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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-02-29
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PURIFY YOUR BLOOD

i Wherever the Poke Root grows, Il has local
reputation for curing Rheumatism, and as Blood
Purifier. In the spring the early shoots are used
by many people for g green's" because Of their
health giving qualities. With all this local rep
utation and the praise of distinguished Physicians
Drs Coe, Lee, King, Wilson NJ. Hunt, Grfhts,
COPELAND and others,) who have tested its medical
powers, it has been neglected by the profession
at large as much thr ough a want of proper ap-
preciation of its merits,a as a knowledge of the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-02-29
INDIGESTION, DE. eGc.

Weakening medicines are becoming unpopular,
and medicines which sustain and increase are bet
ter than those which take away strength, IL You
once use DR.. Crooks Wine OF Tar, you will never
have any more doubt about what's best TO take to
Strengthen the System, restore the APP
petite, and prepare you for any change in your
system that the season always brings. IL IS Noted
for its Regulating and Healthy Action
upon the stomach and Bowels. Itis rSi'd
and pleasant, and you will not feel you are taking
pedicine-and have only to keep on about your
business, and it will keep you all right Every.
body can toIEe fti Man. Woman and
Chi1dl 1t is Alternative, Sedative, Tonic and
Expoetorant and yet so mild it can be taken with
perfect safety at any time. IL does not inoxeate,
and contains nothing in the least injurious. The
Old Folks, as WeIl as the Fsissdle-ASed
PeO pie, like il, because it is n health-givlng,
appe tito. restoring medicine, and they can take
il without becoming professional drani-drinsers,
and they can give il to. their Weak and DELI;
cate Children. and make them strong and
he althy The Ladies' speak fan the hfsts:
est terms oTit. II gives them an appetite, ahi
strengthens their nervous systems, and Is lust The
remedy that Delicate Females. who have no
appetite, are languid, always suffering, and never
feeling well, need 60 make them strong and healthy
It gives tome and energy to Facilitated
Cons titutiOna, and ala rcc0Vering from
amy ILLNESS viii find IL tEae best Tonic they
can take. Ask for DIR. Crooks Wine OF
Tar. Sold by Druggists every " here.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-02-29

EerOfuIa I'm any form. For RheumatlsI.ss
Pains I'm Bones, BrOlkem-<a0wn GOns.t,
-ftitfOns, RlercuriaI Diseases, MtneraA
POisOns. more effectual relief is obialneq from @
this remedy than from all others nenhs, th
puriies and cures. - 1t is indispensable IN the
treatment of long standing disorders OF the Liv-
er, and proves certain, safe and etleetnal resolv-
ent, manifesting its influence throughout the en-
tire olnndrliar SYSTEM Chronic diseases OF any
i kind, Diseases of the Skin, Erupt10ns, ,
PustuIes, BIOtcIles, PisilpIes, BOAIS, III 81
Head, Ulcers and Sores, are all SIireN
bv the use OF ft. Any disease depending on
Seprayed condition of the blood can be cureo
BY It. Try one bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Prepared only ey rf 6uelf ..sd f
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DIR. CROOKS
OUnpUuHU
p
POKE ROOT.

This preparation
is the best Alter
ative and Tonic
known for ScrOf
uIa. s crOf fu.
IOus TunOrs,
ScrOfuIOUa
Disease es OF
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The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
NOTICE.

A LII persons holding claims against the Es-
N tate of Madeleine Devillier deceased wife
Of John Wyble, are requested to present them
at the Office of the undersigned for classiica-
ton. BAILEY g. ESTILETTE.
Attorneys of the Estate,
Opelousas, August "a, 1879. Inn
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Make sure of t1ae State

! 1t is not necessary for the hopeful progress
and happy issue of our special political cali
vass here in Louisiana, that we should watch
In breathless suspense the incidents and indi.
cations of political contests waged in other
and remote parts of the country.
We are not obliged to study the precise
character and significance OF State or Congress
s!onal elections In North Carolina, Vermont,
Maine, west virginia, to know what we shall
40, ana now we shaii 90 IL, WIN reference to
ponticai exigencies In this state.
Each otate, Whatever tne general resem
olance OF all, has questions to deal with, i'll
| terest 10 look attef, ana probiems TO work out
winch are pecnhar to It's own politics, to its
own internal sltuatloh, soclai anu material;
Luis is ehlhehtly true Oh LOUISIANA. we
CANNOT vigorously apply mere the rule OF any
exterior analogy. Inc people OF TINS state
nave thelr special work TO attend to, their
own retention to accomplish, and they must
use 1he means ana lnstrumehtalltles that are
at manu. ana their success depends upon max
ing the most ZOE OF Ineir ih!etnai e resources. AND
let mem De persnade1 II tney man1uiiy pend
theif enorts In tnls dlrectioh, they Will sue
ceed, tney make sure or the state at least,
they Will suppress IN the State's AFFAIRS the
worst elements OF kadlcaiism and nllsrule,
anu advance very greatly the interest OF
souhd conservatism ana suostahtlal reform,
no matter what polltlcal results may senue
else eWhere. and No matter vino may be elected
ffesluent Dy the aggregate vote OF the coun-
cry;
Inc oattie that supremeiy concerns us in
louisiana ls battle that must be fought out
here in Louisiana; and the less pause, the
less we permit ourselves to be distracted, to
observe the changing aspect and signs of dis
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
R GISTR ARION.
Parish OF Se.,Naamdry.


NOTICE is hereby given that the office of
In the Supervisor of Registration for this
parish. will be opened at the following places
and dates, to-Wit:
Opel0usas, every day Sundays excepted)
nntn the 30th September inst.
Washington, on Monday and Tuesday, Octo-
ber 9TH and 9Th, 1872.
Negro Foot tat or near Foote'S store,) on
Thursday and Friday, October 10th and 1lth,
1879.
Bayou Chicot, lat or near Sam Haas store J
on Monday and Tuesday, October 14th and
18th, 1879.
Faquataiaue, on Thursday andFriday, oc-
toqer 18th aud l8thsat or near the store of
Jos. Chenier.
Grand Coteau, ON Monday and Tuesday, Oc-
tober, 21st and 22d, 1872. 3.
Opelousas, on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, October 24th, 25th and Goth, 1872.
For the Revision and Correction of the Lists
of Registered voters of this Parish.
ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Par
ish, who have not already been registered, and
desire to register, are notified to make appli-
cation to the supervisor, at the above times
and places, between the hours of A: M. and
10 NJ, and between 2 p. N. and p. M.
ALI Registered voters who have changed
their places of residence since the last Regis
tration, are also notified to appear and have
such change noted upon the Registry Books
and upon their Certificates of Registration,
can have them renewed.
Registration will close finally, at Opelousas,
ON Saturday, October 26th, 1872,
A. r. HAWKINS.
Supervisor of Registration,
Sep 7-Iml Parish Of st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
The FuaSiOmists.

We are glad TO see that Fusionists are not
disposed to let grass grow beneath their feet,
but this week inaugurate vigorous and effec-
tive canvass of the State, the like of which we
have not witnessed since the war. Elections
with us have always been conducted more or
less supinely: though meetings were held and
the press Iabored away. yet there was always
lack of system about the conduct of cam
paign in every way dangerous to its success.
Since the war the large irruption ofp0pulation
from the North has brought with it the Gus
tom and policy which prevails in that section,
where the details of politics are conducted in
businesslike manner and with q due regard
to their vital Importance. II is not strange,
therefore, that these same Northerners, adj
ded with the large voting nogro population,
nave welded an immense advantage over
the opponents. unaccuetomed to such thor.
oughiy systematized organization and such
energetic tactics. But this is to be 40 no Ion.
ger. Borrowing q leaf from their book. it il
easy 70 improve upon it. and when we find
lne campaign committee fully awake to the
issue. it does more to color our homes with
bright prospects than any yet occurring event
The first party of speakers start ont On their
cas1paIgn this week, opening it at ThibodamY
ON Saturday, the 18th inst, and cIosiIIr in tb;s
city Rpon Ebs eye Of the election. OtRer mar.
ties will f0llew, and b Thorough analyzaf;an
of the vote of the State is ia psogrese 30 that
the result Of the election will be very closely
foreshawdowed fortnight before IL takes
place. Now Is the time, therefore, for our
Te~ ~
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
To The People of St. Landry,

agency Mound City Mutual Life Ins. Co., J
OPoLUsA, La, Nov. 14th, 1871.
/ II BEG leave to announce that I have
H. accepted of the Agency Of the Mound
City Mutual Life Insurance Company of St
Louis, Missouri. My office is in the Court
Louise, where will be most happy to explain
to all whose interest and duty requires the
aid of that most benevolent Of modern insti
| tutions-Life Insurance. The high character
of the Mound City renders it necessary to say
q word in it's behalf; it's policy holders are
composed of some OF the most intelligent and
respectable citizens of this and adjoining par
| isles, to whom take great pleasure in refer
ring to their names below. The Louisiana
Department is under the control of our best
citizens. and every member director may be
regarded as guardians to the widow and the
orphan.
| The following gentlemen compose the Louis
James Jackson, Robert Hare, L. A. Witt
! Thomas Fitzwilliam, +. III. Hatch, Octave
| Voorhies, +. B. SHINES.
| would also refer to the card of Mrs. Hayes
widow of the late James G.. Hayes, of this
parish, and of Mrs. O'Bryan of Vermillior
| parish, widow of Colonel Daniel OBryan
! The promptness with which all losses are paid
F.! to the consideration of our people.
NAMES OF POLICY HOLDERS.
DR.. John A. Taylor, Alcae Dupre, Henry L.
Garland, Joel H. Sandoz, j. J. Morgan, Thos
c. Anderson, C. c. Swaze, DR.. J. L. Estorge,
J. L. Morris, Captain Carmouche, Joseph M.
Moore, A. r. Hawkins, and many others also
from other parishes o long list could be fur.
nished, but viii only mention Governor A.
Mouton, of Lafayette, and Generals Alcibiades
DeBlanc and Alexandra Declouet, of St.
Martin.
~ A. GARRIGUES.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

EYF The Adine for September is a remark.
ably meritorious num- both as. regards its ar
tlstic and literary attraction. "MoOnlight on
the Hudson" drawn by Paul Dixon, and en-
graved by Bogert, is specimen of which
lovers of American Art may we'll be proud,
The scene appears to have been chosen lust
above the Highlands, probably between there
and Poughkeepse: and the artists have per
formed their respective parts with harmony
of feeling resulting in one of the most splen-
did and truthful effects that it has ever been
our good fortune to see. The other full-page
cut, Wood ducks" by Gilbert Burling, is q
most charming glimps of nature; and the
loving care displayed in the minutest details
of gorgeous plumage and profuse vegetation.
stamps the dutchnlan as an enthusiast pecu-
llarly fitted for the subject. Those who were
delighted with the noble Newfoundland Dog.
in the March number, will be equally pleased
with MIR. Thayer's terrier "Playing Sick" and
the companion, in which the poor invalid is
galvanized into life, asking Who said Rats p
watering Cattle by Peter Moran; Little
Emily by John $. Davis; .Lais Corinthaica.''
after Holbein, with several smaller designs,
go to make up what We feel justified in pro-
nouncing one of the most remarkable issues of
this most remarkable of all periodicals. The
poetry and literature is as fresh and srisp as
ever. For interest and ornament it will have
no rival, when, at the close of the year, it is
bound and laid upon the parlor or library ta-
ble-it will indeed be q royal volume. Sub
scription Including Oil Chromol $500 James
Sutton & Co., Publishers, 5S Maiden Lane
New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
The DcznocrsEEic-Re40rna
Convention.

This Convention which was held in our
Town on Saturday Last, was certainly one of
the best composed and we'll attended Conven-
tiOn of Delegates that could be expected, un
der the present circumstances. Considering
the immense territory and large number of
Wards, great majority was in attendanc,
and these Delegates were chosen among the
most intelligent, honest and disinterested citi-
Gems of our population.
The nominations, which will DO found else
where. reflect honor ON this Convention, and
the ticket thus presented will no doubt be &C
cepted with alacrity by all those who have at
heart the redemption of our State from the
almost inyincibie current Of corruption against
which our party have been battling for the last
Hur years or more.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
BEILEyuE.--Eucher Lavergne, O. F. Laver-

BELLEvuE.-Eucher Lavergne, O. F. LAYER
gne, Eugene Richard.
GRos CHEvREUIL.-B. L. Cole, Cyprien La,
londe, Louis Lalonde, Francois Robin, Beniat
min Dejean, Adelard Lanclos, Westly Steen
Andte Mallet, Michel Emonet, Francois Car
riere. Michel Robin.
MAMoU.-Jos. P. Fontenot, j. Bite. Landre.
neau, M. Lahaye, Louis Guillory, J. P. Ian.
dreneau.
CoULEE CRocHE Jonas P. Smith, Asa Mil.
Ter, Gustave Delahoussaye.
On motion, the following gentlemen were
appointed vice-Presidents Of the Convention:
+. Robin, Leon Thibodeau, X. H. Littell, Jo-
Yenng, DIR. NJ. Demaret, A. Dupuy, Savignien
Cart, Ucher Lavergne, Hilaire Tate, DIR. B.
CLARK, DIR. w. G. Knox, A. Arcenaux, David
Roy, jules Gilbert, DIR. Robert.
On motion, the following resolution present
ed by MIR. Benjamin Dcjean, of Gros Chcvreuil
was adopted.
Resolved bp the Democrats of the Parish of
st. Landry, in Convention duly assembled,
that we heartily endorse the platform and no.
limitations of the Baltimore Convention and
the State Ticket selected by the Democratic,
Reform and Liberal Central Executive Com
mittees, to which We pledge our undivided
support.
Resolved further, that we endorse the plat
form of the Democratic and Reform parties
DIR. R. FL. Littell, of Opelousas, then pre-
sented the following preamble and resolution
winch was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, NO scheme of reform can be sue
cessfully carried ont which is not entrusted
to clean hands;-Therefore,
Be it resolved, that it ia the sense of this
Convention that NO candidate for Office is en-
titled to the sufirages of honest men ON whom
even suspicion rests of any participation in
the last four years raid ON the public Treasury.
The following instructions to the delegates
fr0yn Bellevue were read to the Convention.
Resolved, that the delegates appointed this
day be instructed to support no candidate for
the nomination, who does not freely submit
his name to the Convention and agree to abide
by the decision there made.
Resolved, That our delegates be instructed
to support no man for the nominations who
are in favor of division of the Parish of st.
Landry, and that our candidates be pledged
to oppose any movement for such q division if
elected.
On motion, the President appointed the De-
moeratic Executive Committee for the Parish
of St. Landry, tO-wit: o
Or. Louis Hadden; c. N. Ealer.
Francois Robin; b. w. Reed;
Paul Lambert; Clinton B. Andrus;
Eli Mcdaniel; Joseph U. Roy.
The following resolution was offered, read
and adopted:
Resolved, That the unblemished character
pure patriotisme and distinguished ability of
our fellow-citizen, Joseph M. Moore, the deleg-
ates to this Convention recognize a standard
beaser equal to the great task of reform which
the people have taken upon themselves, and
they pledge to his support, as q candidate for
the democracy of St. Landry.
On motion, the Convention proceed to voting
for four candidates for House of Representa-
ives which resulted as follows:
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
CONVENTION.

Pursuant to q call of the Democratic
Executive Committee of tho Parish of st.
Landry, bearing date the - August 1872, con-
vsning Convention of Delegates ON the l4th
al September 1872 for the purpose of nomin-
asing candidates for the Legislature, District
and Pafochial officers, tho Delegates selected
st Primary Meetings In the different Wards,
assemhled at the Court House, i'm Opelousas,
on Saturday the 18th September inst.
s0n motion, DIR. ]. u. Estorga was called to
cretary. On motion Messrs. E. B. Ezsiletfe.
FRANCOIS Robin and John lei. Overton were
c0ns8itnted q Committee on Credentials. After
due examination of the Credentials they re-
ported the following delegates az duly accre-
ditea 70 this Convention.
OrEIousAs.--C n lEaler, DIR Il Fl Littell DIR
j L Estorge, jos " Roy. DR. L Hadden, John
III Ovcrton, Jos M Moore, B R Rogers. nr Il
Baner. = Andrus, Eli Mcdaniel and e. d.
EsEiletee.
riere, DR. NJ 4 DesInaret, DIR e P Doremus, b
Lamorandiere and d nj Lynch. Louis Coyzine
proxy for Gerand Carriere.
PLAIsANcE.A Dupuy, ID Durio, Louis Per.
fpdin and Ersste Durio.
UPPER PLAQUENTHE--.J. M. Taylor, Omer
Daigle. Theoduis Daigls. H. A. Guidry, Y. p.
Breaux, Psienon GRidry.
VLLE PLArE.-HiIsjr T6te, Anguste Moli-
tor. Oz6m6e E0ntenot, AdEiea FOntenot aud
TRAHAa.--Indr6 MAebe, AgeEin Aseepsanx,
Joseph Trahan, Oz6mG Trahan, Richard High.
tower,
OLD GRAND PRAIRrE Ernest Bi5gnac and
ID. Roberi
PRuD'aoaMs CIry. FRANCOIS savoie. j. B.
Young. J. y, Mccoy, Henry Bennett, John s.
HaBlsw0nd ard j. s. Bills.
.FAoUETAIQuE. Michel Deyille, Henry
hsaugam and Peter Fnsilicr gs
10 CAEE,-J0hn 8. Haw, r. wv. Cason, O.
ReyRold.
.,LouER PLAQUEMzNE.-,J, B. Clark, B. b.
hseane, ". u, Clark and y, g. Lyons.
i, 9ERsfEETNAu. = Joseph Roy, EuphroysiR
SeDsfE sud John Pierre, FruRst. David Roy,
Y Af5enne. Francois Eensat Emile Miller, Ill
Kq2ss0n, Melon Domest, "A. B. Cart, Saw Cart
ToRTuE. Jules Gilbert and % Il.
I
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

VEVHE undersigned will sell, through the min.
= istry of an auctioneer, at the Coffee house
of Mr.. Theodule Fontenot, in Washington, on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER lst, 1872,
d lot situated in the town of Washington, des-
ignated OH the plan of said town as Lot No,
bounded north by Gordon street, south by Bu-
hot ST., east by Gardner st. and west by Blaize
Motto, together with the buildings and i'm
prOvements thereon.
Also: The undivided half of certain tract
Of land situated at Moundville, measuring 20
arpents, more or less, bounded ON the North
by Bayou Crocodile South by lands belonging
heretofore to Webb, West by property of the
Estate of Geo. King, together with the build
ings and improvements thereon.
These properties belong to Mrs. Widow j.
Remy, for whom the undersigned is Agent.
Conditions cash.
Y Should purchaser be found before the
day Of sale, these properties will be sold at
private sale. Apply at the Courier office, or to
j. L. COURET, Agent,
August 81. New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Still Firm.

Auditor Graham, who was on Friday last
committed to the Parish Prison by Judge
Cooley, sitting in the place of Judge Dibble,
for an alleged contempt of the notorious
Eight District Court, but in reality because
Mr.. Graham has refused to acquiesee in the
plundering of the Treasury to the tune of near
ly fifty Thousand dollars, WI visited by re-
porter Of the Picayune yeste- -uay.
Auditor Graham is in excellent spirits, and
determined to remain in Jail for an indefinite
period, rather than permit the State to be
robbed with impunity.
The people, who stand by Auditor Graham
in his consest with the shielders of venality
end corruption, say to him, in relation to hls
conduct in this matter: ''Well done, thou
good and faithful servant."-N. 0. Pcaynne.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

Our Committee like yours, is widely scatter.
ed, and it is manifestly impossible to get them
together in time to submit any "evertures"
whatever to your convention which assemblies
ON the l4th inst. But supposing the time to
have been ample, do not see the necessity of
appointing d Committee to make further over
lures, until the proposition already submitted
or some duly authorized body. 1t will readily
suggest itself to any one that if you, as Chair
man of your Committee did not feel authoriz-
ed to act, your Convention was, to which our
proposition might have been submitted with
out the mediation of q conference Committee.
Practically / consider our proposition as
rejected and respectfully await overtures from
your party, which will be carefully considered
whenever submitted.
Yours Respectfully,
WIN. OFFUTT, Chairman.
EJECT. Committee Liberal Party, St. Landry