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The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
The Nominee.

B. X. Capitolian- Advocate.
We place the name of Col. L. w.
Robertson, the nominee of the Demo
cratic Convention Of The Sixth Con-
gresstonal District, ut the head at
our columns. Col Robertson is emf
prntly fitted for The position
he has been chosen to lili He
is a life long Democrat thoroughly i'm
bued and conversaht with the prlnci-
pies of his party aud entirely acqualnt-
ed with the needs of the people he will
again be called upon to represent in
Congress. Having already served three
consecutive terms III that body, he will
be enabled from lis knowledge of its
workings and of the prominent states
men of the country to render eflcieht
service 10 his constituents.
Col. Robertson took a leading posi-
ton in the matter Of the improvement
of uhe Mississippi river and its trlbnta-
ries, and to his efforts in great measure
was due the creation of the Mississippi
River Commission. Au earnest, fOrcl-
BILE speaker, and an energetic worker,
the levee interests will have in him an
efficient advocate. We feel convinced
that he will not confine his efforts solely
to these ends, but that he will also de-
vote his energies to futhering every
other interest of his district and State.
We believe too that Col. Robertson
realizes fully the necessity of unifying
tile Democracy in the State and
throughout the Union and that he will
labor assiduously towards that end.
Hence we feel that the Democracy OF
the district should give him its cordial
support in the campaign, and we trust
that no effort will be spared to give
h1m !. large minority at the election
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

DIED-Near Opelousas, Sept. q, 1886,
at lao o'clock q. M, MARY ANN BoU-
DREAu, wife of NJ. g. Wilkins, aged
thirty -six years. She leaves q devoted
husband and eight young children to
mourn her nDtimely demise. May I He
who tsmpers the wind to the sllorn
lamb pour The blessed balm Of ecnso-
lation into their lacerated hearts aud
sustain them in thia hour Of terrible af-
fiietion enc heraavefneHt.
At his home at Faquetaique, il
tl,is parish Sept. 21, 1886, URsHE Mil
Irn, SR,, il The 76tll year q bis age.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4T39
Estate OF HoNoRB LEMELLE AND MARIANNE
VINCENT.
Whereas, Augustin JEFF, of the parish of
ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to bo
appointed administrator of the estate in
community of Honore Lemelle and Marianne
Vincent, both deceased, late of tho parish OF
st. Landry;
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou.
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Sant OF 1896 CLARK
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
Acadia.
Acadia Sentinel.


Some of the reasons urged against
division are, that our area is too little;
that our area is too poor; that the tax
able property within the limits of the
proposed new parish is insufficientln val
ue to furnish by taxation the necessary
revenue to support an independent par
ish government; that in order to raise
the needed revenue, the assessment OF
property would have to be greatly IN
creased; and that the act of the legls-
lature creating Acadia parish is unconstl-
tutional.
The area embraced within the pro
posed parish of Acadia is at least 634
square miles, being 9 miles in excess OF
the constitution requirement. OF 62o
square miles.
1t contains u population OF at least
5000, which is rapidly increasing by i'm
migration. The soil being mostly prai-
rie is certainly as good as that in Calea-
sieu, Cameron, or Caldwell. Yet Cal
casieu. which was incorporated in l643,
has but 1850 Inhabitants, althoug h a
very large area. Cameron has an i'm
mense uninhabited area of 1915 square
miles, and but 2415 inhabitants. Cald-
we'll has but 535 square miles and $40
inhabitants, and Incorporated in 1888.
There are the poor parishes of Frank
lin, $50 square miles and 6495 inhabit-
ants; Grant, with 575 square miles and
6l8s Inhabitants; Jackson, 576 square
miles and 1923 inhabitants /; Lincoln, 455
SQUARE miles and 11,O75 inhabitants
and vet they seem to do we'll, though in
most cases possessing neither the area,
population nor quality of land to be
found in the proposed new parish. Ad-
joining us is the little parish of Lafa-
yette, 262 square miles, with an assess,
ment much lower than in st. Landry
if we are correctly informed. East Cap
roll, 400 square miles, is comparatively
new parish, and not only out Of debt
but, we believe, has considerable sur
plus in her treasury.
These parishes, nearly all OF then
worse off than Acadia in natural wealth
and resources, yet seem to prosper ane
improve. AS to the constitutionality O
the act, the legislature passed it aftel
careful and thorough examination, ane
there is at least as much legal talen
our way of thinking as opposed to us
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia AM
Liver Complaint {! Shiloh's Vitalizer il
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
! MOST EARNESTLY ENTREAT

THE Mothers Friend" Coupled with this
eatreaty will add that during large OBJ
stetrical practice forty -four years) ! have
never known it to fail to produce safe and
quick delivery. III. j. HOLMES, NJ. ID.
Atlanta, Ga.
Treatise on " Health and Happiness of Wo-
man = mailed free.
BRADFrELp REaUi AroR Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 47SS
ESTATE OF SAMUEL p. CLARK.
Whereas, Conrad Brand, of the parish Of st..
Landry, has applied by his petition TO be sp-
pointed administrator of the estate Of Samuef
p. Clark, deceased, late of st. Landry parish ;
Therefore any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file thesame
in writing, in my office, in the town Of Opel
ousas, within ten days from the present NO.
tice. JAMES o. CHACHERE,.
SAINT o5 1896 Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
NO. so.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
NoTICE OF TABLEAU.

1N o..
Probate Court Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 462S
ESTATE OF DAMIEN GU1LLoRY.
Whereas, Marie o. Soileau, of the parish OF
st. Landry, Administrative Of the above enti-
tied estate, has fled final tableau of distri.
button of said estate, accompanied by her
petition praying for the homologation OF the
same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
Sept. II, 1886; :.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in Wi
ting to said tableau and account, in my ofkiee
in the town of Opelousas, within the time re-
quired by law, and to show cause, if any they
may have, why said tableau and account
should not be homologated and confirmed.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Sept. 18, 1886. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

The contest for the congressionalnom
. ination of the Fifth District, at Ruston,
ended on the 18th inst, with the nnani
nous nomination of Hon. c. Newton, of
Warehouse.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Mr.. J.. Lassalle is building II large ad
dition to his storehouse on Landry
street, near SINNERS bridge. This in
dicates healthy prosperity and an in I
creased business on his part.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

We call attention To the card Of Ma.
VI. B. Meginley, IN another column He
has fine stock of millinery goods aud
ia quite aa .fGit in the art of putting
them together in an aesthetic manner.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Democratic parish convention held at
Trinity. Catahoula parish, on the 7th inst, to
send delegates to the congressional conven-
tion, also reorganized the parish committee.
st Landry Democrat.
And the Democratic parish Executive Com
mittees of Plaquemine, st. Bernard and Ter
rebonne have just appointed themselves their
delegates to the Congressional Convention OF
the Sd District. And in the Convention held
last week at Baton Rouge number of the
delegations were not selected by the people
in convention. Does the Democrat want the
party in st. Landry to adopt all these irregu-
lar and vicious methods and discard all the
wise and salntary rules which have been at
last firmly established for its guidance?
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
A Grand Fair.

We have received the programme OF
the First Grand Fair of the Attakapas
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair Asso-
ciation, which will take place ii Jean
nefette on the 9TH, 9Th, 9th and 10th OF
October prox., in which seven OF the
leading parishes of Southwest Loulsl-
ana will be represented, st Landry
among the number. We know of no
move that could be of greater interest
to our people than the permanent es-
tablishment of such annual fairs
throughout all of the parishes of the.
State. AT these fairs the farmers, stock
raisers and mechanics could annually
meet and exhibit their stock, products
and hanslicraft, interchange ideas about
different methods of cultivation, rear
ing of cattle, horses and poultry, and
suggest new ideas of improvement In
the mechanic arts. This would give a
new stimulus to all kinds of industry
and progress and greatly promote ouI
advancement In comfort and general
prosperity. Many handsoinelpreiniunls
will he awarded to exhibitors in the
various departments of highest aud mp
pfoximate merit il, articles. whether
farm products, fine stock or poultry, OF
articles of llandiwork. Let st. Landry
send down large representation e
this grand inter parish fair md carry
with them a large exhibit Of eal agF1
cultural aud mechanical resources.
Remember the dates and get iead,
for this interesting oecasioIl. Specia
rates OH railroads, and an immens'
crowd expected to be present
Don't miss it.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
Runl,lanas Arnica 9alye.

1,he Best Salve III the world for
fnts Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt
RTenm Fever Sores, Tetter. Clappesl
Hands Chilblaina Corns, and aIl Skin
sIsr,.ntious. ana positively cures Piles,
q IL, pay required It e guaranteed
il, il I'll perfect satisfaction "a money
,tfsnlel Pfiee Is cents per bog,
Far saIe by NJ. e Yaung 81 co
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

rNN Tuesday night betwe en- the store Of Mr.
Robe. Chacher6 and old residence Of NJ.
. Chacher9, gold watch charm. Any ena
returning same at the store Of Mr Theo. Una
charA. where description Of charm viii he
given, will be suitably gewarAed,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

The District Court opened It's session
On last Monday. As usual there have
been many people in town 10 attend
ance at the Court as jurors and wit
nnesnR
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Our enterprising merchant, Mr.. Jos
Bloch, has already shipped Il new
bales of cotton
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Mr.. Z. B. Sandoz, on Court street. not
only sells cheap groceries and dry goods
but lie also sells cheap coffins. A visit
to his establishment will convince you
Of all these facts. See advertisement,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

The new Courthouse is beginning to
assume fine proportions and will be a
handsome edifice when finisned.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
A CARD.

nnhl;e that can be found at the store of
Mr.. Jos. Bloch, where ] will be pleased to
serve them as formerly.
Thanking them for past favors and solicit
inc their future orders, an, very respect
fnIiv. T. BYRON MEGTNLEY.
Opelousas, Sept. IS, 1886. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
JUST RECEIVED.

- N assortment of CoFFINS of various
~ atvles, sizes and prices. viii be sold Of
small nrofit. Cali and examine before pur-
sshasing elsewhere l.. B. SANDOl.
- nAs' . 80 Court street. Opelousas, La.
Sent A, 1886.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

y New rice il pouring into town and
win continue to do for some time, we
suppose, as large crop has been made,
and sells readily at $I.75 to 1920 per
barrel delivered at Opelousas. New
cotton has been slow coming in, but in
The next few days there viii be steady
and rapid increase of sales until the
crop il ali in. The prices rule very
low from to 81 cents per pound.
About half crop will be made, and
the most Of it will be gathered by the
1st of November.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
Our Next Governor.

Lafayette Advertiser.
It is perhaps little early to talk
about our next Governor, but specula-
ton OF this subject is "on" all the same,
and favorites are being brought to the
front In the Northern part of the State
several gentlemen true and tried DEM
ocrats-have been mentioned fer this
exalted position, prominent among them
bein. the Hon. j. G. Moncure, one of
the Judges of the Circuit Court in that
section. This gentleman would need
no introduction to the people of Lonisi-
ana he is well known as man OF
splentliA attainmenIs, sound Judgment
and supporting il reputation of unblem-
isie.l integrity But while taking
this view af The situation we believe
that Snutllw, stern Louisiana is entitled
tn some consideration in the selection
of State officers. The record will show
it has been years since this section was
reprcsented in this respect, and the
time is ripe TO bring this fact to notice.
There is within the limits of u sister
parish man and Democrat who has
done some service to the State, who
possesses tina ability, an nnsuliied char
acter and worthy il every way of the
chief executive office of the State. We
refer to the Hon Henry L. Garland, o
st. Landry parish.
He is sfavorably known throughout tn.
State and would, therefore, draw good
sunpart from other actions, We nom
mate him believing there is no bette
material in the State for gaad ant
worthy Governor.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

R,r sIyspepsi., md liver complaint
5,.,,. l,..vf i printed gnaraaatee on sg efs
haIlle ST Slliloh's VisalIzer e neYel
fsIIs ID cura. At M. n Young q Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
Wonderful Cures.

W.D. Hoyt g. Co., wholesale and re-
tail Druggists at Rome, Ca, say: We
have been selling Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for two years. Have never
handled remedies that sell as we'll, or
give such universal satisfaction. There
have been some wonderful cures effect
ed by these medicines in this city.
Several cases of pronounced Consump-
ton have been entirely cured by use
of few bottles Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, taken in connection with Elec-
trio Bitters. We guarantee them al
ways. Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

We learn that on the 22d inst, Durel Miller,
who lives on Bayou des Cannes, shot with
revolver q daughter of Honore Fruge, a young
girl Just entering her teens. Two shots were
fred, the second only taking effect. Miller
then attempted to take his own life and sue
ceeded III shooting himself in the head Both
parties are seriously injured but not suppos.
ed to be fatally so. We were unable to learn
the cause of this terrible affair
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

We welcome to onr exchange list the Aca-
dia Sentinel, weekly six column page pa
per published and edited by Geo. K. Bradford
at Rayne, La. The salutatory is short, vigo-
poses of advocating everything that will tend
to build up Rayne and the adjacent territory
such as promoting immigration, education
agriculture, improvements, etc, and working
for the establishment of the proposed new
parish of Acadia. 1--WE copy strong article
| from its last issue ON this snbiect.) The Sen
| tinel presents clear and neat biographies
appearance, is filed with interesting reading
| matter, and deserves a liberal support. Wa
wish it's proprietor success.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

q,rainor & Rnssell's Sash Factory
lgashinat on. Send fof price list,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Mr.. Louis Lille. whom many Of our
nld citizens will remember. has opened
s. variety store at The stand lately oceu-
MED by Mrs. Laas, on Main street, next
t 10 Il. Jagou's, where he sells on the IN
stalIment plan q variety of hot1senoid
effscts sncl. as clocks, looking glasses,
haasnrings, clothes-Wringers pictures
&e. We have known Mr. Lille for sev,
eral Years and believe him to be reliable
and trustworthy ID every particular
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

= Geo. WI Moriarty, gunsmitll, Belle
glIs street calls tho attention Of sports
men III lis gun, pistol and ammunition
department, which he has jnst opened
iii connection with his regular repairing
business. He has q complete assert
ment off breecll and muzzle loading guns,
! pistols, all kinds of paper and metallic
cartridges for guns, pistols and rifles Of
every make and guage. wads, powder,
shot caps, primers, etc Repairing ID
first class style and guaranteed.
Bottom prices assured.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by M.
p. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

-.-ssaz B555 sss5s 4
Tie Executive Campaign gul,n,itite
of Rayne having adopted 4 sfesoiufisH
asking The cos operation If ili. citizens
of Opelousas and vieislify. in carrying 60
4 successful sssiie lie ereaflon oi ti'e
Darisll of Acadla. and having requested
tl,e Cllairmau Of the Committee. OF Nine
teen from Opelonsas til apioiilt aif Ex-
eentiye Campaign gomnsiltse from stta
Mace, M, Jos Bloch. Chairman 81 sald
Committee or Nineteen. lias appointed
the following gentlemen % compose SAID
Campaipn Committee from Opelonsas !:
Laurent Dupre, Chairman = s. Per
rodin, j.. o. Chachele, @ Mayo, C.W !.
DuRoy, G T. Dupr6, 3. E. peazlle, 'llsl =.
e. Duson, Gus. I, FuDtenot, simeon
Birotte, L. Skinner, n. Lastliapes
sT,af the members of the Campaign
Committee, so appointed by the Com !, ,
mittee of Nineteen, nav go to wor! ana
redeem tlle pledges which were gwen
70 The people Of Rayne some time ago,
namely. 10 assist in erecting the new
narjsI, Of Acadia ON the lines agreed !
a,nnn between the two Committees and
recited ii The enabling act passed at elle
last session of the Legislature we gave
pledges, rs u people, to support the new
rafisIl. and We should make good tiiose
promises OH the day Of The election sey
rn,i,,o far the creation of the parish O
Acadia as agreed upon by the OpeIou.
aus and Rayne Committees. Sllonld We
cote against division. we weuld ps
! pniltv DC had faith to onr friends Of sou
s1,a,s,. ct T,anfrv. besides being slngeil
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

caiarrl. cured, llc:sltii sEslal sweet
I,fentl. spenresl. iii sl.ilolsls Cataifl1
Remedy Price 10 sts. SssEll ItiJessaa ~
lrse sala lsy nj r alsisg lk
MI. lasssp Inck side ssE lat'sss al'se
sliilssA II R9ixssss Plaster Price s5 re-
eald l,y M. Tpnng s. eo.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
An nnterprising Reliable House

NJ. P. Young and Co. can always be
relied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best of everything. but to secure
the Agency for such articles as have
well-known merit and are popular with
the people, thereby sustaining the repu-
tation of being always enterprising, and
ever reliable. Having secured the
Agency for the celebrated Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, will
/ sell it on positive guarantee. 1t will
| surely cure and every affection OF
Throat, Lungs, and chest, and to show
our confidence, We invite you to cal
and ret u Trial Bottle Free.
Shiloll's Vitalizer is what You neet
for consumption, loss of appetite, dlz
ziness, and all symptoms of dyspepsia
Price 10 and IS cents per bottle. Solt
by NJ P. Young & Co.
Who would dispense with the luxur,
of ice water these hot days when on
friend Lacombe is selling ice at 2a cts
Der pound at retail, and Ii cts. pc
pound in quantities See advertise
ment.
Shiioh's Cough and Consumptio
cure is sold by Us on guarantee.
cures consumption. Sold by M. I
Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy for you. Sold by M. r
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Three more severe earthquake shocks were
felt at Charleston on the night of the 10th
and early next morning, shaking houses aud
Virgins of Canada predicts terrible earth
quake on the 29th inst, that will destroy Mo
bile. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston
and Galveston, Tex, and San Francisco, Cal
Ii Prof Virgins knows anything about it w
will get shaking up in st. Landry, too. ~
we are in the lines Of his disturbances. Who
believes him.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

a,hat hacking cnagli c:sii be 80 il'ltc1ss
i s. cured 81 Slliloil's Care gtastssasf
III. fil sold lsy AI ri attllk y Ge.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

ALL ABOARD. Remember the grand
Excursion to the Salt Mines, which
lsayes here tomorrow morning at
about 7:45 o'clock. Fare for the ronnd
tri,, ouiv one dollar and a half--cIlil
flred vs. cents Don't miss this cheap
and pleasant trip, as you may not have
another opportunity to see the wonder
fnl Salt Mines again soon.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Trainor & Russell's Sash Factory
washington. Send FIR price list
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

change ssf olae vote, Mc are inferno
Ed. would have admitted the Estilette
delegation Ito the late Convention Mt
Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge was
entitled i'd ak votes, but the delegation
WIS instructed to vote as unit on all
questions. When the delegates consult
ed with One another ms fa how they
should snte OH the rnntest those IN fa-
vor III gIle Litleil delegatinn had a nia-
iority OF one vote. A change Of that
] delegation to tlle snther side would have
secured the adoption Of the majority re-
fsorE 0f tlse Committee on Credentials
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

Some of the State press are comment
ING on thn Lewis Steele Duson contro-
versy. The Homer Journal {anti-Ad-
ministration) says
Now comes Senator Lewis, of st. Lam
ary. and SAYS that our much praised
State Auditnl has failed tp dn his duty
ana violated the law BY failing to in
struet the district attorney to proceed
against The tax collector of st. Landry
for a slefsiication in 1884 of $S363. II
seems that tile Auditor permitted tins
sheriff aud tux collector 10 go On aud
enlarge his dcfalcation again IN 1859.
And the Shreveport Times, which
gives the Administration two digs IN
the ribs y for every good word it has to
saw for it, retorts rs follows:
The Times knows nothing of the facts
ii this case, but it does know that Sen
ator Lewis is the old maid OF Louisiana
politics, always dissatisfied aud always
assuming that he possesses a monopoly
of political virtue, while his opponents
enjoy monopoly of political vice
Sheriff Dnson, of ST. Landry, is Mr.
Lewis pet aversion, and it is antago,
.,ism to Duson rather than Il sincere
love for the people that actuates him
The growIer in politics is as disagree
able as the growler in the home circle
Senator Lewis growled over the liant
Grant. lie erowIed over the creation o
the pew parish of Acadia, aud he nov
growls over the action OF the State Al
ditor. sc.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25
MUSIC

HMIss LIzzIE GIBBS will open . MUSIC
I lHR CLASS on the lat of October.
Opeaonsas, Sept. 25. 1885 I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1886-09-25

WEATHER AND CRoPs. The weather
has BEEN cloudy and threatening, with
showers III some localities, during the
entire week. We have been looking
fcr I'D eauiuoctial gale, but not for Wig
nins storm which was to commence on
fhe Goth inst. and continue with 10:
creased violence until the 26th, spread
inn ruin aud devastation on land and
On sea Wiggins ID an astTologic and
rnstsoric erank, and people have NJ
Eaifh III lliswild and insane predictions
Ills late showers have improved the
cotton and potato crops, and with late
falI nl4y yield better than has been an
kioipated Oh account Of the late pre-;
l0uNpd dr0ntia.