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The Evening critic., 1882-03-22
4 Miss Is as Goo.. as n MiIe.

The can containing the $500 yesterday
was not sold. One gentleman came within
one of it, another within two cans of it.
Three ladies, at different times during the
day, were buying in the immediate vicinity
of the $500 can; still, no one selected it,,
and tomorrow morning early we will again
place it on our shelves. The party that
buys that identical can can have it with
the contents for 81. Other cans will con-
tain $3.50, 5000, $175, $3.50, 1925, 800, SIS,
$50, $50 and so on down to ten cents. No
can will contain less than ten cents and
only one can the $500. Every can will
most positively contain present. We
don't want buyers to come think.
ing they will get large money
present 1t is the tea and coffee
we are anxious to sell, believing, as
we candidly do, that we sell the best brands
of both tea and coffee that can be found in
Washington. We hope that those who have
not yet tried our goods will do SO without
delay, as we hope and expect to leave u
splendid trade for our agents after we have
stopped giving away presents and have left
the city, which will be April 10. Below we
give a partial list of those who have found
s. or upward, in cans purchased yesterday
and The day before. We do not take the
names of those who find less than s.. A
great many find 81, 81, or So in the cans
they buy,
The Evening critic., 1882-03-22

stylish spring Suits 10 order, SIS.
Hamburger's, 6lb Pennsylvania avenue.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-22
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

rFRsONs ~ AIFNANpRIA wishing THE
Critic len at their residence viii receive prompt
attention by leaving their address at Mr.. C0x's
stationery store. on King street.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-22
A mad Feeling HAD Prevailed

between the parties, who were brothors-in-
law, for some time, and threats had been made,
and the homicide was the sequence of them.
Mr.. D. d. Hyam, the first witness examined,
testified that he was with his family In the
dining-room at the time Of the occurrence, and
hearing the report OF a pistol he ran out OF the
room, and, upon reaching the foot of the stair
way, he found tho deceased lying upon his
back. A moment later Colonel Christmas came
up, and, standinlng near the head of the body,
The Evening critic., 1882-03-22
HE GOES FREE.
Colonel Christmas Acquitted OF the
Murder of Whitncy-TriaI in Court
To-day The Prosecution Abandon
frao

Murder OF fWhttncy-Trtatf In Court
To-day The Prosecution Abandon
thc Case.
In the Criminal Court this morning tho trial
Of Mr.. James Y. Christmas, indicted for the
murder Of william g. whitney, both sous-in-
law OF Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, was COM
menced before Justice Wylie. Dlstrlct-Attor-
noy Corkhill and his assistant, II. T. Taggart,
appeared for the Government, and Colonel
William A Cook, r. G. Cone and J. j. Yoates for
the defendant. Tho Jury was selected within
flve minutes, and is composed as follows'
William T. Wood, John u. Dawson, John W.
Hayes, Matthew McNally, George L. Kirk,
Henry Adler, J. d. Mccarthy, John t. FinneS
i. j. McIaln, william X. Brown, William liol-
mead and Frank p. Wright.
Mr.. Taggart, in opening -for the Govern
mcnt, said that the Government proposed to
show that tho occurrence took place at the res
idencc OF Miss Narrower, No. 1886 | street,
about . o'clock on the afternoon of June %,
1891. tbnt
The Evening critic., 1882-03-22

sI0O Reward for n Better Remedy.
Williams Indian pile ointmept Is a positive
cure for piles. Get a box OF your dragglst and
su1er no more. sold everywhere.
The Evening critic., 1882-03-22

FhU HTFUstCUffUH AUUHUUHs tHt NUsts
AT this point the DistrIet-Attorney arose and
said that he had this TO say about this case
He had never felt II TO be his duty 10 convict a
man that ought not to bo convicted. In the
Ellison case, under tho ruling OF the Court he,
In relation 10 antecedent threats, and the tes,
iimony that had been given here In relation 10
threats, could not conscientiOusly go 10 the
jury and ask them even 10 convict the defend
ant Of granddaughter.
The testimony showed that the defendant
had submitted to indignitlos aud insults that
few men would have borne, and Il indeed
seemed, as the aged mother who bore the son
now In the grave had said, that the unfOrtu-
nate affair was deed OF self-defense. He
should not under these circumstances pro-
ceed further in the case
Colonel Cook said, as one OF the counsel con
necied with the defense he appreciated the
action Of the prosecuting ofiicer.
Verdict OF AequittaI.
His Honor vas OF the Same opinion as the
District Attorney IN regard TO the disposition
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
Proceedings of the Police Jury.

The Police Jury met on May 9, pur-
suant to adjournment. Present: AL
bert Guidry, President D. M6che, T.
A. Hicks, E. Dnbuisson, Sam. Haas, l..
Young, T. c.. Chachere. A Perrodin,
and B. E. Clark.
Vouchers presented by the Treasurer,
amounting to $2676 IL, for monies paid
by him, were examined and cancelled,
and the Treasurer given credit for that
amount on the books of the parish.
The statement of the deputy tax col
lector was submitted. showing that
during the months of March and April.
1882, he had collected $35l5 80 fer back
taxes and licenses, exclusive of his
commission of $17O97.
The yearly statement of the Treas
urer was submitted. showing that from
the 1st of April. 1881. to the 3lst of
March, 1882, $32, ,9l9 96 had been paid
into the treasury, and that the whole of
that sum had been paid out, excepting
a balance on hand April 5th of $806.84
The following claims were approved:
F. F. Perrodn. dist. at, fees for con
victiens, $346 j. B. Tate, repairing
bridge, $50 j. Fost, repairing bridge,
$85; David. Courville, lumber, $62 !;
Mt. Pleasant Mill, lumber, $50; and
Drs. Hartman, Young and Thompson,
coroner's fees, $l32.7O.
Adjourned until Monday, June IL.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
State N News.

Lafayette Advertiser, Goth: The act
of incorporation of the Louisiana Cen
tral Railway Co., organized to CON
struct railroad from this place to some
point on the Mississippi river, between
Bayou Goula and Bayou Sara, was
published few days since in the O. N.
Times Democrat. The incarporators are
Messrs j. G.. Parkerson, E. B. Parkin-
SON. Wilson, Rayne, Palfrey, and w. s..
Parkerson. Judge Parkerson is Presi-
dent; we sincerely hope that this is no
delusion. 1t is a matter of immense
importance to this parish, and it's con-
summation would be to us of untold
value.
Baton Reuge Capitoliass AdUocate,
Goth Mr.. James Godfrey, who is
managing the penitentiary factory, in
All interview yesterday gave us the
following particulars regarding the
present workings of the mill
There are about sevebty-fve hands
employed, nearly all of whom are from
this parish, and raw hands. They
have taken to their new business with
remarkable degree of aptitude, and
are doing better than could have been
anticipated. At the start, things NOV
ed slowly. bnt now are getting properly
speeded, and the mill is doing admira-
bly,. They are now running forty
eight cards, and will put on twenty
fsur more on Monday. A new Caps
spooler has been ordered and will
arrive him.
The quality of yarn TO date is coed.
and the first shipment, which will be
about $4,000 poands, will be made to
Philadelphia on Monday.
There are said to be some thirty
schooners engaged in the lumber trade
of Lake Charles. Orange Tribune.
You have been erroneously informed,
Bro. Harris. There are some ifty four
schooners in this trade.-Lake Charles
Commercial
Thibedaux's three FIRE companies had
a brilliant annual parade and very
successful fair and ball On the 26th of
April.
An entertainment given by Lake
Charles Fire Company No /, for the.
benefit Of sufferers by the everaow not
ted $IO0.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
TDUBLIC SALE.
rebate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, Nos 1880
ESTATE OF JOSEPH ORTEGo.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No' 433o.
ESTATE OF JOSEPH ORTEGo.
BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Court in and for the parish of St. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest ,ridder, by the undersigned ad-
ministrator OF duly qualified anctioneer,
at the residence of Louis Landreneau, situ-
ated in Prairie Mamouth, in the aforesaid
parish of St. Landry. on WEDNESDAY,
May 3lst, 1882, the following described pro-
perty, belonging to the estate of Joseph
Ortego, deceased, to-wit:
/, One lot of fifty superficial arpents of
woodland, situated on the Nez-Piqu6 parish
of St. Landry, bounded north by land of Wild
ow Joachim Landreneau, east by land of &C.
rand SoIeau, south by J. B. j. Ortego, and
west by public land.
2. One lot of about sixty head of gentle
horned cattle, six head of wild mares, one
bay creole horse, one roam creole horse, one
saddle bride and cloth, one branding iron,
household furniture, carpenters tools, DE.
Terms and Conditions. - ALI adjndications
under ten dollars payable cash, and all adju-
dications of ten dollars and above payable n
two eqnal instalments-one on the lst of Jan
uary 1883, and the other on the 1st of January,
1884; purchasers furnishing their notes With
tive good securities to the satisfaction OF the
administrator, and the land remaining spe-
cally mortgaged unto the estate until final
payment each instalment to bear eight per
cent per annum interest after maturity, if not
then paid. EDMOND ORTEGO,
April %, 1882 Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

NOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans.
IV La, May 2, lS82.-Notice is hereby given
that the folowing-named settler has filed no.
tiee of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or Clerk of Court at Ope
lousas, La. on the 10th of june, 1882, viz. Ar
tome b. Cart, Homestead Ne. ATS, for tho
w of w and E of N w section IS
township 8, s w. Louisiana Meridian. He
names the following witnesses to prove bis
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF.
said land, viz: M. Pousson, e. LejeuDe. II
Andrepont and M. Doncet, of St. Landry par
ish. Louisiana. GEO. BALJEY,
Nav s. 1880 St Registsr.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
Lucky Lynch.
Morehouse Clarion, Bastrop.


The shoestring" District of Mis-
sissippi is represented in Congress new
by Mr.. John R. Lynch, a colored gem
zen Of African descent. Lynch has been
there before. He was there when Raj
ney, and Lanston, and Bruce, and
Reves used to mis- represent the South
in Congress. Them other fellers "
are all out now-out of Congress. Raj
ney, we believe, has risen te the digni-
fed position of a dray driver in Char
lestoH Revels is-the devil knows
where. Bruce has come down to the
unpretentious position of Register of
the Treasury. Lynch is back, square
ly and fairly back in Congress. He is
the only darkey in the whole lay ont.
He is the only "dark horse =" in the
turn aut. But he's there and Chalmers,
his predecessor, has gone home-eome
back to the Historic City"
Lynch is lucky darkey. He is
lucky because he is darkey. The
Republican party lovessa darkey as
long as that darkey does not interfere
with it's. interests. Lynch interfsred
not with the interests of the Republican
party, and he is therefore good man.
He will cost the Government $4,000,
bnt then the Government is rich. He
is more entitled to it than Chalmers.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
New Orleans, Texas and Colorado
Railway.

Senator Robertson has given notice
in the Legislature that he will intro
duce bill for the renewal and revision
of the charter of the N. O., Texas and
Colorado Railway. This road was in
eerporated in 1873, under Act No. 1O8.
Section 3 thereof gave said company the
right to construct, operate and own a
line of railway and telegraph line, to
begin at such point on the Mississippi
river, opposite the city of New Orleans
as might be selected by said company,
and running thence through the parish
of St. Landry to such point on the Sa-
bine river as such company might Sc
lect, with view of forming connec-
tion at said river with the New Orleans,
Texas, and Colorado Railway in Texas.
Sec. 8 says that "said company may
commence the building of their railway
and telegraph line at any one or mere
points along the line of the same. They
shall commence the construction of the
same within two years after the passage
of this act, and shall complete the whole
line within five years thereafter, or
forfeit their charter"
Before the expiration of the two
years, Laurent Dnpr6. ESQ, attorney
for said road in St. Landry, in company
with several aof the incorporators resid-
ing in this parish, visited the place
where work had first begun on said
road, near the town of Opelousas, and
made formal resumption of work upon
the same; in order to prevent a forfeit
ure of the charter granted, upon the
above conditions, to said company. It
is claimed by said attorney that he has
complied with the law, by this course,
and that there has been no forfeiture
of the original charter However, if
there has been forfeiture of the char
ter, we are glad to see that Senator
Robertson has had the foresight to in
troduce bill to revive so important
line of railway. The building of said
road from New Orleans, via Opelousas,
to its projected point in Newton, Tex,
en the Sabine river, and thence rnR-
ming in a northwestern direction to an
intersection of some other trunk route
in Texas, will make it one of the most
important highways terminating at
New Orleans, and at the same time
prove of incalculable benefit to Opel-
ousas and all of the country adjacent
to said route. 1t willpenetrate one of
the finest regions of long leaf pine, ex-
teuding for miles through ST. Landry
and Calcasieu parishes and southeast
ern Texas. Upon the completion of
said road. we will not emily have an in
exhaustible supply of the best kind of
lumber, but a splendid farming coun-
try will be opened to settlers aud place
that now isolated country in commnni-
cation with New Orleans, end the rap
idly growing cities in Texas. IF said
road should arrange to run over the
Morgan road from Opelousas to New
Orleans, it would require out short
time to build the same from Opelousas
to an intersection of seme read in Tex
as. We hope that Senator Robertson's
bill will include liberal charter, and
that it will pass at the present session
of the legislature. With revivifica-
tien of the charter franchises and pri-
vileges of said company, we hope that
work will Immediately commence, spd
that the road will be speedily completed.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

We think that one of the most sensi-
Bile and public spirited things that has
been done in the Legislature at its pres
ent session, was the calling up by Mr..
Feazel his resolutions and the passage
thereof by the House. The resolutions
set forth, lst-That owing to the striu-
gency of the times, the depressed con-
dition of the people, and the status of
the public finances, the session sheuld
terminate as soon as practicable.
2dly That measure fer raising
revenue, general appropriation, and
charter for the city of New Orleans and
the city debt are the three great meas
ures that absolutely require legislation
at this time, that these measures should
receive promHf attention aud be con-
sidered parani9nnt to all other qaes-
tions of legislatfsn aud treated as such
by this Legislature.
We can't say as much for Senator
Aby's proposed bill to call. another
Constitutional Convention. When the
Senator does offer his bill, it is to be
hoped that the Legislature will stiae it
in the very incipiency of it's useless and
harmful existence; that it will sit down
heavily npon the unwise measure.
The Senator has evidently mistaken
the views of few editors and ceres
pondents of newspapers for the wishes
and views of the mass of the democrat
ic people of Louisiana. The Constitu-
ton, we knew, does not suit Republi
cans generally. It is too restrictive
upon the pewer of the departments of
State government to suit them. The
power of taxation granted by it. when
compared with that which was enjoyed
by the Legislature under the Constitu-
ton of 1868, is too meagre for them.
But for the Democratic masses, and ws
should imagine, the Republican tax
paying masses. the Censtitntion of 1879
Is not 90 Objectionable Ms some have
assumed it to be.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

We were panied to hear of the death,
in New Orleans, on last Tuesday night,
May 23d, of our promising young friend
P. Henry Sales, who left our town to
take up his residence in that city about
two years ago. Henry had then jnst
completed his studies at the Baltimore
Dental College, and soon after his arri-
salat New Orleans had entered upon
an extensive and successful practice.
10 be thus cnt down, at the early age
Of "a, when the future looked SO bright
andsso full of promise, is sad indeed.
slender to his bereaved family our
heartfelt coudolence.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
Nav q. 1882.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of St. Landry, No. 1912
ESTATE OF VALERIEN SIMON.
Whereas, Thomas Reed. of the parish of st.
Landry, has filed IL final tableau in the above
entitled estate, accompanied by his petition
prayihg for the homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petition
and tabeau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date May 26, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
account in writing, at my office, in the town of
0pclousas, within the time required by law,
why said tabeau should not he homologated
and confirmed JAMES o. CHACHERE.
May 81, 1882. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

Services will be held at the Court
Honss, by Ed. A, P. Scofeld, on the
second Sabbath of every month, at IL
a. m, and at z p: M; third Sabbath, at
7:3O p. m; Sunday School every Sab
bath at $50 D. M
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
N NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry No. 4l22
ESTATE OF EMILE MANUEL AND WIFE
Whereas, Jean Pierre Veillon and Angus
tine Ledoux, of the parish of st. Landry, ad-
mlnistrators of the above entitled estate, have
filed tableau and settlement of said estate,
accompanied by their petition praying for the
homologation Of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date May Is, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabeau, in writing, at my Office in the town
of Opelousas, within the time required by
law, why said tableau should not be homo
LOCATED and confirmed.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
May 90, 1882 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
JUDICIAL NOTrcEs
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
~
Probate Court, Parish Of st. Landry, No. 4l3o

Probate Court Parish of st. Landry, No. 4l30
ESTATE OF JEAN BITE. SAUCER, SR.
Whereas, Jean Bite. Saucier, Jr., of the par
ish OF st. Landry, administrator, has filed
final tableau of said estate, accompanied by
bis petition praying for the homologation Of
thesame
And whereas, the prayer of said petition,
for the publication of the notice of the same,
has been granted by an order of court dated
May IS, 1889;
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my office in the town of
Opelousas, within the time required by law.
why said tablean should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
May 90. 1882. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
Quick and Sure.

Many miserable people drag themselves
about with failing strength, feeling that they
are steadily sinking into their graves, when
by using Parker's Ginger Tonic they would
find a cure commencing with the first dose
and vitality and strength quickly and surely
coming back to them.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

Don't forget that Mr.. Sheldon, the
splendid Photographic artist from New
Orleans, will remain here only a short
time. If you want real artistic piece
of work, call on him at once ut his
gallery, near the Opera House. A
glance at his specimen pictures will
satisfy you of his superior skill.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
May 90, 1882.
-OTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

District Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1888
ESTATES OF CYPRIEN LALosDE
And Euphrasie Mayer.
Whereas, Andre Dupr6lon Mayer, of the
parish of St. Landry, has applied by his peti-
tion TO be appointed administrator of the es-
tates of Cyprien Lalonde and Euphrasie Mayer
deceased, late of ST. Landry parish =
Therefore any person intending to make g.
position to said appointment will file the sarss
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES 0. CHACHERE.
May 90, 1882 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

We had fine showers on Saturday
last, which proved of great benefit to
the crops after so many days of north
winds and cool nights. The cold dews
had produced lice on the cotton, and
it was dying quite rapidly, but the rain
put check to the damage.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

A grand fremen's parade, ball and
festival will be given by Harmony
Steam Fire Co. No. |, Of Franklin, La, !,
on the 9th and 9TH of June. On the
first day of the celebration, the com-
pany viii have a trial of their new
steam FIRE engine recently purchased.
and which We learn has given entire
satisfaction on d recent trial of it's ca
nncifies.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

For SALE OR RENT. A new town
residence, neat and convenient. suita-
Bile for small family, with two acres
of Land, enclosed Will be sold cheap,
or rented low to good tenant. Apply
at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
JUDICIAL NOTICES
NEETING OF CREDITORS.

L. G.. CozINE vs. HIS CREDITORS
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. l3303zz
BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the Dis
trict Court of the 18th judicial District and
a commission to me addressed, and granted
on the petition of L. C. Cozne, a meeting of
the creditors of the said l.. g. Cozine will be
held before the undersigned Notary Public, at
his Office, in the town of Opelousas, on MON
DAY, the 3tl day of July, 1882, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose of determining what
disposition should he made of the property of
the said L. C. C0ziue.
JULES GIL,
May 81, lS82.5t Notary Public
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

NOTICE is hereby given that at the next
| meeting of the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana, beginning in May, 1882, at
the State Capital, an Act will be introduced to
renew and amend Act No. l23 of the Acts of
1856, entitled AN Act to incorporate Con-
gregation of the Roman Catholic Church in
the Parish of st. Landry"
Opeluusas, April 90 1882
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that at the next
IN session of the General Assembly of the
State of Louisiana, beginning in May, 1884,
an Act will be introduced for the purpose of
relieving and exempting the property holders
of the town of Opelousas from the payment of
Parish taxes.
Opelonsas. April %, 1882.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

See advertisement of Texas Express
Co. in another column. The agent, Mr..
Cummings, and his assistant, Mr.. Thay-
or, are affable and accommodating gen
tlemen, with when it is a pleasure to
deal.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

Lumber for the new church is being
hauled to the lot recently purchased by
the Presbyterian congregation, on the
corner of Main and Cherry streets.
We understand that the contract for
all the planning mill work fer that
church has been awarded to Messrs.
w. c. Cloyd & Co., proprietors of the
St. Landry Planning Mill, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-05-27

Our worthy young friends of the W..
A, r. Brass Band have rich treat in
store for the public of Opelousas, on
ths occasion of their frst Dramatic En-
teftainment at the Opera Heuse, next
Wednesday, night, when this organiza-
tien assisted by some of our most
popular and talented amateurs-will
present the magnificent three act Dra-
na entitled "0ut in the Streets" to be
fsliowed by grand ball. The affair
seannot fail to prove most enjoyable
lveytiesement, and we hope to see q
crowded house next Wednesday, and
] u consequence, flush treasury for the
N A. R. B. B., who hope to be able
e finish paying for their instruments
wish the proceeds of this entertain
inent.