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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1874-01-17
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1t was understood last night that the Con-
gressional Committee had concluded its IN,
designations in the case of Judge Durell' ana an L
would depart to-day for Washington: me
very natural curiosity felt by TINS community my
ii the action which Congress shall finally take
thereon, will probably be gratified at no dis.
of but one fact-and that is the complete ana
searching character of the inquiry. Judge
DnrelI has been the object of very serious ac
cnsations. and those accusations are now un-
dergoing inquest. Heretofore proceedings
have been withheld. The next chapter OF the
history will be publicly. o. Picay"me, loth.
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Lefebvre has received a select assortment
of new and popular sheet music, comprising
ballads songs and choruses, sacred songs, ga
lops, schottisches, polkas, waltzes, marches,
mazurkas, variations, fantasies, duets, ETC.,
which he offers at publishers prices.
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w. Fl. Crisp, the well known actor, died at
Dallas, Tex, on the lst inst. He leaves two
sons and two daughters. We announced the
death of his wife some months ago.
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The planters of the Attakapas region are
forming oranges, with view of affiliating
with the order of Patrons of Husbandry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1874-01-17

Owing to war among dry-goods merchants
at Denver, calicoes were reduced to two cents
per yard, and every editor, reporter and min
lister in the place now wears shirt-gaudy
in some instances, but still shirt.
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PHOTOGRAPHS.

VEHHE undersigned, Photographer, is fully
Il 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 SOUYEUX,
Main St, near V. LastrYtpes' Blacksmith Shop
Opelousas, Nov. 22, 1873. Gtt
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. = ELO us AS:
SATURDAY, JANUARY II, 1874

you wish to secure good bargains, attend
the auction at LefebVre's old stand to-day at
eleven o'clock. See advertisements
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A Titusvile paper says "a man called at
one of our shoe stores yesterday ahd vainly
essayed to get on either numbers H., - or l3
shoes. The store-keeper then suggested that
he should put ON a thinner pair of stockings
and try OH the box"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1874-01-17

1fyon want good Sewing Machine, buy
the Beckwith $40 Portable Machine See ad-
vertisement in another column
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A Texas journal estimates that fifteen thou.
sand Democrats failed to vote in the recent
election in that State. They were .disgusted
at Radical outrage, and thought their votes
would do no good It is fortunate for them
that so many other thousands had the GOOD
sense to 90 and vote. Disgust-is poor wea-
non in a political campaign, and there has "a
never been a time when an honest and inteiii-
gent mans vote was not of importanee.-Coas-
s.;er-, Journal
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SPECIAL PRICES
TO
WHOLESALE BUYERS IN TEAS.

WHlSKIES-Various brands of Rye and Bour-
bon from two to ten years old also, Scotch
and Irish.
BRANDIES-Otard, Dupuy & Co., ,:Jas. Hen
messy g. 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 g. Co., L. Rhoderer,
pints and quarts.
ALE AND PORTER-Bass', Allsop's, and Nc
Ewan's 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.
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Democratic paper in Mississippi. disgusted
with the denomination performance at the
Meridian convention, exclaims ip the bitters
ness of it's soul: "We are all good, honest seal
lawags noww More truth than poetry in tins
ironical remark What else can Democrats
become, when they cease to be Democrats :
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1874-01-17

When the negro down in Louisiana was
hauled up for stealing bacon, he put in as q
defense that he was told by his poiltlcai
teachers. that now, when he had the right to
vote, be must take ''sides" somewhere,
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oPELOUSAS CARDS
goth YEAR
DRUGS ANHD MEDICINES {!

HeR q GS ASD WI W&iabkCANE&. r.
VENIIE freshest and purest always on hand, at
IL wholesale and retail, at the well-known
ST. LANDRY DRUG STORE AND MEDI-
CAL DEPOT,
(ESiabished Il. d., 1851
Where can be found every article in the medi-
cal line, besides Paint, Window Glass, Toilet
Articles and Pcrfumcry, School and Blank
Books and Stationery of every variety.
full assortment of Garden Seeds, from
Landreth, guaranteed fresh and genunc.)
TOBACCO. SNUFF AND CIGARS.
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
For Medical use only.
The undersigned, assisted by his son, de
votes his time almost entirely to cOmpoundiug
and dispensing RELIABLE MEDICLNES.
Hoping thus, by unremtting devotion to his
calling and u sincere desire to meet the wants
of his friends and customers, to continue to
deserve their patronage and esteem.
JOHN POSEY.
oct4N Apothecary &c.
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oct4
CARRIAGE SHOP.
OHsELOUSAS TIN SHOP.

REMOVED TO
Landry Street, Bct,rcen Main and Court,
Near the Post Office).
ENFERf description of copper, tin, and
lA sheet iron work done at short notice.
All kinds Of tinware for sale. Also, BUCKS
BRILLIANT COOKING STOVES.
March 23-lyl w. LIGHTLEY.
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NEW BARBER SHOE.

HAVING recently opened Shaving and
IL IL Hair Cutting Saloon on Main ST., between
Munzeshemer's and Roos' stores, am prepur-
cd to do Hair-cutting, Shaving, Shampooing,
&c. A shareof the patronage of the public
is respectfully solicited.-Charyes Reasonable.
and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
WIN. HERR, JE.
OpelOusas June Is. 1872 lx
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DIED-At Vile Plate. in this parish, Oh the
9th inst, MARIUs CoREIL, Sr, aged about 6C
years. =
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T Z A S

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. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1874-01-17

Don't loaf about the streets and depend on
the lord for your daily bread" He is,t rum
ming bakery.
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"a .BOHNSTON'S
RNyLIVERY STARI,E

The undersigned respectfully informs his
friends and the public that he has re-opcned
Main St, and is prepared to accommodate
the travelling public with Horses, Hacks, Bug
gies, &c, on reasonable terms. f1gs7 Horses
fed and cared for.
l6-lyl WIN M .IOHNSTON
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DECOMMENDED BY THE MEnECA]

pECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL
IA Faculty of Opelousas. Whatl
POSET'S AROMATIC NYNE BITTERS.
A good and pure Tonic, scientifically COM
pounded, not mixed at random, CAREFUL theor-
lied, and perfected, by years of f'study and
close observation, as to its adoption to relieve
morbid conditions of the system, such as:
Torpid Lirer, Loss of Appetite. InDcrfect or
LanguiG Digestion; Nervousness and lis trai,.
Of nanekcss lis. Only so cts. u bottle. [ot4~
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1874-01-17

= icinal, and not all Intoxicating Alcoholic
bererage, but curative, Alternative and toning
in their effects. oct4+
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A WELCOME VIsIToR.-Our Home Journa
and Rural Southland united, make, without
doubt, the best weekly agricultural and fam
lily paper published in the South. The CONT
nued exertions Of it's publisher are shown by
the steady advancement made in improving
the contents and value of the paper. 1t is a
journal that if once entered into home will
always prove welcome guest, being alike use
full and instructive to the family, at the Fire
side, as we'll as i'll the Field, Orchard, Stock
Yard, Dairy, Apiary, Vegetable and Flower
Garden, ETC., etc. 1t is just the paper for
every Southern family, and it's practical arti
cles make it worth ten times its price to every
planter or farmer in the South. The price is
&c. and pair of fine chromos are sent to
every new subscriber; the pictures alone are
worth the price. Address, Oar Home Journal
and Rsera1 Southland New Orleans.
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All Goods Warranted as Repre-.
seMted.

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 ref
erences or draft to cover amount of bill.
Letters of inquiry promptly answered.
All purchases delivered free OF drayage.
J. W. PLATT,
No. 102 Camp ST.. corner Poydras.
dee13tl New Orleans, Lid.
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The Finest Teas HnmpOrte1:

The FamesG Teas AhAp0FEeN:
Imperial (green), p. lb, SOC, 75c, 81, best 81 IS
Young Hyson (green), P: lb, ,.--.---.b best 81 Is
Gunpowder lgreen(, p. h.. ::;-.:.-- best g 40
Oolong (black), p. lb,.-.- soc, 75c, best 81 90
English Breakfast tblack,, p. lb,
soc, 75c, 81, best 81 25
Japan natural leaf, p. lb, b,......Sl, best 81 20
Orange Pekoe (black), p. lb, .---.-. best 81 SO
Mixed (green and black, p: Id,
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A BARGAIN.

LNOR SALE at private sale--Thc Mcdaniel
IL Coffee House, situated opposite the Court
House, Opelousas, with the fixtures, liquors,
&c. Price, 500 cash.
Apply to the Undersigned on the premises.
Dec20tf.1 L. MCDANIEL.
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ERRATUM.-We announced last week that
Mr.. E. D. Estilette, one of our Representa-
tives in the Legislature, had joined las he did
last year) the Peoples Legislature, which re-
cognized McEnery as the legally elected Gov
ernor To-day we have to correct this asser
tion, which had elected in Mr.. Estilette's be-
half the eommendation of his large constitu
sncy, and announce that he has sought and
obtained admission into the Kellogg Legisia-
ture. We are also panied to state that Messrs
IF. Littell and L. ID. Prescott, two others OF
our Representatives, who had clung to the for
tunes of the legally elected Government, and
had, like MIR. Estilette, remained true to the
cause of the people, have likewise taken seats
in the Kellogg Legislature.
After recording this sudden change on the
part of these gentlemen, we have not the
heart to-day to criticise their conduct; bu'
we may be permitted to doubt that their ac
tion will result in any good for the people
should the hope Of mitigating their sufferingl
be, as they allege, the igsis tatasats that iuree
them ON to the Usurper's bosom.
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MISCELLANEOUS CARDS
BECKWITH
r"FSHn TWnSrY 800 T"TSTn TWnSrY
PORTABLE
SEWING MACHINE.

r>Y@ If the machine fails to please, and is
returned within thirty days, the money will
be promptly refunded
- n. B. This machine is equal in strength
and capacity to any Sewing Machine, regard
less of what it may cost.
70 1t is very Simple in its construction,
and hence not liable to get out OF order, and
if out of order it is easily repaired. 1t is so
simple to operate that any one can operate it,
and do as much sewing without any of the
fatigue of the treadIe machine.
70 If you want Sewing Machine, don't
fail to send for circular before buying any
other.
UF TERMS, Cash in advance, or c. o. D.
by Express.
EDWARD THOMPSON,
GENERAL AGENT,
S7tl 80 Baronne Street, New Orleans.
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ERRATA - In last weeks issue we stated
that one of the features of the proposed new
charter was that all male inhabitants between
the ages of 81 and so years, residing within
the corporate limits for the space of months,
would owe annually ten days labor to the
town, provided they owned no property and
Maid no taxes. The 18th section of the pro-
posed new charter reads as follows: "All the
male inhabitants of said town above the age
of q and under SO years, who have resided
within the corporation for three months, and
who are not real estate owners, and scho mag
not haye paid their poll ta4 to The to'o', shall De
subject to work. &C., which is quite differ
ent thing.
We also stated that the Council was to be
composed of the Mayor, Treasurer, Constable
and four other councilmen. We should have
stated instead that the Mayor and six coun-
eil,nen were to compose the Council, the Con
stable and Treasurer not being members OF
that body.
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NAOHsNIHHNVEG A. DANTIN,

4 o5A4o4AdN1C II u41OIS,
VNNAkE this method to announce to their
L. friends and the public that they have
opened their tailor establishment OIL Bellevue
street, opposite j. Bloch & Co.'S store where
they are ready to make to order mems and
boys clothing, on short notice and at reason
able prices. fit guaranteed. [Au3l72-32
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BITTERs HAVE REEN IN USE

Il for many years: Our Physicians know
their formula, and have prescribed them al
ways in preference to any Of the thousand and
one bad chiskey compounds now flooding the
country. They materially aid in curing ChiHs
and Ferer, enlarged Spleen, and all kindred
diseases. One bottle $50 cents only will salts
fy you of this Oct4+
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r.. I'D. ESTEL T. TIE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
KKTILL practice in the Courts Of the Par
w ishes of St. Landry, Lafayette, Vernll-
lion. CaIeasieu, st. Martin, st. Mary and
Ayoyelles Office :-Opelousas. tJan.3,1s74
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WASHINGTON DIRECTORY

TARRIERE, G.-Warehouse; dealer in gro
" ceries, Western produce, forage, &C., sc.
Water street, on the levee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13
Destruction of Oil Works.

PITTsBURG, August. l2--The Standard Oil
Works and the National Refinery, Oh the Allie
ghany river, in the 18th Ward, Pittsburg, were
burned last night. At o'clock this AFTERNOON
the lightning struck an oil tank containing three
thousand barrels of oil, setting it Oh fire. About
three hours atterward the tank overfowed, and
the burning oil communicated with the build.
ings and the tanks in the vicinity. The fire
now covered the space of an acre and half.
The amount of oil DESTROYED is $500 barrels.
All the buildings on the premises, valued at
$4,000, are destroyed also 10000 empty bar
rels
The men on the premises escaped with diff
iculty. No lives were lost so far as is known
The total loss is estimated at from $40 900 to
$50, 900, 90 which there is an insurance of
$4,000 At Ii o'clock to night the fire was
considered as under control, aud re6neries ad
joining are considered out of dagger.
A tauk at Fairview, on the other side of the
river, was also struck by lightong aud three
thousand barrels of oil burned, on which there
was no insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, AUGUST ID, 1874.

l. has been ascertaiued that the plan Tor
Marshal Bazaine's escape from. Marguerite was
arranged six weeks ago ard that 1t was entirely
the work of Madame Bazaiue. The dIstln-
euished prisoner sailed FROM the island 10
steam yacht belonging to an Italian company
and was accompanied by bis wife and brother.
His place Of refuge is not known. bis aver
sion to escaping was overcome when 1t became
apparent that the Government meant to hold
him to his twenty years of imprisonment. As
only political offender, it is not likely that
any other Government would refuse him asy-
lum on its soil or return him to France. Mad
ame Bazaine is very wealthy, and the TWO can
doubtless live comfortably enough until some
new revolution iu France permits the Marshal
to cross the French frontier without the danger
of the prison hanging over his head. The Paris
Journal des Dcbats, however, argues that the
crime of which BazaiOe was convicted renders
him liable to extradition, and France should
demand his surrender
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

The Mark Lane Express, in its review of the
breadstuffs market, has the followiug.in regard
to the wheat crop I'VE are now at the mid
die of the harvest, and the new wheat shows
nothing to indicate more than the average
quality and growth, though some OF it shows
more than average rpeness. Some of our con-
temporaries say the crop will be two-thlrds
above the average, others one-third and 9th
ers about the average, while some think 1t will
be below the average. An immense amount OF
wheat is yet uuharvested, and an increase OF
rain would be serious. There is great diversity
of opinion about tina crops in France and Bel
GUM" In closing its review the Express says
''We do not see how the price Of wheat can be
much depressed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

The Chicago Tribune Of to day prints the
marital correspondence between MIR. aud Mrs.
Tllton, extending over term OF tour years, and
up to within three months OF Mrs Hilton
alleged confession. These letters make over
four pages of the Tribune and are extraordl-
nary samples of passionate affection on both
sides: and contain frequent illusions to MIR.
Beecher and his visits to Mrs Tilton They
were given the Tribune correspondent by Judge
Morris, MIR. Tton's counsel, and are sail to
he undoubtedly genuine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13
Number of Tickets. 100,
PRICE OF TICK ETS.

The Montpelier Female II nan" A--ori.tIor
chartered by the LcsIsl turc 81 Virginia ari
the CrcLit Cpur. ot Orange county, proposes,
by Il series Of Grand Gift Concerts, IL establish
and cndow n Home for the Old. lnlrm Nj"
Destitute Ladies OF Virginia." At Montpelier
the former residence of Pr,sidcn, JAS Mndisor
The Association is under the control oi eight
trustees, six OF whom ar. elected hi cnulaiiy by
tn" Stockholders and two appointed by the Cos
rrnor OF Virgins
References by permission: His Exceedingly
Jane. l.. krmpcr Governor of Virginia; H.
Exccliency, Glibrrt G. Walker, ex-Gov. of Va,
Hon Robert +. Withers Lieutenant Governor
Of Virginia and U. ). Senator elect; Hon R1b
w. Hughes, Judge Eastern District Of Virgins;
Senators and Members OF Congress from Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

The anti-liquor party met in Convention at
Harrisburg yesterday, and nominated full
State ti~ket for the forthcoming election in
Pennsylvania. The New York Temperance
men heldta conference at Saratoga, but were
not decided as to whether it is most advisable
to go into the campaign this fall as a party and
with an independent ticket. The Changers in
lndiaua held small convention at Indianapo-
lis yesterday, and filled up the vacancies in
their State ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

The Signal Service reports of last night
indicate that, taking the country through, yes
terday averaged the hottest day of the season.
At Montgomery and Augusta the mercury
marked 10l, while in the North and West gen
orally itranged from SIS to 95. At Toronto it
was 90, at Cincinnati 95, at New York so, at
Boston Sc, at Philadelphia IS, and so on, show
ing that during the whole Of the summer, until
now, We have not had such heat so equally dis
tributed over so large a section of country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

We acknowledge the compliment paid US
by the Richmond Dispatch, iu reference to the
mirage" witnessed in Prince William county,
and would merely say" that while fully APP
prcciating Judge Norris he is 10 no wise
responsible for that. The phenomenon was
witnessed by ladies', ergo, while the Dispatch
will take our acord, it-chivarous as it is-will
not for an instant discredit the siuht of lady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

4 LIE NAILED. "A mao named Combs, who
lives il harrisburg, having circulated SANDER
Gus reports here about the Rev j. Z. Kan,
pastor Of the Catholic Church, in this town, the
latter gentleman promptly demanded and re-
c'ivcd full and ample denial and apology
Father Kahn reputation 10 this community is
unimpyachabe, and he enjoys the respect and
esteem of all classes, irrespective of crccds.-
Winchester Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

Japan having gotten into war with FOrmo-
sa, and several American officers accompanying
the japanese expedition, the Chinese Govern.
ment claiming to have control of Formosa, has
demonstrated against the action of these Off
GERS as violation of the neutrality and peace
existing between the two nations As the war
is over the demonstration will only serve as Il
warning in the future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

RESIDENCE BURNED The residence of Mr..
z. B. Subctt, commlsslon merchant, IL Staun-
ton, was entirely destroyed by fire about IT.
o o'clock Monday u,oroing. The conreots OF the
house, with the exception OF few articles, were
saved Loss trom $1,000 to $1,000. Insurance
50 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-13

Some of the holders Of the 1865 per cent.
bonds of the District of Columbia raised the
question whether by the terms OF the Ia"
creating the loan they we're made payable IL
gold or currency. The question was referred
to Attorney General Williams, who has glVel
an opinion, which though not made public i
understood TO be that the debt and interest arr
TO be paid iu currency.