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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08

- As the law is now such that the voters
throughout this State will have to vote for all four
Representatives in Congress, we publish to-day
as candidates for reelection the names of our
present Representatives. We do so with the
conviction that this is the proper course to be
pursued in the present Iuncture of our affairs
This is no time for political contentious or party
brawls; but for harmony and concert of action
among our people. In the civil commotion pro-
duced by the Revolution of the Southern States
the great and important power of the Govern
ment is the Military Department: the other
branches are really subordinate to it and only
assist in carrying on the war, by maintaining the
currency, furnishing the means and regulating
the other afairs of the Confederacy. We state
this to show that there is no urgent necessity
for any change in our present representation but
there are other reasons for the course proposed:
the present members, with the exception of Vii
lere, were all either members of the Secession
Convention of Louisiana, or of the Provisional
Congress. They have thus been active partici-
pants in all the affairs of the Government from
and before the time of its permanent organization:
they have the schooling and experience of two
years-they are familiar with the past legislation
of the country-they know its wants and its re-
sources and have taken part in the secret pro-
ceedings of Congress connected with our foreign
policy. Besides this, they are well known in
hRichmond, are personally acquainted with the
head of the several Departments and how busi.
ness is transacted therein; and above all are
industrious and faithful public servants.
We might, without being charged even with
immodesty, as Lousianian say that as whole
no delegation in Congress commands greater
respect for ability, personal worth, high social
standing, and independence of character. Why
should we make change. therefore, and elect
new men merely for the love of change? No.
Let us now rather put down all personal ambi-
ton and mere ofhce-seeking whilst the life Of
the nation is at stake.
We therefore invite the earnest cooperation of
all true and good men, who have at heart the
best and the most sacred interest of our common
country, to lay aside all personal Or political pre-
ferences and have nothing in view but the carry
ing on successfully the great struggle in which
we are engaged
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08

ANNUAL CoMMENCHMENT
AT ST. CHARLES COLLEGE, (Grand Coteau. }
FTsHE Distribution of Premiums at st. Charles
- College will take place on the goth of Aug
ust, at o'clock A. NJ
T. BENAUSSE, President.
Grand Coteau, August SEh, 1863 23-2t
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TO Town Tax-Payers.

: FksHE Tax Roll of the town of Opelousas. for
= the year 1868 is now complete and can be
examined at the Office of Joseph D. Richard, al
the Court house, during the legal delay, at the
expiration Of which it will be placed in the
hands Of the Town collector for collection.
+. A. KING, President.
Opelousas, August /, 1868.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08
Estate Lodoisl3a Rauli1,.

FTsHOsE who may have claims against the Es.
=. tate of Lodoiska Raulin, late widow of r.
G. DeCourson, arc hereby requested to pgesen.
them duly authenticated to the undersigned, al
Vile Plate for settlement And those who arc
indebted to the same are requested to come for
ward and settle if they wish to avoid costs.
-, - III DARE, agent.
Vile Plate. August 1853. 32-sss.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08
FOR SALE.

Va A superb, fast and kind Buggy Mare,
Wy with good Sulky and set of Grstrats
azHk'harness. Price, 81, 500. :.
For particulars call at the stable of John Posey
Opelousas.
August LIST 1863. ... OFT
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08

Empty Hogsheads For Sale.
100 Empty Sugar Hogsheads for sale cheap.
A1s1 Apply to MIR. Eugene Petetin, at Grand
Coteau, or to J. L. COURET.
Opalousas, August 1863. @ 32-2t,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08

EyThe short space left us this week excludes
all the reading matter which we had prepared
for the present number.
AS for news, there is very little reliable and of
any Importance. We do not judge it would suit
the times to divulge the movements of troops in
this part of Louisiana, no more than to disclose
the plans of military campaigns. One thing: we
may expect is contained in the following words
we find in an order from Gen. Taylor, dated 31st
July, to-wit tit is determined to ;2efend to the
last extreme South and West Louisiana" Our
forces are certainly sufficient to repel nva-
sion, and with the help that every citizen owes
to his country, we may feel secure against any
new attempt Of the enemy.
Gen. Lee has decidedly come back into Vir-
ginia, and Gen. Johnston's army is now near;
Brandon, under command of Gen. Hardee. We
have possession of Jackson, Raymond and Port
Gibson. Gen. Johnston himself is in Mobile
There has been a considerable riot of three
days duration in New York. The rioters have
had the best of it. The draft of new lcvee
was the cause of the rebellion.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08

Fine Buggy For Sale.
a NEW BUGGY of one of the best manu-
- features will be sold with the Harness.
Apply at the Courier Office. Aug.S-23.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08

Candidates for Representatives in Congress:
1st. District: CHAS. J. VILLERE.
End do CHAS. NJ CONRAD.
3rd do DUNCAN T. KENNER.
4th do IUCIUS j. DUPRE.
5th do HENRY MARSHALL.
9Th do JOHN PERKINS Jr.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08
O p Il L O 9 S A g !:
For Secretary of State.

- We are authorized to announce that Mr..
EDWARD r. EASTIN is candidate for Sec.
retary of State, at the election of November
next. July 25th 1868.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1863-08-08
Claude House.

a@n THIS establishment formerly Union
TsseA HoteD has lately been reopened for the
-sz~Sconvenience Of regular boarders and the
public. a good Stable is attached to the Hotel.
EMILE CLAUDE.
Opelousas August 1868.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
Richardson's Guerrillas Driven by
Col. Hatch.
Tho Rebel Gen. RhOddy Preparing to Retreat
Nearly Half Of Bragg's Alabamians
DESERVING.
TIE POSITION OCCUPIED BY JOHNSTON.

MEMPHIS, Tuesday. AuE. T. 1863.
Col. Hatch has driven Richardson's band of guer-
rillas, 1000 strong, down into Mississippi and has
turned his attention to Gen. Pillows forces, which
are in the neighborhood of Paris, Tenn. Pillow is
reported to have crossed the river at Paris on Sun
dsy last with six regiments.
One Of Gen. Dodge's scouts, who left Tuscumbia
July 25, has arrived at Cornth. He reports that
Rhoddy has sent all bis baggage and stores toward
Rome, Ga. but remains i'll Tuscumbia Valley, with
almost all bis force.
This scout also reports that nearly half the Ala
bsmaus in Brsgg's army have deserted, taking
their arms, and in the mountains refusing TO go
back.
Lieut.. Davenport Of the Goth Mississippi, left
Johpstons army four days ago, and reports that
Johnston with the bulk of his army was at Meri-
dian Part of his force was under orders to go 10
Mobile. They were entirely iguolaut of Grants
movements.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
A Copperbcnd Riot in Iowa-The Ring
leader shot.
MrscATisK. Iowa, Tuesday, Aus. 4

MrscAusk. Iowa, Tuesday. Aug. 4, 1863
The Journal thi. morning has the following:
"a collision occurred on Saturday between til
Cepperh.ads a. Union men at South English,
Keokuk Comfy. About fifty shots were cred on
beth ,idcs Tally, leader Of the Copperheads, wts
killed. Two others died Of their wounds. The
Coppe:heads were driven out Of the place"
LAIER.
Z" The Sheriff Of Keokuk reached this place at day
break hi, morning route 10 Davenportfor military
ssiistsuce. lie reports that the insurgents have
gathered 10 tie number Of 800 and that they are
hourly increasing their strength. They claim to be
OOO strong IN tie codaty. All ore armed, and full
Of fyht The citizens Of Washington, fifteen miles
from the ,cene Of the difficulties, reported TO DO
much alarmed for the ss'e'y OF their town"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05

-Arnoug the celebrated AID prominent officers Of
Gen. Grants army is Brighten. Lawler, or, as he
Is known smong the toops "the checkshrt gen.
.ra," and by others as the Gsribaldi Of the West"
Gsv. LAwler 10 from Illinois, where be owns an ex.
ten.,e farm, from which, by lis industry as an az
rculiurist, be has attained position Of opulence
When the Rebellion broke oct, he was st work in
the field and, mu.ing the uattsr while following
his plow, be determined TO give his personal services
TO the Government. lie Iased siuIen: Of troops,
and subsequently wa elevated for meritorous Ser
vices 10 Die present rauk. Gen. LAwler is fair
representative Of the Western farmer Ho ID nearly
six feet in light, built in proportion, weighs over
200 pounds, and ia about 80 years Of age. In bis
military position be sschews all dissertation. In the
Geld and camp he wears ordinary suit of blue
faunsl, his tIowses tucked into his boots aud q
willie felt hat lie wears 40 insigniA Indicative of
rank sIcsp, gold cord on he he:. Al solder, be
stands well, is happy c0aYsnationali,. and hu-
moris, aud u q dssiyliSadap is s,rieb Hs bss
kns NAH liz iiis!ss III iss Nia.iA.iR2l
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
FRON THE ARNY OF THE POTOMAC.
Rebel Reconnaissance toward kClly's Ford
TIE Force Met and Driven Back.
Rebel Preparations to Re.occupy
Fredericksburg.
Special pi,p.,eh 10 The n. Y. Tribune.

Spsci.l Di,psich 20 The n. Y Tribune.
WARRINGTON, Tuesday, Aug 1853
From your Correspondent at Headquarters Army
Of the Potomac we have the following:
HxApeuARTERs OF THE ARsT OF THs Porosac,)
Tuesday. Aug 1850
There is very little news to-day.
There was some light firing heard up the Kappa
hammock yesterday afternoon, but as reports have
YET reached headquarters ii is thought 10 nave been
artillery practice.
Msior-Gep. Stoneman arrived last evening, for
the purpose Of consulting upon projected improve
uents in the cavalry department. and upon is com
ing line of sction.
A satisfactory Reconnaissance having been effect
cd by Gen. Buford on Saturday last, short rest
will be given this of the service, unless the
enemys cavalry attack US, which is unlikely.
Much Dissatisfaction is expressed with tie water
around here, and Us dysentery is becoming COM
HOT, headquarters may soon be changed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
LATE SOUTHERN NEWS.
REPORTS FROM LEES ARMY.

REPORTS EHUN Lhhs HhIHT'
Position Now Occupied and What is Expected
UNION OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA.
THE DEATH OF VIM. L. YANCEY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
Te the Associated Fr.s,.

WAsHISGTos Tuesdsy. Ayg T. 1863
Advices from the Army OF the Potomac cay that
tie enemy yesterday sent accommodating force
toward the Rappahaunock in the vicinity OF Kelly
Ford probably to ascertain our position and
strength but after a skirmish the foe was driven
back.
1t ia generally believed that up to yesterday, Lee
had hot received any re-enfoTcemenis OF eonse-
quence from Richmond; bu; the Rebels have been
sending heavy supplies TO Fredericksburg, DO II
they interded 10 occupy it in strength.
Information has been received tina. guerrilla par
ties scour the county besweet the RappahAnnock
and the Potomac south Of The Occoqusn.
Lieuts. Nolsn and Wilson, the forner Of the oh
and tas latter Of the 9TH Unit.o States Cavalry
were wounded il Gen. Bu'ord fight at Cupeppei
Oh Saturday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
Reope=inS OF the BnIIimorc and Ohio
Eaiiroud.

BALTInOnH Tuesday. August 1903
This road will Certainly 10 reopened through by
the 9Th nat, Tor passenger and freight transit. Bills
Of lsding, with the usual guaranty, can be issued
tomorrow, and shippers eau rely upon their freghts
being forwarded without delay, The entire line is
Union forces
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05

fHILADELPHIA, Iuetoay, Aug g. IobJ
The draft was made in the Tenth Ward tbis morn
ing This completes the draft in ali the City Con-
gressioBal Districts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
Dangerous Illness of Smuggler Floyd
TEE REBEL MILITARY SITUATION
What the Richmond Papers Say
INTERESTING NEWS From ALL QUARTERS

We have received files of Southern papers to and
including those Of August |, from which we make
the following extracts:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-05
A HOWL AGAINST RAIDS.

IlChLOud
a case for special action on tho part Of Gov
eminent Is presented in that Of u prisoner now in
this city, Colonel Powell {" one.eyed Powell }
who was recently captured at Wylheville, ut the
head OF II raidIng party, after the comDission of
gross outrages contrary TO the rules Of civilized
warfare, aud ia the very act OF committing other rim
liar enormtles. The exchange Of prisoners captured
ia war is itself practice OF modern civilization,
Joined by the humane code Of modern christianity
The old rule was 10 put prisoners TO summary death;
or al the option Of the individual capors to hold
them as slaves; or, finally TO ransom them for IN
agreed price IN money.
E This " one-eyed Powell" owes his claims to n DIFF
ferent treatment exclusively to rulss which he had
habitually set aside IN long career of action, and
which be wautonly violated IN the very expedition
III which he was captured. For II year or two past
this person has lived hfe OF outrgeon the western
frontier OF this State; horse stealing, house burn
ing, and general robbery, TO say nothing OF murder,
bas been his employment for long tilqc past III
which he has won much local fame, and in which
he had become exceedingly export and adventurous.
Emboldened by success and impunity, no pro-
jecled tins raid into South-W Western Virginia, tho
leading objects of which were the destruction OF the
salt works in Washington County, aud the lead
mines in Wythe and the destruction of the tunnels
and bridges on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad;
but the ylinor oIjec.s Of which were horse-tbel,,
NsQps pill-bWplax, AID private injury. 1gasd
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-12-26
horticultural Column.
American Sheep in Europe.

At the Wool Growers Convention
held in Rutland, during the progress of
the Vermont State Fair, Col. Dan.
Needham, the delegate from Vermont to
the International Exhibition Of Ham,
burg, gave IN interesting account Of the
successful competition Of Mr.. George
Campbell's II Merinoes with the best
focks of Europe, mention of which was
made in the September number of the
.7gricnlturist. 1--WE CLEAN from are
port in the New England Farmer) He
said it required a considerable stock Of
presumption and confidence to sally out
from a Green Mountain home, with
sheep from the pastures Of Vermont, to
compete against those Of the imperial
focks in France and the German States;
and their forebodings were not rendered
less unpleasant when, On the outward
passage, they were Informed by intelli-
gent German conneisseurs, that for
Americans to enter into such a compe-
ton, would be simply for them to roll
In the mud, as premium for their II
little sheep would be out Of the question.
However, having made the venture, it
was not in Yankee to "back down."
The committee Of awards consisted Of
Is gentlemen, most of them noblemen,
and all competent judges. Despite the
attempt Of the German press to forestall
public sentiment against the American
sheep, the committee Of this body
agreed upon bestowing two first premi-
ums, and one second premium upon
them, and this award was subsequently
ratified by the unanimous action of the
General Committee. Mr.. n. relates
that the time appointed for the exami-
nation Of the sheep by the Committee,
was q A. NJ, and that on going to the
rendezvous at two minutes past that
hour, he found that every man belong
ing to that body had already reported
himself and entered upon his respective
duties-an example Of punctuality wor-
thy Of universal imitation. The y
American sheep competed against L.
761 foreign sheep, 60 Of which were
contributed by the Emperor Of the
French, and were shown in separate
and costly inclosuIe. At the close of
the exhibition, Count Sher Thoss pur-
chased Mr.. Campbell's little flock Of II
Mcrinoes for $4,000.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-12-26
Leavenworth Kansas.
KANSAS FARMER.

The Journal Of the Kansas State Agriculture
al Society will be published MONTHLY, COM
mcncing with May, '63.
Each number will contain at least twenty
four pages (octayO) of reading matter, composed
principally of such portions Of the transac-
tons of tie State and county Societies and
communications on the subject of ACgICUL-
TURE IN AL IT'S BRANCHES, Mechanical and
Household Arts and Industry, and Natural
History, may require early publication.
All premiums offered and awards made by
the State Society will appear in its columns.
Officers of county Societies and the people
generally are earnestly invited to contribute
to its columns.
Arrangements have already been made for
valuable land brief essays upon Texas or
Spanish Fever in cattle-a complete cure, and
also upon Grape, Tobacco, and Hemp culture,
Stock Breeding, Wool Growing, &C., &c.
To place The KANSAS FARMER within the
reach of ALL the subscription price has been
FIFTY CENTS A YEAR!
Or to clubs of ten or more at forty cents
per year for each copy, BARELY sufficient to
defray the cost Of interchangeable nraria-
big ia adrcnce.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Will be inserted for one dollar per square Of
ten lines, for the first insertion, and seventy
FIVE cents each subsequent insertion.
One thousand copies will be issued from the
commencement.
Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Implement Dealers
and Stock Growers will find The KANSAS FAR
MER q valuable medium for advertising. All
subscriptions and communications should be
addressed to the undersigned, Topeka, Kansas
8 F. G. ADAMS,
Secretary Kansas State Agricultural Society.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-12-26
Hints to Housewives.

AS general rule it is the most eco
montreal to buy the best articles. The
price is, Of course, always little high
er; but good articles spend best. It is
a sacrifice Of money to buy poor flour,
meal, sugar, molasses, butter, cheese,
lard, &c, to say nothing Of the injuri-
GUS effect upon the health.
Refined sugar usually contains most
OF the saccharine substance, therefore,
there is probably more economy in using
loaf, crushed and granulated sugars than
we should at first suppose.
Butter that is made in September and
and October is best for winter USE
Lard should be hard and white, and that
which is taken from hog not over a
year old is the best.
Rich cheese feels soft under the pres
sure of the finger. That which is very
strong is neither good nor healthy. To
keep one that is cut, tie it up IN bag
that will not admit flies, and hang it in
a cool dry place. If mould appears on
it, wipe it off with dry cloth.
Flour and meal Of all kinds should be
kept in a cool, dry place.
The best rice is large, and has clear
fresh look. Old rice sometimes has
little black insects inside the kernels.
The small white sago, called pearl
sage, is the best. The large brown
kind has an earthly taste. These arti-
cles. and tapioca, ground rice, &c.,
should be kept covered.
The cracked cocoa is the best, but
that which is put up in pound papers is
often very good.
To select nutmegs, prick them with a
pin. If they are good, the oil will in
stantly spread around the puncture.
Keep coffee by itself, as its odor af-
fects other articles. Keep tea in close
chest or canister.
Oranges and lemons keep best wrap
ped close in soft paper, and laid in a
drawer Of linen.
When cask Of molasses is bought,
draw off a few quarts, else fermenta-
tlon produced by moving it will burst
the caSk.
Bread and cake should be kept in
tin or stone jar.
Soft soap should be kept in a dry
place in the cellar, and should not be
used till three months old. Bar soap
should be cut into pieces of convenient
size, and laid where it will become dry.
It is well to keep it several weeks before
using it, as it spends fast when it is
new.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-12-26
AMERICAN sUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION.
Rev. @. @. MOORE,
MISSIONARY,

= AUBURN, .SH.4 FNEE o., KANSAX
D0 All communications relating to the organ
ization of Sabbath Schools application for the
purchase or donation of books or papers, funds
TO aid the work, ETC., will receive careful at
tention by being addressed as above. -Ga
Libraries selected, and all the publications
of the Society at Philadelphia Prices.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-12-26
The Frontier y u1'scry
PATRONISE HOME INDUSTRY
COMMENCE ANo ORCHARD THIS SEASON

The proprietor of the above Nursery, situat-
ed five miles from Fort Riley. ON the Fort
Riley and Fort Kearney Road. six miles due
west from Ogden, now offers for sale
80 900 Choice and Reliable Fruit
TEses!
Consisting of Apples, Pears, Peaches and
Cherries; also Chestnuts and a large cOllec-
ton of grape vines and small fruits-black-
berries, Strawberries currants. goosebcrries,
and rhubarb and shrubbery; roses, peonies,
tulips, snowballs iacs. Towering ounce and
hOneysuckles; Lumber D. poplar, maple and
locust trees; all of which l will sell at the
following rates, or exchange for young stock
at fair prices:
Three year old Apples, ten dollars per hun
lred forty-sevcn dollars for 500. ninety dol
lars per 1u0o large, for immediate bearing,
fifteen dollars per loo, seventy dollars per ooN
one hundred and thir:y-fivc dollars per 1000.
Peaches, Seeding, two and three years old,
four dollars per 100, nineteen dollars per $50.
thirty-iive dollars per 1000; choice budded, ten
dollars 100. Pears, Cherries and Chestnuts
% to 30 cents EACH Grapes: delaware, FIVE
years old transplanted and root-pruned 1.50;
three years, Sl.25; two years, 81; layers, %
to 50 cents; Concord. % cents to LOO; Cataw-
ba, Isabella Clinton, Idon, 20 b 30 cts; Frank
lin, DIANA, Northern MuScadlne, harIOrd FRO
life, 30 to IS cents, Blackberries, Lawton, 81
per dozen. Currants and Gooseberries Is
cents each Strawberries from 25 to 40 cents
Dozen Rhubarb from 10 to 25 cents each
Everything else in proportion.
Having for long time been connected with
the well known nursery and extensive test
orchard of Cutter & Sons, of Western Illinois.
was enabled to select all the best tested
Western varieties, which fact is worthy the
notice of all men. Communications promptly
answered. Stamps for return mail never re-
fused. Address SAMUEL CUTTER.
nlv3l Fort Riley, Davis Co, Kansas