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UdOIphO Wolf
Sole Importer. Mes. Is. % and "a Beaver ssrstt.
Notice OF DissnInIi0n-

Notice OF Dissolution.
THB oO-Partaership heretofore existing bstwee
Undersigned under tie style Of TTTUs & Co, Is
DAY dissolved b Limitation p TITUS,
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CJTTON F~ACTORA6E AND CONFUSION BUsf-
NESS, under tie style Of TITUs 81 CO.; and I would
ordiAlly commend them 70 the pstronags OF ny friends
and the public generally.
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Old Line for Napoleon, Arkansas and
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TIE United states Kali Steamer
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MAY 29th. 1858.
8ell>glseMc1o &1rtlto3.

a. THIS delightful Summer Resort,
@sSa J lid situated in the Parish of St. Landry
EEasssA $AsS in beautiful rolling Pine woods
&sss &Ags c.)untry, distant about thirty six miles
'oin Opeio"sas: will be opened On the lst OF June
next. for the reception OF visitors
This establishment has been thoroughly repaired
and painted. and many important improvements
made since last season. A large Stable and two
new Baths and Bath houses have been erected
These Baths viii! greatly promote the comfort Of
visitors, as they built as to he absolutely
Tree from ram Wate. Inuntatlons as hetetotnre
he mlntIa, qualities Of the waters OF these
Springs and the hlany wonderful cures ey have
performed. are SO We'll known that they only re-
Iulte a passing notice. Tins Summer resort will
leave nothing to desire this season. as the propre-
tor vii! spare no pains expense 10 render it as
agreeable and attractive as possible. He has ell
gagged an excellent Cook, good Steward, and polite
and attentive Servants. He has also engaged two
Musicians for the entire season; and besiies, as
the Deer abounds in the surrounding country. he
has procured pack of hounds for the pleasure of
sportsmeD. He has also built several boats for fish
ing in the Lake, which is situated about four miles
from the Springs where the Trout, Perch and many
other fine fish, are caug hit in abundance He will
also open Billiard Saloon and Coffee House, and
keep the very best Liquors and Wines
Boarding and Lodging, per month, S 35 90
per week 10 90
per day, 90
Horses: per day, IS
per ration, 80
Persons visiting Bell Cheney may have their
letters and papers directed to Bayou Chicot. and
they will be delivered at the Springs three ienes
a week e, PATM.
Opelousas, 18th May, 1855
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h'Olnps :sasX E.NUYss pEssas~.

| as6SA I'LL + undersigned takes this mode
kS## sl@ of notifying the public that he is now
KNNa aM in readiness to receive all those whoss
pleasure it may be to seek fhe above
place Of pleasure and recreaticU as we'll as those
who may be impelled from ndspositon to have re.
course to thetf for the remedial agency fits waters.
These Springs are situated on the Bayou des Canes,
distant about 81 miles Southwest of the Town of
Opeiousas Among the numerous springs. there to
be found, may be had such as are found Astounding
with Su phur and preparations of Iron. The springs
are very abundant and in instance three of the
streams form large basin which affords magnf-
cent bathing place. The waters Of the said basin
can be entirely renewed every hour, circumstance
which is certainly calculated to add much to its
purity. At the distance of some five hundred yards
from the principal bathing place there is, besides
this. another which is furnished with an abundant
stream of water. the GOODNESS of which can almost
be compared to that of ice
In announcing the opening of his Esta tablishment
nc undersigned does not pretend to offer the same
to the public as fashionable watering place, where
tine dressing c1ay be exhibited with The other gene
raj accompaniments. His oh ect On the contrary
IS 10 ohei TO the afflicted means through which
Shackled constitution may be restored to health
he remedial agency OF these waters in the relief
OF dyspepsia. and IN the permanent cure of cuta-
neous eruptons from past experience, now stands
uncontradicted
The establishment consists of comfortable dwell
lngs, with all the necessary furniture which NAV
be required at such place, and the table will oe
always amply furnished with whatever ediDles
may seem best to suit the tastes Of visitors An
excellent pasture i'll which horses may be kept with
safety will be at the disposition Of such as may
desire 1t, as we'll as corn, fodder, &c.
The charges ofthe undersigned will be moderate
and he feels satisfied that his visitors will not only
be satisfied with the accommodations which they
may receive, bat that they will be also equally
contented with the degree OF health which they
may obtain from the heathiuI use of the waters
OF the different Springs.
ANTOINE CART.
Nav Doth 1873
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A>ssas ssAHI}t
Or a Partner IL Wanted.

IA FINE Plantation situated in The CEN
-HA- ter of Prairie Mermento in the Parish
of St. Landry, measuring about 100 arpents
of high land, upon which there is a small
dwelling house, quantity Of orange trees,
and fine canal. This property is the only
one in Mermento which is suitable for Saw
MILL being situated at the junction of Bayous
Nez-Piquez and des Cannes. s.-Also, a c. press
Swamp of $50 arpents, situated on Nez-Pi-
quez, one Of the best and richest Cypress
Swamps on that stream.
For further information, apply to F. Ri
chard IN Bellevue, or to the undersigned on
the premises. L. s. COUSIN.
MermentO River, Aug 21st, 1858.
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Public Sale.

Estate Of Rachel Gyudenago, deceased.
THSHE public are hereby informed that
IL there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, BY duly comnals-
stoned Auctioneer, on the premises hereinaf-
ter described, on
Tuesday, 7th September next, 1858,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate of the late Rachel Ferguson,
deceased wife of Joseph Gradenigo, of the
Parish of st. Landry, to wit:
Certain Buildings and Inn
prOveBmemts, situated on the Beaver
Creek, in the Parish of St. Landry, and
known as the Beaver Greek Springs, together
with all the right, title and interest that the
said deceased may have on the land whereup-
on said Buildings are erected, or which the
purchaser may acquire by virtue Of his pur-
chase, consisting of three hundred and twenty
acres
IS Mosquito bars, a lot of looking
glasses, a lot of woollen blankets.
FL curtains, 6 counterpanes, 50
chairs, large tables, 20 common
bedsteads, 9 small tables, % mat
trasses, (moss); 20 feather bols-
ters, 80 feather pillows, a large
quantity Of plates, dishes, cups,
bowls, pitchers, &C.. buckets,
tubs, jars, demyohns, a lot of kitch-
en- utensils, and many other arti-
cles the enumeration of which
would be too tedious.
Terms and Conditions One and two
years from day of sale purchasers furnishing
good and sufficient security to the satisfaction
Of whom the right. and moreover, all sums
not punctualy paid at maturity bearing in
terests at the rate ofeight per cent per annum
from time due until paid.
JOHN SIMONS, Aamsr.
Opelousas, August 9TH. 1858.
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ShERlFF'S SALE,
STA TIE OF LOUISIANA.

Jonathan Harris, r District Court,
Joseph Hoilier, Admr. ''o No. 81 s4e5. 54'O''
RY virtue of a writ of fl fa.. issued in the above
~ entitled suit, by the District Court. in and for
the Parish of St. Landry. and to directed will
be exposed at public sale, for cash, at the Court
House of this Parish, on Saturday, the 4th day of
September next, 1858, commencing at the hour of
II O'Clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day to day,
Unnecessary, all the right tite interest and demand
of Joseph Hoilier, in and to the following described
property, seized to satisfy said writ, to wit:
A certain Lot of Grouud, lying in the Town OF
Opeousas, bounded North by Laurent street, South
by lands belonging formerly to the late VIM Moore
East by the same and West by lands of j. B. V
Richard, together with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon.
L. V. cHACHERE, Sheriff:
Sheriff's Office, St Landry, July 31st, 1853.
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New Cheap Cash Store.

y EIy yHE undersigned has just received from
u New Orleans, fresh supply of family
Groceries, Liquors, Candies. Crockery, &c.
, He has also received a complete assort-
5ment of Spring Dry Goods, ready made clo-
thing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Cutlery, Fancy
Soaps, Perfumeries, &c, &c., which he will
sell cheap for cash only, experience having
taught him that small profit and quick sales,
for cash, are better for the merchant and the
consumer at the same time.
T: M f. s. BLOCH.
!; Opelousas, March 9th, 1858.
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Notice to the Public,

aAHHh THE fSsf ETRFHf' a1s f:'i 5siis sif19s: ss
ss9Zs.=az pressIy for the trade, Capt W
c. Neal; master, has commenced her regular trip,
between Opelousas and NJ Orleans. leaving Wash.
ington every Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. anc
N.-Oreans every Saturday at P. M. during the
season. For freight or passage apply on board OF
to Alfred Louailier, Washington.
TShippers and consignees of freight will take
from the warehouse until the freight bill is paid, OF
receipted back to the shippers for payment al
persons having freight will always find their bills
with M. Alfred Louailier, at Washington, who il
authorized to collect anu receipt for the same
Aug. % 1857. HINCKLEY & Co.
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II OFFICE.

FEVHE undersigned having taken the contract for
u carrying the Mail between Opeousas and St.
Martins, by Gros Chevreuil aud Brauxs Bridge, will
continue to take passengers at the usual rate Those
who would like to take through ticket from St.
Martin to the Bel-Cheney Springs, will only have to
pay eight Dollars. NOEL LARCADE.
Opelousas 9Th June 1858.
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NOTICE.

FEVHEOGENE LEGER, oftbe Parish of ST. Ian.
dry has applied by his is pett'on r4 to ., be e, ,ap.
Leger, deceased, late Of the Parish of St. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make oppos-
ton to said appointment, will file the same in writ
ing in my office, in the town of Opelousas, within
ten days from the date of this notice.
L. LASTRAPES, Clerk
Opelousas. August 2sth, 1883.
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HgBDEgA1 W0ZEgBe

n ! Z. VALINCOUR, practitioner in midwifery
AI Surgeon-Denti having established himself
permanently in Opelousas offers his services to
his fellow citizens. He will fulfil all his functions
with zeal and prudence, and dirt-eate1s will be
cured by him in about two weeks. T.
Gratutous consult tations for the indgents, on
Monday and Friday, from 8 to O'Clock A. M,
References:
Revillon & Taylor, Adolphe Garrigues,
sandoz & Meynier, Agerin Arcenaux,
Onezime A. Guidry, Jean P. Arcenaux.
Th6odose s. Robin, Ramon Ru
Opelousas 29th August lS57.-ly.
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Ope!ousas, March 9th, 1858.
MOTH GEs,

NR H. THE undersigned, thankful for the
&8g patronage heretofore extended to him
-22-would respectfully inform his friends
and the public generally that he has located him
self ln the Town Of Washington, where hesis now
ready to execute promptly and with neatness all
work entrusted to him, such as Carriage Repairing,
Painting Trimming and Ornamenting, as well as
Sign and Ornamental! Painting generally. By close
attention to business he hopes TO Enerit continue
:tion of patronage. A. GOING
Washington, La, Jan. goth. hs5E-1y h .
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NEW ORLEANS AND OpELousAs REGULAR PAcKE

New ORLEANS AND UPELoUsAs REGULAR PACKET
truman" b The steamer BAYOU BELLE
A&ssSHH$ESaS JNo. LYONS, Master, will leave Wash.
zzszzszaington for New Orleans and all inter.
mediate landings, every Wednesday at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, and New Orleans every Saturday at S p M
The Bayou Belle being of very light dlaught anc
well calculated for the trade, planters and shippers
can rely on her remaining in the trade and running
in all stages of water
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowessup,
on-us. .s< s. .. May sth, 1858.
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For SALE.

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, ljfng on
IA Bayou Courta beau, near the Town of WASH
ington, containing about 500 acres, with abou, 20
or 80 Of cleared land or neglo-cabins. and
fine Cypress Swamp in the rear
A TRACT or LAND, lying n Bayou Courta-
bleau the Town OF Washington. containing
about the number of acres with about &C acres
of cleared land, no Improvements.
These two tracts will be sold separately or to-
gether, as they near each other. Terms mode
rate. Apply to HALSEY & RITCHIE,
Civil Engineers Washington, La.
January 18th 1858
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Notice TO Planters and Shippers

? mo avoid any mIsapprehension and to know the
a. facts, we take this method to inform them
that the prices of freight and passage on the steam
ers ANNA PERRfT and w. BURTON, will De
the same as last season, and shall be as low as any
good and safe boat in the trade
Thankful for past favors, we hope by strict at
tention to our business, and responsibility, for any
losses that may occur by the fault of those we en-
ploy, and being always on hand to merit a liberal
share Of their patronage.
HINCKLEY & co.
January 9th, 1883. EI-.
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Pierre Gosse|in, Wheelwright,
Has his shop at the North end of Main street
Opelousas. ISept. 5, 1857.
NoYsTCE =.

NHM RS. DONAS, scourcr, offers her SER
1YM- vices to the ladies and gentlemen, of
Opelousas and vicinity. She will scour and
clean broad-cloth coats and woollen shawls,
cachemires and in fact all kinds of ladies gar
ments and gentlemen's clothings, and hopes
by strict attention to business, to deserve a
share Of the public patronage
Opelousas, June 9Th, 1858.
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E YeD BEEF EDasOVEESS.

FE7HE undersigned acting as agent of the Steamer
u Bayou Belle for Barrys Landing, hereby ILL
forms the public that he has constructed strong
pen to receive the beeves, calves &C. which may be
sent to the New Orleans Market or on the coast BY
this boat f,s*
Persons who have cattle to send would do we'll to
inform the undersigned of their intention few days
in advance to enable him to secure their en-
barcation His residence is within half mile from,
Barrys Landing. .l5 BENOIT NEY.
= Opelousasf 8 lSt July 1858.
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no Smokers ct Caat Tobacco.

i Vi VHE undersigned respectfully informs
ill., country dealers, yand consumers gen
orally, that be has lately added to his manu-
factory of SNUFFS, which obtained a medal
lat the Universal Exhibition at Paris in 1855,
the manufacture Of all kinds Of SMOKING
which he guarantees as good,
:at least, as those OF the most celebrated <hou-
.ses. besides being perfectly pure and Of a
pleasant taste. &
! General Depot at ais estora No. Is Sc.
Louis street, New-erieans.t
Mandatory at Mel cDonoghv?lle. Louisiana.
& A. DELPIT. .
Nov. l4th, 1857--ly-5U
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LEATHER; HIDES.

THYHE undersigned having on hand large
M- quantity ofleather suitable for shoe
makers and saddlers, and being desirous .to
meet his pecuniary enga gements, offers the
same for sale for cash far below the usual pri-
ees He still continues to buy beef hides at
the highestsprioes. He respectfully solicits a
share Of the public patronage.
VISITOR TOUCHY. ~.
Washington, June 26th 1858. - 7A1A}j6 j6m
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ISID0RE GRAOUILLA,
NH arble cutter and Emgraycv.

A AFFERS his services to the public ofthe Parish
~ of St Landry. Having established at St. Mar.
tnsvle, Depot of Italian Marble of the first quality,
ne is now prepared to erect Funerary Monuments with
or without Inscriptions all plans and according to
all tastes, in prompt and workmanlike manner and
on modesate prices.
Those who may need his services will plea e write
to him, at St. Martinsville apply to the Editor Of
the Opelousas Courier. Aug. IA, 1858.
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PLANTATION FOR SAs.E.

taEgEA A likely plantation, 8 miles from
:ss;En1a Opelousas is offered for sale at pri-
.Gsszaa5 Gasssa5 vate sale. 1t contains l79 arpents
olf and, 80 or IS of which is wood land and
the balance good for cultivation There is a
good dwelling house, negroe quarters, cotton
gin, and all the necessary out houses aud all
under fence.
For particulars apply at this Office.
Onelousas. April Z4th, 1858.
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SHER!FF'S SALE,
STA TIE or TOTTSTANA.

Pierre j. pavy' p,,;oh pst'iet ni 8 Court, 2ati,
Louis A. Patin. No. 1891.
DY virtue OF an order of seizure and sale issued
d in the above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish Of St Landry, and to
me directed, will be exposed at public SALE at the
Court House of this Parish, on Saturday. the 4tb
day Of September next 1858, at twelve months;
credit it being the second and last exposure Pur-
chasers giving bond with security, with interest at
eight per cent, from the day of sale until paid, all
the right, title, interest and demand of Louis A.
Patin, in and to the following described property,
seized to satisfy said order, to wit:
years. L. v, CHACHERE, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, St. Landry, August l4th, 1858.
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LITERARY INSTITUTION OF OPELOUSAS.
Preparatory School for the Academies
49,, - of the Union.

''E,.tire Religious and Political Tolerance"
DEPARTMENTS: ..-..- .
c. +. DUKAND, Principal: Professor Of French,
Latin, Greek and Mathematics 1850 5zE
HENRY FRAzEE, Professor Of English, Geometry,
Geography and Literature.
DOMINIQUE De Sr. CHAuMoNF: Former Profess
sor ofLiterature in the College of Orleans and Jef
ferson Professor Of Literature, History arithmetic
and of the SPANISH Language.
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a" L sSB4Ae SAA,n,

Estote Of the late Andre Meyuser, decd.
III ME public are hereby informed thar
IL there will be offered for sale at public
sale, to the last and highest bidder through
the ministry Of duly commissioned Auction.
eer in and for the Parish of St Landry, at
the last residence of Andre Meynier, decd.
In the Town of Opelousas,
On Tuesday, 18th September next,
1898 the following described prtab berty, be-
longing to the Estate of Andre Meynier, de-
ceased late of the Parish of St. Landry, to
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FOR SALE.

sEsVHSs A Tract of Land, two miles long
-aha.~- and half mile broad, on the Big
Cane Ridge, Parish of Avoyelles. Apply at
this office, (Opelousas Courier.)
Opelousas July Sd, lS5S.-6m,
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q COOP BAR G4EWe
A FINE PLANTATION

1ssfA situated asout 3 miles Northwest of the
lsssED Town of OpeIousas, containing 700 ar
&eSaaal pents of land, upon which there are a
fine and comfortable Dwelling House. Overseer's
House. Negro Quarters, Corn Crib and in snort all
the Improvements necessary to plantation.
For the particulars, apply to the Editors OF the
OpeLousas Courier.
OpeIousas March 6. 1858.
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NOTICE.

ENRON this date all work done at my shop
- must be paid cash on delivery. I am
unable to continue the business on auxothrr
terms. ~. p5.e g. A. GOING. ~
Washington, La, March 9Th, lS58<-=1v.
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Convent Of the Immaculate Con-
""= ception of 0pelousas.
TWVHE Ladies Of Holy Cross respectfully
ID announce to the public that the class
es will be resumed in their institution on the
26th inst. -
Opelousas, October 18th, 1857.