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HOME INDUSTRY.
Saddle and Harness Making.

NE M subscriber takes this opportunity of inform
H. haa ing s the public Of st: Landry, that CA
!Conr. n.ss s.AnN, ssemoved from Mr. Gibbs Shop on
Ga;s GIss' street, and opened a new Shop on ssY.kA
BAN street, one door above the office of Messrs.
tnrina ~ Gl1denso, where he is daily manufac-
i SADDLES AND HARNESS.,
h Such as
VoACH HARNESS
BUGGY HARNESS,
HARNESS, eoLhf AND elA0H
N I;ns: attention is given to the manufacture
n;Ia. nI;,aat Irotting and Fancy Harness.
los.nesem ee me call you can always find in my Shop
ths Sta.a Harness. and the finest manufactured in
4etermined to please in both price and quality.
Ona,,, GEORGE PULFORD.
opelousas, July l6, 1852
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NOTlCE-The C2dersigned hereby notifies
Planters and others that from and nfter the Ist
Of November next, s57the Storage now existing
VIII henceforth be charged for merchandise and
other articles now laying in their warehouses for the
PERIOD OF one month, and for every additional month
or part of month the same additional rates will he
charged.
Nothing will be delivered untilthe storageis paid
Washington, Nov. 1857.
F. L. PITRE.
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To Journeymen Harness

~ Il x E K 5! !
A good Harness maker can find constant
n employment, and receive the highest CA
Southern wages, on application to George kk7s28k
Pulford, Opelolsas, La. None but num- So
Der one workmen need apply.
The Natchez Courier will copy one month in the
weekly issue and forward bill to this office for set
tlement. GEORGE PuLFORD.
Nav 81, 1859.
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NOTICE.-The undersigned has just arrived
~ from NewOreans with a large and ~
choice assortment of Jewelry, consisting "a
principally of Ladies' Cameo Sets, Breast SO ~
Pins, Bracelets, Lockets, Earnings, and in short
every artcleof the richest Jewery, a. well as the
finest assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, for
ladies' and gentlemen, all Of which he has just re-
ceiyed from one of the largest commercial houses
of NewYork, and which he will sell at moderate
prices for cash.
He takes this opportunity to announce to his
friends and the public in general that he has Sc
cured the services of an experienced and skiltu
Matchmaker who will be constantly in attendance.
+. DELARUE, .
Corner Main and Bellevue streets.
Opelousas, February 5, 1859.
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EDUCATION.

ct. MARY's ACADEMY FOR BOYS
This Institution, lately established in the towA
Of the parish the Incompatible blessing Of solia
education, will resume its duties ON the 30th u
October.
The course Of instruction will embrace such
utmost care will be paid to their rapid Improvements:
The best Teachers will be selected; their numbeG
will be incteased, to suit the increasing number II
the students.
beginning the long experience Of those At the head
of it, their unconquerable determination 70 carry
out the noble work, are the best pledge they ca
offer to parents for the Improvements Of tAslf
children.
For terms and other particnlan apply to
Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND.
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Beaver Creek Springs.

Beaver Greek Springs.
Situated in the center Of u fine Pine Wood, 81
miles Noftl- Vest Of Opelonsas.
nNHE undersigned having become the png-
i chaser of these Springs Normerly kept xnzqtas,
by the late Rlchcl tiradenigo) takes this Ei5EaYS
method of informing his friends and the ::iissEW
public of this and the neighboring Par szzzfsssa
ishes that he will open the same to the public, on
the 18th of June next.
He hopes that the important improvements which
he has made the premises added to the incessant
care and attention which the undersigned will bring
to the details of this Retreat, will merit to him
share of the public patronage. Al
PRICES: l.
Per month. nth....,............... .t..... 30
Children and servants, half price.
Horse, 80 cents per feed, Is cents per day. or SIS
per month.
Private arrangements can be entered into with
the undersigned.
Payments are invariably due at the end of each
week;-aud positively no credit
St. Landry. June 4, 1853.
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NIOTICE.-The undersigned, thankful for
IN the patronage heretofore extended >zEE2
to him, would respectfully inform his -9.989
friends and the public generally, that he has located
now ready to execute promptly and with neatness
all work entrusted to him, such as Carriage Repair
ing, Painting, Trimming and Ornamenting, as well
as Sigh and Ornamental Painting generally. ny
close attention to business he hopes to merit CON
tinuotion Of patronage A. GOING.
Washing nrtnn La. April II, lS59.-1Y.
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Dental Notice.

Dental Notice. ~
nR. u. PLATE would respectfully inform
- the citizens of Opelousas and <s,.u-~s--,
vicinity, that he is fully prepared to
perform all operations in the dental QxYTsYysTJY9
line in the most approved and scicn.
tifc manner.
His Office il on Main street. next door below the
store formerly occupied by Mr.. Pasquer, where he
may always be found when not professionally called
to the country.
Opelonsas, June 4, 1s5D.-ly.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

NlIIi public is hereby notified, thal the part
"A nershp heretofore existing under tile name of
Debaillon Il Carriere, was dissolved on the lst of
the present mouth, Mr.. John p. Gurnett is charged
with the liquidation Of the affairs of the firm, bit
,sne, member reserving the right OF using the sig
WtDc of the partnership for the purpose Of liquida
sfpTf.
Mr. Gcrand Carriere will continue the same blsi-
ness on his account and takes this opportunity of
returning his thanks to his friends and the public
generally. EVTE. DEl,AlLLON,
G.CARRlERE.
Wnshing gton La June i. 1889,
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GTARTLING BUT TRUE!-The Science
~ of Autography DIR. GuStavus Gettemburg has
permanently located hms elf in the city of NewOr
ieans and would respectfully inform the public ut
large that he is the only Professor in this Country
Of Genuine Autography, or the science of reading
the character, qualities, and impulses of an int
vidual, and from that determining what business
they will succeed in, whom and what nature of per-
son they should marry, ETC., etc.
Full information as above, punctually remitted on
recent of few lines OF handwriting, enclosing
dollar.
Hints on the Art of Courtshp, with much valua-
BILE information of interest to the young people Of
both sexes, sent postage free the receipt Of One
Dollar. Address: DIR. Il. .GUTTEMBURG,
June 2G, l35a.-ly. NewOrleans, La
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T OUIS VANHlLLE. Public Auctionect
IL in and for the Parish of St Landry.
Opelousas, may s, lS5s.-ly
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zTAMOUTH CLOTHyG sTORE!!
nv rhe Undersigned have Just received their
80, varied and superior assortment of
'.. "a SUMMER CLOTHING, &Ac
embracing all descriptions of fan -
= cy and staple Goods together with "
ali the latest o,,, .o,,,
.,u worn id all the cities North, West, East and
sontnoi', tno,Ts, PANTS AND VESTS,
II all qualities and styles.
Their stock OF su1pTs
~, ,,.o he found complete, and being constantly
\, rocsnt of large additions from the best Northern
factories. ,a,,,
'''ss Narcotics =. (white and fan.:cyo
Linen Check;
made in the latest ste.
cEyTs, FURNISHING GOODS!
Yrnder.shirts; Draws; Trunks; Carpet Sacks; Um
h,elas. etc., ETC., in every style and quality, at
prices to
lsa Inr;i 20. 1853. FIRNBERG & KAUFMAN.
NOTICE. Bargains to be had at the New
IN Orleans Cheap Store, formerly occrl. d|f,dN
MED hv MeSsrS. +. " " ltoy,) where IL wen fpI''M
tSslected stock of Goods, cheap for Cash lALv
Suy, may be found: sucll as
Dry Good;
Clothing;
Groceries;
Hats;
s. Gaps;
Boots;
Shoes;
..s. SadlIery ETC.
tall in and examine the goods, no trouble to
show them at the N. o. Cheap Store.
Anril 20. lSJa.--irn.
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EVARISTE DEJE JEAN, Public Auctioneer
AL in and for the Parish of ST. Landry. Office in
Opelousas. Feb. 10, ls59.--ly.
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A YER'S CATHARTIC PILLS,
IA AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF

MOFFATT'S PILLS,
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.
A fresh assortment just received.
Although l am not special agent for the sale of
any patent medicines, l. nevertheless keep constant
on hand general assortment of them which J
Ican sell as low any other house in this district
and which guarantee to be fresh and genuine.
Opelousas, November ID, 1858.
p. LEONCE HEBRARD.
Druggist and Apotllecary.
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D S. WILKINS. WASHINGTON, La.
IL. Has just received from NewYork and
NewOrleans, a large and well selected stock o..
of Spring and Summer goods. such as k
French, English and American Prints,
Printed French Lawns
." Mnslins,
Figured Brilliants,
Swiss Muslins and Jaconets
Book do. and Bishop Lawns,
Gloves, Mtts, Hosiery etc
PLANTATION GOODS.
Choctaw Morner and Osnaburg stripes,
Chickesaw and Key stone Plads,
Blue DeniIrls
Twillcd and plain Lowell,
7ls, 4l4 and 5l4 Bro Cottons.
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING.
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Hardware,
Cnckery saddery Cedar ware, and a thou
sand things too numerous to mention.
All Of which will be sold at a moderate profit,
payable first March, to good and punctual GUS
toners, or still less for Cash.
R. 3. WILKINS,
April l6, 1850. Washington, La.
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STEAMBOATS,.

NEW ORLEANS AND OPELOusAs
~ 4, Regular Packet.
lhe good and safe steamboat ALINE, ~dsS. h
aptain Glstave y. Louaillier built ex- tsa9
pressy for the above trade, will make her regular
leaving Washington every SUNDAY at o o'clock
o'clock p. NJ. "'
The Aline will take freight for all intermediate
landings, via the Atchafalaya.
For freight or passage apply on board.
o. HINCLEY b Co.
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TT ENRY l'HOTEL.--E Engrdver on Mar
- bio, has just established n shop ut st. Martinss
vile, FOR the construction Of funer monuments 0f
every description, makes inscriptions on the rane.
and also proposes to furnish ronrailing for topbs,
Refer to Jonathan Harris.
Opelohsas, August IA, 1s5S-ly '%
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NOTICE-1he undersigned offer for sale
IN their entire stock of Carriage Material, like
wise to rent their old and well established shop, on
reasonable terms. GIBBS u CLAIM.
Opelo,lsas January 8, 1859.
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DOR SALE.-Six hundred and seventy
II acres of land situated on the Big Cane z4
Ridge, Parish Avoyelles for terms and CON ~ 1s
ditions apply at the Opelousas Patriot. oct Tim
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CONVENT OF THE IMMACULATE
- CONCEPTION OF OpELOttSAs.--TheL Ladies'
Of Holy Cross respectfully announce to the public
that the Glasses will be resumed in their InsttutioA
on the Goth Of October. ~
Opel0usas, October 2, 1857. Jss
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS! II will BE-
~ in my office at Opelousas for the collection of
the State Taxes for the year 1858, and State Iii
censes for 1859, from the 2lst of May to the 25th
June, and at the expiration of this time shall
proceed to make seizures on the property of all de-
linquents. Those wishing to avoid costs would do
well to come forward and settle within the thirty
days above enumerated.
May q, 1859. L.V. CHACHERE,
Collector of State Taxes.
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THE GOLDEN PRIZE ILLUsTRATED

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Mrs. ANNA WHELPLEY,
Miss VIRGINIA VAUGHAN,
Mus. DI. VERNON, .=-.~
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Write only for tho
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largest and best literary papers of the day-an I'm
perial Quarto, containing eight pascs, or forty
columns, of the most interesting and fascinating
reading matter, from the pens of the very first
writer's Of the day,
ELEGANTLY ILLUSTRATED EVERY WEEK.
A PRESENT, WORTH FROM so CTS. TO $500 90.
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as Mement, of Friendship, and not as an induce
ment to obtain subscribers.
TERMs:
One Copy for one year. 80 90 and Present.
One Copy for two years. ; 80 and Presents.
One Copy for three years.. 5 90 and ) -
One Copy for five years..... s 90 aud Z"
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Three Copies, one year. 90. S. 90 and 3 Z"
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The articles to be given away are comprised in
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Carriage Depository.

TIME undersigned keeps constantly aa-ss-s.--e
/ on hand at Is45.,4yts
NEW ORLEANS PRICES!
Fine Buggys, Rockaways, Hacks and sulkys'
together with Harness, Whips and roles 10 accoii'
Opelousas, July l6, 1859. JOSEPH GIBBS.
II NIVES! KNIVES!!-A new assortment s ~
X Canine Rodgers and Wostenholm's Pen and
focAe' hni'e'' 'o' 'A'' =. LEONCE HEBRARD.
EECHEs.-Ai lot Of Hungarian Leeches for s sale
P. L. HEBRARp
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His remaining stock Of summer d(6. .dla
H goods ut REDUCED PRICES. |''HV'||l
There Is no chance to visit his Iu.IJ
store and resist the temptation of buying.
The reason of these great Inducements now being
offered to purchasers H. to make enlargemcnts in
my store room for the reception of splendid stock
of FALL GOODS, direct from the City of NewYork.
An enumeration Of the many articles now on
hand, would he too tedious
Call In Ladies' and Gentlemen and supply your
selves willie the present golden opportunity is
presented.
PROCRASTINdTY TON rs THE THIEF OF
TINE. s. LEVY.
Opelousas, June ls, 1859.
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BUSINESS CARDS

James Ray, Notary Public.
WILL punctually attend to all business
w entrusted to his care. Office ut Opelousas.
Opelousas, June A. 1s59.-ly.
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HVuSE, SIGN, COACH AND ORNA-
openeS SsNI Sl TAI PAINT[NG.-The undersigned has
Whit psmp smnop in house on the lot of DR.. Satter-
BIN co"vue nehevue street, for the purpose Of House,
.' ooach and Ornamental Painting.
Car-;nu and special attention will be given to
sxecuteS ra'ntlng and Trimming, which will be
lsvsst s IN superior style and finish, and at the
Ona,and and examine for yourselves.
opelousas, October Is, 1858. WHITE.
SoN nE DE BLE-5O sacs, vendre par
DhoAlLLON L CARRIERE, Washington.
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VOOPERAGE.-T The undersigned has on
u hand at all times supply of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS I1;a and nd BARRELS and HALF BARRELS for
Moiasses Of the best workmanship, which he offers
at the customary prices He will also receive ana h;a
IN 4 snnnlv of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NINE
zoo FnoT PiGtKETs for sale low for cash. March TO-
WILLIAM S. READ. Washington.
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EDUCATlONMy School will open FOR
lI the year on the lst Monday Of October 1858.
All pupils will be considered entered by the year,
and Will be charged accordingly, unless by special
agreement to the contrary. Torms--Paymeht Id.
varably in advance. 41+I''HG7Fs3
Washington, La, August 2s, 1858. tt.,.
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TT B. RIrCHIE, Surveyor, Civil En
1ls gineer and Draughtsman.
Washington, La, April II, lS5S.-1y.
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MEDlCAL NOTICE-Dr. VA.lNcouR,
AvA accoucheur, surgeon aud dentist, having per-
mnncnty settled in Opelousas, offers his profession
al services to the citizens of st. Landry.
lie will exercise his profession zeaously, within
the period Of fifteen days. lie undertakes to cure all
dirt-eaters ofthat unfortunate depavity of taste.
Medical advice given gratis to the poor, on Mon
days and Fridays, from eight to nine O'Clock A. NJ
REFERENCES.
Vermillionville. Opelousas.
Revillon ~ Taylor, Adolphe Galrigues
Jean P. Arceneaux, 0. A. Guidry,
Raymond Rim, DIR. a cher,
Agerln Arceneaux.
Opelousas, August 20, 1857.
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NOTICE.

.I,r,,n. NOTICE.
! g" fo.r uhderslgned takes this opportunity of in
sestlsa arinag =. the public that he has permanently
iAvss blg Cane. and offers his services as Brick
kis linz - general to all who wish any thing done in
and e ne ol business. Brick Water Cisterns built
oho,tas.' lor brick dwelling houses furnished the
''s' notice and on very liberal terms. Address
July 9, 1859. H-A' DA"ioN' Big cane' La
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TNPELOUSAS LIVERY STABLE. ~
" Kept by NARcIssE JoNEs,, ~
Offers superior inducements to EgG
travellers and persons wishing to
hire horses and carriages.
The proverbia kindness, skill and attention which
"Narcisse'' hestows upon Horses entrusted to his
care, is an important consideration, apart from .ne
Corn, Oats, Bran, Hay and Fodder OF first quality
o~ntomars JOHN POSEY,
nmaIonsas Nov. g. 1858. Proprietor
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NDUCATION.--lhe undersigned, late OF
- Opelonsas, has opened School for Young
ladies' m Vile Platte, at the residence Of DR..
pupils. 3'-9 ~
January 2 1858. j. +, HOY.
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0NEZIME A. GUIDRY, Auctioncer and
~ Notary Public in and for the Parish of ST. Lam
dry. Office at the Court. House.
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HILAIRE DESESSARTS. Collector and
IA Crier, offers his services such, to the citi-
zens of st. Landry. All business entrusted to his
care will he promptly attended to. He has formed
no partnership with any one in either of the above
branches. March 20 1853.
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nEBAILLON & CARRIERE, Receiving,
- Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Wash
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NUMBER 2s1.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

New Drug and Ap0thecary Store.
WASHINGTON, La.
nR. J. A. MCMILLAN respectfully informs
~ the citizens of Washington and the PAR
ish Of st. Landry generally, that he has just skf
opened an extensive assortment Of NkN
DRUGS, S0~
MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, etc.
The utmost attention having been given to the
selection of the purest articles the patronage Of the
public is respectfully solicited.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS.
will receive particular attention ut all hours.
Opelousas, June 4, ls59--iy.
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TOsEPH A. GAUTHREAUX, Collector
- of Accounts, ETC., respectfully offers his ser.
vices to the public as such. Orders left at A. Mills
paughs Bookstore, Washington, will be promptly
attended to. September l3. 1856.
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DRUG SrORE.-The
w undersigned hereby inform their friends n
and the public, that they have just received GY3
fresh and considerable assortment of Drugs NW
and Medicines, as also Paints PerIumery of Ia
all kinds etc.
They are also agents for the sale of large guam
tity of Patent Medicines, the most popular.
A. LOUAILLiER & CO.,
April %, lS59.-ly. Washington, La.
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Call in and examine the goods, no trouble to
show them at the N. o. Cheap Store.
April 30, lSla.-im.
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THEODORE DEVALCOURT, Notary
Il Public and Anctoneer in and for the Parish Of
st. Landry. Office ut Grand Coteau. Any orders
left with j. b. POLINGuE will receive prompt atten-
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-01-11

NORTH MISSOURI RAILRoAD.-The business
men Of 81. Louis, with the ssgacity for which
they are distinguished, have ON foot scheme
to retrieve much of the trade Of Iowa, which
the construction of railroads has diverted to
Chicago. The North Missouri Railroad, extend.
inr 10 the Des Moines Valley in Iowa, IL that
scheme. The STATE of Missouri has appropria-
ted 4 600. 900 Of her bonds ior the North Dir
vision. extending from Hudson City 10 the Iowa
line. Tho road commences At S.. Louis. and
viii terminate ct the State line in Schuyler coun.
~. which 10 directly south Of Wapello and Da-
yis counties, in Iowa. 1t 10 divided into three
divisions; the first 1914 miles to st. Charles, the
second lAs miles TO Hudson City, the junction
of the Hannibal and ST. Josoph's road. and she
third So, N miles to the State line. distant from
Ouumva. by : line passing nearly due. south
ebroueh Bloomfield, Davis county, 81 miles,
making the total distance from st. Louis to the
State iiue QSO47, and from, Ottumwa 26l Al
| miles. The estimated cost OF the road 10 the
State line 10 %, lSS,723 70, Of which S4,Ss5.-
oAa o.. hse been expsndsd.d The road 10 com
olesed and the cars running - . point 2 mile
so,,th Of the Junctien q Hudson City, about lbl
| ,.;les from 81. Louis. The assets OF all kind
.r,oaot % %, $50, 337 81. Il ID expected is vii
| he finished TO shs Iowa line BY The tall of 1857
AxrKcEpExrs or Tas FakscH EHPREss -Th
rrench have discovered in some Ot the oil
sp.i .i,ish Law journals, very interesting items 70
csrdine the antscedents Of the Emprsss Ru
/ senie. they have ascertaiued that her lathe
3ied about three years before she was born--s
least st,ch ,s the Inference, for her Bad bisthda
ieceeedine 70 ahe Aosissar) wss celehratsd .
| she Ath OF Juae, and hsr father died in 1929
4 Moreover, divorces bstEees her father ~
mothss, essuiGieg from matuAl accusai'sns
sdulasry, NOD ksss psoueanced ~ iAr esck
ielss sslshesgh shsy subsequently, Asea soEel1
o., and The diveses wss slsineteN aAAsiisasD