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PLANTATION FOR SALE.

PLANTATION FOR SALE.
ATsAn A likely plantation, 5 miles
from 0pelousas, is offered for
sale at private sale. Itcontains
l78 arpents of land, 80 or IS of which wood
land and the balance ft for cultivation,
There is a good dwelling house, negroe quar-
ters, cotton gin, and all the necessary out
houses and all under fence.
For particulars, apply to A. Meynier.
0pelousas, December Goth, 1866.
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Blacksmith Son Wash ;ngtOn.

II E undersigned having estahs
ed hiqpself pernpaaentlya the tsoTnes
of Washington and Sitsig Streets n
- " Washington, offers his services 10 the
inhabitants Of the saTrounding eoqntEy. He nakes
the celebrated Ball Plongbs and guarantee them to
WORK weiL will repair wagons. carts, mr. Other
vehicles, hoFse-shaeing &c. all aR ths ugsh nod
crate nrices. S. McGL.AIN.
Washingfoa, Le May23, 1s5T.--iy.
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LITERARY INSTITUTION OF OPELOUSAS.

Dietor--A. DE Sr. CYR, D'ARrHuN.
HENRY FRAzEE, Professor Of Engsssk
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1857-07-04

Wheel Wright and Blacksmith Shop
a. THE undersigned having leased
SN Mr.. Hardesty's stand, ut Wash
REas Aington, at the corner of Bridge and
Moundyiie Streets. offers his services to the
public, in these two branches ofindustry He will
make the improved Ball ploughs Though and
through, and guarantee them to do perfect work;
he will also make and repair Wagons, Carts and
Carriages:-All on most moderate prices
F. N. STOUT.
Washington, February 21st 1851 ly.
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Y NHE undersigned wishing to retire from
= business, will sell his goods at cost
prices, for cash.
He requests those who are indebted to
him to come forward and settle their accounts
BENOIT NEY.
Opelousas, February 18th, 1857.
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For Sale at Private Sale.
SIX Arpents of Land, situated within the
- limits of the Town of Opelousas: good
situation for residence.
This land will be sold either for cash or
on one years credit, at moderate price.
Apply at this Office.
Opelousas, February 7th, 1857.
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or to Rev. G. RAYMOND,
Rector of the Church of Opeousa
Opelousas, August 18th, 1856.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
A CA r u.

PRoMPTED by an honest desire of nv heart vv;.h IA
lay before the public which deserves light com
mendaton, not only Of scientific skin 6ut mat
Of humanity, also About two years ago. suddenly and
from causes unknown to me- seized with Al Of Epi
epsy which owing 20 my fnabiitt meet the expenses
consequent upon thorough mcica treatment and The
encouragement which met with on attempting f. soon
bebome such las was then led to beeye) as 10 efy the
Skin OF physician was frequently while In pursuit
my calling thrown down TO the srou nd without the slight
est warning and although insensibe to the agones yet
despsed the miseries Of my fe learned look
npon those who would render assistance shelter me
from danger as enemies who sought proonR the misery
OF my existence While In this State, and having pre-
vious to my Affections tasted the sweets Of life Tonce
more induced to attempt seeking aid of physician
and oy recommend alton, called Dr. l. J. Czapkay-
told him my circumstances and my inability to reward
him for his servicesregaress of which, however he at
once undertook my and with the blessing of God
once restored perfect health Unable to re
ward him for the boon which enjoy af presf and yc
conscious Of indebtedness consider It due myself
and all afflicted make the public p PFder that
those In need medc11 advice md physician n
whom every confidence can be placed.
H. 81 MEYER YABLONSKY.
State Of California San Francisco county-ss
Subscribed and before me this lst day Of Angus
A. ID. 1856 GIrBERT GRAxT Notary Public O. 81
Or. L. czapkay's Medical and Surgical Ipstitute,
on sacramento street. below Montgomery opposite PA
cifc Man Steamship Company's Once, San francisco
California The Doctor offers free consultation ana
asks no remuneration until he effects cure.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

An E glish paper states that many
prayer books are now sold in London,
with looking glass inserted in the inner
side of the cover in order that the la
dies may arrange their hair, or admire
themselves while using the book at
church. This is a new idea and one
which we supposed the ladies would
never have occasion to practice, after
spending a long time in gazing at them
selves in their mirrors at home before
leaving for the sanctuary.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
New York Dry Goods Store,

So Montgomery street, between Pine and Bush,
rs NOW OPEN WITH A NEW AND LARGE stock
i of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, con
sisting in part of the following:
Silks. Shaws, Cloaks and Mantillas;
NJ de LANES, Merinoes and Alpaecas;
French, English and American Calicoe;
Ginghafns. Lawns and Bareges;
Blankets, Flannels and Comforters;
Marseiles Quilts, white and coored;
Irish Linen shrtings;
Bleached and Brown Shirtng Cottons
5-4 and ga Pillow Case Cotton;
81, 10 and ia Sheetngs
Carpetings, Table Oil Cloths, and Druggsts;
Table Cloths, Table Linens and Napkins;
Towels and Towelings of all kinds;
Crash and Star Linens;
Gents Gloves, Cravats, Shirts, etc.;
Gents Half Hose, Drawers, etc.;
Ladies' and Misses Hosiery;
Ladies' Gloves, Mitts and Robes;
Embroidered and Plain Linen Handkerchiefs;
French Embroidered Capes and Collars;
Rich French Embroidered Sets;
Laces Edgings and Insertings;
Together with large stock of Cassimeres, Satinet
Kentucky Jeans, and every article usually found in
Dry Goods Store.
The undersigned would inform the citizens of Calfor
nia and particularly country Dealers that the above
are all Consigned Goods therefore, bargains may be
expected. Fresh Goods will be received by every
steamer from New York, and the Goods sold at ex-
tremely low prices, Wholesale or retail, for cash.
May22- THOMAS BRADY.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

BETTER LATE THAN NEvER.-On
the 9th of February, VIM. Godfrey,
Esq, of Pee Dee, s. O., received let
ter which had been mailed to him on the
18th of January, 1888, at Clio, post
office in Melboro' District. about twenty
miles from the former place. The let
ter had been 19 years and Is days on its
route, and contained $40 bill on the
Merchants Bank at Pee Dee, with a
request to return the amount in U. 8.
Bank bills.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
San Francisco Advertisements.
q. II. Fisher,s

4 DyERTIsING AGENCY, SAN FRANCISCO = Iron
n Building. Cor Of Washington and Monteonerx sfs
ntrance on Washington street. upstairs.
L. r. FISHER is the authorized Agent Of the NEVADA
ouRNAL, and other California, Oregon and Sandwich
Island newspapers.
Advertising in the Atlantic. States.
L. + has now completed his arrangements for the
forwarding Of advertisements to all the principal largest
Atlantic States
fine opportunity is here offered those who wish to
advertise in any section of the Union of doing SO at
the lowest rates. and in aprompt and satisfactory
ner- All so disposed. invited to call on him. and
leave their advertisements.
April g. l857-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

An honest Dutchman, in training up
his son in the way he should go, fire.
quently exercised him in Bible lessons.
On one of these occasions he asked him.:
"Who vas dat would not shleep init
Botipher's wife! ?"
"Shoseph.'
"Dat's goot poy. Veil, vat was de
reason he would not shleep NIT herr"
"nun't know-shpose he wash not
shleepyp'
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

He who is passionate and hasty is
generally honest and noble-hearted. 1t
IS your old assembling hypocrite of
whom you should beware There is no
deception in bulldog it is only in the
cur that sneaks up and bites you when
your back is turned
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
1856 Hops and Superior Malt.
1856

THE UNDERSIGNED most respectfully invite the
4 attention Of bkEWERs to the fact that he has
made arrangements to receive monthlv from New Yor
few bales Of very choice New Hops, selected and
packed expressly for him, which he guarantees 6rst
quality, and Of the cropof 1856 =
The first invoice has just arrived.
sAlso-Fo his MALT ESTABLISHMENT in this c;fv
the only extensive one in the country which is nd5
the superintendance Of an old PRACTICAL Ann Ey
in an quantities. MALT guaranteed Of very superior
quality. s1fea 'o'
=, M4DK FR0A CHOICE OLD Bxzkxf
nhrn ne oters fr sale at very low price foF CASH
Prompt and par<icuiar attention gives IS ar order
him At the once q The Pioneer Mali Housc
Arm 5-5ni. = s1sss lfv1s r; 1ieas';fs e 7sIo
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
FARMERS GUIDE

To SCIENTIFIC & PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE.
By Henry Stephens, f. R. S., of Edinburgh, and the
late P Norton, Professor of Scientific Agriculture in
Yale College, New Haven Two Volumes Royal
Octave 1000 ages and numerous Wood and Steel En-
cravings.
This is, confessedy, the most complete work Oh Ag
riculture published and in order give it a wider
circulation the publishers have resolved to seduce the
low price of
Five Dollars for the Two volumesl
When sent by mail (post paid to California and Ore
gon the price will be 81 To every other part of the
Union, and to Canada (postpai) Sc This work is not
the sold Book of the Farm"
EF@ Remittances for any of the above publications
should always be addressed paid the publishers
LEONARD SCOTT & CO..
March 20-tf No "a Gold street, New York
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

The costume of the Spanish ladies
has not changed in two hundred years.
They actually wear the same style of
dress that their great-great grandmoth-
ers did. Shocking isn't it?
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
PERSIAN SHERBET.

An Eervesing Temperance Beverage, the most hole
some Refreshing and nvgorang drink in the world.
TIME Powder from which this prepared, is made
j tirey from vegetable Ingredients collected om a
parts the world combnedtogether with great skill
and care Two tea spoonfuls put into dry tuber Of
large size with sufficient quantity of water ad.ed pro-
duces immediately cooling draught of chafm excel
eace and favor and health giving effect i IS adapted
for those who ofsea sickness
costiveness and the generally unpleasant 81 ate Of the
system Arising from change OF climate and v ing ~
soiessens he dangers of ncurrng diseases der op
ca sum- and all who about to take trip to the Eas
tern States they regard health ease and c, mort
way should fail obtains supply before
ing, so if ladies children with them,
nvads, the sick nothing crate ful to tle pal
and stomach this and resists the enervatng eff
fecs of hot countries well; unlike ardent spirits it
does enfeeble by inaming, but sngthens shd
and the energy which impars to the digestive process
should seamen be provided wi before they
leave the port
Who brave the dangerous deep to uard their native SOIL
With daring hands the white wing of Commerce spread
To bless the world and to earn thei breas.g
glass taken at any time of the day removes all feel
ing of heat thirst hunger and its being made
in great Of vegetable acids tends to prevent
scurvy and puries the blood at she same time is also
invaluable Restorative for tn whp labor hard for
living such Farmers Miners Mechanics Laborers,
and Storekeepers Professo nal and Others whose
occupations hemtoe lee sedeatary lives raught
before breakfast gives r fer the busnesss of the
day and last though not ast, il is boon to Woman
who is
The sweetest er sourest source afa joy and woe,
That this world can give. or life qprst know,
10 those VINO are moth SISTERS daughters, wives,
And would have pleas ant homes and happy lives,
Should Sherbert keep, the bestthiRg made yet
For with no widows ororfhans cries is ever wet
Az nome In The house, for husbands, fathers sons.
brothers beaux use and dear selves and
ing little ones as well Medieat who know its com
position speak IN the highest its utility and all
the poets praise Byron calls it the best Sherbet Moore
makes frequent me non oft and Hazthe great Persian
bard says
Boy, let yen sparkling Sberbet flow,
And bid thy pensive heart be glad"
Prepared by A AtTGUSFUsHOGG, London, New York
and san Franc sco And eEsae by all the respectable
make twelve f.lasses.
Agents waI tied andsupplied the most liberal and
convenient t.rms. Bepotat the
DAVIS STREET DRUG STORE
may8-3m Davis st. near Jackson, San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
A lawyer, to avenge himself on

A lawyer, to avenge himself on an
opponent wrote rascal in his has. The
owner of the hat took it up, looked
ruefully into It and turning to the judge
exclaimed, z claim the protection of
this honorable. court, for the opposing
counsel has written his name in my
hat, and l have strong suspicion that
he intends to make of with it,
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

Major N. upon being asked if he
was seriously injured by the bursting of
the boiler on steamer, replied that he
was not, as he had been blown up so
many times by his wife that a mere
steamer explosion had no effect on him
Whatever.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

A notice is posted conspicuously in
Printing Office down east. Shut this
door. and soon as you have done talk
ing on business serve your mouth the
same way, We hope there won't any
body take the hint
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
Quit Drinking Poisonous Liquors.
Patent Improved Process for Making
All Kinds Of Liquors & Vinegar,
INSTANTLY, by the use of
TACOTTR,S ESSENTTAT, OILS

These obtained by dstillation at the Chemical
laboratory Parish of Jefferson Of Pierre Iacow author
of Lacours Chemical Analyois Lacour's Chemical
nipulations Lacour the Manufacture of Liquors. &c.
Purchasers particularly requested to the
TASKS and obtain their money if the oil does not give
perfect satisfaction.
LACoUR's OIL OF CoGNAo converts neutral spirit
to superior imitation of Imported Brandies viz =
United Vineyard Propretors, Castillion and London
Dock Brandies. These Liquors will have full ruity
favor, and beautiful, sparkling color Common Rect-
fed Whskey will be changed by the of the oil of
Cognac to New York Brandy, Pine Apple Brandy, Com
mon Cognac Brandy &C.
LACoUR,s OIL OF RYE changes Rectifed Whisky
to Monongahea Rye whskey, Old Virginia Malt whis-
key, Bourbon Whishey. &c.
OIL OF CEDRAT'changes common Rectifed whis-
key to0d Irish Malt whiskey and superior article of
OH OF PEACH changes common whskey to vir-
gina Peach Brandy &c OIL Of Peach and Oil Of cognac
RIL OF GIN converts the poorest Whiskey to Hol-
land Gin schiedam sehnapps, Rose Gin Swan Gin, En-
LACoURS CONCENTRATED ACID will, in five
hours after being mixed change five gallons of good
Ions of the most acid Vinegar that be found in the
market. By the of Lacour's Concentrated Acid,
vinegar can be made for dollar and sixty
barrel.
FOR Mixing LIQUORS. Lacour's Oils require no
preparation-ony pour the oil into the whiskey and
shake we'll The Liquors thus made will have fine nat
urai aroma, full rich oily taste beautiful transpar
ent color and fine bead. Lacours oils exert three dis
nct properties in converting whisky brandy
gn &c Inc hrst property combines with and subsidies
in the form of ocuent particles the whole Of the grain
OIL Amylic Acoho) The Whiskey is thus deprived of
that peculiar irritating and burning taste and becomes
neutral spirt the second property consists in oily
mncliiagnous taste impaired to the liquor. which
ders mellow and inparts appearance of great age
the third property exhibited in the rich vnous nuty
odor that Is impaired to the quor which reuders dis
tinction from the genuine brands impossible.
These oils are put up in quart TASKS each flask
tains sufficient oil for making three hundred gallons Of
liquor Full and comprehensive directions accompany
the bottles. Price, 81. 90 per bottle.
For sale at the Charles and Poydras
9T One bottle Of these Oils, five in number, will be
securely packed and shipped with bill Of lading to any
part of the country upon the receipt Of $1,000 to the
address Of IACOITR New Orlaans
purchasers are requested as a guarantee Of good
alth to furnshus the ofany house in New Orleans
and we will ship them package Of the oils they do
not perform all that is claimed for them they viii cost
nothing. Feb 6-ly
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

a CHARITABLE HAN.-Rev. Mr.. Stig-
gins said: / am charitable man, and
think every one entitled to his opinion
and never cherish malice against my
foes, not even against Mr.. Mulberry, who
has indirectly called me a sinner; but
still, if the Lord has thuuderbolt to
spare, think it would be well bestowed
on dear brother MulberrY's head.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

An editor, whose subscribers COM
planned he did not give them news
enough, told them to read the Bible,
which would doubtless be news to most
of them.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

A conceited fellow, in introducing his
friend into company, said:
Gentlemen, assure you he is not SO
great fool as he seems"
"That is exactly the difference be-
tween my friend and myself" said the
gentlemen.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

"Charley." said his father to his son,
while they were working at saw-mill,
"what possesses you to associate with
such girls as you doa When was of
your age / could go with the first cut." !"
1.-The first cut" said the son, as he
assisted the old man in rolling over a
log, ais always slab."
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

The house of man happily married
IS his Paradise; he never leaves it with
out regret, never returns to it but with
gladness; the friend of his soul, the
wife Of his bosom, welcomes his ap-
Hroach with susceptibility; joy beams
on her cheek, mutual are their trans
ports.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
Notice to Liquor Dealers and Merchants.

complete assortment Of the Oils necessary for ma
~ king and fayoring every variety Of Liqncr. and
package of the articles used for giving Artificial
strength to Liquors converting 70 gallons Of yhis
mence LioUon Sroar viii Be hrrnisbcd 6or af Aiso
All the information necessary to conduct such estab-
isnmenf thus enabling tho new beginner TO succsss
esmpsfs With the odesf liquor dealers Address thro
r, LAcoUR, New orieans.
Lacor's Concentrated Acid fos making Vineesr ~
shfrrips order. cb6- "
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
WILLIAM C. KELLUM.

From between 3D. and4th streets street. Sacramento
lwhere he has been located for the past years.
after continued practice in the Atlantic
States for the previous 81 has per-
manently located on.
CORNER OF BROAD AND PINE STREETS
In Riley's New brick second floor,
vNHERE he will do all kinds of DENTISTRY
w as low as good work can se done in the State.
B. am prepared to set Artificial Teeth in the best
known manner such plain with gums on either Gold
Platina Silver or Guta Percha plate Also Biockwork
or Aliens continuous Gum. And for all that does not
please after rlonths trial viii refund the money
will fill Teeth wi pure Gold full tight to STAY and
for all that comes out viii refund the money or fill for
nothing And for all Teeth that are plugged BY me and
do not arrest the decay in the cavity fill Twill insert
new ones for nothing And am always enabled know
my filings from my registry Toothache arising from
exposed nerve cured without extracting in minutes
and the nerve eectualy destroyed charge made
And teeth that may have been considered past cure by
others viii successfully treat and preserve by filling
All extracting prepare the mouth for plate work done
gratis And by yimprovednstruments win take out any
teeth roots with the utmost facility although they may
have been given by others All diseases arising from
THE TEETH CURED AND IRREGULARITIES
REMOVED-OR NO CHARGE is MADE.
For the foregoing propositions the securities viii be
given either in cash deposites good mems endorse
mes Besides amount of references persons who
have my work for years W. c. KELLUM
November 2S l8J6-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
Paper Hangings

N d G A e I N g s 4.
lust received per late arrivals by FRANK BAKER,
- Ito and liz Clay streets, San Francisco.
800 cases Paper Hangings, French and Anerican
every variety
6O00 rolls French and American Borders
800 ps Tapistry Velvet Carpet
625ps tapestry Brussels Carpet
2S0 ps Three.Ply Carpet;
300 ps Superfne Ingram Carpets;
$50 ps Extra Fine Ingram Carpets
200 ps Cotton and Wool Carpets
l25 ps Stair Carpets, assorted;
275 ps Bay State Druggets
800 p, Oil Cloths. assorted
lz5 ps Silk Damask and Brocatelle
300 pieces Cotton and Worsted Damask /;
1000 pair WindowShad
375 pair Lace Curtains
pair Muslin Curtains
5000 Cornices and Curtain Bands
1926 dozen Matts assorted
Stair Rods. Table Covers, Gimps, Fringes, &c.
Wholesale and retail by FRANK BAKER
ITO e. liz Clay street, San Francisco.
g Orders from the country filled with care and des
patch. april 243m
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

A Yankee being asked by Russian
the boundary of his country, said it was
bounded on the north by the aurora
borealis, and the south by the day of
judgment.
No one, we hope, after this will pre-
tend to deny that this is great country.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

Never set yourself up as musician
because you have got drums in your
ears, nor believe yourself a school teach
er because you have pupil in your
eve.
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05

An Irishman caught hornet in his
hand. but dropped it and exclaimed,
"Be jaber, what kind of teeth do you
birds have in Ameriky2
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
BARRIERS GRAPE GINGER WINE.


BARRIERS INDICATED AROMATIC SCHNAPPS
A BARBER has justreceived from Europe Dis
IL tilling apparatus, new aud improved system
expressly for the preparation of
Ginger Wine and Aromatic Schnapps.
has been in operation since the beginning of this
month"; and works admirably.
Its improvements to exclude all Resnous nonvola
tile NATTER hurtfu to health from all liquids as well to
deprive them ofther intoxicating nature thereby meet
ing the requirements of Temperance
To those who have not used Barbiers Preparations
we would say that Barbiers Ginger Vine is Tonic In
vgorating and Aperve, and especially adaptedfor fam
lily use
Giuger is its sole Base and A. Barber would scorn to
offer as Ginger Wine compound of Essence of Cinna
mon, Cloves, Lemon and Cayenne Pepper, forming
Mixture which has been persisteatly advertised Gin
ger Wine in California and the other States of the I'm
ION, but which, nevertheless cannot deceive Analysis
nor the most inexperienced With respect Bar
ber's Medcated Aromatic Schnapps every one knows
they are duretc and prescrkedsy the Faculty in
OF Dyspepsia General Debility. neutralizing baneful
qualities in Water, and valuable aid Digestion,
where the ceats of the Stomach are affected
FINALLY A. Barber does not deem necessary send
forth his portrait to the world hut any one of the
Der who have derived benetfom his preparations wish
es to see him, he has only cali 14s Washington
San Francisco
Manufacturer of Syrups and Cordials april24tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-06-05
RObinsOn,s Crossing!

FTNHE ROAD from Nevada to Downieville, by way of
Robinsons Crossings in fine condition and presents
The Shortest Route and Best Road for Teams.
To all the extensive Mining Regions and all the various
settlements along the Divide between the South and
Middle and the Middle and North Yubas by way of Hess
and Emory's Crossing
The ROAD also affords the nearest route for Packers
and Travellers from Sacramento by way of Rough and
Ready, Grass Valley and Nevada and the mines furtht
South to Pcor Mans Creek Nelsn.s Creek and all the
Mining Regions north of Nevada and Downieville
This road is easily travelled that between Sacrane
to and Nevada -Four horses readily draw from iree
to foHr thousand pounds of Freight from Nevada the
top of the hill at Downievie when the road is n3t OBJ
structed by heavy rains snow
ALLEN Y ROBINSON, Proprietor
January 2 1s57-tf