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The Opelousas courier., 1860-02-18

TRgIN THE0 MILE PREF EAN, of
tha Parish Of 81, Landry, having ap-
piled BIZ petition % be appointed Admi-
nistrator of the Estate Of Angustin Leger
decsas the Parish of 81. Landry.
os tdsrefore. any person intending 70
anEke position % mid appointment, will file
The ssias il HTiiaiing. n any they have. at my
oisoe, III IN own off tfopa1ousass within ten
Edays 1t The present noticc.
d. LlA6TTs Prs, CLERK
0pelousas FebTnary / 1lth 1860.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

TEyHE undersigned will sell their extensive
a. stock of Dry Goods and Clothing, Hats
Boots, Shoes, &C., positively at cost:
They are elesirons Of closing upstheir business
and purchasers will find upon enquiring at their
store that the above announcement is no humbng
Goods cannot be sold cheaper in Opelousas than
we will sell them after this date.
We are determined to sell out, and give below
short list of goods and prices, which will satisfy
the most sceptical that we are in earnest:
A large assortment Delains at Is, 90 and 2j cts
g Bareges at 25 a 80 cts, fIg
and solid colors; ),
Double skirt barege dresses at 81 so, fully worth
SIS;
plain Curtain calicos at 10, 12 and Is cts
s French s 6 20
Fine bleas Cottons u
Al 10
A large asst Of Enb Bands from so cts TO " so
6 q Collars . Is 90
Afew Ball Dresses which will be sold much be-
low cost. FIRNBERG hAuFMAf.
Opelousas, January lath 1860.
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YI 81 ID.

ny VIE undersigned hereby informs whom
-E it may concern that on the 9th Jan.
aary instant, be has killed ! red beef. or
years old, branded about thus This beef
was roaming about Ghretien'a Point since
about 2 years
The ownes is requested % come forward
prove property and receive the amount Of his
beef. q MARCEL RICHARD.
st Landry, 21st January 1S60.-1m.
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ST. MARY'S HALL
WASHINGTON, ST. LANDRY.

TENHE Fourth Annual Session of this Institution,
IL re.opens for the reception of pupils the second
Monday in October 1859, conducted by Mrs. G. SMITH,
late Principal Of Monticello Female Institute Missis.
sippi; aided by her niece, Miss BELL WHITNEY, late
of New York.
The school year is divided into two sessions twenty
Board, English Course, Contingent, Matriculstion
Fee, per session, s SO 90
Day scholars, 90 90
Primary Department. embracing kscte,
Reading, Penmanship, Primary Geogra'
ply, per month, 4 90
Piano, aelodeeon, Guitar, or Harp with
the use of the instrument per month, Z 90
Use of Sheet Music, Maps, Charts, Diagrams, the
usual charge.
solfegio in classes, French Spanish, Italian, Ben-
dngs in Chenille, Silk and Crewel.-shell work and
Ornamental Frame work.-LDear Drawing, French
Crayoning, Grecian and Oriental Painting each per
month IS 90.
The uniform consists of School Gipsey. Dress of
Berage 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-.
senting balconies furnishing delightful promenades
surrounded by finely shaded grounds-ample for re-
creation.
The Institution is free from sectarian bias-the
organization to meet the demands of the times.
We aim to elicit the social, develop the moral and
physical to awaken zeal for the noble ends of cul
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, atthe Hall.
All arrangements made for the year.-No deduc-
ton for absence.
Tnfinn Foo in advanNn
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Estg,aued 90. Stolen
st. Landry, February 11th 1860-A
STRAYED OR STOLEN

From, the Town of Opelousas,
in the night Of the 3lst January
- last, q creole dun horse, with sad
die and bride: the horse is 5 years old, has a
black stripe along the back and is branded
about thus N with . perbendicular bar in
the center.
a liberal reward will be given to whomso-
ever will bring baok aid horse 70 the under
signsd On Plaqnemine Ridge Or 70 the Cou-
rier Ofice. =P..s Gt1IDRY.
d So. Landry Ilsh February 1860.
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New Orleans arad1 OpeaOttsas
Regular Weekly Packet.

fsnsnmh THE steamer BAYOU BELLE.
sAskNfiF8 Captain JoHH Lyons, having beer
thoroughly and completely repaired.
viii leave Washington every Wednesday at 9,
o'clock A. NJ, and New Orleans every Saturday
at =. M. stopping at all intermediate landings
on the sAtchafaiaya and elsewhere.
Planters and consignees may rely upon the regu-
Iarity Of the trips well upon all cares being
taken of freights and other business confded to
this boat. ;.
Opelousas, August 9th, 1859. -
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A CERTAIN. LOT OR
PARCEL or GROUND. III

situated In the town of Opelousas, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon. being the last residence Of the de-
ceased Felicite Oursol, bounded North By
North Street, South by lot Of P. l.. Hebsard,
East by lot Of Madam Perret, and West by
Union Street, it being the same property
purchased by deceased from VIM Prather,
as appears by act passed bofore E.. III. Martin,
Recorder, on the 9Th October 1916.
One four wheeled carriage and set Of
harness;
An American Horse
A lot Of Beds and Bedding
Household and Kitchen Furniture
"A lot of 26 Chairs one, fne Rocking
Chair
One fine service Of Silyer.ware, and Crock
ery-ware
One Clock lot Of China-ware
A lot Of Wines Of different kinds, &C., &c.
Terms AND CONDITIONS :-Five-sevenths
Of all purchases Of and under twenty five
dollars cash on the spot, and tie balance Of
all such purchases, at one and two years
credit from the 1st of March 1867 ALL
purchases over twenty. FIVE dollars, payable
in one and two years faom the 1st of March
1860 Purchasers furnishing security, and
the lands and slaves remaining specially
mortgaged to the Estate until full payrneps
each instalment to bear 8 per cent interest
per annum after its maturity.
HILAIRE PALLET,
Adznslusstrator.
Opelousas, Februasy 4th 1860.
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AMERICAN AROMATIC BITTER CaRDIlL,
WASHINGTON DRUG STORE

- THE undersigned hereby inform their
~ friends and the public in general that they
2M have just received a fresh and considerable
assortment Of Drugs and Medicines as also Paints,
Perfnmery of all kinds. &c. sss
They are agents for the sale Of large quantity
Of Patent Medicines, the most popular
A. LOUAILLIER & co.
April d, 1850 . Washington, La
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RORME 8 GRADENIGO, Collectors

YNTILL take in collection, claims Of all kinds and
w descriptions which may be entrusted to them
from the Parish Of st. Landry and those adjoining,
as well as from New-Orleans. They hope oy .ne'r
industry and ualctualit7 to deserve share OF the
public patronage Their Office is on Main street.
opelousas, opposite II. Provost. jan Is, 1859.
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The undivided half Of
II|k THB PLANTATION,

ssszsss i where Hilaire Pallet now lives.
.ogetaer with the undivided half of all the
paliulngs and improvements thereon, situat.
ed IN the Parish of St. Landry, South Of, and
., near to the town of Opelousas, containing
tnree hundred and sixty eight superficial ar
Pents' more or less, bounded on the South
oy lands of Caleb l.. Swayze, North by land
q EVar1ste Debaillon, and West by the plan.
1atlon Of Mrs. John Cook, and by lands Of
Jean Bite; '. Richard, being the same land
ao)udged by family meeting of the late An
Tome Pallet to deceased, sold BY her to B.
Aususte =. Donate and Hilaire Pallet, by pub.
II l,c act before Yves Davy, Notary Public, on
the 18th March 1848, and resold (that is to
say the undivided l.alD by the said B. A.
Donate to the deceased, on the Ash Deeem.
Der ls4S, by act before the same Notary,
Also, the following
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~
Of French and Latin.
w. G. LEWIS, Professor Of English and English
Literature.
DEING resident of this locality, for the last four
lp teen years, having assisted Mrs. Delaruelle in
the direction of her school for Young Ladies' founded
in the year 1874, and WHICH terminated only at the
death Of its foundress, expect to be able fully to
swer the expectation of those parents who shall have
con6ded the education of their children to me.
will do every thing that depend upon me to assist
the development Of their intelligence, and as far as it
may be possible, to improve in them those ntellec-
tual qualities which ought to be the characteristics
of men whom the citizens Of free country may one
day call to fill 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 ideas, the offspring Of ignorance and SUI
perstition, her ordinary companion.
But knowledge Of SCIENCE the exercise Of the
polite arts, will not suffice by themselves for
plete education. Religious ideas should also be In
God is as rational as it is. necessary. Though the
rites by which we honor the Divinity differ to forn
they prove one and the object that is to offer
hommage to the Great Creator the architect of the
Universe. Our religious motto should then be 1ole
ration love of God aud our ,eighbor. Every atten
ton will be bestowed upon the students.-Th food
will be healthy and abundant. They shall have for
their recreation and the exercise necessary to their
health, large aud spacious play grounds. In fine,
every thing will be done for the physical and moral
improvement of the students.
Corporal pu ishment expressly forbidden. Parents
will receive once every three months bulletin OF the
health and progress of their children.
CONDITIONS:
poor3 end &,,ifinn in fha frvn larnuoros
per year, $140 90
Half boarders, and instruction ia the two
languages, per year, 10 90
Day scholars, same instruction, per year, 40 90
I" per month, 4 90
Washing by the year, 10 90
Mending, I" Is 10 90
Bed, I" 20 90
choosing their physician.
No diminution will be allowed for sickness not ex
ceeding one month.
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, and
Spanish languages &c as wei as Drawing, Painting
Iusc, Fencing, Dancing, are paid extra.
Every boarder should bring summer coats 2
winter coats, pair summer pantaloons, pair win
ter pantaloons, cravats, Q vests, pair socks, Q
blanket, / cotton counterpane, musauitto bar,
pair Of aheets, napkins, towels, pocket hand
kerchiefs, blue bed cover, bucket, knife, fork
and spoon, combs, tooth brushes.
Paper, pens and books st the cost Of parents.
REFERENCES:
Hon. ]. Il. Oyerton, A. Garrignes Esq,
Hon. b. a. Martei, Eyte. Debaillon,
Thos. a. Lewis Esq, Joseph d. Guidry,
4. s. Robin ESQ, p. ID. Hebrard
DIR. DELARUELLE
Opelousas, March sth, 1858.
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PUBLIC SALE,

Estate Of Wsoto,o Ant. Paillet, deceased.
gY virtue Of an order of the Honorable
- The Fifteenth Judicial District Court
a the State of Louisiana, naaad for the Pa.
1ise 1seo OF y st. Landry, of date lst January
rot' looo' tne undersigned, Administrator of the
of 'I,'.s nn. u fel'cite Oursel, deceased Widow
fsn ID nnsane PALLET, will sell, through the mi
' an ~. u n, lawfully commissioned Auctioneer.
0,. Cn '1s m f,antatlon hereinafter described,
on ~ e0nesaa1 the 7th March ,,euz. 1890
20 tne last and highest bidder, the following
DESIGNATED property, belonging to said estate
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alas gmnnRa{aN mDtssa al1aSlvsaa,
1Ferchant-Tailor, opeIousas,

Merchant-Tailor OpeIousas,
/ TsEAS the honor ID announce 10 his friends and
ID sha public ID general that he has just arrived
nom Naw Fork with d full and complete nssortneat
DC goods chosen expressly by him and for his pa
srons suitable for gentlemen eothing. such cloths,
as;mirs and other stufs He has also large assort
ssnert of ready made clothing, cut and Inade undes
cuts most 81 which la suit hs od patrons as also the
public who mag Wish good, durable and elegant
clothing
npelolsas. October g9sIa 1859 "A \,
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lam I Il fEs,1n for

la1lt afEs,ln for alle, ID
ANN Bayoa Bnuif. containing ss arkss,
VII soms 80 well cleared md under iskaoe.
The above Trart of' Land ii equal III Iker.
tiiity II, Any land .poa ths Baron. Ind viii
be sold upon liheraI tsrs tss5|
Apply n 4 sIfl \
Nopsrnbsr 17th,
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c. IA, GEs1sI
A. Roussrr. !.


Iloia de l'ann6e ID Navigation esf CON:
A ELAsrIs q, Coau Street.
Pianos directly from the manufactures OF
A. Debain. sasatsd eotractor q a te Courts
Europe and South America MR. Dehan han receed sevsf
medals Of the Expositions Of France London and Flew Yok,
Tor divers ranos Of his own inventions ALI the Fanos sst
come from his made and irspre=a
aid recsnized il Europe aen
rier 10 a others. 5sss y
Mr. a. Fandrain, fayoratly known many farishe, os
Loaisiana has ts honor " iavte amateurs u @
tain or themselves the superiority Of the pnoa AMI Hano
mum. that he hes jnst received from The above natd huae.
Having been The of NIL shan,
Fiandraip ID thoroughly censinced Of the tsse
instrumspts and being desrous % make them 1ts kuou
his State, he VII, conssnt himself snal profit US
sale Il md viii guarantee thsm. Besides, % M
tune ard repair them. zS3s
Piano HecaniQuee
This insirunent hi dsGniley ranauishsd III
pre;udices ii the double adysnags ng gthe
sanse tine Pano wish VI aad, q.
amateurs who are insru
nens upon which N afst sxecnte TN mart
of music r. Eaadrain veil aequainted Wh Ns ssshsn
q his inatralsnt nd viii tspait thsn
Dee. 3as i6J9s--iy. 58a5
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REF ER EN- 0Es:

REFERENCES:
Hon. VIM. Vannesson, Monticello, Miss.
Chancellor B. c. Buckley, I" j"
Hon. w. P. Harris jackson, I"
+. Sturges, ESQ.,, Gallatin,
Maj E. S. Bowen, Brookhaven,
Hon. J. 7. Lamkin, Holmesville,
Aside from Board, Young Ladies receiving fpish.
ing course, embracing the higher English Depart
ments in connection with Music, Vocal and Instru-
mental, Drawing, Painting and Embroidery, the
Scholastic Year $l5e 00-A partial course at the
standard rates.
Washington, La, October sth, 1859.
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gas@MesB $gXTSDwSPg&ssYggy Ygg 9

"a THE subscriber takes this
ls5S@s method of informing the public
that he has on hand, and is
daily manufacturing all kinds Of Saddles,
Harnesses, Brides and ether such articles
usually kept in his line Of trade, on Main
street, nearly opposite Kauffman's store, in
Opelousas, where the public can find at all
times, from low price saddle, or harness to-
the finest that can be made in the State. "A
call is solicited, as he is determined to please
both in price and quality Of work.
GEORGE PULFORD.
Opelousas, July 10th, 1859. ..-5
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A I @ u IN. !. ~. X. = !. !.

YMyHE undersigned has just made arrange
y -M nlents with Mr.. w. II. Judge, first
y rate Matchmaker just from the celebrated
asIIIousa of Hyde 8 Goodrich, Of New Orleans.
Y MI. Judge will be constantly IN attendance
Il at the JeNelry Store Of the undersigned,
corser OF Main and bellevue streets, Opelou-
I sas, where Chronometers. Patent Levers and
bther difficult work will be done IN q work
-,lanlike manner and with disaaaIch.
Mons Il. I. nlus
III Dpelousas, Dec 3D.. 1853 60 - -
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NEW GROGBlRYs
NorTsTCEs.

"a THE undersigned has just arrived
from New-orleans with large and
~ choice assortmeatef JewelrY, con-
In sisting principally in Ladies' Cameo
easssssSaakA Sets, Breast Pins, Bracelets, Lock-
cts, Ear Rings and in short every article of the
richest Jewery as well as the finest assortment Of
Gold and Silver Watches, for ladies and gentlemen
all of which he has just received from one Of the
largest commercial houses Of New York, and which
he will sell at moderate prices for cash.
He takes this opportunity to annoaace to his
friends aud the public in that be has secured
the services of an experienced and skilful Watch
maker who will be constantly in attendance.
F. DELARUE.
Corner Main and Bellevue streets.
Opelousas, January 29th, 1859. /,
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ar0tcaI Rottce.

TAR. EDWARD PLATE, from the Medical
y Faculty Of Paris, offers his professional SER
vices to all who will honor him with their con-
fdence.
Office and residence, in Washington La: in the
house lately occupied by Mr.. Evte. DebaiIlon.
washington. August 9th, 1853. Ny)
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LITERARY INSTITUTION OF oPELoUSAS.
Preparatory School for the Academies
Of the Union.
Entire Religious and Political 7ole,aueev

Entire Religious and Po1ticaz 7olerance,V
DEPARTMENTS:
c. E. DuRAND, Principal: Professor of French
Latin, History and Mathematics.
NATHANIEL Moss Professor Of English, Geometry
Geography and Writing. q
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PUBLIC SALE.


Estate Of tie late Jesse Hayes, deceased
H@VHE public are hereby informed that
j. there will be sela al public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, through the min
istry Of duly licenced Auctioneer, before
the Court House in the town Of Opelousas.
On Tuesday the 9th of March next,
1860.
- Ii certain Lot Of GreuRd,
|sss: belonging TO the Estate of Jesse
Hayes, deceased, situated il tho
the town Of Opelousas, measuring ono hum
dred and sixty nine feet inches front on
North street and one hundred and sixty nine
feet 6 inches IN depth, bounded, East BY the
property now owned BY Jacob Anselm. North
BY the property owned BY Benjamin Z.
CAN'T, West By North street. and South by
South street, with the buildings and improve.
ments thereon.
"A Cooking Stove.
Two Buggys and harness.
One Sulky.
Terms and Conditioas Said property
vii be sold on credit Of one, two and three
years; payable ii three equal annual install
ments from the day Of sale; purchasers to
furnish their notes with good and solvent se-
eurity to the satisfaction Of the administrator
Of said Estate All sums not punctually
paid at maturity, to bear 8 per cent, per an
mum interest therefrom until paid, and the
property to remain special mortgaged by
privilege in favor Of the succession until full
and entire payment OF capital and interest.
ONIR POIRET, Ad1sinassyatos.
Opelousas. February 4th. 1860.
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To whom it may concern.

To whom it may concern. >
T1yIE undersigned has found, between
H. the 1st and 24th January instant, be.
tween his residence and the Plantation IT
John 2. Hudson, in Bellevue, certain suta
Of money. =ssa W.T. =
The owner is requested to come forward
describe and prove property. pay the cost
Of the present advertisement and receive tie
amount, s. ::sss. ~, d,
sOSTHENE Y. RICHARD. =
Parish Of st. Landry, Jan. 28th, l860.- st,
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DUCLOS Il Co. Y:
~
Corner BienVille & Exchange Alley, N.-0rleaBs
<-s7s,srr Have the honor to inform their friends
- sand the public chat they have just opened
Is 'at their Store No. SO Bienyle Street, at
the corner Of Exchange Alley, Depot Of Furniture
Of every description, such US Bedsseads, Arrnoirs
Centre-Tabes and Others rstea-tete, Chairs Sofas
Fauteus Moss, hair and spring mattraaaes, Feathee
beds. They repair furniture, make exchanges ana
take.t Oh storage They hope by care and industry
to obtain share Of public patronage. Dec. ~.
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!, I'HR PLANTATION

- Ssk last RESIDENCE OF SAID deceased, 81
tuated at the place called Petit Bois, in the
Parish of St. Landry, measuring three ar
pents front on the left bank of the Bayou TIE.
che in descending, by thirty eight arpents
(more or less) in depth, bounded above by
land Of FRANCOIS g. Devilliers, below by Ba.
tiste Lalonde, and in the rear by land Of Mrs
Clay, together with the buildings and impro'
vements threon erected.
Zeaos,, a negroman aged about 60 years
Agathe, negro girl aged about IL years
Louis, negro boy aged about IA years.
1900 pickets, it being the field fencing
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RDUSSET & GENIN,

No. 50 Canal Street, near Chartres, N..Orleans'
MMpORTERS and Dealers in Shelf Hard
ware, Cutlery, Combs, Brushes, Perfu-
merry, Stationery, Fishing Tackle and Toys,
and q general assortment Of French. German,
English and'American Fancy Goods.
July Oath 1859
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EvARIsTE DEJEAN, .Auctioneer.
MILL puncts,ally attend to all sales, either
w successiona or private, which may be en-
trusted to him from the Parish OF st. Landry.
Office in Opelousas Feb. 49, 1s50.-1y.
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-r,u.u.~s Seven head Of gentle horned
cattle; One mule; Three hor-
ses; about 200 pannels Of rails;
9AAeahAh- one OK cart; one yoke Of work
oxen; one Buggy; Plantation implements;
Household furniture; Kitchen utensils, and
many other articles, the enumeration Of
which would be too tedious.
Terms and conditions. The purchase
price payable on credit Of one and two years
from The LIT of April next; that is 70 say one
half PAYABLE on the LIST. Of April 1861, and
the other half on the LIST Of April following,
1862. Purchasers furnishing their !. notes
with security in solido to the satisfaction Of
the Administrator of said estate, which notes
bearing interest at the rate Of s per centum
per annum from maturity until paid. And
moreover, the land and slaves remaining spe-
cially mortgaged unto said Estate until full
and entire payment Of the capital and the IN
terests which may accrue thereon.
H. D. ESTILET,TE, Auctioaeey.
Opelousas, January 2lst 1860.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.
Dr EUo,t. D. Off1ltt

HAVLnEE nermaaently located at Washington,
- Respectfully offers his professional services
to the public.
For the present, he can be found, during the day,
at the Drug Store Of Messrs Louaiilier & Boucher,
and at night, at the residence of his father
Washington, La, July 9th lS59-ly
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Carriage Depository.

zrsa. ID TIL undersigned keeps constantly
al hand at NEW ORLE.aNS PRi-
12 les FORsG.4SH OR CITY Nc
cEpI.aNGE.
fine Buggys, Rockways, Hacks and snfkys to-;
gether with Harness Whips and Poles 70 accom-
pany. or they will be sold separately.
''' JOSEPH GIBBS.
Dnelnpsns Dctnber ist 1859.
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8 T. eH " E s. :

The undivided half of about 40 head Of
horned cattle;
The II undivided half of pairs of oxen;
Three hundred barrels Of corn;
Two thousand bundles Of fudder
About 80 barrels ofsweet potatoes;
Nine ploughs and harrows; q"
A lot of axes and hoes;
A cross cut and whip saw;
"A lot of cotton baskets and sacks
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in testimony whereof have he
reunto set my hand and affixed the
34snf3f Seal of said Court, this 10th day Of
January, 1860.
LIS. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
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