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The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
EMILE La SERE, President.
ALBERT VOORHEES,, Vice President
WA. j. BEDDENDoRFF, Secretary.

The undersigned citizens and voters of the
parish of st. Landry, having i'll view the res
toration of good government, and firm in the
conviction that such restoration can only be
effected by the triumph of Democratic p,'inci-
pies. through the instrumeatality of the Demo-
cratic party, as distinct and substantive Or
ganization, hereby agree to associate them
selves politically under the name and desigDa-
ton of The Opelousas Democratic Club. -
And i'll order to prompt and harmonious action
in the premises, they in advance subscribe the
following fundamental obligations, viz:
/. They recognize the authority of the DEM
oerotic party-speaking through the duly &C.
credited depositaries of that authority-to
bind it's members in all matters of organiza-
tion and plat atforn, both State and national.
,. They declare themselves in favor OF party
nominations for all ofhees-national, State,
District and parochial-through the iustru-
mentality of party Conventions called under
the rules and lsages of the party; and they
obligate themselves to abide by the action OF
such Conventions in all cases.
3. They obligate themselves to be governed
by the views of a majority of the Club, i'll all
matters Of local organization not inconsistent
with the State and national organization OF
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HILL & WHITE,
Carpenters and Builder

Making and Repairing Cisterns a Speciality.
I'll HAVISG located permanently in Opelou-
M L. sas, we offer our services to the citizens
of this town and parish for any work in our
branch of business. All work guaranteed.
Shop at Lassiter's Livery Stable, on Court
street. June l3. IS1i-ly
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

called meeting of Hope Hook and Ladder
Co. No i will be held at the Truck Room this
Saturday. evening, at II O'Clock.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

The State Republican Convention of Louisi-
ana will be held on the 5th of August, and
there is great stir in consequence among
the dominant gang of thieves.
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A CA Ee ID.

IA NtA U6 70
NANTED-Everybody to know that my
w membership III the so-callei Horking-
mems Republican Sd Ward Mother Club ceased
by oral withdrawal the very night that the
delegates of said Club represented it in the
Radical Republican Executive Convention of
this parish, (25th of April.) and before the or
gant7atton Of the White Leag"e; and that the
publication of the Constitution and By Laws
at this late date is only for the purpose OF
making political capital, by placing me i'll Il
false hight before those who are aware of the
active part | have taken and intend to take
In the organization OF White League Clubs.
B. +. HARDESTY.
WASHINGTON ,TuIv 6th 1871
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The White League has now eleven clubs in
this parish thofSughly organized, and others
in process of organization.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

The first bale of cotton from this years crop
was forwarded from New Orleans to New
York on the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

special meeting of Opelousas Fire Co. No.
! will take place next Tuesday the 2lst inst,
st o'clock 2. NJ, under the COURIER office.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

We should like very much to hear something
from our Bone, Less Sardine advertiser whose
advertisement is prominent in all our country
exchanges. We perceive that many of our co
temporaries have not yet discovered the joke
Lake Charles Echo, 11h.
We have, and think it pretty good one
The sardines are ditto.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

Lefebvre has just received a new lot of sheet
music, comprising Temperance Songs, Operas,
&C., which he offers at catalogue prices
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

EDOsEY'S BITTERS HAVE REEN IN USE
4 for many years. Our Physicians know
their formula, and have prescribed them al
ways in preference to any of the thousand and
one bad Uhiskey compounds now flooding the
country. They materially aid in curing ChiHs
aud Ferer, enlarged Spleen and aU kindred
diseases. One bottle $50 cents only will salts
fy you of this. oct4f
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
Pointe-asax-Loups Springs.

FENHE undersigned respectfully announces to
IL the public of st. Landry and neighboring
Parishes that he is prepared to receive visitors
at these well known Springs.
Those who prefer bringing their own provis-
ions can do so, and furnished rooms will be
rented to them. Prices Hoderute
To- An excellent and we'll fenced pasture
will be at the disposition of visitors.
A. b. CART,
June l3 PrOprictOr.
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E. Id. EST LETT ,
RUDOLPH BODEyaELLEH
NORNEEHNvEG * DA NTRN,
Fashionable Tailnrs

TVAkE this method to announce To their
l. friends and the public that thryEll;lve
opened their tailor establishment on Bellevue
street, opposite J. Bloch Il Co.'S store, where
they are ready to make to order mems and
boys clothing, short notice and at reason
able prices. A tit guaranteed. LAu3i.112-32
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

GOOD ADVICE: - White Leaguers, Demo-
Gratis, Republicans, On-the-fencers, and every
other man, should buy his groceries of Nun
zesheimer
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

The American Sardine Co.'S BoneIess Sar-
dimes, are much better, and less than half the
cost of imported Sardines.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

Opelousas Grange No. Sc meets every Satur-
day evening at 3 o'clock, at their Hall, corner
Main and North streets, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

Wanted, few bushels of COW or field peas.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

1 respectfully inform my friends and the
voters of st. Landry in general, that am a
candidate for reelection as Sheriff of this Par
ish at the election OF November next.
E. o. HAYES
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

From this date, the control of the editorial
columns of the COURIER passes into the hands
Of the White League. The business depart
ment remains under my control
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
OrELousAs, Feb'y. 23th, 1874.

Received of the Piedmont and Arlington
Life Insurance Co. of Richmond, Va, through
G.. w. Terrell, it's General Agent, Twelve Hun
dred and fifty-s dollars and fifty cents, being
NV share in full of Policy No. 1898 on life OF
mT deceased husband, K. II. Bodemuiier.
Mrs. RosALIE E. BoDEMULLER.
Witness:
C. MAYO,
JAS. RAY,
HENRY L. GARLAND.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
JOSEPH VI. MOORE.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
CPELOUSAS, La.
XX7ILL practice in the Courts Of the Eighth
w Judicial District.
Office next to the one formerly occupied by
the late law firms OF Swayzc n Moore and
Moore & Morgan.
0pelousas, April. 1871. 32tt
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

DOSEYS BITTERS ARE A GENTLE
Z Stimulant, an elegant Tonic, perfectly
suited to all the requirements of an enfeebied
stomach. toct4N
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAMES
0. CHACHERE as q candidate for Sheriff of
St, Landry. at the election of November next.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

Netwithstandinsth the hard times, there arr
thirtv-two millionaires at Saratoga.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
For Sheriff

am candidate for the office of Sheriff of
ST. Landry, at the election in November next.
C. G. OLSON
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

The facilities of the COURIER office for every
style and description of job printing are ur-
eoualr,i uts.le Of Ne1 Orleans Tall snd see
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
JUST ISSUED.

- 4 81 Ass z ED.
ANTE would call the attention of Teachers
w to our new work, FAIRY ECHOES, "
as being the latest and best work for Singing
A NEW MUSIC BOOK
Glasses. The Singing Glass Department. is
uneunaled, and the Music is all -He~. FRESH.
""d SWtrh3i"g-any two pieces being worth
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
the price of the work. Sample Copies mailed,
postpaid, on receipt of - cents. Price, s.
per dozen. Address: J. l.. PETERS,
;}S-1t 800 Broadway. y. Y
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
WASHINGTON DIRECTORY

TARRIERE, G.-Warehouse; dealer i'll gro
~ ceries, Western produce, forage, &c, &c.
Water street, On the levee. =
DIERREI., A.-Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats,
u Boots, Shoes. &c. Hides and Country
Produce bought and sold.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

DOsEY'S BITrERS ARE STRICTLY MED
u icinal, and not all Intoxicating .ilcoh0lic
bererage, but curative, Alternative and toning
in their effects. octi*
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
NOTICE.. NOTICES.
PHOTOGRAPHS.

TNHE undersigned. Photographer, is fully
H. prepared to take pictures in every style
of the art and will make no charge in case
perfect satisfaction is not gwen. Pictures OF
children under five years of age will be taken
on Thursdays and Fridays and on those days
only. DESIRE SOCiECA.
Main at. near " Lastrapes' Blacksmith Shop.
Opelousas, Nov. p, 1873. 6tt
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

Democratic club was organized here on
the ist inst, by the election of the following
oacers: J. l.. Estorge, President; A. Bailey
and K. HI. Littell, Vice Presidents; c. j.
thompson, Recording Secretary; l.. Adolphus
Sandoz, Assistant Albert Lastrapes, Cores
ponding Secretary.
The club does not stand upon " the Liberal
republican platform adopted at Cincinnati,
~ has been reported, but upon certain q fun
damental obligations" which we publish else
where, with the names of the originators, and
toWhich We refer the reader desirous of ascer-
aiming Its true status.
The club is rapidly increasing in numbers,
md measures have been taken to organize the
Democracy throughout the parish on the same
asis, in conformity with the address issued
Tthe Mother Club q few days ago. This adj
ofeas win be found in another column.
The Alexandria Democrat of July Sth con-
alna, under the heading of "A Middle AL
nads, what that paper pleases to term "an
siueldation Of the status of the two factions ,
NV Landry parish, and it proceeds to argue
'lefsfroln tho existence of warfare here be-
sesa the Democratic party and the White
Nagae. Our friend Biossat is mistaken. The
ssssenen ~ who challenged the leaders of the
aasa League to discussion in q card pub
aAasa U our local papers, did SO on their
w nook, and without the sanction of the
asefatie organization in this parish. The
laaaion came off on the 4th of July, and we
say here that with its results the White
ssaa are more haR satisfed. The Demo-
- Club Of 0pelousas, being the only or
sa body of Democrats in this parish, at
e afss meeting July Undetermined that
Nd 5 1elid not place themselves i'm antago-
- sl,h any bodies of their fellow-citizens
A. ~ saey knew to be at war with the Re-
as aa party, This is wise policy. Let
10. saaafe TO 1t, and let us confidently hope
~. y nasty action, on the part of any of
NJ. ~ hno are allies by race and by common
- e' viii be studiously avoided, go that
Co. 80 without division or strifs fight the
S4 Enemy when the day of battle comes.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
FOR NEW ORLEANS.


REGULAR SUNDAY PACKET
49, n The stauuch and swift Steamer
aasSszs asSsHsssas BERTHA"
H. Ii. BROAD, Master, J. b. SCiiMlT, Clerk,
"1LL leave Washington every Sunday at
W 10 o'clock 4. NJ. and New Orleans every
Wednesday at o'clock L. N.
Should the water get :" low us not to allow
the Bertha to l qch Washington. then the
steamer minnie" will run in conjunction with
the Bertha, between Washington and Little
Devil or Old River. rs the case may he,
For freight or passage apply on board. or to
Gerand Carrtre, Washington, La.
September l3th 1878. IT,
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
OPELoUsAs, ST.. LANDRY, La,

10th June, 1874.
Received of the Piedmont and Arlington
Life Insurance Company of Richmond, Va.
through G.. w. Terrell, General Agent in New
Orleans, La, Twelve Hundred and ffty.siz
dollars and fifty cents, being balance in full
Of Policy No 1888, ION life of Il. ii. Bode
miller, deceased and of our respective shares
and interest ON the same.
q 359 90 Mrs. r. L. BoDEMULLER, Tutrix.
7Is 90 R>BoDEMULLER, Tutor.
I7e 50 r. BoDEMULLER.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
ST. CHARLES COLLEGE,


ENHE Distribution of Premiums will take
Il place on the 1st of August, at 8! 4. NJ.
The parents of our pupils and the friends of
the College are invited to attend.
4o-2tJ J. RODTlT, s. J.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
June -. I

LVOR sALE.-A pair of work mules,
IL cheap for cash. Apply imne-' "a
diately to the undersigned. at Pla- szkmAs
quemine Ridge. WM. DEJEAN.
July11, IS7I-tf.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

Opelousas, May 25th, 1874.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
PHOTOGRAPHY.

IL "Opelous;s Tin Shop" on Landry Street,
and am prepared to take Photographs, Ambro-
types, Gems, and the new Porcelain Photo
graph-any size required. Call and examine
specimens: Open every day from \. NJ to 4
P. NJ. Sundays excepted. A. W. HILL.
June 49, 1874 Photographer.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

DR.. VIM A. ROBERTSON is a candidate for
the State Senate at the next election, from this
District, composed of the Parishes of Lafa-
yette, Cameron, Calcasieu and st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18

respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the office Of State Senator of the Tenth
Senatorial District, comprising the parishes of
st. Landry, Lafayette. Cameron, and Calca-
sieu. GEORGE H. WELLS.
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r H E @ O y r IE r.
SATURDAY, JULY 1s, 1874. !

d p E L. O u . A . :
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" And now a word to our people. Be pre-

" And now word to our people. Be pre-
pared for any emergency. Be calm, but bf
resolute and unyieldiHg; let the negro undgr
stand that our purpose is not to deprive hH
OF his rights: but let him know also that We
are independent of hiln-and that we solicit
neither his aid nor his appreciation; AID
finally, if fight is forced upon US, let US De
sure that the carpet-baggers and scallaw. g
do not escape; let us see that the dogs do not
scamper off before the fight, as they did al
Colfax. In Caddo we will watch the keet
ings, Harpers, Heffners and Fergusons ou1
friends III Bossier DcSoto. Webster and the1
parishes know their men.
There has been enough of the blood OF
white citizens and negro fools shed in this
State through;the Vaccinations of these white
radical villains it must be stopped and the
whites are determined that if the Colfax is
sue 1t again forced upon them, there will be
a day in the history of Louisiana that will
startle the wind. nd."-Shrereport Times.
We of st. Landry are not a yet cursed with
such class of men as the Keetings, Harpers,
Heftners and Fergusons but there are some
who may perhaps emulate the example OF
those ilustrious gentlemen in the future.
before next November, they may break their
shell and come out full tedged before their
colored brothers. They had better spread
their wings and sail to some more genial cline
when they do. Let them think before they
act, and look before they leap. for there is a
pit in front of them which has no bottom
SHOW YoUR HASDs.-The Orelousas COT
RIER, the organ of the White League faction.
referring to the parish of Lafayette, says, the
programme now is 10 organize clubs through
ont the parish, after which they will doubt
less enter the field with a full ticket
just SO. 1t is precisely what we knew it
was all got up for They want Office. Show
your hands and come out with your full ticket
Lafayette 1drertiser, July llM.
We rather think the White League in every
Parish in the State where it has been organ
lied have shown their hands very plainly, per-
haps little too plain for certain class of
men whose love for the nigger office, or print
ing contracts to relish. The members of the
White League pledge themselves to vote for
none but good honest ,ckite men for Office and
we guarantee that when they do "show their
hands in Lafayette that they will bring be-
fore the people men whose known integrity
and honesty will be their best champion in the
coming race.
The Opelousas courier., 1874-07-18
Nh EzsECAL. NOTICE.
NOTICE.

TEHHE Opelousas Club Of the White League
H. meets regularly at y o'clock every Satur-
day evening" at its rooms in the Court House.
L. 7. LEWIS, President.
A. Z. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Opelousas, May l6, 1871. 3l-tf
70 LET. That excellent business stand
III below the CouRs!R Office, on Main street.
Possession given Immediately. (dec20
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
DR.. /. Dexter Lyford.

DE r3I ICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE,
IL No. E7, sDowney Block, Los Angeles,
California. Office hours-0 to Ii A. NJ; TO 3
and to 5 p. NJ. -- Hf D. ap23-tf-2
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
r. H, CHASE, M. o.

SNURGEON AND PRACTITIONER OF HO-
- meOpathy. Office, rooms 4. and 3 in Per-
ry d Riley's new building. Office hours, from
to II A. NJ, to and TO 9P. NJ.
RE- Special attention given 10 diseases oil
women and children. oc9tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
j. RI. McKEE, nj. D.

& SURGEON OFFICE,
l. No. ! Spring street, Opposite Temples
Bank. REsIDENCB - First street, between
Fort and Hill, Los Angeles, Cal mrlS-tf-2
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
DIR. A. s. SHORE.

OFFICE--N early opposite the Post Office.
RESIDENCE--No. IL Franklin street.
Opc-ff---1
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
DIR. M. s. JONES,

INORMERLY OF Sr. LOUIS, MOI
kMA IL has located in Los Angeles where
NNc4Ns he will give his special attention to
49, diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. 'f. 80
OFFICE Spring ST., opposite Temple Block.
rulAI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
A CARD.

HI. y. RHPCHIEE would respectfully inform
his numerous friends and the public, that he
KIMBLE MANSION, New High street, where
he will at all times keep the table supplied
with the best the market affords, and will en-
deavor to meet the wishes of his patrons.
dec4-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31

advertisements inserted at reasonable rates
All Kinds of JOb-WOrk done to, Com
pete will san Francisco in Price.
style, and Elegance OF work ma tio ID.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
Notice of Dissolution Of Partnership.

YTNHE Real Estate business heretofore exist
l. ing between Chamberlin Il Bancroft, is
hereby dissolved by mutual consent. Q. A.
Bancroft assumes all debts owed by the late
firm, and Will collect all dues. &
G. f. CHAM BERLIN.
decl0-lm G. A. BANCROFT.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-12-31
gos Sascles 4lerald,
THE WEEKLY HERALD

TERMS.
ONE year, by mail or express, single copy".s3 90
Six months, 80 -. | rs
Three " 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-31
ICOMMUNICATED.

DANGER FROM EATING NUTS Medical men
advise that salt should be taken with nuts, es-
peclaIIy when eaten at night. Ooe time, says
aWrlter, while enjoying visit from an English
man, hickory nuts were served in the evening,
When my English friend called for salt. stating
.lat he knew of case of WON an eating hear
Sny OF nuts in the evening who was taken vio-
'eatIy i'll. The celebrated DR.. Abernethy was
vent Tor, but it was after he had become too
ond OF his cup, and he was not in condition
"so' He muttered, salt, sail" Of which DO
;ae place, aud she was corpse. He said that
n,'aey a,y had given her salt it would have reliev-
Gu Der; II they Would allow him to make an ex-
; ;Su'natlon he would convince them. % open
iIIs Is Inc stomach the nuts were found in mass
as. i~ sprlukled salt ou this, and Immediately it
SsoSed mS'IS | have knowo of sudden death
ssyse asseii which appeared to have been by the
dI and ,S cause Igenerally eat salt with mine,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-31

" NEW SHAWLS-ths seasons importa-
tion-all different patterns. Prices from S4o to
$1,000 zach. COW,
@-Samples supplied by mail on application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-31

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-31

HaOURNING DEPARTMENT. stock
Nl receives our most careful attention, and in
it VIII be found not only all Of the best and most
serviceable grades. of STANDARD Ak Goun;s, sn;Ga
that comes out in the London market: Our
''Monum entap' brand of ALP and PU RE
MOHAIRS are imported only by US, and while
they are IS slightly and we'll finished as any other
make of goods they are fully one-thlrd heavier
than any other brand in the market.
Particular attention paid to filing funeral or
ders. HAMILTON EASTER e. SONS.
@Samples supplied by mail on application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-31
aLEXA. GAZETTE 8 VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
PUBLISHED DAILY By
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
IAZETrE BUILDING, NO. 70 PRINCE STREET
ALEAA. GAZETTE & VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
fFoR THE COUNTRY
Published regularly on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, ut FIVE DOLLARS
PR ANNUM, payable in advance.
A TICKLE WoMAN-Iu l749 occurred an
odd episode 10 Wesley life. 90 one Of his
missionary Journeys he had been taken sick at

A TICKLE WoMAN.-In l749 occurred an
odd episode 10 Wesley life. 90 one Of his
missionary journeys he had been taken sick at
Newcastle, where be was nursed by Grace
Murray, one of his female ''helpers," hand
some, clever widow Of tour-aud thirty, Wesley
himself being twelve years older. He asked
her 70 marry him. She seemed amazed, and
replied This is too great blessing. |
can't tell how to believe it. This is all could
have wished under heaven" Wesley quite
naturally took this as formal betrothal. But
Grace had not long before nursed John Ben
nett, Methodist preacher, OF about her OVID
age, and Wesley was soon astounded by, 8
Joint letter from Grace and John, asking his
comedy lasting for MONTHS the like of which
no playwright has ventured to put upon the
stage. Grace would have been quite content
with either Of her lovers were it not for the
other But, contrary to all example, it was
the absent one whom she wanted. When
Wesley was with her she longed for Bennett;
when Bennett was present she logged for Wes-
lev. How many times she broke and renewed
her engagement with each it would be bard to
tell. II love you" she said to Wesley. "a
Thousand times better than ever loved John
Bennett; but am afrad if don't marry bin
he ruD mad" That very evening she promis-
ed herself again to- Bennett. A week after
she told Wesley she was determined to live
and die with him. She, indeed, wanted to be
married at once; but Wesley wished tor some
delay. Grace said she would not wait more
than year. A fortnight later she met Ben
nett, fell at his feet, and acknowledged that
she had used him i'll. They were married a
week after. This strange marriage seems to
have turned out happy one. Bennett died
.. he. fs,t knp Iofo
survived until 1908, dying at the age ofeighty
seven. For years she was bright light in the
Methodist society. Wesley saw ber three days
after her marriage, and but once more on
earth. Thirty-niDe years alter, she came to
LONDON, on visit to her son, and expressed
wish to see Wesley. He was eighty-6ve years
old, she past seventy. What could they now
hav to say, except Hail and farewell p
Galu1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-31

HEALTH is WEALTR.-Go and get 8 full
IL supply of WINTER GARM ENTS of all
kinds. at Mrs. DRIEFUS',
oct l8 100 King street.