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The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
The Baton Rouge Conventions.

AS our paper has never been the or
gan OF the Farmers Alliance, it be-
hooVes us to speak with much delicacy
OF It, although We may feel confident
OF the reality of the danger which gives
rise to our apprehension.
Heretofore the Alliance has held it.
self aloof from what is commonly un-
derstood as politics.
Ihe object it has been organized to
promote is natural and noble one.
AS long as its efforts are directed to it,
every good citizen must bid it God
speed. The simplicity of its declared
purpose cannot be prudently or safely
involved with questions foreign to it.
That moment it begins a system Of
tacksAg it must antagonize sentiments
feelings, opinions and interests, which
we believe would prove fatal to its
present popularity, and to it's further
prosperity.
Of course we do not kRolu, but We
suspect that the Anti Lotteryites will
try to prevail on the State Alliance
Convention which is to assemble al
Baton Rouge next week, to place itself
in line Nth it on the Lottery question
Nothing in our opinion, would be more
short sighted than its compliance will
such a request. If the convention
think for one moment, it must see that
every oyerfioWing section of Louisiana
will become alienated from it. Relief
in those districts is of vital Importance
The local alliances cannot be expected
to support a hobby, which must perish
In the throes of one election-a hobby
horse which will import and introduce
dissenaion among them. Is it reason
able to require the people of overflow.
ing districts to consent to helplessness,
poverty and inevitable ruin, that those
of the high lands may enshrine impro
vised partisans, by the triumph of i
newly f1edged faction /!
| One of the Characteristic features oI
the Farmers Alliance, not only in
Louisiana but throughout all its terri
torial existence, is its harmonious unity
of purposes.
Destroy that, by attempts to organ
ize its memberships as a Uh0le, agains
the most vital interests of very large
| fraction, and it will prove Pandora.
box to the State Alliance. For these
and other reasons, if we were asked fol
an opinion on the subject, we woul(
respectfully suggest that the eonven,
1 tion of the Farmers Alliance coBtinnt
to pursue the even and quiet tenor o
its harmonious way, and promptly re
pulse and frown down every insidionl
attempt to seduce it from tile purposes
set forth in its constitution and by
laws. Once detached from these, i
will drift, and be dricen from its moor
inga in its present harbor Of safety
out upon an unknown sea, withon
lrudder or compass, at the mercy of it
turbulence, and finally to go dow
somewhere with bubbling moan.
Were ne less anxious for the prosperi
ty of this noble band OF brothers, WI
would not have said SO much. Il i
because we wish to sec them prosper
/ that we have spoken so freely.
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opelousas, Aug. 2, 1890.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
Probate co,at, Parish Of ST. Landry, No. 5oas

Probate Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, No 502s
Estate OF ADoLPHE MALyEAU.
Whereas, Jules Perrodin, Of the parish Of
or St. Landry, has applied by his petit
tion to be appointed administrator OF the es.
tate Of Ad0lphe Malveau, deceased, late OF
ST. Landry parish;
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition TO said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. @. M. THOMPSON,
Augnst 9 1850. Clerk.
NOTICE u. s. Land Office, New Orleans,
IS La, July 23d, 1890. = Notice Is hereby
given that the folloWing-named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make hnai proof
In support Of his claim, and that said PROOF
will Be made before the Judge, or in hls ap-
sence, the Clerk of tho District Court, at Opel
onsas, La, on Wednesday, Sept II, iS9u, VIZ !;
| K4OEais KE. Grsasaemig0,
who made Homestead Entry No. 9I2S for the
NE Sec 10, Up s 8 r West, Louisiana ME-
ridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
/ his continuous residence upon, and cuitasa-
tion of, said land, viz: Pierre Gniilory, Acda-
/ el VeilIon, VaImont Vidrine and salery Ian
drenean, all Of ST. Landry Parish La,
CHAS. g. PALkREGs
Aug. q, 1890. 6t he&lsSss.
4 z
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Constitutional Amendments and
the Governor.

The more light that is thrown upon
this subject conyinees all intelligent
people of the utter disregard that was
shown by the Governor Of this state 10
reference to the supreme law of the
land. Clothed with a little brief au-
thority the present Governor has en-
croached upon the legislative branch OF
our government and has assumed to
foist his opinion as against that Of two
thirds of the General Assembly.
Times change and we change with
them. Not many years ago Governor
Nichols was not so eager to reach for
ward his executive tentaeles and write
his autograph upon amendments to the
constitution. He thought then, as all
sober and true thinkers think now, that
this was q matter over which he had
no control and his modesty then pre-
vented him from intermeddling in a
matter that concerned the General AS.
sembly and the people, the latter being
the only power authorized to veto such
measure and that only by their bal
lots on the ratification day.
There is a striking contrast between
the arrogance of our governor and the
modesty displayed by one of the Presi.
dents of the United States. When q
question concerning the amendment oil
the constitution of the United States
was presented to President Lincoln, he
emphatically declared that as President
he had no right to veto or approve such
measure.
The article IS of the Constitution ol
our state is precisely similar to section
of article 3 of the Constitution of the
United States, and the same Judicial
Interpretation given to the latter will
apply to the former. Ip the state oil
Mississippi whose Constitution has ar
article similar to the article 259 of oul
Constitution, the Supreme Court have
| decided that the Governor has nothing
whatever to dshn the matter.
The court gy that proceedings o.
this kind are aside from the ordinary bu.
siness of Legislation. The Supreme Court
of the United States have also decided
| in the case of Hollingsworth ct ais. vs.
| Virginia, Sd Dallas, 378, that in these
matters of amendments to the Consti.
tuition, it is a matter entirely between
| the law making power and the people
! In the state of Arkansas it was decided
in the case of the State VS.. Cox, 3 En-
glish r. 436, that the General Assembly
in amending the Constitution possesses
and acts in the character and capacity
of a constitutional convention and ex
presses the supreme will of the sovereign
people. How then in the face of thes,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
ESTATE OF AUGUSTINE CARMoucHE.

ESTATE OF AUGUSTINE CARMoUcHE.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the
undersigned administrator or any duly quail
fed auctioneer at the last residence OF de-
ceased, near Bayou Petite Prairie in the par
ish Of st. Landry, on WEDNESDa 7, the
9th day Of August, 1890, the following des.
eribed property, belonging to the estate of
Augustine Carmouche, deceased, late OF the
parish of st. Landry, to-wit:
A tract of land situated in the neighbor-
hood of Bayou Petite Prairie, and being the
undivided one-fourth of one hundred and
ninety acres, bounded north by lands of Louis
Carmouche and l.. g. A. Bush, east by lands
south by lands Of Mrs. Heath and west by
lands of l.. Goudchaux.
Terms-Cash.
NARCISSE j. CARMOUCHE,
July 20, 1890. Administrator.
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Tensas Gazette The course upon
which Governor Nichols has determin-
ed must nessarily be hnmilating to the
people of the State, who in an evil hour
made him their chief executive. When
one considers his recent actions, unWor-
thy and unbecoming to the most par
tisan petty politician, the emotions ex-
cited, while of course tinged with indig.
nation. are those of shame and mofti-
fication at the painful eSliibition cur
Governor makes of himself when he
stoops to methods wholly unseemly and
improper in one clothed with the dig
nifty Of chief magistrate of the State.
fin tile future Proyix
dence should deem it necessary to
punish US for our many sins, We most
sincerely hope that some other way will
be found than to again inflict upon rs
Francis I'illou Nichols.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Patriot. Democrat, Clinton: Tie Tex
as screw worm being reported numer-
ous in this and neighboring parishes, lt
would be well for our readers to know
that csalomel freely used 10 nh wounds
upon stock. is specific for this pest
Owners Of stock should pay particular
attention to all newly born animals, as
the screw worm fly frequently depos-
its its eggs about the umbilicns OF Young
animals, often producing fatal results.
After treating wounds with ealomel,
tar should be put upon the edges Of the
cut to prevent a repetition Of the evil,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

MILLINERY. Ladies' Trimmed Hats.
Remember That ]. Meyers 4 Co. are
the pioneers In low priced trimmed
hats. They have again secured q large
lot Of stylish hats and are selling them
ut still lower prices to make room for
fresh stock constantly arriving
Their 25 cents hats will sell any
where at rs cents, while their 80 and 10
cents hats are worth fully from one to
two dollars.
They have just received j lot of fin
est ladies' hats worth $6 aud $8 which
they are selling ont rapidly at prices
from So. so to So. 80.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The flood of 1890 may now be considered
over. for the water has ceased to run through
the Morganza break. 1t is true that Nita still
remains to us, but then Nita promises to be
more or less continuous, like Bonnet Carr6,
unless the State takes it in hand energetical-
ly and promptiy.-N.O, Times Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The attention of parties interested is
called to the card of Mr.. &. Il. Dupr6
ID reference to certain N. @. Pacific
Railroad lands. Mr.. Dupr6 will make
the most liberal concessions to settlers
on these lands and they should call mp
en- him without delay
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The large two story building of Mr..
Robert Chacher6, corner of Court and
Landry streets, is nearly completed.
The lower portion will be occupied as a
grocery store and warehouse, and the
upper story will be used for entertain
nents, balls, etc. II ID the largest hall
4 iEl town.
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Copying neatly and correctly execn
tad on the Type-writer at ten cents
peg folio of 100 words. Dispositions,
testimony, etc, taken by process Of
short hand and carefully transcribed
In type writing For further particu-
laFR apply at this Office, or TO WI.
II Sandoz, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Some of the speakers at the anti lot
terry meeting last Saturday night went a
little too far, They should bride their
tongues and bear il mind that the con-
Aervatism Of their opponents IL not
cOWardice.
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& HERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish Of Sc Landry, No. ls4ss.
Rroussard 8 Decuir VS.. Garland Peck.

By virtue of writ of feri facias 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 front door of the Court House
in the town of Opelousas, parish of st. Ian
dry, on SATURDAY,, the 9th day of Sep
tenber, A. D., 1890, at ii A. M, the following
described property, to-wit:
The undivided one third Of one hunded and
fifty acres Of land, more or less, situated near
Grand Coteau in the parish of st. Landry,
bounded north by land of i. G. Anderson.
south by bayou Carencro, east by lands of
Denis Sicily ct ais, and west by Maurice Co
| loinb ct ais
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. -
Sheriff of the parish of st. Landry.
opelousas Aug, 2, 1890.
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N @. City Item The afitis have opened
mad batteries npon the State Supreme Court
after the shameful but inaffeetnai manner anz
pIoyed against Ghe legislature They virtual
Is tell the justices s If yotl do not accept the
law ali to tho revenue arnendnsent as ne lay
it down, v0u are the bribed and infamous
agents of the Lottery CoEap yis Was partisan
ossfrArA ever belOre carried to such I6ngthss
Did n n80TaI prafendeFs eYer before descend
I'd such ImIn oral depEhsg
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SHERIFFS SALE.
District Court, Parish of ST. Landry No 1858
lean Baptiste saucier VS.. Joseph ceIestin.

By virtue of writ of tieri facias
issued out of the District Court, in and
for the parish of st. Landry, in the above
entitled suit, and to me directed, will pro-
ceed to sell at public auction, TO the high
est bidder, at The front door of the Court
House, in the town of Opelousas, parish of
st. Landry, on S4TURDA Z, the 18th day
of August, 1890, at IL o'clock a. M, the fol
lowing described property, to-wit:
One hundred and sixty acres of land situat-
ed in Prairie Mammouth, parish of st. Lam
dry, bounded on the north by lands of C. Con-
way, south by lands Of Andre Lubin, east by
lands of Etienne Fusillier and west by ------,
together with the buildings and improvements
thereon, to wit: One frame house and the
frame of another house got completed, also
fencing enclosing about-Nenty acres of said
land and in cultivation this current year.
Cotton and corn.)
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash.
July II, 1890. Sheriff.
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6ays ths Monroe Telegraph Bnlletij

Says the Monroe r Telegraph Bnlletin,
50 Anti LOTTERY paper:
ne action oi Gov. Nichols in making
aha Wholesale removals Of the leyee
epln niaaioners of the 5th and the Tensas
Esssln Leyee Boards is indefensible.
I.le gentlemen removed in the 5th dis
IIlet were peculiarly fitted for their posi-
.lQaa ana lahored indefatigably 70 pro-
seEf their district from overflow their
ealF offence being that they differed
slss tRav. Nichols on the lottery ques-
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The CameIia and Crescent Base Ball
Clubs of Lafayette, under the manage
nent of Prot. Hanson of our town, will
play match game tomorrow near the
Pablic Cemetery for 500 side and a
golden championship ball. Game to
Commence at 3 b. m.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

learn that new paper will be
established here In the near future. Il
4 understood that it will be anti-lottery
aaEd pro- Nicholls) in politics and that
one Of onr leading attorneys who is
lpEsa Of writing will be it's chief editor.
.lag worthy Young friend and pupil,
Aohnny Healey, viii be the foreman,
and that means that the mechanical de-
naEtment will be lii good hands.
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Taken Up as an Estray,

DY the undersigned, on July &c, near Prud-
ID homme City, dark bay Creole HORSE
about IL years old, branded on right shoulder
with brand figured like heart with L in
it fac-simile OF brand at Courier oifice). Has
a scar on right side, and has been in neigh
borhood about two months The owner will
come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take him away
au2-5t JOS. N. FRANCOIS.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

A man named Petersen, native Of
Sweden, about so years of age. who has
been living near Morrow for the past
ihFee or four years, was found dead un-
DEF i shed at Morrow last Saturday
morning with bis face partly eaten by
hegs He had been on a prolonged
aEtee and ii Ii supposed that he died
Ir1m The effects thereof. He leaves6a
~ ana two children.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The Hall OF the Opelousas Social
Club will be open for the entertainment
of visitors to morrow Music will be
furnished for dancing, and excursion
lists aIs specially invited to call.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81 Landry, No. l4676
A. seIiaman VS.. G. W. Dreher.

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 pro-
highest bidder, at the store lately occupied
by G. w. Dreher in the town of Melville,
parish of st. Landry, on SATURDAY, the
9th day of August, A. D. 1890, at IL o'clock
a. m, the following described property, to-
wit:
Ist A lot of general merchandise consisting
OF hats notions, clothing, groceries, liquors,
tinware, tobacco, ETC., etc.
I'd. Seventy-five cords of wood.
Sd. One bay horse.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms-Cash. I. s. FONTENOT,
Sheriff OF the parish of st. Landry.
Opelousas, July 26, lS90.-3t
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An entertainment will be given at
the Progress Hall on the I'd of August
at 7:30 p. M, for the benefit of Julie
Donate. Admission 25 cents
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Drafts sold on any point in the Uni
ted States, Canada, Mexico, or the
Eastern Continent at the first National
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

A Washington telegram of the oath
says that A. I'll. Grimmer has been ap-
pointed postmaster as Grand Coteau,
vice Mrs. s. d. Smith, resigned,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The races tomorrow will begin at IL
oclock. We learn that twelve horses
have been entered.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

The excursionists from Franklin and
intermediate points are expected to ar
rive here at abont 9 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

loo sacks of COW peas at $1.O0 per
sack at j. Meyers g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Remember the fastest trotter of St.
Landry on August Sd wins the beauti-
fnl Gold Medal and the championship
goes with il.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Mr.. b. n Perley, the we'll known
ginwright Of Rapides, is now in our
parish repairing gin stands, &e., and
any orders left at this Office will have
bis prompt attention. Mr.. Perley is
500 well known to need any comnien-
slation from us and work in his line
could be entrusted to no better hands.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Drafts on all parts of Europe sold at
the First National Bank in amounts to
aait customers.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Don't fail to attend the grand races
% August 3D., at 0pelonsas Race Course,
half mile east of town.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

A watch for only two dollars and fifty
cents, warranted to keep good time, at
DR Mornhinveg's jeweiry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

just received, 4 large LOT Of gentle
mems summer silk scarfs, bought OF 9
bankrupt sale. which we offer az 10 and
25 cents. worth 40 and 80 cents.
MEYERS &5 Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Act No, IN of the Legislature forbids rail
roads to charge more than three cents per
mile for each mile Travelled from any pasaen-
ger. Passengers must procure tickets where
there are offices, otherwise they may be made
to pay fouf cents per mile.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

DIED.-At Morrow, July 26, 1896, William
H. Haw, aged g years, months and II days.
Al 0pelousas, July 27, 1890, st midnight
SARAH MEGIsLEY, wife of r. MornhinYeg,
aged 81 years, 10 months aud days.
The death of this estimabIe lady, though
not unexpected, has cast gloom over our en-
tire community, where she was beloved by
ali classes and the memory of her virtues
and GOOD deeds will be transmitted as pre-
cious legacy to her children. 70 har beEeay-
/ ed husband and family we tender our sincere
/ coincidence.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

make specially of soda and fancy
crackers. My stock is always fresh.
C.. DIETLEIN.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
FOas SAHE.

A COMFORTABLE HOME situated in the
IN town of Opelousas, on corner of Laurent
and King streets The improvements consist
of dwelling house with gallery front and
rear, double chimney, dining room and kiteh
en- attached, good crib, also well and vegeta
BILE and flower gardens. improvements all in
good order. There is also fine orchard o.
fig, apple, peach, PLAN. pear, pecan, and Ja
pan plum and persimmon trees now bearing.
Will be sold cheap. Apply at Courier Office
or to Jules Gil, 0peIousas. aug2H
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

STATE OF LOUISIANA, &C.
Parish of Saint Landry.S
!, j. I. Skipper, Cashier of the aboye-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. j. I. SKIPPER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29tl
day Of July, 1890.
b. F. MEGINLEY, Not. Pub.
CoRREcT-Attest:
ALPHossE LEyY,)
S. JOS. WILSON, Directors.
Il. LaTREYTE,
August 2, 1890. 1t
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OPELOUSAS: !:

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BY
LEoNCE & T.. A. SANDOZ
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Finest l0t of fancy candies, always
fresh, ut G. Dietlein's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

The First National Bank
AT Opelousas in the State of Louisiana, a
the close of business, July 18th, 1890.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

SATURDAY. AUGUST 2, 1890
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
JUDICIAL NOTICES

GHERIFF'S SALE.
District Court, Parish Of 81. Landry No. 1857
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02

Ve we're faTorea with 9 1lIla ram ias1
Saturday evening
The Opelousas courier., 1890-08-02
0ptlousas (,o,,rier.

osicIaI lournaI Of the Parish Of ST. Landry.
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NO. 45.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
n
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 4443.


DUBLIC SALE,
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Henry W. orady's "southern Earm

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