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The Opelousas courier., 1859-08-20
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Point aux: L0ups Springs.

A$A THE undersigned take this mode
EsssE OF notifying the public that he has Just
isska improved this Establishment and he
Is now in readiness to receive all those
whose pleasure It may be to seek the above as a
place OF pleasure and recreation, as wen as those
who may be impelled from indisposition to have
recourse to them for the remedial agency of its
waters. These Springs are situated on the Bay-
ON des Canes, distant about 81 miles Southwest
OF the Town of Opelousas. Among the nume-
rous springs. there to be f. und, may be had such
as are found abounding with SULPHUR and prepa-
rations Iron. The springs are very abundant,
and IN one instance three the streams form
large basin which affords q magnificent bathing
place. The waters of the said basin can be en-
t1reiy renewed every hour, Circumstance which
is certainly calculated to add much to its purity
At the distance of some FIVE hundred yards from
the principal bathing place there is, besides this,
another which is furnished with abundant stream
Of water, the GOODNESS Of which can almost be
compared to that of ice.
lnannounciDg the opening Of his Establish
ment, the undersigned does not pretendto offer
the same to the public as fashionable ring
place, where fine dressing may be exhibited with
the other general accompaEiments. His object,
ON the contrary, is to offer to the afflicted means
through which shaekled constitution may be re-
stored to health. The remedial agency of these
waters in the relief Of Dyspepsia. and in the per-
manent cure of cutaneous eruptions, from past
experience, now stands uncontradicted.
The establishment consists of comfortable
dwellings, with Al the necessary furniture which
may be inquiries at such a place, and the
table will be always amply furnished with what
ever eIlbles may seem best to suit the tastes of
visitors. An excellent pasture in which horses
may be kept with safety, will be at the disposltis
ofsuch as may desireit, as we'll as corn, fodder,
&c.
The charges of the undersigned will be NODE
rate, and he feels satisfied that his visitors will
not only be satisfied with the accommodations
which they may receive, but that they will be alsp
equally contented with the degree of health whih
they may obtain from the healthful use OF the
waters of the different Springs.
ANTOINE CART.
Nav 29th 1850
The Opelousas courier., 1859-08-20
May 29tll, 1859.
25ell>Gteeuep &pr(uQ9.

- THIS delightful Summer ,Resozb,
@ sl& situated in the Parish of St. Landry,
EW Z SMk in beautiful rolling Pine woods coun-
eeGessszsZss3 eGssZss3 try. distant about thirty-six miles
from Opeousas, 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. Theae Baths will
greatly promote the comfort OF visitoY, they are
built SO as to be absolutely free frons rain water
foundations as heretofore.
The mineral qualities of the waters of these
Springs and the many wonderful cures they have
performed, are SO we'll known that they only re-
leave nothing to desire this season, as the propre-
ter will spare no pains OF expense to rehder it as
agreeable and attractive as possible. HsaAas en-
gagged an excellent Cook, good StewardsAhd polite
and attentive Servants. He has also enAged two
Musicians for the entire season; and bBides, as
the Deer abounds in the surrounding cohtry, he
has procured pack of hounds for the pleasure of
sportsmen. He has also built several boabs for fish
ing in the Lake, which is situatedabout four miles
from the Springs, where the Trout, Perch and
many other fine fish 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, s35 90
st " per week, 10 90
per day, ? 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 21st, 1859 Propretors
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~. n ITEEuFsT0

INDUSTRIOUS and good Agents in every town
= and country of the Southern States, to sell the
patent right for recent invention, : A Thief
getector or Burglar Alarm Persons wishing
to act as agents must have from fifty TO five hun
drad dollars: Upon the receipt of SIS, will send
by return Of mail a specimen sample Of the Thief
Detectoi giving full particulars in regard to agen-
cy and se Of the article. It is durable and
simple affair, and should be in every house. Also,
agents wanted 10 sell q valuable book sof recent
publication, co taining many valuableand useful
receipts, some Of which are worth to any one ten
times the price Of the book, = titled" Jackson's
Commercial Eyelopedia of Useful and Profitable
knowledge. 6,ne copy of this book will be sent
to any partof the country upon the receipt of two
dollars, by return of mail.
For sale, several patents Of recent date, Copper
Eightning Rods, &c. Agents wanted. address,
with stamp enclosed for return answer, H. W. r.
JACKSON, Postofice box j 20, New Orleans, La
r. s. To every postmaster in the country will
send one copy OF the above named book upon the
receipt Of one dollar and five three-cent stamps
The hooks ARE furnished to agents and postnasters
at one dollar and fifteen cents per copy by the
quantity. # dec. 18th, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-08-20
Opelousas, August 18th, 1859
~ GDH-H@SME

TyYHE undersigned has always for sale a fne as.
H. sortment of Yellow Pine, of all dimensions,
at3 cents per foot delivered at Ope!ousas, p cents
delivered at Bayou Chicot or Vile Plate, and IL
cents delivered at his Saw Mill. He also has
god assortment of sawed lumber for wheelwrights
suca 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 splendidly treated, would
do well to come and examine my premises
would also sell house and Lot in the center of
Vile Plate. z. DARDEAU.
st. Landry, July 23d 1850.
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ST. LANDRY MEDICINE DEPOT.

zasEs THE undersigned keeps constantly
oh hand large and we'll selected stock
- of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye
- Stuffs, 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
&C. Ayers special and sole agent in Opeiousas,
for the sale of Cherry Pectora, Cathartic Pills. &C.
Also agent for MofFaes, Louden's, Champions,
HulPs, Woodlands, Rorrand's, Railways r. R. R.
and Perry Davis Pain Killer, aud 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, 1s5s.-lY.
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Caution to the Public.

AVING purchased from the State of
Ill d. Louisiana the Lots Nos. / and 2, the
North Half of Lot No. Three, aud the North
Half of Lot No. Six of Section No. Seven in
Township No. Seven of Range No. Six East
III the South-Wester District Of Louisiana,
containing two hundred and thirty mine 25-
100 acres, which land is situated in thfl Pa
rish, back of. FRANCOIS Robins plantation, 1
hereby notify all persons to abstain from
thereon.
II. L. GARLAND.
OpeIousas, July End 1859.
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puaLIsHEn ON SATuapAr Fl .5se
sD0BE Hs 81 I'D Q2e


Subscriptions for one year, payable IN adyance
three dollars if paid at the end of the year. four
dollars. No subscription will be received for a
period less than oHe year. A subscriber wishing
TO discontinue, must give ltten notice to that ef-
feet, and settle up all arrearagss.
-ddoertasing: will be inserted
at cents per Line for each and every publication.
a liberal discount will be made for yearly and
standing advertisements
Ailthe advertisements will be inserted in freneh b
and english until the editor shall judge it conye-
aent to discontinue the publication.
until all the arrearages are paid unless at the op-
sion OF the publisher. ~ - tfaFzas &e@
s No eIeetientck or sthsr idss printed without
the money, the person ordering them to be print
ed is Irresponsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be re-.
CURED for the announcement candidates for Office
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Se 2@vEs
lin street, near Charles N. Ealefs Store.

~ The undersigned being convinced
Nv that the true policy of the merchant
Ws-sDis to choose his supplies at the com
msncemet of each season, thus being able to suit,
more fully and perhaps cheaper, his patrons, be
would hereby inform his friends and the public in
general, that he has just arrived from New Orleans
with a 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, Brillantines, Calicos,
- Gloves, Crinolines, Petticoats,
and many other fancy articles for ladies.
Also 50, Rs.dy l INA made Spring Clothing for gentle
Cravats, &C., &C., Saddles, Harnesses, Collars &c.
Come and examine his stock and Judge yourself
of the quality and prices. S.sLEYY.
opelousas, March 10th, 1859.
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NOTICE.

EVNOCH HAYES, of the Parish of St.
- Landry, having applied by his petition
to be appointed Administrator of the Estate
Of Philippe Carroll, deceased, late of the
Parish OF st. Landry
Now. therefore, any person intending to
make opposition to said appointment, will 6le
the same, in 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, August 18th, 1859
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800 REV ARD.
2ANAWAY from the nlantat;,

10 RANAWAY from the plantation Of
A the undersigned, in Prairie Laurent,
- Parish of St. Landry, on the 5th June
last, negroman named JAMES BRAB1N or
GLOVER, aged about 20 years, of dark griF
color, feet 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.
.s*~ e.,r~esS ~ zasea LJD. LASTRAPES.
"a ST. Landry, July 10th, 1859.
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Notice TO the Public.

TESHE undersigned has just receive6a fine
M 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, calieoes, muslin. cotton Of all
kinds and qualities and also an assortment of
PERFUMERY@ sWEATMEATs.
He avails himself Of this opportunity to Of
fer for sale pretty little plantation, well es-
tablished and consisting Of fine dwelling
house, kitchen, store where he presently
sells his goods, corn house, and warehouse,
the whole in very good order. This situation
is justly considered as an excellent one for
commerce, and particularly for baker shop.
For particulars apply to the undersigned.
on the premises, at Auzenne's bridge.
j. B. PEkISSIN.
Bayou Teohe, St. Landry, june IL, 1859.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF FAMILY MEDICINES, &C.

AT PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
G ORGANISED for the purpose of arresting the
~ evils of worthless and spurious nostrums, and
supplying families with Reliable Domestic Rene
dies have sent to John Posey assortment ftheir
valuable compounds viz:
kowands Tonic Mixture for the cure of Faver
and Ague, &c.
Rowands Blackberry Root syrd for the cure of
Diarhea, &c.
Dniversitys Remedy for Lung Complaints, &c
for Dyspepsia or Indigestion.
Cossive Bowels, pills
Sore Eyes.
- Ear Ache or Deafness
Tooth Ache.
Fever and Ague, in form
of Pills
Unlike the various nostrums of the dav these
remedies depend upon their merits for popularity.
WholesalAaud retail, by JOHN POsEY,
Feb. 18th, ,As59.-1y.l Opelousas, La.
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TT

RHyHOSE who are indebted or who may
Is hereafter be indebted to the undersi-
gned, for the hire of slaves or otherwise. are
requested to pay to nc other person but him
SELF, il they wish 20 save the necessity Of pay
ing twice. JOSEPH ROux
Washington. July 1eth, 1857.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-08-20

Ga VFatch-naker and JewelIer, Bellevue
- street, Nimmo's cid stand, Id 0pelousas
sss.s being permanently located, offers his ser
vices d the public IN general Watches aud
GIocksufeverY kind as weIlas all sorts Of Jewelgy
will be repaired promptly, in workmanIike man
neE, and al very moderate prices.
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CARTWRIGHT AND TURNER.

Y@YHE undersigned offers his services to
IL the planters Of this Parish as !. Cart
wright and Turner. Tohis work shop he has
just adapted mechanism by which he will
turn the stocks Of wheels ard many other
works with rapidity and precision. He takes
this opportunity conform the public that his
establishment is entirely independent of the
Blacksmith Shops Of j. Jobin and v Las
trapes, bis neighbors, and that all work sent
to bis shop must be paid for on delivery,
otherwise the work will not be delivered. He
will continue % work cheap for cash only.
PIERRE GOsSELIN.
Opelousas lnly 9th I859-3m.
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MevF -0Eleana and Opalousas Regular
I s WAeklu Packet.

6n@nh THE good and safe Steam boat
FAlssFs W. BURTON, Captain Gustass, 2
Louailler, built expressly for the
above trade, will make her regular weekly trips
between Washington and New~0rleans, leaving
Washington eveIy Sunday, at O'Clock a. N. and
Newt Orleans every Wednesday, al 5a clock y. u. .
This boat will take freight for all internsalete
landings via the Atchafalaya
For freight or passage, apply on board:
o. HtNeKLEY & co.
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VOlS V4lA S11AN a&o
THYHE undersigned takes this method OF
announcing to his friends and to the
public of this and meighboring Parishes that
be is now prepared to carry persons who
would wish to go 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 Brauz 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 OF ex-
press trips.
The undersigned will spare no trouble nor
expenses to merit share Of the patronage of
the public. NOEL LARCADE. .
Opelousas, June 18th 1859. 3m.
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Public Notice.

a LII persons having any claims against
- the Estate of the late Antoine Ar
maud fills will present them to the undersigned
or to Jas. M. Porter, within thirty days
from the date of this notice.
ROBERT HART LITTELL.
-- Administrator
Opelousas, July End 1859.
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RXDRR1gB5K gRR1Po

@smAk Some few pieces of White Lin
- Zen for family use, together with a
large quantity of Summer Dry Goods, for
sale cheap at the New Orleans Cheap Store.
in Opelousas-Also: Ready Made Clothing.
Hats, Caps, Shoes, Saddlery, &c. &c, also
for sale at the above store, formerly P. e. v.
Roys. .-. n
Opelousas, July 23d, 1859.
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eTatnTe.
DEING resident Of this locality for the last four
I'D teen wears, having assistef Mrs. Delaruelle in
the direction Of her school for Young Ladies' founded
in the year 1914, and which terminated only at the
death Of it's oundresa Texpeet to be able fully to an
swer the expectation of those parents who shall have
contided the education of their children to me.
will do every thing that depend upon me to assist
the development Of their integencsy and far as 1t
may be possible, to improve IN them those inteec-
tual qualities which oughs to be the characteristics
of men whom the citizens OF free country may one
day call to gil the high stations in government.
shall do all that depend upon me to make them good
citizens and good fathers of families. For this pur
pose liberal education developing the intellect is
required; an education free from contracted and anti
intellectual ideaz the offspring Of ignorance and s
perstition, her ordinary companion.
But knowledge of science, the exercise of the
polite arts will not suffice by themselves for COM
plete 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 FORM
they prove one and the object that is to offer
hsmmage to the Great Creator, the Architect of the
D,.iuerse Our religious motto should then be 1dle-
ration, loge Of God assd asighbor. Every atten
ton will be bestowed upon the students-Their food
will he 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 pn ishment expressly forbidden. Parents
will receive once every three months bulletin OF the
health and progress of til cir children .uz6
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Notice of dissolution of partnership.

NUtICC Ul ulssUIutIOH vi pdftHtrSIl1p.
FEVHE public are hereby notified that the
u firm heretofore existing under the name
and style Of Debailloas 4. Cavriere was dis
olved by mutual consent on the 1st of June
instant. Mr.. John P. Gurnett is charged
with the liquidation of the affairs Of the part
nership, but each member retains the right OF
using the signature Of the firm for purposes
Of liquidation.
MIR. Grand Carriere will continue the
same baAness, and avai1s himself of this op-
portunitY to tender his services to hisfIriends
and the public in general. ~.
EvrE. DEBAILLON,
G.. CARRIERE.
Washington, lie IL JUN 1859.
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W WAB DE QgBs
ST. MlRY'S ACADEMY,
~ ~% aP~CSWS
lpeloasas. st. Landry, La.

HVHIS institution lately established in the town
IL of Opelonsas, to bestow upon the boys and
youths Of the Parish the Incompatible blessing of
a solid education, viii 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
uthost care will be paid to their rapid improve
ment
The best Teachers will be selected; their num-
Der will be increased to suit the increasing number
of the students.
Ihsyery great success of the Institution from
eginning, the long experience of those at the
bad of it, their unconquerable determinations to
carry out the noble work, the best pledge they
can Offer to parents for the improvement Of their
children.
For terms aud other particulars apply to
Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND.
OpeiotsAs September ojth 1853
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Fresh Groceries.

E IESM UEd1CEWHGSe
M I AVING just arrived from New Orleans
u - 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, &c, &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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ADUCLaDS e Co.
afner Bienville & Exchange Alley, N.-0rleans,

ptERgna.sn Have the honor to inform theie friends
land the public that they have just opened
s1x 'at their Store, No. SO Bienvlle Street, at
the corner Of Exchange alley, Depot Of furniture
Of every description, such as Beds.eads, Armoirs,
Censre-Tahles and Others Tetea-tete, Chairs Sofas
Fauteuila Moss hair and spring mattresses, Feather
beds. They repair furniture, make exchanges aud
take it on storage. They hope by care and industry
20 obtain share ofpuhlie patronage. Dec. a7.
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Boarding by the year, ~ d sl4o 90
Day Scholars by the year. 40 o0
I" BY the month, s+ 90
FURNITURE. es5s<
Bedstead, Mattrass Pillow, by the quartsr, 81 90
Washing by The month, so
The students expected 10 furnish their Lights,
and their wood during the winter.
There will be two public semi. annual exanina-
tions during each year. 81
The Scholastic year is composed of l2 months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in cases of sickness or other eau
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
s,c1 c%% MT
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gOEI. q. sAWDoZ, ngOgARY PUBLIC

EKTILL attend with care and diligenee 10 all
WV business entrusted to him, such as Family
Meetings, Meeting Of Creditors, sales, tEansiers
and exchange al propertY, mortgages, release q
mortgages, Donations, Inventaries Testaments &c
Office Opposite the Court House, near Thos d.
Lewis & Porser's. - u
Opelousas. April 18Th, 1867.
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H1NgyR 3 QagNkB 40 /.
October 9th. 185s.-tff.
Lumber! LaamaDea.!.!

THyHE undersigned having improved and
u transported his Saw Mill two miles Of
Barr6's Landing. on Bayou Courtableau, Is
now ready to saw any quantity Of lumber, df
any length, upto "A feet. Lumber will bs
delivered either at his mill or at Barry g
Landing, and lalge bills filed at nnodera4
prices. ~ .'.-.s..-s.:s. CHS. CLOSE. !
81. Landry, Nov. 20sh, 1858.
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LITERARY INSTITUTION on oPELoUsAs.
Preparatory School for the Academies
of the Union.

"Estsrs Religious and Political Tolerance" If
DEPARTMENTS:
C.. e. DuRANp, Principal: Professor Of French,
Latin, History aud Mathematics
NATHANIEL Moss, Professor Of Eaglish, Gsome-
try, Geographg and Wr1ting. i .stsa
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FURNITURE STORE. J

4 - 5bdS IA i ~ l@a 6IS5@4sS
@ THE undersigned takes this method
h of informing the public that he has just
~ opened furniture store, in the building
MFAEN formerly used and known as John Coch
9Y rams Coffee House, Main street, opelou-
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, d-rooms &c.;
ARM0IREs, in Mahogany, Black Walnut, &c.;
SOFAS. BUREAUX;
SIDEBOARDS. SAFES;
ROCKING CHAIRS, WASHSTANDS:
CHAIRS, for pallars, dining rooms, &e., 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
new furniture, repair cid ones and exchange new
ones for any article OF old furniture which NAV 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 1lth 1858.
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N WASHINGTON DRUG STORE.

@2 THE undersigned hereby inform their
" friends and the public in general that they
Ia have just received fresh and considerable
assortment of Drugs and Medicines, as also Paints,
PerfumeTy OF all kinds &c.
They are agents for the sale OF large quantity
of Patent Medicines, the most popular.
A. LOUAILLIER & co.
April 8, 1861 Washington. La
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s Slaalker,s Garden seeds. #
WUsT received. ! large and vsll selects22
@@ assortment Of Shakers Garden SeedEss
direct from The gardens, which are guarantsess
% ba fresh, and the best adaptsd for this cli-
mats, for sale by
LE0NgE HEBRARD. \
epelousas, February 18th, 1859.