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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

- The Kentucky veterans of the war Of
1872 met at Paris, Bourban county, on the
18th June. There were forty-eipght at the
reunion. Their ages ranged from rs to Sc
years, the average being over 80 years
General Leslie Curnbs presided 1t is reported
that the old heroes enjoyed the meeting and
their snmptuous rcpast.-N. O. Bee. - -.
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THE OPELOUSAs COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
LEONCE NDOZ.

DITIoNs:
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announced.
Obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks, Co., to
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in advance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

D Magistrates blanks for sale, and other
job work done on short notice, at this Office,
cheaper and more neatly cotton up than in any
other office in the Parish. Call and examine
specimens and prices and see if this is an emty
boast. We guarantee good workmanship at
fair prices; Indifferent or cheap(?) work not
solicited nor bids made in competition for infe-
Tior printing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

~ Fer the last two weeks the crops In
this parish have improved wonderfully: The
old cora lie now considered made, and that
which has been planted late looks very we'll.
The cotton crops promises to be heavy one.
MarksviNe Bulletin.
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- The Platform adopted by the Philadel-
phia (RadicaD Convention, together with a
synopsis. of the proceedings of that body, will
be found on our third page.
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REDUCED RATES
Standing Advertisements is.
G. A N ND II lid "A IL E Q:
FOR CONGRESS,

respectfully announce myself as an indie
pendent candidate for Congress for the Third
Congressional District. j. b. PRICE.
st. Marys Parish.
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FOR CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. AL
BERT LASTRAPES as candidate for Clerk
Of the District Court, for the Parish of st. Ian
dry, ut the election in November next.
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- Some men are always Dragging of their
ancestors, and their great descent. That's
WHAT'S the matter with them--their great
deacent. Such men always remind me of an
old goose trying to hatch ont @ paving stone
Billings. .f. i 2
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ETService at the Church of the Epiphany,
at Opelousas, tomorrow Sunday at Ii o'clock
A. NJ, and at Washington at S p NJ, by the
Rev. Mr.. Upton. j..
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FOR PARISH JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce Judge A.
GARRIGUES as candidate for Parish Judge
Of the Parish of st. Landry, at the election of
November next.
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FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

am candidate for the office of District
Attorney OF the Sth Judicial District, at the
election to be holden in November 1879.
u" - G. W. HUDSPETH.
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VWe announce to-day three new candid
ates to public favors. Their names will be
found In candidates column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAMES
WEBB as candidate for the Representative
branch of the Legislature, subject to the noun
anation of the Democratic Convention.
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TO g TE q 2 u d GIC.

FTVHE undersigned tenders his sincere thanks
L to the public, for the liberal share of
their patronage to him for the last fifteen
years, and respectfully informs them that he
will continue at the old stand to receive and
forward freight, and hopes by his personal
patronage.
The highest market price paid for Cotton. at
his Warehouse. f. L. PIrRE.
Washington La, January q, 1872. [20-ly
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

Mr.. Editor,-I am a candidate for the Lower
House of the Legislature at the election in
November next. E. ID. ESTILETTE
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FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorized to announce p. LEONCE
aessah hA6D, the present incumbent, as Justice
" " sae Reace for the 1st Ward, at the election
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

i am candidate for 1the Office of Clerk Of
Court in and for the Parish of st. Landry, at
&he election to be holden in November, 1874
JOS, d. RICHARD
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. CA
MILE FL. MELANCON rs u candidate to re-
present the Parish of st. Landry in the lower
House of the Legislature, ut the election of
November next.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

We are authorized to announce Fl. MIL
LARD DUNBAR ESQ, of Grand Coteau, as
o candidate for Clerk of the District Court. at
the election i'm November next.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

We are autorized to announce JOHN /.
GARDNER Esq, as candidate for the Rep
resentative branch OF the Legislature, subject
" the nomination of the Democratic Conven-
fion.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

~ Connecticut should be credited with
the LATEST fisherman. The individual in ques-
ton is fifteenth amendment" who ties his
fish line to his dog, and when he gets bite,
kicks his dog. ..@ ..t.5
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

- Dolly Warden noses are the latest out.
Jamaiky" get up the most stunning styles.
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FOR REcORDER.

We are authorized TO announce YVES
IANf, the present incumbent, as q candi-
esse for the Office of Recorder for the Parish
y Y. Landry, at the election of November
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce EGBERF
Q. HAYES the present incumbent. as a can
didate for the Office of Sheriff of st. Landry at
Tho election in November next.
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FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

The undersigned Judge of the 9Th Judicial
District, is a candidate, for another term, for
the office he now holds. For what may be ex-
pected Of him in his Judicial capacity in the
future. he refers to his past survices on the
Bench. JOHN e. KING.
Editor Courier-Please announce me as a
candidate for the office of Judge of the 8th
Judicial District, at the election of next
November JNO. j. MORGAN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

Mary had o little lamb, a
She had it in the garden,
And every time it wsgged its tail
II spoilt her Dolly Warden, L.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

We are authorized to announce DR.. ]. A.
MCMILLAN rs a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry i'll the Lower House of
the Legislature at the election of November
next.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

DR.. w. A. ROBERTSON of Washington au-
4horized US to announce him as a candidate
for Clerk of the District Court for the Parish of
st. Landry, at the election of November next
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

THE LAST BUT THE BEsT.-A rich Bouillon
will be given gratis, tonight at Mr.. Haas
pleasant Beer Saloon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ISAAC
.. LiTTELL as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of
the Legislature, at the election of November
.AeKt.
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w A r CLAI M S .

DERSONS having claims against the United
4 States Government for property taken,
can call upon or write to Mr.. A. Barq, New
Orleans, who has made this business a speci:
ality for the last nine years. Address:
A. BARQ.
No. 33 Exchange Alley,
June 1-2mI New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

- Some people act as if their debts were
like coffee, and would settle themselves in
time by standing. .'-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

aGa o candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
she Parish of St. Landry at the election to
ns holden in November next. For what the
people of st. Landry may expect of me in
thae official capacity in the futare, refer to
NY pastssuryices as the executive Deputy of
We present Sheriff. G. G. DUSON.
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We are authorized to announce JONA-
THAN L. MORRIS as candidate for the
Legislature. -
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TmE.-Let him who regrets the loss of
time make the proper use of that which is to
come. .rf#s .t..
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NEW BARBER SHOP.

TTAvING recently opened Shaving and
I'll Hair Cutting Saloon on Main St., between
Munzesheimer's and Roos' stores, am prepar-
ed to do Hair-cutting, Shaving, Shampooing,
&c. A shareof the patronage of the public
and Satisfaction" Guaranteed;
WIN. HERR, JR.
Opelousas, June IS, 1879. 1y
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

We are authorized to announce that Hon.
a. L. DURIO is o candidate for reelection as
Representative from the Parish of ST. Landry
in the Legislature, at the election of Novem-
ber next.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

The COURIER is published in the most popu-
lous Parish in the State, except Orleans, and
hasa
Larger Circulation
in that Parish than any other paper, and is
one of the best advertising mediu ms in the in
terror of the State.
Transient advertisements 25 cents per square
of eight lines (minion).
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Asssa Steamer = = u R = u o S
leaves New Orleans every Saturday ats o'clock
n, for Washington, Opelousas and an way
landings. Leaves Washington every We'd
nesday at 10 N.
H. H. BROAD, Master, J.B. ScHsaT, Clerk.
March %, 1872. 28tf
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29
To Widows Of Veterans.

FINDER recent actof Congress, Widows of
u Veterans of 1872 and 1915 are entitled to
pension of eight dollars per month if married
prior to the 4th July 1925, and in all cases to a
bounty land warrant of 100 acres if their hus-
band have not received the same. Address
AUG. BARQ, P. o. Lock Box 232, New Orleans.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

Notice To Trespassers.
A Ii persons are warned not to pass through
IA our fields or enclosures, without special
permission, under pain of being prosecuted as
trespassers. c. c. SWAYAE,
r. B. BRAND.
NAV Ia 1870 IL
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r O r. s 4 = =

a SMALL lot of household furniture, con-
IA sisting OF Bedstead, Toilet. Clock
a lot of Chairs, Rocking chair, Washstand
anu table.
Apply at the residence of Joel Fl. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-06-29

A ICE BOX, quite new and in perfect con
n dition. Apply at the Courier Office.
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oPELousAs CARDS

All persons fnrni; ching family with the ne
cessaries of life desire to purchase their good
where they can get.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
4 Hint for the Girls.

4 wood engrayer bein. asked why he
did not employ women replied: Il have
employed women very often. and wish
/ could tee more encouraged But the
truth is, that when Young man comes
20 me and begins his work he tcels that
il is his lies business. he is TO cut his
fortune out OF the little blocks before
him. Wife, family, hume, happiness
are all to be carved by his hand, and he
settles steadily and earnestly TO his labor,
determined to master it. and with every
eNitement spurring him ON. He cannot
marry until he knows his trade. Ii is
exactly the other way with the girl. She
may be a poor As the boy, and as Who'll.
IN dependent upon herself tor living.
but she feels tina, she will probably mar
~ by and by, and then she must give up
wood engraving So she goes on list
lesSly she has no ambition TO excel; she
does not ieel that her happiness depends
on it. She will marry and then her hus.
bands wages will support her. She
msy no. say 50, but she ,hinksso and it
spoils her work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Riches.

The man with good, firm health is
rich. 50 j. the man with clear coh-
science. So is the parent of good. hap
py children. So is the clergyman whose
coat little children OF his parish pluck rs
he passes them at their play. So is that
wife who has the whole heart of 4 good
husband. So i the maiden whose hor-
lion i, not bounded by the coming
man. but who has purpose in life.
whether she ever meet him or not. So
is the young man, who, laying his hand
on his heart, can say, Il have treated
every woman ever saw rs | should
wish my sister treated by other men.
So is the little child who goes to sleep
with a kiss on its lips. and for whose
waking a kind blessing waits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Beauty.

The woman who is Indifferent 10 her
looks is no true woman. God made NO.
man to be attrac tive, TO look well. to
please. aud i, is one of her duties to car
~ out the intention Of her Maker. But
that dress is 10 do it all. and 10 suffice, IS
more than we can be brought to believe,
Just because we do love TO see girls
look well. as well as live to some pur
pose, would urge upon them such a
course of reading and study as viii con
fer such charms rs no modiSle can sup
ply. \ well.known author once wrote =
very pretty essay on the power OF edu-
cation 70 beau,ity-lhat it absolutely
chiseled the features; that he had seen
many clumsy nose and thick pair OF
lips SO modified by thought awakened
and active sentiment rs to be unrscogniz-
able. And he put it on that ground that
we So often see people, homoly and un
attractive in youth, bloom. in middle
lite, into softcned Indian summer OF
good looks and mellow tones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
WoD,an Worship. and Mans Duty.

Woman worship is not a mere poeheal
fancy. bat has its seat deep down IA the
heart OF Nature When the youth asserts
MS beloved TO be his queen, swears etern-
Al allegiance. and vows forever 10 DC
worthy Oi, and to serve her he is really
following but the dictates of Nature, who
worships the female as ardently as he
does She is undoubtedly the most IA
vored. and in elementary constitution at
least, il not in actual form, must claim a
place in nature long anterior 10 the origin
OF man in the sexual sense OF this tenn.
For theological purposes she may have
been formed of the nib OF Adam Tor Mo-
hammedan or Mormon uses she may be
but the mere slave and creature OF man.
without even a soul 20 be saved except
through his sovereign will and pleasure;
but the religion OF nature demands rath-
er the sacrifice of the other sex TO hci
eternal law
10 VIII not bc dlihcuil to Apply thcse
principles to The great woman question
oG the day Man is the great acting,
working force; all that appertains to
providing or protecting is his place in ma.
ture. The gun, the plough, the ship, the
sword,-the elements OF force whateve:
they be. and the ballot which is 10 di.
rec, and control that force, all these
are the essential prerogaiiscs ct man.
AT the same time these avs aud forces
should be used for the Interests OF NO.
man; and where they are not, man is
not fulfilling the purposes for which he
was created. From "Seyual Science
5v Thomas NechaR, "a Old and New for
February
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
PhOto1rdDhS.

In taking photographs it is well known
that certain colors "come out" better than
others. Lavender, lilac, and the light
blues take white, and are, therefore, un'
desirable. Pink, magenta. crimson. pea
green, buff. ashes-of roses, tawn and
dove color. and the darker blues show a
very pretty light gray in photograph.
Scarlet, garnet, sea-green. leather color,
and slate take still darker. and are excel
lent colors to photograph. Wine-color'
the dark greens, dark orange. and red
brown take quite dark. One reason why
photographs are often unsatisfactory is
that many persons put on an extra
amount OF ornaments. 50 that they al
taken in style different from their ordi'
nary one Simple dress is far mors
desirable and pleasing And it is also
needful TO sit for ones picture when the
mind is untroubled, and when one is not
hurried.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

The following is the salutatory OF an
Oregon editrssS I'VE have served a
regular spprenticeship--at working
serubbing. patching. darning. ironing.
plain sewing. raising babies, milking
ehurning ami poultry raising. We have
kept boarders, taught school, taught
music, written for the newspapers, made
speeches. and carried on extensive mil
linery and dressmaking business. We
can prove by the public that this work
has been we'll done. Now, having reach.
ed the age of thilty.six, and having
brought up family of boys TO set type
and daughter to run the millinery store,
We propose to edit aud publish a news.
paper, and we intend TO establish 1t as
one oil the permanent Institutions st the
country"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

AT one of his lectures George Fran
els Train shouted, Now, then, any.
body can ask me questions. Whereupon
an old lady got up and said. Mr.. Train,
| would like 10 know what makes a pot
leg always burn in two in the middle p
The great American traveller was non.
plussed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Farm for Sale.

vINHE Subscriber offers his farm for sale, sitn
i ated in Oxford, on the road from Norwae ril-
lage TO Oxford about midway between the two
villages; said farm contains 100 acres of good
land, wei diyidsd into moving, tilagc, pasture
and woodland.
Buildings mostly new and in good repair; two
good wells with living water. There arc about
20 acres OF good brook ntervale, about 20 rods
from the buildings, II acresoi il cleared and IN
grass Also small orchard CT about 100 trees -
Wood on said premises estimated al 600 cords.
Any one wiSl ~ TO p estimated at 600 cords.
call on the subscriber purchase would do well TO
call and examine the premises.
PRICE s3.3OO.OO, 81, eco down, balance on
easy terms 10 .H- purchaser.
JOSEPH WILSON
Oxford, Nov g, 1871. II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
Millions Of Pairs Sold.
SILVER TIPPED
BOOTS AND SHOES.
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS Probate Court, Jan'y Perm ls72
TINO the Heirs at.Law, next of Kin, and MI other
/ persons interested In the Estate of SolomAn
Newman late OF Pittsiield, In the County Of Bcrk
shire and commonwealth Of Massachusetts, de
ceased, GREkIISb.
Whereas, petition has been presented to said
Court by lsssG Newman, OF Pittaheld, aforesaid,
with certain papers purp0Eing 30 be copies OF the
last VIII and Testament Ut said DECEASED, sGl OF
the Probate thereof in said state OF MssSaChu-
acts duly authenticated, representing that at the
time OF his death, said deceased had estate in said
County of Oxford, on which said Will may ope RITE,
and praying that the copy Of sail will may be filed
aud recorded in the Probate ONCE in said County,
and letters, te,tamentary thereon granted 10 him
said Isaac Newman. fou are hereby cited 10 APP.
pear at Probate Court 10 be held ~ Pars in sah
County of Oxford, OH the third Tuesday Of March
next mt ten O'Clock in the forenoon to show cause,
il any you have, against the same--and said petit
TONER is hereby directed 10 give public notice
thereof by publishing a copy of this citation thee
weeks suecessiYely in the Oxford Democrat, pi INT.
ed AT Paris, In said County of oxford, the first
publication to be thirty days, 81 least before said
Court
II WALKER, Judge.
true eopy-attest: }. 5. HOBBS, Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20
CANCERS. IuMQRS, ULCERS,
CURE FOR
Female Weakness.

TUE Proprietor OF this valuable Medicine while
suffering from loss of health some twenty Yrs.
ago received an Indian recipe, from which she
prepared some for her own u,c. which resulted IN
a cure MANY Of her friends have used 1t with
equaliy gratifying success, and have desired her
10 Introduce IL 90 the public She has consented,
for the relief OF suffering humanity 10 do so, and
feels confident IL sil prove one ofthe richest bless
ings TO those who are suffering from Prolapsus
Utcri Inflammation, liberation OF General pebili
~ a. Il Is a spcttlI aud certain cure II taken nc
cordiuC 10 directions This l. IN internal remedy
entirely yegctabe-will not injure the most de-
lIcair constitution, but Is congenial TO nature, A.
supporters are not used under any consideration
nor the application of Iau',ic- u viii eradicat"
all Humors which j. one cause, ~ many eases,
of great suffering It, Iepovaiing effects are cN
trnor,iinary without Il change IN diet, "a hundreds
will testify. Three bottles will convince I'll" most
skeptcal of its superior properties. It's effects
are wonderful In the Relief aud Cure OF the follow
ing diseases Prolapsus Ctcr Nervous Iebllily,
weakness oi thr Back aud Limbs, Dyspepsia,
Papitgiion OF Heat Depression % Spirits lr'
Irregularities, Change of Life, Leucorrh'ha or
Whites, Dropsical Affections Gravel, Btliousness'
Inflammation of the Kidneys, &c.
Prepared aud sold nv Mrs. LINUS BtICnER,
Randolph, Mas. Send for Circi!0r. sold 10y all
Druggists, ~ Al % per bote
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-02-20

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge of Probate, ror tho County OF oxford and
assumed the trust OF Administrator. OF the estate OF
SETH CRookER, late Of Paris,
in said County, deceased. by giving bond che
law directs he therefore requests all persons who
are indebted TO the estate of said deceased TO make
immediate payment; and those who have any de
mggds thereon, TO exhibit the same To
ALEXANDER 5. THAYER.
Ian l6th 1872