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1855
State of Aoaa6ssatgsy.

D1sThIcS CouN yo ass0
Estate OF Alexandra Castillo, deed.
Al LEXANDRE H. CASTILLO aud
n! MICHEL CASTILLO, of the Par
ish Of St. Landry, Administrators of the Es-
tate Of Alexandra Castillo, deceased. late of
the Aforesaid Parish, having fled Tableau'
Of Clasaification Of said Estate, accompanied
by pesitisn praying that the same may be
homoIogatsti Aud whereas the prayer of
said petition has been granted by an order of
Court, dated March 25th, 1859
Therefore, notice ia hereby given to all in
terested to make opposition in writing, in my
office, within thirty days from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologa:ed,
that the Administrators be authorized to pay
the debts of the Estate, il conformity with
their order and Classification therein,
L. LASTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1869.
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/, LITERARY INSTITUTION OF 0PEL0UsAS.
Preparatory School for the Academies
of the Und0n.

"Ensirs Religious aud Political Tolerance"
.M.- DEpARTAEETs:
c. E. DuKAsn, Principal: Professor Of FSrsca
Latin, History and Mathematics.
HENRY B. SLOANE, Professor of Esghh, GeoHse-
try, Geography and Writing.
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A likely plantation, 3 miles from
ssssss: 0pelousas, is offered for sale ut pri.
- vate sale. It contains 178 arpents
of land, 80 or 35 Of which is wood laud, and
the balance good for cultivation There is a
good dwelling house, negrne quarters, cotton
gin, and all the necessary cut houses and all
under fence
For particulars apply at this ofHne.
0peIousas, April 18th, 1853.
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For Sale.

- 4 PLANTATION, we'll sstab-
Il lished, situated On Bayou Mallet. in
80 Bthe Parish Of St. Landry. measuring
five arpents front BY twenty arpents in depth,
part Of which is wood land.
Another Plan tn tom. EIaswise
established, situated in the same quarter, and
adjoining the FIRST named plantation, maaau-
ring two and half arpents front by fnrty in
depth, part of which is we'll timbared
These two Plantations viii lhe sold egethsr
Or separately, to suit purchasers.
For further particulars appIyen thaprem-
ises to-
FRANCOIS GUILLORY, fls.
ST. Landry March 18th, 1859
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tate of 1ossasla.ss.
DIsrzIrr GauaE, NJ aera
Raxssk II 1k Lassssay. N'o' 0ot'.
Ksss~xss.A... .lr TsS k4 III

Paxazh u slt Laasssrg. NO 'ots
ataae of Louis Sicily, deceased.
VKTALMoNT Sicily, Of tie pagish Of
u ST. Landry, Administrator Of she Es-
taba Of Loais Sicily, deceased, late Of sha
aforesaid Parish, having fled Tab.eau of
Claasifeation in the Estate, accom- mpaaia5 by
petition praying that the same may be ho-
mologassd And whereas the PRAYER Of said
petifIha has been granted By IN order Of
Court, dated 7th April, 1859.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
taressed to make opposition, if any they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof, why
said Tableau should not bs homologated and
the Administrator authorized to paw aecerd-
ing TO the classification therein contained.
Z. LAsTRAPEs. Clerk.
0pelonaas, April Och, 1850.
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HAVING purchased Dr. h. n. Littelrs
IL interest in this store, take this method of
informing my frens and the public generally. that
will hereafter devote my entire attentiozsto the
Drug business and will be found ut all hours af the
day at my post and at nIghtafmy residences, for
meFly known as Prevents HateI
2. .LEnNEE HEBRARD
opelousas, october 2ad, 1853.
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usltIas osfar iii aaia t6an en-
e slrs s1aak di Masazsrl, Hs-
Hiae III alt an rea-
aunahhlle terrsia Ea IssI l
pelausas,
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g0ND NDEzaG 0N9s

Boarding by the wear, sl40 90
Day Scholars by the year. 20 90
"a by the month, 4 90
FURNITURE. 81
Bedstead, Mattrass, Pillow, by the quarter, s1 90
Washing by the month. SO
The students are expected to furnish their lights,
and their wood during the winter.
There will be two public semi annual exanina-
tons during each year.
The Scholastic year is composed OF Il months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in cases of sickness or other eau
independent 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
Parents have at their option to choose their med
ical attendant.
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. ST. MiRY'S ACADEMY,
:Fot. 8o1ls.
0pelougas, St. Landry, In.

pHSHIS Institution, lately established in the town
L. OF Opeionsas, to bestow upon the boys and
youths OF the Parish the Incompatible blessing OF
a 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
uanost care will be paid 20 their rapid improve
meEt.
p The best Teachers will be selected their num-
ber viii be lncreased to suit the increasing number
of the students.
The very great Success of the Institntion from
tt-ginning, the long experience of those at the
lead of it, their unconquerable determination to
ca6rv out the noble work, are the best pledge they
can offer to parents for the Improvement Of their
,ehtdren
For terms and other particulars apply To-
Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND.
0pelnusas, September 25th, 1853
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lsw.aflsans and apfIonsan regular PafEss.

a a@@A, THE eood and safe steamer
BAYOU BELLE, Capt BEsotr
sz5sissEszazN NEY, Mazter, will continue her
regular weekly trips betwesn Washington aud New
Orleans, leaving Washington every Monday, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, and New-orleaus eyery Friday, at
o'clock z H.
The BaEou Belle being Of very light draught,
and we'll calculated fer the trade, planters and ship
pers can rely on the regularity Of fher trins.
The Undersigned takes this spportunity to tender
his heartfelt thanks to his friends and the public in
general for the very liberal patronage exfsnded to
the bayou Belle. RENalaE lEY, Master.
opeiousss, February s6th 1854
age ALE letters md packages, fnr New Orleans,
bT the HayosS hslEs left ut tine efEicef of Messrs
HaIne q esEadenigo, will be segnIariy dispatched.
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sllaEzerss Garden seeds.

Shakers Garden seeds.
UsT resolved, a large and well selected
04@ 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 ~
y e. LEONCE HEBRARD.
Gpelouaas, February 18th, 1869.
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RUNAWAY NEGRO!
81 SO r. EW D!!

- RANAWAY from the plantation
e7A of the undersigned, below Patterson
AA vile, on the 18th of June last, mu.
E Elatto boy named CARLOS. He is
IN aged about % years, is feet OF
- 5 inches high, and speaks both the
kngIlsh and French languages, but the latter
with more facility. He looks very much like
an Indian, his frame, his straight black hair,
his reddish complexion, and his very carriage
bespeaking that origin.
The above .eward will be given to whoever
will take hjjm to the undersigned, or lodge
him safely in one of the jails Of this State, or
other State, and inform the owners Of his
arrest.
r Captains of steamboats, OF other crafts
are requested to notice the above
6. A. RRIANT & BROTHER.
Pattersonville, La, March 12sh, 1859.
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aasta,sz Or sks Pzrfsb q st. La,szw.
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MaW -0rlaans and 0palotasas Regular
| Weekly PagkHt,

g. TIE good aud safe steam-b boat
sHsgEs W. BURTON, Captain GustaHa =.
Laaailier, built expressly fur the
above trade, will make her regular weekly trips
between Washington and New Orleans, leaving
Washington every Sunday, at o'clockA. M, aud
New-orieaas every Wednesday, at o'clock P. NJ.
This boas will take freight for all intermediate
landings, via the Atchafalaya
For freight or passage- apply ON board.
ID o. HENCKLET & CO.
opeleusas January 2sth 1853.
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In testimony whereof, have
hereuntapaas my hand and affixed
the Seal OF said Court, this 3Ist
March, 1859.
L. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 2nd, 1859. w.
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lpelousas, March sth, 1883.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
The Humors of Politics.

When Mir. Carroll first met Hindman, the disorganizers began to ridicule him and accused him of being our candidate. The Gazette of this city spoke of him as cour- teous gentleman, though it repudiated his politics. Thereupon the disorganizers pointed to that as an evidence of know nothing sympathy, and hoped it would be a quietus, etc. When we who are here and see the game being played, know that the editors of the two opposition sheets here are as thick as two in bed, and never meet nor part without kiss, like "two fond lowers" it did not surprise us to see them working together.
 But all at once orders were received to praise Carroll So they had to follow the lead of the Gazette and take exactly the same position. But the beauty of the thing is. that the orders to the Helena man were not explicit enough, and the editor, being q newcomer. overdid the thing in this style:
 "CoL CARROLL WITHDRAWN. This gentleman, who has been canvassing fol Congress in opposition to Col. Hindman has been compelled to quit the canvass or account of sickness in his family. Col Carroll is represented to be young mar of first rate capacity and promise. He has certainly shown himself to be gentleman of the right stripe, by refusing to take ad vantage of the most unfair law, whicl would have given him the opportunity t make the canvass while his opponent oc cupied his seat in the next Congress. / Col e. has very properly scorned to take thi advantage and boldly met his antagonis at his appointments. Misfortune has pre- vented him from continuing his labors." Now the very things that he praises Car roll for not doing, Hindman did. If Car roll is gentleman, Hindman is not. Car roll scorned to take advantages whicl Hindman took. This is9 great blundel and the new editors head will go off in stanter if he ever dares to tell the trut again.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
BENTONyILLE, ARK,
 TOE

DEAR STR-The great passover come off yesterday, and what failure. The know notmngs and disorganizers beat up all thelr forces, and, to a man, they were on the ground; but all Hindman's long and loud talking was a failure. He seems to have lost his energy and enthusiasm. Here was to be his triumph; and here he let down. If the vote had been taken after his speech was over, his forces would have been beaten two to one. It must be borne in mind, too, that ours would have been a triumph of the democracy over the unbolv alliance of the know nothings and disor- ganizers. There was not know nothinc Tn our ranks; while they composed the amount of the Hindman men, save here and there a disappointed ofice-seeking democrat, who expects to get an office through Hindman's influence.
 The few per diemites were not even sa- tisfed with his efforts, for they say he left the question about where he found it, and failed to convince any one that Duval G Co. were right in their position. Duval was here and looked like wet sheet: he will no doubt, exclain, :" save me from my friends" He made long ride from Ft. Smith, for nothing. Hindman will have. a rough and weary time before him through Madison, Carroll, and Newton counties and ihis will no donbt. be his last trip ir the west. P.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Notice of Geological Survey of Arkansas

In the further prosecution of the Geo. logical Survey of the State, Dr. D. D. Owen, the State Geologist, will extend the Geological Reconnaissance through the counties of Clark, Hampstead, Pike, Se- vier, southern part of Polk Lafayette, Co., lurbia, southern part Ouachita, Calhoun, southern part Bradley, Union, Ashley, Chicot, during the months of October and November, passing. through the above counties nearly in the order above given; while, as soon as corps No. reaches Dal- las county, after finishing certain work as signed to it elsewhere in the State: say, in the course of two or three weeks; it will prosecute the Reconnaissance of that county, northern part of Ouachita, northern part of Bradley, southwestern corner of Jefferson and Drew counties.
 All persons, desirous of having speci- mems examined, will have an opportunity by bringing them to Dr. Owens camp, O, depositing them at the clerks office at the county seat of the above counties; and the owners of ore banks, beds of Ignite, mari gypsum, shell beds, or other valuable de- posits, will do we'll to have them immedi ately we'll opened (and specimens taker out) for the inspection of the geologist. engaged in said Reconnaissance.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad.

This work, we are advised, is now pro- gressing very favorably. The grading ot the whole line, from here to White river is either under contract or will be in few days. There is now large number of men engaged in clearing off the timber or throw ing up the road bed.
 The president of the company, we are glad to learn, is disposing of portion oi the bonds issued by the city of Little Rock and Pulaski county, in behalf of this road, to our own citizens at par. There is no better or more reliable security offered than is presented by those bonds, as safe in vestment.
 We learn from some of the contractors, that any /amount of laborers can find i'm mediate employment, and prompt and libe- ral pay upon this road.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

arm into the treasury, but it is ing, even anxious to do the same-so anSs indeed. that It offers us for the opportuF, .fue per cent. of all 1t draws out!
 This war upon us about the lie print ing proceeds alone from enviou otives.1 There is not a paper that ma it, that would not charge and receithe same prices we do, the prices esteblid by law, if the legislature had given it tbb. The Old Line Democrat has clearll gown that it would do so, and we expect is about as patriotic and self-sacrifcinas the ba- lance of them.
 In regard to our accounts fdhe public printing, we court the strictesnvestiga. tion. We have nothing to coal, and i we have committed wrong wre willing it should be published to the Md.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Consistency.

We are admirers of consistency. When this is joined to talent, our admirtion is increased. When to these, candr and modesty are superadded, our admiration knows no bounds. This sentiment las been excited in us by reading a late lumber of the State Rights Democrat. When Stephen A. Douglas threw himself in op- position to the President, and tn demo- cratic policy of the nation, the Statd Rights Democrat, then avowedly edited bj Hind man, denounced him as disorgaiizer- Afterward, when Hindman takes Douglas chute and throws himself into opposition to the Governor, both Senat6rsand the legislature, his fugleman denies tht he,is a disorganizer, but the democratcparty of Arkansas has disorganized The editor of the Helena Note Book, said thatany one opposing the senators, governor and dem- ocratlc papers of Mississippi, wodd not be considered a democrat there, andthe same applies in Arkansas. Upon thisthe, State Rights Democrat bounced, and called it Johnsonian, hereticaI. and ever SC many hard names. Thus a man can oppose the party, its leaders, its policy, and yet not be disorganizer.
 The State Rights Democrat ten defines it's position and gives us its ideaof democ- racy The upshot of it is that democracy is Hindmanism, and Hindmansm Is de- mocracy What would make adisorgan- izer of such small man as Jude Douglas, is pure party fealty and principh in such a great man as Tommy.
 In defining his position, Maj Calhoon, the very latest editor, says he knows nothing about the Johnsons, but Hindnan was a democrat in Mississippi. He finds him op- posing the democratic party il Arkansas now, therefore Hindman is yet democrat and the body of the party are diorganizers. This we think combines consistency and candor. The learned part consists in Latin and other quotations among which is the 1 Celtic? word of ss firnent.''
 The article of Maj. Calhoon is marred we think by little supererogation He says he will support Hindman. His friends have had it to do ever since he has been in 
 the State. But it was unnecessary to tell
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

To CLEANSE THE HAIR AND PREVENT ITS FALLING OUT.-We give the simplest and safest preparation known to us:
 Two large handfuls ofrosemary leaves, piece of common soda about the size of q hazelnut, drachm of camphor. Put it in jug, pour on 1t quart of boiling water, and cover 1t closely to keep the steam in. Let It stand for twelve hours, then strain it, and add wineglassfull of rum. It is then ready for use. If the hair falls off much, the wash ought to be applied 10 the roots with piece ofsponge every other day, talk ing care to wet the skin thoroughly. Then rub dry with towel, brush we'll, and use only as much pomade as will keep down the short hair soft and glossy. This will keep good for several months in bottles we'll corked, and piece of camphor ir each.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

NOTICE FROM THE STATE GEoLGIsT.-A box containing four bottles of water lately arrived from Arkansas addressed to me- The sawdust in which the bottles were packed was quite wet so that the labels on the bottles are quite illegibe, The person who forwarded this box will please address a letter to me, stating the locality and other information in regard to this water, other- wise, there will be no use in my making chemical alalysis of it, being entirely in the dark as to its history or locality.
 Along with the bottles of water were some specimens of ferruginous conglome- rate which serve to identify the box from other waters sent for chemical examination
 D. D. OWEN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

THE THInry FIFTH PAnALLEL.--This is the title of a new democratic paper pub lshed at Fort Smith, in this State, of which A. c Mayors is editor, and w. H. Mayors, proprietor. The salutatory thus defines the political position of the editor.
 "After an active and jealous regard for the ascendencv of democratic principles, during period of more than twenty years all the time rejoicing in it's triumphs and glories, and at times participant in it's honors-it is not to be presumed that we have abated one iot of our devotion to its principles, or determination to labor for their perpetuity. Our democracy Is of the strictest sect-the democracy of the consti- tuition, eXemplilied by Jefferson, embody- ing the rights of the States of the Union, and consequently the rights of the States of the south.''
 The reason for the adoption of the pe- culiar name of the paper, is thus beautiful ly given:
 "The title of our paper so unusual in its character, has been assumed in compliment to the sunny path to the Pacific along that line, upon which stands our beautiful little city, already jewel in the golden belt that must encircle the girdle of this great Re public"
 We are glad to learn that this enterprise has already met with sufficient encourage ment to render it permanent, beyond tho possibility of failure, and cordially welcome Gen. Mayors into the fraternity. Itis need less to wish them success, for they vii | command it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

 heen filed with the papers from time to tune forwarded by you that subject
 Very respectfully your ob't. serv,t,
 JAS. L. WILSON,
 Acting Commissioner" Thus speaks the Madison Pioneer: (. HOUSE JoURNALs.-Our clerk wants to know and so do we, why the Journals of the last legisla nre are not sent round they have been printed What say the State printers in answer to this! Ii o,, cant print them send them here to the Pioneer office, and we will put them up for you in short order"
 To which we answer: The journals were printed weeks ago, folded, stitched deliver cd certified and are being mailed. If they will promise not to tell the opposition and Hindmanites we will add that the printing has been paid for according to law. No doubt, copies have reached Madison before this
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

Ess- We are requested to state that on next Friday, o'clock p. m., Elder w. H. Barksdale, of Helena, will preach the in troductory sermon before the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, in the Christiqr Church in this city; and that on Sabbath Il o'clock, a. m., in the same house, Elder I. B. Van Horne, of Fayetteville, will de- liver discourse on ministerial education.
 Elder w. c. Johnson, of Eldorado, and Elder Peyton Smith, of Monticello, will oc- cupy the pulpit, should the first mentioned fail to attend.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
The Elections.

CALIFORNIA, at its recent election, gave a majority of 10000 for the democratic can didate for governor. A democratic legisla- ture was also elected
 GEORGIA has given the democratic can didate for governor majority of about 15,000; and the opposition elected only one member to, Congress.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

ES We call attention to the advertise ments of those "clever fellows" Messrs. Clements & Willett, who have just received and are now disposing of, fine, large stock of things in their line" Those who need anything of dress, from hat to boot; or, if groceries, from sugar to alum' will do we'll to ''give them a call.'
 The ladies' department has been selected with great care especially for this market
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

LAW FIRM.-J. W. McConaghey and F. w. Hoadley have entered into partner ship in the practice of the law The former, the energetic land attorney and state col lector, is too we'll known to need indorse- ment. Mr. Hoadley is known to our readers by his reports of the decisions of the supreme court published in our paper, of which members of the bar have favora ply spoken. They are models of condensa- tion andperspicacity, and reflect much credit on the author. The firm is one combining talent, energy and reliability.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

EF Three hundred sparrows, carefully selected, were recently sent from England to Au tralia, to be naturalzed in the latter country, and to assist the farmers in keep ing down the armies of caterpillars ana other grubs that occasionally devour the crops.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

RIVER, WEATHER, ETc-The river is at low water mark, but rising; about two feet Is all the water in the channel upon the sandbars. There is an occasional arrival of steamers from Napoleon.
 The weather would indicate rise, hay ing had considerable rain the last two days. with prospect of more.
 There is considerable Immigration now passing through this city for the southern portion of this State and Texas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
TRAVELLING AGENTS

MR. W. WooLFoRD is now out on a tour for the purpose of collecting and soliciting subscribers to the True Democrat. He will visit Saline, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Hot Spring, Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot and Jefferson counties. We hope our friends will extend to him such aid as they conveniently can.
 Also Hon. J. A. JAcowAY will visit the following counties for the same purpose: Calhoun, Columbia, Hempstead Lafayette, Montgomery, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Sevier and Union.
 We commend him to our friends, and request for him their kind offices in further ing his business.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

EsE- Rev. Thos. R. NNelch has accepted the pastorship of the Presbyterian church in this city, Mir. Welch is man of fine t9(ents, exemplary piety, and will no doubt mnke q nnnrlar rastnr