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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17
FRESH GROCERIES.

w E hayeIust received large let Of cho GO
w Family Groceries, at exceedingly cheap
freight; and having given personal attention to
purchasing will be enabled 10 Knock the Railroad
and old credit stores into the middle of next week,
Ii you want the worth of your money, go whers
they want money. Avoid the credit stores as you
would snake IN the grass. Pay Day will come,
and big interest and large profits lleonsume your
substance. We sell for cash and therefore can and
viii sell cheaper than any credit house can. Tbs
item OF interest alone will pay profit. This
alone answers the question so often asked u.s.
Chow can you sell so cheap?n Quick sales aud
small profits often turned, viii pay better thsa
lime. Call and examine OFT stock, aad bring along
your Bacon. Lard, Hides. &c.
THOMSON, LEWIS & CO.
June II, 1883
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

WATCHES, CLOCKS,
j Il w = l. r Y
And Fancy Goods.
TOHN CHAMBERLAIN, having just returned
81 from the Eastern cities, is now receiving his
stock of GOODS, purchased expressly for this
mark embracing the largest and finest assortment
Of
Watches, Clocks, Jcys~Iry. Sc,
ever brought TO this place. His Watches have
JUS, been imported from the best manufactures,
and are of the iaest Workmanship, and Of the lat
est improved movements, with heavy Gold and
Silver cases, and warranted 10 keep time. His
JEWElssY
consists of fine Chains, Seals, Bracelets Lockets,
Breast-pins, EARRINGS, Fing-r-ringS, aud Charms;
also spleEded assortment OF Eaamr!ed. Coral X
Lava, in full sets, from the finest domestic mann>
IL, beautiful and usefu articles. adapted 10 COM
fort. pleasure, and adotnmenr of the Fair SEX
He has also received al extensive assortment OF
Gold, silver, steel and plated spec
.--.' iacies;
Also a fine assert nenI OF
Port Monies, Pocket Cutlery,
Gold Pens, Brushes,
Thimble., Ladies Ret,cules, &C.,
Jet Goods, Work-5oxes,
Combs, Writing Desks,
Yiolin., Accordeons,
French Flutinas, Guitars,
Toys, Violin s Guitar strings
This splendid assortment of Goods was selected
with great care, and from the 'aiest inPortIiions
they are of the best quality, and newest styles,
and arc offered a: such prices will compare IA
vorabiy with any establishment in ST. Louis.
N B. Watches, Clocks. Jcwelry & Accorde-
ons, repaired III workIhan-iIke manner. All
VOL warTnated 10 give satisfaction.
Silver Ware of all kinds made 10 order al short
notice, by experienced workmen.
M u II "A =,
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.
eTSign of the Big Watch, No. 81, Union
Block, First Street, Glasgow Mo. 800
June IL, 1857. .-.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

GW The Scientific American
says; ''Put three or four Jumps of
sugar and a ha'f teaspoonful OF
cayenne pepper in a lumber, and
fill up with hot water; when the SUI
gar is dissolved drink. II is not only
pleasant 10 the palate, but warns the
whole body more clfectuaIly and
quicker than spirits. In India priests
who have made VOW TO wear no
clothes, rub themselves on cold
nights. with pepper. This gives a
glow equal to the warmth ofseveral
blankets.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

Washing shirts, says an exchange
paper, wears them out, When
they get dirty, rub them over with
chalk. ECONOMY is wealth.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

"Jack / think your father is going
to fay you and make leather ofyour
skin" ''Why so?' because | heard
him say that he would tan your hide
well for YOU"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

When you hear the phrase, Il
may say without vanity, ''you may
be sure some characteristic vanity
will follow in the same breath.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

as 1t can hardly be said Of man
when he is hung that he pays the
debt of nature; il is altogether likely
that he goes into state of suspen-
SION. 20 sr T
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-02-17

~A celebrated divine, wishing
a large collection at the conclusion
ofa charity sermon, discoursed in The
following style upon the beauty and
efficacy Of that charity which works
silently and unhera!ded TO the world:
81 have often remarked. as the con-
tribution is being taken up, that the
silver pieces tumble into The box
with great noise, while the paper
money drops in silently as the drop
ing of snow-hakes." -..-.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26

INDUSTRIOUS and good Agents in every town
= and country Of the Southern States, to sell the
patent right for recent invention, "A Thief
Detector or Burglar Alarm" Persons wishing
to act as agents must have from fifty to Ave hum
dred dollaEg:s Upon the receipt Of SIS, / will send
by return 81 FINAL specimen sample Of the Thief
Detector giving full particulars in regard to agen-
cy and Sc Of the article. It is a durable and
simple affair, and should be in every house. Also
agents wanted to sell valuable book of recent
publication co tanning many valuable and useful
receipts, some Of which are worth to atly one ten
times the price of the book, . titled'' jackson's
Commercial Cyclopedia Of Useful and Profitable
knowledge. One copy of this book will be sent
to any part the country upon the receipt Of two
dollars, by return of mail.
For SALE several patents ofrecent date. Copper
Lightning Rods, &c. Agents wanted Address,
with stemp enclosed for retnrn answer, II. W. r.
JACKSON, Postoffice box 26, New Orleans, La.
P.s Toevery postmaster in the country I will
send one copy Of the above named book upon Che
receipt Of one dollar and five three-cent stamps
The books are furnished to agents and postmasters
at one, dollar and fifteen cents per copy by the
quantity Dec. 18th, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
Public Male.

NM7ILL be sold at public auction, by the
w undersigned Auctioneer, on the pre-
misses, at Plaquemine Ridge, on
Monday, the 28th Frebruary, 1859,
a. y PAANDAsn10M
|sss:a containing 1855 arpcnts of land,
&aa &aaaEE 844 arpents Prairie land, and 321
arpeDts of Woodland, 100 arpents ploughed
and ready to plant. All the improvements,
which consist of good dwelling house, corn
house, cotton house and negro cabins, are
perfectly new, having been built in the last
three years, and require no repairs.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
State nf koaalS(uoQa.
DISTRICT Court,

por;sh nls4e1eT of S.. c01nn, Ianavv. No. 1862.
Estate of Edmond Sellers, decd.
WOHN WRIGHT, of the Parish of ST.
@D Landry, Administrator of the Estate of
Edmond Sellers, deceased. late of the Parish
of St. Landry, having filed a Final Settle
ment of the Succession of the said Sellers, in
community with his widow, Marguerite ST.
mon, now the wife Of Auguste Lancon, ac-
companicd BY his petition praying that the
same may be homologated And whereas
the prayer of said petition has been granted
by an order of Court, dated 7th February,
1858. .e-
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition in writing, in my
office, within thirty days from the date hereof.
why said Account should not be homologated.
L. LASTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas, February 18th. 1859.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
NJ

49, THE undersigned, thankful for the
zzsss patronage heretofore extended to him,
-would respectfully II inform his friends
and tie pubic generally, that he has located him
aself ID THE Town Of Washington, where he y now
ready to execute promptly and with neatness all
entrusted to him, suchas Carriage Repairing,
Painting Trimming and Ornanlentingg /, as well as
Sign and Ornamental. Painting general y BY close
attention to business he hopes to merit eonIlnua-
sfina. Al mn tronape. A. GOING.
Washington, La, JAN 3oth, ls5s.--IY
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
VOL. Z.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
JOEL 70 ::BAWDOge
CONDITIONS.

CONDITIONS
Subscription, for one year, payablesin advance,
three dollars if paid at the end Of the year, four
dollars. No subscription will be received for a
period less than year. A subscriber wishing
to discontinue, must give uren notice to that et-
feet, and settle up ali arrearages. M.
.Adrertising:-Advertiseme will be inserted
at cents per line for each and every publication
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 rt conve-
nient to discontinue the publication.
No advertise Mt or subscription will be stopped
until lthe arrearages paid, unless at the OPP
ton of the publisher. y,
No election tickets or other jobs printed without
the money or the person ordering them to be print
ed is responsible person.
Ten dollars in advance will invariably be re-
auired for the announcement candidates for Office
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
NOTICE.

TNRANCOIs COULON DEVILLIERs.
= of the Parish of St. Landry, having
applied by his petition to be appointed Ad-
ministrator of the Estate of Mrs. Divine Hol-
her, deceased wife of VALERIE Roy, late Of the
Parish Of st. Landry =
Now, therefore, any person intending to
make opposition to said appointment, will file
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.
J.. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
Opelousas, February 10Th, 1859.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
.Kxasaal lD,eE,! H1ua laa aDen.!!

YHyHE Undersigned having improved and
transported his Saw-M Mill two niles Of
Barre ! Landing, On Bay Oh Gouriableau, Is
now ready to aaW any quantity Of lumber Of
any length, up to - feet. Lumher, .'llpn VIII be
delivered either ut his mill q at Barry 4
Landing, and large bills filed at moderate
prices. Y 70; ~ oLoon1. ~ s-'s-',s'
81, Landry, Nsv. Goth, 1858,
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
Public Sale.

By tile unde:signe Public Auct;ouee2.
an and for the Parish Of st. Landry.
YmVHE public are hereby informed that
- there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder by the undersigned
Auctioncer, at the last residence of Mrs
Alexis Saizan, in Petit Bois Parish of St.
Landry, on
Thursday, 10th March next, 1859,
the following described property, belonging
to Seraphins Saizan, deceased widow Of Alexis
Saizan, deceased, to Wit:
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
! s-s ID UGLOS & Co.
Corner BieRVille 4 Exchange ALLEY. n. africans,

<uszsu.-, Have tile honor to inform their friends
land the public that they have just opened
~ W. at their Store, No. SO Bienye Street, at
the corner Of Exchange Alley, Depot of Furniture
of every description, such as Bedsteads, Armoirs,
CeatreTsbes and others, Tateatetes Chairs, Sofas,
Fautens Moss, hair and spring mattresses, Feather
beds. They repair furniture, make exchanges and
take il On storage. They hope by care and industry
to obtaina share Of public patronage Dec. II.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
TsIDORE GRAOUILLA

IsIDORE GRAOUILLA,
Marble cutter :aaRsa EsagravcF,
AAFHERS his services to the public ofthe Parish
W. Ut ST. Landry. Having established AZ 81. Mar
tnsyle, Depot Of Italian Marble Of the first quality
he Is new prepared to erect Funerary Monuments with
Oh without inscriptions on all plans and according to
all tasaas, in prompt and Workmanlike manner and
ON moderate prices. III s9sa s5:zss5s I.s.=s1
Those who mag need his Services will please write
to him. at st. Martinsye, apply to the editor OF
the Onelousas Courier. Aug. "a, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
mo hunters. of Grand COteata
sasaA faaePeaiDOIaGs.

g I'd undersigned hereby inform those
aE whom il may coagern, that they forbid
all persons to come within their enclosures
and hunt either ii their fields OF pastures,
they being determined to enforce the law
vigorously towards those who may be surprised
in ceatravention with this notice
III ls. d . SMITH,
Is. is y SMITH, D 1.
81 Grand Coteau, Jan. 8th, 1859
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
4 Z =

HH gIIB undersigned offer for sale their en-
Z 81 tire stock Of Carriage Material, ike
wise to rent their old establ bllshed Shop, onTea-
sona s,ra bl.,I tterms, GIBBS q CLARK.
Opelousas q anuary 18th, 1859
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
NOTICE.

YEyHE undersigned having taken the contract ior
carrying the Mail between 0pelousas and 81.
Martins, Nv eros CheVreail and Brauxs Bridge, VIII
continue to take passengers at the usual ihese
who Woaid like TO take Il throughA ticket from q.
Martin to the Bell Cheney Spring viii only have to
pay eight Dollars. NOEL LARCAADE.
OpeIousas 9Th June 1s58. M ~ -
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
HENRY GOLDMAN, Druggist,

Corner OF CANAL AND LEvEE STREETS,
ea,=aDr y e
IMPORTER Of German, English, French and
y Anle rican Drug, chemicals, Patent NJ Medlcines
Fancy Articles, &c, Sc. -,
r. Quality of goods guaranteed to be ofthe best
t. Prices as moderate as those Of any other
house in the city 80.
r. r. Depot Of Henry Goldman's Fever and Ague
Remedy, Fever and Ague Syrup, Tropic Cough
ssr,,j,s syrnl,' = = ~ fDee 4th, 1858. -6m.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
y7ST. a. ~ i

A GARDENER. aysingIe man, of mature age,
n would wish TO get situation in the Town or
in the country. by the month ~ " the year. His
conditions will be very reasonable.
Apply at the Office ofthe Couxier
I OpeEorsas, January 22gfh, 1850.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
n
No. IL.
Wood Land near WASHINGTON,

oou Hhlu htdf aslllllgt0ll.
ID WILL offer for sale, in lots to suit pur.
III chasers, on Saturday the End dav Of
April next, before the Court House, in Ope.
lousas, the following property, belonging to
1lrs. Celeste Garland:
a ssss I r. 4 CT OF LAND IAN
fronting on the Bayou Teche or Q3arron, boun-
ded South by the Plantation Of Louis r Las
trapes, North by lands of Joseph Lacomb and
Otfutt Brothers, West by the lands of Mrs.
Edmund Johnson and the smaller Tract hero.
after described, and East by the said Bayou
Teche Or Carron, containing three hundred
and ten arpents and 3T100.
A. SesRsA1se Nsg 5sA,MsSl d.
bounded South by lands of Louis 4. Las
trapes, West by lands of Mrs Edmund john
son. and on the North and East by the Tract
above described, containing SO 66I1OO ar
pents.
q WDA@R or AANDa
we'll timbered, situated in the South East part
of Prairie FaquetaIque, in this Parish, having
six arpents front by forty in depth, bounded
on one side by Noel Roy, and on the other by
Mrs. Constant Chachcre, being the same pur-
chased at the successional sale of Louisa
Bihm, widow J. B. Young.
Terms and Coaoat1o7ss Price PAYABLE
in three equal annual instalments from day
of sale, and bearing S per cent yearly into-
rest from day of sale till maturity, and s per
cent after maturity till paid. Purchasers to
furnish their notes with security payable to
themselves and endorsed by them in blank,
and special mortgage reserved to secure pay
ment thereof
Purchasers will have the privilege of dis
counting at per cent off, should they wish.
TT. L. GARLAND.
Opelousas, February 10th, 1859.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
40 w I'D. :

Willis, negroman, A No l, aged about 23
years,
Louis, negroman, A No. /, aged about 22
years.
Dick, negroman, A No. l, aged about rs
years.
Amedee negroman, A No. l, aged about
% years.
Eictorin, negroman, A No. l, aged about
"a years.
George, negroman, ruptured, driver, aged
about go years.
Mary Liz, negro woman, A No. l, good
field hand and house servant, aged about 20
years.
Amelia, negro-woman, A No l, house SER
want, aged about l9 years.
Sophy, negro-woman, A No. l, field hand
aged about % years, and her two children :
Eliza, aged years, Emily, aged 2 years.
Matilda, ncgro-woman, A No. l, field hand
aged about 10 years, and her three children :
Ketty, aged3 years, Ned, aged 2 years, Nam
cy, aged months
Mary, negro-woman, A No. l, good cook,
seamstress, washer and ironer, aged about 40
years.
1000 barrels of corn lot of fodder plan
tation utensils, consisting of a Wagon, a cart,
ploughs, hoes, axes, etc. 5 mules and horses ;
10 work oxen 20 head Of gentle cattle, i'm
proved breed l lot of hogs; lot of furniture
TERMS AND CONDITIONS The slaves and
plantation, on credit of one and two years
from the first of March 1889, and the mo-
yeable property on credit Of one year. All
snms Of and nnder $50 cash and over $50
on a credit of one year from the first of March
1859 Purchasers to give approved personal
security in solido, to the satisfaction of George
K. Wartelle. The land and slaves to remain
specially mortgaged until final payment of
principal and interest which may accrue
thereon, at the rate of S per cent per annum,
from maturity.
Payments to be made to Swayze & Moore,
at their Office, IN the town of Ope]ousas.
Acts of sale at the cost of purchasers.
O. A. GUIDRY, Auctioneer.
St. Landry, February 18th. 1859.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26

AVINE purchased Dr, b r, Littelps 4 !,
H I'D interest III this store, take this method OF
nfornls nay friends, and the public generally that
IL viii hereafter devote my entire attention 20 Ine
Drug business and will be found vt al aours o. she
INV s. post and at night at my residence for
nerIy known as Prevents Hotel.
n. LEDNCE HEBRARD 2, 5
II 0pelousass October 23d, 1855.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
N c. !,

THE subscriber takes this method ~
ofiniorming the public, that he has, ,aass.ss1SNgNI
on hand ard is daily manufacturing
all kinds Of Saddles, Brides, Harness gsss HkSss
and every other article usually Kept lanIFIK
III his line Of trade, at Messrs. Gibbs E |laa
& CaFK' shop where you can find
at all times, from a low price saddle III
OF hs rness to the finest that can be &4=fF G1
made in the State,a call ssolited as he is deter
mined toplease both in prieel and quality ofwork
m GEORGE p ULFORD.
Opelousas, MAY yfst, 1s5s.--1y ssa
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
QOMD EREQWB @

BOarnlng bV the wear, $IlU VU
Day Scholars bv the wear. 40 90
g. " by the month, 4 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 i-annual examina-
tions during each year.
The Scholastic year is composed of 12 months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in cases of sickness or other cau-
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
al aff nt
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
Hsasgg AEsEs w EssEse
pH edfcsaa Notice.

TAR. VALINCoUR, practitionerin midwifery,
A-1 ssurgeon- Dentist, having established himself
permanently in opelonsas offers his services to
Ills fellow citizens He will fulfil all his functions
with zeal and prudence, and dlrt-eateIs Will be
cured ky him in about two weeks
Gratslitous consultations for the indlgents, on
Monday and Friday from s to o'clock A. N
IT, 5s References:
DR.. q. Acher, ,Adolphe GarrIgaes,
Rsvsllon 8 Iaylor, Agerin Arcenaux,
JoenH Sandoz, Jean ?. Arcenaux,
& Dnehin1e A. Guidry, Ramon Rau,
Oflelousas 25th Sept 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
Barry,s landing Warehouse.
h[RMlR 8 AgWy2

1kANAr8 q 3A1MsA y y
"A AM@nAh BARRELS OF LIME
M WDVDWp equal in quality, if not
superior, to the celebrated Thomastown Lime,
on hand and for sale by the undersigned,
Those who. are in need Of Lime to build or
otherwise, would do well to purchase this
article, as ID is inferior to none and will be
sold q great deal cheaper than the Thomas
town Lime. 5
For sale in large or small lots, either on the
premias or in the Town Of Opelonsas.
9 s..sa.5 i. r. sLUTZ.
lctaher 9th 1252.--ffs fs5 s:s4sssi
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
LITERARY INSTITUTION OF OpELOUSAS.
Preparatory School for the Academies
r of the Union.

"Entire Religious end Political Tolerance"
..- DEPARTMENTS
c. E. DuRAND, Principal: Professor of French,
Latin, History and Mathematics.
HENRY B. SLOANE. Professor Of English, Geone-
try, Geography and Writing.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
7
Public Sale.

By the uudersagmed, Public Auctioueey,
in and for the Parish Of st. Landry.
TwyHE public are hereby informed that
q there will be sold at public sale, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
Auctioneer, on the premises, in the town of
Opelousas, on
Tuesday, 22d March next, 1859,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate of Joseph Bercier, deceased,
late of the Parish of St. Landry, to wit
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26

A MILE KACE VIII taKe place. on tne
"a. Race Track Of the undersigned, 4 miles
West of Opelousas, on Saturday the Goth
February instant, between gray horse OF
Etienne Miller and gray of Onezime l..
Pitre, for 500.
Another half mile race will take place on
the same Track, on Sunday, 9th, between
horse of Eugene David and sorrel Of Fran
co.'s Joubcrt, for 500.
Public admitted gratis.
MARTIN ANDREPONT.
February 10Th, 1859, !
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26

Estelle, griff girl, aged about % years, with
her three chileren, Corine, 6 years Cola,
3 years; and RosaIie. 2 years.
Zemire, negro-woman, aged about SO years.
Marie, negro-woman, aged about 32 years,
with her two children, Adams, years and
Marie, years.
Iize, negro-woman, aged about 43 years, with
her child Gan idiot)
Desiree, negro-Yoman, aged about 35 years,
and her childfen, Rose, 9 years, and Vic
toire, 6 years
Rose Or nata anad about ! ranrn
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
SALE PARTITION.

MDY virtue Of an order Of The Hon. the
I'D District Court, in and for the Parish
Of St. Landry, bearing date the 28th January
instant, and to me directed by l.. Lastrapes
ESQ.,, Clerk of said Court, |, Louis V. Cha,
chere, Sheriff of the Parish Of st. Landry, and
ex-oficio Public Auctioneer, in and for the
aforesaid Parish, will offer for sale, to the
last and highest bidder, at the Court House
Of this Parish, il the Town Of Opelousas, on
Saturday, 5th March next, 1859
the following described property, belonging
in common to Pierre C. Blanchin and Pierre
N,,,o Fctorra viz
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
New Orleans and Opelousas Regular
.t,.. 4 Weekly Packet. z@s5

,AsMaaanaa h THE good and safe Steam boat
Hess aHstsss W. BURTON, Captain Gustave s = F:
above trade, will make her regular, weekly trips
between nv Washington and New Orleans, leaving
Washington every Sunday, at 9 o'clock a M, and Y.
New-Orleans every Wednesday, ats o'clock P. NJ.
This boat will take freight for all intermediate
landings, via the Atchalalaya H.
For freight or passage, apply on board
o. HINGKLEY & co.
= Opelousas January 29th 1852 sd
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26
ST. MlRY'S ACADEMY,
> U0t: 90p9.

FVHIS Institution, lately established in the town
I- of Opelousas, 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.
srhe course of instruction will embrace such
branchesas will be most useful to the pupils; the
utmost care will be paid to their rapid improve
ment.
The best Teachers will be selected; their num-
ber will be increased, to suit the increasing number
olf.tahaaazasudents.
.YSfhe very great success of the Institution from
THE beginning, the long experience of those at the
mead of it, their unconquerable determination to
carry out the noble work, the best pledge they
can offer to parents for the improvement Of their
children.
For terms and other particulars applyto
Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND
Opelousas, September 25th, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1859-02-26

gT Five American work
w Mules, Horses, work Oxen,
S9Axskk. Mich Cows, a lot of Sheep,
Carts, Carriage Corn, Fodder, Plantation
Implements, Household Furniture, Kitchen
Utensils, and many other articles the enume-
ration of which would be too tedious.
Terms and Conditions One and two
years credit from 1st May next, that is to say:
one half payable on the lst of May 1860, and
the other half payable on the lst of May fol-
lowing, 1861. with interest at Sper cent per
annum from time due until paid. Purchasers
furnishing security in solido to the satisfac-
tion of the Administrator of said Estate, and
moreover the slaves remaining specially
mortgaged unto the Estate until full and en-
tire payment of capital and interest.
AUG. n. ROBIN, Auctioneer.
y Opelousas, February 5th, 1859.