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State of Louisiana.

Parish Court. Parish St. Landry.-No. 1886
Estate Of TheophiIe Fontenot.
Joseph DEROUEN, of the Parish of St.
~ Landry, Administrator of the Estate OF
Th6ophile Fontenot, deceased, late of the Par.
ish of St. Landry, having filed a final tableau
of distribution of the funds 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
June 9TH, 1871;
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 said tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed, the Administrator discharged
from all further liability and his bond can
csled. JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk
June 10th, 1871.
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Important to Gotten Planters.

We are authorized by Mr.. A. Bestwick
of Richmond, Fort Bend county, Texas, tc
state that he has discovered a certain rene
dy for the dreaded cotton worm or cater
pillar. This remedy is simple, easily pro-
cured and applied, and is as follows:
" Take the Jamestown or s%tramoni,,m
weed when full grown and in bloom, cbop
up stalks, leaves, and bolts, fiji a vessel
two-thirds full of the weed thus prepared,
then FILL with water, and boil SLOWLY one
or two. hours, after which add a small
quantity of lime to clarity; then sprinkle
the growing cotton with this preparation.
using a small watering-pot or syringe
and it will kill the worm as soon as an
piled. If done in time it will DESTROY the
egg or germ, and so poison the leaves that
the worm will not afterward eat them.
The above remedy was discovered last
fall, but too late to save the crops, but
it was tried and proved effectual Oh patch
es OF cotton, on several plantations in Fort
Bend. We have seen the certificates.
given by the owners of the plantations
stating that the remedy proved entirely
successful in each case.
These facts are made public now by Mr..
Bestwick, so that planters can save or cul-
tlvate a good supply of The jamestown
weed, and when the time comes have no
trouble or expense in making the applica.
ton and vanquishing a most relentless
enemy.
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FURNITURE STORE.
M @ " A l..

NHE undersigned having recently made i'm
l. portant additions to his facilities for re-
pairing and selling furniture, informs the pub
lie that he is now enabled to fill all orders en-
trusted to him, as well as execute every des-
cription of repairing in the best style and at
moderate prices.
Furniture purchased through him will be
delivered in good order and put up without
extra charge. Old furniture bought, or ex-
changed for new. / will always keep a stock
of furniture on hand, and will order anything
not kept in store at New Orleans prices, with
expense of transportation only added.
Safe delivery and satisfaction guaranteed.
LOUIS WAITER,
Main st., Near Mr.. J. Johns Shop.
Cpelousas, May 18th, 1871.
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Notice.

T6NHE law partnership formerly existing be-
u tween Messrs. Moore & Morgan having
been dissolved, on the 31st of March, 1871.
by mutual consent, Mr.. John J. Morgan has
established himself, for the practice of his pro.
~fession, at the Office lately occupied by Judge
James M. Porter, Opelousas. BY prompt and
diligent attention to business, be hopes to OBJ
tain a fair share of patronage from his friends
and the public. April 1tf
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WHE undersigned will keep in U. T. Black.
L shears pasture, 5 miles from Washington,
on the Opelousas and Vile Plate road, a lot
of fine beeves, which will be sold cheaper than
Gamble bought in the Parish. Butchers and
planters will find it to their interest to call
and examine. NJ. G. FRAZAR.
Plaisance May 9th, 1871.
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Eureka Council r.. & S.. NJ, U. D
DEGULAR MEETINGS of this
IL Council will be held at
Humble Cottage Lodge, No. 10,
the first Friday after the full moon of every
month, at 7 o'clock, P. M.
By order of
JAMES RAY, t.. l.. c.. NJ.
X H.. BODEMULLER, Recorder.
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The ChaaneSt

EAMILY GROCERY STORE in Opelou-
l. sas, where will always be found a con-
slant supply of Fresh Groceries of every des-
%cription, Tinware, Fine Liquors, etc. etc, is
kept on Main street, just above the old Union
Hotel, by H, DESESSARTS.
April Stf
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NOTICE

TAKEN UP by the undersigned, near hi,
H. place, at Plaquemine Brule6, ON the Is
instant, a BROWN HORSE MULE, branded
on the thigh nearly thus: D The sale
mule has been running in the prairie near my
place since the about the LIST of November
last. The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges and take
him away; otherwise he will be disposed O
according to law.
NJ. r. HAYES.
Plaquemine Brulee, June 10, 1871.
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l beg leave to call the attention of the read
er to testimonials in favor of the Schnapps:
I feel bound to say that I regard your
SCHNAPPs as being in every respect pre-emi-
nently pure, and deserving of medical patron
age. At all events it is the purest possible
article Of Holland gin, heretofore unobtaina-
bic, and as such may be safely prescribed by
physicians. DAVID L. MOTT. M. D.,
Pharmaceutical Chemist, New York.
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w D. SUMMERLIN will make collins
w . thee feet long and less, for $3.50;
between three and five feet long, for $40; five
feet long and upwards, for $3.50. The cash
and trimmings must accompanythe order.
He can be found near the Methodist Church,
in Opelousas.
June 10, 1871. IF
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State of Louisiana.
PARISH COURT ST. LANDRY No. 1854
Estate of Oseme Cdrriere.

IotWtO " OSOHVO OUT7 tOTt'
EvLORIAN SONNIER, of the Parish of St.
l. Landry, Administrator of the estate of
Ozeme Carriere. deceased, having filed a Final
Tableau of distribution of the funds of said
estate, accompanied by a petition praying for
the homologation of the same;
And whereas, the prayer of said petition
has been granted by an order of Court bear.
ing date June 9th, 1871;
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
ho~mologated and confirmed.
JOS. D. RICHARD, Clerk.
June 10
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Carpenters and Builders.

Iron Grasp Cement. $50
nNE Of the greatest discoveries of the age.
~ No house is complete without it. There
is no necessity for having broken furniture or
crockeryware. Anything can be mended with
1t. Manufactured and sold by
y C.. MAYO
At the Sign of the Big Mortar.
13-tf
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For Sale for Cash.

FOr Sale Tor Cash.
"A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, 81.
"A tuate within a mile of Washington, from.
ting on the road from said town to Opelousas,
having a arpents front by 40 deep, about so
of which are enclosed and partly cleared. The
balance is well wooded, and on this account,
and on account of its proximity to Washing
ton very valuable. Surprising each arpent Of
the wood land to allow the cutting thereon of
so cords of fuel wood, it will pay for itself by
clearing the fourth OF it. ..l =
Apply to HENRYL. GARLAND.
Dec. II, 70.
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Here's the Place!

VTyilE undersigned, on Main street, nea,
l. the-old Union Hotel, Opelousas, has just
returned from New Orleans with a fresh sup.
ply and select assortment of all kinds of
Groceries, Liquors, Tobacco,
Segars, Canned Fruits,
Candies, Preserves,
Crockery, Tinware,
Woodenware, and everything else.
He keeps ice on hand and he has an ice
cream freezer which he will lend to his GUS
toners gratis. ,
Prices-Reasonable.
JOSEPH BLUM.
June 3-3m
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LOUISVILLE. KY, Sept. 1 feel that we
have now an article of gin suitable for such
cases as that remedy is adapted to.
DIR. J. w, BRIGHT.
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Taken Hin IA an ESfraY.

DY the undersigned, in Bellevue Prairie, on
IL the 18th of June, a Gray Horse, (creole
of medium size) and branded on the left
shoulder, thus; 81, and about Is years old.
This horse has been running in the n~eighbor-
hood about four weeks. The owner is ieques-
ted to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take him%way, otherwise he will
be disposed of according to law.
w. J. WATSON.
Bellevue Prairie, June 18th, 1871.
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LOW WATER ARRANGEMENT.
The light draft steamer
JENNIE HOWELL, $50 Z

has been chartered by Capt. C. c. PICKETT,
to run between New Orleans and Washing
ton, in place Of the Steamer SELMA, during
the low water season.
In case of low water, therefore, this sum-
mer and fall, there will be no interruption or
delays in the regular trips of Capt. Pickett's
boat. April Eff.
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Die anu IaE more C1-
fectual remedy than any other. Those who have
tried ii, know that it cured them; those VINO nave
not, know that it cures theirneighbors and friends;
and all know that what it does once 1t does al
ways that it never fails through any 1auit or neg
glect Of fits composition. We have thousands upon
thousands ofCertifcates of their remarkable cures
of the following complaints, but such cures are
known in every neighborhood, and we need not
publish them. Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates; containing neither calomel nor any
deleterious drug, they may be taken with safety
by eye an tya b 3 gnd T maFe s" fSem oIeai5h Rf to fake, W ShGI,
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise IRON
their use in any quantity.
They operate by their powerful influence on inc
internal viScera to purify the blood and stimulate
it into healthy action remove the distinctions
of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs of
the body, restoring their Irregular action to health,
and by correcting, wherever they exist, such de-
rangements as are the first origin OF disease.
Minute directions are given in the wrapper on
the box, for the following complaints, which these
Pills rapidly cure:-
For H]pysEse3sai.a or E~n:ligestion, EistEess-
mess. L.mguor and EAoss of Appetite, they
should be taken moderately to stimulate the stom-
ach, and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Com plant and its various symp-
toms, Bilious kHeaslache, sick Head
ache. , .sEntlice or Green Sickness, Bill
ious Collie and Bilious EeseR's, they should
be judiciously AIKEN for each case, to correct the
diseased action or remove the distractions when
cause it.
For Esysemtery or I~biarrhoea, but one
mild dose is generally required.
For HI Rheumatism, GiOut, Gravel, Pals
EpitatiOn of the Heart, Pain i'm tlie
side, Back and Loiaks, they should be cOntin-
uously taken, as required, to change the diseased
action of the system. With, such change those
complaints disappear.
For EDroEsy and DrOpsicaE SwellfnEs
they should be taken in large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of q drastic purge.
For Suppression q large dose should be
taken as it produces the desired effect by SYM
pathy.
AS q Dinner PHI, take one or two Pills to
promote digestion and relieve the stomach
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and invigoratcs the system. Hence it is often adj
One who feels tolerablv well, often finds that a
dose of these Pills makes him feel decidedly bet
ter, from their cleansing and renovating effect on
the digestive apparatus.
DIR. j. C. AVER C. CO., Practical Chennistss
LOWELL. Mass, u. s. II.
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nfade Of Poor Rum, Whislkey, Proof Spirits
and Refuse liquors doctored, spiced and sweet
cned to please the taste, called Tonics, ""Appctiz'
crs,' "Restorcrs,'' &C., that lead the tippler on to
drunkenness and ruin, but are q true Medicine, made
from the Native Roots anu Herbs of California, free
from ali Alcoholic Stimulants. They are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and A LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE o perfect Renovation and
Invigorator ofthc System, carrying off all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood to a healthy condition.
No person can take these D1tters according to direc.
ton and remain long unwell. D
500 will be given for an incurable case, provided
the bones are not destroyed by mineral poison or
other means, and the vital organs wasted beyond the
point o frepair.
Far InlaIninut CRY and Chronic Rheumn-
aism aud Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigestion,
Bilious, Remittent and Intermittent Fevers,
Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, and
Biaddcr, these Isitiers have been most success
full. Such Diseases are caused by Initiated
Blood. which is generally produced by arrangement
of the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head.
ache, Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightness of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Fluctuations of the Stomach,
Bad taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Palpitation
of the Laart, Inflammation of the Lungs, Pain in tho
regions Of tho Kidneys and q hundred other painful
symptoms, are the ~o1springs of Dyspepsia.
They inyigorate the Stomach and stimulate the tor.
pidliyer and bowels, which render them of unequalIed
efficacy in cleansing the blood of all impurities, and
imparting new life and vigor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, letter, Salt
Rheum, Blotcles, Spots, Pimples, Pustules, Bolls, Car
buncles, Ring Worms, scald-Head, Sore Eyes, Erysip.
elias, Itch, Scurfs, Discolorations of the Skin, Humors
and Diseases of the Skin, of whatever name or~nature,
are literally dug up and carried out ofthe system in a
short time by the use of these Bitters. One bottle in
such cases will convince the most incredulous of their
curative effect.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you find its
impurities bursting through the skin in Pinples, Erup-
tions or Sores cleanse it when you find it obstructed
and sluggish in the veins; cleanse ii when it is foul,
and your feelings will tell you when. Keep the blood
pure and the health Of the system willfoilow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS, lurking in the
system Of 80 many thousands, are edecteally destroy
ed and removed. For full directions, read carefully
the circular around each bottle, printed in four Ian.
~guages-English, German. French and Spanish.
J. WALKER, Proprietor. t. Il. MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco, CAL,
and 50 and 81 Commerce Street, New York.
o." SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS
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CuRE FOR RnEuaAr1sM As SO manv are
suffering with rheumatism, | could do
nothing better than give a recipe that I
know is good. In the spring and sum
mel Of 1866, my wife was so afflicted with
It That she could not use her right arm
and was unable to raise up in bed We
tired many liniments, recipes and medi-
clnes, but to no purpose. Doctors said
nothing could be done, only to give Il
time and let it wear away. One day an
ola German veterinary surgeon told me to
take equal parts of the best oil of iuniner
ana spirits Of turpentine and apply to the
parts affected, did so, and ia a few DAVIS
me rheumatism had entirely disappeared
and my wife was well. A few wears later
while az . picnic, she caught cold and was
soon as low as ever. Again did we annlv
every thing we could get, galvanic bat
teries, and all. We got the above recipe
niied, both the oil and spirits being as
clear as pure water, and In d few DAYS she
was again well and has remained 50 far
over two years. Always be sure 70 use
only the best quality of oil and spirits.
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EREsH GARDEN SEEDS, Growth OF
Il 1868. Direct from Landreth, Philadel
phia. At MaY0'S Drug Store. l3-4t
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Al woman committed sn;c;da H, /

A woman committed suicide BY banging
herself to an apple tree. At the funeral.
a neighbor, noticing the sad appearance. Of
the husband, consoled him by saving that
he bad met with q terrible loss. YES
says the husband, heayirg d sigh she
must hare kicked like thunder To shake off
SIX bushels Of green apples that would
have been worth q dollar q bushel when
they got ripem
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Poison IsY.-There being a great deal
q poison oak (Rus toricodeadoa) in this
country, we give the following remedy:
]. Olive oil is said to be d certain cure.
In severe cases it is to be taken internally.
as well as applied externally. Dose: Two
t~ablespoonfuls three times a day. keenine
the affected parts well oiled all the time.
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For. Sale.

For" Sale.
A SMALL piece of 1873 arpents of choice
IA land on the Bayou Teche, about 6 miles
from Op%elousas. and three miles from Barrels
Landing. For sale by M. KAUFMAN.
t. Apply to H. L. Garland, Opelousas.
Aug. I3-tf.
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How re CLEAN PAINT.-If cleanliness is.
rs some folks say. n of the arts, oil that
helps y should be made known. Doors.
walls or anything that is painted may be
cleaned with a piece of soft flannel dipped
IN warm water, then wrung, and snrinkled
with finely powdered French chalk. The
paint On being rubbed with this win be-
come guile clean, and will be saved froa,
inc destructive action Of soap.
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SADDLES &c


TNHE Undersigned has just returned from
L New Orleans with a new supply of Boot
and Shoe materials. His customers will find
him at his usual stand on Landry street, be,
tween Court and Main streets, Opelousas,
where he will be pleased to attend to their
pedal wants. Ladies' Shoes also made.
Prices moderate.
3. PEFFERKORN.
May 27-3m
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"Schnapps'' is a remedy in chronic catarrh-
al complaints, etc:
I take great pleasure in bearing highly Gre
ditable testimony to its efficacy as a remedial
agent in the diseases for which you recon-
mend it. Having a natural tendency to the
mucous surfaces, with a slight degree of slim
~ulation, I regard it as one of the most impor-
tant remedies in chronic catarrhal affections,
particularly those of the genito- urinary appa.
ratus. With much respect, your obdt. svt.,
CHAS. A. LEAS, Nj. d. New York
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TAAE
THE undersigned has killed a brown beef
A. spotted white ~(brindle), valued at 800.
which has been in the neighborhood for about
two years, and was in the habit of breaking
down fences. Said beef was unknown in the
neighborhood, and bore an undistiuguishable
brand. The hide when tanned showed this
brand: OPP The owner is requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and set.
tie with the undersigned, at Chataignier.
t. S.rFONTENOT.
June 10. s.
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Perhaps no one medi
cine is SO universally
required by e
body as a c%athartic,
nor was ever any be.
fore SO universally
adopted into use, in
every country and
among all classes, as
this mild but efficient
purgative PHI. The
obvious reason is,
that it is amOre relia-
H. ~ E. -
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PATlPsGO FEMALE INSTITUTE.

= SVU ELMhAH HNSEHEUIEs
VIE Eighth Annual Session OF
this School begins 21st September next.
Pupils may enter at any time. Commence
ment Exercises for present Term to be held
on 2Ist June. For Prospectus Of Terms, &c,
apply to ROBT. Fl. ARCHER, Pres,
apl5I Ellicott City. Md, p. O.
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CINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, with
~ latest additions and improvements, at
manufacturers prices, always on hand at
BLOCH q DUPRE'S.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills.

For all the purposes Of a Laxative
Medicine,
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26 PINE STREET, New York, Nov. 81, 1867
UDoLPHo WOLFE, ESQ, Present. Dear Sir
l have made a chemical examination of a sam
pie OF your "Schiedam Schnapps," with the
intent of determining if any foreign or iniur
ious substance had been added to the simple
distilled spirits
The examination has resulted in the conclu.
sion that the sample contained no poisonous
or harmful admixture. / have been unable to
discover any trace of the deleterious substan.
ces which are sometimes employed in The
adulteration of liquors. I would not hesitate
to use myself, nor to recommend to others,
for medicinal purposes, the "Schnapps'' as an
excellent and unobjectionable variety of gin.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) CHAS. A. SEELY, Chemist.
CHEMICAL AND TECHNICAL LABORATORY,
lS Exchange Place, New York. Nov. IS, 1867.
UDOLPHO WOLFE, ESQ.-Dear Sir: The un-
designed have carefully and thoroughly ana
lyzed a sample of your Aromatic Schiedam
Schnapps," selected by ourselves, and have
found the same free from all organic or inor-
,ganic substances, more OF less injurious to
health. From the result of our examination,
we consider the article one of superior quality,
healthful as a beverage, and ~efectual in its
medicinal qualities. Respectfully yours,
(Signed) ALEX. TRIPPEL, Chemist.
f. Z. ENGELHARD, M. D.
For sale by all respectable Grocers and Drug
gists.
UdoIpho Wolfe's Est.
% BEAVER ST., N. Y.
March 25-3m
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mn rs. C. Wi. MURRAY

Announces to the public. that she contem-
plates resumiug her school in Opelousas, on
TUESDAY, November LIST, 1870.
Having had a long and successful expert
nee in teaching. and as Directress of an
Academy for young ladies, Mrs. Murray feels
assured in saying that every advantage will
be extended to pupils entrusted to her care.
Thorough and competent Teachers in each
department will be engaged as soon as the
patronage will justify or require.
The Scholastic Year will be divided into
two Sessions of five months each.
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Lumber! Lumber Lumber

FOR
On Liberal Terms of Credit.
"A SAWMILL, in running order, situated
60 in this parish, with a large tract of
land valuable for its timber and cultivation.
Price s12, 900, payable with s per cent
per mum interest from date, in 6, IL, IS,
"a, 80, SO, ~, 4s, 81, 60, sc and 70
months. Lumber will be taken in pay
ment.
Apply to HENRY l.. GARLAND.
Opelousas, Dec. "a, 18?0-tf.
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TAKE NOTICE,

Plaquemine Brulee, June 10, 1871.