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Succession Sale.

Estate of Dr. Hugh L. Wilson, dec'cl.
Y virtue of an order of the Hon Dis.
LID trict Court in aud for the Parisu i
st. ). Landry will be sold BY competent aus.
tioneer, on &C.
tuesday, 24th of May next, 1859
in front of the Court House door in t,pelo,,-
sas, the following described propert; to wit !;
= lst The West / Of N. H. Of SEC No. 3
L, 8, :: /. 4 T., containing 81 n. 100 acres, !
as per Registers certificate, No 2ll9.
md. The undivided 4 Of N. i Of Sec. No.
!, =. s s B. 8 D., containing 31s 54 100
acres. as pen Register : certificate No. 240O.
: 5rd. The w. Of s. b. of Sec. No. 2,
I. . ., h I E containing ST 27.1o0 acres,
as per Receivers receipt, No. 29Ie.
Terms and conditions will be made known.
on the day5of sale, =.
% WV OFFUTT, Administrator.
Opelousas, April Odd 1859.
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300 REV A RD

* ~ RANAWAY a '3, from the PIsnta
I ~ tlon OF the undersigned, near Ope
~ iousas, ioot Il La; on the night Of the %
HAMMOCK, negro-man, aged about "a
years (black,) 6 feet high, sharp featured
quick spoken, a carpenter by trade, can read
and write, and had, when he left, black
valise we'll filled, has writing materials with
him. a
HENRY griA boy, aged 81 years, tall,
slender, and round shoudered, voice little
effeninate, (rather shrilD, height s feet.
MOSES, negro-man, (black) low set and
stout, height 5 feet II inches and weighs
about 175 lbs. a-
All of the above negroes were purchased
OF traders in New Orleans, on the 25th and
3oth ut ,and had on, when they left, the ap-
parel usually Worn in traders yard.
. II reward ofssixty Dollars, {S2o a hsatl1)
Tor the apprehension Of the same will be paid
on their delivery to me in Opclousas, or on
their Incarceration in any Jail within the
State, and sl00 iftaken without its limits,
From reformation in my possession it is
believed that these negroes will endeavor to
pass through Texas on their way to Mexico.
GEO. HILL.
st. Landry, April 18th, 1859.
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Public Sale,

by the undersigned Aucfiousey, in and
! for tie Parish Of st zLauary.
ME public are hereby aaformpd that
- there will be sold at public sale, 10 the
last and highest bidder, by tbe, undersigned
Auctioneer, at the last residence of Mrs.
Pierre Cormier, asaPlaquemiDe Bru|ee, on
Wednesday,, 18th May next, 1859,
the following described properEyebelonging to
tne Succession of Mrs. Rosalis Dugas, widow
OF the late Pierre Cormier, both deceased
Fiate OF the Parish Of St. Landry, to wit:
| A NEGRO-MAN, named Noel, aged about
! so years - - '''A'
A NEGRo-WOMAN, n.meaascholast;e
aged about 81 years, witheher two children,
Aspasle, y years, and Francois years
A AEGRO.GlRL, named Victoire, aged
about 70 years.
Abeslt a head Of gentle horneti cattle, one
yoke OF work oxen, two work horses, about
head CT horse creatures, ore frame house. {.
corn crib, negro cabins, fences, &c, house
hold furniture, plantation implements, kitch.
en- utensils and many other articles t he enu.
neratlon OF which would be too tedious.
:, Terms and Coualtlous Que, two and
three years credit from the day of sale pur-
chasers furnishing notes with security in So
lado TO the satisfaction of the Admil.ist rater
OF the Estate, said notes made payable 10 bis
order, at the office Of CHS II Muuton. Esq
In hetown of Ope'ousas, and be:riu = interest
at 8 per cent per annum from tilila due until
PAID And moreover the slaves remaining
specially mortgaged unto sai:l Estate un,iI
1ail ana entire payment OF capita! and intar-
ests which may accrue thereon
EVTE. DEBAILLON, Auctouees.
Opelousas, April 10Th 1859.
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STATE OF zoufglaud.
DISTRICT Coma !

Payish D3s's,s1 sS s.. oo1ag; zasa,v. No. 1862.
Estate of Edmond Sellers, decd
E Ohm WRIGHT, Of the Parish of St
Cd Landry, Administrator of the Estate O
Edmond Sellers, deceased, late of the Parish
of st Landry, having fled Tableau Of Fina1
Settlement of the Estate in community be.
tween the heirs of the said Edmond Sellers
and Marguerite Simon, his surviving widow
now wife Of Auguste faneon, accompanied
by bis petition praying that the same may
be honologated !, And whereas the prayer
Of said petition has been granted by an order
of Court, dated 24eh March 1859. a
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition in writing, in nv
office, within thirty days from the date hereof
why said Tableau should not be homolog3ted,
that the Administrator be discharged Of ali
further liabilities and his bond cancelled.
L. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
0pelousas, April 9th 1859.
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DIsTRrcr Cor,pr

District CouRr, ooo-
.Parish Of St. Landry, No. $685..
Estate Of Jacob Mock, deceased
sEa IL ALBINA HILLS, Of the Parish ofsst
Nd Landry, widow of the late Jacob Mock
deceased, and Administrators Of the Estait
in community between herself and her mino,
child, having fled Final Settlement of The
affairs of said Estate, accompanied by q pe
t't'on PRAYING that the same may be homolo
gated :-Ehd whereas the prayer Of said pe.
t.tlon has been granted BY an order Of Court
dated April 20th. 1859
Therefore, notice is hereby given to allin.
ssrested, to make opposition in writing, in my
office, within thirty days from the date hereof
why said Final Settlement should not be ho.
mologated. ~
L. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 23d, 1859.
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oPELoUsAs PARISH, LANDRY Qousiam) 7h 1889
and Dpslo,lsas regular Packet

i aala THE good and safe steamer
H.7-rrlz lz4 q BAT on BELLE, Capt. BENo11
NHY, Master, will continue hel
regular weekly trips between Washington and New
Orleans, leaving Washington every Tuesday, at 10
o'clock :A. and New Orleans every Saturday, at
5 o'clock Pm n Il e y,.&.sss'9'.
The Rayoa Belle being Of . very light draught,
and well calculated for the trade planters and ship
pers can rely on the regularity Of her trips.
his hearteIs thanks 70 his friends aud the public in
general for the very liberal patronage extended to
the Bayou Belle BEN OFT NEY, Master.
Opeiousas, February 2sth 1869.
. ALI letters and packages, for New Orleans,
by the Bayons Belle, LETT at the Office of Messrs.
Borne & Gradenigo, will be regularly dispatched.
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PLANTATION For sAa.E.

fSs A likely plantation, 8 miles from
Issii Opelousas, is offered for sale at pri.
o. yate sale. It contains It's arpents
OF land, 30 Of 35 Of which is wood land and
the balancaAgood for cultivation There is q
good dwelling house, negroe quarters, cotton
gin, and all the necessary out houses and all
under fence.
For particulars apply at this Office.
Opelousas, April 24th. 1853.
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ST. LANDRY mEDIcIpQE DEPOT

e THE undersigned keeps constantly
on hand large and we'll selected stock
OF Drugs, Chemicals. Paints, Oils, Dye
- Stutts sarnishes, Brushes, Glass. Perfu-
merry and Fancy Articles: Pure Wines and Bran
DIES tor medicinal purposes, Stationery, Garden
SEEDS, ana choice Havana Sesars and Tobacco
y c. Ayer's.sprcia and sole ase:,, in Opeousas
for the sale of Cherry Pectora;. Catnartlc Pills. &C..
Also agent for Moffat's Louden's Champion's.
Hulrs, Woodnan's, Rorrand's, Railways R. R. r.
am. Perry Davis Pain Killer, and all other popular
Patent Remedies. ~1N'>''
Prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours,
hight and day: Physicians and Planters orders
respectfully solicited JOHN POSEY.
Druggist and Apothecary
ODeousas November 9th 1s5s.-1y.
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NOTICE. 3

III ys IIbLIAM Fl. SPENCER, Of the Pa.
y Y rish ofst. Landry, having applied by
ms petition to be appointed Administrator
Of the Estate of Major W. y. Davis deceased.
late E, of the Parish Of st. Landry -
NOW, therefore, any person intending to
make n opposition to said appointment, viii file
the same, 10 writing. if any they have, at my
office, in the Town of Opelousas, within ten
days from the date of The present notice.
L. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, April Goth 1859.
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Sc Ega
Nain street, neaF Charles N. Ealef's store,

The undersigned being convinced
IN that the true policy ofthe merchant
I is to choose his supplies 81 he com.
of each season. thus being able fa suit
more fully and perhaps cheaper. his patrons. he
would hereby inform his friends and the public IN
with complete and fresh assortment Of Dry Goods
and others which he holds al such low prices that
WIiiIcertaany astonish any visitor 10 NAV come
and examine his goods - sss1e
his stock s. of goods consists principally in:
Fancy Barege Dress Patrons.
Jaconets, Brillantines, CaIicos.
HI. Gloves. CrInoliaes, Petticoats,
p.,.sss lass asleles .or ladies'
men and boys, Hats, Caps, shirts Shoes Roots
Gfavats Saddles, Harnesses, Collars. Sc
Come and examine his stock and iudge VonrseIf
Of the quality and prices. n T.EVv W.
! Opeiousas, March 9th, 1859. B; 3 Il. { N
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

ME undersigned takes this opportunity
IL to return bis thanks 10 his friends and
the pubic in general. for the confidence shown
him IN the sale Of produce during the las,
season, ana hereby announces that be eontin-
ues g BUY Cotton, Wool and Hides at the
nighest prices, either for cash or in drafts on
NeW Orleans, He hopes to increase his al.
ready large patronage.
. i. COURET. !.
UrehMsax. Ag~il aBh, I8Hg--ay.
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u aId
Hi III
Rarres Lard op bayou our II
now ready 4, saw any quantity az Iumb mber.off
any lenat IsE 20 ~ feet. EnInbe I'LL lbez
Land M larsse|
prices d.
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Valuable wood lands FOR. safe.

+ g&ESe A fine tract of wood andssifnsted in
%sf3A Prairie Basse, measuring twelve arpents
5S front by 90 in depth, suitable for saw
--ahna- mill or to supply the Town Of Opeiou.
sas with cord wood for years.
Also, tract Of prairie land. situated in the same
quarter, measuring 10 arpeDts front on 40 ia depth
we'll calculated for plantation
Also; about square oI Land, situated III the
Town Of OpeIousaa, with the Improvements, con.
sisting in a Dwelling House, Kitchen. &c.
For the price and further intorrnations, apniy 70
& Bro. corner of Court and Bellevue streats One
lousas, or to the undersigned, rear Nsw. iberia.
Dec.4-1y1 DUBREUIL OLIVIER.
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state oG Eotate(alaa.
Pu,ish n:s'e,'s Of St. '1onn; %anayv. No. s7o7.

">ee" v ot' L0107y.
Estate of John Cook, deceased.
WH AIRY COOK, of the Parish of St. Ian.
AVE- dry, widow Of John Cook, deceased
and az Administrative of said Estate, having
filed statement of her Administration Of
the affairs Of the Estate in community between
her and her said husband, deceased, accom-
panied by petition praying that the same
may be h9mologated And whereas the
prayer of said petition has been granted by
an order of Court, dated 25tb April, 1855.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition IN writing, in nv
office. within thirty days from the date hereof,
why sand Statement should not be hon,oloea-
ted L. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 3Oth, 1859.
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Vt. MARY'S ACADEMY,
.Dot 8ops.
0pelonsas, st. Landry. La.

YsHls Institution, lately established in the town
80 of Opeioasas, to bestow upon the boys and
youths of the Parish the Incompatible blessing of
solid education, will resume its duties on the
goth Of October
The course Of instruction. will embrace such
branches as will be most useful TO the pupils; the
utmost care will be paid to their rapid improve
msnt. s .==....Eg
The best Teachers will be selected; their num-
per will be increased, to suit the Increasing number
eS the students. $ss. So 55sssf u az#.SEss5$4
The very great success ofthe Institution from
the beginning the long experience OF those at the
mead sEIt, their nnconquefable determination to
81 he ncb work, are the best pledge they
Eh effeE 70 parents for the improvement Of their
chHlren ss5.s ~s...s : -
For terms and other particulars apply to .=aF
Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND.
g Opelousas, September 25th, 1853.
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~ TH Z. sue fber "a kes th ! nssthoA
Of Informing she public, Sfhi;lt llas has
on hand ard lie daily unanufa
all kinds of Saddles, Brldles. Harness I'LL
and every other iii itie nslsal kept RsI{aila
in his line ui at f fs bls M
A Clark sho1 where roat can itl
Iat ait time, sf0tr low price saddle 81
|nr hsrness O. tho finest Nat can. Be III
made iii the ea ii oIifed Din aie ss lefer
tulas /. III II ,'EsI lIyl ~
0psloasaa EIay u.
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WASHINGTON DRUG STORE,

% THE undersigned hereby inform their
" friends and the public in general that they
- have just received fresh and considerable
assortment OF Drugs and Medicines, as also Paints
Perfumery OF all kinds &c.
They are agents for the sale of large quantity
OF Patent Medicines the most popular.
A. LOUAILLIER & co.
April 9, 1851 washington +,
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- C N a. HN1S.

IL AVING purchased Dr. r. H. L:ttelr.
y y interest in this store. take this method &
Informing my friends. and the public generally that
will hereafter devote my entire attention to Ii.
Drug business and will be found at all hours Of III.
day At my post; and at night at my residence, for.
meIly known as Prevents Hotel.
?. LEONCE HEBRARD.
Opeiousas, October 23d, 1858.
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NN MNMaE EAa EgGH 81 - % 81 gaa 81 s. LII EEHss
MhFIslaS his sel yicas id lid public os the Parish
" NJ kkh Land nd biished AZ St Mar
si.isvills. spaf "a arbe of the first qnai1y,
or without an III plans and according q
all tastes u u,anuer aud
on moderate psices.
ssi Thoss ina neaa u srsices WiI plsase Writa
to him II ~. os apply III sie edisor d
xhe UpeIoIsza golfief. Aug i4, 1858
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New Orleans and a0pelousas Regular
Weekly Packet. !

90 THE good and safe Steam boat
ssas& W: BURTON, Captain G,stave E.
above trade, will make her fegutar weekly trips
between Washington and New-O Orleans, leaving
Washington every Sunday, at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, and
w0rieans every "Wednesday at O'Clock P NJ.
This boat wiIllta freight for all intermediate
landings, via the sAtchatalaya a sa5s#g. ss5,5
For freight or passage, apply on board. !.
ssg .z.5 g. sHfNCKLEY & co.
opelousas, January 2eth 1850.
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superior. 10 tic ehratsd asfoan Lime
Eon hand and fors sale, tue. md dersigned
Those who are ii need ef Eina ID build d
would DWELL to purchase tlliis
article, as it il inferior 10 none aud will be
sold d great deal cheaper thsn The, Thomas.
town Lime
For sale Id largeior small lots, either On The
premises d II the Town q sse sss= .
S + fLUTz. s.
October 9th, 1858 -sif. ..s5s
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Yas lasIll tsiss conttaet lor
essf NH Hill Mil bell wean 0pelonsas apa 81
Aaftir,ss 6Y fpa ChesreuII and Brauxs Bridge, will
a salts passeag III asla ate. Those
hO woulsi t0 N Nh
Iarsi.,s NJ VIII aaIy have N
ray eixhk M AIaE.
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& HEM 4 .D11is II. Druggist,

eetlf Mf Tug snt
Dpaiousas, August led, $50.
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Shakers Garden Seeds.

= . UsT received, a large and well selected
g. assortment Of Shakers Garden Seeds.
direct from the gardens, which are guaranteed
to be fresh, and the best adapted for this eli.
mate, for sale by
P. LEONCE HEBRARD.
cpelousas, February 18th, 1859.
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State of 1nutg6a1ra. !.

0pelousas, April 9th 1859.
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I'D UGH Il OS & @ b.
Corner BisnyiIle 3 Exthange alley, Ii. .Dfleaas,

Have the honor to inform their friends
and the public that they hare i,ast t,t..ed
Ss ~ s'at their Store, No. 80 Benvilie strssS Il
the corner of Exchange Allsy Depot of FurI
Of every description, such as Bedsteads, Arn1oirs
GetreT Tables and others Tate-atsts, Chairs. sofaa
Fauleuils Moss hair aud spring Feather
beds. They repair furniture mako exchanges ald
take 4 on storage They hops care aud i1tiusIfy
b obtain 4 share Of public patronage Dec. 81.
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as:.r.s.y,s IAN Ing Warehouse,

\ n s9HE undersigned having leased this
M Landing, respectfully informs the pub
lie that be will spare no pains to the care Of
merchandise and products confded to his care.
j He takes this opportunity of informing
those interested that no freight will be deliy-
cred BIZ him unless the storage and steamboat
freight shall have been paid iuiad dsance or Oh
dsliVerg of the same.
s Ell 3 tssIEs q RIQUET
Barry Isanding, July ss..4th 1858
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00ND EDEQ QW@ g

Boarding by the year, ,5A $40 90
Day Scholars by the year. 40 90
/" by the month, 400
FURNITURE.
Bedstedd Mattrass, Pillow, by the quarter, 81 90
Washing by the month, SO
The students are expected to furnish their lights,
and their wood during the winter.
There will be two pablie semi-annual examine
tions during each year.
The Scholastic year is composed of 12 months,
including the month Of vacation. II
M he reductions in cases of sic kness or ether eau.
ses inde pendent Of the will, will always be accor-
ded with the greatest equity.
Medicine and the attention of Physician in case
Of sickness, at the cost Of Parents in which case
Parents have it at their option to choose their med
al at nj
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A TER's CAJHARTIc PILLS,
a AYERS CHERRY. PECT0RSL L. =.
-@# Sss5- RADWAIiS READY REIIE,

" RADWAT'S READY RELIEF,
ssl MOFFAT'S PILLS. -
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.
A fresh assortment just received
Although am not special agent for the sale OF
any patent medicines. |, nevertheless, keen con-
stantly on hand general assortment ofthem which
can sell as low as any otherouse in this district,
and Which guarantee to be- fresh and genuine.
Opeousas, December 4th. 1855
A@ P. LEONCE HEBRARD.
Druggist aud Apotnecary.
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BORllE & GRADE MIG d, Collectors,
NTH taks in coIlsets.. claims If II kads asd
N descriptions which may be entrustsd to then,
from tlas Parish ol 81 Landry and Ihoss douing,
ass vel as from New leans. They hope BY Cher
Industry aud pn,csuaty 10 deserve share Of Tie
public paglonage. Their oiice iaspn Main steees,
Opeloas ssaas IIEos0ats Tan. AID. 1853.
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state Ut lotetslaara.

Opelousas, April 23d, 1859.
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LORD BENTINCK

a
sT THIS thorough bred horse, will
VI stand the ensuing season, at the Stable
"a III Of the subscriber, IN Bellevue, Parish
Msaesl@ PEDlaREE.--IURD BENIINCK
was sllea ~ Imported Besnazza,, out of Sally
Major: she by yonn.zsK tiowsoy he BY Imported
BnUNsby, DANNY imported Naip. Giandan, by
imported Bedford, y. e. DANNY Imported Shark,
oaf OF Sheperdess .l@
LORD BEhTINCK was bred BY Mr.. Polk, Of
Tennessee.
DEssRrprIeN.-Hs is sixteen nands and half
nghsu tnatehiess torHi tor strength and speed, a
dark bay coior. VITA D1ask legs. mare aud tan
TEKas lea Deltats ttie season Of Iiye mouths,
70 commence the hfss Of siareh and end the 1st Of
August WI
NJ ares from q distance will be furnished with
good pa tnrage at 30 cents pei week. Feed extra
t. Ali mares sent at the risk Of the owners
Aprlt I'd. 1883. E. BURR.
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fsogxER or aL aNn LEvEE STEEETs,l
slslB, lila
MMPORTEE of German Eng giish, French aud
American Drugs. Gshemaeais, Patent a1ediciaes
Eaacy Articles &c, stscsE sss
tanalitY of Goods Eanteed 10 he of the best
lr -st fices 81 nlSdsf III il those m any other
1a,ssse III the city. NJ SsSs
Dspot oI Henry tGolddaaana ever and Ague
Rsmedg Fever and q Aagae Syrup. roples Cough
1ps1g Issc. sth, 1855
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oPELOuSlS INSTITUTION,
4 FOR THE EDUCATION or YOUNG MEN.
! 'UspiERF THE p1aEcr1oN OF

! UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 's&~3
Dr. J. A. A. DELARU PRINCIPAL; Protssso,
of French and Latin A =. s.s5sszs 4 s..
N. MOSS. Professor Of English and English Lit
|, erGtaTe. y #3@ EGj g6. 81 & Aa&
ENG resident of this locality for the last four
LED @teen years, having assisted Mrs DearuelIe in
the direction of her school for Young Ladies, founded
in the year 1884, and which terminated onv at the
death Of its foundress expect to be able fully to an.
swer the expectation Of those parents who shall have
confded the education Of their children to me, /
will do every thug that depend upon me to assist
the development OF their intelligence and far as it
may be possible, to improve in tn m those intellec-
tal qualities which ought to be the characteristics
Of men whom the citizens Of free country may one
day call TO fill the high stations in government.
shall do all that depend upon to make them good
citizens and good fathers of families For this pur-
pose liberal education developing the intelect is
required; an education free from contracted and anti
intellectual ideas, the offspring of ignorance and SUI
perstition, her ordinary companion.
But q knowledge of fsscience, the exercise Of the
polite arts, will not suffice by themselves for COM
plete education Religious ideas should also be in
calcated in their young minds The belief in one
God is as rational as it is necessary. Though the
rites by which honor the Divinity differ as to FORM
they prove one and the object, that is to offer
hommage to the Great Creator the architect of the
Universe Our religious motto should then be Iole-
ration ioye God and our aaeighbor. Every atten-
tion will be bestowed upon the estudents.--Their food
will be healthy and abundant They shall have for
their recreation and the exercise nec ssary to their
healths large and spacious play grounds. Insfne,
every thing will be done for the physical and moral
improvement of the students. 5f$ So
Corporal pu ishment expressly forbidden. gPafssis
will receive every three months bulletin of the
health and DrOpresS of til cir children.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1859-05-07
Medical Notice.

TAR. TALINcOU UR, pra etitionerin midwifery,
4V Snrgeon- Dentist, ka wing established himself
Isr1anentIy iii Opeionsas, offers his services TO
his elow.eItizens. Hes sgiiI tu ilai his functions
with zeal and prudence, and dirt -satsrs will be
cured By him iii atsout two WeeEa 5
~ Gratutous coa4ultations for the 8ndigents, bn
Monday and Friday. from s u Q O'clock ~. y M.s
Iasfetessess:: ::Ssss
Dr. Il. Acher, Adolphe Garrignes,
Rsvillon q Taylor, AgGrin Arcenaax,
& Joel III Sandoz, Jean IN aArcenaux,
q Onszilne A. Eusdr Ramon Hin,
DpeIousas 18Th Sept. 1855
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1859-05-07

WV UFFUTT, Administrator
Opelousas, April 23d, 1859.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1859-05-07
LITERARY INSTITUTION OF oPELoUsAs.
Preparatory School for the Academies
of the Union.
3" Entire Religious and Political Tolerance"

c. E. DuRANp, Principal: Professor Of French,
Latin, History and Mathematics.
Henry B. SLOANE, Professor Of Esghsb, Gsosne-
try, Geography and wiring.