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riories which belong the Sw.es Coniedera alton
Az In the origin the districts ah,ch formed Savoy
have In the of time been affected by the
OF partition The canton Of vsud the Lower Valais and
have for centuries belonged Switzerland Other
poonsBugey and Bress Incorporated at present
with France.
Thus a. has been already remarked the geographical
position itself Of Savoy commands partition inasmuch
as the southern provinces OF that duchy have their nau
raj sope towards France and thoee OF the north just
naturally towards Switzerland.
But there another fact not less important than that
geographical consideration For the most important
cesses Of lse for the affairs Of every day, for the
WORD, for all the population OF that part OF
trsbZsd provinces are obliged to address themselves
almost exclusively 10 Switzerland, while for all
there purposes they maintain no relation with the
remainder Of Savoy. The fact that already more
than II eco citizens have spontaneously manifested
their wish TO be united TO Swzersnd in they
be separated from the kingdom Of Ssrdina fully proves
that This population knows how 70 appreciate the cOnsde
racps which have been Set forthhat they comprehend
how FERROUS rs their poson-and that they await the
future with anxiety.
provinces might remain in the status 10 case that
the entreof Savoy should b. coded " France.
The Federal Council has certainly occasion 10 dicuss
the hypothesis, and TO demonstrate is mpossbility
state Of things which might have M with regard 10
Power of the second order wou1 be completely irrational
with respect the great military Powers Of Europe
and would be equally contrary TO the dignity OF the two
States Suppose that Savoy united % France, either
else the actual state Of things would have only nominal
Importance without any real value for SFitzerland The
eupulaOn Of the eventual retreat OF the French troops
which would at the moment occupy the neutralzed pro
vincss by the Canton OF the Vaais and by the SYMPTOM
might even be termed nonsense
After having explained these various points OF view,
Switzerland claims the Intervention OF the high Powers "
so important affair and serious for her future She
taken this step with all the confidence which ahe
the quart ntees Of order between nations and TO the
treaties On which European NATIONAL Aw reposes.
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canv of those matters that settled at the
savoy should belong Savoy and that Tuscany shoad
belong the Grand Duke OF Tuscany, but there
guar part the other towers with regard 10
the possession of Tuscany by the Grand Duke and with
regard to the Savoy by the King Of sardna
and therefore the cession by the King OF Sardinia
Of hh rights to Savoy s question on which Europe
may, II It thkk fit, or may not demonstrate; but with
regard 10 the independence OF Switzerland, that is
matter Of nteres to ell Europe and guaranteed by the
greet Powers Of Europe and only ia the territory OF
guaranteed, but there part Savoy which declared
70 be neutrazed and with regard TO which 1t provided
that var break out with the neiehborng powers the
troops Of the King Of Sardinia shall the territory,
and that tho Swiss military authorities shall hold IL 70 the
termination Of the Now obvious that the
fer Of that province from the King Of Sardins the EN-
tory and though in the treay bears in an important
respect may be indirectly, but docs tench in an i'm
porant respect on the Independence g Ssstserland For
that reason therefore, Switzerland has appealed as NJ
Thouvene appealed the part Of the Emperor Of the
French the powers Of Europe and the French
government have received as they say favorable answers
land has appealed 10 the Powers OF Europe with q view
to maintain her neutrality intact and with view to her
future independence. Now tins queeuon which docs
not require merely answer on our part 70 the despatch
of N. Tbouyenel but it does require-and IL requires
IN the opinion Of her Maiestys government-tnat We
should endeavor TO ascertain what the opinion wen
ma what opinion at Berlin and what IKE wise ID the
opinion at st. Petersburg this subject We nave as
eertained far that without coming 70 any concert
without any decided being agreed upon or hardly
proposed The courf Berlin and the court OF vienna 40
attach the highest importance to the neutrahy Oh S~lt
serian (chee,s). And according to the treaty which
read Of in the newspapers Of 70 day, tae foS1s OF
Europe p be called upon to soy okehr the POSITION of
8ustrlond tn be safe do no. think this is uego'a'
that be carried by this house. do NOT think
thst the members Of this house voting by maortes aod
umories, cond decide what should be the communion
lions made 10 Berlin and 10 vienna and s. Petersburg,
and whether we might not get cooperation the
part Of Russia The right honorable gentleman deepsss
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1860-11-03
GouOe,lf aiIn Sranfmp
~#e= OF THE
immaculate Conception.

Opetoatsas, st. Laaadry, La.
YHyHIs Institution, under the care of the Sisters
= of Holy Cross. is located in the town OF
Opelousas, La, in most beautiful an healthy ST.
tuation, the buildings are large and commodious;
the play grounds delightfully."- shaded.
The course CONSTRUCTION is most extensive, en-
bracing French, English and all the useful and
namental branches taught in the best Institutions
of America or Europe.
To encourage education. the most moderate
terms have been adopted:
For board and tuition, s1oo, per scholastic year
of ten months. payable in two equal instaIments,
and in advance.
Day scholars will pay $50, OF $40, per scholastic
year, according to the classes they will attend
also in two equal payments, and in advance.
Books and Stationary, Music and Drawing, for
such as will learn them, are charged extra.
For further particulars, apply to SISTER MARY
OF THE Sacred HEART. Superior: or to Rev.
G. RAYMOND, Rector of the Catholic Church.
Opelousas, March 10th, ls6o.-Iy
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Bell-Cheney Springs for Sale.

1R. The undersigned will sell, at
flA private sale, the well known and
S ssSA popular watering place, bell
sasszzsssss sszsAzssSis Cheney SPRINGS
The tract of land upon which these Springs
are situated contain about 200 arpents. The
Springs are situated in beautiful rolling pi-
ney woods country, about SO miles North
West Of Opelousas, in the Parish Of St. Lam
dry, La; the waters have been analyzed, and
found to possess great mineral virtues; the
analysis has been proved correct BY the innu-
merable cures they have effected in chronic
diseases Of great virulence, and the liberal pa
tronage the Springs now enjoy.
This establishment is, at present. fitted up
to accommodate 200 visitors. The location
is one which commands for it every advan-
tage, as it is situated between the main trunk
line Of the r. O. and Great Western Rail
Road and the branch railway destined to
connect it with the Alexandria and Bayo
Bmuf Rail Road, not more than three or four
miles from the main line and within less than
one mile of the branch line the depot
which must be established in Pine Prairie
will not be more than 6 OF miles from the
Springs. When this rail road shall have
been completed, Bell-Cheney will BE- one Of
the most desirable summer retreats in the
South.
10 The undersigned will either sell the
entire property, OF take into co-partnership
one having the means to carry on the bust
ness as its increasing patronage demands
For further information apply atthe office
of the Courier or on the premises. to
D. PATIN, Proprietor.
N. b. Letters may be directed 70 Bayou
Chicct, La.
Ao,e4 Ath 1870 =4=sH=5s 4s.s
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PLANTATION FOR SALE,

nzmn SITUATED in Prairie Bellevue, sew
en- miles south Of Opelousas, and four
isssss - miles west of Grand Coteau; contain
lAs lssAss & ling one hundred and seventy Arpents
frona 20 to so of which are woodland.
ona bv 35 f.. wide, including gallery which is lo
Fl. vide. also: corn crib, stables, negro cabins
npeon house, Sea well Of never failing, excellent
.nsar beautiful grove Of china trees around the
honse: several very large pecan trees; orange and
fe trees: Grape myrtle, cape jessamine and othel
aourishing trees and shrubs.
About two thirds Of the place is inclosed with
Possession will be given on the 25th of Decen1-
Der next. For particulars apply at this Office; o.
to NJ. W. HarweIl Esq, living near the place; OF 70
Rev. b. F. White, Frankiin. La.
oreieasas, September sth. 1ssas>ana:
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W a q D RDg Bs
a. 1T q q q lEEs z gE}s @ 1JR Jho
LX.L. NouTishing Remedy!
& Enyented and prepared by
u NJ A r M A

fFEyHE inventor of this new and inv luabIe REM
IL edy has taken patentsin France. England.
Scotland, Ireland, Belgium and the United
States.
The most chronic constipation yields to the
Inyigorating Cruel; it.must be taken twice
day. once in the morning and once in the evening,
IN thu shape of soup.
particular diet; it excites the appetite, and acts
favorabIy onthe digestive organs, and cures more
or less rapidly, but surely always, in every dis
case Of the stomach. such as:
Dyspepsia, Gastrtis. Heartburn, M egrims, Sick
Headaehe, Pains in the stomaehe, Costiye
ness, Vomiting, Chronie darrhea, &C., &c.
The InVigoratipg Cruel is taken in different
ways: with d broth-with salt or sweeteiled mill,
with or without the orange-aower water. A
spoonful oft is sufficient, and should be put in
boiling milk and ramainl Is Or 90 minutes.
| n5 To Be taken mo rning and evening.
| The use Of r. Marnay' y'sSANITARY7 S CRUEL
has produced most sanitary effects, which we
hasten to make known TO the public at large.
I Among al its other good qualities, whicI, are
universally acknowledged 1thas been found to
b highly useful and benifeent to Women in the
state Of Pregnancy, and that il facilitates their
delivery.
Hsalso improves positively the quality and in
Icreases the quantity of Milk Of Nurses.
No other kind of Food can be compared to it;
Iit may be ministered bout fear to the young
lest children; it refreshes and strengthens them,
and preserves them against great many disea-
I.ses peculiar to their age.
i w may thereto conidently recommend Il to
Ievery ia nily.
Every one pound paper Of the SANITARY
iaERuEI contains thirty two portions for one
person They are ailaigned byP. MARhAY,
Inventor and Patentee-
ri For further particulars apply nj the General
Depot, No. "A Cent? rect, between Chartres and
/ Royal streets. New Orleans.
For sale. wholesale and retail, by A. RENAUD
| TRABEE, prfncipai agent in the United States.
Demon III al the principal cities Of the United
States. In opeIousas at MesarssP. u. Hebrardss
/ and John-P Posay's Drug Stores.
I March I7th, Is6a =ss AZ. J. 55s5
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TTDEHETCeEs. !,

9yHE undersigned informs his friends
I'LL and The public in general that owing
to the extreme rarity ofwater in Swamps and
Bayous, he has been compelled to stop his
Saw Mill for the time being, and is therefore
unable to gill any bill at present.
s. He takes this opportunity to offer bis
thanks to q generous public for the patron
age extended to him; and as. soon as the
weather will permit, be will inform the pub
lie Of the time when he win once more be
able to ill there orders T. .@
CHARLES CLOSE.
Bavaa Eaurtahleau Sent. 22nd. 1860.
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5tatf OF KosaAahaafa.

District c0ur..-Parish Of St. Laadry.-No. 9o57
I ,oUIs E. LAHORE, of the Parish ofst. Mar
"a tin. Administrator of the Estate of the late
Andre Meynier, deceased, late of the Parish of St
Landr, having filed Tableau of classification of
tion praying for the homoIogation of the same -
And whereas the prayer of said petition has been
granted by an order of Court, dated October 9th,
1860.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all interes-
ted to make opposition, if any they have, in wri-
ting in my office, within thirty days from the date
hereof, why said Administrator should not be ALL
thorized to pay in conformity with said Tableau.
> L. LASTRAPES, Clerk.
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No. AS.
Sta ae gG louisiana,

District co"t.-Partsh Of St. Lamd,y-Mo. oo74.
osEpH L. CARRIERE, of the Parish Of St.
~ Landry, Administrator of the Estate Of the
ase lean horphy broossard, deceased, late of the
rarlsh OF St Landry, having filed his Final Tabeau,
accompanied by petition praying for the hon,olo-
sation OF the same;-And whereas the PRAYER of
saa peSt,on has been granted by an order of Court
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all interes-
Tea 10 make opposition, if any they have, in wri-
ting IN my ONCE within thirty days from the~date
hereof, why said Tableau should not be homoIo.
gated, the Administrator be discharged of all FUR
ther liabilities and his bond cancelled.
L. LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opelousas. October 9th. 1860.
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LAMBS FOR SALE.

TWyHE subscriber is the owner Of the fol.
III lowing described lands, situated on the
right bank (descending) of the Atchafalaya
River near the mouth Of the Coutableau: viz
Lots Nos. two, FIVE, six and seven Of Sec.
ton fourteen The East half of the North.
east quarter. of Section twenty three, Section
twenty five and lot No. one of Section twenty
FIVE; the whole in Township No Range I
East.
He will sell upon liberal terms the whole
of the said lands or such portions thereof as
may be desired.
Address p. E. BONFORD.
Sept 18th. 1860-6t.I New Orleans
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Opelousas, September 29th, 1860.
(RD [nsul S2DNDao


W take pleasure in info ming our friends, and
W the people in general, Sat we are in receipt
ofa large and carefully, selected stock of winter
and fail goods, the greatest portssn of which has
been purchased of Southern Manufactures such as
we want here
Our stock comprises Silk and Wooden Dresses,
latest styles.
De LANES ofsvariors descriptions,
Flannels, & Opera hannels choice pattern7s,-
Tamas 4 Shawls, q Ia Paris,t,,ee
French Cacoes. bright and dark,
English 4 American Prints,
Embroiderie's Laces not to be surpassed in
quality, beauty of patterns & cheapness
Next we have very large stock of Blankets,
and general plantation supplies.
Last, but not the least, is our new & extensive
stock of Gentlemens Furnishing goods, which is
beyond all doubt the largest in the Parish.
We solicit a call Come aud see our stock and
price the goods before purchasing elsewhere.
We are all right, folks Come. & We are ready
to receive youi ...u-.-
BLOCH, FIRNBERG & Co.
Opelousas, September 29th, 1860.
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State Of EOVaIsSasaa,

District co'srt.-Pa,'sa Of St. La''dry.-No. oo72.
JACQUES ARNAUD, of the Parish of st. Lam
~ dry, Administrator of the Estate of Antoine
Arnaud, deceased, having filed his Final Tableau
in the aforesaid Estate, accompanied by petition
praying that the same may be homologated And
whereas the prayer of his petition has been grant
ed by an order of Court under date the 10th of
October 1860
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all interest
ed to make opposition, if any they have in writing
at my Office whiting thirty days from the date Of
the present notice, why said Tableau should not
II homologated, the Administrator discharged of
all further liability and his bond cancelled.
L. LAsTRAPES, CLERK.
Opelousas, October 18TH 1860.
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- A SUGAR PLANTATION n situated
8 }ssasss8 on the Bayou Teche in the Parish Of
ssssss Martin, tLa) in the vicinity ct St:
4sss sssa Martinsvile; measuring two thousand
l5o0Ol acres of land ore half of which being wood
land aud the other half being partly in high state
Of cultivation and partly kept as pasture;-to-
gether with the farming utensils and materials,
Stock of cattle, horses, mules, oxen ETC., provi-
sons. corn, fodder ETC., and seed cane In abun-
dance.
There are on the place sugar house witha fine
steam engine, and two sets of kettles, and steam
saw mill attached to the sugar house, besides the
other improvements, such as houses, out houses
cabins ETC., etc .
win be sold also the slaves on the plantation, In
number lf5) forty-five.
For further particulars apply to Albert VOORHEES,
New Orleans, Alfred Voorhies. st. Mart1nsvile'
September 22nd, 1860.
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A GOOD BARGAIN.

fgssa A fine Sugar and Cotton Plantation,
ss5ssssss s5sss situated in Bellevue, distant about 8
- smles from the Town of Opelousas
measuring 1000 arpents of land, part Of which is
well timbered. There is upon the place, fine
brick sugar house with steam engine IN geo. good
ling houses in the Parish, negro cabins corn CRIBS
&c: and adjoining this splendid estate there is
tract OF wood land of 1900 arpents upon which the
owner has privilege to take wood for the use OF
Also a2 slaves of both sexes and divers ages,
arnonng which 16 working hands. -
The whole. will be sold together, at such price
and on spch conditions as will sut the purchasers
For further information apply to the under
signed or at the Office of the 0peloasas Courier
-. mr. ,aeo near OpeIousass
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Mt13a 9G1DS99a15afl MGGg1ulNWs3a
Merchant-Tailor. opelousas,
ID AS the honor to announce to his friends and
IN the public in general that he has.iust arrived
from New York with a full and complete nssortmen.
Of goods chosen expressly by him and for his pa.
trons suitable for gentlemen clothing, such as cloths
casnirs and other stufs He has also large assort
ment of geady made clothing, cut and made under
his own supervision and after the most fashionable
cuts most Of which to suit his old patrons as also the
public who may wish good, durable and elegaE;
clothing.
opelousas, October 2eth 1s5e-1v.
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A we'll improved Farm.

M f. are authorized to sell a property situated
wv In Church Prair: E, about three miles from
0peiousas and equally distant from Washington.
Of I7I acres As Of Whichare under fence
The improvements are complete and make of
the place 4 comfortable residence.
Weed land near by can be purchased with or
wi ithnnts ii. ssf DUPRE u OAKLAND.
O1,elsusas, May 10th, 1860.
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State OF NlOmsssassa

District coart.-Pa',sh Of st. Lamary No. ao4os
DAUL LOUIS EUGENE 'Gu1LLAUM1N
u OF the Parish of st. Landry Administrator
OF the Estate ofthe late Cothlde Garand deceased
wife OF Hilare Fontehot, deceased late of the Pa
rsh of st. Landry, having filed his final TabIeau
OF SAID Estate, accompanied bya petition PRAYING
tor t the homologation of the same And where as
order OF Court, dated 2ond September 1860,
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all iuteres-
TED to make opposition, if any they have. in wri-
ting, in my office, within thirty days from the
Date hereof. why said Tableau should not be homo
LOCATED, the Administrator be discharged of al,
further liabilities as such and his bond cancelled.
/, LAsTRAPEs, Clerk.
Opeiousas October 2nth lsen
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ST. MIRY'S ICiDEIIY,
-1 .F0a. 90Isg.
0pelousas, st. Iandfy, La.

UpeI0usas, 81. ldHHF!, IH.
THvHIs institution. lately estabia shed in the town
IL Of Opelousas to bestow upon the boys and
Youths Of the Parish the incompatible blessing Of
a solid education, will resume It's duties on the
20th of October. "a. Il
The course of instruction VIII embrace sueh
branches as will be most useful to the pupils; the
utmost care will be paid to their rapid improve
rnent. ~ Il
bsr will beincreased, to suit the increasing number
Of the students.
The very great success of the Institution from
the beginning the long experience ofstnose al ene
mead Of 4. their uncomfortable determination to
carry out the nobegwork, arc the best pledge they
can offer to parents for the improvement of their
children.
For terms and other particulars apply to
Rev. GILBERT RAYMOND.
Opelousas September 25th, 1858.
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"a q y II OF % Lsa

3 - Formerly z CAT Ho.se,. u Washington "a
isssIIg isssIsH JAMEs S. GREENLEE, Of Mississip-
pi.harng purehassed the above house, begs leave s
Iso announce to the public tits now open ioi
Its reception Of transient and pernlanen boaIders
III II situated between the upper and lever steafa'
boat landings, froatiag the Goartablsar:
Tie presnises have been newly lurnsneaf ana l no
riH il shared to render the accommodations
fare as pleasant and accepfabeta IT'S PATRONS
q tkpse ot any hotel i'd the interior he State.
oBdstahling for horses.
SsS Jaa,,aarvz 1 9Th. 1860. s@
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LAND FasR SALE.

~ ILL be sold at private sale, a tract of land
w situatedon Dry Bayou, three miles from Big
Cane settlement containing 1850 acres. This land
is beautifully situated, well bered, and of arch
ness unsurpassed by any of the lands Of ST. Landry
or AvoyelIes.
TIE Terms and Conditions shall be made liberal
for the purchaser. $
| For furthes particulars apply to Mr. Bo1nar, Of
Big Cane, or at the Courler office
Sept. 29th' Is60.--t-f.
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H.:s.- G - N !. 4. .Ass..:;. &. - ~ CO

Z SN7A. THE undersigned, being no longer eaga-
ss,s H. ged with Mr. Deiarue, has the honor TO an
nounee to the public that he has established nm
selF ii opelousas, where he viii repair clocks :.
watches and iewery. The most difficult JOBS aa
his trade will be done in the NEST approved s ssyie
and warkmanlike manner kaPairs en- g en'ohohie- @
M. PATENT Levers etc, fully guaranteed
sst,nr, HI o., Bellevue street, between 1Maih
and cnuft, III Opelausas W ra.5''1 - = 7 =.
s f,raslnn.sas May 26th. 1860. So.
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EAMD N R.BWg gKe

VHVHE undersigned offers his sefvices, as Land
J. Agent, to sell, purchase, and transact any
business connected with lands. His plan viii. be
to keep Register of oil lands oonfided to him
for sale, where correct description of locality,
nature of the soil will be given and shat it is ca
pabie Of producing. The tracts wAI he-1--s> -
tised and the advertisements circufatsu at such
places, in this and other States, will be most
likely to effect sales. Charges will oe at the usu-
al rates. Office on the North side of Court House
Square, next to Jas. D. Israel's corner.
.zS JOHN MACDONALD.
OnelnusaE April DIST 1860
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pTAMas, HaRNIolaTUNTs. 8

fTLANDRAIN, 30. "A Cont Street, between Char.
IA. trss and Royai, New Oreans has just reeeiv
assortment oil Pianos directly from the Inanu of Mf
4 Debaa, Paris eontraetor ct a the
medals es lie Expasons Of London and View
r Pianos Of his ownnyeation All the panos ma,
come from his expressly made anu improves
for Edrepe as beng
rrr To atl others. sE@Es Ise5 g54 = 49,, 8
Mr. A. FIand ain. faSoraby known in many Parishes o.
foaisiana has invite amateurs come aha ascr
,nu for themselves superiority a the Pianos and Haftno
thai he has received from the above namsd house
Hayiur beeB Foreman manuiactor a M nsna aaf.
iandrain is thoroughly convinced Of the 81
and bens dssrous To make them wei known w
ate lie will content himself with small prohi on tns
ea f the same and will guarantee asa, bestdss ne VIA
inae anArrepar them. se5zs35s s#ss#8
piano TecansaHee
This instrument has definitely vanqusled al! Ties and
the double advantage OF peing at
tile Piano with ordinar8 key for artists ad ieT
rs who arc BY y = an instrn
which artist execute the most
n nss Mr. Flandraia well acquainted with the meeian-
I'M of ibis insrums and will repair them
# Dee. "a, Is5as---lys