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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1860-11-03
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,smnnEz> JUST received at the; FL lUSAs
DRUG STORE. kept bys Aap
p Ia EI[5ilB1Es:zA[ksDa
"a Soluble Phosphate to Iron, of Leras,
Hypophosphite of Soda, Bromide of Potassium
Iron Alum. And general assortment of French
Chemicals and Patent Medicines.
h ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PATENT MEDICINES. -
Kennedy's great Medical Discovery, McLean's in
vigorating Cordial, Jonas Whitcompb's Asthma
Remedy, etc.
CpTLEEx.-Ladies fine Penkniyes; Gentlemens
pocket and Sporting Knives Fine Razors in cases;
Ladies' Scissors assorted in cases, and by the sim
gle pair Forces and Pullfkins.
STAT1oaERf.-Record.L Letter ard Note Paper
of the best qualty Steel Pens, Pen Holders, India
Rubber Squales: Lead Pencies, Guillot Carmine
Ink. Envelopes, Maynard & Noye2s celebrated
Black writing Ink.
s-. FANCY Articles AND PERFuMERY.-Biscuit Sta
tuettes, Porcelane and Glass Powder Boxes, PoE-
temonnaies. Handkerchefs Etraets, Pomatum,
Toilet Soaps, Creole Oil for the hair. ETC.
z SuNDRIEs.-Pants, Zine and White Lead, Col
ers ground in Oils and Water. Lamp and Lnseed
Oils, Brushes, etc.
ALso,-A lot of Specie Jars, suitable to put up
Preserves
Opelousas, November 10Th, 1859.
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So s ZEE WARD.

Runaway, from the un-
80 dersigned, near Washington, Parish Of
.ae%f7 st. Landry, on The 9th of July last, a
~ negro man of grif color, named E.
ala0 phraim, aged about % years, about $
feet1 inches high, raw boned, having scar about
hisface, few spots about the mouth and a mark
on on one Of his cheeks;-Was bought in March last
from NJ. Elan, a negro traderin New Orleans
The above reward will be given to whomsoever
will bring said boy back to the undersigned, or a
liberal reward iflodged in of the Jais Of this
State. s17s Sz VIM F. DAVIS.
St, Landry, August 25th 1860.
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4 #,co,eNI,D.frioNs.

i ] ssIss s'ss "A 8 CONDITIONS. sa !
Esss. Hsg u hi one year, payable in advance,
sapsfifpsif Il paid at the end of the Year, four
thIss d0sIe Nj subscription will be received for a
,,..s than one year. A subscriber wishing
ss .aatiule ss must give 'erten notice 20 that ef
\ passypttie WI ssttie Up. all arrearages. !,
fsrt AZ ana ss Advertisements willhe inserted
8 sfsgs line for each and every publication.
eeals dfseount will be made for yearly and
.aaau 5 ADVERT menss ;n.e,tsa n french
M until the editors shall jndgesit conye-
snd s.s',y s.s a;scontinue the publication. a,.
MEM or subscription will stopped
Y Y a atbs arrearages paid, unless at the OPP
tickets or other jobs printed without
.sssy or the person ordering them to be print
s5is VII responsible person. -, ,.,..
sI far tbe announc iorofhee
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Bmsn Uo@eavodl,

FESHE undersigned inform their patrons and the
u pulic generally that they are receiving
from the manufactures and from the New Orleans
market large assortment of Fall and Winter Dry
Goods, Boots Shoes, ready made clothing, fancy
Ladies goods, and large assortment Of all kinds
of merchandise for Plantations and families, which
thew will sell at their usual low prices for cash.
NEY & &DUpRE.s
one1ousas. October 9Th, 1860.
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FURNITURE STORE.

III VIE undersigned has the honor to inform those
Il who ave ordered furniture from him and
the public generally, that he has just received a
lot from New Orleans, consisting principally Of
bedsteads4of alssorts and sizes etc
S'' S,-keger, the circumstances in which the un-
= Signed finds himself pls ed. and the extreme
hcuty in getting articles from the City, even by
lying an exerbitant freight, torcoonEsIe,o ntorm
the public that he cannot hereafter sell furniture
except for cash. s
I
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Low WATER ARRANGEMENT.

s~e The strong built and light
sss,:s sss;:-.!sAsz-a = g dranght Steamboat GUIDE
ssetsIzZssassssFsS William Johnson Master, viii
run IN connex;on with the steamer Minnesota, bet
ween Washington and the Petit Diable, meeting
the Minnesota and taking her inside freight from
New Orleans
The public may rely upon the certainty and re-
guarity of the trips of the GUIDE, as this Boat is
of a very light dranght and capable of running in
the lowest stage of water.
Opeousas Septenfe er 18th. 1850
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OpEL0USAS FEMALE COLLEGE.

0PEL0USAS FEMALE COLLEGE.
TEyHIs Institution will open its End term, (in the
IL new buiIding) ON Monday, October 18th prox.,
under the direct supervision ofRev. 3. T. White and
lady. A full corps of good teachers are employed
to assist. 81
PRICES:
Board, with fuel and lights, per term Of
40 weeks $1oo 90
Tuition in Academic Department., 80 90
$ Preparatory 80 90
II Music with use of Instrument, 60 90
\" French, 2a 90
&c Ornamental Branches at the usual rates.
Washing, so cents per dozen.
Payments-0ne half at opening the other half
at middle OF the term
We pledge ourselves to make this first class
school. Those desiring Board will do well to apply
soon, as we are rapidly filing up Address Rev. B.
E. White, or Mrs. S. Ii. White, 0pelousas, La.
Opelousas September 29th ls6o-5m
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" coz Ng TER

attorney and Couaselor at Lac
Office, saa Washsngton. La
M BEING permanently located in Wash
I'D ington, will attend promptly to any
professional business coDfded to him in the
courts Of st. Landry and neighboring Par
ishes.
Opelousas, June 23rd, l86O.-ly.
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DUGHzO OS &c Go.
Corner BienTi1le s Exchange illey, N.-0rlean'

.eusa..... Have the honor to inform their friends
aand the public that they have just opened
fs9a at their Store No. 5s BienFile Street, at
the corner Of Exchange Alley, Depot of Furniture
Of every description, such as Bedsteads, Armoirs
Centre Tables and Others Tateatete, Chairs, Sofas
Fautenis Moss hair and spring mattresses, Feather
beds. They repair furniture, make exchanges and
take il on storage. They hope by care and industry
to obtain d share Of public patronage. Dec. 27.
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j. M. WHITE, Carp~rn ter,

OpelousaF, April 21st 1860.
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LITERARY INSTITUTION 0F oPELouSaS.
Preparatory School for the Academies
of the Union.


Eatife Religious and Political 7oleranee,'t
DEPARTMENTS
C. E. DuRAND, Principal: Professor Of Efeach
Latin, History and Mathematics.
j. N. JACKSON, Professor Of Engish, Geometry,
Geography and W,1t,mg.
g9NDEDEQRgez
Boarding by the year. $40 90
Day Scholars by the year. 40 90
{. ss by the month, 90
s. FURaITuRE.5 Z&
Bedstead Mattrass, Pillow, BIZ the quarter, 81 Coz
Washing by the month, l SO
The students are expected to furnish their lights
and their weod during the winter.
There will be two public semi-annuaI examine
tions during each year w
. The Scholastic year is composed of 10 months,
including the month of vacation.
The reductions in case of sickness OF other cau-
ses independent of the will will always be aecor-
ded with the greatesteq
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 theirme-
dicaI attendant ss gs8s
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1Fnr saIe at nrlnatr Sale.

A TRACT OF LAND measuring 500
M. arpents, good arabic land, one half Of
which ID we'll numbered, situated about. 15
miles from the town Of Opelousas. This land
will besold at S8 per arpenta;; one half cash
aud the balance in one year, without interest.
For particulars apply to
=E.. ULYSSE PRUD'HOMAI
ID Washington, or
at the Opezousas Costr5er's office.
Opelousas, Feb Is, 1850. ",
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II OR SALE.

A SPLENDID PLANTATION, situated with
ca ii three m1Iesof Barre's Landing four OF 0pe-
ON each side Of the Bayou Teche. CSC arpents on
the East and 4OD arpentss on the West side 45o to
500 arHents are under fence, balance IS wood land.
The improvements consists of good dwelling
house negro cabins sngar house, cotton house etc.
etc. DUpRE & GARLAND.
f Inc in,Icasa Mar Iafh IL I860 Il
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CoMMERCIAL Co-PARTNERSHlP.

COMMERCIAL C0-PARTNERSHlP.
IoyFfI BLOCH, SOC. gIBNBERGS &. s. B. LOEB
yMvHE undersigned entered into com
mercial co. partnership, on the 1st Of
March 1860, for the purpose of carrying on
a general Dry Good Business in Opelousas.
They tender their services to the public
at the Brick Store, heretofore occupied BY
Firnberg 4 kaufman and the Patriot of.
fee :-Their stock will soon be complete
and customers shan not complain at prlees.
BLOCH FIRNBERG q CO.
Opelousas, March 3rd, 1860.
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8. June 9th, 1860.
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Dir. r. w. LAMTER, Dental Surgeon.

5ea Moamtpille street, Washington. La
go DR.IANTFR having been Ell ngagea
ti many years of his life in the success
IllIyfull practice OF Dentistry, is conpe
tent to perform all operations in the highest degree
of perfection: He exces in the science of savine
'satarat Teeth and will devote particular care and
attention to that object.
Dr. Lanter's whole time and undivided atten-
tien will be given to the exercise Of his profession
Washington, 26th May, 1s6o.-1Y.
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# 6 Hsras ~ fIsasa ffssu. "a He.

pIanaafIoza for sale,
! II M N BAYOU Bnuf, containing sol acres,
some $50 we'll cleared and under fence.
| Tha above Trass Of Land i. equal in fer
ttlity ID any land upon the BaJoa, and will
be sold upon liberal terms.
Apply so Dr. ]. I. IA s. lLlh,
N5vembHr I77ah Iss5l1 II
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1s, af.eaaf ~ Of f f7ze1nyzure

0naeeou,zt Of ffaepaa'tat7e.
ID undersigned being about leaving
u q this Parish Of fHfers for sale, at private
aaIes all bis household furniture kitchen
I,1nlenusiila, 4, 4 wheel family earriage. one
Baeay one pair rof ca1riage horses one choice
Bugny horse, and q fne nlars
tlpeIousas, 0cs. 9th. 186o.
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HE undersigned wonid respectfully In
y form his customers that groceries are
d cash article; all amounts owed to him for
the same are due onthe Ist Of each month:
He expects, and hereafter, will require
from all persons punctual payments, or cash
on delivery, for bis groceries.
1s-fs So Al. BALDWIN,. J
Washington, May e26th, 1860.-tf.
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9. NE. suzzTz, sss,.veyoa'
III and 1ortAe Parish q st. Luaary.
u All orders left at S.J. Barry's, in
Grand Coteau, promptly attended to.
June 23d 1860.
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opelousas, August 18th, 1850. 8

Sci IN G. OF B.
RA ysasAHNS! BARdAINsf! !!
#YWyHE undersigned Wishing te close bis narcan-
tile business, vii sci ont far CASH bis entire
Stock al Groceries, - Onelorsas comprlsang ge-
nral assnr sof Family Groceries, Hardware
Ware. Eroekery ware, &C., alsoa choice
Iot of Brat,dies, Whisl1ies, N ines and Eofdlals
He dc the same time All thIse inde bfed
ia him to call and settle
y 80. NfeHENRFE HUSBAND.
onelousas, august 1lths $50. .ss
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!. ]: e = = - -
d. i. nBp. sIilTga T0l.. Baton Rouge, "a.
LII give prompt attention to The en. e.
try. Of Lands II the State + Land 81.
s6ea. at Baton Reuge.
0pelausas, OCT 10Th, 1859.
GaIcasieu Press please eople n "
giiah only
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Opelousas, July ] 6th, ! 86l-ly.
A Fine Resi- deilce far Sale.

YEyHE undersi gned will sell, at private sale. on
! IL account Of departure, bis residence in the
town Of Opelousas. ..
The residence is d two story brick building,
situated on Main street, between landry and Vine
streets. the town lot embraces about one acre of
land. Wen improved, having fine orchard, garden
o,t- houses bath honses, kitchen diaries, two large
cisterns. and, id fact every convenience thereon.
/, ,He will sell the .los with all Che buildings and
Improvements tIeHeons Ell her it'll or without
about $500 worth of hoHsehold furniture. ID
q Every thing about che premises Is ~ thorough
repair. Appiy 10 :,
y nneiousas. August 18th, 1860. 500 q
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! gncDS SO yen5 m.

Ii sugar Plantation situated in Bayou Chicot
"A containing 500 acres Of land. four hundred
under fence Good sugar house, gin house, sta
bles. corn houses &c, &c Also good dwelling, me-
gro quarter, out houses &c. -
.. CHEVIS& RTTCHIE,
Land Agents.
Washinssen, Ia., August lsthsls6o.
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!. .ISIDORE GRAoUILLA,
Marble cutter and Essgrsver

1AFFERs his services to the. .puhlic# ofthe Parish
" Of ST. Landry Having established at ST. Mar
sville Depot Of Italian Marble of the first quaty
ha Is now preparedto erect Funerary Monuments with
or without INSCRIPTIONS on all plans and according to
all tastes, In prompt and workmanlke manner and
on moderate prices.
These who may need his services will please write
to him, at St Martnsre, or apply to the editor OF
the Opelousas Courier. Aug. IA, 1858.
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HORSE BREAKING.

syM HORSE BREAKING.
~ TIE undersigned viii tame
~ and gentle both wild and spoiled
- horses, making them 60 quietly
and kindly either under the saddle oil In har.
ness He will ride Or drive any horse which
may be brought to him free Of charge.
L He will break horses Of all bad tricks. and
guarantee them to go kindly any where al
the following prices: .'
I For spelled horses s. S 10 each.
Wild = S each.
+ -. . G. B. MILLER.
june aard. 1860 If. -
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I'd ) 10 sl IN III uSaI

u a4sssAA - VI SsssAk AksM III - - ~ 80 VI
4 EsIREs 10 inform his patrons and friends and
A-1 the public generally that he has established
aalseif Landry stees between the office of Messfs
Dnpre and Garland and that DC Mi. o u Mouton,
and that BIZ will really Ut any and al times 20 at
Iesad to- these who may favor him with q call
0palousas, May bib, 1851 II ..
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~ c1o p = "a "a .

FHyHE undersigned being an old Coffee House
Il Keeper, for many years in cheneyville; sell
zes this opportunity to inform his friends and the
public in general that he has permanently located
ia the Town of Washington. as agent for A. Going
at the house known as A. Going's Coffee House
where he will always be found ready to wait on
his patrons with the best liquors that can be pro-
curedin the Unlted-States.
- ]. G. DRINKARD.
W,.h;,otar T., auonef atbs 1S6Oy-s.. y 3m
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], BORNE & GRADENIG0, Collectors,
.NTILL take in collection, claims Of all kinds and
descriptions which may be entrusted to them
from the Parish Of St. Landry and those adjoining,
as well as from New-Orleans. They hope by their
Industry and puactnality odeserve share of the
public patronage. Their office is on Main street,
Opelousas, opposite NJ. Provost. Jan. Is, 1859.
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Washington Ia Aponst Ath.s IS6D.s...s ..~t T SIN

WA SlEiIEN9f ON HOTEL
YHvHE above popular stand mas again been re-
IL opened by the undersigned.
1t is the most conveniently located house IN the
town of Washington, with large and airy rooms,
newly fitted up. ;,
The ACCOMMODATIONS will ever be the best that
the country can supply at the following prices:
Board and lodging per month, : !, 5o,oa ooa
g without = lo,oo
and y week 7,Oo
g g. Is days SO
II Attachedt to the Hotel is a large and com,
modious stable, we'll supplied with corn, hay and
fodder, where horses will be taken care OF atetne
following rates: ==ss.-ss. ..g
Per month, u w
Per week, 7,oo
Per day., ) LOU
Elegant buggies and fine saddle horses shall al
ways be kept in readiness for hire at the following
rates:
Horse end buggy perday 400
z ,uithnnt l 50
Buggy and harness per day - 80
81 WashinckDn Nav 5tt afS60-tf.
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VhDlDr 11amoIla
PARISH SUR We YOR,
~ I'LL attend TO all surveys that may be en-.
w trusted to his care. Residence ia OpeIousas
Opelousas, March 18th Is60-1y
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La m III sal ES.

A SUGAR PLANTATION adapted 10 either
t n stagar or cotton, continuing 600 arpents, 20o
under fence, baIance most desIra bic wood land il
the Parish.
# Terms Easy.
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j. M. WnITE, CARPENTER,
HFFERS his services to the citizens of Ope-
" loueas and vicinity who need any thing in
his line of business. -...-z-..-s.-s...-..s ss4%S
rJobs done promptly, in aworkmanlike man.
ner and charges moderate. July 21.-1y
FRESH SUPPLY Or FURNITURE:
FHSHE undersigned has just arrived from the
III City with a complete assortment of fine
furniture; such as
ARMOIRS, SOPHAS
~BEDSTEADS. TOILETS
CHAIRS, etc. etc.
The best articles, at moderate prices may now
be found at the Furniture store of
LOUIS WAITER
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lzs l.sg ggrsIUs Sc szs * ,

ssalss ssas 49, 49, slsl 20 s. 8 lssa ss * .
ca THE subscriber takes this
method Of informing the public
that he has on hand, and, is
daily manuffac acturing all kinds Of Saddles,
Harnesses, Brides and other such articles
usually kept IN his line Of trade, on Main
street, nearly opposite Kaufman = store, IN
.OpeIausas, where the public can find at all
times, from d low price saddl eer harness to
the finest that can be made il The State, A
call is solicited, as heiis determined to please
both IL price and quality Of work
Sc EORGE PuLFORD.
Opelousas, July 18th. I860-1y
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1900 Acres off Land .

1000 Acres of Land,
situated OH either bank Of Bayou Rouge Parish OF
St. Landry This tract ofiand, lying above high
water mark, can be made one sof the most desra-
Biz cotton plantation IN the s W. District of Lou
isiana.
& Land agents.
# WashiiIlgfoD La, July 7tla, 1860.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-08-30
The Rebuke OF BrO0efick.

Mr.. Hi kman. in his late scathiug speech
IN Philadelphia. says that Mr.. Harris, OF H.
liuois, s.shec tears of anguish over Doug
las desertiou Of his anti Lecompton friends
in his support of the English bill. and that
Broderck rebuked Douglas for tn. abandon
ment Of principle.
The Chicago Press and Tribune learns
from good authority the circumstances of
the Interview between Douglas aud Broder-
ick. when the latter Administered the scs,h-
ing rebuks 10 the former for his proposed
basaness We quote from that paper IS io!-
lows:
On the Sabbath before the 6ual vote on
that bill. meeting of anti Lscompton Dem
oc,s.s of bc:h Houses was held ~ the rooms
of Senator Broderick. to consult upon whai
course i, was adsisable to take in the emery.
eucv. A number of the weaker brethren,
Including Senator Douglas. advised eonciii.
atiuy the South by accepting the English
bill Only four or FIVE held out against il
Among those were Broderck of California,
and II iris Of Illinois. Mr.. Douglas mani
tested a willingness to yield. and the gallant
Hsrri. .'shed tears OF anguish and gave NJ
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HOW TO BE RICH.

The way to get rich is to be punctual.--
The wav to preserve tits not TO use 1t much.
Settle often; have short accounts. Trust to
no mans appearsnce--,hey are deceptive
perhaps assumed for the purpose OF obtain
ing credit. Beware of gaudy exterior
Rogues usually dress well. The rich are
olain men. Trust him if it is any one who
carries but little on his back. Never trust
him who tlies into passion on being dunned;
make him pay quickly if there be any viz
.ue in the law. Be well satisfied before you
rive a credit, that those to whom you give
it are safe men to be trusted. Sell your
roods on a small advance. and never mis-
represent them, or those you once deceived
will beware of you the second time. Dea
uprightly with all men, and they will soon
repose confidence in you and become your
,ermanent customers. Beware of him who
Is an Office seeker Men do not usually
want an Office when they have anything t,
do. A mans affairs are rather low wher
he seeks office fo- support. Trust no stran
ger Your goods are better than doubtful
charges. What is character worth IT yor
make il cheap by creditlng all alike! Agre'
beforehand with every man tor whom yot
are about to do job. and if large put
into writing Though you want job eve
so much. make all sure at the onset, and II
cases at all doubtful, make sure of guar
antee Be not afraid to ask it. 1t IS the oes
test OF responsibility. for, il offense be taken
/ YOU have escaped loss.
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plause. and you seem to be learning te
think So. too. for you have gone out to Hi
nois and got q rail-splilter for candidate
l know that rail splitter. He is friend ol
mine. Laughter l have right to speak
about him. have done more for him than
one man ever did for another, for If hadn'.
whipped him he would never have been vour
candidate. Laughter and applause Pretty
hard TO whip. No homer in whipping com
mon man-but when You come to these
rail ,spli'ters! Applause Nothing to say
against him. and don't believe he would
say any thing against me. He then passed
on to speak of the peculiar institutions of
the different States. illustrating with the
Maine Law. and exciting much merriment.
He closed with an earnest appeal for the
people of every section Of the State TO mind
their own business. There were a number
prominent Republicans in the audience,
who seemed to appreciate the liberal senti-
ments OF the speaker and willingly applaud
ed them. Nine cheers were given him at
the close Of his remarks; and, as they were
waiting for the train Mr.. Perrin followed.
and made very smart speech, and the
train left the people very enthusiastic
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-08-30
1.-THE deep dannaticn Of his taking Of. "

sTxo of the pleasant incidents OF the
great Republican gathering at Lincolns home
the other day, are thus related by an eyewitness:
Among those who pressed forward to shake,
Mr. Lncoln's hand. cd John Hanks. of
rail splitting celebrity. He is a stout built, hard
favored man, of about sixty. He was welcomed
by Mr.. Lincoln with great heartuess. why.
how are you, John!" and the reply of John
Hanks was: How are you Abe?" Mr. Lincoln
took his old comrads upon the doorsill, and in,
todaced him to the crowd, which filled the
street aud front yards thus: 'Gentlemen this is
John Hanks. This man don't make speeches,
but started he rails" Whereupon three cheers
for Hanks were called for. and given with a will
One man Stopped huge wagon full of rough.
looking. hard -fsted yeomanry of the praires
and sung out I'VE want to see your lady, Mr..
Lincoln; can't you stand her up in the door?'
Whereupon Mr.. Lincoln called his wife out to
his side. aud a voice cried, Three cheers TOR
Mrs. Lincoln. the next Vice-President of the
United States" These we're given with i'm
mense vigor and much laughter"