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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

NO. States: The ladies of Washing
ton City are delighted with the Jeffer-
sonian simplicity of Mrs. Cleveland, and
all of them made it convenient to attend
the recent reception at the White House
in order to see it. The simplicity which
they admired most was dress worn by
Mrs. Cleveland that cost $500 in Paris.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
nncklan,s A.rnica 8alve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required, It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by M. P Yonng & Co
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
NOTICE

rs hereby given, in accordance with Article
i. 4S of the Constitution, that d bill will be
introduced at the present session of the Gen.
eral Assembly to amend section of an Act
entitled " An Act to incorporate the Town Of
Vile Plate, Parish of st. Landry" approved
March 10Th, 1858, so as to give the President
of the Town Council power to act 40 ex-oficio
Justice of the Peace in enforcing the town or
dinances, with the same power and privileges
and with rights to the same emoiuments that
a Justice of the Peace would have in similar
cases. May l5 1885,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Lafayette Advertiser When Texas
established three-cent rate per mile
the roads howled frantically that it
would ruin them and that it would stop
all railroad building in the State. In
stead of this they have constantly in
cre ased their mileage. New roads have
been built and business has steadily
increased
The same wild howl goes up now
from the Louisiana railroads, when the
Legislature Of the State proposes to ex-
tend d guardian hand over her people.
If railroads are able to pay tie high
officials from ten thousand to twenty
thousand dollars per year for their ser
vices. we think they certainly could
afford to carry people at three cents per
mile, and in addition give the members
Of the Legislature free pass.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

The Opelonsas Social Climb will give
ID entertainment on the Goth of July,
prox., and in view of that fact have in
scsiVe preparation splendid drama for
tic occasion. The young men of our
Iown intend to make this special
svsnt Of.the amusement season
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
NOTICE

rs hereby given that the Assessment Lists
town of Opelousas, for inspection and correc-
ton, for term of 20 ttwentyl days, beginning
next after the 10 (ten) days required for no.
tice. AID. LASTRAPES,
Assessor Parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, june 7 1886. jel2-5t
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

We learn that the Town Council has
abolislied tie tax of one dollar per day
loF the privilege of selling meats in the
slalis Of the market house The remov-
si Of this tax brings TWO more butchers
ii The front, making, now, four who will
Efarnish meat fnr our people, and may
bring the price of beef down for short
lime. The Corporation loses large
aast or its revenues BIZ this experiment,
and may soon fud it expedient to res
lind its somewhat hasty action.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

"What's the matter SIP" you are not
looking well. 90 nothing only slight
cold In two days after the above con-
yersation Isl" was very sick with pneu.
monia. Had he at first taken dose OF
SMITHS BILE BEANS | bean1 he
would have been surely ca: ! without
harm. A cold is con5es, n; BILE
BEANS will relieve a cold quicker
than any other remedy, as it relieves the
congested part at once. For sale, by all
medicine dealers. Price, Csc. per bottle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

& Hon. III. M. Favrot, chairman of the
y)smocratic Executive Committee of the
IN Congressional District, gives notice
shst said committee has been called to
seet in Baton Rouge on Saturday, the
IllEh day of July, at IL O'Clock Nj.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

The commencement exercises of st.
Mary's Academy, for boys and young
nlen, will take place on the 18th of
july, prox. Following this will come
tie exercises at Grand Coteau College,
seme time in August, when all of our
achools will be closed until the fall
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Very few local items this week. If
y0a ask the news from anyone in the
country, the general answer is: The
rains are running the crops : We
hope, however, the June deluge is
abont over, and that fine weather will
aereed the gloom and disaster of the
but three weeks.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
RradiiaIai q EamaIa RaaulaLor

Will give blooming color, an elastic step
and a cheerful spirit to the woman of sallow
complexion. heavy dragging motion and mel
ancholy disposition.
Treatise on Health and Happiness of yVo
man mailed free.
BRADrIELD REGua ATOR Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Destructive storms have been pre-
vailing in Texas, doing much damage to
crops and property, and in some places
lives were lost and others more or less
injured.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

DY the undersigned in Bellevue, on the
Id 10Th inst, red OK, blaze face, branded
thus 4 D, crop and C in right ear, and C in
the other, Fac-Simile of brand can be seen at
this ofice.) This OK has been ranging in tho
neighborhood for more than two years. The
owner is requested to call and prove property,
pay charges and take him away, or he will be
disposed of according to law.
EMORY WILSON,
Nav 20 1896 I'm
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Who would dispense with the luxury
of ice water these hot days when our
friend Lacolnbe is selling ice at 21 cts.
per pound at retail, and II cts. pei
pound in quantities. See advertise
ment.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

DRowNED. A colored man, whose
sa,,,t We could not learn and who was
ssher demented in mind, was drowned
Il baYon Mallet during the storm On
ghnrsday of last week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
Printing Office For Sale.

A COMPLETE outfit for printing seven
IN column newspaper. Press, Type, Cases,
Stands, Etc, all in good order, being the ma
terial used for the publication Of the Wash
ington Enterprise and News. VIII be sold
cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Are you made miserable by indiges
ton, consumption, dizziness, loss of ap-
petite, yellow skin? Shiloh's Vitahzer
ia positive cure. Sold by M. ?. Young
g. Go.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

The Rev. Geo. A. Thayer, of Bourbon.
Ind, says; Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shiloh consumption cure. !"
Sold by NJ. p. Young & Co
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel breech- loading shot gun can be
had at bargain on application at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

The Waler iii bayous Cocodli4, Bgaf
I'D Conrtableau is higher than it has
been for years, and at Washington on
Wednesday last, was only 26 inches
below the high water mark Of 1882.
Most 0f the farms on the west bank Of
TIE Bayou B9uf are under water. This
almost IN unprecedented overflow is caus-
ed by sile heavy rains of the past two
weeks, whereas the inundatiOn of 1882
VAS from tlle breaking of levees on the
Red aid Mississippi rivers.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Why will you cough when Shiloh's
cure will give you immediate relief
Price lOc, SOC and 81. Sold by M. P.
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Danger Al neglected cold or cough may
lead to pneumonia, Consumption or other fatal
disease. asEcng,a gsceQral Fills viii cure q. =
dleestIoD, ssck headache as thousands testify.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

For dyspepsia and liver complaint,
you have printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's .Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. At NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

"Hackmetack" a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and so cents. Sold
by NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

me Governor has signed the Sunday
.,aW--ths 18th legislative enactment
,rou, ~, r,lcated, at this session.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

A good second hand piano for sale
for eighty dollars. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

A Nasal Injector free with each bottle
of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price SO
cents. Sold by NJ. P Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Why suffer from carns when Corona
Carsa Care will effect permanent curef
Sold by r.. NJ. LittelI
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

The boys of Sc Mary's Academy had
delightful picnic at Woodwortl1s
Springs On last Tuesday. They we're
ii charge of their teachers. Profs. Dn-
Qaesnay and Lewis, who did all in their
sIower 10 contribute to their pupils en-.
iogment After taking q good bath and
aWitnming exercise liz the bayou, the
veil provided baskets were opened, a
Aonntiful repast Of the good things OF
liia was enjoyed. Il delicious bumper Of
Npol spring wafer was drank, when the
ioyous, happy throng of school boys re-
turned 70 the College grounds, refreshed
loF tie iabors of the ensuing day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

sl.gloIlss tialarrll Rensedy II positive
lr,its /. fer cafarrh. dsptlserlts. and canker
mouth. Sold BIT n z. Young g Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

Our pnpallar town constable, slf.
ii 81 nj JallBsion, died ID "Wednesday
night. after j lisigesilss illness, and wias
hurled 81, Thnsst1.ly morning. Ne m
slerstansl tisat THE Bp:afst af Police l!as
elected ollr Young friend s5tlney He
l,rasa as constable IN lais ssead
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

shiioll's Care will Immediately rsss
iieve group, wIaoopIng cough and broil
clIitis. Sold BY NJ. Z. Young q Co.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
l.. NOLLIvE,
Main Street, opposite Lemoatey d Co.,
WmsRafmwtOTa. LA.

XWTATCHMAKER, Jeweler and Optician
w Repairs Chronometers, Clocks, Watch
es, Music Boxes, Etc. Sells Watches, Clocks,
Diamonds, Jewelry, Spectacles, &c, &c. :.
Old gold and silver bought gB All work
guaranteed, and prices cheap.
June 26, 1885, 3m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

We will bet tile editor of the Argus
81, 600, ,OO0, 600 that if that ssenabling
asts' is passed by the Legislature plac-
ind the question of removing the parish
eltp frum Opelousas to Washington, to
s vote Of the people, that Washington
cannot marshal her $4,000 yoters'' to
slladle her to get III. or even 4 majority
ga The votes, no more than she has made
sEp the $50, 900 or morea to build up
Ille new Courthouse, jail, etc. If our
bet appears large, ii il I'LL on paper. just
llkn The arguments and money Of our
sHnagere and his people, and can't be
sbieeted to in a 'fblnff game
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

On Wednesday the Senate Committee
on corporations reported fayorably by
majority on Senate bill No. l67, ito re-
move the seat of government of st. Ian
dry parish from Optlousas to Washing
ton."
Mr.. Lewis submitted minority re-
port signed by Messrs. Lewis, Kelly and
Smart, which was concurred in by Mr..
Gaskins.
Last Wednesday Mr.. Guidry intro
duced an act creating another parish out
of st. Landry parish to be called the
parish of Ogden, to be taken from the
northern portion of ST. Lasdry
The appropriation COMMITTEES has re-
ported favorably on bill No. 206, an act
making an appropriation to pay amount
due f. f Perrodin, district attorney
thirteenth judicial district, for addition
al compensation to certain district at
torneys in the country parishes in ac-
cordance with Act No. So of 1867.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

We have received on invitation to pc
present at the commencement exercises
of Manhattan College, New York, which
took place at tho Academy of Music on
the 25th Among the Sc Landry stia-.
sdents in that institution are two sons CT
Capt. r q. Garland, one Of Mr.. p. Il.
Saizan, and one of MIR Henry Las
trapes, and probably one or two others,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

The next session of the Supreme
Court opens here on Monday, the 5th
of July Attorneys aud litigants hav-
inc cases before this tribunal are res
pectfully reminded that they can hi ye
their briefs printed at the COURIER Of
fice with neatness, accuracy and dis
match All lie usual rates, and when the
conv is handed in before the opening OF
court we viii allow a fair reduction from
regular rates.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

We call The attention of onp readers
To The advertisement Of Mr.. Il. Nollise,
matchmaker, ieweler and optician, of
Washington, La, ii another column.
Mr. NolIive is d skilled workman Of long
experience. md his stock Il carefully
assorted, aud offered ,at prices tn ssait
tI1ss times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26

OPELOUsAs:

SATURDAY,. JUNE 26. 1856.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1886-06-26
TAKEN UP AS AN EsTRAY.

L. A. SANDoz,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-13
4 Hallway Car Incident.

A correspondent OF the Hartford Times
relates a little incident that is both amusing
aud suggestive: alt Is generally Under
stood that il person vacateS seat for a
few moments and leaves some article IN il
that this will secure il till his return. In
more than one Instance We have seen an
oyercOat or s9tchel removed from a seat
thus reserved and placed elsewhere by a
newcomer. An amusing case OF the kind
recently occurred on a road not far from
Hartford. A gentleman had occasion to leave
his seat for few moments at q statloD, and,
on returning, found his oyercoat and
satchel removed and the seat taken posses
sion Of by young man and his best girl.
The gentleman said TO the young man: Il
think | am entitled TO this seat, az left ar
ticl,s in il while 1 stepped TO the platform
for moment said The Young man
Possession is nine points OF the law, and
think We will keep the seat 'rhen,
said the gentleman, will you please rise
that may get my umbrellai' The young
man could not refuse this reasonable re-
guest, and IS he rose from the seat
the gentleman slipped into it, much
TO the amusement Of the other passengers.
The young man then requested 'his best
girl to 60 with him to another seat. In
reply she said, Il can't get ont 'Will
you rise said the Young man 60 the gen.
tleman, and allow this lady to come out?
Il think not said the latter: if possession
Is nine points Of The law, propose to avail
myself 1.-THE same, and il your friend wishes
10 vacate the seat she can step over or in
irOr', which she did without delay. causing
more than smile from those who wit
messed the performance"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-13

Dir. JULIAN HAWTHORNE may write till
doomsdsy, and he VIII never convince the
public that Mr.. LOWELL knew he was inter-
viewing him with a view to publishing
what he said on the occasion now entitled
to be styled a" memorable" Let the word
Of HAWTHORNE be conceded TO be as good
as LowEIL's, and then what is the evidence;
What other and stronger evidence does any
body need than the fact that Mr.. LOWELL
Immediately came out In the papers and de-
elared that he had not made for the benefit
Of the public any such comments upon
English society as Mr.. HAWTHORNE had put
into his MOUTH II on Monday he knew
that he was being interviewed profession.
ally and was willing for the public TO know
what be said, why should he deplore on
Tuesday the publication OF his converse.
tionY
No, Dir. HAwTHORNE's explanation is not
satisfactory. II is too PLAIN TO everybody
that Mr.. LOWELL could not possibly have
been CD Que day SO mortified as he evident
ly was II he had known on the previous
day that bis conversation with Mr.. HAw-
THoRNE was 20 be published. The utmost
that csn be conceded TO Nj. HAWTHORNE Is
that he carelessly, not Intentionally, allowed
Mr.. LOWELL 20 misunderstood his mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-13
A Precedent,

II Is hardly worth while TO discuss ID,
Tquestion Of the propriety Of eleeting Mr.
CARLISLE Speaker OF the next House OF Re
representatives. In case his seat In that body
should BE- contested; aud for three reasons
first, we do not believe that his seat will
be contested; second. TO allow contest 10
disqualiiy member for that Office would
be, as has been truly SAID, TO put II into the
power OF any person running against a
probable candidate for Speaker TO preyeat
him from getting the Office; and third,
there is no question Of proprie,y involved,
seeing that the House Of Representatives
can itself choose the committee on cleo
lions.
A friend familiar with the history OF
Congress for many years past informs us
that about forty years ago Hon. JoaS NJ.
Boris contested the election OF Hon. JOHN
WINSTON JosEs as congressman from this
district. Mr.. JONES was nevertheless
elected Speaker pending the contest. II
was charged at least that one Of the oh.
jects Mr.. Boris bad IN mind In contesting
Mr.. JokEs's sest was TO prevent him from
being elected Speaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-13
For Old Virpinians

Who that recollects the old clerks referred
TO in the following note from one OF them
but would read with pleasure history Of
themi IL would be labor Of love on the
part Of Mr.. JOHNSTON, Qor we fear there is
no money in it, but 1t would certainly find
readers amongst the descendants OF the hon.
ored class alluded TO. We miss the names
Of the WoRsHANs OF Prince Edward. But
Mr.. JOHNSTON did not intend to mention
all the names.
GnNoRE's MILLS, November IL, 1886.
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Will you allow me to use the col
umn. Of the Dispatch, which circulates in
every part OF the State, as medium OF in'
quiry on subject that has been occupying
my attention for some tlme-yiz the gath
ering OF the materials for small volume
that propose to publish at an early date,
which will be entitled " Memorial Of Old
Virginia Clerks"? The high and honora-
bic position occupied by this class OF men
in former times is well known to those who
| have looked into the subject; and there Is
| hardly county In the State that has not
produced men who have become noted for
| their skill. intelligence, and usefulness as
| clerks-and men whose memories ought
not to die, but ought to be perpetuated in
some durable form. There are also many
| familieS-ss the liolts, in Halifax; the
| Pollards, in King William the Chcws, in
Spotsylvsnia; the Millers, in Goochland;
the Dances, IN Powhatan the Woodsons,
| IN Cumberland; the CARROTS, in Abe
marie; the Christians, In New Kent, and
the Winstons, in HSnover-in whose fsmi-
lies the Office Of clerk was transmitted
through three or four generations. IL is OF
these, and OF all others Of the same kind,
that | desire to obtain all the information
| | can In the next few months or earlier, in
Guiding any striking characteristics or re-
| markable incidents connected with them or
any OF them; and shall be laid under OBJ.
legations to any clerks OF courts or rela.
tives or acquaintance Of these old worthless
| by communicating with me at Gilmore's
Mills pcst-oifice, Rockbridge county.
am persuaded that volume OF rare
aud peculiar interest can be made OF the
materials that hope TO gather in this and
other ways. FREDERICK JOHNSTON,
formerly Clerk Of Roanoke county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-13
Dangerous Tendencies.

The Boston Herald, in commenting upon
the statement telegraphed from Atlanta
that Governor GORD0S's inaugural address
was devoted to an assertion OF the principle
Of States rights, says:
"Ii a southern Governor had attempted
to defend this doctrine ten or fifteen years
ago he would by the act have aroused a
cry Of alarm all over the North, for II would
have been said that 1t was simply an effort
to resuscitate the so.call.d Lost Cause
Undoubtedly, on the part OF a great many
who engaged In the struggle, the war OF the
rebellion was in defence Of the States
rights doctrine, and had no special connec-
ton with the question Of slavery. But TO
secede was to push the theory to an I'M
tenable extreme, and the war set
tied the question that the right to
break up the Union could not DC
conceded to the States. But there has
been, and Is, a danger that, in the reaction
from this extreme assertion OF State sover-
eighty. we may be carried into denial TO
the States Of their legitimate functions, aud
in this way bring about thoroughly unde-
siTable Capitalization OF Government. The
danger OF lapsing into indifference as TO The
rights OF the States Is even greater at the
South than 1t Is at the North. The south
ern public men are fast growing TO l0Ol
upon the Federal Government As power
To be appealed TO under variety OF differ
ent conditions"
The Herald then enumerates some OF tn
movements which, in its judgment, are il
the direction OF Capitalization and ten(
TO "make the State less independent ant
less important as a political entity" anC
adds
alt was, no doubt, against these an(
other forms Of Capitalization that Governo
Gordon protested, and, now that the issue
OF the war are definitely settled, he viii tint
great many Of the best aud wlsest men IL
the North who will agree with him that
tendency that should be preached agains
and worked against ia that OF unduiy ex
altipg the power Of the nation, aud tina
Of unduly diminishing the power of tn
State"
While the Herald does not, we think
show its usual discrimination, seeing tina
Il wars upon the BLAIR bull and appropris
tons from tho United States Treasury 10
the improvement OF rivers aud harbOrs, it
article, as a whole, Is sound aud timely
We are clad to see that the Herald and tn
best and wisest men In the North ar
waking up to the dangers Of Capitalization
And we would SAY to our Boston coniem
porary and those whom II represents thu
one Of the grayest things that threaten Tn
States Is Federal Judicial usurpation. Il
what extent that usurpa,ion has been cal
Rcd Is illustrated in the Virginia coupe
cases. The Herald would do well to POI
der this matter, a. there Is no telling ho'
soon II may come home to some norther
state,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-13
To Err Is Human,

but IL is positively inexcusable to admin
lister or take narcotics or potent sedatives
to relieve tranquility OF the nerves the
essily-dlscoverable cause OF which is simply
Indigestion. Hostetter's Stomach Bltters
Ia the remedy indicated when the nervous
systemiswesk. and consequently super sem
sitive and untranquil. Braced and quieted
by this snperlative tonic. the system obtains
needful repose at night. dyspeptic qualrns
cease TO disturb the stomach. and mental
inquietude disappears. The habit OF body
becomes regular, the liver and kidneys are
BEAUTIFULLY stimula I'd. ana bodily or men,
tai exertion ceases TO be . wearlsone and
difficult task. Neuralgia, rheumatism, and
malarial disorders. and kidney troubles.
are entirely eradicaicd by this ma'chle@
invigornnt and regulator.
no 9-Tu, Th(w)&sa