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The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
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THIS deliphtfn| Summer Res

1ssASHA THIS delightful Summer Resort.
8& ! f& situated in the Parish of ST. Landry,
Ns% Il I S in beautiful rolling Pine woods coul-
sEssesazSEsS sEseszS try, distant about thrty-six miles
from Opelousas. will be opened on the 1st of June
next, for the reception of visitors.
This establishment has been thoroughly repaired
and painted, and many important improvements
made. A large Stable and two new Baths and
Bath-houses have been erected. These Baths will
greatly promote the comfort of visitors, as they
built so as to be absolutely free hAm rain water
inundations as heretofore.
The mineral qualities of the waters of these
Springs and the many wonderful cures they have
performed, are SO well known that they only re-
quire passing notice. This Summer resort will
leave nothing to desire this season. as the propre-
ter will spare no pains or expense tooreader it as
agreeable and attractive as possible Ee has en-
gagged an excellent Cook, good Stewagehnd polite
and attentive Servants. He has also vNgaged two
Musicians for the entire season; and besides, as
the Deer abounds in the surrounding sountry, he
has procured pack of hounds for the pleasure Of
sportsmen He has also built several hsats 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 caught in abundance. He
will also open Billiard Saloon and Coffee House,
and keep the very best Liquors and Wines.
Boarding and Lodging, per month, sa5 90
I" . per week, 9 10 90
per day, 2 90
Children and servants, half price,
Horses, per week, 25
per day, 90
Persons visiting Bell-Cheney may have their
letters and papers directed to Bayou Chicot, and
they will be delivered at the Springs three times
week PATIN & DELAHOUsSAYE,
May 2lst, 1859 Proprietors.
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Point aux Loups Springs.

!. gBA THE undersigned take this mode
EEss OF notifying the pub ic that he has just
| 6sfs ss improved this Establishment and he
ssis now in readiness to receive all those
whose pleasure 1t may be to seek the above as a
place of pleasure and ,ecreation, as we'll as those
who may be impelled from indisposi,ion to have
recourse to them for the remedial agency of its
waters. These Springs are situated on the Bay
| Gu des Cares, distant about "a miles Southwest
of the Town of fOpelousas. Among the n,,me-
rous springs. there to be found, may be had such
as are found abounding with Sui hur and prepa-
rat,ons oflron. The springs are very abundant,
and IN one instance three of the streams form
large basin which affords magnificent bathing
! place. The waters of the said basin can be en-
'irely renewed every hour, circumstance which
Is certainly calculated to add much to it's purity
| At the distance Of some five hundred yards from
the principal bathing place there is, besides this
| another which isfurnished with abundant stream
| CT water the GOODNESS of which can almost be
! compared to that ice.
inannouncipg the opening of his Establish
ment, the undersi gned does not prcterd.c offer
the same to the public fashionable watering
place. where fine dressing may be exhibited with
the other general ac compartments. His object,
on the contrary, IS to offer to the afflicted ans
| through which shackled constitution may be re-
stored to health. The remedial agency Of these
waters in the relief of Dyspepsia and IN the per-
1AofolIt euie VI CutaAeoos eiuptiOns, lIoNl past
experience, now stands uncontradicted.
The establishment consists of comfortable
dwellings, wiNn all the necessary furniture which
may be inquted at such a place, and the
table will be always amply furnished with what
ever edibles may seem best to suit the tastes of
visitors. An excellent pasture in which horses
may b. kept with safety, will be at the dspos ton
ofsuch as may desireit, we'll as corn, fodder,
&c.
The aharges of the undersigned will be mode
rate, AID he feels satisfied that his visitors will
not only be satisfied with the accommodations
which they may receive but that they will be also
equally contented with the degree ofhealth wAich
they may obtain from the healthfu, use Of the
waters of the different Springs.
ANTOINE CART.
Nav 28th 1880
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Dl @DrM-MWE g ~

ME undersigned has always for sale fine as
IL sortment Of Yellow Pine. of all dimensions.
At cents per foot delivered at Opelousas, ~ cents
delivered at Bayou Chicot or Vile Plate, and /
cents delivered at his Saw-Mill. He also has a
good assortment Of sawed lumber for wheelwrights
such as Hickory and White Oak. Purchasers who
come with money will always be welcomed and
good bargains given them. Come and see and no
doubt you will purchase either lumber Or the Saw
Mill itself; as am more and more determined to
sell. Those who visit my friend and neighbor,
Mr.. Prevent, at the Beaver Creek Springs, where,
by the by, visitors are spleudidy treated, would
would also sell house and Lot in the center Of
Vile Plate E. DARDEAU.
St. Landry, July 23d 1859.
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gplI1lN SPRINGS
[YHE undersigned takes this method

TWyHE undersigned takes this method OF
Ell announcing to his friends and to the
public of this and meighboring Parishes that
he is now prepared to carry persons who
would wish to 60 either the Bell-Cheney, the
Beaver Greek or the Pointe aux Loups'
Springs, at moderate prices Those from St.
Martin WHO should take the mail Of the un-
dersigned, by Braux Bridge, will only pay
eight dollars for the trip through up to the
Springs. Horses and carriages can always
be got at the undersigned for private or ex-
press trips.
The undersigned will spare no trouble nor
expenses to merit share Of the patronage of
the public. NOEL LAKCADE.
Opelousas, June 18th 1859. Sm.
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aseaoer Greek @urtota9.

Situated IL, the center Of a fire Pine acooa
SIS miles North H1est Of ofOpelousns.
The undersigned having become
tassiA the purchaser Of these Springs (tor.
I9ss uerly kept by the late Rachel Gra-
aaa denigo) takes this method Of inform
ing his friends and the public Of this and the
peighboring Parishes, that he will open the
same to the public on the 18th of June next
He hopes that the important improvements
which be has made on the premises, added to
the incessant care and attention which the un.
dersigued will bring to the details Of this Re-
treat, will merit to him share Of the public
patronage. PRICES:
Per day, 30
Per month 30 90
Children and servants, half price.
Horse, so cents per feed, IS cents per day,
or SIS per month.
Private arrangements can be entered into
with the undersigned.
DPayments are invariably due at the
end Of each week;-and positively no credit.
HENRY PROVENT.
st. Landry 28th May 1859.
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ST. LANDRY MEDICINE DEPOT.

@EsEe THE undersigned keeps constantly
on hand large and we'll selected stock
Rm of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye
90 Stufs, Varnishes, Brushes, Glass, Perfu-
merry and Fancy Articles: Pure Wines and Bran
dies for medicinal purposes, Stationery, Garden
Seeds, and choice Havana Segars, and Tobacco.
for the sale of Cherry PectoraI Cathartc Pills, &c.
Also agent for Mofat's, Louden's, Champions,
Hu!l's, Woodman's, Rortand's, Railways r. r. R.
and Perry Davis Pain Killer and all other popular
Patent Remedies.
Prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours,
night and day. Physicians and Planters orders
respectfully solicited. JOHN POSEY,
Druggist and Apothecary.
Opelousas November 9th, 155s.-1Y
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Notice to the Public.

THyHE undersigned has just received fine
II assortment Of Dry Goods and others, as
also good supply Of Groceries, which he Of
fers for sale, cheap for cash. Straw hats and
others, shoes for ladies, gentlemen and chill
dren, jaconats, calicoes, muslin, cottonsof All
kinds and qualities and also an assortment Of
PERFUNER r & SWEATalEATs.
He avails himself Of this opportunity to Of
fer for sale pretty little plantation, we'll es-
tablished and consisting of = fine dwelling
house, kitchen, store where he presently
sells bis goods, corn house. and warehouse,
the whole in very good order. This situation
is justly considered o an excellent one for
commerce, and partieularly for baker shop.
For particnlars apply to the undersigned,
on the premises, at Anzenne's bridge.
j. B. PERISSIN.
Bayou Teche, St Landry, June IL, 1859.
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800 REV A RID.

10 RANAWAY from the plantation Of
u the undersigned, in Prairie Laurent,
-. Parish of ST. Landry, on the 9Th June
last, negroman named JAMES BRABlN or
GLOVER, aged about % years, Of dark griff
color, S feet 8 inches in height; speaking
English only. This boy was purchased on
the 3lst of May last, from Johnathan NJ.
Wilson, New Orleans.
The above reward will be given to whom.
soever shall bring said boy to me, or twenty.
FIVE Dollars to whoever will lodge him in Jail
and advise me Of the fact
LUD. LASTRAPES.
St. Landry, July 10th, 1850.
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Fresh Groceries.

HI M AVING just arrived from New Orleans
-M Il. with an assortment of Fresh Groceries,
the undersigned would offer the same for sale
at his usual cheap prices. His assortment
consists principally in
Sugar Cured Hams, Flour, Smoked Shoul.
ders and Sides, Fresh Pork, Pickles,
Dried Beans, Brandies and Whis-
key Of the best qualities, Ale,
Porter, Wines and Cor
dials,. Cheese, To-
bacco, Sc, &c.
He also keeps constantly on hand, Paints,
Oils, Window Glasses, Cordage, Nails and
Tinware. G. STEEL.
Opelousas, May 7th, 1859.
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wA ABDR OBRs
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
.T0r 9ols.
OpelOusaS, st. Landry, La.

T3HIS Institution, lately established in the town
IL of Opeloasas, 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
almost care will be paid to their rapid improve
fnent.
The best Teachers will be selected their num-
Der will be increased to suit the increasing number
of the students.
The very great success of the Institution from
Aeginning, the long experience of those at the
mead of it. their unconquerable determination to
scarry out the noble work. the best pledge they
can offer to parents for the improvement of their
children.
For terms and other particulars apply to
Rev: GILBERT RAYMOND. 1,
Opelousas, September 25th, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
Sa Tai sRaNYSza

Main street, near Charles N. Ealefs Store
The undersigned being convinced
aLY that the true policy of the merchant
Vnis to choose his supplies at the com.
mepcement of each season, thus being able to suit
more fully and perhaps cheaper, his patrons, he
would hereby inforn6sis friends and the public in
general, that he has just arrived from New Orleans
with complete and fresh assortment of Dry Goods
and others, which he holds at such low prices that
will certainly astonish any visitor who may come
and examine his goods.
His stock Of goods consists principally in:
Fancy Barege Dress Patrons,
Jaconets, Brillantnes, Caicos,
Gloves, Crlnoines, Petticoats
and many other fascY articles for ladies.
Also:-Ready made Spring Clothing for gentle
men and boys, Hats, Caps, Shirts, Shoes, Boots
Crayats &C, &C., Saddles, Harnesses, Collars, SC
of the quality and prices s. Levy.
0pelousas, March 10th, 1859.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
FURNITURE STcRD.

FURNITURE STcRD.
o. THE undersigned tukes this method
NuaR of informing the public that he has jus,
Nv opened furniture store, in the building
NfSV formerly used and known as John Coch
V@K rams Coffee House, Main street, opeou-
VI Asas, where he will constantly keep on
hand good assortment of household furniture
among which
BEDSTEADs. in Mahogany;
BEDSTEADS. in Black Walnut and other wood
TABLES, in Mahogany, Black Walnut and Other
wood, for parlors, bed rooms, &C.;
ARMOIRES, in Mahogany, Black Walnut, &C.
SOFAS, BUREAUX;
SIDEBOARDS. SAFES;
ROCKING CHAIRS, WASHSTANDS:
CHAIRS, for pallors, dining rooms, &c, and
many other articles too tedious to enumerate.
He takes this opportunity to announce to his
friends and the public that he will continue to ma Ike
new furniture. repair old ones and exchange new
ones for any article of old furniture, which may be
repaired.
Hoping to merit share of the public patronage
he invites ladies and gentlemen to come and give
him call and examine his lot Of furniture.
LOUIS WAITER.
Opelousas, December 18th 1858.
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~ Ia

TWyH0SE who ire indebted or who may
hereafter be indebted TO the undersis
gned for the hire of slaves or otherwise, are
requested to pay to no other person but him-
self, if they wish TO save the necessity OF pay
ing twice. JOSEPH KOUA.
Washington, July 18th, l859.-7t.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
I'D DUCLOS q Co.
Corner Bieaville & Exchange Alley, N.-Orleans

4usrsssa Have the honor to inform their friends
3and the public that they have just opened
: at their Store, No. 81 BienyilIe Street at
the corner Of Exchange Alley, Depot of furniture
OF every description, such as Bedsteads, Aruloirs,
Tables and others Tete-atste Chairs, Sofas.
Fanteuils Moss hair and spring mattresses, Feather
beds. They repair furniture, make exchanges and
take il Oh storage They hope by care and industry
TO obtain share Of public patronage. Dec ~.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
Public Sale.

Estate Of the late Edvige Olen, deceased
HHNHE Public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned,
Administrator.
On Wedaesday, 21st September ,aeat, 1850,
on the Plantation hereinafter described the
following described property belonging to the
Estate of Edvige Glen, deceased wife of
Joseph Bergeron, pere, late of the Parish Of
St. Landry, to-wit.
= ! l. A Certain Tract of Land,
W ! situated at Prairie Gros Che
vreuil, Parish Of St. Landry
measuring sixty acres (more OF less) superb
cial measure, bounded North by lands of e.
Cyprien Lalonde, South by those of Mrs. Mi
chel Mayer, East by Francois Periot, and
West by Francois Castillo, together with the
buildings and improvements thereon erected
and thereto pertaining, as being the last resi-
dence of said deceased.
A NEGRO WOMAN, named Caroline,
aged about 80 years.
A One yoke of oxen, hor-
-Sses, gentle cows, ploughs,
household furniture, kitchen uten-
sils and other articles.
Terms and conditions One third Of
the purchase price payable on the LIST May
next, 1860, one third ON the first Of May
following, 1861, and the last third on the first
of May 1862. Purchasers furnishing secu-
rity IN sozido to the satisfaction of the Ad-
tninistrator Of said Estate, and all sums not
punctually paid at maturity to bear interest
at the rate Of eight per cent per annun from
time due until paid. And moreover, the
land and Slave remaining specially hypothe.
Gated unto said Estate, until full and entire
payment Of capital and interest, which may
accrue thereon
JOSEPH ST. CYR. Administrator.
Opelousas August Goth, 1859
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CART WRIGHT AND TURNER.

MVHE undersigned offers bis services to
H. the planters Of this Parish as Cart.
wright and Turner. To his work shop he has
just adapted mechanism by which he will
turn the stocks Of wheels and many other
works Dith rapidity and precision. He takes
this opportunity to inform the public that bis
establishment is entirely independent Of the
Blacksmith Shops Of J. John and V. Las
trapes, his neighbors, and that all work sent
to his shop must be paid for on delivery,
otherwise the work will not be delivered He
will continue to work cheap for cash only.
PIERRE GOSsELIN.
Opelousas, July 9Th 1S59-3m. -.
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For sale nd private sale.

Isss About a Square Of Land, situated
ION Bellevue street. in the Town of
Opelousas, with the Improvements, consisting
in Dwelling House, Kitchen. &c
For the price and further informations,
apply to the editor ofthe Opelousos Courier,
to G. Donate & Bro. corner Of Court and
Bellevue streets, Opelousas, or to the under.
signed. near New-Iberia.
Dec. 4-1y DUBREUIL OLIVIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
j % NH n III Ills.

Wateh-maker and Jeweller, Bellevue
- street, Nimmo's old stand, in Opelousas
aSs. being permanently located, offers his ser
vices to the public 70 general Watches aud
will be repaired promptly, ID sworkmanlike man
ner, and at very moderate prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03

THyHE public are hereby notified that a
ID Speeial Term Of the District Court, in
and for the arisb Of st. Landry, will be hol-
den in the IoWn Of Opelousas, on Monday
the 18th day Of September next, 1859,
Judge Edouard Simon, Of the l4th Judicial
District presiding
Clerks once,
Opelousas Aug. 40 1859
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PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY RT
JOEL Ke 8AND0De
CONDITIONS.

Subscription, for one year, payable in advance,
three dollars; il paid at the end Of the year. four
dollars. No subscription will be received for a
period less than one year. A subscriber wishing
to discontinue, must give ,orttem notice to that eff
feet, and settle up all arrearages.
.Adueriising ng:--Advertisements will be inserted
at cents per line for each and every publieaton:
A liberal discount will be made for yearly and
standing advertisements.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until the editor shall Judge it conve-
nient to discontinue the publication.
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arfearages paid, unless at the OPP
tion OF the publisher
No election tickets or other jobs printed without
the money, the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person. s
Ten dollars in advance win invariably be re-
CURED for the announcement of candidates forofce
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
FOR SALE,

Aaa A secondhand Mahogany Piano,
FYE fIof the celebrated manufacture Of
Nunns 4 Bro, New. York, just repaired and
tuned by Mr.. Flandrain, Of New Orleans, in
the most thorough and perfect manner, is
confidently offered as a superior instrument,
at very reasonable price.
On exhibition at the Drug Store Of
JOHN POSET.
Opelousas, July 23d, 1s59.--1m.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
H1sn nm her! Lullal,ersg

FMyHE undersigned having improved and
R transported his SaW-Mill two miles Of
Barrels Landing, on Bayou Courtableaa, is
now ready to saw any quantity Of lumber, q
any length, up 10 40 feet. Lumber will be
delivered either ut his mill or ct Barry 4
Landing, and large bills filed al moderate
prices. CHS. CLOSE.
ST. Landry, Nov. Goth, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
y WASHINGTON DRUG STORE.

ga THE undersigned hereby infoTn2 their
" friends and the public in general that they
La 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, 1859 Washington, La
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
@QWDE@RQM8s

Boarding by the year, $l4o 90
Day Scholars by the year. 40 %
=" by the month, 90
FURNITURE.
Bedstead, 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 public semi examna.
tions during each year.
The Scholastic year is composed of 10 months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in cases of sickness or other
ses 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 case
Parents have it at their option to choose their med
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
THE UNIVERSITY OF FAMILY MEDICINES. &c

AT PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
a ORGANISED for the purpose of arresting the
W evils Of worthless and spurious nostrums, and
supplying families with Reliable Domestic Reme-
dies, have sent to John PQsey assortment of their
valuable compounds, viz:
Rowands Tonic Mixture for the cure of Fever
and Ague, &c.
Rowands Blackberry Root Syrup, for the cure Of
Diarhea, &c.
Universitys Remedy for Lung Complaints, &C.
for Dyspepsia or Indigestion.
Costive Bowels, pills
e " Sore Eyes. :.
4 Ear Ache or Deafness.
F." Tooth Ache.
" Fever and Ague, in form
of Pills
Unlikesthe various nostrums Of the day, these
remedies depend upon their merits for popularity.
Wholesale and retail, by JOHN POSEY,
Feb lsh 1s5s.-1y.l ope]ousas, La.
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NOTICE.

~ " u NWS18As
TKyHE undersigned having taken tho contract fol
u carrying sae NAH between Opelonsas aad St
Martins, hy lros Cheyreul and Branxs Bridge, will
eontnue to take passengers hi ths rate Those
who would lke 10 talss through sioket from ss
Martin % tho Cheney Spring. VIII only have %
pay eight Dollars. NOEL kARCAgE.
4 0pelousas 9th Jane 1ea5.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
TsIDORE GRAOUII<LA.

W arIDHe CtE tier sekRda EssHs EsaVeF,
dAFFEHs his services 10 the public Of the Parish
" of ST. Landry Having established 1t St Mar.
tinsyiIe Depot Of Italian Marble of the first quality
he is prepared to erect Funerary Monuments with
Or without inscriptions, on oil plans and according 70
NIL tastes, il prompt and WorkmaIke manner and
on moderate prices.
Those who may need his services will please write
10 him. Az St. Martinsy apply to the editor Of
the Dpelousas Courier. Aug. I4, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03
For sale ae private sale.

For sale ae private sale,
SsIx LOTS OF GROUND, adjoining each
~ others, situated in the town Of Opelotl-
ssas, and suitable for residence, it being on
the limits Of the town. These lots will be sold
cheap for cash. EyFr particulars, apply
to the editor Of the Opelousas Courier.
Opelousas, 18th june 1859. If.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-09-03

DK. J. 4. A. DELARUELLE, Principal; Professor
Of French aad Latin.
------, Pvefsssor Of English and English Lit
erassYs.
ENG resident Of this locality, for the last four
.D teen years, having assisted Mrs. Delaruee in
the direction Of her school for Young Ladies' founded
in the gear 1914, and which terminated only at the
death Of its foundress expect to be able fully to
sWer the expectation Of those parents who shall have
confded the education of their children to me. !
will do every thing that depend upon me to assist
the Development Of their intelligence, and far it
may be possible, 10 improve in them those intesc-
tual Qualities which ought to be the characteristics
Of men whom the citizens of free country may one
day call 70 gil the high stations in government
shall do oil that depend upon me to make them good
citizens and good fathers Of families. For this pur-
pose liberal education developing the intellect is
intellectual ideas, the offspring Of ignorance and su
perstition, her ordinary companion.
But knowledge of science, the exercise of the
polite arts, will not suffice by themselves for COM
pete education Religious ideas should also be in
culcated in their young minds. The belief in one
God is as rational as it is necessary. Though the
rites by which we honor the Divinity differ to orn
they prove one and the same object, that is to Offer
hommage to the Great Creator, the architect of the
Universe. Our religious motto should then be 7dle-
ration, ioue Of Ged and ',eighbor. Every atten
ton will be bestowed upon the students-Their food
will be healthy and abundant. They shall have for
their recreation and the exercise necessary to their
health, large and spacious play grounds. In fine,
every thing will be done for the physical and moral
improvement of the students.
Corporal pu ishment expressly forbidden Parents
viii receive once every three months bulletin Of the
a5th and nrnnncSc nf fh dip children