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Boarding by the year, s!4o 90
Day Scholars by the year, 30 90
:" by the month, A 90
FURNITURE. z@z sszss-.z
Bedstead, Mattrass, Pillow, by thequarter, ST 90
Washing by the month"; 50
The students are expected to furnish their lights,
and their wood during the winter.
There will be two public semi annual examna-
tons during each year. =
The Scholastic year is composed Of IL months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in cases of sickness or other
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 whici; case
Parents have it at their option to choose their med
attanda
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VI yHE undersigned having taken the lease
= of the Meat Market of the Town of
Opelousas, and being now we'll provided with
good beeFes he hereby informs his friends and
the public in general, that henceforward he
will sell his beef meat at 6 cents per pound
RENE MOURET.
Opelousas, April 9th, 1850.
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arOTARI q PGBLIG AAD AuG GIloAlsEh IN and
for tie Parish III SC. landry, offers MS services
as such Id Ills friends aad tssss pnic q general
His ocs II ~ Residences, rear osand goseau. s,.a
1 III .Gaa.I Losaaa, viii be promptly attended to.
Ss Landry April 5th, 1856.
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EgY-I would here announce to my friends and ac-
quainsances Of st. Landry and the neghboring Par
ishes that will enter into the above house the
10th of January next where will always be ready
to sell them goods at moderate prices and upon as
favorable conditions any house. Of the kind in New
Orleans, and viii 6l!, with dispatch and attention all
orders from the country.
Dec. II, 1853. L. A. PATIN.
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! LITERARY INSTITUTION or 0PELGISAs.
Preparatory School for the Academic
Of the Union.

Entire Religious and Political Tolerance"
DEPARTMENTS
C.. E. DuRAND, Principal: Professor Of French
Latin History and Mathematics
HENRY B. SLOANE. Professor Of English, Geom'e-
try, Geography and Wrafiag.
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60 tar to keep them in good order. and save
cord at least IS per cent.
/: WorI-Shops
Have you sufficient shelter and house-rcon
tor all your tools. wagons, carts, &C., and do
you keep them in their places Have you
plenty Of welI-seasoned timber, suitable for
all your farm work during the next twelve
months, to wit: plow- beams plow- handles,
harrows, wagon-bodies, axle-trees, spokcs,
Mounds fellles' and hubs' Haveyou suita-
bic IRON, for all work, three months ahead,
ana have you the work under way for the
season just ahead of you? Do you know
how many collars, names, traee-chains and
back-bands you have, and are all in their
place, ready for use when called for, Have
you made out list of all the farm imple-
n'ents and tools you have during the last
three months, and do you know the tools,
such as axes, Wedges hoes, &c, each neer,
! has, and how he lost or disposed Of the last
ones he had! Are the boxes in any of YOUR
wagons or carts loose Are the tires loose
on any Of them? DO the hind wheels follow
in the track of the front wheels. The oil
adage, "a stitch in time," fully applies.t to the
cart OF all farm implements and the economy
Of their use.
Farm Work.
Have you examined all your ditches since
the last rain, to see if they arc opened all tho
way to the outset? If there is any trash or
drift in them, there is obstruction at some
point, else they would keep themselye clean
Did you 60 Immediately after the last rain to
see if all your bitches were drawing g, and did
you notice any basins of water, fro n which
water furrow would lead off the water to =
'dlch : There is no use attempting nIg to make
crop on land partially covered with water
for days. Negotiating cannot 60 qn, and no
prosperous grogth can take place until the
the dry spell in the summer comics, which
may be too late for maturity. Hav you ex.
amlned the machinery of your ef stands,
ana ulo }ou' at the close OF last season. take
out the brushes and hang them up where rats
and mice could not reach and so COVER IN the
s'aho 'nat IL would not be filled with dust,
and did you assure yourself, long be fore their
being called into use, that all were! in ordcro
And, above all, were your baskets and sacks.
anu all other work, In readiness at the begin
ming Of cotton picking time !?
Contract acith Ocerseers.
Whereas, the undersigned is about to enter
into an arrangement with A. b
for the management of his plan ntation in
- county it is expressly agreed and
understood, that the undersigned ID to use his
best excrtions, and all his time and energy,
not only In the making of the crop, but in
the care and attention to the negroes, proper.
ty and stock, in accordance with the instruc-
lions now given in the foregoing suggestions,
OF that may be given from time to time, for
and in consideration of the sum of -
dollars, for the period of time from the e-
of--to the - or at the rate -
dollars per month, if this agreement be dis
solved sooner than the time specified, of which
notice Of days must be given by
each party.
In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe
my name.
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TURNITUR Fl STORE.

TURN1Tu u Fl STORE.
@s THE undersigned takes this method
Nkx4a of informing the public that he has Just
opened furniture store, in the building
ENRSI formerly used ard know as John Coch
I@ rams sds Coffee H House Main street, ppeou.
hand coed assortment Of household furniture
among which
BEDSTEADS, in Mahogany;
BEDSTEADS, in Black Walnut and other wood
TABLES: in Mahogany. Black Walnut and othel
wood, for parlors, bedrooms, &c;
ARMolREs, ip Mahogany, Black Walnat, &c.
SOFAS, BUREAUX;
SIDWB0ARDs, SAFES:
ROCKING CHAIRS, WASHsTANDs;
CHAIRS, for palors, dining rooms, &c, and
many other articles tpo tedious to enumerate
He takes this opportunity to announce to his
freads and the public that be will continue to ma Ike
new furniture, repair old ones and exchange new
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 aud examine his lot of furniture.
LOUIS WAITER.
Opelossas, December l1th, 1858.
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OF PlllS.
Unlike the various nostruns of the day, these
remedies depend upon their merits for popla rity.
Wholesale and retail, by JOHN POsEY,
Feb. 10th, 1s59.-1y.| Orelousas, La.
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CoM.D 70 N s

Expenses Of sickness at the cost Of parents, they
choosing their physician.
No diminution will be allowed for sickness not ex-
ceeding one month. ..r
Each quarter payable in advance; and all 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, aud
Spanish languages, &C., as well as Drawing, Painting,
Music, Fencing, Dancing, are paid extra. 49,"
Every boarder should bring 2 summer coats, 2
winter coats, pair summer pantaloons, pair win
ter pantaloons, eravats, 2 vests, pair socks, 2
blanket cotton counterpane, musquitto bar, l
pair Of sheets, napkins, 2 towels, pocket hand
kerchief, blue bed cover, bucket, knife, fork
and spoon, combs, tooth brushes.
Paper, pens and books at the cost Of parents.
REREREscEs:
Hon. ]. Il. Overton, A. Garrigues Esq,
Hon. B. A. Martel, Evte. Debaillon,
Thos. Fl. Lewis Esq, Joseph D. Guidry,
T. S. Robin Esq, y p. L. Hebrard.
DIR. DELARUELLE.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1853.
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Hospital.

Are all your medicines fresh and suitable
for all cases? Doyou keep them corked, so
they will not become worthless, and are all in
their places? Have you the house suitable
for all seasons, both for men and the women?
And doNou visit the sick three times day
in all cases, and in bad ones do you keep a
special nurse. in addition to calling IN phv-
slclan! Prompt attention and good nursing
will arrest many diseases that would other
wise prove fatal. -.-t
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Do you crush your feed for them, corn &
cob, and keep rock salt BY them all the time!
How many currycombs have you, and are
they used9 Have they free access to water
and how often Do you feed them? Do you
ever put coppefas or sulphur in their troughs?
Have they any pasture to run to when not at
work? Are they well protected from the
weather, and have good racks and troughs for
their food "a few acres in rye or winter oats
aud the occasionally steamipg their food will
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dollars per month if this agreement be dis
solved sooner than the time specified, of which
notice Of days must be given by
each party. -.--..-
In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe
my name.
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j 4 rgn,z,. NOTARY PUBLIC

Ill. attend with c:lre ard diligence 70 all
V business Entrusted % hin. saela W Family
Meetings, alsetsa III Isaitors, salss, transfers
and sxsnalsse ni3EI feasass =
&c
II 10 Goasas House, near aos ~
LsNrssstk EoiNsT u
5palosasas Apfil 18th, 1857 sszs fssa 81 sa1
Il ElaEsss II d lslJRIIo
ii LII 1,aAcIaaiY aatsad business sa1r ussed
Y v to:his care. daaaice u pslaasas s.
Opeloasaa, april a5th,
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opelouaa.. April 23d. 1851
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alaa aaaber! EgaaHa iser!g

October 9th: 1858. If.
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Aucisoaeer.. tSstts IPufish g Landry.
aFFEasa Els ser vice es To the public Of this Par
" isa generally He can always he.fouad at
tFie Recorder ssoffire- 70 pelaaisas May ri
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q USI received at the
o. OPELOUSiS DRUG ST0REt

Onelonsas November 9th. ls5s-ly.
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FINE INSURANCE.
MS urt state M mt NRI
rIRE AMn MARIkE INCURANCE EnMpAK

FIN II INSURANCE..
MISS Ouri state INT ma
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANt,
OF ST. LOUIS.
DIREcroRs:
J.S. McCune, s. M. Edgell, C.S. Greedy,
Il. Wyman, G. Ii. Peck, B.W Alexander,
James smith, A. u. Pomeroy, d. d. Page
IS. ELLIOTT, Sec'y. IN. EpGELL, Press.
NO EXTRA HAZARDOUS RISKS TAKEN.
r. b. HOLMES, General Agent.
dacIdIy A .BkINlMAN Ag't X sok uk.
More New GoOds from the East.
TrHlS day received, lot Of fine Broadcloth'
j Black DoeskiIs, Fancy Cas- sim.re !, Rich Vel
vs2c ELLIOT r. SMITH,
Tailor and Draper,
mch24d rs Main-st., bet. d and 3D..
I1nACed OIL.
CAok prime Engls b, for sal. low by
/ A J. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Esgle and Mortar.
my24d No. % Main~street.
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Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, inside
Sl5, otherwise $40.
Funeral Notices 81 90. Obituaries, according
to space occupied.
Displayed advertisements half more than the
above rates.
Advertisements leaded and placed under the
head Of Special Notices" double the ordsHary
rates.
Special Notices In the Local Column 20 cents
per line.
Advertisements ordered on the inside exelu-
sively In the Daily, after the first two week =,
so per cent. more than the above rates.
All transient adverfusmenfs must bs psfd for
In adcanee. This rule will not be varied from
When the advertiser uses the Weekly slone,
the price will be the same ~ in the Daily
Where the Daily and Weekly are both used
% per cent will be deducted from the aggre-
gate amount.
Under the present system, the advertiser
pays 40 much for the space he occupies, the
changes being chargeabie for the composition
only. This plan is now generally adopted
Our charge for changes will be Is cents per
square.
- In all cases where advertisements are
discontinued before the expiration Of the year
the time contracted for, they will be charged
mp at our regular rates for the time actus l.
y in.
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@IsuO NEW books. BY HENRY
4 WAR - REECHEK.
/. "Plain and Pleasant Talk about Fruits, Flow
ers and Farming" BY Henry Ward Beecher. Neat
limo. $l25.
1t will be seen by the above that Mr.. Eeecher ap-
pears before the public in PORN, writer on
Agriculture, horticultural and Horticultural sub
jects. 1t will doubt be to many that to his
wide reputation an Orator, Preacher and Writer,
must be added that Of practical Farmer, q Garden-
er and Fruit-grower, for such he is and has been
but the book speaks for itself.
III. "Views and Experiences of Religious Sub
jects or, New Star Papers" BY Henry Ward
Beecher. Neat limo. 81 IS.
The above volume contains, among other inter-
esting matter the celebrated Theodore Parker"
Articles on Total Depravty, and the now famous
speech before the (Bostonl American Tract Society
ia answer to Daniel Lerd, Esq, thoroughly re-
vised by the author.
A liberal discount to the trade.
Booksellers wishing early supplies, will please
forward their orders without delay.
Just received and for sale at
OGDEN, BR0WNELL h CO.'S
CRY Book STORE,
June 81, '59-d No. 81 Main-st
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CHANGE OF TINE
+ w o ALLY r H AIMS 8

To take effect on Monday, June 9th, 1859.
T>ROM and after the above date and until fur
u ther notice, two Passenger Trims will leave
Packet Depot, Ksokuk as follow
First Train feaves Keokuk daily fSun-
days ex cepted} at 600 A. n.
Second Train leaves Keokuk daily
Sundays excepted at 400 P. \
First Train leaves Montro.e daily
Sundays exceptedl at s:l5 A, N
Second Train leaves Montrose daily
Sundays excepted) At 600 p.
TEMPLIN, PLUMMER CO., Lessees.
B. w. DAVIS, Superintendent.
J. r. THwKssURY, Ticket A gent, Main-st.
E8-The above road 10 now prepared to furnish
Cars for Pic Mics and pleasure parties short
tice and on the most favorable terms. For further
information apply at the Office In Packet Depot
or to he Snperinte ndent. ~
June 8. 'bg-d6w
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OMNIBUS NOTICE.

OMNlBUS NOTICE.
TINHE OMNIBUS will call for passengers-rAin
i or shine, day or night-in any part OF the city.
All orders left with J. X. Tewksbury, at the Rail-
road and Steamboat Office, opposite the Billings
house, wiii rec.is. paolnDs attention. yo1I
orders aud procure ticket, and you can rest as
sured that You will be called for. Ordinary Bag
gage free. Tickets rs cents.
P. Shaving the largest spring wagon in the
city, am ah prepared TO move Pianos and Fur
niture on the shortest notice.
feb2ld6m w. s. WINS, Agent.
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ED WARD DEANS,
DR. APER AND TAIL Or j,

Second ST., between Main and johnson, up stairs,
KEOkUk, IOWA.
LIVERY description Of Cloths and Cassimeres
lL constantly on hand sni cut ard made up into
| garments III style unsurpassed In tho city
N. B.--Boys' Clothing cut and nude in the latest
and best styles. ldoc2u-dlyl
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VIRGIL II. SULLIVAN & CO

(sUcCEssoRs TO J. l.. HOBBS co.,)
Fourth-street, between Main and johnson,
0kUk............
VI Oh r RS AND EAIF R n
i In QUEENSWARE, GLASS and CHINA, X Kero-
sene Lamps, solar and Hanging Lamps, Looking
Glasses, Tea Trays, Re. DC.
Having purchased the lalge and we'll se elected
stock at the old stand of G. Z. Griffith Co., viii
be plessed to have q call from one and all. We
intsnd to keep constantly on hand complete stock
both for .
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE.
Reviewing Goods direct from the manufsctu-
able to sell low any regular house In the West
V. Ii. SULLIVAN d co.
Jan. 10, Is59-dAw
1888. spring and summer 1850.
SUPPLIES JUST RECEIVED.
IN n.HurcHIssos. JAMS DEWEY
HUTCHINsoN DEWEY.
MERCHANT TAILORS,
Third-st :, bet. Main 4 ....KEOKUK.
LAVE JUST received at their Fashion, abls
l. J. Tailoring and Furnishing establishment
choice and excellent supply of Broadciotbs
Cassimeres, Vestings, and aent's FURNISH
ING GOODS, of all descriptions, and guar antet
that their work shall be done in the most a y
proved and satisfactory manner. They arc con-
stantly receiving the New York ane Philadei-
phia fashions; and respectfully solicit all whe
dekire good work and the best material to give
them . call.
Apl6-dl, HUTCHINSON DEWEY
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CABUS' HAIR CUTTING
SHAVING ROOM,

Main Street : Doors sbove MS bdksNgs Aees
done according 70 PayeteG
IL nomy and the principles Of tho Costssr.
Hair and Whisksrs dyed 70 psr1ections aasAee
brown or black.
The Pi ioprieor calls special attsnties e heevte
Of Hair Cutting, and challenges the pssfna1asat
feh22 dAwiy
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KEOKUK, IOWA: MONDAY. JULY IL, 1889.
aEo. @. ANDERSON ALEXANDER BARCLAY
ESTABLISHED In Is48.l

BANKING HOUSE OF
@ r. . X q X G. A N ID X II . Il q.
T HAVE this day admitted ~ = partner in the
i Banking Business, Alexander Barclay, lwho has
been my teller for the last six years.. The busi-
ness, hereafter, will be conducted under the nrm
and style Of
GEO. G. ANDERSON Il co.
Being one of the oldest Banking Houses (if not
the odestl In Iowa, the new firm solicits eoRtin
dance OF former patronage 80 literally extended te
the senior partner.
They win make collections and remit, less Ex.
change, on the day of payment, free Of charge.
Their references are AZ form rmerly By senior part
ner ,vix
REFERENCES
Park Bank, N. Y.
Winslow, Lsnier 4 Co., Bankers, NJ Y.
Edward W. Clark d Co., Philadelphia.
Howard Banking Co., Boston.
Clapp, Fuller Browne, Bankers, Boston.
Marine Bank Chicago.
Hoffman 0eipcke, Chicago.
Mechanics Bank, Pittsburgh.
Farmers Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh.
Kramer i RAhm, Bankers, :"
Gilmore 4 Brothsrton 80 Cincinnati.
A. d. Hunt 4 Co., Louisville.
State Savings titution, st. Louis.
Keokuk, j an. '6S. GEO G. ANDERSON
jan5d
wh. rHonPsoy. w.BAILKY
WM. THOMPsON q CO.,
BANKERS,
Corner OF MAIN ana second sts..
kEoh ............-...-....lo"A a.
Nov. 3, '5S-d
!
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D. POLLOCK wA. vHNCILL.
Spring and Summer Goods.
.. POLLOCK & CO.

XNE now receiving and opening new and
w splendid stock OF Clothing and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, which We offer to sell very low for
cash. Our goods are selected with great care and
with view to the hard times therefore We oher
them At very small profits, keeping in view the old
motto Of quick sal es and small profits. All We
ask is that customers will call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere; We charge nothing for show.
Ing goods. Remem Der the place East side of Sd
ST., between Main and johnson.
m.il7d s. POLLOCK 4 co.
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NJ W. ~ Ck -, N. H.. surge ON
lvLs Dentist. Office on Sscond-St., ~~~
between Main and johnson streets, keo
kuk Iowa. may4dAw1 ~4l1D
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Improvement the order ot the hay.
I N the manufacture Of Boots and Shoes there is
L room for great improv vement. Up to this time
most IL not Ill custom shops have made their work
by guess or what little tetter the cutter must 70
by the rye aided by experience, and without any
unvarying criterion. Thousands Of dollars are
wasted annually by this "guess rule" and custom
ers, all the ymasters, having what is spoiled ~
well ~ what ID worn. to pay for.
1t Is time people were looking to their interests
in this particular.
SlllIss Cutting scales are . perfact gaur-
antee against loss from this source, and am de-
termined my custome shall have the benefit or my
advantage in their use, for proof OF which | in
vite an exam nation Of my stock in comparison OF
that of others. The saving in stock shall be made
up in quality.
Besides thesuperior advantages In getting up GUS
tom work my stock of Eastern Goods is superior,
hang always on hand the cheapest - well ~ the
best varieties. 3. A. DUKE,
mayt4d Oh Main-st.
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ITO all the World and the rest Oi
MA nk nd.s,

ITO all the World and the rest OF
mank ind.s,
CHOW u SMIT n believe themselves pre-
- pared to demonstrate, by any required test,
that the SOAP made by them will do more wash
ing and has more genera cleansing power than any
other .fFAMILY SOAP" manufactured In the
West, and only ask those who have not used it to
give il . trial.
Their SOAP il made from the cLEANEsr HArE-
RIAL POSSIBLE, namely, pure beef tallow and soda,
cheap substances with which most "fAMtLY
SOAPS" are filled. These substances increase the
weight and hardness Of SOAP, but detract largely
from its cleansing qualities.
SNOW l. SMITH, not needing TO make their
SOAP yellow to conceal dirt contained in it, leave
Ii in it's white, pure state
They will sell it by the boz, for cash, at cents
per pound. LOO boxes on hand.
Factory at xO3 MAIN-STREET,
mayodAw3m hcokak, Iowa.
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VIM. N. GkO sLR,
a t tor ney at i aw !,

DRACIICk5 only IN the Civil Courts of Record,
i and cevotes his time chiefly 20 Commercial
cascs- Business from abroad will receive careful
attention. Once No. As chesnut street.
Jan. i, '5s-dAwly
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HIRAM BAEsEf. ". ALLEN BUTLER. G.. ". PARSONS.
BARNEY. BUTLER a PARSONS,
ATTORNEYS AND ooUNSRLL1Rs AT LAW
TRIsrrY BUILDING, III BROADWAY,
Feb2dawbn NEW YORK.