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The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
How = Farmer May LoOse axis
Honey.

BY not taking his county paper.
Keeping DO account OF home opera
tions.
Paying no attention to the good old
maxinI = y stitch in time saves nine,
in regard to the sowing of grain and
planting of seed at the right time
Leaving reapers, plows, cultivatOrs,
eJe.. uncovered from the rain, and heat
of the sun. More money is lost in this
way than most people are willing to be-
lisve.
Permitting broken implements 10 be
scattered over the farm until they are
irreparabie. By repairing implements
at the proper time many dollars may be
saved, a proof Of the assertion d" that
time is money"
attending the auction sales ana pur-
chasing all kinds of trumpery, because
In the words of the vender the artiele.
are every cheap"
Allowing fences TO remain unrepaiTed
until strange cattle are found grazing IN
the meadow, grain fields, or bruising the
fruit trees.
DisbeIieyiug the principle of rota-
iion Of crops. before making single ex-
pertinent
Planting fruit trees with the expccta
ton Of having fruit without giving the
trees half the attention required to make
them profitable.
Practiciug economy by depriviDg stock
Of the proper shelter during winter, and
giving them unsound food, such as halt
rotten and niouldy hay and fodder
Keeping an innumerable tribe of rats
On the premises, and two or three lazy
dogs that eat up more in a month than
they are worth in a whole lifetime
And lastly, he looses by not reading
the advertisements of those who patron
ize the printer, they being invariably
the most enterprising and liberal house:
to deal with when he goes TO town.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

GEN. BREcKlSRIDGE made a neat lit
tie speech at an agricultural dinner at
Niagara last week, and was enthusiast
cally received. He said ze lad nearly
lived four years within the British En-
pire, andcyerywheae he had met with
respect and courtesy nobody had In
truded upon him. or offered him unasked
a'iyier- or me'idied wirh his afflirs. He
Wished to live retired, and his retirement
Va, respected in Canada. Whatever the
future mieht bring forth. he would al.
Ss..Sss. s0rs pro
iertion he had enjoyed under the Britiah
flag Canddiaa Freeman.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
Rules FOR Measurement. sliiIii9

The following rules Tor measuring
corn and liquids will be useful 70 many
of cur readers:
]. .N9cLed corn measure the length,
width and depth OF the crib in foot !;
multiply these three Dimensions together
and their product by eight : then cut of
two figures to the right = these ON the
left will be as many barrels; and those
on the right 50 many huudredths Of =
barrel
=. Jaslacked cora-multiply as IN
rule first in the above example, aud the
product obtained by - then cut of two
figures on the right; those on the left
will be the barrels, those on the right so
many hundrcdths of barrel
For grain, fruit, herbs, in house or
bc'x, find the length. breadth and depth,
multiply them together, then annex two
ciphers and divide the product by 124.
Answer is bushels, pecks, and quarts.
). Liqeid-fnd the length in inches
from the bnny, the under edge of the
chime multiply it into itself twice and
the products by 27O. Answer in gallons,
quarts, piuts and gills.
Measure 3u7 feet on each side and you
lave, laeking an inch, one square acre.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
WATCHES FOR THE MILLION.

TB7HE Oroida Gold Watch Co. manufacture
on strictly scientific principles style.
fuish and color Is carat gold, fac smile
of the most rare and costly description Of
Gold Watches.
They arc manufactured with Hunting
Cases (ladios and gentlemen's) have superb
Swiss movements, jewcled, engine turned,
with compensation spiral spring.
Railroad Conductors, Engineers, Express
men-thc most exscting OF our customers
have thoroughly demonstrated the strength,
durability, accuracy, and utility of the fac
simiie Waltham Watches, and pronounce
them invaluable as well reliable time
keepers.
Fine Swiss movements, S15 Patent Ame-
rican fac-simile Waltham Watches full jew
eled, $50; Chronomter balance, S25 each.
Elaborately engraved with new and novel
designs. Each watch warranted by special
certificate from the Oroide Gold watch CO.
Also, magnificent Oroide Gold chains, S.,
G, and : each. Sent every where, To be paid
for on delivery.
Our customers arc supplied free with the
Pickpocket Detective and Watch Guard
also, mailed s.m.six 2n skstipt of so cts
kse6 from us. as !, Z,
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

The Fortieth Congress, while in a
liberal mood appropriated several thou
sand acres of the public land TO erect
Agricultural Colleges in Tennessee. The
object of the appropriation was to estab-
lish three Colleges. one in each grand
division of the State. On Monday, a
bill was introduced in the Tennessee
legislature to appropriate three hundred
thousand dollars to adding an agricul-
tural department to the East Tennessee
University alone. The bill was intro
dueed by Sngar Hamilton.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
THE BANKRUPT Law EXTENDED
A Chance for the Unfortunate.

TIME benefit of the Bankrupt Act has
been extended to SIRST OF JANUARY,
1863. All who wish 10 avail themselves of
the said extension had better call at once.
We are prepared with all the necessary
Blanks, &C., and can promise discharge as
as soon it can possibly bs obtained.
ROULHAC & LAUDERDALE.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

SPEAKER or TUE NEXT HOUSE OF
REPREsENTATIv Es-The question as to
who shall be the Speaker of the next
House Of Representatives is already
agitating the Republican party, Mr.
Blaine, of Maine, Messrs. Banks aud
Dawes, of Massachusetts,, and Mr.
Scheuck, of Ohio, are among those
prominently mentioned for the position
-Battimofc Saa.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
Fulton Common Pleas Court.

Fulton Common Pleas Court.
L S Fullor.s administrator
Notice.
Fulier's heris & crs
A II persons holding claims against the
"A estate Of l.. $. Fuller, dec d, are hereby
notified TO prove and fie the same with me,
a my office, Ia the city Of Hickman, Ky, on
or before the Third Monday in December,
1868, or they VIII be forever baff from
their collection against the adminf-crator Of
said decedent estate.
T o GO1LDER,
sep2G-2m Master Commissioner.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

There will be an election held at the Court
House, IN the city of Hickman, on SATUR r.
DAY, NOVEMBER %, 1868, to elect a Board
of Directory for the Fulton Comfy Agri-
cultural Society, 10 serve for the ensuing
year. y full attendance of the stockholders
is desired as matters of Importance 10 the
Society viii be voted upon.
by order OF
J. II. DOODS, President
Atfest-W \. BREVARD, Secretary
oct24-td.
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DEAFNESS, CATARRH, A.
SCROFULA.

A LADY who had suffered for years from
"A Deafness, CatarTh and Scrofula, was
cured by simple remedy. Her sympathy
and gratitude prompts her to send the re-
ceipt free Of charge to any one similarly
afflicted 4ddrcss Mrs. NJ c. L., care Major
Martin Hunt, Hoboken. y. j.
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DEs. IA w R h. CE - r
CELEBRATED
"R O S A ID A:L.IiS,'

=
Reconm meuded by The Dest Physicians and
the leading men and newspapers
throughout the country.
Read the following from % Brick Poms-
roy's paper, the La Crosse Democrat, in It's
Issue of May 18th, 1868
"R o Sd DA LIS
= /" We never commend ihink to the pub
lie until we know just what it is, and that
is why, having the greatest confidence in
the preparation, we can earnestly recon-
mend 10 a suffering public Dr. Lawrence $
compound extract of Rosadalis.
- II is unrivalled as "A blood purifyer, aud
is certain cure for Scrofula in all its yari-
Gus forms Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Eyes,
Eruptions Of the skin, and all diseases Of
the blood, liver kidneys and bladder. III
ter eradieating every species OF humOr aud
bad taint ii restores the system TO n healthy
and vigorous condition, and never produces
the slightest injury in any shape.
- Unlike patent quack medicines, the
Rosadalis is not compounded of unknown
ingredients, but the list of articles from
which it is compounded is published and
wrapped about each bottle, and wherever IL
has been Introduced the Medical Faculty
have most highly recommended il.
" DR.. Lawrence has thousands Of the best
L 0d Of testimonials from sufferers who
have been relieved through the medium OF
Rosadalis. As soon az IL became a little
known, it was extensively used, and the
manufacturers found il necessary to remove
to Baltimore, in order to be able 10 supply
I the unprecedented demand.
- The Rosadalis is everything that 10
I claimed for it, which fact j. evidenced by
its rapid sale, and the good reputation Il
has alread obtaineGt- DE- ~ IL. IsayFrenco
8 Co, sole proprietoTs and manufacturers,
Baltimore, Maryland"
II o s Il ID 4 LIS.
Gold Wholesale by All rfre principal whole
sale Druggists in all the large cities Of the
United States and British America, aud re-
tailed by Druggists verywhere.
All letters Of inquiry, &C. promptly an
swered. Address.
DR. J. J. LAWRENCE & CO.
Cole Proprietors and Manufacturers, pa
Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md
/ WESTERN DEPoT-2S0 Vine st, Gin
cinnsti, Ohio. aue22-iv
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Fulton Common Pleas Court.

Fulton Common Peas UouTt.
Jane simpson admin'r)
vs. Notice
Jane Simpson hrs x crs
A Ii persons holding claims against the
"A estate of Jane Simpson, deceased, are
hereby notified to prove and file the same
with me at my Office in the city of Hickman,
Ky, on or before the third Monday in De-
cember, 1868, or they viii be forever barred
from prosecuting their collection against
the dIninistrator of said decedent's estate.
It. O. GOALDER.
sept26-2m Master Commissioner.
Fulton Common Pleas Court.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
Org "a n G o IN p pany,

- = - - - - + - - y 3
TTIHE MASON & HAAlLIN ORGAN CO,
have commenced the manufacture OF n
new series Of organs, each Of which will
bear the trade mark, Metropolitan Organ.
Thsy arc elegantly and durably made; con-
tain medern Improvements; have great
power and fine quality and variety Of tone,
and in general excellence arc second only
10 the celebrated Mason & Hamlin Cabinet
Organs, manufactured exclusively by the
same company. The Metropolitan Organs
are fully warranted for five years, and will
be sold at prices competing with those OF
inferior instruments. All of them are in
solid black walnut cases throughout--baeks
as well as sides and frOnts-and have pan
elod fronts and sides, with carved mouldings
and antes; Improved Graduated Self-Ad-
justing Reed Valves, Improved Bellows,
Tremulant and Knee-swell
STYLE Five Octsyes, with Manual Sub
Bass and Octave Coupler throug ghout.
Seven Stops, viz; Viola, Diapason,
Melodia, Flute, Manual Sub Bass
Octave Coupler, Tremulant. Price,
S225.
STYLE D-Five Octavea, with Manual Sub
Gass, six stops, viz: Viola, Dinpson,
Melodia, Flute, Manual Sub Bass
Tremulant. Price, $500.
STYLE Give Octayes. Five stops, viz :
Viola, Diapason, Melodia, Flute,
Tremulant. Price, $40.
STYLE Alive Ociaves. One stop, via;
Tremulant. Price, $3.50.
- \ liberal discount from the above
pride to Churches Clergymen and Sunday
! Schools.
Circulars with illustrations sent 10 any
address. -ilso, an illustrated Catalogue OF
the Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs, free,
/ to any one desiring H. Address
1 THE MASON d HAMLIN ORGAN
Company,
l54 fremont ST. and 09S BrOadvay, 2,y,
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
\ MUSIC BOX FOR ONE DOLLAR

TENHE French Great Sensation; noelty.
cheapncss, durability; il highly Plish-
ed wood case, metallic tongues, brillia4t in
tone, OF the best construction, with themost
recent Improvements. new keyless pattern.
Eight Select Airs. Guaranteed Of ths best
workmanship and performance. No-lsize,
g airs, 81; No >. Is airs. -; No 3, 24airs,
So All sent free on receipt of the amunt.
No agents. no discount. Address William
Scott, agent, No 81 Market street, n,
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

CURIOUS BOoK-A beautifully illus
"a trated Book, worth a thousand dollars
sent free on receipt of Fifty Cents, by ad-
dressing Prof. John fanderpooli 70 %
Clinton Place, New York City.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

THE census of 1870, it rs said, will
show the population of the United States
10 be ~ 900 600.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

Few people have an idea of tire ex-
tent of California. The State is 700
mics long, about 200 wide. San Frau
cisco and Sacramento together have a
population of about 10000, leaving
about SOC, ,000 population for this vast
area Of conntry-as large as all New
England and Hsew York aud Pennsyl-
vania togesher-an area large enough
and rich enough to sustain a population
of 10000 600. 1t would make u large
sized European kingdom.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
JOHN TROUTvgENE.
New Grocery and Provision Store
HICKMAN, KY,

Keafrcky Street at Barker's old stand
u EEPS, on hand a general supply of
~ Family Groceries, Provisions and
Liquors, etc, which he offers TO sell cheap
auglJ
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
AeuE g. INTERMITTENT EEYERS.

H. s. SMITH IT, d., now offers his rem
edies for the above diseases to the general
public. One package and one week sufi-
cient, failure or relapse after it's use in
thousands of cases has never been reported.
4 cure is guaranteed in every case or the
money friH be refimded Testimonials OF phv-
sicians and others cured, mailed free. IL
no agent in your place, send direct 10 us.
Local agents wanted. Try it. Price So per
package postage prepaidl. ADDRESS, n. s.
Smith & Co, Proprieiors, Beekman street,
New York City.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
James lannon's, adm r,
vs..
Jas. lannon's $ hrs & crs.
Notice.

A Ii persons holding claims against the
"A estate OF James Harmon, deceased, are
hereby notified TO prove and file the same
with me at the Office of the clerk of Fulton
County Court, in Hickman, on or before the
third Monday in December, 1868, or they
will be forever barred from prosecuting
their collection against the administrators
Of said decedents estate.
". \. BREyAED,
septic IN Special Commissioner.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
CNUSU1L 4 ATTRAC7IONS.
L!PPlNC0TT'S MAGAZINE.
AMERICAN AND ORIGINAL.
EsroSJeeelus for 1868.


THE Third Volume and second year of
Lippineotts Magazine of Literature Science
and Education viii commence with the
number of January, 1869; and it IS the in
tention Of the publishers that the Magazine
shall not only maintain the high
LITERATURE REPUTATION
which it has acquired during the FIRST year
of its publication, but that 1t shall be in
deed still more valuable, attractive, and en-
tertaining.
The publishers, encouraged by the great
success and marked appreciation which the
Magazine has already gained, have made
liberal arrangements for ;he future. Their
object viii continue to he, to present to the
American public a monthly magazine Of the
HIGHEST CLASS,
thoroughly national in its tone, and treat
ing the questions of the day in a philosophi-
cal and statesmanlike manner. Zach num-
Der viii contain a large proportion of light
reading, together with articles of more
thou gh'ful class.
The January number viii contain the
opening chapter of a brilliant and
ORIGINAL AMERICAN NOVEb,
written expressly for this magazine, which
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
Fulton Common Pleas Court.

Fulton Common Pleas Court.
VI Lunsford, admtrx
Jas Pates admtrX
4 II persons holding claims against the
"A estate Of James Pate, decd are hereby
notified to prove and file the same with me,
at my Office, in the city Of Hickman, Ky, on
on before the Third Monday in December,
1868, or they will be forever barred from
prosecuting their collection against the adj
ministratrix of said decedcnts estate.
TO GOALDER
sep2G-2m Master Commissioner.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
The GreCian Bend.
TOBACCO hNTIpQTE,

WARRANTED 10 remote az d1sire for Te5ac-
co This great remedy is an excellent APP
pctizer. Il rURIFIEs THE BLOOD, invigontes
the system, possesses great nourishing and
siren gtheniug power, enables the stomach
TO digcst the heartiest food, makes sleep re-
freshing and establishes robust health.
Smokers and chejcery of Sizty yeGrs cue2
Price Fifty cents per box, post free. Can
be sent any distance by mail with pEfect
safety. A treaties on the injurious Acts
of Tobacco, Win list OF references, tVno-
mails. ETC.. sent free. Agents wanted ad-
dress DIR 4 Il Abbott, Jersey City, y J.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

From john Morrill,. Bangor, Me.

BAVGORI Ne, Narch q, Is1S
This is to certify that l have used tobacco
for eighteen years; have tried many times
to leave off, but have suffered so much from
dizziness in my head, and gnawing at my
stomach, that have soon given up The trial
short time since a friend induced me to
try Ortom Preparation sold by you.) !
have done so and am completely cured. /
did not in the least banker after tobacco
eitherto smoke or chew, after l began to use
the Preparation, JN0. MORRILL,
RSa. Price of orton's Preparation Two
Dollars per hox, forwarded 10 any part of
the s;unp6ss. st paid, . receipt of price.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
THIS is NO RUMBUG!

BY sending 30 cents and stamp, with age
height, colors of eyes and hair, YOU win re-
ceive by return mail correct picture d
your future husband or wife with name ane
date Of marriage. Address w Fox. p c
Drawer No 8 Fultonville, n Y.
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[Establisbed in 1857.

W o. X. CONE st. Louis, Mo
7. K. CONE, Eranch Ohice, Lawrence, Kan
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
Orton's Preparation
Established 1866.
The Appetite for Tobacco De
Str0yed.

Leave Of Smoking and Chewing the Poison
Gus Weed, Tobacco
nNE box of ORToA's PREPARATION
is warranted TO destroy The appetite for
tobacco in any person, no matter how strong
th, habit may be-
REa- Il il fails in any case the money will
be refUnded.-s5g 1t is almost impossible 20
break off from the use of tobacco by the
mere exercise of tine Will. Something Is
needed to assist nature il overcoming
habit so firmly rooted with the help Of the
Preparation there is not the least trouble.
Hundreds have used it who are willing 10
bear witness to the fact that Orton Prepa
ration completely destroys the appetite Tor
tobacco and leaves the person az free from
any desire for il as before lac commenced its
use 1t is perfectly safe and harmless in all
eases. The Preparation acts directly upon
the same glands and secretiOns affected by
.-1,a-~a .s,d ,b~o,,rh .bese uI.et, tho bieea
thoroughly cleansing the poison Of tobacco
from the system and thus allaying the un-
natural craving for tobacco.
No more Uankcring for Tobacco after US
ing Ortons Preparation Recollect it Is
Warranted Beware OF counterfeits.
Recommendations
The follow ing are q few selected from. the
multitude Of recommendations in our pos
session:
TFrom ". P Heald, Esq, Bangor Ne.
BANGOR, Me, April -, 1908
/ hereby certify shat l have used tobacco
for thirty years past and for the last fifteen
years I have used two pounds per month.
have made attempts to leave of at different
times-I nave LETT oft one year at a time, but
always continued TO banker after it until
used Orton Preparation which has com
pletely cured me Of the appetite for tabaceo
/ would recommend all who are affected
with this terrible habit to try the Prepara-
ton which viii certainly cure if the diree-
tions are followed. ". i. 1EALD.
From f. ". Adkins, Knoxville Tenn
KNoxvILLE, Tenn, Aug ;, 1867.
This Is TO certify that had used tobacco
to such an extent that my health had become
greatly impaired and my whole system de-
ranged aud broken down. In June, 1867, l
purchased one box Of Orton's Preparation,
and after using il | found that | was COM
pletely cured. / have not had any banker
ing or desire for tobacco since using the
Preparation. believe'it to be all that it is
recomIn. nded, and ! would advise all who
wish to quit the of tobacco TO try one
box of Qrton Preparation.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
CoNE BROTHERS,
Real Estate Dealers.

We have complete Register OF Real Is
tate offered for sale in Illinois. Iowa. Ne
braska, Kansas, and Missouri, embrscia Z
facts as to titles, taxes, quality and value.
Emigrants, capitalist. and owners Of real
estate will save time, money and risk, by
addressing ms for information. Lands re-
deemed and taxes paid in ali or the above
mentioned States Address, with stamp,
Cone Brothers, Real Estate Dealers, No. 8
South Fifth street, St. Louis, Mo.
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05
CONFECTIONERY g. BEER SAL OON.
Lager Beer.

al Writings Old stand, Clinton St
JOHN SEAlONESE informs the public
that he has opened Confectionery house,
in which he keeps all sorts of Groceries
liquors Of the very best qualities, Candies
Oysters, Nuts, Flour, Coal Oil, and the usual
variety kept in such establishments, which
he is prepared to sell cheap, and would be
thankful for n liberal share of patronage
iauIl-ly
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

THE paducah Herald will become
daily on er about the 1st Of March next
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

The Metropolitan Organs, manufactured by
The Mason d Hamlin
The Hickman courier., 1868-12-05

Measure 3u7 feet on each side and you
lave, iaeking an inch, enc square acre.
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TigssHaaifEE.
WHEELWRIGHT:
THE OPELOUsAs COURIER.

Published On Saturday by JOEL H. sANDOZ
coSDrT TIoNs:
Shbsertptton.-Fonr Dollars per year payable
in advance. or Five Dollars payable at the end
OF the year.
A subscriber wishing TO odiseenfnae mp-f give
written netice to that effect and settle up si+
arrearages; and no subscription will be stopped
until all arrearages are paid. unless at The option
of the publisher.
Adcerttsing.-F rFTT CENTS rer sqnare for
zach insertion. Eight lines es less constitute
square.
All advertisements senf in fr ruh,fcafion r'E
be inserted in English and French fneIeSs "t'tr-
wise ordered } anil the editor shall judge it con-
veniert to discontinue.
Candidates to public fa~ors viii nay F'iffeen
Dollars each, in advanee i te~v w:ub 20 be an
nounced
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Public Sale.
Estate Of Simon Gonor and Elizabeth

Estate Of Simon Gonor and Elizabeth
Rider, his wJc.
Rf virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro-
49, bate Court in and for the Parish of St Ian.
dry, there will be sold at public sale, to the last
anu highest bidder by the undersigned Admin
lstrat"r' or t'rongl' the ministry of duly COM
hissinrrd Anctloneer. at The last residence of
said drceased in Prairie Basse, in This Parish on
Saturday, December 9TH, 1868,
the following, Described properly, b+longing TO
the Estate of said Simon Gonur and Elizalrth
Rider his wife. boil, dfceased late of the Par.
ish of ST. Landry, to wit:
3 two year old calves, Two saddle horses.
two year old heifer, f ur cows,
4 pair "ork oxen' One saddle mare,
,hafes Win colts, One mule.
halt american mare, Two colts
About 40 barrels of corn, A |ot of fiddler
About two bales of cotton in the seed.
Ierms-CASH.
JOS D GONOR.
Administla ator
OpelOusas Nov Q1st 1863
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Probate Court, Parise Of St. Landry No. 227l.
EstGte Joseph Victor and Marie L.
Richard.
A LEXANDRE VICTOR RICHARD.
IA of the Parish of st. Landry. Admin
lstrator of the Estate of Joseph Victor
and Marie l.. Richard, deceased, having
filed Final Tableau of Distribution Of
said Estate, accompanied by petition
praying for the homologation of the
same And whereas the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an order of
Court dated November 10Th, 1868;
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all
interested to make opposition, if any
they have, in writing, at my office, in
the town of Opeiousas, within thirty days
from the date of the present notice, why
said Final Tableau should not be ap-
proved and homologated, the Admins
tor discharged from all further liability,
and his bond cancelled.
JOS. D. RICHARD. Clerk,
Opelousas, November 81, 1868.