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PROCEEHhHyGS
OF The Board Of Police

OF The Board Of Police OF
/ The Town OF Opelousas.
| On this 7th September 1879, the Board met
pursuant to law. Were present, Messrs. III
Latour, President, Louis Leieune, w r, Me
ginley. j. Pefferkorn, and Louis Hadden. A
quorum being present, the Board proceeded
to business.
t A petition signed by Mr.. Chs. N. Ealer and
other citizens, asking that two watehmen at a
salary of from $40 to $50 month. to ouart]
1 the town night and day, the signers of the
petition to pay one half of said salary, is pre-.
sented and read, the same is laid over for fur.
ther consideration.
A petition signed by the officers of fire I'm.
CINE Go. No. 2, asking that the north gallery
! OF the market house be SO divided as to give
! them separate room for the protection of
their engine is presented. read and referred to
Messrs. Latour and Louis Lejeune to make
such arrangement as they may deem proper
tioners.
On motion, resolved, that the pension hitl,-
ert0 granted to Mrs. Charles DeyiIIiers he
continued to her, the Clerk is hereby autheriz-
ed TO issue to her, quarterly, the usual war
rants.
Anaecount of Mr.. Chas. Thomnson. amonnt-
ing to $i7 40c for hauling dirt for the town. is
presented and approved and ordered to be paid
by the usual warrant
An account of Mr. W. r. Meginlev for fin
lshing south gallery of market house for the
use OF Hook and Ladder company as per con-
tract, amounting to $50 is presented, approved
and ordered to be paid by the usual warrant
An account of p. j. Lefebvre for snntIries.
lumber de-. amounting 60 go doc is laid over
for further consideration
An account of Mr.. r. Hollier for az ia for
work on bridges is laid over for further con-
siderafion.
On motion. tits resolved that the bridge on
the canl6e on the street leading to Mr.. T. M
Moore,s honse near south and walnut street.
be built anew. -
It having been shown to the satisfaction of
this board that Engine Co. No 2, was organiz
ed according to law, it is ordered that q war
rant for the sum of fifty dollars be issued to
said company al per resolution passed 9th
August 1872.
On motion, it is ordered that the resolution
the town constable to settle monthly
the market due, with the clerk is hereby re-
pealed-and that said constable be hereby au-
thorized to settle directly with the town treas
urer.
The Board then adjourned until the next
regular meeting.
H LATOUR,
President Of the Board.
Attest: p. LEoscE HEBRARD,
Clerk of lie E0drd
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The RAmRoAD.-The work on the Railroad
between Varmilionville and Lake Charles Il
progressing finely; q large number of labor.
ers are engaged between these places who are
q af,vlng the work with all possible dispatch.
large portion OF the distance Ia graded and
ready to receive the rails. We are informed
that large number of hands will commence
on the line between Brashear and vernlilion-
vile in y few days. and that every effort will
be made TO push the work 60 an early compile
tloi We hope that by early spring we may
see and hear the s.fran Horse snortinp
through our prairies, and In this all who have
tho interest of our State at heart will join.
IberfG Progress.
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The powers 81 Gle saperrisers.

Some question having arisen as to the ex-
tent of the power grated to supervisors of
election e. q appointed by the Judge of the United
q q a5es GLrcni1 Court, we find By reference to
slae as I1W tiaf they are empowered Gu attend at
aai . times aud places fixed for the registrafias,
y y voters, and 60 challenge any person offer
~ 60 resisfer, TO personally inspect and seru-
tinize the registry and prevent any nna,,tl,ar-
Izea changes. They are furthernora antho--
ized and required to attend eIeefians a,.l =.
ehaiienge the vote of any person Who's r;,,it n
20 vote Is questioned by one or mors oe tIs.;. =.
body, and to remaif with the baIlat h,sx !,
u sne votes are counted and verified. The;r
powers are however expressly confined ID aIaa-
ttUns at which Representatives or Deiegasss s.
20 Congress- shall be chosen. By q fa;9hf.s
and honest discharge OF their dnties. these ~.
perFlsors can undoubtedly preyent frnusis
which have been two frequent; thev mns1 u
however, be regarded as Swinging from IN ~
tendency I'm recent Federal legislation. d rifa
with eneroaehuents on State authority. and
II their right to challenge be pressed to in nm
reasonable extent, they can seriously refarsf
the work of registration, and indeed rendar it
most vsxaGi0us and laborions. We trust that
the gentlemen selected 10 uphold Federal an
tliorify In our State elections viii exercises
wise discretion I'm tbs discharge of their res
pecfiFe and delicate dufies. 70 as net to pre-
cipitate conflicts which must be iaeYifable, if
instead Of merely guarding the purity Of the
ballot box, they encroach on the rights of IN
divfduaa citizens. M o. 7fDses.
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Synopsis of the NaturaIfza tion
H..swws

Inc following synopsis of the naturalization
laws VIII be found Of interest to those who are
ABOUT to take ont naturalization papers, In
view OF the coming election:
Aliens who arrived in the United States be.
lore they were eighteen years of age, and who
nave continued to reside here. are not reguir-
gu TO take out any FIRST papers" or certificate
OF declaration but may receive their 'full pa
pers" after having resided five wears in the
Chi6ed States anu became twenty-One years
OF age.
Soldiers who have enlisted in the regular or
volunteer army OF the United States and been
hororabiy discharge do not require any cerriti-
cate of declaration.
All other persons must procure q certificate
or declaration at least two years prior to get
ting their full papers or certificate of naturali
zatloli, ana no length of time or residence will
obvlate the necessity of procuring the first pa
pers.
First papers may be obtained at anv time
ny an alien OF the age of twenty-one years or
upward and no Testimony other than that of
the applicant is required.
10 obtain full papers the applicant must
nave resided at least two years in the United
States after receiving his first papers, and the
whole term of his residence in the United
States most have been not less than five wears
and one in the State where the first appli-
cation ia made
Upon making application for full papers, the
applicant must bring into court his first pa
pers and have with him IL witness who has
been acquainted with him i've years, who can
testify to his good character, aud that he is
attached to the principles of the Constitution
OF the United States. and we'll disposed to the
good order and happiness of the same
IT frst papers have been lost copies may he
obtained by writing to the clerk OF the court
from which they were issued
w hen father receives his full papers. his
children win" are under the age of twenty-one
years and whose residence is then In the Unit
ed States, are considered citizens
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THE OPELOUSAS COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
EONCE ANDOZ.
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All advertisements sent in for publication
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Candidates to public favors viii pay Fifteen
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Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, &C., to
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Personal cards, when admissible, to be
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in advance.
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Death-bsd Of .stonewaIr jackson

magnificent IA IS inches Engraving
representing the death scene of Cen jackson.
The officers are grouped sorrowfuliy around
his death-bed In the distance is to he seen
the eneaping army. the weary sentitel on his
beat. and many other things which make this
picture d gem OF art one which should hang
to the parlor of every southern home Sent
by mail, mounted on a roller and pos paid, on
receipt of 20 cents, OF 3 for 50 cents i,
Address &c. & w. NJ. BURROW.
Bristol Tennessee,
E Agents wanted everywhere to sell our
popular Pictures and take subscriptions for
our Magazine. From $5 to 80 per day can be
made. Send for Circulars
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SALE AT Auction.

SALE AT ATCTKON.
gENHE undersigned will sell, through the min
= lstry of an anctioneer, at the Coifee-houst
OF Mr.. Iheodule Fonteuot, in Washington, OF
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 1872.
"A lot situated i'll the town of Washington des
lgnated on the plan of said town as Lot No,
bounded north by Gordon street sonth bv Bu-
hot ST.. east by Gardner st. and west by Blaize
Motto. together with the buildings and i'm
pr0vements thereon.
Also: The undivided half of a certain tract
OF land situated at Moundville, measuring 20
arpents, more or less, bounded on the North
by Bayou Crocodill South by lands belonging
heret"fore t" Webb. West by property of the
Estate OF Geo. King, together with the build
lngs and improvements thereon.
These properties belong to Mrs. Widow j.
Remy, tor whom the undersigned is Agent.
- Should a purchaser he found before the
day OF sale, these properties will be sold at
private sale. Apply at the Courier office, or to
j. L. COURET, Agent,
August 81. New Orleans, La.
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ES Coleridge once having occasion
to go from home, his wife packed his
portmanteau, and gave him strict in
strt1ctlons to put on a clean shirt every
day. On his return, imagine her dis
may in finding his portmantean shirt
less. But inquiry developed the fact
that her absent minded, unworldiy
husband had obe,yed her order to the
letter, having put on a clean shirt
every morning, but had forgotten to
take the sniiei one oft. And there the
seven We're on his back.
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Barbecue Postponed.
Onelousas 10th Sent.

opelousas 10th September 1872
In conseauenee of a change in the appoint
mfnts oi the candidates on the Fusion State
Ticket. the GRAND BARBECUE which was
to have been given at 0peiousas oil Monday
The 10th instant. has been postponed TO the
Monday following (2:,d ins,) at which date
the aforementioned candidates will be present
and address the people. Bv order Of the
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
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Public Speeches.

Aessrs. J. MeEnery. FL. C. Warmnth. D. B.
Penn, III. N. Ogden. Geo. Sheridan. e. j. Ellis,
aud Carlton Hunt will address the people in
our Town, Oh Monday the sd inst. All these
gentlemen. except Governor, Warmoth and
Mr.. Carlton Hunt, are candidates ON the Fu-
sion State Ticket. zskE
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CRIsP,s THEATRICAL TRoUPE.-Capt W. III.
tflsp, the old and very popular Southern az.
tor, Who was SO well known. during The ysur
as commander of the third company of Wash
lngton Artillery, from Now Orleans, is now
making professional tour through the couu-
ory, accompanied by hls gifted lady, three tai
ented and charming daughters, and a GONNA
ny winch equals any usually to be seen in the
large eities - '-l'
Week before last they played at Thibodaux.
70 very large aud delighted audiences; the
whole ot last Week they were in Houuia, but
on Monday OF this week, very large con-
course OF citizens OF Thibaaiaux, headed by a
Band OF niusie. Went over tn Houma and escor-
ted the troupe back to Thibodaux. where they
were. playing again, at last accounts. This
deserved colnpliinent proves the merit OF the
company.
We had the good fortune to witness three
performances on this company at Houna and
were so agreeably surprised at her excellent
rendition OF East Lynne Fine Lady of the,
Lake, and other plays of like character that
we cannot speak too highly of this troupe The
Crisp family are all SO well known as star
actors that we need not mention in detail the
attractions to be found In the persons each of
Mr. and Mrs. w. III. Crisp, .'Our Jessie and
Miss Cecilia but we would. If space permit
ted, particularly mention Capt. s. NJ Drake,
the leading gentleman, iduring our war com
maiider OF a Texas battery j Mr.. Fl. Clayton,
g cothMeuian of no Ofulnary merit; Mr.. w. I'll.
Smith, vocalist, dancer and actor; MIR. J. G.
Breene, fine reader; the youthful Misses
Minnie Crisp and Ina Swain, Master Willie
Crisp, and others-inaking the largest and
best company which ever travelled through
this State
II gives us real pleasure to announce that
fhe citizens of Franklin and New Iberia will
have an opportunity to witness the perfor-
naHees of his excellent company as they ex-
pect 10 reach Frsinklin the latter part of this
week. All should see them, and as thew
every where give entertainments fer the BEN
Eft of fire companies and other charitable pur-
poses, We hope that the town and parish am
thorItles will be as lenlent as possible with
them about licenses.
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MoRNH1NvEe 81 DANr1N.

VHAhE pleasure in announcing to their
= friends and the public that they have
opened their tailor establishment, OH Bellevue
street. adjoining the Opelousas Tin Shop, i'm
medlateiy 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-Iv
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Assurances from nearly every portion of this
Senatorla! District, having ut length reached
here, indicating our esteemed papishioner
whose naine heads this announcement, as their
choice for the State Senate, We accordingly an
nennee him as a candidate for the 10th Senate
rial District at the election on the 4tb of No
FeniDer next NUMEROUS VOTERS.
Opelousas 9Th September 1872.
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DR. W. A. ROBERTSON of Washington AN.
thorlzed us to announce him as q candidate
for Clerk of the District Court for the Parish of
st. Landry, at the election of November next.
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OSEPFH WI. MOORE.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Office formerly occupied by by the late law
firms of SwayZe & Moore and Moore & Nor
gan.
OPELCUSAS, La,
VIII practice in the Courts of the sth Judicial
District.
Opelousas, April, 1871. 32tf
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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 capacity in the future, refer to
my past snrvices as the executive Deputy of
the present Sheriff G. G. DITSOV
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FOR THE STATE SENATE.

we are authorized to announce THOMAS
7. 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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- We are requested to announce that
Capt. Crisp's theatrical company win give. to.
night, at the Court HOUSE, d farewell perform
aaee, previous to leaving for New iberia.
We hops eur citizens viii attend Ell naasse,
= this excellent troupe deserve such eneoar.
aEenaent.
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am candidate for lthe Office of Clerk of
Court in and for the Parish of st. Landry, at
the election to be holden in November, 1872.
JOS. D. RICHARD
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Il Hiram Green says: '.All the diff:
ference | can See atween the lait Ar
tsmus Ward and e. s. Grant is that
Artemns was wiIlin' to sacrifice all his
own and his wife's relashuns to save
the coutry, while Z. s. e. is willin' to
saerItics. the country to save his own
nd his wite's reIatiens.''
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we are Authorized to announce JOHN T.
GARDINER Esq, IA candidate for the Rep
resentative branch of the Legislature, subject
ton. o'A eA
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we are authorized to announce Mr. ISAAC
=. LlITELL as candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of
next.
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FOR SHERIFF.

- We are authorized to announce EGRERT
.. HAYES the present incumbent, as a can
dldate for the office of Sheriff of St. Landry at
the election in November next
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We are authorized to announce that Hon.
A. l.. DURlO is candidate for reelection as
Representative from the Parish of Sc. Landry
IN the Legislature, at the election of Novem-
ber next ~
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We are authorized to announce Fl. MIL
LARD DUNBAR Esq, of Grand Coteau. as
@ candidate for Clerk Of the District Court. at
the election in November next.
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SITUATED in the centre of Vile Plate. be-
~ ing the same heretofore belonging to Mar
Gel Daire, consisting of IL arpents of land on
the principal street. with q comfortable dwell
ling. large store building 55x30 f., kitchen,
stable, out houses &c. For particulars apply
to the Courier" office, Opelousas, or to the
proprietor on the premises Price, $3,5O0;-
81 ,otW cash, balance on reasonable credit
The whole. or any part OF this property will
be sold, to suit the convenience of purchasers.
OCTAVE DARE, Vile Plate, La.
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we are authorized to announce DR.. J. A.
N mcMiLLAN as d candidate to represent the
Faflsh OF St Landry in the Lower House Of
tne Legislature at the election of November
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We are authorized to announce Mr. JAMES
Webs asa candidate for the Representative
branch OF the Legislature subject 10 the NOM
lnatlon of the Democratic Convention.
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Edit0r Com.ier-Pleasc Announce in the col
umns OF your paper cur esteemed friend Dr.
JAS. DONOVAN as a candidate for the Low
er House OF the Legislature at the coming elec-
ton In November next. 1t would be useless
Tor US tofecommend the Docter to the people
ny whom he is so well known, but We do say
that if we are fortunate enough to elect surf
men as Dr. Donovan. the Parish will be better
represented than it has been for many years.
MANY CITIZENS
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FOR PARISH JUDGE.

GARRIGUES as candidate for Parish .Tudoa
OF the Parish of st. Landry, at the election of
November next -
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~ We are requested to state that there
VII be . meeting of the working men Of Ope-
iousas, at the Court Houss, on Wednesday the
18th inst. for the purpose Of organizing a club.
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Editor Courier:-Please announce that am
Candidate for the lower branch of the Legis-
lature at the November election
T. H. THOMPSON
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~ II the editorial columns Of the nresa.t
number are neglected, ii il due to the absence
of the Editor, who has. gune to the noted
Peinte-aux-Loups Springs, for the purpose y
recuperating his failing health.
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we are authorized to announce ,JONA.
Than l.. MORRIS as candidate for the
Legislature
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n o TNCE.

ENG on a tour through the country and
- not having time to call upon all my old
friends and acquaintances, hereby recon
mend myself to them, and the public in gen.
erai, hoping to be favored with share of their
patronage. for the sale of cotton and other
produce which may be- consigned to me.
j. L. COURET.
Augt. 3I,-2m.
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we are authorized to announce Mr.. CA
MILE II. MELANCON as a candidate to re-
present the Parish of st. Landry in the lower
House OF the Legislature, at the election OF
November next
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T O . Z G =

nlVINE service, of the Episcopal Church.
~ will be celebrated, in Washington, Sun
day September lst, at Ii A. NJ. In Opelousas
In Washington, Sunday September sth at
) r: M. In Opeleusas at Il A. M.
Until further notice, Divine Service will he
held as above, On the first two Sundays of
each month. q. p UpT0N
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A M"oTED QUEsTIoN.-The question as to
whether the Penitentiary will monopoIize the
State government, or the State government
will monepnlize the Penitentiary, is mooted
one. At last aecounts the chances were about
equal, through slightly incining in favor of
the Baton Rouge institution. II runs boats
woodyards brick kins and plantations and
builds levees why not also run the State gov
ernment-N. o. Pntriot
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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. Lam
dry, at the election in November next,
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FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

l am candidate for the office of District
Attorney ut the Sth Judicial District. at the
election to be holden in November 1877.
G. W HTDSpETH
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We are authorized to announce L. DARBY
as candidate for the lower branch OF the
Legislature at the November election.
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FUSION STATE TICKET.

II
FOR GOVERNOR. m
JOHN MCENERY.
OF Ouachita Parish
FOR LIEUTENAST-GOvERNoR
ID. B. PENN,
of Orleans.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
SAMUEL ARMSTEAD,
of Caddo.
, FOR AUDITOR of PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,
JAMES GRAHAM,
ot Orleans.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
II N. OGDEN,
of Orleans.
SUPERINTENDENT CT PUBLIC EDUCATION,
r. M. LUSFER,
OF Orleans
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FOR THE LEGISLATURE

mr. Etttor,-I am candidate for the Lower
House OF the Legislature at the election in
NoVemoer next. e. D. ESTILETTE,
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Editor Comfer-Please announce me a. a
candidate for the Office of Judge of the sth
Judicial District, at the election of next
November JNO T MORGAN
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kE Among the most thriving stores IN oiir
Iowns is certainly that Of Mr.. e. Phillips, our
Egg hand neighhor on Main street. A visit to
10 Emporium will satisfy the visitors that
3.snin ats spacious rooms. every thing enc
sao may be IN need 81, can be rot af bar
sa'h. The stock is large, wen selected and is
a'aposed q very ealear, awing to present
go s'''es- foa can find there every thing
81, ..51' cfoss-eut saw to . Dolly Warden, fwe
ssk s1ae wora1 and we have No donbt that 4
..sa1' : yisif ossen repeated, VIII 81 asivanta-
aspas @ both the visitor and Hr. Phill:ps.
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j. NJ. MILSTED, authorizes us to announce
hlhl DE- candidate for the State Legislature,
at the election in Noyember next.