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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1873-12-06
Lands OF Richard Swain, deed.

EAsamdas Oh KsRcHR3EN SWham dec aHss
Situated near Vile Plate, in the Parish of St.
Landry, fronting on the Bayou Cane, in Town
ship South Range East, s. W: L. Dist. of
La. containing 1875 5Sll00 acres, known as the
upper or northernmost section of the Boisdor6
grant, conferred by Act of Congress on the
Goth of April, 1916.
This is therefore to give notice that have
been specially authorized and charged with
the guardianship and control of the above
property, and in future to protect the wooded
portion of the said tract against any cutting
of timber on said land, as the owners can no
longer pay the taxes of settlers upon the land
without some equivalent in rent; they are
therefore requested to come forward and con-
tract for the use of said land with the under
signed, and all persons are forbidden to cut
timber on said land under penalty of prosecu-
ton. G. C. DUSON,
Agent for Estate of Swain.
Opelousas, Sept. 20, 1873. IT,
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NEWaBARBERASEJP.
Opelousas, June 49, 1872. |,
c. MoRNHINvEG &J DANTIN,

TNNAkE pleasure in announcing to their
Il 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
fit guaranteed.
August, 81, 1872. I32-ly
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The facilities of the COURIER office for every
style and description of job printing are ul-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1873-12-06

VIM. M. Tweed, a prominent New York poll
toian, was condemned last week to twelve
years. imprisonment and $l2.750 fine. Tweed
had stolen from the city and State of New
York, orr various occasions within the past few
years, sums of money amounting to over one
million of dollars.
The old wretch 10 66 years Of age
Il oil the great political thieves who -four
lsh now-a-days were served in the same man.
her, the rampant corruption pervading the
whole country would soon be checked.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1873-12-06
Music Puhlis
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.

Fairy Fingers. Easy Music. Small hands, Sl75
Magic Circle. Easy Music. Small hands, l.75
Young. Pianist. For young players, 49,. LIS
Pearl Drops. Easy Dance Music .-...... LIS
Music Recreations. Moderate difficulty, LIS
Pleasant Memories LIS
Golden Chimes. Parlor Music, Kinke1 LIS
Brilliant Gems. --.--------------....- l.75
The above are also bound in cloth, gilt
sides, price $3.50 each.
Pearls of Melody. A collection of Music
for advanced players, ,--------. Boards, 800
Elegantly bound in cloth and giit,.-- 400
Peters Edition OF Strauss Waltzes, in 2 vols,
price $500 i'll boards, $4.00 each i'll cloth.
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AssAssINATtoN.-Theb body Of young man
named Mckee, living on Bayou BGuf, in this
parish, was found last Thursday morning in
the road running parallel with the bayou, by
persons ON their way to Opelousas to attend
Court. The weapon used must have been a
shotgun, as the unfortunate victims skull
was perforated with buek-shot. 1t is supposed
that he was waylaid by an assassin, as he left
here on Wednesday evening at about 3o'elock'
and it is probable that it was while on his way
home that he was assassi mated.
An individual named j. Westley Harvey is
accused of the killing of this young man,
whose full name is John s. Mckee, aud four
deputy Sherifs left here on Thursday morn-
ing in pursuit Of him, as it seems that on the
night of the crime he left for parts unknown,
well mounted and we'll armed.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of louisiana

ANNUAL VISITATION OF BISHOP WILMER.
Appointments for 1873:
Sunday, December 7th,-Church of the Epi-
phany, Opelonsas, Ii A. NJ, Morning Service,
Confirmation and Holy Communion.
Sunday, December 7th,-St. Johns Church,
Washington, 3 p. M, Evening Service and Con-
firmation.
Monday, Dec h,-St. Johns Church, WASH
ington, 10 A. NJ, Holy Communion.
Evening Service and Confirmation.
p. MACFARLANE, Rector.
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iiOiIDAr PRESENTS The season of gifts and
.ssisangs u near at hand, and as many of our
'soang friends are no doubt in quandary as
= = whas presents would be best appreciated
4 4 saeir Lady friends, we would solve the pro-
s.s'a 1of them by referring to the advertise
,asa. ~, of Mr. ]. i. Peters, Music Publisher, in
a'sh 1ney will find list of elegantly bound
,ss'o oooks BY the most popular composers,
~ -. one ef which would be most acceptable
- s,s 70 lady possessed of the least musical
sa.. .ehs or taste Parents viii also find books
oa % the capacity of their little ones, be-
s,''usfs IN the requirement of the 'sdivine art ?
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News of one of the most appalling disasters
clronicled since the loss of the steamship At
lantic, reached London ON the lst inst. The
french steamship La ViHe das Hagre, which
iefe New York on November Is, collided at sea
as2oelock on the morning of the 22d with
che British ship Loeh Earn, and sunk shortly
alter. Besides the crew, there were two hum
Nfea and twenty-six passengers on the ill-fated
ateamer, and of the whole number only eighty
even were saved, to-wit: the captain, five
oi1eefs, hfty-four of the crew and twenty
seven passengers. The La Tille du HarTe had
: aVaaiaahle cargo, and was next to the Great
hastsrn the largest ship that ever left port.
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DECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL
l. y Faculty of Opelousas. What9
POSEYS AROMA TIC VINE BITTERS.
A good and pure Tonic, scientifically COM
pounded, not mixed at random, carefully theor-
lied, and perfected, by years Of study and
close observation, as to its adoption to relieve
morbid conditions of the system, such as:
Languid Digestion, NerccHsacss and its train
of aameless ills. Only SO cts. a bottle. [ot4*
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VTCK7S -
r L. % R A T. c. UHD r.
For 1874.

200 Pages; 500 Engravings and Colorcd
Plate: Published Quarterly, at 25 cts. year.
First No. for 1874 just issued. A German edi-
ton at same price. Address,
JAMES WICK Rochester, NY
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DOSEY'S BTTTERS ARE STRICTLY MED
l. icinal, and not an Intoxicating Alcoholic
beverage, but curative, Alternative and toning
in their effects, oct4*
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FOR LEASE.

FOR LEASE.
TVHE plantation of the late Charles Close,
situated on Bayou Courtableau, miles
from Barry's Landing. Terms, half cash and
good security for the balance. Possession
given on January 1st, 1874. Apply to Joseph
NJ Moore, Opelousas, or to Jean Neral.
Dec. 6, 1873. 0-4t
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TALL EARLY at Phillips with your Cash
" or Cotton.
BARGAINS of all kinds, for the cash, at
ID +. Phillips Main street Oleiousas
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nRESS GOODS at Phillips Main street,
~ at 20, 25 and 30 cents-cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The proprietor of the Petersburg Appeal, in
reference to the late consolidation of the Index
and Appeal says: The main if not sole rea.
son which moved US to buy the Index and con-
solidate it with the appeal, was the conviction
formed after a nine months trial, that only one
frst-class paper could be supported in Peters
burg"
The Charlottesville Jeffcrsonian says :-"Rev.
DR.. W. F. Broaddus took part in the services
at the Sunday School and the Baptist Church
on Sunday morning. The doctor, we regret
to say, has lost the sight of one of bis eyes from
cataract lie received hearty welcome from
his old parishionerS and citizens Of this to wn. !"
Storms of thunder aud lightning have been
much more frequent this summer 10 the vicin-
ity of Charlottesville than for many years pre-
vious. On Friday evening at about 2 o'clock
the lightning struck in five different places in
that town and vicinity, doing however, but lit
tie damage.
Miss Lottie Moon, of Albemarle, has been
appointed by the Southern Baptist Foreign
Mission Board, missionary, to be located in
China. Her sister, Miss Edmonia Moon, has
been missionary 10 Tung Chow, China, for
upwards of year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24
Fairfax County Court.

IREpoRTEp FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. |
FAIRFAX c. H., July 23.-The July term of
our court closed yesterday evening, having sent
most Of the chancery causes up to the Circuit
Court without DEGREES at this court.
Thirty-eight deeds and other writings have
been received in the clerk S office and admitted
to record since the June court.
VIM n. Miller was appointed O7erseer OF
the Poor for Falls Church Township.
VIM. Ayre was appointed Commissioner OF
Roads for Centreville and Johnathan Magarlty
for Providence Township.
Burdett Skinner was appointed Overscer OF
the Poor for Lee Township and Thos. \, Stew
art for Centreville Township.
Thomas n Gheen was appointed clerk or
Centrevlle Township Board.
Vim. NJ. Ftzhugh was appointed Supervisor
of Lee Township.
JAS P. Alachen having qualified as Supervl-
sor of Centreville Township before the Judge 10
vacation, his bond was ordered by the court to
be filed.
Dallas Pcwell's account against the Com
nonweath for Sl4715, was allowed and ordered
to be certified
Anna Socket vs. Chas. W. Myers; unlawful
detainer; suit dismissed agreed per written
agreement filed, giving defendant time to ma
ture his crops.
Powell Harrison was substituted trustee in
place of Geo. W. Gulick in deed of trust from
George w. Williams.
Malinda Bayliss vs.. John Ridg way; bastardy;
jury and verdict for defendant
Talmadg e Thorn was ordered 10 be exempted
from serving on juries 10 future
The account of w. 2. Gunnell against the
Commonwealth for IS IS, was allowed and or
dered to be certified
Com. vs.. c. w. Turley, &C.; case dismissed
at the costs of defendant and Judgment for
costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

Gen. Corse appreciates and acknowledges
with becoming modesty, the compliment paid
him by COL French in his speech in the Board
of Aldermen, on Tuesday night, but desires us
to correct one statement regarding his military
career in Mexico, where, though he had many
tedious marches and was subject to all the hard
ships consequent upon campaign in that coun-
try, yet, instead Of being on many bloody
field there, he had, to use his own expression,
hardly "a respectable skirmish, . and although
his command captured some fourteen or fifteen
towns" the enemy always found it convent
ent to be absent upon the approach of the vic
torious army. To Gen. Corse is justly due
the praise bestowed, but he cannot accept a COM
pliment, even from friend, and prompted by
good motives, at the exps2se of facts, though
uttered with no intention Of misstatement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

1t is said that at the formal visit of the En-
peror of Austria to the American department
al the Vienna exhibition, the Emperor express
ed his admiration of what he saw there. The
Emperor, through Baron Schwarz, said to the
u. s. Minister: America makes here more
varied, instructive and interesting display than
than it has shown 10 any previous foreign ex-
hibition Beyond that most noticeable feature
in your display of industry and art is constant
evidence that your arti6cers are thinking men,
and that your labor seems inspired BY constant
and active intelligence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

THE New RAILROAD ROUTE From Wash
ington to Baltimore, by way of the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, the distance is but a few
miles shorter than by the Baltimore and Ohio
road. Upon reaching the Monumental City
the new and expensive tunnels recently con-
structed through and around that city, will be
put in use to-day by the through trains. Con-
nection will be made with the Philadelphia,
Wilmington, and Baltimore railroad at the
junction of the Union road at Twenty first
street, Canton, near Baltimore, and by the
Union Tunnel connecting with the B. and T.
r. r. at its depot on Charles street. Thus it
will be seen that the Pennsylvania short-llne
road by the Northern Central to York. and
then by the Pennsylvania Central railroad to
Philadelphia which has been used by the
through "Air.line for a month past, has been
given ur, so far as the passenger travel is con-
cerned, aud the through route to the North
will pass over greater portion of the old Phila-
delphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore railroad,
north of Baltimore. No arrangement has yet
been made between the Union and Pennsylva-
MIA roads for the passage of freight for Phila-
delphia and New York by this route.
1t is contemplated to make the running time
from Washington to New York seven hours
and forty minutes The through train, to New
York and Philadelphia will leave here at a.
~, LIS p. w., (Richmond express,) and $40
p. NJ, and arrive at go q ~, T.. 80 and ll.l5
p. u.
These changes have made it necessary to
change the schedule somewhat, and the other
trains will leave hereafter as follows: 5.42 a.
M, niagara express. S.45, (accomm odatiou, J
HIPS, fast line,) 335 p. M, Baltimore ex-
press,) 5.47, Accommodation 6.25, (Cincin-
natl express l0l7, Pacific express)
The arrivals (other than New York through
trains) will be as follows: S:35 a. M, accom-
modation,) S:45, fast line,) 6:25, (accommo-
dation,) S:45, (mail,) and lO:4O, (Southern ex-
press.
The new depot of the Union tunnel is being
erected upon the site of the old reservoir, east
of Charles street, and will shortly be occupied
A freight depot is also to be erected west Of the
Baltimore Jail, and when completed will be
used as the depot for freight destined for
Philadelphia aud other Northern points,
A double track is now being laid in the
Baltimore and Potomac tunnel, the break
in the double track being at Pennsylvania
avenue, where passenger station is being
erected, and when the connection is made at
this point all freight intended for this and
points South will be received and forwarded
from the old Calvert.stree station, from which
point large consignments only are received.
The officers of the Baltimore and Potomac
road have been busily preparing during the
past week for the new route and schedule OF
time Fine sleeping and palace cars have been
sent to the ends of the line preparatory to leav-
Ing to-day. - Wash. Chron.
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COMMUNICATED.


IT IS TINE TO Stop IT In yesterday Ga
zette we have Inflicted upon us more than four
mortal columns from member Of the town
Council in answer to a considerable amount
from two others. Now, | put it to any man Of
sense and fairness, whether this is reasonable :?
II Couuclmcn must thus air their vocabuarles,
let them do it lu au extra, and pay for it, and
not occupy space belonging 10 subscribers, with
their grievances and personalities. Who cares
Tor their squabblcs? When | sat me down
yesterday evening to enjoy my paper, exspcct-
ing to iiued the usual variety of new<, &C., aud
found this speech Instead you may imagine
my disappointment ard even Indignation.
Pray let it be stopped, for |, and others who
feel as do have certain fearful looking for
Of replicutions and rejoluders, rebuttcrs and
sur-rebulters, which will stretch out the uui-
same to the crack OF doom.
This whole mltter Of publishing the debates
in our Council has already entered largely into
the limits Of boredom 1t has generated a de-
SIRE an itch for discussion, which doubtless is
serious hlndrauce to business aud has caused
the Matching of several schemes which would
be merely ridiculous, were they not rendered
too serious by the additions to our already 10,
toleratle burdens which they have or will cnuse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The Washington Chronicle referring to the
new railroad routes says, it remains to be seen
whether the rivalry between the companies
having direct lines between the city and the
North will bring down. substantial reduction
of fares. That this rivalry will inure to the
benefit of our people can not be denied, while
the construction Of new routes of travel to ana
from the District will help to build up the ma
tons capital"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, JULY "a, 1873.

The history Of the steamer Virginius, the
fllibuster is thus given, in brief, by the Baltl-
more Gazette The U. S. man of war Kan
sas found itself 10 Aspinwal barbor in the novel
position of protecting the blockade runner 'lr-
ginius. Lying near was the Spanish gunboat
Bazan, whose commander claimed that the
Virgiuius, by carrying arms to the Cuban 10
surgents, had rendered herself liable to cap
ture wherever found. Com. Reed, of the Nan
sas was of the opinion that capture could only
take place in the act, and proceeded according
ly to escort the Virginius to sea. The Spanish
officers made no attempt to follow. They con-
tented themselves with writing to the home
government and denouucing the Eirglnlus as a
pirate" Secretary Robson has approved of
the conduct of the commander of the Kansas.
And now comes diplomacy We suppose,
complaints from the Spanish government, and
replies from the I. S. government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The Norfolk Journal publishes in supple
mental form an article on the material inter-
ests of Virginia, including chapter specially
devoted to Norfolk, from the pen of MIR. JOS
Segar, who has made the subject of internal
Improvement his special studv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

Intelligence has been received in Richmond
of the death at Rio de Janeiro, South Ameri-
ca of James VI. Matthews, jr., sou Of James
NJ. Matthews, esq, of Richmond, formerly Of
Essex, and nephew of DR.. Geo. W. Bagby,
State Librarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The Baltimore American denouuccs the ad-
vance that is now regularly made at this season
of the year in the wholesale prices of coal. 1t
says:-'This advance is always accompanied
with some pretcxt on the part OF the Companies
for adding the ten or fifteen cents to their cir
cular" rates. The most frequent excuse is
that the miLers are about to strike, aud that
the operators must run mp prices In order to
insure themselves against loss. This Is the
reason offered at this time for the advance re-
Gently ordered and mysterious hints are going
the rounds of the newspapers to the effect that
the workiugmen 10 the Schuylkill and Lacka-
wanna regions arc soon to stop work unless
their employers increase their wages. Under
this subterfuge the Companies effect their OBJ
iect, and the ten or fifteen cents additional in
wholesale prices means fifty cents to each pur-
chaser of ton of coal at retail. ;"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

LoUDoUN COUNTY ITEMS. Il From the Lou
doun Mirror. The fine young trottiug mare,
''Lady Medley" the property OF Col. Il. v.
White, died Of lung fever on Sunday last.
Lady Medley had made her mile 10 2:4O,
and was highly priced by her owner, who less
than month ago, we understand, refused
81 900 for her: The fine riding horse of Capt.
j. H. Manning, was seriously Injured one day
last week, by breaking through the plank Gov
ering over the culvert at the coner Of Loudoun
and Church streets
Capt. J. H. Manning advertises combina-
ton fertilizer, to which he asks the special
attention of the farmers of Loudoun. He
claims for it saving of from SIS to $50 per
ton over the ordinary compounds now in the
market and a much better article. 1t is at
least worthy of consideration.
Workmen have been engaged for several
weeks past, in exploring the Hillsborough Sill
yer Mine on the lands OF Mr.. James G. Janney.
So far, the only reward they have met with is
the discovery of some old implements, evident
employed 10 the search for silver In the long
Mr. n. T. Harrison had generously present
ed to the School Board OF Leesburg, lot con-
tanning about two acres, known as the old AGA
DENY lot, situated on the northwest corner Of
Writ and North streets, upon condition that
the Board erect in conjunction with the AGA
DENY building dwelling to be used as the
residence of the Principal Of the Academy.
V. Dabney, A. NJ, who for the past four or
FIVE wears has conducted Furnishing school
for young men in Mddleburg, in this county,
has given up his old position, and will, with
the commencement ofthe coming session, take
charge of a preparatory school in Princeton
College. r.
Walter, little nephew of Mr. B. +, Head,
while at play in the Courthouse yard on Mon
day evening fell and broke his arm. DR.. Mott
set the limo, and the little fellow now carries 1t
in sling, warning to his youthful pla. mates.
Rev. Melville Jackson, son of DR.. S. X.
Jackson, formerly of Leesburg, preached two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

Leonard Scott & Co., New York, have re-
printed the July number of Blackwood's Mag
azine. Contents The Parisians by Bulwer;
French home life; the Cure Santa Cruz and
the Carlist war; Newfoundland; The four Ages
Rate of Discount; Alexandra Dumas. The
Reprints of the British Reviews and Blackwood
are all in fine clear type, and good paper. The
present number of Blackwood is very inter
ts.ing one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The n. Y Express says that Senator Simon
Cameron, of pennsylvania, who is supposed to
have wise head upon his shoulders as well as
an ambitious one, declares himself in favor Of
General Graut for third term. His anxiety
is to defeat Speaker Blaine, because, as he as
serts, he is free trader and for other person
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The spanish Government has decided on call
ing out ninety thousand reserves to I'LL up the
depleted ranks Of the army, and endeavor to
do battle With the Carlist insurgents. The
frigate Vittoria, one Of those in which the
crew revolted and went over to the enemy, has
gone to sea from Alicante, pursued by war
vessel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says that it is semi officially an
nouDced that the Attorney General is greatly
annoyed at the kilograms constantly addressed
to him by Kellogg, of Louisiana. Despite this
chagrin of the Attorney General it is consider
ed that Kellogg's action in formally notifying
him of all his movements is emiuently proper
Kellogg, in his :oficial capacity is solely and
entirely the creature Of the Attorney General
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The friends Of Augustus Albert, yesterday
obtained majority Of delegates to the Demo
cratic Convention to be held 10 Baltimore, for
the nomination Of the Democratic candidate for
Sheriff Of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

At recent reception in London, Sir Bartle
Frere was asked to express an opinion as to the
real value of the treaty he had recently made
with the potentate of Eastern Africa He re-
piled simply and complacently that it was of
great moment, being merely highlands latch
key" by which, at any moment, she could let
herself into the interior Of an uucxplored con
tinent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-24

The German troops 10 France still hold the
Nerdun district, but with their departure,
which will not be later than September, the army
of occupation will take IT'S farewell Of the soil of
France, and the debt incurred by her late war
with Germany will have been paid of.