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The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

IbefYille South The Times
|snocrat of Wednesday last
Bntained i long editorial on
aising Cane for sale by The
i,r III which it argues that 81
hF ton is not q relnHnneratlVe
d fur raising c;ilie aud deliv-
Agit at the mill. That paper
Ivs aa fair price for sugar cane
aIiyered III the mill is SIS per
81. The owners of the ma
inrry can well afford TO pay
hi price. wllicil leaves them a
snasome illi.rgin Q fprofit. And
! sB should be adopted us The
BFAiling and generally recog-
zed rate, it would benefit the
mnfactnring interest very
Htly hy stimulating farmers
engage Iii the production OF
article.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
1,aached Wood Ashes.

4.bas fresh from the stove or
s..ea contain all the mineral
ase;tnents necessary for plant
I'm. and are therefore very
s,abIe as a fertilizer to a worn
Il naturally poor soil. A
D mart Of the potash is re-
ayed from ashes in teaching,
IA a this constituent is a lead
N " a1e, leached ashes are of less
IS Is plant food than when
s.es The owner should save,
! secure place, all the ashes
|.Se, and apply them to the
"a h thespring. A top-dress-
N n 30 bushels per acre to an
pasture or meadow will give
ss5 returns for several years.
reached ashes should be dis
rs.a IF in the same manner,
rs thew may be applied at the
&ss IL 100 bushels per acre.
Teaehed ashes have. been
sught and used for many years
], farmers and gardeners on
,ng island and near the shore
IN in Connecticut. These
Ia are brought mainly from
ssada. Ashes are specially
IA for tobacco land, and onion
sers find them profitable. 1t
I been observed that where
q fertilizer has has been intro
eed. it retains its hold upon
eonidence of those who use
Fruit growers are glad to
leached ashes for their small
,it gardens, and even orchards
Iarpe trees are much benefited
] them. Save all the ashes,
sehod or unleached, and if
ssre il a good opportunity, buy
ID apply t~hem.-Americaa Ag-
satNrist for February.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
FEssg SAFE.

ON ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.
fRyHE splendid property tl.te residence OF
d Il. Valale) situated opposite the Catho-
lie Church, OpeIuusas. consisting OF two lots,
an excellent dwelling house. Kitchen, q car
riage house, barn, stable. vegetable and flow
II garden and orchard-all in perfect order.
Apply to
JULES PEItRnDIN.
Oct. I'll. $50 W Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
YSabEs

fsyiiE desirable property situated corner of
3 Main and Groife streets, con isting of a
building Suitable for siaie and dwelling, with
necessary outhonses, and abont "nc los OF
ground. For particulars Apply at ;llis office,
nr to III. Lavergne. agent, opelnus:i>.
0pelonsas. Nov. 5. 1881. . II
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
HOW She Saved Her Darling.

81 shall not feel 50 nervous again
about bahy's teething," writes a CRATE
ful mother. "We almost lost our dar-
ling from cholera infantani, but happily
heard of Parker's Ginger Tonic III time.
A few spoonsful soon cured baby, and
an occasional dose keeps us in good
health. Mother.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

The men who bought the Phil
adelphia exhibition building for
$97, 1000 have sold the iron alone
for enough to muchmore than re-
pay the investment, and will
clear about $35O,0O0 on the spec
ulation.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

There are two lady clerks in
the Clinton, La, court house
Mrs. George p. Harris and Miss
M. G. Burd.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
FOR SALE.

q SMALL. tract OF land with the buildings
. thereon, consisting Of residence, store
etc. near the southern limit OF the cor
of 0relousaa For terms and eohdi-
lions, apply AZ this office, or to
=. r. PEHRODIN,
Opelousas, April i. 1882. Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

1.-The Oyert"n dwelling, ut oprioisa-, ion
the year 1883. irsseAsior 10 i'e given ni the
ists Of January.
2-S.nnIi place for cultivation ii Bellevue.
lying between the plantations al Mr. Mont
Yeitttr, and iie rs:ate uf P@1tt, iso>Sr.sian
.iern lst oil January 1883.
Apply to J NJ. tokE
NOV is, 1882 tss;+l0uSas.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

1t is expected that the Bonnet
Care ievee will be completedin
about four weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

FIR amount of money taken
\ N be taken to Europe from
aeslea BIZ four women, Bern
81 Patti Langtry, and Nils
" MID to be- larger than
contributed for the cause of
lza missions By all the Chur-
IN the United States for an
year which proves. at
mat our amusements are
s expensive than oIlr reli-
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
,.r-,,. CARRIAGE sHoP.

%ftRE S&&sA& S&lS&s
iG~HlSS1@ Thankful for the patronage here
AZ-tefore extendedt to me by the citi-
Gems of st. Landry, | solicit u further continue
ton Oh their ~favurs; and beg leave to inform
them that / will always be ready to accommo-
date them III any branch of my business, at
reasonable prices for cash only. All work here
after If not Iaid for IN delivery will be charged
10 per cent additional for immediate collection.
have ON hand Hacks and Buggies which |
will sell cheap for cash. Hacks aud Buggies
,nade to order. S. P. CLARK.
Opeleusas, Jan'y 70. 42J9tf
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL
Louisiana State University
And Agricultural s..4sthsaissl College.
The next session Of this institution begins
October 4th, 1882.
and closes July 4tI, 1883.

NULL instruction by an able and expert
L. enced faculty in the usual collegiate stu
dies. Cadets win have choice of four courses
Classical, Scientific, Agricultural and Me
chanical. No tuition fee is charged There is
an nnual fee Of SO. Total charges for Board,
etc, in the University, $40 per month.
Cadets. upon entering the University, be-
every three months thereafter. shall present
to the President the Treasures receipt Tor }
months i'es in advance t;f,lcts shall he re-
qnirrd l.. purchase their own text tr,,ks. :sn.i
must provide themselves With uniform and
under. clothing. Fer further Information. AL
dress. WA. PRESTON JOHNSTON. President.
BatuH Rouge, iIt. August Isl, 1882. ;u,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

AsW EngIailders know how to
9sh yield them money.
State of Connecticut expend
1906 - last year I'M fish cnl-
aud with that money SET
$50 ID it's streams 4,000.0 900
81, 635 900 brook trout, 376,
salmon. and 20S0 german
This Is about ten fish for
cent The return from this
Rstlnent will no doubt be q
esome one, provided these
sKe not permitted to swim up
sIn into the nets of Massa-
s Hshermen.-N. @. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
ERw ssENT.

A NEW, comfortable, roonly antt cnave-
n niently arranged dwelling, with = arpents
OF ground, situated III the eastern limits OF
Opeluusas. Apply to JAS II. HOUSTON.
July 8, 1882. agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
FOR SALE OR RENT.

A NEW town residence, neat and convent
n ent. suitable for 4 small family, with two
acres Of land, enclosed. Will he soi! cheap,
ar re nied low In ii gnpti tenant
5:4,,fr ut this t,ifire.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

Trne good breeding is always
|elined ii form q favorable
gment, and to give Others
3 credit Of being actuated by
orihy motives. 1t does not
|lzh, or seem to know, more
|1oElt people than they them
Tres desire should be known !;
~ II " always prepared, when
ESSAY, to take III interest in
affairs OF the others, while
Is not suffered 10 ohfrnde
Hlnly, 70 y superior II never
Minds al inferior, by tone or
siFe, of his position; in an
Fior u never apes equality.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
Colorado Legisiaillrt,

Colorado Legislature
Sled two Senators last week.
Ie IN worth ten millions and
i other il worth i've millions.
fe are already eleven million
les hi the Senate, Davis of II
l0ls Brown of Georgia, Cam
af West Virginia, Cameron
Pennsylvania, Davis of West
nginia, Hale Of Maine, Hill Of
dorado. Miller Of California,
ndleton Of Ohio, Sawyer OF.
|lsconsiil, and Fair of Nevada,
III IL will soon lie as difficult.
/ i poor man to go theresls it
aor q rich nfail TO go to ahoth-
lace-N. 10. Daiiy States.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
CERTIFICATE

We do hereby certify, that We supervise the
arrangements for all the monthly and semi
annual Drawings of the Louisiana State Lot
terry Company, and in person manage and con
troll the Drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness and
in good faith toward all parties. We author
ize the Company to use this certificate, with
fae-similes of our signatures attached, in its
advertisements.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
j. A. EARLY.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
SALOON.

Rsm0rcd ID Bellevue Street, betsrsess Mrs. Laai
aud Geo. w. Moriartyis Shops.
SHAVING, Hair-Cutting. Dyeing. Shan
- pooling. &c, done In the latest styles.
Prices moderate: satisfaction guaranteed.
g Hair-cntting by machinery.
E.A BODEMULLER.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
s<,szzstsz. zs=sas z<sz Az as4~

a. Si.itDni. ;os :Ir education uf ynGng
iHE f4,Iis.s is now open ii, my dwelling at
OtpIutsas intend this Institution IL he
permanent. sui Will endrasafS to ii ct the
ssanI$ &c tf4~ community, l., .tf,rtliie tt,cili-
'tes :"i :. s;e.tougb e.iatr,tiue
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10
SCHOOL,
ssaaKe ssss9a AsEs gssgjS<s 'yaa:sS.
III ftunhiia GoAedc Rpifaltg@.
HSSa.s =sssaE HzSg.

fkitlE Ii,irsi Sa.@sira, a.! f'ai.t jo!n, N lay
4 lars s. s,,,i Tar Boys iasss f"ni.z Men will
ai,eu If III, Franklin t"lics.. nniliir=S. on,
Monday. the eth Of Seirte'niitF, an! continue
for a period OF ten months.
Primary Gra,le, per %ttont,. 90
Grammar " .---. ) 90
Academic " -. q 90
Tuition payable invariably AT the emf of
each month M deduction for tust .Titie. ex-
ec:,t in cases Of pro,rsete. illness .iy29
The Opelousas courier., 1883-02-10

L d ESTILETTE,
Al the afir:. of Estiiette & Dupre.
jail Atl'ys ut Law. olei0usas, LA.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

ARECoRD OF DISASTERS In the year of
1882 there were 2S4 steamships and large
river steamboats, lost, and of this number
32 were sunk by collisions. Many of these
losses will be recalled by readers, notably
those OF the Douro, of the Royal Mail
Steamship company, sunk off Cape Finis.
tere on April lst, when 81 lives were
sacrificed; of the Cambronne, sunk in the
British Channel on Nov. 27, with the loss
of IA lives; and of the Principia, off Port
Said on March l; while the Nankin went
down in New York harbor on May 6, and
the Alene, of the Atlas line. came into
collision with the monitor Nantucket in
the North River on October 27. The dis
asters of the year thus far are of n still
more startling character. The City of
Brussels, of the lnman line was run down
on January 9TH by the Glasgow steamer
Kirby Hail, while lying.to in fog near
the lightship off Liverpool. 1t was stated
that whistles and fog horns were contin-
ually sounded in the city of Brussels, and
the whistles OF the approaching city of
Kirby were distinctly heard. Neverthe-
less, the collision took place, although the
latter vessle appears to have been at fault;
two lives were lost; damage to the amount
of El60,000 were claimed for the city of
Brussels, exclusive of a cargo valued at
$780, 900, and TO the Kirby Hall. The
is worth recalling as being one of
the most costly and unnecess ary instances
of marine mlshaps. Now we have the
Cimbria run down by the Sultan in the
North sea on Friday m orning, her loss
probably accompanied by an appalling
sacrifice OF life. while on tho some day
costing brig, tho Mariposa, is run down
by the steamer Gamma in Long Island
Sound, and seven out of her crew of eight
arc drowned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

SCooP Us IN THE LONG RUN.-Appar
emily the most solemn part of the war,
outside of actual battlefields, is the prayers
that are offered in the churches of the
contending nations for the blessings of the
Almighty upon their respective armies.
Sometimes little anecdote illustrates II
large and complicated subject more
effectually than learned discussion.
During the war between the states, little
southern boy was saying his prayers at his
mothers knee, and, of course, it included
a prayer for the success of the southern
cause. All at once the little fellow stopped
in the middle of his prayer An idea struck
him. He said "Mamma, amt little
Yankee boys saying their prayers all over
the northP" Eyes my son." "And they
are praying that God will let the Yankees
winp" Eyes, my son, but go on with your
prayer" "But, ma, amt there more
Yankee boys praying than there are
southern boysp" johnny, will you
finish your prayer, or will you notp" "But,
ma, if there are more little Yankee boys
praying than there are southern boys,
won't they scoop us in the long runP'-
The Capital,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

The BENEFIT OF READING. 1t is not
the amount of reading that does one good,
but the amount of information or the
Indictment to thought and Imagination
that is derived from it. The professor was
quite right when, his pupi. boastlng that
he had read ten hours day, he said,
"When do you thinkm Bacon said that
some books were to be tasted, some to be
swallowed, and some few to be digested.
There is no reason against the tasting or
the swallowing, but to be tasting or
swallowing everything and digesting
nothing leaves the mind in the same state
that the body would be under tho same
circumstances. Much of our newspaper
reading is of no value whatever.
If we consider the amount of independ-
ence 1t creates, the entertainment It
affords, the ease with which it may be
obtained, and the time when it may be
pursued, there is no occupation that can be
compared with reading. 1t is a faculty of
the highest value to mankind, and should
be cherished accordingly; for. no matter
in what mood a man may be, he can
always find some book that will be Il
friend and a companion. In Justice to
those who, by their great industry and
talents. have produced works of great
value, we ought to cultivate something
like discipline In our reading, TO enable
us to discriminate between the valuable
and the worthless, and to give to those
who have been the worlds greatest teach.
ers the greatest share of honor.-Honle
Journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

BoYs' LECTURE.-Some fellows cheat
when they swap. know story OF q
boy that cheated. He had new Jack.
knife, and soon's he began to whittle with
1t the edge turned, because it was rot
good steel. He ground it off smooth and
made it look like new, apd swapped it
with another fellow and did not tell him
the blade was bad. Then he cheated
another fellow with a bali. 1t was u
pretty ball, worked all over with red
But the yarn was rotten yarn. He knew
it was rotten yarn, for little of it had
begun to wear off in one place where the
ball was most new, and he got the place
mended and swapped it with Dan Elliot
for a first rate bow and arrow; and made
him think twas good yarn. Yes, mean !!
That was what made Dams mother tell
Dan that the other fellow got the worst
of the bargain. She told him twas worse
to be mean than to get cheated. Ny
cousin L, m knows fellow that knows
another fellow that had brother that lied
when he swapped off ball. He said it
had an old fashioned india rubber inside
the middle Of it, when all It had there
was horse chestnut. will how tell
you a funny story about my cousin Tom
and fellow named Simeon. One day
when they were coming home from school
Tom said. Lets swap pockets even" He
meant swap what was in their pockets.
Simeon said, "l'll do it," Tom said, ii
mean everything" and Simeon said, Il
mean everything" And then they swapped
even without knowing what they were
going to get. but took whatever was in
each others pockets. Toms had cake
of paint, some string, piece of chalk, a
slate pencil, handkerchief, a jewsharp. a
ball. little bottle and some crumbles
The other fellows had some string, slate
pencil, some gum, a toolhpick, n boats
anchor, a jack-knife with one blade broke,
comb. some crambles, handkerchief.
And they both kept the things they got
from each other, only their mothers
washed the pocket handkerchiefs and sent
them back 10 the ones that used to have
them, and Tom let the fellow have his
anchor back, because he had boat that 1t
belonged to. Some fellows will agree to
swap and then won't hold-I mean won't
keep what they get, and make you take it
back. Once Tom swapped tin music
box for valentine, and swapped fair.
The boy brought the music hox back and
said he wasn't going to swap. And Tom
thought he'd let him have his valentine
back, and gave it back to him. But if you
swap away something very good that your
mother is not will ing you should, then the
other fellows mother ought to tell him to
swap back.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

Gov MoRGAN.-The following inter-
esting incident of the life of the late Gov.
Morgan of New York, is recalled by his
death, which took place last week. His
life was in many respects an example for
young men.
In the early years of his life young
Edwin had the usual boys farm work to
do during the summer, and in the winter
he attended the village school. At the
age of seventeen he began work as clerk
for Nathan Morgan, his uncle, who was
a wholesale grocer in Hartford. His
compensation was agreed upon at $50 for
the first year, $72 for the second, and 800
for the third. The young mans oon won
the confidence of his employer by his
excellent habits, ehergy, and ability.
Before the expiration of his third year of
service he made his first visit to New
York, and in order TO combine business
with pleasure he was directed TO make
sundry purchases of tea, sugar and other
articles, and fair amount of corn. On
his return he showed his uncle samples
of the corn he had bought. and mentioned
that, us it was selling pretty low, he had
purchased three careoes. In those days
in Hartford that was considered an
enormous investment, and the uncle in
despair, declared that he was ruined.
"Very we'll" said the clerk, after listening
to his employers lamentations. You
needn't father the transaction if you don't
want to, for have already sold two
cargoes OF il at handsome profit" The
uncle changed his tone at once, and the
next morning young Edwin was called
into the counting room and informed that
u young man who could successfully
conduct such an operation. ought not to
occupy subordinate position, and that
thereafter he should have an interest in
the business as a partner. The energy
and ability of the clerk were redoubled in
the partner and proprietor, and from that
time success marked nearly all of Mr..
Morgan's operations.
The duties of the store did not occupy
all of his time, and Mr.. Morgan endeav-
orcd TO make up for his lack of school
training by employing his leisure hours
in study and in forming an acquaintance
with tie best literary and social people of
the city. When only q years OF age, he
had his first taste of public life in his
election to the city council of Hartford, at
n time when it WAS composed OF leading
citizens. Besides this, he occupied no
political Office until fifteen years later.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

A HALF SENSIBLE LANDLoRD.-An cx
change says: A little incident transpired
some weeks ago at enc Of our Franklin
hotels, which is worthy of notice. little
girl entered the bar room, and in pitiful
tones told the keeper that her mother had
sent her there to get eight cents.
Eight cents,' said the keeper.
Yes, sir"
"What does yonr mother want with
eight centsp don't owe her anything"
"Well." said the child father spends
all his money here for rum, and we have
had nothing to eat to day. Mother wants
to buy loaf of bread
A loafer remarked to the bar keeper,
"Kick her out"
"No," said the keeper, "I'll give her the
money, and if her father comes back again
I'll kick him out"
The landlord was only half sensible; If
he had been sensible he would have kicked
himself out.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

SWEAR Nor AT Att.-The too common
practice of using profane language calls
for at least an occasional word of reproof,
and agentle request to cease what certainly
does not become n gentleman. In a
general order issued by Washington, who
perceived habit of swearing among his
officers, he saysi
mo gentleman uses profane language
1t is unneoessaty y to add that no gentle
man will use profane language in the
presence of a lady. For profanity there
is no excuse. II is low and paltry habit
acquired from association with low and
paltry spirits who possess no sense OF
honor, no regard for decency and no
reverence or respect for beings ofa higher
moral or religious nature than themselves
The man who habitually uses profanc
language lowers his moral tone with
every tone he utters. Moreover, the
of the practice. if no other reason,
should prevent its use by every man OF
good sense.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-14

BEGIN WELL AS the boy begins, so the
man will end. The lad who speaks with
affectation, minces foreign tongues that
he does not understand at school, will be Il
weak chronic in character all his life;
the boy who cheats his teacher into think
ing him devout at chapel will be the man
who will make religion trade and bring
Christianity into contempt; and the boy
who wins the highest average by stealing
his examination papers will figure some
day as tricky politician. The lad who,
whether rich or poor, dull or clever, looks
you straight in the eye and keeps his
answer inside of the truth, already counts
friends who will last all his life. and holds
interest than money, Then get to the
bottom of things. You see how it is
already as to that. 1t was the student
that was grounded in grammar that took
the Latin prize; it is the clerk who
studies the speciality of his house in
off hours who is to be promoted. Your
brilliant, happy-go'lucky. hit or-miss
fellows ustialy turn out to be the dead
weight ofthe family by forty five Don'ttake
for granted; get to the bottom of
things. Never be ashamed of yourself, or
be fooled by shams.