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BOSTON, March 6.-The banking house Of Charles
A. Sweet Co.. 40 State street. this city, suspended
payment this morning, causing considerable ex-
cttement In financial circles. A committee Is now
investigating the affairs OF the concern and IL Is
asserted by those familiar with its business that
the suspension will prove but temporary one
The house has been advancing money, 1t Is stated,
to the Massachusetts, Central railroad carrying its
bonds and placing them in the market. The road
is a new one; its bonds have shrunk In value, Ind
the banks which have been carrying the bonds
have called on Sweet Co. for additional FUNDS To
this call the flrm has been unable to respond.
The APPOINTMENT o. an assistant chief OF the bu-
reau OF engraving and printing was to have been
made to-day, but at the request Of several OF the
applicants for the position it wiz be delayed until
Later In the week.
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NATIONAL BANK NOTES received to-day for re-
demption, $25S.O0O.
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WILLIAMsroRT, PA. March 6.-TIon. Benjamin s.
Bentley died here this morning, after a brief
illness He was formerly president Judge OF the
twenty-Ifnth judicial district. and later Judge OF
the Lackawanna district. He was seventy five
years old.
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THE CASE OF SERGT. .MAsoN.-Military NJ men say that
although there can be no sentence OF ''dismissap
In the case OF non-cOmmiSSioned officer such as
Mason, yet he can be "diShOnorably dis charged"
dropped from the service or "caShiered." In
case OF the former sentence he viii receive no
character papers. In addition to the above SEN
tenceS he can receive any punishment that the
civil courts could infiict Whatever the sentence
may be. the papers in the case viii be sent direct
TO Gen. Hancock at New York. There would be
no reference Of them to the authorities here,
excepting In case the life Of the prisoner should be
involved.
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Gen. Curtis Indicted.
ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF POLITICAL ASS

ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF POLITICAL AssEssNENU
CHARGED.
NEW YORK: March cit is reported about the
Federal building to-day that the United States
grand jury have found an indictment against Gen.
Nehemiah NJ Curtis, special agent OF the Treas
ury, and that II Will be presented In court to-mor
row. II is said that the indictment contains nine
or ten counts, and charges Gen Curtis with col
lecting assessments from government employees
which were used for political purposes during the
last presidential campaign. The Indictment was,
IL Is said. found under one OF the sections OF the
congressional appropriation bill OF 1876
The Disabled Steamer City Of Rerlim,
THE PASSENGERS EFFECTED TO LAND TO-DAY.
Boston, March 6-The details OF the towing of
the disabled steamer City OF Berlin into this port
by the CuAarder Samaria furnished by a Herald
reporter do not materially differ from those pre-
viously given by the vile de Anger After the Sa-
maria took the Berlin I'm tow the voyage was un.
eventful, no accident happening. When tho
steamships arrived within l6 miles northeast OF the
BoSlon lighthouse the Berlin anchored and word
was sent 70 this city for tugs 10 assist ia the tow
The tugs c. II. Winch, Vim. Sprague and the Elsie
and Camilla were sent, and with the Samar1a,
brought the disabled steamer into the bay about
~ O'Clock last night No cases OF sickness on
board were discovered by the quarantine officers.
and 1t Is expected that the passengers win land "a.
day.
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QUICK WORK.-From James r. Osgood & Co. we
have, through r. B. Mohun, handsomely printed
and well-bound edition OF Mr.. Blaine's Eulogy on
Garfield, delivered in the Hall Of the House last
Monday
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~, MASTER BUILDERS. ATTENTION.
;n An adjourned Meeting til Of the Master Builders
URDAY, March ii, at Z 80 O'clock pm.
full attendance is requested important business
THos. J. KING. Secretary. m6-6t'
rse RAILROAD MEN COME TO TALMADGE
nor Invest on TTEsbAT and wEDSEsD8Y. vi E Mar Mach ch
In and afr h at goes and hear ss why Sister a
m6-2t'
sraRTss MisSES 3ENN!E !5 MES SMITH AND ARDIE .I
cooperation of the Mzgah Band OF this city, viii
9th and 10th streets northwest on TUESDAY, and
WEDNESDAY h March 1th and 9Th conImencins
ladies' WIN also sSnues s
Christian workers Of every naon cordially invited
to assist in these meetings. m6-2t'
t5s EQUAL LODGE, No. II, K. OF P.
Hi bTthers s are RTsSy nosd 5 s 70 assemble at t. Castle
funeral of our deceased brother,
1t ED. MCGEE, K. of r. and Seal.
rgPLATT's DIsINFEGTANT AND DEoDoR-
~ IZER.
ODORLESS, PROMPT AND CHEAP
MILBURN'S PHARMACY,
me 1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
r-csa DIR. GRO. wM: WEST,
ts Late Of Richmond. Vas)
No 2OI T. street northwest m6-6ts
- FEDERAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION, No.2
Federal No. 2" which has been so successful
holds its eleventh monthly meeting TUESDAY, the
9Th inst at its Hail. No. els 7h street. opposite Patent
Office. at o'clock p. M. This Association offers the
best inducements to persons who want money at the
lowest rates for paying off membranes property.
Tor building. other purposes. The Secretary will
give all needed information at his Office at the meet
ing Money is selling at the lowest rate, and is
good time 10 get II In any quantity required
JNO. A. PRESCOTT, Secretary and Treasurer,
Real Estate Broker,
mist No. 1416 + street northwest.
rSo THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
I~g HOLDERS OF THE NATIONAL LIFE IN
SuRANCE COMPANY OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA for the election of Directors of said
pany for the ensuing year. will be held at the Office Of
the company, 40l 9th street northwest, of d
street, on UESDAI, March A. 1882 at 10 o'clock
m1-td ]. Fl. NITCHIE, Secretary
rRSo THE PROPRIETORS OF ELYS' CREA NJ
sS BALM do not claim It to be cure ALL but a sure
remedy for Catarr Colds i'll the head and Hay Fever.
Price so cents.
Apply into nostrils with little finger.
From Major Downs. Military Instructor, Mt. Pleas
ant Academy Sing Sing NY: During the very cold
weather was suffering with Catarrh. My head
and throat ached severely that obliged to give
up every thing and keep quiet. Elys' Cream Balm
suggested. Within an hour from the first application
felt relieved the pain began to subsde In two days
was entirely cured. W. A. Downs. Feb. 15, 1881.
81 most heartily endorse the favorable opinion of
Major Downs concerning Eys Cream Balm: it did
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DETACHED.-PaSsed Assistant Engineer John F.
Bingham has been detached from the navy yard,
Boston, and ordered to duty In the coast survey.
THE WRECK OF the VIM. j. Stairs, which took
place few days ago at Long Branch, is in such a
position that If a strong southeast storm should
occur the Long Branch pier would be in great
danger. When the men on board the vessel, which
was fast going to pieces saw the life-Saving crew
coming to their assistance they struck up the song
"The flag that made us free" The wreck Is re-
ported as one OF the most complete that has taken
place for years Superintendent Kimball has re-
cetved some small pieces OF the vessel, which are
mashed almost to pulp, showing the great force
OF the surf.
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fEpS SAMUEL KER.
LS DRY GOODS.
$50 7th street northwest.
New French and Scotch Ginghams, just opened best
qualities at low prices.
Silks, Satins. and Rhadames extra good values.
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ELYS' CREAM BALM COMPANY,
,t OwepO New York
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~ ANNUAL ELECTION-COLUMBIA RAIL-
S~S WAY COMPANY.-The annual election for Di-
rectors of the COLUMBIA HALLWAY COMPANY viii
be held ct the Board of Trade Rooms, TUESDAY, the
14th of March, between the hours of II and o'clock
=. IN. W. H. CLAGETT,
f27-eOtd Secretarv
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HIS SECOND Fatal ATTACK OF SMALLPox.-It has
been aScertained that Mr.. William Lewis, who was
employed as carpenter at the smallpox hospital
and died OF the disease few days since did have
the smallpox in 1870 and was attended by DR.. New
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PINK EYE AGAn-Two OF the horses of Union
Engine company, No. 1, are down sick with pink
eye, and there are quite number scattered
through the District sick with the same disease
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Messrs r. b. Tenney, A. Nailor, Jr., II. c. Win
ship, John G. Bowen, Francis NJ. Conner, H. w
Blunt Elias j. Hutchinson, j. j. Beall, CASPER
kneesst. Basil B. EarnShaw, p A. Caywood and
Thomas II. Langley, OF the petit jurors, were ex-
cuSed.
+. c. Revells, Jr., r. A. Tucker and l. A. Hart
were returned not found. Only the following nine
were found: VIM. L. Wood. w Dickson, John b.
Dawson j. W: Hayes. Matthew McNally, Geo. E
kirk, John s. BlackfOrd, Andrew Frey and Henry
Adler.
The marshal was directed to fill the panel. and
the court adjourned till tomorrow.
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THE PAY OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF UTAH.
c. s. district attorneys are allowed by law a
salary OF s200 and additional fees, the whole not
to exceed 5000. The act Of 1874, which made it
the duty OF the district attorney OF Utah to prose-
cute territorial cases, and took the management
OF pOlygamOuS cases from the hands of the local
prosecuting officers, provides that the district at
tOrney shall receive as salary and fees not more
than $500 per year. Controller Lawrence. OF the
Treasury department has decided that the district
attorney OF Utah can receive for U.s. cases and
territorial cases both not more than $4,000 The
district attorney claimed that he could receive the
$500 in addition to the limit OF $1,000.
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VIENNA. March Cd 7ryisch Pasha. the Turks
comma nder. has arrived AT Novi Bazar. He vi
start Tor the Bosnian frontier Immediately.
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REDEMPTION OF T. S. NOTES AND SILVER CERTIFI-
CATEs-U. S. Treasurer Gilfllan has issued a cir
cular to the effect that United States notes, silver
certificates and fractional notes. equall1ng eX-
ceeding three-ffthS OF their original proportions
are rcdeemable at their full face value. Hereto
fore U. 5. notes and silver certificates were re-
deemaOe when not mutiiated to the extent Of one
tenth, and fractional currency OF One-fifth. This
change places the redemption OF these notes vir-
tuaily on the same basis that OF national bank
notes Fragments OUnited States notes, silver GER
tlficateS and fractional notes, each constituting
clearly one-half, but not less than three-fliths,
are redeemable at one-half the full face value OF
whole notes or certificates Fragments OF less
than One-half are redeemed only when accOmpa-
MED by an affidavit showing that the missing por-
tiOnS are totally destroyed
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
ghe WAR IN Egypt

There has been no more fighting
since the bombardinent Of Alexandria
and tile destruction of it's forts. The
city il occupied by British troops, who
are trying TO stop inceDdiarism, plum
der and murder by the Arabs. A great
part Of the city has been destroyed by
fire, and the European quarters have
been almost destroyed BY the fanatical
natives. L great many Europeans were
murdered before British occupation.
Arab Pasha is about 40 miles from
Alexandria, still defiant, with bis army
of III 900 men, with its numbers increas-
Ing daily. The war has been declared
holy one BY the Egyptians. England
continues to send troops and munitions
Of war, but is hesitating about pushing
hostilities into the interior. Yet, no
doubt the war will he resumed with
yigsr, and Egypt will be crushed, nm
less the demands of England are com
piled with. The Khedive has removed
Arab Paslla, but be still holds com
nanta of the Egyptian army.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
Proceedings of the Board of Police of
the Town of Opelousas.
WEDNESDAY, July 5th, 1882.

The Board met pursuant to a call of the
President. Present James Ray, President,
Messrs Sandoz, Martin, Lesassier, Chachere,
Birotte and Pefferkern.
The President stated that the meeting was
called for the purpose of taking into consider
alton the petition of the taxpayers of the
town of Opelousas whether they would be
assessed to purchase II steam fire engine or
not.
Whereas, the following petition, containing
the names of one-third of the taxpayers OF the
town of Opelousas, has been submitted to the
Board, on motion the same be submitted to
the vote of the property taxpayers of Opelou-
sas. according to law.
To the Honorable Mayor and members of the
Board of Police of the town Of Opelousas,
La:
Gentlemen-We the undersigned property
owners and taxpayers of the town of Opelou
sas, would respectfully call your attention to
the following taets
Whereas, we have in the town of Opeiousas
a well organized fire department, aud where
as Opelousas Fire Co. No. l. composed of
young, active, and energetic men, has no
Engine. we believe it to be of absolute neces-
sity that the town be provided with light
and adequate Steam Fire Engine TO be used
by said Company. And knowing the fact that
after our town will have a fully equipped
Fire Department the rates of insurance oil
the property of this town will be decreased to
such percentage that it will be q fair remu-
neration for the purchase of said Engine by
the property owners of said town. We there
fore request your honorable body to levy on
the property OF the town u special tax suffi-
cient in amount to purchase one of the Silsby
Mfg. Co.'S. lightest Steam Fire Engine, and
auDaratus,
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22

MARRIED. the residence of Chas.
N. Ealer, Esq, on Monday, July II,
1882, by the Rev. Mr.. Coombe, Mr. GEO.
PIIaATE, of Dayton, O., to Miss HELEN
e. PERKINS. Of Opelonsas. No cards.
a reminder Of this pleasant event
was sent to our Office in the way Of
cake and wine.> We wish the happy
couple al of the joy and happiness
which a rosy future can picture for
them, and that their brightest antici-
pations may meet a full realization in
long life of connubial bliss.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
MEETING OF CREDITORS.

JOHN o. TRAINoR vs.. HIS CREDITORS.
District Court, S5arish st. Landry. No. 1898.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court of the 18th Judicial District,
and commission to me addressed, and grant
ed on the petition of John o. Trainor, meet
ing of the creditors of the said Trainer will be
held before the undersigned Notary Public,
at his office, in the town of Opelousas, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day OF August. 1882, at
10 o'clock A. NJ. for the purpose of defermin-
ing what disposition should be made of tho
property of said john o. Trainor.
JULES GIL.
July 8, 1S82-5t Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
TDUBLIC SALE.

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1857
Estate OF GEORGE LUTHER.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed curator or duly qualified aue-
tioneer, at the last residence of deceased, III
Washington, parish of St. Landry, on
FRfDAY, August 25th, 1882, the follow,
ing described property, belonging to the estate
of George Luther, deceased, to-wit
/. The rights. title and interest of the de-
ceased in and to lot of ground. described as
follows One lot of ground situated in the
town of Washington, parish of st. Landry,
bounded north BY property of Mrs. Barnum
Roberts. south by property of d. Lalanne,
east by Dupr6 street, and west By Carriere
street. Said lot will be sold without guaran-
tee of title.
2. A lot of household furniture. one lot OF
boeks, one COW and calf.
Terms--Cash. +. +. PERROD1N,
July %, 1882. Curator.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
AN ORDINANCE

Providing for the levying and collection of
special tax of two aud ]. half mills upon the
property of the taxpayers of the town of
Upelousas, for the purpose of procuring a
steam fire engine for the use of the town of
Opelousas.
Section /. Be it ordained by the Board of
Police of the town of Opelousas That there
shall be levied and collected, by the Assessor
and Collector of the town of Opelousas, inn
mediately after the passage of this ordinance,
i'll conformity with the provisions of Act No.
64 of the General Assembly of Louisiana. ap-
proved April 10th, 1880, special tax of two
anil q half mills upon the property of the tax
payers of the town of Opelousas, for the pur-
pose of purchasing steam fire engine for the
use of the said town of Opelousas this tax to
be levied on the assessment Mt made for the col
lection of the regular tax, and TO be collected
annually until the sum of $2500 twenty-five
hundred dollarsj is realized for the purpose
aforesaid.
Sec Q. Be it further ordained, ETC, That an
election shall be held in conformity with the
provisions of said Act No. 81 of the Legisla-
ture, on Tuesday, august the 18th, 1882, sub
mitting this ordinance to the property tax
payers of Opelonsas entitled to vote under
the general election laws of the State.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, ETC.. That the
ballots cast at said election shall have writ
ten or printed upon them the words " For or
dinanee or !" Against ordinance and if a
majority of the tax payers vote in favor of the
ordinance, the same shall be of full force and
virtue, and said tax shall be levied according
to the provisions therein contained.
Sec. I. Be it further ordained. etc, That the
said election shall be held by +. A. King, w.
G.. Bell and Michel Lavefgne, who are hereby
appointed commissioners to hold said election,
and who shall make their returns of same to
this body
JAMES RAY,
President Board of Police.
Attest G. MAKO, Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
Political.
Rooms DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, }
Parish of ST. Landry,
Opelousas, July 49, 1882. }

Pursuant to call of the President of this
Committee, came and presented themselves :
f. F. Perrodin President T. s. Fontenot,
Secretary and, by proxy, Aehille Dupre and
Louis Young.
After waiting reasonable time, no other
members having presented themselves, and
there being no quorum, no business was
transacted.
The President then ordered meeting of
said Committee to be held on Wednesday
next, July &c, 1882, and instructed the Secre
tary to netify the members of said Committee
in writing, and urging on them the absolute
necessity of their presence OH said day, either
in person or by proxy.
Fontenot E. D. Estilette, Achille Dnpre, l..
s. Havard, Andre Mallet, l. e. Clark, Will
liam Burton, Louis Young.
F. +. PERRODIN, President.
T. s. FONTESOT Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22

A celored man was run over and in
stantly killed by a N. O. Pacific train
on Friday yesterday morning, at Che
neyville. He was lying on the track,
and had his head almost completely
severed from his shoulders.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
NOTICE.

a LII persons having claims against the Es-
N tate of George Luther, decd, are reaues-.
ted to present them to the undersigned. at his
Office IN the town Of OpeIousas, within the
next ten days; and all persons indebted to
said Estate are notified to came forward and
settle without delay. F. r. PERRODIN,
Curator EST Geo. Luther.
Opelousas, July 22d, 1882. 2t
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
JUDICIAL NOTICES
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry No 4334

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry No 1894
ESTATE OF NUMA CHAcuEKE.
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
administrator, or any duly qualified auction
eer, at the last residence of deceased. ut
Rayne, parish aforesaid. on TUESDAY,
the 9Th day of August, 1882 the following des
cribed property, belonging to- the estate OF
Numa Chacher6, deceased, to-wit:
/. Three lots of ground situated in the town
of Rayne, in the parish of st. Landry, meas
urng forty feet front each by one hundred
and twenty feet in depth, with all the build
ings and Improvements situated thereon aud
bounded as follows: North by Texas Avenue,
south by twenty feet reserved, east by lot No
81 or j. d. Bernard, and west by lot No 35 or
Cummings-said three lots being Nos 30, 80
and "a.
,. One lot situated in the town of Rayne,
measuring forty feet front by one hundred
and twenty feet in depth, being lot No. l2 in
block No. E, bounded north by lot No. 10,
south by +. +. Perrodin, east by Chas. Perro-
din and west by Parkerson street.
3. One mare, one hack, two stoves, one sad
die. one watch household furniture, etc.
Terms-Cash.
There will also be sold, by the undersigned
Administrator, or a duly commissioned auc-
tiOneer, at the residence of Nolle Pitre. on
Plaquemi Ridge, on IHURSDA 7, August
10th, 1882, the following described property
belonging to said estate of Numa Chaehere,
deceased, tO-wit:
|. A tract of prairie land, containing fifty
arpents, situated in that part of st. Landry
parish known as Plaisance, in Township 5.
south range east, section 81, bounded north
by lands of Francois D. Pitre and i. JoRbert
south by Lastie j. Dupr6. east by lands of
Eugene Bell, and west by F. D. Pitre and L.
Joubert.
2. tract of woodland (undividetl contain
ing twelve and one-half arpents,. situate d at
- St. Landry parish, bounded north by
-, south by y, east by -, and
west by. boundaries to be given on
day of sale.l
5. One pair of mules, one gun, two cows and
calves, two heifers, eleven head of horned cat
tie, five wild creole mares, three one-year old
colts, one wild creole horse, one brandipg-iron.
Terms and Conditions-The purchase price
is payable on November lst. 1882. purchasers
furnishing their notes to the satisfaction of
the administrator, said notes to bear eight per
cent per annum interest frem riatitrity until
paid. The land to remain sp4cially mortgaged
in favor of the estate until final payment of
the purchase price.
FREMONT FUSILIER,
July s, 1882. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22

We return thanks to Messrs. Desma-
rails and Mayo, Of tile Opelousas News
Depot, for appreciated favors. All of
tlle latest periodicals and newspapers
can be had, at publishers prices, at
their news stand in the postoffice
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22

Showers of rain have continued to
fall during the past week, and we pre-
sumo everybody has had a season by
this time Crops are reported to be
growing finely, and in good condition.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
PROCLAMATION.

DY virtue of an ordinance adopted by the
- Board of Police of the town of Opelousas
on July ltth, 1882, an election will be held at
the Court House in the town of Opelousas, on
Tuesday, August 18th, 1882, agreeably to the
provisions of said ordinance. The polls to be
opened by the commissioners of election at z
Al. MI, and closed at p. M.
JAMES RAY,
President.
Attest: G. MAYo. Clerk
Opeioasas, July l5, 1882
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22

The caterpiilars have begun eating
the cotton in many places in Mississip
bi and Texas. IF the weather contin-
uss showery, we may expect them here
before many days Where is the cat
erpiliar poison
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-22
NOTICE.

A LII persons owning dogs running at large
IA within the corporate limits of the town
of Opelousas are hereby notified that frous
and after the 18th of July, 1882, | shall pro.
ceed to shoot all such as are not furnished
with collars and stamps, as prescribed by tho
ordinance. w. Nj. JOHNSTON,
Constable, Town of Opelousas.
Opefousas july 8, 1882.