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SIMPLICITY OF FAIFH-Thc late King of Sweden was greatly exercised upon the subject of faith some time previous to his death. A peasant being once on a particular occasion ad- mitted to his presence, the King, knowing him to be a person of singular p.ety, asked hitn--. " What he took to be the true nature of faith?" The peasant entered deeply into tie subject, and much to the Kings comfort and satistac- tion. The King, at last, on his deathbed. had a return of his doubts aud fears as to the safe ty of his soul. aud still the same question Was perpetually in lis mouth to those about him, " What is real faith :' His attendants aoy;s- ed hlm to send for the Agchb. shop of Uksal, who, coming to the Kings bedside, began ina learned and logical manner to enter into ths scholastic definition of faith. The preate's disquisit.on lasted an hour When he had done, the King said with much energy: <" All this is ingenious but not comfortable it is not what l want. NttAi"y dat Me tarmers faiM will do for me"
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EnnctnalitV.

X shoemaker of Dublin had longing dc. sire to work for Dean Swift. He was reco n. mended by James Swing, the banker, and Mr. Sican, merchant. Tine Dean gave an order for pair of boots, adding:
 When shall have them ?"
 "On Saturday next,' said the shoemaker.
 Il have no appointments" said the Dean "nor Uonid have you disappoint others set your own time, and keep to it." Il thank your reverence" said Bamerick (for that was his name. II desire no longer than Saturday cen, when you will be sure to have them without fail" --=-.l-
 They parted. The boots were finished at the time; but. through hurry of business, Mir. Bamerick refused to carry them home till Mon. day erening. When the Dean drew the boots on, and found them to his mind, he said
 Mir. Bamerick, you have answered to the commands of your friends. but you have dis appointed me, for was to have been at Sir Arthur Axhoson's in the county of Armagh on this day" /" Indeed. and indeed, sir" said Bamerick the boots were finished at the time, but for got to bring them homo"
 The Dean gaFe him enc of his stern looks and, after pause, asked him whether he uR derstood gardening as we'll as bootmaking.- Bamerick answered-
 No, sir but I have seen some very fnt gardens ia England"
 "Come," said the Dean in a good-humorei tone. II will show you some improvements have made iu the deaner,y garden"
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They walked through the garden to the further end, when the Dean started, as if re- collecting something.
 "I must step in," said he ;" stay here till I come back" a
 Then he ran out of the garden, locked the door, and put the key in his pocket.
 Bamerick walked about til 1t grew dark, and, not seeing the Dean, he yeutured to follow him, but found the door locked. He knocked and called several times to Eo purpose be perceived himself con6ned between high walls, the night dark and cold in the month of March. However, he had not the least suspicion of his being Intentionally confined. The deanery ser wants went to bed at the usual Loar, and the Dean remained in his study until two o'clock in the morning. He then went into tue hail and drew the charge out of bluuderbuss and other firearms, then returned and rang his bell He was immediately attended by one Of his srevants
 Robert" said he, have been much dis turbed with noise in the gar6en side; fear some robbers have entered get me lantern and call up Saunders" ..=.r --a
 Then the Dean took the lantern, and stayed by the arms until the men came
 Arm yourself" said he, "aud follow me-"
 He then led them into the garden, where the light soon attracted poor Bamerck, who came running up to them. Upon his approach, the Dean roared out :
 "There is the robber Shoot him p
 Saunders presented, and Bamerick, terrified to death, fell oa his kuees and begged his life The Dean held the lantern up to the mans face, and gravely said
 Mercy on us :! Mr. Bamerick, how came you here ?"
 Lord, sir" said Bamerick, don't you re- member you left me here last evening ?"
 An, friend P said the Dean " forgot it, as you did the boots' Then turning round to Robert who was the butler, he said, "Gve the man some warm wine, and see him safe home" sz
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Vol. xxXT.-No. ss. Whole No. 1901

might extend the list to many pages were it necessary bat here is enough to show that the speckled axe still exists. It is not a plea. sing list bu. 1t is of things as they are, and cannot help hoping that may not have lost my time in writing it. am fully aware that the people alluded to may not always continue to like the speckled axe best but it is to .bc feared that long h,bit viii render it very diff. cult or imposs:bls for them to change should the time come when they wish to do so It will be very melancholy to look back an6 say. 1 might have had it bright, but wouldn't.
 From all Of which I am led to conclude that some day, when the great account is made up, the number os speckled axes will be very much greater than people in these days are willing to believe.
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HonSDY, Sept. 4, 1888.
TIE DrALs of the English Parliament clock

TuE DrALs of the English Parliament clock are twcnty-two fe.t in diamcter and are the largest in the world with the minute hand.-- Every half minute, the point of the minute hand moves nearly seven inches. The clock will go eight and a half days, and strike only for seven and half, so as to indicate by it's silence any neglect in winding it up The moro winding 0. each O. the striking parts will takes two. hours. The pendulum is l5 feet long the wheels are of cast iron the hour bell is eight feet high and nine feet in diameter, weigh ing from fourteen to fifteen tons Tue weight of the hammer is four cwt
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pamphlets the ether day, accldcnt!y came across the following letter. It is too good to be lost It might seem that some persons, within twenty years, had been taking lessons of Esq. Grabwell but to the letter. which is headed
 DEAR FRiEyrs-I received your letter by the post, and Synpathise with you in your tri- a!s, having passed through tie same. You don't ike your minister, and wish to be r.d of him and as l hare just succeeded ia driving ono from Hornby you naturally look to nc for adgicd. l am sorry for you, my frllnd ; you may have hard time of it but if you per severe and follow my directions you can hardly fail to succeed in the end. To hc sure you are but few there are only two or three O. you bat tmo or three are enough (whcn they set shcmsclyes about it) to mako great raH- pus iu 8 church and society, and drive of the best minister in the land.
 But you ask, UAQt shall ne do and Ecn bcein2 l answss in two short words Watch and talk. Yes V ATcH AND TA1R Your nln-
 ster, though a good man perhaps, iSnot per fict man. There are no perfect men, as Solo, mon tells us He has his fo.blcs and his faults Now you must scatcb for these, and when you see oac, Catch it ID, and magnfy it, talk about it. and never stop. so loIg IS yaa can find a k tening ear, or if you can't iind any palpabic faults to talk about, you will find things that by a little torturing and eoloring can be made to look very mach like faults, and these will answer your purpose just as well. You must not be over scrnpuous about telling the truth always, a-Ee is oiten better than the truth, so long as it lasts tand before it can be contra dicted, will, in many instances. do excellent service.
 But You ask, W.sat saaN aee sag about cur sajaistx2 2 Say almost anything that will be likely to turn to his disadvantage. 1on can say that your minister does not visit enough, or that he visits too much that le IS so1e- thing of preacher, but DO pastor; or that though tolerable pastor, his preaching is flat and unintercsting. Ton can find fault with bis services as being too long, or too plain too .learned, or too simple. He is too strict ia his discipline, or not strict enough; too muchcr too little of a gentleman The paddy knew hoy this was done, who swore he would quar- rel with Peg, whether she had fed the mare or not If she had not fed the mare, he would beat her becau;e she had not CT if she Lad fed her, be would beat irer because she had not
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-01-15

A POINTED BIow.--An invalid sent for physician, and after detainiug him for sorno time with description of his pains, aches, &c.. hc thus summcd up: Now, doctor, you have humbuggcd me long cpough with your good for nothing pills and worthless sypup f; they dol't touch the real difficulty wish you to stlikc the cause of my ailment, if it is in your power to reach it.'' |" It shall be dene," said the doctor; and lifting his cane. he dc. molished decanter of gin that stood upon the s;de-board. s
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-01-15
Faith.

Last night heard afar . blue-bird sing, Andwith the west wind came the brooklet's flow, Neafthe old turn-stile, found sweetly springing, Three little violets by bank of snow. Hast thouless faith than Nature tender nurselngs Who raise their heads with spring times earlies, breath Y 5s 3 Head then tho history of these tender frstlings, Nor fear the conflict of thy life or death.
 B. c. GOODWIN
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-01-15
For the Litchfeld Enquirer. The Pavnim Gods.

 The gods were heather even more than men, The gods indeed why they were all profane; Their JUpIrEn, their ZEus their JovE their King, Was viler than the vilest earthly thing. JUNO, the Queen of Heaven majestic moved, But Juno mere vixen lastly proved. ts VExus, whose name graees the star of love- ,(The evening star, the morning star aboye,) Was but an amorous dane q real flirt, Altho' she's worshipped as saint on earth The god of thieves, MsncUKiUs by name, Boasted his pranks, and goried in his shame. VuLcAs, the heavenly blacksmith, warred witt
 JovE, 4 And in revenge, the wretch from heaven they drove.
 APOLLO, (Phcbus image of the sun, Whose light diurnal round the world doth run, Apollo, master of the tuneful Tyre, -. Whose spirit doth the sacred NINE inspire Was meadacious rascal, though divine) -MAKs, god of war, was vile as father JovE, And oftshe quarrelled with the q queen of love-" ,MIsxRvA, only of the heavenly host, 'Oftruth and honor e'er could make her boast; And yet Minerva vowed her foes to kill, And without scruple worked her wicked will. a'r II. G. G.
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been settled. and the prescribed melancholy formalities through, the usual question was put, !" Wilt thou have this woman for thy wife ?" To which the rash youth replied, in distinct voice, will ;;' he then put the fatal ring upon Miss Gales finger. the hymenial moose was adjusted. and 9 poor fellow was launched into maS.imony.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-01-15

In. EDITOR: Please insert the following lines by Tonuyson, a ,uch oblige Yours,
 . The Chain. ss..s The bond that links our souls together, Will it last through stormy weather' Will it moulder and decay As the long hours fleet away? Will it stretch when Time divides us, When dark, weary lsours have tried usS If it look to poor and saght, Let us break the links tonight It was not forged by mortal hanls, Or clasped with golden bars and bands; xSave thine and mine, no other eyes qAe slender link can recognise In the bright light it seems to fade And it is hidden in the shade; While heaven or earth have never heard, Our solemn VOW or plighted word. Yet what no mortal hand could make, No mortal power can ever break; What words and VOWS could never do, No words or vows can make untrue And if to other hearts unknown, Tue dearer and the more our own, Because too sacred and divine For other eyes save thine and mine. And sec, though slender it is made Of Love and Trast, and can they fade' While. if too slight it seem, to bear The breathings of tho summer air, We know that it would bear the weight Of most heavy heart of late.
 And on each day and hour has flown, Stronger for its great burden grown. And, too, we know and feel again X It has been sanctiied by pain; For what God deigns to try with sorrow, He means not to decay tomorrow: Bnt though that fiery triad last When earthly ties and bonds are past,' What sl'g 'ghter things dare not endure, win make our love more safe and pure. Love shall be purified by Pain, And Pain be soothed by Love again; So letus now take heart and go CheerdNy on, through joy and woe; NO change the summer sun can bring, 0rsvea the changing skies of spring, Or the bleak winters stormy weather, < For We shall meet them, Love, together!
 .%ASsx a *S 2danysos
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ONE person having asked another if he be- lieyed in the appearance of spirits. No"
 was the reply, but believe in their dssappear-
 Gaoe, for Iyc missed a bottle of gin since last night"
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-01-15

PATRICK MALosEY, what do you say to the ndctinent--are you guilty, or not guilty zD :" Atrah! masha, yer worship, how can l.tdl till ] hear the ivideiicc p sl
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-01-15

sI- What preserves did Noah carry ittc the Ark with him !? Preserved pears. (pasr&)
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ngy. Why s kiss like sermon! Because it has two heads and m application. 2
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G-. When did Abraham sleep five ill bel When he slept with his forefathers..
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From the New York Independent. Eow ta Cat Lii cf 6 Minister.

pamphlets the ether day, accidcnt?g came across the following letter. l is tco good tf be lost It might seem that some persons within twenty years, had been taking lessons of Esq. Grabweil ; but to the letter, which i: headed
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
NO. 36.
DISTRICT COURT.
Parish Of st. Landry.
Clarisse Fonteuot.

va. NO. 8165.
Mark Buddsn, her husband,
N the above entitled suit, the Plaintiff
IL Clarisse Fontenot; having established her
claims as set forth in her petition, it is, by
reason thereof and the law and the evidence
being in her favor, ordered, adjudged and de-
creed that she be separated in property from
Mark Budden her husband, the community
of property existing between them be dis
solved, and that she recover the administra-
ton of her property free from the interfe.
renee and control Of her said husband.
- Its further ordered and decreed that said
Mark Budden pay to Clarisse Fontenot his
wife, the sum of four hundred and forty-four
dollars and forty five cents, with interest
from the 18th May, 1857, at the rate of FIVE
per cent until paid !; it is further ordered that
all the privileges and mortgages accorded to
said Clarisse Fontenot against the property
Of Mark Budden, her husband. be recognized
and enforced and that said Defendant pay
costs of suit.
Done, read and signed in Open Court. this
1st Of July, 1857. B. A. MARTEL,
.... Judge 18th judicial District.
A true copy,
HOMER A. LArouR, Dep'ty Clerk.
Opelousas, August 1st., 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
THE ECLECTIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
Cincinnati, %.

EVHE WINTER SESSION of 1878 will commence
sixteen weeks. A full and thorough course O.
Lectures will be given, occupying six or sever
hours daily, with good opportunities for attention
to practical Anatomy, and with ample Clinical ia.
cilties at the Commercial Hospital. The prel,m.
mary course of Lectures will commence on Monday
the 2sth September. and continue daily until the
commencement of the regular Lectures.
The arrangemen Mt the chairs will be as follows
T. f. ST. JOHN, NJ. D.,-Pretsssor of .a,.afom,
and Physiology
Pharmacy
A. J. Howe, NJ D,-Professor of Surgery.
C. H. CLEVELAND, NJ. D. D.,-Prgessor Of MateriO
Med,ca and Therapeutics.
VIM. SHERWOOD, NJ. D,-Profsssor Of Msdica
Practice and Pathology.
J. r. BUCHANAN, M. D.,-Emerius Professor o.
Cerebral Physiology and Institutes Of Medicine.
JOHN KING, M. D.,-Professor Of Obstarices ana
Diseases Of Women amd Chadrem.
The terms for the Session will be the same a.
heretofore, viz Decentralization, $500. Tuition
S20,0O.-Demonstrator's Ticket, $500. EVERY
Student is required TO engage in dissection one ses
sion before Graduation.) Graduation. S25OO
Ticket to Commercial Hospital (optionaD, $500
The Lecture Rooms are newly finished, neat and
comfortable, and in a central locality lin College
Hall. Walnut Street, where students will find il
convenient to call on their arrival.
Tickets for the session may be obtained of the
Dean Of the Faculty, at his Office No. 1l3 Smith St.
or of Prof c. H. CLEAvELAND, Secrciary of the Fac.
uLfy, No. l39 Seventh St., near Elm.
JOHN KING, VI. D., Dean.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

@a@@ n d THE good and safe steamer WM
aBtasfa C. C.YOUNG, G. E. LouA1LLlER, Mas
Eza ter, has resumed her regular trips be-
tween Opelousas and New Orleans, leaving Wash
ington every SUNDAY alto A. NJ, and New Or
leans every WEDNESDAY at 5 P. NJ, during the
season. For freight or passage. apply on borad or
to .,... A. A.L0uAILLIER, Washington.
N. B.-Shippers and consignees of freight will
take particular aotice that will be delivered
from the house until the freight bill is paid,
or receipted back to the shippers for payment. All
persons having freight will always find their bills
with Mr.. Alfred Louaillier, at Washington, who is
authorized to collect and receipt for the same.
2s u ~ "a G. E LOUAILLIER.
Washington, March 21st 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
SINGERS SEWING MACHINES.

VHE great reputation of Singers Sewing
Machines is founded on the fact, that
they are perfectly adapted to every variety of work
and that each one of them, kept employed, will
find not less than
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.
All persons desiring full and reliable information
about these machines-sizes, prices, modes of pur-
chasing, Sc.,-can obtain by applying by letter OF
otherwise, for copy of I. NJ. SINGER Cos GA
zETTE beautiful Pictorial Paper, entirely devoted
to Sewing Machine interest twill be sent gratis
sE LOCAL AGENTS
Wanted in every town in the United States to
whom liberal inducements are offered.
N. B.-We have made arrangements with many
editors and publishers ofneswpapers highly profit
able and satisfactory to them, and wish to make
similar contracts with every newspaper and ma.
gazine in the country. For full particulars address
I. M. SINGER & CO.,
June 10, 1s57-3m] 323 Broadway, N. York
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL H. SANDOZ q ANDREW MEYNlER.
CONDITIONS.

-E. :.
Subscription, for one year payable in advance
three dollars paid at the end of the year. four dol
lars No subscription viii be received for period
less than one year. subscriber wishing to dis.
settle up all arrearages.
.4drerfising.-For one square not exceeding the
space of ten lines one dollar for the first insertion
and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly
All the advertisements win be inserted in french
and english until ordered out or until the editors
shall judge it convenient to discontinue the publi-
cation. q ss8 k8E I-<Ff 81 #GLlItA# @
4 liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period. .;t.fs e. st.-s5r gg. 4
No advertisement or subscription win be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
fthe publishers. EHlf5a xGa4Hi 5I12
Noelection tickets or other jobs printed without
the money or the person ordering them to be print
ed is a responsible person. t-s--t
Ten dollars in advance win invariably be required
or the announcement of candidates foroffice.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
M IT 9 r @

oA PRoF. ANTHONY WINNER
SI has the honor of informing the
" ~ public, that having been induced
to come and settle in the town Of Opelousas,
he is ready to give lessons on the Piano forte.
the Violin, the Guitar, and also in vocal
music ) he will likewise tune Pianos.-His
prices will be very moderate So 90 per
month for Instrumental music, and $3 90 per
month for vocal music. For tuning Pianos.
the charges will be propoftionate to the work.
still they will always be moderate.
Opelousas, August 18th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
SHERIFE'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
George Miller. VS.. Marie Arsene Boudreau & ais.
District Court.-Parish of St. Landry-No
713l.
10y virtue of writ Of f. fa., issued in the
I'D 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 5th
day of September next, 1857, commencing at the
hour of II o'clock, A. M, and continuing from day
demand of Marie Arsene Boudreau in and to the
following described property seized to satisfy said
writ, to-wit:
A certain mulatto or griff woman, named MAR
GuERITE, aged about 40 years. anz
Terms Cash. .z.-
Sheriff, Office, st. Landry, Aug, 1st, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
Public Sale.

Estate of Clotilde Garand, dec eased.
VnNHE public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by duly commits.
stoned auctioneer, at the residence of Mrs.
NJ. Garand, in Flat Town, on
Saturday, the 22nd Of August next,
the following described property belonging
to the Estate of the late Clotilde Garand,
deceased wife of Hilaire Fontenot, deceased,
to.wit
A mulatto girl named MARY, aged
about 22 years, and a lot of
household Furniture.
Terms and Conditions One and two
years credit from the day of sale, with secu-
rity to the satifaction of whom the right, and
interest from time due and mortgage on the
slave. P. L. E. GUILLAUMIN,
.e-- Admaaast4ator.
Opelousas, July 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
Notice TO Builders.


WyHE undersigned hereby notify planters
and others that from and after the Let
of November next 1856, the storage now
existing win henceforth be charged for rner-
chandise and other articles laying in their
warehouses fer thepeyiod Of one month, and
for every additional month or part Of a
month, the same additional rates will be
charged.
Nothing viii be delivered until the
storage is paid.
-.s DEBAILLON s. CARRIERE.
Washington, October 11th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-08-08
Organization OF the Institution from January
LIST, 1857. .r
DAILY DIVISION OF THE CLASS

81 DAILY DIVISION OF THE CLASS
FROM 8 O'CLOCK A. NJ, TO 10 O'CLOCK, M
Momday-English and French translation.
Tnesday-EngIish and French Dictation and che
5& Mathematics. a Il f.t.#zstts3 !
WedHesday-Latin, Spanish, French History.
Ihursday--Latin, Spanish, Mathematics +
friaay-Repetition of the general work of the
$As+- week. Preparatory Examination for the
Semestrial Examination, Reading.
Class from 2 to 5 p. Nam hour and a half fol
Inferior English Pupils. An hour and hall
for Superior French Pupils. 8.s.a n
Class from to p. Nan hour and a half for
a Superior English Pupils. An hour and hall
for Inferior French Pupils. ,-.g,.:~s
Voluntary Study from 2 to O'Clock P. NJ, with
out any extra charge, except the light and fire.
The scholastic year is Of twelve months. Entire
Religious and Political Tolerance. .s..
ID Z . gQWDR1g0W3s
Instruction and Board per year, s14e 90
- day scholars, per year 40 90
Quarters paid in advanced
III Gay scholars per month, oo
aNH "aa4 Latin, iExtra), q 90
- "s4a Spanish, =. r.r 90
Drawing per year, 30 90
Music, 40 90
Bedstead, n1attrasg, pillow, per year, 90
Washing, 8 l per month Doctors fees ct the
cost Of parents. .-5rt..fz-s.. / i
The board and tuition of Pupils of 16 years or up.
wards to be settled by agreement.
Opeioasas, December 9th, 1856. I