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Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by NJ.
P. Young g. Co.
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At 5 Cents.

Oatmeal at cents;
Rice at 5 cents;
White beans at 5 cents;
Choice -four at cents
Quire Note paper at 5 cents;
Potato mashers at S cents;
Tea bells at 5 cents;
Tin plates at cents;
Pint cups at 5 cents;
Handkerchiefs at cents;
Sponges at 5 cents;
Rubber balls at 5 cents;
States at cents;
Composition books at cents;
Transparent states at cents
Pocket knives at 5 cents;
Fishing lines at 5 cents
At the Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Silent and laborious, taking little part
in the more rampant sort of politics, the
farming population is the reservoir of
fnal strength, the natural conservator
of sound political institutions. They
produce for all, pay most of the taxes
directly or indirectly in times of
danger are ready to fight for all. TEN
porary depression in any branch of trade
or manufacture win convey no menace
to the nation s stability or prosperity 80
long as the agricultusists are prosperous
and satisfied. - st. Louis obe-Demo-
crat,
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Mr.. b. j. Sage, we'll known lawyer
of this city, was this morning discovered
to be unwell and delirious, at his lodg-
ing room in the third story of No. &c
Carondelet street. Mr. Sage is a gentle
man of great mental capacity and liter
ary industry, fact which is fully de-
monstrated by his great work, "a Re
public of Republics printed in London
during the late internecine troubles in
this coantry.-N. y. City Item, 49,
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NOTICE.

u HAVE this day appointed w. w. DUsON,
Il of Rayne, La, my agent, to take charge of
all lands in ST. Landry, Lafayette and Yer.
million parishes, and he is hereby authorized
to prosecute parties depredating on same, and
viii rent lands. And hereby revoke all pow
ers given to any other agent.
WINSTON JONES.
Opelousas, La, August IS, 1885. HIST
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.
NTOTICE OF TABLEAU.

lN
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1854
ESTATE OF JOHN j. MORGAN.
Whereas, Clinton b. Andrns, of the parish
of st. Landry, administrator of said estate,
has filed tablean of classification of the
debts and distribution of funds and final ac-
count thereof, accompanied by bis petition
praying for the homo1ogation Of the same;
And whereas, the prayer of said petitisn,
for the publication of the notice of the same.
has been granted by an order of court dated
August 90, 1885;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given 20 al
persons interested to make opposition 10 sal1
tableau, in writing at my Office in the town OF
Opelousas, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be homo!ogated
and confirmed. JAMES Q. CHACHEhE
August %, 1885. CleTk.
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Mrs GRANTS CIRCUMSTANCES. For
time the papers have been discussing
the amount of income that Mrs. Grant
would have for her support since the
Generals death From the rs per cent
profits of the sale of the Generals book,
The interest on the u. s. trust bonds, the
rent of residence in New York, and
the probable pension as a surviving
widow nf an ex President which may
be provided By Congress, her annual
income will be $4,000.
III the figures are correct, or even the
halfof them, Mrs. g. viii not suffer in
the future.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

The N. @. Times Democrat will issue
q mammoth edition ON the 1st of Sept
of one hundred and sixty eight columns,
and donehundred thousand copies, cover
ing detailed statement of the CONNER
cial and Industrial business of the year,
besides d volume 0f other valuable and
useful Information on variety OF topics.
Send for a copy. Ss...
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Al The Star Grocery Ne,os Stand

Al the Star Grocery News Stand
N. 7. Family Story Paper,
N. Y. Fireside Companion,
st. Nicholas, Chatterbox,
Puck. Street & Smiths N. Y. Weekly,
Seaside, Brookside & Family Libraries,
Moving Pictures, Picture Books
Books of Travel, Adventure Poetry, Fiction,
School Books, Blank Book, States, Pens, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Mr.. Elisha Boudreau left two fine
specimens of sugar cane at our Office ii
few days ago. They measured ten or
twelve red joints. which, at this early
period of the crop, promises large
yield of the saccharine matter. The
cane crops are reported to be dong very
we'll up to this date. @
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Mr.. Erastus Brooks says that he has
seen 100 daily newspapers established
in New York, and of these only six are
now in existence. He estimates that
$25 ,00O, 900 have been sunk during that
time upon daily newspapers, aud yet
every other college graduate thinks he
can run a newspaper.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Every horse owner should have copy
of that admirable work, !" A Treatise on
the Horse and His Diseases, by Dr.Ken-
dali. A few copies-English or German
for sale at this office at 25c. per copy.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Ii you want to find number one,
first class, boarding house be sure and
stop with Mrs. w. c. Lewis at the Posey
residence, whose lodgings aud table are
excellent, at very moderate rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

About IL o'clock Thursday morning
the monotony of our town was suddenly
varied by an ALARM Of FIRE, which prompt
" brought ont our steamer and hand
engine and members of the Hook and
Ladder Co The fire had broken out
in the roofof Mrs. John E Kings kitch-
en-, but was fortunately checked in its
incipiency, and thereby prevented what
might otherwise have been q damaging 6
conflagfation owing to the near prox-
unity Of the dwelling and other build
ings.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Although Mr.. Solomon Isaac one of
our Merchants, tits the beam at 200
lbs. or more, he had agility and feetness
enough to capture theft who was MAX
ing off with pair of shoes from the
store ON last Thursday evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Catterpillars have been reported on
three or four fields, but we hope that it
viii turn out to be nothing but the grass
worm. Cotton is shedding the forms
on account of the frequent showers, and
some cotton is said to be dying from
rust. FFEr
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need
for consumption, loss of appetite. diz-
ziness, and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 and Is cents per bottle. Sold
by NJ. p Young & Co.
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FOR SALE.

A FINE tract of land in Coulee Croche,
N containing 4l2 arpents, 80 under fence /;
all cleared and good rich land. Will be sold
cheap; part cash and balance on time.
Apply to MICHEL HALPHEN,
47-lml at Jules Perrodins, Opelousas
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Mr.. P. Cummings will open lumber
yard opposite the railroad depot in a
few days, where he viii keep every va
riety of the best kind of lumber and
shingles at reasonable rates. He will
buy cotton seed also. Advertisement
next week.
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For. sale. or for. Kent.

A PIECE Of property in Opelousas, near
N Morgan r. r., consisting of several va
cant lots very eligible for building purposes,
and of q lot of grounds with large dwelling
house, near DIR. v. Boagni,
Sold or rented separately. Terms easy.
Dec. 6, 3m. 81. i. GARLAND, Agt.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Shiloh's Cough aud Consumption
cure is sold by as on a guarantee. It
cures consumption. Sold by M. P.
Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Smiths Bile Beans restore the ap
petite, prevent biliousness and dys
pepsia, strengthen the system and
purify the blood. One bean is dose.
There are twenty doses in bottle. Sold
by druggists at rs cents per bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and twine at N. O. prices at
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy for you. Sold by NJ. P,
Young u TO.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Will You suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by M.
P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22
Order of Court.

The order of Court dated December sth,
1884, fixing the term of Court in and for the
18th judicial District, parish of St. Landry,
for the year 1856, is hereby SO modified and
changed, that the jury term ordered to begin
ON Tuesday, September LIST, 1885, will not be-
gin until Monday, Septem ber 14th following.
The Jury Commissioners for the 18th Dis
trict Court, parish of st. Landry, will there
fore draw Venire of Jurors for three weeks
service for the trial alike of criminal and civil
cases. and the Sheriff will summon said Ve-
tend on Monday, Septembs nI4th, 1885, from
week to week thereafter, for three weeks un-
less sooner discharged. The Clerk will post
one copy of this order in the Clerks Office,
another Oh the front door of the Court House,
and hand another to the Editors of the Opel
ousas Courier, to be published for the full
space of thirty days preceding the 14th of
September 1885.
Given in Chambers at Opelousas, La., this
29th June, 1885.
G.. w. HUDSPETH,
Judge 18th Judicial Dist. of La.
A true copy
(~~) C. MAYO,
(SEAL Deputy Clerk,
(~~) 18th Judicial District of La.
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Pens, Pencils, Ink, Stationery, Seal
ing Wax, Paper Fasteners, Ink and
Pencil Erasers, States, School Books,
School Bags, etc., at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price 50 cts. Nasal injector
free. Sold by NJ. P Young &, Co.
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PRICES

Choice Cypress Lumber at S14
Second Choice at S11
A No. 1, IS inch Shingles $3.50
Cypress and Pine Ceiling SIS
Cypress Flooring $50
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

ANY one wishing to buy breech
loading shot gun can hear of q bargain
by applying at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

An exchange gives its readers this ad-
vice: HNeyer go into store where
you are not wanted. IF q man wants
yon to go to his room he will yoa
TO do so, and If a merchant wants yon
to visit his place of business, lie will in
Vite you through the columns of your
local newspaper. It is wrong to intrnde
upon privacy; don't do it.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Fodder is selling at 60 to rs cents per
100 bundles, and ere long we expect to
see corn selling at about 25 cents per
hushel
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22
DIR. J. A. LARCADE,
Physician and Surget

ITAS returned to Opelousas, where he will
II resume the practice of his profession,
He will be found for the present at the resi-
denee of Mr.. G.. Mornhinyeg, Jr., Main street,
where all calls will meet with prompt atten-
tion. augStf
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Recent cablegrams were to the effect
that the friendly relations existing be-
tween Germany and France had been
marfed by the publication of certain
articles in German paper said to be
inspired by Prince Bismark. That these
two nations will one day engage in an
other war is believed by everyone as in
evitable, for it is the greatest ambition
of France to retrieve herself of her lost
provinces of l,lsace and Lorraine, which
formed part payment of the heavy in
demnity of the war of 1870. The Ger
man Empcror's conferences with the
King of Austria and the Gear of Russia
may have great deal of significance in
the matter. There are 10 better disci-
plined and larger armies in Europe to-
day than those of France and Germany
and war between them would be one
of untold disasters aud loss of life, and
weuld probably involve two or three
other nations.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

FoR RENT.-A small town residence /;
will be rented low to good tenant, if
applied for soon. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Cotton picking has begun, and IN a
few days more new bales of the feecy
staple will make their appearance on
0ur streets,
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

A subscription list is circulating in
our town in behalf of the Grant monu-
ment.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow Sunday at II O'Clock a. m
by the Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cts
Sold by nj. r. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Group, whooping cough and bronehi-
tis Immediately relieved by shiloh's
cure. Sold by NJ. P. Young & Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Fresh Banner Hams at 123 cents per
pound, and new salt meat at 81 cts at
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Jackson's Best and other Chewing
Tobaccos, Pipes and Cigarettes at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

That hacking cough can be SO quick
II cured by Sliioh's Cure We guaran
tee II. Sold By NJ. ?. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Linen Collars, Handkerchiefs, Towels,
Napkins, Hose, Half Hose, ETC., at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Mr. w C. Johnson received the ma
chinery for his new gin, on the Teche.
last Wednesday morning.
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VOL. XXXn.
OPELOUSAs:

Showers have cont nued to fall dur.
ing the past week.
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"a nebble in the streamlet dropped.

"a pebble in the streamlet dropped,
Has changed the course of many river; /;
A dew drop on the baby plant,
Has warped giant Oak forever.
A liver surcharged with vicious bile,
Oft makes the boat of life careen;
1t may be changed to its wonted way,
By dosing the pilot with Smiths Bile Beans
Price, 25 cts. per bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

New sweet potatoes have been on our
market for several days past.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

French claret at 80 cts. per bottle and
California claret at 25 cts. per bottle, at
the Star Grocery. Try some.
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MARTIN CARRON,
TaEe,, an as af, Es8r0y.

RY the undersigned, near Gradenigo's Is
- land, black cow, about years old.
branded on the right hip fac-simile Of brand
at Courier oficel, and has "crumped" horns.
Has been in neighborhood for about two years.
The owner car get her by proving property
anu p''' ''e ROBERT JONES.
August 8, 1884. 5t
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Fresh oatmeal, nutritious and cheap,
at tile Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

On Sunday evening last two colored
boys were out in the woods hunting,
when one Of them by the name of PAS
ehal Giron got badly shot in the right
hand, mutilating the member in terri
BILE manner. The other boy left him in
the woods and has not been seen since.
The wounded boy refuses to tell wheth-
er he fred the shot through accident,
or that the other did il by accident or
intention The matter is iuV0lvel in
mystery, but suspicion points ID 6lle lad
who has concealed himself.
Who is the next boy to shoot him
self or some one else through careless
ness I This is the second case ia khis
town we have had to report within o
month.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

CHOLERA. The cablegranls from Eu-
rope report cholera on the fearful in
crease, ii numbers and mortality, in
Spain and France The deaths from
this terrible scourge runs mp into the
fholsands daily, and is said 10 be 1eci-
mating the population of those Inflated
countries worse than the death roll OF
2 gigantic war. This fell disease is grad
uhlly spreading to the adjacent coI,n-
tries, and as it has been n0Ving vest
ward for the past tWo years, it may
VerY soon reach the shores of America
with like fatal results III We do not pre-
pare, ID The way of sanitary measures,
20 mitigate iEs rapid work Of suffering
and DEATH All of our metropo politan pa
psra are discussing this subject now,
and notes Of warning are being heralded
pTag the whole 0f the United States.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

INDIAN SOLDIERS Sheridan
recomends that 90 of the most turbulent
Indians be enlisted as soldiers under the
command of some experienced officer,
and receive the same pay as soldiers of
the regular army. He thinks this will
give them something to eat, something
to do, and divert their minds from mis-
chief. There is more of justice to the
Indian and good sense in solving q diff
cult problem in the suggestion of Gen.
Sheridan than in any method yet offered.
Clothe the Indian with power and the
authority of the United States Govern
ment and land thieves will keep at lon 6
range. Enlist those Indians and bring
them down to the American Exposition
this winter. They would make a gen
uine American exhibit and enjoy the
trip-N. o. Chronicle.
The people refuse to he mystified in
the matter of the civil service. They
know that the civil service commission
is buDcombe establishment. They
are not disposed to speak in whispers or
beat about the bush, but they are ready
to openly declare that under Demo
cratic administration the Offices ought
to be held by Democrats. They know
that under twenty five years of Repnb
lican administration the offices were
monopolized by Republicans, and they
believe that the whole egovernmentest estab
lishment should be in harmony with the
party which is in the majority and which
won at the election Cincinnati Enqui-
rer, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

Orders promptly filled for
buildings of any description
or dimension at proportion
ately low rates. Orders also
taken for
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

The Opelousas Courier makes mention
of conference of the merchants of
Opelousas and Washington which was
to have been held Monday, August 10th,
when an effort will be made to devise
means of securing reduction of the
extortionate freight rates which have
been inexorably enforced by the Morgan
railroad and the boat running to Wash
ington for many months past. A united
effort will undoubtedly be successful" )"
The idea is u capital one, and if the
merchants of this, and all other towns
along the Morgan and Louisiana West
ern roads, having freight shipped by
them would do likewise, and endeavor
to put an end to the extortlonate prices
paid by them to these monopolies, they
would not only do good thing for
themselves, but also relieve the coun-
try of set of leeches that are sucking
the life blood of helpless people
Lake Charles Commercial
The Opelousas courier., 1885-08-22

While Mr.. Emile Lrette, residing on
Little Callou, about 25 miles below
Houma was engaged in moulding balls
for his gun, preparatory to joining IL
number of his friends in target shooting,
he asked his wife to fill his powder horn
for him. She was some ten or twelve
feet from the fire place where IA few
Goals were smouldering; the task was
but half completed when gust OF. wind
suddenly blowing through the open
door, sent spark straight at the explo
sive which igniting, terrific explosion
followed. The roof of the dwelling was
torn off. Three children were instantly
killed, the mother received such injuries
that before many hours she too was
dead while the husband and father and
two children were badly wounded. The
noise of the explosion brought mum
ber of neighbors to the scene where the
bruised and blackened bodies of whole
family told the sad story of the fearful
havoc wrought by a spark. k.-Houma
Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-30

once caught 'pOssum one cold Thanks
giving day, and taking it home to his
cabin, built up the fire and put it in the
pot. Then he lay down, tired out. with
his feet to the fire, darkey fashion, and
went to sleep. AS he lay there snoring
while the 'pOssum mmered in the pot, his
son, timber, bright-eyed youth, glIded
into the cabin. He took in the situation
in moment. The 'possum was ready
to be eaten, and its strong aroma hlled
the room. Stepping softly to the fire the
graceless youth took the 'possOm out of
the pot and rapidly devoured its gamey
flesh. churkling softly TO himself as he
did so. When be had eaten all there was
to eat he gathered the bones in a little
pile beside the fireplace, and then smear
ing little Of the 'possum grease on the
mouth and nose OF the sleeping man he
stole softly out. By-and-0y old Pompey
awoke. The air was redOlent OF boiled
'pOssum-the old mans mouth watered.
Rising slowly to bis feet he took off the
lid OF the pot and looked in. 'Jerusha
mightyp he exclaimed, it's done gone
Then, glancing down at the fireplace, he
saw the whitened bones. and passing his
hand over his mouth he felt and smelled
the 'possum grease. A broad smile spread
over his puzzled face: Good LawdT he
exclaimed, Il done forget | eat himv"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-30

was not large enough to hold the en-
ployes, ana give them room TO DO their
work, and additional buildings were
asked for and erected. An even larger
increase OF appropriations followed tue
taSing away Of the appropriations Tor
printing from the standing COMMITTEE on
Appropriations and giving that power 10
the Committee on Printing. Where nun
dreds of dollars were asked for IN the nrst
place. many thousands are now asked for.
one Of the results has been the growth OF
the public printing. which was originally
given out by contract to the lowest bid
der; so that the government has now on
its hands the largest printing establish
ment in the world. for which is annually
expended millions OF dollars, the appro-
preparation for which in the last fiscal
year exceeding 100000, Competition
has been cut on. and the work improved
only in extent and expense.
THE OLD CoLORED MESSENGER.
Lindlay Muse, a colored man, is an
other of the old departmental landmarks.
He has been a messenger in the Navy De
partment since 1928. having been appoint
ed by Samuel Southard, OF New Jersey,
who was the Secretary of the Navy when
John Quincy Adams was President. This
old messenger has received letters indcrs-
ing him for his faithful services from
every Secretary Of the Navy from Secre-
tary Southard down 10 Secretary Chan
dler. He says he expects to receive a
similar letter from the present secretary,
Mr.. Whitney, when that gentleman leaves
the department, for Linday has no
thought Of giving up his place for many
years to come, his ''infuence" being
strong enough to keep him in Office, it
matters not what political changes may
take place. There are a very large num-
Der of clerks who have served thirty years
and even more in the departments. The
old saying 'that few die and none resign"
is as true to-day as when it was first ut
tered many, many years ago.