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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-12-05
YeGR COUNTY PAPER.

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Whilst we have reason to be sat
listed with the liberal subscription to
the COURIER by the citizens of Boze-
man and Gallatin county, we find
that there are many Of the wealthiest
and most substantialmen in our midst
have never taken our paper, and at
the same time they subscribe and pay
for papers published elsewhere in the
Territory. Whilst we think it very
proper to take as many papers as one
can afford, we think that every citizen
who can afford it should take their
county paper. It is THEIR sentinel
on the watchtOwer to guard the inter-
ests of it's own immediate locality
to defend when assailed by misrepre-
sentation-to set forth its advantages
and resources, and do all in its power
to promote the prosperity of the coun-
ty, and the people should reciprocate
by giving it their patronage. The
COURIER has always aimed to make
itself interesting, and worth to it's
subscribers the money paid for it.
For the last two years we have had
to struggle to establish the COURIER
on a good basis, and have at no time
been pressing in demands for what is
due us. We have been DESTROYS to ac-
commodate all who have had dealings
with us, and our rates have been as
low, if not lower, than anywhere else
in Montana. We have striven to adj
vance the interests of every class.
Our columns have been opened freely
to all to present questions which in
their nature were calculated to do the
town and county good. We have
stood firmly by this section Of the
Territory and battled for the right.
This we conceived to be the duty of a
county paper. We have never falter-
ed in devotion to Bozelnan and Gala
tin county, and intend to be equally
true in the future.
Wherever a people have stood faith
fully by their county, they have BEEN
benefited. The establishment of a
newspaper at Bozeman has given it
a growth and Importance earlier than
it would have come without it. Both
town and county have been advertised
by having an organ it. The COURIER
Is OF good size-many towns with
double the population Of Bozeman
have much smaller sheets, and these
times, that many regard as tight, we
are giving several columns more of
reading matter than before when times
were prosperous. On our part we
mean to spare no effort to make the
COURIER more valuable to subscribers
than heretofore, and introduce i'm
proyements.
In view of all these considerations.
we think that every citizen of Gallatin
should have his name on our subscrip-
ton books, and we hope by the be-
ginning of the next year to have a
considerable increase of names.
Let all stand by their county paper
and give it a liberal support, and we
promise in return good paper, worth
all the money paid for it. We trust
our friends will exert themselves to
induce those of their neighbors who
do not take the COURIER to subscribe
for it. We are fully identified with
the interests of the town and county.
and intend to stand by it for veal or
woe, and shall do all that is in us to
advance and promote the welfare of
our people, and advocate all schemes
that will bring wealth and population
to our borders.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-12-05
InEersoIl aad Harrington sent to the
PeNitentlary.
New York. November 2,


james II. Ingersoll, WHO was convicted
Wednesday OF forgery upon the county dur
ing the Ring rule, was sentenced to-day to
five years in the State prison at hard labor.
John harrington. Jr., convicted at the same
lime Of the SAME offense, was s. ntsnced to
eighteen months imprisonnsnt.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-12-05

is a scheme worthy of the nations aid
and benefcence, and will swell the
Golfers of the treasury when facilities
are afforded for the transportation of
the minerals which abound all along
its route. We are sanguine in our
views in reference to the Northern Pa
cific, yet feel satisfied that the opinions
entertained will find realization, and
we desire to impress our readers with
the same confidence and induce them
TO have faith in the prosecution of the
work. Everything points to that con-
clusioa. Nothing occurring recently
has induced belief On our part of an
intended suspension of the work. It
has been stated in positive terms that
the contract for the 205 miles to the
Yellowstone Crossing has been let, and
this has not been contradicted. This
looks like business, and the President
Of the road has given assurance that
work on that portion will be com
menced at the earliest moment next
spring. 1t will then not be many
months before all of these assurances
will be tested, and if they go on with
the work as promised, onr people will
10 inspired with hope and confidence
in the flNre ct HGttana.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

means of travelling to those places. 1t was the
supervisors plain duty, under section II of the
law, to render every facility to the qualified
electors, and to take care that they should all
he registered" To do this, he should have
gone from place to place" as lie was requested
to do. Why did he not do so2 Was it because
1t was we'll known to the "Warmoth Libs''-
those through whose influence we have been
told, the Supervisor received his appointment,
that nearly all these people were determinedly
opposed to their ticket and would almost to a
man, vote for the Convention, or Bourbon"
las the journal delights to call it) ticket, and
it was not agreeable to them that these elect
ors should enjoy any facilities to register and
vote! The Journal should not become indig-
nant, nor be surprised, if under all the cir
cumstances of the case, some people should
think so.
We have been told that frequent, but fruit
less efforts were made by Democrats to induce
the Supervisor to go to several places in this
district of country to "render the facility to be
registered" to the electors residing there. He
was requested by them, it seems, to 60 to Vile
Plate, about Is miles a lettle northwest of
opelousas, and spend one day; then to Point
aux-Loups, Plaquemine and Mermento, but
declined to comply with their wishes.
Had he done SO, and then distributed the
polling places in such manner as to give these
electors "every facility" for voting, as he did
at other places, where the Warmoth element
was known to be in the majority, we should
never have found fault with the Journals 'seu-
logy."
In establishing polling places, the Supervi-
sor seems again to have been obivious of the
rights OF certain Democratic communities in
the Parish, as well as of that fairness and i'm
partiality which Should have characterised
his official conduct.
Had not the attention of the Supervisor been
called to this whole subjoct-matter, by Demo-
Gratis, prior to the election, it might be said
that these omissions were the result of mad
vertence.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
AN APPEAL
TO THE HUMANITY OF SOUTHERN PEoPL
Lee Camp, No. l, Southern Cross brotherhood,
.z RICHMOND VA ,July 1879

Our order is composed of Confederate Sol
diers alone, who had an unbIemished record
during the war, Its object are to perpetuate
the memory and heroism of our fallen COM
rades, to aid the families of our former bretl-
ern in arms who need assistance, and to try
and preserve the truth and purity of history
We are now specially engaged in the sacred
duty OF raising funds to assist Hollywood Me-
moral Association in removing the remains of
our noble dead from Gettysburg and other
points where they are neglected and mistreat-
ed, to Hollywood Cemetry near this eity.
where, through the untiring efforts of our Ia
dies, an hon0rble resting-place is provided,
and an enduring monument erected to their
memory; and where, protected and cared for
they can yearly receive the honor bestowed
on our Memorial Day. in decorating their
graves with flowers, There are yet at Gettys-
burg the remains of near ONE THOUSAND OF
BODIES; they are from nearly all the States :;
and when we say, in some instances, the heart
less wretches OF the vicinity where they fell
and lie are ploughiasg their bones abo,st as If
thep Wefc dogs, it is enough to make the blood
of decent humanity boil, and the pocket-of
all who are not false to feeling-faise to prin-
cipie-false t0a cause once dear-epen to re-
move these heroes from such indignity and
inhumanity.
Some Of these men are from your State:
some OF them may have been your dear friends
or your own kin; all of them lost dteiy. Ices IL,
You professed to love tIien while living
you professed to love the cause for which they
died, Shall their remains be dishonored when
they lost their lives for you? Will you not
aid us to romoye them to safe and sacred
spot, where the warm, noble hearts and gen.
tie care of Virginia woman can watch over
them; Into whatever hands this appeal falls,
we beg You to aid us in this cause, in which
our whole soul is enlisted, because you cannot
give much; remember, as drops make an
ocean, SO many small contributions will make
a goodly sum.
Can't You spare day or so to canvass spe-
cially for this purpose?
1t is necessary to raise several thousand dol
lars to accomplish our purpose, but we do not
hesitate to undertake it, as we cannot think
Southern people will close their hearts and
pockets to so sacred an appeal.
Remit all contributions to w. C. CARING
TON care Piedmont and Arlington Life In
snrance Company, Richmond, Va, he being
chairman of Committee.
Please act promptly; give as liberal as You
can, put give something. and let us bring our
5bfothers away from hostile hands and North
w. C. .CARRINGTON,
w. ELLIS JONES,
r. II. ARMSTRONG,
]. I'll. PATTON,
G. w. VOLKMAN.
Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

" Owing to unforeseen circumstances,
entirely beyond our control, the publication
Of the COURIER will be interrupted for a few
weeks. In the meantime we will be enabled
to devote all our time and attention to the
Job Printing department of our establishment
in which we guarantee to give entire salts
faction, both in regard to quality of work aud
moderate prices.
AS soon as we can procure suitable press
we will resume the publication of the COURIER
which we hope will be in few weeks at
farthest
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
THE OPELOUSAs COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
BY
LEOyCE SAND OF.
con ITO N 9 !:

DITIoNs:
Observation-Disclosures Dollars per year, pay
able Invariably in advance.
1tyrcrtisiugDFifty Cents per square for the
frst insertion and twenty Five Cents for each
subsequent insertion. Eight lines or less
constitute square.
All advertisements sent in for publication
will be inserted in English and French tunless
o+herwise ordered} until the publisher shall
iudgc it convenient to discontinue.
Candidates to public favors will pay Fifteen
Dollars each, In advance, if they wish to be
announced.
Obituary Notices. Cards of Thanks, &c, to
be paid for as advertisements.
Personal cards, when admissible, to be
charged at the rate of twenty cents per line,
in advance
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
To The People Of st. Landry.

To The People Of st. Landry.
Agency hound city iMut"a! Life ms. Co., !
OPoLUsA, La, Nov. lith. 1871.
BEG leave to announce that / have
J. accepted of the Agency of the Mound
City Mutual Life Insurance Company of St.
Louis, Missouri. My officeE is in the Court
Louise, where will he me happy to explain
to ali whose interest and dSty requires the
aid OF that most benevolent of modern instr
tutions-Life Insurance. Tie high character
of the Mound City renders ii necessary to say
a word ill it's behalf: its policy holders are
composed of some of the most intelligent and
respectable citizens of this aud adjoining par
ishes, to whom l take great pleasure in refer
ring to their names below The Louisiana
Department is under the control of our best
citizens. and every member :director may be
regarded as guardians to tie widow and the
orphan.
The following gentlemen compose the Lous-
lana Board: E. T. MerricK, e. H. Mouton.
James Jackson. Robert Hare, L. A. Wilt.
Thomas Fitzwilliam, F. II. Hatch, Octave
Vtosrhies. b. b. Simmes
would also refer to the card of Mrs HAYES.
widow of the late James 3G. Hayes. of this
parish, and of Mrs. O'Bryhn of Vermillion
parish, widow of Colonel: Daniel O'Brvan
by this institution recommendsit it most strongly
to the consideration of our people.
NAMES OF POLICY fEoIDERs.
DR.. John A. Taylor, AlcGe Dupr&, Henry L.
Garland, Joel H. Sandoz. j. j. Morgan, Thos.
c. Anderson. c. C. Swaze, DR.. j. L. Estoree.
J. l.. Morris, Captain Carmpuche, Joseph NJ.
Moore, A. r. Hawkins, and many others also,
from other parishes long list could be fur.
nished, but | will only mention Governor A.
Mouton, of Lafayette, and Generals Alcbiades
DeBlanc and Alexandra 'Declouet, of St.
Martin.
81 A GARRTGTTES
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

ss3 We yesterday had the pleasure of meet
ing Mir. w. L. Smylie, Editor of that sterling
sheet, the Planters Banner, of Franklin, La.
Mr. Smylie is on visit to our Parish in the
interest OF his paper, which we take pleasure
in commencing to our citizens
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

LEES MoNUMENT.-The Richmond
Enquirer says that the marble for the
memorial sarcophagus and recumbent
statue of Gen. Lee has been quarried in
Vermont, and will shortly arrive in that
city and be carved from the design in
plaster. Means are now needed to en-
able the sculptor to go forward and
finish the work. The total cost Of the
work undertaken by the Memorial As
sociation is $4,000, of which $4,000
have been contributed; $l5;OOO are yet
required. AS the surest and readiest
way of raising this sum, the Association
of the Army of Northern Vergiua, at
its late meeting in that city, appealed
to the ladies fthe South to join in cell
ebrating the Goth of January, 1873, the
university of Gen. Lees birthday, in
taking such steps as will secure the sum
of money needed to properly adorn his
tomb at Lexington.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

Coop MovE.-!.The various large and
influential political clubs, composed of
our best citizeus, have reorganized into
"citizens' clubs" with a view of defen-
ding the rights of the people, and of CO.
operating to maintain the lawful and
honest government of the State. In
proper time they will demonstrate their
power in such manner, as to show
that the conservative classes of our
city do not intend to submit to the law
less schemes of the foul conspirators
who have usurped the powers of the
State, and seek to enslave the virtue,
the intelligence anG' morality of our
population, to set of graceless politi-
cal knaves, adyenturers, and credulous
and ignorant negroes.
". D. Times Dec, 20th,
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

THE New ORLEANS UsuRPATIoN.-While
President Grant is denying at Washington any
intention or desire to tyrannize over the peo-
pie of Louisiana or to interfere with the free
government of the State, the federal author
tiles III New Orleans are committing outrages
to which no people with spark of manhood
in their breasts can patiently submit. The
State government overthrow, State Courts
abolished or the rightful judges driven by
force from the bench, and now the suppress
sion of the independent press. are the outrages
that mark the progressive steps of this infa-
nous violation of the constitution and the
laws.-N. Y Herald
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
TO MGR AN rs.

FENHE undersigned is agent for the sale of a
Il tract of land situated about IL miles from
Opelousas, containing about 800 arpents,
about one-third of which is woodland Parties
in need of land can purchase the whole tract, or
in lots of 81 arpents or more, at reasonable
prices and favorable terpls. For particulars,
apply to N. QUAFREVAUX,
Opeousas
or to BiancLain g. Giraud No. 50 Old Levee st.
New Orleans.
Those 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.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

q Bloch 81 Dupre have removed into their
new store which is, without a doubt, the
most magnificent establishment in the Parish
with a stock Of goods to match.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

4 MAGIc or THE Mourn 0doriferous So@o-
don't render the mouth enchanting. Conlpos-
sed of rare antfseptic herbs. 1t imparts white
ness to the teeth, q dilicions dower-Iike aroma
to the breath, and preserves intact, from
youth to age, the teeth.
Spaldins 3 Glue, handy mends everything.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
C.. NE. BAYLY & POND.
WHOLESALE GROCERS
Firemen, Attention!
.Mr. MAURICE VILLAsECA

HAVING taken charge of the store recently
IL L. conducted By Mr. FL. Latour, on Main ST.,
has the honor to announce to his friends and
customers, and the public in general, that he
will continue the same style of business. that
is the retailing of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats,
Boots and Shoes. Saddlery, Hardware, Glass
ware, Crockeryware, Groceries, Choice Wines
and Liquors, Whiskeys, &c, &c, &c, all of
which he will sell at the Lo,cest Possible
Figures for CASH. Call and see.
Opelousas, Dec. q, 1872. E3m
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

ED@ We call particular attention to Mr.. II
Desessart's advertisement of garden seeds for
sale, which are warranted to be fresh and
genuine.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
ESTR Az.
NOTICE.

FESHE public is respectfully informed that 1
L have no partner in my trade as carpenter,
but "paddle my own canoe
Dec. Z, 1921 W.R. MEGINLEY.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
$50 REWARD!

STOLEN from the undersigned, at Merfnen
- tau, oh Thursday night the 18th inst, an
american mare. little over yeara old. IRON
gray color, both hind feet and one fore foot
white, has small spot darker than others on
left thigh the saddle stolen with the mare has
had the pummel recovered, and has three con,-
mon tacks in row on the top of it. The party
seen on said mare near Opelousas the next
day was tall man with red beard and hair.
Fifty dollars reward will be paid for the ap-
prehension of the thief, and return of the mare
to the undersigned. DAVID ROY.
Mermentau, La, Dec 2Sth, 1879. If.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

Eg The Texas Pacific Railroad has effected
a.loan of $63, ,O00, 900 in Europe, and has now
fifteen thousand men, of whom one thousand
are Chinese, EN- route to work on its line,
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

F1Ss If yoa o,re this Office any
A4Asa thing, call and pay It ,cithoat
delay, and auoid the visits Of ~.ssssw
a collector; nc need the funds. SSAA
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

- mass meeting of the citizens Of st.
Marys parish was held at Franklin on the
28th December. The meeting was addressed
BY Colonel a. Z. Tucker, Judge Fred Crates,
Resolutions were adopted protesting against
the action Of the United States authorities ii
our late troubles, denouncing Durell and Kel-
Iogg, and instrncting our members of the Leg
islafnre To stand firm, resisting by every
means at their command further usnrpations
on the part of the United States authorities,
and calling OH their fellow citizens through
out the State to act promptly in the same
manner The meeting was largely attended,
both races being represented.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
vE A SONIC

@ps GORDY r.. A. CHAPTER, 80.
Sag meets at the Humble Cottage Lodge,
No. 1g, at Opelousas, the first Tuesday after
the full moon, at O'clock P. NJ.
JAS. RAY, H. P.
K. n. BoDEMUtLER, Secretary. [Aug6tf
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

PAY TP.--Our friends who are indepted for
advertisements, announcements, subscription,
or job work are respectfully requested to pay
at once.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

- Sebastian Anon, restaraunt proprie-
tor, was recently tried in the Police Court of
Washington City, and fined one hundred dol
lors, for refusing to wait on negro, Foote,
and some of his frintls
Anon appealed from this decision, and
Judge Macarthur, of the Criminal Court, after
reviewing the facts of the case, decided :
THAT the proprietor of hotel or restaurant
was the proper judge of who should have
either refreshments or lodgings in his house
and no one could dispute his authority in that
matter
The Judgment of the Police Court was re-
versed and the charge dismissed
In similar case against Frederick Freud,
another restaurant proprietor, nolle prosequi
was entered.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
MARKs' CHEAP STORE

HAVING just returned from New Orleans
IL l. with a select stock of general merchan-
die, consisting i'll part of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
FANCY GOODS, &c.
would inform my friends, and the public of
st. Landry in general. that I am enabled to
offer them as good bargains as any other in
Opelousas, at my new stand on Main Street,
under the Courier Printing office.
Call and examine my stock, and ascertain
my prices, which will be found
as CHEAP as TIE CHEAPEST!
Asa proof of my determination to sell low,
am offering the best brands of CALICO at
III Cts per yard. A. MARKS.
Opelousas, Nov. 9, 1879. 9tf
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

To JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, NoTARIEs, AUc
TONER'S, Ere. - We have ON hand ready
printed, good assortment of blank forms re-
quired by Justices of the Peace, Notaries, &c,
which we will dispose of cheap. We are also
prepared to ELL all orders for Job Printing of
every description on short notice, and in SUI
perior style, at the lowest prices. Having re-
Gently made important additions to the Job
Printing department of our Office, we are pre-
pared to turn out work superior to any other
country Office in the State, and guarantee
satisfaction both in regard to quality and
price. Call at our office on Main st. and ex-
anime specimens and ascertain prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

ARTHUR's ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE
The January Issue. of "Arthur"is on our ta-
BILE. The Home Magazine takes, with this num-
ber its .'New Departure for higher level and
a broader field. For twenty years it has been
visiting rhe people all over the land, and seek
ing toestablish itself in their homes as pow
er for good-seeking to make hearts purer and
happier. But il had limitations, which are
now pushed aside. Hereafter it will take the
form oi the editors own ideal of what mag
a1,me III, Ior american homes should be.
The present number Il one IF great excaI-
lence and interest, and a promise Of the good
tnings TO come. Il has been greatly enlarged
and literally Illustrated. Every snhscriIer
to the BE- Magazine for 1873 will receive copuy
oI lAe Csastadfa Grdces, one of the leveliest
steel engraving ever issued Terms. ~. 50 4
year, with reduction for clubs. address n
3. Arthur & Son, Philadelphia Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
Z @ 9 II.

A BOUT 10 days ago, creole pony, dun
n color, branded about thus: ST. in the CEN
ter of a diamond. ANY one who will deliver
said pony to $. Loeb, Opelousas, will be Liber-
ally rewarded. 8. LOEB.
Opelousas, Oct, 26, 1S72-tf
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04
REMOVAL.

70 Fresh Garden Seeds of all
kinds just received and for sale by H.
DESESsARTs, Warranted Genuine;
-dU for Cash. and CASH ONLY.
The Opelousas courier., 1873-01-04

q Uuited States soldiers are still
guarding the entrance to the Senate
Chamber and House of Representatives
at Mechanics Institute. The Pinch
back government, unable to maintain
its own existence. relies exclusively
upon the bayonets of the Federal sol
diers to perpetuate its illegal possess
sion of the State House. Legislation
carried on under the protection of Win
chester rifles is a solemn farce and
sad commentary upon this so-called
republican form of government which
now lords it over patient and long-suf
fering people.--N. 0. Times Dec, 2Sth.