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The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

AZ A plantation on the east side of Baym
Bnuf, containing BAG acres, with improve.
ments consisting of dwelling, cotton gin
cabins, outhouses, &c. Bounded north and
south by w. Fl. Begg, west by bayou Beuf.
east by land owners unknown. This is a
very desirable property, very nea, railroad
station, and contains a quantity of choice
timber accessible to railroad.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

As About 60 acres bounded north by J,
X. Sandoz, south by Narcisse Bihm, east BY
La. Land Co., and west by A. Simon.
2 A tract of wood land in st. Landry, two
and a half arpents front by ten arpents in
depth, together with the improvements con-
sisting of dwelling house, kitchen, crib. stable
and sheds. 1t has a continually flowing
spring of good water. Situated about 4 miles
south of Opelousas, and is one of the best
tracts of land III the parish, suitable for the
cultivation of cotton, cane and rice.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No SO. One fourth of a square of ground
in the town of Opelousas, corner of Court and
Vine streets, with Improvements, consisting
of one story frame. dwelling and kitchen de-
tached, and barn, all in good condition fence
nearly new. Price $500 cash, or $1,000
cash and 1850 in ~ months with 8 per cent
interest.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. % A residence in Opelousas, with IA
acres of ground two story dwelling. brick
basement; nine rooms, Guthouses, well. els
tern, etc; large yard wei! shaded BY live
oak. magnolias and other trees The place
has eleven choice bearing PAGAN trees, figs,
etc, and all enclosed aud divided up into
yard, gTden. orchard and small field. 1t
Will be sold cheap for cash, OF part cash and
balance on time.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

81. A valuable farm containing So aTpents
situated near the Northwestern suberb Of
Opelousas within a mile from the Court house,
and having a frontage on the railroad. This
farm is very well improved and will be dis
posed of on good terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

as A certain tract of land situated in the
parish. of Acadia, containing six hundred ar.
penis This farm is well improved and very
fertile, and will produce such crops as corn,
rice. cotton, sugar, potatoes, etc. 1t is a very
desirable property, and will be sold at a bar
pain-ejther with or without its stock and
equipments. Here is a rare opportunity to &C
quire a fine property on the most advanta-
geous terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 10. Valuable tract of swamp land,
contains cypress and the hard woods of this
section. and will be sold at a bargain.
l. South ] of the southeast 1 Of section g.,
all Of section 10, west ] Of section II, town.
ship 4. south range s east, containing 1912
acres.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16
NO. IL. GREAT BARGAINS
TOWN OF WASHINGTON-LOTS SUIT
ABLE O BUSINESS, RESIDENCE,
OR THE LOCATION OF MAN

loNN w
ABLE FOR BUSINESS, RESIDENCE,
OR II LOCATION OF MAN
FRACTURES.
|. One sqnare bounded by Sittig, Dtjean
and Church streets and Morgan Louisiana
g. Texas Railroad.
2. l square bounded by Dupre, Carriere
and Church streets and Morgan Louisiana
| g. Texas Railroad.
3. l square bounded by Carriere, Mound
Vile and Anderson streets and Morgan Lon
isiana e. Texas Railroad.
a | square bounded by Moundville, Hill,
Anderson and Dallas streets.
S. | square bounded by Hill, Vine, Ander,
son and Church streets.
6 square bounded by Hill, Vine. An
derson and Dallas streets.
Z. One half square bouded by Hill, Vim
| and Dallas streets and Morgan, Louisiana q
Texas Railroad.
8. ] square bounded by Vine, St. Michael,
| Church and Anderson streets
9. / square bounded by Vine, ST. Michael
| and Dallas streets.
10 Three fourths of square bounded by
Vine, street, st. Michael & Dallas streets and
Morgan Louisiana & Texas Railroad.
II. | square bounded by Garrigues, st.
Michel, Church and Anderson streets. This
sqnare is extra large.
II. l square bounded by Garrigues, St.
Michael, Anderson and Dallas streets.
IS. ! square bounded by Guarrigues, St.
Michael, Dallas and Cahaba streets.
Ia. I square bounded by Gradon, Buhat,
ApIarsop an1 Dallas streets.
Is. / square bounded by Gradon, Buhot,
Dallas and Cahaba streets.
16. l square bounded by Gradon, Buhat
and Cahaba streets g. and Morgan Louisiana
and 7. railroad.
II. ! lot with improvements theron con.
sisting of nice modern cottage with seven
rooms. situated Oh a beautiful high and com,
handing site Immediately east of raiIro ad.
1S. A number OF nice lots situated on east
| side of railroad, suitable for residence or bust
ness, and all fronting on an avenue seventy
feet wide, planted with shade trees.
10. A fine lot of sites, suitable for the cree
ton of manufacturing establishments, situa'
ted Immediately on Bayou 'front.' and in close
proximity to a saw-mill and backyard.
In offering the above properties for sale we
we would say that this is a rare opportunity
for good investment in what must soon be.
come a live town. Washington possesses ma
tural advantages and resources as a manufao'
turing town, which must soon be utilized,
and to all in search of good property in such
a place, we would say, buy now; as it will
not be long before this property will greatly
appreciate in value.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 81. One lot corner of Main and Littell
street, having a frontage of 80 feet on Main
street by 260 Oh Littell street, together with
buildings and Improvements situated thereon,
consisting of residence, 6 rooms, a kitchen and
store. room, stable and barn, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. %. That fine and productive property
situated in the best part Of the best section of
Southwest Louisiana. Bellevue. known as the
Pine Grove Plantation, containing 800 acres
of prairie land and 100 acres of wood land.
This place is above over1ows and free of
miasma, and will be disposed of at a great
bargain.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

AZ. That centrally located two story brick
business stand, at corner of Main and North
streets, formerly occupied by F.. +. Bailey asa
drug store, will be sold cheap and on good
terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 81. A plantation in Bellvue containing
766 acres with the buildings and improve
ments and stock and farming impliments
thereon. This place is intersected by railroad,
is a fine location for the cultivation of sugar
cane and wonld make an ideal stock farm.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. Is. A certain tract of land lying on,
Cocodrie and Elm Bayous in townships | and
2, south range 2 east, containing 1175 acres.
There is some fine land in this tract and
much valuable timber. 1t will be sold at a
bargain.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

AZ. A certain tract of land containing 50
acres. more OF less, with the buildings and i'm.
provemen,s thereon, situated about three
miles west of Opelousas. This farm has on it
a good dwelling and all necessary outhouses,
a young orchard of 200 pair trees and other
fruit trees, and as a farm, will produce any
product peculiar to this climate. Price
50, 900, either cash or half cash, and balance
on terms to suit.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No Al. /. The undivided half of the east
half of section -, and east half of north
west quarter of section "a, township 3, south
range A east, containing 400 acres.
2. The undivided half of the east half of
section 20 the southwest quarter of southeast
quarter Of section 81 ; south half of southwest
quarter of section %; north half of northwest
quarter section 26, township 3, south range a
east, containing 521 acres.
3. The undivided half of west half of Sec
ton - and west half of southeast quarter
section SO, township 3, south range 4 east,
containing 406 acres.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

so. A small farm on the road leading from
Opelousas to Washington containing 3Oacresaf
open land with 10 acres of woodland attached.
This is a fine location for a truck farm or dairy
where any energetic man can do well,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

As A fine lot at the famous Bell Cheney
Springs, being lot No. ! on Main Avenue,
having a front of 20 feet by a depth of 100
feet. Also, one share of stock in the Bell
Cheney Springs Co, Limited.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 81. A plantation on the west sac =
Bayou Beuf about one-half mile from begg'
Station containing 40 acres more OF issa'
with the buildings and improvements theieo W
The above property will be sold cheap anu =
easy terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

80, A cereain tract of land on Bayou Jack,
in the parish of St. Landry, containing 1909
acres Of land, being the whole of section 8
and cast half Of section 8 and southwest Of
southeast / of section A, township 3, south
range S east This is a body of fine alluvial
land, very fertile, we'll timbered, and will be
sold at a great sacrifice.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. SIS. A fine tract of land situated on
Bayou Courtableau with buildings and I'M.
provements thereon known as the Col. Ohutt
place. Will be sold cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No 5. A tract of land situated on Bayou
Cocodrie, containing 400 arpent, more or
less, being the western part of what is known
as the Boatwright q Glaze tract This is
high land. we'll timbe,ed, and will be sold
cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No SO. A certain tract of land containing
thivty,five superficial acres with Improvements
bounded north by lands of Gillespie and
Perrodin, south by Bosgni, east by R. Blanks
and west by John Higgins. Price $3.50 cash.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. SIS. A fine and productive tract of land
situated about one mile from Washington on
the Moundville road containing 200 acres.
with the Improvements thereon. Price $4,000.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 60. A fine farm containing ou aiP
land, situated at Whiteville immeola'eaI
the station. The improvements eopsrS|
dwelling house with S rooms, ki'ched
dining room, stable etc. With TINS pay
be sold a good mule, farming implimeht
a new wagon, also the growing crop
consists Of seven acres of plant a
corn crop. This is a bargain for a s"a
err in search of a home.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

A A small farm about three and a half
miles west of Opelousas, with buildings and
improvements containing about 40 acres.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. SO. A very desirable farm containing :. 4
acres situated at the northern limit Oh ]
town of Opelousas with the buildings y
improvements thereon. This will maAe
excellent dairy and truck farm ane eau
had at a good bargain.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No So. Achoice residence property sl.uasa
on Court street 2 blocks below court nous.
Nice new modern residence with all neeessa'
out houses. A very desirable home.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 4. A plantation known as the Butler
plantation. on the west bank of Bayou Cour-
tableau, six miles from Washington, con-
tanning $40 acres, about IS to 100 open and
under fence, with good new house OF the
place. The balance of land not fenced; is
we'll covered with choice timber, oak, ash,
etc. This place may be had for $500, part
cash, balance on easy terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. s.. lst. "A acres, near Bayou Coco,
drie, being the south ] of northwest of sec.
ton So, township l, south range / east.
End. 80 acres, near Belle Cheney Springs
being the east ! of southeast Of section 10,
towship 2, south range l west.
3rd. 157 acres, on Bayou Nez Pique.
being lot No. 3 of section so and lots Nos. l.
2 and 3 and the southwest ! of northwest
i of section 50, township 3, south range ]
east.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 33. A tract of land on Bayou Marie
C,oquant, containing 200 arpents, more or
less about so acres in cultivation, on which
there are three good cabins. The land in cult
walton is enclosed with a fence composed of
rails and wire. The wood land Is a high
ridge and consists principally of fine oak, ash
and gum. This property will be sold cheap
aud on easy terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 40 A certain tract of fine land situa-
ted OF the east side of Red River in the par
ish of Avoyelies. and located as follows; 399
acres, being lots 1,2, 3, lis, 6, Z. 8 9 and Is,
section 9, township 3, north ranges east 200
acres, lots 10, II IL, l3 section Is; also lot
"a, section Is, township 3, north rang 3 east :;
119 acres, being lots 16, II, IL and 10, sec
ton IA, township 3, south range 3 east; l21
acres. being lots 20, 81, %, section 10, town.
shin g north range 3 east.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No Sc. 1st.-Choice residence property
situated in Opelousas on Landry street u
the town of Opelousas, consisting Of me
residence with two lots o. ground, well set ID
choice shade trees and shrubbery, a moaei
home.
2d.-Two lots adjoining above with no IN,
provements, has Oh it a fine grove Of cholcs
pecan trees. a beautiful site for a home.
3d.-One whole square of ground IN real
of above described lots. All the above y
choice property, situated in a desirable part y
tn" town and is constantly approaching y
value and will be offered at a bargain on easy
terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16
9 CLARIssA PLANTATION.

No 9 CLARIssA PLANTATION.
Lot No. 3, being lots 10, 13, IA, 81 and
80 and part Of 80 and 33, as per plat of
Leonce E. Littell, measuring SIG arpents,
fronting on Bayou Teche, 8 open land, J
wood, 4 tenant houses, $15 per arpent, J
cash, { November 1, 1895, with 8 per cent
interest payable yearly.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 80. Southwest section 25. township
4, south range I east. This land is well tim
bered and will be sold cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 90. Lots for sale at that great health
resort, the Bell-Cheney Springs-the place
to resort to for pleasure as well as health.
where the hunting and fishing is fine and the
health giving aud health-restoring qualities of
whose mineral waters are unsurpassed by
any in the State. We are offering 5 lots. so
X 100 feet. in block 3; also ) lots So $50
feet in block Z. Come early and secure one
of these building sites, as they will all be
taken soon. and you will never again have
an nnnnrtnnitx to nurchase 50 chaanlv
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 81. A certain tract of land situated in
Bellevue known as the Tweedee farm, with
buildings and Improvements thereon. con-
tanning 100 acres. This place is well i'm
proved. 1t has ON it a good new dwelling, very
large and convenient barn and other out
buildings and enement houses all in good
order. 1t will be sold cheap and on good
terms
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 81. "a acres, more or less, bounded on
The north by land of DR.. Boagni, south by
land of Leonce Sandoz, east by corporate line
of the town of Opelousas and west by lands
of E. P. Veazie,
No. 80. The undivided J of 1000 acres of
land situated near Palmetto Station on the
T. P. Railroad and lying in township 4, south
range 5 east. This land is finely timbered and
accessible to railroad and will be sold at a
bargain.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No, 3. A tract of land about seven miles
up the west bank of Bayou B@uf, between
the Bnuf and Cocodrie, containing 100 ar
%tivation, balance fine wood land. Contains
a good dwelling house, stable and outhouses.
Will be sost cheap and on favorable terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. l. The Mount Hope plantation,
about Z miles from Washington, La. on the
west bank of Bayou Waxia, containing 1886
acres Of land, about 700 under good fence
and will be sold with it 80 mules, a lot Of
farming implements and tools, wagons, carts,
% good cabins-12 of them new, a good
dwelling house, stable and barn, also a sugar
house in good condition with a Niles mill all
in good order and a good Clubhouse with
new cotton gin, 20 saws, and new Rey-
nolds press. The balance Of the land. not
enclosed, is fine timber land-cypress, oak
ash. cottonwood, etc. Price, $4,000.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

No. 2. A certain tract of land on the Wesl
bank Of Bayou Bnuf-about three miles from
Whiteville and joining Phillip Stagg-con-
tanning 400 alpents. about $50 acres il cult
The Opelousas courier., 1894-06-16

walton, and under good fence balance of
land in timber, and a good deal can be
opened easily for cultivation; has six good
cabins on the place, etc-one of the best
places on Bayou Beuf, and will sell for
$4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-28

''If were in New Orleans" he said,
81 could show you, among published evil
dence, book entitled Fifty Years in
Both Hemispheres.' 1t was written by
Victor Nolte. Victor Nolte was the man
who owned the cotton bales used in con-
structing the breastworks which the
picked red coats of Pakenham were ami
hilated in in trying to carry. 1t is
chatty book Of "reminiscences and diary
like personel notes. When it was written
all those involved were contemporaries Of
the writer. He does not try to promul-
gate striking, not to say startling, dis
covery.
"He merely relates, as if he were stating
the details of generally known and I'M
disputed fact, how Moreau thought out
the plan of the breastworks: how de-
mand was made upon himself (Nolte) for
the invaluable bales; how he gladly COM
piled with the request of his compatriot,
the marshal, ana how that favorite en-
gineer of the great Napoleon himself con-
structed the breastworks, after con-
ferring with jackson and obtaining his
consent, and how. finally, he directed the
strategy of the day"
Another thing" said the Louisianian
"You have believed all along that the de-
Tense of the breastwopks, the slaughter
of the British, and the killing of Gen.
lucky rihemen. Nothing of the Kind &C
cording to Nolte, who naturally had an
acute personal interest in the battle
fought on both sides of his fertilization OF
cotton bales.
He says that the sharpshooters OF
Jacksons army consisted, not of men
from Kentucky, but OF pirates from Bar
ataria, enjoying sort of amnesty tor
loyal services to the young republic IL
was brigade of Lafitte's men who came
up from the Gulf to reinforce Jacksons
small but gallant host. They were IN.
subordinate and gave a great deal OF
trouble, but they fought vita the intrep'
idity and thoroughness of so many deml-
gods.
If you will take the trouble" con-
Guided the man from Louisiana, "to hunt
up the real story of the battle OF New
Orleans, and will read Victor Notes
Fifty Years in Both Hemisphere, ana
then finally go down to New Orleans ana
make the acquaintance of some of the ola
people in the French quarter. in order 70
get acquainted with the stories De,
queathed to them by their fathers ana
grandfathers, you will, to put it mildly
be somewhat surprised"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-28
THUS ARE OUR IDOLS SHAT
TERED.
Can It be True That Jackson Did Not
Win the Battle of New OrleansP
From the New York Times.


"Gen. Jackson, - said an elderly gentle
man, who resides in New Orleans and is
well-known there, "did not win the bat
tie of New Orleans. He did not create
the ambuscade into which Gen Paken-
ham led his British troops with such IA
tai result. That great victory was really
won, as the cotton-bale breastworks were
really conceived and executed. by one of
the greatest soldiers of this or any other
time"
To say that this remark, made temper
ately and without any show of feeling or
prejudice, caused quite a sensation among
those who heard it yesterday in the St.
James hotel would be putting it mildly.
ION whose authority" asked one of the
gentlemen present, do you venture to
deny on Gen. Jackson's proudest ami
versary that he won the great victory
celebrated to-day2"
"What l say is this" resumed the Lou
isianian: 1.-The cotton breastwork which
checked the British and resulted in their
practical demolition while they tried in
vain to scale it and surmount it was not
originated or constructed by Gen. Andrew
jackson, who has for so long enjoyed the
credit of it End the consequent laudation
of most of his countrymen."
II repeat" said the other: Con whose
authority do you make such a tremend-
Gus statement"
The gentleman from New Orleans re-
piled:
ION the authority of the owner of the
cotton bales out of which the breast
works were constructed"
The others present looked with pro-
found interest at the Louisianian He
went on: ut is no matter of mere here
say evidence, gentlemen. The impugn-
ment of Gen, Jackson's title to the credit
exists in print, and, though the story was
published over his own name by the very
rich and influential creole gentleman who
supplied the cotton, and though numbers
of his contemporaries really sustained
his story, there has never been denial
of the imputation that the laurels of the
battle of New Orleans belonged, not to
Gen. Andrew jackson, but TO one of the
greatest soldiers of modern times"
"Who,h with one voice inquired all the
rest, was this unknown and unhonored
soldier2"
HE was Marshal Moreau, one of Napo-
Icons favorite and greatest lieutenants.
He was one Of the greatest engineers the
world ever produced, and he controlled all
that work of the French army under the
emperor himself. Until they quarreled,
Napoleon had more regard and respect
for Moreau than for any of his marshals.
II was this man who devised arranged
and executed the battle of New Orleans
Marshal Moreau."
There was another short spell of in
credulous silence. Some smiled, others
testified their open unbelief by shaking
their heads. The Louisianian was evil
IDENTIFY irritated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-28
How the English Pronounce Names.
From the Boston Transcript.


The absurd and sometimes extraorol,
nary difference between the spelling ana
pronunciation of English names has been
often commented upon. Several llsts
have been published, but they are by no
means complete. The following, it is De-
lieved are, for the most part, newi
Woodnes borough, Winsbro; Woodman'
cote, Woodmucket; Wymondhsm,
Windum; Yaddlethorpe, Yalthrup Gains
borough, Gainsber; Glencoin, Lenkerrln'
Grassington, Girstun; Haddiscoe, Ha1'
skier; Gunthwaite, Gunfit; Eskdale, ASH
dale; Brampton Brain, Drawn; BrlgnE
helmstone, Brytun; Hallahon, Horn
Meddlethorpe, Threlthrup; Maryleoone'
Mario Tbone; Throne, Ooram; UttoXeteri
TuXiter; Rampisham, Ransom; PevenSey'
Pinsy; Coxwold, Lockwood; Crostwlgno,
Corsit Holdworth, Holder; Skiddaw -
Skiddy; Kirkcudbright, Kircoobry liz S
lep, Eethla; Hawarden, Hardin; AIloru'
ArtforI.
Strachan should be pronounced StraWni
Colquehoon is Koohoon, the accent oelns
on the last syllable ;Beauchampls beaCn
am; Duchesne should be pronounced ~,
karin; Bethune should be Beeton, ano a
Abergavenny the "avp is not sounoeu'
Meozies is pronounced Myenges, KNOWS
as Knowls, Sandys as Sands. Cover "a
Corr, and Mines as Mills. Dalziel sho
be pronounced ''Dee-al,n with accent y "
the first syllable CLAIMS is Charms ~
gheghan should be pronounced 6ays~N'
and Rutnyen is Riven.