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Middletown transcript., 1883-11-30
Artemus Ward in New Orleans.

''What was the question, Colonel,
you wished to put to friend Browne 20
said the proprietor, whose ruddy coun-
tenance shone with pleasure.
Well, simply this: partly for my
own satisfaction and partly to answer
those who have asked me the question.
Pray, Mr.. Brown, did you fight against
us during the war 20
This was uttered in all sober earnest
ness. We felt that it was ont of place;
and yet we couldn't help admiring the
Colonel's genuine honesty and simpli-
city of purpose and feeling.
Artemus's eyes twinkled, though his
face was composed and his manner Sc
rious, as he answered: Since 1 came
South, Colonel, 1 have been frequently
asked that question. Permit me to
answer it in my own fashion, He
drew himself up and folded his arms.
We drew closer around him, anxious
to hear the humorist for once express
himself seriously.
6 did my duty faithfully, Colonel,
by sending a substitute to the war. I
have never met him since. Doubtless,
he will yet return to his family's bosom,
to draw a pension in my place. I was
therefore excused from further active
service. But l have always openly
proclaimed it !''-here he was exceed
ingly impressive as long as Cen
eral Lee kept away from me, 1 would
keep away from him would never
go after him. But said, nevertheless,
repeatedly and without concealment,
that if ever General Lee and his fifty
thousand men came marching up into
Nor West New York State, where my
old mother and lived on my humble
homestead, and General Lee was to or
der his fifty thousand men to attack
my homestead, did say, as I said be-
fore, that I would send my old mother
to the rear and would take down
my grandfather's old musket, and I'd
load her up with buckshot, and then I'd
send General Lee word; and if he and
his fifty thousand men didn't retreat, 1
would attack every man of them, and
follow them to the Potomac And you
see, Colonel, General Lee must have
heard of this, for he never once came
near me p
Amid the burst Of laughter which
followed, he departed, and never saw
him again. Orleaniaa,ie the Manhat-
tan for December.
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TRIPLES.
BY MAY RILEY SMITH.

what will it matter in a little while
That for day .Io
we met and gave a word, touch, smile
Upon the way?
What will it matter whether hearts "eIt
brave
And lives were true; ~
That you gave me the sympathy cFaNe'
As gave you?
These trifies Can it be they make or mar
A human life?
Are souls as lightly swayed as rusies arc
By love or strife?
Yea. yea! look the fainting heart may
break,
Or make it whole; a.
And Just one word if SAID 1or loves s"ee'
sake,
May save a soul!
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"The surest way to take cold,'' said
distinguished physician, is to "hug
the stove" Young men who go court
ing on Sunday nights should remember
this and not spend all their time hug
ging the stove.-PhiladeIphia Cali.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-30
FADED LEAVES.
BY ALICE CARY.

The hills are bright with naples yet;
But down the level land
The beech leaves rustic in the W1no
As dry and brown as SAND.
The clouds in bars of rusty RED
Along the hilltops glow
And in the still sharp air the froSI
Is like dream of snow.
The berries of the brier rose
Have lost their rounded prlde,
The bftter-sweet chrysanthemums
Are dropping hcavy-eyed.
The cricket grows more friendly now,
The doTmouse sly and wise,
Hiding away in the disgrace
of nature from mems eyes.
The pigeons in black wayer1ng lines
Are swinging toward the sun;
And all the wide and w1thered neluS
Proclaim the summer done.
His store of nuts and acOrns now
The squirrel hastes to gain,
And sets his house in order Tor
The winters dreary reign,
'Tis time to light the evening fire,
To read good books, to sing
The low and lovely songs that breathe
OF the eternal spring.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-30

How rapidly man loses all interest
in Thanksgiving and Christmas obser-
vatories and the glorious results of the
Massachusetts election when he shuts a
door on his thumb - Chicago San.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-30

Love, go not far away;
Enough for my poor heart, r,,oa,.
Enough that we must part: LIZ; lIS3;
Love. when call, would that thou shouldsC
Although see thee not, keep very near
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was filled. The cloud had fallen; l
was-what from being poor Aunt
Barbara had sought to save me-a
madman's bride.-Frauk Leslie's.
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For the MfddIetoaOn Transcript.
A SONG.

BY L1zErTE wooDwoRTH REESE,
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Still muttering he extended his hand
to me, torn, bleeding from the thorns
they held. With shrek staggered
back from him. For-The blank
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

unanimously adopted:
AN ORDINANCE No | !.
Amendatory to the provisions Of the existing
ordinances of the town of Opelousas, and
imposing upon parties violating any OF
the provisions thereof to work upon the
public improvements of the town.
Be it ordained by the Board of Police of the
town of Opelousas, that from and after due
publication according to law and its adoption
by the legally qualified voters OF the town OF
Opelousas, that in all cases of violation OF
the provisions of the now existing ordinances
of the town. where fine is now imposed, and
in default of the payment OF the same, lmprls-
onment in the parish jail, that said party or
parties so offending and found guilty shall be
compelled to woEk upon The public improve
ments of the said town.
Be 1t further ordained, that the fine so i'm
posed is TO be within the discretion Of the
President of the Board of Police or any other
duly qualified authority before when said SAID
party or parties may he tried and found
guilty. and is to he not less than $3.50 nor
more than S25.
Be it further ordained, that the party or
parties so tried and sentenced shall be re-
qnired TO work on said public works ten hours
per day, aud shall be allowed at the rate of
81 per day as compensation until said hne
shall be extinguished,
Be it further ordained, that this ordinance
shall he submitted TO the legally qualified vo
ters Of tie town of Opelonsas at an election
to be called by the President of the said
Board under existing laws, and if the same
he adopted l,y majority Of the said voters
the same to become an amendment to the
present charter of the town of Opeluusas.
Be it further ordained, that any ordinance
or part Of ordinance in conflict with the pro
visions OF this ordinance be amended so "a to
correspond and harmonic with the same and
that the same shall take effect from and after
it's legal publication and adoption by the le-
gally qualified voters of said town.
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Proceedings of the Board of Police OF
the Town of Opelousas
OPELousAs. june 9th, Is,


The Board of Police OF the Town of Opel
ousas met pursuant to call OF the President.
Present: James Ray, President: A. B. Cha
oher6, L. A. Sandoz, Felix Lesassier, and b.
Martin.
The President announced that the Board
had been called for the purpose of taking i'll
to consideration the prayer of two petitions
of the citizens OF the town of Opelonsas, read
ing as follows:
To the Board of Police of the Town of Opel
ousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana:
We, the undersigned taxpayers and citizens
of the town of Opelousas, in order to relieve
the town of the expense of keeping parties in
iail who violate its ordinances and are unable
TO pay the fines imposed, and in order to have e
the streets of our town kept in hetter repair,
respectfully pray -....
That the charter of the town of 0pelousas
be so amended as to vest in the Board of Po-
lice the power to make parties work npon the
streets who are unable to pay the fine, in
eases wherein there has been "a violation OF
some town ordinance and tbe penalty is fine
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COTTON PLANTERS NOTICE.

TENHE undersigned takes this methet; of in
4 forming the planters of St. Landry that
he is the sole agent for the sale of, and has on
hand number OF the celebrated GULLETT
LIGHT DRAFT MAGNOLIA COTTON GIN,
Feeder and Condenser, which he will sell at
the most reasonable prices. The Magnolia
Gin has come in competition with nearly every
other gin on the Market at State Fairs, etc,
and IN erery instance has beaten all competitors,
and taken the honors for fine samples, light
draft, and quick and good pk. Call and ex
anime the gins at nay store, corner Main and
Landry streets Circulars containing testi
monials OF planters who have used these cele
brated and improved gins will be furnished on
application. THEO. CHACHERE.
Opelousas, July q, 1883. 6m
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
~
GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish St. Landry, Ne. l3s4S
Cornelius Donate VS.. S. W. White.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale
issued by the Honorable the District Court
in and for the parish of st. Landry, in the
above entitled suit and to me directed, l
will proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at the principal dsor of the
Court House, in the town Of 0pelousas.
parish If st. Landry, on SATURDA 7,
August sth. 1883, at ii o'clock A. NJ, the
following described property, to-wit:
/. A certain piece of land situated sast, aad
superficial arpents, moro or less, bounded
north by lands of Louis ud'hOmme, south by
lands formerly belonging to Mrs. Clement
Hellier's mother, now to T. c. Anderson, west
by land formerly belonging to Desire GOdet,
now to Joseph Wallio, and east by land for
merly belonging to Thomas II. Lswis.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. c. G. DUSOG,
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry
Opelousas, june 80, 1883.
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FOR SALE.

nNE of the most desirable residences in
" Opelousas; ample grounds-yard, lot,
orchard. garden and small tield--comprising,
together. about Ia acres of land. all under
fence. improvements consist of two-story
dwelling, brick basement, containing nine
rooms; outbuildings, kitchen, servants rooms
ETC., in good order. This property will he sold
very low for cash. or on favorable terms. For
further particulars apply at this office.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, Nc. 4l67
ESTATE OF JEAN BITE. CHAPMAN AND WIFE,
THEREsE HEBERT.
Whereas, j. B. Reugeau, of the parish of
St. Landry, administrator, has fled final
tableau of the above entitled estate, accom-
panied by his petition praying for the hc-
mologatiOn of the same
and I tabieau has % been ordered ~ | BY BY % an order Of
court bearing date July, Is, 1883;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given TO all
persons interested to make opposition to said
account, in writing, at my office, in the town Of
Opslousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homolegated
and confirmed JAMES o. CHACHERE,
July 81, 1888 Clerk.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Two the qualified electors of the town of
Il Opelousas
Take notice that an election will be held in
said town, at the Court House, on TUESDAY,
the 7th day of August, A. D. 1888, for the pur-
pose of ratifsing or rejecting the provisions
of Ordinances No. / and No. this day passed
by the Board of Police of said town.
The polls will be opened at 9 o'clock m
IA; closed at o'clock p. ~. and be superyis.
ed by the following commissioners Bernard
Martin, W C. Perrault and Joseph A. Gil.
JAS. RAY, President,
Board of Police. Town of Opelousas.
Opelousas, June 81 1883. jy7-5t
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See notice of splendid town residence
for sale in another column. This place
is offered cheap, and is a bargain for
any one desiring such o property. APP
ply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Reader. are yeu thinking of purchas-
ing a piano 7 If so, call on Us. and we
can make the terms easy for You, no
matter whether it is Steinway that
you want, or Knabe, Hale, Weber,
Pleyel, Fischer, Pease, or Behr Bros
Yen will save money by it,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

Probate Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. AIS
ESTATE OF H1LAIRE FoNTENor.
Whereas, Irene David, of the parish of Ct.
Landry, Administrative of the above entitled
estate, has filed final account and tsbleau
OF distribution of funds of said estate, accom-
panied by her petition praying for the homol-
ogation of the same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
June 28th, 1888;
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in Wri-
ting to said tableau and account, in my
office in the town of Opelousas, within the
time required by law, and to show cause, if
any they may have, why said tableau and &C.
count should not be homologated and confirm
ed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
June 80, 1883 Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Every horse owner should have copy
Of that admirable work, " A Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases, BY Dr.Ke
dali. A few copies English or German
for sale at this Office at Csc. per copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

An Act of Congress passed at the last
assion, and promulgated by the Presi-
dgnt reduces the internal revenue col
lsction districts from l26 to 50. Lou
isisaa Is not affected by the change.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

The closing exercises of the session
e 1889 1883 of that old and staunch
institution, the st. Charles College, of
Graud Cotean, will take place next
Nonday, the 23d, at half past 9 a. IN.
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Our physicians all seem to be busy,
and report much sickness, 10 the way
III dehiIls and feyers and bowel diseases,
Aroaghcnt the parish II is thought to
la The result of the excessive rainy sea
lsn, and the eating of prematnrrly ripe
hnii and melons, particularly bs chill
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charles Fl. Stratton, better known as
Gan Tom Thumb, died of apoplexy, at
4. residence in Middlebora, Mass, on
tAe 18th inst, aged 45 years.
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For Rent.

FENHE eligihly situated business stand at the
II corner of Court and Landry streets, near
the Court House, lately occupied by Camille
Roos. Possession given Immediately.
Apply to P j. LEFEBNRE.
Opelousas, June ., 1883. tt
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Dramatic.

The Dramatic Association of Opelou-
sas Fire Co. No. repeated the plays
sour Wife" and ''Le Marriage Force" on
last Wednesday evening to very fair
house. The dramatis persona acquitted
themselves very creditably, and both
pieces were interpreted in u manner to
hold the interest Of the audience
throughout the entire plots
The lottery was also drawn, and
while making some lucky ticket holders
happy, and disappointing none, netted
q handsome sum for the treasury of the
Fire Company. There was a close con-
test between three ladies for the prize
of a fine necklace that was to be award
ed to tile one selling the most tickets in
the lottery. Mrs. de Generes won the
necklace by a majority OF only two tick
cts. She having sold l06 tickets. Miss
Hardy selling l06 tickets. Miss Provost
was not far behind, she having sold SO
tickets All of these ladies deserve
much credit for their generous efforts
in behalf of the Fire Company. The
COURIER Office, believing in merit and
laudable purposes, had the prize neck
lace duplicated us we'll deserved re-
ward to MISS Hardy The Fire Com
pany added suitable token of merit
and esteem to Miss Provost. Too much
praise cannot be awarded to these la
dies for their nntiriug efforts in behalf
of the Firemen, and therefore they
should all he remembered for their ne
BILE work.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

The Truth says that the Baton Rouge
IL Works are turning out about ten
isus daily, and is fully up to the ex-
aaetations of its projectors.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Tbe Governor has signed the DEATH
..,,r.nt of Esau Smith, who will be
h,ored at st. Joseph August Sd.
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AN ORDINANCE
NO

For the prevention OF yagranry and setting
forth penalties for same.
BE it ordained by the Board of Police OF the
town of Opelousas, that all idle persons who,
not having visible means to maintain them
selves, live without employment; all persons
wandering abroad and lodging in market
places, sheds barns, uninhabited buildings,
or IN the open air, and not giving good ac-
count of themselves all persons wandering
abroad and begging, or who go from door to
door, or who place themselves in the streets,
passages, or other public places, to beg or
receive aims, shall be deemed vagrants.
Be it further ordained, that it shall be the
duty of the Constable or any of his deputies,
whenever requested by any person, to arrest
such vagrant and take him before the Presi-
dent of the Board of Police or any other le-
gally constituted authority, for the purpose
Of investigation and if the President of the
Board of Police or other legally constituted
authority be satisfied by the admissions OF
the offender, or by competent testimony, that
he is a vagrant within the description afore
said he may fine or imprison such vagrant,
the fine not to exceed $25, and he may cause
such vagrant to work upon the streets or
Othe- public works, at the rate of 81 per day
until the fine imposed shall have been paid
and if such vagrant be proper object OF
charity, he shall send him to such place OF
refuge as shall be provided by the Board OF
Police of said town.
Be it further ordained, that said ordinance
be submitted to the legally qualified voters ei
the town of 0peiousas at an election to be
called by the President Of the said Board I'M
der existing laws, and if the same be adopted
by majority of the said voters the same to
become an amendment to the present charter
of the town of Opeleusas
On motion of Mr.. Martin, Messrs, A. B. Cha
chere, l.. A. Sandoz and c. Mayo were appoint
ed to wait upon Mr.. J. W. Jackson and ascer
tain from him the terms on which Market
street may be opened through his property.
On motion the Board adjourned
JAMES RAY, President.
Attest: e. MAYO, Clerk.
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10 s EPH COR B F. II,
Undertaken.

TOFFINS of all descriptions ob hand and
" made to order, at moderate prices.
Shop on North street, near Union, i'll rear of
c. Deitlein's grocery. dec9tt
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21
POINTE-AUX-LOUpS SPRINGS.
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA.

FKNHIS favorite summer resort celebrated
Il for the curative powers of it's waters in d
large number of diseases, including Dyspep'
Neuralgia, Paralysis, Diseases of the Blood
and Skin, and many other diseases both acute
and chronic, is now open for the season. The
accommodations are all i-st-class, and the
fare is of the best. Prices of board and lodg.
ing with use of baths and waters, $1.5O per
day, $40 per week, $40 per month, resident
physician will always be in attendance in case
of need. Hacks may be had at all times at
Mermento station by these coming by way of
the La Western r. r.
G. MILLER, Proprietor.
Nav % 1883
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

A neat and comfortable town resi-
dencs, suitable for small family, for
rent cheap. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

DE GIT not, life is sweeping by, go and
1GHS n dare before you die, something
mighty and sublime leave behind to conquer
time $66 week in your own town. S5outtit
free. No risk. Everything new, capital not re-
quired. We will furnish you everything. Many
are making FORTUNES Ladies make as much as
men, and boys and girls make great pay Read
er. if you want business at which you can make
great pay all the time, write for particulars to
II. Hallett & Co., Portland. Maine.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21
WANTED.

A POSITION as agent Or clerk by we'll
n known gentleman who can influence Gus
tom. For particulars apply at this office.
June %, 1888 ii
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

FoR SALE AT a BARGAIN.-A COM
Portable residence in Baton Rouge.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Landreth's Seeds for summer and fall
planting just received at Robt. NJ. Lit
tells drug store.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Many of our citizens have gone, aud
.h.rs nreparing to go to the springs.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

M Constable shot and killed dog
..onosed to be mad, on Wednesday
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

ASuccEssFUL FAIR. the 2:3d and
sslIh alt, a fair was given in the parish
III 81 John the Baptist, which resulted
4 blows Gross receipts $400l. so, ex-
ueass S999.05, net profit $4,000, As.
EIaf tie profit, 1901 .22aa, went 10 the
Charity Hospital fund, and the other
kaIf Is the Catholic Church Of the par
Ah Well done
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Local items are scarce this week.
qoru is dull and quiet,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

rro bales of new cotton were re-
;,ad At Houston, Texas, on the 9th.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

We are gratifed to learn that the
Rev, Father Eby, formerly of Opelou-
sas, but lately of New Orleans, has
been assigned charge of the Catholic
Church at Church Point. The venrable
Jesuit priest, Father Walton, of Grand
Coteau, had been the beloved pastor of
this church for the past ten years, but
on account of the intirmities of age had
to give up the work. The good people
of Church Point, while they may miss
the pions ministrations and kindly greet
ings Of Father Walton, may we'll con-
gratulatc themselves on securing the
servic,-s of so worthy and promising a
spiritual adviser as the Rev. Mr.. Eby.
He is yonng, full of life and zeal for his
church, and has the ability and talents
to do great good for his parishioners in
his new field of labor. We understand
that his venerable predecessor turned
over $4,000 to him for the purpose of
erecting a new and larger church. If
more money sewanting, we feel assured
that the people Of Church Point will
raise the necessary amount for the pur-
pose. Next to Opelousas, we believe
that Church Point has larger congre
cation of worshipers than any other
church in the parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

Apropos Of the Truths suggestion,
several exchanges are agitating the
question of an immigrational eonyen-
ton. Some parishes have moved right
out in the matter, and will inaugnrate
4 series of mass meetings, for the par-
pose of bringing settlers to the country.
The same plan may be adopted ID all
tl,e parishes with great snccess to the
advancement of Louisiana. Individual
effort ID the parishes, and q united con-
yantion of all the State IN the course q
time. would produce the best OF results.
The neglected condition OF the iniml-
oratiOnal interest, would justify popu-
Iar move to rescne it from letllargy
b. r.. Truth.
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0peousas, Parish st. Landry, La. July o. 1883,

A lot of gentle milch cows and young
cattle fol sale. Apply at this office, or
to Edmsnd F. Dejean, five miles south
of Opelousas.
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OF ADMINISTRATION

MTOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, Ne. 4437
Estate OF SYLVAN SoNNIER.
Whereas, Vaierien Sonnier, of st. Landry
has applied by his petition to be appointed
administrator of the estate of Sylvan Son
nier, deceased. late of the parish of st. Ian
dry;
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town Of Opelen
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
July IA, 1883. Clerk.
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BEER ON ICE.

ty Highest Market Prices paid for Hides,
Hooi, Poulfry &c, and all Country Produce
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

That valuable book, GA Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases" by DR.. j.
B. Kendall, will be given as premium
to every new cash subscriber to the
COURIER; also, TO all delinquents who
will settle up arrearages and pay one
year in advance. The book IS worth
ten times its price to any horse owner.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-07-21

The House of Representatives that
meets ID December next will be com
posed Of 1913 members, divided politi-'
alIy as iollows: Democrats 1911; Re-
gublicans li9; Readjnsters 8; lnde
peHarnts 8; Greenbackers 2. The Dem
aGEats have majority Of 50 over the
sOlahined Imposition.