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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-01-07
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The Picayupe of January Sd says the Nc
5r,ayv managers are getting ready to say:
4 Take down Nichols and we will take
lown McEnery. The unity of the party is in
Iaucer and we must have third man IN
m interest Of harmony"
# such is the fact, then they are getting
,aady to say what the COURIER has been con
v;need of for some time. The nomination of
peither Nichols nor McEnery will unity the
narty; and-more than this. is doubtful it'
IN the. present embittered condition OF affairs,
s;tber one could be elected, if nominated. An
imminent, fearful peril-a most dreadfu' ca
saatrophe-therefore confronts us and it is
lid part of wisdom, no less than of patriot
Inn. to nominate third man, which action
aIone can restore harmony to our shattered
ranks, We have at different times heretofore
adyos ated the nomination of Hon. III. l.. Gar
land; but we are free to say that any of the
gentiernen WHO have been mentioned for the
nositiop- -Moncure. Garland, Beban, Cunning
ham, &c-would be thousand times prefer
allie. under the circumstances. TO either of the
leading can didates. But the Pieayune, which
hy itsintemperate aud ll-advised course in this
campaign, has been largely instrumental in
Bringing on the deplorable state of affairs
which exists in the party today, with its usual
dogmatic intolerance and recklessness says
ssthe proposition cannot be entertained" We
say--and we claim better right to speak for
the Democratic party than the Picayune ever
had, for we fought its battles through the
dark days of reconstruction when it did need
friends and champions land locked in vain te
the Pcayune for assistancel, aud have refrain
ed from adding fuel TO the factienai flames
kindled by ii in this campaign, for we had NJ
heart to engage in the fratricidal strife among
brother Democrats-we say, and We would say
It loud enough for every delegate to the State
Convention TO hear it, fhat the proposition
mus. be er.ained-and acted oni The safe
; u of the party, the supremacy OF the wiht'
race, the welfare of the 7hole people Of thu
State, the very cause Of civilization itself i'm
peratively demand it I!
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GONsTABLES SALE.
~
Ist Justices Court, Parish of st. Landry
DR.. Robt. m. Littell vs.. !. C. DeviiIier.

By virtue of a writ Of Fl. IA, to me directed
by the Hon. C. w. DuRoy, Justice of the
Peace, lst ward, in and for the parish OF st.
Landry, [ will proceed to cell at public auc-
tion to the last and highest bidder on
THURSDAY, the 18th day of January,
4. D., 1888, at Ii o'clock a. NJ, at Edward =.
D6;eaia's in Prairie Basse, parish Oh 81
T,andry, the following described proper
tv1 seized in the above entitled and NUM-
befed suit, to-wit:
About rs bushels corn. n,r
Tsrms-Cash. j. B. ZACHARlE,
Constable 1st ward,
Ian. +. 1885, Parish st. Of Landry.
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vrnGMENT T... JUDGMENT.
District Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. lA2s6
Edmonia miller, wife, VS.. Adclph C. Prejean,
husband
JUDGMENT

In this cause, upon trial of the same, the
plaintiff having fully proven the allegations
of her petition, and the law and evidence be-
ing in her favor and against defendant, it
is therefore ordered, adjudged and do,
creed that there be Judgment in favor OF
plaintiff, desolving the community OF acque!ss
husband, that she be separated in property
from said husband.
It is further decreed that she do have the
exclusive management and control of any ana
all property which she may now separately
own Ii is further ordered that defendant
pay all costs of this suit.
Done. read and signed in open Court, at
Ouelousas. this 29th day of November, a. D..
Iao7 r.. ID. ESTILETTE,
4 arna conv Judge 18th Ju. Dist. La
B, MATTEL, Dy. Clk. Dec. 3l-H
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GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish 81. Landry, No. l43O3
Simeon Birotte, Admr., VS.. John Simms.
Dec. 10, 1887

By virtue of an order of seizure and
sale issued out of the 18th Judicial
District Court, in and for the pi.fish
of St. Landry, in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House, in the town
of Opelousas, parish of st. Landry, on SAI
URDA Y the 2lst day of January, 1888, at
ii o'clock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-wit
A certain plantation, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, consisting OF
dwelling house, cotton gin and press, corn
crib and three caJins, measuring one hundred
and fifty superficial arpents, composing the
following two lots of ground-the first tract
having three arpents by thirty IN depth,
bounded north by widow and heirs Of -
on one side by land of U. L. Blaekshear, and
on the other by tra7t below; I'd, tract OF
land having three arpents front by twenty in
depth, bounded south by lands of U. L. Black.
shear north by lands of widow and heirs OF
- Franchebois, and east by land above
described
Seized in the above entitled suit.
| Terms and Conditions For cash to pay
and satisfy the sums Of
y, 1st. Two hundred and fifty dollars, with
lsi ight per cent ypfess interest from January
It It b. Two hundrgEd fEd and nifty dollars, Will
~ interest from lst January, 1888; =
FlSl ID. Two hundred and fifty dollars, will
I like interest from lst January, 1884;
4th. Two hundred and fifty dollars, will
lilte interest from LIST January, 1886;
ah. Two hundred and fifty dollars, will
like siinterest from lst January, 1886;
6lh. Two hundred and fifty dollars, will
lkslinterest from 1st January, 1887; /,
7ih. Two hundred and fifty dollars, will
likednterest from 1st January, 1888;
8th. Ten per cent for attorney g fees on Uh
whois of the above amounts due (principa
and interest);
9th. Six and 65[l0O dollars cost incurred
and 70 cover the costs that may be incurred il
executing this order;
And on q term of credit to satisfy the sun
of two hundred and fifty dollars which VII
be due on lst January, 1889, together with te
per cent attorneys fees.
C. C. DUSSN,
Dec. IL. 1887. Sheriff
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FARMERS, ALLIANCE.

A NY Neighborhood that wishes to DC or
n ganized into an Alliance anywhere ~
the southern or western portion OF the Sea5e, .,t
or any person who wishes to engage ID .ne
work Of organizing Alliances can ADDRESS anJ nJ
at Opelousas. Every Farmer, Laoorer anu
Mechanic should join the Alliance.
= q. DIMMICK, Ch. Ex. Com.
OCT s-3m and General Organizer
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In q bar-room brawl on the night Of the 3lst
ult., Mr. Patrick Mealey, commissioner OF Po-
lice of New Orleans, was shot and mortally
wounded by police officer named. Lonis
Clare All who met Mr.. Mealey GU tho occa-
sion of his recent visit to 0pelousas will siO-
cerely depiore bis sad Fate, and reau with sor
rowfglI interest the following lines which the
City Item published while his life was yet
hanging by thread
Even the bitteEest political antagonisM
must instantly die out, and nauglt but kind
est pity swell the hearts OF all for the pros
trate Patrick Mealey. His was ever q warm
heart and generous nature. prone TO doing
good aud the forgiveness of injuries received.
a stalWart fighter for whatever cause he es-
pouaedi no animosity fingered IN his mind
when tie contest ended and q worthy object
mover appealed TO lis charitable impulses in
Yain
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We noticed during the past week quite 4
number OF coiored people naaving, which indt-
Gated change from one farm 10 another.
There were also several seeeing for places to
work another year. From all appearances
labor will be abundant in this parish for the
forthcoming season.
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D1Ep.-At the residence of DR.. I. ChacIs
ere, at Plaquemine Ridge, Jan. 2, 1888, ohb
AUNT JENNIE, aged "a years.
At Lake Charles, Dec. s, 1887, JoHNtOR-
TEGo, sou of Aristido Ortego, late Of st. %san-
drg, aged % years, 3 months and % day.
In Washingto ton, Jan. 3, 1888, JasEpH
MULLER, aged 43 years, 8 months and 10 days.
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The State Circuit Court, Judges j. NJ Moore
and John Clegg presiding, met last Monday
and on Friday morning three cases had been
disposed Of 1t probably adjourned on Friday
evening.
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The grand fair, lottery and bali of Opelou-
sas Fire Co. No. has been postponed until
when the lottery drawing will take place, SO
We are informed
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The weather continues to alternate between
few days of cold and then q warm rainy
spell. Some of our streets and public roads
are very boggy and almost inpassable 70
loaded Wnpnila
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Representatives OF the various Farmers
Unions of ST. Landry met here on Thursday.
They adjourned to meet again at Washington
on d day to be fixed hereafter. when they pro.
pose to take d hand in local politics.
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The uneven ground in front Of the Catholic
church has been nicely leveled off and new
fence built, which adds materially to the ap-
pearance Of the sacred premises.
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Now IS d busy season with onr best farmers
in repairly fences, opening bitches, and
clearing up fields before starting the psows to
break the land for another crop.
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Since the roads have become so bad busi-
ness has been Quite dull around the ware
houses at the depot. Three weeks OF dry
weather would be great boon to our people
now
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ranging in this parish and in either OF the
adjoining parishes, except those which have
been sold at the sales of the property Of his
estate, and except also those which have been
divided among the heirs.
ID, of all the cattle which are branded with
this brand and which are on the cast side OF
the bayou Nezpiqu6.
3D. All of the horses branded with the
brands + and A 7, ranging in this % and
either of the adjoining parishes, except those
which have been sold at the sales of the prop
erty of his estate, and except also those
which have been divided among the heirs.
4th. All the cattle branded with the said
brands and A L which range on the cast
of the Nezpique.
4th Also all the cattle and horses branded
with the brand eJ except such cattle with
said brand which are on the west of the Nez-
pique, if any there be.
9Th Also all the catsle and horses branded
with the brand figured thus: ~ except sues
CATTLE if any there be, which are on the west
side of the Nezpique.
Tcrms-Cash. b
G. l.. DUPRE,
Dec. 10, 1887. Auctioneer
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Tom Voolfolk was convicted last week al
Macon, Ga, Of the wholesale murder q his
fathers family and sentenced to be hanged
February l0th.
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The United States District Court, for the
Western District of louisiana, will open it's
session here on Monday, the 9th inst.
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MI. op6zime Comeau, of Church K Ksint, died
Oh the Goth ult., aged 96 years. He was "a
veteran of the war of 1925. "
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JUDICIAL NOTICES.
ENUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 4
ESTATE OF LAsTiE DUPRE.

ESTATE OF LAsTIE DUrRE.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry. there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed or any other duly qualified auctloneer,
at the Court House door, in Opelousas, parish
of St. Landry, on WEDNESDAY, January
II, 1888, the following described property,
belonging to the estate OF Lastie Dupre, to-
wit:
L. A body of land known as the Stock Farm
of Lastie Dupre, situated in Prairie Mamou,
containing an area of 81 acres, with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, and
composed of the N. w. of N. E. ! of sec. s
and the S. w. of the S. e. ! of see. 5 in I.
7S.R. W., adjoining on one side lands oi
Jos. Langley. and bounded on the other by
Cadet Chr6tien.
9 The remnant of the stock of LS1stie Du-
pre-, consisting
lst, of all horses branded with the brand
figuring thus u.,,
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school,. BOAW.D MEETING.
There win be q meeting Of the School Board
on Saturday, January 7th, 1883;
90. President.
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The Nichols Convention.

The Parish Convention "a! Ned by the Lit
tell committee met at the Court House on
Dec. %, and organized by electing Paulin
Stagg President and Laurent Stagg and j. w.
l' Tie committee on Credentials, of which
C. NJ Thompson was the chairman, re-
borted that the following delegates were
entitled to seats:
Opelousas-R. ii. Littell, III. L. Estorge, S.
Loeb, A. c. Devillier, L. Ii. Lewis, j. w. Jack
son, Percy Collins, C. NJ Thompson.
Bellevue-T j. Hough, c. NJ. Daily;
Prairie Laurent-T s. Richard;
Plaisance- Adolphe Guillory, Jos Vidrine,
Pauln Andr6pont, II. Durio, A. H. Mouton;
Waxia-Theo. Hawkins, Jos. Dejean;
Negrofoot-T. A. Hicks;
Lower Bayou Beuf-E. e. Quirk:
Big Cane-M. L. Swords, E. Morrow, E. w.
Hayes; ;.
fer, l.. w Harrell;
Grand Coteau-AIf Pavy, Jean Domee, A
Burleigh, Sr., Valsn Richard, Felix Miller, j.
Conlee Croche"P. ID. Richard, Gus, Della,
houssaye, II. Meche, U. T. Prfjean. z. Leger,
Divide Guidry, Hyp Arceneau, Edmond Thl-
bodeau, w. c. Miller;
Barry's Landing71E Devillier, NJ D. LOWS; ;
Leonville-J. B. Bergeron, l.; M Roger, Du-
pr6vlle Meche, j. b. Roy, Emile Lanclos, L..
LalOnde, Pierre Mestrc, l.. C. Speyrer
! Washing ton-Willis Prescott, b. +. Hardes-
ty T. D. Cooke, j. NJ Ewes, j. fl. St. Cyr. H.
Joubert, L. Harmon;
Bayou Chicot-Sam Haas, Eli Clark, Pat
Donahue, S. DevilIe, c. T. Griffith w. Ras-
berry G. Nj. Richard, David Clark
Dossman's-Charles Dossman, u. I. Oliver,
Charles Tatman;
Grand Prairie-Paulin Stagg, Emile Vidriue,
Ernest Ortego, Simeon Ardoin;
MalIet-E. Morreau, Joseph Gaubert Chas.
Quinalty, S.. Gosseln, J. B. Comeau, l. Il.
Guidry;
Plaqueminc Point-L. Joubert, L. w. Childs,
l.. H. Smith, Onez Meche, Benz, Fontenot
/ Willie PIate-L. j. Dossman, u. L. Young, !.
Il. l.. Fontenot, Onile Laileur, j. b. Vidrine,
j. Demoruelle, 7. Dardeau, L; D. Young,
+ Chataignier-D. P. Lafleur, j. b. Manuel, K.
Fontenot, Theophile Rosas, Sr, L. S. Fontenot,
Alexandra Ardoin, Paulin Perron, Homer At
tales Louis Fuselier;
( Upper Mamou and Pointe- Grand -Louis-P.
! E. tuselier, ). J. Landreneau, Ell. Fl. Fontenot,
J. B. Ort6go, Treville Guilory, Olin Vidrine,
J. ii. Fontenot, j. B. Saucer;
! Faquetaique-H. Young, Jr, l.. M. Courvlle,
Arvile Fontenot. David Courville, L. H. Nc
Gee, d. L. Fontenot,SJ. B. Manuel, Sr;
Lower Mamou-Landry Rougeau, Urbain
Vidrine, Olbe Manuel, ULCER Vidrine, Ernest
Fruge;
Beaver Creek-W. M. Daniels, Pierre Rich
mond.
The following delegates to the State Con
vention at Baton Rouge were appointed to
cast the thirteen votes to which the parish Is
entitled, and were of course instructed to
vote for Gen. Nichols:
T. T. Tarletou, Willis Prescott, NJ r. Will
sou, A. II. Mouton, II. M. Littell, Paulin
Stagg, Laurent Dupre, L. S. Havard, E. T
Lewis, j. w. jackson, Charles Dossman, l..
Begnaud, L. d. Young, Sol. Loeb, L. M. Ro'
ger, john n. Ogden, L. D. Cooke, Thos. III
Lewis, Jone9 p. Smith, Dupreville M6che.
Jean DomeceThos Reed, j. B. C0meau, Pat
rick Donahlys NJ. L. Swords, e. V. Barry.
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For RENT-A business stand and residence
near the railroad depot Also business stand!
in the center of town. Apply at This office. d
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The School Board meets toby, and the
public schools will reopen next Monday.
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In Idaho they are killing rabbits with pitch
fork 8 and feeding them to the hogs.
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Al movement IL being made to secure i re-
duction In tho rates of letter postage from
two cents It'd ole, and also to reduce neWspa-
por postage. This would nadoubtedly be a
wise step, end while it might temporarily
lessen tho earnings Of tho deparsme ent, this
woslld soon be madesup by larger volume of
bnsiness, as tho history If MI similar redue-
tisos III the past show.
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Tribute Of Respect.
HEADQUARTERS Co. A. ST. LANDRY CAV
0nalauSas nnn 40 1897

HEADQUARTERS Co. A. ST. LANDRY CAV,
Opelousas, Dec. 30, 1887
AT a meeting of Co. A. ST. Landry Cavalry,
Capt j. j. Thompson commanding, the follow
ing resolutions were passed commemorative
of George G. Lastfapes, a deceased member.
Resolved, that We heartily deplore the loss
of our dear comrade.
That we recognize in him all those sterling
qualities that SO essentially distinguished him
as sincere e~iend, ii good soldier, and faith
full in all the relations of life.
That we sincerely simpathise with his be-
.reavea family IN this moment of atfiiction, and
we trust, that He who tempers the wind TO
the shorn lamb may enable them to bear their
loss with patience and christian fortitude.
Resolved, that each member of this compa-
nv wear the usual badge of mourning for the
snace of thirty days.
Be it further resolvess that copy or these
resolutions be published in both town papers
and that il copy be sent to the family of the
deceased. Signed:
i. j. Thompson, Capt. Morgan Morris,
Nj. G.. Wilkins, Lieut.. Z. Z Mllsted,
G. Il. Burr, Cliff. Kennedy,
Tbos. I'LL. Lewis, Jr., Cbas. Anslem,
r. ID Williams, Oscar Fux,
w. MI. Price, O. III. Terwilliger,
G. j.. Dupre, u a. Cooke,
Willie Burr, Arthur Veltin,
Jos z. Milsted, Ceos Dimmick,
II. A. Cooke, Percy Collins,
w d. Lewis, Ernest Carrlere
Jos. nj. Boaani. Albert Gauthreaux,
w. s, Frazee, Jos. NJ. Hayes,
w. B. Lewis, &. III. Milstead.
Alfred DnprG. Geo. Goodioe.
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The Police Jury meets next Monday.
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our washington Aetfer.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. z, 1888.
To THE EDITORS OF THE COURIER:
During the Xmas holidays public business
seemed to be practically suspended, and al
persons, politicians included, devoted them
selves to pleasure and recreation.
With reference to what business will be first
taken up in the House there are many coniec-
lures, but beyond any question of doubt tbe
all absorbing tariff question illreceiVe early
consideration. Another question that will
Dloubtless receive considerable q attention IS tue
s temperance cause, A BIZ introduced by
Senator Platt contemplates prohibition in the
District of Columbia. 1t has many friends in
the Senate, and will probably pass that body,
but NAV meet with opposition in the House.
1t my be interesting to many admirers OF
the late Gen. Hancock, to know that the tand
being raised to purchase bis widow resi-
dence here, is nearly completed. The mouse
which the committee contemplate purchasing
Il in the northwest part of the city. not lar
| FROM the British Minister'S and is hand
some three story browlstone structure con-
tanning eleven rooms occupying one o. the
most beautiful corner sites IN that fashlo laeie
section of the city, Ms Hancock y at pre-
sent in the city, residing with o niece OF the
I General.
Ii will be remembered that at tue time OF
the failure OF Tue banking house of Jay Cooke
| g. Co, 1851. the Freedmans Bank OF this
city also failed. This bank had mostly as
| depositors, ignorant but frugal eoiored peo-
ple not only IN Washington out from a. parts
Of the county, the depositors believing that
4 IL was q Government institution or SAVING
Bank. Upon It's failure q government receiver
| was appointed and Congress not only author
lied the purchase of the immense and band
some brown stone edihce constructed anu
used by the bank but also appropriated !;
4 LARGE sum OF money to be placed among fhe
assets of The defunct bank. The report OF
HE Comptroller of the Currency just made
shows, that there are l409 claims amounting
to 81, sc not paid because no demand mas m
ants are not known. There are sufficient as
sets to pay these claims whenever called Cor
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Donaldsonville Chief: Our distinguished
and esteemed contemporary, the Shreveport
Democrat, has never tired of ringing the
changes ON the fact that Negroes were per
mitted to part icipate in the election of McEn-
cry delegates to the State convention in Qua
chita, although the Governor is q stickler for
white supremacy but our talented confrcre
has studiously avoided reference to thewe
known fact that the friends of the admins
tration proposed in the State committee to
prescribe the essential qualifications of voters
par ticipating in the primaries throughout the
State, but the proposition was opposed by the
RefOrlners, who insisted that the various par.
ish committees should have jurisdiction OF
that question. The Democrat has, further
more, ignored the salient facts that Vhe ne
groes Of Ouachita are recognized Democrotic
voters, who have for some years past gwen
| their support to the candidates Of thar party /;
| that in the parish of plaquemines Negroes
| who had always before cast Republican bal.
| lots were carted to the polls by tho wholesale s
and allowed to vote the Reform delegates, ana
that the farcieal Reform bolt in DeSofo is pas
/ ed upon the refusal of tho executive commit
i tee in that parish TO permit cOlored voters g
/ take part in the selection Of Democratic dele
gates.
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Washington Argus: On Thursday last a
twelve yeasI old son of Robert Dunbar, on the
Waxia, whs 10 engaged in cleaning his gun, ae,
passing dt through Sthe right an
kle, am9 lodging in the feshy part
of the, right thigh. Drs. Todd and Brown
Mere called in attendance and decided that
amputaton of the right leg, below the knee,
was necessary. THY successfully performed
the operation on Friday, and at last accounts
the unfortunate youth was doing we'll.