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The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

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The following incident Of the baltic
Of Hatcher's Rup is. related by news
paper correspondent; "Ncar Hatchers
Run young lad in the 14th Connect
cut, going with coffee pot tosset water
from the stream, suddenly found himself
surrounded by three rebels: With all
tho fierceness of voice he could In ustcr;
he commanded them othrow down their
arms and surrender Sqpposing? that
the bold youth had companionsHnou!: to
enforce his command, they complied,
when he seized one Of their. muskcts and
marched them iuto. camp in Grcas:;tEA;
umph. This story is related in bis camp
as tho capture Of three rebels with a
coffee poi" .....,,..,~ .a...' .,,.1.sg.....
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

"a contemporary speaks of welded
Bliss in the following poetic strain,:sy..
GHeaSven blcasui. tho wives, they FIJI our hives
G:With!litae bees and honey -" !, ':>iaI;.s
Thep ease lifH,s shocks, they: mend our socks
Bu-don't they; spend the money!. ).
tia Yhats a. libel. The average 6f.riyes
are mo faster to spend the moneypthan
the average 'ofshusbands. The tobacco
:billalone would far more than.payfor al
the new nnets.-Aariena Registers
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22
The Mormons and their Position,


There arc indications that serious
trouble may yet grow out Of the coHdi-
ton of affairs among the Mormous in
Utah. 1t viii be remembered that law
of Congress, approved July !, 1852, for:
bi@ and Furnishes polygamy by fine of
$500 and Imprisonment for five years.
Rcceut letters represent that the Nor
mon leaders, sad as many Of their fol-
lowers as are able, are in rebellion
against this law. The same statute for
bids any religious or charitable corpora
ton to hold real estate in value above
$4,000. The whole church is in dead
rebellion against this law. Of course
no officer, military or civil, can hold
friendly relations with them while they
thus continue in open defiance of his
Government, without being guilty OF
completely with traitors; but so far from
regarding himself criminal, Brigham
Young carries himself with the utmost
hauchtiuess, insisting that the Federal
commander in Utah shall recognize him
as his superior. The position aud pre-
tensions Of the Mormon leader thus
brings them in diroct antagonism with
the United States, and one party or the
other must submit. General Connor,
tho present commander Of the Federal
forces in that region, maintains that the
only possible pcaceable solution OF the
difficulty will be found in encouraging
and protecting, by force, the free utter
ancc of thought and opinion among the
people, which willweaken their spiritual
despotism by a multiplicity Of sect,, and
take from the leaders; their political su'
premacy, and in opening the rich mines
| in the neighboring mountains, and thus
ootaumbering them at the polls by a
mining popuiatious Meanwhile; as We
Learn from letter iu the Chicsgo Tribune,
the increase of tho Mormons by scmisra.
ton goes steadily forward. Trains, num-
bering as.cmany as 1000 people, have
recently crossed the wide desert winch
divides them. from the States. When
once thore, they are as effeetually walled
in as if in prison, and read nothing and
hear nothing but; from Mormon sources
They ara set back. il, the scale OF ,oiyla.
zation moro than: q. century, ans, \; tHesr
preachers give them little besides, o. gos'
pel of work--In- Utah, which contains
. population:yufn1OO, 900 atpeoplo,; with .
metropolis ISsltn nLakel containing; some
On mn ;beonllea There IS not q single boek-
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

commands men to!beA happy,
an d onlg.forbids: them lte, BE .miserabl&; !;
Sc leads srusgtbys5dcCrees to .dotithat from
choice, which its Jawstrequire, o. assr ;till
;xeefnd'our truest:liberty in: itsiaBparsps
restraints. ..4r:s.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

The coolest inhabitant" has been
found at'ldst. !,Hc'exists in the: person
of Joseph Crele,, aresident Of Wisconl-
sin, and is one ;n hundred and othirty:niIaaye. ..
years old: as ,the.record of,l:is'baptism;in
tho Catholic Church at Detroit whereFhe
was born, it IS said, ahoWs: ,.'..S%a ! !, .. .2 !.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

81 prr1rt: P Px,sEEY The late 81, g.; !:
GoodricG Mas Is - me author aud; editor of
about s 10, ,ySlumes -7;l1I6 e bearing the
name, Of Peter Parley:a Oha all ztnese,
pear,seven millions Of f-volunes have
been sold;e audstheir' annual ssaie' now J. =
ro,cbea 900 600. s*5darsEsSssHtt aEsE:: . :,
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1865-03-22

"A wit once asked peasant what
part he performed in it6e great drama Of
fife:?a +: mind my own lbnsiness, %ya vas
the reply e:.'s.ss -. ~ yas!,$.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
G. R O C E R II .

E WAITER has the honor to inform his
A<. friends and the public generally that he
has just arrived from New Orleans, with as
sortment of groceries consisting principally Of
Flour, Hams. Whiskey, Wines of all kinds, &c,
which he will SELL as usual, at as moderate prices
as possible, ........
He has also engaged an excellent cabinet ma
ker, which will enable him to repair the furniture
which may be entrusted to him.
Opelousas, July 8, 1865. .... At.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
TEE OPELOUSAS COURIER.
Published on Saturday, by Joel Ell. Eandoz
CONDITIONS

Subscription, three dollars per year, payable in
advance, or 81 at the end of the year. A subs
criber wishing to discontinue must give written
notice to that effect and settle up all arrearages
Advertisements will be inserted at eight cents
per line for each insertion; and all advertisements
sent in for publication will be inserted in english
and french (unless otherwise ordered) until the
editor shall Judge ii convenient to discontinue.
No subscription will Be stopped until all ARE
arages paid, unless at the option of the editor.
Candidates to public favcrs will pay ten dollars
each. in advance, If they wisk to be announced.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02

To 1t viii be learned with pleasure that MIR.
Borne of our town, has resumed the manufacture
of candles and that he will soon be enabled to
make soap for home consumption. There is a
great deal Of economy in using the candles and
soap made by Mr.. Borne, without considering
that we should encourage home industry.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
THE WAR STILL RACES.
r From the Ne,o York Nsus of 4upuss 1sa


The war still RACES at the South. Our armies,
it is true, have done ther share of the work. and
have been Withdrawn; bnt war does not consist
alone in staying men: that is only an incident to
war, When Sherman obliterated Atlanta, and
marched Through Georgia until his army was
smethered by the smoke Of Columbia, s. c., he
was not opposed, he did not kill men; still that he
made terrible war the utter desolatien left in his
rear is a sad witness. The war has assumed new
phase: men are not killed on the battlefield, but
the desolation of Sherman is spreading over the
whole South. like pail. Ne are now anuihilating
all that can make life desirable: if we keep up the
present state Of paralysis. social death viii be the
necessary consequence The Southern people
have been Invested of all rights to property by the
confiscation act so that no maa can make title
to real,estate. As the amnesty proclamation may
not have restored the title to him, he may be worth
twenty Thousand dollars-it is difficult to prove
negative that he is not No business can be
safely engaged in. even by one owning half the
fatal amount. as any success may increase the
sum TO twenty thousand dollars which would di-
vest him of all right to his original capital.
Widows, and maldens who may happen to own
the full sum OF twenty thousand dollars, are re-
duced to beggary; and even minors who may be
barely old enough to be capable OF crime and who
have had the misfortune to inherit the forbid den
number OF thousands, whether accused of any
crime or not, are reduced by the act to the con-
dltion o. tnelr penhless mothers ana sisters. no
man VINO owns any taxable property can form any
iaea OF us iegai salae' because ne cannot Know
who may be detailed to ascertain and tix the
taxaDie vaiue iae may 1eei CERTAIN snat ne Is
man q limited means ana yet pc tod Dy the p.o-
pei ouel .uas ns nas eossn - assess hi5 proper
az lne laaaL aaounl q twenty Inousana doats'
anu .uas s.s NuIa hs y mo..n noa no
,ni thp yriia he Inno o5,,nt
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
The Old Esank HOUSE.

rNTOW kept and directed by Mrs. Mussand in
In person, near the Court House Square, OPP
elousas, will receive regular as well as transient
boarders. The table will be supplied with the
best the country can afford.
Opelorisss, April 9Th. 1865. 45-1y.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
O p ELO u S A s /:
SATURDAY morning, :::: SEPT. 2, 1865.

Destructive Fire.-On Wednesday night,
the 23d ult., at about IL o'clock, Mr. j. Pierce S
clubhouse in the Parish of Rapides caught fire
and burned down to the ground twS hundred
bales of cotton which weN under its sheds were
entirely consumed.
This terrible catastrophe is thought to have re-
suited from the carelessness of the neg gro boy
wle was placed as guard over the cotton, in ac-
cidentally letting his pipe fall upon it.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02


Office Town Constable,
WASHINGTON, La. August20, 1866
TY an ordinance of the board of Councilmen
1for the town of Washington it was resolved
that the following Licence should be collected on
all Hacks, Wagons. Carts or other vehicles con.
veying passengers or freight for hire.
For each wheeled wagon, 81 so
:. Hack or Carriage, z so
g Cart or dray so
Said vehicle to be numbered aud registered BY
the Mayor. Any vehicle receiving either passage
OF freight within the limits Of the town without
having paid this icence, to pay fine of twenty
five dollars for each offence, and the vehicle and
team to remain in the possession of the town con-
stable until such time as said fine shall be paid
--s DAVID MORGAN /
Town Constable.
Washington, Sept. Cd, 1866. Pit
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02

Blelools & Co, No. $50 Canal Street,
New Orleans.-We have received from this
firm catalogue of books which it has for sale,
Walter Scott Charles Dickens, Alex. Dumas,
Eugene Sue, George Sand, Bulwer, &c, &c. I
There are books to suit every taste, and with
in the reach Of every purse. The most fastidious
can there find his choice.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
O. HizlcEHey g. Son.

o. EHzzacEiey & Son,
Receiving, Forwarding, Commission and
Steamboat Agents,
WASHINGTON, La.
AEE are now ready to recsve on storage, a.
~ our Warehouses, at Washington. Sugar,
Cotton, products of all kinds. merchandise &c.
that the public nay see proper to confide to our
care. Terms CASH.
O. HIACKLEY & son.
Washington, July Its ls65-6m L.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02

NOTICE.

EvHE undersigned respectfully inform the
u people of the Parish of St. Landry and of
the adjoining Parishes that they are purchasing
cotton for which they will pay the highest mar
ket prices. They will also make advances Of
baling and rope and merchandise on cotton sold
to them or shipped through them.
J. BLOCH & Co.
OpeIousas 22d July 1865. 6tf
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02

Price of Freight Reduced.-By reference
to the notice of the steamer Pauline, in another
column, it will be seen that this boat will here
after transport cotton to New Orleans at 81 25
per bale, which is reduction of SO IS per bale
on former rates.
Many complaints have bee,, made in regard to
the high rates of freight. The steamer Pauline
now makes an offer which will no doubt attract
a large share of public patronage.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
Estate of Abrarn Harmon, Senior.

Estate Of omsr Savant deceased
District Court, Parish Of St. Landry No. 2z20
OUIs STAGG, of the Parish of st Landry,
~ having applied by his petition to be appoint
ed Administrator of the Estate of Omer Sayant,
late of the Parish of St Landry, deceased;
Therefore, any person Intending to make oppo-
sition to the said appointment. viii file the same
in writing at my Office in the town of Opelousas,
within ten days from the present notice.
L. Y. CHACHERE, Clerk.
-szl CLERKS OFFICE
! Opelousas, September I'd, 1865.
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
NOTICE.

NOI1CE.
z Y SCHOOLS, THE OPELoUsAs FEMALE
4Y1 COLLEGE, and School OF SPARTAN Ca
DIETS. will, reopen Monday 2nd October next.
board per week, 50 90
luitlof, primary, | Oh
Tuition. 50 Academic, I q
Music, instrumental, pei lesson, 80 c. @
vocal, :" Is c..-...
French, per week. soc.
Washing, per dnzen 5oc.G
The term will last forty weeks. Half of pa
irons bill required in advances balance at middle
OF term. Deductions made only in case of pro-
tractad sickness. Pupils will furnish bedstead,
bedding, washstaud, bowl. pitcher, plate, knife.
fork, cup and saucer, spoon, napkins, &c.
Revd, j. s. Davis and lady in charge of board
ing department of Female School Mr.. Alex.
Levy and lady in charge of boarding department
of Male School
Mrs. S. NJ. White, teacher Academic Female
School. -"
=, Miss Octavia Wynn, teacher primary Female
School.
Fl. Bodemuller, music teacher (both schools)
Miss Josephine Wynn. assistant teacher music.
J. w. Jackson, A. Nj. assist. male School.
j. A. Ganthier, professor of French.
Painting wax work taught at so cts. per les.
son. Needle work of all kinds at IS cents.
b. Z. WHITE, Principal.
Opelousas, July 29th. 1865
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
Public Sale.

ESTATE OF ANASTASIE RICHARD.
| EpY virtue of an order from the Hon the Dist
E1 rict Court of the Sth Judicial District of tbs
State of louisiana, in and for the Parish of st
Landry, and to me directed, will offer for sale
at public auction, to the last and highest bidder
on the plantation hereinafter designated, being
the last residence of the said deceased on
Wednesday, the 18th Oct. next,
1865, the following described property belonging
to the Estate Of the late Anastase Richard, de.
ceased wife of FRANCOIS Dupre. Sr, to-wit:
| THE PLANTATION,
last residence of said deceased situated in the
Parish of st. Landry, at Piaisance, measuring
about five hundred superficial alpents Of land
(Inore or less), bounded north by lands of Wild
ow Sabin Donate, f. w. c., east by land of Chris.
toval Dupre, south by land of Paul and Onezlme
Pitre, and west by those of Joachim Pitre, Ere
mont Dupre and 7. G. Bataille. together with the
buildings and Improvements thereon erected.
The Lots Nos. I, z &
of Fractional Section or southeast quarter of
Section Eight, Township Seven, south of Range
One west, containing eighty-one acres and so
hundredths.
THE WEST HALF
Of northeast quarter, and southeast quarter of
northeast quarter of Section Seventeen. Town
ship Seven south, Range One west, containing
one hundred and nineteen acres and SS hun
dredths. ~"
TIE WEST EALF
CT northwest quarter OF Section Ten, and the
south east quarter of the southwest quarter of
Section Three, Township Seven south, Range
One west. containing one hundred and twenty
two acres and 80 hulriredths
Three horses , seven mules
3 mares Is head of gentle mares !;
4 bea 1,,fr,a 10 cI f1c
About 25 head OF wild horned cattle
About 10 wild mares !;
lot Of hogs; Il
One pair Of work oxen;
One Suikey; is
5000 pounds of cotton in the seed
One horse Cart two Buggies
A lot of siiyerware;
Plantation implements
Household furniture;
Kitchen utensils;
And many other effects
the enumeration Of which Wouid be too tedious.
Terms and Conditions: ALI sums of twenty
FIVE dollars and under, payable on the day OF sale,
aud all sums upwards OF twenty-five dollars pay
able one-haH in the course OF the month of April
next, 1866, and the other half in the Of the
month of April next following, 1867, except the
cotton, which will be sold tor cash. Purchasers
furnishing their notes with two good and solvent
securities TO the satisfaction of the Administrator.
Said notes made payable to the order of the Ad-
minissrator, at the Office Of Dupre &, Garland, in
Opelousas, and bearing interest at the rate of s
per cent per annum from time due until paid
And moreover, the lands remaining specially
mortgaged unto said Estate until full and entire
payment OF capital and interest that may accrue
thereon. YVES D'AyY,
%8 AuctioReer.
Opeiousas, Sept. 2, 1865, r.-.,~
The Opelousas courier., 1865-09-02
Opelousas. August -, 1865.

sR RgRsRsssyas9sy
AND STAGE LINE
FROM NEW oRI.EANsTO WASHINGTON.
YEyHE undersigned having made arrangements
IL with the Express Co at New Orleans, have
established line of Stages between Washington
and New Iberia, connecting with the Steamer
RUBY" and the n. O. & Opelousas Railroad.
A Stage will leave Washington every Tuesday
and Thursday at o'clock in the morning, and
returning. will leave New Iberia on Wednesdays
and Fridays, at the arrival of the Boat
The Stages will take passengers, an independ-
ent mail, papers, bundles, &c.
John Macdonald, agent at Opelousas.
BALDWIN IL BRO.
Washington August 10 1865.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-05

Az ELoPIgc CoUPLE PURSUED SEVEN THOU
SAND MmEs.-Capthin stansbury, late OF
the 81 Louis police force, returned on Tues
day evening, having caught, in the city Of
Quebec, q runaway girl who eloped with a
man from her mother in Cincinnati some
two months since. The girl was safely re-
turned 70 her mother by the Captain, who
was amply rewarded for his trouble. The
Captain informs Us that ne has Travelled
over seven thousand miles in pursuit Of
the fair maid He said il cost him ct least
two Thousand miles Of rail and water trayel
more than was necessary, owing 70 the fact
that the elopement was premsturely pub
Hshed in the ST. Louis papers. The young
lady got wind that the Captain was In pur-
suit while she was in Buffalo, and then
commenced a race unparalleled in police
anusls. The Captain chased her all over
the New England States, when he found
that the fair fugitive had tsken the Cana
dian route. She was then followed 20 Boon
shire Falls, in Canada West thence 20 To-
ronio, Bytown, Trios Rivers and Montreal.
The Captain got of the scent Of the fugi-
tives on the Grand river, owing 70 the fact
that they left the main lines Of travel and
took 10 g raft, descending the river two
hundred and fifty miles. At Montreal, the
girls parmour getting tired out, the latter
was left behind, when the girl steamed
uo"h - NuNDe'f MAel0 H4c Mas '--8Ht v1
her persevering pursuer The girl, who,
according 10 the Captains statement, sis
the prettiest he ever laid eyes on" deliv-
cred herselfup gracefully, and was returned
90 Cincinnati, 90 sin no more IL is 90 be
hoped. This was her second elopement,
she having tried the experiment once be-
fore, and was captured at the Planters
House, in this city, in company with gam
bier, by the same officer who captured her
the second time.-St. LoHis Democrat, Sep
fsHtbT q.
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L~~-@ F-~~>--+s
STOVES AND HOLLOW-WARE

,, thsi- hnnsss, will find il to their interest tC
call uefore contracting elsewhere Particular a.
tention vii be paid 20 the manufacture OF
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-05
By Telegraph
Afternoon Dispstches.
Democratic Convention IN LOul-
Slana.
Texas Affairs.
Election In Mississippi.
Afternoon Dispatches.
Texas ARalA
Election in Mississippi.

NEw 0ntE,Ss, ocs. the Gen. Crom-
I wei aud Atlantic arrived from New York.
own and Ciark have goae up she rivsr
under guard, Washington bound
The rop1rt Of Caaway's beng superseded
is contradictsd.
TIE Dsmocrate STATE Convention met Or
day. TWeuiy-seven parishes were rep
resented.
Texas advices say large quantities Of lsna
hiss been purchased ay Tie roish agent.
iutrducc acoioay ol Polish emirraue The
t7st colonization is expected BIZ uscembcr.
The Houston telegraph saysoi shat place;
burRiaries coudnue.
Nav ORltaSs 0ct g.-Thc steamer North
Star has arrved from New York The
Times ssys Rrevet MAJ Gen Brent has sue-
cecded Canway, as Superintendent OF the
Freodmena Bureau.
sippi-elcctiou returns Indicate che
certain election Of Gen. Humphrics, By g
large majority.
Gen. Gregory, Superintendent Of the
frcedmens Bureau in Texas, made speech
to the negrocs Sc H0ustou, assuring them
that their rights should be respected. aud
they could hold PROPERTY. and b. governed
by the same laws of the whites. he in
formed them Jhat the military coupol'o d
them o. abide bY ceuirecia. and assurtd
them that they should aoi be burthcn Do
che 0oVornmcut-
NV oslE,vs, csc g-Thc Democrats
Convention has orEanizcd and sdoptei %
platform, aud resolved smphadcally io ar-
prove President Johnscn'a rcorrauiEat.on
policy; viii exciude from the Geld ot poIi-
ties az rel EIous snd sectieaal coutroversics.
holds that this government was msde, sud
is % be perpetuaied, for the exclusive polit-
icsl benefit Of She white race, end rccom-
mends the calling of convention % adopt a
constitution expressive of the viii of the
people petition Congress Cor compensation
tor losses sustained by the emancI patton
policy advocates she repeal OF au laws not
10 harmony with the constitutions laid be-
fore The general government most earnest
appeal ior q general amnesty and restors b.
lion Of property invites en- citizens without
dlstction % ioin In opposition 60 che radical
Republican party.
NV OELFAvs. Oct s.-Couou arm with
an upward tendency. Five thousand bales
sold at Acc. Cor Middling and s6o. io- strict
ly Mlddliug. Sugar FAR % fully fair "a lsN
i6ll. Aiolasses quite brisk aud drm-
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-05

INPoKTAxT SCIENTIFIC WORK BY A FoRNER
CITIzEN OF NAsHvILLE.--E. P. Cone has laid
on our table a work on coal oil, and petro-
leun, BY Henri Erni, A. NJ, n. D., late pro
fessor Of chemistry, snd pharmacy, in the
Shelly Medical College, Of this city. Itcon-
tains about two hundred pages, and dis
cusses the subject thoroughly. As petrole-
um will soon constitute an important pro
duet Of this etste, we would advise the PEG
pie 70 buy this book by all means.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-05
100000
Watches, Chains, Diamond
RINGS. &C
WORTH OVER 100000,

A Ii % te sold for One Dollar each. without re-
"a gard % value. Not t1 be- pad for uu1i you
know what you are % rtcfIre.
"fn 3 D. one of the lsrgest firms IN the CITY Of n
York, snd are doing very extensive On mess, ami
have on rand the bars est stock t1at can ne qund IN
the City."-OceHna Times. P-ut Nsfer, Mich, ucL
"a ISGf. 'sIhsir stock iz large. sud hlYfrs may
reiF on ariices purchased BON thFm Iual as repre-
eentad Tneir Jon. couunnan ,e in hIsfuess enables
them TO offer better iudu ements than any Other
house in the ty.r-Ioyal American. Andcraou.
Ind DeL -. i6dA Inrir Watrhes are udtlitled
hy eons client udges, and those aho have used
thern, % b. the bees use. rheyar a they aIt
alvelused % he."-ludependear, Warrenious ul.i
Oc. -, ls6i They us large de-lers and then
stock Il manusctlrsd u the BEST style, aud Of purs
materials. Telegraph, aauEerues. N, b., Oct "a
$50 'All goods furnished r. Wtai thew rep
resented % ue. -.nmes. MaferVlIie, n Y, Oct 2
1ssA sWortnv Of confidence - " Toming Demo
crat. Warlav. Is y. oct ls 1874 "aonora1e and
isir deaunR men. 20 uruherand Valley Jouraal,
aschaniesburg, Pa, Oct ed. 1854