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The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07
REMOVAL.

HAVING removed my grocery to Main ST.,
IL J. opposite the Masonic Lodge, I will be
pleased to have my friends and customers call
on me at my new stand, where I shall always
keep select stock of Choice Family Groceries
&c, which l will sell Cheap for CASH 1 have
also established a well-flled Bar where anna
teurs will always find the best of liquors, &c.
w. K. COCHRAN.
Opelousas, Nov. 80, 1879. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07
ESTRAY.

Notice TO Town Tax Payers.
A LII Town Taxes due and not paid to me at
N my office in the old Eagle Hotel, opposite
the Court House, within the next ten days,
will be collected with costs at the expiration
of that time. OCTAVE PRUDHOMME,
Town Tax Collector.
Opelousas, Dee. Z, 1872. 1t
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07
NOTICE.

YKyHE public is respectfully informed that
j have no partner in my trade as carpenter,
but "paddle my own canoe
Dec Z, 1921 w. Il. MCKINLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07

EVERY MAN TO HIS PosT.-All four of our
Representatives took their departure last We'd
nesday to attend the extra session of the Leg
islature which is to commence on Monday next;
Messrs. CAN'T and Estilette chose the route
byway Of the steamer at New Iberia, connect
ing with the Railroad at Brashear City, and
Messrs. Littell and Prescott embarked on the
steamboat at Washingto route, con
sidering the low stage Of the water, will be a
longer and more tedious one than by railroad,
though it 10 presumed they will reach New
Orleans In time Senator Anderson, we are
informed, also left By this route.
May Providence guide them in their mission.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07

E~ In proof Of the insincerity of the Lib
erals, In support of the Fusien ticket at the
last election we will cite the difference between
heEnery and Penns majorities: McEnery's
majority for Governor is 1852, and Penn's for
Ideutenant- Governor is I6. .i66-s difference Of
o6A u favor of Penn, Liberal, over McEnery,
Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07

FATAL ACCIDENT. - We are informed that
Saturday or Sunday last two freedmen met
near Grand Coteau. one on foot and the other
on horseback, with gun across the front Of
his saddle. During the course of the conversa-
tion the man on foot playfully caught hold Of
his friends gun, with the muzzle towards him,
when the charge went Oh, killing him instantly.
The involuntary author of this homicide con-
stituted himself prisoner, and was immedia-
tely released.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07
TO ENHHGEg TS.

4 ID IL WI U II n n Z =.
FEHHE undersigned is agent for the sale of
IL tract of land situated about IL miles from
Opelousas, containing about 500 arpents,
about one third of which is woodland. Parties
in need of land can purchase the whole tract, or
in lots of so arpents or more, at reasonable
prices and favorable terms. For particulars,
apply to N. .QUATREVAUX,
Opelousas
OF to Blanel1ain s. Giraud No. 81 Old Levee st.
New Orleans.
Those who are using, or cutting wood on
this land, without my permission, will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
feb 24-1yl N. .QUATREVAUX.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-12-07
NEW GROCERY,

TEVHE undersigned takes this method to in
IL form his friends and the public in gen-
eral that he has recently opened a new Gro
Gerry at the old Union Hotel, Main rtreet, where
he will sell at moderate profit for casl-All
kinds of fresh family groceries, wines, liquors,
fruits, tobacco, cigars, pipes etc. etc.
JULIEN CLAUDE.
Opelousas oct. &C. 1872, 31n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

THE Democratic conferees to select q
candidate for delegate to the Constitutional
Convention, met at this place on Friday
last, and nominated Mr.. Cronmiller of Sny-
der county. We had confidently hoped,
as nomination was equivalent to an cleo
ton, that our fellow townsman, S. y. VOL
verton, Esq, would be selected as the can
didate, but rs it seems almost impossible
for that party to select good men for offices,
Mr.. Wolvcrton was "wrigsled" out of the
nomination. 1t appears that men of abili-
ty are no more recognized by the Demo-
cratic party and when good chance is Of
fered to place men in Office who would add
strength and honor to the party, they are
cast overheard and some of the most un-
popular members of the party placed on the
ticket. This looks as though competent,
and available men are no longer wanted
in the party. Mr.. Wolverton, VIC are
satisfied was the choice of the people in
the district, but as sevaral aspirants for the
State Senatorship done the manipulating
to better their chances in the future, the
peoples wishes were entirely ignored TO ac-
compish their own end.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

OUR COUNTY TICKET.-The ticket no
minated by the Republican party in this
county, is perhaps the most uneXceptiona-
Bile that could have been presented to the
voters of Northumberland county. From
Congress down 10 Auditor, every man is
fully competent to ill the position with ere
dit to himself and an hour TO the party.
We arc happy to see that the Republicans
are determined to present none but the best
men III the party for offices, an evidence
that they feel the want a of change in our
county affairs. For several years past the
county affairs have been conducted in n
manner that will strike every one that none
but the best men should occupy those posi-
tions. Through mismanagement the tax
payers are now paying thousands of dollars
unnecessarily. Those who have come un-
der the hammer of the Sheriff have also
felt that the costs have increased most Won
dcriuiy. The Commissioners office it is con-
ceded by all, needs renoyating, and an in-
vcstigation of the doings in that Office for
ten years past is highly necessary, as much
might be discovered hidden under "scalps,
&c.," that would not look very favorable
us the transactions Of honorable business
men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

TIE confcrccs of this Senatorial district
composed of Northumberland, Union, Sny-
der and Perry counties, met in Convention
at this place, and put in nomination for
Delegates to the Constitutional Convcn-
ton, Hon. Joseph Baily of Perry county,
and DR.. Levi RoUkc, Of Union county.
This completes the Republican ticket i'll
the district, and it now remains for the
people to rally and ratify their election.
The candidates nominated by this convCn-
ton are gentlemen who will do homer to
any position. Hon. Jos. Baily is a gentle
man of much experience in public life, and
being closely connected with the interests
of the working classes, he will, by his ac-
knowledgcd ability us statesman, prove
an available candidate, an important mem
Der Of that body, and an honor to the dis
trict he will represent. lie has served his
constituents i'll the Legislature, State Sen
ate, and in Congress with entire satiSlac-
tion. In 1861 he was elected to Congress
rs a Breckenridge Democrat, but during
the hard struggle of that session, he placed
himself on the loyal side Of the House.
When the vote was taken to amend the
Constitution he was the first Democratic
member who rose to cast bis vote in favor
of that measure.
DR.. Levi Rookie, Of Union, is we'll known
TO many Of our citizens. lie is gentle
man of ability, and much experience in
[ ali 4,
the iron interests and public improvements
developing the resources of the State, he
will make an efficient member.
We are happy to noie that both of these
gentlemen will be elected as under the
present system of voting in the district,
nomination is equivalent TO an election.
VIM. y. Sober, Esq, presented by this
/ county, it will be seen was defeated in the
conference. Much as we desired 10 see
| Mr.. Sober nominated, we could not expect
/ other counties to yield to us while we
claimed the member to Congress. We are
! happy to see that Mr.. Sobers abilities for
the position were so frankly acknowledged
by the members Of the Convention. Mr.
Sober is young lawyer gilmore than ordi-
nary ability, and gentleman Of integrity,
qualities which must sometime bring him
prominently before the public. Had he
been selected he would have been popular
candidate.
Samuel Alleman, Esq, presented by
Snyder county, is gentleman who, had
he been selected, would have proved for
midab!o candidate to the opposition, and
his ability would have been an honor to the
district. 1t will be seen by the number of
ballots, that it was difficult matter for the
cOn!crees to decide upon the candidates.
Being gentlemen equally available, and
fully competent to represent the district,
they had eighteen ballots before they decd-
ed upon the candidates. Their decision,
however, is generally approved, and those
who were defeated readily defer to the ma
jority, and are now fighting to secure the
election of their competitors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
3 Distardly attempt 10 Murder Re
DuksiCHNs.

Between West Chester intersection and
CARROTS siding (both railroad stations on
the Pennsylvania railroad), all the spikes
and the clamps that hold the joints Of rails
together, were taken out of hrCo rails,
where there is an cn,JdHhmCm of Sicty-fre
ret, with the view, no doubt, Of throwing
the Philadelphia Express train east of the
track, containing nine cars in which some
three or four hundred soldiers were aboard,
returning from Pittsburg, on Thursday
morning, about four O'Clock.
1t was detected, however, by one of the
employees of the road before the arrival of
the train it, fortunately, being behind
time-thus saving the whcle train from
going over the embankment and resulting
beyond doubt in the loss Of many lives. =
Harrisburg It'cguph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

EX-GoyEEEOR CURTIN, it is reported
by Democratic papers, has written letter
to y. X. Mcclure, dated at Saratoga ac-
cepting the nomination of the Liberal Re
publicans for delegate at large to the Con-
siitutional Convention, and supporting
Buckalcw for Governor. The letter does
not define his position on the Presidential
question, but says he will meet that issue
when il comes before the people. If Col
Mcclure, who has been Gov. Curtin's evil
genus, has led him during his sickness, to
turn ungrateiully against his friends, it will
certainly be mortifying to them. 1t is not
creditable, to say the least, to be found in
company with such men as Mcclure.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

MIR. ARMSTRONG KNOW-NOTHING.
We are Informed that Mr.. G. w. Arm
strong is attempting TO deny his connection
with the 'Know Nothings" in lSjj, when
candidate for Register and Recorder.
The files of the Democratic papers in this
county at that time will give considerable
light on the subject. 1t is also well remem-
bered by many citizens that Mr.. Armstrong
was initiated and taken into that order by
several prominent men in the upper end OF
this county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
A Farm for Sale.

TIME undersigned offers at private sale, his
l. Farm, containing about so Acres, situa-
ted in Lower Augusta township, Northumberland
county, on the Plum Creek road about Sl3 miles
east of Sunbury, bounded by lands of Daniel +.
Conrad, Henry Savidge, Joseph Gass, and others.
The improvements consist of a good well-arranged
Ia Frame House, n large Bank Barn, with
FIN Wagon House and Corn Crib attached,
Spring House over a neyer-iailing Spring,
and all other necessary out door buildings, Ap-
pie Orchard of choice fruit in good bearing order
About acres of good Oak Timber, a runnin
stream of water through the farm. Part of the
purchase money can remain in the farm. Fol
further particulars, call on or address,
A. Il. SAVlDGE,
Sept. ith, lS72.-3m, sunbury, IA
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

EN- -GovERNRR CURTIN has at last ex-
pressed himself in favor of the Liberal or
mongrel State ticket, and accepts the nom
ination Unconstitutional Delegate Mt large,
rendered to him. This result was not un-
expected, nor is it of the least importance.
II took n long time for him to make up his
mind in regard to the State ticket, and on
the Presidential question he has not yet de-
cdcd, but will meet that emergency when
the time arrives This long delayed an
nouncement, coupled with his indccsiOn in
regard to the Presidency, the Philadelphia
Press ludicrously styles Curtains Thun-
derbolt," which will prove about as cnGc-
tive in the campaign in fighting Republi-
cans as going in Chinese army. Cover
nor Curtin has many friends, personal and
political, who regret to see him in the posi-
ton to which he has slowly and reluctant
ly settled, but we very much doubt wheth-
cr single Republican in this county will
be influenced in his vote by this movement
on the part of Gov. Curtin, which, while
it will inilct little or no injury on the Re-
publican party, must greatly damage his
own standing and reputation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

BUCKALEW AND Ills BlRps.-The Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor in this
State is SO blatant about his own honesty
that we ought not to be able To find in his
history even the sCmblancc of wrong doing.
y little matter is reported to us, by one
who Is thoroughly conversant with the
facts, which places Mr.. Beckaew in posi-
ton rather inconsistent with that of n
strictly homes. man, When he occupied
an official station in South America as
Minister from this country to Ecuador he
was the recipient of many kind attentions
on the part of the people of that country.
There came into his possession - probably
through presentation-a very rich and
rare collection of birds, which, upon his
return home, he endeaYored to sell to the
United States Government for preservation
in the Smithsonian Institute, for the mod
est sum of $4,000 Whether he secured
that price or aiterward accepted a less
amount we do not know, but the stuffed
birds at present occupy aplace in the Smith
sonian Institute, at Washington. The
dignity and honesty of a minister, if pro-
perly appreciated, would prevent the tralic
in stuffed birds, especially when these are
received as presents to representative of
The United States.-llontour american.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
TANNERY AND FARM FOR SALE.

WILL be offered at Private Sale the extern
LECK KILL TANNERY
situate in Upper Mahanoy township, Nortbum
bcrland county, Pa, on the public road lead
ing to the Pottsvillc road. This Tan
merry Is one of the oldest and best
stands in Northumberland and
adjoining counties. 1t was lang and ravorably
known MS the old
T. n L E II l. n E 7 merry.
The buildings are all new, having been rebuilt
year ago, with al! the latest modern improve
ments' This old stand has large run of Gus
tom, and has all the convcniences of n bark
country surrounding it to get M stock at less ex-
pcnse than any establishment in the county. In
connection with the Tannery n large and wei
cultivated FARM will be offered for sale. con
tanning about sixty acres more or less, about 10
OF which Is cleared, whcrcon is erected
A LOG DWELLIFG HOUSE.
weather boarded, bank barn, with wagon shed
attached, spring house, smoke house, and
other ohtbuildings. A never failing spring of
water near the house. An orchard that will not
be surpassed for choice fruit anywhere in the
county. The balance of the land is well timber
ed with Chestnut and Oak.
This property Is one of the most valuable and
is beautifully located in thickly settled district
near the line of northumberland and Schuylkil
counties, convenient to roads leading to Shamo-
kin and Pottsvillc.
For further particulars, address or apply to
SOLOMON B. ENTERLINE,
Lcckkill, p. o., Northumberland county. Pa,
September 81, 1872.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

A WORD TO THE WORKING MEN,
There is q certain class Of citizens who
scarcely ever study their own interests, but
will allow themselves TO be led into polti-
cal parties that are unceasing in their ef.
forts to deprive them of their bread and
butter. They are mostly found among
the laboring classes--miners and railroad
employees. We know of hundreds in this
county who invariably vote with the free
trade party while they at the same time
seek employment from those whom that
party is endeavoriug to PROSTATE. Every
one must know that if the free trade
party gets into power, that business i'll this
State will be prostrated at once, and the
laborer be thrown out of employment.
Notwithstanding this result is quite appa-
rent, we find men opposing the party which
is known to advocate their interests. The
Democratic party in this State has always
been recognized as the free trade party, and
opposed to The direct interests of the labor
ing classes. The betrayal in 1916 by the
Democrats in the repeal of the tariff in
1912, should be warning to working men.
Furnaces and iron manufactures were at
once closed, and business men Frustrated,
and laborng men left to do the best they
could. We contend it is the duty of every
working man to stand by his employer if
he desires to be kept in employment. Sup
pose the employer is opposed by his en-
ployecs, and through their opposition he
is compelled to close business, is not that
an injury to the employee himself. If our
State and National Governments are putin
the hands Of free traders, and foreign pro-
ducts brought TO our doors cheaper than
we can manufacture them, will not the
manufacturer have to cease his operations,
and railroad corporations curtail their bu-
sincss and discharge their men, or pay
them reduced wages. Has any one, con-
tempiating to vote that ticket, considered
who the loser is in this matter. Since rail
roads have been built in our midst, we
frequently meet with men who are from
year to year engaged in opposing every
thing the companies might do, and we
found them voting directly in opposition to
the interests of those who are developing
our resources, and at the same time COM
plain that they are not employed, and if
employed, their complaint is that they do
not receive remunerative prices for their Ia
Dor. To say the least, this is both unrea-
sonable and ungrateful. We have this
question presented to us in the present cam
vass for President and Governor. B.
Gratz Brown, who is the intended Presi-
dent of the opposition, is free trader. For
Governor, Buckalew has shown by every
public act that he is free trader, and op-
posed to the interests Oft the laboring classes
How can any employee on railroads, mi
ners or laboring men, expect to advance
his own interest by voting for such
ticket. Is it possible that they could be so
blind as to cast their votes so as to close up
the workshops, furnaces, mines, &C., and
throw themselves out of employment, thus
depriving themselves of the means of gain.
ing livelihood for their families.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
TIE CONSTITUTIONAL DELEGATES.

TIE CONSTITUTIONAL DELEGA ATEs. 49,
The Perry county -idcocate and Press, in
noticing the nominees for the Constitutions
al Convention, says:
The Republican ticket was completed
last week by the nomination of Joseph
Baily, Esq :, of Perry and DIR. Levi Rookie,
OF Snyder, as Delegates to the Constitution
al Convention. 1t is unnecessary for us TO
say anything in praise of Joseph Baily.-
}le has long been known as "Ilonest Joe, A"
and his record during tho war speaks vol
umes in his behalf, Elected as a democrat,
he was too much of a patriot to ignore his
duty toward the government for party, and
therefore always voted men and money to
carry on the war TO a successful termina-
ton. Ills well known ability and integrity
commands respect everywhere. OF Dr.
Rookie, The other delegate, we will only say
he is gentleman of fine ability and is hon
ored by his friends and neighbors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

Mr.. DURHAM, the Republican candidate
for County Commissioner, is becoming
more popular every day. If the voters of
the county elect him there certainly will be
some shaking among the dry bones of the
Ring. 1t is certain that not only the pre-
sent condition of the finances will receive Il
strict examination, but that for years past,
the accounts Of the county will be invcst-
gated, and some of the doings of the Ring
be deyeloD0d
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
County Ticket.

FOR CONGRESS,
HON. JOHN b. PACKER, of Sunbury.
FOR DELEGATE TO CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
HON. JOSEPH BAILY, of Perry County.
DIR. LEVI ROOKIE, of Union County.
FOR ASSEMBLY,
OSCAR FOUST, of WGtsontown.
DENNIS BRIGHT, of Montour County.
FOR SHERIFF,
SAMUEL II. ROTH ERMEL, of Treyorton.
PRoTHuNoTARY, &C.,
LLOYD T. ROIIRBACT, of Sunbury.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
j. q. DURHAM, of Delaware twp.
CORONER,
FREDERICK llESSER, OF Coal twp.
AUDITOR,
JACOB +. MUENCII, of shamokin twp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

TIE assertion that Hon. Henry Wilson
was a Know Nothing has been proven
false, and the authors Of it have acknowl-
edged themselves as fllsitiers, but no one
has attempted to deny that George w.
Armstrong, the Democratic Greeley nomi-
nee for Prothonotary, was Know Moth
ing in 1855, aud was supported by that
party for Register and Recorder in onposi-
ton to G. Boyd Pursel, the candidate of
the Democratic party in that year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

ADoIPH +. BoRIE, Philadelphia,
JOnN NJ. THOMPSON, Butler,
W. y. FoRTEN, Philadelphia.
Dist. DIST
/. JOsEpH 4. bosnian. Il. JoHN PAsSMoRE.
.. MARCUS A. DAVIS. 15. w. J. CoLEGRoVE.
3. G. MORRISON COATES l6. JESSE MERRILL.
/. Henry BRoMM. II. HENRY ORLADY,
). TnEo. NJ. WILMER IS. ROBERT BELL.
q. JOHN NJ. BRooMALL 10. JAsp. NJ. THOMPSON
z. FRANCIS SHREDDER. 20. Isaac FRAZIER.
3. MARK II. RICHARDS 21. GEO. w. ANDREWS.
9. EDWARD II. GREEN. 20. HENRY LloYD.
10. DAY. X. SHOEMAKER %. JoHN j. GILLESPIE.
Il. DANIEI. Il. MILLER. "a. JAMES PATTERSON.
T.. LEaND. NJ. MORTON 25. JOIN w. WALLACE.
IL. THEopoRB STRONG. 26. CHARLES {. BOYLE.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28
PUBLIC SALE OE VALUABLE
TOWN PROPERTY.

WILL. be exposed to public sale ON the pre-
W misses in the borough of Suuhiry. Pa, on
MONDAY, the Ith day of OCTOBER, 1872,
II certain half lot of ground situate in the borough
of Sunbury. Norh'd county. Pl.. being 80 rect il,
front ON Walnut street. 2jJ feet in d.pth wlryc-
on Is erected Log llOutc. late the estate of Mrs
Mary {. Withngson. deceased.
Sale I" commence at | o'c"Ck, p. m. on sail
day, when the conditions will be- made known hv
GEO. W. SMITH.
.lGHijni.hrlfOr.
SunburV Sent T. 1S11
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

DENNIS BRIGHT, Esq, the nominee for
Assembly, of Montour county, having Civ
en- general satisfaction to his friends in this
and MOntour as member of the Legisla-
ture last session, will be elected by large
ly increased majority. Mr.. Bright proved
an able and honorable representative, and
is an honor to the district he represents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-09-28

Three men are to be elected from this
Senatorial! district as delegates to the
Constitutional Convention. Each voter
can vote for two men, but cannot vote
more than once for one man. The Re-
publicans have nominated Levi Rookie of
Union county, and Joseph Baily fom
Perry. The Grccleytcs have nominated
but one mani. p Cronmillcr, of Snyder
county,