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The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
Opeousas Parish Of st Landry, La, January "a, 1874

tie to plant belts Of .jute around the regular
cotton plantations which have been hereto
fore invaded by these Injurious insects.
Ropes tmade fjutc raised in LouisianaJ have
been estimated at all average wholesale price
OF 20 cents per pound. DednctinS cents for
waste and making I cents would remain for
the fiber That result would leave consider
able profit TO the producer, the average cost
of production not being over , cents pound,
where the cultivation is we'll managed. Let lis
add that the refuse. after the cleaning, fur
nshes 30 per cent Of good material for paper
making. the other 80 per cent furnishing
good manure.
1t is the same case with ramie the cultiva-
ton of which can be easily associated with
that of jute. The two cultures will ulti-
mately be the most profitable of the country
especially in Louisiana, where the decaying
cultivation OF sngar-cane demands a substi-
tute.
The plants whose introduction is here ad-
yocated will become for sugar-planters
timely relief. inaslnuch as the large capital
in their machinery can be utilized in raulie
and jute production. Then but small out
lay for seed and the decorticating apparatus
will be necessary.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
''The Wild Wan Of ST. Landry. s.
HIS LIFE AND DEATH,

most eccentric character, known from
time immemoral to the oldest inhabitants of
those sections of our parish called Prairie
Basse and Prairie Laurent, and whom Mr.. D.
bennett, the then editor of the Planters Ban
1ser, lmmortalized some years ago as "the Wild
Man of St, Landry" died last week at q verv
advanced age. He was colored man ia critf,
and had been brought here in his youth, near
ly a century ago, it is said, and sold as slave.
from which time he has always lived in seclu-
sion, in the woods, sleeping under Il Temporary
shelter which he constructed of pieux and
the leafy bOughs of trees, stunning the habi-
tations Of men, and subsisting principally on
roots, herbs, and berries. Occasionally, when
pressed by hunger, he would repair to the
house of some planter in the neighborhood
and beg for little food, and, as soon as he
obtained it, return to his haunts in the woods.
He was known far and wiCe by the name of
"Old SAM and was great terror to the chill
dren of the neigh borhood, though perfectly
harmless, his bended emaciated and almost
nude form, uncouth appearance, shaggy head
and face, and toothless mouth presenting a
tout ensemble which was not at all reassuring,
but positively hideous. The oldest inhabitants
of the section where he ''lived and moved and
had his being who were boys when he was
in his prime, say that he then was a man of
athletic built and large proportions, but for
many years he has been shriveled and shrunk-
en-, and doubled up, and was truly pitiable
sight.
He never wore shoes nor clothes of any des-
cription, except a rag about the waist: though
he has been known to possess d dilapidated
overcoat-the only garment he ever owned
which he sometimes donned on extraordinary
occasions, when the icy blasts of winter made
such luxury acceptable, even to his not over
fastidious nature. He was never known to
have married, but Stunned his fellow creatures
of the softer sex with the same studious care
that he displayed in avoiding those Of sterner
mould, and was, in every respect, most ex-
traordinary character.
He was found, about six miles from town,
one cold morning in the beginning of last
week, frozen stiff under a large tree, almost
naked, as usual.
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fFor the Opcl0usas Couricr.J
LINES
SUGGESTED BY THE WEATHER OF FRIDAY, THE
SIXTEENTH INSTANT.
BT J.AEMTE

BT JAEMTE.
Old Boreas wandered far from his realm to-
day,
In a cruise upon Southern seas:
He bethought him to explore the tropical way,
And by Arctic rule give his regal freeze
AS the slGnct Of his passage DER our sunny
cline,
Where lis icy presence should abide for a
time.
He brought with him the sway of his cheer
less throne,
In whitening blasts and shivering SHOWS;
And sea and land lis empire owns,
In trigld vcstmelts paving submissive vows
10 tins spansllng conqucror from iceberg
lands,
In glittcring pageant aud diamonds grand.
Autumn tied-leaving her few, sad, lingering
In the cold embrace Of the Arctic King.
Who clad them in the frosty tinsel of his
power
\ whitening mockery of their summer being.
They were prisoners but day in his chilling
might,
When their last perfume passed to the dews
of night.
So will Death come from the vaults of the
grave.
With oepulchral winds to chill his desolate
way:
Youth, Beauty, and Age the pale monarch
Graves
To make up the full court Of his dismal sway.
Then trust not to the tlAttcring glow OF health
10 protect you from the grim visitors stealth
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

We learn, by'private letter from Washing
ton, that Gen. Butler had prepared new
election bill, which was to have been present
ed in the House on the 10Th. For what rea-
son this intention was not carried into effect,
we are not informed. The press kilograms
indicate disposition on the Of Morton to car
ry his point by the policy Of mastery mac
tivity,' which has hitherto been found so ef-
fective. Ii it is true that Stevenson, Carpen-
ter and others wish to make direct issue,
that fact shows a gratifying confidence in
their strength, on the side Of the opponents
of the so-caIled de facto government Of Loui-
siana.-N. o. Pcayune, 2(sh.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

BAzAIsEfs PR1soN-The future residence of
the disgraced and dishonored Bazaife, is to be
the island OF Sainte Marguerite, one of the
Isles Lerins, a group in the Mediterranean, off
the town of Cannes. Sainte Marguerite is
chiefly noteworthy in history, as having been
the scene of the imprisonment of the ''Aan
with the Iron Mask Here, for the ramain-
der of his life-for he is in his sixty-third year
Francois AehiIle Bazaine, Marshal of France.
hero of hundred fights in Algeria, Spain, the
Crimea, Italy, and Mexico, may study the
history of his mysterious predecessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

Ex-Gov. Michael Hahn, in his speech Wed
nesday, in the Kellogg Legislature, charged
the Governor with the following grave
offenses: The origin of the Grant parish mas
sacre; securing the passage of a railroad bill
which he kept in his pocket year and then
vetoed; electoneering against another rail
read bill, which, after holding ayear, he ap-
which, after vetoing, he concludes to sign: au-
thorizing violations Of law of the Auditor;
proclaiming that no man shall hold two offices
and then appointing men to two offices and
appointing unnaturalized foreigners to Office.
". O. Picay,sne 18th.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
SPECIAL PRICES
TO
BUYERS IN TEAS

WHISKIES-Various brands of Rye and Bour-
bon from two to ten years old; also, Scotch
and Irish.
BRANDlES-Otard, Dupuy s. Co,'Jas. Hen
messy & Co. Sazerac. of different vintages.
PURE HOLLAND GIN, JAMAICA AND ST.
GROIN RUM.
WINES-Various brands of Claret and White
Wines, Sherry, Madeira and Port; some es-
pecially recommended for very superior
quality.
CHAMPAGNE-Krug & Co., L. Rhoderer,
pints and quarts.
ALE AND PORTER-Bass', Allsop's. aud Nc
Evans Ale, Byass' London and Guinness
Dublin Porter, Bremen Lager Beer.
CORDlALS-The finest quality of imported.
BITTERS-Hostetter's, Newfoundland, Plan
tation. Angostura. Boxers, Eermonth.
ASSORTED CASES OF LIQUORS, of one
dozen large bottles each, for family use, con-
tanning two bottles Bourbon Whiskey, one
bottle Rye Whisky, one bottle Irish Whis-
ky, two bottles French Brandy, one bottle
Holland Gin, two bottles Port Wine, two
bottles Sherry Wine, one bottle Jamaica
Rum. Price $l6 per ease for first quality,
and Sl2 per case for second quality.
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO, from forty
five cents to 81 per pound.
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THE OPELOUSAS COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
-BY-
LEON CE SA ~ ID OX.
c O Y ID TITO \ g

!S'ubscription-Three Dollars per year, pay
able inrd'iabiy i'll advance.
Adrerti3ing-Fifty Cents per square for the
first 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 tunlcss
otherwise ordercd) until the publisher shall
Judge 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., 1874-01-24

If you want good articles at low prices, deal
with j. W. Platt, corner of Camp and Poydras
streets, New Orleans, whose advertisement
viii be found in our paper. He makes a spe-
eia1ity of teas, and will furnish special prices
to wholesale buyers. All Of his articles are
guaranteed to give satisfaction Send along
your lists and he will give you the lowest pos
sible quotations
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

The President has withdrawn the nomina-
nominated Morrison r. Waite, of Ohio, for
that office Mr. Waite is leading member
of the Ohio bar, and though Republican is
not an active partisan, and is said to he gem
tleman of respectable attainments and un-
impeached character. There seems to be no
doubt of his confirmation.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

Our thanks are due the ladies of the Church
of the Epiphany for their kind invitation to
attend the Entertainment given for the bene-
fit of that Church. ON Wednesday evening
last. Though debarred from the pleasure of
being present, our best wishes attended our
fair friends, and we are gratifed to learn that
the Entertainment was perfect success, Pc
cuniariiy and otherwise.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

The Terrebonne troubles are over. The mill
tia and deputy IS. Marshal arrested twelve
of the ringleaders tnegroes) without firing a
gun, and took them last Monday to New Or
leans. where they were locked up in the Par
ish Prison. They were subsequently released
under bonds to appear before the q. S. Circuit
Court on the third Monday of April next.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

On last Friday morning, the 18th inst, the
trees and housetops of our sombre burg were
again clothed in dazzling whiteness, not with
snow this time, but with ice almost half an
inch thick, and remained bound in their icy
fetters until the next morning, when the
thaw began, and mud and slnsh were the or
dor af the day
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

The Supreme Court of Louisiana has just
rendered a very important decision, to the ef-
feet that Police Juries have no right to issue
warrants, or other negotiable paper, except
on special occasions, and then only by author
ity of the Legislature.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

We are panied to learn of the death of an
old and respectable citizen of eur parish, jean
Baptiste Koehler, who died at Bayou Chicot,
on the 18th inst, aged "A years.
Deceased was native of Germany, but re-
sided in this parish for thirty years or more.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

WASTED.-We want red-headed, cross
eyed, raw-boned seyen-foeter at this Office to
collect our accounts. He must come well re-
commended and swear by note. No man of
family need apply, and arrangements for fu-
neral expenses must be made prior to being
emnloved
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

LefebFre has received select assortment
of new and popular sheet music, comprising
ballads, songs and choruses, sacred songs, ga
lops, sehottisches, polkas, waltzes, marches,
mazarkas, variations, fantasies, duets, etc,
which he offers at publishers prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

Our neighbor, the Times, is cruel. Joihin G
with the Republican in its profound desire to
reduce State expenses, it suggests that the
cost of public printing be cut down. How
could there be an organ of the Republican
party without the perquisites OF public print
ingi The life of the nation ceases to be safe
Whenever the plumber of the Radical news
papers is taken from them s--T. O. Pfcagssne.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

A Republican journal assures us that ''the
Administration is slowly but surely decreas
ing the public debt" aud tells us in another
article that Mr. Richardson added $S,00o,o00
to that debt in December, and will add the
same amount in January. We have used up
half dozen states in trying to cipher this
yet. But then ciphering, and figures, and
mathematics, and trigonometry and other ru-
diInents of arithmetic always did try harder
to carry us to the lunatic asylum than any
thing else.-CoHrie9'-.J0 Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

NopEI. CARPET-BAGGER.-T Alabama Sen,
ate has unseated Hatch, republican senator,
because while postmaster he charged his clerk
with abstraeting money from the mails and
had him imprisoned, but subsequently, when
pressed closely by an investigation. confessed
that he himself was the guilty party. And OF
such is the radical party.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

REMEDY FOR HARD TINES Everybody COM
plains of the hard times and the scarcity OF
money. What il the remedy for this eondi-
tion of thingsi Common sense answers: Buy
your groceries at Munzesheimers!
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
All Goods Warranted as Repre-
SemTef.

Otherwise to be returned at our expense. Mis-
takes will sometimes occur, and when we are
in error please report, and they will be cor
rected instantly.
Do not expect the best quality of goods at
the lowest price.
Send us a list of the goods wanted, and we
will give prices, which will convince you that
the cost of your supplies can be greatly re-
duced.
Orders from parties not well known to us
must be accompanied by satisfactory city ret
erences or draft to cover amount of bill
Letters. of inquiry promptly answered.
Ali purchases delivered free of drayage.
J. w. PLATT,
No 102 Camp ST.. corner Poydras'
daeI3+l New Orleans. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

The New Orleans Republican, ever swift to
condemn a breach of the peace by bands of
white men, is equally swift to apologize for
breaches of the peace by colored men. No
ticing the riots in Terrebenne, it says that the
planters want to see ii the negro will work
fer next TO nothing at all" The wages now
offered by the planters are so reasonable that
Thousands of laborers are focking in from
other States TO take the place Of those who
are dissatisfed.--N. O. PieayaHc. .
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

The Louisiana case does not make much
headway in Congress, and it begins to look
as though the Republicans viii succeed in
staving off discussion on this question and
having it indefinitely postponed.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

Mrs. Livermoro is now lecturing ~gainst
the evils of tight lacng. She is quite right
If a girl wants her waist squeezed she ought
to employ some reliable young man for the
purpose. Our experience is that no young
maA with any pretensions to reliability would
when thus employed. for a single moment neg
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
I sEtNNMENDED BY TIE MEDICAL
= Z EncMltA OF NnnlmuSiLs- Whit

PrSETiS IHOMlTIC VINE BI7TERS.
A good and pure Tonic. scientifically COM
pounded. not mixed at random, carrf fully theor-
izr'l. and perfected, l,y years Of study and
clos" "t.s"rTa;i ion, as to its adapti0n to relieve
mor'ld conditions Of the system, such as:
I"TW Li|sr, loss Of 4FpcfHe, Imperfect or
LuNY"W HiyrstigH, NfyfoHsncss ami its truim
Of HHA'CicSS W> only ~ cts. bottle. (ot4"
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

The eN Empress Eugenie lives at Chiselhurst
in complete retirement. The Prince Imperial
arrives at Camden place every Saturday from
Woolwich. with his tutor. and remains with
the Empress until Monday, The Prince is
reported to be making most satisfactory pro-
gress with his studies at the Royal Military
Academy.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
WASHINGTON DIRECTORY

TARRlERE, G.-Warehouse: dealer in gro
~ eeries, Western produce, forage, &c, &c.
Water street, on the ievee.
DIERREL, A.--Dry Goods, Groceries. Hats,
Il Boots, Shoes. &c. Hides and Country
Produce bought and sold.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

Last year they said that the election of Gen.
Grant would result in a decrease of taxes. a
rise in the value OF securities, and return to
a specie basis, while here we are. after panic
by which thousands of people have been ruined,
banging away toward the old figures at the
rate of a deficiency of FIVE millions month.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

If you wish to secure good bargains, attend
the auction at LefebVre's cid stand to-day az
eleven o'clock. See advertisement,
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

1t may be of interest to planters to know
that Hnseed oil boiled and mixed with char
coal dust until the mixture has the consisten-
cy of paint. applied to that portion of a post
which goes in the ground will keep it sound
|'tor ages" The cost is said to be only two
cents per post.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
NEW EsAgsEsRlEe SHOP.

EEANlNcI recently opened q Shaving and
H. IL Hair Cutting Saloon on Main St, between
MunzeShcimer's and Roos' stores, lam prcpar-
ed to do Eiair-cutting. Shaving, Shampooing,
Ac. A sharcof the patronage of the public
is respectfully suiicited.-C Chdrges Reasonable
and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
WM. HERR, JR.
OnRlnnsns. limo Is iN1l LIZ
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
C. BLANKS ~
FOR -
Justices of fERe Peace.
AucfiOneers,
Netaries,
Etc.
FOR SALE 4 Z THIS OFFICE

Every description of Job Printing executed
on short notice, at low prices and in the neat
est styles. We guarantee good workmanship
at fair rates; Indifferent or cheap ~ work not
solicited nor bids made in competition for in
ferior printing. Samples and estimates fur
nished on application at this Office, Main st.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

eff" says Western editor, the day before
Christmas, I'VE had a dollar for every glass of
lemon slop, sweetened wine beer and thicker
things that will he drank tomorrow. we
wouldn't DIM another subscriber in year.
But we haven't that number of dollars, so pay
mn
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
BITTERS HAVE PEFN IN USE

DOSEI'S BITTERS HAVE REEN IN USE
III for many years. Our Physicians know
their formula, and have prescribed them al
ways in preference to any of the thousand and
one j0" rhisi.fy compounds now flooding tho
country. They materially aid in curing, (HiHs
ard fereT eHi0rgPd Spleen. aHa all kindred
disc"scs. One bottle 80 cents only will salts
fv you of this. oct4*
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

Experience will teach any man that it is adj
vantageous to patronize those who advertise
in neWspapers.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
Joel II. SandOz, Notary Public,

OFFERS his services to his acquaintances
~ and the public Of st. Landry. Invento-
ries, Family Meetings, Sales, Mortgages, Con-
tracts, Release of Mortgages. Protests, Testa-
ments. &c, will be executed in either French
OF English with care and dispatch, and at the
most moderate prices. He will be found for
the present at the Courier Printing Office, on
Main Street, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
OpelouSas June 15 1872. lv
NEORNREaNvEda 4 DANT1N.
Fashionable TaiIors.

Z "IoLiIUIIe1U1G 7 dIIUIb,
THNNkE this method to Announce to their
T. friends and the public that they.have
opened their tailor establishment on Bellevue
street, opposite j. Bloch IL Co.'S store, where
II" Y are ready to make to order mems and
boys clothing on short notice and at reason
able prices. fit guaranteed. [Au3l'7232
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
MEDICAL. NOTICE.

A REGULAR meeting of the st. Landry
"A Medical and Surgical Association will DO
held at Opelousas, the first Monday of every
month, at 10 o'clock a. n.
VINCENT BOAGNI, N. D.
President.
JAMES RAY. NJ. D., Secretary. [45-1y
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
A lib A RG IN.

ENOR SALE at private salc-The' Mcdaniel
Il Cotice-IIousc, situated opposite tue Court
House, Opelousas. with the fixtures, liquors,
&c. Price, 500 cash
Apply to the undersigned. on the premises.
Dcc20tt.1 L. MCDANIEL
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

That desirable business stand under the
Courier office is to let. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
EsEsak'E'SRs.ss AEBEES

FHNIlE undrrei@nch Photographer, is fully
III prepared to tax" pictures in every stylc
Of the art and will make 10 charge in case
perfect satisfaction is not given. Pictures of
cillhIrrn under five Years of age will be taken
on Thursdays and Fridays. and on those DAYS
only. DESIRE SOUYEUX.
Main st.. near Y. La~trapcs' Blacksmith Shop.
hpriuu>a>. Nov. -, 1914 Gtt
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

lDOSEY'S BITTERS ARE STRICTLY MED
H. icinai. and not an Intoxicating 4Lcoh0lic
bercroge, hut curative, Alternative and toning
i'll their effects. Oct4T
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

TH1O LET That excellent business stand
l. below the COURIER Office, on Main street.
Possession given Jan. lst. [dcc20
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

NOTICE.
FWNHE law partnership heretofore existing
Z between Bailey & Estilette has been dis
solved by consent. Each of the former part
ners is authorized to collect and receipt for
all sums due to the partnership.
OpeIousas, Jan. list, 1874
A. BAILEY,
jan3-lml T. ID. ESTlLETTE.
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T z \ S j.

Received directly from the importers, and
sold in any desired quantity with one profit
only on cargo prices in New York, or from
one-third to one-half less than the usual
charge for similar goods.
Housekeepers who wish to reduce the cost
of their household stores will please notice the
following price list, which includes
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
The Finest Teas Imported:

Imperial (grcen), p. lb, soc, 75c, 81, best 81 25
Young Hyson (grecn), 2: lb, -...---- best 81 .
Gunpowder tgreenl, p. b. .-.::..-b best 81 40
Oolong tblack), p. ID, -50c. 75c, best 81 90
English Breakfast (black,, p. lb,
5Uc, 75c, 81, best 81 25
Japan (natural leaf, p. lb,......$l, best IL 20
Orange Pekoe (black), p. lb, ,---.--- best 81 30
Mixed (green and black), p: lb,
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The Opelousas courier., 1874-01-24
NOTICE! NOTICE.
JOSEPH VI. MOORE.


ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
OPELOUSAS, La.
NN7III4 practice in the Courts of the Eighth
w Judicial District.
Office next to the one formerly occupied hy
the late law firms Of Swayze & Moore and
Moore & Morgan.
Opelousas, April, 1871. 32tf
DOSEY'S BITTERS ARE A GENTLE
IL Stimuant. an elegant Tonic perfectly
suited to all the requirements of an enfeebled
stomach. GOct4"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-06-17

tudiar la tactica que deben saber y
para asistir a los actos que reclama
ell seryicio; ellos continuaran abonando
10 que les corresponde con arreglo 4
su posicion; pero pues la institution
de voluntarios es una garantfa de orden
para todos lns que 4 la sombra de la
paz prosperan, justo es que cada uno
de los favorecidos por Ia fortuna, per-
tenezcan 8 no nuestras filas, ofrezca
su 6boLo para sostener las erogaclones
del expresado battalion que, como el
que sirve de modelo 4 los restantes de
la isla, debe estar a la altura que le
corresponds.
Esperamos que el acuerdo de ano-
che surta sus dcscadoS etcctos. FL
nmca desmentido patriotismo y des-
prendmiento del comercio, demostra-
do las dos veces que hubo que proveer
de armamento al battalion, son garan-
tia segura de que no han de quedar
desairados los comisionados que ha
deSignado la junta.