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by CONSENT REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES.

by CONSENT REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
BALTIMORE. FeI. 25th, 1864.
Having known Mr.. Fletcher Il. Marine for many
years past, We take pleasure in stating that we know
him to be gentleman in whom the utmoSt confidence
may be placed, in the transaction of business He is
prompt, attentive ohging and Relablc.-Rolert Tur-
ncr Esq. Dealer in Fertilizers; John W. Ruff & Co...
Day Goods; l.. 5. Faey. Druggists Rev. c. b. Tippet.
last Baltimore Conference: Rev. A. G.. Maratt, Il. b.
c. Mcclancsburgh, Pa; Rev AHdrew Manship; Phila :;
John W. Randolph. Esq. Cashier Frs Point Bank Is
anc r. Cook. Register of Wills; Armstrong Berry.
booksellers; Tucker Smith Boot and shoe Dealers
Baltimore. Md. Hon. T. Holiday Hicks, U. s. s. Cam
bridge, Md; W. L. Mclaughlin, Attorney at Law. York
Pa '''
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u BROWN & BRO. are opening this
IL. week some lots of very desirable and
Cheap Goods in way of Ladies' Dress Goods
and Boys and Mems Wear. [apri IA
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D" The highest charge made is five per
cent. Goods Of every description except
Liqnors) purchased and forwarded with des.
patch, when either cash or trade accompa-
mes the order.
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G. A. LEAl,Y.
DENTON, Caroline county, Nd.

business FVHLIV.
After eight years connection with Mr.. f. f. Marine
Grocery and Commission Merchant, take pleasure
recommending him business man, strictly correct
and must say that he has my entilo confidence.
WIN. NJ. McMAIIAN Sherit
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TO FARMERS
DAIR YIN EN- COUNTRY
MERCHANTS.
ALL WHO HAVE FOR SALE

ALL WHO HAVE FOR SALE
LNLOUR, Grain, Glover and Flax Seed
IL Tobacco, Hay, Lumber, Slaves, Tan.
Bark, sheep, Calves, Poultry. Eggs, Ba-
con, Lard, Batter, Cheese, Game, Vege.
tables, Wool, Rags, Furs, Skins, Fruit,
Green and Dry. &C.,
Can have them well sold at the Highest Price
in Baltimore, with full Returns always within
Ten Days OF their reaching the City, by for
wardihg to the Commission House for Coun-
try Produce Of
=. f. MARINE, .
N. E. Concr of Frederick Il Pratt sts,
BALTIMORE, MD.
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MR.. +. T.. MARINE Sir We can say that Won al
ways dealt correctly and satisfactory for all the
business have had You to do for u.s. and we always
recommend any persons that know to you and You
can use our names for any recommendation that You
may want. Yours,
December Goth, 1868. SPENCER & WRIGHT
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VIENNA Dorchester county, Md January 1st 1861
Mr.. +. i. ADMINISTRATION me on the beginning of
the new year to extend to you my hearty cograt
uations for the satisfactory which Won have
gwen me for several years. in The sale of consgnments
which have intruSed to your hope in the ftl.
tue that may be able to increase those consignments
and that you will receive from the public very liberal
patronage THOMAS HIGGINS
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Rock HILL Kent co., Nd. December 21st 1863.
This is to certify that during the last six wears have
been both directly and indirectly with Mr. F.
Il. Marine, i'll business; and take pleasure in stating
that during that time have always found him pract-
cal industrious. business man. of most unquestiunab
integrity possessing the confidence all the business
who know him.
Yours most respectfully, c. A. LEARY.
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PoTTER's LANDING, Caroline county, Nd.
Mr. F. +. Misunderstanding been Intimately acouaint-
ed with the.chaacter Of your business having extended
to Your care over five the sale of my produce all
accounts have proved satisfactory and in the future
expect to p'tronize your house My advice all per
having Grain produce. to extend To n Commits
sion Merchant. may rely confidently, having not the
least apprehension but find you honest in all respects
Yours, Is G. STEVENS
april Is, 1S65-ly
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CHOLERA {!
WHAT IS II COUGH?

1t is something that shond be attended to at once
If You delay it may lead to consumption and finally
terminate in death. Thousands have fll.i prematnr,
grave through neglect Do not delay, but take IN,
fXpectorant AT cnre or it may be too late.
Price 81 90 per bottle.
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DR.. schcnch will he professionally at his principal
Office, No. 10 North Sixth street. of Commerce.
Philadelphia every Saturday from A. ". until p. NJ
No 81 Bond street. New York every Tuesday, from to
3: No. 3S Summer street Boston, Mass. every Wclncs
day, from to J. and every other FrdH ut los Balt
more street. Baltimore. Md. All advice free. hut for
thorough examination Of the lungs with his Rcspromc ter
the charge is three dollars.
Price of the pumonic Syrup and scaweed Tonic cn"l
81 30 per bottle. or 81 80 per half DOZEN Mandrake
Pills, % cents per box
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers.
Dec 10, 1S65-1y
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A. CAMPAIGN EDITION.
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Extremely Low Prices.

We are now manufacturing every de-
scrfption of COAL OIL LAMPS, CANDLE
sell at less than Cincinnati prices. -,
Lamp Stock, consisting of Burners,
Shades, Chimneys, Pegs, and Feet, for sale
at manufacturers prices.
Our new Catalogue and Price List for 1855
is now ready for distribution, which will
be furnished TO Merchants only, on appli-
cation. - - .
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DENTISTS.


TEELING DULY THANKFUL FOR
= the very liberal patronage received
during the past seven years, and being
permanent residents of the city, desire all
persons whether they need their profess
-sionaI services or mott to visit their rooms
and see the various styles of work manu-
featured.
Improvements and inventions are being
made, and everything that Will subserve
the interests OF their patients is secured by
them. Their establishment and facilities
are equal to any in the Eastern cities.
Z They have several AnsestheticS for allie
Waiting pain when extracting teeth.
p Cheeks that are sunken can be restored
to nearly their original contour.A
). All desirable styles Of ARTIFICIAL
TEETH made anywhere in the United
States are made by us. Irregularities of
Children's Teeth successfully corrected.
Those having Decayed Teeth should
either have them extracted or filled (the
latter ifpoSsible). The health of the par
ties and the remaining teeth demand it.
Neuralgia Affections treated also Cleft
Palate. aprlS
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$40 Reward

GTRAYED DURING THE MONTH
- of May, two Cows, one red, the other
white. The red COW has young calf I
will pay the above reward for the cows de-
livered at my Store, No. 81 Main Street.
july3-2W B. F. CATCH.
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OH o L E r. A
in Ten Minutes.
Thirty Drops of

DR.. GUYzOT,S CHOLERA Specific
win relieve the worst case of this terrible
disease. Don't fail to check all forms of
Diarrhoea. The Doctors Specific acts like
a charm. - ~ "a -
Call on your druggist Immediately.
CLOUD 81 AKIN,
Wholesale Agents,
apr26 No. Main street.
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The next campaign will be one of
the most important which the people
of Indiana have ever fought against
prescription, and error, and wrong.
Now if ever, must the fruits of the
terrible war which we have suffered,
be secured beyond peradventure,
The grave responsibilities growing out
of the situation are felt and appreci-
ated by all the people, In order that
they may be prepared to act under
standingly, there is "a necessity for
themselves of the rapid events trans
piring from day to day in, the political
world. It is with the design of doing
all in our power to meet this want that
we now propose to issue
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FAMILY DRUG STORE.

No. 10, south First Street, Between Main
and Locust. ss asa -. Z
a. O. HAbhoCK, Druggist and -Apothecary.
a FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRUG
-AGHSTS' ARTICLES, pure and fresh.
jun6 6m. a5--" p f-t-
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
Evansville,
Indiana.

You will observe, therefore, that we Sc
cure safe and speedy transportation, as
wen wen as great saving IN pTea as when
sidered in the cost of our Wares. 4vT /
Our Stock is one of the largest and best
assorted to be found in the West, and for
sale at
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HONSIDER OUR ADVANTAGES! WI
~ are now receiving our Queensware oil.
rect from the Potters of the Old World! Al
New Orleans, our crates are hoisted FROM
the Ocean Steamers, and placed ON board
Steamboats,, which land them at our wharf
in this city, thus making but one transfer
from t -if
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INSURANCE.
Evansville Insurance Co,

q AUTHORIZED CAPTrAL......, :. 81 100000
PAID UP CAPITAL. ................ 25O, 0Oo
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CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,

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Daily, Fri-Weekly & Weekly

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Distilleries, FIGURING

NH&3A % ~ Ia y IT, l-4l -
.NIIIs of all sizes, with the latest
EEE1EY hLita AE.a z Erk ~ -.ot'A1
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TOBACCO SCREENS, &C., &C.,
90 zsibiod no no bgad -hn329e 5i;o
run and Brass Castings Of Every
az19s2 u liGM .5sl
Description.

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Repairing Done at Short Notice.

.-~-r @,ISfTI24Lk kar S'IhUaB u
81 5 .yia9s1 EaTl 70 3fIhHfAA & y iI
EsgI8I AI4'}d
W0riEmen sent to all parts to ut up work
SMRrA Repair Boilers and Machinery.
m~ All orders will receive our individu-
ME attention, and will be promptly filled on
the Emost reasonable terms. - - 80 p i,s
an Engie Street lftp1 oct6-dly
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aTEAM ENGINES, STEAM BOILERS
PORTABLE ENGINES

- = y y \ N7's' - : - = = $500 = (
DIN. nIl.l1- AND 2L4a 1o' HoA 8. Z, Il
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Dealers in Steam Guages, Gum Betting,
kSTeJsrScks. Wrought Iron Pipes, Boiling
eiFa1IF. &c, at Manufacturers Prices.
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szm kinds of Machinery appertaintng tc
ST z A M B O A Z .,

a. auAY Railroads, a'T s.&at&
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FIRE. MARINE, & FLAT BOAT RISK
.anit alll Taken at fair rates. hllD9

G. P. Parsons, Business Agent. who w IL
also attend to Life and Accident insurance
Office, corner of Main and First Streets,
in First National Bank Building. gplS-6m
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--s 1T = - - 49, - i ''i 80
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q sg q fsaW aHl a. f5l0Fe .-l t'.i -
.FssgvL2 0n g. TiIH b&L 1,i1 e'ta.,
ss --s{-- hpf aiIi asy3 i&NAH
~. AZ. l. Manufacturers of q Hrd
80 - 81 o.lf. Il sssedW ;a5.13ault q p.t'
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STATE ITEMS.

A young man, in Lafayette, has
been poisoned by the use ofenameled
paper collars.
The Opelousas courier., 1866-03-17

A CONSERVATIVE NATIONAL ORGANI-
zATIoN.-A Washington correspondent
writes this in reference to the formation
of national conservative party:
"a meeting of prominent politicians
will be held in this city some time during
the coming week, for the purpose OF in
augurating a political party of the future.
LOYAL Southern men who have been dan
cling attendance for admission to the halls
of Congress under regular elections, 10y
alists from the border States who have
seats by the suffrage of the Old Union par
ty, and conservative Republicans who
disagree with Thad. Stevens interpreta-
ton of republicanism, are prominent in
this movement for an organization OF the
friends of the President. The name Ma
tional Union Party will probably be adop-
ted. Delegations of active politicians
from all the Northers States will be pres
ent.n
The Opelousas courier., 1866-03-17
HERE'S THE GROCERY.

WE have the honor to inform our
w friends and the public in general,
that we have. opened Grocery in the
house opposite Mr. Gibbs old slta stand, o1 cor
Iler Of Court and Bellevue Streets, opel
orlsas, where we will keep constantly on
hand full supply Of Groceries, such, as
!. FLOUR, BACON, BULK. PORK,
Smoked Shoulders and Sides, Potatoes,
Soap, Salt, Beans, Lobsters,
Cheese Candies,
Raisins, Sardines, Street Oil. Coal OV,
Rice, Goldfish, Mackerel, Naearons'
Vermieeli, Core Oysters, Jetties,
Chocolate, Preserves, Beer,
Wiaes, Port, Madeira,
WHISKY, &c, &c.
Our prices will be as moderate as cir
eumstances will permit. Terms:-Cash.
FERAY & RAULIN.
E Opelousas, March 10, 1860.
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DENTISTRY.

TAR P. NJ. LEE respectfully in sszs,
| forms the citizens Of Opelonsas
and vicinity, that he is prepared to tou!IYYY -
execute all operations in the dental art IN SKILL
- ,ae . most annroyed methods, while his manner
of ;nsertinp artificial teeth combines the latest
improvements, II which, for beauty, utility and
comfort. cannot be surpassed.
10 Terms Moderate and Cash; -
of4;ee on Landry Street, opposite Mr.. Polret S
stable in the house formerly occupied by MI H.
Hayes. MY ~ ~
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Theo. G. Littell,
Auctioneer and Notary Public

in and for the Parish of St. Landry.
WILL attend promptly as such, at all times,
wv TO business entrusted to him.
ALSO,
as Real Estate Agent and Commission Merchant
or Commercial Broker. will keep On registry, for
sale rent or purchase. Real Estate, land likewise
for sale or purchase goods, wares, merchandise
or produce.
Office at Opelousas, corner of Main and Ian.
dry streets, Jewelry store of G.. N. Ealer.
Opelousas February II. 1866. 3m
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Grand Masquerade

MM B "A LII.
~ A PUBLIC BALL will be given al
the Opelousas Varieties, on st. Joseph'f
Day, 10Th March inst.
Managers /:
SIMON RICHARD, s.. FIRNBERG,
JOHN Cochran, Il. WINKLER,
Jos. D. RICHARD, B. A. MARTEL,
III. HAYES, A. GARRIGUEs.
Committee of Examination
@. PoIRET, 5. T. CLARK,
j. J. BEAUCHAMP.
Opelousas, March Sd, 1866.
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

YT,HE copartnerships heretofore existing
4 under the names of Bloch, Firnberg
g. Co. and J. Bloch & Co., are hereby
dissolved. All those who are indebted
to the said firms are requested to come
forward and settle with Bloch, Dupre e.
Co. Opelousas and those who have
claims against the same will also present
BLOCH, FIRNBERG s. co.
J. BLOCH 81 co.
Opelousas, February II, l866.-tf.
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For Sale at Private /

~ 0e'lo @oo o'o ScJI1Il,
ftfFsA A SMALL PLANTA j
E:W Situated on the border of *
of Opelousas, containing about 3tSain
land. The improvements consistC.
and spacious dwelling house, kitchen, ;orn
crib carriage house, servants rooms, :. e1e
garden, orchard, all we'll orna.
mented with shrubs and evergreens 2
For the conditions, which will be advan
tageous to the purchaser, and other palt
ticulars, apply to =
j. A. ANDRUS, on the premises.
Opelousas. January q, l8G6-33.
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THE OPELOUsAs COURIER,
January 90, 1866.

IHDIlsneu Oh 3atuIuay " oVEL II SANDVZ:
CoNDIr1 TONS: s%Esr H.
subseription.-Four Dollars per year payable
in advance, or Five Dollars payable six months
after the commencement.
A subscriber wishing to discontinue must give
written notice to that effect and settle up all
arrearages; and no subscription win be stopped
until all arfearages are paid, unless at the option
of the editor.
Advertising. Dollar pei square for the
first insertion and Fifty Cents for each subse-
quent one, in each language. Eight lines or less
constitute square.
All advertisements sent IN for publication will
be inserted in English and French {unless otl,er=
wise ordered until the editor shall Judge IT con-
venient to discontinue.
Candidates to public favors will pay Twenty
Dollars each, in advance, if they wish to be sR-
nounced.
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Charles Potter.

0OLLECTOR AND PUBLIC CRIER, Ope.ou-
" sas, will attend diligently to all collections
which may be entrusted to his care in the Parish
of St. Landry aud ueighboring Parishes; also as
Public Crier.
One,oueas Ju,y Sth 1855 4-6m
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r o S a l e

A HOUSE AND LOT, situated in the town
n of Opelousas, suitable for residence and
also for commerce.
For particulars, apply TO J. II. sandoz, at the
Opelousas Courier Office. .,.e
Ian % 1866. o%H
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can march and fight, for the West is the
child of the Republic, and it's unity is to
secure the West its markets and it's pow
er. And when all the battles were fought.
the insurrection put down, the forts re-
occupied, the flag everywhere thrown to
the breeze, its triumphant vindicators
may now with propriety ask, who dis
solved the Union! And I firmly believe,
sir, when these soldiers are by politicians
informed that the Union is dissolved, their
answer will be sit is not so.''
am very solicitous for harmony among
our family of States. know great wrongs
have been done. But this will not Justify
us in the perpetration of other wrongs.
Southern people have tried to destroy our
glorious charter; but they failed, and their
effort will not justify us in doing what
they failed to do. Armies tried to dissolve
our Union; pray you let not an Ameri-
can Union Congress do that which others
by the force OF arms were unable to ;ic-
complish. Now, let us all encourage all
the people to allay the bitterness of recent
strife, seek to restore harmony. Let
Massachusetts reach out her arms to the
South and help them now, as the South
flew to the succor of Massachusetts "in
the days that tried mems souls"
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j. A. BOBazlafOEa.

~ ENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
" and direct Importer of Wines, Brandies,
Cordias, &C.. No. 90, Cont street. between
Charter and old Levee ltreets,
Set. 30] New-orleans
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NOTICE TO WHOM THE RIGHT.

TNHE undersigned hereby gives notice to those
i who may be concerned, that he will prose-
cute with all the rigor of inc law, all persons who
may hereafter cut timber on his Bellemont Plan
tation Qately DIR. George Hl's), in the Parish
of ST Landry. ID. 2. c. H1LLg
February 10. 1866. 35-5t
The Opelousas courier., 1866-03-17
Office Asst. Special Agent,

Office Asst. Special Agent,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !
Washington, La, October 10Th, 1865
n PURSUANT to authority vested in me by
i ethe Hon. 0. H. Burbrdge. Supervising Spe-
cial Agent, Treasury Department, the undersign-
ed hereby assumes the supervision Of collecting
captured and abandoned cotton and other property
belonging to The government of the United States
within the Parishes Of S.. Landry, Avoyeles and
Pointe Coupee, in the State of Louisiana.
II. All persons found embezzlingthe Gov
ernment property under pretence of being sub
agents, will be arrested and dealt with as the
circumstances in each case may justify; and
whilst the undersigned will not interfere with the
shipment of private nroperty within the said
Parishes, it is announced that persons engaged
in the traffic of the aforementioned class OF pro-
perry either by purchase or sale, are presumed to
know the same to be private property and if
found attempting to embeZzle Government pro-
perty. will be prosecuted as telons
III. Persons having in charge captured or aban-
doned property will be held resposible for its de-
livery to the undersigned, or the value Of the
same in money or other property, the valuation to
be at the rates of the New Orleans market; and
persons who have had possession of such property
will report at once to whom the same was deliv-
cred, the place to which the same was shipped,
upon what vessel and to whom consigned.
". Liberal compensation will be paid to per
sons having in charge captured or abandoned
property, upon their forwarding the same to this
office and all contracts relating to such property
within the Parishes named, must be made dl-
w. f. MCLEAN,
Asst. Special Agent, Treasury Department
Office in the building Head Quarters Com.
mander of this Post. 20-tt.
The Opelousas courier., 1866-03-17

J. l.. MORRIS 0. S. SMITH.
Morris, Smith s. co.
GUCCESSORS to j. L. Morris & Coz Com
~ mission g. forwarding merchants, and deal
ers in staple and fancy dry goods, boots, shoes,
hats and caps, saddlery, groceries &c.
sept, 23rd-15l BIG CANE. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1866-03-17

Qnn BUSHELS Of good cotton seed
0UV of the crop of 1865, for sale
cheap by b.. L. COLE,
On Bayou Teche, near the Junction.
February 10, 1866. 35-5t.