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The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19
The Southern Fever.

+ The following is a sample of many
letters that The Times-Democrat has
lately received from the Northwest re-
garding immigration to the South,
which shows the spirit now prevailing
in that portion of the country
MANCHESTER, Ia, June 4, 1856.
To the Editor of The Times Democrat:
DEAR SIR-I find, as I anticipated,
great interest. among Northwestern
farmers about the South, it's health, its
soil, its fruit, timber, water, products
and its people. Many are inquiring
after the long lost cousin who went
south before the war, and they say they
want to see him, and what is more, they
will see him. Somehow they forget to
ask: How will I be received? but
they go right along as if they were in
haste to see an old friend long absent.
A great change has come over the
Northern heart, and [ look for re-
union "down in Dixie" that will beat
the "Prodigal Son" all hollow. Don't
mind my Western phrases, Mr.. Editor,
for I am recent convert myself.
There is an awakening of the people
here. Politicians are losing influence
with their denunciations of the South,
and the truth about it is being publish
ed and understood. Many q Northern
farmer will make his next farm on
Southern soil.
The great advantages of warm eli
mate in producing early fruits and vege-
tables, which always take the cream OF
the market, is freely talked about, fol
they have tasted your fine early fruits
at high prices, and are anxious to be
come producers and sellers, and to The
stock raiser green grass and long
summer are pleasant and profitable
topics. S, L. CARY.
Our correspondent expresses, some
what roughly, the new sentiment nov
prevailing in the Northwestern lows
and Minnesota-in regard to the South
apd Louisiana especially. There coult
he no greater difference between any
two sections than between these, ye
the Iowa people find everything at
tractive here. in our climate, people
soil aud crops. They are coming, tel
thousand strong. They are alread,
come many thousand of them hav'
settled OIL our prairies and lowlands
and are sending home most brillian
and encouraging pictures of their new
homes.
The movement in this direction i
already begun. 1t will require little
agitation on our part to secure this i'm
migration. 1t will continue to pour in
to Louisiana, if we but do our duty. il
welcoming and encouraging these peo
pie, in showing that Southern hopitali
ty which, as much as our mild climate
our fertile soil and our bounteous ant
profitable crops, makes Louisiana s
q desirable q home.
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An Hnd TO Bone scraping.

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg,
Ill, SAYS: Having received 50 much
benefit from Electric BitteFs, ! feel It
nv duty to let suffering humanity
know III. Have had a running sore on
my Leg for eight years; my doctors
told nc would have to have the bone
sclaped or leg amputated 7 used. in
stead. three bottles of Electric Bitters
ana seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica
salye. aud my leg Is now sound and
well i Electric BitteFs are sold at
fiftg cents d bottle, and Bucklen's Ar.
nicn salve at 25c. per box BY n. 3.
Young & Co
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CHEAP TRAVELLING. AN excursion
leaves New Orleans on the 9th of July
for Toronto, Canada, stopping at Gin
cinHaii, Cleveland, Buffalo and Niagara
Falls tickets good for thirty days
price iii the round trip, $26.75. On the
10th of July d grand firemen's excursion
10 England, Ireland and the Continent
leaves New Orleans via New York.
tickets good for six months, and the
cost Of the round trip Is only $92
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

King Ludwig ii, of Bavaria, has put
an end to a troubled existence by
drowning himself He had been on the
throne of Bavaria for twenty two years,
and by his crazy conduct of late he had
earned the reputation of being mad.
He was pronounced unfit to rule on the
9Th of June by committee of physi-
clans appointed by the State to exam
inc him. In pursuance of that verdict
he was deposed from the actual sover-
eighty, and regency under his uncle,
Luitpeld, was established instead.
Conveyed from the royal residence of
Hohenshwangen on Sunday to Berg
Castle he seems to have taken his su
persession so much to heart that he de-
liberately entered Staarberg Lake, and
despite the efforts of his physician, was
drowned. He was ~born in August,
184l, and will be succeeded in the nom
inal sovereignty by his brother Otto,
who is also mentally imbecile. The
regency will be continued under Uncle
Luitpold. An idea of the late mon
areh's extravaganza may be gathered
from the fact that single chandelier
for his new palace on the Chiemsee
cost 100000, and bed for the same
place over 5000, ,00c. Nor does this last
figure include the furnishings of the
bed, for a single covering of Chinese
embroidery cost $62, ,000.-N. o. States
June Is.
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NOTICE

IT'S hereby given that the Assessment Lists
IL for 1886 will be exposed in my office, in the
town of Opelousas, for inspection and correc.
ton, for term of 20 (twenty1 days, beginning
next after the 10 (ten) days required for no.
tice. AID. LASIkAfEs,
Assessor Parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, June 4 1886. jel2-5t
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III. r. Young & Co opened an ex-
change aud collection Office at this
place on the lst inst. Persons wishing
fo have drafts caslled, or exchange for
any amount from one dollar mp, wnnld
do well to call on them. Rates OF
charges are very moderate. Gail on
them and get bank checks. The office
ID open at all hours of the day.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Our friend Thos. P. Bowden, whilom
of Opelousas but now residing in
Rayne, is happy father. We extend
ron our best congratulations, Tom, and
hone that .sall of your troubles may be
little ones
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hEpNNe FOR THE GREAT NEW BOOK,
"saN'S 1.-THE WORLDS WONDERS
WANTEDI By J.W. BUEL.

The most successful subscription book ever
published. OVER half a million copies were
sold In the past eight months, and it is selling
three times as fast now as ever before. Regu.
lar canvassers clear from SIS to $25, $40 and
$50 per day. Nothing like it was ever known
in the history of book publishing. Proofs sent
free on application. No experience needed to
means to do large business; no capital need
ed. Write for particulars. Salaries guaranteed
to persons who do not wish to canvass on COM
mission. We mean business, and want live
agents in every township. 1t will cost you
nothing to write for terms and full descriptions
of our plans of doing business. We also give
away standard books to persons who send as
names of book agents. Write for our list OF
free standard books.
w. L. HOLLOWAY,
Publisher,
June 5-lml St. Louis, Mo.
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TAKEN UF AS AN EsTRAY.

DY the undersigned in Bellevue, on the
ID 10th inst, red OK, blaze face, branded
the other, Fac-Simile of brand can be seen OF
this. ofice.) This OK has been ranging in the
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
EMORY WILSON.
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We acknowledge the receipt of an in
visation to the Commencement Exercis-
es of the Convent conducted by the
Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross, which
sake place at 7:3O o'clock p. M on Mon
day next, the 2lst inst.
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Pointe-aux-Loups Springs.

Il resort will be open for the reception of
guests on the 18th of June. Conveyances can
be had at Rayne or Mermentau Stations ON
the La. Western RR, or from Opelousas, all of
which are in few hours ride and over good
roads.
THE BATHING
cannot be surpassed at any watering place in
the country, and the table will always be sup.
piled with
The Best the Country Affords.
The waters of these Springs are Specific
for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia and
all affections of the bowels
Charges Moderate.
G. MILLER, Proprietor.
June 5, 1886. 3m
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The pear crop is reported to be. an
excellent one this year. In town, Mrs.
W. r. Meginley gathered several thou
sand from only four trees, and the fruit
zgas of fine size and delicious in taste.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Senator Eustis has our thanks fer a
hound copy of the first annual seport
of the Bureau of Animal Industry for
the year 1884, lately issued by the U. S.
Department of Agriculture-a very in
teresting volume.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

The clouds broke away on Thursday
morning, and we had a glimpse of sun
shine, after strong aud gloomy period
a several days duration. We want
MANY days of sunshine now.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

NECRoLoGY.-In the early houls of
last Saturday morning the Jewish Sab
bath-Rabbi James K Gutheim of
Temple Sinai, New Orleans, qniesly
passed away to another world. The
deceased was not only distinguished as
teacher and minister of Reformed
Judaism" in the syDagogues of the jew
ish people, at home and abroad, but
had made himself ilIustrious as man
of learning in the arts and sciences, as a
man of charity whose humanitarian
ideas reached all sects and peoples, as a
philantltropist whose generous labors
covered all movements which led to the
anelioration of mankind and promoted
the virtues and welfare of his fellow
beings. His was il national reputation
both in talents, purposes, and achieve
ments. The friend al he human race
he was beloved by all A great and
good man has passed 10 his reward
He was buried last Monday, aud thou
sands of the citizens Of New Orleans
| representing AL religions cfetds, attend.
ed the funeral ceremonies Of the distin-
| guished and lamented dead
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19
FOR SALE.

A TRACT OF LAND situated in the par
N ish of st. Landry containing 3l0 acres
and being 81 of w and S w of NE
and n Ei of SET 9,T3, S R 5 E; and also n
Il of w I and N w of S e T3 S =;
also all the lands north of Bayou Rouge in the
N lei offs of Section 81 T3SR S E, South
western land Dist. of La; being the property
purchased by L. Grand & Co., at Sheriff sale
made September I'd, 1871. Fo. terms and con-
ditions, apply to A. PERRODIN,
Nav I.-iml Opelousas.
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For Sale or Rent.

nNE of the most desirable residences in
" Opelousas; ample grounds--yard. lot,
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 be sold
very low for cash, or on favorable terms For
n rtRer particulars apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the remedy for yan. Sold by M. P,
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF. On last
Tuesday night some malicious per
aon or persons cut and tore down sever
al panels Of MI. Jonas r. Smiths farm
fence, III Bellevue, and let in the stock
on Ills crop. Fortunately ii was dis
covered early the next morning, before
serious damage was done. bnt il is TO
Be hoped that the miscreanfs will be
found out and will get the punishment
they SO richly deserve. Such a coward
II revenge or malicious injury should
have prompt and severe correction,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19
Our Country,

Twenty five years ago we were 3d.
OOO, 900 of people; now we are nearly
$4,000 900. Then we had l4l cities
and towns of over 5000 inhabitants;
now we have 286 of such cities and
towns. Then the total population OF
our cities was 5,0O0,OO0 now it is
about 100000.
Our coal mines then produced A.
100000 tons; now s5,OO0,000 tons or
six times as much.
The iron product amounted to 9OO,-
900 tons of ore; to-day it foots up over
100000 tons year, almost n1ne-told
increase.
In 1860 our metal industries employ
ed about SO, 900 hands, consumed
$1O0,0OO,000 worth of material, and
turned out about $l8O,O00,000 in an
nual products; to-day these industries
employ 100000 hands, consume $780,
10000 worth Of material, and their
annual products amounts to $3.50, ,OOO,-
900 year.
In 1860 the wood industries employ
ed lac, 900 persons, to day they employ
34O, 1000, while the value of their annual
product has been trebled.
The woolen industry employed 5000
persons then, and now employs 160, 900,
while our home mills which produced
goods of the value of $80,OOO,OOO in
1860 now turn out an annual product
worth 1870, 100000.
Finally there is cotton. In 1860 We
imported 22O,O0O,00O yards of cotton
goods year, in 1881 we only imported
10000, 900 yards.
!, In the meantime the number of
hands employed in American cotton
mills has increased to 100000, and we
export over $50, 100000 yards of cotton
goods year, instead of importing $780,
100000 yards as we used to do.
In the meantime we have nearly five
times as many miles of railways, and
double the number of farms, yielding
more than double the number OF
cereals.
In the number of sheep we had %,
100000 of them IN 1850, to-day we
have over 100000 of them and
whereas, we then produced in this
country 6O,oOO,O0O pounds of wool
now we produce 240.0O0,O0O pounds.
Finally, the total of our exports has
doubled. In 1860 it stood at $400, ,000,.
600 and now it stands at 100000, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint! Shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by NJ.
P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Danger! A neglected cold or cough may
lead to Pneumonia, Consumption or other fatal
disease. Strong's Pectoral Pills will cure
digestion, sick headache as thousands testify.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Why suffer from corns when Coron;
Corn Cure will effect permanent cure
Sold by r. M. Littell.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Shiloll,s Cough and Consumption
cure is sold by us on 4 guarantee. e
cures consumption Sold by ~ &.
Yonng 81 Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy Price so cts. Nasal injector
free. Sold by NJ P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel breech-loading shot gun can be
had at bargain on application at this
office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

For RENT.-A centrally located busi-
ness stand on Main street. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster Price 25 cts
Sold by M. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

That hacking cough can be so quick
~ cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guaran-
tee it. Sold by NJ. P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19
Bradfield's Female RenuIator

Will give blooming color, an elastic step
and cheerful spirit to the woman of sallow
complexion. heavy dragging motion and mel
ancholy disposition.
Treatise ON Health and Happiness of Wo-
man mailed free.
BRADEIELD REGULATOR Co., Atlanta, Ga
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

Group, whooping cough and bronehi-
tbs Immediately relieved by Shiloh's
cure. Sold By NJ, 2. Young & 60.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

monument to the memory of Gen
Fred N. Ogden will probably be erect
"a On Canal street, New Orleans
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

The Governor has pardoned Al
piopse Bryant, colored. He was con-
victed in ST. Landry of manslaughter,
and sentenced Feb. 3. 1879, to eighteen
years in the Penitentiary fo, the killing
Of Harry Stiff. The prisoner and de-
ceased were friends, and fell into a
quarrel while going home together from
Opelousas, both being nnarmed and of
about equal strength and age. While
striking and kicking each other Stiff
received kick which caused death a
few days after The assault and re-
sistance were about equal The ac-
cused was not able to employ counsel
and had no means to prepare for trial.
Judge Hudspetb recommended that the
severe sentence be shortened and that
the prisoner be pardoned. ] n Og-
den, district attorney the sheriff Jas.
o.. ChaclleFe, clerk of District Court ;
e S. Taylor, clerk Supreme Court at
Opelousas Senator Kayanagh aud ex-
Senator WI A. Robertson signed the
Recommendation, which was approved
by fhe Lieutenant Governor and At
torDcy General. Pardon issued June 4
1886
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

nuisance to be ahated gates open
;,a 81, and obstructiDg the sidewalks.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS. The Sun
day Law has passed both houses Of the
Legislature, 10 take effect on the lst Of
Jannary, 1887
The bill creating the new parish OF
Acadia, from a portion IF southern ST.
Landry, passed the House Of Represent
atives without dissenting vote, and
will doubtless pass the Senate VIII,
little or no opposition.
An act for the protection OF sheep
against dogs, ifnot already passed By
both branches Of the Legislature, wilt
doubtless become law before its nd
ionrnment
A COMMITTEES from Washington is at
Baton Rouge using their utmost en-
deayors to get an enabling act passed g
place the question ef removing tlie i':tf-
! ISL site from Opelonsas 70 that place,
before All election of the people Of -
/ Landry. A similar committee, ciaeisr-
ing of Messrs E. D. Estilette, Lanrei,l
D1pre and C. w. DuRos. 10 present
from Opelousas to oppose tue measure
/ The Legislature is holding day ans
! night sessions in order to try and fihisi
! np the most important legislation nov
] pending before it, before It's adjourn
ment on the 10th of July, prox.
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l&S OIL INC 4 OHlCe % EaF
CALL MEETING.

OPELoUsAs, La, June IA, 1885,
The Police Jury met pursuant to call of
the President to take action on the bridge
over Bayou Courtableau at Washington, in
accordance with petition from the residents
of said town.
Present: Messrs. A. Perrodin, E. Dubuis-
son, ID. P. Saizan and Sam Haas.
There being no quorum, the Police Jury ad-
iourned until the regular meeting in July.
AUG. PERRODIN,
President pro tenn.
Attest P. J.. LEFEBvRE, Clerk.
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Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need
for consumption, loss of appetite, diz-
ziness, and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 and rs cents per bottle. Sold
by NJ P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

STRUCK BIZ LIGHTNIEG. During The
thunder storm, on last Saturday, the
residence of Mr.. Martin Medicis in
0pelousas was struck by lightning,
knocking a hole through the roof and
pr0strating al the inmates, but for
funateiy without seriously injuring any
one II falling from the shock, Mrs.
Madicis cutsher tongue very badly with
her teeth, otherwise there were no other
injuries sustained by members of the
family. A crib on the same premises
vas struck By lightning on Monday,
and Martin is thinking of en,igrating.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-19

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. - There
were large audiences present at Perro-
din's Hall, on Wednesday and Thurs
day nights to witness the exercises of
Mrs NJ. NJ Hayes school. The pupils
presented very interesting appearance
and executed the following programmes
III very creditable manner:
oPELoUsAS FEMALE INSTITUTE.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
Ca,stheuics cs Primary Department.
Duette-Sniree Polka. Misses Fannie Hayes
and Jennie jackson.
Dialogne- When the Cats away the Mice will
play.
Mnsic-Soltude. Miss Jennie jackson.
Cha Observation-Disclosures Misses T. l.. White, Le-
ola White, Fannie Hayes and Messrs. Chas.
Lewis and Robert Firnberg.
Mus;c-Marfh;, Miss DodIe Williams.
citatinn-Braaway Belle, Miss EN-. Moore.
Music-Luresr.. Miss Berta PARA
Rec;iatinai Conquered Banner with addi-
tip,,ai ver,e ii, memory of its author, Miss
Bessie Lewis.
aIusic--ltobin Aaar, Miss Leila FTudspeth.
Oprretta-Puss IN Boots three scenes1, Mas
ters Eddie Loeb aud Edgar Bloch, Misses
Gussie johnson. Rosa Goudchaux, Jennie
jackson, Berta Parr, Rosa Firnberg, Eva
Williams, Irene Reynolds. Agnes trazee.
Music-Anna Bolena, Miss Helen Lastrapes.
Recitation Claribelle Prayer, Miss Leila
Huaspeth.
Vocal Dnette--Thou art 50 Near and yet so
Far, Misses Estele ana Maggie Hedrick.
Fan Drill
THURSDAY, JUNE II.
Broom Drill by o f. L. Broom Guards.
Music--Weleome, Senior Glass
Salutatory-Miss Ida Wright.
Music-LOrena, Miss Berta Parr
Recitation-Death of Conradin, by Mrs. He
mans Miss Helen Lastrapes
Vocal Soio-BIess Your Little Heart, by Mai
lard, Miss Fannie Lon White.
Essay-Sweet Girl Graduate, Miss III. Hedrlck
Music-2me Noeturne. Miss Helen Lastrapes
Recitation-The Lost Heir. Miss C0rine Isaac
Musie-Miss Julie Bloch
Essay-America, Miss Esiele Hedriek.
Music-AIiss Corine Isaac.
Recitation-The Diver, Miss julio Bloch.
Quur;ette- Come Where my Love lies Dream
ing, by Stephen G. Foster, Senior Class.
Yaleaictory-M Nj. Thompson
Delivery of Diplomas.
Alumna Address, Hon L. D. Estilette.
Mnsic-Chorus, Farewell, Senior Class,
The following young ladies received
their diplomas: Miss Estelle | He'd
rick, Miss Maggie P. Hedrick, Mis-
Maggie Fl Thompson tValedictorian)
Miss Ida A. Wright (Salutatorian).
The Hon. E d. Estilette who was t
deliver the Aiumna address was absea
in Baton Rouge on important business
and Mr.. Thos. FL. Lewis made a fev
I we'll chosen remarks in his stead.
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OPELOUSAS:

aTuRpAl. :::::: JUNE 10, 1856
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The historian, Charles Gayarre,
should be made to feel that the State OF
Louisiana is not nngratetul Tor the
graceful prose in which he has recorded
her chief events. The. recognition
shonid be of substantial character.
1t is an old custuni for governments TO
oenerously provide for literary ceisbFl-
ties. aud the tnlers of Louisiana may
honor themselves by making some pro
vision for Mr.. Gayarre. Brethren OF
the press. as Il matter Of civic pride,
give this suggestion your approval-
N. O. Chronicle.
We heartily join our eonfrere IT the
Chronicle in the above suggestion.
The Hon. Charles Gayarre, rs a scholar
and historian, has not peer In the
State of Louisiana His distinguished
services as a Iitt6ratenr at home and iir
/, the United States give him the strong.
! est claims upon the State and national
governments in providing some posi-
| fion commensurate in honor and re-
muneration TO lis own invaluable liibofs
/ for our country in the past. He is too
! modest to ask anything, too indepeId
etlt ia receive any gratuitous help, bnt
q grateful and appreciative people can
provide some recognition and relief
] ] which will honor and place this "grand
/ old mani iii ease and comfort for the re
mainder of bis noble life. Let the
movement bs inangurated az 4 debt 81
gratitude and honor that we owe MIN
4 ais LotlisianianR
The following important notice ~
planters ID published i'll 4 late issue oi
u the Times Democrat .
am instructed to inform the planters
Il Of Louisiana and the neighborlng States
q that certain quantity of ramie roots.
I lin good growing condition, has been
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duced. / would be pleased TO receive
applications for the roots, Of enter int
correspondence on this subject with ans
narties interested. u. SEWELL,
La. Branch International Fibre Co,
20 Carondelet ST.. New Orleans