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Pickens Advertisements.
Sheriff's S Sale.
TIE STATE OF. SOUTH CAROLINA,

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
IN PROBATE couRr-rlcKENs COUNTY.
Charles Durham and wife, Rebecca Durham.
VS.; Picrson MayGeld and wife, Janc May.
field.
RY order of |. II. Philpot ESQ.,. Judge OF
~ Probate Court, will sell to the highest
bidder. on Saledayin June next. the Real Es.
tate of JOSEPH YOUNG, decd, lying md
being situate in pickcns County, on waters of
Rice's Creek, viz:
TRACT NO. /,
Contnining lSG Acres, more or less, adjoining
Tract No. 2, Annie L. Young, James Nj. REID,
and others.
TRACT NO. 9,
Containing IL Acres, moro or less, adjoining
Tract No. James NJ. Reid, and others.
TEHNlS---On a credit of Twelve Months.
with interest from tho day of sale, cxccpt
the costs, which arc to be paid in cash on duy
of sale. Purchasers will be required to give
bond and security, and mortgage of the
premises to secure the purchase money /; and
to pay extra for titles and stamps.
JOAB MAULDIN, s.p.c.
May l3, 1870 80
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SheriH's Sale.

RI virtue Of sunlry Wrts of E1eri Facins to mo
~ directed. will sell to the highest bidder, at
Pickcns 9. H., on Snlcduy in juno next, the
following property, to Wit
Ono Tract of Land. situate in pickcns Coun-
IT, on both sides of Twelve Mile River aaioin-
ing lands of B. L, Robertson, Ransom Duke.
and others, G tanning COO acres. more OF less
Homestead to DO set off before day of sale
Levied on as the property of Wm. H. Andcr,
SON ct the suit of Robert Kirksey, for J. X.
kirkscy.
TERMS CASH. Purchasers to pay extra for titles
and stamps.
JOAB MAULDIN, SIC
May 49, 1870 80
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PAY YOUR TAXES /!
0rI,irr Cn1.>.r,. l'nr,.

OFFICE COUNTY TREASURER,
May ~, 1870.
DELINQUENT Tax payers arc hereby noti
~ tied that on the 2oth Of April, last ac
cording to previous notice, a penalty of 90 per
cent. was added and that ON tho 20h day Of
June next the books of this Office will be
closed, and that executions will be Immediately
issued. Parties who have not paid their taxes
OF lust year are likewise notified that executions
shall be issued against them on The same day.
DAVID SANDERS,
County Treasurer
May 30. 1870 81 S
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Rocky Moiint, Edgccombe Co., !
kosKoo CURES Chronic RHEUMATISM.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. Z, 1869.
DIR. J. ]. LAwREScE-Dcar Sir: My son has
received much benefit from your wonderful
koskoo that cannot refrain from expressing my
gratitude | had tried almost everything without
ben Eft believe, iii all sincerity that your Kos
koo is All infalliblc remedy for the disease from
which lie has suffered, and, SO far rs can learn,
has never failed. If yo, only knew the immense
amount of suffering that he has undergone, then
you could conceive the vnlue Of such remedy rs
Koskoo-thaf surety cures. Tho great amount Of
good it is now doing among us is inestimablc-
With much gratitude,
lam, respectfully yours, &C.,
Mrs. NJ. L. A. NELSON
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Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given, that will apply
! to |. III. Philpot, Judge of Probate. at
P'ckcns Court House. on "Wednesday, the 9Th
day Of JUNE next. fer final settlement Of the
Estate of MARK FREEMAN, deceased and
discharge therctrom. Parties interested will
appear on that day
A. J. ANDERSON, Ex'or.
May l3. 1870 20 a
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Notice to IIeirs-at-LaW.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
IN COMMON rLEAs-oCoNEE COUNTY.
Samuel Knox Bill for
vs. Construction Of Will,
IIeirs A. p. Knox. Partition. &c. '
NDER Decree Of the Court, made Mt March
~ Term. 1870, tho brothers and sisters OF
ANDREW =. KNOX, decd, now alive and
the heirs at-law Of those deceased, are required
to appear before me, at Wnlhalla. Within Three
Months from the publication of this notice, and
establish their claims to the share Of money of
the said Andrew p. Knox, decd, now in this
Court for distribution.
j. w. STRIBLING. ccr.
Clerks Office, April s, 1870 25-3m
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Notice.

TN CONFORMITY with the requirements of
L. the Internal Revenue Laws, horchy give
notice to all persons claiming ono COPPER
STILL, CAP and WORM. seized by n. S.
knight, near Town Crock. Pickcns County, on
the 18th of May, $50, supposed to hc the
property of Sannal Brown, because of being
used in violation of the said Internal Revenue
Laws, to make such claims, before me, within
thirty days from first publication Of this notice
a. l.. COBB,
Dep. Col. Sd District South Carolina.
May 90, 1870 81 3
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TX o S TX % o!

Endorsed and recommended by the President Of
the Faculty of the +. Medical College Of the
City Of New York
PRofEssoE Il. S. NEWTON, NJ. D.,
Professor and President Of the Faculty late "Pro-
lessor T1cory and Practice of Medicine,
Cincinnati, &c.
One OF the most eminent medical mci Of this age
we'll known as the author of the following STAN
nARp I medical works: ''Ncwtons "praclce of
Medicine" Diseases of Children" ..Newtou's
Symcs Surgery" &C., in December number OF
american Medical Rcviec, page 278-says:
Among tho more recent efforts TO Introduce
popularity, some ne new medicines we notice
new preparation compounded BY j. }. LAWRENCE
Nj. d., Of Norfolk, Va, which is furnished to the
profession and the public in any desired quantity
We recently cxamil ed his Laboratory, and became
fully satisfied that ali his work is done in the best
manner by the most approved processes, aud
from the best materials giving rs result a med
lcine meeting the confidence Of the physicians
and the public"
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DO You want RscGltEas 2 And who
Does Mote

IF So be advised USE DIR. TU' T'S SAR
SAPARILLA and QUEENS DELIGHT, tho
great Alternative and blood purifier. There is
no mystery about the universal success that at
tends tsuse. 1t is the finest election Of comic.
anti.bilious, nnt-scarhntic. apercnt and puri
Tying Herbs, Roots and Barks that ever entered
into any medicinal compo und
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PICTURES! PICTURES /!
IT. G. TROTTER.
Notice.

IN CONFORMITY with the requirements of
j. tho Internal Revenue Laws, hereby giyc
notice to all persons claiming one COPPER
STILL, CAP and WORM. seized by II. ).
knight, on the waters of Shoal Creek, Pickens
County, OF the 18th day Of May, 1870, MS the
property of Benjamin iiases. because Of being
used in violation of tho said Internal Revenue
Laws, to make such claims, before me, within
thirty days from first publication of this notice
A. l.. COBB,
Dep. Col Sd District South Carolina.
Nav 20. 1870 81
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Estate Notice.

DERSONS indebted to the Estate Of TIIOS.
l. d. MORGAN, deceased, will mako pay.
ment to tho undersigned without delny and
those having demands against said Estate will
present the same, legally attosted within tho
time prescribed by law.
j. M. MORGAN, Ex'or.
May 20; 1870 81
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Good Sole Leather always on hand
Fancy Innings For Sale,
w a N IT Il D

100 HIDES, per moSth, clear of cuts, and well Ia
i lien care of, for Which will pay. delivered Mt
my Tanncry, II cents per pound over the Char
lesion PRICE for the slime kind of stock.
Having ample acipitics for tanning and curry
ing four or five Thousand sides year VII! tan.
TINS year. for merchants or other parties desiring
us to do so, and wJo will furnish us hides in lots
OF not less than twenty five hides or three dozen
SKINS, on the folloEng very low terms: Tanning
and currying CsIf Skins, 60 cents per pound ;
tanning and crlrrying Kip Skins, SO cents por
pound tannIngAabd currying Side Upper % cts.
per pound tan3ping and currying Harness Lcath-
vi, 20 cents pc3g pound.
:. Rough Lcafpier curried in the best style and on
the most libl ss terms.
Give us .Sastral and see what can bo done at
home .gtgve us trial and encourage mechanics to
come Tnto our country.
rAsAp Tahnery near Blue Ridge Railroad three
nsfies below Pcrryyllc, anu seven miles above
I Pendcton, 8. G.. W. A. LAY,
May 20, 1870 80
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EM!GRANTS COIING!

THE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
l the citizens OF Oconec and the public generally,
that he has secured the services Of thorough.
hred GERMAN TANNER AND CURRIER, with
thirty years experience in the bnsincss) rs
Foreman in his Tannery and Currying Shop and
is now able to offer for sale the BEST and
CHEAPEST LEATHER to be found in this coun-
try-wllocsac retail
Calf Skins equal, in every essential, to the best
imported, at from $50 to $50 per Dozen Kin
Skins. equal to the best imported German, at from
$40 to $50 per dozen.
Forty Dozen Zip and Calf Skins now ready to
finish
l00 Sides Light and Heavy Upper, finished and
ready to finish at from 60 to Is cents per Id.
Harness Leather our Principle Business-200
sides finished ans. ready to finish, with 500 to be
ready in from In rty 10 ninety days. We will
make every effort an | use every means in our
power to produce good article here and us
cheap as can be done anywhere. trial from
Harness makers, and others wanting Harness
Leather. Is respectfully solicited. We quote at
from 4 4 to SO cents per ID.
Good Sole Leather always on hand
Fancy Innings For Sale.
Pegged Shoes and Boots Made to Order.
Terms Cash. Orders from responsible parties
filled ON short notice. Satisfaction guaranteed
w. A. LAY, Proprietor
u. W. FiLzlNGEis, Foreman.
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NOTICE.

OFFICE OF COUNTY ScuooL COMMISSIONERS,
Walhnlla, S. O., May 10th, 1870.
VlROM and aftor tho Oath instant, until fur.
IL ther notice. tho subscriber will be ut his
office NV ERY TUESDAY. Office hours from
10 A. NJ. to p. NJ. and from 3 p. M. to 6
p. NJ. RICHARD s. PORCIER,
gss. School Commissioners Oconoe Co.
s May 80, 1870, 81 ,'.2
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D0aU1e Tom the Plucc !!
IN Ow the Time
NEW GOODS!
Purchased Since tho Decline in
ta Prices.

THE UNDERSIGNED Is receiving, frdrh market,
i o largo and complete stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS (!
#.'' CONSISTING, IN PART,
FOR LADIES' WEAR of Muslins. DeLaints
Poplins, Bareges, Organdies, Chlcocs, &C., Sc
FOR GENTLESiENS' WEAR--Cassim 8,
plain and fancy Linens &C., Sc.
(: BOOTS, SHOES, AND CATERS, for Ladies'
Misses. Gentlemen and Boys.
HATS, GAPS, SUNDOWNs AND BONNETs,,
trimmed, unttimmed, and in great variety, style,
60, Sc. s
HARDWARE-Wngon and Buggy Tire, Iron !
Nails, Horse Shoes, 60, so. ~
CROCERlE lES--Such ms suger, Coffee syrtps.
and ,Molasscs, Salt, Candles Soda, &c., frosh ard
good. KIM. y
My Stock is Inree Wcll.Assorled and hus
been purchased since tho decline Ia Prices. |
can, therefore, sell at reasonable priees and will
do so for Cash or Barter, Give me o call. No
!, charge for showing Goods and giving priocs,
agt .s WESLEY PITOHFORD, ID
Walballa, May 81; 1870 ~ AZ ~
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TAX GEG NdS'NHEA!
April 80, 1870

40 TO WALLER, WATSON g. CO.'S
~ 'Look on the other side Of the picture. y
and square your accounts with them.
May &, 1870 %
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LATEST QUOTATIONS
OF
SOUTHERN SECURITIES,
IN CHARLESTON, s. c.,
Corrected Weekly by A. G. KAUFMAN,
Broker, No. 25 Broad Street.

MAY 27, 1870.
STATE SEcUnITIEs-Sout Carolina, old, $50
=; DO DO new, 500; do, registered stock, ex int
Cry SEcuniTIEs--Augusa, Ga, Bonds 100;
Charleston, 8. c., Stock, ex Or int, -@6G; do,
Fire Loan Bonds -@7G; Columbia, s. G., Bonds
-@70. .S
RAILROAD BoNps--Dluo Ridge, first mortgage
COO; Charleston and Savannah, -@70; Char
lotte, Columbia and Augusta, -@87s; Chcraw
aud Darlington, --@s3; Greenyille and Colum-
hin, lst mort, 800; do, State guarantee, G7G1
=; Northeastern, S8@-; Savannah and Charles
ton, lst mort, @8O; do, State guarantee, %
7o; South Carolina, 30; do, 73; spartanburg
and Union, COO.
RAILRoAD STocKs--Charotc. Columbia and
Augusta, -@50; Grcenville and Columbia 90;
Northeastern, 0@G-; Savannah and Charleston,
do, half shares, --GG22.
EXCHANGE. &c.-Ncw York Sight, ! of par;
Gold, ll3@ll5; Silver, 105@loS.
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Read The following from Mr.. Womble, promi-
inei.t Hardware Merchant of this city:

inei.t Hardware Merchant of this city:
No. 13 Market Square, Norfolk, Va,
Octobcr 10, 1860. !
Dir. LAwnENcE--Dear Sir: TO the large num-
bcr of testimonials which you offer of the great ef
hcacy Of your Koskoo. take pleasure in adding
my own. suffered greatly with Nervous Debili
ty, Headache Loss Of Appetite, SC. Two bottles
Of Koskoo restored me 10 health
Yours truly, J. G. WOMBLE.
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koskoo CURES ScROruLA IN IFS WORST FORMS.
From \. w. Mills prominent and we'll known
merchant Of Norfolk, Va:
No. | Main ST. No, folk, Va, Sept IS. 1869.
DIR. LAwRESCE--Dear Sir: Your hoskoo has
worked wonders in my family. My daughter has
been sufferer from Scrofula since childhood =
several from her arm besides having ulcers IN scyc.
raj parts of the body. Whilst in this condition she
commenced taking your Kosk0o-it acted like n
charm on her under its use the ulcers gradually
healed, and her general health greatly yimproved. ii
certainly saved her much suffering and perhaps her
life. | regard Koskoo specific for all scroiulous
affections. Your Koskoo also cured my wife of
dyspepsia. from which She suffered greatly She
is now in better health than she has been for five
years With the highest regards,
am gratefully yours SC,
a. W. MILLS
KosKoo is endorsed by the hest physicians eyc-
rywhcrc. Read the following from Dr. Tillery,
successful practitioner Of many years standing in
the Old North State:
Rocky Moiint, Edgccombe Co.,
September 10, 1869.
DIR. j. j. demonstrations Sir: l have used
your Concentrated Fluid Extract of Koskoo in my
practice with the happicst results. find it 10 be
powerful Liver lnvigorator, Blood Purifier and
Nervous Tonic In all diseases of the Liver
Scrotnlous, Sypbiltic, and Nervous Affections il
is remedy of immense value in fact, in almost
every variety Of Chronic Diseases its use is ndca
ted Hoping you may meet with the success
which yon deserve ms manufacturer of reliable
medicines, am. sir, with much respect,
Your obcdent servant
II. g. TILLERY, NJ: D.
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SOUTH CAROLINA BANK DlLLs.

SOUTH CAROLINA BANK BILLS.
x:Bank of Charleston %
Shank Of Ncwbcrry %
Bank Of Camden 5000
Bank Of Georgetown &c.
Bank Of South Carolina 63-
Dank Of Chester 5GG-
Bank Of Hamburg 3d.
Bank Of State of S. c., prior to 1861 ESQ.,
Bank of State Of S. c., issue 1861
aud 1862 3OM-
%plantcrs' and Mechanics Bank of
Charleston -m-
xPcoplc's bank of Charleston ID
*UMion Bank of Charleston -M-
*Scuthwcstern Railroad Bank of
Charleston, old -M--
Southwestern Railroad Bank of
Charleston, new @
State Bank of Charleston . 4IG-
Farmers and Exchange Bank OF
Charleston -@o
Exchange Bank Of Columbia -M-
Commercial Bank of olumbia 2M-
Merchants Bank Of Chcraw 36-
Planters Bank Of Fairfield 3M-
State Of S. G. Bills Receivable par.
City Of Charl ston Change Bills : par.
*Bills markcddhus (#) arc being redeemed a
he Bank Counters Of each
March l8, 1870. % 1y
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From Rev. W. H. Christian Pastor Dinwiddc
Street Methodist Church.
Portsmouth, Va, Oct. 25, 1869.
This is to certify that know DR.. Lawrence
well. lie is n gentleman Of cultivation, and wor.
thy of the fullest confdence I have used his
koskoo with advantage 10 myself and have ndop-
ted its use in my family in eases Of nervous de-
bilty and depression w. II. CHRISTIAN
From Dir. Lloyd, physician Of large practice
Great Bridge Va, Oct 8, 1860.
j. }. LAWRENCE, Nj. D. Dear Sir: I ohecrfully
endorse your Koskoo being most valuable
preparation. Upon examination Of the formula
find each ingredient highly cxtollcd by our best
and most progressive clinical investigators
have tested its effects in my own practice, and
have no hesitation in recommending it. In nv
opinion is the best compound of its class ever put
before the pubc--excecding by far all the various
compounds Of sarsuparilla, &C., ever invented. 1t
is q decided Nerve Tonic, and Invigorator of tho
animal forces, aiding digestion and assimilation,
and thereby producing healthy blood which should
Hoping you will reap tho reward you deserve from
the public as a benefacor,
am, sir, yohrs truly, w
CHARLES LLOYD, M. D.
After reading the above high Recommendation,
Invaids cannot reasonably hesitate to give KOS
KOO trial.
For Additional Testimonials from Physicians
Eminent Divines, Editors. Druggists Merchants.
&c., SEQ KOSKOo ALMANAC for this year.
Price, ONE DOLLAR Fer Rots,e,
For sale BY tho Principal Druggists in the United
States and British 4i,Asrica.
Mar.hi4, 1870 go sm
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From Rev. w. II. Christian, Pastor Dinwiddic
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KosKoo CURES scROruLA IN WORST FORMS
From \. W. Mills, prominent and we'll known
merchant of Norfolk, Va:
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-05-21
"lMasonic Tidings.''

This handsome scmi.monthly has become
j fixed fact in journalism, and We congratu-
late The brethren on having at last secured
a reliable exponent of their principles In
the popular newspaper form. So great has
been its success during the past, that it was
enlarged on the first Of January last, when
its vth Volume commenced, and printed on
a 2sx42 sheet, in quarto form. The price,
however, remains at One Dollar Per Year.
But the greatest attraction for 1870 is the
fact that John w. Simons, of New York,
who is a Past Grand Master, present Grand
Treasurer of the Grand Lodge, and Grand
High Priest Of the Grand Chapter of the
State III New York, is to Be one. CT its chief
editors, He is justly renowned as . Ma
sonic Jurist, and IL one Of the freshest, ra-
ciest, and soundest writers in the fraternity.
He will have exclusive charge of the Law
Department. but viii not by any means be
confined To- that.
The Tdiags is the only real newspaper
in the fraternity There Is . host Of Re-
views, Magazines, etc, but this alone occu.
pies the strictly newspaper field. Its news
items are gathered from the four quarters
Of the globe, and are always fresh and re-
liable. Every Mason ought to have it. In
putting it at One Dollar . Year, Mr.. Ran
som has conferred q great benefit on the
craft. He wants on active Agent in every
Lodge. Deal with no tragsling agent un-
less be can show written authority TO aes.
Address John Ransom, Proprietor 1iidings,
Warsaw, Wyo. Co., N. Y.
L. Saunders King, Of opelousas, is
duly authorized to receive subscriptions.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-05-21
FzRE COMPANY.
Eleefiom sG OkHlcsrs for IssO.

- EHH&
A 4 meeting q sopelousas Fire Com
panysN No, Al held On the 18th inst, the
election for officers b ahs wear ending on
the first Saturday u Nay 1871 took place,
aud resulted ID follows:
Mr.. w. r. Cochran was elected Foreman ;
Hi. Solomon Loeb ras elected FirEt Al.
sistant Foreman
Iii. Leence Sandoz was reelected Second
Assistant Foreman ;
Mr. I. u. Sandoz was reelected secre
tsry
Mr. louis Desbrest was reelected Treas
urer
Mt u PefTsFkorn was reelected Steward
At the same meeting. the following i'm.
portant resolution wsas unanimously adopt.
ed, and Immediately acted upon
Resolssd, Thas Messrs. ]. Parrodi1 and
5. Lceb be appointed ! committee to 70 10
New Orleans and examine, and ascertain
tho cost 81. i new Fire Engine-their III
psnsss, II any. til 81 betrayed 81 the Gem.
pany and that said committee be Instruct.
ed to call d meeting of Company ard re-
port IS soon as rDssibls after their return.
- -
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-05-21
SMaaas-POx.

A San Francisco correspondent furnishes
the following remedy for that terrible dis
ease: Il herewith append a recipe which
has been used to my knowledge in hundreds
Of eases. II will prevent or cure the small
pox though the pittings are filling. When
Jsnner discovered cow-pox in England, the
wsrld Of science hurled an avalanche Of
fame uponahis head; but when the most
scientific school of medicine in the world
that Of Paris-published this recipe as a
panacea for smallpox, it passed UNDECIDED.
1t is as unfailing as fate, and conquers in
every instance. 1t is harmless when taken
BY a we'll person. 1t will also cure scarlet
fever. Here is the recipe as l have used it,
and cured my children Of scarlet fever A;
here it is as I have used it to cure the small.
pox when learned physicians have sah
the patient must die, it cured Snlphate
of zinc, one grain :; fexelove, (digitals,) one
grain; half a teaspoonful Of sugar; mix
with TWO tablespoonfuls of water. When
thoroughly mixed, add fonr ounces Of wa
ter; take a spoonful eve:y ho"r. Either
disease will ~disappearir twelve hours. For
a child, smaller doses, according 10 age. 1t
counties would compel their physicians to
use this, there would be no need of pest
houses. If You value adrice and experience,
use this for tina terrible disease"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-05-21

Will tine Property Owners Of
Opea0ussas Buy Onet

During the present year we have pub
lished accounts Of towns thae have been
partially, and insone Or two instances, en-
tirely, destroyed BY Gre. The buildingsin
| Opclousas are nearly all wooden; and
though . very old town, it has thus far es-
capped with but very few fires. But who
can say that it will escape thus always?
Buildings are continually going up, and i'm
prosements being made, and consequently
are becoming more crowded than formerly.
! Should q fire occur in the central part Of
the town, during: the present exceedingly
dry weather, with the daily breeze that we
have to fan it, nothing but a miracle could
save it from total destruction.
opelonsas, at present, is virtually with
out an Engine. The excuse for one on
hand, has been i'm use aftcep or twenty
years, andi is net furnished with hose, buck
cts, ropes, ladders, or hooks. It would be
about as effective in 3 big FIRE as a school
boys squirt. 49,.
We have a fire company, organized and
| eficered, who are jealous, and anxious to
be furnished with an engine A frst-class
hand engine can be bought, We sire inform
| ed, for six or sight hundred dollars. Sup
pose it should cost a thousand or twelve
hundred dollars, a pra-rata tag for the
amount among the property holders would
scarcely be felt I; while the destruction by
fire Of a single good building, would be
more than tile value Of two or three en-
gines. And the burning of one house may
involve that OF all others adjoining or near
thereto. @
A. property owner, therefore, in contrib
uting to the purchase of an engine, merely
does his duty, and acts rs a sensible man
DESTROYS of protecting his property while
in failing or refusing, if called upon, to do
SO, he is "penny wise and pound foolish
and undeserving Of that protection for
which others are willing to pay in proper
ton to their means and the amount Of
property at stake. .
We would like for. the Town Council to
levy q tax, or if the powers of that body
are so limited that they can not do SO, that
a subscription be taken up Immediately, for
the purpose of purchasing an engine. We
hope, and believe, that there would be no
difficulty in procuring the necessary amount
among our public spirited citizens.