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nor ,ven jaw back. They are SO smiable that
hav even known them tew get stuck in the but
ter, and lay there all day, and not holler for
help, and actually die at last of a broken heart.
TO realize the lneekness Of these uncomplain.
ing little cusses let the philosophick mind just
for one moment compare them to the pesky hea,
who lights upon man in hiz strength and wom-
an in her weakness like red hot shot, or the
warbling musketo, wild from Nujereey cat
tail marsh, with biz dagger in hiz mouth acke-
ing for blood or, horror Of horrors! to the mid
night bed bugg. who creeps out ov crack az
still and az lean az a shadow, and hitchez ON to
the bosom ov buty like starved leeol:
Every man haz u right to pick his play1nstes,
but az for me, l had rather visit deep among
cockroaches than to hear the dying embers ov a
single muskeeters song In the room jineing, or
to Know thare waz just one bedbugg left i'll the
world, and he waz waiting for my kandls to go
out and for me to pitch into bed.
In conclusion, to show that l aint fooling,
would be willing, if had them, to swap ten
fust,e aeas emmy time for small sized cock
roach and if the fellow complained that had
shaved him in the trade, would return the
cockroach and swear that We waz even.
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TVHE undersigned will open on the Ist
IL of February next ensuing, in the
Old Bank Building, opposite the public
square of Opelousas, Private Boarding
House for the accommodation by the day
OF month Of single gentlemen OF families.
He hopes by his efforts and the mode
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CRAFTY all who may call upon him.
JAMES e. HAYES.
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Il an act prohibiting any persou from
carrying tire e-arms ON the premises of any
citizen without the consent Of the owner,
and subjecting the person SO offending to
punishment. Now hereby give pub
lie notice that do not intend that any
person should hunt within my enclosures,
and give this public warming to all aud
every person to refrain from 50 doing,
and from trespassing in any way, and
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Opelousas, March 18th, 1869.
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BRlCKLAYER AND PLASfERER,
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Matchmaker ;u.l Jc\vcllcr.
At john Emmel IS New Building,
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line Of trade, every thing that can be. ohtared d.
and he will give ample satisfaction to customers
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oi prices. Having been engaged in the hest
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promises TO DO everything that is required to gain
the good will and to satisfy all who " III favor him
with their confidence. in everything that concerns
the sale aud repairs of Hatches. Clocks i Je,oets
His long experience acquired in the best labor
atures of Paris and Geneva, permits him to Wal
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FO R q A IL IL.
A N Eagle" Gin Stand, with all the
IN running gear complete and in fine
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as good as new. Persons wishing to
purchase can sec the above ON NY Naxla
Plantation.
l have also an excellent Steam Engine
aud Sugar Mill, which | would sell Oh
very accommodating terms.
J. A, TAYLOR.
April 4th, 1868. 43tf.
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There will be public examination at, the
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HORS S A N D NJ Z L E S
FOR SALE.
"A I have constantly OnA
n hand a lot of Creole Hor- "a
81 q. ses and Mules for sale aAAna~
cheap for cash. They can always be
seen at the plantation of Dupre & Co.
meau, (late Joseph Gradenigos place
Also, wild mares for sale.
Call OH me ut home, in this town.
ALCEE DUPRE.
Opelousas, August 18th, 1867. loft.
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News from China.

SAN FRANCISCO, June l9. = The
steamship Great Republic, from Hong
Kong May 19sh, arrived.
An uneasy feeling prevailed among
the Chinese officials. with reference to
the future course Of political events
at Pekin. There is complaint con-
cerning outside matters, as every
thing, SO far, Is working to their signal
advantage Dust storms we're preva-
lent, and but httie rain had fallen.
A Russian man Of war was at Port
FeitZen, from COrrea. where she had
a difficulty with the Correans,in which
she tad. several men killed and
wounded.
The Chez FOw gold fever had died
out, aud but little interest was mani
fested in Lhe gold mines.
The Shanghai Departments annual
parade which occurred on the 18th Of
May was a grand affair. Three hun-
dred foreigners Joined in the process
sion.
The United States flag ship Piscata-
qua was at Nagasaku.
The Mikado arrived at Yeddo May
9Th.
Numerous outrages have been re-
ported upon foreigners. The English
Minister has complained to the Jap
anese Government regarding the
matter.
The anniversary of the birthday of
Queen Victoria, was observed ia a
splendid manner at Yokohoma.. Sir
Harry Parks reviewed the English
troops in the garrison, and the
marines from the feet.
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The steamer AIeppo has arrived from
Liverpool. 80.
/ President Grant was announced to dine
| on Sunday with A. 7. stewart. Ex-Goyer'
nor Morgan and general Dix called to see
him on Saturday
A bill before the Massachusetts, Legisla-
ture, giving aid to the Massachusetts Gen.
traI Railroad, has been referred to the next
Legislature The bill to aid in the con.
struction of the Boston, Hartford ano
Erie Railroad passed, to be engrossed' oy
| vote of 1T to IL.
President Grant remains In New York
\ till to-day. He avoids visitors and sees
but few of those who call on him. General
| Sherman, who is also in New York, is, Dy
his expire. sed desire, neglected by bores.
The funeral services OF Mr.. Henry j.
RAYMOND is appointed for Monday after
noon, at the church on the corner OF
University pace ana Tenth street.
on Saturday morning two men named
Clyde and Clark, both pain ters, fell from
q scafold in Cincinnati, forty feet to the
pavement. Clark was impaled on an iron
fence and instantly killed. Clyde was
fatally Injured. The accident resulted
from an imperfectly secured rope coming
loose.
The Republican primary election for
delegates to the State Convention, took
place In Cincinnati and Hamilton County
on Saturday night. There was almost a
unanimous feeling iu favor of Gen. Hayes
for Governor.
Advices frsm East Tennessee indicate
that STOKES will carry that section by
large majority. Senter will carry Middle
Ixva N
registration, heretofore prevented by a re-
fusai of the registers to comply with the
law, can elect him.
H Harrison, Judge of the Supreme
Court of Tennessee announces himself as
a candidate to represent Nashville and
Davidson County in the Slate senate. He
declares himself IN favor of calling con-
vention by the next Legislature to remove
the political disabilities of all white citi-
zens, and TO amend the Constitution so as
to secure the right OF suffrage to colored
men for all future time. COlored men now
vote on the authority OF the law of the
Legislature, but the right is not derived
from the State Constitution. He favors
the iatincatIon Of the Fifteenth Amend
ment to the Federal Constitution
The sensation story published Saturday
morning, in the New York papers, that
force OF $500 men left Friday night for
Cuba, is unfounded, though 1t is consid-
cred certain that some troops viii soon
leave that city. The men enlisi ed in
PhiIadeIphia number only 400, and have
not vet got away, as the vessel is under
going repairs In New York, and viii not
90 to Philade phfa TIL some time this
week. Recruiting Tor tie Cuban army is
reported quite brisk in New York and
vicinity.
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EUROPE.
News by Atlantic Gable.

SPAIN.
MADRID, June 19.-The Cortes has
passed the bill giving the acts of the
Provisional Government force of law.
and eonferring the power to carry
them into effect
After a stormy debate the Republi-
cans have succeeded in bringing be-
fore the Cortes a resolution express
lug their disapproval Of the presence
OF the Duke Of Montpensier ia
Spain, aud demanding that the Gov
eminent order him to return to
Portugal.
Gen. Pescula. a strong supporter Of
the ex-Queen. arrived here on the
pretext ef visiting his estates In Lee
g0nla, claiming his right to do SO rs
a citizen under the Constitution. He
was arrested and sent 10 Aranjues to
await further orders. He will proba-
bly, be exiled TO the C4naries. 1t is
sad that steamer IS now waiting nc
a. -, - tab - - s'i' ~ :.
X conspiracy for the restoration Of
QUEEN Isabella has been discovered
at Grenada.
Ga taking the oath Of Office yester-
day as Regent Of Spain, Marshall Ser
rano made a speech, In which he
promised to respect the Constitution /
aud Liberties of the country. Presi-
dent Reveso, in reply, assured him Of /
the support of all Spaniards.
MADRID. June 20.-The members /
Of the new Ministry were presented /
to the Cories yesterday. Gen. Prim /
addressed the Chamber He promis-
ed that the Government would OBJ /
serve all the provisions Of the Con-
stitution, and exact equal respect for 1
them from the nation. He exhorted /
the majority Of the Cortes to continue /
united 10 their action, and urged the
to preserve an attitude
of moderation. Alter a long discus
sion the resolution condemning the
presence of the Duke of Montpensier
in Spain, was rejtcted by 81 20 67.
Gen. Prim opposed the resolution,
arguing that the Duke had perfect
liberty to inhabit any part Of the
country.
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Seizure and Destruction or Illicit
Whisky BtStiIleFteS.

WAsHINGToN, June 10. = Reports
we're received to-day from revenue
officers in East Tennessee, North
Carolina, and the border counties of
Virginia, communicating intelligence
of the seizure and destruction of
sixty illicit distilleries in those To-
calities within a few weeks past.
The work is rendered exceedingly
difficult and dangerous. owing to the
remoteness of the districts aud des-
perate character of those engaged in
the business, and Gen. Sherman has
directed the military, wherever a
force can be spared, to render all the
assistance in their power to the reve-
nue. officers.
In consequence Of the great diff
cultv encountered by the revenue Off
GERS in Philadelphia, in their attempts
to suppress numerous contraband dis
tilleries, application has been made
to the Secretary OF the Navy for a
squad of marines to aid the local con-
stabulary.
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Nsw YoFl and Cuba Items.

. NEW York, June 19.-In the cleo
tiOn of the Swcdenb0rgian Executive
Committee the ballot was made
against Herschel ". johnson. of
Georgia, Gu the ground that he was
a rebel, and Glendy Burke, of New
Orleans, was substituted.
The base ball Stars beat the Mutu-
al yesterday 26 to - The Eckl0rds
beat the Haymak % to II.
Three hundred recruits for the
Cuban army are said to have gone to
sea this morning
4 letter dat Havana, June 14th,
published IN tire World TO day, states
that Gen Jordan's illibuster expedi
ton has so far been as highly success
ful after it landed, as its most san
guine promoters could reasonably
have expec-ed
A number of Spanish war vessels
are cruising In the Bay of Nipe. and
for the present fillibusters are advised
not to attempt landings on its coast.
1t is stated that the Havaoa vOlun-
tcers were alarmed at the announce
ment chat the new Captain General. De
Rodas, would bring with him 1000 to
{, 600 troops, consulting with the Com
mittee Of the Spanish Juhta, aud re-
1uestipg Gen. Espinar to telegraph to
Madrid that more troops were not
needed in the island, aud they feared
De ROdas would use the troops against
the volunteers. A reply having been
received that no more troops would be
sent, the volunteers became quiet.
They expect to be able to force De
Rodas into the adoption of their pro-
gramme, er drive him from power
before reinforcements can reach him.
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Schooner Captured by . Spanish
HaR 0f-WaF,

HAVANA. June 19.-Jose Laeur-
yea, one of Maximillian Ministers,
died this morning of vomitO.
The weather Is very warm.
The Spanish war steamer Fernan-
dio Catilioa brought into this port
to- day the schooner Lahave, captured
on the high seas, near Cape Maesi
The schooner was from Boston, and
her officers claim she was going to St
Marys, Hayti, or Kingston. Her
cargo consisted of thirteen parrot
gnns and two field pieces, 5000 shells,
/, 400 barrels powder, and much
other ammunition. The vessel will
be detained until determined legal
prize.
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From NashIngtop.

WAsHINGToN, June 20.--Revenue
and other Federal officers were
months ago specifically intrusted by
the Government to use due diligence
to prevent the sailing Of illegal expe-
ditions to Cuba. Action has been
taken by them in all cases where in
formation has been furnished show
ing real or intended violation of the
neutrality laws. Sometimes com
plants Of Spanish officers were found
ed on mere coDjectures or suspicion.
The eolored man, Turner, appointed
several weeks ago postmaster at
Macon, Ga, has not yet furnished his
bond.
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The Mikado has arrived safely at
Awamaori. Admiral Enomate IS
strongly fortified on the Island az
4esso, and is impatiently awaiting an
attack by the Mikado's forces. The
AdmlraPs vessels attempted to cap
ture the ram Stonewall, but failed
with the loss Of Que of his vessels.
the Ashuelot, which beached and
burned.
-Four English, three French, and
one American monarchy war vessels
are In the harbor of YokOhoma.