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The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

e The committee designated by law to
contract for the publication of judicial adver-
tisements in certain newspapers of the State,
having revoked portion of those contracts,
and the official journal of this Parish, who had
been awarded the contracts for publishing the
laws and the parochial printing and advertising,
being among the number of newspapers whose
contracts were so revoked, we would inform
our friends and the public generally of our par
ish therein interested, that there being no lon
ger an ''oficial journal" in St. Landry, admin
istrators of estates and others having the dis
posal of advertising. of whatever nature, have
now the privilege of choosing the paper in
which they desire their publication to appear.
We therefore to-day, again solicit share of
the patronage of the public, and would in the
meantime call the particular attention of those
interested to our advertising rates, which are
nearly so per cent. lower than those of the ex-
"ofieIal" Journal
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TERe SffHn nfiOm.

Some of our citizens may be disposed to cen
sure our Conservative and Democratic Repre-
sentatives for afiliating and voting with one Of
the wings of the Republican Party. Yet if they
will look ut the situation of affairs properly, they
will at once perceive the wisdom of thr role
adopted. ..--
The Democrats and Conservatives being large
ly in the minority as a distinct organization
could not possibly do anything But by judi
eious eoaletion with the most representative
wing of the Rpublican Party, gives them a bal
anee of power to avert many evils, and secure
many reforms
The late Dunn wing now led by Speaker Ca~-
ter, is par excellence the Reform party. They
have heartily accepted the reforms asked for by
an injured people, and stand pledged to the re.
peal of all obnoxious laws. So far we have no
reason to doubt their fidelity and integrity.
But coalition with the Warmoth faction was
Observation-Disclosures the Governor in
dove-like tones, and with periods specially at
tuned to the occasion, Through his message, spe-
ciously suggested the full programme of reform
appearing on the .'bills" of the Carter party
Amid however, Etlis prurient verbiage of sophis-
try, crops out the sturdy stem of logic which
erushes out the more numerous parasitical
plants. While he would lead the people to be-
leve that the election and registration laws are
to be restored to their original status, yet it re-
quires but cursory glance to see that the
change proposed by him still leaves the control
of ballots within his own hands, to be manipu-
lated for his own purposes. We might notice
other features in his message but this, with his
previous detection and glaring infidelity, is all
sufficient for public condemnation.
Our choice therefore, is between "the least of
the two evils.n
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To The People of st. Landry.
SapO1io!-For sale at Posey's.

Agency Mound City Mutual Life Insurance Co., :
OPELoUsAs, LA, Nov. 4th, 1871.
n BEG leave to announce that have accepted
IL of the Agency of the Mound City Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of ST. Louis Mo. MY
Office is in the Court House, where will be most
happy to explain to all whose interest and duty
requires the aid Of that most benevolent of mod
ern institutiOns-life insurance. The high char
acter of the Mound City renders it unnecessary
to say word in its behalf; it's policy holders are
composed of some of the most intelligent and
respectable citizens of this and adjoining Par
ishes, to whom l take great pleasure in referring
to their names below. The Louisiana Depart
ment is under the control of our very best citi-
Zens, and every member director may be regard
ed as guardians to the widow and the orphan.
The following gentlemen compose the Louisi-
ana Board: e. I. Merrick, C. H. Mouton, Jas.
jackson, Robt. Hare, L. A. Wiltz, Thos. Fitz-
william, =. H. Hatch, Octave Voorhies, B. b.
SHINES.
l would also refer to the cards of Mrs HAYES,
widow of the late Jas. G.. Hayes of this Parish, i,
and of Mrs. 0Bryan, of Vermilion Parish, widow
of Col. Daniel O'Bryan. The promptness with
which all losses are paid by this institution re-
commends it most strongly to the consideration
of our people. -.
Names of policy holders: DR.. John A. Taylor,
Alcee Dupr6, Henry L. Garland, Joel H. Sandoz,
j. j. Morgan, Thos. C. Anderson, C. C. Swayze,
DR.. j. L. Estorge, j. L. Morris, Capt. Carmouche,
JOS M. Moore, A. r. Hawkins, and many Others
Also, from other Parishes, a lonn list could be
furnished, but will only mention Gov. A. Mou-
ton of Lafayette, and Generals Alcibiades De-
Blanc and Alexandra Declouet of St. Martin.
81 A. GARRIGUES.
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Z Gard.
TO THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA,

In the present disturbed condition o.
political affairs and parties, and with the
sincere desire of throwing all our influ.
ence on the side of reform, and in order
that more honest administration of oul
laws and revenues may be had, the citi,
zens and residents of this city identified
with its welfare and prosperity-youl
brothers and countrymen, with the dear.
est wishes of our common interest al
heart, deem it wise and expedient, at this
proper moment, to make this our appeal
to you, without fusing or coalescing with
either party, to stand by and support the
cooperation made by both Democrats
and Republicans, in their contest against
an organized band of bad men. living
and depending solely upon the continu-
ance of the shameful and wanton admin
istration of our laws and revenues, to
suit and accomplish not only their vile
ends, but our social and financial ruin.
Our reasons are as follows:
| We will secure the repeal of the cleo
tion law, aud fair chance at the polls
to assert our right to choose men and
measures.
We will secure the repeal of the regis
Police law, from which we of this city
SO peculiarly have suffered.
We will secure the amendment and
modification of the school law, that the
public school funds may be used alike
for the children Of both races, and that
our public schools of this city, once the
pride and boast of all our people, may
arise from the ruin brought upon them
by designing men, who have prostituted
this sacred trust and fund to their own
private and personal uses.
We will curtail the expenses of col
lecting the revenues of the State more
than one million of dollars.
We will reduce the expenses of the
Legislature from $9O0,000 per annum to
Sl5OOO0 the public printing from
$65O,00O, to less than $4,000.
We will strike fatal blow at the i'm
mense accumulation of power in the
hands of the Executive, and which expe-
rience has tuught us may be used, not
only to promote personal advantages,
but make Governor the worst of ty-
rants.
The militia and constabulary laws will
be repealed.
w HIT more can we expect or ask
What more do Il brave and fair minded
people want! To our standpoint we
ask You to come. Give us your SYM
pathy and countenance. Give to the
brave men of the Legislature, who are
with US, your praise and support; and
to the traitorous few, who have sold
themselves, their honor, their homes and
country, give the full measure of the
scorn and contempt of an outraged and
betrayed people.
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500 Arpents of Cypress Swamp,
PUBLIC SALE,


Estate OF aJHSeP Aanca1sS
py virtue of an order of the Hon. Probate
LID Court of the Parish of St. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest bid
der, by the undersigned, or public auctioneer,
at the last residence of deceased at Gros Che
vreuil, on Bayou Teche, in this Parish, on
Wednesday, January Gath, 1879.
the following property, belonging to the Estate
of ULCER Lancos, deceased to-wit:
l. The plantation where deceased last resided,
situated on Bayou Teche, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, having two arpents
front on said bayou, by forty arpents in depth,
making an aggregate of eighty arpents, bounded
north by land of Leon and Emile Lanclos, south
by Emile Hauguel east by Francois Robin, and
west by Bayou T6ehe 1.-Two arpents of fencing
belonging to Hauguel, excepted
The said plantation to be sold by 40 arpent
tracts.
q One barn, with grist mill, situated on
the land of Emile and Leon Lanclos
Terms :-One-half cash. balance on credit of
II months from day of sale, purchasers furnish:
ing their notes, with eight per cent per annum
interest after maturity, payable to the order of
the administrator at the Office of B. A. Martel &
Hudspeth in Opelousas, special mortgage and
vendors privilege with clause de non dliendo,
reserved in favor of said succession, to secure
payment of said notes. principal and interest.
THEOPHILE S. FONTENOT.
MARIE CELIMA HEBERT.
Dec. %. Joint Administrators.
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THE OPELOUSAS COURIER
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
-BY--
LEON NCE 9 "A u I'D . z
CON DIT 10 N 9 :

CoNDITIONs:
s,.bscription-Three Dollars per year, payable
Invariably in advance:
4drertising-F Cents per square for the
first insertion and Twenty-Five Cents for each
subsequent insertion. Eight lines or less con-
stitute O square.
All advertisements sent in for publication
will be inserted in English and French tunlees
otherwise orderedl until the publisher shall
Judge it convenient to discontinue.
Candidates to public favors will pay Fifteen
Dollars each, in advance, if they wish to be an
nounced.
Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, &C., to
be paid for as advertisements.
Personal cards, when admissible, to be charg
ed at the rate of 90 Cents per line, in advance
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

% The condition of Virginia, as con-
trasted with Louisiana, is d striking ex-
ample Of what patriotism and love of
country can do. The Government of
that State is in the hands of it's citizens.
It is not subject to foreign influence, and
can be used in the interest Of no party.
There is o large Conservative majority
in the Legislature, and the Executive
administration enjoys the confidence OF
the people. There is no nfalfeasance in
her public ofiaials, and her laws are
wise and just.
When will we be able to say the same 7
N. D. Pieayune.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

Subscription Free.-Every person advertis-
ing 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"
Opel0atSds Journal.
We would, in the meantime, inform all inter
ested that every person advertising in the CoUR-
TER to the amount of Tem Dollars at the
Journals regular rates, and paying the same
cash at this Office, will be entitled to one years
subscription to the COURIER gratis,-adminis
traitors of estates and others interested in judi
cial advertising not excepted.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

u 1t is rather an odd and somewhat
amusing comment on the changes of po-
litical events in this country, that a
branch of the Radical party led, in our
State Legislature, by a very prominent,
active and jealous ex- Confederate Colo
mel, should apply the Kn- -Klux bill to
another branch of the Radical party that
is led by a prominent. active and jealous
ex-Federal Colonel and that the latter
partisans should, on being arrested by a
v. ). Deputy Marshal, be released on a
bond given for all, by strong Radical,
who, in the beginning of the war, was a
strong Confederate and in the Confeder-
ate military service. A political ONE
lette, truly. IN. O. Pieayune.
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N o q 7 C = .
FAMILY GROCERIES.

MFRS. Desessarts, Main Street, near the old
lVH Union Hotel, respectfully solieits share
of the public patronage. Her grocery is well
stocked with everything required for family use,
such as Hams, Potatoes Bacon, Rice, Lard,
Onions. Appges, B,stter, Cheese, Oranges, Coffee,
Fish, Con nfeetionery Vines, Cordials Liquors,
Candies, de-, which she will sell as cheap as can
be bought elsewhere. Idec9-3m
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ssOh liberty! What Grimes are
Committed finn tlay Namc!''

1t matters not under what garb prostitution
may stalk, yet the demeanor of virtue is coun
terfeited to mask its deformity; however de-
bauched an individual may be by the nights
carousal, he viii court the features of sobriety;
or whatever the purposes of corruption and We,
nalism, still purity of motive and the welfare Of
solid interests to the country, is invoked to
bolster up, and furnish vestments to cover the
hideonsness of this moral putrefaction foisted
upon the people.
So it is with Gov. Warmoth and his satellites
who have for the past three years been sinking
our State into ruin and degradation. And be-
cause the people, now stung to madness by
such an accumulation of unprecedented wrongs
would make firm but peaceable resistance to
tyranny he the Sol disa1t immaculate de-
nounces them as revolutionists thirsting for the
blood of (socailedl Patriots who have nothing
but the good of the country land the passage Of
wise and statutory laws at heart But sooner
or later he VIII have to appear before the bar
of outraged Justice and then win be rendered q
retribution verdict for his unworthy steward
ship, messe aseae tskel apharsia.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
MACHINE-MADE POETRY.
s-BY-
r. II. M % u R e II.
Resneeff,tLy DefIicatef5 IN L;s C,,efa,,,ore

Patrons and friends, ye lovers of good cheer,
I wish you all a prosperous New Year,
And bid you welcome with outstretched hand,
Come see JOE MoURET at the same old stand;
He still is ready, with bake, roast and stew,
To please his customers in Seventy two;
He's very modest, is your LITTLE JoE,"
And only hints: Please pay me scltat gon 0ee.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

LegsFs HlssshSstcd Mechanical Nesrs for Decem-
Der contains ten elegant Illustrations, including
. Christmas cartoon which is an artistic gem,
sintz's Oseillating Engine, Ruge's Improved
tobacco Pipe, shuttIeworth's Iron Bottom Fence
Posf, Brooks Transplanter, and other valuable
inventions arc illnstrated ID this number. Pub
Ashed h5 James Lttfsl s. Co. Springfield, Ohio.
5o Cents per annrsn.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
Washington Butchery.

The undersigned respectfully IN.
forms the citizens of Washington
and vicinity that he is retailing at
-A-Athe Market Honse, every morning
fresh meat tbeef and yeal of the first quality, at
the rate of seven cents per pound. Those who
take quarter or fraction thereof can have
meat even under cents per pound.
He takes this opportunity to offer his thanks
to the public for the patronage accorded him in
this occasion. PIERRE CHARLY.
Washington &c August 1871. 5Olf
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

e Messrs. Griffin & Hoffman, Newspaper
Advertising Agents, No. A. South street, Balti-
more, Md. are duly authorized to contract for
advertisements at our totcest rates. Advertisers
in that City are requested to leave their tavors
with this house.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
1872

1SsE 1sS9
an Peghd;,ng OF take
patrons happy new year, and that they may
collect all their outstanding accounts, not for
getting in the meantime to settle their little bills
with the undersigned i'm consideration of his
efforts to please his customers it is but proper
that they should, in return, do something to
please him. F. MUNZESHEIMER.
Opelousas, January 9Th, 1872. If.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
BUCKS BRILLIANT
COOKING STOV

ENHE most durablesth the least complicated and
u the most easily managed of all Cooking
Stoves First Premium awarded at the St. Louis
Fair in 1865 '66, '67, and 1863; and at the Lou
isiana Fair in 1868, 1869 and 1870
The undersigned having been appointed sole
Agent for St. Landry for the sale Of these cele-
brated Cooking Stoves, will constantly have on
hand, at his Tin Shop in Washington, an assort-
ment of the same also Fire Crates, Hollow
ware, manufacturer of plain and Japanned Tin
were and stamped ware.
y Depot at Jos. Blum, Opeleusas, where all
orders will be promptly filed.
EUGENE LEMONTEY.
Washington La, March 25, 1871. f29-ly
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
PUBLIC SALES.
PUBLIC SALE.
Estate Of John Close decd.

Estate Of John Close. decd.
DY virtue of an order from the Hon. the Pro
ID bate Court, in and for the parish of st. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public sale to the last
traitor, at the last residence of the late John
Close, on the Bayou Teche, in the Parish of St
Landry, on
Wednesday, February 7th, 1872,
the following described property, belonged to
the Estate Of said John Close, decd, to wit
TEE PLANTATION
last residence of said deceased situated on
Bayou Teche, in this Parish, three miles from
Barrys Landing, containing two hundred and
eighty five arpents, $50 of which in cultivation;
and 135 well timbered land There is a good
dwelling house and Cotton gin. This plantation
is bounded North by Bayou Teche, East by land
land of Michel Castillo. This plantation will be
sold in one block.
The undivided half of
500 Arpents of Cypress Swamp,
situated on Bayou Courtableau, four miles from
Barrys Landing. This land will be sold by
lots of one arpent front by 40 in depth.
The plan of these lands can be seen at the
Recorders Office, and will be exhibited on the
day of SALE
Terms and Conditions :-One-half of the pur-
chase price payable cash on the day of SALE into
the hands of the Administrator, and the bal
ance payable in one year from the day of sale,
with interest at the rate of eight per cent. per
unnum from maturity until paid special mort
gage reserved and the purchasers promising
and binding themselves not to aeinate the
property to the detriment of said Estate.
The cost OF survey and division line at the ex-
pense of the purchasers.
DESIRE GODET.
Administrator.
Opelousas, January 6, 1872.
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q Saturday and Sunday next the auction
sales by Jos. V. Roy & Co., will be continued.
1 A light running four seated Carriage, for
sale. Apply to John Posey.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
ROUGH ON HORACE.

% ~ = sIggaable place 70 oct Baryaias Jos. ".
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- Auction sales by Jos. " Roy & CO., o.
Saturday and Sunday of each week.
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POPULAR PRICES!
FIRST-CLASS FAMILY GROCERIES
-ASD-


POPULAR PRICES!
FIRST CLASS FAMILY GROCERIES
PLANTATION SUPPLIES.
At GREA TIL REDUCED PRICES.
j. w. PLATT & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS,
roc O2----------Camp Street HOP
Corner Poydras Street, New Orleans,
Invite the attention of housekeepers, planters
and buyers generally, to their complete stock of
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wines LIQUORS and
Plantation Supplies, at prices that cannot fail to
meet the views of the closest buyers of
FIRST-CLASS GOODS.
Special attention given to Teas and Cofees of
which our stock will at all times prove the best
and cheapest in the city. All purchases deliv-
cred free of drayage. Our catalogue sent free
to any address.
Flour! FIOur!!
PLANTS EXTRA, CAPE EXTRA,
TEN STRIKE, GROVES BEST,
OFALLON, EAGLE STEAM,
LONE STAR. EUREKA
n. & p. SAUER, DAVIS BEST,
And other brands of the choicest Family
Flours received in this market. Also, Xxx,
Xxx, and Superfne at lowest market prices, in
quantities to suit buyers, and delivered free of
drayage.
J. w. PLATT g. CO..
Wholesale and Retail Grocers
l02 Camp street, cor. Poydras,
Jan. g, lS72-lmI New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13
800 ArDents of CYPRESS Swamp,

situated on Bayou Courtableau; four miles from
Barrys Landing. This land will also be sold by
lots of 40 arpents.
The plan Of these lands can be seen at the Re-
cotders Office, and will be exhibited ON the day
of sale.
Terms and Conditions :-One-half of the pur-
chase price payable cash on the day of Sale, into
the hands of the Administrator and the bal
ance payable in one year from the day of sale,
with interest at the rate Of eight per cent. per
annum from maturity until paid special mort
gage reserved and the purchasers promising and
binding themselves not to ALLEVIATE the property
to the detriment of said Estate.
The cost Of survey and division line at the ex-
pense of purchasers.
JEAN NERAL,
Administrator.
Opelousas, Jan. 6, 1872.
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PUBLIC SALE.

Estate Of Charles Close, decd.
DY virtue of an order from the Hon. the Pro-
- bate Court, in and for the Parish of St. Lam
dry, there will be sold at public sale to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned admin
istrator, or through the ministry of a duly COM
missioned auetioneer, at the last residence of
the late John Close, on the Bayou Teche, in the
Parish of St. Landry, ON
Wednesday February 7th, 1879.
the following described property belonging to
the Estate of said Chas. Close, decd, to-wit
The nndividai half of
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Auctions twice wcek:-see advertisement.
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day and tomorrow.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

Nary had d little lamb.
u drank cold water freely.
it looked 50 innocent and wise
She called it Horace Greeley.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

SHOES and BOOTS, the best quality. of all
~ Sizes at BLOCH & DUPRES.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

Don't forget the auction sales to-day and to
morrow.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-01-13

THEAPEST and BEST Mems and BOYS
" Clothing, always on hand and made to
order at the Clothing Mauufactory of
BLOCH & DUpRE
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-16
Our New York Dispatches.

New YORK, Jan. 15.--Gcorge Bassenelt, agent
for Broad street house, blew his brains out in
the bath-tub at his clearinghouse yesterday
morning.
James L Steele, negro, was arrested at ia.
maica, l.. l., for partially roasting his wife on a
red hot stove
The birthday of Alexis was celebrated ycster-
day on the Russian feet
Coroner Young denies refusing TO give up
Flsk's diamonds and jewelry, valued at S11 900,
bat holds them subject TO the order of the widow.
The retrenchment committee continued their
eleventh days session at their hotel. Deputy
Collector Clarke testified thar the case referred
to " former witness, where fraud of $780,.
600 was compromised for 10000, was thus set
tied because the delrauding merchants had no
property exceeding $4,000, and their payment
Of that amount entirely bankrupted the tirm.
He explained the process OF government in in.
vestigating alleged frauds in the carriage bust
ness, showing the difficulties commended with in
obtaining clues 10 culprits.
The grand jury brought in an Indictment this
morning, in the over and terminer court. agninst
L. 5. Stokes as the murderer of James Fisk Jr.,
and he will be arragned Tomorrow at eleven
O'Clock.
The principal aud interest Of the city loan
taken up last wear, amounting to S6,00O,0C0 is
being paid to-day.
The grand jury Of oyer and terminer, conclud-
inc that they are an illegal body, applied TO
ouugc luHldnd lOI u ulsCDuISC, ana were COutl-
selled TO finish the business on hand and not
commence new work II is reported that the
same grand jury decided not TO continue the in
vestigation into the charges against Judge Barn-
ard, which stand over for the next grand jury.
There were eighty-three cases OF smallpox
last week and twenty deaths There have been
$4,000 vaccinations in Brooklyn ia two months.
The re-trial of the Jume will case Is set for
Thursday.
Madam Van BusSirk, the alleged abortiouist,
has been discharged from custody IN Brooklyn,
the evidence being insufficient to hold her.
In the custom house investigation, Stephen g,