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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-21
%. d. HOLDRIDGE,

A TrORNEY AT LAW. Notary Public and Real
n Estate Agent. Will give especial attention
to Collections. pay Taxes Examine Titles, Collect
Rents, and sell Real Estate. Also, Licensed Gov
ernment Claim Agent. VIII prosecute and collect
all claims against the Government, including Pen
sions, Back Pay Bounty, &c. Office in the Cafall
Block, over Glass store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-21
T. NJ. HUNT,

r ICENSED AUCTIONEER, independence, To-
IL wa. Will sell Real Estate and Personal Prop
srty OF every description. Satisfaction Guaran-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-21
A. S. BEELS,

T ICENSED AUCTIONEER, Hazleton, Iowa.
IL Will attend Sales of Real and Personal Prop
erty on short notice, in this and Fayette counties
Satisfaction Guaranteed 33-1y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-21
w. II. RARTON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW and General Land Agent
IA Independence, Iowa. Office in Wilcox Blk.
Particular attention given to Collections, and Re
mittances promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-21
Business Cards
L. w. HART.
LEE & WEART,
]. S. WOODWARD,

TTORNEYS AT LAW and Real Estate Agents
n Office over Myers store, Main Street lnde
n.rasnce Iowa 33-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-21
Dr. II. H. HUNT. M. D.
DR.. A. HOBBIE,

0FFICE and Residence Corner of Court and
~ Blank Sts., north of Catholic Church il-tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

asm which hi, leadership would have IN
fused into it during the campaign.
The awkward blunder said to have
been committed in the democratic state
convention (which the nomination was
lost to Gen Ewing, aud the subse-
auent unfortunate illness Of
General MCook, all conspired
to divest the campaign of interest and
to make it up hill work with the demo-
cracy As the matter stands, the radi.
cal party in Ohio have doubtful cause
for rejoicing. A majority of twenty
thousand in four hundred and fifty
thousand votes, under all the circum-
stances of the contest, is not victory
which carries with it surety for the fu.
ture, nor one calculated to discourage
the democracy as to the result of next
years campaign. On the contrary it
proves that under favorable auspices,
they need have no fears as to the issue.
By a few we'll directed blows at the
radical stronghold, they may roll up a
victory which would have done credit
to the palmy days Of the grand old par
ty of the people.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

Mr.. MERIT, radical candidate for
the senate, declares that he is one of
the most proper men in the world He
is the Jack Horner of radicalism in
this part of the state. This little
Jack Horner sat in the corner eating
his Christmas pic he stuck in his
thumb and pulled out plum, and
cried. What a good boy am | :"
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

BY THE OFFICIAL RETURNS of the
election in the state of Ohio, the r.nub.
lican gain throughout the state, over
the last years vote, is three thousand
FIVE hundred The radicals worked
like beavers TO secure the election O.
their candidates. The whole power OF
the administration was brought to belr
during the canvass and no stone was
left unturned to win victory, On the
other hand, the democratic party worked
at a disadvantage dating from the
death Of Vallandigham. 1t cannot be
gainsaid that it lost by his untir,ely
death much Of the strength and euthusi.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

JUDGE Bowman, democratic candi.
date for senator. commands kind words
from all sorts Of people-even from
radical editors, class of men who would
feel an inclination to attack men of
the virtue Of the Apostal Paul if they
were,-as such virtuous men often are
candidates of the democratic ticket.
Speaking Of the Judge, the Shawnee
town Mercury, a radical organ of the
hue of ebony, says;
AZ the senatorial convention, held a,
metropolis asst Saturday, the democracy
nominated Judge VIM. 6. Bowman as y
cahdlaate for senator. We are biyhly
grained a, this result, for we are sure
they could not have found better man OF
more acceptable candidate than him i,
they had searched the entire district,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

Ten MILLIONS OF BUSHELS of coal
loaded on boats are now lying at Pitts
burg awaiting rise in the Ohio river.
The Go:cnr of that city makes this
occasion the subject of an appeal to
the coal capitalists and the Inhabitants
along the river, to interest themselves
at once in the work Of making the riv-
er navigable at all seasons Of the year.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

THE CHICAGO TINES expects to
resume its quarto form about the mid
die of November.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

THE RAILROAD GAZETTE, live
railroad journal, heretofore published in
Chicago, will be issued for the present,
from New. York. The Gazette lost ev-
erything in the Chicago fire, but only
appeals to its subscribers to, pay their
dues, and to induce others to subscribe
aud do likewise. The business affairs
Of the Gazette in Chicago is at Nos
d3 aud 60, South Canal street.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

THE SERVANT GIRLS Of Chicago
have made up their minds not to ac-
cept the situation. Large numbers Of
them, says the Times, are leaving their
mistresses rather than work for one
cent less than their former wages.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

TICKETS for the big oall in NeS.York
city in honor Of Alexis will cost ten
dollars.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

WA clergyman in Petersburg, Va,
~ recent sermon, set forth in vigorous
URN, ,hi the dependence of daughters on
,nt.r parents, and urged that, while sons
,hpss n' marry when they pleased (or rather
shoaI Thom they pleased), daughters
snouid 'eave their choice, in a great meas.
ure, to the more matured iuSrement If
their parents, Their will probably \. a
vacancy in the pulpit soon. 10y w ="
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

NEW HAMPSHIRE, it is said, posses
ses a real curiosity in the shape of a
congressman who refuses to frank his
wife's letters.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

LADIES AID SOCIETIES, for the re-
lief Of the sufferers by the Chicago and
northwestern fires, are commendable
hobbies with the fair sex at present.
This is right Ministering angels are
in demand, aud even the strong minded
may find pleasure in forgetting to
clam)r for their rights " while exer.
cising the best right of all, that of re-
lieying the destitute and easing the
pains Of the sick and suffering.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

THE petition of the Mormon women
against polygamy to the Washington
authorities is said to be a myth.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01
CARBONDALE.
HOW THE REFORMERS CORRECT
THE SOCIAL EVIL.

A JOKE THAT WAS Nor ALL A
JOKE.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

RBThe following funeral item i. from
the Kansas City Missouri T,nes) of the
10th; "The funeral of Mike Williams,
shot by Wild Bill, at Abilene, took place
In this city on Sunday, Wild Bill paid
the q \ nnnses If lie fnnnrnl
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
MISCELLANEOUS.

HIDES! FURS !! PELTS!!!
B U r N E II T &c So.
Have opened Hide store in Thornton's Block
Tenth street, where the highest cash price will
be paid for HIDES Sheep Pets, Furs and Tai.
low. wewil pay higher prices than vas ever be-
fore paid for the same articles in this city.
Come and see US,
oclstf BURNETT 4 COZ
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

RICHMOND is to have colored con-
servative club.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

TAR AND FEATHERS THAT WERE
NOT APPLIED.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

1ks- Russia has so arranged her military
matters that she could in u few days after
entering upon war increase her army TO
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-01

BIsMARK is going to Italy.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Smallpox.

New York, Nov. 7.-Tllere were
twenty-slX smallpox deaths in
Brooklyn last week.
Philadelphia, Nov. 7.-Ihere were
5G7 eases Of smallpox last week, and
81 deaths. 30 ward is entirely
free from the disease.
Wilmington. Nov. o.-There are
only five cases OF smallpox i'll this
city.
Washington, Nov. lott is be
lieved by prominent gentlemen
that the spread Of the smallpox i'll
Eastern cities is attributable to the
sale Of buffalo robes taken from the
camps of the Ililgan and Blackfeet
Indians. who Were 50 severely
stricken with that disease two years
since. Several Of the robes which
were prohibited from being offered
to the markets have disappeared
and it is believed they have been
brought East.
New York, Nov. 10.-The Board
Of Health appointed committee to
urge Controller Green to furnish
funds to enable the Board to check
the progress of the smallpox, which
within a week, has suddenly ap-
peared in all parts of the city.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Abatement Of The Fever.

Charleston, Nov. 12.-Thcre were
no fever deaths during the past two
days. The leading physicians ad-
wise absentees that they may come
back, and large numbers have al
ready returned. The City Council
have ordered a day of prayer and
thanksgiving on account Of the
abatement Of fever. There was a
heavy white frost i'll Charleston this
morning.
Natchez, Nov: 11.-The yellow
fever is abating rapidly. There are,
now only sevcnty-tive cases under
treatment, against 10S same time
last week. There are but few new
cases occurring. Weather cool.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Proceedings Of the Citizens Meeting.

Pursuant to the call published for
a public meeting to be held at the
Court House, Saturday the 18th inst.
q considerable number Of citizens
from various sections Of the parish
assembled at the appointed hour,
when Gil motion Of +. d. EStiIVttc,
ESQ, John +. Smith Esq, took the
chair and Dr.. David L. Todd Was
chosen Secretary.
The meeting having been organic
ed, on motion OF Thos. II. Lewis, q
committee was appointed to draft re
solutions expressive OF the sense Of
the meeting relative to the object for
which it had been callcd-thc Chair
designated the following named gen
tlemen to act as said committee, to-
wit Thos. Fl. Lewis, +. ID. Estilrtte
and J. K. Dixon. who, after having
retired to deliberate, reported the
following resolutions, which, Oh be
ing submitted to the meeting, Wer
unanimously adopted:
Resolved that we, as a. public
meeting, representing the people Of
st. Landry Parish, condemn and re-
probate the lawlessncSs and crime
that have been committed in some
portions Of this parish at Varimls
times since the late waI, and that
while we express the conviction that
the cause Of the evil has been the
social decentralization brought about
by civil war. we at this late period
hold that to be no p~alliation and we
earnestly admonish all evil doors
that, in future voluntary Obedience
to the law can alone save them from
it's avenying hand, and to that end
be it
Resolved, ourselves
by all legal means ii II power to
assist i'll bringing to condiGn pun
islment, all offenders against law,
by sustaining the executive officers
OF the courts III tie performance OF
their duties, and by doing what We
can at a!l times and places 10 create
and maintain a healthy public or:u-
ion on this important subject.
Resolved. that we have full conf
dence in the ability and dctcrmnla-
ton of the courts and the public Off
GERS to enforce the law, and that
peace and good order can only be
secured by that means, and beng
under that conviction, we strongly
condemn any attempt by any indi-
vidual or combination to take the
law into their own hands and punish
the guilty-the constituted autllori-
ties supported by a strong public
opinion Will enforce order and scct-
rity throughout this entire parish.
On motion Of Joseph Vi. Moore,
Esq, the CpeiollSas journal and the
!Opelousas Courier were requested to
publish the proceedings, when the
meeting adjourned.
d. L. TODD, Secretary.
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Mexico.

City of Mexico, Oct. 30-Via
Havana.-Anarchy prevails in
many of the States Of Mexico. The
revolution in Meyo Nueon still con
tinues. The rcvolutionists Of Ia
catecas have invaded the State Of
San Louis potosi. Numerous bands
Of men are sacking the villages and
haciendas III the states Of IiidAlgO
and. Mexico, and i'll the Federal
districts robberies are committed
within sight Of the gates Of the
city. Gomez parties are in the field
operating against the State Govern
ment of Agnus. Calientes Jaminez
is again at the head of force opera
ting alternately in Guerrara and
Puebla.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Money. Time and Labor Saved !
WASHING MADE EASY.
Patented Aprii 10, 1866, in the L, S. p. {

AM now prepared to supply the public
Il with MAHER'S (of South Carolina) PA
ENT SoAP-the most wonderful preparation
of the age. No family should be withoutit. 1t
is the Cheapest Soap in the world, and can be
manufactured in thirty minutes. The materials
are accessible to all. The washing for a large
family can be performed at a cost of fire cents
IN Soap per week. Call at Mr.. John Posey's
Drug Store, corner of Main and Landry
Streets, Opelousas, and procure a sample,
with directions for use
Family Patent Rights can be had by cali
ing upon the undersigned, at the Post Office,
in 4Opelousas, or upon Nj. Posey. Persons at
a distance can obtain all information by ad-
dressing d.. P. c. Hill, Opelousas, La.
This Soap 1 fully guarantee to give
Entire Satisfaction!
1t washes in hard (welD water as we'll as in
rain water. No blueing need be used-no
washboards or hard rubbing necessary. An
entire days washing accomplished in tro
hours! The best Soap extant for washing
machines. Unsurpassed for woolens Of all
kinds.
In proof of the great value of this wonder
full labor-saving preparation, | would call at
tention to the annexed certificates, from per-
sons well-known in this community.
Parish Rights for sale.
D.. P. C. HILL, Opelousas, La.
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JUST RECEIVED

SOL. LOEB'S STORE,
Opposite Bloch Il Dupre's,
Main Street, Opclorssas, y
A LARGE and well selected stock of goods,
Il consisting OF all kinds of Dry Goods,
Mems Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Hats, &c.
And also a large lot of
Bagging and Ties.
No. l Bagging will be sold at 90 cts. per yard.
Call and examine.
Nov IS-tf
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HO! FOR FELICIAN A
FREE HOMES FOR ALL

The authorities ofthe parish of f.. Feliciana,
i'm Louisiana, offer to each male person (the
head Of a family) FORTY ACRES of her ex-
ccedinply fertile land, in fee simple, provided
such person settle on the land, occupy it, and
cultivate half of it for FIVE years, on paying to
the Parish at the expiration of these five years
One Hundred Dollars.
Full information obtained by addressing
K. A. CROSS,
Chief of Immigration Bureau,
Clinton, Louisiana.
We clip the above from the Amer
lean Agriculturist, 1New York;, and
commend tito the thoughtfulperusal
of our readers, and especially to our
Police Jury.
Among the many inducements to
immigration offered by our Southern
States, counties, parishes, and indi-
yiduals, we have seen none so liberal
and inviting as the above, and we
confidently predict that if her sister
parishes will follow the noble exam
pie of East F~eliciana, southern Lou
isiana viii attain a higher degree of
prosperity within six years thereaf-
ter than it ever enjoyed before, or
will otherwise attain to in thirty
years to come. We invite special
attention to an article In another
column on this subject, from the New
Orleans Republican. Will st. Ian
dry follow suit?
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Estate of Martha M. Nelson.

PARISH COURT, ST. LANDRY-No. 1854
GEORGE V. DODEZ, of the Parish of st.
- Landry, having applied by his petition
to be appointed Administrator Of the Estate
Of Martha NJ. Nelson, deceased, late of said
parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, at my Office, in the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
November IS, 1871.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18

MARRIED-At the residence of the brides
father, in Opelousas, on the 26th ult., by
Rev c.. A. Frazee, Mr.. S. J. JARMAE to Miss
SIDNEY DUBosE, daughter of Dr.. Dubose.
On the l4th inst, at the residence of the
the brides father, in Bellevue, by Rev. G. A.
Frazee, Mr. 5. n. MCSpADDEN to Miss ALICE
WATSON, daughter CT W. J. Watson
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Wanted to exchange-an excel
lent Sulky for second hand Buggy.
Inquire at this office immediately.

EXAMPLE FOR THE LADIES.-Alr.
Leutz, Philadelphia, Pa, has had Il
WhceIcr& Wilson Machine 1Gyears;
for s years it supported d family OF
nine persons, two Of these inyalids,
running Oh an average of IS hours Il
day, by different persons, without
costing a cent Tor repairs; somc'oI
the original dozen of needles are still
in use; no personal instruction was
received, and a child ten years old
learned it's use thoroughly Com.
Mr.. Emanuel Phillips is agent for
the above machine, at Opclousas.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
sShcIein>S sale.

Dominique Lalannc VS.. Joseph NJ. Beers
Parish Court. st. Landry.-No. lab.
DY VIRTUE Of a writ of tieri facias issued
ID ont of the Honorable Parish Court of the
State of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of
St.&xandry, in the above entitled suit, and to
me ~ected, l will proceed to sell at public
auction, at the Courthouse of said parish, in
the town Of Opelousas, Oh SATURDAY,
December 2nd, 1871, at eleven o'clock A. M,
the following described property, seized to
satisfy said writ, to-wit:
The barge Green Horn
Terms-Cash.
Z. O. HAYES, Sheriff.
NJ : : 1871
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ShAYin',S sale.

Barrett & Lessassier vs.. Dr.. Floyd Earbee -
District Court, St Landry.-No. HOSP.
DY virtue of a writ Fl. ia, issued out of
~ the Honorable Eighth District Court
of the State of Louisiana, in and for the Par
ish Of St. Landry, in the above entitled suits,
and to m. directed, I will proceed to sell, at
public auction, TO the highest bidder, at the
Court House of this Parish, in the town of
Opclousas, on SATURDAY, the second day of
DECEMBER, 1871, at II o'clock a. NJ, the
following described property, seized to satisfy
said writ, to. wit
The undivided half Of about eighteen acres
of sugar cane, situated on Bayou Tcche.
Trrns-Cash.
L. Q. HAYES, Sheriff.
November is. ISL.
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To Administrators.

Administrators of estates and others who
rave had or may have publications to the
amount of 800 done in this paper are entitled
to one years subscription free, after the pay
ment of. said $40.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18

ThelastQ Quarterly Meeting for this
year will be held at the Methodist
Church in this place, next Saturday
and Sunday, Nov. 2jth and Goth.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
Circulation.
OPELOUSAS POST OFFICE,

IUST OFFTTE,
September 23th, 1871.
I certify that the Opclousas JOURNAL has,
and has had ever since | have been Post
Master, a larger circulation in the Parish of
St Landry, than any other paper passing
through. this post Office.
d. p. c.. HILL, p. NJ.
OnelOusas, La.
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SALE.

SIITRIl'S"S SALE.
Cornelius S. Cozine vs.. Joseph NJ. Beers
Parish Court, Parish Of St. Landry
No. HIS.
ID the Hon. the Parish Court, in and for the
Parish of St. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me direcsed, I Will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of this parish, in the town of
Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the 2nd day of
DECEMBER, ISL, at eleven o'clock A. NJ,
the following described property, seized to
satisfy said writ, to-wit:
The barge Green Horn
Terms-Casl.
Z. o. HAYES, Sheriff.
Nov II. 1871.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18

MI. Sol. Loeb has received a new
stock Of goods. Read his advertise
ment in to-day's JOURNAL.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18
For S0se,

TIME undersigned, VITO is about to lcave the
i parish. will sell, at his residence about
three miles from Opelousas, near MIR. Sol. b
Harmon's, 300 barrels OF corn, a lot of gentle
cattle, household and kitchen furniture. Apply
Immediately. JAMES JARMAN.
Nov. lat.
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subscription
Subscription Free.

Every person advertising in this paper to
the amount of twenty dollars. and paying the
same cash at this office. will be entitled to one
years subscription gratis.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-11-18

The first frost of the season ap-
peared here last Wednesday morn
ing.
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to abandon it's errors, and to adopt
anew, aconstitutionaland national
policy. One thing is certain, mar
tial law, and prescription forpolitical
offences, must be abolished speedily
and permanently, or cur country will
very soon have no need of parties,
nor Of constitution. The kepub-
lican party is responsible for these
evils. VIII it acknowledges error,
and wipe the stain from its cscutch-
con, and lead the nation in the path
Of enduring peace, unity and pros
perity; OF will it leave the task of
attempting this glorious consumma-
ton to a new party?
-e
NEW SALOON.-AIr. Joseph Haas
has opened a new lager beer saloon,
on Bellevue street, between Court
and Main streets, O%pelousas, and
will give a free gombo tonight at Z
o'clock, to which all his friends and
the public generally are invited.