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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1873-03-13
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We haze witnessed entertainments in
France vben the new Emperor undertook
=, st,r rcorla ,;.h irnerial unhostorv
,or,eogs SINNERS. and sgul-;nsn:-jnr foot.
,,orns Bnt take il All NAL. Goycrr,r and
Mrs. ro,ke's entertainment was the finest
We ever saw. Fes reorlc, il is true. have
sach princclv house; fewer the taste,
ana los number vet the wealth that
that wsglI Justify such display Of hos
p..rli,v.
Governor Cookies mansion is in the arts
locrafio Oh ccmetury known yglca..y a.
Grorra.nyn. Governor Cooke and family
be;nr If = seriops t.,rn. II i well they should
have a residence in the cemetar7. Tie
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Cooke 20. prosper Ike the green bay
horse spckcn Of in the scripture. We be-
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flourish like the green bay, and not rIehte-
ons people Ike un'o Jay Cooke Co
That they, the iast-nameJ, no prosper We
know. Hence this entertainment.
SCHUYLER CoffAx has not accomplished
enc rcs2It for %-'eh we are 'ssanktI,. ''e
has gwen inc poIHlco-reilg'ous cant Blow
that will, we fondly hope, prove fatal. Out
of the aLti-savery agitation and the late
war there grew a party based on the
huaanities and religion. The men who
prayed the loudest and exhorted most We
hemently were regarded rs our leaders
pure !" Sf'i'' az" H'A"'! 1T "'':'"''''l :
VI 'ui' came the c'l''''''': Statesmen ana
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1873-03-13

THEsE two lines which look SO solemn.
y ere tut ii here to fll ogt tic column.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1873-03-13
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NOTIEE

NOTICE.
Having Sisuosed Of my husirrs. in Si.hiTott TO ~
oi. psvrg,l T.arf,t al 'ro.a fLdeb'cd TO Hi~ &c
o4k Immediate payment ~ the store Iharkui foy
10 zone ~ y.,rGu4sc It rdcd TO- in the p5Ss,
s,rCffuIi. r.It.t ruufir nauce Of the 70 ny
,-re.,ar vi = ouis ucyroih. who Will conduct thi
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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Here is new outburst of the Western
s!alutatory mania: with our publica-
ton we want to please everybody, but
never having acquired the knack of
placing each PERSONS advertisement at
the head of the first column, we don't
expect to. We don't mean to be very
touching" in our personal remarks,
but, if as a reform educator, or anything
of the kind, we displease any parties, #
may be well for them to consider the
fact, before taking means of summary
vengeance in their hands, that our
weight is always over one hundred and
fifty pounds, and that in the many lei
sure moments we have had the pleasure
of entertaining in our earlier career, we
went heavy into the practice of hoisting
two hundred pound anvils over our
head, holding bags of flour at arms
length, and other feats for muscular
development. This is not told as a
dampener to any of the pugilistic spirits
of this community, but to let people
know that we are independent and
fearless"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Among the mourners for the ones
lost on the steamer Atlantic was an
Irishman. He crowded into the Office
Of the company in the city of New
York and asked
81 say sir! To the devil wild ye! 1
say, sir! where is my br0therP He
came over to New York on your ship, and
is drowned. Doyou hear that? An'Tm
drunk! I'm I'll stay drunk, an I'll get
drunken, if | sell the very shirt on me
back. An I'll be drunk every minute of
me life till see me brother. Mind that,
nOw!n
The next day he appeared again at
the office of the company, drunker than
before, and about half dressed. Said he
Has me brother come? If You don't
bring him I'll stay drunk till You do
I've sold half of me clothes for Whiskey.
An the other half will last me- me- the
morrow, just. # ye don't bring him till
me tomorrow, I'll stay drunk till ye
does, and may be yid have to sell your
clothes to get me the whiskey! Thin
] be Jazzus yid know how it is yourself u
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

A WIFE's POwER.-The power of a
wife, for good or evil, is irresistible.
Without one, home must be forever un-
known,
A good wife is to man wisdom,
courage and strength a bad one is con-
fusion, weakness and despair. No con-
fusOn is hopeless to man where the
wife possesses tirmness, decision and
economy. There is no outward pro-
priety which can cOunteract Incidence,
extravaganza and folly at home. No
spirit can long endure bad influence.
Man is strong, but his heart Is not
adamant. He delights in enterprise
and action, but to sustain him he needs
a tranquil mind; and especially if he is
an intellectual man, with a whole head
he needs his moral forces in the con-
fict of life. To recover his cOmpOsure
home must be place of peace, of com
fort. There his soul renews it's strength
and goes forth with fresh vigor to en-.
counter the labor and troubles of life
But if at home he finds no resi-, anC
there is met with bad temper, sullen.
ness, jealousy and gloom, or is assaileC
| by complaints and censure, hope van.
ishes and he sinks into despair, Sucl
is the case with too many who, it might
seem, have no conflicts or trials of life
for such is the wlfe's power.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Be careful when you make some sup-
gestions oof your landiady 'Of dot STS Won
dOnd make some mishdake like mvSelf
did on TOosiay. | find it oud in dher
NOos Ledder last week some recent
vot you make cake tings oof. | cut
it Oud and gif it to mine landlady,
but | vOs so extonished like tunder af
forwards when find cut dher wrong
piece, and gif her instead, a piece Of
paper vot say, chow to manage a vi
clOus cOw''-und now l haf Won tOoths
der lesser, my head AXIS Oufully, und
she dond took off my board pishness not
fifty cent week Oud. Dis vos convi-
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

The man who has begun to live and
work by artificial stimulant never
knows where he stands, and can never
count upon himself with any certainty.
He gets into his castle q servant who
becomes the most tyrannical of masters.
He may resolve to turn him out, but
viii find himself reduced to the condi-
ton in which he can neither do with
nor without him. The use of stimu-
liant to the brain-power brings on dis
ease in whose parOxysmS a man is no
more his own master than in the raving
of a feveT-a disease that few have the
knowledge to understand, and fo1
whose manifestations the world has nc
pity,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

An Indiana editorlaysdow his shears
tor tor r. " fey minutes to write a double
loaded editorial, in which he plaintively
remarks: we are the recipient Of
half peck of nice onions, two water
melons, and a bottle of ginger beer
from from one one Of our subscribers. The gifts
weary land. We are glad some one re-.
membered us in the midst of our laboTs
and cares, and evinced that remem-
6rance in so delicate manner. We
dOte on onions and love melons dearly
and so long as the fragrance of the
former and the gripes of the latter
lInger about us, we shall hold the kind
donor in atfectionate remembrance. Of
ginger beer we have never been able to
speak enthusiastically, but NAV saw W
that our children enjoyed it greatiy.
while the empty bottle added not y
little to the effective force of our Office
armory.- These little acts inspire us to
renewed exertions, but our snbscrintion N
price will remain the same"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

A damsel fresh from Ireland, who
proposed to perform certain household
services for lady of Brooklyn, made
the following inquiry:
=, And phase, ma'am, will ye be afther
telling me if it's Croton water that
ye,ye got all over the hOuse?D
NC" replied the lady; eve do not
have CrOtOn water in BToOklyn.n
"Och! Shure, then, I'm not afther
s:tayin' here, havin' been always used to
it in Ireland !"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

APPLYING ASHES TO PoTATOEs.-My
experience in applying ashes to pota-
toes, with the bestresults, has been to put
on single handful to each hill soon
after they are planted, and before they
get out of the ground. have increased
my crop One-half by so doing. BY max
ing an experiment in the same field, by
leaving q row without! ashes, l have
ter than plaster for potatoes; worth to
metwenty-five cents per bushel.-[J. D.
Randall,
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nRr Goons. GROCERIEs, 20.
UBN AEhE6E AsW
Ladies, Read the News!


CAMILLE .ROOS
Having Just returned, by last boat, from New
Orleans. with FULL and dBEAUTIFULsTOCk
OF MERCHANDISE, invites all, both Ladies
and Gentlemen to call and examine his stock
which they will find complete in every article
they may need.
GENTS FINE EREADY-MADEC CLOTHING,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS, GLOVES, ETC,
LADIES' VERY FINE DRESS GOODS, such as
FINE GRENADINES,
BLACK AND COLORED ALPACAs,
MOURNING GOODS,
JAPANESE CLOTHS, (all shades and pricesJ
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY,
LADIES' MISSES. AND CHILDREN's TRIM
MED HATS,
LATEST STYLES OF SHOES,
Also full stock of
PROVISIONS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, WOODENWARE, TINWARE,
TOBACCO, CIGARS, WHISKY, ANIsETTE,
&C. &c. &C'
At ve1y low prices to suit the times.
FINE JAPANESE CLOTHS at from Is to 25 cts
per yard
CHOICE FLOUR tguaranteed) at 80 per barrel
Highest prices paid for
COTTON, HIDES, WOOL,
And all other produce, at
CAMILLE Roos',
Cor Main and North Streets, Opelousas.
aDril5-tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

An old negro named Pete was very
much troubled about his sins. Perceiv-
ing MN one day with a very downcast
" Q, massa, I'm such great sinner!1
But, Pete" said his master. "von are
foolish to take it so much to heart. Yon
never see me troubled about nv sins,1
D." know the reason, massa," said Pete.
when you go out duck-shoOting. and
kill one due X and wound another, don't
you run, after the wounded duck ?1
." Yes, Pete;" and the master wondered
what was coming next. "WeIl, massa,
dat is de way wild you and me. De
debll has got you sure; but as he am
not sure Of me, he chazes dis chile ali
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

~ 1t was at the second battle of Bull
Kun that a cannon ball carried off a
poor soldiers leg.
Garry me to the rear ~ he cried. to =
tall YAM l1ee companion, who had been
fighting by his side. - il
The Yank zee caught the wounded SOL
dler up, and as he was about to put him
across his shoulders, another cannon
ball carried away the poor fellows
hea heaf; q; The ~ Yankee, however, in the
ceeded with his burden towards the
rear. '--0
"What are you carrying that thing
a man with his leg shot off" "
60 Why, he hasn't any head /" cried the
The Yankee looked at his load. and
for the first time saw that what the Off
cer, said was true. Throwing down the
body, he thundered out: '
| his legIn 0 ~ " 90
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22
T1UpFRFFR---T1TJNERER

T UnHBER! LUMBER! LUMBER r
III Choice Cypress and Pine Lumber, OF every
dimension, and in unlimited quantities, SUP
piled by the undersigned at Mount Pleasant
Mills near Washington. We are receiving
large lot of chain logs and viii fill with prompt
ness and dispatch all bills entrusted TO MS.
Orders addressed to the undersigned, at wash
ingtOn, will receive immediate attention.
All kinds and any AMOUNT of Seasoned Lumber
always on hand, at Reduced Prices.
Terms Cash at the mill.
FRANK MCNTC0LL.
Mt. Pleasant Mills, July 8, 1871,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-A gentleman
writes to us as follows: "My yungest
boy, three years old, playfully put but
ting up his nOze, and after triing to ex-
stract it with instruments, and failing,
| then placed my finger on the child's
Noze Opist to the butting and my mouth
to the mouth, of the boy. i then blew
into the mouth of the boy and the butting
come out of his NOze.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22
IS Jim SHRRiReV.'S

AS related by Simon Wheeler, Esq, of Angels
Camp, Calaveras county, California, on be-
ing asked for information concerning a GER
tain Rev. LeOnidas w Smiley.l
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

A Medical Journal estimates that the
people of the United States pay $125, ,O00,-
900 yearly for physicians services and
for medicines. They spend a good deal
more than that for liquors and other
things to make them sick.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Quincy ga body VII an awful SIGHT o.
Words and declared he would make a
grand preacher, although " hantle O. the
folk wadna ken what he was drivin' att
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

The wife of a Methodist minister in
Tennessee has been seriously i'll for
some time, but, says a Southern paper
in announcing the fact, "hopes are en-
tertained that she will recover" And
then it adds "Let him (the husband)
have the sympathy and prayers of his
brethren in this hour Of aff1iction and
disCOuragement.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

That was good, though rather Sc
we're, pun which was made by student
II one OF our theological seminaries
l2nd he was not one of the brightest of
the class either), when he asked, "Why
list of the age?" and on ali "givine It
up," said, Because at the close of eTery
sermon there is a great awakening"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Where "A man who had had a severe
fall was asked by the surgeon: Have
Zg Zeg sprained pr yourself near earth the I'LL fb1la 2
ket place."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

nE@@QMUTH0N.-T FIRM OF BLOCH
~ 81 Dupr6 Ii dissolved br mutual consent, to
take effect from the first day of January, 1873
The business u continued by Joseph Bloch and
simon Bloch, under the name and style of
apl 5-tfl ]. BLOCH & co.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

A witness in q late divorce case kept
saying that the wife had a very retaliat-
ing disposition that she retaliated for
every little thing.
"Did you ever see her husband kiss
her9p asked the wife's counsel.
Eyes, sir, often.n
"What did she do on such occasions 7"
"She always retaliated, sir"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

How MONEY GOEs,-In our country
every good workman can get ahead, If
he knows how to deny himself, and to
save. Much money is worse than vast
ed in poor families, An exchange
says: .--
4 ardvwording man-as for instance
bricklayer, mason, or blacksmith
drinks about eight glasses of beer daily,
at an expense of accents per day, or SO 80
per week.
Eight glasses of beer daily. at five
cents q glass, cost each week
SO so, and each year $146. We
suppose this is more than one-sixth of
the yearly earnings Of the average
''hard- working man." Tt is probably
tWo-t thirds as much as the "hardwork-
ing man" pays for rent, and twice as
much as he pays for clothes. 1t would
enable him to take q six weeks rest each
year, If he saved it, or pay his expenses
to New York and back three times, and
almost to Europe and back. It would
buy him good lot of ground not very
far removed from the city, or if put out
at interest would bring him as much
as he gets for two or three days labor
It would buy him three times as mucl
bread as he could eat, or would prob,
ably suffice to pay his meat bill.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

WA0aTAdsE STAMPS AND STAMP.
ed Envelopes. The Postmaster at misplace
takes pleasure in announcing to the public that
the post Office Is at present supplied with full
assortment of postage stamps, envelopes
stamped and unstamped, newspaper wrappers,
etc Therefore, those wishing any of the above,
in small or large quantities, can have them by
calling at the post office. may 31-tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22
TYANCY GROCERY STORE.

T79ANCW GROCERY SFOREs
G. B. ANDRUS.
CORNER MAIN AND LANDRY STREETS,
Always has ON hand full assortment of choice
family groceries, and particularly flour in bar
rels and half alf-barTeIs-Cheap; also:
TINWARE, GOLDFISH,
E WILLOWWARE, MACKEREL,
HARDWARE, HERRINGS,
SHOT, SALMON,
POWDER, FANCY SOAP, ..
CARDS, STOVE BLACKING,
FLUTING MACHINES.
Also, full assortment of Fine Liquors, Brandy,
Rye and Bourbon Whisky, Peach Brandy,
Wines and Bitters, Fine French Cordial, Dant-
zick, Old Irish Wine, Madeira Wine, Port Wine !;
and in fact, every variety of Liquor and Wines
all for cash and Cheaper than the Cheapest.
VIII commence the New Year by selling ex-
clusively
FOR CASH AND CHEAP.
dec. 22-IY.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Il hope you will be able to support
me" said young woman, while walk
ing out with her intended during
somewhat slippery state of the pave
ment., "Why, yes" replied the some
what hesitating swain with a little as
slstance from your father" There was
some confusion, and profound silence.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22
And everything else in proportion.

He has on hand, and is constantly receiving
by every boat, q choice assortment OF all kinds
of fancy and family groceries, consisting of Flour
in whole and half barrels; Sugar Cured Hams
Smoked Shoulders Breakfast Bacon, Pork
Crackers, Rice, Vermicell, Macaroni, Teas, all
kinds of canned Fruits, Fishes and Vegetables; ;
French COgnac, American Brandy, Jamaica
and Louisiana Runs, Gins, favorite brands; ;
Whiskey, Old, Bourbon, Old Rye, Monongahela,
Dexter, &c Bitters, Hostetters, New Found
land, Sazerac, Russian, and all other kinds,
Fresh and Dried Apples, Oranges, Lemons; and
line of Fancy and Family Groceries.
Choice Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, &C., &C., &C.,
will be found at
LOUIS DESMARAIS',
Corner of Market and Bellevue Streets,
0r1nIO tn
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

ADVERTISING THE STATE.-The State
agent of the Louisiana immigration So
ciety announces that he is in almost
daily receipt of letters from abroad con-
tanning inquiries with reference to the
price, location, and products of saleable
lands in our market.
These inquiries are elected by thefre-
quent publications of newspaper ar
ticles setting forth the advantage which
the State affords to immigrants. 1t will
thus be seen that the press Is valuable
motive power, and If for time the
press should subordinate the discussion
of political topics to that of immigration
interests, the State would be advertised
and good results would follow. The
State to prosper must do as all successful
business men do, advertise freely and
often in the columns Of the press.
We suggested the other day that one
of the first steps, after the organization
| of parish branches of the immigration
Society, should be to place small farms
in the market, and to advertise these
lands particularly in the parish news
paper, and in at least one in New Or.
| leans. The wisdom of such a systema
tic policy is sustained by the character
and number of the letters addressed tt
the State agent, who at present appear
| to be the only medium through whicl
strangers may apply for reliable infor
mation.-[ Crescent City.
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TyMEB Ks NO MUHHBUG

LOUIS DESMARAIS
pretends to keep the cheapest Fancy and Fam
lily Grocery in opelousas.
Look at the following list Of prices:
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mTSCELLANEOUs.

de so REWARD.-I WILL PAY THE A
I'D boye reward for the arrest and conviction
of the parties who broke into my store, in the
night of the Goth ultimO. "
Onelnnsas. MAY sd. 1s73-tf
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The HunmOPists' Column.
A little nonsense now and then,
Is relished by the wisest men.

els Pat Flannigan on board this ship %
rOared Nelson, during lull in the firing
at the battle of the Nile. "I'm here,
my Lord" said Erin's son, showing
himself on the deck. "Then," said the
gallant Nelson, looking satisfied, "let
the battle proceed" That story is
Pats.
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DRUG STORES.
OPELOUsAs DRUG STORE.

SIGN OF THE BIG MORTAR!
Opposite the Court House,
OPELoUSAs, La.
The undersigned in returning his sincere
thanks for the very liberal patronage with
which he has heretofore been favored, would
respectfully call the attention of all needing
any ything in his line, to his
LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK
of everything belonging to the Drug Business.
orders solicited
Prescriptions will receive particular attention
at all hours of the day or night.
CLAUDIUS MAYO,
PharmacnutiSf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

NYOB RENT.-THAT DESIRABLE PLACE
of business now temporarily occupied by
Bloch & Duppe, in Opel0usas. Possession given
on first January next For further particulars
apply at next door to
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

Dress Hats of superb quality finish.
All the nObby styles for young men.
Youths, Boys aud ChiIdren's Hats, In the
newest designs, at
may 10-tf JOS. BI1OGH q 60.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-08-22

A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
IN OF
PAIN TIE r s. NJ A T E RIA L!
SNOW WHITE ZINC,
WHITE LAED,
TURPENTINE,
BOILED LINSEED OIL,
RAW LINSEED OIL,
PATENT DRYER,
DAMAR,
JAPAN
VARNIsHES.
Paint and Varnish Brushes.
SASH TOOLS, &C., SC, &c.
ALL COLORED PAINTS, PIGMENTS AND
EARTHS IN OIL AND DRY,
At G. MAYO'S
Sign of the Big Mortar, OpelOusas, La
The Grange advance., 1873-11-05
OWN A HOME.

d 1t our citizens were asked in what con-
tsists the strength of our Republican in
stitutions, nine out of ten would answer
that is is our superior educational facili-
ties: This is, only partially true. The
school is the secondary influence that
tends tosthe assimilating process that is
going on in this vast country to bring
the people into homogeneous mass.
The main influence at work is the simple
desire that the foreigner aspires, as soon
as he lands upon these shores, to own a
home, and in all our vocabulary there is
no word SO potent or powerful as the
word " home" It is thing which nei-
ther the Irish peasant nor the German
laborer have in their own country any
conception, but is here the goal Of their
hopes and desires. Education comes
next, and is a something the need Of
which is not felt until the adornments Of i
home are thought Of. This desire to
own the roof under which one sleeps 8
distinctively an American characteristiic, i,ic,
and seems by nature adapted ! to the
growth which Is raising us il ii importance
Il the scale Of nations. It Is the Ink
which: connects the man with the goy- lpt,sit