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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

EARLY BREAKFAsT.-A bad custom
is prevalent in. many families, especially
among farmers, Of working III heur or
two before breakfast, attending to their
). chores" hoeing ID the garden, cutting
wood, moving, etc. This is convenient
on many accounts bat 10 not conducive
to health. The prevalent opinion is
that the morning air il the purest and
most healthful and bracings but the
contrary is tbs fact. At no hour of the
day is the air more filed with;dampnass.
bogs and miasmas, than about sunrise.
The heat Of the sun generally dissipates
the miasmatic influences as the day nd
vances. An early meal braces mp the
system against these external influences,
Every one knows the langour and faint
ness often experienced for the FIRST hour
I'd the morning, and that u increased by
want of food. We do not agree with
the boarding school regime. which pre-
scribes q long walk before breakfast a.
q means Of promoting health.
Probably the best custom would be
70 furnish every member of the house
hold. especially those who labor out Of
doors, with d single cup Of warm
coffee, well MIXED. Immediately after
rising from bed. Then let them attend
to their chores, or moving. hosing, etc,
for an hour or two, while the teams are
feeding and breakfast preparing, They
will heel better and do more work
fAnaerican Agriculturisf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10
State of Louisiana
Parish Court,
Parishof st. Landry. N'

PariSh Court,
Parish of St. Landry. NO.
Estate of Laurent Dupre
AsTIE DUPRE, of the Parish of
- st Landry, test. exr. of the Estate of
Laurent Dupre deceased, late of the parish
St Landry, having filed a tableau of dis
tribution of the funds of said Estate, accom-
panied by his petition praying for the homo
legation of the same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition
has been granted by an order of cour bearing
date of August "a, 1870;
Now, therefore notice is 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 the said tableau should not be homologa-
ted and confirmed.
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
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State of Louisiana.
Parish Court. Parish St. Landry.-No. $50.
Estate of John Graham.

Estate of John Graham.
y OBERT FL. LlTTELL. of St Landry,
Ia administrator of the estate of John Ora
ham decd, having filed a tableau of classif-
cation 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 dated May
25, 1870
Now. therefore, notice Is hereby given to
all persons interested to make opposition to
said tableaus in writing, at my Office i'll the
town of Opelousas, within thirty days from
the date hereof, why the said tabieau should
not be homologated.
JOS. d. RICHARD, Clerk.
August 10, 1870.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

RloE PUDDlRG.-Wash thoroughly .
teacupful of best rice, add half b cup
Of white sugar, q quart of water, and
the same Of milk. Bake slowly four
hours. stirring occasionally. except the
last hour. A cup Of raisins ID an in-
proysment.--[Herald Of Health.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

THERE IS A FULL FACULTY.
Students begin at any time. There is no
Vacation.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10
Carrnnters alnd Builders.

TsHE nndersigned carpenters and builders
1 tender their services TO parties having
business In heir line. Sugar coolers and els
terms made III The very best manner and on
the most reasonable terms.
CURLEY e ELLIOTT,
Washington. La.
ALI orders left at G.. Mayo's Drug Store,
Opelousass or with DR.. Thoms, Washington,
will be promptly attended to. Tie 9s5tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10
Dissolution.

THE partnerships heretofore existing Under
Il the name and style of Lastrapes IL Rob
ertson and VIM. A. Robertson & Co. are
hereby dissolved by mutual consent, Either
partner " i'll sign the name of the firms In IL
auidation. HENRY. LASTRAPES,
WIN A. ROBERTSON.
Washington, La. June 1st, 1870. [23-5t
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

A correspondent Of Hearth and Home
recommends The following simple, and.
as he says. efectual plan of soaring
birds from grain Or frnfs. suspsnd 4
piece 81 locking glass BY 4 ssring. q
that ii may swing 10 every direction,
which gives the appearance Of sonetlline
coming, and scares off the birds. MOI
ever the most fool-hardy of birds win
remain IN the neighborhooa pf the scare
crow
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

Citizens or strangers who wish a business
education for themselves or sons ere invited to
call.
Students can enter in any Or all the depart
ments of the College at any time.
When clubs of three or more enter at the
same time from the same place. ten per cent
deduction will be made.
BOARD AND LODGING $25. Per MONTH.
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PROPOSED AMENDW ENT'S
-To The
onsfitution Of the State of Louisiana,

Constitution Of the state Of EeuIslaha,
70. be Submitted TO The peope Of the
State'at the neat General Election TO
be held on tie Seventh day Of Novem-
Der, Ammo Doasa.a One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Seventy.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

A pretty girl who talks necessarily
may properly be called 4 dingdong
belle.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10
Notice to NOtaries, Sheriff, Re.
cOrders. &c.

Notice TO NOtaries, Sheriff, Re
cOrders, &c.
STATE AND PARISH ASSESSOR AND Col
~lector's Office for the Parish of st. Landry,
Opelousas, June 9th, 1870 }
Extract from Act OF la55-Sec. 3147.
TAKE NOTICE that hereafter neither Re-
l. eorders, Sheriffs, Notaries throughout the
State. nor other parties authorized to convey
real estate by public act, shall pass or execute
any act for the sale, transfer Or exchange of
any real estate situated within said Parish IN
til the State, Parish and municipal taxes due
on the same be first paid. to be shown by the
Tax Collectors receipt or certificate TO that
purpose.
SEC. 3l48-The Recorders, Sherifs. Nota-
refs Public and others violating the provisions
of the preceding section, shall, upon convic-
ton thereof. be fined in the sum OF not less
than Fifty nor more than two hundred dollars
for each violation, TO be recovered by the Dis
trict Attorney for the use of free schools, be-
fore any competent tribunal.
d. C. STTTIG,
State and Parish Collector and Assessor,
For the Parish Of 81. Landry.
July I'd. 1870.
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NOTICE..

NoAASEs
THE TOLL BRIDGE across the Bayou
L Carron at Washington, having been com-
pleted in accordance with the act of the Police
Jury authorizing the SAME will on and after
this date be open to the public as a Toll Bridge
at the following rates of toll:
For all persons on foot. 5
" horse and
j" single horse and buggy .--------20
" horse and cart...--.- ~
All vehicles drawn by two animals.....-.25
I" four " .-.----3G
" -" six " .......35
stock driven across the bridge-..----- d
The following discount will be allowed to
all persons purchasing tickets:
In package Of 30 90, 10 per cent. discount F;
F" 10 90. Is +" "
" " 90 90, 25 " "a
BENZ. WooDW0RTH,
Superintendent.
Washington, October 2, 1863.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

NEOUND CITY MUTUAL LIFE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

KRePlNe Eaas.-The chief requisite
Or keeping eggs il to place them on
end the small end down Is preferred
by most housekeepers. In order to
effect this purpose, imbed them IN dry
salt, by fret making 4 layer in the bot
tom Of the jar or other vessel, and then
setting the eggs on end III this layer.
Then cover them with the salt and
make another layer and so on until the
jul ii filed. When salt Is used for this
purpose II il indispensable that 1t be
kept in b dry apartment for if Il once
becomes damp By attracting moisture.
It will harden into d mass, aud The eggs
cannot be reached without being chop
ped UP nv digging into the salt. Oats
answer the anne ~purpose--not % well
as dry sait, but much better than moist-
ened The more uniform the tenlpera-
ture and The cooler. 70 as not to freaze.
the better.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

How TO TELL TaE AGE OF HoR-
srs.-A short time since we met a
gentleman from Illinois, who give US a
piece Of information in regard TO aseer-
tanning a horses age. after he or she
nadspassed the ninth year, which was
new to US, aud WILDE. we are sarer to
most of our readers. It is this After
the horse is nine years old, a wrinkle
comes on the eyelids at the upper cor
ner of the lower lid, and every year
thereafter he has one well defined wrin-
kle for each year yer nine, If, for
instance, lie has three wrinkles, he is
twelve; if four, he is thirteen. Add
the number of wrinkles to nine, and you
will get it. So says the gentleman,
and be is, confident it will newer fail.
As a good many people have horses
over nine, it is easily tried. If true,
the horse dentist must give up his
trade.-Field and Preside.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-09-10

THE OLDEST AND MOST EFFICIENT
AND SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE IN THE UNITED
STATES.
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Directors

Officers OF the Louisiana Agency.
Gov. C H President
JUDGE E. T: MERRfCK---. Vice President
B. B. SHINES. Secretary
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REMOVAL.
Chartered by the Legislature of La,

ChaTEefeu by the Ltg1s1ature OF Ia',
Is removed to Nos. 1854 and I66 Canal street
opposite Christ Church, and on the same
square as the Law and Medical Colleges, the
University of La. and the Mechanics Insti-
tute-the Headquarters of the Mechanical and
Agricultural Fair Association-thus concen-
trating the leading Educational Institutions
of the State ON the same square.
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OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.

Cash Capital of ~$$15o,eoe, already paid in
with a guaranteedCapit Of 100000.
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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
Law Department.

THE ANNUAL COURSE OF LECTURES
L in this Department, will begin on the
second Monday of November 1870; and con-
tinue until Commencement Day in the ensu-
ing Spring. Students Of law DESTROYS to ma.
circulate, will apply to
G.. ROSELTUS,
Dean of the Faculty,
80 Custumhouse ST., New Orleans.
July 23-3m
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MISCELLANEOUS
Eov to Max Tin Frat Cams

In reply to On article ON fruit cans,
published on page 400, last volume OF
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, Mr. L. III.
Mills, a correspondent who has much
experience, writes us as follows:
II take the best No. IA tin plate and
solder with block tin. | have used
some of the cans four years. and they
are no, rusty inside or out, and they
are just as good as when first used.
About the fruits being poisoned by the
cans, |. don't pretend to know, but it
thcY are I would just as soon eat it as
that canned in glass; with zinc tops.
l have used six glasta m 6, but don't
wan any more. ThekfE canned in
good tin cans keet" r. favor one
quarter better than il. @ass. T never
lost any fruit canned tin cans; l
have never seen any nofsDin them as
I have in glass cans. tssslsve canned
peaches, cherries, TONNES, blackber,
ries, raspberries. etc, an6khey keep all
right. / don't believe Vhere is any
danger if the cans are l-at'e OF good I'm
and soldered. with tin" :
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Medical Examiners:
Louisiana

! N FOLWELL, ND. J. B. RITCHIE, MI
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-28
Taking a Drink.

The different manners of proposing to
take drink is well shown in the follow
ing:
The sentimental method of asking q
person to drink, is in the formula, /" Jun
pose we shed tear" The operation.
strange as it may seem, is identical with
" "taking SMILE" There is frequent
toast in some places, WEIGH seems to con-
tain considerable truth, viz: Well, here
IS another nail in my coffin" On the
Mississippi river they take very practi-
cable view of the ceremony, and saw to
their friends, Wont you come and wood
upY Thus implying that strong pota-
tlons supply the fuel of life. In cholera
times false notion prevailed that imbibi-
tion would prevent one from taking that
disease, and popular style of invitation
was, Let's disinfect." This may az
we'll be offset by mention of the West
ern bar-room salute, "Won't you hist in
some pizen" The last form, however.
is almost too strictly correct and literal in
its character, to be appropriate in this ar
ticle.
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William Strong.
&c Not Letting.0

There were two little sisters at the
house whom nobody could see without
loving, for they were always so happy to-
gether. They had the same playthings
but never quarrel sprang up between
them, no cross words, no pouts, no slaps
no running away in pet. On the green
before the door, trundling hoop, playing
with Rover, helping mother, they were
always the same sweet tempered little
girls.
"You never seem to quarrel" said to
them one day; " how is it you are always
so happy together ?" They looked up,
and the Oldest answered. dispose It's
cause Addie let's me and I let Addie."
/ thought moment;" All, that is it,"
| said, "she lets you, and yon her; that's
it,"
Did you ever think what an apple of
discord not letting" is among children
Even now, while | have been writing, q
great crying was heard under the window.
looked out
"Gerty, what is the matter?" Mary
won't let me have her ball." bellows
Gerty well, Gerty wouldn't lend me
her pencil in school," cried Mary, and
| don't want she should have my ball"
" Fie fe; is that the way sisters should
treat each other?" "She shan't have my
pencil" !" muttered Gerty; " she'll lose it,"
" A2a ou will only just lose my ball."
retoisd Mary, "and 1 shan't let you
have it."
The mot letting" principle is down.
right disobligingness, and disobliging
spirit begets a great deal of quarrelling,
These little girls, Addie and her sister
have got the true secret of good manners.
Addie lets Rose and Rose let's Addie.
They are yielding, kind, unselfsh, always
ready to oblige each other; neither wish
es to have her own way at the expense of
the other. And are they not happyY O,
yes Aud do you not love them already (?
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BANKING HOUSE
OF
HENRY CLEWS & CO..
Omitted States Treasury Buldiags)
No. 32 W0U Street, ". Y.

TUE business of our House is the same. in all
- respects, as that of an Incorporate Bank
ing House. ~ ~
=, corporations, Firms, and Individuals keeping
Bank Accounts with us, either ia Currency or
cold, VIII be allowed Five Per Cent Interest per
aimh amy on all daily balances and check at
s,gme g. .wiInOut notice. interest credited and Ac-
count current rendered Monthly.
we are prepared at all times to make advances
rate. " ~ ~0O
Certificates OF Deposit issued payable on de-
lAand, or after fixed date bearing interest Mt tbe
country. F VI WIZ
- Collections made promptly everywhere in the
United states, Canadas and Europe Dividends
and Coupons promptly Collected
we buy, sell, and exchange all issues of Govern
ment Bonds at current market prices
orders executed for the purchase or sale of Gold
frSt-claSS securities. W. ~
special attention given to the negotiation of Rail
Road, City. and other Corporate Loans,
A., we are prepared to take Gold Accounts on terms
tne same as Tor Currency to receive Gold on De-
post bearing interest and subject to check at
slght; TO issue Gold Certificates of Deposit: TO
ntaer aee Mnyances IN Gold, against currency and
generally upon GOLD BASIS II I'm
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-28
Circumstances alter Cases.

Boy.-Do you want dog skin?
Tanner.-Was it fat dog.
Boy.-Oh yes, he was fat dog.
Tanner.-was he very fat
Boy.-Oh yes, sir, be was VERY fat.
Tanner.-Very fat. eh How fat was
he?
Boy.-Well, he was the fattest dog
ever see. NIL
Tanner.-Oh if he was so very fat,
his skin is not good, IF
Boy,-Well, he wasn't sich an almighty
fat dog after all. II
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-28
"Fetch on Your Rats"

A VERY GOOD STORY is told of
IA our German friend, Adam Bepler,
who keeps tavern in Allegheny. One
rather gloomy evening recently, when
Adam was in rather gloomy humor (as
he seldom is,) stranger presented him
self about bedtime, and asked to stay all
night. go
Certainly" said Adam, cycling the
rather seedy looking stranger. "Tf YOU
take breakfast, it will be youst one dol
lar"
But I have no money" said the man.
" l am dead broke, but if you will trust
me-"
"Ah," said Mr.. Bepler, "I don't like
that kind of customer. l could fill mine
house every night nit dat kind. but dat
won't help to me run dis house."
Well" said the stranger, after a
pause, have you got any rats here?"
- Yes" replied Adam, "you better be-
lieve we have. Why the place is lousy
NIT dem"
"Well," rejoined the man, "Tll tell
you what III do. IF you let me have
lodging and breakfast, I'll kill all YOUR
rats tomorrow"
Done" said Bepler, who had long
been desperately annoyed by the number
Of old Norways that infested his premises.
80 the stranger, gaunt, sallow, mel
ancholy looking man, was shown to bed,
and no doubt had good sleep. After
breakfast, next morning, Mr.. Beplcr took
occasion in very gentle manner to re-
mind his guest of the contract of the
previous night.
"What d! Kill your rats Certainly"
said the melancholy stranger. "Where
are they the thckest p?
I" "Dey are putty dick in de barnyard."
answered Adam.
Well, let's go out there" said the
stranger. "But stop! Have you got a
piece of hoop-iron P"
A piece about fifteen feet long was
brought to the stranger, who examined it
carefully from one end to the other Ex-
pressing himself entirely satisfied, at
length, with its length and strength, he
proceeded to the barn, accompanied by
W. neP'er anu quite party OF ldlers,
who were anxious to see in what manner
the great rat-ki!ler was going to work.
Arriving there the stranger look ed around
a little, then placed his back firmly against
the barn-door, and raised his weapon.
Now" said he to Adam, "I am
ready. Fetch on your rats"
How this scene terminated, we are not
precisely informed. 1t is said that. al
though no rats answered the appeal of
the stranger, Mr.. Bepler began to smell
one pretty strongly at this juncture, and
he became very angry. One thing is
certain, and that is that the new boarder
was not at Adams table for dinner, nor
for any subsequent meal. He had sud-
denly resolved to depart, probably to
pursue his avocation of rat-killing iu
other quarters.
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Ube Qmtes, Mem BLOOMFIELD, ]1a.

winds of heaven would never visit her
face too roughly and then my father
would tell us Of your pleasant home, and
of the bright-eyed boy and the fair-hair-
ed girl that came after a while to gladden.
it; and then, you know, he removed to
another part of the country, Mr.. Strong,
and lost sight of you"
Once again the lady paused for the ago
ny of the strong man before her was fear
full to behold and then, in lower tone
she thus spoke -" 1 did not forget the
promise | made my father previous to
his death, that if ever 1 Visited his ma
tive place, | would seek out his old friend.
But when | inquired for you, they un-
folded terrible story to me, Mr. Strong.
They told me of a desolate and broken
household of blue eyed boy that a
fathers heart might so we'll delight in,
who had left his home in disgust
gust and despair, for one on the homeless
waters; of the gentle, suffering wife, who,
faithful to the last,w down with pray
er on her lips for her erring husband,
broken-hearted, to the grave, and of the
fair haired orphan girl, who followed her
mother in little while. Oh it is a sad,
sad story have heard of my fathers old
friend"
1t was it was l that did it killed
them! !" cried old Bill, lifting his bowed
head, and gazing on the lady, every fea-
ture expressive of such wild agony and
haIplaco fho+ che ah,,l -
the despair her own words had caused.
Wide, wide-open stood the door then
and the lady passed in
A soft hand was laid soothingly upon
old Bills arm, and voice full of hope
murmured-" Even for all this there is
mercy. There is a redemption through
the atoning merits of Jesus, and you we'll
know your first step toward it. Sign the
pledge. In the name of the last prayer
of your dying wife, and of the child that
sleeps by her side, I ask you, as your
friend, will you do it?"
will" said old Bill, while he brought
down his closed hand with such force on
the rickety pine table that it rocked be-
meath it; and CLEAN of hope lighted up
his features, as he seized the pen and
paper the lady placed before him, which
paper contained declaration, binding all
who signed it to obstain from the use of
intoxicating beverages and when he re-
turned it to her-in bold legible char
acters, there lay written beneath it the
name of
William Strong.
There was an expression, almost ludic-
rous from its intenseness of curiosity on
the barkeeper's physiognomy, as the
lady, after her long interview with
old Bill, passed quietly through the shop
and the expression was not lessened when
old Bill, a few moments after, walked
through without taking another glass of
grog; snd he never passed over the thresh-
hold again.
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