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TOthers-in.LaW in India.

That the youthful wife or wives OF
the buatl ny Hindoo are very much I'M
der the personal jurisdiction of their
mother-.n-law has always been re-
garded as 81 peculiar fact in Indian
Sociology; but the appalling consequent
ces which result from this ARRANGE
ment have rarely been brought to light
in so forcib.e a manner as in a case of
female suicide which has recently been
the subject of inquiry in Bombay. 1t
was proved that the girl, almost a child
in age, who had committed the dread
act OF self-lestruction, had been driven
to il by the persistent persecution which
she had undergone at the ruthless hands
of her husbands mother ever since her
marriage. In directing the jury, the
Coroner stated the remarkable fact that
by far the largest number OF female
Hindoo suicides are those OF women be-
tween the ages of twelve and twenty; and
it is beyond question that the. cause
which impels these hapless maidens
to put an end to their existence,
just when at an age to reap most enjoy
ment from it, is in nearly every case
the organized despotism of the mother
in-law in the interior of the zenana.
How this state of affairs is to be RENE
died it is difficult to see. although in the
instance referred to the Coroner de-
clared the need of a complete change in
Hindoo social habits. The only change
which would be efectual. is for the
young Hindoo not to bring his wife
home to the paternal mansion, but to
set up house for himself with his m1atri-
monial partner, according to European
custom. This, however. would be such q
complete revolution in native habit, see-
ing that several generations usually live
and have their being under the same
roof-tree, that centuries would be nee
easary to bring it about. We should
rather. perhaps, look to the ameliorating
and humanizfng tendencies of the noble
efforts of those Christian ladies who PEN
citrate the secret depths of the zenana
and carry into them the lessons Of
higher morality. --Loasdon Telegraph,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20
Electricity Under Ground.

A new tunnel is about be construct
| ed under the Thames, about two-thirds
of a mile in length, through which pas
sengers will be carried by al electric
motor. The old Thames tunnel took le
years to construct, and cost over $4,000
900. The new tunnel will be finished in
less than two years, and will not cost
over 100000. The length of time tax
en- to convey passengers through the
new tunnel will be about two minutes
and a half, the passages being lighted
by electricity. If this subway is sue
c~essful, we may expect to see it dupli-
Gated in a number of cases on this side
the ocean. Now that the great Brock
Ign bridge is opened, it is found that at
several points along the East River there
is need Of swifter communication be-
tween the two shores. Electricity as a
motive power is by no means as cheap
as steam, but it is in every way prefera-
BILE for tunnel travel. It is neiseless,
and there is no steam to make the tun-
mel damp and noisome. The same power
that is used to move the car will light
the passage way. The tunnel under the
North River is nOw under way. 1t is ia-
tended only for passengers. There is
scarcely a doubt but what it viii be 80
constructed as to admit of the use oil
electrical machines. The cheapness OF
the new tunnels will render them very
popular in uniting the traffic and bust
ness of the two shores.-Demofests.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

CURE FOR LocK-JAw. - DR., J.. G.
Hatch, an old physician of owe forty
years practice, recommends the follow.
ing treatment for lock-jaw, having sue.
cessfnlly tried it on himself and others
If any person is threatened or taken
with lock-jaw, from injuries on the feet,
legs, arms or hands, do not wait for q
doctor, but put the injured part into the
following preparation Put hot wood
ashes into water as warm as can be
borne !; if the injured part cannot be put
into the water, then wet thick folded
cloths in the water and apply them to
the part as soon as possible, and at the
same time battle the back bone from the
neck down with some powerful laxative
stimulant, say cayenne pepper and wa
ter or mustard and water (good vinegar
is better than water). 1t should be al
hot as the patient can bear it. DO not
hesitate !; 60 to work and do it, and DOM
stop until the jaws open. No person
need die of lock-jaw il these directions
are followed.
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There is nothing which adds so much
to a young mans success in life, next to
honesty of purpose, as the practice OF
good breeding wherever he gees-on
the sidewalk, in the buggy, as well as
in the parlor. If you meet a man who
refuses to give you half the road or turn
out on the sidewalk, you may class him
as a man with no sense of justice ia his
soul. When we speak of polite men we
do not wish to DO understood as refer
ring to one who bows low and takes off
his hat to the ladies and men Of posi-
ton ; but we mean the man who always
carries d smile on his countenance, and
who never turns his face away from the
poor. We mean the ma who has a kind
s~alutation when he meets you in the
morning, and a pleasant goodnight IN
the evening" man whose veice is al
ways void of offence. Such q man is
Bound to succeed such a man will find
friends. Young man, be polite.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20
CLUBBING

The Courier and Weekly Times Democrat
one year for $780,
The Courier and Weekly Capitolian.Advo-
cate one year for $3.50;
The Courier and American Agriculturist
one year for 1915;
The Courier and Scientific American one
year for $500;
The Courier and Our Little Ones and the
Nursery one year for $3.50;
The Courier and American Farmer one year
for $500;
The Courier and Dsmorests Monthly Maya.
zine one year for $4.25;
Tie Courier aid The Breeders Journal $50
page rnenthlyl one year for $500.
Subscriptions taken for amy of these pnbli
eatssns &c publishers rates.
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Newspaper Laws and RegSuias
dfOnaS.

1. Subscribers who do not give express no,
tice to the contrary are considered wishing to
continue their subscriptions.
2. If subscribers order the diseontinuance
of their periodicals, the publisher may CONT
nue. co send them until all arrearage res are paid,
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the office to which they
are directed, they are hold responsible until
they have settled their bills and ordered them
discontinued.
4. II subscribers move to another place
without Informing the publishers and the pa
pers are sent to the former direction. they are
held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing
to take the periodicals from the office, or re.
moving and leaving them uDcalled for, is pri-
paa faofe evidence Of Intentional fraud,"
G. Any person who receives a newspaper
and makes use of IL, whether he has ordered
10 or NOT, is held in law to be a subscriber.
Z. Ii subscribers pay in advance, they are
bound to give notice to the publisher at the
end of their time. if they do not wish to con-
tinue taking it otherwise the publisher is
authorized to continue sending it on, and the
subscribers will be responsible until an ex-
press notice, with payment of all arrears, is
sent to the publisher.
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The largest steamship that ever visit

The largest steamship that ever visit
ed this port has passed through the
~ietties and was due at her landing last
evening. This vessel is the silvertown,
London. The tonnage of the Silver
town is 4913 gross and 1924 net. Her
length is 33s feet, beam So feet, with
a depth of hold Of 343 feet. Another
large steamer, the Egyptian Monarch,
Capt. Erickson, from London, also pass"
ed through the jetties and was due at
her post late last night. The tonnage
of this vessel is 1916 gross and 1852 net.
Both steamers will load with cotton,
grain, etc., for Liv~erpool.-~N. 0. Times
Democrat, 18th.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

The Washington monument, whenfin-
ished, will DO $50 feet high, the highest
structure in the world. The structure
which now raDds the highest in the
world is the tower of the Cologne Ca
thedral, which is 81 feet high. The
pyramid of Cheops towers $50 feet
Strasburg Cathedral, AVA feet st. Pc
ter's sicilian basllica, Rome, 458 feet;
st. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna, AS
feet Salisbury Cathedral. England, 406
feet Antwerp Cathedral, 4O5 feet st.
Paul's Cathedral, London, 4O4 fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

American companies have spent over
sac 600, 900 in railroads in Mexico, and
completed over 1900 miles Of track. The
English lines aggregate 353 miles, and
the Mexican 6335.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Cotton seed oil is fast taking the
place Of olive oil in the pharmacy. It
is now used in liniments, lead plasters
and other medicinal preparations, and
Is equal ia virtue of olive oil.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

If you have any faith, give me fol-
heavens sake a share of it! Your
doubts you may keep to yourself, for ]
have 4 plenty of my own.-Goethe.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Be not diverted from your duty by
any idle reflections the world may make
upon you, for its censnres are not in
your power, and consequently shonld
not be any part of your concern.
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FOE SALE.

TsHE desirable property situated corner OF
Main and Grolee streets, consisting OF Q
building suitable for store and dwelling, with
necessary outhouses, and about one lot Of
ground. For particulars apply at this Office,
Opelousas. Nov. 5, 1881. If
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

There is no harm in being stupid, SO
long as a man does not think himself
alevsr no good in being clever, ia man
thinks himself so, for that is a short
way to the worst stupidity.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

See notice of splendid town residence
for sale in another column. This place
III offered cheap, and is a bargain fol-
any one desiring such q property. APP
ply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

"A few feet of land in New York
City, Is by 20 feet, sold recently at the
rate of S15, 1856 900 per acre. This Is
the highest price ever paid for land in
this country.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20
OsalMasteA.s

Are requested to notify us when any Of our
subscribers fail to take their papers from the
postoflce. We believe blanks are furnished
them for that purpose.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

II yon want to buy a new piano or
organ. GENE and see ns. We can tell
yoa how TO save SEINE meney in such
a transaction.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

p. DelBnono says he will pay full
market rates for all the pecans that are
brought TO him.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20
RMR RENG.

a NEW, comfortable, roomy and esHve.
- niantly arrangeddWelling, with 1 arpente
Of ground. situated In the eastern limits Of
OpeIousas. Apply TO JAS q. HOUSTON,
July s, 1882. agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

d Wisconsin man was killed by a
cyclOne because he wouldn't 60 In the
cellar, but insisted on staying above
ground To enjoy seeing his neighbours
new barn blown to flinders.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Those OF our patrons who are still
indebted to us for subscriptions or adj
vertising will confer d great favor on us
bysesgling Il part, az least, If they can
not pay the whole of their bills. Help
us, friends.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

The Arabs have the following wise
saying: /" Fulfill your covenants if ye
covenant, for God is witness. Break no
words with men which God hath heard,
and surely He hears ALL
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Petersburg Democrat Enterprising
people are beginning to learn the value
of advertising the year round. The per-
sistencyp f those who are not intimidat-
ed by the cry Of /" dull times" but keep
their m before the public, will sure
II place them on tho right side in the
end.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Il every person would be half as good
as lie expects his neighbes to be, what
a heaven this world would be
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

TNHE undersigned takes this methot Of in
IL forming the planters OF st. Landry that
he is the sole agent for the sale Of, and has gu
hand a number OF the celebrated GULLETT
LIGHT DRAFT MAGNOLIA COTTON GIN,
Feeder and Condenser, which he will sell Of
the most reasonable prices. The Magnolia
Gin has comein competition with nearly every
other gin Oh the market, at State Fairs, etc.
and in every instance has beaten all competitors
and taken the donors for fine samples, light
draft, and quick and good scork. Call and q.
anime the gins at my store, corner Main and
Landry streets. Circulars containing test.
moniaIs of planters who have used these cels.
brated and improved gins will be furnished on
application. IHEO CHACHERE.
Opolousas. July q, 1888. On
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Choice breakfast bacon, hams, fresl
crackers, teas, ETC., att. B. Clements.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

FTNE PouLTRY.-A few pairs thor
oughbred Buff Cochin fowls for sale.
Apply ct this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

FOR SALE.-A comfortable residence
IN Baton Rouge. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20

Render. are ven thinking of purchas.
ing d piano? IL 10, EMIL on US, and we
can make the terms easy for yon, no
matter whether it is a Steinway that
ven want, or d Knabe, a Hale, Weber,
Rlsyei, Fischer. Pease, or Behr Bros
Yen will save mooney by il.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20
EDUCATIONAL
ST. CHARLES COLLEGE,
GRAND COTEAU. ST. LANDRY PARISH. IA.
CPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE
0pc3c"sas, 81. Laadry Parish, La.

yN' ~ - A+Nh''Nt' y = ~ NN- 49,
FEYHiS institution will resume duties Mon
hay. September Sd. 1888, under the i'm
mediate supervision Of Mrs. NJ. VI. HAYES and
Mrs. II. A. DAVIS, With competent assistants.
Tie scholastic year c~onsista of forty weeks.
ferris OF TUITION;
Preparatory Department, per month s %
Academic ; 90
Music, with use OF Piano. s. i" 6 90
Boardin, including Wash
ing. Lights and Fuel, " i6 30
Embroidery, Wax Flowers. Painting.
Drawing, cacit, extra, 10 90
Incidental Fee, 90
DISCIPLINE:
The government Of this School is strict but
parental; no hard tasks OF restrictions arc i'm
posed, but every student mast comply with
the rules, and must prepare, up to the meas
ure OF her ability, the lessons assigned.
Onr course ofstudy aud mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind TO habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Pa
rents and guardians may rest assured that
the manners, health and morals of theig chill
dreD aud wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case OF
protraeted illness. The location of this town
is beautiful and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge
OF Mrs. Hayes. Boarders will provide them
selves with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
Mrs. ii NJ, HAYES,
July 28-S3-nov25-5 70. Principal
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That valuable book, "A Treatise on
tbs Horse and His Diseases BY DR.. j.
p. Kendall. will be given as . premium
70 every new cash subscriber to The
GouRlER also, to all dslinqnents who
will settle up arrearages and pay one
yaar in advance. The book Is worth
ten times It's price to any horse owner.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-10-20
COTTON NOTICE.

send aOE Circular.
Agents Wanted.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-18

CONCORD, July I7.-Bsllot for United
States Senator t.-iay: Whois number, 800;
necessary to a choice, 161: VIM. S. Li6d l,
Wm. Brown /, H+nIy E. B1rnham !, Chas.
a. Burns l, Joel Eastman 2, Benjamin F.
Prescott l, Chester B. Jordan /, Charles H.
Bell 2, d 'niel Barnard 8. Jacob H. Gallinger
4, Aaron F Sevens 10, o C. Moore II, Gil
N All Mars on %, Mason W.iTappau "a Jas F.
Brigss 4S, Wm. E Ch sndier 65, Fl -rry
Bingham liz
Btiggs, OF Msnchts er, r0se 10 a p rsonal
explanation. He said an article appeared
ia the National Repubhicun, of Washington,
SATURDAY., coutsinipg the order issued by d.
rsction of Maj.-Ger. Sumner, December
7, 1862, dismissIng Briggs, then assistant
qnsrierm ister OF ihs Eleventh. New HamE-
shir, Volunteers, from Tue service Tor resigning
in ihe face of the euemv, sni d. m inded an
explanation. After the b,tIle of Fredrricks-
burg he spplied to Gen. Sumner 10 person
for leave OF absence, 10 attend to important
bu4iut ga at hont; but the rtqnest wss de-
MED. Gen. Sumner said be wouli acce pit hia
Resignation, whereupon it was presented. He
came home, looked after his usiness, re-
III ned 10 the front and assumed his former
position, which was Lett open for him. He
conlinusd with The regiclen until obliged 10
resign on account Of sickness, an the order
which he read, Issued August l, 1868, grant
ed him an Honorable discharge from service.
II was he first personal expiration he ad
ever been called upon 10 make during hi-
long term OF public service, which included
six years in Congress. At the conclusion OF
his rem sGks, RESOLUTION accepting tie tx
panaii1n given as perfectly satisfactory and
exoner ating Briggs from any suspicion oil
cowardice was unsnimou ly adopted.
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success or fsilure. They should scrupu ousi ,
avoid making any unreasonable dem ands,
for the public will be importunate in calling
tor ieltgrsphIc service. Tne pressure ior
wire working will be tremendous. 1t is es-
timated thai The sleet orm OF last winter,
b ief and partial ss was the interruption
resultirg from it, cos, the public 81 ,000, 600.
Some idea OF the seriousness OF the situation
can be formed from that one episode, and
from The general line Of facts suggested, it il
no exaggeratiOn to say tn AT just one week OF
suspended biography between bu-iness
points would be in ise.f crisis, and render
imminent danger OF apsuic Business mer,
like cbildreu, are afraid OF the dark. These
who propose 10 engage in the strike should
consider the public interest, as well zs their
own private relations 10 the company.
The former cannot b. Cviresti n sted. As
public s=rv MS, operators al e an ab.oluie q =
cess ty, snd although they may hrd sym
paihy 10 their grievances now, a day or
TAO OF bu'iness suspended will radically
change the sentiment, and while they cannot
te held responsible for losses III At ems e, they
cannot escape condemnation. They may no,
be paid as much as they would like TO re-
ceive, or as much ss they think their services
are worth; very few sdiaried men are; but
they have suffered NJ reduction in their COM
peGsaiion, and ii is as Liberal as any other
men OF equal abilities receive iu other lines
Of commeice. The corpor a ion whose bus
nefs they propose TO arrest is one of the most
powsiful IN the world, and it hes determined
to rssist their dem ,nds to he end. That an
nouncs ment is made suthoritstivey and en-
phancally, and the result will b. loss OF
tune and money on their part, loss OF public
sympathy and general disssier. Their
grisssnces cannot be such ss 10 iustify these
coustqusrc-s, and they should not enter
upon movement which can briug them no
possible good. V-ry few strikers were ever
successful. Even if an advance of psy is Sc
cured, the loss suffered during their idleuess
is generally larger than the increase de-
manded, and decentralization is the u.u.l re-
smith,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-18

NASHVILLE. July l7.-rbe jury w sworn
in on the Polk trial to-day, sn1 thu exam
nation OF the S;stes witnesses commenced.
K R,btr, Campbell. former chief cleik in the
Com mplroll-I's ofice; Isasc Rsnel, present
chief tlsrk il the Secretary of States
fire, aud jams c. Fleming, former
clerk OF Ex Treasurer Polk, were exam
iped. The latt - testimony WIS full an
explicit. h g aled III at be wac simply an
em ,loye Of EK Treasurer PJls, and paid out
moaey as ordered By his employer. He said
that ia April, 1882, when an investigating
committee was appointed a, he rpecial extra
session oi the Legislature 10 examine Polk's
sccoun,s, in order 10 meet the def Ill from
the def,lcaiion of 100000, that Polk
deposited uumb-r Of fictitious drafts
on various Safe depo it0fies 10 mske
coed the smouot. When he examination
was over aud the sccouGts pissed on by the
commut.e, he withdrew these drafts and we
b s checks for them, and 80 rsigh' ened his
books. The deficit Increased on to Isnusry,
1888, to sope S269,000, when Mr. Polk
left the Stale fer NJ xico Witness dzni.d
all knowledge of the missing United States
bJnds, amounting to S55, 200, snd Dever "
them or heard OF them Iil after Mr.. Poik
lefl the s ate. Tas ex mination # Flem-
ing will be resumed TO- morroW
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-18

WAsHISGToN July 1.-THE President ap-
proved the sentence of dlsmissal in the case
OF Lieut.. Samuel n. Holme., Of the Thir-
teenIh IaIsuiry, recently iried BY court mar
tial nj Fort Blis-. lex , for duplicating pay
accounts. An official order dismissing him
from the service was is-ued to dtv.
Toe Commissioner OF Internal r venue
app ,isi-d I.bam Y5upg, OF Knoxville,
Tenn, R-venue Ag5 n, tics c. NJ. Horton, OF
Bo-ion, removed.
he Star says r venue Agent Wagner re-
pors 10 toe C. smmissioner OF luteruai R:ve-
rue that the r, sali of his iBvsstig alton OF
the charg.s m sje by 5 orekeep,r Axitn
sgainst Collector Crumbauzh, OF the coud
Kentuchy De rict Axton's story proved
false.
Secretary Teller says the question OF the
transfer OF the Texas Psci6e isni grants 10
the Southern Pac,fe Raj road Company will
not be decided until September lat, and that
be d opposes TO s.ttle the matter himself with
out referring it 10 the Attorney General for
his opinion.
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SHERMAN AND THE PRESS.
THE GENERALs AVERSION TO NEWSPAPER
MEN AND PAPERS

MEN AND PAPERS
The Washington Cdpitat says: Gen. Sher-
m aus r >cent ouiborst against the newspapers
and the reporters was not pesrly 80 savage
as those conmsn with him le' & age. A f-w
days after the taking of Savannah, his pres =
eat to Mr.. Lincoln ON the Christ mas of 1864,
he came around from The captured city TO
Beaufort, S. c., from which poiut he
designed to send Howard's division
10 bl.zs" its way through the Caro-
linss A youug man, who was then pub
fishing sn army paper, called the Free South,
at Beaufort, cillsd on him at G q. Saxton's
hea6 q 1arters and asked permission 10 take
bis printing IN ateriai to Savannah, there TO
publish a daily. Sherman glared at the
presum p'uous youth for an instant and then
thundered: mo, sir. There ought not to be
q newspaper or a newspaper man within
1000 miles of an army. Newspapers and
preachers brought on the war, and
if they have their way il will
never end. No, sir; you newspaper
men had me put down as a crazy man two
years ago and very nearly ade the country
believe it. No, Fir; if j bad my way there
would never b. another newspaper published
any ~hsrso Nevertheless, before Snerm an
got back the next evening TO Savaun h, the
bows were selling The Savannah Republican on
the streets. The press, which had been dis-
sbied by the retire ating rebels, had been re.
paired, the pied type had been distributed
and full sccount Of the occupation Of the
city, local, editorisl, eic, we're given, the
work Of printer, correspondents aod ne1spa
rm-n in the range. A few weeks afie--
ward the type and presses OF the Ees South
were sent ever to Ssvanash 10 help out b,
rather dilapida'ed Office lef, By The 81 ohu-
niss,' and he press ls doiug duty there yet.