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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1859-12-17
ST. MARY'S HALL.
WASHINGTON, ST. LANDRY.

FHSHE Fourth Annual Session OF This Institution,
| H. re-opeus for the reception Of pupils The second
Monday In October 1889 Conducted by Hrs {. SAITH,
late Principal of Monticello Female isitute Mssis-
sppi; aided BY her niece, Miss BELE WHirsEy, late
of New York.
The school yearis divided into two sessions, twenty
Board, English Course, Contingent, Naturalization
Fee, per session, W 90
| Day scholars 20 90
Primary Department, embracing Dicte,
Reading, Penmanship, Primary Geogra-
ply, per month, 90
the use Of the instrument, pc: month, Z 90
Use Of Sheet Music, Maps, Charts, Diagrams, the
usual charge.
soIfegio in classes French, Spanish Italian, Blen-
dings in Chenille Silk and Crewe--Shell work and
Ornamental Frame work.-Lilear Drawing, F, eueh
Caayoning, Grecan aud oriental Painting, each per
month S. 90.
The uniform consists of School Gipsey, Dress of
Be,age and DeIaine, Emerald Greeh solid color.
The Hall, aside from Board, furnishes Bedsteads
and Mattresses.
Toilets, Washing, Fuel Lights, Fixtures form
separate charge.
The Building is spacfous-rocms commodious, pre-
senting balconies furnishing delightful promenaces,
surrounded by finely shaded grouuds-ample for re-
creation.
organization to meet the demands Of the times :"
We aim to elicit the social, develop the moral and
physical, to awaken zeal fot the noble ena< q eu
ture, to give tone.
Parents and Guardians, havipg children to place.
abroad, wishing partial or extended course, are in
vted to confer with Mrs SMITH, at the Hall.
All arrangements made for the year.-No deduc-
ton for absence.
Tuition Fee in advance.
REFERENCE
Hon. VIM. Vannesson. Monticello, Miss.
Chancellor B. c. Buckley,
Hon. W. p Harris, jackson,
F. sturges, Esq, GaEatin,
Naj. B. S. Bowen, Broo.hsyen,
Hon. j. T. Lamkin, Homesve,
Aside from Board, Young Ladies receiving faish- |
ing course, embracing the higher English Depart, |
nenss in connection with Music, Vocal aud lnstru-
mental, Drawing, Painting ard Emhroidery, the
Fear $3.50 00.-A partial course at the
standard rates.
Washington, La, October 9th, 1859.
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49, IA 49, H- lE
ia aahsahah Beef hides, stflisarc& p
IL saDIn ther At the Tsn Ward I.
the undersigned, near Bayou 0hiey1, or at o.
peEousas r-S3 SO cash will Be paid
Oct I.-3n. E UTZZ.
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ss.s,. sale ssa private sase,

sOF s.ssG-sss psss:sts s'.ss,
ELK LOTS. .t,F s,RO Z Nj, adjoining each
- others, situated in the town Of .Opelou-
~ and suitable for sresidenee, It being Of
the limits OF the town. These lots viii De So .
cheap for cash. EFor particulars, apply
10 the editor OF the Opelousas Courier.
Opeiousas. 18th June 1859. Il,
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Entire Religious and Iet'aaical Tolerance"
DEPARTMENTS:
C. E. DrRAnp. Principal: Professor Of French
Latia History and Mathematics.
NATHANIEL Moss, Professor Of English, Geometry
Geography and Writing.
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4ass!aA 4A situated in the Town of Opelousas,
:sssss;;s being No. 2 of Square No 8, OF the
.asssszssszsa Plan of Ope'ousas, measuring one
hn"dred aud sixty nine feet six inches on
aa.n street, on one hundred and sixty.uine
.eet SIX inches on Bellevue street, bounded
North BY the property lately belonging to
,tanlslas Garrigues, on the South by Belle
we street on the East by Union street, and
81 the West by Main street, together with all
I'd singular the Buildings and improvements
ncreon erected and thereto pertaining, it
sal"ss ,s known IS the Rail Road Hotel.
In c"fater:nty with the deliberations Of a
Meeting of Creditors, held before Joel Fl.
ssahdoz, Notary, on the 29h May 1868, the
2 pove property will be sold for cash, the sale
81 the same having been enjoined in 1858.
NJ. THERESE CASTILLO,
Administrative.
Opelousas. Nov Goth, 1859. .
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Public sa e.
Estate of Pierre Labvche f1ac

s7s'''e o1 r1erre. Iabyche, decd.
Il virtue Of an order from the Hon. the
2 = District Court, in and for the Parish
Of st. Landry, bearing date l1th june 1888
there will be sold at public sale, to the last
and highest bidder, by duly commissioned
anctioneer, before the Court House door IN
The Town of Opelousas, on
Tuesday, the s2sth December next.
1859, the following described property, be-
longing to the Estate of the late Pierre Ia.
.yeh", dec"ssaei, late OF the Parish of St.
Landry, to wit:
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gTNSA method Of informing the public
that he has on hand, and is
hilys manufacturing all kinds of Saddles,
Harnesses, Brides and other such articles
ssually kept in his line Of trade, on Main
treet, nearly opposite Kaufman's s store, in
Dpelousas, where the public can End at all
ames, from low price saddle or harness to
he finest that can he made IN the State, A
all is solicited, as lie is determined TO please
10th in price and quality Of work,
I GEORGE PULFORD,
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OpeIcusas, 229sth I8gssoo.
galoasien press plsass eopis il Eu.
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opelousas, March lsth, 1853,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
The DUBUQUE Murderer johnson.

From the Dubuque Herald of Tues
day we learn that considerable doubt
exists ~ to whether the appeal IN the
case Of Nicholas Auguste Johnson,
who murdered his friend Ostlsnd, has
been taken sufficiently early to prevent
his execution to day according to the
sentence of the court. A meeting of
the Judge Of the District Court, the
Sheriff and the District Attorney was
held on Monday to consult about the
matter, the result of which was that
the whole case was left to the lion.
Winslow IT, Barker, District Attorney,
for his decision. Nothing had trans
pired at the time Of gong to press as
to the conclusion at which he had ar
rived.
At the time of the writing and pub
LEGATION Of the letter, copied into our
columns on Tuesday, it will be remem-
bered that johnson was an enthusiastic
Lutheran that he had sent to Chicago
for clergyman of that faith to come
and Converse with him, and that he
expected to die happy in the faith
We now learn that on Wednesday last
he applied for admission into the
Catholic Church.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28

A few days ago one of our Third
street | mixing houses sent a young
man in their employ to Louisville with
$4,000 in bills for redemption. The
messenger accomplished the object e
his trip, and putting the specie into a
small carpet bag, started for the Jacob
st adler to return home. On his way
down to the boat, it appears he had
been watched by one of the keen scent
ed officers of our sister city, who fol-
lowed him to the boat. After few
minutes he stepped up to the Cincin-
NATHAN and invited him ont upon the
guards, with the remark that he want
ed to talk with him. The young man
scrutinized the officer with no little
suspicion, and refused the invitation.
The officer pressed the subject and
rather insisted upon walk upon the
guards. The Cincinnatian positively
refused, and cautiously slipped his hand
into his pocket for his REVOLVER
movement which was not unnoticcd
by the officer.
Just as the conversation began TO
grow rather earnest, and the officer
was insisting upon "a few words in
private the Clerk Of the boat recog-
nlzcd the bank messenger, and stepp-
inc up to the party, shook hands with
him in very familiar way.
do you know this man z" said the
officer to the Clerk.
81 should think | did," was the
reply "as well as though we had been
nursed at the same fountain
Turning to the bank messenger, the
officer attempted an apology, and gave
as an excuse 81 thought you might be
! a thief :"
THAT'S exactly what l took you tc
be from your appearance and man.
ners." replied the young gentleman
from Third street, "and supposed you
wanted tn steal my money
The officer could not appreciate the
remark, but saying something about
its being a mistake all around, hastily
disappeared, leaving the messenger
with his money, without having had
flew words in private" y Cincinnati
| Gazette.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28

BY the Washington correspondence
Of the Oh cago Press and Tribune, We
learn that the Territorial Committee
Of the House Of Representatives have
reconsidered their resolve against the
organization of the new gold regions OF
Kspsss and Nebraska into separate
territory, The necessity OF tn's action
10 apparent to oil. Not less than one
hundred thousand persona, 1t IS est'-
mated. will during the coming spring
em,grate 10 those reg'ons, aud 4 Is very
essy TO foresee, that the neglect OF
Congress to provide regulations for the
government Of the territory, for the
protection Of life and property and for
the punishment Of crime, would result
in the formation Of government by
the mi, era ION their own hook" with
Judge Lynch rs chief executive officer
In oil new countries there Is q great
tendency to resort to summary and
over severe punishment for crime, and
therefore the common dictates Of JUS
tice and humanity require the estab-
lshment Of government, to ssy
Doth,ng OF the policy Of preventing the
dem"ra izAtlon Of those having IN
charge or countenanclng the execution
oil ~ nch law.
The committee have therefore agreed
to report bill for the immediate or
ganiz .tion of the Territory. The name
Of Colona will be dropped and another
substituted but whether it will be
Jefferson, in honor OF the great apostle
Of democracy, or Toposa, a "iancy"
name we suppose, We are not able
to tell. The name will, however,
make but little difference, although
We confess we should be pleased
to see the name Of jefferson at
tached to 1.-THE principal ohlcct Is
the provision government for the
thousand s who will emigrate in the
spring.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
Another Dodge Of kepudiatins X oOkuk

The prospects for the creditors Of
that broken down, bankrupt city, called
Keokuk, grow darker aud darker day
by dav.
That city OF only refuses to levy or
collect sufii ;'ent taxes to pay the inter
est upon money which she has receiv-
cd and expended, not only does she
take advantage Of the "baoy act,' by
r-fns'"g t" pay her deots, because she
exceeded her authority in the borrow
ing Of money; but now we learn by
the Post, that she is about to take adj
vantage OF a technical omission in the
forms of authenticating an amended
charter, to exempt about ore half OF
the property IN the CITY from all lahiI-
ity for the payment of the principal or
interest. l.appears that the act OF the
Legislature, legalizing ali of the addi-
tions to the old town plat of keokuk,
10 not properly authenticated by the
signature Of the Governor, and of thi.
fact the people Of Keokuk are about to
take advantage to secure these add
tons from liability thus leaving tn.
security Of her creditors-bad enough
before-wholly insufficient. In tn,
words Of Alderman Washburn's reso
luton, Keoknk is il deed "a blot upor
the good faith and credit of the State. ,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
From the Par nguay Expedition.

(Correspo-Gcnce Of the New York Tribune
u. 5. FLAG SHir 81 LAWRENCE,
MoNrEvIDEo, dec. 2, 1858.
We arrived here few days ago prepare
tory to executing whatever orders our ne
Commander in Chief may see fit to issue.
Having now given you a pretty
correct account of the Paraguay trouble as
it looks on this side of the line, | will re-
sumo my narrative of the movements Of the
squadron.
As far as at present known, this ship is to
remain here, or off Buenos Ayres, if the
Commodore considers her able TO 90 so far,
unit the arrived of the new flag ship
Rats are, we understand, being selected on
which to place such heavy guns of the fleet
as may be designated. The sloop- Of war
Falmouth, Captain Farrand. went up to
Buenos Ayres the day before vest erday, ac-
companieG by the brig cambridge. The
Perry is also there by this time, and they
Will employ themselves in exercising guns,
dc. The steamers chartered for the expo.
ii,ion lave lot been as yet assigned any
specific duties, but when they shall have
all arrived, a consultation Of officers will
be held, as to whether in case Of Lopez
proceeding to ex,remities. it will not be
better to engage them in merely towing
RATS, well manned, and supplied with heavy
metal; or in forcing q passage for them.
selves with regular crews, guns, &c, on
board Admiral Forrest is keenly alive to
the many objections which can be advanced
against either Of these projects. On RATS
the men would have hardly any protection
on the steamers-if they be not strong and
firmly built, the forts could do dreadful ex-
ecution. There is not doubt but there
will be fight, il our government be deter
mined to persist in the demands which Lo
PEE so sternly refuses to comply with The
| arrival Of Brazilian schooner from Buenos
Ayres on Friday, brings us intelligence that
every preparation is being made to resist
the advance of our vessels; but, on the 9th
er hand, private letter received by one Of
our officers, from merchant in the same
city, states that if the new Commander in
Chief be a man of sense and reason, there
will be no fear of q recounter.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
The President and his Niece nj tho Re.
ceptiOn.

The Washington correspondent OF
the Springfield, (Mass.) Republican
describes the reception thus of the
President this season:
"On Tuesday, the 18th inst, the
President held the first pubic levee OIL
the season. AT 8 o'clock the people
began to gather in. His Excellencv,
the President was looking we'll and
ford on this occasion; he was dressed
all in black, except his white crayat
and kids and went through the ordeal
OF two hours hand shaking with
fortitude and good humor; he had
has very polite fashion; by the way
OF shaking hands this winter with his
two fingers, which has been the occa.
sion OF considerable private speculation.
it is probably carrying out the theory.
however, of taking a finger from the
pnbl'c every year, ana thus being
Eeaned by degrees, they will be better
able to withs and the shock when he
withhold his hand altogether. Miss
Lane, who stood little distance from
the President in the same room. re-.
ceived her friends and the public with
a manner and cordiality and easy
politeness, which was the natural ex.
preston Ct a frank and generous ma
iure. She extends her whole hand
without aping the fashionable exten.
SION and reserved elbow style. Miss
Lane was dressed in pink carleton, low
neck and short sleeves; two elegant
and disslmilar bracelets diamond min
and head dressed with sprigs of myrtle.
looking much better than on New
cars day, when she was dressed in
fashionable carriage costume; she !.
nothandsome,t though she looks healthv
strong, and good natured, has verv
good complexion, and, on the whole
It y fair sample of the Pennsylvania
fafm girls"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
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Safe Tess &C Iowa City.

Iowa Crr, Jan. II, 1s49.
This certifes that the undersigned pur-
chased, for the use Of the State Bank Of
Iowa, Of Lewis Lille. Of Troy. New York,
his Patent Wrought and Chilled Iron Vault
Doors and Frames, Bank Locks, and two OF
his Burglar-proof Safes. In his contract
with us, Mr. Lills gave us the privilege Of
testing his safes 10 ar manner likely 10 he
resorted 10 by burglars. before pay ing for
them, which his competitors for the con-,
trsct-Mr. w. W. Bacon, Of New Haven.
Conn, and Mr.. Goodrich, Agent for Messrs.
Duryee 4 Forsyth. of Rochester, New York
did not propose to do. but claimed that
Mr.. Lllies safes would not stand the test,
II = gentleman whom they should select
were allowed to operate upon them.
We have this day had the Safes so pur.
chased by Mr.. Lille tested by drilling
The operation wac performed y Mr.. Sam
uel Miller, Of Iowa City. who Is skillful
mechanic, who had been indicated by
Messrs Bacon 4 Goodrich to be suitable
person to make such test, and whom we al
so considered TO be a suitable person for
that purpose.
We requested Mr.. Miller to provide him
self with a good ratchet drill and four bits
Operfectly made and tempered - he could
make them. The safes were placed in the
vault of the State Bank in such . position
that the one not operated upon afforded a
rest for the ra, chet trill as firm and conven-
lent as conld be desired.
After making all his preparations, and
adjusting his drill: Mr. Miller comm e need
operations for the purpose of drilling hole
through one side Of the Safe He worked
steadily and faithfully for one hour aud fit
ty-sx minutes, at the end Of which time
his bits were entirely used up, so that il
was wholly useless for him to operate any
further with them. as he informed u.s. and
as was evident from the inspection of the
bits themselves. The bits were examined
after being used. by us, ard by others more
competent than us to Judge Of their suffi
cheney, and We are satisfied they were well
made and well tempered
Upon examination. We found that he lad
yet full two inches OF metal between til,
point Of the drill and the interior Of the
Safe The metal yet to be penetrated. Mr.
Miller Informed us, and we are satisfied
was harder and more difficult to drill than
that already passed and being satitied from
what has already been done that the safes
were a. good "a Mr. Lilli. had contracted
to deliver us, We dispensed with any further
testing. and accepted them.
Mr.. Lille has Throughout this matter, act
ed literally and honorably by u.s. and w
take ri. asure in recommending him and hi
work to persons needing articles in his line
;. } kinKwooD,
ii PEcE,
Ex. Com State Bank Of Iowa.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
M. 4 N. ~ abroad
A Chicago correspondent of the Mareng
V2sitor writes a. fcllova.

A Chicago correspondent of the Mareneo
vSsisor writes - fcllows:
learned this morning by friend who
claimed 70 know, that the NJ. l. NJ. Co. in.
tend putting on q large number of hand,
veat u Iowa City Immediately, SO that Won
may look out for the completion of the roa d
ooon.
The editor Of the Visitor is also " cred;.
bly, informed" that
Agents are employed in Iowa CITY to an.
gage ell The hands that can be nrocurea -
90 on the work in the spring. and that Il !.
the intention Of the Company to put on a.
lafgs force - can be worked to adv.n.
sgs. IN order that the road may be com.
P slsd 70 Msrengo as early in the summer
= possible. Work will also 90 on between
eAis place and Grinnell. the COMPANY he.
rs bound to complete the road to the north
80 south centre of Poweshiek county IN
eaontssn months from the delivery Of the
seeeoe Of that county. which was sometime
- October or November last, we believe.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28

The Paris correspondent Of tn
National IufeliJencer saws

The Paris correspondent Of the
National Inteligencsr says:
"The following story has been rela-
ted to me, illustrative Of the phiios-
ophy Of chess, a game which enjoys
the traditional admiration Of DIR. Frank
I'm as requiring the exertlon OF every
originating faculty Of the mind. In
the course Of one Of the games between
Messrs. Morphy aud Andersen, n
move Of the former excited much sur
prise among the bystanders. He bad
declined to take a piece, which Though
apparently a change of knights would
have resulted, it was thought, conclu-
sively in his favor. The game pro-
cceded, however, without verbal COM
ment, and was rapidly won by Mr..
Morphy. No sooner did he deliver
the +" checkms.e," than one Of the
most intense iookcrs-on, breathless
with pent mp emotion, exclaimed 'FoI
the love OF heaven tell me why you
did not take the knight 'Becs use,
said Mr.. Morphy, all alive to the nature
of his friends concern, 1t was deep
laid plot. Ia CIV moves | should
have lost the game by stalemate.-
Mr.. Andersen saw the game was des-
/ perate, and he planned this snare fol
me- So saying he replaced the pieces
as they had been at the critical mo-
mcnt, and demonstrated the result by
a series Of moves which would have
been inevitable had he taken knight
Was not right, Mr.. Andersen -
'Ifeclsely,' calculated the bewiderec
gentleman, thinking that the Prince o
Darkness was not without a share il
the composition ofthe young strange
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-28
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