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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
NO. L.
Notice TO Taxpayers

hereby i've uotice to all persons concerned
that the Roll Of 1888 has been delivered to me
and that I AIN prepared to collect all State,
Parish. Corporation Criminal, Levee and Poll
Taxes for the year 1888.
Persons owing taxes on movables only will
become deliuquents on and after October lst
next, aud persons owning real estate will be-
come d0liuquents unless the taxes on same
are paid prior to January lst 1880.
Come and pay your taxes in time, to avoid
me the unpleasant duty Of adding costs
thereto.
I. S. FONTENOT,
Sheriff and ex oficio Tax Collector,
soptI5tf Parish of st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

That spicy and most newsy of all our
country exchanges, the Donaldsonville
Chief, has entered upon its 18th vol.
ame. Bro. Bentley! however, IN has ,ods. de-
interesting and entertaining by making
his amiable and gifted wife his assocl-
ate editor. For the past few weeks sht
has been contributing some very inter
esting letters to that paper from New
York and other citiess and 10 her liter
ary style and diction shows herself the
peeress of any female writer for the
press of Louisiana. We wish the Chiefs
editor still greater prosperity, now thai
his accomplished wife, Mrs. Ella Bent,
ley. will give the gentle lustre of hel
radiant mind as coadjutor upon hi;
! columns.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
JUDICIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE 70. s. Land Office, New Orleans
~ La, Sept. 3, lSs8.-Notice is hereby
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 will
be made before the Judge or in his absences the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La
on Friday, October 18th, 1883, viz:
PrivmG FPmtel1es
who made Home Entry NO;
6is3 for the s E t, Sec. 80, TIP b
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence up On, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Hypolite johnson, Flaur-
ney Hebert, Joseph Hebert, William Johnson
ali of St Landry parish, Louisiana;
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
| Sent. 8, 1886. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

We have received the first four num-
bers of the Weekly Capital Item, new
journalistic enterprise just started in
Baton Rouge by Messrs. w. C. Annis
and P. Fl. Lesueur. The Item is a ak
column, four page paper, ably edited,
neatly printed, and full of newsy items
of local and ganeraiinterest to the pub
lie. We welcome it to our exchange
list, and bespeak for the proprietors a
generous patronage and support in
their newspaper enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

III you want to have good time. aud
epioy a real musical, dramatic and
terpsiehorean treat don't forget the
grand entertainment to be given by the
0pelousas Social Club ah their Hall on
next Wednesday, Oct. 5 Admission
only 25 cents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
Personal.

Sol. Isaacs departed on Sunday mnrn-
ing last on business trip t" New
Orleans.
DR.. V. X. Irion has taken vacation,
and is visiting relatives aud friends III
Avoyelles parish.
Dr.. c. A. Hardey of Chataignier was
in town on Wednesday last, He came
to meet his charming daughte. Rosa,
who was on her return from visit
among friends at Franklin.
DR. John Thibault of Lockport, ac-
companied hy his estimable wife, who
have t,sen on a visit to our town, re-
turned home some days since.
Mr. w S. burke, Of Washington,
paid Us pleasant visit this week. He
was on his way to Lafayette whore he
will sperd some time among friends.
Fl. II. Deshotels, of Old Grand Prai
rie, dropped in to see us few days ago,
looking bale and hearty and good-na
tured as of yore.
Mr. J. j. Beauchamp, the young
man" the COURIER referred to 36 years
ago, has been appointed Clerk OF
Registration for st. Landry.
DR.. NJ. Z. Demaret, of Washington,
La, gave our town short business vi
sit last Thursday.
Mr.. A. T.. Stagg, of Barbreck, gave Us
a pleasant call yesterday morning He
reports crops in his neighborhood as
far below the average.
Miss Nettie, second daughter of our
former parishioner Hon. j. Massie Mar
tin, was united in marriage on Wednes-
day last at Lafayette to Mr.. F. j. De-
granville of St. Mary parish.
Mr.. D Conkling, Jr., of Washington,
was visitor to our town last Thursday
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

ViIaseca has just received lot of
fresh fish and Bayou Cook oysters,
which he will serve up in apy style at
his stand opposite the marker. During
court he viii serve a good cheap lunch
at all Iionrs of the day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

The first bale of new GOTTEN from this
vicinity, covered with the new style
cotton bagging, was raised by L. j.
Derbes, on his place near Washington,
weighed SIS pounds, was sold By him
to Leon Wolff of that town, and ship
ped on the steamer Dickey on Saturday
laat to New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Charley Pefferkorn, the Isack Walton
If Opelousas, caught IS fine caspargou
on last Sunday. Charley rakes them
n where others can't get a bite, and
donf "spit on his hook" either.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

The game law expires by Limitation
81 next Monday, aud partridges are
abundant. The blue winged teal, the
!. arapt. eoareur of the duck tribe, has not
made it's appearance yet.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

The Lafayette Advertiser has recently
entered it's 24th volume. 1t has been
enlarged and otherwise improved and
now ranks among the best country pa
pers ire the State. We congratulate
Bro. Baaey and wish him many more
years Of usefulness and prosperity.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
The 9Sth Volume Of the Courier.

Leaving out Il brief suspension in
1870 and the forced suspension of sew
eral months during the war when the
type, material, &C., of the COURIER
were seized, barreled up and shipped
to Morgan City and It's editor held as a
prisoner by the Federal authorities, we
enter, with this number. our Both vol
ume. Founded on Dec. llth, 1852, it
maintained its loyalty and consistency
throughout all the stirring and change
full events of the late war, the Subse
quent trying period Of reconstruction,
and the nine years OF Radical misruIe
and corrup,i IN before our State was
emancipated By th } restoration Of Dem,
oeratic supremacy and constitutional
government During the war fwhen
not suspended by Federal authority
the COURIER stood to it's journalistic
post OF duty, aud printed its matter on
wall paper, brown paper Or any sort of
paper that would give an impression,
publishing the latest news, advocating
the cause of our section and denouncing
the tyranny and injustice Of our oppres-
sors. After the close Of the war (when
many so called Democratic papers were
muZzled or subsidized organs to. the Re-
publican party and grew fat upon the
pap dispensed to them in monop-
oily of the printing!, the COURIER, ad-
herlng to its Democratic principles, OPP
posed the heresies of Radicalism at ev
cry step, exposed its vicious
corruption, and lent its aid im freeing
our State Of the last vestige of carpet
bag rule and the ruinous taxation that
was impoverishing our people, Those
were dark days, when publishing II
Democratic paper scarcely kept one
from vation; yet the ordeal was
survived and the consolation of duty
conscientiously performed towards our
section and the just rights of an OPP
pressed people, was compensation
enough for our trials and efforts III so
glorious q cause.
Accepting the issues settled by the
late war, we, with true Democratic
spirit recognize the rights and privi-
leges of all classes under the laws of
our country Politically, we shall con-
tinue to follow and advocate the prin-
ciples laid down in the National Dem
ocratic platform. Believing in party
unity, we shall support the nominees OF
all regularly organized conventions.
Believing in party fealty, we will con
denim any disiutegrating element. Re
garding all public officials as servants
of the people. and as accountable to the
people, we claim and will exercise the
4 right to criticize their official conduct
where there is an omission of duty oi
au abnse of authority. 4 free press il
the bulwark Of American liberty, and a
,paper that does not watch and uphold
/ the trne interests Of the whole people
is not worthy Of the confidence and snp
port of the people.
Retrospccting our past JOURNALISTIC
career, We find nothing to regret bar
ring some errors of the head, common
, to all-and ID the future. as in the past
/ we shall battle for Democratic primer
piles. the education of our masses, AM
the building up OF the Industrial, com
n1ercial, and agricultural interests q
our country.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

]. B. Sandoz & Bro. have large
stock of Carriages, Hacks, Buggies,
Girs, ETC., which they are selling at the
lowest living prices. Call aud inspect
the fine assortment new on hand.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Mr.. Stewart has demolished the old
market house, and the fire department.
will find temporary lodgings as follows :
The steamer is quartered bach OF Lii
tells drug store ; the Hook andLndder
truck on the Public Square and the
hand engine at B. F. Meginleyss sA>bfe.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

We direct attention to the advertise
ment of the Mount Carmel Convent, OF
Washington, La, in another column.
This is an educational institution OF
which our people may we'll feel prond,
and is well worthy of tile entire conf
deuee and liberal patronage of our peo-
nile.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
Take,a Up ais am Essray,

% white cow about years old, BRAIDED
about thus ! en- the left hip right ear
V 0
eud cut, left a piece cut out aud split; has
young calf Was taken up over thres years
ago. PERE1 h1C6AAU,
Sep 8. 'e3. I'M Gfand Coteau, Ii.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
District Court.

The District Court. Judge Lewis pre-,
siding, opened its fall session last Mon
day, when the following Grand Jary
was empanneled:
A. A Hebert, Foreman,
Homer Savaut, Jack Beauchamp,
James Baugb, Louis Damas,
Augustus Burieigh, Henry Anselm;
Thomas Tweedei, Joseph Mcclellan,
Joseph Firnberg. James ". White,
Ertemon Lafeur, Sylvestre Pttre,
J.R. Guidry, Marcelin Thibodeau,
Martin Budd.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Mn. j. Kossuth Sandoz caught II fine
caspargou in the Conrtablean on last
sunday. Look out, Charlie, your
itebampion line" is in danger of being
snanped nv strong competitor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

AT special meeting of the Town
Council held last Monday, resolution
was passed dfequiring all passengss 9
coming By rail or otherwise to furnish
nndoubted proof that they had not re-
Gently been iii infected districts, and the
town constable was ordered to strictly
enforce this ordinance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

The outrage mill il still in active
operation in our parish. About mid
night Oh Tuesday last a party Of five
men approached the residence OF col
ored man named Andre Pierre Auguste,
living on place of his own, near the
plantation of Henry Lastrapes, some
five miles from town, and after calling
Augustr, who through fear that some
thing was wrong failed to respond,
commenced fnsilade at the door and
windows, and after threatening to re-
turn with larger force, departed, leaV-
ing the inmates more frightened than
hurt. Auguste is quiet, hard working
man. does not bother himself in politi-
cal affairs, aud has no idea as to the
identity-of the, parties committing the
outrage, ia he ia unaware that he has
,an enemy living, The door and win
dow we're riddled with buck shot, large
number of which entered the dwelling,
but luckiF,2 no org was injured.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

We Inadvertently omitted to notice,
at the proper time, that that sterling
paper the Weekly Truth, of Baton
Rouge, had entered upon its 9TH vol
ume We congratulate our confrere
upon his we'll deserved success in the
past, and bespeak for him an increased
prosperity in the future. We also no.
tice with pleasure. that the Truths
charming and talented correspondent,
Miss Addie McGrath, has been made
local editor of its columns, and we feel
certain that she will continue to grace
her new position with all the suavity
and piquancy that characterized her
modest ability as secretary of the Press
! Convention. {.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

There will be divine services ut the
ehurch of the Epiphany, Opelousas, to-
morrow at 4:30 p. m, by Rev. c. c.
Kramer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
CoNSTABLE'S SALE.
Sd Justices Court, Parish of St. Landry.

No.
VIZ BstxKHAus & SMITH vs. T. III. ANDERSON.
By virtue of writ OF Fl. Ia, to me directea tsa
hv the Hon. Jean Domec. Justice Of the
Psace. Sd ward, in and for the paris.l of st.
Landry, I viii proceed to sell ut public auc-
ton to the last and highest bidder, on
THURSDAY. the llth day of October A.
D., 1888 at IL o'clock a. M, 10 front OF L.
Manns store, in the town OF Grand Coteau,
narish Of St. Landry, the following described
property. seized in the above entitled SUIT
tu-wit:
tfourj hogs. ,,Ecur
Terms-Cash. DAVID MEInS,
Constable lst ward, Parish of Se. Landry
! Sept. %, 1883. 2t
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Judging by the amount of rice now
pouring into our NJ srket the crop must
be large Que. We cannot understand,
with the constantly increasing acreage
planted and tho large amount OF rice
shipped here, why rice cleaning mill
il not erected IN Opelonsas II GER
iainly would be b paying enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

tanned the notice of the marriage, by
the Rev. Mr.. Raviol, on the 18th, of Mr..
Briant Hutchins and Miss Adeline LIE
tourneur. On Jan. zc;% 1858, was an
nouneed the marriage, a few days be.
fore, of "Mr. Louis Dulino Verret, of
the parish of st. Mary, to Miss Con
stance Martel, of this town. and on
Jan 22d, the following notice appear
e,: 'Married-In this town, on Thurs
ouy last, Goth instant, by the Rev. Mr.
Frazie, Doctor James Ray to Miss Mar
garet Hill, both of this parish"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Among the new journalistic enter
prises started in Louisiana, within the
past few weeks, is the " Louisiana
Planter and Sugar Manufacturer, pub
lisIed at New Orleans, La. We have
received several of the initial copies,
md find it first class journal in every
respect. 1t is devoted to Louisiana Ag-
riculture in general, and to the sngar
industry in particular, and to all it's
branchee3 - agricultural, mechanical,
chemical, political and commercial. We
take pleasure in placing it on our ex-
change list, and in recommending it to
the planters of Louisiana. Weekly 81
per annum.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Yesterday, September 2sth, was the
twentieth anniversary OF the "opelou
saa Riot
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Blank forms for use of merchants,
notaries, Justices of the Peace, ETC., for
sale at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
NOTICE.
10 TOWN TAXPAYERS.

FNvHE taxpayers Of the town Of Opelouaas
are hereby notified that the listing aud
estimation of the valuation of all real aud
personal property situated within the corpo'
rate limits Of the town of Opelousas has been
completed, and is now exposed at my office in
the Court House in the town Of Opelousas Ter
inspeetiou aud correction, aud that the same
viii 30 remain exposed for the space of thirty
DAYS from this date.
Opelousas, Septo29, l6as. -
sent 29-5t Collector.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

At the last gubernatorial election, the
declared vote of this parish was, Mich
oils, 1907; Warmoth, 1924; total, T.
33l. IF we add to this number, ten per
cent, for those who were entitled to the
right of suffrage and did not exercise it,
we have a. grand total of 5,O64 in the
parish who are entitled to vote, and
who are liable to poll tax. The assess
ment rolls of the parish show 1885 as
the number of polls assessed, leaving a
balance Of 729 which are left out in the
cold. The question naturally arises,
WHY'S this discrepancy between those
who should be assessed, according to
the foregoing figures, and those actually
assessed, according to the assessment
lists?
Did our generally efficient Assessor,
through his deputies. miss this number
of polls, or were the election returns
"doetored,n and thus made unreliable
for reference
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

MAMMOTH EDITION. = On the 24th
the Daily Shreveport Times published
an annual Trade and Immigration edl.
ton, containing l6 pages of columns
each, giving graphic and exhaustive
''writt no. not only Of Shreveport and
Caddo parish, hut Of many towns aud
parishes of North Louisiana. In this
number will be found a full history OF
that progressive city, she wing healthy
condition Of all its business interests,
aud unfolding the many attractions and
advantages OF that section to immi-
grauts seeking the healtbful climate
and rich lands of Louisiana as their fu-
ture homes. We congratulate our con.
freres upon their handsome present.
ment of their city and surrounding
country, and trust their liberal efforts
will meet generous reward in the fu-
ture.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Mr.. Louis Waiter, the well-known
cabinet naaker. has removed to Landry
street, one block from the railroad,
where BIO is prepared to do any work
ID his line on short notice and in the
best style. Do not discard your old
furniture, hat take it to Mr.. Waiter and
he win make it as good as new-botf
as to appearance aud durability.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Don't forget c. Dietlein is receiving
fresh goods daily-sold at living prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

In one Of our articles last week re-
ferring to the killing Of the two colored
men near Vile Plate. II, was stated that
the herrid affair took place in Grand
prairie- This was d mistake. We are
assured that matters in that prosperous
aud law-abidiDg neighborhood are
quite tranquil and serene, and that the
killing took place 10 Vile Plate Prai-
Fie, about mile and half from the
town of Vile Plate.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

In another column will be found the
advertisement of grand entertainment
to be given under the auspices of the
Ladies of Washington aided By Prof R.
MAYER and the Corona Cornet Band, at
Perseverance Hall, on next Thursday
evening, Oct. Itli. A choice drama will
be presented by talented amateurs ol
the town, and it is needless to add, that
the music will be artistic and exquisite
throughout the entire programme.
Gumbo and refreshments at reasonable
prices. Entrance so cents, children
half price,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

auy last, Goth instant, by the Rev. Mr.
Frazie, Doctor James Ray to Miss Mar
garet Hill, both of this parish"
Marksville Bulletin: The citizens of
Plaucheville are erecting a two-story
building for school house. That be-
speaks a great deal for the people of
that section. They recognize fully the
Importance of education and are NOV.
ing in the right direction. The old
log school house reads we'll in print,
but the sooner the people come to un-
derstaud that the index of country's
civilization are the church and the
school house, the sooner they will fol-
low the example of Plaucheville and
meet together, raise funds to erect sub
stantial and good school houses for
their children.
The public school system is a wise
aud good one, but the people should
not depend upon it altogether to edu-
cate their children. Erect suitable
school, houses, employ competent teach
ers, and give to yonr children that leg
acy which is worth more than pianta-
tions or mountains of gold-a good ed
ucation All honor we say to Plauche-
Vile!
So say WEEDS. COURIER.
The catalogue of the Louisiana State
fair and Shreveport exposition is at
hand and is an exceedingly creditable
production, being book of more than
i5O pages, with handsome illuminated
cover that is in itself an interesting
study. The volume contains list of
the officers and committees of the fair
association, the rules and regulations
that will govern the exposition, par
tial programme of the exercises, races
and other amusements and complete
enumeration of the premiums offered to
exhibitors and competitors in the va
rlous departments. The cash prizes
and purses alone aggregate $25, 900,
besides which a large number of diplo-
mas and gold and silver medals will be
awarded Catalogues may be procured
free of charge upon application to the
secretary, Capt. Matt. L. Scovell,
Shreveport, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
Taken zap as Estrays,

DY the undersigned in Plaisance, QUE
ID brown bald face BEEF about or 6years
old. right cir undsr-eut, left ear forked. no
visible brand.
Also light bay BULL about 10 or IL years
old. branded Oh the right hip tfac siuile at
Sen. s. Bs.-lm. GUS. Z. DUPRE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29
HISTORICAL.

The COURIER was founded Dec. IL,
1852. by Joel FL Sandoz. the father of
its present editors, who signed its pros
neetus as .sex-editor of the Opeloasas
Gazette and Andrew Meynier, who
signed ls ':ex editor of lie st. Landry
Whig" Mr.. Meynier died March 2s,
1858, aged 80 years, and early in ls6o
William III. Spencer, a lawyer af ahil-
ity and trenchant writer, became as
soeiate editor. which position he retain
ed c,ntil the breaking out of hostiltties
between the sections, when he raised u
company of infnatry which was nj
taehed 10 the Tenth Louisiana kesl-
ment. He subsequently became MnJor
and was Killed at the age Of AZ At Tie
second battle of Manassas, white III
command of his regiment.
The publication OF the paper was con-
timed through the war, with TEN
uo,ary Interruptions, Mr.. sandoz being
assisted by his fifteen yeat old son, tue
Junior editor, the senior helng at his
most of duty III the tented field. !" In
fs65. al tile close Of hosfililies, he, ton
enfe,,S I'd The office. where he has beer
ever since. tn 1870 Mr.. Sandoz lalo
aside the editorial harness, when 1t Ws'
donned by the present editors and pro
1 nrietors. Mr.. Sandoz died IN January
1873, aged 81
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

Az tie request Of the Holy Father
Leo XIII, who desires that the souls u
nurgafory, as we'll a5 the living, may
proiit BIZ His Jubilee, solemn h,gh
p,ass will be said in all churches
throuohonf tile Worla, next Sunday. In
accor.Iauce with this request, a requiem
mass mass viii be said in the Catholic
ciarcl, I'M next Sunday TO morrowl q y
o'clock a. M.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-09-29

The New Orleans Bee (Abeille), the
oldest newspaper of Louisiana, entered
uRfn its SIXTY second year few days
ago. In the three score years of its ex :
istence, it has stood second to none of
its contemporaries in editorial ability
and journalistic excellence, in discuss
ing current topics and Publishing the
news of the day. To on71 French speak
ing population. it is a sine qua non as a
leading newspaper, and - an educator
in pure French idiom and style OF
literature To its English contempo-
raries it il eo-laborer. commanding
the highest esteem for its exalted worth
conspicuous ability and dignifed coun-
sci in all matters of State or national
Importance.