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4pdflsU tender. $"VZYa sa i ar sDAY, Ya . " -< ."i[ .,.,..x..,.... ,. . - - ,,., , - · -- - , OPiLOU IA: '.- TRDt Y, : :: MUGS",iT 27, 1881. . s. . b ss. . r$ - I3TtU.tlt "- t8 ýý II a ,. . _. t<marl s.... ..oo 7 l. e.A . 4l msn in.... * o* ews.a. er Iawsr med Regal-. " asi it r the publisher may cont 2 - tf eab., .- e wr n lect or rela.e to take , ktheI.: leahS fr.o s the oSce to whicb they .. h.. re.. o sible e`. : til . etbo* r Iln hse~ pab rs and the pa ,,-. . - . E . s. tdirection, they bcr le ole de d that d orefusang -gPbe* p ssgtiuib se f he p l er , or se A . f-sled than unualled for, se pai itecatloheld respo u e p e publsher a the a · iet* th eiret tesh te ofl hthe .e.as n oi aer I Pa:a o roe eft piballrsh is ~~:~r ·~-ae- `fe·#·~d :).rUn - '~ A Alf s,5 }^ S i'C3J ý.+Ri 6 yi ef·iS.''i~li i The New PFia Professor Baird, of the United States Fish Commission, looks for important results from the introduction of the carp, which occupies. the same position among fish which poultry does among birds and as sheep and pigs do among mammals. Carp readily consume corn, kitchen re fuse, cabbage leaves, squashes, and melons. The same amount of vegetable matter fed to carp will make twice as much flesh as when given to chickens or swine; besides, it is equally pal atable. Several improved races of carp from Hungary and Bo hemia have been introduced here by the commission. They have increased very rapidly, and with in a year over three thousand persons with private ponds have been supplied. Among the specimens collected by the Smithsonian Institution is a carp which was sent to Texas last April, at which time it was four inches.in length. It was brought back Dec. 1, measuring 20 inches in length and weighing five pounds. A still greater growth is represented by three speci mens of the same original size sent to Georgia also in last April, which, when caught a few weeks ago, measured 21, 23, 25 inches respectively.--Ez Postmaster General James has, it is said, devised a plan for sending small sums of money through the mails at a cheap rate. The device consists 'of a card having three columns re pesentingdollars, tens and cents, and the amount to be drawn is designated by punching out fig ures. Two denominations will be issued, one for all sums within $2 50, and the other for all sums within $5. The orders will be payable to bearer, and the post oile will not be responsible for he)r safe delivery any more than for fractional currency, for which they are a -substitute. The or ders will be finely printed on bank-note paper. The post master will sell the $2 50 card for two or three cents premium, and-the $5 eard for four or five cents premium, and will himself puch out the amount. paid and tife b.yer will simply inclose the ~ ai din his letter, and the feItdr can cash it at any office. The postmaster will enter thei amunt of the order on a stub whieb will be the only cheek the i the o em of the postal hor dIeta s currency they are to be .sedeemablton rly ree montha ho~ii li44uidkinagi thm rotite eisseof and .e,' p.. e 4i Balt a Remedy for Colic in [an or Beast. Please publish the following : I want everybody to give it a trial. A teaspoonful of salt dis solved in water (small glass or less) and drank will almost ins tantly cure colic in man, a less quantity often being sufficient. It may be given to the infant, very weak, with equal success. Salt in water will also relieve cho lera morbus and spasms; have given forlpasms as much as a tablespoonful at once. It is the best remedy in the world for colic in man or beast. Slight colic in the horse will be relieved by drawing out the tongue, and placing a tablespoonful of salt on it and closing the month; but a bad case will need half a tea cup or more dissolved in a bottle of water;, if it did not relieve, re peat within ten minutes. Nausea will be generally re lieved by its use; it will either settle the stomach or vomit. Very good, in small doses, in diarrhoe, especially where there is griping. Take a quart of strong salt and water hot as can be borne, and bathe the fistula on the with ers, morning and night for 8 or 10 days, and if in one case it fails to make a complete cure it will Ire the first that I have heard of. If the fistula is running, simply keep it filled with salt for 10 days or more. In order to induce others to use this simple remedy, I will say that I am a minister of the gos pel, nearly 50 years of age and have 30 years' experience in the use of salt as above. M. S. HAMILTON. Gum Springs, Ark. The Cotton Plant entreats the planters to use every exertion to pick out their cotton as fast as it opens. The short crop will ren der this an easy task to perform, and if words of ours will do any good, we ask the planters to try to be as cheerful as possible un der existing adverse fortune, and not grow despondent over the exceeding shortness of the crop, and thus become neglectful and careless about saving the little they have made. "Don't let your spirits go down," but save every lock of cotton you can. The thrifty, energetic and sue eessful farmer it always the one who, during bad crop years like the present, never allows an ad vantage to slip to save every thing possible to save, and never neglects an opportunity, how ever small it is, to repair the ir~timnes of an adverse year. Ad be.$ide, considering the fact t.at we have had scarcely any iP~ t ye~, it ~is not unrea abe to sup that we shall oeawet fall. ~lWhen we do have a bad year, we+ generally hae~athoroughly-bad one, and the present calamitous year will ot b couplete wiiut a wet fall. We are almost bertain to ait., So don.t lose any good weather ut of the icotton feld. jbe TherUie Soth is pleased SA le - on the cultiva to einugaar territory tt +he tac stify M-st pt our pla tº rit ea theirir the u ibet Pin yofte ot wil no Truth and Obedience. "Charlie! Charlie!" Clear' and sweet the voice rang out over the common. "That's mother.!" cried one of the boys, instantly throwing dowp his bat and picking up his cap and jacket. " Don't go yet !-have it out ! -Just finish the game !" cried the players in noisy chorus. "I must go right off this min ute. I told mother I'd come whenever she called." "Make b'lieve you didn't hear !" "But I did hear." "She'll never know that you did !" "But I know it, and-" "Let him go," said a bystand er. "You can do nothing with him. He is tied to his mother's apron strings." " Yes," said Charlie, "and there is where every boy ought to be tied; and in a hard knot too." "But I wouldn't be such a ba by as to run the minute she call ed," said one. "I don't call it babyish to keep one's word ! " said the obedient boy, a beautiful light glowing in his blue eyes. " I call it manly for a fellow to keep his word to his mother; and if he doesn't keep it to her, you see if he keeps it to any one else." A watermelon weighing 71 pounds was on exhibition this week at Evergreen. It was rais ed, we believe, on the Frith plan tation. This is undoubtedly the largest watermelon everraised in this parish, and we may perhaps include the State. This is no sensational qtem but an actual fact which can be sworn to by a number of persons who saw it weighed.-Marrksville Bulletin. PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA! IN WWU DA.ST otRSll, IN YOUR GREATEST TRIALS, IN All Your Adversities, THE OPELOUSAS COURIER HAS BEEN YOUR FEARLESS CHAMPION. HAVING BEEN Tried and Found FaiJtful, THE COURIER NOW CLAM YOUR- SUPPORT YOJUR.l RnTIIUDis. EIILD UP 1%WVTING OFFICES INrAB OF SD4jang Ymr Wuik Abmd. A."t AN D oil.RA AT TBA S - I 0 I', tk.+..+ . +.. +' ..~ S.. TO THE PUBLIC. In order to reduce my Enormous Stock of Goods prior to taking my annual inventory, I have concluded to sell For a period of three weeks, to begin on MONDAY the 30th inst., and to end JUNE 18th following, AT COST! BUT STRICTLY FOR CASH ON THE SPOT ONLY. This is a rare opportunity by which every one who can raise the money should profit There is no clap-trap, no humbug in this. I MEAN WHAT I SAY, and it shall be so carried out. BEAR IN MIND That this is a Special Sale, and Goods purchased under these conditions must be paid for befbre delivery. This, however, will not exclude my regular customers from con tinuing their accounts as heretofore at regular prices. My Stock is Large and Well Assorted. In DRY GOODS I have a full assortment of Staple, Fancy and Dress Goods, Embroideries, Laces, Ladies', Misses' and Children's Hose of all descriptions, Notions, Ribbons, Ladies' Underwear, a large quantity of Stylish Ladies', Misses' and Children's Hats. My CLOTBING DEPARTMENT is well supplied with garments of every description. I have also a full line of White and Colored Shirts and Gentlemen's Underwear, as well as Gents' and Boys' HATS, BOOTS and SHOES. My Stock of Ladies' and Misses' SHOES surpasses any thing that has yet been brought to this market, both as to quality and style. HARDW ARE of every description, Farming Utepsils, Saddlery, Crockery, Tin and Wooden-ware, and Furniture in great varieties. My GROCER Y DEPARTMENT comprises Flour, Meat, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Liquors, Whiskeys of every descrip tion, Canned Meats and Canned Fruits, and many other articles too numerous to mention. -:0: Read the above carefully, make up your memoran duam of what you need, get your Cash, come to my Store and make your selections. - :0: I take in exchange, all Country Produce at Highest Market Rates. Opl For Eides and Wool Z Pay New Orleans Market Prices. JOS. BLOCH. Opelonsas, May 28, 1881. MEDICAL. RENEWED! OPELOUSAS DRUG STORE! SIGN OF THE BIG MORTAR! Iin Street, Opelousas, ----o:-- I have just purchased Mayo's Draug Store, and am now supplying it with a large and well selected stock of FRESH DRUGS, CHEMICALS. PA TENI MEDICINES,, Paints, Oils and Vdlnishes, GLASS, PUTTY, Brushes, and Painters' Tools, BLANK BOOKS AND STA TIONERYI PERFUMERY, SOAPS, ETC., ETC. I have secured the services of Mr. E. Sumter Taylor, acompetent and experienced druggist, and will be prepared to fill afl prescriptions at any time, and give prompt attention' to all matters in my line of business. I respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. R. , LITTELL, Proprietor. "Opelousae, Sept. 6, 1879; M P. Yeoxe. W. COsa-e. K. P. YOUN! & CO., Apothecaries 4 Druggists, AND DIALERS IN PAINTO, OIS. WIINDOW LASS, BOOkS, STATIONERY, PERFUMERY, . FANCY ARTICALES, PFIN wraeS AND LIQUORS, Par Mls iacl Use, CIGAE8, TOBACCO AND SMOKERS ARTI CLES, ETC., ETC. Corner Maland North Streets, Opelousas. April 9, 1881-tf JUST WHAT YOU WANT! [sR88' IMPROVEI)D LIV ER PILLS. No re ni.0.l No TSeeretl formula printed on the label, and recommended by physicians. Tr-y bo,.;containing 25 sngacoated Pills. Doe to ;a safe and pleasnt purgative. '.if, after usiu them ona, you have any t. px; the Trice will be cheerfully re.fd.:. frntsa5 bay ma to any polat for 25 erets. S -oHN POSE?, Washington, La. 3o0yearsa Draggist and Ap becary. V. W', CO.iMTlTrI, 3. 3t., Physilan amnt Surgeon. TofUTED atCraere.d Ofss near the P. 1. All calB & teea l from betwesen mlioa"vilo, .Q.ela-eand: - intermediate pals, wlfl berpejspondedto. Parties i cash for w serviees will find his - .....a.s, u., . - i. ?Aas nx. a. of a e tot. won aas at., R :.gIILp 4 yi~~~s l~~i;9; 7 ;.key~ THE NEW CHEIAP CASE GROCERY, STORE, KEPT BY L. B. SANDOZ. At the eorner of Main and Belleue Streets, -BAPTISED THE BY THE HON. C. IMAYO, (One who Knows!) THE CHEAPEST -IN DEAR OLD OPELOUSAS! IP COME AROUND . AND JUDGE FOR YOURSEL E8. CHEAPER THANE CHAPEST FOR CASH ONLY! NEWS! NEWS! New Store! New oods! Neow Prices! The New Orleans Cheap 8tore, Main SL, opposite Postjlce, Opelousas, JUST opened with a complete assortment of fresh goods-DRY GOODS. CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, GROCERIES, LIQUORS, Etc., Etc., which is offered at New Orleans Priees, for Cash. ALL are invited to call and examine my goods and ascertain my priees before purchas. rag-it will cost nothing and you will save money by so doing. U'p HipAest eask prkes pfor Mmsa, r ides, Wool, and all CountrJ neodee. ETIENNE LATREYTE. Opelonsas, Nov. 13, 1880. 6m NOTI , - PosT Orrlce, Opelousas, Dec. 1, 18806 O N and after this date, the Poet Ofice at this place will open at 8 a. m. and will close at 7 p.- m. every day. On Sunday it wil be closed all day. Money orders isaese, and letters registered, from I -a. in. till 4pp. m. Positisely, wi orders ýtstie nor letters registered, eseept within hose heAours. ARRIVALS OF KAIL. New Orleans and way mail at 6:00 p. m. dally Alexandria " 60a. m. " All mail matter most be deposited l the office before 8 p. m. every day, otherwise. it will lay over one day. 44 LOIUIS DESMARAIB, P. M. JEAN MEDICIS, Umdertke'r, Cor. Union and North Ste., tOpelouse. It dALLIC and Wooden COpINSB ef all aiE ds, iasee and prices aGe on hband. Coffins made to order in two boars' time. Also, tombs built on abort otitee. Orders from the country promptly attended to. - .HWrse. I have a magnleenatlRAhRSE, for the use of which I will make no charge to theose by. itg eadin from me, for intermenst in this town. ,Term reasoenable, but for eah only. JEAN MEDICIS.8 Opelenus, July , 1881. 3m elalG shaim alnp t the United States, aismnant ofesommitted atains their ersrnea or their pro by the civil or military silbeorties ftheUi 8tates, will sd it to their interest to consult MesasP. . T. e ' ..I Posey, No.: Canal Street, New a rttrneys, and mewbese of the k n, med withou't os to olamants. { rC' btO`I IPtits h.:0.~ ? - tv· EDUCATIONAL. SCHOOL FOR DOTS AND YOVUN At Franklin College Buildinpgs rTHE Fall Term of this institution will gin on Monday, the 29th of August, the following rates of tuition, per month: Primary grade...............$1 50 Intermediate grade ............. 2 00 Grammar grade................2 50 Academic grade................. 3 50 Tuition payable invariably at the end each month. No deduction for lost time pupils, except in cases of protracted sick A limited number of boarders will be takes, $12.50 per month. JOHN M. TAYLOR. Principal, ex-Head Tead Teacher Public Schools, St. Landry. Jan. 10, 1880. SCHOOL FOR YO|UNG LAD MIY SCHOOL for the education of 1LY ladies is now open in my dwelling Opelousas. I intend this Institution to permanent, and will endeavor to meets wants of this community. by affording ties for a thorough ednuction. TEIM$: Tuition in primiary branches, per month8, Tuition in Academic 3 French Music with use of piano. . Drawing, (daily lessons,.) .. Painting, (tri-weekly lessons.) . . g Voeal Mi usic. gratis. Board. ,' Washing. per dozen. All dues payable monthly, in advance:' MRSl. M . M. HAY Opelousas, Nov. 25, 1879. tf , MISCELLANEOUS, 4Acos aMU LLD n 1 BOOT & HOW-A Delleve Street, Zweinert's Old Stan LADIES' and Gent's Boots and Shoes to order in first-class style and at able prices. Dee. 11, 'azDD. DOLLAaD, Fashionable Boot & Shoe lAl Main Street, Adjoining Pulford's. - MIISSES', Boys', Ladies' and Gents' I1 Shoes, Gaiters, &c.--sewed, cable ed or pegged-made to order. Mendlag patching neatly done. All work w and prices moderate. May 7, I1. SAN MlDDICIOS, Bricklayer and Plaste TS prepared to do all work in his line is best manner at moderate prices. Calls from surrounding country p attended to. Good bricks always on Publio patronage respectfully solieited~ Opelousas, Mlay 21, 1881. 6a W. A. DONNET, OPELOUSAs. LA. pORTRAITS enlarged and finished ia r on in the best manner. The primes include an elegant walnat and gilt Other sizes made at proportionate priese Frame 16 by 20, 3 inches wide, I" 11 by 14, 2 " Mrs. &oas aa R ESPECTFULLY informs the puobl NI her friends that she has opened a uing House on Rail Road Avenue, as tance from Morgan's R. R. Depot. all hours. Nice and neat Rooms. Pri orate. (April NOTICE, I WILL hereafter pay no claims a - Plantation on Bayou Marie known as Dr. Littell's Place, unlea. ized by me. All persons are hereby forbiddencto upon said place under penalty of the R. F. LI Opelousas, Feb. 19, 1881. SHAVING SALOO19, Removed to Bellevue Street, betaeen~ and Gee. W. Moriarty'a SkAopc .-HAVING, Hair-Cutting, Dyeing, Spooing, &e., done in the latest at Prices moderate; satisfaction g" Hair-Ontting by machinery. E. A BODEMi1 TO TKE LADIES.:; 1THE undersigned, who has bad rienee of five years in the b pectfully offers bis services to the4 Opelouass and vieiuity for the al kinds of sewing machines. i ate. Orders left at the CoURIwnE promptly anded to. SRAMUITEL M. PET Brfiklayer. ELVERY deesription of brick w _l short notice, and at most Constr.ction of chimneys, tomlq,, whitewashing, a specialty. Residence on North st., back e# li.n's, Opelonsas. S. THOROUGHLY competet -with flrst-elass recommen an engagement to take of the nbs Apply to J. .. Apl 9-.n] Barry's Lsadn K1 wm, .mfo Urn VIL deeds of Danites, Ave Eand Blood Atoners laid b Patriarchs and Sainte shown aecolsu of the Mountainu The moeet thrilling book of the 19th Agent. Wanted. For Circdar Terma address MOFFAT PUBLM 210 and 212 Pine Street, June 4-t LAND TO BE GIVEs I WILL donate one arpoent o irlles from Opelounas, one road. to any party that will bal; ble dwelling thereon, allowlng. arehasing 10 or 20 arpents of in on long terms of credit. ente will be iven away on these farther particular apply to THEO. CHAC Aprl 30--3m] SLOUIS VA MIli St., opelusas -.tween Lastrapes' and FURNITU Of every desription rep.ired. 0 made as goo a now. All work warranted as such. ECLIPSE SALOO Aioireing uIaEpgrap Oaffe, /oe, lee ream, Sod Water, AND CAKE A rays on hand at A. B. CIHAC --DRALur IN*- f* Hate, Notione, &c. Coere' of lain and N.rt (KIFwau's- Oft Sea t, OPBILOUtSAS. lce.Oed Boda Water at l Cb a n a Saturdays a o ar, y. : aId Otasese