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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-01-06

% We are pleased to welcome once
more to the fourth estate, our old es-
teemed contrere, T. G.. Compton. He
has taken editorial charge of the Ca
zette, and made his debut on Saturday,
He is q gentleman of fine education and
intellectual attainments and consider
able journalistic experience. We wish
him, in his "new departure" much per-
sonal success.-Louisidna Democrat
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We would, in the meantime, inform all inter
estel that every person advertising in the Corn
TER to the amount of TEN 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.
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24h ANNIT-ERSARY 5-....
.s.s.t.5E .r.5 OF THE .-s.E.L-
ST. Landry Medicine Depot.

Duconge's Pectoral syrup,
After "a years use, is to-day conceded to be the
most agreeable and s,lrest remedy offered to the
public for the rapid cure of all bronchial affec-
Prenared by F. P. Ducong6, No. 80 Charter st.
New Orleans, and for sale at 81 per bottle tpro-
prietor's priceI by JOHN POSEY,
dec2-7tl sg@ Agent.
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500 Arpents of CYPRESS Swamp.

situated on Bayou Courtableau; four miles from
Barry's Landing. This land will also be sold by
lots of 40 arpents.
The plan Of these lands can be seen at the Re
corders office, and will be exhibited ON the day
of sale.
Terms and Conditions One half of the pur-
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.
Opel0usas, Jan. 6, 1872.
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POPULAR PRICES!
FTRST-CLASS FAMILY GROCERIES
%4@EGs#% IA AND &#E& lss
rs PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
AT 5GREA III Z REDUCED PRICES.

~Ds w. PAAU"I d Co., E3t15 ~
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS,
lO2. 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 Cofecs, of
which our stock will at all times prove the best
and cheapest in the city. All purchases deliv-
cred free of drayage. Gur catalogue sent free
to any address.
FIOurs FaOglr!!
PLANTS EXTRA, CAPE EXTRA,
TEN STRIKE, GROVES BEST,
O'FALLON. 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 Superfine at lowest market prices, in
quantities to suit buyers, and delivered free Of
drayage.
J. w. PIATT & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
102 Camp street, cor. Poydras,
Jan. g, lS72-lml New Orleans, La.
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The Season of Gifts and Rejoicing!
WOULD you make glad the heart of your
w Old Druggist 9-Come and settle your ac-
count without delay; And if in your day of need
you have found him obliging, remember the trite
but true old saying: Zone good turn deserves
another" JOHN POSEY.
OpeIousas Dec %. 1871. I'm
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q The Opelousas Journal is waking
up. 1t teens with uncertain eloquence
and ''glittering generalities."
Iberia Statesman.
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70 Two tracts of land were sold at
public auction at this place for taxes, on
Tuesday last; which went from five
mills to six and a quarter cents per acre.
So much for confscation.
Sparta, La. Times.
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PTyBETC SALE.

Estate Of Charles Close, decd.
TDY virtue of an order from the Hon. the Pro-
- bate Court, in and for the Parish of St. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public sale, to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned admin
istrator, or through the ministry of duly COM
the late John Close, on the Bayou Teche, in the
Parish of St. Landry, on
Wednesday February 9TH, 1872.
the following described property belonging to
the Estate Of said Chas. Close, decd, to-wit:
The undivided half of
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PUBLIC SALES.
PUBLIC SALE.
Estate of e5Olan Close, decd.

HpY 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
| and highest bidder, by the undersigned admins
TRAITOR, at the last residence of the late John
Close on the Bayou Teche, in the Parish Of St.
Landry, on
Wednesday, February 9TH, 1872,
the following described property, belonged to
the Estate of said John Close, decd, to wit
TEE PLANT ALTON.
last residence of said deceased, situated on
Bayou Ieche, i'll this Parish, three miles from
barry Landing, containing two hundred and
elGhty-flve arpents, $50 of which in cultivation
and l55 we'll timbered land There is a good
dwelling house and Cotton gin This plantation
is bounded North by Bayou Teche East by land
of Desire Godet, South by -, and West by
land of Michel Castillo. This plantation will be
sold in one block.
The undivided half of
500 Arpents of Cypress Swamp.
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 alenate 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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RAIL ROAD ITEM.-We have been permitted
to make the following extract, from o letter adj
dressed to Jas. H. Houston ESQ.,, of our town,
from Col. D. bennett, who is now in New Or
leans, making preparations for establishing
daily paper in that City. Col. bennett has al
ways manifested deep interest in the welfare
of people, and of this section of our State in
particular, and is probably as well informed as
anyone in regard to our prospects for Rail
Road. The letter was written Dee. 23d, 1871.
Col. bennett says:
II am quite confident that the cars will be
running between Opeleusas and New Orleans in
twelve months, or before January LIST, 1873. 1t
is probable that Mr.. Carter, the contractor, will
commence work ON the West side of Berwick's
Bay in January next. | have this from Mr.. Car
ter himself. And Whitney g. Hutchinson, Nor
gans Agents, tChas. A. Whitney & Co., in
fnrmed me a few days ago that these roads from
Bcrwick's Bay to Shreveport, and from Donald
sonville to Houston, will be pushed through
speedily, the Companies now having control of
plenty of capital, with men of ability and energy
to pnsh forward the work as fast as possible"
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BUCKS BRILLIANT
OOK ING STOVE.

TvHE most durable, the least complicated and
IL the most easily managed of all Cooking
Stoves. FIRST Premium awarded at the St. Louis
Fair in 1865, '66, 81 and 1868; 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, as also Fire Crates; Hollow
ware, manufacturer of plain and Japanned Tin
were and stamped ware.
% Depot at Jos. Blum, Opelousas, where all
orders will be promptly filled.
EUGENE LEMONTEY.
Washington, La, March 25, 1871. E2S-ly
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A CARD OF THANKS.

EF light running seated Carriage, and
very gentle horse for sale. Apply to Jno Posey.
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e Saturday and s;unj'ay next, the auction
sales by JOS V. Roy & Co., sill be continued.
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NEW GROCERHE esq!

JUST RECEIVED!!
THVING just returned from New Orleans
IL H. with as complete and well selected stock
of Staple and Fancy Groceries as can be found
in the market outside of New Orleans, / am pre-
pared to accommodate the citizens of Opelousas
and vicinity with anything in my line at most
reasonable prices. My present stock embraces
- EV EEsY HING
Usually kept in well regulated Grocery, inclu-
ding Tinware, Crockcryware, Willowware, &c.
4 large and varied assortment of
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-01-06

- The wealthiest portion Of the city of
Monroe, La, was destroyed by fire on the night
of December 30th. Sixty buildings are in ashes;
1oss estimated at $5s9,sO0 No one was killed
or seriously wounded. The preservation of
stores and merchandise was very small. The
fire is supposed to have been accidental.
Jnst think what would have been the result
had Monroe possessed such fire department as
Opelcusas
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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
ODelOaS0s ,J0nrudI
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Mr.. r Mnnzesheimer will please accept
cur thanks for D NaW Years gift in the shape Of
= large pound-cake. deliciously favored and
arfistiealiy arnameuted, of his own manufacture,
aad which re have 20 hesitation In pronouneing
hard TO beat anywhere @
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Attend tie auction by Jos. V. Roy & Co., to-
day and tomorrow.
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% Auction sales by Jos. V. Roy s. Co., on
Saturday and Sunday Of each week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-01-06

An InJfaHia6le place to get Bargains Jos. V.
Roy & Cos. auction Room.
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISING. LIN q recent
conversation with Speaker Carter, Of
the House of Representatives, this gen
tleman stated to friend Of this paper
that the parish officers, attorneys, liti-
gants and others might designate any
paper they chose in which to publish
official advertisements. We hope our
people will bear this in mind, and not
suffer themselves TO be duped by edito-
rials in Radical organs.
Z Planters, Banner.
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Larger Circulation .

- Messrs Griffin & Hoffman, Newspaper
Advertising Agents, No. a. South street, Balti-
more, Md, are duly authorized to contract for
advertisements at our Io,vest rates. Advertisers
in that City are requested to leave their tavors
with this house.
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M o II G =

DUBLIC notice is hereby given to all who are
Il indebted to the Estate of Patrick Keough,
their indebtedness, and those who have claims
against said Estate. to present them for classi-
fcation if approved to the undersigned.
MARIEL RICHARD.
Dee. 80, 1S71.-1m Administrative.
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4, ~ Try o cake of that celebrated SAPoLIo, ii
mas no equal for general cleansing properties,
and is TAR superior to soap for all purposes ex-
eept washing clothes. Fosey has it for sale.
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ET We are grieyed to learn of the death of
Mr.. VIM. +. Haifeigh which occurred at Frank
lin, La, on the 9th ult. Mr.. Haifeigh was
about SO years of age He had been for many
years sheriff of the Parish of st. Mary, and was
one of the,most popular and highly esteemed
citizens of that Parish.
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THEAPEST and BEST Mems and BOYS
" Clothing. always on hand and made to
order at the Clothing Mauufactory of
BLOCH & DTTPPE
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NROCKERY of all sorts, sold by the piece
" and by the crate. to suit merchants, At
BLOCH & DUPRES.
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HATS of all sizes, styles and qualities, for
Ill Ladies and Misses, Men and Boys. can
always be found at BLOCK & DUPRE'S.
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GHOES and BOOTS, the best quality. of all
~ sizes, at BLOCH & DUPRES.
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A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Hardware and
IN Saddlery, at very reasonable rates. At
BLOCH & DUPRE'S.
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OYSTER SALOON.

The undersigned has established saloon at
the corner of Court and Bellevue Streets, where
families will be supplied with ,systers at reason
able prices. ~ -s
He has made such arrangements that will
keep him constantly provided with Oysters of
the very best quality either fresh or for cooking
purposes. Prices moderate. Trials solicited.
MAURICE VILLASECA.
OpeIousas Nov. A. 1871.
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OINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, with
~ latest additions and improvements, at man
nfacturer's prices, always on hand At
BLOCH & DUPRE'S.
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NJ O oT1To N -

For the holidays, Confectionery, in endless vari
ETY., Chldren's Toys-fnade of sugar, tin wood,
paper, &c; Choice Liquors, Wines. Whiskeys,
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars, &c.
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~ The Louisiana Legislature met on Mon
dag and Tuesday last. The Senate was without
quorum on beth days. Nothing of importance
has been done as vet. .
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@ . For colds, coughs, bronchitis and all affec-
fiens OF the Lungs; take Agcrss Cherry Peciorala
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The COURIER is published in the most popu-
lous Parish in the State, except Orleans, and
has
Larger Circula tiOm.
in that Parish than any other paper, and is one
of the best ADVERTISING mediums in the inte-
rior of the State.
Transient advertisements 25 cents per square
of eight lines tmiRon).
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200 Barrels Choice Flour!

All Of which will be sold as cheap as The cheapest
Cali and examine and satisfy yourselves of the
fact. +. MUNZESHElMER.
Dec Off Main Street. OpelOusas.
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.sapoIio .-For sale at POsry,s
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10 We are requested, By Capt. Pickett, to
inform his friends and patrons that the with
darwal of the s'Sesma" from our trade is only
temporary, and that he has made arrangements
with Capt. Kenison, of the sLessie Tayioy,n by
which shippers will receive the same attention
from the officers of that boat as were given by
the "Selnla,H and that freight will be received
and delivered at both warehouses as heretofore.
Capt Pickett says he has no intention of aban-
tioning she steamboat business in the Atchafala-
va and Coartableau. but that his boat win re-
sumo her trips as soon as the water viii permit
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= That well known furniture dealer, Mr. L.
Waiter, has good assortment of furniture on
hand, at prices to suit the times; besides he is
ready at all times to renew old furniture and
render it as seryiceable and as ornamental as
when first bought his skill in that branch of his
business is undoubted. Parties contemplating
purchasing furniture of any description would do
well to call upon Mr.. Waiter, as they may then
rest assured that their goods win be delivered
to them in good condition, and at less price than
if purchased in New Orleans, as Mr.. Waiter puts
oil furniture coming through his hands, in tip
top order before delivery, without extra charge.
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IT. LESSEE TAYLOR.

60 NJ. hENIsON, Master; I. JOHN, Clerk !;
Will leave as above carrying passengers and
freight as cheap as any boat in the trade The
Lessie Taylor connects at Washington with the
good and safe steamer Della and line of good
barges, Capt Crawford,) signing through bills
lading to all points on Bayou Bnuf
All freights by this steamer consigned to r. S.
Wilkins Warehouse, Washington, and r. Desho-
tells Warehouse, Port Barry, will receive the
strictest attention For freight or passage apply
on board or to r. S. WILKINS, Agent,
l0lyl Washington, La.
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Auctions twice week:see advertisement.
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Don't forget the auction sales today and To-
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FALL & WINTER ARRANGEMENT

Leaves New Orleans every Tuesday at 5 P NJ
Leaves Washington every Saturday at 10 A. NJ.
EVOR Opeleusas, Washington, Port Barry and
IL all landings on the Coast, Atchafalaya River
and BAYOU COurtabeall-the fine steamer
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Sparta, La. Times.
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A LIBERAL DISCOUNT allowed whole
IN sale purchasers of any kind of goods, At
BLOCH & DUPRE'S.
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E. J. HART & Co.. 73, IS and II Tchoupitoula
Street, New Orleans. La, Wholesale Agents.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-09-07

LOOK HERE!-The finest lot of fruit
is to be seen at J. Ivancovich,s fruit
store, next TO Frisbie's, that ever was
brought to this market, especially the
Muscat, Marocco and Tokay grapes.
They are very large and of fine favor.
He also has damson pluns, pears,
apples, oranges, etc. Call and make
your purchases before they are all
gone! This is the time for preserving
while the prices aIe low.
GONE TO HAMILToN.-Ex Governor
II. q. Blasdel and family passed
through Sacramento on Wednesday
last, en- route to Hamilton, where
they will reside for the next three
months.
HELD FOR PosTAGE--A letter adj
dressed to Charles Evans, (care of NJ.
y. Roussell, No. 24 South f street,
Virginia city, dropped in the Carson
Postoffice, is held for want Of the
stamp required by law.
LOT FOR SALE.-In addition 70 the
Advertisement of a dwelling house for
sale, published in yesterdays REGIS
TER. G. II. Maish also offers for sale
the lot wherein the house is built.
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RoNDo.-Wm. Pierce, of the Capital
Saloon, has remodeled and retitted his
place of business, adding thereto a
rondo game. A band of musicians
will be in attendance to discourse
music for the public. The room is
nicely fitted up, with appurtenances
conducive o the enjoyment Of patrons
of the establishment. =
People can save money by buy.
ing their dry goods at the Store of
Olcovich Brothers. ,
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ocAL IhTELLIcENcE
UNITED STATES MAILS.

r Reno-Arrfves from at $50 a. m. Closes
for at 6:3O p. m.
virgtnia-Arrives from at 10 a. m.
Closes for at 3:45 p. IN.
Genoa and Aurora-Arrives from at
$50 p. m. Closes for at $50 a. m.
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POLITICAL

All political printing done at this Office
advertising or Job work-must be paid
FOR in advance. This rule applies to all
parties, and will be strictly enforced.
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RACEs.-Races Will be run over the
Carson track to day, as per advertise
ment. The course is in good condition,
the late storm having improved it con
siderably. The races to be run consist
of 4 sweepstake race, hali mile and
repeat. and one a trotiing race for a
sll cup. The stock entered are of
good pedigree, and 70 doubt will ex-
hibit good speed and bottom. Races
will commence at : O'Clock p. m.
WHOLESALE Liquor SroRE.-We
dropped into Geo. D. Flyers whole
sale liquor store yesterday and found
him busy filling orders. George has
a fine stock OF liquors, wines, cigars.
etc. and is daily expecting further
supplies. He has many different
brands of WHISTLES. We are glad to
know that the trade Of Carson war
rants wholesale houses, carrying such
immense stocks as that of Fryer's.
New CoODS.-A. 3. Driesbach is in
receipt Of a large stock of goods, such
as groceries, hardware, tinware, wood
enware, liquors, wines, cigars, and in
fact every variety of goods usually |
kept in a store of general merchandise.
Don't be afraid to buy OF Abe; he will
do the fair thing.
DISTRICT COURT.-The District Court
will be in session this morning at 1OI
o'clock.