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oPELoUsAs PARISH OF ST LANDRY, La. APRIL 49, 1884.
VILE Plate, La, April 18th, 1884.

Mr.. EDITOR -
The Democratic Parish Executive
Committee, 1 was informed, had been
requested to convene for the purpose
of ordering an election to elect mem
bers of Police Jury on the 22d inst.
They met as requested but failed to or
der the election. Since the people are
denied the privilege of electing their
own representatives they ought to at
least, select by ballot the persons of
their choice to be appointed by the
Governor, and the day fixed for the
State election is the day to, make such
selection by holding an election which
should have been ordered by the Exc
cntive committee. It could not in the
least hare interfered with the repeal
by the next Legislature of the law
giving the appointment of Police Ju-
rors Go the Governor and to pass an
act giving the people the election OF
these officers.
The writer was anxious to have such
an election held on the above named
day, especially because a very large
vote is anticipated at this precinct from
the fact that, as we are informed, all
the voters Of Chataignier who intend
| to vote the Independent ticket, in or
der not to cast odium on that poll, for
they seem to think that voting the in
dependent ticket would be an act ex-
tremely odious, have unanimously
agreed to flock at this precinct on the
22d Of this month and cast their inde-
pendent ballots for the independent
candidates, leaving only the simon
pure patriots to vote at Chataignier 50
that that poll even with 4 small vote
will remain as bright as a new silver
dollar We are now busy trying tc
raise funds By subscrip with which
l to hire our Republicans to go and vote
at Chataignier. Won't that be a joke
on our neighbors.
In case our undertaking proves sue
cessful, and happen to have a surplus
on hand after defraying the expenses
of the main object In view we will ap-
ply such surplus IN defraying the OK
i penses of holding an election for
member of Police Jury.
VOTER.
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HAND FIRE EN GIN E
FfbR SALE

This Engine can be put in fine order at little
expense, and will do excellent Ere service ls.
rather heavy for village service out eapap9,lsS p9,s
and best workmanship and material Inc
Company having supplied its place with q
steamer. vi sell il for less than one-Esnth lts
orIainaI cost. and in case 3 purchaser is not
found 81 Saturday, the 18th Of April, IL VIII
bc sold on that day at public auction ~ ffons
af the Courthouse Terms cash.
SAML. M. PETERS, Chrm. Com.
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RSA

6ANE Of the most desirable residences ~
D opeIousas ample groundsyard, lot,
orchard. garden and small feld-eompris
together. about IA acres Of land all under
fence. improvements consist OF two-story
dwelling. brick basement, containing nine
rooms ontbniIdings. kitchen, servants, rooms
etc, iii g0Od order This property wl be sold
very low for cash, OF on favorable terms. for
further particulars apply at this Office.
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District Court, Parish Sc Landry, No.

District Court, Parish 81. Landry, NO.
ESTATE or DIVINE FoNTENoT.
Whereas C@zar Fringe, of tbs parish Of
St. Landry, administrator Of tina above named
estate, having filed final tablean
and distribution of funds thereof, aG-
8companied by his petition praying for the he
mologation of the same
And whereas, notice of fling of said petition
and tabIeau has been ordered by an order Of
court bearing date April 10, 1888
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given se aiI
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, In writing, at my oficein the town Or
Opelousas, within the time required by law
why said tableau should not be honol0g g@ted
and confirmed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
AprilI2 1884 Clerk.
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NOTICE.

\ a IL peroDs III the parish owing licenses On
- any trade, profession or occupasioMn, RI uns =
the sarns are not paid prior to the lst day OF
AuriI next, 1884. they will be cellected witn
ths costs by the attorney specially appointed
,y the aoyerner for that purposo
~ 80 q Y, 80 Z q g. e. DUSON,
Sheriff and Tex Collestor
March 8, 1884. Parish ef g. Landry.
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GACEfE
April 5, 1884.
TDUBLIC SALE.
Probate oours, Parish Of 81. Landry, Ne.

Probate Court, Parish Of 50. Landry, Ne. ---
Estate OF JosEPH DoUcsT.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish Of Saint
to the last and highest bidder, by tha under.
signed administrator or any duly qu&li1s&
aactioneer, at the Courthouse door, In the
town of Opelousas, parish Of SO. Lan-
dry, on WEDNESDAY,A April so. 1884, the
the estate of Joseph Doucet, deceased, t.
wit /:
1. A tract Of land situated at Point Noir,
containing seventy acres.
2. Another tract at Church Point, contain
ing fifty acres.
4 full description of property will be given
on the day Of sale
Terms-Cash.
March %, 1884. Admir-.
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OpELousAs, La, April 10th, 1884.

: OPEL0U6ASy IAsy April 10Th, 1904.
To the Editors of the CoURIER:
When / announced myself through
the columns Of your papeE for the Office
of Justice of the Peace for tho lst
ward, / had received assurances that
T would have the support of o large
majority af the Democratic voters OF
the ward. Being now satisfied from
the number of Democratic asplrants
for the place that my continued candi-
dacy would jeopardize the success of
the regular Democratic ticket in this
ward "a result / do not wish to con-
niVe att hereby announce that ! am
no longer candidate for that office.
In retiring, | earnestly hope that my
friends aud late supporters will CIV 9
their undivided sufrages to that true
and tried Democrat, e Sumter Taylor,
who Is still candidate for that Office,
as also TO the candidates on the regular
Democratic ticket.
Very respectfully,
ARTHUR j. PERRAULT.
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sT. LANDRY PARISH.


For the State Senate:
Nj. D. KAvANAGH,
T.s FONTENOT.
For the House Of Representatives
PLACIDE ROBIN,
j. CRAWFORD LYONS,
ALBERT GUIDRY
FRANK WHARTON.
Fer District Judge 18th District:
GEO. w. HUDsPETH.
vr District Attorneyl3 18th District:
JOHN N. OGDEN.
For Sheriff
81 b. DUsoN.
For Clerk of Court
JAMES o. CHAGHERE.
For Coroner
WILLIAM nj. THOMPSON.
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sNe p1slle &S ibid 10 AEe
< MnJa Im aslfs Gs2 & a.I A
1saSt Yn the EaAaoxify IS
" uiEAk adhere to paEEy aa-'
DeleeRes meet q kelas
aEsN NAL nolains lek
III eEFE@S TIL salidiiy Asad asal1y
sou aEe lsstIsS-
e cannot Ignore tlzesa 1acfs !;
m V5t sEsSstezlt 1iicllssst
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Printing Office FoE Sale.

roMpI ETE outfit for printing s8gen
A column newspaper Press, Type, Cases
Stands, Ese., all ID good order, being shs ma
terial used for the publication Of 5.a " ash.
InNfon AssIsgpfiss and Nesgs. N III be sold
cheap ApplY aft this otliee:
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Opeloaeos, 81. Landry Parish, Ia.
TrgHIS Institution will resume duties Mon
day, September Sd, 1883, under the inn
mediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. nj. HAYES and
Mrs. Nj. Al. DAVIS, with competent assistants.
The scholastic year consists Of forty weeks;
TERMS OF TUITION:
Preparatory Department, per month 2 oo oo
Asafamifs -ss s 9 S....sy UU
Music, with use of Piano, s. 6 90
Boardin, including Wash
ing, Lights and Fuel, 10 w
Embroidery, Wax Flowers. Painting,
g Drawing, each, extra, lu w
Incidental Fee, w
DISCIPLINE:
The government Of this School il strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are I'M
posed, but every student must comply with
the rules, and must prepare, up to the meas
ure Of her ability, the lessons assigned
Our course of study aud mode ofinsfruction
are designed 10 train the mind to habits OF
correct thinking and thorough investiga alton.
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 their chill
slren and wards shall receive due attention
No deduction for absence, unless in case OF
prptraefesa illness The location of this town
is heafthf1aI aud easy of access. The boarding
department is under tho immediate charge
Of Mrs. Hayes Boarders will provide them
selves with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
July 28-s3- 3-nov25-79 Principal.
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70 SALE.

THE ABIyoU', GROCERY SToRx,
Corner Of Main and Bellevue streets, Opeaosss
saa nsusistinp of 8 general assortment Of
MtaTle and fancy gracerlen, w0odenWaxas
pIassw are. etc, The entire stock and ~.
lures win be sold and the buslalslg leasea ss
! lev AZURE. Fer further particulars, apply
Ia las. 8. Chacher6, Opeleusas.
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EMIT

1st. The small farm between Mr.. 3. j Mont
aouaerv,s and the Pratt plantation, Bellevue,
wish excel lent dwell ing and 2 laborers honaes.
I'D The large dwelling IN 0pelOnsas, know 2
I'D The ss3gext0n place
Terms moderate E Eor particulars apply ~
Col. b B. Rogers, 0pel0usas. t6-tf
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d the s}fc.

The very remarkable card published
M the Sc. Landry Democrat Of April IL,
9lNnaa by Ih0s. H. I'D wiss Id which an
'aualffah Bic attack II made upon me,
8iII he noticed ID suitable manner, in
sne time. have been sick for the
14ss een dava. and cannot now, there
7ssz6: aixe tIie matter the attention which
Il asI1auds. e. ~ ssANDez.
pzzousAs, April IS, 1884.
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s 300 II E I'D I!

gNyHE atyertiser desires to borrow $500, for
three months, for the use Of which hes
viii furnish satisfactory security and pay lib-
erai interest. Apply Immediately at this
Office
Marcel. q, ISs4-1mo.
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FOR SALE OR Rem e

IA NEW tewn residence, neat and conv eni.
IN ent, suitable for small famiI 3, " ith tFE
acres Of land, enclosed. Will be sold ehea.5,
or rented low to good tenant
Apply at this office.
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DEMOCRATIG TICKET.
For G0ernor /:

For Governor
esnUEL D. McENERY, of Ouachita.
For Lieutenant- Governor
clay KNoBLOCH, Of Lafonrcire.
For Treasurer:
ga. BURKE, of Orleans.
For Auditor:
b. b. STEELE, Of Union,
For Attorney General:
: CUNNINGHAM, of Natchitoches.
For Secretary Of State;
OSCAR ARROYO, of Plaquemines.
IA superintendent Of Pub. Education /:
WARREN EASToN. of Orleans.
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From the edition of Messrs. Geo. P.
Rowell a. Co.'s American Newspaper
Directory, nowin press, il. appears that
the newspapers and periodicals of all
kinds at present issued in the United
States and Canada reach grand total
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just ten years since. The increase in
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Weeklies from 1902 TO 10, ,028; and the
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| of the 523 reported in 1883. Other
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! State is ] I,523, against ,s99 IN 1883,
1 Canada has shared in the general in
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che Times Democrat Almanac,
OR YEAR BOOK,

wflI be sent free. The F.-D. ALM MANACh has
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For all purposes address
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hs illustrated Manual 0n Eyapo-
Eflinr Fruit sent free by slae American
6p1fhetufing Company aynes-
sfbs + Ra, should he read by oar sub
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Proceedings of Board OF Police
of Town of ofOpeI0sasas.
apr1nngAs Anril I4.

OPELoUsAs, April IA, 1854.
The Board met pursuant to call. Present:
James Ray, President; A. B. Chachere. D.
Birotte, e. Peferkorn and B. Martin
The President announced that tne meesing
was called for the purpose of examining and
receiving the Report of the Collector and
Treasurer.
COMMITTEES of the whole, and proceeded TO
examine the books, vouchers and statements
of the Collector and Treasurer, and, on so- 40
tion of Mr. Martin. Resolved, That the fol
lowing reports be received, approved and or
dered to be published:
COLLECTORS STATEMENT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1sS3-1684.
Amount Of Taxes levied for the year
1888 $lSlf Ud4
Amount Of taxes collected for the
year 1883 So lfoo y
Balance unpaid 500 81
TOTAL MONIES COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR END
ING APRIL lsT, 1884;
Market dues collected to April lst, 2 752 00
lT;aes 47 so
Taxes for the year ending Dec. u, - .,
i, .ols Ra;lroaa Tax Is 90
Back Taxes Collected 24s gu
Total. s4oe3 7es
YEARLY STATEMENT OF MONIES RECEIVED AND
nIsguRsED BIZ THE TOWN TREASURER FROM
APRIL 6TH, 1883, TO APRIL 6TH, 1904
1893 Receipts.
April 9th TO cash balance
on hand sS
To cash town taxes. $20l4 1g
To cash market dues a51 w
To cash fines and penalties e 5U -, :,
To cash licenses. ---.--- 1929 50 $4094 e
1888. Expenditures.
By cash for indigents 2l0 "
I Nv cash intrn1 improy'mts 1873 yI
By cash for contingent. S5l ~ !,
By cash to officers lOoo ol vauSl % %
Balance on hand 2 ~
81 motion of Mr. Martin, Resolved, That
| the statement of the Treasurer, having alter
careful examination, together WITH Ms
books and vouchers, found to be correct, y
| hereby accepted, and on his paying 20 ms
successor IN Office, the sum Of $3 10, being
balance on hand, he be discharged and
| his bond cancelled.
0n motion Of Mr.. PeHerkorn, Resolved
That the Recorder be and il hereby author
Lied to cancel the bond Of VIM. N. Johnston
/ as Collector. ~
/ l1n motion of Mr. Martin, Resolved, Ihai
/ the Town Attorney be and i hereby author
+ ized to draw up the necessary deed OF trans
/ fer of the land between the town OF Opeiou
sas and Victor Lastrapes, as per resolution
j of this Board Of February 9th, 1883.
i The following claims were approved
1 p;ratta horse faedine L, April 30th. S8I b
lSsaLIa.'ss 81 SIiIIss 1n,aI,erss AZ d
,s'1 8 Riars;ns I..,. baI.ling. etc. is 9
dies;nn aaiss ss.s'sss :. ~ 20
VIM. MI Johnston, hauling dead AMI 4
mails --5- \ = Y Y
on motion, the Board adjourned sire gle
i JAMES RAJ,
President of the Board.
Attest
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Is pulses of eanf1 f1iglates are beating
n6sS. bat SONS Nill suffer 9 col
sS,fsS6 ID i FEN Days n1ege. EVefy body
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All tie organization of the newly
1lseted Town Council On Monday last,
l. Charles Nj Th0upson was chosen
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-, .urzaffee - - Femce.

~ ! are authorized to announce EENON >.
YfsNYEN0 On as a candidate for Justice Of che
kSase fcr the 18th Ward, parieh Of st Lam
zfq. ID &lsa election in April, 1884.
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callahan III Lsv Ii. Steam nissern Factory
Sfsf asl linK sv AbeTial sa.
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-. -. s.a ~ - atIt YVmrgz.

ne are authorized to announce TA0s- p.
1nNTEN0sl as q candidate for Constable Tor
SlsS I2Eb Eafsl, parish Of ST. Landry, at the
Sssction Iii April 88A
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Personal. The Hon. q. T Lewis,
M. g. from this Congressional District
reached home on Tuesday night, looking
hale aud hearty, and considerably. in.
creased iii his avoirdupois during bis
absence. He will remain i few days
with HE fellow citizens when he will
return to his post in Congress. His
family will accompany him to Wash
ington City aud reside there until Con-
gress adjourns.
Our c0nfrere Of tile Washington Ar
gnsJ Kossltll Sandoz, Esq. gave us
q pleasant call on last Wednesday eye
ming.
0nr NH. .. a. Sandoz has been quite
sick for several days past, and conse-
auenily. has been absent from the
CouRrER Office. He Is improving, how
ever, and will soon be At bis post OF
duty.
ME-. Henry Erich Of Bayou Chieot
dropped ii our Office Oh Thursday
Ievening. He reports that q number
of our prominent democrats made
speeches there Oh Saturday last, and
| thinks THE regular nominees will get
q large majority Of The votes on Tues
/ day next. He says that ward canli+
! dates are numerous aud politics as I've
\ ly Bis crIckets.
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Hill Corona corn cure for sale at Lit
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CA 81 ES.
!. ..s9fco of the Hseacs Isa War

nssfce of the Peacs-lst Ward.
sss ,trs authorized III announce 3. SusETEn
rs9TnR AZ 4 candidate for Justice Of the
F.sce for the lst Ward-Op pel0nsas.
NE are authorized to announce =. 4 ~
|4}5&EIS ID & candidate FIR Constable for the
5Egss ward, parish Of St, LandTy, at the cleo
8isE Iii April, 1884.
M are authorized to anBounoe Mr..
fsis liEsT ROY SIS candidate for constable
81 fhe First Ward, Parish of 81. Landry, at
sAs electiOn next Tuesday. April 12d.
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For Sale.

a RESIDENCE iii 0peloHsas, with one,
A. tive. three or f0nr lots Of ground attack
ed Good well, fruit, mt and shade trees.
For particulars apply to w. a. Sana0z, ct
LittelFs Drugstore. Sept. 25tf
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0pzzoUsAs, April IS, 1854.
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"a !. S, ~ IS JAMES RAY,
President of the Board.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

March q, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Detailed Report of the Proceedings in
Both Bodies.

Both Bodies.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE Chair laid
before the Senate to-day communication
from the Secretary of War, transmitting,
in compliance with the recent resolution
of the Senate, statement showing the
number of soldiers of the late war who
served one year, how many two years and
how many three years. and the amount of
money required to equalize the bOunties
of those who served in said war.
Mr.. PendletOn presented the credentials
Of Hon. Henry B. Payne, Senator elect
from the State of Ohio, for the term begin
ming March 4, 1885. The credentials were
read and ordered fled
Mr.. Miller, of California, from the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, reported favOra-
bly, the bill for the relief of the survivors
of the Jeanette expedition.
The Chair laid before the Senate a reso-
luton offered some days ago by Mr..
Riddleberger, providing for committee
of inquiry composed of three Senators and
five Representatives TO examine into the
question of discharges and appointments
to subordinate offices in both houses OF
| Congress.
Mr.. Vest offered an amendment pro-
Nldlhg also for an inquiry as to what or.
ders mad been given by the Executive
Department of the government relative ~
discharges and appointments in Virginia
during the last three years.
Mr.. Riddleberger said that he could see
no profit to come of the amendment. but
he was prepared to substantiate the state
ments made by himself in his speech last
week.
Mr.. Vest, in speaking on his amend
ment, said that he was in favor of civi
service reform, but the civil service act
as applied by the Republicans, was made
a farce, as shown in the course recently
pursued with relation to the Senate em
| ployes.
Mr.. Conger replied that he had neYel
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A STRANGE HORSE DISEASES.
Several Valuable Horses in New jersey
Attacked and Killed.

DR.. w. b. Z. Miller, Veterinary Surgeon
to the New Jersey State Board of Health,
has had to kill several valuable horses in
Camden, New Jersey, since the appear
ance of the disease known as azOtwina.
Saturday a horse owned by w. IL. Blakely,
and valued at 5000, was stricken with
the disease and had to be Immediately
killed. and several others are at
the point of death. DR.. Miller says that
he has received letters from veterinary
surgeons from all parts OF the country
asking the nature Of the disease, which is
a total paralysis of the hind quarters Of
the animal. When attacked the horse
breaks out INTO a violent sweat, and limps
on his hind legs, with the points of the
hOOts only touching the ground. If the
animal can be Immediately taken to a
shed or stable and its body swung clear of
the ground there is a chance of saving its
life, but if not promptly treated in this
manner no surgeon in the world can re-
lieYe the animals suffering except by kill
ing it.
Or. t. b. Rogers, Assistant State Milk
Inspector, of WestVille, about five miles
from Camden, stated to a reporter that he
had four cases under his care at the pre-
sent time, and that he believed the disease
would spread, but it is not contagious.
The cause of the disease is ascribed to
OYereating, and is said to be similar to
Brights disease OF the kidneys. Efforts
are being made to have a meeting of the
veterinary surgeons of New jersey held
IN Camden at an early date for cOnsulta-
fiou