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The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
REarsTRATIox.--As will be seen by the ad-

REGIsTRATIoN.-Asw will be seen by the ad-
vertisement of the Supervisor of Registration,
the Office 10 now open, and will remain open ut
the Court House, every day Sundays excepted)
until the 3Oth instant, for the purpose Of reg
istering voters Of this Parish, or delivering
duplicate certificates TO those who may have
Lest the came.
After the 3Oth inst, the supervisor will at
Send places in the country, specified in the ad-
vertisement.
Now, then, is the time for the voters to hunt
up their certificates Of Registration, and if
they are misstng, not fail to provide duplicate
certificate from the supervisor, and for those
who have not yet registered to attend to it ct
once, for without the registration no one is
entitled TO vote.-That's the way.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Three znlen Hanged by a mob.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 5.-A special to the
Advertiser, dated Florence, Ala, says three
men were taken from the Jail there to-day and
hanged by an armed mob. Tom Clark, the
chief victim, had been the leader of gang of
outlaws since the war, and has murdered
twenty different men in most cruel manner.
but has always avoided arrest by secreting
himself in the mountains until now The
other two victims were professional travelling
burglars, and had lately robbed in Athens,
Ala, Pulaski, Tenn, and other cities. No
information as to who the parties were who
did the hanging.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Release of Auditor. Graham.

Auditor Graham, who was committed by
Judge Cooley, sitting in the place of Judge
Dibble, for an alleged contempt of the Eighth
District Court, was pardoned by Gov. War
moth yesterday, Immediately upon his return
to this city. The Auditor was released at s
o'clock, =. M.
His attorney (Mr. j. P. Hornor) obtained
the pardon, MIR. Graham having no expeeta.
tion of it.
Gov Warmoti, for some time back, has Civ.
en- assurances to the Auditor that he would as
sist him in resisting all illegal and fraudulent
claims.-E. O. Picayune.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Joseph M. Moore, Esq.

Assurances from nearly every portion of this
Senatorial District, having at length reached
here, indicating our esteemed parishioner,
whose name heads this announcement as their
choice for the State Senate. we accordingly an
nounce him as a candidate for the 10th Senate
rial District at the election on the 4th of No
vember next. NUMEROUS VOTERS.
Opelousas 5th September 1872.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

country friends to put their political houses
In order, to make preparations for the meet
!ngs appointed by the Campaign Committee
IN advance, so that each one may mark i'll
that section of the country where it occurs.
Work, good honest toll, does far more to car
~ the elections now-a-dayS than vapid enthu-
slasm and now that the crisis is upon us do
not let 1t be said that the people of Louisiana
were found wanting i'll the hoRr OF political
peril.-N. 0. Times
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

0 In view of the Barbecue of next Mon
day in cur Town, Mayor Latour has issued an
order closing the Coffee Houses and other es-
tablishments where spirituous liquors are re-
tailed.
The public win undoubtedly approve the
present course Of the Mayor.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

- Here is the Ticket chosen by the Convel
tion Of Delegates Of the Democratic Reforl
Party of st. Landry, held Mt Opelousas on th
18th September instant, to-wit:
For the State Senate:
Joseph NJ. Moore.
For District Judge:
John j. Morgan.
For Parish Judge:
A. Garrigues.
For Clerk of Court:
Albert Lastrapes.
For District Attorney:
Geo. w. Hudspeth.
For the House Of Representative:
E. ID. Estilette.
Isaac F. Iittell.
John i. Gardiner.
Benz. R. CAN'T.
For Sheriff:
G. G. Duson.
For Coroner:
j. D. Cole.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
C. MoRNHINvEG &J. DANrIN,

Augt. 3l,-2m.
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Sept. II, 1879.
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S The following communications were
exchanged between the Chairman of the Dem
ocratic Parish Committee and the Chairman
of the Parish Liberal Committee on the eve of
the assembling of the Democratic Convention
of this Parish on the 14th inst.
Opelousas September 10th 1872.
Felix Dejean Esq, Chairman Executive
Committee of the Democratic Party, Parish
of st. Landry.
Sir.-Considering it of the very highest i'm
portance to concentrate the aboue Conserva-
tive vote of st. Landry at the approaching
election for members of the Legislature,
thereby securing the election of men of the
very highest standing and ability in the Par
ish, as Chairman of the Liberal Executive
Committee for this Parish, submit the fol-
lowing proposition for a fusion, viz:
The Executive Committee of the Democratic
party to select two candidates; the Executive
Committee of the Liberal party to select two.
That the names of the four candidates thus
selected, and no others, be submitted to the
nominating Convention to convene here on the
14th inst, each party pledging the other to
support the candidates thus selected and nom
mated. This proposition is intended to apply
exclusively to candidates for the lower house
of the Legislature. We consider this the only
practicable plan, and the safest means of Sc
curing for our Parish representation in the
Legislature, which at this time We deem of
Bl6 very UTeC importance.
A reply TO this communication is solicited
by Thursday evening the 18th inst.
Respectfully Submitted.
Exect. Committee Liberal Party, St. Landry.
Opelousas, September 18th, 1872.
Hon. WIN. Offutt, Chairman Executive Lib
eral Committee st. Landry.
Sir,-I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication of the 10th inst.
submitting o plan of cooperation and fusion
of the Liberal and Democratic parties of st.
Landry, for the purpose of securing the elect
ion TO the Lower House of the Legislature, OF
good and competent men. While agreeing
with you as to the expediency of o concentra-
tion of oil the conservative elements OF the
Parish for the purposes above stated, am
without power to act alone ON the proposition
wherein you suggest the means and manner0f
bringing about the desired result. On the
other hand it 10 evident that the Democratic
COMMITTEES, the members of which reside in
dlstant parts of the Parish, could not be con-
vened within tho time fxed in your coTnmu-
nicatlon TOR an answer, ,-the time fxed being
the 18th, and your communication NOT having
reached me until yesterday. the 1Ith inst.
Difficulties like those here presented should
not, however, be permitted to stand in the
way OF an overture which looks to the uniou
of men moved by sincere desire for the pub
lilo good. Another mode OF submitting your
proposition to the Democratic party readily
paanication to the nominating convention 20
be held in 0pelousas on the 18th inst, with the
Recommendation that q committee of confer
ence chosen BIZ that body be authorized to
meet d like egmipiftae duly appointed and &c
credited by tl,e Liberal party of the Parish
d6a sRss psftg 3 sse SeousR iss
IA, ii iii see fit to make,
VsTT rosfsl gstslly.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

Watch those fellows who don't take
their home paper; spot these fellow
they are small souled, stingy handful
who go through the word on other folk 's
mon -ey.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce Mr.. Ca
MILE Ii. .MELANCON rs q candidate to re
present the Parish of ST. Landry in the lower
House of the Legislature, at the election OF
November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
N aBOHNSTON,S
SESSLIVERY STABLE

friends and the public that he has re-opened
his Livery Stable at his same old stand on
Main st., and is prepared to accommodate
the travelling public with Horses, Hacks, Bug
gies, &c, on reasonable terms. ~ Horses
fed and cared for.
6-1yl WIN. Nj. JOHNSTON.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
DIR. D. w. FOSTER.

"AVING returned from Central America
ousas, offers his professional services to tho
public.
OFFICE:-Next door to the Post Office,
where he may be conuslted, or calls left on
slate, during the day.
RESIDENCE, - near MINNIE. Besurepsire
Chachere's, where he may be found during
the night. May 4, ls72-ly
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
FOR CLERK,

We are authorized to announce Mr. AL
BERT LASTRAPES as a candidate for Clerk
of the District Court, for the Parish of St. Ian
dry, at the election in November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are autorizcd to announce JOHN I.
GARDINER Esq, us candidate for the Rep
resentative branch of the Legislature, subject
to the nomination OF the Democratic Conven-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce DR.. j. A.
MCMILLAN as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of
the Legislature at the election Of November
next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

We are authorized to announce THOMAS
c. ANDERSON as a candidate for State
Senator from the Tenth Senatorial District
composed of the parishes of Calcasieu, Cam
eron, Lafayette and St. Landry
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce that Hon
A. l.. DURIO is a candidate for reelection as
Representative from the Parish of St. Landry
i'll the Legislature, at the election of Novem.
Der next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
->->- J~NHS~J~Is>N~sJ~~~~%/
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

The undersigned Judge of the 9Th Judicial
District, is 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.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

| am candidate for the office of District
Attorney of the 9Th Judicial District. at the
election to be holden in November 1872
G. w HUDSPETH
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ISAAC
+. LlTTELL as candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of
the Legislature, at the election of November
next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorized to announce p. LEONCE
HEBRARD, the present incumbent, as Justice
of the Peace for the lst Ward, at the election
of November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

J. N. MILSTED, authorizes lis to announc.
him as a candidate for the State Legislature
at the election in November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce EGBERT
Q. HAYES the present incumbent, as a can
didate for the office of Sheriff of St. Landry at
the election in November next.
am candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
the Parish of st. Landry at the election to
be holden in November next. For what the
people of st. Landry may expect of me in
that official eapacity~in the future, refer to
my past surviees as the executivs3Deputy of
the present Sheriff. &C. DUSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
August 3l.l
n q II EC r

pEING on tour through the country and
ID not having time to call upon all my old
friends and acquaintances, I hereby recon-
mend myself to them, and the public in gen
eral, hoping to be favored with share of their
patronage, for the sale of cotton and other
J. L. COURET.
Augt. 3l-2m.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
THE 0PELOUSAS COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
By
EOyCE SAND OZ.

CONDITIO
Sabscriptiom-Three Dollars per year, pay.
able Invariably in advance.
Adpertisiag-Fifty Cents per square for the
first insertion and twenty Five Cents for each
subsequent insertion. Eight lines or less
constitute o square.
Ali advertisements sent in for publication
will be inserted in English and French funless
otherwise ordered) until the publisher shall
Judge it convenient to discontinue.
Candidates to public favoEs viii pay Fifteen
Dollars each, in advance, il they wiah to be
announced.
Obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks, &C., to
be paid for as advertisements.
Personal cards, whom admissible, 10 be
charged ut the rate Of twenty ssAes per hne,
in advacee.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

Editor Courier Please announce that AM
a candidate for the lower branch of the Legis.
lature ut the November election.
T. H. THOMPSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce L. DARB,
as a candidate for the lower branch of tn
Legislature at the November election.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

Hr, Editor,-I am candidate for the Lower
House of the Legislature at the election in
next. f. d. ESTILETTE,
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FOR CONGRESS.

e. A ~ Id L ID A r e g !:
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MEDKCAL NOTECE,
MASONIC.
TAKEN UP AS ESTwAvs

kl91 <about two months ago, q bay mare
AA about 12 years old, marked by collar
or istulO, and branded on the right shoulder,
fac-simile of brand can be seen at this oficei
Also bay colt about @ year old. These ami
mails were taken up after having repeatedly
The owner is notified to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take them away,
otherwise they will be disposed Of according to
law. WIN. X. CAMPBELL.
Bellevue, La, August "a, 1879. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce JONA
THAN L. NORRIS as candidate for 1h.
Legislature.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Taken mp ms am Estray,

By the undersigned. In Prairie Plai-
q sance, abont the middle OF August
go, last, mexican or creole brown black
mare mule aged about years, with q cOmpli
Gated and indescribabIe brand which can be
seen at the Office Of the Courier or on the on
inlal This mule is in the neighborhood since
about TIVE years, and is constantly breaking
my fance and entering my field.
3 The owner can have her back by proving
property and paying charges.
DERQSIN JOACH. MARTIN.
Piaisanes, September IA, 1872, In,
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FOR PARISH JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce Judge A.
GARRIGUES as a candidate for Parish Judge
of the Parish of St. Landry, at the election of
November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

T1AKE pleasure in announcing to their
u friends and the public that they have
opened their tailor establishment, on Bellevue
street, adjoining the Opelousas Tin Shop, i'm
mediately opposite BlOah & Dupre's burnt
store, where they are ready to make to order
men and boys clothing, on short notics, and
fit guaranteed.
August, 81, 1872. I2-1y
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respectfully announce myself as an indie
pendent candidate for Congress for the Third
District. j. B. PRICE.
St. Mary's Parish
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
EMANUEL PHILLIPS

"AS now in the market large stock OF
IL Il seasonable goods just received from New
Orleans consisting III part of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries,
General Plantation Supplies
Fancy Goods and Notions,
Boots Shoes and Hats,
Hardware, &c.7 &C.,
All of which he will sell as cheap as can be
bought in the Parish of St. Landry; come and
see ''how it is yourself and be convinced.
Advances made in BAGGlNG and TIES,
and COTTON purchased at the highest market
price. Call and examine the following labor
saving implements, for which he is the sole
Agent i'll this Parish:
THE WILSON SEWING MACHINE,
$50 cheaper than any other.
THE CHARTER OAK STOVE,
ian extended notice of which will be found on
Sd page, 5th column of this paper.)
THE RINGEN WASHING MACHINE,
unquestionably the best out.
EMANUEL PHILLIPS.
Aug. 81, lS72.-tf.1 Main St, Opelousas.
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FOR CORONER.

We are authorized to announce JAMES D
COLE as o candidate for Coroner of the Parish
of St. Landry at the election in November.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Barbecue Postponed.

Opelousas 10th September 1872
In consequence of change in the appoint
nlents of the candidates ON the Fusion State
Ticket, the GRAND BARBECUE which was
to have been given at Opeiousas on Monday
the 10Th instant, has been postponed to the
Monday following t23d inst.) at which date
the aforementioned candidates will be present
and address the people. By order of the
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

DR.. w. A. ROBERTSON of Washington all.
thorized 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., 1872-09-21

Editor Courier.-Plcase announce me as a
candidate for the Office of Judge of the Sth
Judicial District, at the election of next
November JNO. j. MORGAN
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

The four first named gentlemen having been
declared the nominees, the Convention proceed
to make the following nominations by acsla1n-
alton, tO-wit:
For District Judge: John j. Morgan.
For Parish Judge: A. Garrigues.
For District Attorney: G. w. Hudspeth.
For Clerk of Court: Albert Lastrapes.
For Sheriff: C. c. Duson.
For Coroner: j. ID. Cole.
The following resolution was offered, read
and adopted:
Resolved that the thanks of this Convention
be rendered to the Chairman aud uther officers
OF the Convention, for the able manner in
which they have conducted its proceedings.
Resolved, that the Courier be requested to
publish the foregoing proceedings.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
ALBERT LASTRAPES, Sect'y.
Democratic Reform Convention, st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce H. MIL
LARD DUNBAR Esq, of Grand Coteau, as
q candidate for Clerk of the District Court. at
the election in November next,
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
JOSEPH m. MOORE,

aDVSNE I'M Ne NAVU1&Es
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Office formerly occupied by by the late law
firms of Swayze g. Moore and Moore & Nor
gan.
OPELOUsAS, La.,
Win practice in the Courts of the Sth Judicial
District.
Opelousas, April, 1871. 32tf
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

am candidate for lthe office of Clerk of
Court in and for the Parish of st. Landry, at
the election to be holden i'll November 1879.
JOS. D. RICHARD.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
Low Water Advancement.
@y The light steamer,
- MIN ME.

will hereafter receive freight at Waxia from
Friday till Monday morning of each week
thence proceeding to Little Devil in order to
connect with the steamboat Peerless, Capt.
Broad, transferring her freight and passengers
to the Peerless. The Minnie will then return
to Waxia with freight and passengers from
New Orleans;-and then leave Waxia again
on Wednesday morning with freight and pas
sengers for New Orleans.
For freight or passage. apply On board.
II. H. BROAD, Master.
J. b. SCHMIT, Clerk.
September 81, 1872. 9 If
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FOR RECORDER,

We are authorized to announce Mr. HEZE-
KIAH HAYES, as candidate for the office of
Recorder for the Parish of St. Landry, at the
election of November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
p O L 7 T ! c A L..

Observation-Disclosures CLUB.
ENHIS club meets every Monday evening at
= half past O'Clock. at Headquarters, Var.
andah Coffee House. upstairs.
j. L. ESTORGE, President.
L. F. LAsTKAPEs Secretary
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
= Q = SAL

"A SMALL lot of household furniture, con.
: y gstsng OF o Bedstead, q Toilet, Clock,
ana table.
Apply at the residence Of sJpsfH sandos.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

We are authorized to announce YVES
D'AVY, the present incumbent, as candi-
date for the Office of Recorder for the Parish
of st. Landry, at the election of November
neyf
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

BARRY'S LANDING WAREHOUSE
ENHE undersigned informs his friends and
IL the public, that he has recently taken
charge of the new Warehouse at Barry's Land
ing, and will endeavor to give satisfaction to
all who may favor him with their patronage
JOS DUBOURDIEU.
Barry's Landing, August q, 1872. If.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
A CAFg I'D.

HAVING heard that report was in circula
Il IL tion that in the event of my election to the
Legislature, would be in favor of the pas
sage of law to contine in pastures all stock,
take this opportunity to contradict it, and
would assure the stock raisers would oppose
any such law.
]. F. LITTELL.
Sept II, 1872
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
IGr. J. 4. PIIRx !

4&Ts e H. = 8 8
TAKES this opportunity to announce that
IL he will keep constantly on hand
BAGGING, ROPE AND IRON TIES
for bis clients. And will also be preparad tn
purchase COTTON when delivered at his
Warehouse in Washington, La.
August "a, 1872. roo-lx
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
OPELOUSAS.
ESHE Scholastic year begins October Cd.
ILL., TERMS:
Tuition in English, French and
Latin, per month, $500
Board, 10 90
Books, stationery, ETC., extra.
For further particulars, apply to
REV. j. F. RAYMOND, President.
Opelousas 2lst september 1872 2m
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
= "z CARRIAGE SHOP.

H~ Thankful for the patronage
heretofore extended to me BY
the citizens of St. Landry, solicit further
to inform them that will always be ready to
accommodate them in any branch Of my bus
mess, at reasonable prices for cash only All
work hereafter if not paid for on delivery will
be charged ten per cent. additional for imme-
diate collection.
have Oh hand Hacks and Buggies which
will sell cheap for cash. Hacks and Buggies
made to order. s. p. CLAIR.
Opclousas. January 90. 1872. i9tf
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
GRAND RE.OPENING!!!
B T. % G. iii s. DU II R E

HAVE now in store, and are constantly
IL u receiving one of the largest and most
complete assortments of general merchandise
ever brought to this market, including
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
GROCERIES,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, HARDWARE,
NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLES, &c, &C.
in which they can offer as good bargains now
as before they were burnt out,-a visit to their
present stand, ,'on Main street, between Ealer's
and the Courier office, will satisfy their GUS
toners of this fact.
We are also prepared to make advances of
BAGGING AND TIES.
and purchase COTTON at the highest price.
Returning thanks for the past liberal patron
age received from our lellow- citizens of St.
Landry we hope to merit, and solicit a oon-
of the same.
BLOCH & DUPRE.
Opelousas, August 3lst 1872.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21

FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
4. BAILEY &E. D. EsTILBTTE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

NWTILb practice In the Courts of the Par
w ishes Of Sc. Landry, Lafayette, VermiI-
lion, Calcasieu, Sc. Martin, St. Mary and
Avoyelles oaiee.-Opelousas lAug6-Htf
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
N q = + @ q i.

DIVINE service, of the Episcopal Church,
~ will be celebrated, in Washington, Sun
day September LIST, at II A. M. In Opelousas
at 5 P. NJ.
In Washington, Sunday September 5th at
5PM In Opelousas at Ii AN.
Until further notice, Divine Service will be
held as above, ON the first two Sundays of
each month. u. L. UPTON.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS CARDS
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

WILL open my school for the education of
III young ladies, on Monday, I'd of September
tProx) in my dwelling at Opelousas. intend
this Institution to be permanent, and will On.
deaVor to meet the wants of this community,
oy anordlng facilities for a thorough education.