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The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
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GARFIELD.

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Their, wife and children; also numerous fine
engravings; So Confidential letters covering
and explaining his whole career; ten original
Testimonial letters from Williams College
classmates extracts from important speeches
and writings; endorsement by Col, Rockwell
and the President in every book. Agents posi-
tiuely making $40 daily. 1t is the most attract
i've, authentic and best. Price, $l.25. agents
sCGnted eueryaohere. - Send 81 for terms and
outfit, including copy of book. Address A. S.
BARNES & CO, Ill & lib William St., N. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
Bay st. Louis, Nov. 10, 1881.

Ndtchit0ches indicator The Baton
Rouge 0apitolian keeps hammering
away on the immigration question in
the most sensible manner that has yet
been suggested to secure a reliable,
energetic and industrious population
for Louisiana. This is the formation
of stock companies, for purchasing the
lands which are being sold all over the
State for low figures. Then the prices
and terms for their sale, put at such
figures as to secure a reasonable profit
on the investment, yet place lands
within the reach of the enigrant, who
could easily find their location from
maps to be kept of them and their
prices &c, by application to the Secre-
tafy or President of the Association in
each parish. The plan is feasible and
simple. The natural competition in
the various parishes, in srder to So
enre settlers, would keep down the
high prices, and lead the emigrant t o
locate where he could obtain the best
terms. This plan should not only be
kept before the people, but acted on,
and must inevitably produce tie 70
suits 20 earnestly desired Let
The press take zip the Capitolian's
suggestion, and make it a prominent
subject for the consideration Of earnest
and progressive citizens who desire to
see the idle lands occupied by a thrifty
class Of agrieulturists.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
The nATHUSHEK
UPRIGHT PIANOS.

In this particular, are made with a thick iron
plate drilled to receive wooden bushings III
which the tuning pins are placed; thus the
iron pins are held directly in the tuning plate
and cannot move by any chan e in the wood
work.
through a strong brass agraffe screwed into
the iron plate, thence across the sounding
board bridge, and is fastened to a pin at the
other end of the iron plate, thus producing the
MOST SOLID and STRONGEST PIANO
EVER MADE.
In tone, touch, workmanship and general
finish, the Mathushek Upright cannot be ex-
celled, and is now rapidly coming into use,
and its popularity constantly increases. We
will be very much obliged if you will call and
examine these pianos. We also take old pianos
in exchange at fair value.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07

The following, in reference to the new
transfer boat of the New Orleans Pacific
railroad, taken from the st. Louis Re
publican Of December 18, will be of in
terest A Republican reportekgesterday
visited the new iron transfer steamer
Gonidsboro, Just completed for the Tex
as and Pacific railway under the super
infendeDce of Capt. John NJ. Bofinger,
TO which reference has already been
made. The Gouldsboro, without any
exception, is the best boat ever eon
structed for that purpose, and with or
binary usage will last for fifty years.
The hull is pa feet long-over oil, 22 3
feet; depth of hull, 10 feet; width, So
feet-orer all, 65 feet. She has twenty
eight Water-tight compartments. The
bull, cylinder timbers, water-wheeI
beams, bFidge-tree and guards are all
iron. y She has a cabin on each
guard for passengers, flushed and fur
nished lii first-class modern style, with
dressing and wash-To0ms attached.
There is a Brush electric light IN each
cabin, one at the pilot-h0nse and one
owe the forecasfle. The two railway
tracks in centre of boat accommodate
IA cars. The boat was built and fur
nlshed BY Sc, Louis mechanics and mer
chants. The cost of this steamer is
about BOO, 900. The Gouidsboro is IN
tended 10 transfer cars between New
Orleans and Gonldsbor0, the latter be-
ing the terminus of the Texas and Pa
eifc railway and situated between All
glera and Gfetna, La. She will leave
slaia port In tow Of fhe Heflry Lourey
Tuesday next MI New OrIesns.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
Dec. 81, 1881
NoTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Oourt, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1905
ESTATE OF FRoIzIN r. FoNTENoT,
Whereas, Henry Manuel, of the parish Of
st. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate of Froi-
Yin T. Fontenot, deceased, late Of the parish
of ST. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
IN writing, III my Office, in the town Of Opeleu.
sas, within ten days from the present nstice.
JAMES Os CHACHERE.
] December. 81, 1851 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07

The rapidity with which France is
increasing her armament creates some
excitement in Europe. The works at
ST. Denis are to be doubled, and 300
new cannon have been ordered for the
navy. The Chambers have passed
heavy appropriations for ordnance.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
GHERIFF'S SALE.

GHERIFFS SALE.
WILLIS PRESCOTT, Admr.. VS.. MARTHA BELL
SPLANE, Wife, ct ais.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1888.
By virtue of a writ of Fl. ia. issued by the
Hon. the District Court in and for the parish
of st. Landry, in the above entitled suit and
to me directed, l will proceed to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, at the principal
door of the Court House, in the town of Opel
ousas, parish of st. Landry, on SATURDAY Y,
January 9TH. 1882, at IL O'Clock A. M, the
following described property, to-wit:
Que dwelling house with buildings thereto
belonging, and land or which the same is SIT
mated, at Moundville, in St. Landry parish /;
said land being twenty acres; the said prop.
erty having been acquired from DIR. Lewis
Webb. Also, a lot containing two acres, more
or less, with the mound thereon being.
Also, a lot of land on the north side of the
Bayou Crocodile, purchased from the estate
of Thomas Quirk, and supposed to contain
sixty acres, more or less.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms To be sold on a credit of twelve
months, purchaser furnishing hond-and secur.
ity according to law, and paying all costs and
taxes in cash. &C DUSON,
Sheriff Of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, December "a, 1881.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Cessrt, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1906
Whereas, Onile Laaeur, of st. Landry, has
~istrator of the estate of Celeste Pierre Bap.
tiste Fontenot, 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 my Office, in the town of Opelou.
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES D. CHACHERE,
Dec II 1891 Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
GHERIFF's SALE.

3 -
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1888
ApRIEN SoNSIER, Administra'r., VS.. FRANcoIs
RICHARD ct ais.
By virtue of a writ of fl. fa. Issued by the
Hon. District Court of st. Landry. and to Inc
directed, in the above entitled suit, l will pro-
ceed to sell ut, public sale to the highest
bidder, at the principal front door of the
Court House of this parish. in the town Of
Opelousas, Oh SATURDAT, the 9TH day OF
January. 1882. at II O'Clock a. m, the follow.
ing described property. to-wit:
The undivided half of the southeast quarter
of southeast quarter of section sixteen, town
ship seven south range three east, containing
twenty acres, more or less, with the buildings
and improvements situated ON said southeast
quarter of southeast quarter of said section
sixteen, and situated in the parish of St. Ian
dry.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
C. c. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas. November &c, 1881.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07

A little oyer q year ago the people of
this country elected JAS. A. Garfield
President, and now no Garfield man
need apply for any office Of Importance.
Mobile Reqister.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
GHERIFF's SALE.

~ HEM Z . SA IL.
District Court, Parish st. Landry, No. 1878
FREDERICK M-UNzEsHEIMER VS.. JOSEPH j.
BEAUCHAMP.
By virtue of a twelve months bend issued
out of the Thirteeth Judicial District Court in
and for the parish of st. Landry. in the above
entitled and numbered case, l will proceed to
sell at public sale TO the last and highest bid
der, at the principal front door of the Court
House of this parish. in the town Of Opelousas,
on SATURDAY 7, the Dist day of January,
1882, at IL o'clock a. M, the following des-
cribed property. to-wit
A certain tract of land situated in Prairie
Faquetafque. in German Settlement, contain
ing FIVE hundred and zine and 6l-I00 acres, in
section 80. township Z south range l west
said land situated in the parish of ST. Landry.
Terms-Cash. G. G.. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish Of st. Landry.
Onelnnsas Decemher II 1881
The Opelousas courier., 1882-01-07
HERIFF's SALE.

IIAIEE,
BY virtue of a writ of feri facias issued
by the Hon. the District Court in and for the
parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suits and to me directed, | will proceed to s1ll
at,pubiic auction TO the highest bidder, at the
principal front door of the Court House. in the
town of Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, on
SATURDAY, the 2lst day of January, 1882,
at Ii o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, to-wit:
All the right. title and interest of Marshall
Russell Hayes in and to the estate of Sarah
Byzantine Hayes, deceased wife of Jesse b.
Clark.
TerIns-Cash. G.. G. DUSON,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
Opelonsas, December 10th, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

As usual on Monday evenings the large parlors
of Dr. BANDS residence were crowded last night
by cultured people, and most enjoyable evening
passed rapidly by After IN hour of social con-
verse DR.. J. A. Bland, in few well-ohosen words
welcomed his guests, and then gracefully turned
them over to his accomplished wife, DR.. NJ. Cora
Bland who presided over the literary entertain
ment, which opened with poem of great beauty
by Lydia Titon. ]. J.. McCreery followed with Il
philosophical essay in verse, which was both in
structive and entertaining TO q marked degree.
Hon. W. W. Curry read John Burns. of Gettys-
burg" Professor Ransom gave brief talk on
the Holy Land, illustrating by original pencil
sketches of his own, which proved a most delight
full treat Miss Kate Curry Tecited humorous
poem and Mrs Taylor gave VIII Cartoons Mag
gle McGin's Ride" in n style most perfect. Every
part of the programme met with high apprccia-
ton md hclrly apnlnuse,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

The House Committee ON Agriculture have com.
menced, the consideration Of the estimates for the
agricultural appropriation bill. The Commits
soner asks for 100000 for collecting distribu
ing monthly statistical reports, which item was
the principal one discussed Last year the appro-
priation made for this purpose was $4,000. There
Is very strong disposition on the part of several
members of the committee to increase the appro.
priation, so that the Department may inform the
immediate growers of crops from time to time as to
the condition of the same throughout the country
III order that farmers may have the benefit
of the knowledge now mOnopolizcd by the
various boards OF trade and that they (the flrm.
ers) mny judge for themselves whether or not II
would be to their advantage to hold or sell their
grain. Chairman Valentine says the committee
will probably recommend legislation on this sub
ject which will meet with the approval of the
House. The committee will dispose of the appro-
priation bill before taking up any other business.
Commissioner Loring will be invited to appear be-
fore the committee and explain his request for
increased appropriations, and VIII be interrogated
principally upon the subject OF the distribution OF
monthly crop reports.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

The famous tragedienne Madame Fanny jan
Ruschek, commenced an engagement at Ford's
Opera. House last evening and was greeted with
large and fashionable audience. That this emf.
nent actress Is a favorite in this city was fully
shown by the enthusiastic reception she received
as she made her entrance upon the stage as Mary
Stuart IN Schillers play OF that name. Her imper-
soneton Of the Inflated Scottish Queen is so well
known that 1t seems almost unnecessary to dilate
upon the exceiences of last nights performance
There was the same intense carncstnesS that first
gained recognition for her IN this part, and in the
scene in FotheTingny Park the same powerful eX.
hibiuOn of indignation that never fails
10 thrill the audience, and causes them to
demand an immediate recall. There is i'm all of
Jannuscheks acting an intensity, u majesty, and a
power that holds her auditors SPELL bound and
leaves upon their memories feeling of satiSinc-
ton for its completeness that Is Effected by no
other actress and II is on this account because of
the perfeCtious Of her impersOnatiuns that she
retains such firm hold upon the American pub.
lie Her support is particularly good, Tonight
she will appear in the drainaliZatlon OF Dickens
"BlcaE House."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

A fatal accident occurred yesterday morning.
about nine o'clock, OF the navy yard, on board
the United States training. ship Portsmouth, Will.
lam b. Hoff commanding resulting in the death
Of Thomas Duncan, attached to that vessel. Dun
can was in the main rigging tricing up his bed
ding for an airing when the lashing used for that
purpose parted precipltating him'w great force
against the side of the steamer Frolic. lying along
water between the vessels. Thomas Moor, n naval
apprentice, and boatswain's mate of the Ports
mouth, at the risk of bis own life, Immediately
plunged into the water to save his shipmatc.
when Duncan was taken from the water restora-
tives were applied, but life was found to be eX-
tinct, his neck having been broken by the fall.
Duncan was by occupation seaman and a native
of Belfast Ireland, and had but recently returned
from cruise In the Mediterranean. on board OF
the flagship Trenton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24
The gIjssouri Land Frauds.

United States Prosecuting Attorney Bliss, of st.
Louis, has written letter to the Attorney General
in which he gives q summary of the cases prose-
cuted in connection with what are known as the
Missouri land frauds Most of the details of these
cases have been published in the course of the
trials, of the persons indicted there were, Mr..
Bliss says III indictments returned in the courts
of Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Ohio against thir-
teen persons, and nine convictions have fol-
lowed, with fnir prospect of two fur
Their convictions OF the three thousand land
warrants stolen from the 1ronton land office 1t is
estimated that enough to cover one million acres
OF Missouri land have been fraudulently entered
in the General Land Office, but nrc yet unclaimed.
and Mr.. Bliss will come to Washington in few
days for the purpose of consulting with Attorney
General Brewster as to what steps shall be taken
looking to n reclamation of these lands by the
Government. 1t is understood that parties who
have purchased these warrants in good faith will
not be mOlestcd,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24
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Last night Brooks and Dcksons Dramatic Com
pany gave splendid representation of the vivid
and thrilling play entitled "The World" at the
National, and were royalty welcomed by crowded
and enthusiastic house. This drama achieved n
great success in London and a phenomenal run
in New York. and is repete with telling sensa-
tional situations and realistic tableaux. In the
second act is seen the "great raft scene" which
proved the most effective OF any setting that has ever
been put upon Washington stage and is nearly
eaualcd in realism by the explosion of the in
formal machine In the hold and the burning OF the
steamer Lily of the Valley. Some very powerful
acting was done by Mr. Harry Crisp as Sir Clement
HuntinDfOTd his nvectiYe and disownmcnt of his
scoundrelly brother Harry (Mr. Mortonl followed
by his escape from the insane asylum in the
fourth act, being especially prominent Those
who expected to see Roland Reed in the role Of
M JeiDtH we're disappointed to find Russell Bias.
curtain rose Mr.. Bassett made an instantHnc-
Gus hit rs the CRAFTY Jew diamond broker, and
gave a fine rendition of the traditional Isracle.
Messrs. Morton and Jordan were exceptionally
good the lattcTs Interpretation of the villain
BaslJord being an interesting study. The Misses
Watts aud Tracy assumed their respective parts in
a fauuGss manner, while the character of Ned (son
Of Queen, the diamond seeker was very acceptaDly
taken by Miss Tiny Hilliker The play Is wen
worth witnessing being far superior TO the usual
trash presented as u " sensational drama. Only
Ave more nights and Wednesday and Saturday
matinees, and II is predicted thatt the management
will be turning people away before the week
closes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

The United States Court of Claims on Monday
rendered an adverse decision in the case of Cap
tain Il. c. Duryea, U. s. A. This is claim for pay
ment of salary from the year 1870, when the claim
ant was mustered out ofscrvice, up the present
time. 1t was shown that Duryca was dismissed as
Unfit for service upon the report Of an examining
board, and accepted the gratuity Of one years pay
rs provided by special act of Congress- passed in
1870 His claim for continuous pay from that date
was based on the fact thatthe untness found blythe
board had been previously passed upon by another
board which had acquitted him of the charge
The Court, In rendering Judgment said Captain
Duryea had forfeited all his rights under the law
by accepting the gratuity, which act was virtual
acquicscence in the verdict of dismissal.
The Court of Claims also decided the case OF
John w. Saums, administrator of the estate ofJohn
T. Hail. formerly United States collector of internal
revenue and discussing agent for the first colec-
ton district of Kentucky. giving judgment for the
full amount Of the claim, which had been withheld
by the accounting officer of the Treasury Depart
ment upon decision of First Comptroller Law
renee, The court adjourned until Mondaynex
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

Lien certificates have been issued In alley south
OF square 10i and alley In squares 1877 729 and 1853
The building committee of the School Board
with the Inspector of Buildings, yesterday visited
the new one-room brick school building just
erected by Contractor J. II. Hewlett, OH the Coum.
bia road, north of soventeenth street. aud made an
examination of its construction, which In all par.
tculnrs met their approval, and the Commission.
ers were notified of the action. This is plain,
substantial one story building with wide hallway
costing S23I3.S5, and so planned rs to constitute
one half of large building when necessity arises
for more school room at this place.
building permit was issued yesterday TO John
Miller to erect dwelling on Virginia avenue, be-
tween Third and Four. and-a-hnlf streets south.
west, $500
The Commissioners have refused the request OF
Thomas ]. Stailey for permission to use the west
bank of the James Creek Canal for the purpose OF
storing street sweeDngs until he can load the same
on scows.
Mr. Daniel 0C Callaghnn as attorney for
twenty. soven photographers in this District has
presented to the Commissioners their claim for the
refu hiding of all moneys paid by them us license
tax since July ~, 1876, for dong business. He
makes the application under section of the act of
the Legislative Assembly, approved January 10,
1872, entitled An act authorizing the rounding
OF moneys erroneously paid for taxes" The Com
missioners state, In reply, that the license taxes
having been voluntarily paid and deposited in
the Treasury, they have no authority to refund
a request has been sent TO the Commissioners
that n temporary sidewalk be laid ON Eighteenth
street, between and Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

r. Ross Perry and Reginald Fendall admin
istrator OF the estate of Thomas L. Hume, have
filed n bill in equity against the Connecticut Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, Annie L. Hume
(wife of deceased), and others. The complNinants
ask for an injunction and receiver. The bill
AYERS that at the time of Humes death he was In
solvent, and left policy in DEFENDANTS company
for $4,000 in favor Of his wife. This amount Is
about to be paid over TO her and the ndministra-
tor thinks that the money should be used TO
liquidate the debts of the estate They therefore
ASK that the company DO restrained from dlsburs.
ing the funds, and that receiver be appointed to
collect any money due the estate; Similar bills
have been filed by the same parties against the
Life Insurance Company of Virginia and also the
Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company of
InrlC rl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

About half-past four yesterday evening fire was
discovered at No 30 street northeast, caused bya
feOther.bed catching fire. An alarm was turned
in from box 90, but the services of the fire depart
ment were not called into requisition, the flames
being eXtinguished by private citizens. The house
is owned and occupied by Mary Collins, and V
will cover the damage
At six o'clock another fire broke out in one
story frame house in Potomac City, in the county,
occupied by Alexander Fraser and owned by the
Buckley estate. The fire originated from an over
heated stove, no one being in the house at the
time. The building was entirely demolished, the
loss on house being 500, and S75 on furniture.
There was no Insurance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

The recitation of this gentlemen tonight, at
Lincoln Hall, of the Centennial Ode" written for
the Yorktown celebration and delivered on that
occasion with such wonderful effect offers to the
citizens Of Washington I'm entertainment sure to
prove of value to those who sit at the feast" Mr.
Hope has written some books and many poems OF
his readers, as among his friends he holds
high rank, and is we'll and deyotedly ap-
prcciated alike for his talent and his
Qualities of character. he is less widely
known and read than would be the case
did not his intense shrinking from assertion of
himself make about him seoluslon by which the
world Is loser. Those who listened to him at
Yorktown will not fail to hear him again with
pleasure while to those who were not present on
that occasion real enjoyment is sure to be given.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-24

Joseph Coleman, notorious colorcd pickpocket,
was sent to jail having been caught In the act of
licking pocket at the o Street Market.
Henry Caldwell, tramp, who has recently &C.
cupied suite of apartments ut the Night Lodging
House, has changed his quarters to the work.
house.
Frank Washington, colored urohin, has been
sent down for maliciously breaking pane ofglass
l. streets.
Julius Solomon was charged by his uncle. Jacob
Solomon, a cattle dealer, with the embeZzlement
uncle refused to prosecute the case and 1t was
noNe pressed,
In the case of Robert Johnson and William
Carey, colored, Policemen Slater, Duke, and Shill-
Ing testified that they caught these men Saturday
night In the act of robbing the show window OF
Robert Burbrick's shoe store, on Seventh street.
near L. The large glass in the window was cut
prisoners were sentenced to ninety days in the
work house.