The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-04-18
THE PARISH OFsT. LANDRY.

There must necessarily be somewhat o
sameness and repetition in the description
ofa limited section of country, and we there
fore ask the indulgence of our readers for
whatever of monotony may appear in the
execution of the task we have undertaken.
We therefore continue our notes upon
that portion Of our parish, embraced and
bounded by the Bayou Mallet on the North,
the Plaquemine Brulee on the South, the
Court:bleau on the East, and the Bayou
Cane on the West. Taking Washington as
the initial point, Git being the head of
Steamboat navigation), let US turn our faces
Southwest; crossing the Bayou Carron in
the rear Of Washington, we ascend the
bluff, which was formerly the Western bar
rier of the Red River, and are upon the
common table land, which extends to the
Bayou Cane. Passing amidst farms, and
over gently undulating country, We at
the distance of six miles reach Opelousas,
the seat Of Justice. This town has popu
latlon of some fifteen hundred inhabitants:
is beautifully located, and is susceptible of
OF being made one of the most charming
of our rural cities. Tt has large and fer
tile country to supply, and from which,
with tAe Introduction of capital and energy,
it must inevitably reap a large benefit.
There is Female Seminary under the
direction of the Rev. B. F. White and his
accomplished Lady; a male school under
the charge Of the Rev. G. A. Frazee, both
Protestant, and also Aourishins Convent
and male school, under the direction of our
Catholic neighbos In addition to these
old established schools, there is one which
we do not desire to pass by without men
ton, viz: that under the direction of Mrs.
Devices, who is conducting successfully an
excellent priya school for the education ofI
young ladies'.
In addition to these essential and we'll |
conducted institutions Of learning, we have
a Methodist, Episcopal, and Catholic Church,.
the former under the Pastoral charge of the |
Rev. John Wilkinson, who is as much dis
tinGushed for his talents as he IS beloved
by his people. The Episcopal church has
not at present settled Pastor, but is !or
the time presided over By the Rev. Mr..
gentleman of fine Abilities and
who seems 10 give much satisfaction to his
Hock. Our town also possesses amongst
other good things, skillfuI andaccomplishcd
physicians, who are perfectly acquainted
With the diseases incident to or geographic
cal position and bar, which for ability
md learning, is second to none in the Stae
If Louisiana. Among tn latter arc several
awyers who have occupied either tac Su-
rene o. District benches In soca, point
4 Vow, We believe that or community vii
'"'''"@re iav"rsH. : viii: any place oc its ex-
rnt. Here will be found that innate 20
'teness, and delicate hospitality which 50
,iyhly c.laracterizcs our French citizens
'"m1ined with intelligence and refinement ,
he. American population embraces many .
mil es of high culture, polished manners, {
nj that general knowledge Of the world |
'hlch lends charm to social intercourse. t
n hne-with location os great beauty;
ack country of great resources ncarness -
water communication in a midst ola
enial climate, and healthful in all respects;
18th good institutions of learning, and an !
'telligent and polished society; we feel :
aTranted in asserting that no locality in I
he Southern States combines more, if as !
any, Inducements as We offer to people of +,
classes to come here and make their l
meS with us.