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Judgment.

Marianne H. Richard, wite. as. aStephen u.
Young, her husband.
nISTR1CT COURT, St. Landry, No.
IL 99Os.-In this case. the law and the evil
dence being in favor of the plaintiff, it is by
reason thereof ordered, ~adiudged and decrpel
by the Court, that she do have a final judg-
ment against and recover of the defendant
the sum of eight thousand and tifty.five and
92ll00 dollars, with interest at 5ll00 per all
mum from judicial demand. viz: the 10th day
of July 1866, until paid and that her legal
and tacit m. ttgage be recognized and enforc-
ed to take effect on the property of defendant
as follows, viz: For fourteen hundred dollars
from the date of her marriage with defendant,
for five thousand six hundred and ninety-one
dollars from September 9th 1852. nine hum
dred and sixty-four and 92ll00 dollars from
September lst l855-subject to the following
credit, viz: four thousand six hundred and
ninety-sevrn and 5Oll0O dollars en- dation pay
ment, before Yves D'vy, Recorder of St. Lam
dry, April Both 1868.
That the community of acquets and gains
be dissolved, that plaintiff have the control
and administration of her paraphernal proper
ty, that defendant pay the costs of this suit.
(The words, on the property OF defendant.
interlined before signing.)
Done, read and signed III open Court. this
26th day of February, A. D.. 1869.
JAS. NJ. PORTER,
Judge 9Th Jud. Dist. Of La
A true copy.
Jos. D. RICHARD, Clerk
Opelousas. March Doth. 1869,
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THE CONCERT.

The grand Religious Concert which was
given last Saturday evening at the Roman
Catholic Church in this place, for the in
auguration of the statues, was a treat sci.
dom enjoyed by our community. Notwith.
standing the terrible storm on Friday, the
day on which the concert was to have come
off, and the disappointment of many at its
postponement, the spacious buildin" was
early filled with the most intelligent and
appreciative audience ever assembled upon
a like occasion in our quiet little town.
On entering the Church we were struck
with the quiet and orderly manner in which
every thing was conducted, and like all
present, were forcibly reminded that we
were in the house of God, While thus
contemplating our situation we were met
by Rev. Father Raymond, and kindly con-
Quoted to a seat from which we had a full
view of both performers and audience. A
glance at the former convinced us that we
were not to be disappointed i'll our cxpec-
t~ations, for we noticed among them many
amateurs, that would be an ornament to
any of our larger cities. We regret our
inability to do justice to the performance,
but feel certain that all who were present,
will join US n saying that never have we
attended a concert that was so complete a
success in every respect. The programme
was we'll selected, and calculated to engage
the attention of those who could not, as
we'll as those who could appreciate music.
La Charlie was exquisitely rendered by Mrs.
H.. and Miss L.. The reputation of the
former lady as a vocalist, is too we'll known
for comment; while the latter deserves a
higher tribute than it is is our power to
give. Cayatina from the opera of Lucia
L%amermoor, seemed to be the great attrac-
ton ofthe evening. 1t was well executed
and fully deserves the many compliments it
has received. Judith, by Miss L.. the
fair representative of our sister town Wash
ington, displayed her talent as a vocalist,
and has added to her numerous list, many
admirers. Miss P.... tried to out do her.
self, for never before have we heard her sing
so well.
Upon the whole, the music was the
most attractive ever given to an audience in
Opelousas, and the concert a decided
success. We understand that there is to
be a REPETITION of it soon, and hope that it
may be even o greater success than the
one of last Saturday evening"
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Judgment.

Puzmtre Ritter, wife, Is. her Husband, Ra.
phaet Richard, J.
nIsTRICT COURT, st. Landry. No.
~ 1133l.-1n this case, by reason of the law
and the evidence being in favor of the Plain.
tiff, it is ordered, adj Judged and decrred by the
Court, that she do have Judgment against and
recover of the Defendant tIs sum Of Nine
Hundred and Ten 42hI|OO Dollars, with inter.
est at 5 per cent per annum from judicial de.
nand, viz: November Both, 1866, until paid,
and that the legal and tacit mortgage of Plain.
tiff be recognized and enforced to secure pay
ment of said sum, to take effect from Februa,
ny 25tl,, 1867. That the community of &C.
quests and gains be dissolved. That Plaintiff
be decrpel to have the control and administra.
ton of her ~paraphernal property, and that De.
PENDANT pay the costs of this suit.
Done, read and signed in open Court, this
Goth day of February, A. d 1869.
JAS. NJ. PORTER,
Judge of Sth Jud. Dist. of La.
IL. ST. A true copy.
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1869.
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Public sale.

Estate Of Jean Bcptiste Demarest.
10y VIRTUE of an order of the Honora
ID BILE Probate Court in and for the Par
ish of St. Landry. there will be sold at pub
lie auction, on WEDNESDAY the 2Sth day
of April, 1869, at the last residence of the de-
ceased at TAnse-aux-Pailles in this parish. the
following property b%elongingt 0 the Estate OF
Jean Bite. Demarest, decd, late OF saidparish,
to-wit-
THE PLANTATION, CONSISTING OF
a dwelling house, corn crib, and about l2OO
rails for fences, together with a piece of Prai.
RE Land measuring about As arpents, bounded
north by Azelian Manuel, south by Frozin
| Demarest. east by Azelian Manuel, and west
by Jean Bite. Manuel and Frozin Demarest.
2, A PIECE OF WOODLAND MEASU-
| ring two arpents and a quarter on twenty IN
depth, bounded north by Aze!lar Manuel,
south fly Mrs. Widow Pierre U. Manuel, east
by Francois P. Pitre, fills, and west by the
| piece hereinafter described.
3. ANOTHER PIECE OF WOODLAND.
measuring two and a quarter arpents front on
twenty deep, bounded north by the above des-
cribed piece, south by the widow Pierre u.
Manuel, east by FRANCOIS P. Pitre, fills. and
west by Frozin Demarest.
The lands above described are situated in
this parish, at or near L'anse-aux-Paille
a. | Double barrel gun, l pair oxen, cow
and calf. 3 mares and 2 colts, branding iron,
l horse cart plantation utensils, household and
kitchen furniture, and many other things.
Terms and Conditions-All the real estate
to be sold payable at one and two years cred
it from day of sale, with approved security,
bearing 8llOO interest after maturity. The
moyeables as follows, viz: All sums of $40
and under, cash; all sums over $40 payable
one year from day of sale, with $500 interest
from maturity. SPECIAL mortgage and ven
doris privilege, and also the clause Of "non
aliendo" reserved.
ZEPHIRIN MANUEL,
March 81 80. Administrator
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OUR

Among the other objects of interest pos.
sessed by this office, We can boast a Deuii
ofno ordinary qualities. In addition to his
aptitude for improvement in the ''art o.
arts" his peculiar power Of reading char
ter and catching the peculiarities Of each
individual who crosses his path, is most
remarkable. On a larger theatre of action,
and q denser population, he would be re.
garded a wonderful and precocious youth.
There are certain elements in his mental
organization, which. with proper training
would, we are sure give him high rank as
a reporter and sketcher of character. With
an imperfect acquaintance of the English
language upon his entrance into our Sane.
tum, he has made a great advance in its
acquisition, and bids fair to do himself cred
it and reflect honor upon kindred. His
accomplishments are not bounded by the
narrow horizon above sketched-not at
all-but like some knight of the olden time,
he worships at the shrine of beauty. SIEVE.
raj chaste and tender epistles in prose and
verse of his composition, have fallen under
our eye, evincing depth Of feeling and del
icacy of sentiment, worthy ofan older head.
His ambition in this direction is not thrown
away upon the unknown but reach upward
to the l~oveliest and most select of the many
maidens who adorn our vicinity. And
what renders him charming in this outburst
Of affection, is his modesty. Ifyou desire
his good opinion, touch tenderiy upon this,
to him, all absorbing idea, and let no rude
guesses or improper queries pass your
lips; else the unclaimed lion within will
be aroused, and danger Of the greatest
character stare you in the face. We love
the boy, and take pleasure in thus speaking
Of his opening traits, and with a sincere
wish for. his welfare, we leave any further
notice of our incompatible "Deyil-"
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Public Notice.

TN accordance with a resolution passed by
l. the Police Jury February 10Th, there
will belsold to the highest bidder, at
Washington, at - o'clock March 9th, 1869
a toll bridge to be built across bayou Carron
on the public road leading from Washington
to Opelousas, together with the said public
road, for a period, and upon the terms set
forth in the resolution of the Police Jury
passed January 10th, 1869, and upon a plan
and specifications to be exhibited by the
undersigned at Washington, from the 10th,
to the 9th, of March 1869.
HENRY LASTRAPES,
L. D. PRESCOTT.
NJ. D. KAVANAGH, Committee.
W. NJ. JOHNSON,
SOL. HARMON.
Feb. p, $50.
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Capt. B. T. Walshe, the e%nterprising and
courteous merchant, No. 40 Canal St.
near the corner of St. Charles St. arrived
last week from the North, with a most ex-
tensive stock OF spring goods. embracing a
fine assortment of gentlemen's under wear
and furnishing goods, and a varied descrip-
ton Of boys and children's clothing. Mr..
Walshe having arrived in New York just in
time to avail himself of the declining prices
of goods, consequent OF the dedline of gold
in that city, can afford to sell his merchan-
disc much lower than any one else. '@' '-
Parents will only be consulting their
interest ii, their search for .children's cloth
ing, by calling at l1o Canal street.--LN. o.
Bulletin.
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state of Louisiana

Parish Court, st. Landry-No. o943.
OCTAVE FONTENOT, of the Parish Of
" St. Landry. Administ,ato of the Estat.
of Eliza Bundick, widow of Pierre Guil]ory,
both deceased, late Of the said parish, hav-
ing filed a Tableau Of the Classification the
Debts and Distribution of the funds of said
Estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homologation Of the same and where
as, the prayer Of said petition has been grant
ed by an order of Court dated February II,
1869;
Now, therefore, notice is h hereby given to all
persons interested to make Opposition to said
Tableau, in writing, at my Office in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed.
A. GARRIGUES;
Parish Judge.
OneIouSas. February Doth 1850
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Gold Mine .--E'Or sale :!

Cold Mine .--E"Or Sale! :!
A PLANTATION situated ID miles S w
II of Opelousas, containing 255 arpents Of
land about 100 wood and the balance prairie;
IS acres are enclosed and under cultivation.
There are 20 acres planted in cane. 10 in
sorghum, and the balance in com. potatoes,
etc.
There are 4 hands employed on the place
for the year, under contract to build a sugar
house, and make all necessary repairs.
Stock and farming implements can be
bought with the place. Possession given inn
media:ely. For further particulars apply to
C. MAYO,
At the Opelousas Drug Store:
March 81 SO. l3-tf
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- Judgment.

Julia Ann Sloane Is. John j. Andrus,
her Ausbuud.
INSTRUCT COURT, St. Landry, No.
~ lOS53-In the above entitled cause, by
reason of the law and the evidence being in
favor of the Plaintiff, it Is ordered, adiudeed
and decreed by the Court that SIR have isdg-
ment against and do recover of her husband,
John J. Andrus, the Defendant, the sum of
six hundred and sixty-four and l5I 100 dollars,
with interest thereon at 5I1O0 per annum from
the 18th March. 1868, date of iudaial demand.
until paid; and that her legal and tacit mort
gage, to secure said sum, be recognized and
enforced to teke effect from the Sd day of DC,
tober, 1857.
That she be decreeed to have the control
and administration of her paraphernal proper
ty, aud that Defendant pay the costs of this
suit.
Done. read and signed in open Court, this
Oath day Of February, A. D. 1869.
JAS. NJ. PORTER,
Judge 9Th Jud. Dist. of La.
Il. 81 A true copy. !
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1869.
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BASIL.

pAIsED by Judge L. J. Duprt.
V III got by by Boston, Jr, ont of
daAAk% Prairie Flower. will stand the present
season at the plantation of Henry l.. Garland.
adjoining the town ofOpelousas. Charge $50
payable in advance.
Boston, Jr., raised by Col. VIM. Crow. of
Lafayette, was got by George Martin out of
Boston filly, she by Boston out of Priam mare.
Prairie Flower, raised by VIM. H. Paraott.
of St. Landry, an own sister of Washenango,
was got by imported Sorrow out of Madge
by imported Leviathan out Of Lady of The
Lake by Sir Archy.
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Public Notice.

A LII PERSONS who may have claims
IN against the Estate Of John G.. Oliver.
decd, are hereby notified to present the same
at the office of Messrs. Moore a. Morgan, at
opelousas, for classification: if approved; and
forward and and pay to the same parties.
ELIZA MCDANIEL,
March, IS. 1869. Administrative.
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EStat e of John Wright

Parish Court, Parish St. Landry.-No 3Ho
WIN. COTTRELL, of the Parish OF st.
w Landry, having applied BY his petition
Of John Wright deceased late of the Parish
of st. Landry: 1o
opposition to said appoint ment, will hle the
same in writing, at my office in the town OF
notice. A. GARRIGUES Parish Judge.
Opelousas, March Goth, 1869.
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Estate Of La>tie Simon.

Parish Court. Parish St. Landry.-No. 1916
WIN. COTTRELL of the Parish Ct St.
w Landry, having applied by bis petition
to be appointed administrator of the Estate of
Lastie Simon deceased, late Of the Parish Of
st. Landry
Therefore. any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing. at my office in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice.
A. GARRIGUES. Parish Judge.
Opelousas, March goth, 1869.
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Meeting

ESTATE OF LUCITS J. DUPKE.
DY VIRTUE of an order of the Parish
Id Court, in and for the Parish of St. Lam
dry. a meeting of the Creditors ofthe Estate of
Lucius J. Dupre, deceased, late of said parish,
will be held before Yves D'avy, Recorder,
at his office in Opelousas, on Tuesday,
the 9th day of April, 1869, at 10 o'clock
A.. NJ. for the purpose of celebrating upon the
most advantageous manner of selling the ef-
fects of the Estate of said deceased, and to fix
the terms and conditions of sale.
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
Opelousas, April 9th 1869.
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JUDGMENT.

- uOS11eIJ.
Emeline Deuilliers e&. Joseph III. Carriere,
her husband.
nISTRICT COURT. Parish of St. Lam
~ dry, No. IlO27.-The evidence adduced
upon the trial of the above entitled cause be-
ing in favor of the plaintiff and against the de-
fendant, it is by reason thereof and of the law
ordered, adjudged and decreed that the plain
tiff have judgment against her husband, Joseph
NJ. Carrier, tor the sum Of thirty-nine dollars,
being the value of movable effectslG the plain
tiff received by said defendant on or before the
first day of January, 1896, for the further sum
of eleven hundred and ~twenty-four dollars and
ninety-two cents ($ll24.92) received by said
defendant and appropriated to his W use on
the 18th of August, lo4S, and one hundred and
seven dollars and twenty-eight cents ($lO7. 2o)
received by the defendant ON the l4th July,
lS4o, and appropriated to his use-said two last
named sums being the amount of plaintiffs
inheritance from the succession of her father,
Francois Coulon Devilliers, decd. For tue
further sum Of eight hundred and seventy-seven
dollars and seventy-six cents, being the amount
of the inheritance of the plaintiff from the sue
cession OF her mother, FRANCHISE Langloise,
which was received by the defendant on the 9Th
day of Angust, 1855, and converted to his W
use. That plaintiff further recover from the
defendant ten head of horned cattle Of which
five to be mich cows, or their value seventy
dollars. Its further ordered and decreed that
the Plaintiff be separated in property from Ler
said husband, that she be restored to the sole
administration other estate and effects and that
the community ofacquets and gains heretofore
existing between said plaintiff and defendant
be dissolved. 1t is further ordered, adjudged
and decreed that the legal mortgage in favor of
the plaintiff to secure the payment of the afore-
said sums of money and interest be recognized
to take effect from the dates when said sums
were respectively received, and that plaintiff
recover interest on said sums from judicial de-
mand, viz: 29th January, 1869.
Judgment read and signed in open Court,
this 10Th day ofFebruary, 1869.
JAS. NJ. PORTER,
Judge 9Th Jud. Dist. OLA.
H. 81 A true copy
Jos. d. RlCHAD, Clerk.
Opelousas, March l3, 1869.
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Found.

I'm the 9th of February last. on I. F. Lit
" tells plantation on Bayou Beuf, a lot of
Copper, parts of different engines. buried in
the ground. The owners are requested to
com forward, prove property, pay charges,
and take it away, or it will be dealt with as
the law directs. B. S. GAY, j. Peace.
Bayou bmuf, March 18th 1869. 1886
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Notice OF Election.

NOtiCC OF EICCfIOn.
THE VOTERS of the Town of Opelo'lsas
l. are hereby notified that an election VIII
be held at the Court House in said on
Monday the 5th day of April 1867 Tor the
purpose of electing, by ballot, seven iIeei'o'o.
trs of said town, as members OF the boaIo VI
Police, or Selectmen of said town.
The Polls will be opened at o'clock IN the
forenoon. and closed at 4 o'clock IN the eve
ming. JOS. ID. RlCi1ann,
Clerk of the District Court.
Opelousas, March 18th, 1869.
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Estate of Euclide Simon.

Parish Court, Parish St. Landry.-No.
FAMES MIRES, of the Parish of St.
y Landry, having applied by mis- petition.
to be appointed Administrator of the Estate OF
Euclide Simon, deceased, late of said parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment, will file the
same in writing, at my office in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. A. GARRIGUES, Parish Judge.
Opelousas, March, goth, 1863.
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E1VRESH GARDEN SEEDS, Growth of
IL 1868. Direct from Landretb, Philadel-
phia, At MAYO'S Drug Store. 13-4t
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lhe melancholy tact can no longer De
concealed. One of the brightest Of
intellects and bravest of spirits has sunk
into hopeless imbecility. A rare genius
has suffered a total eclipse. Passions
once so strong, noble and generous,
faculties that were wont to engage the
admiration of all, to illumine all subjects
and diffuse a radiance in all circles, have
succumbed to some mysterious power,
and now thick darkness and debility
possess the mind and soul of one of the
most gifted of our citizens.
Yesterday petition was presented to
Judge Duvigneaud by Messrs. Charvet
and Duplantier, praying the Pierre Soule
be interdicted and that a curator be
appointed to take charge of his affairs.
The petition alleges his permanent and
complete prostration and incapacity.
This distressing misfortune has long been
known in the community. From deli
cacy to his esteemed family, it has not
been regarded as proper to be referred
to in the public prints. This reason can
no longer suppress the expression of our
profound sorrow and sympathy for the
distinguished gentleman and his afflicted
family. The unhappy condition of Mr..
Soule has been produced by family sor-
rows OF the most distressing character.
His only son some time ago manifested
symptoms of mental alteration. These
have become permanent aud now both
father and son demand the incessant care
of devote relatives and friends. To those
who have known MI. Soule in his
prime as one of the most vigorous-minded
of men, with faculties Of extraordinary
brilliancy, and SO we'll preserved. with
temperate, prudent, systematic habits,
will be surprised. as well as panied, to
hear Of his infirmity. Only the most
poignant, deep and radical sorrow, the
most wearing, agonizing and crushing
IF calamities, could unseat an INTELLECT
so we'll balanced by nature and long
training so healthily developed and
disciplined. Recalling the brilliant
career Of the afflicted gentleman, when
the halls of legislation and the. courts
justice rang with the echoes ofhis me-
lodious tones, and audiences were held
by his magical eloquence,
when his noble presence in every assem-
olage and on all occasions drew upon
him the admiring gaze of all beholders,
he beautiful and melancholy lines of
Shakespeare occur to us with peculiar
'orce and impressiveness:
Now see that noble and most SOW reign reason,
Like sweet bells, tangled, out of tune, and
harsh"
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just Received.
OPELOUSAS r STORE

DRUG STORE,
100 ozs. French Quinine,
20 lbs. English Calomel,
20 lbs. English Blue Mass,
| Dbl. East India Cold Pressed Castor Oil,
And a complete assortnrnteo of Patent Medi
cines and other Drugs and Chemicals used in
this market.
All CT Dromgoole & Co.'S celebrated South
ern Preparations.
A fine assortment Of Stationery and Fancy
Goods.
~ Call at the OPELOUSAS DRUG
STORE-sigm of BIG MORTAR.
c. MAYO, Druggist.
Opelousas, March 9Th, 1869.
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.JuSt Received

JUST Received:
A LARGE and complete assortment OF
LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS
at the Opelousas Drug Store, kept by
13-tf G. MAYO.
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State OfLOuisiana,
PARISH COURT, w.
Parish Of St Landry NO.

Parish of St. Landry. No'
A IMEE GRADENIGO, of the Parish OF St.
ALandry, Administrative of the Estate of
Joseph Gradenigo, deceased, late of said parish,
having filed 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 All order of
Court, bearing date February oath, 1863;
Row, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
TabIeau in writing, at my Office in the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why the said Tableau should not be homolo-
gated and confirmed.
A. GARRIGUES,
Parish Judge.
Opelousas, February 9th, 1863.
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IRON Grasp Cement.
0NE of the greatest discoveries of the age.
" No house is complete without it. There
is no necessity for having broken furniture or
crockeryware. Anything can be mended with
it. Manufactured and sold by
G.. MAYO
At the Sign of the Big Mortar.
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Notice.

Notice.
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Police Jury
II is hereby called Oh Tuesday the 9th OF
April 1869, for the purpose of fixing the amount
of bodd, and specifying the time for the COM
p)eting the Toll Bridge at Washington:
By order of J. G. BROOKS, President.
G.. MAYO, Clerk.