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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
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A correspondent sends to the Chicago
Tribune the following:
Many mothers would like a quick
and sure remedy in an emergency for
the Group, which generally takes us I'M
awares about midnight. The ear de-
tects it by the hoarse wtleeze or whistle
In the throat. always have at home
some fresh lard. I give the child a
teaspoonftil warmed to the consistency
Of oil, but not hot, In q few minutes
follow with another, until vomiting en-
sues. Battle the feet in warm mustard
water. Wiring flannel out of hot
water and lay across the chest, and lay
a dry flannel over it; then wrap the
child in q wooden blanket. In a short
time lie will perspire profusely, and you
can enjoy your rest for the remainder
of the night. The object of using the
lard il that the retching is painless, and
it prevents the formation OF mueus.
This know is good, having tried it
myself, and know others who have al
ways used it successfully
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Notice to Com tractors.

The fence around the Courthouse square is to
receive three coats of paint: 1st. The prm-
ing coat, next all holes and cracks puttied up.
Next second coat OF paint, and heavily sandcd,
third coat of paint over the same. The putty to
be used in stopping up holes and cracks Is to
consist of One-half spanish whiting and one
half white lead. The posts are to be granted
grey and the rails light brown. All material
used to he of the first quality. The work 10 be
done in a neat and wOrkmanlike manner, other
wise it will be rejected by the committed
All materials to be used in said painting, to be
furnished by contractor. Contractors are TO
furnish the committee with sealed proposals
for doing said work; the committee reserviny
the right to reject any and all bids. Bids to be
received for doing said work up to Saturday 12th
Terms-Cash on the Acceptance of the work by
the committee, -" ~
..f" JAMES RAY,
Chairman of Joint Committee on the part Of
Parish and Town. May sgt
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Proceedings of the Board of Police of
she Town of OpeIOusas.

MONDAY, April 18th, 1877.
The Board of Police Of the town of OpelOusaS
met pursuant to adjournment. Present: DR..
James, President and Messrs. VIM. G. Bell,
LeOdore Skinner, G. %. Eaer, Claudius Mayo,
P. J. Lefebvre and Emile Donate.
=, On motion of Mr.. Ealer, Resolved that the
Z [Joard now proceed to the election of a Town
Attorney, and that the salery of said Attorney
be and is hereby fixed at the sum Of fifty dollars
per annum.
Baillio, Esq, and F. F. Perrodin. Esq, were
nominated and Baillio, Esq, having received
one vote and F. F. Perrodin, Esq, having re-
ceiVed six votes It. F. PerrOdin, Esq, was de-
clared duly elected Attorney of the town of
OpelOusas.
The President appointed Messrs c. N. Ealer,
G. Mayo and VIM. e. Bell, committee to eX-
anime the accounts of the Treasurer and Col
lectOr of the town of OpelOusas, and said conf
mittee reported that they had examined the
following account of the TeC&surer and find
the same correct, viz:
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The Nashville American ys,of e. s..
senator elect Spofford, of Louisiana:
" He married Miss 0phelia Martin, of
Pulaski, in this State, daughter Of Col.
Tom Martin, deceased, one of the veal
thiest citizens of Tennessee. For years
past Judge Spofford has been in the
habit Of spending much of his time at
his summer residence in Pulaski, look
ing after his large interests there and iT.
this city. Tennessee heartily congrat-
nlates Louisiana on her fortunate selec
tion for the United States senate. His
address on being notified of his nomina-
ton, as given ID our dispatches, is a mas
terly exposition OF the policy upon
which the future welfare of the South
depends
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The idol-smasber of the New York
Times thus communities another image /;
We always look upon Washington as
a peculiarly fortunate man, kpt rumor
tells us that Mrs. Washington frequent.
" became so exasperated because of
her husbands calm, wooden and per
sistent smile that she would burst into
tears, and. after making unwarrantable
illusions TO alleged minxes in the treas
ury department, would lock herself up
in her room and leave the Father of his
Country to brood over the gloomy
thought that she would ultimately IN
lock her door and come forth for more
conversation,
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A report has been in circulation here,
that Louis Rousseau, convicted some
time since fA the murder of Ernest
Rrignac, sentenced to be hung, and
transferred to the parish prison in New
Orleans for safe keeping pending the
Governors action in his case, had esq
capped. A dispatch dated May I'd, from
C. c. Cain, captain of said prison, to
Sheriff Duson, says: He has not and
is not likely to escape.n
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Proceedings Of the Board of Police Of
the Town of OpeIOusas.
TUESDAY. ADriI 18th. Is

TUESDAY, April 18th, 1877.
Board of Police of the town of OpeOusas met
pursuant to a call of the President. Present:
Dr. James Ray, President, and MeSsrs. p J.
Lefebvre, VIM. G. Bell, C. n. Ealer, LeodOre
Skinner, c. Mayo and Emile Donate.
On motion OF Mr. Bell the Board proceeded to
the election of an Assessor. whtreupOn the
vre Ie. was declared nnanimoHsiy W elected Assessor
of the town of OpelOusaS. ~
On motion of Mr.. Mayo, Resolved, that a
committee of two members of this Board be
appointed to ascertain from the lawyers in the
town of Opelousas, what they will charge to
act as Legal adviser Of said Board. The PTesi-
dent appointed Me Sis. Claudus Mayo and 2.
J. Lefebvre such committee.
On motion of Mayo the Board adjourned until
Monday next at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
JAMES RAY, President
Jos. ID. RICHARD, Clerk.
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nay5-3t
ESEFOyS.

Taken up by by the undersigned, at Plaque
mine Brule6 in st. Landry Parish April 25th,
1877, four Creole hOrses-0ne OF dun color with
black name and tail one brown one bay, and
the other " aca-bitten gray, wearing bell
They are all work horses. Two of them branded
v and G over it, The other brands can be
learned at the JOURNAL Office. The owner can
have them on proving property, and paying
cost of this advertisement.
May sat J. C. LYONS,
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Coy. Nichols on the Race
Question

Gov. Nichols, in his letter to the Com
missioners, said:
81 am thoroughly satisfied that any
course of political action traced on a
narrower line than the good of the
whole people, regardless of color or
condition, must inevitably lead to dis
aster and ruin,
:" have earnestly sought to obliteFate
the color line in politics and consolidate
the people OH the basis of equal rights
and common interests, and it is source
Of qualification to be able to say that
this great object is about TO be realized"
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Resolutions of the Grand .Bmry,

At the close of the session of the Grand Jury
OF the Parish Of St. Landry, convened on the
23d Gay OF April, 1877, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Be it Resolved That the thanks of this body
are due and hereby rendered to Mr.. F. F. Per
rodn, District Attorney for the able and efficient
manner i'll which he assisted the Grand jury in
the discharge of their duty.
Be it further Resolved, That Il copy of this
resolution be furnished to the Official Journal
for publication.
PHILLIP JACOBS, Foreman
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ENUBLEC SALE.
ESTATE OF AsPAsIE SQUADRON.

T5IAIT UT N5T RSTT 5VIUADTUN,
BY virtue Of an order of the honorable Pro-
bate Court. of the Parish of st. Lantlry, there
will he sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, by the undersigned administrator or any
duly qua itird aurtioneer, at the last residence
of the deceased, at prairie MamUuth at Point
CharOngne in the parish of st. Landry, on
THURSDAY, May ID, 1877, the following des-
crihed property, belonging to the estate of
ASpaSic squadron, deceased tO-wit:
All the bindings and rails and pleux, consti-
tutDg the residences.
Three yoke of oxen, a lot of mares and colts,
and calves and nine or ten head of gentle young
cattle. ten head of sheep, five head of hogs,
one branding IRON OK, household and kitchen
and plantation utepSls, beds, bedding and
many other objects, &c.
Terns-Cash OH the spot, otherwise property
will be sold instanter.
JOHN M. MTLSTEAD,
apl 2I-bam Administrator.
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NOTICE OF FINAL TABLEAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 3735.
ESTATE Of MARIE ROSE FRozARDn

Whereas, Andre D. MGchG of the parish of st.
Rose FrOZard, deceased, having filed a final
tablCau and distribution of funds of said estate
acc~zSpmied by his petition praying for the
homolO%ation Of the same.
And whereas, the prayer OF said petition has
been granted by an order of court, bearing date
April l1tlk 1877.
Now, II 5refOra notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabeau in writing ut my office in the town of
Ope0uSas within the time required by law, why
the said tablGau should not be homOlOgated and
confirmed. JAMES O. CHACHERE,
apl lifts Clerk.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Pain ting.
CHEAP, DURABLE AND ORNAMENTAL.

CHEAP, DURABLE AND ORNAMENTAL.
The undersigned, practical painter of much
experience, who has given general satisfaction
to all who have employed him, both as to the
price and quality of his work, has recently
located in Opelousas, and soIicits work in his
line of busness-house andsign-painting, white
washing, kalsomining, etc. He will work for
twenty-five per cent. less than the prices
that have been usually paid here. and guar
antee satisfaction. Estimates furnished without
charge. He will furnish all materials If de-
sired, thereby enabling parties to know at the
outset the fun cost of the work. He has facil-
tiles for obtaining painting materials much
cheaper than persons generally, which makes
his work so much the cheaper. A specimen of
his painting can be seen ut the Methodist church
in OpelOusas, which he has just painted inside
and out. On inspecting his work and learning
his price many will no doubt feel able to have
painting done, who now think the cost too great
See him and talk the matter over, which will
cost nothing. The cheapness and quality of his
painting, are an fnducement to have painting
done. WM. HILLSMAN,
Practical Painter.
OpelOusas, NAV 5-tf
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A recent Act of the legislature fixes
the salaries of parish judges according
to the number of representatives each
parish has in the legislature. In par
ishes having one representative the
judge receives $3.50 per aanum; two
representatives, $3.50; three, $4,000 ;
and four or more, $4,000. s-.-..
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The Helen D'Este theatrical company
returned here this week, and played
Camille, or The Fate of Coquette,"
at the Varieties last Thursday night,
with their usual success. Miss Helen
D'Este is truly "star' actress, and
has one of the finest theatrical ward
robes in the country. The costumes
of this company, in some plays, are a
"sight" that country people seldom see.
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NOTICE OF FHNAL TARLEAU.
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 3G92
ESTATE OF ADOLPHINA Sicily.

Whereas. Theodosc Marks, tutor of the estate
of Adolphina Sicily, deceased, late Of the parish
of ST. Landry, having filed IL taheau and final
settlement of the above estate, accompanied by
his petition praying for the homoiOgatiOn Of
the same.
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court, bearing date
April 23d, 1871.
Now, sherefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tahlGau i'll writing at my office i'll the town of
OpelouSaS, within the time required by law, why
the said tAblcau should not he hOm0l0gatcd and
confirmed. JAMES .. CHACHERE, Clerk.
apl 2S-edP
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SUICIDE.-AureIien Derouen, of La
casino, universally esteemed by. his ac-
qnaintanees for his upright character
ah6 amiable disposition, committed
suicide at his residence, early last week,
BY shooting himself through the head "a
health is supposed to have caused
the fatal act III moment OF temporary
derangement.-ELake Charles Echo,
April 26th.
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The war between Russia and Turkey
has begun in earnest. In the first en-
counter the Turks repulsed the Russians
with considerable loss. What will be
the final result no one knows. All Eu-
rope may be drawn into the war before
it is over.
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Foreman Of Grand Jury.
+. PERRODIN, District Attorney
Report OF the Grand Jury ON Public
Roads.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of ST .nudTX-

STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of st. Landry.
The Grand Jurors Of the State of Louisiana.
duly impamnelled and sworn aud charged to
inquire into the condition of the Public Roads
Of the Parish of st. Landry, beg leave to report
that from all lnfOTmatiOnS received by them.
they find that said roads in general are in bad
condition, especially the road leading from
Washington to Old Grand Prairie road leading
from Washington to Bayou BHuf, us far as NJ.
d. kavanagh's plantation. the road leading
from OpclOuSaS to Bellevue. and also the road
leading from Opel0uSas to PlaisanGe, as far aS
the west end of TaylOrS LANE, road from ODr-
l0uSaS to Riders Bridge, and road from Catholic
Church OF OpelOuSas to Marie CrOGuant BAYOU.
Said portions OF roads are in such u condition
as to render travelling thereon dangerous if not
impossible. And the Grand Jurors would re-
commend that work be done immediately uuOn
said roads, that all ordinances and laws relative
to roads now i'll existence, be strictly enforced
by the officers OF the law, and the District At
torney is hereby required to file imfOrmatiOns
against all parties subject to road duty, who
refuse to comply with the law, and also against
road 0verseers, who neglect, refuse or fail to
cause work to be done on said roads, necessary
to keep them in good order, and safe to the
travelling public.
And they further recommend that the bridges
on the public roads be repaired, especially the
bridges in WaXia SWamps, and they further
recommend that copy of this report be served
on the President of the Police Jury.
And the Grand Jurors would 49, recommend
the propriety of removing froff1fA II ~ tFTblic
square Of15he town of Opelousas the building
placed thereon by Mr.. L. DesIparais and that
the lease of that lot of the public square to said
Louis Desmarais be announced, and that the
Ponce jury immediately adopt such means as
effect without prejudice or loss to the contract
ing parties.
PHILLIP JACOBS,
Foreman OF the Grand Jury.
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DSSSOEaE tom.

The commercial firm of Iavergne e Co, COM
posed of Michel Lavergue and Jonathan L.
Morris, was dissolved by mutual consent on the
t,Jenty-scventh (27th) day of March, 1877.
MICHEL LAVERGNE,
JONATHAN l.. NORRIS.
April 7th, 1877-5t
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We call attention to the advertise
ment of Mr.. Hiilsman, an accomplished
practical house painter, recently from
New Orleans He has just finished
painting the Methodist church in this
place, and he did job much superior
to what was expected gfor the price
paid. Persons desiring to inspect his
work before employing him, should
examine the pgws, which are beautifully
painted in imitation of oak. It#is
desirable to keep such painter here,
.7and we hope he will receive that patron
age which his merits deserve.
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ESsFNVS Taken Up.

Two bay American mares, with collar mark
but no visible brand. have been taken up on my
place nearIirand toteau. The owner will please
come forward prove property, pay charges, and
take them away. LUCIEN DARBY.
ApTil 2lSt-5t
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The following persons have been ap-
pointed the School Board for this
parish: c. N. Ealer, Joseph Bloch,
Simeon Birotte, c. G. Swayzee, DIR. j.
L. Estorge, Leodore Skinner, B. Martel.
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CONsTABLE's SALE.
FIRST JUSTICES COURT. PARISH OF ST
LANDRY.
LEWIS & BRO. VS.. JOS. D. GoNoR.

By virtue of a writ of tieri faCias issued by
the Hon. f. 2. Veazie, Justice of the Peace for
the first ward, parish OF st, Landry, / have
seized and will proceed to sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder, at the Courthouse in Ope-
l0usas, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of May
1877, at eleven o'clock A. NJ, the following prop
erty seized to satisfy said writ, tO-wit:
One dun creole horse,
Terms-Cash,
BENZ. A. GUIDRY,
may 5-3t Constable First Ward.
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The suicide mania seems to be invad-
ing the ecountry now. tits an almost daily
occurrence in the City, where a hot-bed
artificial life, with it's accompanying
evils or vices, prevails ; but the simple
habits and healthfulness of country life
should, we thought, would be proof
against it. Two or three weeks ago,
the Lafayette Advertiser reported the
suicide of Mr.. Revillon, a yohng lawyer
at Vermilionville and now the Lake
Charles Echo reports the suicide of
Mr.. Aurelien Derouen of Calcasieu
DariSh.
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Report of the Grand Jury ON the Parish
Jail.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, I
Parish of ST L.nndrv- {

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Landry.
The Grand Jurors of the State of Louisiana,
duly impannelIed and sworn and charged to
inquire into the present condition of the jail
OF the parish of st. Landry, beg leave to submit
the following report: That having carefully
examined said Jail. and feeling that the sug-
gestions and recommendations contained in
the ren""t, of the Grand Jury impannclIcd for
the last t~ OF the District Court held i'll Octo-
Der, 1877, had notbeen complied with, this present
Grand jury as their present report adopt the
report made by the last Grand Jury, which re-
port is hereto attached and made part hereof
PHILLIP JACOBS.
Foreman of the Grand jury
F. PERRODIN, District Attorney.
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Judge John E. King has been ap-
pointed by the president, collector of
customs for the port of New Orleans
the most lucrative appointment within
the gift of the president, in the South.
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BY virtue of an alias writ of fier facias, issued
out OF the honorable Parish Court, in and for
the Parish of St Landry in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, / will proceed to
sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, at
the Court House of said parish in the town of
Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the 5th day OF
May, 1877, at IL O'Clock A. NJ, the following
described property, tO-wit
l. certain tract of land situated in the par
ish of St Landry, in this State, on the east side
OF Bayou Marie Croquant or Tache bounded
above by land belonging to Mudd, and below
by land OF '&Sts-TreIl, having front of eighteen
arpents on said Bayou, by forty arpentS more
or less in depth and containing about seven
hundred and eighteen superficial arpents, to-
gether with all the buildings and improvements
thereon.
2. Lots numbers one, two, three, four, eleven,
twelve and thirteen Of a certain tract of land
lying on left bank OF Bayou TGche, in the par
lsh OF st. Landry, bounded above by lands Of
stephen W. Osborn, below by lands of Mrs.
Desmarest and o. 0. Foster with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, containing
three hundred and thirty-One and 34T10O acres
as per plat Of said land filed in the Recorders
0tfcG in the estate of DubreuiI Oliver, deceased,
mad5 7th May, 1870, by James G. Hayes, Sheriff
OF ST. Landry parish, and recorded in book x
page 466 OF recorders office, for parish st. Lam
dry.
8. A certain lot of ground situated in the
town of Washington, parish of st. Landry, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
bounded as follows, tO-wit: On the west by
Main street. east by Washington street, north
by DHpre street and south by Carrere street,
being same property purchased by r. g. Ander-
son from Mrs. Amelia Galligar, by nOtaria! act
passed before A. P. Williams, Notary Public In
and FOR parish Of st. Landry, Nov. 28th 1873, and
recorded III book b, No. 2, pages 81 and So of
Recorders office in and for the parish of st.
Landry.
Terns-To be sold under twelve bond, pur-
chasrrs to furnish bond and security according
TO law and pay costs IN cash on the spO2AD
G. L. DUSON
apl IA Sheriff of theParish of st. Landry.
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The growing corn crop in this parish,
is not only a very large one, bat in ex-
cellent copdition, and we'll advanced
in growth.
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DOMINIQUE LALANNEvs CYPRTEN LOUIS
NANNETTE.

By virtue of writ Of fieri facias issued
out OF the honorable District Court in and for
the Parish of st. Landry, i'll the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, / will proceed to sell,
atpublic auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish, in the town OF Ope-
lousas, on SATURDAY, the 21st day of April,
1877, at II O'Clock A. NJ, the following des-
eribed property to-wit:
One spring Wagon. eight head of cows and
calves, twenty head Of yearlings and cattle,
one creole blue horse.
TeEms-Cash.
G.. G. DUsON,
apl7 Sheriff Of the Parish of st. Landry.
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.Rsstgs,ees' Sale tss BGspGrwpscw.
April 7th, 1877.

IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY
OF ANTOINE GIRAUD, INDIVIDUALLY,
AND AS A MEMBER OF THE FIRM OF
BLANCHIN d GIRAUD.
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We publish an article from the Pic
ayune, entitled: Policy of the State
Government Gov. Nichols has
brought the State to the point where
1t should have been several years ago,
and where it would sooner have been
but for the unfortunate or mistaken
reaetionary movement in 1874. With
leaders like Gov. Nichols then, all
would have been we'll. Time and ex-
perience-the failure of 'yhite-league-
ism to accomplish what tito boastfully
promised to do--forced tes acceptance
of such leaders as Gov. Nichols, at the
/" eleventh hour" and we have the re-
suit now before us. The gentlemen
who, guided by a sense of reason and
Justice, pursued the same policy here
in 1874, in the facetpf so much opposl-
tion and denunciation, have now cause
TO think we'll of the wisdom Of their
course then.