Bellevue, perfectly convenient to re-
ceive patients, will devote himself most ex-
clusively to the treatment of chronic diseases,
and his prices will be moderate, that is to
say, one dollar per day for slaves which do
not require the attendance of nurse, and
for those to whom nurse is necessary, the
price will be agreed upon with the owner
DR.. Sales moreover offers his services to
all those who may honor him with their con-
fdence. B. j. SALES, NJ. D.
Bellevue, Nov, 29th, 1856.
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NOTICED

FHVHE undersigned hereby notify planters
e and others that from and after the 1st
of November next 1856, the storage now
existing will henceforth be charged for mer-
chandize and other articles laying in their
warehouses for tile period Of one month, and
for every additional month or part of a
month, the same additional rates will be
charged.
Nothing will be delivered until the
storage is paid.
DEBAILLON K CARRIERE.
Washington, October 1lth, 1856.
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SHERIFF's SALE.

SAs %kSAs - ORESa
STATE OF LOUISIANA
John Mccune, Distict Court,
Andre pudhomme ss F''''" No: &c =; 75as' as"'''
MDY virtue of writ of Fl. fa, issued
LID in the above entitled suit, by the Dis
trict Court, in and for the Parish of St Landry, and
me directed will be exposed to public sale, for
cash, the Court House OF this Parish Saturday,
the 9th day of December next, 1855, commencing
at the hour of / o'clock, A M and continuing from
day to day. if necessary, all the right, title, interest
and demand of John Garvin, in and to the following
described property, seized to satisfy said writ, to
wit:
4 certain Lot of Ground, situated in the Parish
of st. Landry, ilEthe town OF Washington, being lot
numbered SO, on the plan of said town, bounded
North by Buhot street. East by Washington street,
South by Short street, and West by Main street con-
tanning one superficial arpent more Or less together
with the buildings and improvements thereon.
L. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, St. Landry, Nov, lst 1856.
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NoTHToES.

YEVHE partnership heretofore existing un-
Is der the firm of j. B. BELLOCQ 4
CO., was dissolved on the 3lst of August
last, by limitation and the death Of j. b
Bellocq,
The subscribers will continue the busincs:
Of the house under the style of BELLOCQ
NOBLOM Il CO, according to act passed
before S. Magner, notary public.
EEUEE j b. BELLOCQ,
A p. NOBhOM,
j. B. DERBES,
2. ROY.
New Orleans, September l, 1956-1y.
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"a q virtue Of writ Of Fl. "a, issued in
ID the above entitled suit, by the District
Court in and for the Parish of St. Landry, and to
me directed viii be exposed to public sale, for cash,
at the Court House Of this Parish, Saturday, the
9Th day of December next, 1856, commencinga at the
hour of IL o'clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day
to day. if necessary, all the right ttle interest and
demand of Joseph Holer in and to the following
described property, seized to satisfy said writ towit
A certain Town Lot, being the residence of de
fendant with the buildings and improvements
thereon, bounded North by Mrs Cooley East by Union
street, West by Valere Roy, and South by King
street.
L. V. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, St. Landry, Nov, lst, 1856.
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OPELOUSiS LITERARY INSTlTUTE0N.
...-.-. st. LanafY (Lu)

Ot' A@e*f%tt' 81 N5tS'j
HYNDER The direction and rroprietorstip
Of Messrs A. DE ST. CvE D'ARra"9
and JoHs GarELY this Institution will be opened
on Monday aext, 7th day Of July: teE tie reception
of pupils
The course Of education comprises the English,
French and Spanish languages Classics, Nathe-
mates, Arithmetic, Writing Defamation. History,
Chronology, Philosophy, Geography and Globes.
The English and French languages, regarded
now days. in highest esteem because of the ex-
traordinary extent of territory as well globe
encircling commerce of the three nations, claim
ing them as their vernacular tongues Will be taught
at this Institution in such pure style of their
tive proprieties, as regards symphony and correct
ness of grammatical construction, eloqnencc OF dc
tion and euphonious elegance of reading aid del
iyery as cannot fail in securing successful atron
age The strictest vigilance will be exercised over
the orthographical and orthepical departments OF
all languages taught
CoNDITIoNs
instruction & board per year., of,,mtbS l40 90
Day scholars per annum u Az "''s' 10 90
Day scholars dper MONTH, 4 90
Latin,s additionally, w
Spanish, "a w
n a,vine fner yesYl. 80 90
| Musie a 40 90
RErEREEcEs.--Par;sa Of Lafayette:
Robert Taylor. Emile Mouton,
Reyilon. Eraste Mouton.
OpEIoUsAs:
Dr. De La Ruelle, G. Ayrivie,
Andre Meynier, Joel II. Sandoz.
Opelousas, July 5th, 1856.
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SiEniEE,S SALE,

EBY Y virtue of two writs of fl ia, issued
ID in the above entitled suit by the Dis
trct Court in and for the Parish of St Landry and
TO me directed will be exposed to public sale, at
the Court House of this Parish on Saturday,, the
9Th day of December next, 1856, at twelve months
credit, being the second aud last exposure, purcha-
giving bond with security, with interest at
eight per cent, from the day of sale until paid, all
the right, title, interest and demand of Mark W.
Harwell, in and to the following described prop
erty, seized to satisfy said wrts, to-wit:
A certain Tract ofLand, lying in Bellevue, Parish
OF st. Landry, measuring about two hundred and
forty arpents, more or less, bounded North by lands
OF Edwin B. Scott East by Bayou Bourbeux, South
By Defendants sugar plantation, and West by lands
belonging to George Miller.
L. V. CHACHERE. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office ST. Landry Nov 18th, 1856.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

After the foregoing sketch had appeared in
the California papers, the following card was
published -
A CARD.-IIavins noticed in in me Of the
morning papers, few days since, communi-
cation from one Bunerield, containing certain
insinuaiions calculated to do serious damage TO
my reputation, ! feel called upon to Indignantly
deny every allegation therein contained, and 10
save trouble lsily that ever went 10 the ball;
BADLY, that ever went Into the supper room ;
3dy, that they did not suceeed in getting the su-
gar chicken away from me, for have II yet 4;
and lastly, in refusing to pay my share Of the
carriage hire Il was stipulated that the car
rage hire should hot be higher than 81 head
ior the ladies, and 81 each for the gents and
moreover, nothing was said At the time Of the
intention Of Mrs Buusrheld to wear a whale
bone balloon-calied o skirt-ihUs 'chOusing
Mrs. Pcdgers and myself out Of our portion OF
said carriage, and exeep, for the name Of IT,
we might as well have gune foot-espscially
myself Fuller particulars will be given when
ever they are wanted. In the meantime,
ask "a suspension OF opinion in the pohiie
mind, +" and trust that ] shall be ready with IN
necessary evidence about the time II is deter
mined who struck respectable citizen named
William Patterson. PopeEas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

Ing fiom tile ceiling, tho vash-basin and -,
everything was broker and there lay Amos
black in the face, gureling in his throat, and
his small blue legs kicking up towards heaven.
We did not get to sleep until late that morning
and what with damages, repairs, hack-driyers,
dresses aud tickets, the itiie balance at Doolii-
tie, Walker s. Ieggetl's is nearly exhausted.
Perhaps we shall GO to another ball at Mad,
Piques sum Il 50, viii send you an account
OF il. Very truly ynar,
AMos BurrEariRtn, Flour and
Pork, corner Of Battery and Front st.
Country orders solicited aud promptly filled,
etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-15

v Notice. On and after MONDAY, MARCH
3D.. 1856, PAssrSGEn TRAINS will leave bellows
Fails for Brattleboro At $40 A. NJ, and ZOO 7.
VI. and returning leave Brattleboro at lO.25 A..
NJ and 5.25 y. NJ.
NJ. and Brattleboro at i.2o 7. NJ.
The two Passenger Trains over this Route con-
meet South with the VI & Mas. and Connectieut
River Rail Roads. to Springfield, Harttordi New
Haven and Bridgeport, direct 70 New York on
the North with the Rutland and Burlington, sllli-
van: Vermont Central. Vermont and Canaia, Con
ueotiout and Passumpsic Rivers Rail Roails, hrui-
inglirect communication with whitehall, sa.atosa
4 schenectady, st. Johnshnry and White Noun
tains. Burlington and I,ouse's Point, Ogilenshurg
and Montreal. NJ sLOAT. supt.
vEnNosr VALLEY RAIL Roar OFFICE.
MARcH ], 1856.