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The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Dan Rice, the celebrated and original Dan
Rice, will be in our town next Wednesday
with large troupe of first-class performers,
embracing some of the very best artists, male
and female, belonging to- the profession.
"Old Dan is too well known, his renown
is too familiar to our readers. to need any re-
recommendation from us. ION the contrary,
We fear that when he leaves us there will be
no small change left in the country within a
radius of fifteen miIes.l
There will be two performances, lat and
at Z o'clock,l on the 10th-next Tuesday-at
Port Barry, two in Opelousas on the 11th,
and two in Washington on the 10Th.
Read the advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The following, concerning two gentlemen
well known in this community, we copy from
the Shrereport Times of the 23d:
Rev. John w. Wilkinson, who has had
charge of the Methodist church in this city
during the past four years, has been appointed
to the pastorate of Baton Rouge. Mr.. Wilkin-
SON has been faithful, hardworking and eff
ficient minister here, and has won the aifec-
tion aud confidence, not only of his congrega-
tion, but Of the community at large, and his
departure from among us will be universally
regretted. During the yellow fever he re-
manned at his post, working day and night
for the relief of the sick until he was him
self attacked. His ability has been fully
equal to his zeal, and he has done a good
work in Shreveport.
Rev. A. E. GOODWIN, who has been station
here. This gentlemen, We learn, is we'll known
to a large portion of the Methodist congrega-
tion and is evidently acceptable to them.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

That Star Speagted Banner, after dozen
years of successful publication and hand-to-
hand fight with swindlers, quacks and hum
bugs, .'stillIwaves." Although prosecuted and
blaek-maied by the rascals it has exposed in
its 'Rogues' Corner" it has built up a circula-
tion of $4,000 copies and fourishes as never
before. 1T you want The best Stories, Poems,
Tales, Sketches, Wit, Humor, ete,-if you
want a safeguard against imposition and swim
dling,-if you want to read a livepaper,-try
the Banner. A large SPACE, 40-column paper !;
only 81 year. In addition, every subscriber
mos, alone selling at 90. There's nothing like
1t, never was. never will be. Everybody needs
IT, Only One Dottai. secures it year, and it's
charming ChFomos are sent prepaid to all.
Specimens. six cents. Send for one to Star
Spanglea Banner, Hinsdale, n. Fl.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
SPECIAL PRICES
TO
WHOLESALE BUYERS IN TEAS

WHlSKIES-Varions brands of Rye and Bour-
bon from two to ton years old: also, Scotch
and Irish.
BRANDIES-Otard, Dupuy & Co, Jas. Hen
messy 4 Co, Sazerac. Of different vintages.
PURE HOLLAND GIN, JAMAICA AND ST.
CROIX RUM.
WINES-Various brands of Claret and White
Wines, Sherry, Madeira and Port: some es-
pecially recommended for very superior
quality.
CHAMPAGNE-Krug e. Co., L. Rhoderer,
pints and quarts.
ALE AND PORTER-Bass'. Allsop's, and 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, Vermouth.
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 SIG per case for first quality,
and $l2 per case for second quality.
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO, from forty
five cents to 81 per pound.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

On Saturday last Sheriff Hayes was officially
notified by "Gov." Kellogg that he had commu-
ted the sentence of Sam Wright, from death
te Imprisonment for life in the penitentiary.
Ills Excellency, We learn, will in short time
pardon Angelas o. Prud udhomme, convicted in
Nay last of the murder, or rather assassina-
ton, Of James Mcdaniel in June, 1869, and
against whom there are still pending two in
dictments in our District Court, to-wit, for
intimidating a witness from testifying in q
criminal case, and for being accessory after
the fact in larceny. Also John Wallace, con-
yieted in October, 1871, for rape on young
freed girl named Fannie Green, and against
whom are still pending the following indiot-
ments, viz: for shooting with a dangerous
weapon with intent to commit murder; for
assault and battery, and for carrying con-
cealed weapons. Also, Henry Johnson, con-
sieted In 1871 for the murder of Bass, and
against whom is pending an indictment for
shs assassination of Edward Gallegar, who
was waylaid and shot in his field in Novem-
ber, 1870. III the acting Governor does pardon
saese felcns, our people had better cease to
eok 70 tho courts of the country for protec-
ama beeause there is evidently q determine
ION some where to paralyze all efforts in this
4aeetlon. Our District Court had as well be
sa'sea ior the transaction of criminal business.
4 0af opsnion, taking into consideration the
,fosu1ished condition of our people and the
sss expense Incurred in prosecuting crimi-
laiss the Grand Jury. when it meets next
/ mn&w.~ - txg - 4E5-52 p
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

AS constantly on hand complete stock
IL A of goods i'll his line to which he respect
fully invites the attention Of housekeepers,
planters, and buyers generally.
FLO TR-Plant's Extra, OFaIlon. Ten Strike.
Davis Il Emmons Best. Lone Star. Flelr du
Cap. Cape City, and other brands Of the
choicest Family Flour received in this mar
ket: also Superiine, Double Extra and Treble
Extra, suited to plantation use.
PEARL HOAINI AND GRITS-Cracked
Wheat Smiths Crushed White Wheat. Corn
Meal. Genuine Scotch Dat Meal
NESS And REMP PORK. Bacon, Clear
Sides and Shoulders, Dry Sated Sides and
Shoulders.
CHOICE STG4R-CERED HAMS, Break
fast Bacon, &c.
FULTON NARKET FAMILY BEEF and
Pig Pork-1n half and quarter barrels.
DRIED BEEF, Smoked Beef Tongues, Sp.
ced Beef.
PTRE LEA RD-In tierces, kegs and
buckets.
GOSHEN BTTTER-From the best dairies
in tirkins. tubs and cans OF ) and 10 lbs. each
WESTERN BETTER-In frkns and tubs
CHEESE-English Dairy. New York Cream,
Western Factory, Pine Apple. Holland, sap
Sage and Gruyere.
IG-iRS--Crushed, Cut Loaf Granulated,
Powdered, White and Yellow Clarified and
Louisiana Brown OF all grades.
NOL4SSES IND EPS-In barrels, half
barrels and kegs of ten gallons each, fair.
prime and choice.
FISH-Mackerel. Salmon, White Fish. Cod
fish. Tongues and Sounds, Dutch Herring.
C4NDLES-Star. Sperm and Parratine
YEAST PO VDEhS, ETC.--Sole Agent for
J. Munroe Taylor's Cream Yeast Baking
Powder, The Best" Preston & Merriil's
Dunham's, Horstords Bread Preparation.
Cream Tarter. Bi-Carb Soda.
SOiP-Proctcr 4 CANDLES Olive Lautz Bro
theirs Acme and Detersive: also. d large
assortment OF Toilet Soaps.
tINEG1R-Pnre Cider and French Wine.
ST4RCH-Western, Duryea's Satin Gloss
and Blueing.
CRi CKERS- Large assortment Of English
and American.
PICKLES, PRESER YES i Nd JELLIES-
Imported and Domestic i'll great variety.
Fla EORLNG EXI'R4 CTS-Lemon. Vanil-
la. Pineapple. Orange. Almond, Nectarinc,
Rose, Peach and Ginger.
SIRI IPS-Lemon, Pineapple. Raspberry, Va
niila, Strawberry, Sarsaparilla and Ginger
DRIED FREITS-Prunes Apples. Peaches,
Figs, Raisins. Citrons, Currants, Cherries
NLTS-Almonds, Pecans. Filberts, English
Walnuts.
CANTON PRESCRIBED GINGER and
OnOW-CnoW.
CANNED GOODS-A large assortment, COM
prising every variety OF Fruit, Vegetables,
Meats Fish. Soups and Poultry.
DELICd dCIES-Bologna Sausage, French
Patties, Mushrooms. Deviled Ham and
Tongue. Shrimp and Anchovy Paste.
MACA ROM AND FERAICELLL-1talian
and American.
SALAD OLLS-The finest imported
CONDENSED MLLh-Bordens Eagle and
Swiss.
81 UCES - Lea & Perrin's Worcestershire
Yorkshire Relish, Crosse & Blackwell's Wal
nut and Mushroom Catsup, Tomato Catsup,
Mcllhenays Tobasco Pepper.
CHOCOLATE - Bakers Plain. Single and
Double Vanilla Paris Exposition.
SPlCES-Mustard, Pepper, Alspice, Ginger,
Cloves. Cinnamon, Mace, Nutlnegs, Currie
Powder.
COFFEE-Rio, Java, Mocha, Laguayra, Ma
uila, Havana, Cordora. Our cotfees are Sc
lected with great care. and purchasers can
always rely on getting the best in market.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The New York Tribune wants to know whe-
ther it is not sad comment upon the condi-
ton of the South when, under "the circum-
stances of the Texas election. a candidate for
Governor defeated by majority of $4,000
votes, can have the assurance to call upon the
Federal Government for armed interference
to prevent the Inauguration Of his successful
competitor r. Not at all. We are used to
that sort of thing. If the monkeys of our Or
gan-grinders should get loose, take possession
OF Mechanics Institute, and telegraph to the
President for troops to put down a domestic
insurrection, We should have grave doubts
whether the call would be refused A sensi-
BILE old monkey like that of Darwin, who hav-
ing lost his teeth, used stone to crack his
straw for future use, would make about as
good Governor as the average carpet-bag
ger.-N. o. Pieayune.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The LOUISIANA CASE n CONGRESS-. A dis
patch to the New York San dated Washing
ton, Jan. 80, says
Senator Carpenter concluded his great
speech oil the Louisiana outrage to-day. 1t
certainly was the crowlling effort of his life,
and the effect of it was plainly visible. Sen
ator Morton i'll his reply could not trust to
t force of argument to overthrow Mr.. Car
penter's facts and logic. The oft-repeated
appeal to prejudice and passion was the only
weapon left to the Indiana Senator.
- 1t is true there We're some Inconsistencies
in Carpenters speech 1t was impossible that
it could be free from them inasmueh as he
spoke as friend of the Administration. He
demonstrated clearly tha: the entire proceed
ings from the day of the election down to the
present time were not only illegal, but mons
trous, revolutionary and subversive of free
government. He did. not, however. declare
the whole truth, and place tie responsibility
where it rightfully belongs, with the Presi-
dent. III the summing up of his speech he
dwelt with great force upon the midnight erder
of Dnrell, and declared that the interference
of the President was without the authority of
law. Had he boldly declared that it was in
violation of all law, he would have risen to
the full dignity of the occasion and won him
self great honor.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

TAKE CARE OF THE EYEs-Looking into a
bright fire, especially coal fire, is very inju-
rious to the eyes. Looking at molten iron
will soon destroy sight. Reading in the twi-
light is injurious to the eyes, as they are OBJ
liged to make great exertion. Reading or sew
ing with side light Injuries the eyes, as both
eyes should be exposed to an equal degree of
light. The reason is. the sympathy between
the eyes is so great, tnat if the pupil of one is
dilated by being kept partially in the shade,
the one that is most exposed cannot contract
itself sufficiently for protection and will ulti-
mately be injured. Those who wish to pre-
serve their sight, should preserve their gem
eral health by correct habits, aud give their
eyes just work enough with due degree of
light.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
JOSEPH WI. MOORE.
THE OPELOUSAS COURIER.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY
BY
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Adrertising-Fifty Cents per square for the
first insertion and twenty-five Cents for each
subsequent insertion. Eight lines or less
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Ali advertisements sent in for publication
will be inserted in English and French tunless
otherwise ordered1 until the publisher shall
Judge it convenient to discontinue.
Candidates to public favors will pay Fifteen
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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., 1874-02-07
sTRAYED Or STOLEN

LVROM the plantation of Messrs. Levi, near
~ Opelousas, about the latter part of De-
cember last. a half American Dun Mare. black
mane and tail, black stripes along the back,
aged about years, gentle in harness and un-
der the saddle, one of her fore hoofs about
falling Off, and branded on the shoulder about
thus: z D Ten Dollars reward will be paid
for her delivery at d. Lalanne's, Washington,
or to the undersigned at Opelousas.
jan3ltf.1 MEMBER ROME.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Much BUTTER FROM LITTLE MILK.-The re-
cipe for making pound of butter from pint
of milk is as follows: Take four ounces pull
verized alum, ounce pulverized gum arabic,
and SO grains OF pepsin; place it in bottle
for use as wanted. A teaspoonful Of this mix
ture, added to the pint of milk, will upon chur-
ming, make pound of butter. 1t is true that
the butter will seem near relation to pot
cheese, but call it butter and that will make it
so. This recipe is selling through the coun-
try for from 81 to s., and as it is given here
without charge, it may be considered as aqui-
valent to the ehromos of the religious week
lies.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

In the November numbers of the Eclectic
and the Land We Lore, 1862 an interesting
and important correspondence Was published
between DR.. Joseph Jones, Secretary of the
Historical Society, and Gen. S. Cooper, ex-
Adjutant General Of the Confederate States.
From that source we CLEAN the following facts
for the benefit of those who are not so fortu-
nate as to have preserved file of the maga-
zines. Such facts are startling even to those
who participated in the Southern struggle
|. The available forces of the Confederate
army did not during the war exceed 100000
men.
2. The Confederate States never had in their
defence more than 2O0, 900 men in the field at
one time.
3. From 1861 to 1865 the Confederate forces
actively engaged were only 100000.
4. The fetal number of deaths during that
time were 1000
5. Losses of prisoners counted as total losses
ON account of the United States policy of ex-
change, 100000.
6 The loss of the Confederate States army
by discharge. disability, and desertion amount
ed to 100000
7. At the close of the war the force of the
Confederate army was less than 100000.
g. Out Of 100000 men 100000 were lost to
the service.
These facts are taken from calculations
made with great care by DR.. Joseph Jones:
submitted to and approved by Gen. S. Cooper,
Adjutant- General of the Confederate army
Mobile Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

COMING -" Old Dan" and his Great Show
will be here next Wednesday, the 1lth inst,
OF Port Barry the 10th, and at Washington the
10Th. Don't fail to be on hand with the where
withal to ''take you through" if you wish to
see show really worth seeins-and every
body knows that this veteran Snowman never
had any other kind. For particulars, see the
advertisement and the small bills.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

THE PRIDE OF IBERIA" is q miniature side
wheel boat. made by our entcrprising fellow
citizen. John Pickett. Jr. She is perfect lit
tie model. capable of carrying six or seven
passengers. besides the motive power We
understand that our friend John has her up
at rattle. If such is the case, we would advise
all our pleasure seekers to take a chancellor
she is just the thing for excursions, such as
hunting. fishing and the like.-iberia Pr0q,ess
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
All Goods Warranted as Repre-.
senfe6.

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 list of the goods wanted, and we
will give prices, which will convince you that
the cost of your supplies can be greatly re-
dueed.
Orders from parties not well known to us
must be accompanied by satisfactory city ref
erences or draft to cover amount of bill.
Letters of inquiry promptly answered.
All purchases delivered free of drayage.
j. w. PLATT,
No. lG2 Camp ST., corner Poydras,
deel3s1 New Orleans, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The fine passenger packet Bertha, with the
experienced Capt. White in command and the
aaable and accommodating Schmit in the Of
fee, leaves Washington to-morroV morning at
10 o'clock for New Orleans and all way land
ings. Passengers and shippers should make
annfe of this.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
Joel Il. SandOz. Notary Public,

OFFERS his services to his acquaintances
W and the public of st. Landry. Invento-
ries, Family Meetings, Sales, Mortgages, Con-
tracts, Release of Mortgages. Protests, Testa-
ments, Sc, will be executed in either French
or English with care and dispatch, and at the
most moderate prices. He viii be found for
the present at the Courier Printing Office, ON
Main Street, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Mondays and Tuesdays New Orleans mails
both failed, and only reached here en- We'd
nestiay evening, after having taken short
trip to Texas.
Some people here are curious to know who
it is that every now and then indulges the
Opelousas mailbag i'll its penehaat for rowing
about the country.
Perhaps the postmaster at Vermilionville
can tell 7
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The old Poiret Hotel, situated opposite the
Court House, was leased last Monday for one
year, at the rate of $25 per month, which is
about one-half of what it is worth. This is
an indication of the great depreciation of pro-
perty here. Mrs. Bailey is the lessee and will
continue to conduct the Hotel.
Mr.. A. J. Thompson leased the large stable
belonging to this establishment, for $i2 per
month. This, too, is about half of what it
should hiring
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

If you want good articles at low prices, deal
with j. w. Platt, corner Of Camp and Poydras
streets, New Orleans, whose advertisement
will be found in our paper. He makes spe-
ciality 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 viii give you the lowest pos
sible quotations.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Lefebvre has received select assortment
of new and popular sheet music, comprising
ballads songs and choruses, sacred songs, ga
lops, schottisehes polkas, waltzes, marches,
mazurkas, variations, fantasies, duets, ETC.,
which he offers at publishers prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

A Sum FOR ARITHNETICIANs.-Then national
debt was increased nine millions in December.
At this rate of progression, how long will it
take for the debt to be SO large as to justify
the government in calling it "a funny game
and Wiping it out
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The dispatches say that Mr.. Gushing will
cling to his mission to Spain aud be thankful
that the Senate did not rob him of that too.
He doubtless feels like the parson who sent
his own hat around the congregation for con-
tributions. The deacon brought it back with
out cent in it. Taking it up and tapping it
gratefully on the crown, he said, II thank God
got my hat back from this congregation
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

GUY FAwKEs.-The man Thos. King, who
was arrested on last Saturday, for attempting
to blow up Mechanics Institute, was sent, on
Monday morning, before the First District
Court. Upon being remanded by Judge Ger
non he made short speech, accusing Judge
of Plaquemine parish of having robbed him
of his money, and expressing his unchanged
intention OF sending the Kellogg Legislature
to the regions Of perpetual brimstone.-N. o.
PieaN,tne. 3D..
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Boston Globe: "a Detroit Justice of the
Peace recently told girl who appeared be-
fore him that she had an artless way about
her that reminded him of a hen balanced ON
the top of a picket fence, but he sentenced
her to ninety days. nevertheless"
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

K ,,Ihe facilities of the COURIER office for every
style and description of job printing are un-
eoualed outside of New Orleans. Call and see
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The Liberals of New Hampshire have made
a wise exhibition of their liberality by resolv-
ing to support the regular Democratic State
ticket This is giving practical shape to
their views and utilizing their organization to
some purpose.-.S. Louis Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The steamer Bradish Johnson will take pas
seugers to New Orleans and back, during the
Carnival for $l2 the round trip. See notice.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
Opeousas Parish Of St. Landry, Lar February

Says the Lynchbnrg Virginian: What
other city can say 1t Not another in the
universe. On the same day were elected two
United States Senators, both former residents
OF Lynchburg and natives of this county
Judge Thurman, of Ohio. and Col. Wthers.
OF Virginia. Furthermore, on the same day
another native of Lynchburg and former U. s.
Hon. VIM Allen. Still further. on the same
day three distinguished citizens of Lynchburg
received most complimentary votes at Rich
mond for L. S. Senator. And still further.
the editor of the Petersburg Index Appeal is
asLynchburger. We do not know what the
country would do if it were not for Lynch
burg to supply brain-power to it,
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

The CENTRAL RAILRoAD-The act passed
By the kellogg Legislature at its last session.
granting right of way from Vermilonville to
Shreveport for the Louisiana Central railroad
becomes law by Imitation Capt. Ward
the agent of the road. upon the knowledge of
this fact notified Kellogg that work will be
Immediately commenced on the road. accord
ing TO the terms Of the charter
We have been so often deluded by fair pro-
mlses that we shall not tear ourselves to pieces
on account OF this assurance, but await results
with the utmost equanimity.
Shreveport Tines Ju5 22d,
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
IT r 4 s

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., 1874-02-07

job Printing Of all grades and styles, from
a visiting card to a mammoth poster, neatly
executed at the COURIER cfics.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Blank applications and affidavits for entry
of land under the Homestead Act Of May 20
1862, for sale at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

pECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL,
IA Faculty Of Opclousas. What
POSEY'S AROMA TIC VINE BITTER,S
A good and pure Tonic. scientifically com.
pounded. not mixed at random, carefully theor
lzed, and perfected. by years of study and
close observation. as to its adaption to relieve
morbid conditions of the system. sneh as:
lorp,d Llser. Loss Of appetite, Imperfect or
Of n0meIesS Ills. Only 30 cts. a hnttle IntAs
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07
NEW BARBER SHOP.

ANlNG recently opened Shaving and
4 IL Hair Cutting Saloon on Main St., betw
Munzesheimer's and Roos stores, am prepar-
ed to do Hair-cutting, Shaving. Shampooing,
&c. a sLareof the patronage of the public
Is respectfully soiicited.-Charges Reasonable,
and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
WIN. HERR, JR.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-02-07

Japanese editors are allowed to carry swords,
and common man has to take OF his hat to
them.