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sMn1r and II. sI.nafactare.

+zTWO-thir1s OF the smut that iS taken owes
w ftsrrance q an,,,o,,ia. tha tol,acco M
.a,;,,s - ,,... ~. ~
s0.s..'s q 1uu' - ".s '', 'uc an.
monla 70 the nose lhe MOST tobacco lcaf
certainly imparts & peculiar order to the snuff
that is made non, II, but still II Il 10 tie am
r,c,,;. tl,at N oxes Y. ,ar ~ u,,ce,.y n
n. y. ~.
'A'' s, .eAl'sSs s.''" w W." omy oVl,!"lc 'ne
saNll-box 70 tue ladys smelling bottle; they
are both mediums for conveying ammonia,
e;ther nlsin - modified ~ ceviain other oaor.
ous hddiss ~ ia nusnass N sdisuuisinr III
real smcllto n. ol(hctory neryc. sl
The reallor wIIl n0w 20 40 raason fnr
placing snff IA th u n,o aeciion a. o.lrpiisrous
bolicS - eamelinr snIf s 5 ''s sSs
i Like every, othef ssuhstnnce That 4 canable
Of being modified by nun. tbere are anufFa N
infinite Variety sls, sss 4, S.s-,,
n The plain snulfss are X two kinds, that Il.
Scotch and rappes y irish N Ihnt| I'M 4 slirht]
modification Of Scotch. The sIrish md Scofcl,
suufH are made from, tho stAIks 81 tllO tobacco
leaf which. N truth othcrwiss rwonll ia 4
waste product Of .scrar Manuinotnro. Whel,
Inc tohaceo leaf il be;nr n,u.,a into ssuarx Ina
stalks AND tibcrs are cut out 81 inc lenf othor.
viz, X would mt ro nm ,,rnncrlv, rhsr Nha.a
making process il begun. IF 1fS snuff N q
become any Of tl,e hIvll.lrie,l oualities. then
the material has is 81 sent q n, oven. and
there dried to that extent rcu,irei ior ,particu.
lar denominntions. aI,nndvfaot is rcnaarLahle
u heinz dried a]moat ~ thc extent III 'hnrminU'
hence his layorite SNUFF nlwnys Inns ! bnrnts
wood smell after this nroress n Il sent ~ tho
snntf.mills. to be vronnd IN titillntinv amt FS
IN The Irisl, md common Scotch II made en-
tirely from the stalk Of The tobacco-lcaf. ;lhc
best Scotch contains norton 0f the l,.nf
mixed mix with tho stalk '0 = - - -
!, Tbc moist snuifs are preparetl n another
way. thus Af,cr sufficient su,lks bave M
cmnnlated IN tho mnnuinctorv thcv, nre. mt
:, into nicces az sahout onc.six trenik ~ one.
eighth Of an inch N length. and placcd IN 4
large trough, in lots of from, ono hundred
weight to double that quantity, As tho ,na-
teYi,ll II nut Ill II "A t,orourhly moistencd with
water. in which, il dissolved, iSr sone varieties
carbonate Of ammonia. md for others. Ii,urinte
of ammonia !; II this stntc f il Ieft to lcrmel,t
or ripcn from about one to two months, accord.
inv Ia the weather. NJ \ fortnight or moro nitcr
this treatment. tl,c materinl bepins 10 .hrnfp 4
and Il IA now that The future aroma. or dapoy
as the makers term il. il decided tyr n II
becomes too hot. the ammonia Il flissinntctl. nnd
if not hot enough, then the nrnnoliacaI fra-
GRANGE is not sufficiently devcIopcsl III must
Be observed that tnbucco in any form. wlen
moist and allowed TO heat, proaucos ammonia
from thc elements of itsl oWn comnosition !: m
this respect II is only like other Vegetables
containing heterogeneous co,npouu,ls: tfo Ami
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N1OTICE.-The undersigned hereby notifies
planters and Others that from and after the lst
of November next, 1856, the Storage now existing
vi will henceforth be charged for merchandise and
other articles now laying in their warehouses for the
neriod of one month"; and for every additional month
Or part of month the same additional rates will be
charged. ,,;a
t washington, October II, 1855. o,r,,,.
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NOOPER AGE. - The undersigned has on
u hand at all times supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS and HALF BARREl.s for
Mo;as Of the best workmanship which he offers at
the customary prices. He will also receive and exc
cuts orders for any description of work in his line
sunp,v If HOGSiiEAD SLAVES and NINE-FO0T
PIC PIGK KETS for sale low for cash. March 10.
WILLIAM S. READ. Washington.
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A LBANO ACADEMY---J Il. FuRxAN
"A Principal Situated at Big Cane, Parish Of st

- Principal-situated at Big Cane. Parish Of st.
Tie exercises Of this Institution win commence ON
Monday, january 7, 1856 &s't 1
The Academic year, which Il forty.loar weeks In.
length, il divided into three terms.
The Spring term begins tho frst Monday in Janu.
ary, and ends the third "Wednesday III ApYil-&at
which time will be held the annual exAmiha$ion
z The Summer term bcgins the firth Monday In
April, aud terminates the first Friday IL August
The Fall term commences the third Nasliay IN
September, and closes on tho fourth Wednesday, In
A comn,odious building has recently been ctcctci;
and 1t Is the Intention Of tie Proprietor to estaba
and maintain permanently. . High School IN whlch
education or he prepared for admission into College,
Girls also received The rriacipal gives his nm
renitting personal attention. and competent assist
ants will be provided asnccessity may require. The
strctest ID also directed to the moral culture Of
the young, a. well ~ to the formation Of correct
manners and habits. Essss s4ssl.estf sS 3d. 81
Boarding can he obtained at reasonable rates in
private families in the vicinity Of the Academy The
heaithiness Of the nfighboYhoOd Ia equal to that OF
almost any other In the State; and the advantage ot
the location derived from the moral nGuences OF
the community and the absence places 81 disspa.
ton is not 70 be lightly esteemed. sii s. !.
The requisite hooks and stationery will lie supplied
to the pupils, at Ncw0rleans prices. sss .Ssa
A scholar will always be charged from the time ot
entering uhtll the close of the terms and, for the
purpose Of facilitating the management of eassss, II
is desirable that the student may AZ fur ~ practicR-
sble enter at the beginning Of d term. 1isA
5st ga 5 RATES OF fUirIONeryk TERM. 4stiS 88
Primary Dspaytnrnt. \. Reading, Spelling,
Writing, Arithmetic and Geography SO 90
44caatssie department, !. Reading, Dctati0n,
Definition, Geography, History, Grammar,
| Englisll Composition Rhetoric, Arithmetic,
etc.; ~ w
Classical Desart3es; Latin, Greek or
mathematical Depaytnsat, /, Algebra, Geom- a 4 J 4
etry etc, and higher English studies, ~. 20 0G
| Big Cane, Jan. 5, ls56. y. Il. FURMANs
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A RE YOU INSURED ?--E. L. NIMMo,
IN Washington, La, Agent for the Equitable In.
suranGe Company of London, capital ~ 800 900;
Merchants of Philadelphia, Pa; State Mutual Of
Harrisburg Pa, and Commercial, of the same place;
Atlantic Of Providence, X. l.; also of the Knicker-
hooker Life Insurance Company Of the city Of New
York.
As agent of the above, am prepared to take risks
advantages by dividing risks. For information ap-
ply to u. L. NlMMO.
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iNTOTICE.-The Partnership heretofore e4 eS-
;st;.U ,,nder the arm Of J. B. BELdOCQ 4 %.
was dissolved on the sIst Of August last oy im''''
ton and the death he,locg bnsines of The
Ine Snaer the style Il BELLocQ EoBLoMI
GSsse Cn cor;ng to at passed before s Magner NO
tary Pubic. Yeuve J. B. BELLOCQ,
..s gslss jsls A. P. NOBLOM,
A. DERBES.
.9E l P.ROY.
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sALE.-State Of Louisiana,
~ District Court Parish of Paniaar NJ sIna

GHERIFF's SALE-State Of Louisiana.
~ District Court, Parish of Rapides-No. 349a.-
Joseph Mareau VS.. Archbold Gordy. l7
BY virtue Of writ Of fieri facias, issued in the
the Par II Of Rapides and State aforesaid. and ia
me di ted, will expose a. public SALE for cash at
the G at-house of this Par 4, on SATURDAY, the
7th Of February, A.. D ,s57, commencing at the
houis a. N. and con- luing from day to day, ii
necessai I'll the right,' lie, interest and demand Of
the said ''ndant, A Abod Gordy, in and to
the following spefty zed to satisfy said writ, to
wit:
A certain TRACE LAND, lying and situated
on the Bayou Rouge l. I, in the Parish Of ST. Ian
dry containing 120 sup fetal arpcits more or less
together with all the Buildings aud Improvement;
thereon tgood Cotton Gm).
Most Of said Land is clearcd-bounded north by
land Of Lawlcss., south by land OF Darby, east by
Sherif's Office, Opelousss, Jan. 3, ,ls57. H. w.
l.. v. CHACHERE, Sheriff:
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HEkiEl Sal District Court, Par
phroysine Marks, Ad trx VS. plae;des s'GIa 1si;d.
Try; Placide Guidry, oysinc Marks dn,iu.
istratrix; Campbell ys, placide Cn;d,wA
By Artue OF three 4 teri faci,s iss,:i IN
the above entitled suits, ,i,e district Cou, in and
Tor the Parish aforesaid anu, 4ate of Louisiana, and
to me directed, will expose ac, 'c sale. for cash
.Ase e t-house Of this Parish. o.. .s sATliRDAY
the ,.- February, A. D. 1857, commencing at
.r .ne ho'll NJ. and COY" from day to day
n n neeess;t.l; .ss - ,.. N"'"tf aamand
ul ~ = ,,s. Naiu detehe ,,g,4. nd to
to t:
A ;esro Man named DANIEL aged about forty
sh 'if's Office, Opelouss ,...r. ). 1857.
L. v. CHACHERE, Sheriff.
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NTURPHY'S HOTEL AND KESTAu-
ll RANT, ss and 100 st. Charles stIeetmYhs 5. m
oca,,tnn ~ visitors The rooms are airy and well
ventilSted. and the table inferior to none Board
and Lods sing, or either alone will be furnished Oh
reasonable terms. u,,,,,,;or Ton.
Pin Alleys, and Bar well stocked with wines anu
IiuuOrS.
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l. 4rD FOR SALE. = The undersigned
.S,s N saIc two valuable and desirable 1sses
~ o' e LAND, both in this parish.
- : satssssd ~ upon the Atehafalaya River, ls.iA
s.3.ssr 8l5 acres, with about Is acres cleared
nj s.sss5 and upon which there is . large and
- sSSi Sisss framed dwelling house and kitchen.
~ siIrsted pom Bayou Rouge, adjoining
3i3fy adjutent to those Of Josiah Scott,
"a " ne Barker tract" containing l2o
- All ,ss..s(. "a CYRUS THOMpSs -
3 + Gsshinpton, Feb. 8, 1896
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NEW WAREHOUSES;

- The undersigned, having taken the Warehouse
s.ested in the town Of Washington, formerly known
sne warehouse Of Fontenot h Lyons, for the pnr-
enandise will faithfully attend to ali business which
may be entrusted to him by his friends and the pub
nc IN general. J. B. A. FONTENOT.
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urESTERN EXCHANGE, corner Of
w Tcl,oupitoulas and Natchez streets, Newor
,oans Mrs. WILSON would inform her friends
leans a the nnc generally that she has opened the
% above house, and is now To- com a@ays
S0adsr; on sSa Lett ne market Affords
.S DC tie heart Of The business portion Of the city
nnnsna in Inducements are oersdo merchants ad
s others from the country. Refer to the ed'0rs u
this Ilancr. gs...
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4 GOING would respectfully inform his
IA. friends and the public generally that he has
located himself in the Town of Washington, where
he is now ready to execute promptly and with neat
uess all work entrusted to him. such as Carriage Re-
pairing, Painting, Trimming and Ornanenting. as
we'll as H0lse Sign and Ornamental Painting gene
rally. BY close attention to business be hopes to
merit liberal share u patronage. sg
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JUST RECEIVED--.
y so oz. French QUININE, pure, which we ~
will sell very cheap; Also, .. IA
gross Lyons Kathairon;
gross lay Rum;
1oz. Balm of Thousand Flawers
6 dox. Rogers's I.iverwort and Tar; .,| -t
gross claims Liver Pills; .
gross Ayers Cathartc Pills and Cherry Pee
toral. For sale cheap by
P.LEONCE IIEBRARp & co. .
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CARRIAGES AND HARNESS.--The
~ undersigned keep constantly on hand material
for Carriage Repairing in all its branches They arc
prepared to execute all orders with Dispatch and in
workmanlike manner.
Aa- BUGGIES, SULkIES and HARNESS made
to order. GIBBS CLARK. I
Opelousas, March ., 1866 90 iss
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SALES AT AUCTION
CHERIFFs sAIE st.,. - NJ

SHFRIFF's sALE.-state Of Ionp sna na
~ Dr rict Court, Parish Of 81. Landry.-No. zoos:
rua 9ldwin 4 Co VS.. Thos. 6. Andey 81 \ e. ~
e. Z - 1--WE, Il, u Tulane \ .vs. Thos. q Lerson
AnGerson G1 ~ - T Murray Miller Co. s. Thos. q.
Co. vs. Thes. g. nderson 4 Co. 10. 74ss: pe.f :
slnms Go. ys. Thos. 9. Anderson, : 80
By virtue of Ave writs Of a. fa issued in tho atove
emitted s suits y. BY the District Court in and fSr the
drected will expose at public sale, for casl ~ the
IoarIholse Of this Parish, on SATURDAY. Tie XII XII,
DAY Of February A. D. 1857, comnencing II the hc,
81 A A; n and . continuing nom il
said detendants Thomas G. Anderson and Thon,ns ny
N. Anderson in and to the following uropertv
seized to satisfy said writ, to wit: u - rfs''
derson ct ais. Vs. Eliza MP wife etc n;s+,;nt
Com 'sh of ST. Iond Dered 77I5. -. .s'
onefh oi-ire, " ~, 1867. ,,ss
.l1 sa9s- ~ ACHERE Sheriff
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oSEPh CHENEIR, Cole ,.Sand Crier,
q .farlsh Of Y. Landry. ONCE in Opelousas.
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mo PLANTERS AND OTHERS.--Plan-
i ters and others having business to transact III
thecity Of NewOrleans will find it to their advantage
to employ the undersigned as agents.
All business entrusted to their care will pc plompt
s;on I n'->- HYATT & FRAZIER,
50 SIS Collectors and General Agents.
M. % Commercial Place, NewOrleans.
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DEGULAR PACKET BETWEEN n.
IN ORLEANS AND WASHINGTON. s-s =
ne fine light draught steamer UNION, Ie&sagsss e&sagss
Capt. John Lyons, will leave Washington
tas NewO Orleans, via the Atchafalaya, on TUESDAY
NEXT, 2lst instant.
Freight will bc taken at us low rates as by any
other boat
Orders and letters can be deposited ut the store OF
Shwartz & Kaufman, in Opelousas. Oct. IL.
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PIANOEs 7!

nTANOES! PIANOES 7!
CH. MULLER is now enabled, by the last
sh;pments from NewYork, to undertake tie most
;s;cnlt mechanical work. and guarantees it to last
Tunine done in manner superior to that in NewOr-
leans. Calls from the country, left at this office Or at
posey's Drug store, promptly attended to.
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EDUCATION. i

EEDUCATION. My SchoolSw open for
- tho gear on the l3th 6f October inst. All pa.
pills Mill be consieed as entered by the year, and
will be charged aecordingly unless by special agree
nicnt to the contrary, Terms Payment invariably
in advance "a As ssiii@R II
Washington, La, October II, 1855. assd
GEO. LUTHER
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reached manhood. y fUihn. g. 4 s. |ss@|S
ss .l So
Nss.,s,n = !I,.,..s I. 1 ~; :; d ~
a''eo" ~ - y s1 81
Nav. orders we're uiyer n III EreIII rs
propnre ior battie. Th6 RolsiIers s|nnk SSiiE
imnaticnce to tie DIV which WA to aISlSi1Is
Their fate; tor il ma becil Son1erslly rgDoSilH
Tint after the victory, tho Austrisns NH
unite with the French and peaco worf1 Is
the reward of their efforts. - 80 -
[ stood with thirty auccrs on The ouinSiiSS
behind 3 snail omsncuce. nee Il s s disisss Z
pistol.s,ot from, piouctSoI ~ sI m
three III the morning, the aids d = l1IlF q : Il.
Labruyore brought me lie folloNiuf 81 =
aThae Emperor viii Witt the posfs SIS III,
diers, ayc not 10, betrsy, BY their motioussike
presence Of their monarch tidy nsnst IA ~
tice him but follow their ,sual avne v HUI
AT halEpast three, 4. n, two VI
lancefs of tho guard drew up atA short ~ ses
from my post, aud four hofsemcn ernro6rhkH
mo at gentle pace The Cossacks soppcsit6
to us did not seem to notice this moSs Il;
and continued feeding their horses, SalnR
them by the halter over the corn-tield bei0f1 uis
Soon after Napoleon Joined US j; NJ wctS s
gray great-cont aud 4 sh,1ll cooked hat Witls-
out any military distinction; hc rode pf i
cfeamsc sc0loretl horse i wis accompanied " tho
|sAtnsshnls Rcrthier and Ncy, and tho Gexesal
/ OF our division, IAbruyere, nephew % thsaiora
mer. They dismounted behind tic hiIhssnd
having neither servants nor attendants With
them. my sergeant was directed q ho,d thsir
horses. My men, according to the orders they
hal, received, did not appear to notice ~
presence Of the strangers. Halt Of them, wets
With their horses, others sat near me Ate,
|qnietly ROASTING their iheat and drinking thelr
wine. AS for myself, walking, with my ypips
in my mouth, to and fro on tho hill, I sAl6ted
the Emperor in u military manner, tpy1 eQn-
l,inucl my walk My four gucsls laid tl,eaa-
selyes on the ground, behind some large sto'sas
Ielserthicr spread q map, md gave NapQlscne :
telescope. After having spoke q littls anld
locked on tho map Lnbruycre knclt down
upon one knee Napoleol, placing the tubs ost
ssrv;n,. s,a .s,,sss 49,
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ST. rs HALL, Washington, st

W. rs HALL, Washington, st.
kC Landry, La.
Whitney, Principal, and G. F. ". Haskell, Vice
Principal will be opened for the reception OF pupils
the third Monday in October. 1856, embracing full
scientific course, viz:
ern and Ancient Geographic, Outline Maps, History,
Botany. Astronomy, the b&hcr Mathematics, Ge-
ology. Minerslogy, Conchui5 y, Ancient N ythplogy.
Organic Chemistry, physielngy, intellectual Pow
eis Logic Ethics, English Poetry and Polite Liter
AZURE F65 2fs 3+tl5 fi-si,S
instruction will also be given IN the Languages
aud Fine Arts. 4 s -, Il - n 4
The scholastic year is divided into two sessions,
twenty weeks each. 5s ~ IS NJ n
English Course per session. !$25 90
Board, per month ........e ............as. IL 90
Matreuiation ice ..,.t.,..........,..f...' 10
Tha are,ase. M,sic p,;nt;n, j., ~, i;nsov ov
Crayon and Monoehromatic Drawing, French Cray
ons, silk and Ghenille Hlenuag II the usual rates.
Use Of Sheet Music and Patterns, each, -.
Use of Musical Instrument, s.. M
The Institution, aside from board, furnishes he'd
steads and mattresses. Boardegs provide all other
requisite appendages. T A9ug Az
For the promotion of economy in dress, it is de-
sirsbe the young ladies conform 10 all established
uniform when time and circumstances admit.
The School will be in no respect denominational
or sectarian. The mode at instruction il systenat
ca and strictly intellectual The organization Of all
the departments is upon principles deemed the
suest foundation for success. In the discharge OF
duties incident to the various departments, the best
talent viii always he employed.
Patrons committing their daughters as wards to
our care are requested to specify the church they
wish them to he in attendance. Daughters OF the
regular Clergy, tuition gratis. .s5s (
No pupil received for less time than one session.
Tuition fee, seni-annualy in advance.
The personal efforts Of the Principal will be given
to make St. Narys Hall oil that can be desired ~ q
school Of elevated literary Character, where young
ladies' can who wish receive inisAng course
9aH9 - REFEKEkGEs.
Rt Rev Bishop 7 F Davis, So Ca; Bishop Green,
Jackson Miss, Col H9okar Galistn "a Miss; Il
f.surens G II, So Ca; Hon Orr, Washington, D G;
Hon w Featlerstoal, Houston, Miss; J II and 8 l.
Willard, Troy Seminary, X.
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G d ALLIS, Public Auctiol,eer for tile
NJ Parish Of St. Landry. Office at his store in
Waslingtons es, - - ~. -
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-. l-cn aAbE-By Fontenot 4 Lyons, q fine
z f3asts s,r fences, Of the best quality also
q s. Z, Il the finest Q feet Pickets in market,
ssssy ~ .used in place Of feet Boards, for
~ .y.t Honses. fhe above may be had cheap
es!ess y ~ Warrington, La, July 10, 1856 Is
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e s'sANDs FOR SALE = -Four Thousand q
~ AclessR ~ Rrniee' about twenty-three H.. South
sss. y Tie Land Is we'll provided wis, ex-
~ 2;mher. such as Oak, Ash, Pine, etc, Of the
kssstv ka'.'s There are also improvements, with q
ss;s n ! decayed condition. This situation as d
exes By say ,sl othsr il the State Of
wv ..s Y hsIos. Terms easy to purchasers. For
.,l.;.ss snply at this office, or to o. +. STAN
~ & Plaquemine Brulee. rs
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i OUlS STAGE! Public Auctioneer in
M p1s,4a and for the Parish Of St. Landry. Office, Vile
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TTLYssE GABEREI., Public Auctioneer
- and Collector for the Parish Of St. Landry. OF.
fee in Opelousas. March 10. '7I7-'
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MEDALLION 8, &,CARRTERE, Receiving,
ngton, La. : s's''a''''' " ss'l
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VALUABLE UNIMPROVED LANDS
" an PRIVATE sALE.-The undersigned ,s.kx
.ss,s Il private sale, on reasonable and accom- wa
sistire terms, the following described Tracts -.-
Ssf7d i acrcs living cast Of the Bayou Bnuf, and
Hs''' miles of the junction Of Bayous Bnnf a..
Crocodile, adjoining as;nds of DR.. l.. Webb
~ and Moore & PRESCOTT.
Z sse acres On the west bank of Bayou Bnuf, ad-
ioniue lands of Mr.. Littell above and G. L.
Swayze below.
I. loo acres on the west bank of..Bayou Wake.
= ~ acres on the east bank of same, bounded on
a tIIe east by the plantation of the undersigned
a,Ya4 acres bounded Oh the west by the plantation
a.i 'a1 Of the undersigned, on the south Ivy g. r..
! u King on the east by A. Wartel!c, and on the
"A 44.5 north hy lands OF B. R. Gantaand others.
l. 100 acres oil the Elm Bayou, near lands of Mr.
~ Foreman.
The new State road, as surveyed and partly com
oleted. runs through the center of the lands and
,t.st of The Wake, which are not surpassed hy any
l.ds II The Parish for fertility of soil and timber,
Ssynu been selected especially by the proprietor,
~, first seeing all the uncnltyated lands of the
Parish.
so Washington or the undersigned. at his residence
On Dry Bayou JAMho SfoiiHaN.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1857-01-24
YNHOMAS BAILEY, Gun and Rife maker,
ancI ftl,artres street. NeH(l orleans. ~.

81 11lGI (IhATtIeS EtfCtE, NVWVTIcuIis3 81 !,
Gnns restocked and bored to shoot close ana N1
strong; Flint Guns altered te Percussion on she mos.
nnprs tted to ruus of any make; every description
Of M Guns and Pistols madc on the shortest notice;
Gunpowder, shot, copper caps, wadang and every very
article requisite for spotsmen warranted q .he oess
manufacture, 9ss ~