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PARISH COURT, w.
Parish of St. Landry.

PARISH COURT, n,
A IMEE GRADENIGO, of the Parish of ST.
ALandry, Administrative of the Estate OF
Joseph Gradenigo, deceased, late of said pal ish,
having flied a Tableau Of the classification
of the debts OF said Estate, accompanied by
his petition praying for the homologation of
the same and whereas the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an order of
Court, bearing date February Oath, 1869;
Row, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
Tableau in writing, at my office in the town Of
Opelonsas, within the time required by law,
why the said Tabteau should not be homolo-
gated and confirmed.
A GARRIGUEs,
...t f..f , e: Parish Judge,
Opelousas, February 9th, 1869. .
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Thursday, February 18th, 1869.

The Police jury met pursuant to adjourn
mcnt; present, J. G. Books President, Z.
CAN'T, and VIM. Cottrcll.
On motirn of Mr.. Coltrcll, It is resolved;
that the Parish Constable be Instructed to
notify the absent members, that the Police
Jury would meet on the 10Th, inst. at 10
O'clock \. NJ.
There being no quorum the Police jury
adjourned until the 10th. inst. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
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Tuesday. February 18th. 1850

The Police jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment: present, j. G. Brooks President, E.
CAN'T, ). Roy, and VIM. Cottrcll. 49,.
On motion of Mr.. CAN'T, It is resolved;
that the Police Jury proceed TO the election
IF officers; whcrcppon, the ballot was dis.
pen cd with, and {, Mayo declared elected
clerk t,y ae clamation.
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- Parish Court, Parish Of St. Landry. d.
WIVES DAVY, of the Parish Of St. Landry,
IL Curator of the vacant Estate Of Casmir
Durand, deceased, late of said parish, having
filed a Tablcau of the classification of1he debts
of said Estate, accompanied by his petition
praying for the hemologation of the same:
and whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order o fthe court, bearing
date February 23rd, 1863
Now, therefore notice IS hereby given TO all
persons interested to make opposition TO said
Tableau III writing at my office, in the town of
Opeleusas, within the time required by law,
why the said, tableau should not Be hamo|oga-
ted and confirmed. ~ '('.
.rt'ri@ A GARRIGtES, Parish judge T;
Opelousas, February 9th, 1869. & ~ g. i
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ey.auizcd Public Opinion.

During the troubled and exciting scenes
Of last gear, WI frequently took occasion to
urge upon our people the importance OF be-
ing cool, firm, self-poSscsse,l aud united m
moral oppo: ition t. the i'lipudent and I'M,
%scrupulous faction which, through frauo
and Violence, had obtained possession Oh the
State government. We believed then IN
the efficacy Of organized p~uhlic>oplnlon TO
irown down, and nnatly dlsslpatc TINS rae
ton, and we believe in it mere fdi'y no"
since experience has attc>tca lis Wholesome
power. But there should be no lelaA"ton
from this policy as long as the political
affairs of the State remain IN Their ifcSeH'
d,s,ocatcd and abnormal colHil'lrn. 1t oar
p.opie have not been dlaSohadcu ~oy a
.lnyal militia after the H,a"I.vl o.. layton )
rn,.throa's and robbers III -Aakan>;i>, II
they have enjoye! Il comIala'I'c ">G,ee Oh
security and QuicI, the result Is mol due 70
tn" magnanimily and Corbear"'tcc OF ihc So
caIh d State authorities, but TO The app'e-
hrlsion on the part Of these authorities that
the organized public opinion confronting
them was power Hlghtler than any lolee
which they could command within the
Ili.nits of the State. They We're satisfied
that it represented the real voice am VIII
If the State. Therefore, 1t gave them PAUSE.
therefore, moro than once, When urged ny
ambition or m~alignity to attempt measure"
for the utter degradation and ruin OF their
political opponents, they have been persuau,
I'd to "ict | dare not wait upon | would.
We adjure our people to permit no dtl'er-
ences on minor matters dissolve or seriously
weaken that organization of pubic opinion
which has been to them like an ;egls and a
palladium heretofore. If they fall not IN
this point, but maintain a solid front, peace
rul ct unquailing, still as the breeze but
dreadful as the storm, " the social equality
bill, after some fuss and tuning on the other
side, will come to nothing practical that
would not have been eventually arrived at
even in its absence, and social tlemc''ts will
find their various levels according TO their
respective specific GRANTEES. But If they
fail in this point, ifthey fall into dIsorgani-
cation. dismay and despair, the very worst
may be apprehended; all the engines OF
vengeance, and all the contrivances OF op-
preston and humiliation Will be turned
upon them, and a cataclysm Of social ruin
will roll it's dark tide over the whole State.
But there is no danger Of such a catastrophe
unless our people are guilty Of suicidal neg
ligence as to the means Of aTcrtlng tn.
D. Crescent.
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Wednesday Fehr .ary 18th, 1869.

Wednesday, February 18th. 1869.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn.
mcnt; present, j.. G. Brooks President, F.,
CAN'T, and VIM. Cottrcll. There being no
quorum the Police Jury adjourned until to.
NOR: ow the 18th inst. at 10 o'clock.
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The CUBAN REFuGEEs.-[he steamer
Bienville, on her last trip from Havana,
brought over a number of Cuban refugees.
Among them is a person whom the youns
lady readers of the Pic. will feel a great
interest in. She was a belle in Havana, and
the betrothed of an insurgent otiicer-an
heiress to immense wealth, and q member OF
the Spanish nobility. It would scarcely be
necessary to say she. is beautiful. There
are few ladies of that favored isle who are
otherwise. But our heroine is not only
pretty in the common acceptation OF the
word-but surprisingly louvely. The chief
object of interest, however, is her wardrobe.
Not even our city bellies, distinguished as
they are for their costly and elegant apparel,
ever dreamed of such magnificence. Think
of two hundred dresses, shawis from the
looms of Cashmere, rich silks from Cairo,
pearl and emeralds that o~utrival those that
cleaned in the tabled grotto of the Oceaui-
cas- and diamonds that would purchase a
princes ransom.
Her travelling costume was of dark mate
rial, futed in the last recherche style offaSh-
iona walking suit indeed. The skirt of
rich heavy satin, bordercd at the extremity
by a wide huting, from the folds of which,
peeps out q rich lace, intricate'y Blended
with the graceful putfS, disclosing the beau
tiful foot and exquisitcly turned ankle.
A shorter oyerskirt of the same material,
but oflishter shade, scolloped into half cia-
monds at the end, from which are pendant
satin ~tassels, cleaning with diamond dust,
reaches the upper edge of the 1uting. The
waist is ofthe same material, with family de
fined vein of fred running through the centre
of the streamers attached to it, and which,
too, are fringed at the sides and ends with
the diamond-d busted tassels-a diamond sha-
ped cape rests upon either shoulder, and
the points meeting at the waist are secured
by aa opal pin: Pearls CLEAN in the rich
braids of her black hair which is worn in
the fashion of Mary. Stuart; the beautiful
head is not disfigured with the, unshapely
chignon and the Turkish horse tail floating
like a streamer. behind. A small velvet cap
set j%au,ntily on the silken hair, is tadorued
with a small white feather, secured with a
large solitaire diamond diamonds in the
small ears and on the breast; while the fin;
gers on the right hand blaze in a diamond
sheath. No wonder that the young Cuban
loved her.. Seen, as the reporter saw her,
stepping from the cabin of the Bienvlllc, it
would not be difficult to find him imitators.
Nor is the prophecy too much to, hazard,
that unless a gallant story, rich in. brave
achievements as any Paladin of France reach.
her from the isle, the young hero may win
his liberty, but he'll lose his,bride; for our
youth are not Of the sort to permit this, fail
exotic to bloom and blash unseea.
N. O. Picayune.
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13
Education.

1t is education that distinguishes hu.
manity from animal creation, A mind
that is well disciplined and cultivated is
an ornament of inestimable worth. 1t is
education that enables its possessor to en-.
counter and overcome the many difficult
ties that beset the pathway of life. 1t is
education that enables man to delve into
the past, and bring to light relics that are
astounding to uneducated minds. 1t is
education that gives to man the potency tt
| penetrate the earth and extract from its
bowels the numerous kinds of mineral
with which it so copiously abounds. Ed
ucationl Indeed what has it not accom-
plished? Its majestic influence has giver
to man the power of sending his thoughts
with lightning speed to the most ldstan,
parts of the earth. 1t is rapidly binding
with iron bands, states to states, and con
tinents to continents. 1t is the great ar.
chitect that fashions and forms the mind
to be kindred image Of Him who made
1T. & .e9 & 1a
Education is pleasing. 1t develops OBJ.
servation, and expands and enlarges the
faculties of the mind; and thus enables
the person who is fortunate enough to
have it in his possession, to see beauties
in nature that are entirely inccinpre2ensi-
BILE to an undisciplined mind. What I'M
cultivated mind would have thought Of be-
holding beauties in blade of grass, or the
lii tie rill as it passes along through valleys
and over plains, singing its beautiful
pears? Is there limit to the knowledge
which man may obtain Can he learn
just so much and no moreg Have not the
nations that now lie Wondering in their
graves, been learning from the time they
were able to lisp their mother tongues !?
Yet how little knowledge has been gained
within the last three centuries. There
was time in the history of the world
when the arts and sciences were developed
to almost as great an extent as at the pres
ent. But pride and ambition diseased the
minds of the people, and they relapsed
from the high state of civilization which
they had attained into one bordering close.
ly upon barbarism. We cannot tell but
that fifty years hence may record US upon
the scroll of time as anti-progressive as
the Greeks and Turks of day. Eight
years ago, this nation was caught mapping,
and was reused only to its great RESPONSE
bility by the sound of cannonry that re-
verberated over the plains and hills in the
vicinity of Charleston. This land-the
most beautiful spot of earth. was for a
time yelled in clouds of darkness that
almost set at defiance the best skilled
sta tesmen and generals of the age. Yet
this great gloom and dis
pondency, we emerged from this dark and
much to be lamented period, regenerated
and Refrigerated people. The literature
of the times has been the means of ex-
panding the minds of men, and has fixed
us as people upon firm basis, more so
than any other nation whose chronicled
events are recorded in the history of the
world. Education is the bone and sinew
of prosperous and progressive people.
Upon it nations destiny depends, for an
people cannot be enslaved.
7 M MOyER
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13
Late News Items.

r WISCONSIN. IL, .-t sag
Three fires occurred in Milwaukee on
Saturday, Loss not heavy.
" Geo. Andrews, of Oshkosh, recently
sold 100000 feet of logs, at So per NJ, to
parties in Fond du Lac-the largest sale of
the season. Hy#m
The Darlington Republican has been
leased for one year to @. r. Hamstreet.. :.
An Odd Fellow lodge is about to be start
ed in Darlington.
Crops Except corn) are fully up to
the general average in former years judg-
ing from our exchanges.
"A hotel, a residence, and saloon in
Lancaster were entered by burglars re-
Gently and robbed. The Republicans of
Grant county will hold County Conven-
ton on the 25th inst. to elect dele gates to
Madison. ~ a"-ia3f ~
The dry goods store of Mickey Bro. &
Geo. Fl. Folds, of Madison, was recently
entered by burglars and robbed of $4,000
to $4,000 in goods, for the recovery of
which and the apprehension of the thieves
reward Of $500 is offered. The city is
still infested with burglars. :1E
ltan u91r OUTSIDE. ~ ,s-
g The Red Stockings, of Cincinnati, beat
the Forest City Club, at Rockford last
Monday-2S 81. 17alEaJ a.
-Dunleith is going to put a cupola on
her city hall, and build cistern to hold
1000 barrels. ~
1t is stated that the insanity OF the
interesting widow of the unfortunate En-
peror Macmillan was caused by a poison
Gus plant which grows in Cuba and some
few places in Mexico. sa
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13

Personal. had the pleasure of a
call on Saturday from Rev. S. Reynolds,
Of Milwaukee, agent Of the American BIZ
Die Society. 4o1eo.
On Monday three. ladies called. We
promised to mention it, and to speak of
them as three of the best looking ladies
in Dodgeville. Being as tits, we don't
dare do it. Cali again, ladies. t..
y. B. Gaylord, advance agent of Or
tons circus, called on Monday. We all
voted him clever gentleman, and shall
always be glad to see him.
Ex-senator Whitman called on tees
day. Personally his preference is for
Hon. Anthony Van Wyck for Governor
second choice-Gen. Atwood.
We called one day last week on c.
A. De Silva, Esq, Of Highland, and were
well entertained with his informatory talk
in regard to farming and stock-raising
music and singing by his amiable and ac
complished daughters, and the best Of
treatment all round. Mr.. d. has some
ideas Of selling out, but we hope he will
abandon them, as the county can't well
afford to spare him. -
I'VE had the pleasure of a call from
4. Grote. Esq. Of Ayoca, yesterday m orn-
ing, He reports business in the village
rather duh. bat says that crops are look
ing well. and il prices keep up he looks
for better times soon.
Friend Bliss the veteran ex-editor Of
the Mineral Point Tribune. dropped into
our sanctum yesterday. He professed 10
have been harvesting and haying, and
from appearances we should think it
agreed with HIM, for he is looking better
CHAN We hsye seen BIN for months, e
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13
Letter from Dakota, Wis.

The rye harvest on the Indian Lands,
and, by the way, rye is the principal crop,
is august 4th) nearly finished. The
straw is heavy, and farmers generally ex-
pect good yield. Wheat on high ground
looks we'll. The low lands have been too
wet for anything but grass, and it is even
thought that hay will be of an inferior
quality on the White River and other large
marshes. Corn is backward, and, unless
there is an unusual amount of September
sun and no frost. must generally be fail
ure. The bugs do not affect the potatoes
largely this season, and the promise is
good, except on damp lands....... I'VE no.
ticed Bro. Kanouse's marriage with inter-
est, and hope to hear of satisfactory
matrimonial progress, w.-J.R.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13

At o'clock p NJ, for the purpose of electing two
delegates to represent the county at large IN the Re-
publican State Convention to be held at Madison
Wednesday September LIST !; to nominate candidate
for County Superintendent of schools to voted for
the November election and to transact such other
business as may properly before the Convention
Towns will be entitled to vote in the convention
for every so votes poled at the Presidential election
Of 1865 and for every fraction of 80 exceeding 20
follows:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13

Our PAPER.-We ask all those not sub
scribers to our paper into whose hands it
shall fall to look over our columns and see
if they do not consider it worthy of sup
port Large as our circulation is, it ought
to be doubled. We are making every eff
fort to represent this region in a good
light. and to add to its wealth, population
and Importance. All we ask is that the
people shall reciprocate. and help them
selves and as 10y subscribing for and read
ing the CHRONICLE.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13
The Candidates.

Col. Utley, Of the Racine journal, who
has opinions of his own, and is never
4 afraid to express them, while confessing to
. love for the present State officers, be-
lieves that +" the good Of the party requires
a change; not on account of any unfitnesss
Of the men but there are other men in
the party, who have some qualifications,
that are entitled to some consideration.
God has never made set of men so per-
feet that they would not in time wear out
the best organized party that ever existed
on the earth, if they continued to ride it
TOO long and many man has worn him
self out by sitting astride party too long,
who might otherwise have stood high
among the people. AS we have before
stated, there was q general understanding
at the last state convention, that we would
re.nominate the old State officers, clear
down through, and at the next convention
there should be new DEAL" dp
The Colonel is in favor of re-nominating
the present incumbents, from Governor
down, or have new deal. In this we do
not quite agree. No one supposes for a
moment that the ticket will be made up
precisely as two years ago, and yet there
Is no doubt but some of the officers will be
re.re-nominated. 1t don't follow because
Allen is asking for the Secretaryship, that
Smith, who aspires to be Governor, can
fall back" on his present fat office
Treasurer. There is clause in our stat
utes which prevents the Office of Sheriff
from being filled by one man more than
one consecutive term, and the same should
be the case of the State Treasurer, and
perhaps other state officers. We are of
the opinion that other things being equal,
ssep men should be nominated. This will
leave us, as Utley says, in healthy con-
dition for the fight, and the powers of
darkness cannot prevail against u.s. :. The
Richland county Sentinel also favors a
"new deaP' with A. NJ. Thomson for
Governor, and Gen. Atwood for L,euten-
ant Governor. That would do very well.
If the General is not nominated for Cover
nor, his very many warm friends can GER
tainly do no less than to vote to give him
the second place on the ticket.
As matters now stand, it seems that the
chances for Governor are between three
men-Atwood, Thomson, and Van Wyck.
Treasurer Smiths chances have been on
the wsne for some time, and the Lacrosse
Republican is about the only paper that
thinks Gov. Fairchild will be the man. Be-
tween the three prominent candidates there
is little choice. We prefer Gen. Atwood be-
cause he is the oldest, and, having earned
the honor, if the people are going to be-
stow it Madison will be the place, and Sep
TENDER LIST the time.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13
Re,ub,Iean County Convention.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1869,

A delegate convention Of the Republicans OF Iowa
county will assemble at the courthouse IN the village
Of Dodgeville, EE
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13

DEcLINEs.-Gen. Rosecrans declines the
nomination for Governor of Ohio at the
hands of the Democrats. The Chicago
Journal pertinently says: The Ohio
Democracy has suffered an eclipse. The
declination of Rosecrans is full moon in
terposed between the gubernatoral office
and that opaque party. The observation
is complete" 4tt-it
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-08-13
CULTIVATORS.

hey make great variety of cultvators. Their one,
two. AMI three tooth cast steel hardened plows are
giving good satisfaction and going off as fast
as they are finished Their five tooth
cast-steel hardened cultivators
ti y,arranted to clean in any soil.