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The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
0pelousas Parish Of St. Landry, La, August 1e,
A State Convention.
[From the Alexandria Democrat, Aug

From the Alexandria Democrat, Aug. 6.
There should be State Convention of all
the elements opposed to the Kellogg usurpa-
tiOn held at some central point not later than
the first day of October. Because the State
is held bound under Federal bayOnets, the
Radicals are pretending that this forced quiet
is real and voluntary submission to the
usurping government, and will made desper-
ate effort to induce Congress to permit the
is well known, is the case. After the power
of the Federal government was arrayed on the
side of Kellogg, the people, having domonstra-
ted the weakness of the Radical government,
quietly ceased opposition to it, and betook
themselves to their usual vpeations. Peace
reigns throughout the State,s as the result of
the good sense and law-abiding disposition of
the Conservative people. But there is de-
termination On their part not to rest until
they have made every conceivable effort to
have their wrongs redressed by the incoming
Congress.
To that end there should be no cessation in
the work of procuring the evidence and max
ing up as strong case as possible. There is
danger that remissness should seize hold of
the people The only way to secure concert
of action is for all the people to meet in Con-
vention, and utter loud protest against the
most Infamous usurpatiOn known to modern
politics.
If the success of the movement of the West
ern farmers should be as decisive in the fall
elections as we have reason to believe it will,
next winter will be an auspicious time to pre-
sent our case. In the coming convention there
should be as large representation of the farm
ing classes of both eolOrs as possible. If the
South and West should coaesce, they would
be invincible against all the hosts of Radical
ism.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
Sr. LANDRY PARISH, June 20th, 1873.

oa' LANDhk AhlSIa7 duIIC ~ubsi, Io8o.
certify as follows: One Of my daughters
aged - years, had chills and fevers every other
day, and her stomach was SO completely de-
ranged that she could keep on it neither water
nor any kind of fsod, however light She re-
manned in that condition eighteen months, and
could find no remedy, no physician to cure
her. / then concluded TO take her to the
and after having used these waters in baths
and otherwise during nine days, she left radi-
ealiy cured, and has always enjoyed good
health ever sinee-that is, since about year.
One of my children had his head almost
covered with ringworms and he was cured at
the same Springs in few days.
certify also to have met several times at
these Springs, several acquaintances of mine
who had been cured of various skin diseases
CHAs. A. PERRoDIN
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

Work on the opening of Main Street to the
northern extremity of town has already begun.
From the point where it was formerly closed
to the rear of the Convent grounds it will run
in diagonal line, thus forming crooked
street.-the only one. by the way, in Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

DIED-In this town, on the 9th instant, Mr..
PIERCE HAYES, aged about 81 years.
In this town. on the same day, Mr.. LEON
MANso, aged about 80 years.
Leon Manso was member of Opelousas Fire
Co. No. 9, and his remains were followed to
the grave by the three Companies constituting
our Fire Department.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
THE OPEL0USAS COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
BY
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constitute q square.
All advertisements sent in for publication
will be inserted in English and French tunless
etIerwise ordefedl until the publisher shall
ind re 1t convenient to discontinue.
Candidates TO public favofs viii pay Fifteen
Dollars each, in advance, ii they wish to bs
announced.
Obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks, &C., to
be paid far as advertisements.
Personal cards, when admissible. to be
charged at the rate Of twenty ceHts per line,
in advance.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

Crop reports from Lafayette parish and the
northern portion of st. Landry are not reas-
suring. 1t is said that the caterpillars have
already swept several cotton fields in those
sections, and the present rainy spell excites
the gravest apprehensious that their ravages
have only just begun. We hope the accounts
are exaggerated.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

The Boston Globe humorously says: aAll
cholera. Taking all tho advice given, we learn
that If d man eats nothing, drinks no liquors,
drinks no iee water, drinks no WARM water,
drinks nothing else, wears flannel, bathes
three times day, keeps his back yard clean,
pays his taxes, avoids water, drinks brandy,
eats ripe fruit, wears nothing, does mot smoke,
and follows snch other modes of prevention
as his common sense may dictate, he need
have no fears of cholera
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The 0pelonsas Courier,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
LEO NICE q md OF.
OP LOU u q AS:
SATURDAY, AUGUST l6, 1873.

During the absence of the editor, Mr.. L. A.
RIER. He is authorized to act for us in the
business department, and has charge of the
sditnrial columns.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

Mr.. Louis Desbrest, formerly of our town,
has taken charge Of one of the warehouses at
Barry's Landing, and we are pleased to learn
that he has already become the recipient of a
liberal patronage from the residents of that
portion of the parish.
Mr.. Desbrest is quite aH fait in this style of
business, and we bespeak for him, at the ap-
preaching busy season, the encouragement of
his large circle of acquaintances.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
NEW BARBER SHOP.

HAVING recently opened Shaving and
Il Il Hair Cutting Saloon Oh Main ST., between
Munzesheimers and Roos' stores, am prepar-
ed to do Hair-eutting, Shaving, Shampooing,
&c. A shareof the patronage Of the public
and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
WIN. HERR, JR.
Opelousas, June is. 1872. Q Iy
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To OuR ExcHANGEs.-We pay the postage,
at the Postotice here, ON all the newspapers
with which we exchange.
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ri d r. TG E!ss

A S Tax Collector of the legal Government
IN of the State of Louisiana, in and for the
Parish of st. Landry, hereby forbid and pro-
hibit any and all citizens thereof from paving
taxes to any one but myself and my deputies
at such time and at such places as may deem
necessary to designate.
JNO. l. GARDINER
Tax Collector.
March %, 1873.
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Taken UD as am Estray,

RY the undersigned, at CouIee Croche. on
lD the I'd August inst. CREOLE HORSE
of a dun color, with white name ard tail, aged
about nine years, and branded about thus: A
This horse has been in the neighborhood since
December or January last.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove his property, pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he will be disposed of accord
ing to law. EDGAR MECHE
Coul6e Croche, Aug. 9, 1873. I'm
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Opelousas Fire Co. No. :

A REGULAR MEETING of this
N Company will be held at their -
Engine House, on the first Wednes- -
day t3d) of September, at . o'clock 2. n, for
the purpose of electing the officers of the Com
pany for the ensuing year.
ED. VANHILLE, Foreman
E. LAYssARD, Secretary. aug16-3t
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

ST. LANDRY PARISH, june 10th, 1873.
hereby certify that ene of my daughters,
aged twelve years, was completely and radi-
eally cured OF o severe attack of dyspepsia,
and also of asthma, by spending few weeks
at the Point-aux-Loups Springs and making
use of their waters. ANTOINE LARBE.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

The first bale of new cotton raised in Lou
isiana arrived in New Orleans ON the 18th. 1t
was grown on Red River.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

Two BALTooss FoR EURoPE.--M does mot
seem to be generally understood that Profess
sor Wise 10 going TO start for Europe with two
balloons, but such is the fact. There is to be
q large and small ono. Under tho former, the
basket boat, etc, win be suspended, and the
latter will be used 60 repair any arrangement
to the big enc. The balloon proper viii be q
spharcid of 100 feet TRANSVERSE and lilo feet
perpendicular diameter, while the small one
will he of 36 feet diameter. These two viii
have ssIifting power Of 1880 pounds, and o
net earrying power Of 3 500 pounds, ineIuding
q SO pounds of disposabIe ballast
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

Mr. JAS. FL. Houston showed us a very large
ear Of corn, few days age, which was grown
on his place, near town. 1t was OF the "gourd-
seed' variety and had twenty rows. If all the
corn planted in the parish turns out as well as
his, there will be no necessity for our spend
ing thousands of dollars next year for West
ern corn, as we have annually done heretofore.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

The Sheriff, Recorder and Clerk of the Court
announce in the official journal that on the 1st
Of August they viii begin assessing the prop
erty of the taxpayers of this Parish, at the
Recorders Office, and that they will continue
their labors for the space Of thirty days, ac-
eording to law.
Parties interested would do well TO make a
note Of this, for after the 3lst of August it
win be too late to have corrections made on
the tax rolls for 1873. A little diligence in
this matter may save considerable trouble,
annoyance and expense.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

The steamer "Wawasset,' boat making
weekly trips between Washington City and
the landings along the Potomac River, took
fire on the sth inst. and burned to the waters
edge. There were over 100 passengers ON
board, seventy-two of whom, according to the
latest advices, were lost. Most of them were
drowned in attempting to escape from the
flames. Sixty-seven bodies had been recover
ed mp to the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

A Vermont man Is the inventor of q contri-
vance for filing oil lamps from the bottom
sort eff bFeech-Ioading lamp, which will,
other sort.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

The facilities of the COURIER office for every
style and description of job printing are un'
equaled outside of New Orleans. Call and see
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16


A petition addressed to the Police Jury of
this parish is now being circulated, and has
already been numerously signed, requesting
that body to pass an ordinance prohibiting
owners of hogs from allowing them to rove
within that portion of the parish described as
follows In said petition: a'That portion Of the
parish of St. Landry lying west of the Bayou
Teche, and included within line passing
through the tewnof Opelousas, extending due
east TO said Bayou and due west to . point
five miles from opeIousas, and thence running
due south to the northern limit of the parish
Of Lafayette The following are the advan-
tages pointed cut BY the petition AZ likely to
aecr1s from the enactmant Of such law:
u a decrease OF expenses, IN fancfur. OF af
Least enc third. 2. The cultivation of 4 large
extent OF land now i11s and non-nFpdncfiys
on account Of the cost of fencing. B. THE cav
ing OF o. Large amount Of earn and potatoes an
nualIy destroyed In the fieIds BY the he's.
Less vexatian, annoyance, and better feeliurs
among aeighbars. 5. The raising OF finer hos
aud Ia greater number, in lots kept for their
special benefit, ard enclosed with small por-
tion of the fence saved from that around the
cultivated fields. 9. A marked reduction in
criminal prosecutions and the costs snsailed
By thsni
we have no doubt the Police bury win grant
the petition, as most Of those more nearly in
tsrested-the planters residing within she lin
Ia described hare already signed it.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

CoTroE WoRM DEsTRoYER.-Mr. II. T. Gil
lette, q Texas planter, has used with success
remedy for the destruction OF worms, which
he explains as follows:
The remedy use for worms Is simply ar
senic. take three quarters Of D pound to q
molasses barrel full of water, keep it well stir
red mp with marrow plank, and sprinkle it on
with common watering pot. Put good
hand ON good mule, and he can 20 over IL
acres per day.
aThe worms appeared in force on my cotton
last week. I went over the parts attacked,
and now you can't see one. MY nsighbors are
now using it with apparent success. Some not
using it are already pretty well eaten up.
When once destroyed, they may again re-
turn IL 90, repeat the remedy. ann satisfied
it is success, and, If followed, viii prove a
safe remedy. As 90 the danger of applying 1t,
there Is nona. ] laid my hands In it daily for
tolns Mind, before dipping in your pot, that
the barrel il well stirred.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

Houdss Texas brigade proposes TO raise &l0,-
600 for the purchase of the picture z Lee In
the wilderness, TO be placed in the State
H0nse at Austin.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

A FRAGRAxr BREATH AND PEARLY TEETH
Are easily attained, and those who fail 70
avail themselves of the means should not
sensplain when accused of gross neglect. The
sesdAomf will speedily eradicate the cause Of d
zoAl breath. bsaHfifyfng and preserving the
feefh "a the oldest age
spaiaing's Glue stickiest thing ont ready.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

HOl FOR THE SpRINGS!-The nnder-
u signed will convey visitors to the Pointe
aux laoups Springs ut very moderate prices.
For particulars, apply at the residence of
Mf. ID. S0nyeux. j. LABORDE.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

PURCHASE or WARRAnTs.-The second pur-
toms financial scheme, took nIaca uaster9lay
evening. ut O'clock at the st. Charles Auction
Mart. AZ on the occasion Of the first sale,
all tho prominent brokers Of CarondeIet street
were present: The amount cf warrants uur-
chased was @59, ,404 80, for which the State
paid go S45 81, being little less thar 81 cnss
On tho dolIar.-.N. q Picayaae, 1904 isass.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

~ fhe liat of visitors at Point aux -T4sups
~ ~ the iith inst, see French page.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
Economy Among Farmers, =

The greatest drawback, unquestionably, to
the South, of late years, has been q want of
capacity or training in her citizens, to prac-
tlce that rigid economy in their domestic mat
suits of the war. They endeavored to live in
the same style, and indulge in the same ex-
travagances, as they did before their property
was destroyed. Their incomes fell far below
the demands of their artificial wants, and to
keep up appearances, many even of the conf
forts Of life were sacrificed. Palatial man.
sioHs that were once the abodes of princely
hospitality, with plantations attached, onIy
were left, in many cases, to their owners. To
keep up these, required large expenditures for
servants. Not TO keep them would betray
poverty in their owners which they did not
like to confess; and 90, in many cases, year
after year they held ON, hoping for some
change for the better, running deeper and
desper in debt each year, until their whole
estates were consumed In ministering to q
false pride. We have seen many such ms
tances, and in every one there was a deep
rooted unhappiness; cankerous gnawing at
the heart; an unmanly irresolutiOn; want
of moral courage to accept poverty and go
bravely to work. And yet, when the shock
came-when all was lest-we have known
these Same men to rise superior to all their
adversities, and become the hardest of work
ers, training their sons up to bare their arms
to toll in the field, and their daughters to the
accomplishments of housekeeping. If the
sublime courage to acknowledge poverty had
been displayed at the termination of the war,
they might have raised from the wreck of
their fortunes enough to have made them
comfortable.
There is change going on for the better.
Men have had tlme TO look around them. The
practice of economy is becoming more general.
The key which will only unlock the treasures
of comfort is being sought after. Content
ment and honor dwell with economy. 1t is
now admitted that he who makes dollar per
day and saves fifty cents, is by far happier
and enjoys more Of the comforts of life than
he who makes fifty dollars and spends fifty
one. It is the amount saved, not the amount
made, that gives satisfaction and enjoyment.
There is . supreme pleasure in knowing when
enc lies down at night, that he has made some
advance in the right direction. There is
corroding disquiet and deep mental agony
when ono feels that he is going backwards.
The first is happiness, and stimulates to re-
newed exertion. The second saps all energy,
breeds dissipation and makes life miserable.
Economy is great virtue and forms the
foundation of some OF our highest pleasures.
Successful farming and q wise economy 60
hand in hard.--323fTnl S5E1
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
NOTICE.

gTsHE public is respectfully informed that 1
n have no partner in my trade as carpenter,
but "paddle my own eanoe.a
Dec. 1871 W.R. MEGINLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

We last week mentioned that very des-
tructiye fire had occurred at Portland, Ore
gon, a few days before, and this week we be-
gin the list of disasters from the same cause
with six hundred thousand dollar fire at
Portland, Maine, which took place On the eth.
Three steamers, an elevator, 100 hogsheads Of
sugar, &C., were among the property destroy
cd, and five lives were lost. Insurance com
paratively light. A fire in Cincinnati on the
sane day caused damages to the amount of
$2l 900. A fire causing loss variously esti-
mated at from SAC, 900 to $5e,000 occurred at
St. Louis on the IIth. A destructive fire took
place at Lake City, Fla, the same day.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
MEDICAL NOTICE.

A REGULAR meeting of the ST. Landry
IN Medical and Surgical Association will be
held at 0pelousas, the first Monday of every
month, at 10 O'Clock A. Nj.
VINCENT BOAGNI, MD.
President.
JAMES KAY, III. d., Seefdtdfy. I45-Iy
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
Pointe-aux-Loups Springs.

Polnte-aux-Loups Springs.
V1HE undersigned respectfully announces to
Il the public of st. Landry and neighboring
Parishes that he is prepared to receive visitors
at these well known Springs.
Those who prefer bringing their own provis-
ions can do so, and furnished rooms will be
rented to them. Prices Moderate.
A. b. CART,
June I5--tf1 Proprietor
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
- .BOHHNSTONsS
dNLIVERY STARIE

friends and the public that he has re-opencd
his Livery Stable at his same old stand on
Main St., and is prepared to accommodate
the travelling public with Horses, Hacks Bug
gies, &c. on reasonable terms. sY" Horses
fed and cared for.
6-lyl VIM. NJ JOHNSTON
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
cor. Bf1uge and Water Sts.,
August 3-l0-lvl Washington. La
CARRIAGE SHOP.

LIZ CARRIAGE SHOP.
6Y~D Thankful for the patronage
heretofore extended to me by
the citizens of St. Landry, l solicit further
continuation of their favors; and beg leave
to inform them that will always be ready to
accommodate them in any branch of my bus
mess, at reasonable prices for cash only. All
work hereafter if not paid for on delivery will
diate collection.
have on hand Hacks and Buggies which I
will sell cheap for cash. Hacks and Buggies
made to order. s. P CLARK
Opelousas, January %, 1872 j9tf
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c. MoRNHINvEG az DANT1N,

c. MORNHINVEG & DANTIN,
TAKE pleasure in announcing to their
u friends and the public that they have
opened their tailor establishment. on Bellevue
street, adjoining the Opelousas Tin Shop, i'm
mediately 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-ly
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MASONIC.

@SS GORDY r.. A.. CHAPTER, 80,
~ meets at the Humble Cottage Lodge.
No. 10. at Opelousas, the first Tuesday after
the full moon, at o'clock p. M.
JAS. RAY, HIP.
K. Fl. BoDEMULLER, Secretary. IAug6tf
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

DOSEYy JOHN-Drugs, Chemicals, Patent
Medicines, Toilet Articles, Paints, Oils,
Glass, &c. Corner Main and Landry SITS.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

MAYO, CLAUDIUS-Drugs. Patent Medi-
Iva cines. Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Glass, &c. Corner Court and Bellevue SITS.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
oPELoUSAs DIRECTORY
Attorneys at Law.

DUPRE, LAURENT-Attorney and Coun-
H. sel0r at Law. Office with H. L. Garland,
Landry street, between Court and Market.
@Apr AND IENrpv A44
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MISCELLANEOUS CARDS

1872. 1872.
Low WATER ARRANGEMENT
r. The new, light draft and stauneh
passenger packet Trenton,
M. KENISON Master, T. JOHN Clerk.
Capt. Kenison having purchased the Trenton
expressly for the New Orleans Opelousas and
Washington trade, she will commence her reg
ular trips from New Orleans to Washington on
the lst of September, and continue until high
water, when she will be succeeded by the fine
passenger steamer Lessie Taylor.
r.. WILKINS, Agent.
cor. Bridge and Water Sts.,
August 3L10-lv1 Washington. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
Dry Goods and Groceries.

RL0CH, JOS. & CODY Goods, Clothing
- Hardware, Saddlery, Groceries and Plan
tation Supplies. Corner Main and Bellevue.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

NANHILLE, EDGAR-Groceries, Liquors,
Cigars, Glassware, Tinware, Grc. Corner
Of Main and North streets.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

HADDEN, LOUIS - Physician and Sur
III Id geon. Office ut residence, southern ak
tremify of Union street.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

DHILLIPS, EMANUEL-Dry Goods, boots,
" Shoes, Hats, Saddlery, Groceries. Hard
ware, &c. Main st., bet. Landry and Bellevue
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16
oPELOUsAs DIRECTORY.
Groceries.

A ANDRUS, C.. B.-Family and Plantation
IN GROCERIES, Corn, Oats, Tinware, Glass
ware, &c. Corner Main and Landry SITS.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-08-16

SMITH, j. T-Groceries, Glassware. Crock
~ eryware, Hardware, Tinware, SC. Corner
Of Main and Grol6e streets.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11

The exercises at Messy Creek College
closed on Friday night. The attendance
of citizens and strangers was very large
and the examinations, declarations, es-
SAYS and orations were all of uncommon
inertia result due partly to the talent and
industry of the students, and partly to the
energy and efficiency OF the College fac
ulty.
The whole of Thursday afternoon was
consumed by the rival declaimers of whom
G. 5. wilkins, of Chickamauga, Tenn, was
pronounced the best, receiving a ten dollar
Silver medal. On Thursday night the
Alumni met and organized. On Friday
morning Prof. Brown, of Messy Creek
Female Seminary, read an admirable adj
essays were read in competition for a
twenty-five dollar gold medal, which Nj.
b. McMahan, of Newport, Tenn, carried
off in triumph. At noon the degree OF
Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the two
graduates, G.. w. Odell, of Messy Creek,
and J. J. Huff, of Newport, the latter de
| livering most excellent valedictory. The
degree of Master Of Arts was at the same
time conferred on Prof Bird Maynard, Of
Bristol.
In the afternoon the two champion So
ciety orators addressed the audience, II
| f. Cooper, of Knoxville, being the Co
| lumbar orator, and J. b. Stephens Of
Georgia, the Philomathean orator, both o.
| whom acquitted themselves handsomely.
Henry II. Gibson, Esq, of Jocksboro
| now delivered his address to the two Lit
erary Societies. His theme was 'Tennes
| see in History"
At night there was competition for thu
| best original Grafton. six competitor
| entered the lists, of whom Joseph God
| dard, of Wartburg, Tenn, was successful
receiving a fifteen dollar gold medal as
prize.
The Holston Brass Band did " the mu
sic. The citizens displayed hospitalit
| worthy of this Garden Spot of Tennessee
and the writer hereof was elegantly enter
tanned by Major Mountcastle and his az
complished family at their princely mar
sion-one of the very finest in all Tennes
see.
The occasion was full of enjoyment, an
the results tlattering and auspiciOus. Tn
friends of Messy Creek College should fe'
happy and proud. VISITOR.