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REMEDY FOR LIGHTNING STROKES,

REMEDY FOR LIGHTNING STROKES,
"A human being struck by light
ming is, in SO cases out of 100,
placed beyond relief; but a human
being affected by the conclusion
of such a stroke can be saved, ~
cases outof 100by reactionary rem.
edies. such as the rapid dashing OF
cold water over the victim, and
the application of friction. Every
man and woman should constantly
bear these facts in mind. The
means for this remedy are always
at hand, SO that those in the house,
on the highway, in the field, in
the workshop, everywhere where
lightning reaches the earth to at
feet mankind, the remedy for its
terrible influence can always be
commanded.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27
[ Proprietor.
VOL. XV---N0, R.
Mark Twain Onthe AccOr<
deOn.

The first time / struck up the
variations, a haggard, care-worn,
cadaverous old man walked into
my room and stood 'beaming upon
me a,smile of ineffable happiness.
Then He placed his hand upon
my head, and. looking devoutly
aloft he said with feeling JUNCTION,
"God bless you'll fer you have
done beyond all praise. For years
/ have suffered from an incurable
disease, and knowing that my
doom was sealed and / must die,
| have striven with all my power
to resign myself to my fate, but
in vain-the love of life was too
strong within me. But heaven
bless you, my benefactorl for since
1 heard you play that tune and
those variations, / do not want to
live any longer-I am entirely
resigned-I am willing to die-in
fact l am anxious to die" And
then the old man fell upon my
neck and wept flood of happy
tears. / was surprised at these
things, but 1 could not help CIV
ing the old gentleman a parting
blast, in the way of some peculia-
ry lacerating variations, as he
went out of the door, They douh-
led him up like jack knife, and
the next time he lett his bed of
pain and Suffering, he was all
right in metallic coffin"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

A philosophical cabman in Mo-
bile thus speaks of the section over
which his wheels make their tracks:
eff you run over a youngster down
here in this here ward" said he,
'the folks don't say nothin', kase
they have got more children than
wittles for 'em; but you just run
over goat, or SOW, or a pigS and
blast if a mob amt arter you in
two minutes"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27
! To CREAM CLOTH GARMENTS

To CLEAN CLOTH GARMENTS
Upon the collars and wristbands OF
coats. rub benzine plentifully, and
ofter some ten minutes rub on
soan. Have ready hot water and
sOs : sponge; wash thoroughly, and
;nsa in warm water. Then get
some clean suds, and with a brush
~ o over the whole garment, brush
Sno Il the right way of the cloth.
11I pull and stretch them into shape
md hang them up to dry
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27
One horse Ambulance, 15c
Hired drivers of all vehicles
admitted free of charge.
Ts,aple nf The asinsss.
The old Camp Ground.

A pilgrim to my country's grave,
/ trod the plains that saw her die;
Where rolled the battles dark red wave,
In days and years now long gone by;
Where heroes fell in CORY heaps
Where northward sweptthe battles roar
There wherea silent army sleeps,
tIod the plain Istruggled Ger.
And thoughts would rise within my breast,
OF those who struggled at my side,
Now in their last and dreamless rest,
Or scattered round me far and wide;
While l upon this followed soil
A lone and weary traveller stood,
Where breast esbreast with useless toll
We kept our freedom with our blood.
The mountains are the same; the same
Are those green woods and evening skies
call on each remembered name
Ilistened-there are no replies.
1t is dream, those four long years,
Or did we stand the long, long day,
Aud prove mid blood, and dust, and cheers,
That we were here and wore the gray?
In vain in vainl the foeman's rage
Crushed US to earth till low we lay;
But who would have our glorious page
From History volume torn away?
Sudden above the rugged height
The moon rose slowly, large and red,
And by her misty, struggling light
A we'll llknown scene before me spread.
That April morning when we stood,
Calm in our resolute despair,
The grass around US wet with blood
That we had long been pouring there
That single figure clad in gray,
The sword he was about to yield,
The one to take it far away,
Approaching DER the fresh green field.
All rose at once before my sight,
Distinct and sudden, when despair
Came o'er my spirit as blight,
All faded out upon the air.
ItWas no dream. OH proof severe,
Full we'll know that all is DER,
Instructors stern, there is no fear
That should ever think it more.
Oh! hearts that broke and blood that shed
A dewy redness on each field;
OH lonely land that smiling spread
OIL heroes stern, who would not yield
All, all is still No voice hear
Responsive to my longing call,
And now across our country's bier
Dull silence stretches like pail.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

The Saratoga correspondent of
the Boston Post writes: "You re.
member, dear Colonel, a STOPPING
habit that prevailed among the
fashionable chiefly girls
of twenty years ago, which
was entitled the 'Grecian Bend.
Well, it has come again, and is
really painful to behold. Nix
calls it, with singular felicity, the
"cholc stoop." "Why don't they
try peppermint lozenges?" inquiries
Nix compassionately; ''it might
help the poor things 2-D
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

The Boston Transcript says it
takes seven men nearly week,
and involves an expense Of up
wards of one hundred dollars, to
give the big organ at Music Hall a
single thorough busting. The ope-
ration wasgone through with last
week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

The building of the Methodist
church at Boonsboro, Iowa, is sus.
pended for the season In conse-
quence of losses to members re-
sulting from the ravages of the
grasshoppers.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

Among the gifts to a newly mar
ried pair at a town in New Jersey
the other evening, was a broom
sent to the lady, accompanied with
the following sentiment:
"This triaing gift accept from me,
It's use would commend;
In sunshine use the brushy part,
In storms the other end"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

The picture of Grant, displayed
at the Chicago Convention was
inscribed "Match him." but the
telegraph, in many instances, al.
tered the phrase to swatch him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

A black boy, who serves as
"devil' in a southern newspaper
office, was asked the other day if
he intended to vote. "No, sar,"
said he, 81 amt twenty-one yit,
but if l was, how / gwine to vote
Saturday and help edick this paper
too2"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27
OFFICERS,

L. L. STONE, President.
CAPT. NATH. BOONE and S. G
McELRoY, ce-Preside'ats.
III. G. WHITAKER, Treasurer.
J. W. NEWMAN, Secretary.
WIN. Ell. MooREs, HENRY DUsEN-
BERRY, JOHN EDMoNsoN, W. ?.
VANCE, L. L. Cole, A. S. DUvAL,
Directors. 90
SMITH S. ALEXANDER, Marshal.
c. S. WILSON, Ring Master.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

6. No animal of age, in the
class of brood animals, that has
no produce shallreeeive premium.
The aged mares to be led in the
ring.
Z. No premium shall be award,
ed to any animal or article, with
out competition, unless the Judges
shall regard it worthy.
s. No spirituous or vinous liq-
uors shall be sold on the grounds.
9. No intoxicated person shall
be permitted to exhibit an ami
NAL, contend for premium, or
remain on the premises.
10. Every animal and article
introduced upon the grounds for
exhibition shall be under the con-
troll of the officers.
IL. No one shall act as judge,
if related to a person competing
lOf premium.
II. No one shall enter the ring
during the exhibition, except the
officers, judges, invited guests,
with badges, and exhibitors, when
invited.
IS. Animals and articles must
be numbered before entering the
ring.
IA. Owners of animals under
age, must place in hands of groom
a card stating the age.
Is. Animals entered as thor
ough bred, must be furnished
with pedigree, which will be re-
ferred to a committee appointed
to inspect and report upon the
same.
Is. Should owners approach or
speak to the Judges in regard to an
animal or article unless requested
to do SO for the purpose of infor-
nation, their animal or article
shall not receive a premium, and
their conduct shall be regarded
and proclaimed by the Marshal as
dishonorable.
II. All marks of ownership
will be strictly excluded.
Is. Ali manufactured articles
must be exhibited by the maker
or his agent duly authorized. '
10. The best animal or article
shall receive a premium, the sec
ond best a certificate, the former
to be indicated by blue, and lat
ter by red ribbon.
20. No animal shall be entered
in any other name than that of
his true owner. m
81. No disorderly conduct will
be allowed on the grounds. A po-
lice force Will be in attendance suf-
ficient to prevent the same, and to
see that 1.-the rules are observed.
%. A charge of Is per cent.
on the value of the premium will |
be made for each entry, the same |
to be paid at the time of entry.
%. The mules shall be led In
to the ring.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

The Madison wisconsin, Jour
nal says: at has become quite
fashionable oflate for ladies to visit
our quiet beer saloons with gentle
men, and partake of cooling glass
of beer"
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Rates OF Admission.

Grown persons, SOC
Children, 25c
Single horse, DC
Single Buggy, one horse, lOc
Single Buggy, two horse, l5c
Barouche or Rockaway, with
seats for more than two per-
sons, and one horse, l5c
Two horse Barouche or Car
riage, zoe
Two horse Ambulance, 25c
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-08-27

bride, halter, or perfect control
Of the groom. @
6. No animal of age, in the
class of brood animals, that has
no produce shallreeeive a premium.
The aged mares to be led in the
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1868-04-25
0pelousas Parish Of st. Landry, La, April s5

development of au extraordinary power
OF running on with talk of certain sort,
not very exalted in quality, but quite I'M
limited in amount. This running on fac
ulty-as enjoyed by the ladies of crea-
tion-is certainly worth of notein treat
lse such as this. Its possessors are a
class apart, and are more numerous than
might be supposed. They seldom leave
OFF or make pauses in their talk, bnt
rather link together the different sections
OF their monoloyue with words of uncer-
tain meaning, Or repititions of something
already spoken, apparently with the ob-
Ject OF getting time in which to collect
new ideas. or else of preventing any one
else from taking advantage of a lt4use to
cut in. This running on capacity is not
without value in its way, even as it is ex-
hibited in those who are unable to keep
it III order, and to regulate it duly;
while, as to others. who possess, in com
with this gift, certain other gifts
of intelligence and discretion, it may be
said of any society which includes such
persons within its limits, that it may be
on possessing all that can
most completely ornament and enliven
it.-COrHhW 1uagd-ine.
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And to my astonishment, d
handsome young fellow had not
yet seen gave me a genuine hug
and a kiss that you could have
heard across the yard.
"There is some mistake I MUIR
INJURED. care you my brother
Fred? I Thought that gentleman
was,' pointing to the handsome
gentleman | had embraced at the
depot.
"Why, Sis, you are crazy! Of
course Pm your brother, and that
fellow there is my college chum,
Archie Winters, who went half
way up the line to meetyou. What
are you blushing at, Nell? | did
MT have time to go, and let him
take your picture with him, so
that he would be sure and know
you. He's been playing off some
of his mad pranks and passing
himself off for me, I'll warrant
| looked at Archie Winters be-
seemingly; and as they were all
going into the house, whispered
to him:
''For PHYS sake, do not speak
of that mistake. How could it
have happened :"
II overheard you in the cars,
and will keep your secret only on
one condition.
He whispered something to me
that made my face blush scarlet;
but [ was at his mercy, and said
[ would. Think of it, reader.
And to the delight of the whole
family-Dora and Fred in nparticu-
lar-Archie and | were married in
less than two months. And Dora
said to me, as | bade her good
bye, that it would give unspeak-
able delight to Fred and herself
if would attend their wedding
in a month, and | did so.
Caught in my own trap"
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THE STAFFORD CULTIVATOR,
LIVE OAK PLANTATION,
Near Washington, March }d. 1868.

LIVE OAK PLANTATION,
Near Washington, March 3d, 1868. :
To Thos. B. Bodieg, Esq.
As requested l make you statement of the
operation of the ''Sratford Cutivator" on my
place used two of them last season. | bed
ded up all my cotton land with them, and it was
SO well done that did not harrow it; think
it was better done than l could do it with the
common plow and harrow. With four horses in
each. / bedded up eight acres per day With case.
and put it up hi gner than coulu do it with the
ordinary plow.
When the cotton was fit to chop out, l took
one of the "CuItivators" and two horses, and
barred off and kept ahead of 90 hands with the
hoes started another after the hands, and it
put the dirt up neatly to the cotton and Kept up
to the men, and the animals were not worked
hard l would not be without the 'Cultivator" "
Yours truly,
JAMES POWERS.
March 7th, 1868 So
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How to Save Labor.

Il that will open the furrow, drop the seed and
cover it just as deep as you want, and do all this
as fast as a horse can walk, and with only the
labor of one horse and one man. Also the cele-
br;sted acorn Planter" that does just the same
as the 'tCotton Planter" with the addition of
crushing all the cleds ON the corn and leaving
the earth thoroughly pulverized. The smallest
creole mule or roney will work either of them,
and boy of I2 years can manage them But by
all means, get the stafford Cultiyator,' with
which you can cultivate ten acres per day. with
one hand and two good animals. Go to the Live
Oak Plantation, near Washington, and see all of
the above in use, and where yen can purchase or
trade for them. JAMES POWERS.
April lItll, 1868 4i-2t
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THE PLANTATION,

Ashs upon which the deceased
-fss -fIz=5.;3sEsg - last resided, situated in
=s'sssz=a@ Prairie Basse, in the Par
ish of st. Landry, measuring six arpents
and a half front on Bayou Teche, by forty
in deptl,e and containing three hundred
superficial arpents, bounded West by
Michael Duffy, East by lands claimed by
the inhabitants of Petit Bois, North by
land of Michel Bordelon, and South by
said Bayou Teche, together with the
buildings and improvements thereon.
All the rights, titles and pretentions
of said EState on q certain
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Private Boarding House.

vEvTE undersigned will open on the 1st
4 of February next ensuing, in the
Old Bank Building, opposite the public
square Of Opelousas, a Private Boarding
House for the accommodation by the day
or month of single gentlemen or families.
lie hopes by his efforts and the mode
rate rate of his charges to please and
crafty all who may call upon him.
JAMES 6. HAYES.
Onelousas. January 25. 1863 80
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Opelousas, April 18th, 1868.
S SHERIFF F. S A L E
State of Louisiana.

Evelina D6baillon, widow, , District Court
rs.;n 1z;e.n nz et ais Parish Mo- OF ol5a sfbandFy
DY virtue of an order of seizure and sale, from
Id the Hon the District Court of the Eighth
Judicial District Of the State of Louisiana. i'll
and for the Parish of st. Landry, in the above
entitled suit. and to me directed, 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, Nay Cd, 1868,
commencing at the hou1, of IL A. NJ, and con
tinuing from day to day, if necessary, all the
rights titles, interests and demands of Benjamin
Deiean unto the following described property,
seized to satisfy said order, to w.t.
ALL THE RIGHTS, TITLES, INTERESTS
and demands of said Benjamin Dejean into the
Estate of the late j. Bite Dejean, afne.
Conditions Twelve months credit from the
day of sale, with interest at the rate OF eight
per cent per annum from the same date. Pur-
chasers furnishing satisfactory security, and a
mortgage reserved on the property sold.
JAS. g. HAYES, Sheriff.
Opelousas, April 49, 1863
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April 4th, 1868.
Taken Up
State Of Louisiana.
District Court, Parish efst. Landry.-No fos74:
Estate of Ernest Deiean, deed.

A DOLPHE DEJEAN, Of thr Parish Of St.
n Landry, Administrator Of the Estate Of Er-
nest neiran. deerasrd. late afthr aforesaid Par
ish. having filed Tahlran of Classification OF
the crediters of said Esfate. accompanied by a
petition praying for the hoafolagation af the same
And whereas the prayer oi said petition has been
granted by an order Of Court dated March Goth
1868:
Therefore. notice is hereby given to all inter
essed TO make opposition. if any they have, in
wiring. at my Office, in the tawn Of Opeioasas
within thirty days from the date of the present
notice, why said Tahlean should mot be hnn,olo
gated. A GARRlGuES- Cter6. I
.Opelousas, March 23th. 1868.
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WHEELWRIGHT.

FE1HE undersigned respectfully announces to
Il the citizens of Opelousas and vicinity that
he has opened a shop, on Main Street, near Mr..
JOS. Johns blacksmith shop where he is pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in his line, on the
shortest notice, and most reasonable terms.
ALFRED PERRY.
Opelousas. March 7th 1868. 39-3m
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puhIic Sale.

Estate of Antoine c. Deriliers and Wife.
DY virtue of an order of the Hon. the
ID Court of the Eighth Judicial Dis
tlict of the State of Louisiana. i'll and for
the Parish of st. Landry, there will he
sold at public sale, to the last and high
est bidder. by the undersigned Admins
TRAITOR, or through the ministry of any
duly commissioned officer, on the plan
tation hereinafter described, on
WEDNESDAY, 7, Nay 9th, 1868,
the following described property belong
ing to the Estates of Antoine G. Devil
liers and Marie Bordelon, his wife, both
deceased, late of the Parish Of st. Lam
drv, to wit:
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ST. Landry Drug Store
M EDICAL DE POT.
(THE OLD STAND OF 20 YEARS.j

OFFERS every inducement to Physicians
" County Merchants and Planters. full
stock of fresh Drugs and Medicines of the best
quality always on hand.
Also, School Books and Stationery, Garden
Seeds Tobacco, Scgars, Snuff, Window Glass,
Paints, Oils. Dye StutfS. Periumerv, Brushes
Combs and Toilet Articles, Pure Wines aud
Liquors for Medical purposes, &c, &c.
p Prescriptions carefully filled night and day,
with select remedies.
All orders promptly attended to in person.
Ey7 TERMS STRICTLY CASH. 81
JOHN pOSEY,
Druggist and Apothcca1y
Opelousas, March q, 1868. 4I-:'m
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r. % R " A L. E .

A N Eagle Gin Stand, with all the
N running gear complete and in fine
order Also, Newell Screw aud Press
-as good as new. Persons wishing to
purchase can see the above on my Waxia
Plantation. H.
| have also an excellent Steam Engine
and Sugar Mill, which | would sell on
very accommodating terms.
e.s.rr a@e j. A. TAYLOR.
April 4th, 1863. 43tf
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Tract Of L.aDd,


situated in the same quarter, and meas
uring fifty superficial arpents, bounded
North by land of Michel BordeloD. South
by Bayou Tcche, East by land of Michel
Bordelon, and West by Joseph D. Gonor,
being the same land which Antoine c.
Devilliers purchased from John Posey.
Two pair of work mules,
A small lot of gentle cattle,
One carriage,
One horse,
Aratory implements,
Household furniture, 5
Kitchen utensils,
And MANY other articles the ennumera-
tion of which would he too tedious.
Terms and Conditions The movable
property will be sold for cash on the day
OF sale. The lands with the buildings
and improvements will be sold upon Il
credit OF one, two and three years, from
the day Of sale. The purchasers to fur
: nish their notes with sufficient security
to the satisfaction Of the Administrator
said notes made payable to the order OF
said Administrators, and bearing interest
at the rate Of s per cent per alinnm from
| tisie due until paid; Said lands remain
| ing specially moltgagt unto said Estate
until tnil aud entire payment of capital
and interest which may accrue Pur-
chaser promising moreover not to alien
ate nor deteriorate said Plantation to the
prejudice of said Estates.
/ ANT. G. DEVTLLIERS, Jr.
Administrator.
| 0npInnsas Anri1 4 IS63
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TOR SALE
Butchery.
NO. BUSINESS CARDS.
COyFECTEONERS.

T Fl. MILLER & CO, First Premium steam
~. Candy Manufactory, 50 New Levee, Whole
sale Confectioners. Depot Of California Wines
No. SO New Levee. 46-la.
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a Tract Of Land,

situated at Bayou Mallet, in this Parish,
continuing two hundred arpents, more or
less, bounded North by Public lands,
South and East by lands of E. Il. Martin,
and West by land of Jean Gallot, to-
gether with the buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Terms and Conditions:-Twelve months
credit from day of sale e;-purchaser to
furnish his note with two good and sol
vent securities in solido, with per cent
interest from maturity until paid; and
special mortgage and vendors privilege
retained on the property until final pay
ment. LOUIS CHARRlE,
Curator.
Opelousas, April 4th, 1868.
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CrocsSery. Stoves: Etc

T EVl Il NAVRA Manufacturers and Direct
- Importers of china. glass, plated, tin, Japan,
wood. and wiIlnw ware. cutlery. &c sell at
Neac Fork Wholcsa'e Prices III Poydras street,
aud ia Canal street. NEW ORLEANS.
November 18th, 1867 9m
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THE OPELOUsAs COURIER,

Published on Saturday by JOEL Fl SANDOZ.
CoNDITIO ONs:
Subscription.--Fcur Dollars per year payable
in advance. or Five Dollars payable at the end
OF the year.
subscriber wishing TO discontinue must e.re
a written notice to that effect and settle up j
arrearages; and no subscription will be st0Pl'rd
until all arrearages are paid, unless at the opti,
of the publisher
Adrertisiug-F Y cents per sqnare to-
each insertion. Eight lines or less constitute a
square.
All advertisements sent in for publication will
be inserted in English aud French (unless other
wise orderedl until the editor shall judge it con-
verienf to discontinue.
Candidates to public favors will pay Fifteen
Dollars each in advance if they wish 10 he an
nounced.
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10000 Acres of Land.

TORMERLY known as Coopwood land,
4 will be sold in the Town of Opelou
sas, at public sale, for cash, on the third
Monday Of April next.
For particulars see notices on Court
House doors of st. Landry and Lafayette
Parishes, and other public places.
j. A. WINSTON,
Feb. 81 Trustee.