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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1872-08-10

The pap organ devotes nearly a whole col.
umn in its Last issue to the Courier. 1t is in
all respects strictly in accordance with the
character that paper has maintained since it
sold itself to Warlnoth g. Co. No facts, no solid
arguments, but a tirade of abuse and billins-
gate hurled at our head. Its weapon is only
dangerous to those who use it,
We still insist that the Journals course has
been marked by total disregard of the inter-
ests of the people 1t has never had the eour-
age to condemn the wrongs which have been
heaped upon Louisiana by a corrupt administ-
ration, hat has uabinshingiy insalted the good
sense Of the people by again and again pub
fishing articles laudatory OF its master;-never
word in defence of rights disregardsd and
trampled under foot. --
Other papers were selected as the official Or
gans of the Governor; bnt We are happy to
state that many of them did not bargain away
honesty, character and selfrespeet for Iuere,
andnever sunk so low a. to play the syco-
phant to Warmoth and clique To prove what
We say, eFe need but cross over to our sister
Parish South of us. ssa
The press is mighty engine for good; but
It may be made mighty engine for evil, and
that Is, when ii will disregard truth and main
tain that which is evil. To siander honorable
men and enlogize bad men il not only repre-
iensible in paper, but crime of the deepest
dye Ii the Journal enjoys Goods greatest
gift to man, perfect memory, = it will be able
TO make home application of our assertion.
In regard to that portion of the pap organ
wherein we are accused of having made efforts
to oobtain the official printing, we will state the
SANDER is fully made cut by the testimony of
that paper. its attempts to distort and mis-
represent that boosted testimony, is all that is
needed to stamp the pap organ as q falsifer in
the estimation of all intelligent and honest
readers. We are satisfied that is the view
the unbiased public take of the matter
In conclusion we would state that we were
no more the originators of the name which the
Journal hears in the above article, than of tile
less euphonious cognomen by which ii has been
sometimes known: 'the Opelousas sn0t-rag!s
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Point aux Louns Surfmes.


A~~~ THE undersigned takes this
zSAa5 mode of notifying the public
TISi s,sS2 that he is now in readiness to
aaSEz1as aassSzEszs1i receive all those whose pleas
ure it may be to seek the above
as place ofpleasure and recre-
alton, as we'll as those who may be impelled
from indispOsitiOn to have recourse to them
for the remedial agen cy of its waters. These
Springs are situated on the Bayou des Canes,
distant about "a miles Southwest of the town
OF OpelOusas. Among the numerous springs
there to be found, may be had such as are
found abouuding with Sulphur and prepara-
tions of Iron. The springs are very abundant,
and in one instance three of the streams form
aiarge basin which affords a magnificent bath
ing place. The waters of the said basin can
be entirely renewed every hour, a circum-
stance which is certainly calculated to add
much to its purity. At the distance of some
five hundred yards from the principal bathing
place there is, besides this, another which is
furnished with an abundant stream of water,
the coldness OF which can almost be compared
to that of ice.
In announcing the opening of his Establish
ment, the undersigned does not pretend to offer
the same to the public as fashionable watering
place, where fine dressing may be exhibited
with the other general accompaniments. His
object, on the contrary, is to offer to the
afflicted means through which shackled
constitution may be restored to health. The
remedial agency of these waters in the relief
of Dyspepsia and in the permanent cure of
cutaneous eruptions, from past experience,
now stands uncontradicted.
The establishment consists of comfortable
dwellings,, with all the necessary furniture
which may be required at such a place, and the
table will be always amply furnished with
whatever edibles may seem best 10 suit the
tastes of visitors. An excellent pasture in
which horses may be. kept with safety, will
be at the disposition Of such as may desire it,
as well as corn, fodder, &C.,
The charges of the undersigned will be mod
er&e, and lie feels satisfied that his visitors will
noe only 0e satisfied with the accommodations
which hey may receive, but that they will be
also equally contented with the degree of
health which they may obtain from the
healthful use of the waters of the different
Springs.
ANTOINE CART.
June Is, 1872.
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Consistency of the New Orleans
Republican.

Governor Warmoth's pap organ ST. of thu
LIST inst. in an editorial of over a column il
length, undertakes to give advice to the color
ed people of Louisiana.
That veracious and disinterested organ ot
the governor claims that it lie entitled by its
past history and services rendered the colored
people, to their confidence, and It's advice
should be needed by them. 1t advises the
colored people to repudiate Grant, and to sup.
port Greeley, I've too would like to see them
do thisl because: LIST Greeley has always been
right and Grant always wrong. I'd, because
before the war Grant was pro-slavery Dem.
ocrat; since the war he has done nothing in
favor OF the negroes that Congress did not re-
quire him to do. 81, he was raised in the be-
lief that negroes should be slaves. 4th, his
whole record up to the time he was selected as
the candidate Of the Republican party, was
opposed to the colored people, &C.,
The Republican advises all, white and black,
to vote for Gov. Warmoth's reelection. Can
the colored people have any confidence in q
paper protesting to be their friend, which
knowing all these things about Gen. Grant in
1868, yet supported him warmly and zealously
for the Presidency, and did all in its power to
secure his election. According to this paper,
Gen. Grant, before he was elected President
was as bad q man for colored people as the
'most violent part of the Democracy of the
south"-such men for instance as seToombs,
Stephens, Mosby, WISE" or, we may add, any
other Northern or Southern pro-slavery Dem
ocrat. And yet this consistent, reliable and
0eTaciousf friend of the colored people sustained
Gen. Grants election, and his administration
for several years after hisgelection-up to the
time that its master Warmoth broke with
Grant Gov. Warmoth did the same thing
so did many of his partisans, his most active
ones-and yet to- day they have the effrontery
to advise the colored people tol olvote for the
reelection of Warmoth.
We think that the result of all the sehening
all the struggles and efforts of the Governor
and his friends to bring the colored population
to his support, will serve to convince him and
them that they have underrated the colored
man assweli as the white mans intelligence in
louisiana - a
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The Crops i'm 81. Lansfry.

We have conversed with several prominent
planters during the past few days, in relation
to the growing staple of 1872, and it gives us
pleasure to be able to report everything favor
able for an abundant yield in our Parish.
Though many complain Of the drought, Jet
they seem to consider 1t the lesser Of two evils
rainy weather producing worms, while the
dry weather can scarcely do much injury in
the present advanced stage of the crops.
Taking all into consideration, ST. Landry
may well ba proud of the crop that viii be
made this year; and We trust prices will be
such rs to justify our planters for their ardn-
ous labors Another encouraging feature, Ia
the early picking, which win enable cotton to
be sent to market sooner than usual, thereby
commanding the highest figures while small
shipments are being made. We predict that
In avery short times few weeks at farthest,
our streets will be lined with wagon.loads of
cotton, reminding us of aase-belam times. And
again, st. Landry can boast of the corn crop,
which will be o saving Of several thousand
dollars TO the Parish.
Our Town, and Parish general, is In O.
healthy condition, without the remotest idea
of an epidemic visiting us.
In our next, we hope to be able 10 give atill
more hsttering accounts; and close with sav.
ing that with present prospects, we do r,ot
think thatour Parish has anything To fear: vva
all know that our agricultural prosperity Is
the handspring Of the success of the merchant.
mechanic, manufactures &C., and we hope
that at no distant day st. Landry win take
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NOTICE.
PROCEEDINGS
Of The Board Of Police of
The Town Of Opelousas.
NOTICE.

0uy o, loi2.
On motion, it is resolved that all outstand.
ing warrants, and those to be hereafter issued,
shall be recorded in book to be kept for that
purpose by the Clerk of the Board, and that
said warrants must be presented by the hold
ers thereof, to be registered, within thirty
days from the publication of these presents,
and in default thereof, said warrants to be an
nulled and not paid.
On motion, it is resolved that the ordinance
authorizing the Constable to kill 3oes Roaming
at large within tle limits of this Town is here
by repealed; and tbat hereafter all hogs found
running at large in the town shall be taken I'D
by the Constable end impounded, and if not
redeemed end costs paid within six days from
the time OF their being taken up, they shall
be sold by the Constable for the benefit of the
town. AnG that the Constable be allowed the
sum OF 25 cts. for each hog so taken up.
Fl LATOUR,
President of the Board.
Attest: P. LEoNcE HEBRARD,
Clerk Of the Board.
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q The pap organ is evidently opposed to
being called by ''pet names )" We took the lib
erty of quoting one of the expressive titles
that Journalistic PRODIGY goes by, and the re-
suit is that the poor thing has got another Sc
we're attack of "wind." We are really sorry
for it; as should it continue to emit the
amount of "gas" weekly, that it's last issue
contains, it will stand very fair chance of
exhausting it's reservoir, or bursting it's boiler,
long before election day-which would be very
unfortunate for WafSinoth and his .lay-out.s ,
We would advise the "organ" grinder to keep
cool; the thermometer is entirely too high
among the ninetyis to get excited; keep your
shirt on. "official," stuff the crown of your hat
with pounded ice, and let your beverage be
confined to iced Lemonade. ..s
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"HoME MADE HAPPY.-Under this heading
our readers will find advertised in another
column Of to-day's COURIER che celebrated
Wilson sewing machine, for sale BY e. Phil
lips, Main Street. We have heard this }ma-
chine highly spoken Of by persons experienced
in the use of sewing machines; and the fact
that every machine sold il accompanied by q
certificate Of warrants for Eve years should
be sufficient evidence Of its worth, besides It
is claimed to be the cheapest machine in tho
market. Call and see IL. &.
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Opeousas, Parish Of st. Landry, La, August TO- 1872.

. Warmoth has no power left. Depend
upon 1t, the enforcement act renders him
completely harmless. If Louisiana were so
low as to cOuntenance fraud Warmoth could
not help thens! If he makes an effort to do it.
he will cause the entire white vote Of Louis-
lana to be Cancelled. Grant will serve War
moths party just as Warmoth has served the
white people of this State for four years. If
Warmoth counts our votes he destrOys them.
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1872. 1879.
Low WATER ARRANGEMENT.
f. = The new, light draft and staunch
- - passenger packet Trenton,
M. KENISON Master, T. JOHN Clerk
Capt. Kenison having purchased the Trenton
expressly for the New Orleans, Opelopsas and
Washington trade, she will commence her reg
uiar trips from New Orleans to Washington on
the 1st of September, and continue until high
water, when she will be succeeded by the fine
passenger steamer Lessie Taylor.
RS. WILKINS, Agent
cor. Bridge and Water Sts.,
August 3-l0-lyl Washington, La.
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DIR. D. W. FOSTER.
June Is, 1872.

HAVING returned from Central America
IL and located again, permanently, in Opel
public.
OFFICE:-Ne1t door to the Post Office,
where he may be cenuslted, or calls left on
slate, during the day.
RESIDENCE, - near MINNIE. Beaurepaire
Chacheres, where he may be found during
the night. May 4, 1S72-ly
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70 THE PUB6Ic.

TNHE undersigned tenders his sincere thanks
IL to the public, for the liberal share of
their patronage 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 at
his Warehouse. F. L. PITRE.
Washington, La, January q, 1872. (2O-Iy
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NEW BARBER SHOP.

HAViNG recently opened Shaving and
- Hair Cutting Saloon on Main St.. between
Munzesheimers and Roos' stores, am prepar
ed to do Hair.eatting, Shaving, Shampooing,
&c. A shareof the patronage of the public
and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
= WIN. HERR, JR.
Opelousas June Is, 1872. 1y
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Editor COssTscr.-Please 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-
tion in November next. It would be useless
ior us to recommend the Docter to the people
by whom he lie so well known, but we DO saw
that it we are fortunate enough to elect such
men as DIR. Donovan, the Parish will be better
represented than it has been for many years.
MANY CITIZENS.
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MISCELLANEOUS CARDS
TO z M HGR "a rs.

VNNHE undersigned is agent for the sale of
II tract OF land situated about 12 miles from
Opelousas, containing about l,5OO arpents,
about one-third of which is woodland, Parties
in need of land can purchase the whole tract, or
in lots of 50 arpents or more, at reasonable
prices and favorable terms. For particulars,
apply to N. .QUATREVAUX,
OpelOusas
or to Blanchain & Giraud No. 62 Old Levee st.
New Orleans.
UThose who are using, or cutting wood on
this land, without my permission, will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
feb 24-1yl N. QUATREVAUX.
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ALwArs READY AND WILLrNG.- Such 10 the
motto Of our young neighbor, Wra. Herr Jr,
VINO - always ready and willing to do hair
cutting. shaving, shampooing, Ssc., In the
latest style, at his New Barber shop. Main I'll.
between Munsasheiner's and Roos storaa
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T. Liberal Rdpublicanism," as construed
by our neighbors of the Times, means nothing
more, nothing less, than ''bootlicking" War
moth. This is disgusting business for hon.
orabie men to engage in.-N. O. Pieays.ne.
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The undersigned begins this
morning at the market House,
the sale of Beef and veal meat OF
---zA7 cents per pound at retail. Con.
sidering the encouragement he confidently
hopes to secure, and the many advantages in
his favor. he can assure the citizens of Opelou.
sas and vicinity rnat he will continue in the
business without compromise.
CHARLES F. BURR.
Opel. July, 90, 1872.
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q Are the people of Louisiana go degraded
as to confde the future destinies of the State ia
a man who has headed the vile legion Of vam.
pires that have almost ruined herr
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q The Democratic ticket first put for.
ward did not meet the appreciation of the
people simply because is was suspected that
Warmoth assisted in getting it up This
shows his strength in the country.
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Desirable Property For Sale.

PO& " II WA SdaHEs
SITUATED in the centre of Vile Plate. be-
~ ing the same heretoforeS belonging to Mar
eel Daire, consisting of IL arpents of land on
the principal street, with a comfortable dwell
ing, large store building 55x3O it., kitchen,
stable, out houses &C. For particulars apply
to the Courier" office, Opelousas, or to the
proprietor on the premises Price, $780,
81 800 cash, balance ON a 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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Editor Courier Please announce that I an
candidate for the lower branch of the Legis
lature at the November election.
T. III. THOMPSON.
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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, 1879.
stE2 JOS. d. RICHARD.
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CALcAsIEU.-Our Democratic neighbors Of
Calcasieu Parish, viii hold a ting on the
18th inst, for the purpose Of ratifying the Bal
timore nominations and the united State
Ticket.
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FOR THE LEGISLATURES.

We are authorized to announce L. DARBY
as candidate for the lower branch of the
Legislature at the November election,
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q The Greeley and Brown campaipn ia tn
be carried on all over the South under the
Democratic banner. Why should Louisiana
not do the same?
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am candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
the Parish Of st. Landry at the election to
DO holden in November next. Fer what the
people OF vt. 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. C. e. DUSON.
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FOR CORONER.

We are authorized TO announce JAMES %.
Of &c. Landry at the election In November.
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- The Shreveport Telegram d seyere
upon Senator Blackman. It says, sshe has
his constituency. III his own parish, to-day,
he would fail to be elected . common consta-
BILE, 90 entirely has he lost the trust Of his
peopie.p sat
There are some in this Parish who win be In
the same fix" by November next,
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FOR RECORDER.

We are authorized TO announce YVES
DAVY, the present incumbent, as candi-
date for the office of Recorder for the Parish
Of St. Landry, at the election of November
next.
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SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

WILL open my school for the education of
l. yonng ladies, on Monday, I'd of September
(prox.) in my dwelling at Opelousas. Intend
this Institution to be permanent, and will en-
deavOr to meet the wants of this community,
by affording facilities for a thorough education
TERMS:
Tuition in primary branches, per month 8 8 90
Tuition in Academic I" ;" 4 90
French, I" " $50
Music with use of piano, i" 900
Drawing tdaily lessons.) " 500
Painting ttri-weekly lessons)" 500
Vocal music gratis,
Board, I2 90
Washing, per dozen, rs
All dues payable monthly in advance
48tf1 MRS NJ NJ HAYES.
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FOR THE STATE SENATE.

We are authorized to announce THOMAS
c. ANDERSON as 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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FOB JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

We are authorized to announce p. LEONCE
nEBRARD, the present incumbent, as Justice
o. the Peace for the lst Ward, at the election
OF November next.
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E Democratic Monthly for August la ON
our table, replets with its usual fund Of infor
mati0n and entertainment for the Household
Beck at the farm is the m0st charming Illus
tgation Of American life we have perused for
Monthly, and It'll repertoire Of Fashions
should be seen by those who do not subscribe,
and they would do so at once 20 per year,
with q premium worth fully the amonnt paid.
Published at 838 Broadway, n. 7.
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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.
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LAFATETTE.-The Democracy Of the Parish
of Lafayette held q meeting on the 9th July
and ratified the nominations of Greeley and
Brown, and the united State Ticket.
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FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce EGBERT
Y. HAYES the present incumbent, as o can.
didate for the office of Sheriff of st. Landry as
the election in November next.
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We are authorized to announce Mr.. ISAAC
I. LiITELL as candidate to represent the
Parish of st. Landry in the Lower House of
the Legislature, at the election of November
next.
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u The first bale of cotton of the pending
crop, from this Parish, was shipped to New
Orleans, on last Wednesday, per steamer Peer.
less, BY z. Phillips Of our town, consigned to
Messrs. Alcus, sherck g Autey, N. Orleans
La The cotton is from the plantation Of Mr.
Samuel Williams, of Bellevue. a5s 81 81
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Mr.. Editor,-I am candidate for the Lower
House of the Legislature at the election in
November next. e. D. ESTILETTE,
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We are authorized to announce that Hon
A. L.. DURIO is candidate for reelection az
Representative from the Parish of st. Landry
In the Legislature, at the election of Novem
Der next.
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G. A II Id 4 I'D a r Il q:
FOR CONGRESS.

respectfully announce myself 90 an indie.
pendent candidate for Congress for the Third
Congressional District. j. B. PRICE,
st. Maryis Parish
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We are authorized to announce III. MIL
LARD DUNBAR Esq., of Grand Coteau, as
. candidate for Clerk of the District Court. at
the election i'm November next
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DR.. w. A. ROBERTSON of Washington au.
thorized 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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We are autorized to announce JOHN /
GARDINER Esq, as a candidate for the Rep
resentative branch of the Legislature, subject
to the nomination OF the Democratic Conven.
ton.
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DSD.-The carved head-board Of bed,
49, III Was found on the road between Opelou-
3. s. ala washington. The owner can have i
y ealing ct this Office.