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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
Aug. q. 1864.
Comnsitcs.

T-yIrogxrrr or TErr Booxs.--J. W. Dickerson
BEDFORD I,oro JRo. Brown, Bedford Twp. Geo. Gar
diu, Janata Shannon Hariman, Londonderry ana
Harrison Tiev. 3. T. Huat. Napier Adam lekes'
St. Clair Micheal Nertz, Union; saml. Ferry, .
Woodberry N'm. Pearson, NJ Woodbeiry 1no Ma
ior, Broad Top; Jno. B. Fluek, Hopewell; Miss 9e
resa I.ysinger East Providence Asa Williams, West
Providence; Jacob Il. Williams. BLOODY Run y.
C. Hareleroad. Snake Spring; Henry suider, Mon
roe; Charles Paxton, Liberty Hm. Mason, CamP
Valley; J. W. Hughes, Cclerain; and Miss Eliza Z.
Smith, schelsbarg were appointed bg the last 20.
Iustitgte. Committee TO devise means CT securing
uniformity of text books throughout the County,
and they are requested to meet at the Union School
House ia Bedford, on Saturday Sept lTfh ait for
that purpose. This matter is an important oneand
it is hoped there VIII be fall attendance.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
WhiteId Moor's Malt Coffee.

4 tDSTAIN portion Of The best Java C,,aee The
Nlheathesi 4afheapest substitute for coffee IN the
werla Price a cts per panndss For sale at the bar
gain stareof g. X. ". osTER.
March Is, ISt4f,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
Tnion - Meetlngs.

The Union men Of the different Boroughs aud
Townships Of Bedford County who desire 70 mann
taia the integrity Of the nation through the triumph Of
the Union ticket at the coming election viii unite in
holding meetings at the following designated points
where they will be addressed by prominent speak
ers
Bariey's School Heuse, Bedford Twp. Tuesday
Sept 10th at clock ]. u.
Charlesyine Coleraia Twp. Wednesday Sept. 2lst
at o clock ?. y.
Rainsbarg coleraia Twp. Wednesday Sept 2lst at
2 o'clock p II.
Elbinsgille Southampton Twp. Thursday Sept.
e2nd atl O'clock z. II.
Clearyile Monroe Twp. Friday Sept 28rd at
O'Clock 7. d.
Bloody nau Boreugh Friday sept. asrd at o'clock
Pm.
John Nyeam's East Providence Twp Saturday
Sept ofth al o'clock p. u.
Cent7oviae Cumb. EalleyTwp. Monday Sept 2fth
at O'clock P. II.
Hunts school Horse cupab. valley Twp Monday
Sept. 25tb at7 0 clock 2. y
Bri5geport Londo.dersy Twp Tuesday Sept, 27sh
ss clock p. N-
John Metzgar's Jusliasa 1ss. NFadaeslay Sept 2s.h
=. O'clock 2. II.
scbellsaurg Borough Wednesday Sept 2sth at
o'clock I. IT.
PieasaatriIle ST Clair Twp. Thursday sept 29tA 1t
% clock p. II.
Texas Union Twp. Thursday Sept 29that : clock
Pm.
shafs-'s sehsol House Union Twp. Friday Sept
Soth al ! o'clock P. NJ
ST. cTairsyiIle St Clair Twp Friday Sept. 8oth at
o'clock p ".
New Enterprise South Woodberry Twp 1aonday
Oct srd at ! o clock P. II.
Noodberry Middle Woodberry Twp. Monday Oct
Sfd At O. clock p. NJ.
a...ton Liberty Twp. Tuesday Oct, 4th at clock
Rs.swelt Bread Top Twp. Tuesday Oct. 9Th at
o clock P. NJ.
Ritchey' School House Snakes Spring Twp Fri
day Oct 7fh at O'Clock P. II.
BY order Of the County Committe.
G. w, RUPP
Chairman.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09

lEsFsLaTIyE CONFERENCE met IN Bedford IN pursa-
ance u adjournment on Wedfs sEas evening ssep-
TENDER 9Th, at o.cloek ?. N.
EK- Haines. Confer4e from Sanerset county.
il the chair: be being the only Confsree present
from said couaty.
Eeat7a esaatF was represented by Iacnb Brons
herd and f5esitslsd caaasY Gee. 81. Williams, John
4. Gasan aud SO. ~ Householder.
On motion y was resolved that =. Il Haines and
Jfeab BronheEl be empowered to each east three
veles 5f ihe candidates of their ehoise ia their re-
safcf7ye counties
On motion i gas res WED % proeeedto nomi aa
lions shereasm u x. Iaines, n0sainated Gen
Finsses A.4t0ss tf s9inersat county Geo. " VIE
liams. uomiaateJ hieuf Ds.eid B Armstrong al He'd
iorieoalty Jacob Branhefd nominated james Pots.
Esl 81 FallGa r5aasv
On motfen9 9. " Williams. Gen. Mosses 4
Ross, was aeaissad one IF the Candidates, rs the
choice of ie Gaalerelce by aecanation; aad after
which the oalAretce proceeded 20 ballot for fne
next Gandidate Hher@apoa Lieut. David b. Arm.
strong received six votes add James P0tt Esq.
received farce votes.
On motion Of .iaeao BeoaAerl, the nogaiuatian
Of Gen. Moses A. Ross, of somerset county; and
lTeus. David 3. Armstrong. of Bedford coEniy we've
unanimously declared the choee af ;he Conference.
On motion che Conference adioarIe3 iae de
GEO. W. AousEaoLnea, b. X HAlses,
See~torg. thafrRan
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
BANNVART'S TROCHES,

For tie cws IF Hoarseaess, Tlroat Diseases. de-.
ore esoeciadg recommended to Ministers Singers
public.
Read the following
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09

VsOI1lls UI INC DIsestiFe Ja9ans
Constipation, Inward Piles Falnpsss Of Blood to IN,
Head. Aceiity Of the Stomach Nausea Heartburn Dis
gustfor Food FITNESS Weight in the Stomach SouI
Eractations Sinking or Fluttering at the Pit Of tbs
stotaeh, Swimming Of the Head Hurried and Diffesi,
Breathing, Flnttering at the Heart Choking or Suao-
eatiFsg Sensations when n lying Posture Dimness a
Vision, Dots Webs before the sight Fever and Isl
Pair IN the Head, Deficiency ci Precipitation Yellow
Chest Limbs. DC SAdden Fushes Of Heat, Burning in
the Flesh Constant pag;niags Of Evil and great De-
preston Of Spirits.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
SPEfIlL ADyllIlGES on TIlS E0lN.

III rs NATToXAL eAyISG BAHKs Offering higher rate
Of interest than any ether and te test security. ANY
saving hank which pays it. depositors in U : Notes
considers taat Il Is paying IN the best circulating medium
OF the country and It eaahof pay IN anything better for
its own assets are either m go eminent securities or in
notes or bonds parable in government paper
i Is equally convenient as temporary Or permanent
81 tba a., ;nt1,est ana 'a,i' ala
m hest -r,rit, i.b hanks a. cellaterals for discounts
On .,oIa pn,
N0A' - ''O ''" +" 80 PN+ ~ - - -V"ea'
Ia tlou t. he yery kbera interest on the notes for
tires ars bis privilege Of eoHNe son Is ngN worth
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09

From John B. Wickcrsham. Esq, firm Of Wiekersham
Hutehisor, The celebrated Manufacturers Of Fancy
Iron Works. 259 Canal St.
am the recipient from You ef one Of the greatest f.
YoFs that be conferred upaR viz tha Of health
For many years have suffered from Of the Rost an
moving and debtatng complaints that the human fami-
iy can be afHietsi with, Chrohic Diarrhea.
During the long tle was suffering from this disease
vas attended by regular giving but TEN
porary relief The seemed feiaain until was
Induced 10 try Hooands German Bitters Aier the use
Of few bottles Of that Saluable medicine the complaint
appeared 70 he completely eradieatcd
often inwardly thank you for sueh valuable specife
mend it. with full confidence in its fziialiiIity.
Truly yours,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
READ WHO SAYS so:
FROM TEEE HON. THOMAS B. FLORENCE.
FROM TINE HOS. THOMAS H. FLORENCE.
FROM THE HON. THONAS =. FLORENCE.
Nashing.on, Januarv /. -.

Gentemen-Having stated it verbally to you, I hare
no hesitation in writing the fret that experienced mark
ed benefit from your Hooands German Bitters During
long and tedious Of Congress pressing aud oner
duties nearly prosrated kind friend suggest
ed the Of the preparation have named took his
advice and the Tesat improvement Of health renew
ed energy and that particular relief SO much needed
and obtained Others may be similarly adyantaged if
they desire 70 be. Trulyyour friend,
THOMAS 3. FLORENCE.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
S1UTHERS PESxsYlvA8iA RAIiAosp.-Fhe follow
ing is from tho PhiIadelpha Press:


ing is from tho philadelphia Press:
Two railroad bills Of especial significance. passed
last spring by the Legislature, and held unsigned by
the Governor, have recently become laws under a
provision of the Constitution oi the State One Of
these bills repeals the authority originally granted to
tie Pittsbnrg and Connellsville Railroad Company
east of Connesyle, and limits their jurisdiction 10
the ground between CoaHellsvilie and Pittsbngg-
The other bin incorporates new company WITH au
thority TO build road east from Connellsville TO
connect with Other efroeds leading TO the Susquehanna
and Chesapeake These bills, il is said, wa lead-to
litigation, inasmnca, as it is alleged, the Pittsburg
and CoInellSyile Railroad Company will carry the
matterinto the courts Iat though lesal issues nav
be inyoked the policy Adopted by the state o. Penn
sylvana, in Its legislation OF last session viii, no
doubt, be triumphant in the end. because It's design
and aim TO deveioPe the southwestern counties
OF the State. a region aboundiog ia minerals which
have been shut cat from the great markets by rea
son OF the non completion OF the Pistsburg and
Coanesyie Railroad There is immediate -lnd
pressing need for a direct line 81 rail communica-
tiou through the Southern counties Of Pennsylvania
west of the Susqueksnna river, desideratum which
the new company incorporated last session viii sup
ply since the tail Of the Pittsbnrg and Connellsrille
Is nov cat OF ut COnEelisyille leaving il serpent
without raltles and without fangs, a southern
Pennsylvania railroad across the Allegheny noun
tatn, controlled eithiH the ,State, would enhance
deyeope, and make available the rich coal basins in
the southwestern counties whose better market is at
the seeboard and whose best route takes Harris
burg in Its way.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09
From the Rev. Ttos. Winter. D. b. Pastor Of Ro4bor-
eugh Baptist Church.

From the Rev. Tkos. Winter. D. b. Pastor Of Ro&bor-
eugh Baptist Church
Or. Jaekson:-Dear SirI feel it dne to your excel
lent pfeparatio HOofand German Bitters to add my
ey TO the deserved reputation ithas obtained have
for years, at times been troubled with great isosr !;
my head and nervous system. I was advised by friend
70 Try bo tie of your German Btters did So and have
experienced great and unexpected relief my health has
been ye maternity benefited. Tconfdcntfyfecommcnd
the arele where meet with eases similar to own and
nave De en- assured by many Of their good eaes is
Respectfully yours, T. WIsTER, Roxborough, Pa.
trora RevJ. s Herman OF the German Reformed Church
kutztown, Berks County Pa
Dr. O. Jaek Respected SirI have been -troubleS
Vh dyspepsia nearly twenty years and have never used
any medicine that did much good as Hooaand,s
BteFs am very much improved i health, after hag
ing taken Eve bottles.
Yours with respect J. s Hrpvar
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09

ii oUsE WANTED.-The advertiser wants to rert
House part Of House. ia or near the Borough of
Bedford convenient for family Of Eve or six persons
fair piee m b paid For further particulars inquire Al
The Office Of this paper.
Bedford Aug. ~, 1s64-h
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-09

DgDIcA7Toy. The rev Methodist Episcopal
Church Al Hopewell Bedford Go. Pa. Just completed
viii be dedicated to the worship Of Almighty God on
sabbath morning the 18th Of Sept. The ded'eauns
services viii be conducted BY the Rev ]. Aehea-
drie Reiiv D. D. Rev j. c, Pershing D p and iseE-
q. D. chenoweth. P f. Of the district number q
other ministers are expected 70 be present. Ihe
Publie are invited 10 attend services 4 Il q. M 9
2. II and Il r VI
Arrangements will be made 70 run train Of cars
from Huntiaglon and Bloodg Bun.
G. W AsHcoM.
JSo. MAJoa,
r. IlsGBoS.
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gbt alfpfa anlliser
BFDfuKn "a, u Id !. Sll.9l U ggg6l.

~ ArraEsFfeE Il boy about sixteen years old, IN
tsIvss ard industsious 70 learn the artof printing
riI IS received At This office. Iasnedlate apphea
ron should be made.
TnE IsotiEER IS a better medium than any other
ssper, Ter communicating With the people Of Bed
ford ceunty. It has circulation Of over Twelve
hundred ard steadily increasing advertise saeats Z,
~, 4his rager. reach thousand readers mofei ina
thev zoaIe published il any ctker Paper that e'iea
laies u this county.
CaMF-MsEqaNe. There Wi be earaps'nee''iag
ksld near Pleasantv;lle on the land Of Mr. samuel
Barefoot commencing Sept tie 9th.
NIB. No hackzteriRg VII be allowed
r. p. Summers ?. G.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08

40 which is be Ii
o uwe7p
IN that
stable eatir
The
of Government
or
rnIeo
nj
the Of
pounds miietnGt be furnished ro team.
Gyenme
at,ns entendu
teandeF, furnished by ltA
Two mu!e four and dda
owner
Load dt,r hundred
la
For The hire Mills
ana medic caaHnd
the
idincs
dotap
the
allowed
published bill
mhsafy be furnished with
IYNsON
REUBEN WHITE,
by command Of KIRBY SMITH
A. ], le64-ia
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
AM Ordinance
Retatire to the Police Of Slares IN the 7o@n Of
Opelousas.

CpeloaSdS.
ARTICLE I. Be it ordained by the Board OF
Police of the Town of Opeiou:1s' =! hat no Save
shall be allowed the privilege of hiring his or her
own time from his or her lraster or mistress, OF
of renting any house Tor his or her use within the
corporation of this Town.
Art. III. Be it further ordained, &c, that every
7slave hiring himself or herself to any person sI"
be required to have pass from his or her master
or mistress, stating the name of The person to
whom he Or she is hired.
Art Ill Be it further ordained, &C., that tor
each and every violation of this Ordinance OF
any part thereof, the master or mistress OF .le
slave so violating shall pay fipe Of twenty-five
dollars, to be collected before any Court OF eonl'
petent jurisdiction.
Art IV. Be it further enacted, &c, that this
OrdI14snce shall take effect from aud after ten
days publication.
Ordained October 1st, 1864.
Z. A. KING, President.
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk. l9-2t
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
st. Charles College.

TNHE session at St. Charles College (GraEd
Coteau) will commence or the 2A;h OF
October 10 end as usual about the 2Gth OF
August.
Tsrms:--Board, Tuition, Washing, Stationery
and medical fees, $500, (ths former pcnsion.)
Entrance fee. $40.
Books and medicines forin extra charges
The terms are tc be paid b. half session III ad-
vance The first insta!ment being Que the gath
CT October; the SECOND beinS apie the l3th. OF
march.
The age of admission is from len to fifteen
years Il is required that the pupils know pre-
viollsv how to read and write.
Oct s iSSj-Ia-it
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08

l.
Bosnian Hayes, Daniel Lyons.
9Th Precinct.--At Onezine Trahan tia, queue
Tortue. Commissioners: Onezlnle Z. Guldry,
,Joseph T. G;idrv, William Johnson.
9Th Prsciact.-At the store of Damonvilie ber-
nard. Queue Tortue commissioners: Etienne
Veltin Oztme Leblanc, Joseph Consta2tin:
til Preciact.--At Joseph Z. Daigle,s, Upper
Plauucmine. Commissioners: valenth u.
l;reaux, Th6olule Daigie. Louis NJ. Lcger
At Antoine B. Cart, Pointe aux Loups-
Commissioners: Siftoy Hebcrt, Jean Jacques
Bcrthoud, Aexandre Dagle
sth P1eessct.--At l.. ID. NerTets Store, ho,s
Mallet.- Commissioners: L. d. VeTet, 5. NJ.
Young, Joseph i Young.
At Pierre Derbonne, Bois Maet-CoW-
m;ss;oners: r. H. Lumpkins, Edmond GuidIy,
Pierre Derbonne.
At Jean Bite. Courvile's, Faquetalque; -
Commissioners: Francois Derosier, FalentIn >a-
voie, Thomas Ii. McGee
oh Precinct-At Jean Pierre Iafeur, Chafai-
pnier. - Commissioners: Alexandra kougeau,
Pierre Ledoux, Emile U. Manuel.
Al Th6ophile Fontenot's, Vile Plate
Commissioners: Marius CoreiI, Yves Nldrine,
Onczime Z. Pitre.
1U.t prcciact AT the store Of James Aiken
head. Bayou Chicot. -- Commissioners: u. e
Wolf, w s. CuShman, Elisha Wilmington.
At Charles johnson, jr., Pine ffalile-
Commissioners; Levy Campi,eu, andrew West
Jean Rte. Henry.
liza prycjnri AT the store Of Philip Stacg,
OId Grand e.--Coasmisstoncys Philippe
Stage. hncustn Gui!lorv, Zenon Lahcur.
l2tt Prsciue At sclool house No. 3. Bayou
el;f-Ccm,stssioaers: Thomas 1IcCyory, las
tie Fr,pt, William II r.. Lewis.
At Peter Collins store, Moundyiile.-
Co,7n,iss s;2nrrs: John S. Elwar>!s John Andrus,
James c. Anderson.
1Nh Precinct AZ the stora of W. ". CHS
holm &, Co. Atclafalava It Io1tmliSs j9aers: W.
Burton. T. Hathorn, S. S c. Gordon.
At John Lyons, AJchat;ilaYa Commits
sioners: N. W. Reed, W. II. Watson, ". G.
Henderson.
I4tk Precinct-At the school lous:rin Saclleft
on Naxia.-CommiSsion John Eah-y, 4. K.
Hawkins. p. G. Richard.
15th PTscinct-At the school house r"ar Baa1'-
champ &, Oliver Davon Petite prairi".-L'o"a-
nsiss;oaerS: G. ". Rutledga, Z. 3 Carter, T.
w. Heath.
Al the store Of Jonathan Norfis, Bayou
Forge Commissioner l.. s IIavar,. Levi,
fS> Sloane, d G. Allen.
>Ds~At Joh;, 4. FIRTH. bayou Eouge-Cop-
nii4Rssxs: John L. Firth, BaS1abas Carucs, W.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
HEAD QIAR,FERS,

Enrolling Office, Parish Of ST. Landry
Opelousas Oct 4, 1864.
SPECIAL ORDERS no. --.
IT ALL those who have taken out exemption
a. rapers under Clause Sd, Section 10Th of the
Act of Congress approved Feb. 18th, 1ob>z, to
wit: Ministers. Physicians, Professors OF Col
lccss. Schonl Teachers Druggists, Mail cent ac-
tors, Newspaper Editors and employees; &C. also
all State officers rseited under the Governors
proclamation, will present them Immediately to
this offee for revissl. to BE- forwarded to the
Comma. lant Of the State for approval.
BY order Of Jho. NJ. lA1LoI'
Lieut.. & Enrolling Officer. St, Landry
Opelousas Oct 8, lG64.-19.
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Notice to Confederate Tax-paye-s.
Act of February Eth, 1864

Notice to Confederate Tax-paye-s.
Act of February 18th, 1864.
A LII persons, Firms, and Corporations with
IA in the State of Louisiana, who, at any time
between the first Of January, 1863 and the first
of January, 1864, fought and sold any article of
merchandise whatever or any money, gold, for
e%gR exchange, stocks, notes, debts, credits, y.
otter obligations, any property OF effects Of arg
kind soccer, are hereby notified and required to
make full and complete returns thereof and Of
the preits derived therefrom srisiin tacenty days
from the date Of tis notice, to the Assessor OF the
District in which they are domiciled, and to pay
to the collector the tax of ten per cent. thereon,
in addition to the tax heretofore collected OF now
due on their Incomes for 1868, as required by
the fourth section of the act of Congress entitled:
IAN act to lay additional Taxes for the common
defence and the support of the Government ap-
proved February I7th, 1854.
ROBT. M. LUsHER, State Collector.
CHAS. II. EALER, /.
Assessor for st. Landry.
Corner of Main and Landry sts., Opelousas.
September %, 1664.--1Y--3t.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
Cotton Office

Alexandria, Sept. 14th, 1864.
! n accordance with General Order No. ~,
l. am directed to purchase one half of the Ca
ton in this and adjoining Parishes The neess y.
sity OF acquiring the Cotton for the use OF ~ IN
Government is imperative, and it is hoped VIII
be cheerEully responded to.
Owners Of Cotton in St. Landry and the IOWA 70 7,
Parishes are requested to report to Capt. u =. =,
Louaillier, at Washington, the amount they 1'
prepared to sell under the above order.
THOS. y. MILLER,
l7-3t. Agent G.. S. Government
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
To ali whom it NAV concarr1

To all whom it may concern
A I a meeting Of the Bishops of the Methodist
n E. Church South, the rule prohibiting
Minister remaining in charge of the same work
for more than two years in succession, was sus-
pended for the duration of the war. Bishop
Paine is to hold the sessions of the Louisiana
Conference at Minden, beginning Dec. Z, 1864
B. T. WHITE,
opelousas, La.
Other Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas papers
please copy. [sep.. II, 1864.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
CcNFECERATG SrATES; IT,.
Amended 4ct Of l.Jruara l1th, 1861.

NOTICE TO DEALERS AND OTHER pERsoSS.
A LII persons heretofore not registered who
IA have been engaged OF interested IN any
Kind Of BUSINESS, tor profit Or gain (other than
planting OF tarmine,) and all who have exercised
any profession Or calling (otler than the ministry.
or civil OF military ofice) in this Parish, at OF
during any time since the Gath April, 1868, and
all who intend to engage therein, in any such
business or profession, are hereby notified and
required to render to the undersigned District
Collector and Assessor, se,thin tucaty days from
the date Of tais NOTICE, true, correct and cont
plete statement of their business ard vocation,
together with uil account OF their gross sales
OF receipts up to the first of October, 1864, and
thereupon to pay to said Collector the Specific
and General Tax due thereon. according to law.
N. B.-Sueh persons as neglect to make re-
turns of their sales or receipts within the next
twenty days and pay the Tax due thereon by
them, within the next thirty days, will be sub
jected to penalty in double the amount Of the
Tax; and persons failing to register their business
or calling, are subject to like penalty for every
thirIy days from the time when they should have
oeen registered according to law.
L. c. LITTELL, Collector
c. N. EALER,
Assessor for the Parish of st. Landry.
Office corner of Main and Landry streets.
0pelousas. October l, 1S6A--lS-3t.
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TEE OPELOUSAS COURIER.
Published on Saturday By Joel Fl. sando1'


Subscription, for six months, payable IN ~, ~,
vance, TWENTY dollars, if paid at the end OF ~
six months. twenty-five dollars. A subscfg:s. Y,
wishing to discontinue must give ~ritte" no'0'
to that effect, and settle up all arrearages. :.
Advertisements will be inserted at fifty ce!f
per line for each publication. A liberal Discus
will be made for r'ng standing advertisemen!ss !,
All the advertisements will be inserted !, \
french and english until the editor shall ludes
convenient to discontinue the publication. :, !,
No advertisements or subscription VIII =. =,
stopped until all srrearages are paid, uhi's
at the option of the publisher.
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Board OF Police
TO WN OF OPELO AS,
Saturday Sentn,p her 2d 1Si;t

TOWN LoUsAs, /
Saturday, September Sd, 1864.
Va HEREAS, the owners of cattle in the
w Parish Of St. Landry and the adjoining
Parishes have refused to sell cattle, to the Agent
of the town Of Opelousas, for Confederate money:
Therefore, Resolved, That The said Agent, w.
Il. Meginey, be, and he is hereby authorized to
purchase cattle forthe use Of the town Of Opel
ousas, for State money or Confederate bills of
tie denomination Of one, two and three dollars,
or bills of the new issue, and 10 retail the said
beef in the Market Of the town forsne same kind
OF money. i. A. KING,
President.
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
A true copy,
JOS D. RICHARD, Clerk,
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08

BOARD OF POLICE,
Town Of ope;ousss,
Tuesday, September 27th 1864
I EsOLVED, That all persons who sell or
EU work for NO otEer currency. but gold and
silver shall be required to pay beef at the Mar
llet CT Opeousas in the same currency at the
rate of ten cents per pound.
T. A. KING, President.
Jos. D. RICHARD. Clerk.
true copy,
JOS. d. RICHARD, Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
OPHLO AS:
SATURDAY, ::::: OCTOBER :, 1864.
FOR CONGRESS-.

wWe are author1ea to announce co9nel
John l.. Lewis, of abone, as ga a canolaale ca lal
for Congress, in the 5tlNistriet, to fill the une5-
pired term of Hon. La L: Hodge, deceased
Election by general tick1 throughout the otase'
on Monday, 18th of OCTOBER instant.
October l, 1864
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08

MyWc are authorized to announce General
Henry Gray, ofBienville parish, as candi-
date for Congress, in the 5th District, to fill the
unexpired term of the Hon. B. l.. Hodge: de-
ceased. Election by general ticket throughout
The State, on Monday, the 18th of October inst
October /, 1864.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08

A Gentleman who has good horse, saddle
"A and bride. wishes to exchsase the same
for mich cows. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-10-08
The Old Bank House.

"A RS. STUART will receive regular any, !,
I've transcient hoarders at this Hotel, sltusssa
near the Court House, Opelousas, and MAKE W W
establishment as satisfactory as the TINS az
market will permit
Opelousas. August 81, IS6A.-13