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To The People of St. Landry.

Agency Mound City Mutual Life Ms Co.,
OPoLUsA, LA, Nov. Hth, 1871. :
n BEG leave to announce that l have
IL accepted of the Agency of the Mound
City Mutual Life Insurance Company of St..
Louis, Missouri. MY office is in the Court
Louise, where will be most happy to explain
to all whose interest and duty requires the
aid of that most benevolent of modern insti-
tutions--Life Insurance. The high character
"a word in its behalf; its policy holders are
composed of some of the most intelligent and
respectable citizens of this and adjoining par
ishes, to whom take great pleasure in refer
ring to their names below. The Louisiana
Department is under the control of our best
citizens, and every member director may be
regarded as guardians to the widow and the
orphan: ;,
lana. Board: E. T. Merrick, c. H. Mouton,
James Jackson, Robert Hare, l.. A. Wiltz.
Thomas Fitzwilliam, F. III. Hatch, Octave
VOORHEES,, B. b. SHINES.
I would also refer to the card of Mrs. Hayes,
widow of the late James G.. Hayes, of this
parish, and of Mrs. O'Bryan of Vermillion
parish, widow of Colonel Daniel OBryan
The promptness with which all losses are paid
/ by this institution recommends it most strongly
to the consideration of our people.
NAMES OF POLICY HOLDERS.
DR.. John A. Taylor, Aleee Dupra, Henry L.
Garland. joel II. Sandoz, j. J. Morgan. Thos
C. Anderson, G. C. Swaze, DR.. j. L. Estorge
j. l.. Morris, Captain Carfnouche, Joseph NJ
Moore, A. r. Hawkins, and many others also
from other parishes a long list could be fur.
nished, but will only mention Governor A
Mouton, of Lafayette, and Generals Alcibiades
DeBlanc and Alexandra Declouet, of ST.
81 A. GARRIGUES.
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THE WILD FLOWER OF NEXTTO
HsERE.FG SALE.

Z WILL sell at Public Auction on the prem
Il ises i'll the town of Opelousan. on
Saturday the 23d Nouember nert 1872.
Or the terms and conditions hereinafter
stated. all the effects of the Estate of Fran
eoise Moreau widow Donas consisting Of
A lot ON Main street in the Town Of Orelou-
sas, bounded North by property of Victor Las
trapes, West.by Union street, South by
street and East by Main Street.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, - One bed
and bedding; feather bed 2quilts wool
en- blanket; new stoves and fixing; | safe !,
2 tables chairs; rocking chair: l lot of
fire wood; 900 feet pickcts; lot we'll cur
bings lot of sundries for bakery complete.
Terms ard conditioas:-Tle moveables cash,
the balance payable ne-half cash, and one
half in one year with 8 per cent yearly interest
from day of sale. Vendors privilege and mort
gage reserved upon the property, aud pur-
chaser to give security. Price payable to the
undersigned by consent of parties.
Y@Act of stle at the exp pcnse of purchaser.
JOS. V. ROY, Public Auctioneer.
0Oe1ousas Oct % 1879
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.EOsepla 1E. Moore Esq.

announcement by The late Democratic ard Re
form Conrention of The Parish of ST. Lam
dry of Joseph II. Moore Esq, rs their nonsi-
nee for this Senatorial District:
Resoiyed, that in the unblemished character,
pure patriotisme and distinguished ability of
our fsllow-eitizen, Joseph NJ. Moore, the del
egates tothis Convention recognize standard
bearer equal to the great task of reform which
the people have taken upon themselves, and
they pledge to his support, as candidate for
the State Senate, the undivided suffrage of
the democracy of St. Landry. ass -"
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Nhe PRESIDENTS Costly Stables.
Baflt at the Expense of the
Government.

lCin. Commercial Washington IsleayDm.1
80 many denials have been made regarding
the accuracy of previous statements as to the
beauty and cost of the Presidents stable in this
city, it is proper 20 say that supervising Az
chitie Mullett, in hi last annual report. sub
stantially admitted all the facts stated by the
Liberal newspapers, and admitted that the
stable was built without authority of Con-
gress, with money appropriated for another
distinctive purpose, and wholly in violation
OF law ,and that its cest, exclusive of site,
which already belonged to the Government,
was over twenty-seyen thousand dollars. 1t
i'd learned from the bnilder of the stable that
the President was fully informed upon the
matter, and indicated to the architect the
number Of stalls which he should require for
his horses. There are not in this city more
than half dozen private houses which equal
this stable in point of architectural beanty
and cost Sc ~
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PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
EONCE SANDOZ.
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Obituary Notices. Cards of Thanks, &C., to
be paid for as advertisements.
Personal cards, when admissible, to b
charged at the rate Of twenty csnts per line,
in advsQes.
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HAVE Your SIGNS MADE.-In our adverti-
sing columns win be found the card of Mr..
Jules Andre, sign and ornamental painter. If
u. Andre needed any recommendation they
are certainly not lacking, an examination Of
the signs made by him in this town will be
sufficient, "a they are undoubtedly superior to
OIL others here. AS specimen Of his skill we
refer to the sign at Pefferkorns Beer Saloon,
and those at the st. Mary > Academy and Ur-
sulines Convent Of our town. Mr. Andre can
be found at Titine's Hotel.
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We are authorized to announce DR.. J. A.
MCMILLAN as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry i'll the Lower House of
the Legislature at the election Of November
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u To make good harness blackine
take three ounces Of bees wax four
ounces ivory black one pint neatsfoot
oil, two ounces of CASTLE soap, two
ounces lard, one ounce aloes- boil to-
gcther aud put in q basin to cool,
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eT Col. B. R. ROGERS, is announced a
candidate for Justice Of the Peace for the lst
Police Jury Ward. His excellent business
qualifications, mature Judgment and high in
telligence, well ft him for this Office.
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The undersigned Judge of the Sth Judicial
District, is q 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.
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r. fragrant breath and pearly teeth are
easily attained, and those who fail to avail
themselves Of the means, should not complain
when accused Of gross neglect. The Sozo-
DON'T will speedy eradicate the cause OF foul
breath, beautifying and preserving the teeth
to the oldest age. -
Spasding's Glue ii useful in every house.
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am candidate for gthe office of Clerk of
Court in and fer the Parish of St. Landrys at
the election to be holden in November. 1872.
JOS d. RICHARD.
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MASONIC.
l. O . II,

A BOUT 10 days ago, creole pony, dun
N color, branded about thus 81 in the CEN
ter of diamond. Amy oae who will deliver
said pony to s. Loeb, Opelousas, will be Liber-
ally rewarded. s. LOEB.
! Opelonsss, Oct, 26, 1s72-tf.
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OpEIousAs FIRE Co. No. l. A regular
quarterly meeting Of this Company viii take
place this evening at . o'clock, at the Engine
House, in full uniform. @
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DR.. W. A ROBERTSON of Washington au-
thorized us to announce him as candidate
for Clerk of the District Court for the Parish of
St. Landry. at the election of November next.
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We are authorized to announce H. MIL
LARD DUNBAR Esq. of Grand Coteau, as
a candidate for Clerk of the District Court. at
the election in November next.
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FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce EGBERT
0. HAYES the present incumbent. as q can
didate for the office of Sheriff of st. Landry at
the election in November next.
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We are authorized to announce Mr. AL
BERT LASTRAPES as candidate for Clerk
of the District Court, for the Parish of st. Lam
dry, at the election III November next.
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FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Attorney of the Sth Judicial District. at the
election to be holden in November 1879.
~. g. w HITDSPETH
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Editor Coatricr.-Please announce me as a
candidate for the office of Judge of the 8th
Judicial District, at the election of next
November JNO. J. MORGAN.
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~ Ia
G. /

This mare has been in the neighborhood since
or months, perhaps longer. The owner is
requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take her away, otherwise she
will be disposed Of according to law:
ERNEST CAHANIN,
at Jehnson's store.
Coulee Croche, Oct. l9, 1872. I'm
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c. MoRNH1NvEG &J. DANTIN,

TVAKE 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, inn
lnediately opposite Bloah & Dupre's burnt
store, where they are ready to make to order
men and boys clothing, on short notice, and a
fit guaranteed.
August 81 1872 i32-lv
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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
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am a 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 capacity in the future, | refer to
my past survices as the executive Deputy of
the present Sheriff. G.. G.. DUSON.
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At the solicitation of numbers of voters of
this Police Jury Ward, DR.. j. l.. ESTORGE,
has consented to run as Police Jury Of this the
1st Ward, Numbers OF voters.
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FOR CORONER.
FOR POLICE JURY.

We are authorized to announce JAMES D.
COLE as a candidate for Coroner of the Parish
of St. Landry at the election in November.
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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. .
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We are authorized to announce FRANCOIS
ROBIN as candidate for the Police Jury, ID
Ward, Parish of St. Landry.
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G. A ~ ID L I'D A II Il g:
FOR COMREss.

respectfully announce myself as an indie
pendent candidate for Congress for the Third
Congressional District j. B. PRICE.
ST. Mary's Parish
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. ISAAC
F. LlTTELL as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House Of
the Legislature, at the election of November.
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FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. COR
NELIUS DONATE as a candidate for the Le-
gislature at the election of November next.
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We are requested to announce Mr.. FRAN
co.'s SAVOIE as candidate for the Police
Jury from the 5th Ward, at the next election.
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Mr.. Editer.-Please announce ME as a can
didate for the Police Jury 4th Ward Parish
of st. Landry by request of many friends.
ELISHA WHITTINGTON.
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We are authorized to announce THEO-
PHILE s. FONTENOT as % candidate for Po-
lice Jury for the 4th Ward St. Landry Parish.
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Ae the solicitation of many friends ! have
consented to become candidate for the Po-
lice Jury of the second Ward.
w C.JOHNSON.
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Editor Courier Please announce that am
a candidate for the lower branch of the Legis-
lature at the November election.
T. H. THOMPSON.
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OPELOUSAS THEATRE!!
Upper Story of the Court. House.
Grand Opening Night!
SATURDAY NOV, I'd 1872.

TNHE above establishment will be opened as
Il advertised on the ID day of November
next with full and competent company of
Metropolitan artists. The initial performance
will consist of the beautiful romantic and
highly interesting drama entitled
THE SEA or KCE
TIE WILD FLOWER OF MEXICO
Which will be gotten up regardless of ex-
pense, with all the snperb adjuncts Of magnifi-
cent scenery, brilliant costumes, and costly
mechanical effects.
ADMISSION. One Dallar. Children half price.
Admission to colored gallery. 81. Children Soc
n. b. - The public is respectfully informed
that the braces of the Court House have been
tightened, and the building is now as safe as
on the day it was built.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
GRAND RE-OPENING!!!
KS T. OCH & lid u I'D R E

"AVE now in store, and are constantly
u IL 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. sc.
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 Ealers
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 con-
tinuation of the same.
BLOCH L. DUPRE,
Opelousas, August 3lst, 1872.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.
A CARD.

HAV1NG heard that report was in circula.
IL L. tion that in the event Of my election to the
Legislature, would be in favor of the pas
sage Of a law to contine in pastures all stock,
/ take this opportunity to contradict it, and
would assure the stock raisers would oppose
any such law. I.F. LITTEIL.
Sept. II, 1872.
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FOR RECORDER.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. HEZE-
KfAH HAYES, as candidate for the Office of
Recorder for the Parish of st. Landry, at the
election of November next.
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NEW GROCERY.

N T. w VR(ItEh I.
FEVHE undersigned takes this method to in
L. form his friends and the public in gen.
eral that he has recently opened new Gro
Gerry at the old Union Hotel, Main rtreet, where
he will sell at moderate protitsfor cash.-All
kinds OF fresh family groceries, wines, liquors,
fruits, tobacco, cigars, pipes etc. etc.
JULIEN CLAUDE.
Opelousas oct. 26, 1872. 3m
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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.
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DIR. D. w. FOSTER,

HAVING returned from Central America
I'LL and located again, permanently, in Opel
ousas, offers his professional services to the
public
OFFICE:-Next door to the Post Office,
where he may be eonuslted, or calls left ON
slate, during the day.
RESIDENCE, - near MINNIE. Beaurepaire
Chachere's, where he may be found during
the night. MAY 4, IS72--ly
BARRY'S LANDING WAREHOUSE
FHHHE undersigned informs his friends and
Ill 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 DUBOURD1EU.
Barry's Landing August %, 1872. tt.
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- Taken up az an Estray,
40 By the undersigned, at Coulee
@AAAnI9 Croche, on the 14th October inst, q
half american, gray mare, about years old,
bearing marks Of saddle and collar; branded
on the left thigh about thus:
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For Rent for the Year 1879.


"a That richly productive and i'm
Isssm proved plantation, the porperty of
'-71z3. the Estate of the late John G.. Pratt
and Mrs. c. w. Pratt situated in the Bellevue
Prairie about five miles south of Opelousas.
The lands heretofore in cultivation have been
entirely enclosed during the eueEant year with
a new and storong fence, and repairs made on
the residence.
These premises will be let to the highest
bidder, at the Court House in this town, at 12
NJ, On
Saturday November Cd, 1872.
One-third of said rent payable cash, and the
residue payable on or before the first of Novem-
Der 1873, for which said amount satisfactory
obligation will be required. Bids receivable
at the option of the undersigned. Possession
given on the 1st of January next. Public act
of lease to be executed at the expense of lessee.
j. Fl. OVERTON,
Test. Exr. and agent.
Opelousas, Oct. 5th, 1872.
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NEW BARBER SHOP.

TAVING recently opened Shaving and
IL y Hair Cutting Saloon on Main St, between
Munzesheimer's and Roos' stores, am prepar-
ed to do Hair-cutting, Shaving, Shampooing,
&c. A stareof the patronage of the public
is respectfully solicited.-Charges Reasonable,
and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
WIN. HERR, JR.
Opelousas, June IS, 1872. "
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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.
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- The District Court opened in our town
% last Monday, and Immediately adjourned
. the ID Of December next .
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ghe Opelpasaa Goarier,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
hEoNC.E S A Nd OF.
OP E H. o u 9 A 81:
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SATURDAY, = NOVEMBER 2, 1879.

cATURDAY, - NOVEMBER 2, 1872.
DHNToCRATIc TICKET.
Fc~r FOR PRESIDENT: -
HORACE GREELEY.
FOR vICE-PREsIDENT:
B. GRATZ BROWN.
.. -. ~>-.-~->~~-~~>~~~~~>~-->--~~
FUSION STATE TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
John McENERY, of Ouachita Parish.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GovERNOR,
D. b. PENN, of Orleans.
EoR SECRETARY OF STATE,
sAMUAL ARMSTEAD of Caddo,
FOR AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,
JAMES GRAHAM, of Orleans.
g& FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
II. N. OGDEN of Orleans.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION,
r. Nj. LUSHER, of Orleans.
8% -.->~.-~->.-~~-~
yrHere is the Ticket chosen by the Conven-
.on Of Delegates of the Demonstrations
Party of St. Landry, held at Opelousas on the
l4th September instant, to-wit:
For the State Senate:
JOSEPH M. MOORE.
For District Judge:
= 10 JOHN j. MORGAN.
For Parish Judge:
A. GARRIGUES.
For Clerk of Court: ...-
ALBERT LASTRAPES.
Fer District Attorney:
GEO. w. HUDSPETH.
FOR the House Of Representatives:
~ il. E. D, ESTILETTE.
>.F - JAMES WEBB.
" JOHN I. GARDINER.
BENZ. L. CAN'T.
For Sheriff:
80" = C. C. DUSON. H.
For Coroner: .r"'
- t-- j. D. COLE. ...u
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SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.
CARRIAGE SHOP.

oH2 CARRIAGE SHOP.
E308 Thankful for the patronage
heretofore extended to me by
the citizens of St. Landry. i solicit further
continuation of their favors; and beg leave
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 on hand Hacks and Buggies which I
will sell cheap for cash. Hacks and Buggies
made to order. S. P. CLARK.
) Opelousas, January 90, 1872. i9tf
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A M u s e M e N T s.
OPEL0USAS THEATRE,
Arrival Of the Crisp Family.

FWNHIS celebrated family has arrived, and
IL the Theatre will positively be opened
this evening for the regular dramatic season.
Opelousas, November I'd, 1872.
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We are authorized to announce L. DARBY
as a candidate for the lower branch OF the
Legislature at the November election.
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J. N. Unlisted. authorizes US to announce
him as a candidate for the State Legislature,
at the election i'll November next.
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FOR THE STATE SENATE.
Joseph WI. 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 all
nounce him as a candidate for the 10th Senate
rial District at the election Oh the 4th of No.
vember next. NUMEROUS VOTERS.
Opelousas 5th September 1872.
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE.


Mr.. Eaitor,-I am candidate for the Lower
House of the Legislature at the election in
November next. E. D. ESTILETTE.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAMES
WEBB as a candidate for the Representative
branch of the Legislature, subject to the noun
nation of the Democratic Convention.
We are authorized to announce Mr. CA
MILE III. MELANCON as candidate to re-
present the Parish of st. Landry in the lower
House of the Legislature, at the election of
November next.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. ISAAC
+. LlTIELL as a candidate to represent tue
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House Of
the Legislature, at the election of November.
We are autorized to announce JOHN I.
GARDINER Esq, as a candidate for the Rep
resentative branch Of the Legislature, subject
to the nomination of the Democratic Conven-
ton.
We are authorized to announce DR.. j. A.
MCMILLAN as a candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry i'll the Lower House of
the Legislature at the election of November.
We are authorized to announce JONA-
THAN L. NORRIS as a candidate for the
Legislature.
We are authorized to announce that Hon.
A. L. DURIO is a candidate for reelection as
Representative from the Parish of ST. Landry
in the Leg islature, at the election of Novem-
ber next.
J. NJ MILSTED. authorizes US to announce
him as candidate for the State Legislature,
at the election i'll November next.
We are authorized to announce L. DARBY