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The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14
Opelousas Parish of st. Landry, La, Oct. IA, 1882

ANOTHER ExcURsIoN.-By reference
to the advertisement in another column
it will be seen that a grand railroad ex-
cursion will be given under the auspices
of Opelousas Fire Co. No. l, from Wash
ington, Opelousas and oil intermediate
points to New Orleans, on Saturday,
Nov. llth, 1882, and returning on Tues
day the l4th, thus giving the excursion
lists two whole days and three nights in
the Crescent City. All who go down on
this trip can combine both pleasure and
business in one; they can attend any
place of worship they prefer on Sunday;
they can attend to business on Monday;
and at night they can attend some Of
the various places of amusement--the
theatres and French Opera oil being re-
presented by first-class artists at this
season. Moreover the business season
will be fully opened, and business men
will find it an opportune time to go down.
More than this, it will doubtless be the
last excursion of the season, and then
there will be no more cheap travel. Be
sides all of these important considera-
tions, in going ON this excursion. yeu
will be helping Fire Co. No. to pay for
their new steam fire engine, which is
now being manufactured, to order, for
them. Who would not help their home
fire department under such circumstan-
ces, when they, at the same time, reap
the benefit OF their money expended for
40 laadable q purposeq Read the low
rates to and from the city, and then buy
your tickets at once. Do not let this
opportunity pass you, either for enjoy
ment or business.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14

Go and see Mornhinveg's new stock of
jewelry. Repairing neatly done.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14


The attention of our readers is called
to the notice published in another col
umn, of the polling places fixed and the
commissioners appointed by the Hon.
M. ID. Kavanagh, Returning officer for
Sc. Landry, 10 conduct the election of o
Congressman for the Sixth Congress
si0nal District on the 9TH Of November
next. It will be seen by this list, that
full number of polling places in each
ward have heen established to meet the
convenience OF voters, and that the best
nen in each section have been appoint
ed 10 net as commissioners, thereby Civ
ing assurance of perfect fairness in the
cOndnct of said election. The Hon. M.
ID. Kavanagh has performed this part
Of his duty in q most judicious and COM
nlendable manner, and by his action
VIII remove any objections of unfairnesa
which have been imputed to the pro-
visions of the new election law.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14

See advertisement of the Sc Landry
Plaulng Mills, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14

Onion seed at r. M. Littell's.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14
JUDICIAL NOTICES
Estate of Caroline Norman,


TRUBLIC SALE.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-10-14

Returning Ofieer, parish OF Sc. Landry
Opelousas, October 7 1882.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
RELIGIOUS HEADING.


A Thought for Weary Mothers.
"I have tried every plan with Con-
ME that can think Of" said Comics
mother, in tone Of deep dependence,
"but cannot awaken her to feeling
OF accountability. She is so thought
less and giddy, so amiably obstinate; I
fear her school friends have not good
influence over her."
sYou say that you have tried every
way, dear friend" answered the mother
ly-nay, rather the grandmotherly
friend, who was ldressed. "Have you
tried prayer
81 pray for my children, always!"
''Do you pray with them?"
81 fear I could not utter prayer in
their presence"
I'VE do not know how sweet and easy
this duty may become, until we try it,"
said the friend. IF, without forcing
an occasion, you will take advantage of
some opportunity such a, often arises
in home life-and calling Connie to
come with you into your room apart
from the rest, and there pray audibly
and tenderly, you may find that you re-
ceive help from above"
Sometimes we think that we have ex-
hausted all our resources. So we have;
but, thank God, we have not exhausted
his. They who seek divine guidance
are sure to be led. To the weary, dis
couraged mother, the Lord says: Come
to me with this burden as with others,
and will give thee rest!-[EvAngelical
Messenger.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Time Testers and Burden Bearers.

mans best friend. But a few years back we can
all remember the comparatively little attention
paid to this most Indispensable of animals. We
say comparatively little attention, for the horse
now; and at those great gatherings-agricultusa
shows-you would see the pride of the county
and State stables and farms assembled But
there was conspicuous want of noble drauglt
horses and as for speeders-well, 2i0 was the
great ultimate limit that owners in those days
desired to strive for. But now 30 animal is
deserve the name when they can shade the first
quarter of the hir1mirute. There have been I'M
mense strides forward I'M the right developments of
horseilesh inthc civilized countries of the world,
as shown by the time-records OF the racers and
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Religious News and Note..


England spends two million pounds a
year on missions to the heather.
The Rev. Samuel Longfellow has
resigned from the Germantown Unita-
riau church to obey the wishes of the
family of his brother Henry, that he
should write the poets biography.
1t has been found desirable to appoint
special committee of the Reformed
Classis of Illinois to. assist the large
number OF Hollanders who have immi-
grated to Eastern Dakota in forming
churches.
The Presbyterian General Assembly
recently IN session at Springfield, had
among it's members a Dr. Hornblower
and DR.. Stillman. The former was
rarely heard in the discussions, while
the latter made some of the longest
speeches.
1t is proposed to erect a suitable
monument over the remains of Hester
Ann Rogers and of the Rev. Mr.. Thomp-
son, the first president of the Wesleyan
Conference after Mr.. Wesley's death,
which lie in the churchyard ofSt Mary's,
Birmingham.
The annual summary of British con.
tributions to missionary societies is as
follows: Church of England Foreign
Missions, $2,329, $50; Churchmen and
Nonconfornnist Societies, 1885,, $40; Eng
lish and West Nonconformists, 81, 521.-
565; Scotch and Irish Pfesbyterians,
5000, 875; total. IS 80, $50.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Pro,tratinr shocl.,

OF malarial fevers are not to be counteracted
by quinine with any degree of certainty, or
for any length of time. The eradication and
prevention of diseases of a miasmatic type
are, however, ascertained possibilities. Long
experience has shown that there is infinitely
more preventive efficacy in the fine botanic
medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, than in
the alkaloids, drugs and poisons which were
formerly the only recognized means Of remov-
ing and anticipating attacks Of fever and ague
and bilious remittent. When the system has
been depleted by periodically recurring parox-
ysms, this agreeable restorative renews the
fund of energy, and is not only p 3 tive spe-
cifc, but repairs the damage to the general
health inflicted by all febrile complaints par
taking of the malarial character.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Too Kind, Altogether.

George Norman cannot stand the
smell of tobacco, being in very poor
health, and when a cowboy in the
street car smoked MISUNDERSTANDING
old pipe, George said:
''Your smoking makes me sick"
The cowboy'took the pipe out of his
mouth, wiped the mouth piece on his
greasy pants, and, holding it un der
Georges nose, said:
"You kin smoke, stranger, until get
off the kears. Hit always makes me
feel bad, too, to see Teller moking
when I've left my pipe at home."-
lSiftings.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
FOR THE FAIR SEX.


FaHulOu NOtCNs
Feather fans and parasols are made to
correspond.
Tho sLangtry" bonnet is little Of
crown and large OF brim.
Sheila cloth is much used for por-
there's and other hangings.
The trim-fitting plated waist is re-
vived for summer dresses.
Cotton Sicilienne is q glossy fabric
much resembling foulard silk.
Gold lace and Isabella roses trim hats
and bonnets of dark green straw.
Among pretty french house sacques
are those of quite heavy white Austrian
flannel. trimmed with rows of cream
white braid about az inch and half in
width, and finished on the edges
with ficelle lace, set on the double
RIFLES. In less delicate styles are those
made of hunters green vigogne, trim
med with email gold washed buttons
and rows of very narrow gold braid.
Ripe red or pale yellow tomatoes, and
also natural-si2ed green grapes, appear
ed last summer among the very eccen-
trio garnitures upon French bonnets. A
novelty this season from the vegetable
world is bunch of artichokes set
among green leaves. over which is ap-
parently crawling most unpleasantly
natural-iooking red and yellow cater
piller, made, to be sure, of chenille and
wool, but too realistic in appearance to
be very pleasing to the taste of most
people.
Among the novelties in small wares
are q varied collection of rich colored
beads styled Venetian, which, though
very pretty in themselves. probably
never halls from the romantic shores
of the Adriatic. These little barreLlike
beads have curious figures traced upon
them, the mixed eolors combined in
each necklace being very well adapted
to the vari- colored costumes now SO
popularity worn by young people. A
single row of beads is sufficient for q
necklace. These beads are held to-
gether by tiny chains of antique silver.
Necklaces to correspond with the toilet
are very much worn, and as assorted
real gems are not always available mol
desirable even for general wear, the
Venitian beads enable people to follow
the fashion without much expense or
fear Of robbery.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Language Cannot Describe IL.

Mr.. Robert Gould. book.keeper for
Walker & Maxcy, who are lumber deal
ers, recently said to our representative:
"About one year ago was taken with
the genuine sciatica. I employed the
best physicians, but they could only re-
lieve me for the moment. Finally 1
used st, Jacobs Oil and it effected q
complete cure" - Kennebec Reporter,
Gardner, Me.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The following is from the pen of DIR.
g. f. Needham, Washington, D. c.:
Bow to prevent seed from deteriorating
is most important question. lying At
the foundation of all agricultural and
horticultural prosperity. Natures law
Is 10 multiply and replenish,' no
matter as to the particular quality, but
everything as to the quantity.
1.-THE survival of the fittest" governs
the result. But Natures operations
are too slow for our short lives, so the
business of the cultivator is to aid
Mother Nature, and thus reach the best
results in the shortest periods. It is
q fact too we'll known that, ordinarily,
crops deteriorate, and this, for one
reason, because the seed becomes weak
ened. The story Of ''Deere's improved
Lima Beans" will illustrate the idea and
explain the whole mOdus operandi of
saving seed.
Some years ago gardener asked our
Mr.. Saunders how he could improve the
Lima bean. he was told to find, if pos
slble, pod having at least four beans;
the next season to plant the one, the
largest and best Of these, the next sea-
son to select as before one bean, the
one that not only seemed to the eye the
largest and best, but the one that could
weigh the most, and then to pursue this
method for several years. The result
We all know is great Improvement of
that delicious vegetable.
One has asked why our melons are so
inferior nowadays. The answer is that
pains are not taken in saving the seed.
There is variety OF musk melons sold
by one of our seedsmen, the "Hunter"
melon, which illustrates the point. A
Nh. Hunter received, some years since,
from abroad, seeds of very choice
melon. These were planted and the
seed OF only the very best was saved. In
this manner has the seed been selected,
and now, after more than twenty years,
this variety commands the highest price
IN our markets and the seed sells for So
per pound, while other varieties can be
had for fifty cents, and are dear at that.
thave seen stalk of corn bearing ten
ears. OF course this ninefold increase
came from selecting the seed at first Of
OF stalk that bore two good ears, then
there would be few with three ears,
and so on until the grand result was
reached. know many farmers say that
II they can get one good ear of each
stalk they will be satisfied. Well,
such are not very particular, and will
buy corn from q neighbours crib and
plant the best OF his. OF course, they
Get only an ordinary crop. Is not this
The reason that growing Indian corn
has become such poor and unpaying
ousinessp For my part will let the
idiots grow this corn, and will pur-
chase It in the fall for less than SO Q
barrel.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
JOHN HODGE, Sec
HEALTH rs WEALTH !

Dr.. E. G. wEsrs's NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMESr
a specific for Hysteria. Dizziness, Commissions, Ner-
vous Heae ache Mental Depression. Loss Of Memory,
Premature Old Age. caused by ever,exertion. which
recent cases. Each box contains months treat
ment. One dollar box or six boxes for five dollars
antee SIX boxes to cure any case. With each order
received by US for six boxes. accompanied with 1--WE
guarantee to return the money If the Ireatmen does
not effect cure. Guarantees issued only by q. j
LUHN. CharleeiOu. >. G.. Orders by mail
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

"Wells' Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
ual Debility. 81. Druggists. Send for pam.
phiet to Z. s. WELLS, Jersey City, NJ J.
MENsMAN's PEPToNIzED BEEF TONIC, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire auir-i.
tfous properties. 1t contains blood-making,
generating and DEMONSTRATING proper
ties; invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia,
nervous prostration, and all forms Of general
debility; also, in all enfsebled conditions,
whether the result of exhaustion, nervous
prostitution, overwotk or acute disease, par.
ticularly Il resulting from pulmonary com
plants. Cnswell, Hazard Il Co., proprietors,
New York. Sold by druggists
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Mr.. Gail B. johnson, business mana
ger of the Houston (Texas) Post, has
used st. Jacobs Oil with the greatest
benefit for rheumatism, says the Gal
weston lTexasl Ne,ts.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Farm and Garden Notes.


Never feed decsying roots to stock,
especially to sheep, as they have been
known to seriously injure some fiocks.
In q highly-bred and liberally-fed
animal the teeth are produced earlier
than in those living under the reverse
conditions.
In Cheshire, England, extraordinary
results have been attained in the APP
plication Of half-inch bones to poor
upland pastures.
To cement leather to metal: Wash
the metal with hot gelatine steep the
leather in an infusion of nut-galls (hot),
and bring the two together.
Never use the curry-comc on horses
legs below the knee and hook. A corn
broom is best, since it takes out the
dirt and does not hurt the horse.
A spoonful of Paris green in a pail Of
water isrecommended for killing canker
worms. It should not be sprinkled
over plants OF which the leaves are
eaten-such as lettuce, etc.
Rsd Taspberries should be set two
feet apart in rows, and when kept we'll
worked the first year they will fill up
and form a continuous hedge of plants
good for ten years more.
Cabbagev respond quickly to frequent
hoeing. It is one OF the crops upon
which too much labor can not be be-
slowed. They should be cultivated
often, even when there are no weeds
among them.
The cause of rancidity in butter is due
to the fact that the buttermilk or the
water used in washing the butter, as is
the practice of some dairymen, is not
all worked out-water in butter being q
leading cause OF putrefaction. 1t never
results, as some seem to suppose, because
it is not sufficiently sailed.
II you neglect cultivation you cannot
afford to buy special manures and fer
tilizers for your lands. Thorough till,
age without manure is worth more than
manure il yon neglect the use of a plough
ard cultivator. By simply ploughing
and reploughing land the fertilizing
matter IN the soil is released. thus aid
ing in restoring fertility. Cultivation
aids the escape of water where there is
too much in the soil. Stagnant water
is antagonistic to plant growth, and too
much water shuts out oxygen and pre-
vents decomposition.
The American Agriculturist. replying
to a correspondent, says cit would
not he advisable to soak clover. seed
before sowing it. II the weather should
be dry or cold afterward the sprouted
seed would be killed. There is no need
of soaking, as the seed sprouts very
readily. The easiest way of sowing is
to do so upon the last snow of spring;
every seed can readily be seen upon the
snow, and it can be sown very evenly.
1t soon sinks through the snow and into
the fine cracks of the soil, and when the
warm weather arrives it is in the best
position for growing. Upon hillsides
or land that is liable to be. washed by
rains this plan will not be SAFE"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Is Genus WIN buy

. Treatise upon the Horse and his Diseases.
Book of 100 pages. Valuable to every owner
OF horses Postage stamps taken. Sent post
paid by Baltimore Newspaper Unio q. % to so
N. Holiday st., Baltimore. Md.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Sick and bilious headache, and all derange-
ments of stomach and bowels, cured by DIR.
Pierce's 'Pellets," or anti-bilious granules.
as cents vial. No cheap boxes to allow waste
Of virtues By DRUGGISTS
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

From observing the effects Of petroleum
upon the heads of operatives at the wells
came the Pittsburger's discovery-C arboline,
deodorized extract Of petroleum, the only
article that will produce new hair on bald
heads.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
TWO-THIRDs or A BOTTLE CURES.

DR.. r. '. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. =: Dear Sir
have been taking your "Favorite Prescrip-
tom for "female weakness" Before had
taken it two days began to feel stronger.
have taken but two-tbirds of bottle and be-
lieve / am cured. Gratefully.
MRS. H. @. LOvETr. watseka, Ill.
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Honor is like an island, rugged and
without landing place; we can never
more re-enter when we are once outside
ofit.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Gold colored lusterless straw bon.
nets in "Langtry" shape are exceed
ingly elegant for dress occasions.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

True goodness is like the glow-worm, il
shines most when no eyes save those OF heaven
are upon it.
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MAhlON, o o., lIaFch 10, I55U.
II. H. WARNER & Co.: Sirs-I have beer
trying some Of your Safe Kidney and Live
Cure in my practice, and find it TO act like ,
charm. N, @. Mummy M d
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draught capacity off the humber, but really more
useful, work horse. Many things have conspired
have been the intelligent care and consideration
bestowed upon the animal in his every relation
lin a word, upon tie breeding. And this has
not failed to include very serious nodiis.ltiv,i
of the old methods of treatment, doing away, in
many cases. wits the inhuman and really savage
plans pursued in the eradication of even simple
disorders and ailments, and substituting rational
measures of relief instead. A prominent factor
OF this reform, and one Endorsed by owners,
breeders, farmers and stocknen the country over
is ST, JACOBS OIL, recognized by all who have
used 1t as an exceptionally good remedy for the
ailments OF the horse and stock generally, meet
ing more indications for its use and ehcctA,g far
better results than any article of a curative or
remedial nature ever introduced. Such breeders
ana hoIsemen as Arstides Welch, Esq, of Erdcn-
Belmont Park, Pa; Calvin NJ. Priest, formerly In
charge OF MIR, Robert Bonner's stock, New York
and thousands of others throughout the country
who could be named, are oil The list Of linuraii,
bed endorsers of the efficacy ofsr JACOBS On.
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The prompt performance of duty in the past
ia the best pledge for future iaithfnlness.
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There are more fools than sages and
among the sages there is more folly than Mis-
dom.
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A PractItioner's TEST,

1t is no point of wisdom in a man to beat
his brains about things impossible.
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It is with happiness as with watches the
less complicated the less easily deranged.
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Throat, Bronchial and Lung Diseases
a specially. Send two stamps for large treatise
giving self-treatment. Address WORLDS DIS
PENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo. n Y.
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CANNOT Be Dlsputed.

One Of the principal reasons Of
the wonderful success Of Mer.
chants Garglin9 Oil is that il is
manufactured richly on honor.
Its proprietors do not, as is the
case with too many, after making
for their medicine a name, dlmin.
by using inferior COM
lie very best goods to be bought in
the market, regardless Of cost. For
hal a century Merchants Ga.g.
ling Oil has been a synonym for
honesty, and will continue to DO
so, long as time endures. For
sale by all respectable dealers
iited States and other countries.
Our testimonials date from 1888
the present. Try Merchants
angling Oil Liniment for internal
ID external use, and tell your
sighbor what good it has done.
"a,
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wen cOrkeu-
CURES BBur3s and
Chilblains, Frost Elites,
Scratches or Grease.
Chapped Hands,
External Poisons,
Sand Cracks, Poll Evil.
Calls of all kinds,
Swellirgs, Tumore.
Flesh Wounds, Sitfast,
Ringbone, Foul Ulcers,
Garget in Cows, Farcy,
Cracked Teats,
Cauous, Lamenesss
Horn Distemper,.
Crownscab, Quittcr,
Abscess of the Udder.
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Sprains and Bruises,
Stringhalt. Windgalls.
Foot Rot in Sheep,
Foundered + eet.
Roup in Poultry.
Sore Nipples. euro.
Cracked Heels. Old Sores,
EpizoOiic. Lame Back.
Hemoorhoids or Piles.
Toothache. rheumatism.
Spavins. Sweeney,
COrns. Whitlows,
Weakness of the Joints,
Contraction of Muscles,
Cramps, Swelled Legs.
Fistula, Mango, Thrush,
Caked Breasts, Boils. &c.
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AS these cuts indicate, the OIL is used success
fully for all diseases OF the hantd, otrtGnd GiId
Fesk. Shake well before using
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Don't fai! to follow directions. Keep the bottle
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31S.seI..! q yAsIIp !. 2! s -,
VSSeDAd Jay hrsasss. bsirsiK hisA
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ish its curative ]
nouuds. bat use &