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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

In 1870 there were 1885, 900 persons of
German descent, born in Europe, living
in the United States. Adding to this
number the descendants of Germans
born in this country, we find the first
generation would give the Germans a
pro rata of 1,6O8,00 The latter gene
rations obtained by proximate calcula-
ton may be set down at 100000. This
makes the grand total OF Germans and
their immediate descendants in the
United States not far from 100000.
This immense number is rapidly in
creasing. In 1860 the number OF i'm
migrants was 1859; in 1857, Is33 ,426
m1e68, 193,070 III 1885, 1a4 In 1870.
lire; in 1871, 107,2O in 1872, 1856 500,
The Germans compose now nearly
one-seVenth of the entire population
one-lan of them are now in the Western
States, and about oHe~eighI of them
are IN nIinois.N N. @. Peayune.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

We are glad to to the read
ing portion of this community and the
surrounding country that II %enterpris-
ing and accommodating Post Master,
P. J. Lefebvre, Esq, viii next week
open, in eonnectionwith the Post Office,
a news depot, where all the different
magazines, periodicals, and the most
prominent newspapers published in the
United States, can be purchased at pub
fishers rates. All the latest novels will
also be kept for sale. O~pelousas has for
a long time felt the need of some place
of the kind. and we feel certain that
with 50 polite and enterprising a gentle
ma atsthe head that it viii meet with
the success it deserves.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12


To MAKE TOMATO FIGs.-Pour boil
ing water over the tomatoes in order to
remove the skins; then weigh them
and place them in d stone jar, with as
much sugar as you haYe tomatoes, and
LET them stand two days; then poor off
the syrup and boil and skim it until
no scum rises. Then poor it over the
tomatoes, and let them stand two days,
as before, then boil and skim again.
After a third time they are fit to dry, il
the weather is good If not, let them
stand iii the syrup until drying weather.
Then place on large eartllen plates or
dishes, and put them in the sun to dry,
which viii take about q week, after
which pack them down in small wooden
boxes, with fine white sugar between
each layer. Tomatoes prepared III
this manner viii keep for years.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12
No Fences for Hogs.

The following petition to the Police
Jury, against hogs running at large, for
the reasons therein set forth, is a good
move and deserves the mature consid-
Grafton of that body. More names
will be added from week to week:
To the:HOn. the President and Members of the
Police Jury of the Parish of st. Landry:
The undersigned residents of that
portion of the Parish of st. Landry. ly-
ing west of the Bayou Feche and in
Guided within a line passing through the
Town of Opelousas extending due east
to said bayou and due west to a point
five miles from O~pelousas, and thence
running due south to the northern limit
of the Parish of Lafayette, respect
fully represent
That they are engaged in agricultural
pursuits and have at heart any law
which will promote the interests of the
tLJer8 0fthe soil without regard to color
or previous condition.
That experience and observation have
convinced them that much good to this
class of your fellow-citizens would be
the result of law which would prohib-
it hogs from rowing within the afore-
said described territory.
Among the advantages of such a law,
it will suffice to point out the following,
to-wit:
list, A decrease of expenses in fencing
Of at least OF third.
I'd, The cultivation of o large extent
of lands nOw idle and reproductive
on account of the cost of fencing.
Sd, The saving of a large amount of
corn and potatoes annually destroyed
in the fields by the hogs.
4th, Less vexation, annoyance, and
better feelings among the neighbOrs.
9th, The raising Of finer hogs and in
greater number in lots kept for thei1
portion of the fence saved from that
around the cultivated fields. >
9th, A marked reduction in criminal
prosecutions and the costs entailed by
thn,n : Rosnnn&Enlln s1ahnaiEtoa
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

MALIGNANT FEVER IN SHREVEPORT.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceiyed In New Orleans:
SHREVEPORT, September 5, 1873.
70 the Presidents Of the Chamber Of Commerce,
New Orleans.
Owing TO prevailing malignant fever
III our city, and CONSEQUENT manic in In
country, our city has been auarantfned
by interior points, and trade in conse-
Quenee paralyzed. We would ask your
merchants holding Daper against Our
to extend the same, and grant n other
indulgences IN their power,
r, Il. LINDSAY,
PFesidentshFeyepQrt Board of Trade.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

Tt is calculated that between 1874 and
1871 the Kingdom of Prussia alone lost
by emigration more than 10000 sub
iects. The movement began in the
Western provinces; butt soon spread
to the Eastern, which now furnished
the greater number OF emiggants, More
than three-quarters Of the fugifves are
adults, and two-tairds are men. The
tables OF immigration show thatin the
same time less than hundred thousand
strangers have taken up their residence
In the country
The English papers say that the emf
grants are mainly, IL not altogether,
drawn from the agricultural population,
while the immigrants have devoted
themselves to different branches OF IN
dustry or to commercial pursuits. a
serious danger thus threatens the iIa-
portant interests of the country.
The Prussian Government has APP
pointed q committee to consider the
question of emigration and To hnVess-
gate the best methods of checking the
eviIIN. @. Picaynne.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12
FOR SALE.

,ANDS FOR SALEs-THAVES SEVERAL
IL tracts Of unimprOved lands belongingto me-
and to Others which I will sell or rent to actual
settlers. E
I will sell on credit, payable in one, two, three,
four, 1--WE, six, seven, eight, nine and ten wears,
with eight per cent interest annually, from first
day OF December next. Or / will rent to actual
settlers for mere payment during five years. of
they occupy. .E4-rm,
In either selling or renting, the purchaser Or
lessee will 0bligate himself to actually settle ON
and place i'll cultivation the land received by
him, within six months from date of sale or
lease, under penalty of nullity of sale or lease
! have also for sale a wellimpr0ved place, con-
tanning two hundred arpents of land. with large
and commodious dwelling house, cotton gin and
cribs. Price of misplace $1,000, payable on terms,
with eight per cent yearly interest from day Of
sale. 60
Also, a saw mill property, which L will also sell
on terms. HENRY T.. GARLAND
June q. 1R71-tf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

A photographer requested that his
sign, z taken from life,'' should be his
epitaph.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12
Form of IA Constitution for Farmers
Clubs.

From the American Farmers Advocate.
As we are receiving constant inquiry as to the
necessary form of procedure in organizing
clubs, we publish the following as recommended
by the Tennessee State Board of Agriculture:
It may be changed to suit different localities
or local necessities.
ARTICLE 7.
This Association shall be known as -
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

A COOP WORD FOR APRICOPs.-WhY
do not our successful plum growers in
the South turn their attention to the
apricot for profit? At present prices,
such as we have to pay the confectioner
for the few specimens offered for sale,
we should presume it would be difficult
to find any fruit that would give a lar
ger percentage on the investment. We
have in mind a beautiful apricot orchard
belonging to DR.. Hull, at Alton, ILL.,,
that at the time of our visit, a few
years since, was truly a handsome
sight. Not only were the trees in per:
feet health, giving evidence of unusual
care, but they g producing abund-
ance OF fruit. The apricot is not by
any means a tender tree; it will endure
quite a low temperature without iljr-
ry-the past winter sustaining no iniu-
ry with the mercury from 20o to 800
below zero. They should, however, al
ways be set on the north side of build
ings, where one or two trees are kept
for family use, as the blossoms lead the
towering season, and consequently are
liable TO injury from late frosts, The
terrible enreullo are as destructive on
this as On the plum, and Earring the
trees is the only sure remedy to bring
the best results. In some sections OF
our country, where the climate is com
paratiyely mild, and the Little Turk
not so plentiful, apricot culture win
prove remunerative and satisfactory.
It is needless to add that for desert nc
fruit can snrnass it for delicaey of flavor
richness Of flesh, nor beauty OF appear
ance.-EN. 7. Tribune.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

NOR
in the parish of st. Landry, about thirty
miles south OF opelousas, lying on the Bayou
Plaquemine Brul6e, in a section of country un-
surpassed for health and beauty, and about one
mile distant from the contemplated N. o. ct.
Railroad, and comprising $50 acres of land, 40 or
so OF which arc under good fence and I'm a high
state OF cultivation-the balance being first class
Woodland. Terms liberal.
Apply to w. H. ANDING,
june 14-6m On the premises.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12
List of Letters

Hist of letters
Remaining at the Post-Ofice ut Opelousas, on
September 1st, 1873, which, if not taken out
before October LIST, 1873, viii be sent to the
Dead Letter Office, at Washington, D. {.
Adams, Willie Gardiner, John A
Barber, Charles Glittle, James
BARRIER, Julia 2 Guidry, AngRstin
Burnuln, T s Herbert, Mrs Ellen
Bane, Albert Holden, Mrs Eliza
Brown, Mills Higgenbotham, Simon
Banks, Levy HOrnsby, w X
Baker, Hon Percy Harmon, VansOn
Bryen, Augusta Hays, Lewis
Catoire, LOunia Howell, Lewis 49, .
Cart, A B Hester. Miss Jerusha
Carey, IT Lastrapes, Felix
Coles, Effie Octavid, Miss Mary
Crater, Frantz Richard, fills Me We Fcs
Cantien, William Simpson, Miss Mary
DOlsOn, Mrs J f 2 Thompson, Mrs M +
DurOn, ThOs s & JamesWilliams, Mrs Eyelina
Callahan Webb, Capt Chs r
DclGaChe, Willie e Wartelle, Mrs NJ
Williams, Henry
~ P. J.. LEFEBVRE, Post Master .
Gonf x
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

EOB sAAE.-ON LIBERAL TERMS OF
H Credit-A sawmiIl, in running order,
situated in this parish, with q large tract OF
land valuable for its timber and cultivation.
Price $4,000, payable with eight per cent per
annum interest from date, in 6, u, IS, "a, 80. Sc,
ID, 48, 81, 60, &C and 70 months. Lumber will be-
taken i'll payment.
Apply to HENRY L. GARLAND.
Ope10usas, Dec. "a, 1s7a-tf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

Why didn't the dog want a place in
the ark? Because he had a bark Of his
own,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

14&SsF ASN AOECS IL AOe INA L
thirty days they will be sent othe Dead Lette
Office:
Brewer, W P . Keller, George
Baldrilge, J King, Walter
Baefield, Charles Lec0d, EA q.
Baker, Samuel Lee0q, BF
Bouts, John Sam Longstreet, Henry C
Benefits, A Lacy, A Mrs
Chandler, Eliz Mrs Melendon, Mary
Como Cle0fa Morgan, Turner
Dongieux, Leonard MCGEE, Jacob
Dnnavant, ] B Mcbride, H ID
Duh0n, Alfred Mccall, John
GaTrir, s A Nolan, Michael
Galliger, e Mrs Phillips, J H
GrisamOre, Jacob Robin, Napoleon
Guillory, HI Richard, co
Outlet, Lizzie Mrs Smith, John
Green, Isaac Stout, Mary Mrs
Hawkins, Pamela Miss Sprief, Margaret
Harrill, Francis Turner, Washington
Hall, Harvie Mrs. Thompson, Isaac S.
Harrison, King Valade, T
Hill, William Vidrine, AlCin
Hall, Henry Wetholtz, HW
Jennings, Frank Young, J Mrs
ED. p. GOODWIN, p. III.
Sent K
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

MASONIC

HUMBLE COTTAGE LODGE Nc.
L 10, +. A. NJ, holds its stated meetings, at
the Lodge Hall in Opelousas, July 9th, August
9th and September Sd, at s o'clock Y. NJ, and
October LIST and 29th and December sd, at z
o'clock p. NJ, for the balance Of the year 1873.
c. MAYO, w. NJ.
K. II, B-0DEMULLER, Secretary.
NORDK ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
VI No. 81, meets Mt the Hall of Humble Cot
tage Lodge, OpefOusas, every Tuesday after tho
full moon of each month, at 8 o'clock i. If.
EUREKA COUNCIL Ne. EO,-MEETS
Il at the Hall Of Humble Cottage Lodge, Ope~
IOusas, every Friday after the full moon OF each
month, at s o'clock r, NJ.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

FWV0WN LOT FOR SAHE.-IMPROVE-
ments consisting iii q good rough house, %
X~40-capable of making a good dwelling-alsO
q small house ~1GxI5-feneed. For sale for $500
cash. Apply at this Office. june 2s-tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

ENOR SALEs-A LONG ESTABLISHED
Store Stand with one arpent of ground, and
buildings and improvements, six miles north of
OpeTousas, near Garrigues' Bridge, and ON the
public road leading to Vile Plate. F
Terms-Easy.
Apply to THOS. Fl. LEWIS or HENRY l..
GARLAND, at Opelousas. mas,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

EE0B SALE OH FOR RENT-ABEAU-
~ tifuI residence situated in the Town of Ope-
l0usas, composed OF IL large and cOmmOdi0us
dwelling house, and all necessary out-buildings.
For further particulars. apply to
LAURENT DUPRE.
dee. 7-tf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-09-12

ARTICLE IL.
It's object shall be to promote the interests o.
agriculture, by procuring and disseminating the
practical experience of farmers of the country
and to collect facts as to it's material wealth, ant
so advertise it's resources as to attract to it cap
ital and labor.
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List of Letters

u M4UAAEES
Remaining in the Post-Ofice at Washington,
La, September 1st, 1878. If not called for in
thirty daysthey will be sent t0the Dead Letter
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
How Gas ia Made.

We herewith publish sort of gas-cate-
chism, which conveys a good deal OF i'm
portant light to the juvenile mind on
this subject:
How do they make gas?'
First, they put about two bushels Of
bituminouS coal in long air-tight retort
This retort is heated red-hot, when the
gas bursts out of it, as you see it burst
out of humps of soft coal when on the
pipes. A ton of coal will make 10000
cubic feet of gas. The gas, as it leaves
tine coal, is very impure
How do they purify it ?"
First, while hot, it is run of into
another building then it is forced
through long, perpendicular pipes, sur
rounded with cold water. This cools the
gas, when a good deal of tar condenses
from it and runs down to the bottom of
the perpendicular steam boiler, half full
Of wood laid crosswise. Then ten thou
sand streams of cold water are spurted
through the boiler. Through the mist
and rain and between the wet sticks of
wood the gas passes, coming out washed
and cIeansed The ammonia coulenses
joins the water and falls to the bottom
What next
We'll, next the gas is purified. 1t is
passed through watts Of lime and oxide of
iron, which take out the carbonic acid and
ammonia
What next?"
THE gas is now pure 1t passes
through the big station meter, then
through the main and pipes, till it reaches
the gas Jets in your room. Then it burns,
while you all scold because it don't burn
better.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22

\ recent telegram tells how it is 1t
seems that Ordway, the Sergeant alarms
of the House, has received numerous let
tiers from inpecunious Congressman stating
that they had no intention To draw the
money allowed them for back pay or in
creased salary Thus informed, he applied
to the First Comptroller for his opinion
and advice That official decided that the
letters were sufficient to authorize the re
ceiving Of the money into the Treasury
without any further authority. This will
be a matter Of surprise to large number,
some of whom had said, as Hawley did to
us-'1 declined to take it, probably in
tending to assume virtue though they
possessed it not, and thinking they could
leave the money undrawn till the thing
blows over and the matter had gone out
of the public mind. They supposed that
they could notify Ordway that they did not
intend to draw the money, and that it
would thus be subject to their order for
Nv" yealo' WHICH, IL NOT urdWh' IL W0ulu De
turned over to the Treasury. The Comp
trOller said the department was very leni-
about receiving money; that there were
no rules prohibiting them from receiving
proffered money, but once in the federal
treasury. it could not be withdrawn, even
with cart rope This is hard case for
these impecumous Congressman, but we
don see any help for it.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Roesslsr's School Exhibition.

The exhibition of Mr. W. G.. Ressler :
German English School, at Turner Hall,
last evening Monday, was very fatter-
ing success, showing that the efforts of Mr.
RGssler, as a teacher are highly appreci-
ated, The house was densely crowded
the exercises consisting of music, recita
tons, dialogues, and amateur theatricals +;
closing with a pleasant dance, where pa
rents and children seemed TO highly enjoy
the occasion. Mr.. Reessler is evidently a
good teacher, or he could not secure and
maintain so large an attendance-very
many Americans sending their children to
his school, and some of them being among
the most proficient in the language, as well
as in all the branches taught in Mr.
RGssler's school He has reason to be
well pleased with the success attending his
efforts
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
The Mnlinn aniniAn

No doubt exists now, that Mr.. Dufleigh.
the German who committed suicide in Mo
line, did it on account of loss of property
and fear that he might come to want.
He had worked q few days for John Van
Louvanee on cultivators at Deere & Co. s
works On Saturday he applied to Isaac
X. Anderson for work. Mr.. Anderson
promised him job on barn that he was
building for S. W. Wheelock at his farm
on Rock river, as soon as the roads would
permit them to go on with it He seemed
almost frenzied as he conversed with Mr..
Anderson, and told him all about his diff
culties.
He was worth some $7,OOO-yet he had
told several parties that all he had was
gone and he thought he had better go too.
In this melancholy mood, thinking more
of what he had lost than Of what he had
left his mind lost its balance and in an in
sane moment he destroyed his life.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22

Express and Mail leaves 8 0Oa m and As o m.
Accommodation, leaves 1t 4;15 D. m
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Funeral Of Lieut.. Jobe.

At 10 this Tuesday forenoon the
funeral of Lieut. VIM F. Jobe was held
in Trinity church, the house, notwithstand-
ing the rain, being well filled The ser.
vices were conducted by the Rector, Rev
T. l. Holcomb. The pail bearers were
representing the printers, Milton Jones,
Edward Palmer, and l. n. kirkpatrick
and representing the soldiers, Capt. Rob
ert KGhler, Capt. james F. Copp, and
Sorgt t. NJ. T. Wiser. The services were
affecting and impressive great respect be
ing paid to the remains of good man
whose absence will be missed by all who
knew him.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Business Cards.

A ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT Law
~ and Solicitors In Chaneery. once onnosi
Rock Island House, Rock Island. Ill s a0dLr1 I
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Patrona Of Huahanilrv.

EDITOR OF THE ARGUs.-We are still
on the move. On Wednesday, April the
10th, we organized a Grange at School
House No, ., in Drury, Peter DeMoss,
Master, Reuben Smith, Sec, P. o.
Mqscatine, iowa. Twenty members. Name
OF Grange, Liberty.
On Thursday, April 18th, Illinois City
Orange, IL. b. LIE Quatte, Master, +. b.
Essex, Sec, 7. 0. Illinois City. Seventeen
members. JOHN II, CAMPBELL, Deputy,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Ball at Turner Hall,

The Saint Mays Benevolent Society,
needing funds for the many who are suf-
fering from sickness and privation, has de.
termined to give an entertainment at Tur-
ner Hall tomorrow evening This society
has been the means Of much good, and the
members hope the liberality Of our Cit
zen, will enable them to do much more
Every care will be taken by the managers
to make the party a pleasant one
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
The River

The Lake Superior arrived from St
Louis this morning and left for ST Paul
at 10 O'Clock forenoon. The Northwes-
tern arrived from st. Paul this morning
and departed for ST Louis at noon.
Tomorrow the Belle of La Crosse is
due, going south, and on Thursday morn
inc the fine Steamer Lucy Bertram
formerly of the Keokuk Line-will arrive
from St Louis, bound for st. Paul.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22

\ 'Spud boat anchor boat, landsmen
would call it-brokc from its fastenings
above the center pier OF the old bridge,
Monday, hoated down to a position above
the draw Of the new bridge, midway be
tween the two bridges, aud sunk. or
course it will be removed for it is rather
in the way Of steamers wishing to make
the draw nicely.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Violation of Hack Ordinance.

The hackmen over the river are en-
deayoring to avoid paying license for run
ming in this city. and are industrously
shooting around to the railroad depots
picking up passengers from trains and
running them over the river Yesterday
City Marshall Kimball arrested one Of
these gentry, Angus Son, driver for Por-
ter. Sweeney and Jackson appeared fol
him and demanded jury. The case wa.
postponed to Friday.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22
Visiting California.

Mr. +. H. Snyth, in the hope of in
proving the health of his wife, leaves for
California about the first of May. u be
absent about year-aud he offers his
place for sale as will be seen by adver-
tisement in this paper We hope they
may both return with renewed health, and
that Mr.. 5. will again engage in some bu'
siness enterprise here He has fine bust
ness abilities and Rock Island needs just
such men
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-22

The Treasurer of the United States at
Washington has acknowledged the receipt
from Geo. W. McCrary, Of $4 l27 so the
amount Of his retroactive salary, and
placed the same to the credit Of the Gov
eminent. - DoceRpori Gazette
Is it not about time Mr.. Hawley was
furnishing some evidence of what he has
done with his share of the steal2