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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25
To the Citizens Of Southwestern Louisiana

My FRIENDs,-I am now thoroughly re-
pairing my School Buildings for the purpose
Of opening my Female School on the I'd Mon.
day of September prox. A considerable cx-
pense and with much labor, am preparing to
furnish you with first class School; should
my attempt prove abortivc, 1t will probably
| be long time ere another effort of the kind
is made in your midst; as nothing enhances to
the value of property, anu adds to the proSperi-
ty Of country, more than good schools;
hope you will feel under some obligations to
assist me. only ask yairOnage. | will owe
by the 1st of October $1,000 70 pay which, I
mast haze good school, or sell the property
With thirty pupils, (haII boardcrs.) and all
paying me quarterly in advance, can sue
coed. Ny terms are as moderate as could
possibly be asked; as will be seen in the FIJI
lowing schedule of PRICES SSl5 per month for
Board; IS cents per dozen for waslIing- pupils
furnishing bedding. Napkins bowl and pitcher,
&c; 81 per month for English; 81 80 each for !
French and German. and IS tor Instrumental |
Music. No extra charge fnr Nor:' Music. 50 |
soon as we have sixty pnpl!s, AZ. will reduce |
English tuition to $3 per month, and Music to |
u. We intend to spare no pninS.' in making
ours as gOOd school as any. Oprlousus aud |
vicinity are noted for health and saIubYity Of
climate. We are very convenient to New
Orleans by Steamer and Rail ro4l, with Stage
Near us are good Mineral Springs, where
parents may spend the Summer with their
children, in safety Can you not send your
laughter, and influence your nelghbor to send
lis We receive all kinds OF country produce
II payment of board and tuition fees In
lariably quaterly in advance. Address MEs.
}. NJ. WHITE, or b. +. WHITE, Oprousas.
b F. WHITE, Superin,
OpeIousas Female College
OpelOuSas La, ,Juy II i,tj@
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I'LL WATT FOR YOU.

''And so you want to marry my
daughter, young man ?" said farme
Blifkins, removing the pipe from hi
mouth and looking at the young maj
sharply from head'to foot.
Despite his rather indolent, effeminat,
air, which was mainly the result of hi
education, Luke Jordan was a fine look
ing fellow, and not easily moved from
his self possession; but he colored, ant
grew confused beneath this sharp scru
ttnizing look.
Yes sir, I spoke to Miss Mary las
evening, and she--she referred me te
you."
The old mans face softsned.
"Mary is a good girl, very good
girl" he said, stroking his chin with.a
thoughtful air, sand she deserves a good
husband. What can you do to make a
living.
The young man looked rather blank
at this abrupt inquiry.
If you refer to my ability to support
q wife, / can assure you-o
z S.An+nuooWf AnoWf yVu oAO q 1Cu HAL, Luxe
Jordan, but ! take it for GRANTED you
ask my daughter to marry yon, not your
property. What guarantee can Won give
me, il case it were swept away, as in
thousands Of instances, that YOU can
provide for her comfortable home
You have hands and brains, do you know
how to use them ? Again ask you what
can you do Z"
This was o style of catechism for
which Luke was wholly unprepared.
and he stared blandly at the questions
without speaking.
\ believe you many manage to get
through college-have You any profess
SION III Essi hi q I.
@No, sir. I thought-''
Have you any trade ~
No. sir, my father thought that with
the wealth I should inherit, I should
not need any"
Your father thought like a fool, then.
He'd much better have given Won some s
honest occupation and cut You of with
out dollar--is might have been theI
making of you. Asst il, what are y,,u
fit fort Here you are, a strong, able /
bodied young man. twenty-four years
oid, and never earned dollar in yo,,r
LITE. Fou ought to be ashamed Of your-
seii And you want 10 marry nv daugh-
TER" resumed the old man, after few
vigorous pufs At his pipe, !. Now, I'yet I,
given Mary as good advantages forlearn-
ang as any girl in town, and she sbasn,tI /
thrown them away but if she didn,t /
know how 81 vork, she'd he no danuhtar
ofmine, IT 7 chose could lean q, : 5na,a 49,
than one servant but j don't no ,Dore 1ao
than Z chose that my daughter sbasla | .
20 a pale, spiritless creature, fulI Z I
dyspepsia and all manner ef fine laav I
Instead of the smiling, brighs 4
eyed rosy checked lass that she il. MA
iid say that ahe should marry no lad +
hat had been cursed with rich father
ous she's taken foolish liking to You.
nd II tell you what III do; 90 to work
aass prove yourself to Be man perfect
1ouEselt ia some occupation-I don't II
are Wnat, " it's honest--then come t6l
e, o. ana 4 the girl be willing, she is !
q
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THE 1pEl0UsAs JOURNAL.
/" BY AND By"

Was the parting very bitter?
Was the hand clasped very tight?
Is storm of tear-drops falling ~
X From face all sad and white?
Think not of it, in the future
q Calmer, fairer days are nigh; ....
Gaze not backward, but look onward
For a sunny "by-and-by."
Were some whispered words to cherished
Was the touch Of lips so sweet
Are two souls once linked together
Never, never more to meet?
Slowly smouldering out must die,
But its ashes shall return to you
Something purer "by-and-by."
Was the princes love you lavished
Sought for, played with. and then slain
Were it's crushed and quiv'ring remnants
Calmly thrown you back again?
Calmly, then, the remnants gather,
Bring them home without SIGH
Sweet returns they yet shall bring you
In coming by-and-by."
Is your frail boat tossed and battered .
With its sails all torn and wet,
Crossing Ger waste of waters
Over which your sun has set
To the shore all calm and sunlight,
To the smooth sand warm and dry,
Faith shall bear your shattered vessel
Safely, surely, by-and-by."
Are the eyelids very weary.
Does the tired head long for rest,
Are tie temples hot and throbbing,
And the hands together pressed?
Hope shall lay you ON her bosom.
Cool the pallidlps parched and dry,
And shall whisper. . Rest is coming,
Rest forever. .by-and.by.'"
And when Gained and cheered and fresh'nd
BY her soul-inspiring voice,
Then look up, the heavens are ht'ning,.
Cease yeur wailing and rejoice;
Cry not out for days departed, :.
None shall hear you, none reply; 1
But look on where light is breaking
Der brighter by-and-by"
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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25

Some wretch Of an editor says that
another twist to the present mode Of
doing up the ladies' hair::would take
them off their feet.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25

The editor Of the Cynthiana (Ky.)
Nesos, in making an appeal to his sub
scribers. who are in arrears, to pay up,
says 1--WE hope they will settle with
out delay. Not that we need the mon
ey-oh, no. Our Ink is given to us, we
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ing to carry on business Nevertheless,
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in l848. suppressed by Ben. Butler, May 18TH
1862, and re established October 18th, 1868,
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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25

The number Of lawyers in the United
States is reported at 81 ,9s9; and their
aggregate animal earnings at So, ,e7a
uoo. an average for each Of 50, 600. Oh
snese Y lawyers 2,682 are residents q
View York city, 695 Of Philadelphia,
ana 64s Of Boston. Other American
cisies have smaller numbers Of LAWYERS
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25
HOratiO N. Seymour.

The nominee of the Democratic Con.
vention for the Office of President of the
United States, was born in Onondaga
county, New York, in 1911. Studied
as lawyer and commenced practice in
Utica, N. z, just before coming of age.
In l842 he was elected to the LegisIa-
ture OF his native State, and held the po-
sltlon for three years. In 1850 he ran
Washington Hunt very close for the
Governorship, and in 1852 was elected
to that post by large majority, signal
izing his term BY vetoipg the Maine Lii
a2ag Law. In 1856, and at each success
i \ -, aap Of the Democratic party
he has been fayofass'. of as can.
didate for the. Presidency llanaxs de.
clined. In 1862 he beat the ops Nm
candidate (Gen. Wadsworth) for Cover
nor OF New York, and served out the
term to the satisfaction Of everybody.
During his administration he strongly
opposed the conscription bill, and was
identified with every true Democratic
measure IN opposition to Radical fanati.
clsm; Since the expiration Of his term
Of office, ne has in measure retired
from public life. and has just been called
thence to fill the highest Office in the
gilt OF the people. No candidate could
have been selected more acceptable to
The people of the South and the whole
country.-N @. Times.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25
The OLDEST FREEMAsoN.-The Du

THE OLDEST FREEMAsoN.-The Du
buque (IoWa) Times says:
One of our exchanges in another State
claims the honor of the residence of the
oldest Mason in the United States. We
think it is a amistake. David Stiles, OF
this city, was initiated at Toronto, g.
w, on the 9th Of December, 17s7.
when William Jervis was Grand Master
ct Canada. The Lodge at Toronto was
Mo- 16 Of that Jurisdiction. Mr.. Stiles
was born in Connecticut, May 21, 1866,
ana y therefore lo2 years old, and has
been Mason seventy one years. We
challenge Iowa to give the name Of an
older living pioneer to the Northwest,
and the United States to give the name
of an older Mason.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25

e., Sone sa. J. but the brave deserve the fair j,
iuaI oesli e our elbow cruelty suggests
ana none e bnt the brave can live ss with
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25
'09'i II VI NOokE JOHN J. MORGAN
MOORE d MORGAN,
Cpelousas, La
a / l 0 f n EYS AT LAW,

-; llaSe a, formed partnership. and will prac,
t!ce Their Profession in the Parishes Of ST. ian,
dfy' taIcasleu, Lafayette, Avoyeles and Poiute
Coupce. INovS2,ez S7n'0
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25

- Proverb of Josh 1Billinosn -,
young, and # your circumzsances eas'i. =.
quire it, often. 1s's =.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25

Notice..
VIE partnership between George R. King
u and Edmund H. Martin, for the practices
OF law, was by mutual consent dissolved on
the 10Th day of August last The professional
business contided to the firm will continue to
receive the attention of George r. King, until
parties otherwise direct.
GEO. R KING,
E. II. MARTIN.
Opelousas, La, December 9TH, 1867.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-07-25
PLATFORM
OF THE
Democracy Of the United States,
ADOPTED BY
a UNANIMOUS VOTE OF DELEGATES IN
NATIONAL CONVENTION ASSEMBLED.

The Democratic party, in National
Convention assembled, repJsing it trust
in the intelligence, patriotism and dis
eliminating justice of the people, stand
ing upon the Constitution as the founda-
tion and limitation of the powers of the
Government, and the guarantee of the
liberties of the citizen, and recognizing
the questions of slavery and secession
as having .been settled for all time to
come by the war OR the voluntary action
of the Southern States in Constitutional
Conventions assembled, and never to
renewed or reagitated, do, with the re-
turn of neace.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
CARRYING THE FLAG OF THE UNION.

There is feat of walking now in pro
gress in this country which is emiuently
honorable to the performer engaged in it.
and with which our readers will become ac-
quainted, by reading an article in this paper
from the Carlo Democrat. The following
kilograms show the progress, so far
VICKsBURG, MISS, Jan. 2s.-Sergt. Gilbert II.
Bates, of Wisconsin, who made bet to carry the
stars and stripes from Vicksburg to Washington
unarmed and without money. started from this
place this morning. An immense crowd, headed
zens, with brass band, accompanied him as far
as the Grant emberton monument, whence they
babe him farewell with good wishes.
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. 30.-Sergt. Bates arriv-
ed here to-day, and was kindly received by our
citizens. He reports nothing but kind treatment
thus far on his journey. He will start eastward
at 9 O'Clock morrow morning.
Sergt. Bates has not started on this trip
for personal notoriety, but simply to show the
radicals that southerners can respect the
flag of the Union when it is emblematic of a
truly national desire to promote peace and
disarm sectional hatred, as it will be in this
instance. Thus far he has received nothing
but the kindest treatment from the southern
people; and the southern press speaks of
the enterprise in terms of warm commenda-
ton.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03

The New York Leader, in an article on
Grants forfeiture of his word to the Presi.
dent. makes the following reference to the
affair:
The Duke of Marlborough, in one of his
familiar letters, says that the first duty of a
soldier is to remember to be always a gen
tcman, even to his enemy. Grant is great
soldier, but his recent conduct toward the
President, shows that he is no gentleman
His Justification of his word to the executive
would beat him before the people for Pres-
dent, If there were no objections to his pol
icy or ability for civil life. Gen. Grant prom
ises the President not to vacate his office
without notice, and then does in an under.
handed manner what would have been
breach of his word had he done it openly =
surrenders the keys to Mr.. Stanton, and then
when the mischief is over tells the Presi.
dent what has been donei"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
Total.
SI46,947

Conveys nces to all the above Real Estate and
Bills OF Sale TO the personal property, have been
made out and deposited with a Commissioner.
who will. as soon as the drawing is completed
cause Warranty Deeds TO the Real Estate ard
Bills Of Sale to the personal property to be exc
cuted and delivered to those respectively drawing
the same.
Minor and cash prizes will be promptly paid OF
sent to those drawing them.
CENTRALIA, Ill, December 10, 1897.
We, the undersigned, citizens Of Centralia
hereby certify that We well acquainted With
the officers and members of the Association
styled the National Lincoln Monumental Gift
Association" that they are well known and es-
teemed in this place and community as honest,
reliable, and trustworthy men. and that we be-
ieve that they will faithfully redeem the pledge
they make to the public, and TO the holders Of
their tickets.
T. Kohl, Cashier LIST National Bank Of Centralia.
R. ID. NoLEHAN, Collector Int. Revenue LIST Dis
trict; Illinois.
E $. CoNDIT, Police Magistrate.
FLETCHER COOPER. Publishers CeuIralia Sent
incl.
". STokER, Attorney at Law and Notary Public.
l.. T. CASEY, Attorney at Law.
J. SHULTz, Assistant Assessor Internal Revenue
Eleventh District.
by Draft, Express. or 7. o. Money Orders to
ten.
y. d. Address all communications to the
Secretary of the Association.
J. W. SKIPW ORTIZ, President.
r. 3. DAVIS, Secretary.
J. 5. HUTCHINS, Proprietor ROdman
House, Agent for Rock Island and vicinity.
janlOdlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03

The New Orleans of SO and the New Or
leans of '68 present wide contrast. A CORE
spondent says: In SO there was not va
cant store or house in New Orleans; now
they are not easily counted. Then poor
house was unknown in Louisiana, and a beg
gar never seen on the streets now one halI
of the city is obliged to assist the other halt
to live. New Orleans in 1858 was the gay
est city in the states-full OF life, plenty OF
money; in fact second Paris. To-day she
is poverty-stricken, dull, sorrowing, an i'm
mense poor house'-Louisana the poor
farm"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
The President to Make an Imperative De
mand for the Settlement of the Alabama
Claims.

WASHINGTON, Feb. There is no doubt
that the President has resolved though
Secretary Seward, it is said, has not acqui
esced,-to make an imperative demand on
Great Britain for the settlement of the Ala
bama claims. The correspondence will be
opened afresh, with the new British minister
That which took place regarding settle
ment By arbitration will be all thrown aside
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
4 RARE CHANCE FOR MILLERS
GREEN RIVER MILLS
FOR SALE AT BARGA AIN.

The undersigned, on account Of death in his
family, wishes TO change his location. and is
therefore DESTROYS of disposing Of his FIGURING
Mill. on Green River, Henry County, Illinois on
the {. X. /. & =. Railroad, and II miles east OF
Rock Island. This mill has three run of good
French burr stone, with all the necessary machin-
cry NEARLY new with the latest Improvements
and Is now doing fret class business. Connected
with the mill is also some so acres Of land, with
two good dwelling houses. all in good order, with
fruit trees and shrubbery in abundance.
All Of the above property will be sold cheap
Persons wishing to secure a bargain will call
early.
Further particulars can be obtained of the
owner, on the premises.
jan3ldlw. JAMES KIDD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
GOOD FINN FOR SALE.

I'HE undersigned offers. at private sale, farm
l. of $50 acres, 81 Of which are under cutiva-
ton, and the balance in Meadow and Timber
The farm is miles southwest of Rock Island |
mile west Of the Knoxville road, and was former
ly occupied by Edward Mckay, deceased. The
farm is well watered by running stream and a
living spring never known to fail. 1t is well
adapted to stock raising. II has 8 one and halt
story dwelling and the necessary Outhuildings.
If not sold at private sale by the ID day of
March. it will then be sold at public sale, at the
Court House door, Rock Island. at 10 o'clock A.
NJ ED. COCKLEY.
Rock Island ILL.,, Feb . 1865 dvtd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that at a sale for
~ taxes due the County OF Rock Island and
state of Illinois, for the year 1865, held at the
Court House in Rock Island, on the 2sth day of
May, 1866, purchased the following Lands, viz !
10 Acres, =. e. of n. c. !, Sec. 81, tip. l9 n
east.
SO Acres, n W l. Sec 80, tn. I9. n. 3 east,
and that the time of redemption of said Lands
will expire on the 2sth day Of May, 1868.
feb3d3t. GEORGE X. WELLS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03

The New York Times republican, says
about the new reconstruction act to be sub
mitted to congress, in case the senate fails to
pass the supreme court bill:
we believe all this action to be unwise and
totally Inexpedient. In our judgement, the main
tenanee OF the reconstruction act is not worth the
price congress proposes to pay for it, Continued
military ruie,-the sway of dictator even, over
the south, would be less damaging to the country
at large than such rule as such measures can
establish"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-03
Monday Evening, February 8, 1865.

The Peoria National Democrat contains
an article fayoring the nomination of the
Hon, w. w. O'Brien as democratic canoi-
date for congressman at large. we ao'
know of better offset to John A. Logan