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The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Delegates to St. Louis and Presi.
Dental Electors.

The Democratic State Convention,
which met at Baton Rouge last Satur-
day. selected the following delegates to
the National Democratic Convention
which meets in St. Louis next Tuesday
to nominate candidates for President
and Vice President. viz:
First District-Walter Ill. Rogers of
Orleans and John Dymond of Plaque
mines.
Second District-Robt. G. Davey and
Peter Farrell of Orleans.
Third Distrct-Andrew Price of St.
Mary and Henry Mccall, of Ascension.
Fourth District-James Brice of Bi-
enville, David Pierson of Natchitoches.
Fifth District-Y. C. Goldman OF
Tensas, j. B. Richardson of Claiborne.
Sixth District-James Webb of Aca-
dia. and j. j. Barrow of West Felici-
ana.
At large-Saml D. McEnery of Qua
chita, Chas. Parlange of Polnte Coupee,
Jas. Jeffries of Rapides, and Dudley
Avery of Iberia.
The following Presidential electors
were selected, viz. First District
Geo. II. Theard of Orleans; Second
Itistrict-Euclid Borland of Orleans
| Third District = E. A. O'Snllivan q
! Lafourche Fourth District-E. w
/ Sutherliu of DeSoto; Fifth District
III. P. Webs of Richland Sixth Distric
Lindsey Beale of East Baton Rouge
At large-A. Fl. May of Orleans ant
Frank P. Stubbs of Ouachita.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
SHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1908
Michael Bowling VS. Thomas c. Anderson, Ad-
mjnisfrator, and ais.

By virtue of an order of seizure and sale is
sued out of the 18th Judicial District Court IN
and for the parish of st. Landry, in the above
entitled and numbered suit, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House in the town OF
DAY, the I'd day of June, A. D. 1883, at Ill
A. NJ, the following described property, to-
wit :,
The undivided four fifths, that is to say the
undivided one fifth of Thomas M Anderson,
undivided one fifth of Edward X Anderson,
undivided one fifth of Charles B. Anderson
and the undivided one fifth of VIM. +. Ander-
SON represented by Virginia 5. Garland admi-
mstratrix of his estate and tutrix of his minor
children, of the following described property
to-wit: A certain plantation situated IN the
parish of st. Landry, La, about two miles
from Grand Coteau, containing fourteen nun
| dred arpents, with all the buildings and I'M
| proyements thereon, consisting OF dweNing
| house, large neWs store-house, large STABLE
corn-house with thirty other buildings occu-
| MED by laborers, also large steam cotton gin.
| Bounded on the north by public road leading
I from Grand Coteau to Bayou Teche, on tne
| south by the Bayou Carencro, on the east by
| the Prairie Basse Coulee and the LANDS OF
Sicily and Broussard aud on the west by the
| nlautation of lars. Richard and the plantation
| of Petetin an Prelean.
Also the fo lowing property to-wlt' one
| brown American mare, two pioWs, one mar
row. one double tree and two single trees,
and about one hundred and fifty ousheis&oi
corn.
Terms and Conditions - On a credit ol
| twelve months the purchaser to furnish good
and solvent security and pay all costs ant
taxes in cash. oor
Nov - 1898 Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

1t is to be regretted that nobody has
accepted the self-appointed mission OF
making up a complete return from the
muster rolls of the Louisiana troops. 1t
is possible that with the material OBJ
tainable in Louisiana and that which is
in tho captured Confederate archives at
Washington something satisfactory
might be accomplished. Of course. Sec
retary Arroyo only had the records IN
the State archives and possibly frag-
mentary information from other sour
ces, but he deserves the thanks of his
fellow citizens fol what he has contrib,
uted toward the history of the gallant
men of Louisiana. it is to be hoped
that the work will b carried on IN the
line he started. There is nothing SO
important to the historian as facts
Theories and philosophical disquisitloin'
are plentiful enough and usually worth
less enough. The discovery that cur
rent. history contains so little fact mas
greatly contributed to discount the val
ne of the innumerable tones that were
once held as the highest authority.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

The National Educational Associa-
ton assemblies in San Francisco July
IL, and expects to be in session three
days. Arrangements have been made
to provide for the entertainment OF
visitors, together with low railroad
fares and hotel rates. Over-Worked
teachers who can afford it win find it
delightful trip. The membership fec
of the association is SO, and the rate
from New Orleans and return, inclusive
of the fee, is $69.5O. Tickets will b'
on sale from June Is to July Ia. I'm
best route is over the Union Pacific
whose advertisement appears in anothe
column. 9
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Proceedings Board Of Police
Town of OpelOusas.

MAY Goth, 1888.
The Board met, pursuant to call of the
Present: John NJ Mornhinveg, President,
Solomon Loeb, j. X. Sandoz and Louis Cha
ehere.
The minutes of previous meetings. READ
and approved
The scale proposals of the ST. Landry
Democrat and the Opelonsas COURIER, to do
the town printing, were ordered opened anu
read, and both papers having offered to do
the printing at the same rates, to-Wit: eighty
cents per legal square for the first insertion,
and fort, cents per square Tor each suose-
gueut insertion, it was then moved and sec
onled that the printing be given to both pa
pers at one half the rates proposed by them,
and there being no objection the same was
| unanimously carried.
On motion of j. X, Sandoz, duly seconded
and carried, it was resolved, that q comnI.
tee of three be appointed by the President
one of which shall be the Attorney OF the
| Hoard. TO confer with the Police Jury relative
TO the disposal of the lot now in possession OF
the Town and upon which the market Is al
preseut situated, for a consideration In money
or to exchange same for another suitable SUI
for u market, and that said committee be 10
structed to report as early as practicaoic
i The President appointed On said committe
7 Sol Loeb, j. K Sandoz and w. Z. Perraui
attorney of the Board
On motion of j. x. Sanloz, duly seconds
and carried, it was resolved that Harriso
Rogers BE appointed and authorized to max
the Town Tax Roll for the year 1883 ana tna
he be allowed compensation of $25 for til
same
On motion of J. X. Sandoz, duly seeonstf
, and carried, it WAS resolved that 10 per ecu
of the taxes collected for the year 1855 DE an
, is hereby set aside and reserved as the ra'
per Fund for the year 1888. and that IN me a san
be distributed to each at the rate OF $%.oV p'
month. ao, on
carried. the account OF w. G. Perrauit, alto
: nev for $35 for extra compensation, 1or Woi
D nerformed in 1887, be allowed and order'
: paid. Ali, sooo,a,
C and carried, it was resolved that at all ssp
q cial meetings the members of the Board shi
: have notice of the same at least one day pr
Q ON motion the Board adjourned subject
call of the President. r<,
, .,.s. President
!, W. Il. COCHRAN, Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
The Legislature.

The speaker of the House has not
yet appointed all the committees. Our
Representatives are assigned as follows:
Mr.. Dupr6 is member of the commit
tee on the judiciary; Mr.. Martin is
member of the following committees,
viz: Education, Parochial Affairs, Pub
lie Health and Quarantine Mr.. Guidry
is member of the committee on Agri-
culture, immigration and Commerce.
Our Senators have been assigned by
the President of the Senate to the fol
lowing committees, besides those men
toned last week Mr.. Prescott is chair
man of the committee on Education and
a member of the committees on Rail
roads and on Printing; Mr.. Duson is a
member of the following committees :
on Internal improvements, Parks and
Public Buildings, on Library, on Health
and Quarantine, Drainage and Charita-
Bile Institutions, and on Labor and Cap
ital.
The report of the Senate committee
on Elections in the contested case OF
Stagg VS.. Duson has not yet been made,
but is momentarily expected.
If "straws" show which way the wind
blows, no "retrenchment" or reform
may be looked for in the Senate. That
body on Wednesday adopted sched-
ule of rates of compensation of it's en-
ployes aggregating over $4,000 pei
day, when the Constitution Cart. All
expressly declares that " the expenses
for clerks and employees shall not exceed
500, 90 daily for the Senate nor $40 O(
daily for the House" Too many patri
OTIS s'saved the State" in the last cam
paign and too many "saviors'' must bt
paid at twice the rates prescribed By
the Constitution for their disinterestet
services. Such are the first fruits o
sc Rafnrrn -
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Gard of Thanks
On BOARD STEAMER WARREN,
Az. .l,o 0nkh 1909

On BOARD STEAMER WARREN. :
May the Goth, 1888.
The following excursionists from Pointe
Coupee to Washington, La, namely: Col. F.
L. Claiborne, Mr.. j. A. Oubre and lady. Mr.. N.
Tircuit aud lady, Mrs. E. T. Oubre, Misses B.
NJ. and nj. Oubre, Leonie Dayries, L. and nj.
E. Seibert, Messrs Albin and M. Proyosty and
c. V. Vignes. Mrs l.. A. Lejeuue. Parson Phil
SON and lady, Misses c. Dayries, l.. and b,
Shepard. NJ. Landenwitsch, A. Saizan, May
Morgan, l.. GuidrOz. D. Burton, Mrs. DIR.
Smith, Geo H. Cambre, Jos. Dietrich, Mrs. +.
Korubarker, Misses Dietrich and ornbarker,
Messrs l.. o. Lacour, E. Sanchez, d. Jacob,
S. Stribling, Arthur Part, e. Chaltant, held
meeting on the boat to-day.
Col. Claiborne being called upon to preside,
took the chair. Mr.. c. V. Vignes was elected
secretary.
The preside t explained the object of the
meeting. aud motion of j A. Oubre duly
seconded ap 5ointed the following committee
to dL,w usp appropriate resolutions: IA. o'i'
bre, H. Tilcuit aud Albn Provosty.
The committee presented the following res
olutions, which were un Hnimously adopted:
Whereas, Capt Kenlsdn, Messrs E. and II
Ouatreveaux, II. Broad, N. Derbes. john
! Mugeah and the other officers of the Steamer
! Warren have been unceasing in their atten
| tious and i'll their efforts toward the pleasure
! and enjoyment of the above named excnf
I9jonists, and
Whereas, We shall always gratefully re
member our trip to Washington and the cor
dial reception rendered us BY the hospitsabl
citizens Of the little highland town, as we'll a
those of Opelousas; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we tender to Capt keniso
aud the other officers our kindest thanks, an
are deeply sensible to the attention shown u
by the citizens of Opelousas aud Washing
ton, L...
Resolved that we cheerfully recommen
the Steamer Warren to the travelling pubic
aud trust she will receive the patronage si
so Highly deserves. :
Be it further resolved, That these resoi'
ito. be published in the Opelousas, Washing
ton and Pointe Coupee papers, and the n
Times. Democrat.
THEN on motion the meeting adjourned.
: +. l.. CLAIBORNE,
" ViGNEs, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Notice Of LOCAL Or SPECIAL Law.

NOTICE is hereby given, under article As
~ of the Constitution of Louisiana, OF the
intention of the legal representatives OF the
SUGGESTIONS of Peter X Fell s,Ad Isaac NJ. Den
man to apply to the General Assembly OF this
State at its next session, tor the passage of an
act thereby authorizing the said representa-
tives to sue the State of Louisiana in the Civil
District Court for the parish of Orleans for
the reimbursement to said SUGGESTIONS OF w
426. 81, with legal interest from April IA 1862,
then paid by said descendants to the said
State for l94la acres of land in st. Landry
parish in sections IL, ~ IS and /, township Z,
south range west at $I.25 per acre, said land
being sold to said descendants as swamp land
and confirmation of title thereof being retus-
ed by the United States. j. r. FELL.
| MAY l2-5t. do Camp st.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

Hon. E. D. White, ex-Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court, was chosen
by the Democratic caucus on Tuesday
night as United States Senator in place
of Hon. j. B. Eustis, whose term expires
March 4, 169ke The vote on the last
ballot in the caucus stood: White w,
Eustis AS, Blanchard 5--Mr. Jonas hav'
ing withdrawn and Mr.. Blanchard haV'
ing again been put in nomination. One
Of MIR. Eustis' friends thereupon moved
to make the nomination unanimous
which was done. Judge White wal
formally elected ip joint session OF thu
two Houses on Wednesday, receiving
ll9 votes to III for Warmoth.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

NOTICE-U. 5: Land Office, New Orleans
given that the following, named settler has I'll
ed notice of his intention to make final PROOF
in support of his claim and that said proof VIII
he made before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La
on Thursday, June 2ist, 1888, viz;
EHypOlite H4mndreneaux,
who made Homestead Entry No, 65l7 for tue
E3 of N E of Sec %, TIP r Louisiana
Meridian.
his continuous residence upoh, and cultivation
of, said land viz: Joseph Fontenot, Thomas
Bnler, Germaia Fontenot, Artemon fiafhhe'
all OF st. Landry parish, Louisiana -,
| 80 THOMAS j. BUTLER,
NV 1sss-6t Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

One Of our Representatives in the
Legislature writes us, under date OF
May %, the following letter, which ex-
plains itself:
GENTLEMEN note by the slip here
70 attached that you complain OF the
inaction of this General Assembly. The
blame should rest where it properly
belongs. Thespeaker Of the House elect
ed on the 14th inst, has not as yet ap-
pointed the different committees with
ont which legislation cannot be enacted
The Judiciary Committee was only an
nounced last Tuesday, the oath. This
y said to be one of the mos. important
committees of the House and yet eleven
days had elapsed ere it's appointment
Immediately thereafter the committee
went to work and has almost cleared It'd
calendar. / do not know why OF where.
fore these committees have not sooner
been appointed and am not disposed te
cEltIcise the action of the speaker, who
N looked as upon as an honest and hon
erahle gentleman, for this delay; yet
ao not think that we who are able ant
Nliling to work should rest under th'
Eaputation of idIeness when if the trutl
were known we would be held blame
les In The premises.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
VILE PLATE, May %, 1885,

EDITORS CoURrER:-On last Saturday
night while two young men were run
ming horse race by moonlight, they
colhded with two others who had gone
ON ahead to judge the race and in the
meeee two horses were killed and the
otKSr two badly hurt. One young man
has an arm broken, another was picked
up and taken home for dead, but came
to later and proved only to be suffering
from the S,erriblo shock; the two others
were more or less bruised and shocked
but had received no serious injuries.
The crops in the entire country sur
rounding Vile Plate are backward, al
though the prospects for corn are very
good while It's all small it is clean
and growing rapidly, Nothing can be
said for cotton all depends upon the
fall and worms; it is very backward
and IN early frost or the appearance Of
worms will make the crop Il very short
one. Rice gill be failure unless il
rains enougn to drown grass and weeds
except where planters have water to If
rigate with, and the percentage Wit
have is very small.
Yours, sc, NIDETTE.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
COTTON PLANTERS, ATTENTION !

II WILL be in St. Landry i'll the months Of
IL June and July, repairing Gin Stands. am
prepared to recut old saws and make them az
good as new, gum aud file same IN the most
approved style, and refill brushes, and bab-
bet boxes, &c. Terms made satisfactory as
we'll as the work. b. r. PERLE1,
Alexandria, La
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

wa will send the COURIER and New
york World weekly edition) from now
nil r Nov. l3, l8s8-over 5 months
- s oply sl.5O; or we will send the
World alone until that date for 40 cents.
Isaye money and names at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

The Baton Rouge Star is the name OF
new daily paper published at the cap,
ital of the State, the first number OF
which was issued last Monday evening
1t lis edited and Published by Mr.. L. j.
Cross, who for several years past has 80
ably edited the Baton Rouge Truth,
and, being printed on new type, pre-
sents very neat appearance. Inc
star is Democratic, of course, and has
our best wishes for success.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

How TO BUILD A HoUsE.-We have
lust received book with the above IT,
tie which contains plans and specitica-
tions for 25 houses, all sizes, from two
rooms up and costing from $500 to
$4,000 each. 1t is an exceedingly han
DIV book for all who think of building,
and it will be sent by mail, postpaid
to any address for 25 cents, by J. s
Ogilvie, Publisher, 81 Rose street, New
York.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

R.O. Dowdy and NJ. w. Coles, rep
resenting the Grand Central Nurseries
of Nashville. Tenn, are now taking or
ders for fruit trees, strawberry plants,
shrubbery, &C., to be delivered Nov
25th next. Parties that wish anythlpg 6
in their line viii do we'll TO give them
their orders. May l9-4t.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

If you want any groceries, crockery-
ware, hardware, cutlery, etc., etc, Ga
to Louis DesmaTais'. He has also op.
ened an ice house where you can gel
ice at one cent pound, and beer on
ice at cents glass at his Beer Gar
den. Read his advertisement and give
him a call
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
LOUISIANA PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Photographic ,yiews of the above, distin-
euished body, taken at Opelousas and Wood
worth Springs, may be had in two styles, VIZ !; !;
SxlO framed, at 81 each; same size mounted
without frame, Is cents each; 5xs, so cents
each. Orders left at the COURIER Office, Ope-
lousas, and at the Argus office, Washington
or at Advertiser Office, Lafayette, or with the
undersigned at Lafayette, La, will be prompt
y A''''' GEO. b. PETTY.
M,v5tf Lafayette, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
NOTICE

MS hereby given of the intention, in aeeofo q
Il ance with article 4s of the Constitution .,
Louic iana, to introduce Bill at sne pao.oa asas
sessioa of the General Assembly for the cIea
t;a,, and anpointment of an add tional justice
of the Peace and Constable for the ist y ware ra
Of the parish Of st. Landry. Je S's
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
N1or1cE OF ADMINISTRATION.

P,.obate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry NO
ESTATE OF francois NORM ANb WIFE
whereas, David Meche,, of the parish o. oa
St. Landry, has applied by hls pe's.9n sstne 10 of
Hp,p.ncnis NORM and wife Marguerite sidaIlse
Ie@es, both deceased, late of st, Landry par
ish :@d;,o IN make
onnosition to said appointment will ME tne E
same in writing, in My Office in the ne toma
notice. JAMES " CLERK.
| June 2, 1888.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

Mr. Isaac Roos requests us to say
nat the announcement in our last issue,
!. tha effect that he was elected Finan i.
dal Secretary of Opelousas Fire Co:
M I. is a mistake. He was proposed
ma II candidate for the Office, but de-
slinad
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

Mr.. C. M. Thompson, Clerk of Court,
pceiyed his commission last Monday,
eualified on Wednesday and took pos
,sssion of his Office the following day.
NJ. Il. E. Estorge ls his chief deputy
and Mr.. Alfred Pavy has charge OF the
Recorders Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

Preserve Jars and Kettles, all sizes,
Ice Cream Freezers and Sets, dam
mocks, Croquet Sets, Fly Traps, cheap
est line of Glassware, Lamps and lin
ware at G. Deitlien's cheap cash corner
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
TAxEM up As AN EsTEAY,

DY the undersigned about March y near
nuhIie road leading to Washington, Red
Cow about years old with red calf 10
months w0m old Cow branded on left hip about
Tins. fac-simile of brand at Coun!ER
ofiee,. has a fork in right ear, and portion
of left ear cut aud hanging. HAS m Deeh III lne
na;gbborhood for two years. The owner Is
reauested to prove property, pay charges and
teia her awav. PAUL ROY.
xEny 10 iSS. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

Stockholders in the Building and
Loan Association are reminded that the
,Hice of the Secretary is open every
Saturday evening from 2 o'clock to Z,
I'd that they should pay their INSTALL
nents punctually if they would avoid
sostg
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

pomember C. Dietlein's Cheap Cash
carnsr when you are in want of Paints,
oS,l1V 0;,a Varnishes, Brushes, Lime, Win
vrs' IN Glass, etc. Cheapest place in
logn for same.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Taxpavers. Attention p!

Notice is hereby given that the assessment
lists for 1888, will be on file at my office in
Opelousas, from the 10th to the Both of June
1, inspection aud correction hn the tax-pay
er -. LASIRAPES,
uua 1898 St = Assessor.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

The Progress is new weekly paper,
lie first number of which appeared last
hturday at the Stock Landing in the
mrish Of st. Bernard. 1t is published
Il French and English, at $3.50 per an.
Dun by Mr.. L. P. Bonby, late editor of
lie Franco Louisianais, of New Orleans.
The Progress is neatly printed and ably
sdited and we cheerfully place 1t on our
exchange list.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

those who gave orders for photo
..nhs Of the Louisiana Press Associa-
.0n gapat n Woodworth's Springs on the Sd
sl.t ;a.t : can now get their copies at this
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Taken un as an Estray,

DY the undersigned on bayou kenison'
ID roam horse, black name and tail, nfahu,
ed on left shoulder FB. Has been ranging III
the neighborhood since 1882. n,u
THE owner is requested to prove property
nav charges and take him away
Nav 26S8. ARMAND J. HoLLi6n' H.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
SPECIAL NOTICE

TS hereby given that o bill will be introlnc-
ed at tie ensuing session of the Legssla
tnre to create new parish to be composed OF
the southern portion of Avoyelles ana TING
northern portion of St. Landry parishes.
May S. 1888. I'm
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

For ice cold soda water and the best
of ice cream go to the elegant Star sa-
loon under the COURIER office.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
Takem am sas Estrays

ny the undersigned, near Hills bayou,
II about two miles from Opelousas, two red
heifers, one 8 years DID, the other year older.
Tie mother came in the neighborhood abont
1879 and was branded with an indescribable
brand, a c-simile of which may be seen at
the COURIER office.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges ana TAKE theh
away. d. D. oANDoN
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

The Ladies' Aid Society of New Ibe-
ria viii give an excursion to Wood
worth's Springs ON July A, the train
leaving New Iberia at 8. a. m. and
Washington at z p. m. The fare for
the round trip from New Iberia, Cade's
and Broussardvllle is $l.OO; from La
fayette and Carencro rs cents; from
Grand Coteau SO cents; from Opelou,
sas 40 cents; children under 10 years Of
age, half price. The train will STOP
opposite the Springs, where refresh
ments will be served by the committee
at reasonable prices. An Grafton will
be delivered upod the grounds by one
Of New Iberia's rising young lawyers
We may remark, en- passant, that 4'
cents for the round trip from Opelonsa'
ii much too high and entirely ont @
proportion to the rates from othel
points. Even twenty five cents woult
be at the rate of 81 cents mile.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

w. C. Clark's Great Combination
Shows will exhibit at Opelousas on
Tuesday next, June S, afternoon and
night, and will be preceded by grand
freo balloon ascension. Our exchanges
speak in flattering terms of Pro Clark
and his exhibition and say his tricks in
magic aDne are well worth the prize OF
admission = 25 cents, children of Dix
years and under, free.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02
OpELoUsAs, LA, April 25, 1888.

OpELoUsAs, LA, April 25, 1888.
To my friends and the public:
have seen Mr.. B. F. Perley's work on sew
eral gins and have examined the same, aud
have found them to be good work, and lecom'
mend him to the public as good slnWrlgGt.
May 12-2m. MAkIlN CAHhof.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-06-02

Call on the Secretary to-day and pay
the weekly installment on your STOCK
ia the Building and Loan Association,