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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

The New Orleans Bee has accounts
from the city eff Mexico to the 5th instant.
The news is not of Importance, but does
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
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Judicial Sales. &C.
SHEEIFF'S SALE,
5 TATE OF LOUISIANA


Thos. VI. Ande rson, adm. District Court,
VS.. Parish of St. Landry
Zenon Rdeau & ais, No. SOS.
NDY virtue of an order of seizure and sale
I'D issued in the above entitled suit, by
the District Court in an Tor the Parish of St. Ian
dry, and to directed, will be exposed to public
sale at the Court House of this Parish on SATURDAY.
the 9Th day of June next, 1857, commencing at
the hour of o'clock, 4. NJ, and continuing from
day to day, if necessary, all the right, title, inter-
est and demand of Zenon Rideau 4 ais, in and to
the following described property, seized to satisfy
said writ, to wit
A certain tract of Land, situated in the Parish of
St. Landry, adjoining the land OF Zenon Rideau,
bounded North by land of Denis Ortego, South by
land of Alexandra Larose Fontenot and said Rdeau
and West by Public Domain, containing ffty-one
superficial arpents, more less seized the prop
erty of said Zenon Rideau.
TERMS Cash.
L. V. CHACHERE. Sheriff
Sheriff s office. St. Landry, May I'd, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
@tafe OF Inls(e(a1l1

p D: D!sFRIcF ! " :. cqVRT; No. so47
Parish Of st. Laaadry. 1'0' o01'
Estate of Jean Lejeune and Aimee Roy, deed.
WTLYSSE GABEREL of the Parish of
- St. Landry, Administrator of the Es-
tate of Jean Lejeune and Aimee Roy, de-
ceased, having filed an Account showing the
amount received and paid out by him and
the balance which he has on hand, accom-
panied by petition praying that said Ac-
count be approved and homologated : And
whereas the prayer of said petition has been
granted by an order of Court dated 3rd April,
1857.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days from the date hereof
why said Account should not be approved
and homologated
L. LASTRAPES, Cleyk.
Opelousas, April 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
E4ANHDS FOR SALE.

FESHE undersigned not residing in this
= Parish offers for sale at reasonable prices
and conditions the following property:
About ONE SQUARE LOT, in the town
Of Opelousas, with all the buildings and im-
provements thereon erected.
A WOOD LAND, situated in Prairie
Basse, Parish Of St. Landry, containing y
arpents front on 10 arpents in depth, good
to raise up saw mill.
A PRAIRIE LAND, situated in front of
said wood land, containg 10 arpents on 40
arpents in depth, we'll calculated for planta-
ton.
For the price and conditions, apply to San
doz 4 Meynier, in Opelousas. or to
DUBREUIL OLIVIER.
New Iberia, February 18th, 1857.-3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
YTs5W gsgOSsssg.

FEVIIE undersigned takes this method Of
q informing his friends and the public in
general that he has just arrived from New
Orleans with a good assortment of dry goods,
cutlery, hardware etc, which he viii sell
cheap for cash only, his experience in this
line Of business having convinced him that
quick sales and small profits are preferable as
much to the buyer as to the seller
He has opened his store III Main street,
opposite Mr.. Perrodin's.
GUSMAN ESTORGE.
Opelousas, February 18th, 1871
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
SHERlFF'S SALE,

STATE or LOUISIANA.
Theodose DuyaI, District Court,
Parish of St. Landry.
Mathew V. Hargrove. No. 1888.
B. ToIedano & Taylor, } District Court,
VS.. Parish of ST. Landry,
Mathew v Hargrove. No. 1871.
EyDY virtue Of two writs of pIu. f. fa is
= ID sued in the 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 OH Saturday, the
9Th day Of June next, 1857 commencing at the hour
of Ii O'Clock. A. NJ. and continuing from day to
day if necessary, all the right tile, interest and
demand of Mathew V. Hargrove, in and to the fol-
lowing described property, seized to satisfy said
writ, to wit:
A certain woman of grif color, slave for life,
named Jeannette aged about 80 years. and her four
children, to-wit: Minerva, aged Is years; RosaIie,
aged 10 years; Jenkins, aged years; Edmond,
aged years
\ Negro-yirl, slave for life, named Nancy aged
90 years.
\ Negro woman. slave for life, named Jane, aged
about n years, with an infant child name and age
not known.
TERMS Cash.
L. V. CHACHERE Sheriff
SherIf's office. st. Landry May I'd, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
NGDH@MW1Hw

NHA ARIE VITRIER, Of the Parish ofst.
W Landry, has applied by her petition,
to be appointed Administrators of the Estate
of j. Remi Viou, her deceased husband late
of the Parish Of st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the date Of
this notice. L. LASTRAPEs, Clerk.
OpeIousas, May I'd, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
- & GDW~W@%wE

a LII those indebted to the late firm of
- Alexandra H Castillo, and Evariste
Castillo, are requested to come and settle, at
his store or residence, in Grand Coteau,
twenty days from the date of the present
notice, and all those who have claims against
said partnership are also requested to present
them Immediately. A. Ell. CASTILLO
Grand Coteau, April 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
49, N A Rz sa T5 eSs
- Is sss - - - - II Do

II AVING purchased plantation in
- Bellevue, perfectly convenient to re-
ceive patients, will devote himself most ex-
clusively to the treatment of chronic diseases,
and his prices will be moderate, that is to
say, one dollar per day for slaves which do
not require the attendance of a nurse, and
for those to whom nurse is necessary, the
price will be agreed upon with the owner.
DIR. Sales moreover offers his services to
all those who may honor him with their con-
fdence. B. J. SALLES, NJ. D.
Bellevue, Nov, 10Th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the Estates of
-. Thomas and Mary Gardner, deceased,
and falling due on the first of May, 1851,
will please pay to Mr.. Robert Benguerel who
is authorized to act for me during my tenn
porary absence. Prompt attention will save
costs, O. HINCKLEY,
Admantstratox.
Opelousas, May I'd, 1857.-1m.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
MI y . = q,

A PRoF. ANTHONY WINNER
Ss< ~ o. has the honor of informing the
" q public, that having been induced
to come and settle in the town of Opelousas,
lie 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 Sc 90 per
month for Instrumental music, and So 90 per
mouth for vocal music For tuning Pianos,
the charges will be proportionate to the work;
still they will always be moderate.
Opelousas, August 10Th, 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
miscellaneous.
gT1yysortz & R!3 &C man,

a3E1TYs1T q GS& - a. 1EI259s
No. II st. Louis Street, New Orleans.
MAVING established wholesale Dry
ID I'll Goods Commercial House as above, in
New Orleans, are now ready to supply country
merchants with dry goods Of all kinds at a
lower price than they have been purchasing
in New Orleans until now.
Their commercial transaction with the
largest Houses and manufactures of the North
and foreign countries will enable them to
attain their aim, that is, selling at whole
sale at lower rate than can now be sold in
city.
They hope, by their punctuaity and indus
try to merit the continuation of the patronage
Of the inhabitants of St. Landry.
SHWARTX 4 KAUFMAN,
No. IA St, Louis Street, New Orleans.
February 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
$tIte of IoeltsGaUa.

Parish Of St. La@d,y.} No. SO05'
Estate of Celeste Normand decd.
WIVES D'AVY; of the Parish of St.
- Landry, having fled a Final Tableau
Of Distribution of said Estate, accompanied by
petition praying for the homologation Of
the same And whereas the prayer of said
petition has been granted BY an order of
Court, dated April 24 1857.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition, if any they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof, why
said Tableau should not be homologated, and
said Yves D'Avy be discharged of all further
liabilities. L. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 25th, 1857
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
Paw Your Taxes.

MSOR the convenience of all the Tax Pay.
II ers, will be at my office, in Opelousas,
from Monday the Goth April to the 23d day
of May 1857, for the purpose OF collecting
the State Taxes for the year 1856, and the
State Lincences for the year 1857, after which
time shall collect the same with costs. ac4
cording to law
L. V. CHACHERE,
Sheriff and Collector.
70 The Parish Tax Collector will also be
at his Office, in Opelousas, during the same
time.
Opelousas. April 18th, 1857. (6tl
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09


Parish Of s.. Loud,y. No. 0002'
Estate of John Fl. Fl. Smith, decd.
UDOBERT II. SMITH, of the Parish of
10 St. Landry, Administrator of the Estate
of Robert H. Smith, deceased, late of said
Parish, has filed TabIeau showing the
amounts he has received, those paid, and the
account of each heir of said John H. FL. Smith.
accompanied by petition praying that the
same may be homologated And whereas,
the prayer of said petition has been granted
by an order of Court, dated 23d April, 1857.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposion, if any they
have, within thirty days from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologated.
LIS. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas. April 25th 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
Sale Of Valuable Sugar Lands

~ VA e~A Nas% VOAO . s8a4A @4aa aAH0H .
Situated dn the Parish Of St. Landry, an
1'.4 S., Range 6 E. TO aeit:
S. W. quarter sec. 81. part adjoining c.
N. w. quarter Sec. 81. L. Swayzes 4so.s1
z. s S., r. Z u.
W. half Sec 2, High rich sugar
All ofSec. 3. lands navigable
E. half Of E. half Sec 4 Bayou HITS
On both sides Bayou Petite Prairie,
near Atchafalaya River. Total acres, 15es.59
The foregoing lands will be sold on accommo-
dating terms. Apply to A. J. POWELL.
Dona!dsonville, La.
1y Business in the different Land Offices ofthe
State. and also at the Departments at Washington
City, attended to with promptuess by
A. j. POWELL.
Ddnahsonvie, La, 10th April 1856
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
state of LoulSlaeIa.


PARISH n;;ss;eE s5 s. o1sns: Ha"a,y No. so4n.
Estate of Michael d. Roatwright,
III SERGUS HATHORN, of the Parish of
u, St. Landry, Testamentary Executor
of the Estate of Michael D. Boatwright, de-
ceased, late Of the aforesaid Parish, having
filed Tableau of his Administration of said
Estate, accompanied by petition praying for
the homologation ofthe same And whereas
the prayer of said petition has been granted
by an order of Court dated Both March, 1857.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all
interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologated.
LIS. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
EAOuIS COiHRGOm,

W'0tcb-eVNNke2' and .Be9Ceyea'
e. Respectfully informs the citizens of
E1A St. Laudy, that he has just opened
s4AazS on Main street, next to j. Prevot's
store matchmaker and jeweler shop.
He will repair with care and promptltude
all work that will be entrusted to him. He
guarantees all his works.
Opelousas, Dec 27th 1856.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
NOTICE. :

TWyHE public are hereby notified not to
u trespass on my plantation, Oak Grove,
or to hunt on same with. or without dog or
gun All persons SO doing will be dealt with
according to law. JAMES G. HILL.
St. Landry, Feb. 7th, 1857-10-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09

d LII those indebted to the undersigned
- either by note or account are respect
fully requested to come forward and settle up
without delay. JAMES RAY, NJ. D.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
NEW WAREHOUSE.

VHE undersigned, having taken the
- Warehouse situated in the town of
Washington, formerly known as the Ware
house of Fontenot & Lyons, for the purpose
of receiving and forwarding freight and mer-
chandise, will faithfully attend to all busi-
ness which may be entrusted to him by his
friends and the public in general.
J. B. A. FONTENOT.
Washington, January 81, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
NOT - GO e q,
LITERARY INSTITUTION OF OPELOUSiS.

Director-A. DE ST.. CYR, D'ARTHuN.
HENRY FRAzEE, P,eessev q English.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09

GhLIVREL BELAIR FONTENOT, of
" the Parish of St. Landry, f: III. c.,
Administrator of the Estates of Auguste
Belair Fontenot and Edvise Balquie, f. p. c.,
deceased late of the aforesaid Parish, having
filed Final Tableau OF his Administration
of said Estates, accompanied by petition
praying for the homologation Of the same -
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court, dated
April 23d. 1857.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition, if any they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof. why
said Tableau should not be homologated, and
be discharged of all further liabilities and his
bond cancelled
L. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 18th, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
Notice to Builders.
~ .

ss--@#.T| - - = - WaneS n
W NEE undersigned hereby notify planters
and others that from and after the 1st
of November next 1856, the storage now
existing will henceforth be charged for mer-
ehandige and oaher articles laying in their
warehouses for The period Of one month, and
for every additional month or part Of q
month, thessane additional rates will be
charged
Nothing will be delivered until the
storage is paid.
DEBAILLON u CARRIERE.
Washington, October 11th, 1856. s
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09

Organization of the Institution from January
1st, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09

III HAVE the honor of informing the pub
= lie, and parents in particular that, from
the lst of July next, my Institution will be removed
to the property of the late Mr. jacques Lastrapes
and that from that date, shall be ready to receive
the scholars, whom parents will contde to my care.
That we'll known position, at short distance from
Opelousas and Washington, being unquest.onabIy
situated in the most healthy part oil the Parish and
not exposed to annual maladies, will assure to pa
rents the health of their children, whose studies
will never be interrupted.
So far as regards instruction and education, /
shall neglect nothing to merit continuance Of the
kind patronage, with which have been honored
here.
being accompanied to Divine Service, every Sun
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
DAILY DIVISION OF THE CLASS

DAILY DIVISION OF THE CLASS
FROM O'CLOCK A. NJ, TO 10 O'CLOCK, M.
Moaday-Engish and French translation
1uesday-EngIish and French Dctation and the
Mathematics.
NIeduesday--L Latin, Spanish, French History,
Thmsday-Latin, Spanish, Mathematics.
Frldey-Repetition of the general work of the
week. Preparatory Examination for the
Semestrial Examination. Reading.
Class trem 2 to P, Man hour and half for
Inferior English Pupils. An hour and half
for Superior French Pupils,
Class from. to 5 p. Nan hour and half for
Superior English Pupils. An hour and a half
for Inferior French Pupils.
Voluntary Study from 7 to s o'clock P NJ, with
out any extra charge, except the light and fire.
The scholastic year is twelve months. Entire
Religious and Political Tolerance.
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
For Sale mt Private Sale.

GIX Arpents Of Land, situated within the
- limits Of the Town of Opelousas: good
situation for a residence.
This land will be sold either for cash or
on one years credit, at a moderate price.
Apply at this office.
Opelousas. February 7th, 1857
The Opelousas courier., 1857-05-09
Mercantile Cards, &c.
nv EW GcSDSb

" THE undersigned has the
- - honor to inform his friends and
-. the public in: general that he
hasjust received large assortment of Spring
and Summer. Goods, such as Plain and
Embroidered Swiss Muslins, Jacotats of all
qualities English and French Embroideries,
Ginghams, Ladies Bonnets, Embroidered
Wells of all kinds, also a large assortment of
ready made clothings, Shoes, &c. :;
A fine assortment of Family Groceries can
always be found at his store.
He always buys beef hides and sheep wool,
payable cash or in goods.
F. HALFF.
Grand Ceteau, April 10Th, 1856:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-20
LAND SALE,

BY virtue of dectee rend red in the
Circuit Ccn', OF Mouongalia conuy. Virgin.
ia, al the Fail term thereof, 1857. in IN. case
OF Simeon Ulery CT al John Il. Hayes e,
al, shall. on The
Fourth Monday an December, 1867,
IN the public ground before The Conr,l opse
III said county, sell to the highes, bidder, "m
credit oi six, twelve and eighteen months
wi'l interest from the day of sale. the Lpi
al IS ac'es OF land sssia ned To the heus Of
Levin Hayes, deceased in the decree o,
pa'ih.on OF the lands Of Curtis Hayes. de-.
ceNs'd. lately rendered in the Circuit Court
oil said county. aud No. | on the pIa, OF said
par,i,ion-reirrnce whereto rs hereby made
tor a more particular description. The pur.
chaser will be required TO give bond win
good security for The payment of,,he pur.
chase money.
w. II. WILEY, Commissioner.
November IL, 1851. Is
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-20
LAND SALE.

BY virtue OF decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Monongala county, Virginia. rendered at
the Fall tenn Of soil court. 1857, in the case
OF Nancy Wells vs. John w. Eas,burn CT al,
shall, Oh the b.
4M Monday an December, 1857,
on the public ground before the Cour, house
OF Said county. sell a, public auction to The
highest bidder, on credit of six and Twelve
months. with interest from the day of sal
The following described property, to wi, -
The share OF Land devised to the said John
w. Eastburn by Thomas Eas,buIn. decd,
aud afterwards defn, d, described and set of
TO the said John w. Easiburn, by decree of
PARTITION rendered in the Circuit Court OF
Law aud Chancery Of said county. ALSO.
one .six,h OF the share OF the Land devised
TO Jackson Eastburn, deceased, by the said
Thomas Easiburn. which was inherited from
the said Jackson. Eastburn. (now decease y
by the said John w. Eas,burn; and which
was also set of TO said John w. Eastburn by
The decree of partition observation-disclosures
whereunto is hereby made for more parli-
cuIsr description. The purchaser will be re-.
CURED TO give bond with god security for
the payment OF the purchase money.
w. 7 WILEY, Commissioner.
November IL, 1857. Is
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-20
TIE 5000 MusKETs.

The Lcwisburg Era thus speaks of
the late most extraordinary act of our
crazy Goycrnor:-
Despotism.-Wo see from the Dem.
ocratic papers that Gov. Wise, of Vir-
ginia, has sent to Baltimore three thou
sand stand Of arms, to kill of the Know
Nothings.
r@y" By the way, we should like to
know what has become of those mus
kets, and who is to foot the bill for
their transportation to and fro. Will
the redoubtable Gov Ligon do it Not
if he can help it. Will the Legislature
of Virginia endorse this mad freak,
this usurpation Of Executive power
and saddle tho expense upon the tax.
payers Of the State? Not if they are
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-20
9,DG AllGDlRAM BNlDUe
MorGANTowN, NOVEMBER 20
lworxcu-To WHOM 1T NAY
CorNCDRM.

nSg~ ALL PERSONS indebted at this
office for subscription, advertising or
lob work, whose accounts are of longer
standing than ONE YEAR, are hereby
notified that they arc expected to pay
them on or before the first OF Decem-
Der, next. Those who owe Tor the
current year, are also notified that we
will receive $3.50 up to that time for
the wears subscription. After the LIST
of December, all accounts PUT OUT BY
US FOR COLLECTION will be at the rate
of $500 year. Save money, and
attend to this notice.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-20
Tribute OF Respect.

Hall of MoNosGALIA LODGE, No CO, I.O.O.F.
NOVEMBER IA, 1S47.
WHEREAS We are again called upon
in the dispensation of an Advise
Providence, to mourn the loss of a
brotherDr. NJ. Y. WILEY, having
been called from the stage of action
in the prime Of life, to enter upon
the realities of that eternal state of
existence, for which this life is but
the antc-chamber, where our prepa-
ration for that state must be made.
1t becomes sas brothersand survivors
of our deceased brother to bear our
humble testimonial to his virtues,
and to offer also our tribute of re-
spect to his memory. Be it there
fore,
Resolved, That in the dccease of
our brother DR.. M. Y. WILEY, our
lodge has lost a worthy member,
whose appreciation Of our cherished
principles shone forth III his life rs q
kind husband, afiectionate father, q
good citizen, and a genial friend.
Resolred, That as a token Of re-
spect to the memory Of the deceased,
we wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for the period of thirty days and
that the Warden be instructed to
keep the Hall in mourning for like
period.
Rcsolccd, That we proffer to the
relations and friends Of the deceased
our sympathics and heartfelt condo
leneo in their bereavement.
ResoI0ed, That the Secretary of
this Lodge be requested to present to
the relations of Bro. WILEY, dec d..
q copy of these proceedings, that
they be entered upon the minutes,
and that the editors of the Star and
Union be requested to publish them
in their respective papers,
II, D, McGEoRaE, n. G.,
u, MoRoAN, Sjcc'Y,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-11-20
STRAY STEERS.
Preston County 10 wit:

To the Clerk Of the County Cour,
OF said Counly-We, Isaac |. Painter. Chas
Hooien and James Lipscomb, three neehol.
ders OF he said County, do certify that by
virtue OF warrant TO us directed BY J. J.
Hollis Justice of the suld County, we hav.
'h's day on our o,,hs viewed and APPRAISED
Two Steers taken up by Hiram Pulirans on
hts land as Esttays, and as sess the value OF
"ne at $50, aud the other at $50. One Of
The SAID Steers il a brindle, with a White
back. belly and tail, aud marked with each
ear crossed, and an under bu in the lrft aud
notch on the right horn, and supposed to
be ionr years o'd-the other is mos,I, white
and p'ded from The shoulders forward, aud
"gs partly red, and marked "a the other
surr"erd 10 be three years old Given I'M.
der our hands this ed day of June. 1857
copy teste l.. PAINTER,
SMITH CRANE, Clerk. CHAS. HOOTEN,
Nov ., 1857. JAS. LlPSCOMB.