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The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
Be it said to the honor of newspapers

Be it said to the honor of newspapers
who are supporting the candidacy OF
Judge S. D. McEnery for the governor
ship of Louisiana, that they have never
maligned the character of Capt. T. S,
Adams, the candidate of the other sidel
AS Democrats they have been compell-
ed to object to him as an exponent or
representative of Democratic principles,
because as president of the State Farm
ers' Union, and as a State delegate to
the Florida Ocala Convention he help
ed frame. and was thoroughly commit
ted to the Ocala platform, which is dia.
metrically opposed to the fundamental
principles of Democracy. AS a man, as
a good citizen and as q farmer we hon
or Mr.. Adams-but we, as a Democrat,
cannot endorse his political ideas as
formulated in the Ocala platform. This
is our opposition to Mr.. Adams, and
we scorn to fight him with aspersion
and abuse as practicedfpy many in their
opposition to S. ID. lfEnery. If we
cannot defeat him by fair and honest
argument We will not.resort to vitupera-
ton and passion to accomplish his
downfall. We desire 10 preserve the
harmony and autonomy of the Demo
cratic party above all things, and we
believe that S. d. McEnery is the mar
that car, accomplish this grand object
and give US a good and tranquil adj
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Signal.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
a Merry Christmas.

This may seem a little premature,
since our paper must appear before
Christmas comes, but, as we cannot ex-
tend our .f~elicitatlons to our patrons
and the public in general on the day
itself, we desire to do so III anticipation
of it. Thank God we live in a land OF
FChristians, unmindful though we be, in
great part, of the manifold worldly ad-
yantages we enjoy. The birthday of
Jesus is, of all the days of the year, the
one we should be the most careful to
observe with thanksgiving a9d rejoic-
ings. The most important and ever
lasting gift ever made to our race by
the Allwise Creator of the Universe is,
by the common consent of all the Chris
tian world, signalized on the 25th day
of December. We believe it is conee.
ded by biblical scholars that this day
cannot be the nativity of our Savior.
We are told that among the causes that
brought about this day and caused it
to be fixed for the celebration, was the
inclination of the heather nations about
that time, to regard the winter s~olstice
as that period when the powers of all
nature began to show signs of renewed
activity. The early churches observed
no one particular day in common, some
holding the festival in May or April,
and others in January. But in one re
spect all agreed. The Romans, Celts
and Germans, and the diyerging chur-
ches of subsequent origin, all concurred
in the custom of holding festivals in
honor of the birth of the Savior. 1t is
not n matter of vital Importance to
know on what day of the month the
Savior was born, it ~suffices to know
that He came into our world and died
for our redemption. As much may be
said of the uncertainty of the precise
day of the week which we should keep
t~hesSabbath. Writers on the subject
have not been able to fix any one day,
but by the common consent of the
Christian world a day has been fixed as
a day of rest-and it is lamentable that
many thousands of our race neglect to
keep the Sabbath day as a day of rest.
1t would be impossible to designate IA
particular day, as being the one desig-
by the Holy Scriptures.
But we started out to express our
fond wishes, that all our people may be
able to lay aside their worldly cares aud
on Christmas day, and enjoy the
festivities commonly INDUCED III on
every return of Git. May peace,
plenty and enjoyment crown
every board and reign in every lionse.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
no our Friends and Patrons.

We wish to call the attention Of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity
of their being on the alert, III the matter OF
Judicial publications, t~sberih's sales especial
lyl, as q neglect on their part to give positive
instructions as to where they desire such
advertisement published, is apt 10 result in
our being deprived Of the patronage that
would otherwise be given to us. The sheriff
OF this parish has been making himself es-
pecially jealous in the matter of securing
sheriffs sales for the paper of which he is
director and s~tockholder. and several publica-
tions Of that nature have appeared in that
paper which the parties interested would
have selected to be done in the COURIER, had
they been consulted and others have been
diverted from us at the special solicitation of
the sheriff or his deputies serving the papers
In the matter of seizures.
To those who prefer to patronize any other
paper in this parish we have no desire to in
terfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us with their patronage
are earnestly requested to see that the proper
officers are instructed to have the publication
done in the C~oURIER-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be in
duced to consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
Always at the From

We have received a copy of the bou,
Illustrated prospectus for 1892 issusd Sso soma
Detroit Free Press. The aebieveu oJ u
hnt "a paper in the past have BEEN Un 81. 4
fulttlled-and there certainly ia No are 70 b
expect the contrary-The Detroit P reas 3 =
Will in 1872 be as its publishers co nes rrea
claim, the most entertaining and fi usts q
p pa its P tbonsheds g 81 nig additional piesspslll,,,,
enjoyment to the many thousand n ana ifesh
thai ITS merits deserve. Its list Of con.. GIe
tors for 1892 includes many Of ~ SSontrlta
f;n 1;fa man eso in A American literary and , pSsl
ed are Of unusual Importance and publish
presenting a splendid array Of vaIassat
features in addition to the ininitabIsa 1uaOis
done by its own staff of bright and P, wofk
writer's. @"o FAMOUS
The publishers of THE FREE p,,.,
mail copies of the paper and prospac srs W.
applicants. tod
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
Tribute OfRespect from ODelOu-
Sas SOcial Club.

Whereas. it hath pleased God to take from
our midst hy the hand of death one of oul
dearly beloved meIntt:s, Morton + Dusou
therefore.
Be il resolved thai We extend to The family
and relatives of the deceased our deepes,
symI,nthies III this their great bereavement.
BE it further resolved that ii copy of this be
spread on our minutes aud the local papers be
requested to publish the same.
"C;.ll not back The dear departed
Anchored safe where storms are Ger.
On the border land W.. eft him.
Soon ia meet and part no more.
''Far beyond this world of changes.
Far bey0a this world of care.
We shall find our missing loved one
III nnr Fathers mansion fair"
J. JACOBS,
IA Fss 1,ne1. Committee,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
NOTICE on TABLEAU.
PROBATE Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, 40. as
ESTATE or EMnA Ronu

Whereas, Joseph E. Burleigh, OF the bal.
ish OF 81, Landry, te~stamentary executor d
tue estate OF Emma Robin, deceased, has Ella
q tablean of classification of debts Of saa
estate, accompanied by his petition praying
for the homalogatiaa Of the same:
And whereas, notice Of fiIin0 Of d; ii ,,eti.
ton and tableau has been oTdered nv mn oF.
Der 81 court bearing date Dec. 10, 1891.
Now therefore. notice is hereby given ID an
persons Interested to make opposition ia sai6
tahieau, IN writing, at my office in tbe suwS
81 Opeiousas, within the time required III Iay
why said tableau should not be- ho,nologafed
and confirmed. CM THoMpS0S
Dec ~; 1891. Cierk.
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Neurology.

Morton Everett Duson, son of Hon.
C. C. Duson and Isora A. DusoD, was
born in St. Landry. on the 18th day OF
December A. D. 1869, and died on the
18th day of December 1891, having
reached the age Of twenty-five years
and four months. precisely. During
the month of December A. ID. 1890, he
was afflicted by an attack fila Grippe,
which yielded to circumspection and
prudence, and for a time seemed to
have been entirely surmounted. But
during the following February it re-
turned upon him, with renewed severi-
ty and virulence, It fastened its ruth
'ess fangs upon his delicate lungs,
causing alarming hemorrhages from
time to time and a rapid destruction of
all the vital powers. Alarmed, because
fully aware of his critical condition, his
anxious father SEN him to San Jacinto
mountain in San Diego, California, IN
der the tender and vigilant care of his
mother. He remained there for Il time,
but realizing that he did not improve,
she returned home. The hectic flush
appeared upon his emaciated cheek,
and fever was the ever intrusive COM
panion of his days, He was fully aware
of his condition, aud always spoke of it
in a spirit of courageous resignation.
He had always been Il good boy, a
kind companion of his associates-a
dntifnl son. His entire life had been
distinguished by kindness. gentleness
and tenderness of feeling. His devo
ton 10 his parents was remarkable, and
aware that his physical condition was
delicate, and that he was unqualified
by reason thereof, for the arduous du-
ties of ordinary life, they were indul
gent. Having returned home, all was
done, that solicitude and affection
could prompt, He saw hat his days
had dwindled 10 the shortest span, but
the contemplation nf dissolution created
not errors in his calm reflections. He
manifested some disquietude for his
mother and father. hut none whatever
for himself. He expired in the sancti-
fed qnietnac OF home, aS one falling
into ii sleep. In the last of his serene
life, he felt but few hours of exemption
from desnHring pain, but stood bravely
up. without murInnring, III all the hero
ism of conscious rectitnde
He was IA member ri the brotherhood
of the Knights Of Pythias, who, loving
him while living, performed the last sad
lites over his remains ~ the grave in
the Prottsian, cemetery of Opelousas:
on Wednesday, Drc. 10th, 1891 The
ceremony WAS impressively solemn and
beautiful. and the tears that fell from
the eyes of sympathizing friends, who
witnessed the lowering of the coffin
into the grave were copious indeed.
Morton had been a favorite in the cir
Giles in which his early life had been
thrown, was beloved by the fraternity
of which h. was a member. and a more
dutifnl SON never cheered his parents
hearts while living, or convulsed them
with pangs of grief when dead. The
of the entire community
are actively with the sorrowing family.
May they be able to realize that our
heavenly Father is dLlise, that he new
er errsin his inscrutable dispensations,
however hard they may to rs appear,
and that
Behind a ~frowning Providence
He hides a smiling face"
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

By virtue OF "a writ of Seizure and sa1
issued out OF the District Court, Il Fl,
for the parish of st. Landry, in the abovs
entitled suit, and to me directed. / will 81
coed to sell at public auction, ta&tLe beh
est bidder, at the front door Of tie Coatl
House, in the town of Opelousas. parish q
=. Landry, on SATURDAY., the ID dis
Ct J,i.aary 1892, at II o'clock a. M, tbs III
loving described property, to-wit:
ne north half Of land which Napoleon AID
andre Y iastrapes had bought of Il. /. Gar.
land % the 7ih May. 1857, and which K bauh.
ed thus South by the part taken is saa
Andre V. Lastrapes in partition Wisk
Hanalfon Lastrapes tnow property 81 III
= srarldhd1; east by a small eoailee ,liyidiag
TINS land from that of Joachim j olberi :mfth
" another tract which belongs to the estate
Y NAPOLEON ~Lastrapes; west BY iailds III
estate vi AIphonse Lastrapes.
Tertns--Cash.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Nov. %, 1891. SSseE8.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

The Us. District Court will be opea-
ed here on January 4th, 1892. We m
derstand that the business before it, OF
a civil nature, is gradually increasing.
The new courthouse is completed and
has been accepted by the agent of the
government, but as the furniture, ETC.,
have not yet arrived, it may not be
feasible for Judge Boarman to hold his
Court in it.
What the cause of delay is, we have
not been able to learn. Once here, the
furniture might be placed in position il
a very short time. No lamps have been
hung; and we see no fuel destined for
use in the courthouse.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
District Court, 81, Landry Parish, Sao,e !,
Louisiana.

by VIRTUE OF a Judgment ofthe Hon tbo n.
trict Court III and for the parish Of N IaaS
rendered Ill the above entitled cansa Ir
will be sold at public auction, to the Ia tnet.
highest bidder by the undersigned adnin;;. snS
tor. the Sheriff of the parish Of st. I,an5rr =
any other duty qualified anc,ionae.' y
Joseph Saileau's, in Prairie Mamon n ,g y
parish of st. Landry, on 'e
Wednesday,, January 9Th. asss
the following described property, in orda., :
effect It partition thereof, to.wit; I"
Seventeen Lots of one hundred arno,,.
each, being lots Nos. Is, Is, IA. 10. IL III = >
., /, 48, AZ, 46, As, a., 43, according 10 . n \ Z
Of survey and subdivision of tho whole ts ga,
ura'ie by LeOnce 4. Littell, Parish Suryavas.'
and to be exhibited I'll the day of sale. MR.
lands are adapted to the culture of rice nv
are traversetl by Bayou Nez-Plau9. whisI
atf1rds an nnfailing supply of water "a
lriigu'ing and other purposes,
Terms and northumberland e.sb,
one fourth in one year, one-fuurth in fWa
years, and one fourth in three years from ~
day Of sale. All purchasers other than hrit
to execute their notes, payable 10 the ordas
of Joseph ii. Fontenot, administrators viii
y per cent. per annum interest from malurit,
ill paid, with special mortgage and vendor.
privilege reserved. The heirs to be allovsi
to purchase to the amount of portion comias
10 them from the succession, and not toE,
Obliged to pay the surplus of their purehsp,
money over their portion coming to them a.
iii this portion has been d efiniteIy fixed BIZ,
partition.
JOSEPH II F0NTENOT
Dee. ,, 1871. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

We are pleased to be able to an
nounce that the Committee of Twenty
five have started the ball rolling, in the
matter of improving the public schools
of Opelousas. Last Thursday the fur
niture Cd of Miss Hebrard's school was
removed to the lower story of Perro-
din's Hall, where the pupils under Miss
Hebrard will be under more comforta-
bic quarters; and it is to be hoped that
the energetic ladies to whom the pub
lie of 0pelousas are indebted for this
much needed Improvement will not rest
until all our public schools are as salts
factorily located.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
NoTIcE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Coart, Parish of 81. Landry, Ne. SIS
ESTATE OF SIMON WABLE, Decd.
Whereas, Alexis Wable, of the parish u
Sc. Landry, has applied by his petition h b
appointed administrator of the estate 9
Simon Wabse, deceased, late of the psi
ish of st. Landry;
Therefore, any person intending to AJAX
opposition to said appointment will file BIZ
sslrle in writing, In my office, in the toau u
Opelonsas. within ten days from the prsssal
notice. g. NJ. THOMPSON,
Zee. Y, 1891. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

The public roads leading TO town are
now becoming heavy. The late abun-
dant rains and the constant hauling
over them have made them very muddy.
The crops are coming in as rapidly
az ean be expected under the circum :
stances.
The low price Of cotton is diseoura-
ging to the planters of it, and it should
admonish them as q class to give less
attention to the agitation of the sub
treasury mania and more to the policy
OF planting less cotton and more of the
cereals.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Track laying Oh the Houston, Cen
trail Arkansas and Northern Railroad
on the 10th instant, had reached II point
within tweuty-four miles of Alexandria
and is progressing at the rate of two
miles per day. Work on the Watkins
road is also making rapid progress.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Last week Judge Lewis adjourned
court on Tuesday to attend to some
private business, and on Wednesday
on account of the parish convention,
and last Wednesday when requested to
take a recess for a short time to let the
members of the bar attend the funeral
of Morton E. Duson son of our Senator,
he did not consent. We find this
strange on the part of the Judge
when we remember that the deceased
was the eldest son of a former officer
of this parish, who for fourteen years
was recognized to be n of the best
officers in our parish and one of the
finest sherifs In the State. AS an act
of courtesy the request should have
been granted.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

This is the only criminal term Of
court that we can remember that has
ever been held in this parish at which
not a single acquittal has been secured,
and this is still more remarkable Id
view of the fact that we have at this
bar, as fine a set Of criminal lawyers as
IN any other portion of the State.
All praise to our District Attorney
the Hoo John N. Ogden, for his energy
and snccess.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Yon will surely have a Merry Christ
mas at your homes, il yon purchase
your Christmas presents from r. Morn
hinyeg, the live jeweIer Of Opelonsas.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
The Bears Got Elm.

AS we go to press a dispatch from
Baton Rouge that the boilers
have nominated the following ticket !:
Foster, for Governor.
Parlange, Lieut.. Gov.
John Pickett, Treasurer.
Lafargue, supt'dt. of public eduea-
ton.
w. W. Heas. of Union, Auditor,
Cunningham, Acknowledgement
Adams, Secretary of State.
The dispatch announced that the
regular Democratic Convention would
nominate their ticket to-day, Friday,
with Samuel D MeEnery at the head.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Right Rev. John N. Gallettr, Bishop
of the Episcopal diocese of louisiana
died in New Orleans last Monday, after
IA long and painful illness.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

The rnsh first come, first served)
still continues for dry goods, clothing,
shoes and groceries at J. K. Sandoz &
Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Fresh oysters in every style at all
hours at NJ. Firnberg's oyster saloon,
opposite the Court House.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

We print anything from a fall sheet
poster to q visiting card, in the latest
artistic style, at moderate prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

When you desire to purchase goods
look carefully over The COURIER and
then 60 and patronize tle business men
who advertise therein.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

An u~nequalled assortment, and d va.
riety to suit all tastes, in watches,
clocks, jeWelry, and novelties in siyer-
ware, at M~ornhinveg
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

A pair of fine gold spectacles or eye
glasses is Q suitable present to make to
the old. The best cen be had at R,
Mornhinyeg.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Get your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite the Post Office
on Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

III you want something really
recherche for a Holiday present, yet one
Of those beautiful artistic baskets filed
with choicest bonbons at Lacombe's.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Cakes, fresh bread, etc, always on
hand at the new bakery, Pefferkorn's
old stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Have your job printing executed at
the COURIER Office. Keep your money
at home and patronize d home institu-
tion.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

A lot Of fine fat turkeys and chick
n for sale at c. b. Andrus'. Call early
and get the pick.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Call and see my complete stock OF
watches, jewelry and silverware. r.
Mornhinveg.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Hon Charles Frederick Crisp, of
Georgia, was elected Speaker of the
House of Representatives, last Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

We have had an abundance of rain
during the week. but no severely cold
weatber-a fortunate circumstance for
the poor who. III many instances, are
unable Ia buy sufficient wood.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Regular meals, aud hot coffee at all
hours at Mrs. Perrault's restaurant.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
NOTICE.

0PELoUsAs, Dec. IL, 1881
The nnaal meeting of the stockholders q
the First National Bank for the ~electioa y
directors will be held at the banking hoaa
TUESDAY, January II, 1892. between sa
hours OF 10 a. M, and 2 D. IN.
j.. t. SKIPPER.
CashieF,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19
Behind a frowning Providence
He hides a smiling face"

MAnRIED.-At the residence OF the brides
mother in 0pelousas, on December Is, 1891,
by Rev. A.. Dnbour., Mr. ROLAND JONES
WILLIAMS and Miss Coy LEocADIE MCKINLEY.
We felicitate the young couple, and
wish them all the joy the cunnubial
state can afford under it's most favoiing
circumstances.
We have bnt one regret springing
from the marriage, which is caused by
the loss which Opelousas society must
realize, by The future absence of the
charming bride. May the happy pair
have u long and pleasant journey
through this life. bt fore either be called
to that 'sland of pure delight, where
saints immortal reign" and as they
journey on together, may they fully
realize the truth expressed by the poet
of Ireland and be able TO say truth
fully, each for himself
There's a bliss beyond all the MINISTRIES
have told,
When two that are link'd IN one heavenly
tie,
With hearts never changing, and brows
never cold,
Love on through all ills, and love on till
they die"
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Do You ever asmile ~ If 80. 90 "a
Mark Firnberg's Bijon Saloon and do
If il style. His liquors are Of the best,
his mixologist Is an expert, and his BIZ
lard and pool tables are the finest in
the parisl-and last but not least, you
will find Mark always ION deck, and
willing to make himself agreeable 10 his
patrons at all times. See his advertise.
ment il another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Lacombe's stock Of Holiday goods Is
one Of the largest in town. Toys, Dolls,
Fireworks, &c. Give him Il call.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Mr. w. &. Gil, has opened q lunch
stand at the market house, where hot
coffee, ten, chocolate and lunch may be
had at all hours, at most moderate
prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

A very decided reaction has set in
with the press of the North Oh the sub
ject of the lottery postal law. While
the lottery cases. were before the SUI
preme court the Washington Post,
which is edited by Hon. Frank Ell ntton,
one of the rankest of Republicans, made
a terrible onslaught upon the law, in
which it says:
We do not think the law will stand.
If not in the aspect of which is now pre-
scented To the supreme court, then in
some other of its many objectionable
and intolerable forms it will be scrnti-
nized and condemned. Il was enacted
in response to popular elamor, origina-
ting in Louisiana politics, and passed
on to the outside world in moral and
religious masquerades until it seized the
fancy of the nntlinking multitude. But
when the sober and dispassionate
thought of the country shall have APP
praised its trne significance and de-
tected the abhorIent principles which
it involves, the verdict of popular re-
probation will be at once uBmistakable
and overwhelming.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

It is impossible to offer goods cheaper
than do the firm Of j. X. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Elegant, useful and cheap Christmas
and New Year presents at Lacombe's.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Meginley is Headquarters for Fine
Vases, Presentation Mugs and Cups,
Bohemian Glassware, Choice Confec-
tionery, Candies, C~rystalized Fruits,
Etc, Etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-12-19

Get Your meals at the Farmers Union
Lunch House, opposite The post.oAice
on Main street.