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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

e. The low-water season being near at hand
and consequently an interruption of our COM
mnnieation with New Orleans by steamer being
threatened, it behoovcs all concerned to call at
Mr. r. Munzcshcimer's store ON Main st.. and
seeare their supply of groceries, provisions, &C.,
shile his stock is complete and can be had at
INV prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

ALL FREsH.-The goods at MIR. w. II. Cochran's
rev grocery store, cor. Court and Bellevue sts,
opposite the big Mortar" are all fresh and be-
ias constantly renewed by nearly every trip Of
the boat from New Orleans; besides every des-
er'ption of groceries, Mr.. Cochran keeps cons
santly ON hand, corn, oats, bran, &C., all of which
be guarantees to sell as cheap Or cheaper than
any other house In Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

c. The steamer Ruth" has been substituted
far the "Selma" In our trade.
The "Lessie Taylor still continues her regular
trips between our port and New Orleans.
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q @ AG ? . 9 = = Z O 1g

IS THE LIFE OFATRADE!
TVHE undersigned respectfully informs his
u friends and the public that he has opened a
Grocery Store on the corner of Court and Belle
vue SITS, opposite the sign of the ''Bg Mortar"
where he will keep constantly on hand full
assortment of
FRESH GROCERIES,,
Such as
FLOUR, BACON, LARD,
SUGAR, COFFEE, RICE,
SALT. CANDLES, SOAP,
&c, &C., &C.
And a splendid assortment of plantation and
FANCY GROCERIES.
CHEWING and SMOKING TOBACCO,
HAVANA CIGARS, FINE LIQUORS, &c, &c.
ICE E9
Always on hand. Call aud examine my stock
W. K. COCHRAN.
OPelousas, July g. 1871. 43tf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

FERAXDAH COFFEE HoUsE.-Wc are requested
TO announce that Mr.. John Cochran, Agent, has
taken tic direction of this wellknown establish
meat, formerly kept by Mr.. Qautrcvaux.
1t would be superhuous for us to commend
either the house or MFR. Cochran to the favorable
consideration of the public, the public are
well aware that they will be received by ''Cncle
John with his usual politeness and urbanity, l. g.
With clean glass in one hand and the body
slightly inclined over the counter, and frank
smile, as much as to say "what will you take
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

Notice to ehe Public.
MY wife, Emma johnson, having left my bed
lVH and board without reasonable cause, notice
In hereby given that will mot be responsible for
any debts she may contract from this date.
THEOPHILE THIBODEAUX.
Coulee Croche, July q, 1871. Inn
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

An EPIDEMIC.-For several weeks past an epi
demic has existed in our Town, and which is
spreading rapidly. The disease is not danger
ass it is true, and the afflicted find au easy REM
ay iu abandoning themselves to the pleasures
which the disease itself generates. 1t is what
might be termed the Spring fever. In short,
since the oppressive heat OF the season has set
H. anu business ss it were at a standstill. our
,scple are seeking the more quiet and shady re-
treats Afforded by the n.any delightful springs
which abound in our Parish. There are the we'll
jnown aud popular springs of pointe anx- -Loups,
be only ono at present open for the reception Of
the public, where will be found that old patri-
arch Antoine B. Cart, better known Xavier.
who is never better pleased than to see his
friends at his viyifying springs. There are also
the Bell-Chency springs, whose reputation is not
yet forgotten. though ut present without host:
and Beaver Creek, that agreeable summer re-
trrat situated in the heart OF IL magnificent pine
forest, leaves nothing to he desired i'll the way
Of pleasant suiiinicr resort, Is also without an
occupant. There are, besides, several other
springs situated Oh the Bayou Ncz-Piquc, which
aford the pleasures Of bathing, hunting and
fishing combined. but these also are without
,ropcr accommodation for the reception of visit
RS, ant, parties are obliged to provide them
seyes with all the necessities required during
their stay.
As will be perceived it is enough to create
among us an epidemic, always spreading, aud it
is not surprising that our citizens are daily leav-
ing, by groupes and families, to enjoy the bele-
fits of these cosy retreats, from which they in
Hariably return in better health and spirits.
We have mentioned the PointeAux-Loups
Springs lit is there that the invalid, the dis
peptic, those afflicted with cutaneons diseases,
aud, in a word, all in precarious health, can find
relief and cure. We particularly recommend
tlcse Springs to all, with the assurance that q
visit will prove satisfactory to the seeker after
health or rustic pleasure.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22
CHARTER OAK STOVE.

OdA6 lE6 OAA SlOv -
Which guarantees itself by being IS years be-
fore the public, and pronounced this day the
best atove by all who have used them, baking
quicker and using less wood than any other
Stovo yet, t,male Also, WHEELER & WILSON
Improved, Draw-feed
SEWING MACHINES.
Noted for Its simplicity of action and unparal-
le1led power. making 1000 stitches per minute.
and will he sold payable SO much per month till
the Machine is paid for,-and besides,
FULLY GUARANTEED!
Also, the
poTY WASHING MACHINE,
with wringrr attached, to be sold on easy terms.
Our stock of NOTIONS is complete III every
respect. And II full assortment of
Flour, Shoulders. Pork, Rice, Sides,
Liquors, Fancy Groceries, &c.
We ask o call, and will guarantee to sell more
Goods for less Money than ever BEFORE at
EMANUEL PHHH.LHPS',
43-lm1 Main st.. Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1871-07-22

Eat Adolphe Arnaud-F Perrolin, auctioneer
will sell, August l7th. ON Bayou Marie Croqlant
q plantation on said bayou, OF 80 acres, with the
buildings &c, thereon; tract of IS acres OF,
Davou Z Gennison, with buildings &c; head of
gentle cattle, mare and colt, u lot Of hogs, l
bale cotton, furniture. Conditions :-Movables
cash immovables ont half cash, balance iu and
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-03
THE WAR.


Tne FHuselams EOftlfy1n8s s;
LONDON December 23.-The Pruss-
ians are fortifpng their line Of retreat
between Versailles and Metz. e
TERMS OF PEACE.
Advices from Berlin say that . part
of the terms of peace is the demand
that France resign Savoy and Nice to
the Pope. gaSass
THE FRENcHucroRy sAT FONT NoYELtE.
CHERBouRe, December 23-The troops
in and around this port have left for the
front, for the purpose Of uniting with
the army under DeChausey. General
Faidherbe fought. victoriously With the
enemy at Pont Noyelle. The battle
commenced at IL o'clock in the morn.
ing and ended st 6 2. M.
AKhsdAxs ENTER rouRs: i
AMEss, December .24.-A German
victory is reported at Halla, southwest
of this city over an army of 10000
strong. The Germans carried several
villages and took 1,000 prisoners.
FRENCH DEFEATED NEAR .ANIENs.
LONDON, December "a --Noon-Gen
eral Faidherhe with 10000 men was
routed by Manteufel yesterday near
Amiens. Two Prussian divisions were
only engaged. w
q 4 MOVEMENT UPON ORLEANS.
[Cable Special to the Worldl
LONDON, December 24.-The Ger
MANS are making retrograde move
ment upon Orleans, .and the French lines
have been much advanced to the north
and north eastsof Paris.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-03
Only.
Only.
Only a blushing cheek;
Only a loving kiss,
Only a glancing, meek;
Only . little bliss.
Z Only q little wife,
Only a pretty dove.
Only q tender life
Given me to love.
Contlfad drums.

Wheh is tea like work of art2 When
it's drawing.
When does Shakespeare give an in:
stance of the cure OF consumption p
When the Duke of Gloucester stops
King Henry's coffin (coughing.)
Why is the letter Y like the prodigal
SOM Because it makes pa pay!
II mercenary man were to ask girl
to marry, what flower would he name 7
Any money (anethone.
Why should you always choose white
COWS? Because 1t it is Of no use milk
ing those that are dun before you be-
gin!
Why is worn-out shoe like ancient
Greece? Because it once had Scion
(sole on. a-isis,s
What are the best astronomers 7 Stars,
because they have studded (studied) the
creation. l sfs $50 l{ &
| What was the first bet madea The
!alphabet. a s,s3a9 hea giblsa ,sae
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-03

A dignifed drunksrd dwells 1t BeIs
lows Falls, Vt, He Il an old .Indian.
known Is "Dri John, Who would 6s
smart, save for his lyte Iof liquor. As
he was tacking along the sidsWalk. he
made a iiiis-step, plunged into an opens,
ing. and stuck there. With nothing hpt
his feet visible above The bricks a per5,
son who saw him fall ran to his aid and
pulled him out. AS soon IS the sdoctor'
was on his feet,he bsced himself againsl
. hitchiaE post and said ...sj, i.-,s - s.
aG'long now. Can't yer mind yeF ba+,
siness? What have l done that .Ybu
should abuse me this way p y e
The individual explained BY ssyin6i
that he wished to help theid doctor out 81
trouble. Whereat. John replied;
s"Spect iou think that's mighty big
talk! Next time stoop down to pick
up MY hat ont q that hole, want ye Just
to keep yer hands of. that's all
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Go-tor Him.

Where is the Reverend or eminent
man who viii spnt head" on the edi-
tor of the Yolo Mail for the following
As our shirt was not brought home
in proper season this week we called on
our washerwoman td learn the CAUSE
Trembling she whispered to US the cause
of the omission:
"You see,sir there are SO many preach
ers and eminent men iK town this week
that / dare not hang out my clothes to
dry" Sadly we returned to the office,
pondering on the wisdom of women.
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had naDI,s.

What solemn and painful thing it is
to watch those who are striving In their
own weak strength to sbreak bad habits,
Oh, how willing should we offer any
word of comfort or cheer to such per-
sons. We never can know tie terrible
efforts. which are made to conquer, iin.
less we have gone throagh such .stri.
wings for the mastery. To those who
are wrestling Thus with evil habits we
would say strive on, know no such
word as fail, and if you win but look
to Him who is the help of the helpless,
you will surely find real strength. II
may be weak at FIRST, you may even, fail
again and again, but strive on, always
looking and asking i'm honesty of lieari
for help. and you viii surely obtain it
Away with vain promises and act al
once. Oh, you never can know what q
glorious feeling one has when entirely
free from any evil habit either Of mind
or Of action. i3s5sasj e.f s@15 H9fe
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Legal Notice.


Jesse Joy and Eli Joy, who reside IN the
u State Of West Virginia, heirs Of Benjamin
Joy, deceased, will take notice that John Beard
more, administrator Of Benjamin Joy, deceased,
on the 30th dag Of November, 1870, fled his Pc
titien in the Probate Court within and for the
county Of Monroe and State Of Ohis, alleging
that the personal estats Of said decedent is in
sufficient to pay his debts. and that he died
seized Of the following described real estate sit.
uated in said county, ii wit: The north part Of
the southwest quarter Of section four township
four and range six; slsoi the southeast quarter
Of the southeast quarter df section ten townahip
four Of range six; the prasst Of said petition IA
for tho assignment Of dover to Susannal oy
and for the payment Of debts; said petition will
be for hearing on the 7th day Of Jaiiuafy. 1871.
JOHN BEARDMORE, 9
Ass1tA. 1ysAnos d Sria.g xtys
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EF The snow was SO deep III Chesh-
ire County, New Hampshire, last winter,
that it was difficult tor persons meeting
with teams to pass. 5e;,sts s,
An eccentric citizen, well known in
this county and having defect in his
speech. was coming to the village with
a horse and sleigh, and being about to
meet a stranger with team,- exclaimed: :
"Turn out! turn out! my fathers
deadm
Upon which the stranger with much
difficulty, turned dit and gave him the
entire road. SIS ~
After he had got fairly by. the stran-
ger turned and inquired Of him when
his father died: to which tie grief
rowed citizen responded that his veneer
ated parent had peacefully sunk to fest
"about fifteen years ago.
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To Sfor BLEEDING. lit Is said that
bleeding from a wound on man or beast,
may be stopped by mixture Of wheat
-four and common salt. in equal paFtas
bound on with a cloth. II the bleeding
be profuse, use large quantity SAY from
one to three pints, 1t may be LEFT ON
for hours, Of even days, If necessity.
The person who gave lus THE fecsipts
says: 10 this manner be ,sayG1 1thk IFS i
of horse. which NAS hlekdiu8 ffqn :.
wounded artery the bleeding Or h
five minutes sffer the Sppll6a{i5t. s \ !
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-03

( ETThe Superior Court OF Cincinnati
has decided that a wife has i vested
right in her husbands society and COM
panionship, and can maintain an action
for damages for the loss thereof. While
one would suppose that the society Of
q man who voluntarily absented himself
from bis wife could not be worth mich
to her, according to this court, those
who entice away and harbor any such
recreant husband are liable to the wife
for all damages.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-01-03

E3sThe Radical loss in the States of
New Hampshire, Connecticut, North
Carolina. Maine, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, Indiana, West Viz
pinia, Massachusetts, Alabama, Miss
ouri, Illinois and CaIifornidAfourteen
Stateb- sihte 1868, is over $4,000
votes. .sal baiE .sa5es
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sMhy,r ssia Bhb fitta Is n1l
Nhen he caught hin dxink I ho1ok
Sss ~, s's So lsss 8 .lssl q. q
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Great Confagration in Richmsnd.

The spotswOOd Hotel aud Several
Other Buildings Burned.l
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5. TIN II WARE. COPPER WARE,
& AND
iset lrsa Ware, Stoves, &c.
plss. 81 bssinsss at the oldssand, sppsits the
- jail.

" fLLI AN ROSE,
rTis inst received. aud viii sell at reason,
n kbls prices. ! hrst class stock Of the
vsfss emu ud3ersted above. Mr. Rose is acap-
E,tsl lsxerknsn; 6ndepfll mauufactufe for yeu
a, svarss dssired, not found in his shop.
6ivs him i oall before looking slseyhere.
snrss.s7. 80 WILLIAM RosR.
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LONDON, December 2S.--The Pruss-
ians are fortifylng their line Of retreat
between Versailles and Metz. -
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-11-17

The officers of the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company are interesting them
selves in the Mormons. They deprecate
the action of the courts, and seek Gov
ornamental interference to check the
prosecution, lest the polygamists should
emigrate from Salt Lake City to some
point not on their line of road, and they
should become losers. They tell Won
derful stories of tho Mormons' determi-
nation to resort. to arms rather than
submit, and of their ability to put 10,
coo troops in the field, all of which
would be more alarming if it were not
for the self-interest debating it. These
Mormons have Professionally committed
one crime, we know, and there is reason
to believe that they have done many
murders too, point which the courts
are very properly investigating. Oh
course the criminals object, as all Grim
inals do; but is it not rather imperti-
nent of the ''prominet railroad officials
to interfere, with these threats, for the
sake of saving their share of the plum
der?
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KANSAS NEWS ITEMS.

The catholics of Junction City are
erecting fine stone school house next
to their church.
The Waterville Telegraph says that
the fall wheat of that section has good
start, and good crop has been sown.
Judge Garfield is reelected District
Judge in the 9Th district. Judge Good
in is reelected in the Humboldt district
and Voss, of Ft. Scott, beat Broadhead
in that district,
The number of pensions paid at the
pension Office in Topeka, in October,
was lS7; amount paid to invslids, S3,-
9S2,05. widows, mothers, ETC., S6,098, ID
total, $10,OSO,ls. Thirteen new PEN
sioners and ten transfers were added to
the rolls.
The Topeka Commonwealth thinks
Topeks can beeomP the commercial
metropolis of the State. We do not
see how,
Potatoes made an advance In the
Topeka market last Friday of Is cents
on the busheI.
AN amateur dramatic company has
been started at Lawrence.
The street railway ears will COM
'mence running at Lawrence on Monday
next.
CLAY county has carried the $780,
900 bond proposition for the Kansas
Central r. R. The junction City and
Fort Kearney r. II. proposition (s2O1,-
o00l was defeated,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-11-17

GoNE.-It is reported that the Leaven-
worth Bulletin is at last dead, and as
we have not seen copy of the paper
for some days we conclude the report
is true. The only surprising thing
about this paper was that it did not die
long ago. Its existence, for some time,
was q mystery to us. For n year or
more we have picked it up expecting
each day to see the announcement that
it had Finished its course" and laid it
down with feeling of nervous disap-
pointment that the announcement was
not made. And now that it is gene we
have to regret that we missed the very
copy containing the announcement of
its demise, after having watched so
faithfully for it. We grew nervous in
wondering why it did not "wink out"
And now, if we could only see the last
issue, we believe we should be happy.
We have sort of a lingering, dreamy
impression that it will come again in
its monotonous white wrapper, and
with painful regularity. We did not
hate the bulletin, only it had sort OF
an appearance like ghost trying to get
over the graveyard fence to come
again among living people.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-11-17
OLD SETTLERS EXCURSION.

For some months there has been talk
of an cold settlers excursion" to the cast
The committee having the matter in
charge now make the following an
nouncement
Messrs. II. Kendall and T. Harvey, to
whom we are chiefly indebted for an
excursion east for the old settlers, de-
sire the committee to provide that only
such persons shall receive tickets as are
entitled to them. Their object is to
give bona .fde settlers, who came to
Kansas early, an opportunity to visit
their former homes.
To effect this, applications for tickets
may be made to either Of the following
persons: D. w. Wilder, Fort Scott |;
B. F. Simpson, Paola; j. E. Hayes,
Olathe; p. P. Elder, Ottawa; j. W.
Scott, lola; Jacob Stotler, Emporia !;
S. n. Strickler, Junction City; W. A.
Phillips, Salins; Editor Pillsbury,
Manhattan; G. B. Lines, Topeka; F.
G. Adams, Waterville; s. Lappin, SEN
eca; Sol. Miller, White Cloud; and
either of the committee st Lawrence.
Persons entitled to tickets in the river
towns will apply directly TO the agents
of the H. & st. Jo., railroad and its
connections. The above named gentle
men will receive directions relative to
procuring tickets.
The main route opened to us is ria
the II. & st. Jo., c., B. & O., n. c., 6.
W. and Erie.
Some of our State roads, as the K. P.
and L., L. & g., have promised reduced
rates, and it is believed the others viii
do likewise.
Since writing the above, the agent of
the North Missouri and Mr.. Dawson
have authorized the committee to an
nounce that excursionists can go east
by way of st. Louis, terms and pArticu-
lars to be given soon.
The time of starting is 10Th and 2lst
inst. G. ROBINSON,
G. w. DEITzLER,
j. S. EMERY,
Torauoiksao
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THE WORLDS CHARITY FOR CHICAGO.
Thus far the Chicago Relief and Aid
Society has actually received, of cash
contributions from various parts of the
country and the world, the total sum of
S2,05l ,023 for the relief of the sufferers
from the great fire. AS far as heard
from, the total cash contributions for
Chicago relief amounts to about So, 5OO,-
600, of which about Sl,500,000 has not
yet been received. The Committee OF
the Relief Society say they are at pres
ent aiding 10000 people, some supply
ing in part, others wholly. The great
pressure is for shelter. The committee
figures report that $3.50 persons have
made application for temporary houses
and 4,l78 have been granted. Most Of
the shelters are small houses with two
rooms furnished with stoves, mattresses
and little crockery. They think more
money will be needed to carry the des
titute through the winter.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-11-17

1t is by no means a surprising fact
that French finances are in bad way.
What with the reckless squanderings OF
the war, the loss of years industry,
the destruction of millions of dollars
worth of property, the ceding of two
rich provinces to Germany, and the
agreement to pay five milliards of
francs by way of indemnity for the
war, the only wonder is that France has
any financial constitution left to get out
of order. In her haste to get rid of the
German troops she made the mistake
of undertaking to pay her immense fine
within an impossibly short time. In
stead of securing as easy terms as her
conqueror would have granted, she has
undertaken to pay out her cein at rate
which is already making her bank
rupt. A monetary crisis is threatened to
add to her misfortunes. The govern
ment confesses its inability to pay its
debts in coin, and proposes to food
the country with paper currency, pop
ular confidence in which will naturally
be weakened by the necessity which in
duces its issue. Meantime the govern
ment has thrown discredit on the paper
of the Bank of France by refusing TO
accept it from Belgian firm in pay
ment of a subscription to the late loan,
and altogether it seems improbable that
tho future payments to Germany will
be made promptly. And should these
blundcrs of the existing government
result in new German occupation OF
the evacuated provinces, the next po-
litieal gSmester who shall attempt to
rise bNAe overthrow of President and
Assembly, will have better chance for
success than the Communists ever had.
That gamester may be Napoleon or a
mob, as chance shall determine.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-11-17
THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.

There are a fewer number of old
members elected to the next House
than usual. There are several able and
experienced men elected, and we may
expect useful and wise legislation.
Among them we may mention G. ".
Eskridge, our own member, who has
been in the House four years, in the
Senate two, and served one term as
Lieutensnt-G Governor Charles Robin
son, of Douglas, who was our first
Governor and also has had large ex-
perience in public affairs; Elijah Sells,
who has been Secretary of State in
Iowa, member of the Iowa Legisla-
ture, who has held high and important
government positions, and who is elect
ed for the third term in our Legislature ;
T. p. Fenlon, of Leavenworth, who is
one of the ablest lawyers in the State,
and who has been in former legislatures
S. A. Cobb, of Wyondotte, who is also
an able attorney, and who has been in
our State Senate and last, but not least,
by any means, Col. c. X. Holiday, of
Topeka, who has had much experience
in our legislature and in public affairs
generally. The people of THE State will
look to these men to give q good report
of themselves at the coming session, as
they have a right to.