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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1869-08-14
The Corrected Report.

We published last week, the Report of
the Accountants Of the Taxpayers Meeting
which we took from the Opelousas Courier.
We found, on examination, that the Report
Of the Courier, and consequently our own,
was incorrect, as any one Will perceive,
who will attempt to verify the addition of
the figures. We applied, under the circum-
stances, to one Of the Accountants, who
furnished US with the original report.
From that report, we make out and publish
to-day, a corrected edition of the Report,
and the only correct edition which has
been laid before the public. We think it
important that the public should know
what was the exact report, purged of all its
typographical errors. Such a report. we
now present, verified by one of the Ac-
countants. We are thus particular, because,
in due time, we propose to ventilate the
subject freely; and we desire to do so,
upon proper data. The report contains
errors and suppressions enough, without
the aid Of type to add to the confusion.
When the Accountants shall have compile.
ted their work, it will be time enough for
US to pass it in review. Our readers may
rest assured that we shall publish all state.
ments having any bearing on the subject,
whether they emanate from the friends or
enemies Of the Police Jury. We hold that
body to a strict accountability, as a repre-.
sentative body. AS an independent journal,
We shall publish fully and fairly the figures,
the Vaccinations, and the designs of thei'
enemies. Wherever we find the Police
Jury wrong, we shall say so; of the pro
s~ccution we shall speak as the facts may
justify. We are not the champion of any
party, clique, or ring. We shall support
the right, and frown upon the wrong. And
We begin, by not allowing the prosecution
to depart, in any respect, from the report o.
its own instruments. Believing that the
Police Jury will be enabled to make a sat
isfactory exhibit Of a fair administration,
we have no hesitation in publishing, as We
have done heretofore, all the statements
which may be now made, on the side of the
prosecution.
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In u opinion the crop Of ST. Landry for
1885, will be worth $500, 900.
Toimagine3 the effect of such a crop on
the business Of the Parish, we have only to
reflect that this amount, large as it is, will
change hands at least ten times, thus giving
it . circulating value Of twenty five millions
dollars. ".lst3 ta 1sess a4~
It will infuse new life and new energy
into everything. But little of this immense
sum will be sentsoutside the Parish. The
misfortunes of the war, and the failure Of
the crops of1s66 and 1857, have taught
our people the most rigid economy. They
now, in the majority Of cases, get along
without tho aid Of commission, merchants
and when the crop is gathered, instead Of
sending tito New Orleans for sale, they
will find a ready market in our sister village
Washington, which is rapidly becoming a
great cotton mart y ,tE,st tssng ffsgs,Er~
AT this time the prospect is really cheer,
ing and we'are looking to an era Of pros,
perity and plenty in The closely coming
future. unknown to us for years. This croE
will go Tar towards effacing the ravage ant
devastation of the war, and will do NOR,
towards the reconstruction Of the country
and the restoration Of law, order and kindl,
feeling, than all the legislators in the Ian
could do in q generation yfa4i i bad
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The solar Eclipse.

The Solar Eclipse here was a failure.
The evening was cloudy, the sun having
been visible the whole afternoon. In Ken
lucky however, and other places, where
the sky was clear, and the eclipse was total,
the sight was very interesting. At Louis,
Vile there were thousands of spectators,
and we have the following description:
The poirt of the sun first observed was
about IS deg. north Of west. During the
total immersion the sun was intensely in.
teresting. The sky was of a dark surroun,
ding, objects of a copper color. Several
stars were plainly visible, and among them
Venus, Mercury and Jupiter.
When entirely hid, a beautiful, faint
crown OF light surrounded the moon, and
faint streaks, like jets of fame, were seer
protruding from the edge. During the
totally the temperature was very cool.
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The Tennessee Election.

Since our last issue we have received the
gratifying intelligence of the success of
the conservative wing of the Republican
party in Tennessee. The Democratic par
ty of that State, profiting by the practical
craftsmanship of Virginia, put no separate
ticket in the field; but wisely united with
those Republicans who were willing, finally,
to enfranchise the whites as we'll as the
blacks. The question which overshadowed
every other, was the restoration to libery
of some seventy thousand white men, who
have been deprived of the privilege of vo-
ting or holding office. Senter, the candi-
date ofthe moderate Republicans, took the
field for Governor, on the platform of uni
versal amnesty. His opponent, Stokes,
favored the continued imposition of exist
ing disabilities. Senter presented the olive
branch of p~eace-Stokes the sword Of dis
cord. The conservatives, without regard to
previous party affiliations, united in sup.
port of the most liberal candidate. The
election it seems was quietly conducted,
and resulted in the signal overthrow of
radicalism in Tennessee. Senter was elect
ed by an overwhelming majority. The
conservative ticket was generally successful
throughout the State, thus securing the
election of a conservative to the q. s. SEN
ate. Tennessee has been really under the
iron heel of a most grinding political war,
from the date of the surrender of the South
ern arms in 1866. Though nominally
restored to her relations to the Federal
Union, she has yet reaped none of the
fruits belonging 10 this restoration. Stran-
gers have ruled in her councils and those
best qualified by education, birth, interest
and social position, have been excluded
from the franchises of citizenship. This is
not a party triumph; but it is the triumph
of a great principle, whose influence will
be felt generally in the Southern States.
1t will be felt in Mississippi and Texas,
and will necessarily give more moderation
to Republicanism in the North. While the
Secretary Of the Treasury and the Post
master General appear to have opposed
this great popular revolution in Tennessee,
it is gratifying to know that several of the
ablest Republican journals of New York
and elsewhere, have frowned upon this
official interference, and rejoice at the
triumph of a more liberal and fraternal
policy. The N. 0. Republican, in u
State, is pleased at the result, and express
es itself satisfied that the time has arrived
when all disabilities can be removed. Let
us hope that the recent popular demonstra-
tons in Tennessee and Virginia, may en-
courage our rulers in the practice of a
more liberal and confiding policy towards
our people. ..
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MARRIED-At the Church of the Epiphany
in Opelousas. on Wednesday evening, the
18th inst, sby Rev. Charles Morrison, Mr..
JOHN A. WILLIAMS. of Alexandria, La,
to MISS. CLARISSE A.sLASTRAPES, OF
this Parish.
% Alexandria Democrat please copy.
With Inc above announcement We receiv-
ed the fee so acceptable to the printer
cake and champagne. In a goblet of the
sparkling wine we drink; as the muse OF
the junior sings:
May bride and groom, iu Hymen's rosy bowers,
Long feast on love, and tread on paths Of flow
ers;
May pleasures round them shed her bright
; est ray,
And Cupids fan them on their joyous way.
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Your Commission beg leave to call your at
tention to the following facts
LIST No account is given of the Licences is
sued for the year 1868 it is left IN blank on
the Treasurer's book.
I'd. That by resolution Of the Police Jury,
the taxes which Mr.. CAN'T failed to collect,
and for which he is credited, amounting to
$9,4l2 IS. were placed in the hands of MIR.
J. B. Bihm, and up to this day have never
been accounted for.
3. That by resolution of the Police July.
the taxes of 1866, amounting to $l6,640 49,
returned by John G. Barry, Collector, as I'M
collectable, were placed in his hands with au-
thorization to continue the collection OF such
taxes and Licenses as may still be due, ana
to pay the same into the Treasury. Up to
this day, it is not Of record that these taxes
and Licences referred to have ever been &C
counted for. .1
In conclusion, your Commission would
state that in the prosecution of their work IN
complete as it is. they were beset at every
turn with difficulties without number grow
ing out of the looscness with which the DOCKS
of the Police Jury have been kept. In attest
alton of which, they would Call attention 10
the following facts:
1st, No record was ever kept of the warrants
maid by the Parish aud ordered to be destroy
ed. and their aggregate amount Is unknowu'
I'd There exists no registry OF the dates
when these warrants were paid.
I'd. No statement is to be found of the
amount of blank Licences placed in the hands
of the Collectors as a check against fraud and
| errors, nor of the amount of blank Licences
returned by the Collector, when making set
Elements with the Parish.
4th There exists no record Of uncollectabl'
taxes.
They would further call your attention t'
an extract from the proceedings of the Polio
Jury hereunto appended.
Respectfully, your obt servants,
+. A. KING, I 4n4,nts
Ev. DEJEAN, Accountants
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SALE,
state OfIOuiSianU.

INT. Lambert ct ais, Admrs., cs. Eraristc
Franchcbois ct ais.
DISTRICT COURT, Parish of St. Ian
~ dry, No. 1O227-By virtue of a writ
of Fleri Facias issued by the Hon. the Court
of the Eighth Judicial District sitting in
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 own of Opclousas, on SAT-
URDAY, 4th day of September, 1869, COM
mencing at II o'clock A. NJ, and c%ontinu-
ing from day to day, if necessary, all
his, Evariste Franchebois', rights and
claims as one of the two heirs of Celeste
Joubcrt, widow. Franchebois. in and to the
said Estate which consisted of the follow
ing property sold at a successional sale
made of the effects of said Estate, on the Sd
day of March 1869, seized to satisfy said
writ, to-wit:
l. THE PLANTATION. the last resi-
dence of Celeste Joubert, deceased, contain
ing two hundred and twenty arpents, more
, or less, bounded North by Bayou Grand
Louis, South by lands formerly belonging
to Garrigues de Flaujac, West by Michel
Halphene, East by the tract ofland herein
after described occupied by Pierre Beau,
doin.
2. THE PLANTATION occupied by
Pierre Beaudoin, containing three hundred
and twenty arpents, more or less, bounded
North by Bayou Grand Louis, South by
lands formerly belonging to Garrigues de
Flau;ac, West by lands above described,
East by Evariste Joubert.
3. About two hundred and fifty arpcnts
of land, adjoining the land where the de-
ceased Celeste Joubert last resided, situa-
! ted on both sides of Bayou Flanjac.
4. THE VACHERIE of about forty or As
! head of wild horned cattle, branded with
the brand which will be exhibited on the
day of sale.
5. The stock of gentle horned cattle, of
about 80 head.
6. The stock of wild horses, about 10
head, branded with the above mentioned
brand.
T. Four mules, 6 gentle work horses, 2
pair work oxen, about Is head of sheep, l
hog, l OK cart, / four wheel vehicle, l old
carriage, / caleche, 4 ploughs, 2 harrows, 2
scrapers, l horse-cart, / side-saddle, l safe,
l trunk, l safe, 2 safes, l table, l small bed
and bedding, l armoir, l table, l small Ia
BILE, l small table, l clock, l small table
and bowl. 1 armoir, l armoir, 1 lot chairs,
l cypress table, smooth, 6 irons ond dog
irons, spinning wheels, a lot of silver spoons
and forks, a lot of german silver spoons,
counterpanes, sheets, quilting. 4 candle
sticks, a pair of pistols, waiter and UNI
blers, a lot of crockery, a bath tub, a lot of
jars, lot of buckets, l loom and fixings, l
lot of harness, lot of pots and tin buckets, 1
chest of tools, a lot of demjohns, hoes, axes,
a branding iron about thus me-" l jack
ass.
Terms-On twelve months credit from
the day of sale, the purchaser being requir-
ed to furnish good and sufficient security,
with special mortgage, and legal interest
from day of sale.
JAS. M. THOMPSON, Sheriff:
Ooelousas, Aug. IA, 1859.
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Andrew Johnson to be Senator

A special telegram to the Cincinnati
Commercial, dated August 9th, says:
A private dispatch, received by a prom
inent Tennessee politician here, to-day
foreshadows the election of Andrew johnson
as United States Senator from that State.
without doubt. The dispatch states that
majority of the Conservative members elect
are air eady pledged to the support of John
son, ard adds that the only prominent
candidate against him for the Conservative
support is Col Bale Peyton.
1t also states that measures have been
taken to secure Peyton's withdrawal from,
the canvas, and that the radicals are divided
in opinion regarding their candidate. 1t is
not improbable, however, that they will
run Stokes, their defeated candidate fol
Governor,
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General Robert E. Lee.

1t was reported, among the sensation
articles of the press, that Gen. Lee, had
been invited by Gov. Walker of Virginia,
to attend a political conference, and make
known his views relative to the conduct Of
public affairs. Those who had carefully
studied the character of the great Confeder-
ate leader, knew that under no circumstan-
ces, could he become a politician, particu-
larly at a time when his participation in
the political agitation could, with the purest
intentions on his part, have no other effect,
than to intensity the prejudices Of the
north, against the reconstructed States.
The greatness Of General Lee grows upon
the world, from his philosophic retirement
within the congenial walks of his Academy.
On this subject the Lynchburg Vryinian
says: a:F .ss.st ~.lb a-sHt,.f=ss ra
We can assure our contemporary that
there is no danger that Gen. Lee will do a
foolish act. He is no politician, and has
no idea, we believe, of embarklng upon
such q stormy and uncertain sea. That he
is sincerely devoted to the interests of
Virginia, no man can doubt. That he de.
sires reconstruction and would advise his
people to put themselves into practical
relations with the Federal. Or as it is now
called, the National Government, we have
every reason to believe. But he will moi
enter into any c~onclave Of politicians. The
people would not desire it, ever if Gen. Lee
were willing to compromise his presen,
position To- crafty that wish. II Is prope,
toradd, in this connection, that there is nj
reason to believe that such a meeting al
that referred to was ever su~ggested-per
haps not thought Of by Governor Walker
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ETE,RIEE''S SALE,
state of Louisiana.

Ellen C. Taylor, uidor, Is. Zsdok Casey
D1sTRICT COURT. Parish of St, Lam
~ dry, No. Hobby virtue OF an orae.
Of seizure and sale issued by Eighth DlstIlct
Court of the State of Louisiana, sitting IN anu
for the Parish of St. Landry, in the above en- en-
Tiled s,it. and to me directed, VII! oIei
eaIe at ~auction, to the last and h'ghes1 p T'nn
ss't the Courthouse of this Parish. IL INC t9" owl
AZ a. HnaIousas, on SATURDAY the Stn aay
81 Stntember, 1869, commencing at J.. o S
e a. all the rights. titles interests; si Tnu
essni Of Zedok Casey unto me ,Gl,o~ VIZ
5 %snri property, seized t0'a'Is'y SAID "r3'
to-wit- ~ Of LANDlN THE
AJLh N s. Landry, fronting on the "ess
iaflsa II the Atchasiaya River bounded ps'
bank 30 o. and ,ns Of Samuel A. Dubose and Jo1n
low by 'a and above by lands of Mrs Mary T.
1 DGouS and running up said River 50 as 70
WIN WinI the quantity Of three hundred and nay
eglso, acres. with all tho privileges and appur"
t,beneon or thereto belonging ...-
lt'nS J. NJ. THOMPSON.
~, "a Sheriff Of -. Landry,
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ODclOuSaS Post Office.

Mails arrive from New Orleans, via Yer
millionville, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays; via St. Martinsville, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 o'clock P. M.
Mails arrive from above every day ex-
cept Sunday.
Mails close for New Orleans every day
except Saturday at 6 o'clock p. M; and
for above, at 4 o'clock P. NJ.
Mails for Plaquimine Brule close every
Friday at 6 o'clock P. M.
Office open daily from s A. NJ, to 6 z. M
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Statement G.

Amount of taxes and licences
IsS7 and 1868, $1Ol59s1l5
Amount paid by the Parish for =.
which vouchers are exhibited, 3659o VA
Balance una%cccountcd for. $6500l IA
1t appears by an extract from the minutes e
of the Police Jury bearing dates March y,
1868, and April 6, 1868, that the vouchers &C
companying the reports of the Parish Treasu,
rer were destroyed, and committees appointed
for that purpose but there is Of record no ev-
idence that the order ever was carried into
effect nor was there kept any list or copies OF
t~hesevouchers.
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To the Public.

The accountants of the Taxpayers meeting
having made a statement. that | received from
the Parish Treasury more than I should have
received, | desire to state, until a correct re-
port is made, that the books and papers OF
the Police Jury will show that never recciv'
ed a dollar from the Parish, except what was
fairly and openly stipulated by contract, and
allowed by law, and that | have faithfully
accounted for all sums entrusted to me fol-
collection, and any report to the contrary is
incorrect. j. M. THOMPSON.
Opelousas, Aug Is, 1869.
~ Opelousas Courier insert once. in Eng
fish and French. and send bill to this office.
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Health Of New Orleans.

The official report Of intcrments in New
Orleans, exhibit the continued favorable
higenic condition of the city. There is not
a case of yellow fever reported. The dis
ease did not spread from the case of the
young Frenchman, whose death was re-
Gently reported. We take from the N. O..
Bulletin, the annexed table of the deaths
each week since the 9th of June:
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Meeting o~fTaxpayers
REPORT OF ACCOUNTANTS.

On Saturday, July Oath, 1869, in conforni-
ty with a resolution of the adjourned meeting
of the 9th of June, 1863, q meeting of the
taxpayers of the Parish Of St. Landry was
held at the Court House in Opelonsas, Col: Is.
R. Rogers presiding and Joel Fl. sandoz, Sec
rotary.
The minutes of the preceding meeting were
read and approved. .
Mr.. F. A. King, on the part Of the Commit
tee of Accountants, whose duty it was to max"
an investigation of the financial atfairseeot the
Parish, made the following Report, which, at
the request of Of the Secretary, Mr.. L. d. Is
! tilctte read to the meeting:
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August I2lh, 1861.

On motion of Mr.. f. CAN'T,
Resolved that, hereafter the Clerk CT this
Jury shall be paid ten dollars $50 for ms
services at each and every special meeting OF
the Jury. W..
Mr.. John G. Barry, Collector of the PaI'Sn
taxes for the year 1866, submitted a supplii.
m entary list Of thames of persons on the Parish
Tax Roll of that year, who have been ezrone'
ing Hs, Sufficient PROPERTY to pay their tazss-gsr,
sons assessed on said Roll who nave lett tas
Parish and have no agent upon whom notice
can be served-persons whose LANDS hs sse
been OVERLOOKED, &c, &c. amounting 70 'a nf
sum of 1886 IS. Whereupon on mo'on
Mr.. Elkins, r-o,surer
Resolved unanimously. that the ir''"'''
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$4,000 IL S516C2 ~
$4,000 90 $4,000 90

$oUUUO w SooUUo w
N. B,-The last item is taken from tn"
Treasurer's book. reading thus "By this a.
mount for balance due on tax roll for 1867,
being for the general tax and special Jail tax
$4262 81
J. NJ. Thompson was allowed the sum OF &c.
500 90
The foregoing statement B thus: THAT L.
CAN'T, Collector, received as his comission
5000 90; whereas he should have receceived
only 1926 Al. Excess allowed him ~$l064'
56cts.
That John C. Barry. Collector, received as
his commission $500 q, whereas he should
have received $3496 II. Excess allowed him
$I664 10
That James NJ. Thompson: Collector, re-
ceived as his commission, $6,o0O OO' Where-
as he should have received $32O4 80. Excess
allowed him, $3295 Of. Aggregate excess
$6O23 g.. Omitted, paid to CAN'T, l9o 81.
Total, 1920 So.
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REPORT
OF the Commission Of Accountants.

To the Hon. Benz. R. Rogers, Chairman Of
the Meeting of taxpayers of st. Landry.
The undersigned commission of Account
ants. appointed in pursuance Of a resolution
adopted at a meeting of the taxpayers of st;
Landry, with Instructions to inquire into and
report on the condition of the finances OF
of the Parish and the adminlstra'
ton of the same by the Police Jury, have the
honor to report the following as the result of
their investigation, so far as it has proceeded.
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From the figures in statement A, it appears
that the total amount of taxes imposed for the
wears 1865, 1866. 1867 and 1868, and of the
Licences in 1866 and 1867, is $l95,51 ~.
Of this amount, $lO1, 500 IS have been col
lected, S44.O03 G. returned as uncollectable;
and $4,000 II is the amount of the tax roll
of 1868, now in process of collection.
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A Planters friend, King of Chills.
King Of Chills cures every time.
For Neuralgia and sun pain King of Chills.
King of Chills saves time and money:
Sold by G. MAYO.
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EStT'av.

LSC1'1y.
TAKEN up by the undersigned, at the
L. plantation of VIM. Cottrell, at Mermen-
tou in this Parish, on the Goth of July, 1869,
a brown male, about 8 or 9 years old, and ID
hands high. The owner can have her, Oh
proving property and paying charges.
A. A. WIMBERLY.
" Fac-Simile of brands at this Office.
Aug. lift
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The Gard Oh MIR. BilhIla.

We are requested BY Mr. ]. B. Bihm to
call the attention Of the reader to his card
in another column, explaining a "remark
OF the Accountants Of the Taxpayers
meeting"
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For diarrhoea, use Red Diarrhea Remedy
r. D. r. cures acute and chronie diarrhea
For the stomach and bowels use r. d. r.
R. ID. r. cures vomiting and purging.
Sold by G. MAYO.
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800 far i case Of chills which Dromgoole G.
CO. cannot cure with their King Of Chills.
A permanent cure, King Of Chilli:
Cult shaking by using King ofCh:lls
r.,.tv n Sold BY G.. MAYO
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u. HI.

REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Respectfully announces that he now has
for sale a large number Of
PLANTATIONS AND FARMS,
Located in this and adjoining parishes, all of
which are rich and productive, either for
SUGAR, COTTON, CORN OR RICE.
Some of these placed are located on the
lines Of the Chattanooga Railroad, and the
New Orleans, Opelousas and Great Western
Railroad, and on the banks of the Teche,
CourtabIeau and Beuf.
He promises his especial attention to bust
ness, and offers, gratis, his services with all
the information in his reach to parties bunting
land. Apply by letter enclosing stamp, or in
person. For reference, he refers to Editors of
New Orleans Christian ADVOCATE and South.
erp Presbyterian, S. {. f
Address J. H. HOUSTON,
opelousas, La, July 10th, 1863.