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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-02-24
The BottomlesS Box.

The Executive control of the ballot
box is, in the words of Mr.. Eustis, q
"criminal farce" The testimony of W..
F. Durham on the election in Algiers is
worthy observation.
To Mr.. Smith-Resided in Algiers at
the time of the election. Frank Ateran-
der acas elected to the House. Witness
had received instructions from tile Governor
that Mr.. Alerander should not be returned.
Witness was Commissioner of Election
| ait Poll No. 6. Asssuch knew that Allen
ander was elected.
Had received a letter from the Govern
or (the letter has been published in the
Picayune] to take charge Of the ballot
bores. Ben BUchanun acas returned elec-
ted. Witness believes the ballot bores
| reye opeaed after the election, but declines
to nnsrey because 1T acould crimiaate him.
Can't. Edgeworth was with witness. Mr..
Curry had given witness the Governors
note. and had told witness "Tou knoW
what to do" Witness understood that it
was to ssfx' the ballot boxes. Mr.. Mil
Ter. who is special officer in the Mayors
Office. was with witness. When the BAL
lots auere counted Buchanan aCas found to
be elected by an overwhelming majority.
To Mr.. McCrary-The duties of wit
ness were to see that the votes were TAX
en- and counted regularly. Witness took
no oath. Witness understood that the
note of the Governor meant that the
ballots should be stuffed. Capt Edgecorth
told him so.
Saw tickets served out for purposes of
stuffing.
A. W. Curry swears in regard to the
election: .....
To Mr.. Smith Visited all the polls on
the afternoon of the election. His impress
sions avas that Alerander acas elected sta-
ted the fact to tile Governor at 10 o'clock
at niqht the Governor said "th0t acon't
do and gaze him the note to Dunham.
The letter of the Governor referred to
as carried by Curry is addressed to VIM.
Durham. It says: ....a ...
lfy Dear SRI wish you to go to the
right bank of Orleans parish, and see to
it that no tampering acith the ballot boxes 10
aIloued, and that they are properly sealed
and brought to the Mechanics Institute,
where the gotes acill be counted. Our ital-
les. ....-s
This is q dodge as old as history. A
thing is sent by an unsuspicious dupe,
with fancy message, to bravo. who
understands it as an order to cut the
throat of the bearer on sight. The king
who sends Is. of course, wholly ignorant
of the transaction, and offers reward
for the apprehension of the bravo, who
has been furnished at the postern with a
swift horse from the royal stables. This
is intensely dramatic but our tax x-payers
prefer seeing it played on some other
boards than at the Algiers election. We
understand that the Committee of Fifty
One recommend in place of the bottom
! less box, q metallic one with three differ
ent keys in the hands Of three different
persons. One member even recommend
ing boxes of earthenware with but one
opening, which must be broken to get at
the contents.
Let us have ballot box with bottom
to it, opened in the presen ce of the whole
people. It is a mockery to put q vote in
the box if it is not fairly counted out
N. @. PscayuBe.
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mn rnn PuRETC,

NWaE undersigned tenders his sincere thanks
TO the public. for the liberal share of theil
natropage to him for the last fifteen years, and
respectfully informs them that he will continue
at the old stand to receive and forward freight
and hopes by his personal attention to business
to merit his share of patronage.
The highest market price paid for Cotton, al
b;s Warehouse. r. L. PITRE.
Washington, La, January q, 1872. [2o-l1
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Is for sale at Poseys.
THE OPELOUSAS COURIER,
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Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, &C., TO
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Personal cards, when admissible. to be cnak6
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Hook AND LADDER Cove see with pleasure
that Hook and Ladder Company is being or
ganized in our town, to cooperate with the Fire
Co. for the protection of property subject to be
destroyed by fire. We learn that there are al
ready over twenty members on the list, and the
Town Council has authorized special tax to be
levied for the purchase of the necessary equip
ments for the proper organization of this COM
pany.
With the prospect of the cooperation of such
a company, composed of active, Jealous and
.disinterested men, we have no doubt "old No. l.
will awake from it's protracted nap, revive anew,
and rival in zeal and energy it's young confreres
of the Hooks and Ladders.
IL. The annual election of officers of Opelousas
Fire Co. No. l takes place the first Saturday i'll
May next, and we would suggest the idea to the
young men of our town who are capable of max
ing good active members, to join this company
which is now not less than forty-two years Old
and which, to-day, number in it's ranks, several
members who have for thirty years seen active
service in it, and who pcrsistentiy refuse to avail
themselves of the privilege of claiming Honorary
membership, thereby setting an example worthy
to be followed by the younger members of ou1
Fire Department. We invite the young men OF
our town to apply for membership Immediately
SO as to be able to participate in the election Of
its officers next May.
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By fraud in the apportionment
of this State the Democrats are cheated
out of about thirty members of the Leg
islature. The law requires that the APP
portionment be based ON the census of
1876 but, instead of that, it is based on
the registration under Gen. Sheridan.
4ta.z N. O. Picayune.
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BUCKS BRILLIANT
KIN STOW e.

THNHE most durable, the least complicated ami
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 sole
Agent for st. Landry for the sale of these cele-
brated Cooking Stoves, will constantly have OH
hand, at his Tin Shop in Washington, an assort-
ment of the same, as also Fire Crates, Hollow
ware, manufacturer Of plain and Japanned Tin
were and stamped ware.
~ Depot at Jos. Blum, Opelousas where all
orders will be promptly filed.
EUGENE LEMONTEY.
Washington, La, March IS, 1871. [2S-1y
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The COURIER is published in the most popu-
lous Parish in the State, except Orleans and
has
larger Circulation
in that Parish than any other paper, and is one
of the best ADVERTISING mediums in the into.
rior of the State. -
Transient advertisements 25 cents per square
of eight lines tminionl.
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TO EMHGRANTs.

TENHE undersigned is agent for the sale of a
IL tract of land situated about IL miles from
Opelousas, containing about 1,500 arpents,
about one third of which is woodland. Parties
in need of land can purchase the whole tract, or
in lots of SO arpents or more, at reasonable
prices and favorable terms. For particulars,
apply to N. QUATREVAUA,
OpelOusas
or to Blanchain & Giraud No. 60 Old Levee St.
New Orleans.
= Those who are using, or cutting wood on
this land, without my permission, will be prose-
cuted to the full extent OF the law:
feb 24-Iyl N. QUATREVAUX.
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M SONIC.
TO Z G q s e.
For Sale,

Ann Acres of Wood and Prairie Land, sltna-
AWD ted on PlaqFe,nine Brulee Bayou. The
(,hstanoora r. r. survey divides the land in
half. Apply at this Office, or to q. q. Duson, at
4ho cbariti-s Office
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- Magistrates blanks for sale, and other
lob 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
specimens and prices and see if this is an empty
boast. We guarantee good workmanship at
fair prices; Indifferent or cheap ~ work not
solicited nor bids made in competition for inte-
rior printing.
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THE LADY's FRIEND For FEBRUARY.-A Su-
perb number of this, the most stylish of the
Magazines, in every particular The steel
plate, Romeo and Juliet, is uncommonly beau
tiful, and very finely engraved ,-the tastful
Colored Fashion Plate gives the latest and most
elegant styles-and "The Spring in the Wood, y
Is delightful rural picture, The music is the
Tritonen Galop. There are some captivating
models for riding hats ard sashes, and an abun-
dance of patterns for ladies' dresses and fancy
work. But the illustrations to stories,-a spe.
cialty as We observe of this magazine-are the
most spirited things of the kind to be found.
Any lady in want of stylish and charming
magazine cannot do better than subscribe for
the Ladys Friend. Price $500 year. Four
copies, 90. Eight copies and one gratis
VIZ sThe Laly's Friendn and the Saturday
Evening Post" 81. Published by Deacon & Pc
serson. Philadelphia Single copies for sale bsl
a1 Ne,os Dealers, and by the Publishers, price 20
eeMts
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FAMILY GROCERIES.

MFRS. Desessarts, Main Street, near the old
lVA Union Hotel, respectfully seiicits a share
of the public patronage. Her grocery is well
stocked with everything required for family use,
such as Hams. Potatoes, Bacon, Rice, Lard,
Onions Appzes, Bntter, Cheese, Oranges, Coffee,
Fish, Con 1ectionery Vines, Cordials, Liquors,
Candies, de-, which she will sell as cheap as can
be bought elsewhere. ldec9-3m
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FOR SALE AT PRIVATE SALE.

FOR SALE At PRIVATE SALE.
A PLANTATION situated at Chatagner, III
"A miles from Opelousas) measuring 165 ar
pents of land, 80 of which we'll tmbered, having
a good dwelling 36 feet iu length, well finished,
and other improvements, the whole in good eon-
dition.-Can be bought very cheap, the greatest
part of the amount upon a reasonable credit
For price and other particulars, apply at the
Office of the Opelousas Courier or to the under
signed, on the premises.
ZEPHIRIN MANUEL.
St. Landry, September 9, 1871.
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y You can always find, fresh groceries, fine
liquors, chewing and smoking tobacco the best
brands Of -four, confeetioneries, tinware, wood
ware &c, &c, at Munzesheimers- ali reason
able prices
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II Call on Mr.. III Maneel, at the Old Bank
uiiice, and have your Photograph taken in the
highest style Of the art.
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70" The Sixth Grand State Fair of the Me-
ehanics' and Agricultural Fair Association of
Louisiana, will commence in the City of New
Orleans, on Wednesday, April oath, 1872, and
continue seven days. We are indebted to the
courtesy of Luther Homes Esq, Secty. and
Treas, for copy of the rules and regulations,
and schedule of premiums which can be seen at
our Office by any one desiring information on
the subject.
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CARTNET-MAKER.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Mr. BAPTIsTE PEFFERKORN respectfully
informs his friends, customers and the public
that he has just returned from New Orleans with
a we'll assorted stock of materials, and engaged
the services of competent workmen, enabling
him to fill all orders entrusted to him in the best
style, at moderate prices.
Ladies' Gents and Chi1dren's Shoes
Made to order, in every style and at all prices.
BAPTISTE PEFFERKORN.
Landry Street, opposite Johnsten's Stables.
Opelousas, May q, 1871. 5tf
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EY According to the Journals reasoning it
would seem that Radical is justified in enrich
ing himself by mopolies or by selling his vote,
or by stealing the public monies or the funds
of private individuals. But if Democrat should
be so unfortunate as to 'let his foot slip" the
Journal endeavors to hold the entire Demo-
cratic party responsible.
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SapoIio!-For sale at Posey's.
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FOR RENT,

a DESIRABLE BUSINESS LOCATION, on
n Main Street, in the center of Opelousas
Apply TO CHAss N. EALER.
OpelOusas March 25, 1871. 2S-tf
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The PEOPLE MovING.-The Committee of Fif-
ty-onc, appointed by the citizens of New Orleans
to eudeavor to obtain redress of the grievances
from which the people are suffering, by the ruin
ous course of the Legislature of this State, sub
mitted their report, at mass meeting of the
citizens, held on Saturday last, in New Orleans
We have not space for the full report of the
proceedings, but the report of the Committee
concludes as follows:
tThe committee, therefore, disheartened by
the unbushing deceit of the Executive and
legislative branches of your State Government,
ami convinced that no relief is possible while
that Government as now constituted remains in
existence, determined to report their convic-
tions to you, and to recommend the rapid orgaui-
cation pf the people in this city, and all over the
State of Louisiana, not into secret oath-bound
associations, but into one grand party of reform.
''We recommend that the people of the differ
ent parishes of this State be invited to send deie-
gates to convention to be held in this city on
Tuesday, the 23d day of April next"
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RAIL ROAD NEws.-The New Orleans Picayune
of the Goth inst says that the contractors to
build the railroad from Berwick's Bay to the
Sabine, via Franklin, New Iberia and Vermil
ionville, have arrived in N. Orleans, on their
way to the field of their labors along the line of
the road. Also, that the contract has been
made to build an iron bridge across the La
fourche, to be completed by July, on the line of
the same Rail Road.
The contract has also been made to build the
bridge across Berwick's Bay, at Brashear, and
the work will be pushed forward without delay
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Opelousas. Oct. 11th, 1871

have made trial of the preparation called
''Washing Made Easy" and have no hesitation
in less time, more thoroughly, and with less
manual labor than any preparation which pro-
poses the same ends. 1t cleanses wood efectu-
ally, whether painted or not, and is altogether
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I
ENTIRE SATISFACTION!

The washing material commonly known as
''Washing Made Easy" discovered by Mr..
Maher, Of South Carolina, can testify to it's
extraordinary cleansing property, and for wool
EN- goods of all kinds is unsurpassed.
ALEXANDER INNS,
Fairfax County, Va.
Written at Opelousas, La, Oct. 5, 1871.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-22
nea,h of an old Citizen.

We chronicle with sorrow the death of
our old and we'll known citizen, Paul f.
Tavel, ST., who died at his residence on
Whites creek, about seven miles from the
city, on Wednesday night last, of dropsy.
Mr.. Tavel was native of Switzerland, and
removed to this country about twenty-five
years ago, located first in Stewart county,
but shortly afterwards came to Nashville,
and opened a book bindery. During his
early life he carried on the business OF
bookseller and stationer at Naples, Italy,
and after that time travelled considerably in
the old world. He spoke fiuently several
different languages, and was man Of fine
literary accomplishments. During the war
he was appointed State Librarian, and
served for some time in that capacity. He
was quiet and transformations in his man
ners, and highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He was buried yesterday evening
near his home. The deceased was upwards
of 20 years Of age.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-22

Adolphus Fitzmelon was "smart young
man." 1t was his firm conviction that with
the opposite sex he was irresistible. One
evening Fitzmelon was at the opera, and in
an adjoining box he espied beautiful young
lady without male attendant. He nodded
to his companions, and remarked that he
must make a conquest. So into the ad-
Joining box he made his way, and uncere-
moniously seated himself by the young lady's
side. She looked up in surprise. Adolphus
smiled sweetly, and begged pardon. He
must have been mistaken. He had thought
he recognized in her an acquaintance. She
informed him he had been mistaken.
'StiIl," ventured Adolphus, 81 hope don't
intrude." The lady made no reply, but
turned her attention to the stage, where a
scene was transpiring in which she was
much interested. At length AdOlphus ad-
dressed her again. Turning quickly, she
said, "YOu annoy me, sir" and her bright
ewes flashed. "Bless mel" cried Adolphus,
! drawing back with mock terror, "don't eat
me-" The lady smiled sweet beaming
smile, as she replied, "Be not alarmed, sir,
| i am Jewess, and my religion ytOrbidS me
to eat pork!r' Unfortunately for Adolphus,
his friends heard the rejoinder, and he is
not likely soon to hear the last Ofhis passage
with the beautiful Jewess.-MdncbeSter
| (Eng.) Times.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-22
SALMON FOR AUSTRALIA.

The experiment has been made Of stock
ing the rivers in Australia with salmon from
ova imported from Europe, and it seems to
have been a perfect success. Dispatches
from Tasmania mention the fact that great
quantities of young salmon hatched last
year from imported ova have been noticed
ascending the Derwent river, on their way
to the small streams in which they were
Matched. Australia has hitherto imported
canned salmon from the United States and
Europe to a considerable extent, and il
this experiment fully succeeds, we may ex
pect to have our interests in that market
materially diminished. On the other hand
the experiment has practical value fol
ourselves as well as for Australia, and ifthey
can stock their waters with imported breed:
offish we can do the same, and thus gainiI
one direction what we lost in another.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-22
NEW COOKERY.
Interesting Suggestions for Young
EI..,sor.oo,,o,-S and cid Ones Too.

Interesting Suggestions for Young
HOusekeepers, and CID Ones Too.
WELSH RABBIT.-Skin it, and truss it,
or, if you can get it, trust from the nearest
poulterer's. Open the head and take out
the brains, which chop up with leek, and
replace. Boil it gently in a Dutch oven,
and serve on toast.
STEWED CHESTNUTs.-Take quart OF
chestndts. If the green grocer objects to
your taking them, you had better pay for
them to prevent litigation. Borrow stew
pan if YOU haven't got one. IfyOu have got
one don't lend it. Put the chestnuts into 1t
and stew them. Accounts can be cooked Ii
the same way, a Ia tinanciere.
Soup FOR INvALIDs.-To pint of warm
water add three tablespoonful of cod liver
oil, shake them until they are thoroughly
Incorporated. Take a Glove of garlic, that
has been stepped for some twenty-four
hours in SIENNA tea, and shred it into the
liquid. Season with rhubarb and magnesla
Some add forcemeat balls of the same size
and of the same materials-as anti-bilious
pills. Brown with a salamander, and serve
up.
To MAKE TEA.-Take two or three good
birch-OroOms. Mince them before brisk
fire. Get up early next morning, and 60
into the next house while the servant is
sweeping the carpet. Collar the tea leaves,
and 90. Brush them over with weak
solution of SCOT. For green tea substitute
verdigris for the SCOT. Mix well, and then
brew with milk and sugar to taste.
To PRESERVE PLUMs.-Buy, beg, Dor
row, or steal your plums. This is indis-
pensabe, otherwise you can't preserve them.
Get a large brown paper bag. Put the
plums in it. Then place the bag in jar
and set the jar in a basket. Then lock up
in a dark cupboard. By these means the
plums will be preserved till they 60 bad
when they had better be thrown away, and
others procured.
To MINCE BEEF.-Half a pound Of
oysters shells. Two ounces of slate pencil
A pound of isinglass. Two quarts of mock
turtle soup. Candied peel to taste. Put
them all in the frying pan and place it in
the oven with quick fire. As soon as Il
begins to boil turn it out, spread it on the
paste board, go over it gently with arolling'
pin, and cut it into squares. Or, another
way, put the above-named ingredients into
the copper, full of cold water. Light the
fire and throw into it half pound Of best
gunpowder. This viii save good deal oil
trouble in serving Up.-LOndOa Fun.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-22

A FETE at Bordeaux, for the benefit of
the deserted children of Alsace and Lor-
raine, has been the scene of a grOtesque &C
cident. A balloon was to ascend carrying
a woman on horseback. An accident hap
pened to the valve, and there was some
difficulty in effecting start. When at last
the balloon got free it only rose as high as
the tree tops, and soon, to the great alarm
of the spectators, the car struck against
the wall of a house. 1t rebound
ed, and the balloon continued its course
until it caught against. chimney, when the
car came to standstill on the roof of house.
Some OF the crowd, headed by fremen and
sergens de vile, rushed into the house and
mounted to the roof, where they extricated
in safety, both the hOrsewOman and her son
and son-in-law, who accompanied her. No
one was hurt, not even the poor horse.
After its involuntary bu-lesque of Pegasus,
its legs were tied together and it was safely
lowered to the ground.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-22
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT.-1n this court the fol-
lowing cases were disposed of yesterday:
Simon Kaufman VS.. Peoples Bank, judg-
ment for S120. J. J. Leahy vs.. Peoples
Bank, j. L. Durand VS.. Jacob Fudge, judg-
ment for S30.50. a number of other cases
were disposed Of, orders entered, ETC.; after
which the count adjourned over to Monday.
The docket viii in the meanwhile be re-
arranged and on Monday the court will
commence calling the docket at the rate of
fifteen cases each day. Parties litigant
would do well to be present in order to have
their witnesses duly summoned.
COUNTY COURT.-In this Court yester-
day, P. w. Maxey was appointed and quail
fled as guardian of a. F. Jackson, minor
orphan, and Mrs. Mary A. Calhoun as
guardian Of Frank R. Calhoun, minor Or
phan.
MAGISTRATES CoURT.-M. NJ. Gloon
was before Justice Wherry yesterday on
two warrants, one a peace warrant and one
for assault and battery upon Fred. Clark.
Owing to the non-appearance of the prose-
cutor the cases were discharged.