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Brick calls Forney "a rare dog!
Intelligent purp; nice little Forney
stand mp On your tail, and howl like a
little cuss.'
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A. DESMARE,
Commission Merchant

AND COTTON FACTOR.
No. l6, Union street, between st Charles ant
Carondelet streets,
July 1st NEW ORLEANS.
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J. 3. PoLLISGUE.
j. A. BOIaDafOHl.

~ ENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
VI and direct Importer of Wines, Brandies
Cortlials, &C., No. 20, Cont street, between
Chartres and old Levee Streets,
Sept, 80, 1865 New Orleans.
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Estate OF o1lezime Caruthers.

Estate OF 0nezime Caruthers.
District Court, Parish agf 81. Landry.
DOME BERNARD, of the Parish of St.
Id Landry, having applied by her petition to
be appointed Administrative of the Estate of
Onezine Caruthers. her deceased husband, late
of the Parish of st Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make oppo-
stion to the said appointment, will file the same
in writing at my Office in the town of 0peIousas,
within ten days from the present notice.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
CLERK'S OFFICE
Opelousas, November 30th, 1867. )
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WM. ARMSTRONG,
FORMERLY OF NEW ORLEANS. La
No. ST. pine Street.

PHILADELPETIA, Pa,
VETILL attend to the filling of all orders for
w HARDWARE, MACHINERY, AGRICUI-
TURAL IMPLEMENTS, Gardca and other Seed,
Portable Earfhee furnaces, Storea, Hoflotrsrare,
4nIhsaeitc Coai, de-, as well as any other busi-
ness intrilsted to him
He respectfully soliets the patronage of all
his old friends and customers of New Orleans,
and all others requiring his services consign-
ments solicited and prompt returns made.
Refers to all the old Hardware Houses in New
Orleans. tap6-6m.
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Partisan Life with Mosby
BY MAJOR JOHN SCOTT,

BY MAJOR JOHN SCOTT,
Of FaHfuier, Va, late G. S. 1rmy.
XNITH u Portrait of Colonel Mosby on Steel,
w engraved by Halpin; also one by Jewett,
and nearly Fifty Illustrations, embracing Por-
traits of Field Officers and Captains of the Bat
talon, Map of Mosbys Confederaey, and nu-
merons spirited Illustrations of Fights, Raids,
and Humorous Incidents.
Prepared with the sanction and cooperation
of Col. Mosby, and sold only by subscription.
Agents and Canvassers are wanted to canvass
for the above Book, and LIFE OF GEN. R. L.
LEE, ete.
Address BLELOCK 81 CO,
Augl4-l4I 130 Canal Street, New Orleans.
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CrOckerys stoves, Etc.
II EyI & NAyRA, Manufacturers and Direct
IL Importers Of china. glass, plated, tin, Japan,
wood. and willow ware, cutlery, &c; sell at
Ne,o York HholesaIc Prices. III Poydras street.
and l74 Canal street. New ORLEANS.
November 10th, 1867. 9m
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SHE RIFFS s AL T

State of Louisiana.
Rachel & Josephine, FIVE J District Court,
VS. Parish OF AyoyelIeS.
Mareeline Decuir, tutrix. No. 3S2
ID virtue of an order of seizure and sale.
ID from the Hon. the District Court of the
Seventh Judicial District of the State of Lousi-
ana i'm and for the Parish of Avoyelles, in the
above entitled suit, and to me directed, will
offer for sale Mt auetion to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House of this Parish, III
the Tewn of Opelousas, ON
Saturday, January 4th, 1868,
commencing at the hour of Ii A. NJ. and con-
tinuing from day to day, If necessary. all the
rights, titles, interests and demands of Ernest
Morrow and Hodie Goudeau, his wife, the7lefen-
dants. unto the following described property,
seized in the above entitled suit, viz:
The undivided half of
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s H E RI T F,S S ALE.
State of Louisiana.

Felicite Media District Court,
HrpoL1rE CHREr1Es. No. loss. s T
pY virtue of order of seizure and sale.
- from the Hon. the District Court of the
Eighth Judicial District of the State of Lsuisi-
ana, III and for the Parish of St. Landry. in the
above entitled suit, and to me directed, I will
offer for sale at auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House of this Parish. in
the town of Opelousas, on
Saturday, January 4th, 1868,
commencing at the hour of Ii A. NJ. and con-
tinuing from day to day, if necessary, all the
rights, titles, interests, and demands of Hypote
Chretfcn, the defendant, unto the following tes-
eribed property, seized to satisfy said order,
to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OR
PARCEL OF LAND.
MiiII| together with all the buildings and inl-
Ill provements thereon situated on the right
bank of the Bayou BOurbeux, near Grand Co
teau, in said Parish of st. Landry, measuring 40
arpents front by 40 i'll depth, superficial measure
1T being part of the same property that Hypolite
Chretien, the Defendant, acquired of FGlcit6
Media, on the 29th day of March, 1859, by act
passed before Theodore Guyel, IA Notary in and
for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana
afOresaid-the said land being Spanish conces-
sion, and figures the act OF sale above recited
as No. 10. and confirmed to the heirs and legal
representatives of Joseph Chretien, on the 22d
day of September, 1896 and comprises that part
OF the Defendants land ON which lie is now do
mcilated.
CoNDITIoNs:-Casll.
JAS. G. HAYES, Sheriff.
Opelousas, November 30th, 1867.
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Estate of Gustave Ikelheimer.

Estate of Gustave Ikelheimer.
DISTRICT CoURT-PARrsH OF ST. LANDRY.
DOSETTA IKELHEIMER, of the Parish
III of St Landry. having applied by her petit
ton to be appointed administrative of the Estate
Of Gustave Ikelheimer, her deceased husband,
late of the aforesaid Parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make oppo-
sition to said appointment, will file the same in
writing, at my office, in the town of Opelousas,
within ten days from the date of the present no.
tice. A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
Opelousas, November 80, 1867.
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A. ROUTTE & cox.

COMMISSION MERCHANTS for the sale
~ of CATTLE, HOGS and SHEEP, at the
Stock Landing, New Orleans.
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For RENT.

:aa s:a Al portion of one of the most agreeable
residences in 0peIousas, with kitchen. VIII be
rented to suitable tenant Apply ut this Office.
November 30th, 1867. 225tf
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HOTELS

ITTY HOTEL. Corner Camp and Common
" Streets. r. S. MORSE. Proprietor.
A--1a1 Nssc Orleans, La.
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WILLIS P. .COLEMAN's

IJnduIatory Corn and Wheat
M / T. T. 8.
VyHE manufacture of these Mills has been re-
IL sumed by the patentee, in New Orleans and
We take pleasure in offering them as the very
best Mills ever manufactured. The genuine
COLEMAN MILL
can only he bought of us, in New Orleans.
At the late State Fair they were triumphant
over all others, tsix different Mills competing
as they always have been North and South.
All descriptions of MILL. AND PLANTATION
MACHINERY constantly on hard.
IHOS. B. BODLEY s. CO..
35-Ial No. 8 perdid0 street. New Orleans.
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TRACT OF LAND.

TRACT OF LAND,
measuring four hundred and eighty-fve acres,
together with all of the buildings and improve
nients thereon, situated on Dry Bayou, near the
village of Big Cane, in the Parish of St Landry
CONDITIONS Cash
JAS. G.. HAYES, Sheriff.
Opelousas, November 30th, 1867.
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.wHoLESALEC CLOTHING.
T MORSE g. CO., Wholesale Clothing, 81
81 Chartres Street, Corner OF Customhouse,
2i-1al NEW ORLEANS, Ma.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20
An Elementary Catechism.

1t is fearful to relate how many persons
rush into matrimony totally unprepared for
the awful change that awaits them. A man
may take wife at twenty-one, before he
knows the difference between chip or leg
horn We would no more grant license to
anybody simply because he is of age. than
license on that ground only to practice as
an apothecary Husbands ought to be edu-
Gated. We would like the following ques-
tions put to young, inexperienced persons
about to marry:
Are you aware, sir, of the price of coal
and candles?
How far viii leg of mutton go in a
small family
How much dearer, now, is silver than
Britannia?
Declare if you can, rash youth, the sum
per annum that chemisetts, pelerines, or
cardinals, bonnets, wells, grapes, ribbons,
flowers, gloves, cuffs. and collars would
come to in lump.
If unable to answer these inquiries, we
would say to him, SEQ back to school. =
He that would be husband should also un-
dergo training: physical and moral. He
should be further examined thns:
Can vo". read or write amid the noise Of q
nursery?
Can you wait any given time for break
fast2
Can you maintain your serenity during a
washing day?
Can you cut your old friends?
Can you stand being contradicted in the
face of all reason?
Can you keep your temper when you are
not listened to-?
Can you do what you are told without
being told why?
In one word, young man, have you the
patience of Job?
If you can lay your hand upon your heart
and answer ''yes, take your license and
marry-not else.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

Pass HIM ARoUND.-Old John Rawalt
deserves to have his name mentioned in
every Democratic paper in the country
May the old veteran live to celebrate the
Tooth anniversary of his birthday. The
Canton Register says of him. ''One day
lastweek, John Rawalt, ofJoshua Township,
and for many years citizen of this county,
now eigbty-six years of age, cut down the
trees, chopped and corded cord of hickory
wood He has forty grandchildren, and
seventy great grandchildren, and to-day can
bear more exposure and hardship, we ven
ture to say, than any of them. He is life
long Democrat, having voted for Jefferson
for President, and voted the straight Dem
ocratic ticket ever since. Last fall he walk
ed four miles to cast his vote for the Demo
CRATIC ticket. -
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

BG~ That modest and blushing specimen
of newspaper nicely, the Madison Union is
responsible for the following chamber
story:
"a newly married couple visited that
city, and stopping at first class hotel, the
bridegroom, in manner showing his newly
acquired Importance in life, called foraroom
the best the house afforded. He dldn t
want any common fare, but the best they
had, and he had the money to foot the bill.
The landlord very pleasantly inquired If he
was not from the country and just married =?
Yes he was from the country, and just mar
rsed. And he wanted the best room IN the
house, and he didn't care darn for the ex-
penses. ''Then" said the landlord, you
want the bridal chamber" ''Wby, yes, "
says the coutryman, not exactly comprehend
ing the matter, Il guess so-at any rate
send it up; if don't want it, Sal Will.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

Ba- An afflicted editor out West COM
planning that he could not sleep, summed up
the causes: A wailing babe seventeen
months old-a dog bowling under the win
dow-cat in the alley-colored serenade at a
shanty over the way-a toothache-a white
swelling-his wife discoursing on the rights
of woman and the tyranny of man-and the
devil whistling an extemporaneous tune
over in the room above"
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

WORRYING HM.-One Morning during
the late war, an officer riding through the
woods of North Alabama, was attracted by
a tall, lank countryman, who seemed to be
using his best endeavors to reach the top of
a large hickory tree. Scarcely had he gain
ed the summit, when rapidly decending, he
started up another one few yards further
off. This strange proceeding was continued
at leaSta dozen times, the couutryman climb
ing and descending one tree after another
for nearly quarter of mile. The officer,
at legth overtaking him, inquired the cause
of his eccentric gyrations. ''Wall, stran-
ger, he answered, Il was lyin' asleep un-
der yon hickory, when a darned sqirrel drop
ped shell-bark into my eye. I'm goin' to
worry him till he leaves the settlement, if 1
die in the attempt"
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20
BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA CO., PA, WEDNESDAY.


"One method of assault may be to effect,
| in the forms of the Constitution, alterations
which will impair the energy of the system,
| and thus to undermine what cannot be dl-
rectlv oyerthrown. In all the changes to
which you may BE invited, remember that
time and habit are at least as necessary to
fix the true character of Governments as OF
other human institutions that experience
is the surest standard by which to test the
real tendency of the existing Constitution OF
country that facility in changes, upon
the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion,
exposes to perpetual change, from the end
less variety of hypothesis and opinion; and
remember, especially that for the efh-
cient management of your common interests,
in country so extensive as ours, Govern
ment of as much vigor as is consistent with
the perfect security of liberty is indispensa-
bic. Liberty itself will find in such a Gov
ernment, with powers properly distributed
and adjusted. its surest guardian. 1t Is IN
deed, little else than a name, where the
Government is too feeble to Withstand the
enterprise of faction, to cOnfine each mem
Der of the society within the limits prescrlb-
ed by the laws, and to maintain all in the
secure and tranquil enjoyment Of the rights
of person and property"
Turn we now to Lincoln's journey from
his Western home to assume the Presiden-
tial office. War was imminent; millions Of
people were waiting with anxious eXpecta-
ton and an agony of apprehension for words
of wisdom and assurances of continued peace
and good viii while he was emulating the
Stiffness of a circus clown In New York
a young man of tall stature wished to mea-
sure height with him. Lincoln replied
mo, [ have not time to measure height
with you, but if you will bring on your sis
ter | will kiss her." When publicly ques-
toned, after the war had commenced, as to
It's result, he declared that nobody was
hurt and nothing going wrong, while rivers
of blood had already been poured out. His
whole Presidential term was interspersed
and sprinkled with obscenity and garnished
with the low wit of backwoods politician
and would-be oracle His mind never soar
ed above the low and grovelling; his inspi-
ration and craftsmanship were derived from
Joe Miller" and Mrs. Partington' Scrap
Book" He Knocked at the peoples suffer
ings and played the uncouth tyrant to the
extent of his ability
ashington-Lincoln!
John, the Beloved Disciple, and Judas
Iscariot
No comparison of names and personages
in either ancient or modern, sacred or pro-
fame history could be more odious. The one
the model for American virtue, patriotism
and honor; the other the detestation and
adherence of every lover of his country
the one worthy the first place in the affec-
tions of his people, through all time; the
o.her the object of curses not loud but
Deep" and the lasting hatred of u people
whose worst enemy he was
Take the disgusting photograph away =
In Crosse Democrat.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

THE head of the Dutch telegraph system
in the East Indies reports that, notwithstand-
ing great hinderance from the natives, he
has succeeded in establishing l4S miles of
telegraph in Sumatra, in the interior of
which island he is now working. 1t will
not be very long before Batavia is telegraph
ically connected with Singapore.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20
MACHINE AND REPAIR SHOP.

THE undersigned would most respectfully an
70 the public generally that he is prepared
tn execute all kinds of MACHINERY, at JOSEPH
STAINLESS FOUNDRY in Bloomsbury. where he
always be found ready do a u kinds Of repair
ing. inc ding rlITeshng Ma hines, aud IN short all
kinds of Farming Utensils. ALSO, TU RNING AND
FITTING UP or CASTING AND MACHINERY.
done on short notice, in a good workmanl.H-e man
ner, upon the most reasonable TINS,
his long experiene" "a the business. foreman In
tne shop OF sewis II. Mans of this pla ee for over
niue years Warrants hun in saying that he give
theif work.
GEORGE HASSERT.
BlO0n1sburg. Nov. 81. IS66.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

Do IT WITH THY MIGHT.-Fortune, snc-
cess, fame, position, are never gained but
by piously, determinedly, bravely sticking,
growing, living to thing till it is fairly ac-
complished. In short, you must carry the
thing through, if you want to be anybody or
anything. No matter if it does cost you the
pleasure of society, the thousand early graf
1fcations of life No matter for these
Stick to the thing and carry it through
Believe you were made for the matter, and
that no one else can do st. Put forth your
whole energies. Stir. wake, electrify your
self, and go forth to the task. Only once
learn to carry a thing through in all its COM
pletedness and proportions and you will be-
come hero. You willthink better of your
self, others will think better of you. OF
course they will The world in its heart ad-
mires the stern, determined doer. Drive
right along, then, in whatever you under
take. You'll be successful; never fear.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

B~ Two students met a hostler, and
told the fellow they would prove him to be
a horse or ass. Well said the hostler,
81 can prove your saddle to be a mule. -
Glow can that be?' Because" said the
hostler, at is something between an ass arI
4 horse "
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

Don't STAND STILL,-f you do you will
be run over. Motion, action progress
these are the words that now fill the vault of
heaven with their stirring demands and make
humanity's heart pulsate with stronger
bound. Advance, Or stand aside; do not
block up the way and hinder the career of
others; there is too much to do now to al
low of inaction anywhere or in any one
There is something for all to do; the world
is becoming more andmore and more known;
wider inmagnitude; closer in interest; moro
loving and eventfgl than the old Not in
deeds of daring, not in the ensanguiaed
field, not in chains and terrors, but in blood
and tears, and gloom, but in the leaping,
vivifying, evhilaratingSimpulses of better
birth Of the soul. Reader, are you doing
your part in this work?
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

Ba~ At an evening party, Foot, the hu-
morist, was reminded by the master of the
house that his handkerchief was hanging
out from his coat pocket, 81 thank you sir, "
said the humorist, as he thrust the embroi-
dered cambria out of sight, ''you know the
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20
YOUNG GRIMES.
BY b. p. SHnLABER.

BY B. p. SHILLABER.
Old Grimes is dead-that good old man,
We ne er shall see him more;
But he has left d son who bears
The name that old Grimes bore.
He wears a coat of latest cut,
His hat is new and gay
He cannot bear to view distress,
So he turns from it away.
His pants are gaiters-ftting snug
Der patent leather shoes;
His hair is by barber curled-
He smokes cigars and chews.
A chain of massive gold is borne
Above his fashy vest;
His clothes are better every day
Than were old Gr'"les' best.
In Fashions courtA ant walks,
Where he delight dNSS ed;
His hands are white very soft,
But softer is his he,
He's six feet tall-no post more straight,
His teeth are pearly white;
In habits he Is sometimes loose,
And sometimes very tight.
His manners are of sweetest grace,
His voice of softest tone;
His diamond pins the very one
That old Grimes used to own.
His moustache adorns his face,
His neck scarf of blue;
He sometimes goes to church for change,
And sleeps in Grimes pew.
He sports the latest ''cab" in town,
Is always quick to bet;
He never knows who's President,
But thinks $ Old Tip 5 in.yet.
He has drank wines of every kind,
And liquors cold and hot;
Young Grimes, in short, is just that sort
Of man-old Grimes was not.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20
A Melancholy Tragedy.

The HOrnatgo, published in the town of
Las Tunas, has the following paragraph:
ga young man named Engel Rodriguez,
eighteen years of age, was verv much in
fatuated with his cousin Adeline. who had
barely. completed her fifteeth year. OK
Christmas night he stole her from the hons.
of her parents, and carried her TO little
hut about six miles distant. The following
day the young lady s father, who had been
searching for them, found them and carried
them home When they arrived, about
nightfall, and while the father left them for
a moment to put up his horses, the young
man proposed to the young lady that they
should run away again, which she refused
to do, when he suddenly drew knife and
stabbed her in the abdomen, exclaimlng
with your father will not have you, after
which he stabbed himself in the abdomen,
and fearful that his wound would not
prove fatal, inflicted another by drawing az
knife across his throat, from which he died
Immediately. The young girl, wounded as
she was, tried to prevent him, but unsuc-
cessfully, and both were found on the floor
covered with blood, clasped in each others
arms, After forty hours of horrible suffer
ing the young lady departed this life, and
was buried along side of her lover"
An UNFORTUNATE STRANGER. Can you
tell me, y said a stranger to a gentleman in
a ballroom, who that lady is near the Sec
ond window-that very plain looking lady2''
That is my sister, sir, replied the per
son addressed, with a very formidable look.
No, no, don't mean her," said the un-
fortunate interrogation, Il mean that ugly
woman leaning against the piano; there's
about as much expression in her face as in a
bowl of bonny clabber,"
That, sir, is my WIFE
''No, no, gasped the miserable stranger,
the perspiration starting from every pore.
Good gracious ! wish | could make you
understand me I mean that blear-eyed OBJ
ject in the pink silk the one so a,cfiA home
ly. l should be afraid she would splinter
looking-glass by looking into it There, she
is looking at us now."
That, sir, said the gentleman with fierce
calmness, is my eldest daughter"
The stranger darted from the room and
cleared the premises as though he had been
struck with a presentiment that a powder
magazine was going to explode in that room
In less than three seconds.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

B@ A country editor, who, with single
boy, does all the work of his Office, says he
does not know how he can shorten his ex-
penses unless he cuts off the boys legs
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20

FREMONT has FIVE men and awheei-barrow
at work on the South Branch Railroad in
Missouri. An eUchange says he will put it
through it he ruins the wheel-barrow.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1867-02-20
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