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ST. MARY'S HALL.
WaSHINGT0N, sT. IANnRY.

"a SHE Fourth Annual Session of this Institution
- reopens for the reception of pupils the secon.
Monday in October 1869 conducted by Mrs. G. SMITH
late Principal of Monticello Female Institute Misss
sippi; aided by her niece, Miss BELL WHITNEY, ats
Of New York.
The school year divided into TWO sessions, twent,
weeks each.
Board, English Course, Contingent, Matriculatior
Fee, per session, 5 SO OC
Day scholars, 20 OC
Primary Department, embracing Dicte,
Reading, Penmanship, Primary Geogra-
ply, per month, 4 90
Piano, Melodeon, Guitar, OF Harp, with
the use of the instrument, per month, Z 90
Use of Sheet Misic, Maps, Charts Diagrams, the
usual charge
solfegio in classes, French, Spanish. italian, Bfen.
Ornamental Frame work.-Linear Drawing, French
C,ayoning, Grecian and Oriental Painting, each per
month IS co..
The uniform consists of School Gipsey, Dress of
Betage aud Delaine, Emerald Green, solid color.
The Hall, aside from Board, furnishes Bedsteads
and Mattresses.
Toilets, Washing, Fuel, Lights, Fixtures form a
separate charge.
The Building is spacious-rooms commodious, pre-
sentng balconies furnishing delightful promenades
surrounded by finely shaded grounds-ample for re-
creation.
The Institution is free from sectarian bias-the
to NEE t the demands of the times.
We aim to elicit the social, develop the moral and
physical to awaken zeal for the noble ends of cu
ture, to give tone.
Parents and Guardians, having children to place
abroad, wishing partial or extended course are in
vited to confer with Mrs SMITH, at the Hail.
All arrangements made for the year.-No deduc-
ton for absence.
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October 9th,
In m IDery Hzllllab ber 4

unders gned having improved md
transported Hi III tHo :niIagof
Barre 1anding, al Bayou Gourssb sbIaaa, il
now ready 10 saw any quantity Of lunbet, of
auIy leaesh, I'D q 4422 ieset Lunallar le lbe
delivered either III ihis mill OF at Ba1gg d
md biiIlIIas filed ii modsEate
prsres CHS. % LOSE
s. 81 81 Iasasssr I85
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d IN NlR 40

equal d quality, il not
superior I'd tIle ce1eb ebraeedd Lime,
o1 hand md ffor sale IN the undersigned.
Those who are III need Of Lime "a buila or
5otlaerwiise, would dlo well TO purchase ttlis
article, III inferior 20 none and Will he
sold u great deaI cheaper than the Thomas
town Lime. s=.= I. .s7=:. s<5s
For sale III large or small lots, eiither ors the
premises 81 Id the Town of Opelo,lsas.
4,eta1ar pt ss IF II:
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REFERENCES:
Hon. VIM. Vannesson, Monticello, Miss
Chancellor B. C, Buckley, /"
Hon. w. P. Harris, jackson,
F. sturges, Esq, Galatin,
Maj. E. S. Bowen, Brookhaven
Hon. J. 7. Lamkin, Homesville,
Aside from Board, Young Ladies receiving finish
ing course, embracing the higher English Depart
ments in connection with Music, Vocal and Iustru-
mental, Drawing Painting and Embroidery, the
Scholastic Year $3.50 00.-A partial course at the
standard rates.
sWashington, La, October sth, 1859.
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LITERARY INSTITUTION OF OPRLOUSAS.
Preparatory School for the Academic:
Of the Unien.

Entire Religions and Political 1oleronce,u
DEPARTMENTS:
e. 2. DuRaND, Principal: Professor Of Eencz
Latis, History and Mathematics
NA1HAsIEL Moss, Professor Of English, Geometry
Geography and Writing.
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S

II OR SALE.
III 80 i ARP ENY IS, more III less, III
II V high and we'll timbered land,
partly cleared, situated about one mills from
Barre 4 landing md eight arpents from tlle
Courtab ableau 10 I i. sAND0z, .
IL the Office Of the Cpekoaksas Courier.
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4Hb TRACT or Land,

where the said Desire Godet now resides
situated near or on Lake Chenevert in the
Parish of St Landry, and thus described
The North half and the South West quartz,
Of the North West quarter of Section a, and
the South East quarter Of the North West
quarter Of Section 33, in Township 6, South
OF Range 6 East, in the South Western Land
District Of Louisiana, measuring two hundred
and eighty-two acres and 7ll00.
The South half of the South West
quarter and the North-W West quarter of the
SOUTHEAST quarter of Section 8, Township
Z South, Range East. in the same Land
District, containing one hundred and twenty
acres and four thundredths.
Lots No. 3, 4 and lO of Section
~, Township 6, South of Range East, same
Land District. and containing likewise one
hundred and twenty acres and 4 hundredtns
The Northeast quarter of the
North West quarter Of Section 80 aud the
North West quarter of the South East quar-
ter, and the East half Of the South West
quarter, Section 81, Township 6 South, Range
8 East measuring two hundred and one acres
and Sd hundredths.
The South West quarter of the
North w, II quarter of Section SO, Township
3, South kange 8 East, containing forty acres
and IS hundredths.
The Northeast quarter of the
North East quarter Of Section Il, and the
South West quarter Of The North est quar-
ter Of Section 13, Township Z, South Range
8 East, in the same Land District, containing
80 acres and 291 hund.edths.
The South East quarter of the.
North East quarter Of the South East quarter
Of Section II, Township 7 South, Range 6
East, same Land District, containing 100
acres and 40 hundredths.
A. g4sAgsg 0sg 1. MD,
situated in the same Land District, and des.
gnated as Lot No. Il of Section 3S3, in Towr.
ship South, Range 6 East, containing 20
.eres and 81 hundredths.
A TOWN LOT,
situated in the Town Of Opelousas, measuring
me superficial arpent, bounded on one side
~ Clement Hollier fls. North BY Godefroy
aolher South by Auguste Bruno, and on
he other side BY Miss Marcelite Gabriel.
"A AMULATTO-WOMAN, named Henri
tta, aged about SO years, together with her
i've children, Louis, aged years, Margue-
lite, 8 years, William, 2 years, Lie, IT
months, and Victoria, 3 months.
A MULATTOsGIRL, named Louis.
daughter Of Henrietta aged about Is years.
A CA xI7
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1 eBRflIN TtiCT OF Land,

situated in the Town Of Opelousas, Parish Of
st. Landry, measuring si1 arpeuts {more CT
less) superficial measure, bounded North by
L land formerly owned by Mrs. Godefroy Hoi-
lier deceased, South BY School Coulee, West
by land of Clement Hollier fils and East by
said Sehnol Gnufaa
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CONVENT AND ACADElHE Il
OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,

YNyHIS Institution will be opened by the Ladies
ii of the e Holy Cross, in the besinino of f,c-
tnher n the Town Of Onelousas for the edncat;on
offhe vaung Ladies az the parish and oftha na;aha
boring Parishes The location IS most delightf,,l
and nffars all te al va rtapas
nav dssira far te;r children TRe susssr ,f sd,,
cation viii embrace iii the branches faueht Il fhe
hest Tnstitutions of America ar E.nrnnes. Readno
snelIing. Grammar Composition. Rhetoric Floc,97.'
stnn. annlieit to the French and Enpiish Ianpnaaa
n hnfh ~ rghc the 1tnat atsnt7on viii bs 20
and bot of which Tie pun,ls will most caref,1IIy %
be trained 10 sneak and write with correctness ele.
gance and ftlencv.-Wr ritins Geography. sacred
and nrofane ancient and modern HistnrV Mvthnlo-
%. Arithmetic. Book Kaeninp. the elements of
aIpebra and Geometry. Natural Philosophy. 81 Main
raI History. Domestic Economy. Sewine. Emhroii.
dery. rtificial flowers, Drawing, painting. Vocal
and Insfrtmental M,sic.-Th,s last hraneh viii
he tauphf II. 8 distinguished Artist INST arrived
from New-0rleans. - :.
Nnthing will liz al kine In The ,,,tnita
vivid enulation for learning the attention
will also be mid 10 develop their minds form their
hearts, and elevate their Character They will
have to fear from evil example evil A.
sosiatons remaining i il times within ths seIo-
sure Of the house, and under the eyes Of kind tea
chers who viii watch osar their morals with ma.
ternal affection. They will receive no yisifa ex.
cent from their narents 81 relations, who viii Be
admitted 10 see them ii, tile partor Oh THURSDAY ys
after the morning classes and On SundaYs after the
hiipt,s unass, 5
The utmost attention will be paid 10 tse health
efsthe pupils. the dlet will be wholesome and
abundant, ths sick wilt be nursed win maternal
yigllance and tenderness.
Institution eas aais. I e he
N fa .,t1v I'M f,f il, ta ,.,,,l;.
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M ufogcE
in.

.;IEhR. EDWARD PLATE, from the Medical
HH EacsltY of Paris, offess lis professional ser
vices to Ill who will honor him With their con.
titEenre. sss sss
t,ffice a,fd resfence, iii sashington La.. in the
hns.se Iatszy accua,iea BIZ Ests. Debailion.
M Washiue;ten August 6th, IS5a- llysl |
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UWWDEEE0W J
Boarding by the year, $40 90
Day Scholars by the year. 40 90
by the month, 90
FuRN1ruRE.
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 annual examina-
tions during each year.
The Scholastic year is composed of l2 months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in case 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 at their option to choose their me-
dical attendant.
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EyA IsIsEE nEg b iN,S Anctioneer.
NRE LL tletaaily aitsald No. All sales, either
sssc Es ssioIs ors E,si sf beE en-
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NON u GRAD Gollsctors,
VN7ILL take IN coliecion, ciaims of ali kinds aud
HV descriptions which hid be trusted ID them
ffslla tIe Parish of t. Landry and those adjoining,
asz,yell % from Nsa- flea,s. They hope 81 their
industry and puctuality deserve share Of the
psIEIiss Thefr effce ii on Main street,
npslpasas, b, Iiosiae MI Prosost. (Jan. l5, 1855.
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1 CERTAIN TRACT or LAND

situated at Petit Bois, in the Parish Of St.
Landry aforesaid, measuring about twenty
superficial arpents, bounded North by Land
of Bienvenu Sicily, South by that of Valery
Duplechain or Octave Holher, West by Vale
ry Langlois, and East by E. G. Deviliiers.
A MULATTO-MAN, named Louis, aged
about 10 years.
A MtiLATTO-MAN. named jackson
aged about % years.
A NEGRo-MAN, named Jacques, aged
about 26 years.
4 AMULATTOINFAN,r, eorphan) named
William, aged about months.
Terms and Couaitiio,,s.-Au sums Of
twenty Dollars and under payable cash on
the day Of sale, and all sums upwards of TWEEN.
ty Dollars, payable IN three equal annual in
seaiments, that is to say, ene third on the 1st
of April 1861 one third on the 1st of April
following 1862 and the last third ON the LIST
of April 1863;;-purchasers furnishing their
notes with good and solvent security is so.
<tao, to the satisfaction Of the Administrator
OF said Estate, and all sums not punctuallv
paid at maturity to bear interest at s per cent
per annum from time due until paid; aud
moreover, the land and slaves remaining
specially mortgaged unto the said Estate, un-
TT full and entire paymentsof capital and in
terests which may accrue thereon.
Payments to be made at the damicil of the
Administrator Of said Estate,
49, RALPH +. SMITH Jr.
4actioneer.
Opelousas October 18th, 1859.
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COM DITI 10 M 81:

| co M ID TO MS:
Board and tuition, in the two languages,
per year, $40 90
Half boarders, and instruction in the two
languages, per year, 10 90
Day scholars, same instruction, per year, 40 Oe
= per month, 4 90
Washing, by the year, 10 90
Mending, 10 90
Bed, !" 90
Expenses of sickness at the cost Of parents, they
choosing their physician.
No diminuton will be allowed for sickness not ex-
ceeding one month.
Each quarter payable in advance; and ell quarters
once commenced will be due in full. Each student
shall furnish one cord of wood for the winter.
Two public examinations year, that is one in
June and the other in November. The Latin, and
Spanish languages &C., well as Drawing, Painting
Music, Fencing, Dancing, are paid extra.
Every boarder should bring 2 summer coats, Q
winter coats, Q pair summer psntaloons, Q pair win
ter pantaloons, crarats, 2 vests, pair socks, 2
blanket cotton counterpane, musquitto bar, l
pair of Sheets napkins, Q towels, 6 pocket hand
kerehiefs, blue bed cover, bucket, kuife, fork
and spoon combs, tooth brushes.
Paper, pens and books at the cost of parents.
REFEREFcEs:
Hon. ]. H. orerton, A. Garrigues Esq,
Hon. B. A. Martel, Evte DebailIon,
Thos H. Lewis Esq, Joseph d. Guidry,
T. s. Robin ESQ.,, P. Z. Hebrard.
DIR. DELARUELLE.
s0pelousas March 18th, 1868.
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III salbaerriill ll,ers takes ta.sia
mathod of info rming The puasic
that Re has on harfd, and III
dailV mann sfacts,riing sll kirds of SADDLES,
Hafnssse dllea alla such aislfsss
hapt III his lials III trads ola lsan III
ssrsst, nsar oppoaiita kaut tImans stora, in
apollo mhera sIiss public can lind II slL
zEasls VI luW or harm
tks ftleas ti,st can lIs in A
salI ii d HI hs IL D
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palaasa slls
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s1nII aged abant 44ssHyears.
aalye Ili EIlllis irish, good sarpanter
alsa 'ss
aa tllsr lnlorI apply i Tie Office
os th s1 z
q III.
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state of Hotttsla1aa.

Opelousas October 18th, 1859.
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EIGHT ARPEhTs 1E LAM.

situated IN said Town Of Opelousas, bounded
South BY North street, West by land Of Seth
Lewis, North by Nine Mace, and East by
land Of Gl6ment Hnllier nare
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15

BEAUTIFUL CoNDUoT-The telegraph in
formed us few days ago that the Special
Committee appoited by the Assembly to visit
the State Prison and investigate certain
charges of misconduct by the officers having
it in charge. reported the charges sustained
As a matter of record for our readers, and for
their future reference, we give the substance
of their report with q little more defniteness
They reported on the following charges
First, There was no regular set of books
kept at the Prison to show the entire trans
actions of that institution. Charge sustained
Second, That some of the vouchers, as re
presented in the Directors report do not re-
present the actual cash paid out, and that the
money was retained by the official (Harrison)
and his individual note given for the amount.
Charge sustained.
Third, That Lieutenant Governor Walkup
acted in bad faith, and unworthy his position
in attempting to obtain 1929 for services as
Warden. Charge sustained.
Fourth, That the daily issues, as represent
ed by the Directors in their report, were not
actually issued. Charge sustained.
Fifth, That the Directors report does not
show The correct account of brick there, be-
ing deficiency of several hundred thousand
not satisfactorily accounted for Charge sus-
tained.
Sixth, That the Wardens, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Walkup, on several occasions was pre-
sent, at dances where convict named jack
away was playing the fiddle; that the War
den there became intoxicated, broke up the
dance, &c. Charge sustained.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15


UTAH-The Los Angeles Star, of the 9th
inst, says:
Mr. E. Hanks arrived here on Thursday.
from Utah, having been only three months
absent He had not been to Salt Lake City,
but had information from there, which repre-
sents everything as in a quiet and prosperous
eohdlnon. On his return, Mr.. Hanks met the
various wagon trains which had lately left
mere Tor Salt Lake, making their way, some
disabled, some in good condition. At the
vegas MT: Hanks was informed by the In
dian Chief that party of Americans had
come, some time ago, to the Moiave villages.
and their horses had DESTROYED the crops in
retaliation, the Indians had killed the whole
party.
There was a rumor that a detachment of
troops would be sent to the Mountain Mea-
dows, the Indians becoming troublesome
there.
A difficulty had occurred between two men
of Mr. Tatts party, which resulted in one of
them being dangerously wounded
The Indians on the Mojave are still stealing
horses man came into camp there, and
reported that they had taken three from him.
He was no further molested.
Parties who had reached the settlements
with goods from this place, had found ready
market. OF these, Mr. Ben Bachman, of this
city, had been most successful he will not
return till fall.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15
Bloody times at Angels.

SAN ANDREAs, April 14th.
A difficulty occurred yesterday afternoon,
at Angels, between VIM. Codington and two
men named Sawyer father ard son, about
some business matters, in which the younger
Sawyer struck and severely wounded Cod
ington with a shovel in the abdomen The
intestines protruded from the wound. DR..
Jones, after dressing Codington's wounds,
met the younger Sawyer. and difficulty en-
sued between them, in which both parties
drew pistols-the Doctor firing at his adver-
sary and the ball glancing from brass but
ton on his coat, struck the arm of man
named McGowen, and lodged in the head OF
the elder Sawyer Both the Sawyers were ar
rested. Codingtons skull is broken, and his
recovery doubtful.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15

AGAINST SNAG.-The down train, loaded
with passengers, was brought up all standing
on Front street. at the foot of NJ street. ves9
terday in consequence of the obstreperous-
ness Of the switch, which, with unusual coax.
ing, would not move to permit the passage
of the train to the depot. The fact being
known, and the down boat on the point Of
departure, there was a grand rush of carria-
ges. hacks, drays, express wagons. porter's
carts, runners, ETC., to the locality. and the
din that ensued would have excited vivid
recollections in the mind of the master mason
Of the Tower of Babel No injury resulted
to life or limb.-Sac. Union, Thursday
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15

'ScAT.-The story which we are about to
relate. if it operates upon sensitive stomachs
in any manner like sea-sickness, must be ex-
cused on account of its verify. Truths are
not always palatable or ornamental. They pos
sess, however, an intrinsic merit which makes
them longer-lived than falsehood, and not
unfrequently enables them to furnish use
full moral. Without further circumlocution,
then: gentleman who owns chckenery
in the immediate vicinity Of Little Chinadon,
has suffered the loss of a great many fowls
lately, by the incursions of predatory cats.
On Tuesday happening to detect venerable
Tom in the very act of killing fedgng
chanticleer he procured pistol, slyly pull
sued the feline thief, and incontinently put a
bullet through his head. A Chinamen, who
beheld the sacrifice from neighboring yard.
came and picked up the dead cat. carried it
to his home. boiled pot of water and scald-
ed it, preparatory to further dressing of the
body for culinary purposes. The gentleman
who killed the cat, watched all these different
motions with incredulous surprise. Thejoke
was so good that he could not keep it to him
self, but informed couple of ladies' resident
across his yard who, by oecular proof, were
anxious to ascertain whether in fact, the cir
cumstances were as had been represented to
them. In company with the gentleman al
luded to, they repaired to the ChinamaE S
premises, only few steps off, and were hor-
ried to behold that the story Of the cat had
not in the least particular, been exaggerated
or misrepresented. John was in the act of
choppiDg it into mince meat; and with a
broad grin and sparkling eyes, expressed the
pleasure which he hoped to realize 10y parta-
king of banquet as dainty as it would af
ford. The ladies turned pale, and beat has
ty retreat One of them, having already
eaten her dinner, yielded to a nauseating in
ternal convulsion, and lost it The other
had no appetite when the hour for her repast
arrived; but complained of slight headache
which, even unto this hour has not entirely
abated.-Sac Standard, Thurs.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15

BELFRY.-A belfry is being constructed in
the yard of the Catholic church for the tenn
porary occupancy of the new bell, which is
on its way hither. 1t weighs 2O0O lbs. and
has been represented as being very superior
bell in every respect. 1t is now 25 days out
from New York, on board of the ship Flying
Cloud, and when it arrives it will doubtless
pour forth its powerful notes at least once
week. When the beautiful spire is erected
on the church, which is contemplated, it will
then be placed in permanent position.-Sac
Register.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15
TELEGRAPHTC.
OVER THE NORTHERN LINE.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.

SACRAMENTO, April a.
SENATE-The Bulkhead bill was reconsid-
cred to-day by 10 to l6.
Mr.. Griffith introduced bill providing for
three Commissioners to survey the harbor of
San Francisco, and report whether sea wall
is necessary. Referred to Committee on
Commerce and Navigation. ....--
Bill condemning the interest of certain
parties in and to the State Prison grounds and
buildings to the use of the State,is now under
consideration.
AssENBLY-Senate bill making appropria-
tion for improvement of mad houses, passed
Bill providing for running the boundary
line Of the State, passed.
Assembly bill giving the control of the
State Prison to the Executive, passed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-04-15

FROM FoRT SMITH.-We have the Fort
Smith Times of the oath March. 1t appears
that the mail stage which left San Francisco
on the 4th March, reached Fort Smith on the
23d.
A severe hail storm passed over the vicini.
ty of Fort Smith recently. The hail stones
were very large and cut the twigs and limbs
rom the trees in great quantities
It. Powell, who recently had battle with
the Comanches, had arrived at Fort Smith
rom Fort Arbuckle on his way TO Washing
ton City.