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hautels; together with all the Buildings and I'm.
prc enents thereon CO.
3. Tract of Wood Land containing fifty and Sd
100 1 es, accordil to certificate of purchase from
the Sue Land 0hlte No. lis and designated there
in as Il i No. / Of Sec. &c. Township 4 8 R, I of
the 8. " Land District of louisiana. l.3fa
8. Neg man named Charles, aged about 2s years.
4. Negt man named Philippe, aged about rs yrs.
5. III HI Id Horned Vacherie Cattle
6. 20 hea Gentle Horned Catte. n 5slq@ Ii{l
I. One 10 Of Horsesi re-
g. Three ork Oxen. ~
10. Que caleehe, 81 one Ok Cart, one Shot Gun, on
first Mill, one lot of Farming Utensils, Househos
Furniture, etc etc 5J ln r
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAEE-Al purchases
made for the sum Of five dollars under, cash; and
all for SUMS over five dollars, I'd be paid as follows,
to wit: in and two years after the day of sale,
in equal animal installments; each nstallment bear
ing $ per cent. per annum interest from maturity
until paid-and purchasers to give good security in
soiido.
Parish of st. Landry, January 81, 1867.
L. v. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
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TAXES III 4 rs, 'T
DAY YOUR TAXES q g n, M n 80 m II Il

DAY YOUR TAXES g. am nc1
u possession u TIE Parish NJ ran, fox ~ n
1856. ana 81 Tie Ltccnses III tliu ycsx 1Sk5. ~
ready 70 rsseivs ssid Taxes - Il y, if61I L p
ID siay of Fellsnarv l05Is3 Roe 1AE iisnss S
anthorizedj At liz fotiQWspS ptacss ID ~ ipSs
below fIxcd, between t0 0'cioS T III IND x0closI
+. n. III tl,e pprpeeA 81 feceiyin9 tRe ah6ye 5S
and LICENCES /; "a y St E57Ss
I shall be iii pc,son II M oiEice. II III {uyn "
Opclousas. cominentin0 ~ S6A "a ,ss$ 81 Fell1al7
next lAs7. and evasys NV SffsrA tllIiISSS
copied until ~ stk nv n ilkech - Il N ls11y
fof the nerDusb n YScaivfasls stia RSxea aaA llS
AZ nm ,ff;re: Il In n n kfcI tirliSa G
issIc notices 81 ssizure oil MI eiinouehtss s
Fsfsf lizard cosnnencia1 aS 3pels u; dii ~
I'd February. 1857. mi IN Sfh Jfetch ~ tIj0 -
year. 81 n sN ssssssss
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-EREsH DRUGS, PERFUMERY, E,ro.

p. LEoNcE HEBRARD Il co,
Have Just received a largo supply Of Fresh
DSs 1ssns rss'G%%s,y ss%ss sgsis. etc., viii ps found a1
AE well selected stock Of
IA Stationery, Blink Books, tg
Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes Porth- -MonnaiesJ
TO Tooth, TIL Mil, HairEnd shavlng brushes;
French Brandy; London Porter;
Port and Madeira Wints;
Paints; Oils; Paint brishes yarnishcs;
syrup Pectorli ' ar ''Dueopga; yermifnge;
Prepared charcoal \, r sR9gitaline ~ Pills;
z Engiisf Fssn.Knses; Citron Preserves,
Cologne Water Of jean Marie Farina.
Gnm Drops for Colds;
s., II. Toilet Soaps; @ t a
,- QuiNiNE At reduced prices;
general assortment af French, English and Aniers
ican PATENT MEDICINES
Ehe ea asf ~ aeaaaeSe sss aad s ask
Layille's Great Remedy and Pills r,,, /, ,,,,, ,,9
OF superior quality.
Tooth Fnrreps, llancets, eking Bottles, etls
ISTIa ss- Tho Ladies' attention Ia called to otf
Syssxs,sSstock nf ss&s4s,.s,
Ng PERFIJMERY AND FANCY ARTICEEss
opelousas, March !, 1856. &4sstAssag
XNTATGH AND JEWELRY STORE.
w corner Of Man and Landry streets, 0ps
'ousas, La.
@. N. EALER
would inform, his customers and the public ghnsrally
that be has itey made arrangements for purchasing
Watches and lewelryin NewYork, and tint be haa
within the past week received, direct, from that
emporium, the ntst installmcnt. cpnsisllHs of tho
most elegant and desirable articles ever btohght 70
this part of the country.
nv just opened and for sac, cheaper than ever
before uered, s& sts
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
English and French Patent Lever and Lepine, Of
superior quality; M S5ss4
| CHAINS AND NECKLACES s.R
Fine Gold Vest Fob and Guard Chains and Neck.
aces, exquisitely finished.
GOLD AND SILVER THIMBLES.
A magnificent assortment Of
STUDS AND SLEEyE-BTTTONS,
comprising sets Of Gold Stone, Caneos, jet Mosaic,
| Blood Stone, CpInelian, French Paste colered aud
white. Plain Gold and Engraved.
A hne collection Of
HREAsT-PINs AND EARRINGS
for Ladies', comprising sets Of Canoes, Mosaic, Gold
Stone and Jet; Enaneled Plain Gold Of various pati
terms and Of superior Workmanship and material.
FINGER RINGS 5
oil many eaiistiss, SGT with Diamonds, Rubes, GAR
net. Pearl; opal, t-anamarine, Emerald, white and
red Co.nelian,, Cameo, BLOOD Stone. very heavy
Piain Gold, Alliance and mals ather descriptions;
being 4 complete assortment, from which MAY bb
chosen an ARTICLE to please the most astidoes taste.
i An endless List Of
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES,
snch as Small Ear Wires Vest, Chain Hooks. Split
Rings of superior quality, Swvels. Keys and Charms
Of many varieties, fine heavy Gold Pencil and Pen
Holders with or without Pens Silver Holders d SUI
perior quality Of Crosses, Backes for Fob Rihhons
Iockets, Coral Beads, silk Guards, perfumery, et..
etc. ete. - Is
: sH nepaIring dnpe as usual at the OLD STAND,
corner Of Main and Landry streets.
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STEAMBOATS,, ETC

MOTTO n. III d 10 TifE PuHIIas The g6b8
louAilier, master, ,hasresamcd herregulnr - ~
trips between Opelousas and New Orleans, Ref
leaving Washing ton every nv IN ll ~ lsl
A. M. and NeMOrlhans every WEDNESDAY, att Ri
NJ. during the shason. For freight III passag apply
on board or to A. lou All TER, NVashingt6n ,sl
N. 81 Shippers and eonsi gnoes Of freight Will tak4
particular notice that no heights will be delivered
from the warehouse until the freight bill Ii paid Or
sons having freight Viii always fnd their bills yitl
Mr. Alfred Louailier, Mt Washington who Il ahthor;
lied to collect and receipt for the same. W
january 10, 1856. HINCKLEY i co.
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DROF. ANTHONY WINNER has the
4 honor Of informing the public that, having been
induced to come and settle in the town OF Opelonsas,
he is ready TO give lessons on the Piano Forte, the
Nolu the Guitar, and also in Vocal Music. He will
likewise tune Pianos. His prices will he very mod
crate: Sc per month for Instrumental Music, and SO
per ,nonti. for Vocal Music. For timing Pianos the
charge will be proportionate TO the work; still, it
will alwaNs be modeintc.
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THANGE OF REsIDENCE.--Dr PI-
" LAfE has removed his residence and Office ia
the dwelling Landry street, near Judge Overton's
aud opposite l. Birott's store Besides the ordinary
services OF his profession, the Dr. will continue tu
attend on all diseases of the Mouth and Teeth and
practice in all the branches Of Dentistry. His work
in all that ine is warranted and performed after the
latest and most approved process.
Artificial Teeth are not only an ornament: they re
establish the voice to its natural tone, and above NIL
permit mastication, 50 indispensable to the health
Dr. plate will visit Washington weekly.
Prices moderate.
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EDUCATION.

GHAWaS SCHOOL, situated on Bayou
NJ Bnuf, in the MeCrory settlement.
L This School will open on the lst of January next
1851; and FOR the convenience of Those who live ut
distance, board, ETC., have been reduced tothc fol
lowing low rates: es, Az
BOARD, per session Of Al weeks. $50 90
Washing Bed Bedding aud Candles 1U 90
Tuition in English. MISUNDERSTANDING 90
3t Z" g and French ..s....s "a 90
0ne-half payable in advance. No lost time will
be deducted unless unless in Ease ol sickness. "A
To the week school is attached Sabbath School
for the moral instruction of the pupils.
Bayou Beuf, December 20 1856.
'54t 85s s'aa sta ss /. D. SHAW. 4
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JUDICIAL. NOTICES.

NoTldE.-J w. LYMAN, Of tile Parish Oh
~ ST. Nary, having apple. by his petition to be
appointed Admiai.tmtlr Of the succession Of Jean
Btpti7te Boas5ard. deceased, late of the Parish o.
st. Landry;
Now, Therefore, notice is hereby given 70 all per-
sons intrrete to show eausd If any they hsve, why
said petition shall not be granted at my Office in the
towl Of Oelnnsas witnif tea days from the late OF
Clets' ) oliicc, opclois;,s, January 81. ls57.
Is. LASTRApES, CT L.
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GIIERTFF'S SALE.-State of Louisiana,
NJ District Court, Parish of st. Landry.-No 1880.
John and Samuel Lyons, Administrators, VS.. Benja-
min R. Rogers ct ais, ,.. No 1892. John and SAM
uel Lyons Va. Benjamin Il. Rogers.
BY virtue of two wrs OF iieri acias, issued in the
above entitled suit by the District Court in and for
the Parish OF st. Landry and State aforesaid and to
me directed, will expose at public sie for cash at
the Courthouse of this Parish, on SATURDAY, the
7th day Of March, A. D. 1857, commencing at the
hour OF IL a. NJ. and continuing from day to day, ii
necessary, all the right title, interest and demand ei
the snd defendants Benjamin r. Rogers Ct ais, IN
and to the following property, seized TO satisfy said
writ, to wit:
The undivided third of the following Tracts OF
Lard, viz:
The southeast quarter Of Section No 81, and east
half of northeast quarter and east half of southeast
quarter of Section No.l5 Township south of Range
No. 4 East containing together $50 9S acres.
Lots Nos. 8, TO- II and l., Section No. 6, contain
ing | Il 10 acres.
Lots Nos II and lS, Section No. s, containing
II ~ acres.
Lots Nos 3 and 4, Sec. s. containing Sc 20 acres
And containing together S05 % acres, in Town
ship south of Range East. Said Land situated
in the Parish Of st. Landry.
Sheriff" Office, opelousas, Jaa. ST. 1857.
L. V. CIIACHERE, Sheriff.
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SHERIFF's sALE.-srArE OF LOUISIANA

GHERIFF'S SALE.-SrArE OF LOUISIANA,
~ District Court Parish of ST. Lanary.-No. 1893.
Arthcnise Gui!lory, wife, ETC., VS.. Eliza Bnndck,
widow, ct al. -. IS. .,,es,.~ ..,i.....-
By viltse of IN order issued in the ahave entitled
cause by the District Canrt is and fay the Parish vi
81, Landry and State aforesaid and To me directed
Will expose at poD!ic sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, Aiarh I, 1851 all the right, title, in
terest and demand of the said defendants, tIiZa bne
dick witluw ct al in and to the Til,wtng property
belonging to the estate in community between Eliza
Bnndick widow of Pierre Giill1ly ills, deceased
and his minor heirs, to wit:
/. The PLANTATION on which the deceased
last resided, situated in Old Grand Prairie, II this
Crocodile by forty arpents in depth, bounded on the
north by said Bayou, east by lands of Don Diegue
simon Foutenot, south by lands of Antoine Lam,
bert, ard west by lands teloaging u joseph Des
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GHERIFF'S ALE.--STATE OF LOUISIANA,

SHERIFF'S SALE.-STATE OF LOUISIANA,
~ District Court Parish of st. Landry.r-No. 1898.
s. w. Qark Administrator. W.. VIM. S. Read,
BY virtue of u writ of iieri facia', issued in the
above entitled snt by the District Court in and fpr
the Parish Of St. Landry and State aforesaid, and tn
me directed, will expose at public sale, for cash, at
the Court House of this Parish, on SATURDAY the
7th day of March, A. d. 1857, commencing at the
hour of II o'clock A. NJ, aud continuing from dsy to
,.y, necessary all the right title interest and de-
mand oi the said defendant, Wm S, Roaa, i'll and to
the following ,ppcrty, seized to satisfy said writ,
to wit:
A certain Negro Girl. named lucinda, agta
at the time about eleven years.
Sheriffs Office, Opelousas, Jan. 81 1857. III
Il. V. CHACilERE, Sheriff.
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GT. MARY's HALL, Washington, St

ST. MARY'S HALL Washington, St.
~ Landry La. Fsss
This institution, under the supervision Of Airs.
Whitney, Principal, and q. +. v. Haskell, Vice
Principal will be opened for the reception of pupils
the third Monday III October, 1885, embracing full
scientific course, viz; 5.33 @k }}a
Dictation, Elucution, Arithmetic, Grammar, Mod
ern and Ancient Geography Outline Maps, History,
Botany, Astronomy, the higher Mathematics, &c
ology, Mneralogy, ConehoIogy Ancient Mythology
ers, Logic, Ethics, English Poetry and Polite Liter
ature.
Instruction will also be given in the Languages
and Fine Arts. t54F tH2g
The scholastic year Is divided into two SESSIONS
twenty weeks each. .ets.Y s5s sss4
English Course, per session, ..a..,........$ .$25 00
Board, per month ....,... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IL %
Matrculation fee ..... ....,.......,4..s..... -. 90
The Languages, Musc Painting in Oil, Linea,
Crayon aud Monochromatic Drawing French Cray
ons silk aud Chenille Blending ut the usual rates
Use Of Sheet Music and Patterns, each, s.
Use OF Musical Instrument, $5. i4.i
The Insttution, aside from board, furnishes he'd
steads and mattresses Boarders provide all other
requisite appendages.
For the promotion of economy in dress, 1t is de
sirable the young ladies conform to an established
uniform, when time and circumstances admit.
The School will be in no respect denominationnl
or sectaran. The mode Of Instruction is systemat
cal and strictly lyintelectual The organization Of a
the departments is upon principles deemed the
sutest Foundation for success. In the discharge OF
duties incident to the various departments the best
talent will always he employed.
Patrons committing their daughters as wards tc
our care are requested TO specify the church they
wish them to he in attendance. Daughters uf the
regular Clergy. tuition gratis.
No pupil received for less time than one session.
Tuition fee, semi-annually in advance.
The personal efforts of tile Principal will be given
to make st. Mary's Hall all tlnt can be desired
school Of elevated literary character where young
ladies can who wish, receive a ilnishing course.
REFERENGES. rs +. ia
Rt Rev Bishop I + Davis, So Ca; Bishop Green
jackson, Miss Col z Hooker, Gollatin, Miss; {
Smith, NJ y, Monticello, Miss; J W Simpson, NJ d
lAlurens 6 II, So Ga; Hon |, Orr, Washington, D @
Hon W S Feathcrstol, Houston, Miss; Ii and s l.
Willard, Troy Seminary, Y. ..a.e... .5.. e
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SOUTHERN iPARLOR MAGAZINE
~ AND LADIES' BoOK--New Series.

SOUTHERN JPARLOR MAGAZINE
~ AND LADIES' BQOK--New Series.
PROSPECTUS.
The arrangements for blending the Southern La
dies Book and the Southern Parlor Magazine being
now complete
MRS. V. L. w. McCORD
takes great pleasure in announcing to the citizens of
tue South aud West that the first number Of the
above Maaasi,o will be ready for delivery, and the
mail, on or about the 10th day of November, being
the December number of the Magazine ard it will
thereafter he published regularly ON the 10th day OF
the proNmate month.
There never has been period in the history OF
our country when there was stern necessity for
the exercise Of the Southern mind for the Southern
good, at the present moment, when every element
of enterprise and independence should be brought to
operate for our beloved home.
Then ut this moment there need be no length
ened appeal in behalf Of a Southern Literature nc
argument to induce the South to refuse such mental
nabalnm as is furnished by the Noltl-no eShorta-
ton to inspire the true Sautherner with becoming
zeal in behalf of his household traditions and the
legends Of the beautiful sayannas that cluster about
his sunny home.
Each number Of the Magazine will contain sixty
four pages Of neat letter press in royal octave form
on superb paper, one steel engraving, one piece 1
original popular music, Plates Of the Fashions
and other embellishments. There will also he allet
about sixteen pages, to be devoted to advertisements
of suitable style for such periodical; and it will
| thus form Il most appropriate and profitable medium
for the advertisement Of articles of taste and ele
| gance.
To the subscribers of the Sontborn Ladies' Book
who have paid their subscription aud have not re
cevet the numbers to which they are entitIed'it il
respectfully announced that suitable deductions vii
! be made.
Subscription, So, payable in advance. "A liberia
| commission vii be allowed to Post-mastels and 9th
| ers acting as Agents.
WI. a. LEONARD s. CO., Prnpretors,
76 Camp street, Scw0rleans.
Sc Subscriptions for the above Magazine will b
| received at this office.
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MORNING.
NUMBER lOS.
EDUCATION. !.

E,DUCATI0N.--AIy School will open for
- the year on the 18th Of October inst. All p,,-
pills will be considered az entered BY the year and
viii be charged aeeordingly, unless By special agree
.mentto the contrary. Tertns- Payment invariably
iii advance. n. as.
Washington, La, October II, 1856. /
GEO. LUTHER.
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qTRAYED OR STOLEN from my Plant
~ alton, near Vile Plate, the night of a,,s,. Q,
the 18th inst, Dark Soriei American EsazSSsl 4
HORSE, Ii hands high, with scar on the Nv
right shoulder, caused by rubbing Of the shalt and
white spot oa the back, Il saddle mark; no brand.
Any information, or the return OF the Horse to me,
will he literally rewarded.
Vile Plate, october "a, 1856. ..
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r ANDs-FOR sALE.-o -Four Thousand

T ANDS~FOR sALE.-9F -Four Thousand
~ Acres of Land lying the West side of Bayou,
Plaqnenine Bruee, about twenty three miles South,
of Opelousas The Land is well psra2ided With ex-
cellent timber, such as Oak, Ash F.le, etc. of the
best quality. There are also improvements, with
Tannery in decayed condition. This sfSnation as d
Tannery is not excelled by any other in the State Of
Louisiana, ia consequence of the unusual convenience
Of bark and hides. Tesn,s easy to purchasers. Fol
particulars apply at this oaiee, or to O. F. stan
TON at Plaauemine Brulee. q g
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EIFrY DOLLARS REV hRD.--Stolen
IL from on board the steamer Effort, at Wasting
ton, La, a GOLD HUNTING LEVER WATCH,
M. J. Tobias. Liverpool with Heavy Gold Chain at
tached. Watch-Makers and others will please take
notice.
The above reward will be paid for the recovery OF
the Watch, on application to
THOMAS R. BRADY, Saw Mill,
Magazine street, corner Girod, NewOreans.
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CTATB OF LOUISIANA District Court

.gTATE OF LOUISIANA i-nistriet Court
ko Parish Of It. Lant'Ty. NJ. oatj... Estate of
William ]. Digges, d9@ca'cd.
RgBgoeA HeARo, Of tie Parish Of st. Landry
deceased, late of said Parish, having trnu final
tableau of said estate, accompane by Ms petition
praying that the same may be hon1ulogated and
approved; And whereas the prayer Of said petition
rnary 2slS57;
The fore, notice i, hereby given to al pers~-s in
tcrest..3 to show cause, if any they have, within
thirty days from the date hereof, why said tableau
should nat he hamolngatea and confirmed.
Clerk j Office, 0pelousas. February Z, 1851.
Il@. LASTRApES, Clerk.
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MURPHY'S HOTEL AND RESTAU-
W RANT, 9S and 100 st. Charles street.--Ths
well known house is now in excellent order for the
reception of visitors. The rooms are airy and we'll
ventilated and the table infcrior to nonc. Board
and Lodging, os either alone, will be furnished on
reasonable terms
Attached to the establishment are superior Ten
Pin Alleys, and Bar well stocked with Wines and
Liquors.
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crATH OF Observation-Disclosures Court

GtTATI3 OF LOUISIAN A--District Court
- Parish of ST. Landry No, sol2;. Estate of
Gilbert Shane, deceased. ,-s.
JAMES AgnxnFAp, of the 1'atish Of ST. Landry,
Administrator Of the estate of Gilbert Sloane, de-
ttased, late of said Parish, having filed tableau
nf distribution of said estate accompanied by bis
petiti1ii, Iraying that the same may be homoio-
gated and approved; \ * whereas, the prayer Of
said petition las bee1 granted by an order of Court
dated Janlary = s651
Therefore, nott.e is hereby given all persons in
terested to show catst, ii any they have, Within
thirty days from the date hereof, why said talleau
of distribution should not be homologa.ed and con-
tirmed.
Clerks Office, Opclousas, January 81, 1851.
Is. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
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WEsTERN EXCHANGE, corner Of
w Tcloupitoulns and Natchcz streets, NewOr-
leans. Mrs. WILSON would inform her friends
and the public generally that she has opened the
above house, and is now prepared tn accommodate
boarders on reasonable terms Her table will always
be supplied with the best the market affords. Sitn-
ated in the heart of the business portion of the city
unusual inducements arc offered to merchants and
others from the country. Refer to the editors OF
this PAPER.
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VOLUME II.
SALES II AUCTION.

Dt 3LIC AJCTION.-CREp1r SALE OF
i VALUABLE LANDS
Will be offered at public SALE to the last and, -
est bidder, on
THURSDAY, March s, 1857, NJ
between the hours of 10 A. M. and P. NJ, Fse
Courthouse in the Town of Franklin, that : Ill
known
TRACT OF LAND 1ts
on Bayou Chene, Parish of st. Martin, portion -
Of which runs back to. Bayou Sorrel Bay and Lake
Chicot. Said tract contains 721 II acres as per pa
tent-e About 80 acres of same has been in cultiva
tion, and about 20 acres partly cleared There
are on said tract 81 'sE mall
r-s- qr }SEs, 'fssssfA ',ss
anU r. Fl feet. Tie Land is 1924 say{s1
sit :, Of the Bayou Chene; dlaY.N lasaNAsa Dbl
and.,eE the same can be placed in cu
tiySsN Expense. 1t is classed among the
lin. K. pf the State. 1t is within one
mife Q limitations of the Carn Settle
ment;s nd located Immediately on the
route opN pas and NcwOrleans Steamboat
Navigation. 50" tion of sad tract-201 acres
contains an ill., i,se cypress forest. ~
To any one wish to open Plantation, Cooper
age, Wood Yard or y. ~ it offers superior advan
ges. TITLE PERFECT, lie same will be Offered
er{ credit of one, two and three years, with pei
'aterest from = Nd mortgage.
''AN IN La. v
<s-'t--- Liam. AuctiDneer.
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FOR SALE.

TOR SALE-By Fontenot & Lyons, fine
Il lot of Posts for fences Of the best quality, also
a quantity Of the finest 6 feet Pickets in market
which may be used in place Of; 8. feet Boards, for
covering out Houses. The abb ae may be had cheap
for Cash. Washington, La, IDLY 10, 1885,
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-02-14

|TTITOMAS BAILEY. Gun and Rife maker,
Il 1868 Chartres street, New0rleans.
Guns restncked and bored to shoot close and
strong; Flint Guns altered to Percussion on the most
improved principle; Patent Breeches and Safety
Guards fitted to guns of any make; every description
Of Guns and Pistols made the shortest notice;
Gunpowder. shot copper caps, wadding, and every
article requisite or sportsen, warranted of the best
manufacture.