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The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11
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Dec 1. 1881,

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Extract from the Bang-ho Chron-
iCIe.

Once upon time, in one of the Sou
thern provinces of the Celestial Empire,
there lived pieus old Bonze by the
name of Wah-s-John John, of course.
was his Christian name, as it behooves
every good Chinaman). He was very
learned man in omnibus rebus scibili-
bus, ct quibusdam alus; had a wife and
numerous daughters, all married
thank God who gave the old man
still more numerous grand children. He
was living in peace and plenty, teach
ing his little flock the Chinese alpha
bet, the sapience of Kon fou tseou, and
the fear of the great Mandarins, which
is the beginning of all sapience and
the government, to thank him for his
services, gave him a commission OF pro-
to notary, and the title of great light
and public teacher of the province.
New. it 80 happened that the govern
ment did net consider that around
there, there were few people who did
not follew the same creed as Wah- g.
John: that is to say, they we're dissent
ers: they were to him what the Catho
lies are to the Baptists. They had
few teachers, bat their schools were
taken away from them, and all around
the great pine forest, and on the river
Bah yeou Beuf, the children we're
weeping for their dismissed school
marms, and there was no help for it,
except to receive light and the Chinese
alphabet, together with orthodox prin-
ciples, from the Rev. Wah-s-John,
which they did not want to do.
And the people made a general out
cry, and inquired very respectfully from
the good Opeh- -leou-zas Journal why
it was so? Why some parts of the pro-
vince ars left without schools, when in
a small radius, there is ~ public
school of ten years standing, where all
the children poor used to learu the Chi
nese alphabet; and ~ private school
where the disseDters send their off
spring; and ~ within one mile from
the corporation of Hang ho, there is
another public school. this one kept by
the Virtuoas Bonze Wah- s-John, at the
public expense?
And the good people of said village
of Hang ho are waiting for an answer
from the wise Open leou zas COURIER,
and wish only to mildly demonstrate
and to state that they are unwilling to
support with public funds the pious
Bonze. who receives already salary
from various biblical societies, and fees
as Imperial Proto- Notary; who has
only IA young Chinese. when he ought
to keep at least 30 scholars, and can
hardly ever attend his school, for he is
muchly occupied cateehizing the whole
province-Bonze fashion-and work
ing, as public notary, for the interests
of poor widows and the capital of nu-
merous orphans. G..
The matter is respectfully referred to
the Parish School: Board.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

The following paragraph occurs in an
editorial article which we published
last week:
As to Senator Robertson's political
course and his attitude towards the
Lottery, we do not propose to discuss
nor defend them here. That task might
properly be assigned to those who were
instrumental in putting him forward
for the important trust of delegate to
the Constitutional Convention in 1879.
AS this paragraph may be construed
to refer to Senator Fontenot, it is but
simple justice to state that we did not
SO intend it, inasmuch as he did not
support Senator Robertson in the par
ish conveBtion which selected candi-
dates for the Constitutional Conven-
ten. That fact is we'll known here,
however. This explanation is made at
the suggestion of Senator Fontenot.
Senator Fontenot also stated to us in
conversation, and requested Us to men
ton, that he did not oppose Senator
Robertson when candidate for the of
fee of President pro tenn. of the Senate
in 1880, because he did not wish to take
upon himself, personally, to reopen an
Issue which the people of his district
had overlooked in electing him to the
Senate.
The Senator also requests us to state
that he disclaims the inference that
might be drawn from the concluding
clause of the last sentence of the fol
lowing paragraph, which appeared in
the same article:
One word in conclusion. We must
express our regret that Senator Fonte-
not has seen fit to introduce personali-
ties in this discussion We have been
careful to avoid them, and fervently
trust that in the future he will disrs-
gard the advice of iBjudiciOus friends,
should any such prompt him to again
indulge in them.
We eheerfully make room for these
explanations and this disclaimer, and
quite as cheerfully drop the subj set.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

ALMOST A FIRE.-On last Saturday
morning. soon after starting q fire in
our stove, we discovered that the roof
of the COURIER Office was on fire I'm
mediately one of our agile printers
climbed into the garret, and by good
use of only two buckets of water, sue
ceeded in quenching the flames in
abeut two minutes.
The fire originated by spark pass
ing through a hole-caused by rust
i'm the pipe, which communicated
doubtless, to some old cobwebs on the
shingles. Suffice it to say, that we are
proud of our escape; and that we had
new piping put up at once. Reader,
go thou and do likewise.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11
JUDICIAL NOTICES
DUBLTC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of vt. Landry, No. 1893
ESTATE OF CHARLES BELFoUR.

Probate Court, Parish of Vt. Landry, No. 1893
ESTATE OF CHARLES BELFoUR.
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 bidder, by the undersigned
Administrative, or any duly qualified auction
eer, at the last residence OF deceased, in Prai
re Plasance, parish aforesaid. on TUES
DAY, the 28th day of February, 1882 the
following described property, belonging to
the estate of Charles Belfeur, deceased, to-wit:
/. The plantation, the last residence of the
deceased, situated in Plaisance, St. Landry
parish, containing one hundred and fifty ar.
pents, more or less. with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, bounded north by Fr6-
mont Dupre, south by Mrs Augustin Guillory
east by Octave Dupre, and west by Elusio
Frilot.
|. A small plantation containing thirtvfve
arpents, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in Plaisance, St. Ian
dry parish, bounded north by Cleophas Andre
pont. south by Durel Dupre, east by Mrs. Is-
rael Vasseur, and west by Durel Dupre.
3. A tract of woodland situated in Plai-
arpents, bounded north by Elusio Frilot, south
by Cl6ophas Andrepont, east by Elusio Frilot,
and west by Cl6ophas Andrepont.
d. Twenty-three head of gentle horned cat
tie, more or less; three yoke of oxen, three
work horses, three gentle creole mares, about
ten or twelve hogs, about twenty-five head Of
sfeep, one OK cart, enc hack, one gun. house
hold furniture, farming implements, kitchen
utensils, &c.
Terms-Cash. CLARA REED
January %, 1882. Administrative.
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For the convenience of those of enr
parishioners who may wish to attend
the Jewish ball in Vermilionville on the
night of the 18th inst., a special coach
will be attached to the freight train
which will leave Washington at A
o'clock, and Opelousas at 4:30 on the
evening of Saturday, February 1s. Re-
turning, will leave VermilionviIle the
next morning at o'clock This con
venient arrangement will doubtless in
sure the attendance of many who could
not have been induced to 90 otherwise
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11
February 4, 1882.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Cossrt, Perish of ST. Lsndry, No. 42so
ESTATE OF Don LOUIS RICHARD.
Whereas, Thompson Bihn,, Of the parish Of
Sc. Landry, administrator, has fled final
tabieau Of said estate. accompanied by his Pc
tition praying for the homologation of the
same;
for the publication of the notice of the same,
has been granted by an order Of court dated
January 81, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons interested 10 make opposition to said
tabIeau, in writing, at my Office in the town OF
Opelousas, within the time required by Law,
vhy said tablean should not be homolsgatsd
and confirmed JAMES O. CHACHERE.
February 4 1882 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

Mf Charles II. Garland, con Of the
Hsh II. 4. Garland, was badly hurt
about the head and body, on last Sat
aFeay morning, while attempting to
atast the machinery of the steam en-
gins Il his fathers mill. It appears
sAat he was caught by the fly wheel
aad thrown with great force against
the ceiling Of the engine room, and
then talling with violent force to the
aeor en his side. His head and side
we're fearfully bruised, producing nn-
ssnscioasnssa for several hours. Grave
appFsssepaions were OF first felt, that
hiA Injuries would prove fatal, bat We
~ glad 70 say, that the physicians
agN pronounce him ent of danger, and
lapldly recovering. Be more careful,
q ahs future. friend Charlie.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

COMPLETION OF THE BRIDGE OVER BER
WICK BAT.

Il
WICK BAT.
Special to the Times Democrat.I
Morgan City, La, February 4.-The
last spike which connected the rails on
the Berwick bridge with the Morgan
City side was driven at A o'clock this
evening. immediately after, Messrs.
Geo. Pandelly superintendent; N. Til
ton. assistant superintendent; j. w.
.Putnum, bridge builder; Julius Krutts-
chnitt, civil engineer Randolph Ma
till, steamship and railread agent and,
Mr.. Moore, the superintendent of the
bridge, took passage on engine No. 90,
and the veteran engineer, William
Powell, mounted his box and drove the
first iron horse acrass the water of Ber-
wick's Bay. Arriving at the Berwick
City side they were welcomed hy q
multitude of cheering citizens and
whistling of engines and steamboats,.
On their return more cheers and way
ing of hats followed, while the Morgan
City band did their level best to make
the greeting more complete Three
engines were then coupled together
and passed over and back, rsssing for
awhile on one of the spaus. The test
was in every way satisfactory-no
wavering, apringing or swaying. Two
coaches were then placed at the dispo-
sal of the visitors and crossed over and
back. The bridge ia 1875 feet in
length. and composed of nine spans
and 200 foot draw bridge. The ap-
proaches wilirequire considerable more
work, but it il sexpected that trains will
cross regularly on February 10, on
which date o new schedule will be
adopted.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

EprroRs or THE CoURTER:
There are great many of the people
who have asked, and are still asking,
why the Board of School Directors in
St. Landry 10 net organized as those in
the other parishes, to-wit: being com
posed of representative from each
school ward in the parish Ii seems
very strange-and is certainly undemo
cratie-that all of the members of our
School Board, except one, are residents
OF ward No. /, and Of the town of Opel
ousas. You had just as well have all
our police jurors frem one ward. But
who for a moment, would consent to
such an organization of our pelice juryl
No one; neither should the people con-
sent to all Of the mem bers of the School,
Board to be selected from one ward.
Every School Ward should have a
membsr. and ID entitled to one-by
epresentation--in the composition of
the Board By this method, and this
right, only, can the people have true
voice in the administration Of sehool
affairs.
The excuse which has been given
and events7 7havs proven it to be
fimsy one, Ior having all the members
from Opeloasas and vicinity, was. that
it was difficult matter to get a quo
rum of the members, when they resided
in different wards. Now it is a motto
risus fact, that it is almost impossible
to get quorum together of the present
Board The majority of them are bus
iness men, who will not neglect their
stores, offices, &C., to attend the meet
ings. Nearly the entire work and
management of schools is delegated to
q committee of three members for the
whole parish. Now it is to be sup
posed, that If each ward had member
that that member would always try
and attend the meetings of the Board,
in order TO protect the school interests
of his particular ward. A great many
of the people want representation in
this way, and they can get it by de-
manding the right through their sena-
tors-Hon. w. A. Robertson and Hon.
T. 8. Fontenot.
0T.D FoGY.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

Gole's and Stoves menagsries and
sAfrussa. both of which were billed to
ezhihit hsra. ON Wednesday last, join
y their performances ii ons but even
lhaa she combination amounted to but
lissls in point Of arenic merit. They
aSzs q least left . very unsavorJ re-
pusation behind them, for swindling
Aaa arat class rowdyism. One Of the
eaHAo men swindled an old man out of
'sas hundred dollars, ard D eolored
'aa eat og tsn dollars. But the money
4ss feeasarsd III both cases. Seven
q q of the rufianly attaches as-
3 III md beat one of our young men
= Eafely with sticks. Unfortunately,
ssHsa of The parties could BE- reeog-
ssaa - eims to arreat and ledge him
Y asil. Let sther sowns Be On their
saasa ~ these gallant knighas of the
afsaa
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

This Ii the plain bat sensible way
the Mexia (Tex.l Ledger talks to les
readers:
No publisher of . newspaper can
make it valuable lever Of usefulness
in any capacity without liberal sup
port from the people; and it ought to
be borne in mind that newspapers,
like other institutions, are apt TO be
friendly and useful to those who are
the same to them.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11
NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.
District Court Parish of st. Landry No. 4225

District Court Parish Of st. Landry No. A225
ESTATE OF EMILE A. sorLEAu.
Whereas, Leonie Fontenot, of the parish
of ST. Landry, natural tutrix, having filed
final account of tutorship in said estate, ac-
eompanied by her petition praying for the
homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of fling of said petitien
and account has been ordered by an order of
court bearing date January %, 1882
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in wri-
office in the town of Opelousas, within the
time required by law, and to show cause, if
any they may have, why said tableau and &C.
count should not be homologated and confirm
ed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
February 4, 1882 Clerk.
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February A, 1882.
NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 422S
ESTATE OF CYDALEsE LAFLEUR.
Whereas, Auguste Antoine, of the parish Of
st. Landry, natural tutor, has fled final ac-
count of tutorship in the above entitled estate,
accompanied by his petitf-n praying for the
homologation of the same;
And whereas, notice of fling of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order Of
court bearing date January 81, 1882;
% ss Sep sas
account. in writing, at my office, in the town Of
Opelousas, within the time required by faw,
why said account should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Feb. 4, 1882. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

Oar devil had bet nickel that Sulli-
van would win the big prize Gght, and
when the news came that his faverita
had actually carried the day. he was 90
highly elated that he forthwith deliv-
cred himself of the following poetic
aem--of purest ray serene
paddy Ryan swallowed bitter pill
The day he met Sullivan In the mill
Ryan got only bruises from the knocks,
While Sullivan, as champion, took the ''rocks.'
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11
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Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No 4Oss

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 4os3
ESTATE OF EUcHER LAvERGNE.
Whereas. James O. Chacher6, administrator
of the above entitled estate, has fled in this
court tableau of classification of debts of
said estate, accompanied by his petition pray
ing for the homologation of the same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
January 9th, 1882
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 tableau should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES O. CHACHERE,
January %, 1884, CLERK.
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AND THE
WEEKLY TIMES-DEMOCRAT
For $3.50.

We will send the COURIER and the Week
Iy TIMESDEMOCRAT tnow recognized as
the best news, commercial and family paper
published south of the Ohio river}, for one
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plies only to subscribers who pay in advance.
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CHAs. FUZEH4EIER.

FHyHE we'll known teacher, informs the pub
Il lie that he will teach school, at his resi-
dence. every evening from to o'clock. The
branches will be taught: mathemat-
les, physics, mechanics, chemistry. beok-keep-
ing, and French and American law. Terms
% per month in advance. = Wanted-a sit
uation as book keeper. Good references will
be gwen. Opelousas, Jan %, 1882. 3m
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. $3.50
EsTATE nF MICHEL RT4M

Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. $3.50
ESTATE OF MICHEL BIHM
Whereas, Lastie Pitre, of the parish of St.
Landry, administrator Of the above entitled
estate, has filed provisional tableau of clas-
sifieation of debts and distribution of funds
of said estate, accompanied by his petition
praying for the homolegatien of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order Of
court bearing date January q, 1882;
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, withia the time required by
law, why said tableau should not be homo
LOCATED and confirmed.
.Oe''D>- 80 JAMES o. CHACHERE,
February 4, 1882. Clerk.
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OF ACCOUNT.
Probate Court, Parish of St. Landry, No. s74s

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 3742
ESTATE OF IRMA RozA.
Whereas, Joseph B. Saucier, of the parish of
st. Landry, natural tutor, having filed a final
account of tutorship in said estate, aceompa
MED by his petition praying for the homologa-
tion of the same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing
date January %, 1882
Now, therefore, notice il hereby given to all
persons iEserested to make opposition to said
tableau, q writing, at my offieein the town of
Opelousas. within the time required by law,
why said account should not be homologated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
February 4, 1882. a Clerk.
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Hon. e. w. Robertson, NJ. G. from
thin district, last Monday introduced q
hill, In the lower house of Congress,
making an appropriatioa for the erec-
hon Of o public building at 0pelousas.
Senator Jonas having already intro
duced bill in the Senate, for the same
purpose, it weuld seem that United
States building here ID one of tho prob
abilities of the near future.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

All of our physicians, we believe,
arc now prepared to vaccinate those
persons who wish to be protected from
that loathseme contagion-small- -pox-
and we would urge upon our people
nos 10 delay this important precaution.
This tsrribls disease may make its ap-
pearance any day. Heed the warning
and be safe.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

The Grand Ball 80 be given on the
18th Of February in the spacious hal
of the Louisiana Western r. q Hotel
at VermilionvilIs, TO raise funds for the
building Of . JswisI Synagogue for
that place, promises 60 be > grand aa-I
fair. See notice In another eolumn.
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St. Landry Parish.

CLUBBING. We will club enr paper
with the New Orleans Igases Democrat
on the same terms rs We did last year
with the Democrat, viz. $3.50 per
annum for the two papers. Send in
your subscriptions without delay.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

TERPsrcHo Let our lovera of
good music, and 1.-THE tripping Of the
Light fantastic toe" bear in mind that
the !. Calico Ball !" given under the
aaapices Of Hope Hook and Ladder
Company No. i, comes of next We'd
nssday evening. the 18th inst., at the
0pelousas Opera House. While yen
will enjoy yourselves. you will at the
sams time help our Fire Boys. Be
aafe and 10.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

Ho, FOR MARDr GRAs.-Mr. j. C.
Cummings, the courteous agent of the
Morgan Company, informs us that vis-
itors will be taken to and from New
Orleans, at half rates during the Carni-
VII. For particulars. call at the depot,
sud secure your tickets in time.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-02-11

Services will be held at the Court
Hsuss, by Ed. A. P. Scofield, on the
second Sabbath of every month, at IL
q. m, and at z p. M; third Sabbath, at
7:30 p. m; fourth Sabbath, at 7:3O p.
In. Sunday School every Sabbath at
2.90 N. nm
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 43l2
ESTATE OF VALERIEN SIMON.
Whereas, Thomas Reed, of the parish of St.
Landry. has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Va
Ierien Simon, deceased, late of the parish of
st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position TO said appointment will file the same
In writing. in nv Office, in the town of Opeleu-
sae, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
February Ii, 1882. Clerk.