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The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Ho for dip in the gulf. A grand
axcarsion to Galveston aud return
comes off next Monday, July Sd, ana
tho fare for the round trip, from Yer
milionyflle, has been fixed at the low
price of six dollars. It has been decided
10 modify somewhat the programme as
originallyannonnced, and the excursion
train will leave Vermilionville at y a..
m, Monday. on the arrival of the. pas
ssnger train franl above, instead of at
y while two days will4be allowed the
szeHrsionists to remain in Galveston,
laAfead pf one Tllese notifications are
additional inducements to our people
Wla desire to visit the metropolis o.
Texas. and We apprehend that quite 9
numbef viii avail themselves Of the IN
saceptionabIe opportunity offered
Tiekets can now be had from Mt. r
Cummings, agent at our depot
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
About Advertising.

Half the business men visited by
newspaper agents. and asked for ad-
vertisements consider the newspaper
men as a kind of iuhictiOn of Provf-
dence, which, like the itch, must take
a certain csurse before being cured.
We wish to convinces all such erro-
neous thinkers that they are wrong.
The newspaper, instead of being sort
of visitation from the lower word, ls
public necessity, and for the public
good. They, instead of dead-beatinS
their way in the world, live from money
hard earned, and for which they frs
quently pay, in one way or another,
two hundred cents for dollar. Busi-
ness men have made fortunes, have
risen from poverty to epulence, simply
from the benefits ef the newspapers
across their way. The meney the news
papers make is handled by the men who
patronize with their business advertise
ments. We have fequently had men
tell US I'VE never advertise. It's too
much like throwing away money" On
observing their business, we invariably
see their molasses barrel leaking, their
dry goods covered with dust, their sa'
gar filed with flies, their scales rusty
their hands dirty, their finger nails un'
clean, their pants patched, their custO'
mers few, and their success failure
They hobble along in the world slowly
and are not the men who rise frou
poverty aud ebscurity to riches ant
emifSence. Show us q man who adver
tises extensively and we will show yo'
a man who has the qualities essentia
to business success. The advertise
ments placed In papers are like th
kindheartednes of youth, bearing frul
at first and reaching into the year
when age comes on apace. Then neVe
tell us advertising does not pay
Dronss and ignoramuses only advosat
such views.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
a Cyclopedia Of History.

We have heretofore published sew
eral notices referring to the publication
of Green's famous % History OF the
English People" which is being pub
lished by The Useful knowledge Pnb-
blishipg Co., of New York. Besides
its issue in FIVE handsome Elzevir" :"
volumes, and in one Model Octave"
volume, it will form a portion of the
first Cyclopedia of History, which Is
being published by the same house, the
remainder of the volume being made
up of Carlyle's great History ct the
French ReEolation,' Schiller's g Histo-
ry of the Thirty Years War;" and Crea-
sy's Fifteen Decisive Battles OF the
Werld.s The plan of the Cyciopedla
of History is that it shall contain, un-
abridged, the great standard works OF
such authors as above noted, with such
additions by the editors and special
writer's as will be necessary to make
! the Cyclopedia complete and universal
! in character utility and convenlen ce
of consultation being secured by the
publication to the "World's Index Oi
Knowledge in connection with it. Tc
bring the cost of the work to the low
est possible sum, the publishers are is
suing it in neat, strong Utility" bound
parts of about l00pages each, for the
nominal price of Is cents per part. Fol
sale by booksellers and club agents, t.
whom unus ual terms and facilities sar'
|
! -;
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Ashland, tie home of Henry Clay,
has come bach, into the possession OF
his family, having been purchased re-
Gently by Major Heury Clay Mcdowell
who married the daughter of Col. Hen,
ry Clay, of Buena Vista, grand daugh'
ter of the statesman. Ashland, IL
years ago, was purchased by citizens
Of Lexington as a site for an agricul
tural college, which proved an unsuc
cessful project.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

We had a lengthy article prepared
npon the examination and commence
inent Exercises of Public School No. |,
which took place on the 23d nit at the
Opera House, but press OF work on
briefs and the absence of half of our
force compelled US TO leaveitout. Suf-
ice 1t to say that all of the pupils
large and small--acquitted themselves
In 4 very creditable manner throughout
the entire exercises, and the progress
they eyinced entities the accomplished
principal. Miss Helen Perkins, and her
able assistants, Mrs. Mayer and Miss
Effie Faler, 10, the highest praise for
their competent and thorough system
of instruction in the conduct of the
school.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

TIE Mascot, in its political sketches
III onr legislators, prononuces Senator
Fontsnot ia reformer of most nitra
Ispe, I and in its satirical vein cllristens
him 4 Too Stingy Fontenot. The Mas1
eot says that he will " waste hours of
The time of the Senate in lobbying
against. and opposing the payment OF
an extra twenty-five CENTS" Itsepen
picture of onr worthy SENATOR We con-
alder more complimentary than satirl.
eal, and We feel sure that if We had
more Senators and Representaki ves llEe
him. Tie peoples money would nos ps
wasted 10 90 many extravagant anprDi
nxiations. II Senator Fontenot errs 10
bis legislative capacity it will be on the
side of the people and Of genuine r.
form, and not for his own aggrandize-
Hient.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Messrs. E. N. Forney and F. H"llier
are the champion gardeners of St.
Landry. They have furnished nearly
1000 heads of fine cabbage to the
Opelousas and Washington markets
some of which weighed l8 and 2O
pounds; besides large variety OF 9th
er vegetables equally as fine in size
and quality. We received twin cab
bage from them, this week, both heads
of which we're well developed, com
pact, and of good size. They expect
to put out 5000 plants for their fall
garden.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

The District Methodist Conferences
has been in session at this place during
the present week, and will close its la
bors to-day or tomorrow. Bishop l..
Parker presided over this body with
much dignity and ability. We heard
The bishop in an earnest and convinc-
ing sermon on the subject of conver-
sion, on Thursday last. Quite NUM-
ber of the ministers and some of the
Iaity were in attendaBce, and interest
Ing sermons were preached every night.
we noticed that tile bishop and clergy
made education prominent subject in
their deliberations.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Rhe Right Rev.J N. Galleher, bishop
Of Louisiana, stopped over in Opelon-
sas on Sunday last, and preached an
eloquent sermon at the Church of the
Epiphany from these words: "lnto
whatsoever house you enter, first say
Peace unto this house )" This emf
nent divine will visit Opeleusas, To re-.
main several days, during next fall OF
winter.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

The Chinese are very expert in tell
ing the time of day by looking In the
eats eyes. They will run to the near
est cat. open her eyes and at oice tell
what time it is; all depending upon
the size of the aperture of the pupil Of
the eye, which is affected by the posi-
ton of the sun and the character of the
light, even when the day is cloudy.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
JUDICIAL NOTICES
N1OTICE OF TABLEAU.
".
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry No. -
ESTATE OF LEONE LAFLEuR.
Whereas, Paul Lafeur, of the parish of ST.
Landry. has filed a tableau of classification
and final distribution of funds i'll the above
entitled estate, accompanied by his petition
praying for the homologation of the same.
And Whereas, notice of filing of said petition
and tableau has been ordered by an order OF
court bearing date June 80, 1882;
nersons interested to make opposition to said
account, in writing at my office. in the town of
Onelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be hnmologated
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE.
July l. 1882. Cterk'
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
WOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4347
ESTATE OF PHELoNIsE WABLE.
Whereas, Emile Cahanin, of the parish of
St. Landry. has applied by his petition to bs
appointed administrator of the estate OF Phe-
loniise Wable. deceased, late of the parish
of st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending TO make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
ia writing, in my office, i'll the town of Opeiou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
June 2I 1881. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Boston the Athens of America not
long since celebrated its 250th ami
versary, and later the 2635th birthday
of the Eternal City was suitably COM
memorated. though the exact date of
the founding of Rome can never be
knnwfa
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

The act creating an additional
Judge for the 10Th judicial district,
composed of the parishes of Grant,
Avoyelles and Rapides, has been pro-
mulgated. 1t provides that the election
be ordered within fifteen days after
its promuigation. A bill creating a
new Judge for the 18th district tst.
LaDdry) has passed the Senate, and
will probably become law.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

We beg the indulgence ofour readers
for the paucity of reading matter this
week. The senior editor went off on
the firemen's excnrsiop. and one Of our
printers was sick. leaving US with half
force to get out the paper, besides
doing some brief work.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

{ The latest joke about King kalakaua
ofaths Sandwich Islands is that he can
not help being good man. The rea-
son assigned is that his ancestors ate
30 much missionary IN their time that
it worked into their system and was
transmitted to their descendants.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

FoR SALE OR RENT. A new town
residences. neat and convenient. suita-
ble for i small family, with two acres
ef Land, enclosed. Will be sold cheap,
A. rented low to good tenant. Apply
nj this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Our neighbor Posfy is actively man
ipulating that magnificent soda foun
tain of his to the best advantage ana
evident satisfaction of his numerous
thirsty patrons these warm days. He
has also made SEINE important additions
TO his select stock of drugs, patent me-
dieinas 4tc
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
CHAs. FaZEt.h1ER.

fVNHE we'll known teacher, Informs the pub
L lie that he will teach school, at his resi-
dence every evening from to o'clock. The
following branches will be taught ihathemat-
ics physics, mechanics, chemistry, book keep
ing, and French aud American law. Ternis-
D. per month in advance. u Wanted-a sit,
nation as book keeper Good references will
he gwen. Opelousas. Jan %. 1882. BIN
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

On last Monday good showers of
rain fell in almost every portion of the
parish, and will prove of great benefit
to the crops, particularly to the old
corn. A few more showers within the
next three weeks will assure good corn
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

CLUBBING. will club onr paper
with the New Orleans Times Democrat
on the same terms as we did last year
with the Democrat, viz. $3.50 per
annum for the two papers. Send IN
your subscriptions without delay.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
= 4nurr In SAKE

All hard workers are subject to Billions a.
+.eiss Which may end in dangerous illness.
Parkeas Ginger Tonic will keep ahs .s s.ahss atass
ana ..s,,,l, aienesa loss of time and expense
ns1ss = sssIs times means danger-Defrot
,Press. See nfher collllal,
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
The Cost of the State Govern
ments
mo. Times s,Democrat.1

In his spsech on the revenue bill the
other day, Mr.. Ogden, of Bossier, told,
in figures and dollars, the exact value
that Democratic government has prov
ed to this State. The correspondents
of Republican papers are wont to tele-
graph from here that there is the same
wastefulness and corruption that pre-
vailed during the worst days of Repub-'
lican rule, and that the people have
discovered that they have not changed
their system Of government, but only
changed the name of the party in csa7
troll of the Treasury.
1t is astonishing how many persons
unreasonably accept these talsehoods
without inquiry or investigation and
break out in loud denunciatiens of
the Democracy for failure to keep its
pledges of reform. 1t was only last
week that member of the Legislature
gave his views on this question Id
uhilippic that would have been terri
rible, had it been based on facts.
The figures cited by Mr.. Ogden from
the Auditors reports are a sufficient
answer to all these loose aud unsub-
stantial charges. Taking the different
State administrations since the war
he finds the following to be the aver,
age annual expenses of the govern
ment: Warmoth's (Republican) re-
gime, S5,527, $50; Kellegg's (Repubii'
can) regime, $3,875,ll7-during the
last two years of the Kellogg govern
ment the House was Democratic, anc
consequently the expenses of the gov
ernment were reduced - NlcheIl'
(Democratic) regime, $2,293 ,532; a
present, 81 ,226, ,492. 1t requires, there
fore, but little mere than one-ffth th'
amount to support the State govern
ment now that it did under Warmoth
These figures are sufficiently plain ant
eloquent and dc not need word
comment.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

When thirsty. remember the Gem.
II ia set below the COURIER office, and
il s,ippiied with the best of liquors, ci-
srars. &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Our confrers of the Marksville ReUie,C
has evidently confined his inspection of
Opelousas, ON a recent visit, to very
limited space, as he says he found very
few improvsm ents in our town. We
might mention a few of the important
Improvements which dou btless escaped
his notice Mr.. p. Titard has lately
finished large two story house Mr.
J. D. Donate has just completed large
and commodious residence; Mr.. G. b.
Andrus is building au imposing and
stylish looking dwelling house; MIR. L.
H. Lewis has enlarged and improved
his dwelling to more than double its
original size and value; Mr.. Geo. w.
Moriarty has, just finished and moved
into his new, neat and cOmfos table res
ideuce on Main street and several
other buildings have been recently
erected, principally in the suburbs, va,
Erying in size and style from the plain
single cabin to the comfortable family
residence, to the number of perhaps Il
ar 20 more. The fact is, our friend did
not remain here long enough to sec
what was going on. He should re
| member that our city is.spread over ;
considerable area, differing materially
in that respect from such villages a.
Marksville, Helmesville, Evergreen
&C., with which he is doubtless more
/ familiar
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Gen. B. B. Simmes, well known
throughout the State, has left Louisi-
ana to locate in Colorado, where lie ex-
pects to spend the remainder of his
daVs
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

The american AgFtcattuFtst Ior jury
is very full of valuable information for
farmer, gardener, aud house keeper
including much that will interest all
others. Among the leading consribu-
tors are Pref. Calwell, of Cornell
University, on Permanent Pastures :
Prof. McBrade, of Tenn. University,
on Ensilage Experiments; Prof. San
born OH Time of Cutting Hay; Hon. F.
d. Coburn on The Swine Of, Ten States;
Prof. Swallow, of Missouri University,
on Southern Pastures D. q. Evans,
Jr., on Feeding Poultry, etc. OF the
sixty or seventy illustrative engravings
and sketches, are those of Aylesbury
Ducks Toulouse Geese Method oi
Stacking Hay The Injurious Insects
in the farm and garden, at this season
receive much attention, in engravings
and descriptions. A Prize Plan Of
House costing $4,000, is given, will
full plans and specifications; " Farm
ing Come to the 'front.' is suggestive
editorial. The Humbug Columns show
up various swindling schemes. This
Farm and Garden Notes supply mucf
needed and timely information. "Th'
Household contains numerous artl
cles, with engravings, on Preserving
Ice, Canning Frnit, Folding Table, etc
A Fourth of July scene will interes
the young folks, while tlis Doctor
Talks contain much that ia instructive
Orange Judd CO., Publishers, New
York. $l.50 per annum, Is cents Pc
number.
1915 deposited at the COURIER Of
fee viii secure both the Agricwtturts
and CaTIRIER for one year.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
June 24, 1881.
NOTICE oF.ADM1NIsTRAT1ON.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4342
ESTATE OF BENJAMIN WooDwoRTH.
Whereas Samuel Wood worth, of St Ian
dry, has applied by his petition to be appoint
ed administrators Of the estate OF Benlamln
Woodwork, 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, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
sas within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE.
june "a, 1882. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

The Rev. Edwin Cater, of the Pres
byterian Church, who resided in Opel
onsas about two years ago, died at
somerville, Tenn, on the 18th ult., in
the Goth year of his age. A good man
gone to his reward.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
OPETOUSAS TIN SHOP.

"M. LIGHTLEY announces to onr eiti-
w zens that ho has returned to Opelousas
to stav. Shop next door to Young & Co.'S
drugstore. opposite l.. Pueheu's. Main street.
lie is prepared to do all job work, sutterins
and repairing ut short notice and III d work
,nanlike manner. Prices moderate.
Cpeluusas Feb. 25, 1882.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

e. Latreyte, ESQ. at the New Orleans
Cheap Store. is constantly in receipt of
fresh groceries, dry goods. etc. Give
him a call and he will please you.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
SHAVING SALOON.

Remorcd to Be'lepue Street, bet.ceen Mrs. Lao'
aud Geo. y. Moriarty's Shops.
SHAVING, Hair-Cutting, Dyeing, Shan
= pooing, &c, done i'll the latest styles
Prices moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
~ IIaircuttiug by mae hinery.
+. 4 BODEMULLER.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Observe change in Pucheu's adver-
tisement, and whensyon want ce"Ilng
drink of beer on ice, or something else
refreshing. give him call.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Two hundred lives were lost in the
recent riot between natives and Euro
peans, at Alexandria, Egypt.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Every class of planning mill work done
at bottom prices at the st. Landry Plan
ing Mill, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
Lands! Lands Lands F!
Title Guaranteed
For Sale,
On Terms to Suit Purchasers.
NEAR WILLIE PLATE.

Description. Acfes.
Lot I, section 4, townsh As rye . cast llo
COULEE CROCHE,
Near Diron Grore.
f of W . sec %, Z range east s056
W. of W sec p, t range east $685.
N sec and IA e of s / of sec 2s.-
N e sec and ! of II " / sec q. It's
Lots | aud 2 of sec ID, t 8 rye east 81
W. ms of sec "a. 8 3e--...- ~
BELLEVUE.
Sc of : of sec 3; W of W !,
aud lots and of sec . Z s Sc,
west of the Montgomery plantation
Sci of g OF sec g.; sw of 8 W
of sec 9; ] of $ W. of sec 10-all
int7sr3 3 east, containing. .-.-... 2So.o4
NEAR POINT LYONS.
Lot No 8 and n of $ g of sec 80, ~ =,
8sr3 east, containing -.--.-.-.---. oUo5
NEAR AND EAST OF CIR. COTEAU
Lot No of sec s 5 east.---.-.. l3.48
PRAIRIE HAYES.
Nw4 offs W of sec 25; of $ ea
ofse., and 6 of 9 of 26,
8srI g. containing ng-----.--...--.- l6O.39
Lots 3 and of section 25; lots |, :!
and 3 of sec 35; and lots and OF
sec &c. t FL east, oontainiug..- I62.l ID
Lots =, aud a; of s e !, and n
e of W of sec 26, 8 s + east l6s
he ! of see 26, t 8s L | east f6O.39
For further information, apply to
E. D. EST1LETTE.
At the Office of Estilette & Dnpre,
jaI4 Att'ys at Law, Opelousas' LA.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

CRUSHED TO DEATH-O last Satur-
day evening, about $50 o'clock, a man
by the name of Jules Rolin, while
sleeping on the railroad track about
two miles above Washington, was run
over by the Morgan passenger train
and instantly killed. The man and
his wife had been to Washington and
were returning to their home at Gar
land Station, when the wife went off
to house TO get some water. During
her absence he fell asleep on the track,
and met his death as stated above.
The engineer of the train says that he
took the man to be hog at first, but
owing to the grass that was growing
on the track he could not tell that it
was a man until he was very close
upon him. He reversed his engine
aud put DOWN the air brakes, but the
m omentum of the cars was SO great
that they could not be checked before
striking the unfortunate victim.
The wife of Relin has instituted suit
for twenty thousand dollars damages
against the railroad company, for the
killing of her husband.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
NEEETING OF CREDITORS.

l.. G. CozINE VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
District Court, Parish St. Landry. No. i33o55
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Dis.
trict Court of the 18th Jusieial District, and
a commission to me addressed. and granted.
ON the petition of L. G. CoZne, meeting OF
the creditors of the said l.. {. Co2ine will be-
held before tho undersigned Notary Puhlc, M as
his office, in the town Of Opeiolisas, on MON
DAY, the 3d day of July, 1884,, at ~ o'clock
A. Ne, for the purpose of determining Whas
disposition should be made OF the property OK
the said l.. C. Cozine.
WV N'''>' JULES GIL.
Nav ~ lsSo5c Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Clothes are the best passport among
strangers; character ameng acquain-
tancea.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
NOTICE.

NOH'ROHZs
PosT OFFICE, Opelousas, Dec. l, lss0.
nN and after this date, the Post Office at
W this place will open at a. IN. and Will
close at p. every day. On Sunday 1t
will be closed all day.
Money orders issued, and letters registered,
from 10 a. m till p. m. Positively, a.o orders
issued nor letters registered, ereept citan those
hours.
ARRIVALS OF MAIL.
New Orleans and way mail at 600 p. N. daily
Aieyandr;a SO $50 q. IN. -
All mail matter must be deposited in the
office before g p. M. every day, otherwise 1t
will lay over one day.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Pine flooring, ceiling and weather
boarding can now be had at the u.
Landry Planning Mill, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

SHERlFF's SALE.
DOMINIQUE, LALANNE VS.. HYPOLrTE,
BODIN.
District Court. Parish st. LAT dry, M. l3S6f-
By virtue of writ of Fl. ia. issued by the
Hon. the District Court in and for the parish
OF st. Landry, in the above entitled suit ana
to me directed, l willproceed TO sellat puoiic
auction to the highest bidder, at the principak
door of the Court House, in thetown OF Opel.
ousas, parish of st. Landr& on SA hDA X =
August STU, 1882, at IL o'clock y. NJ, fhe ioL
lowing described property, to-wit;
l. certain lot or portion of around, to-
gether with all the buildings and Improve
meuts thereon or thereto appertainlng, stu
ated in the town of Grand C0tean, being oit
the public road leading from 0peionsas7 TO
Vermiionville, bounded in front by tile pub
lie road, ON two sides by the property Old. d
A. Perrodn, aud ON the ether side by the pro-
perty of Burleigh
.. Two American bay horses, lot oil dry
goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, &c.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash. &. G. DUSON.s
Sheriff of the parish OF ST. Landry.
| Opelousa !, Jane H. 1882.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Iavahas suffering from sluggishness OF the
liver. feeble aeEi0n of the heart, feeling OF
snffocation aud debility arising from various
aa,ises. find slre relief in Browns Iron Bitters
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01

Never mind the frowns of fortune,
young man work, do right and go
ahead.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-01
Assessment List.

T HAVE finished the assessment list of the
Il parish of st. Landry, for the year 1882 !;
and it will be deposited at the Recorders Of
fee in Opelousas, on Monday, May ed, 1882,
where 1t will remain thirty days for inspection.
OCTAVE FONTENOT,
Assessor of the Parish of st. Landry.
Nav 20, 1882. St