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General w. I. Clarke, from the
Third District of Texas, has been de-
clared entitled to seat in the Ma
tional House of Representatives, and
the claims of his Democratic contest
ant setaside. The vote upon Clarke's
admission stood lO2 to 70.
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"Our brother" did not get the chair
the renegade Speaker Carter was
kicked out of, but another decent man
did, and our brother helped him to it.
'Rah for our brother!
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New Orleans, Mobile & Tex. Il. r.
NOTICE.

On and after December 18th, 1871,
Passenger Trains will run daily between
New Orleans and Donaldsonville as follows:
GOING TO NEW ORLEANS,
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As the CHIEF has been designated by the
proper authorities as the Official journal Of
the Town of Donaldsonville, in its columns
will be found all proceedings of the Common
Council, and all notices and advertisements
pertaining to the Corporation of Donaldson-
vile.
1t will be constant source of reliable po-
litical and general information, and viii al
ways contain a fair amount of editorial mat
ter.
Especial attention will be given to the de-
partment of home news, and among the
LOCAL J0TTINGS"
will always be found an account Of transpir-
irg events in the Town of Donaldsonville and
Parish of Ascension.
Besides the Local Jottings,r there viii
appear each week, under the heading of
EST. JAMES ITEMS
a summary of the current news of the adj
joining parish of ST. James, transmitted US
by reliable correspondents and these two
departments will serve to make the CHIEF
emphaticaIly
The Representative Newspaper of the
Seventh Senatorial District.
Communications should be addressed to
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Arrlve New Urleans Fefry.-------4 20
Arrive N. O. Canal street Depot, A SO !"
GOING TO DONALDsONVIIAE.

q. w. H. BAYLEY.
General Superintendent.
G.. II. BENEDICT.
Assistant Superintendent.
New ORLEANS, Dec 18th, 1871. 12tf
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Many thanks to Mr.. Jos. H. Seaman,
mail agent OH the Steamer Katie. for
Vicksburg and New Orleans papers.
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The Absconding Senators Still Absent
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New Orleans Republican.
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

DAILY AND WEEKLY.
Official journal of the United States, State
of Louisiana, and City of New Orleans.
Devoted to Politics, News, Literature, and
the Dissemination of Republican
Principles.
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The Revolution At An End.
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List of Letters

Remaining in the Donaldsonville Post
office, January LIST, 1872.
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The State Government Triumphs

Rurn Will Legislature Defunct.
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Carter Refugee From Justice
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AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITAL.

MURDER OF HON. W. B. WHEYLAND
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The Donaldsonville Chief,
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Devoted TO Politics, News, Literature, and
the Dissemination of Repub-
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Published Every Saturday Morning,
AT
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THE CHIEF,
= Donaldsonyille, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
Worse and Worse.

The developments from day to day,
showing the innate wickedness of the
Executive of this State. are perfectly as
founding. The following paragraph,
which we published in our morning edi-
tion, should be placed on record in every
mans memory for future reference:
In the impeachment trial of Wickliffe
I was assigned to duty at the Mechanics
Institute; Mr.. Warmoth called me one
day in his private Office; there was no.
body there but himself and myself; he
mentioned some names of persons to me,
and said it would be necessary to do
away with those parties, and told me
certain men, mentioning their names that
would be good for that purpose one in
particular. These persons were not done
away with; after that, Mr.. Warmotll was
mad about IL.
These parties were not done away
with rs he wanted to do. One of these
parties was q member of the press, and
he wrote a letter to Gov w Warmotl {{I did
not see the letter. that he did not want
to be assassinated. Governor Warmeth
blamed me for it, for telling him.
The above. was sworn to by Sergeant
Wynne, in suit before the Sixth Dis
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
Democratic State Convention.
Rooms of the Democratic State
Central Committee.

Rooms of the Democratic State }
Central Committee,
New ORLEANS, February 23d, 1872 }
At meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee held this day the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas, At ameeting of the Democratic State
Central Committee held in the city of New Or
leans on the 10th of February instant, at which
were present representa- sc Democrats from
the several parishes of the state and Democratic
members of the Legislature, the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved That the Democratic State Central
Committee is hereby requested to call a Con-
vention of the Democrats of Louisiana to as
semble in the city of New Orleans on the-day
of April next, for the purpose of considering the
political condition of the State: to determine the
future policy Of the Democratic party with re-
ference to the elections in November next, and
to take such action and adopt such measures
as may be deemed advisable.
Therefore be it resolved, That for the purpo-
ses and objects named in the aforesaid resolu-
ton, convention of the Democrats of the State
of Louisiana is hereby called, to assemble in
the city of New Orleans on Thursday, the 18th
of April next.
Resolved that the basis of Representation for
this convention shall be one delegate for every
three hundred, and one for every fraction over
one hundred and fifty Democratic votes cast at
the general election of 1863 Every parish shall
be entitled to at least one representative. This
rule applies to each new parish.
Accordingly, the several parishes shall be en-
titled to representation as follows:
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
TO The People Of st. Landry.
Aqenc4 Mound CITY Mutual Life Insurance Co

Agency hound 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 nstitutiOns-life Insurance. The high char
acter of the Mound City renders it unnecessary
to say word in its behalf; its policy holders are
composed of some OF the most Intelligent and
respectable citizens of this aud adjoining Par
ishes to whom l take great pleasure i'll 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. T. Merrick, c. II. Mouton, Jas
jackson, Rolt. Hare, L. A Wilt, Thos. Fitz
william, +. ii. Hatch, Octave Eoorhies, B. B
SHINES.
pwould also refer to the cards of Mrs. Hayes
widow of the late JAS. G. Hayes of this Parish
and of Mrs. OBryan, of Ecrmilion Parrish widow
of Col. Daniel O'Bryan. The promptness with
which all losses are paid by this institution re
commenIs it most strongly to the consideration
of our people.
Names of policy holders: DR.. John A. Taylor
Alcee DuprG, Henry l.. Garland Joel II. Sandoz
j. j. Morgan. Thos. C. Anderson, G. c. Swayze
Dr. J. l.. Estorge, J. L. Morris, Capt Carmouche
Jos. NJ Moore, A. r. Hawkins, and many others
Also, from other Parishes, a lonn list could bt
furnished, but will only mention Gov. A Mou
ton of Lafayette, aud Generals Alcibiades De
Blanc and Alexandra Declouct of st. Martin.
81 A. GARRIGUES.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
Opelousas, Parish of st. Landry, La March 2, 1872.

trict Court Of this city. We know moth
ing about the veracity of Sergeant
Wynne but we have no reason to be-
lieve that he swore falsely against the
Governor.
Will Gov. Warmoth please explain this
ugly evidence, which gives him the
character of an assassin and thug ? If
he has been slandered under oath by
Sergeant Wynne, the public would be
glad to hear his explanation of the DAMN
ing testimony. And if he clears his
skirts of this charge, it may in part do
away with some dark suspicious which
lurk around other mysterious crimes
which have occurred in this city.
Serg't Wynne, who gave testimony in
relation to the plan of Gov. Warmoth to
have several persons assassinated -
Wickliffe, Shell and others - has just
called on us to state that all he said, and
more, was true, and that in due time he
will prove to the public that his veracity
is strictly reliable. He claims to be we'll
and favorably known in the city.
SnunESnF-For ea1a at pospv's
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

PoLToRAMA.-By invitation of DR.. Stauffer s.
Alfred Sweet, we called at the Court House, on
Thursday last, and was shown the arrange
ments for their Pslyorama exhibition; although
we had heard many fattering reports of the
magnifcence of the exhibitions recently given
by these gentlemen in our town, we had no idea
that their facilities were so thorough and elabo-
rate. The scenic effects and mechanical contri-
vances are both perfect and unique, and we can
assure the public that they would lose a treat
seldom offered should they fail to attend the
exhibitions given by these gentlemen.
As will be seen by notice in another column,
Messrs. stauffer g. Sweet will exhibit in Wash
ington next Monday and Tuesday, and at Vile
Plate Wednesday and Thursday, after which
they will visit Grand Coteau, Lafayette, New
Iberia, &c, and VIC commend this entertainment
to the citizens of those localities as entirely
worthy of their attendance. -5.. I'D.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

Fresh Garden, Flower, Tree and Shrub,
Evergreen, Fruit and Herb Seeds, Pre-
paid by Mail. A complete and judieious
assortment, IS sorts of either class, 81 90
The SIX classes, {15O packets) for $500.
Also. an immense stock of one year
grated Fruit Trees. small fruits. fruit
stocks, young fruit, ornamental and ever
green seedlings, bulbs, roses, vines, house
and border plants, &c. &C., the most
complete assortment in America. Pre-
paid by mail Priced catalogues to any
address, also trade lists gratis. seeds
on commission. Agents Wanted.
b. M. WATSON, Old Colony Nurser-
les and seed Warehouse, Plymouth
Mass. Established 1e42, l22-6t
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
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It being understood that from the country
parishes as many delegates may be accredited
as may be desired by the parishes respectively.
Resolved. That the Democratic parish organi-
cations i'll the country parishes and the Parish
Committee in the city or New Orleans be re-
quested to cause to be elected, by parishes i'll
the country, and by wards in the city, delegates
to the Convention aforesaid, and that all re-
quired proceedings lie taken by them to ensure
the meeting of the Convention on the day fixed,
the 18th OF April next. III. d. OGDEN,
President Democratic State Central Committee.
h. THOMAS STEEL Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

W The election of officers of "Hope Hook
aud Ladder Co., No. l." took place Thursday
evening, 22d uIt.. anniversary of Gen. Washing
toms birthday. This new company appears to be
proceeding energetically with it's organization,
and bids fair to be "Ready for Duty" in very
short space of time.
We are indebted to Mr.. c. Mornhinveg Jr., for
the following list of officers recently elected:
G. Mayo, President; VIM. Lightley, Foreman !;
"a Assistant; G. Mornhingeg. Jr., Secretary !;
Jas. @. Chachere, Treasurer; Emile Petferkor1l,
Steward.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

ment, affecting the material interests of the
State and the destiny of our people, will be de.
liberated upon and decided, and the Convention
will be charged with lnaugurating a compaign
upon whose issue will depend the rescue Of our
liberties and the preservation of our prosperity,
the honor and pride of our State. We feel an
abiding confidence that the people will make a
proper response aud discharge this high trust
with fidelity to their true interests.
TENRY =. OGDEN.
President Democratic State Central Committee.
THOMAS STEEL, Secre tary.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

A NUIsANcE.-It has become a practice lately
of hauling the earcasscs of dead animals ON the
banks of Bayou lesson, within the corporate
limits, and leaving them there to infest the
ncighborhaod for days and weeks at time. We
have heard complaints from residents in the
neighborhood, and think steps should be taken
to put an end to the practice. If we mistake
mot, there exists an Ordinance which affords a
remedy to this nuisance, and it should be en-
forced.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

A WORK OF MERcY-sl5O,o ,o0o.o0 in 5000 Cash
Prizes is to be distributed, Legally, March 28th,
1872 at Omaha, in aid of the sick and destitute,
at Mercy Hospital. This enterprise is endorsed
by the Governor and best business men of Ne
braska. The tickets are 50 each, or two for $54
For full particulars, address-Pattee & Gardi-
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

PARISH CoURT.- Monday next, Judge Garri-
gues will open regular session Of this Court in
our town. According to law, this Court win, in
addition to successional affairs, take cognizance
of all cases in litigation in which the amount
involved does not exceed $500.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
BUCKS BRILLIANT
COOKING STOVE

vTVHE 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, '67, and 1868; and at the Lou
isiana Fair in 1868, 1869 and 1870.
The undersigned having been appointed sold
Agent for St. Landry for the sale Of these cele-
brated Cooking Stoves, will constantly have OH
hand, at his Tin Shop in Washington, IN ass0rt
ment of the same, as also Fire Crates, Hollow
ware, manufacturer of plain and Japanned Tin
were and stamped ware.
y Depot at Jos. Blum, Opelousas, where all
orders will be promptly filed.
EUGENE LEM MONTEY.
Washington, La, March 25, 1871. E2S-ly
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whoopihg
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and TSra, cf,,Sn t,fi tsfi -

Eor diseases OF the LnrOaG ano AOngS,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whoopihg
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.
Probably never before in the whole history Of
medicine, has any thing Won widely and SO deeply
upon the confidence Of mankind, as tiis excellent
remedy fol pulmonary complaints Through long
series of years, and among most of Tie races Of
lden has riseu higher and higher in their cstla-
ton, as it has become better known. Its uniform
character and pewcr to cure the various affections
of the lungs and throat, hayc 1Gdc i krlaT re.
liable protector against them. While adapted to
mlder forms cf disease aud to young children, il is
at the same time the most ceCtual remedy that
be given for incipient consumption, and the dan.
gerous affections of the throat and lungs. As pro-
vision against sritstlc1 attacks of Coap, it should
be kept on hand in every finiily, and indeed as all
are sometimes subject TO colds aud coughs, al
should be provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled Consumption is thought in.
curable still great numbers of eases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured
and the patient restored TO sound health by the
Cherry PecforGf. So complete is its mastery
over the disorders of the Lungs aud Throat, thai
the most obstinate of them yield to it. When moth
ing else could reach them, under the Cherry Pee
soral they subside and disappean
Stsgcrs and PuJttc Speakers find great pro
ASCI0H lUUl
asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by It.
I Bronchitis Is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Pecfora5 in small and frequent doses.
For a Cough and Cold, no better remedy can
be had. Take small doses three times day and
put the feet in warm water at night, until the
disease is broken up.
For IasRsscsssG, when it affects the throat OF
lungs, take the same course.
Fer Uhoopiasg Cough, give small doses three
or four times a day.
For Group, give large and frequent doses until
the disease is overcome.
No family should be without the Cherry Pecto-
raj on hand to protect the.as in case Of attack,
from the above complaints. Its timely use often
spares the patient a great amount of suffering aud
risk, which he would incur by waiting until he
could ges other aid. Parents, keep 1t in your houses
for the exigencios that arise. Lives dear to YOU
may be saved by it.
So generally are its virtues known, that we need
not publish certificates Of them here, or do more
than assure the public that the best qualities it even
possessed are strictly maintained.
Prepared by DIR. J. G. AYER & Co., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
all round the world
JOHN P0SEY, Agent, Ope1ousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

e To LEAsE.-That desirable business stand, on
Main Street, under the CoURrER Office. The
room is large and convenient, and well suited
to any kind Of business; possession given inn
mediately. Apply at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

TT No remedy In the world ever came into
such universal use, or has 90 fully won the con-
idence of mankind, as 4ycr's Cherry Pectoras Cor
the cure of coughs, colds and consumption.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
fComDtatnicdted.J J

EDITOR OPELOUsAs COURIER,
AS requested you to announce my intention
of attending the last Louisiana State Fair, and
at the same time render assistance to others who
could not attend, consider it due to myself,
and in justice to others, to give fair statement
of the difficulties to be met with, and expenses
incurred in the matter.
1t is stated that arrangements have been made
with all the principal Railroads and Steamboats,
for halffare for passengers, and articles for ex-
hibition. / paid full fare 1912 50,) from Opelou-
sas to New Orleans; the following is q fair esti-
mate of the unavoidable expenses:
Passage from Opelousas to New Orleans, sl2 50
20 days attendance at 81 so per day, so 90
Entering two articles, Observation-Disclosures. 90
Printing tcan be dispensed with,l --.----- 90
Passage ON return, .......-....-.....--.-.12 12 90
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
REDUCED RATES
.- Fob
Standing Advertisement is.

g Magistrates blanks for sale, and other
Job work done on short notice, at this office,
cheaper and more neatly gotten up than in any
other office in the Parish. Call and examine
speeime9Ws W and prices and @ see II this is an empty
fair prices; Indifferent or cheap ~ work not
solicited nor bids made in competition for infe-
rior printing.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
POLYORANHA! POLYORANHA!!

DR.. Stauffer g. Alfred Sweet will exhibit at
Washington on Monday and Tuesday next, the
4th and 5th of March at Vile Plate Wednesday
and Thursday, 6tlE and 7th Grand Coteau, La
fayette, and the oEher towns, to New Iberia, in
the course of a fe'g days. q See hand-bills.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
FAMILY GROCERIES.

MFRS. Desessarts, Main Street, near the old
Iva Union Hotel respectfully solicits share
Of the public patronage. Her grocery is we'll
stocked with everything required for family use,
such as Hams, Potatoes Bdcon, Rice, Lard,
Onions. Apples, Butter, Cheese Oranges, Coffee,
Fish, Confectionery Vines, Cordiais, Liquors,
Candies, de-, which she will sell as cheap as can
be bought elsewhere. idec9-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

OrELoUsAs FIRE Co. No. l., ATTENTION We
are requested to state that regular monthly
meeting of this Company will take place this
evening at O'Clock, in the large room under the
CoURIER Office, recently occupied as an auction
room. A punctual attendance of all the mem
bers Of this organization is requested, as bust
ness of Importance will be transacted
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
TO TH i ? U 3 1IC.
~ aBOEHNSTON'S
N LIVERY STABLE.

The undersigned respectfully informs his 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, Buggies, &C., on reasonable
terms eP Horses fed and cared for.
6-ly1 VIM nj. JOHNSTON.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

DIED.-In New Orleans, on Monday, Februa-
ry 10, 1872, JAMES X. DIXON, of Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
S26 SO
Total, Observation-Disclosures. $S6

According to the Rules, 'persons offering arti-
cles for competition are requested to state in
writing their peculiarities and novelties {" /
would enquire, how many Of the Committe is
TINS enabled to judge of the merits of article
The following Rule consider bar to exhib-
iting; Competitors for premiums can not be
present during the examination by the Judges,
except at their request" would like to exhibit
other articles in April, but decline, under that
ruling,-and would insist that no Committee
should examine any article unless the principal
or agent be present to explain it's merits.
Again .'The sum of $l000o tten thousand dol
larsl has been set apart premiums for objects
of special interest as are not named and provid-
ed for in the published list Yes, set so far a
part that your humble exhibito.did not reach 1t.
Again, those so-ealled reports in the daily
papers sre really pufs- paid for by exhibitors.
I'm conclusion, found all the officers ohliging
and attentive-even more SO than could have
been expected considering their trying position.
My thanks are also due to the Picayune for kind
notices.
As was successful in the main article / ex-
hibited, / am SO far thankful; but felt bound to
state the difficulties poor exhibitors, like myself,
and from oar own State, have to contend with.
Respectfully yours, JOSEPH GIBBS.
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02

THE Circus. ~ Mr.. ID. S. Thomas, Literary
Agent for Dan Riee's Paris Pavilion Circus, in
forms US, under date of Feb. oath, that this
Mammoth show will exhibit at the following
places day and night:
The Opelousas courier., 1872-03-02
FOR RENT

a DESIRABLE BUSINESS LOCATION. on
N Main Street, in the center of Opelousas.
Apply to CHAS. N. EALER.
OpelOusas March 25, 1871. 28-tf.