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The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

FIREMEN.-Old No. /" bobbed up
serenely" last Saturday evening by the
election of eleven new members-all
young, active and energetic, who will
prove most valuable accession to our
Fire Department.. All honor 60 these
public spirited citizens who have en-
listed their efforts in behalf of the pub
lie good. and We hope that enough of
the same sort of material will evince
their patriotism by recruiting our Fire
Department to it's full complement at
once. The following is a list of the
members elected las Saturday, and we
hope TO have as many more to add to it
at the meeting Of Opelonsas Fire Co.
No. | which is TO be held this evening
at z o'clock at the Gem saloon.
Etienne Latreyte, A. j. Perrault, Fl.
d. Larcade, Theophile Hollier, Fred.
Bolland, Ed. M. Boagni, Jos. E. Estorge,
Hypolite Jagou, Homer Chachere, Fl. E.
Estorge, Samuel Price.
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ST. LANDRY
STEAM planning MILLS,
On Carriere St, East of Railro

On Carrlere St, East of Railroad,
WASHINGTON, LA.
FSONGUED AND GROOvED FLOORING
L. and Ceiling and Dressed Weathersoards.
furnished to order. Special attention of
builders is called to my facilities for execut-
ing every variety of
Planning Mill Work,
and all who are accustomed to sending to New
Orleans for work of this class, eau save Time
and Money by patronizing home institu; ion
Particular attention will be given to making
Door and Window Frames.
will also make all kinds of Mouldiugs. plain
or moulded base, Cornices of any design,
Store and Office Fittings, such as
Counters, Sheluings, D,aaeers, Desks,
office Screens, Hand Rails. Balusters
(piain or moufded), Mantels tplain or fancy),
Church Pews, Pulpits, etc. etc
In starting this enterprise, / hope to supply
a want long felt in this part of the State, and
trust by strict attention to business, prompt
ness and fair dealing to merit public patron
age. Terms cash. Address all orders, or for
estimates, WM. C. CLOYDx
mr25f Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

DEATH OF LoNGFELLoW.-One of
the sweetest singers of our genera
tion passed from the earth yesterday.
Henry W., Longfellow is famous
thronghontrthe world and has be-
qneathed aSsglnrious memory to his
country whose literature he has enrich
ed and adorned.
The poets life was in keeping with
his poetry. gentle aud loving, yet ele-
waited and strong. He reached an ad-
vanced age and perhaps few men of
genius have passed through life so gem
orally beloved and SO little tradnced.
". o. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

The bottom lands of our parish on
Atchafalaya river, bayoas Rouge, Pc
tite Prairie. Waxia, Conrtablean, and
Teche are partly seriously injured by
the overflow. Many valuable cotton
and sugar farms are submerged, and
others are threatened by the still rising
waters. Arnaud vile on the Teche and
Port Barry on the Courtableau, both
high points. cannot stand many more
inches of water. Our old Inhabitants
say that it is the greatest flood since
the year 1928. A large number Of ref
ugees have moved out from the angry
and destructive waters to enr prairie
landa, bringing such stock as could be
gathered near at hand. Yet the loss
In horses, cattle, and hogs will be quite
serious.
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A letter from St. Mary parish to the
N. @. Times Democrat, dated March 27,

A letter from St. Mary parish to the
N. @. Times Democrat, dated March "a,
says:
In Berwick the water does not come
over the front; but. backing up from
the swamps in the rear, about half the
town is submerged.
Morgan City in attacked from three
sides, from Bayou Bmuf, Berwick's
Bay, and Lake Palourde, running over
to swamps in the rear. It presents a
queer sight to stranger at this mo-
ment. From the high railroad grade
in the middle of town. the prospect is
watery wherever you lock-. You reach
the hotel in a scow. Elevated bridges
conduct you to saloons. Indeed. the
only apparent route to points further
back seems to be to reach the railroad
track by artificial means. and walk
along the track TO where the waters are
out. Boats of all small kinds-skiffs.
scows, dug outs, etc, travel around the
business parts of the town. Front
street is part Of the bay, and the water
rms through the houses, across the
whole square, and boats may travel
two squares en- each side of the railroad
track.
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st. Landry appears to be live par
ish. Our excellent contemporary, the
Opelousas COURIER, gives us a glowing
description of the beauty of it's scenery
and the fertility and resources of its
soil; and, though it's native population
is rapidly increasing, three mothers
having last week given birth to seven
children. the COURIER assures MS there
are cheap homes to be found there for
all the washed-ont people of the over
flowed parishes. In addition to this it
has a sheriff who never permits mnr-
derer or other law breakers to escape
him. Under the benign influences of
its climate old Aunt Peggy Moore lived
to the great age of l02 Fears and died
few days age at the home of her old
master, Judge Jos. M. Moore, and fin
ally, the planters and.farmers expect
this year to make tremendous crops of
corn, rice and potatoes.-N. O.. States.
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Probate Ooasrt. Parrish of 81. Lax6ry, No. 4062
ESTATE OF LEoNoRE LAFLEUR.
Whereas, Auguste Soileaa, Of the parish Of
st. Landry, administrator, has fled fnas
tableau 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
March II. 1882;
Now, therefore, notice 10 hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, in writing, at my Office in the town of
why said tableau should not be homoloratesl
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Marcn 20, 1850 Clerk
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We understand that our esteemed
old friend, Judge A Garrignes, reached
the venerable age Of 76 years on Sat
urday last and some Of bis friends,
who were aware of the anniversary,
gave tokens Of their kind remembrance
ID the shape Of handsome cakes. bon
quets, wines, cigars, SC. Later ii the
day, some Of his old companions snr-
prised him BY quite 4 novel and unique
present, which was made the occasion
Of some speech making aprepos to the
theme. We were not present, but we
join in wishing our cid friend many
more years Of usefulness to his parish,
and of quiet happiness to himself and
his many friends.
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Come to st. Landry.

Our article of last week, enumerat
ing some of the advantages of this sec
tion, has been noticed by several Of
our exchanges, and the N. o. Times
Democrat of Tuesday, in an article en-.
titled Homes fer the Overlooked, -
discourses as follows:
In this contingency we wish to call
attention to a suitable country near at
hand, with the same climate, substan-
TALLY the same soil, the same people
and suitable for the same crops aud
Industries as those to which these ex-
patriated people have been accustom-
ed. Il will not do for them to seek
their fortunes in new land, with
whose peculiarities and crops they are
unacquainted, to go among strange
people, whose ideas, habits and pre-
JUDGES they are unacquainted with.
There is, close at hand, in the high
lands of st. Landry and the prairie
region of Southern and Western Loui-
siana, the very country those drowned
out people are seeking, coed for cotton,
good for corn, and especially good for
stock, having, indeed, every advantage
their old homes possessed, with the
great advantage of being safe from the
ravages of the Mississippi.
Here is the place they are seeking,
wanting them to come to it. It is
prosperous and improving, settling up
rapidly, and yet the land is still cheap.
The immigrant here will net find him
self in new frontier and wild country,
but in one settled and enjoying all the
advantages of civilized life, with good
society, and easy of access to the mar
kets of the world.
Ii those living in the lowlands of
Louisiana must leave their old places,
let them not leave their State entirely,
but find new homes on the broad prai-
ries of the Opelousas, to which we also
invite the farmers of Missis-
sippi and Arkansas, whom the food
has driven from their homes.
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The main wheel for the nenitant

The main wheel for the penitentiary
factory arrived on Friday. The en-
gines and boilers are in position and
the whole machinery ready to- start.
tis desired By tho managers that none
but first-cfass work shall leave the
mill from the first, hence the seeming
delay in commencing. 1t is now
only matter of a few days before the
wheels will be in motion - Capitoliaa-
AdgocGte, March 90.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

METROPOLITAN LIFE UNVEILED. -
Book Agents and ether people who en-
joy racy reading and sensational facts,
will no donbt be interested in J.. w.
Buel's latest werk, metropolitan Life
unssiisd," advertised in another col
ANN Of this paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

The location of the Morgan Railroad
depot and round house in the lower
portion of town has caused considerable
elation among residents in that quar-
ter. Should the Pacific company re-
move its depot to the terminus of Cas-
son street, we have no doubt that the
value of property in that section will
be materially advanced.-State Central
Express.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Senator T. 5. Fontenot was in town
on Tuesday and appeared as pleasant
and genial az usual. He will do good
service for his constituency in the reg
alaF session of the Legislature that
meets in May, ifa true sense of duty
viii accomplish that end.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

The Rev. Father Abadie, Mrs. Sarah
Heard, and Miss Jennie Heard, of Port
Barry, are among the refugees in cur
town from the desolating foods. They
give sad and gloomy picture of things
in that neighborhood.
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Weatherboards and any kind of lnm-
Der dressed at st. Landry Planning Mill.

A dispatch from Natchez, Miss, on
the 28ti of March says that the steamer
Minnie arrived there the day previous
with stock from the over1oWed district,
having come all the way from the Ten
sas river. distance of % miles, over
land; this shows how high the water Is
over Cencordia parish, when a steam
boat can travel over wagon road, q
sight never witnessed before in that
section.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, Ne. 4029
ESTATE OF JOSEPH LANDRENEAu, sa.
Whereas Joseph Landreneau and Aur6liep
Landrenean, of the parish of st. Landry, ioins
administrators of the above entitled estate.
have filed final account and tableau Of distri.
button of funds of said estate, accompanied
of the same; $3.50
And whereas, notice of Cling Of said pssi.;on
and tableau has been ordered by sn order Of
court bearing date March /, 1882;
NOW, therefore. notice ia hereby given to all
persons interested to make oppositfou TO said
tableau, in writing, at nay office in the town
on opeiousas, within the sfne required by
law, why said tableau should not be home
LOCATED and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Mafeh 4, 1852. Clerk
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We call attention to the card of Mr..
o. Guidry, saddle and harness maker,
who has opened shop on Landry st.,
opposite Perkins livery stable, where
he is prepared to do all work in his line
At the most moderate prices. Repair
ing q speciality.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, Ne. 1856
ESTATE OF CHARLES CLOSE.
whereas. Jean Neral and Elisabeth Close.
joint administrators of the shove ant;ered a..
tate, have filed in this court Q Anal soeour,s
OF administration of said estate, accompanied
by their petition praying fer the keuaelogagion
OF the same !;
, And whereas the prayer Of said petition hae
been granted by an order of court bearing date
February 10th, 1882;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to ali
persons interested to make opposition to said
tabieau, in writing, at my office in the town of
Opeiousas, within the time required by law.
why said tableau should not be honnolcgated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
March 4, 1882. ClerS
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Thanks to Senator Jonas for a copy
of his speech on the Mississippi river
levees, delivered in the Senate of the
United States on March 18th, and for
other public documents.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Frank the Baker, wants everybody
and hia wife-and the children to know
That hs has made all needfnl prepara-
tons for tlle Easter Halidays. Dyed
eggs sugar eggs, confectionery, fine
pastry, etc, in endless variety. See
advertisement for particulars, and give
him call.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Quite number Of refugees from the
Afchafalaya river and other over1owed
districts adjacent thereto, have sought
aAfsty and security, from the waters.
- various portions of onr parish. A
lakse number Of horses, mules, and cat
Y have also been brought ont Of the
awamps, aga transferred to our green
prairie lands.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

The United States has instituted snit
against Frank Connolly and others for
Sl053.33 money alleged to have been
collected by Connefly as postmaster at
Alexandria and nnaccennted for. The
ether defendants, Bernard McFeely,
Jr.. Alice Pierre Dumas, Alex. C. Wells
and Alfred Bourges, are sureties on
Connelly's official bond. State Central
Express.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01
A Woman's Experience.

Mothers and daughters should feel alarmed
when WEAKNESS constantly oppresses them.
If / am fretful from exhaustions of vital
powers and the color is fading from my face,
Parker's Ginger Tonic gives quick relief 1t
builds me up and drives away pain with won
derful certainty Buffalo lady.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

We were informed last Wednesday
that the water at Arnaadville had baen
steadily rising at the rate Of Of an
inch per hour for the previous four
days. tits said that the negroes in
that section are killing large numbers
Of hogs.
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EDUBLIC SALE.
DUBLIC SALE
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 1919
ESTATE OF VALERIEN SIMoN.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 1919
ESTATE OF VALERIEN S1MoN.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Dis.
trlct Court In and for the parish of st. LANDRY.
there will be sold at public auction, to the Iast
and highest bidder, by the undersigned adj.
ministrator or a duly qualified auetioneer. at
the last residence of the deceased, situated,
in Vile Plate Prairie, in the parish aforesaid.
on WEDNESDA Y, May Sd, 1882, the fol-
lowing described property, belonging to the
estate of Val6rien Simon, deceased, e -Tit !:
|. The plantation upon which the dsisscessed
last resided, situated in Vile Plate Prairie.
st. Landry parish, containing about seventy.
two arpents of land, together with the build,
ings and improvements thereon, bounded
north BY land OF Augustin jacques and land
OF Louis Stagg, east by land of Mrs. John
Veillon, south by land of Lise Reed, and west
by land OF Onile Fonten0t.
:. A tract of wood land in the vicinity of
the plantation, at Pente Csrlnier, parish
aforesaid, containing about twenty.sight su-
perfeial arpents, bounded north by Charles
Dufilho, east by Emile SoiIeau, south by Onile
Fontenot, and west by Aug. Bordelon.
5. One pair oxen, lot cotton seed.
Terms-Cash. THOMAS REED
Aprii |. Io62. Administrator
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

s'seEga Pandely. Esq, Superinten-
ss'lA sf TIE Morgan Railroad Company,
~ e town for two Or three days DUR
'as sas week just closed, attending to-
ssa's aegal business before the present
ssSslon ef onr District Court, we nm
sssasand' u reference to the suits
z Msaealt oy various parties against the
sS'l i'aay for destruction Of stock BY
q trains.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

We had the pleasure Of a call last
ednesday from Mr.. r. wv. Hill, who
as aa professional tour ii this section
y. ais capacity as machinist, Owners
3 corn mills and cotton gins should see
90 hill at once, as he will remain
aats ent . few days. Orders left at
'a's ealics viii have his prompt atten-
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

A tip-top bed is the Superior Spring
Bed" advertised by Mr.. John Dansby,
in another column. Further particu-
lars next week.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

100 LIVES LosT. "A dispatch dated
Natchez, March %. says:
Information reached this city to-day
of the destruction of the Ralstou gin
house, near Lake st. John, in Tensas
parish, La, by which 100 refugees lost
their lives. This gin was one of the
largest in North Louisiana, oand was
packed to overfowing with negroes
frem adjoining plantations.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Have your corn mills and cotton
gins put in erder Mr.. r. w Hill can
do The job. Orders left at this Office.
within the next ten days, viii receive
prompt II atesneion
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

A. Hilliard, of Dallas. Texas, repre-
senting Emerson, Talcott & Co., man
ufacturers of agricultural implements,
was in town this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Auction to-day of dry goods, notions,
&C., at s. Kaufman's. adjoining the
COURIER Office. See advertisement,
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

A special meeting of Opelousas Fire
Co. No. ! will take place this evening
at o'clock at the Gem Saloon. A full
attendance is requested.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

r. Mornhinveg has full line of spec
tacles. pebbles and French glasses; also
watches, jewelry and fine plated ware.
Repairing neatly done.
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NOTICE

TO Tax Payers Of st. Landry.
n WILL proceed from this date to the as.
N sessment of taxable property in the Parish
of st. Landry, and would earnestly request
Taxpayers TO come forward at their earliest
and give in their assessments, at
my Office in the Court House.
OCTAVE FONTENOT,
Opelonsas, Jan,y. %, 1884, Assessor
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

The work on our new Jail is going
on rapidly, and it will soon be ready
for law breakers.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

For all pulmonary, urinary ard digestive
diseases. and affections Of the heart and brain,
use Browns Iron Bitters. It strengthens
refreshing eject
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01
An Important Question.

we want to see ticket elected on
Monday. as town coupcilmen, who will
take an active interest in providing our
fire department with suitable engines.
Fire Go. No. has few hundred dol
lars in their treasury, for the purchase
OF an engine. and if light tax was
levied on the property holders of the
corporation for raising the balance,
Opelousas might be placed on splen-
did fire footing. A steam fire engine
can be bought for about $4,000. one
thousand payable in cash, and the re.
mainder ON long credit. These terms
are certainly easy; and when we con-
slider the vital Importance of the matter
TO our business men, as well as to all
residents, we do think that there should
be no further hesitation in securing
protection against this insidious and
dangerous element. Fire Co. No. l has
become rsvivified by the addition of ii
young and active members, and can
certainly boast of an abundance of mus
Gle and energy, and determination to
do good work, if the body can only se-
cure an effective engine for suppressing
and extinguishing the angry flames
which may occur at any time.
Many of our neighbors are alive to
this important matter of securing i'm
proved fire apparatus Alexandria has
steam fire engine; Franklin
las ordered one and Washington is
moving in the matter also. Is Opelou-
las less interested in this question, has
he less at stake, than her neighbors ?
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Get your door and window frames
made at the st. Landry Planning Mill.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01
JUDICIAL. NOTICES
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate ooasrt, Parish of St. Landry, No. 1929
EsTATE OF AUGUsTAvE SoILEAu.
Whereas, Xaehariah II. Young, Of the parish
OF st. Landry, has applied BIZ his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Augustave Soileau, deceased, late of the par
ish Of st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing. in my Office, in the town of OpeIou.
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
MaFeh ~, 1852 Clark.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

D The Cabinet have disapproved of
the Court Martial lismissing Cadet
Whitaker from the army.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01
FOR RENT.

TIME large dwelling house, in Opelousas
IL knewn as the Overton property.
Also, the rear room of the effice of Jos. M
Moore, Esq.
For further information apply at this Office,
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

The pews at the Catholic Church
will be sold on Easter Sunday, after
high mass, as usual, for cash.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

as Failfoad track. above Washing
D kegg's station was submerged
H. aspth on Tuesday morning
s a9s eysffswthat the fires were
q sas of ths locomotives of tile pass
'sA'na' Siaee that time tlle lraina
s: q sns 80 farther thai Washington,
= Assl. q Alexandra. viii not be
'ea patil tbe waters subside aud
- a II repaired
sssF rms very high at wash
aad aslugsd wilkins ware
y ~ ~ shiz writing Tharsday
u q lstana that it ii sallI rising.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

glssEiet Attorney Perrodin received
Y 1hnssaay's mail the tail Of a deer
asas enveloped, and addressed to him
y elagant, legihls hand. He says
+ asespss the challenge, and proposes
nsks things lively for the " poi hun-
s Eino are 20 heartless and 80 nm
s'''8!'s sal of The law of the laud as ID slay
ss as' plsss creatures At time whom
aasian sympathy and human law
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

DIED-In Opelousas, March 80, 1882,
CARRIE, daughter of Armand Wartelle
and Laperle Dupre. aged 90 months.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01
Registration Notice.

r WILL open my office at the Court House
y on Wednesday, March 90, 1882, for the re-
gistration of all persons residing in the town
of Opelonsas entitled to registration who
have not been registered. Registration will
close on Saturday, april lst, 1852, at o'clock
T. III. OCTAVE FONTENOT,
Assessor and Registrar. Parish
March IL, 1882. of St. Landry.
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Elegance and Purify,

Ladies who appraciate elegance and purity
are using Parker's Hair Balsam. 1t is the best
article for restoring gray hair to its original
color, beauty and lustre.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01

Fer flooring and ceiling 60 to the St.
Landry planning Mill. at Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-04-01
FOR SALE OR RENT.

A NEW tewn residence, neat and conyepi.
{ n ent, suitable 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., 1882-04-01
A CHANCE FOR THE oKERFLOWeD.

"A FIELD of 100 arpents. well enclosed and
N ditched, suitable for cotton, corn or any
other crop, with two comfortable houses and
pasture-wood for fuel at hand and water
convenient-being part of the Greenland plan
tation, adjoining the town of Opelousas, ON
the east, will be rented by the year, or sold.
at nominal prce. Apply to Judge b. A
Martel. Opelousas, or at this office. mh25