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UE OPELOUSAS COURIE o. 4. OUS ig Yal ocal oernmerls, and bealina nn i rm ugo JULY 8, 1865. gtate Treasurer. ised to announce the name ER as a candidate for State ensuing election.

Communicated. Immigration held in Washington, July to Brazil, a committee of two to correspond with the Brazilian resolved that all those in favor ountry for Brazil, be requested to SHouse in Opelousas, on Satur1865. wesidence in Opelousas which is a4. elsewhere, will he ballotted oft ekets will be placed. Persons their luck are requested to call at Messrs.

Drinkard, Potier, Milat Opelousas, or to agents at Meeting. Last Saturday disposed to emigrate to A committee was the purpose of communicating itlh ian Consolat liew Orleans and the minm that nationfl atahington City, in refer. the inducements ofered by the emperor i. to those who emigrate thither. ling else.

that we are aware of, was accomby that assembly which was composed of rable number of respectable citizens, detenuineid to try the experiment al. was then adjourned to Saturday, -o the Court HMose, Opelousas. on two Town Ordinances Freedmen are requested to aadthen goto work in earnest. 'aes correspondent of the N. O.

usJae 9th ldragsheavily. and the about the horrible rouded the asassinatioo, be placed upon the tes" that they are professional for cash. SStephens asking for news this morning is It appears that Generals iasduobertE. Lee and Alexap. applie President Johndi the rts of the amnesty oiss of the eneouraging signs ao prominent in the Could, at such an early date, tad.

the new amnesty oath, and ispoeisa to resume, if permitte4, tilfesa of United States Speed's-: nt official anal hskpplea for special parled by a certificate that theosth required by the leaves little room for Theircases will be a test of she President concerning two whohave opposed the the leading military and lh rebellion. Neither Lee nor a eeml secessionist, and the lsea oa withr greatdiatrus by many Thaewgsplein attempituegitae hortly of we truat it may be ed. The will not. mising a aia' inta coarse where excuse fer O. Times A LABOR.

itlale tbrelonstrction is e9k st the Cabinet. So 'I. Well' we are not uthasu ndertaken to of modern times-doorsocislatand indnstrial 1hras who won the elethnie ia the long-coveted 4e 'know what to do with XSlations won't work; sa.chasBeecher, GarSomplaceatly and havte tlcPresidenn, in a quanhole of escape, looks for the whites and blacks ogteher," and the blacki to some "country adapf The North will not have moreof them now than 4d we cannot live with steadily to work, and ae sobjection. Lile failure; and the idea titory being set apart and elisen ofAfrican descent te. And whoshould dreaer, for seeing ap in the fture, some ad by 'freedmen," and tn being themr iswtriu proportiond.

subs? atever imay be ubeeject by Congress, uabt ssto tie policy ing the reorganisew'tates. He totally that these Strtes are ry, and to be treated tevor been parts. of the ie with rights as iu. mrembers of the fe. proposs to do in the to protec and twboleelre huetottheA srctitntipp ing loyal local governments, and healing up the wounds created by the war.

lie does not attempt to dictate terms in accordance with which State Constitutions must be amended. Ile does not endeavor to infringe upon the rights of loyal men by forcing the South to adopt any particular theories in local legislation. He simply demands that they recognise the facts which attend the termination of the war, and then leaves each State to work out its own political salvation as it deems best. This is the course which will soonest secure a hearty allegiance to the National Government from the Southern people. This will securely cement the Union by the developement of kindly feeling towards the central power among the population of this section of the country.

They will submit to the authority of the nation in any event, but they will return to their old affection for it, if they are treated with some show of confidence; and we say to the citizens of Northern States that we of the South are lit to be trusted Cheerful loyalty will become universal if the generous policy of Andrew Johnson towards the masses of the people is permit. ted to do its perfect work. We do not ask to restore slavery. We do not wish it; and if we did, we know it would be impossible to effect its reinstatement as a system of labor. We promise loyalty for the future, and we desire to be permitted to manage our own domestic concerns in our way, without interference on the part of the Government.

We are ready to give the Government every guaranty that can reasonably be asked, but independence in our local affirs is as dear to us as it is to the citizens of any other portion of the Republic. We fervently hope that when Congress assembles it will be disposed to a rational and magnanimous view of this subject, and that the attempt may not be made to put us in a state of territorial vassalage. Why should we he compelled to submit to dictation in our domestic concerns by men who do not nnderstand them half as well as we do? We will be loyal. Le us hd.e self. government.

Sale of the Potomac Flot l1a-The Navy Dpartmeut has advertised for sale 4t public auction, on June 24, vessels here fore bflon ing to the Potom Is hey at- side-wheel steamers and pmpel.rs,.. them i'on and one of them steel the first sale for the purpose of navy of some hundreds of vessels purchased for the exigencies of the war and no Hired for the public ppvicte. GROCERY. VATTER has the honor inform his friends and the public ge lly that lie has just arrived from New Orleat with an assortient of groceries conusisting pnruepally of Flour, Hams, Whiskey, Wines of all kinds, which he will sell, as usual, at as moderate prices I as possible. SHe has also engaged an excellent cabinet maker, which will enable him to repair the furniture which may be entrusted to him.

Opelousas, July 8, 1865. 4-tf. St. Landry Mledicine Depot! HE UNDERSIGNED has just received a fresh stock of well assorted Drugs. Mediciies.

Perfumery, pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal purposes, Stationery, Prescriptions and orders carefully filled at all hours, night or day. Terms-CASII. Vaccine Virus, warranted pure and genuine, furnished and inserted. JOHN POSEY. Opelousas, July 7, 1865.

t4-lm. AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO TIlE PATROL OF THE TOWN OF OPELOUSAS. SECTION I Be it ordained by the Board of Police of the Town of Opelousas, That all white males between the ages of seventeen and fifty, after ten days' residence in said Town shall constitute a patrol for said Town. bac-'r. II.

Be it further ordained, That said patrol be divided into seven or more squads. with a Captain appointed by the Mayor or President of the Board of Police, to each squad. and sub ject together with his respective squad or portion thereof, at all times, to the orders of the Mayor or President of the Board of Police. SurT. II.

Be it further ordained, That each and every member of said patrol on failing to perform patrol duty after having been duly notified by the Mayor or President of the Board of Police to do the same, without reasons satisfactory to the said Mayor or President, shall pay a fine of five dollars or suffer imprisonment in the Pariah Jail for twenty-four hours. SECT. IV. Be it further ordained, That the Mayor or President of the Board of Police is hereby empowered to make such disposition of the patrol as he may deem necessary for the maintenanee of order and the enforcement of the laws, regulations and ordinances of said Town. SEcT.

V. Be it further ordained, Thatall laws, ordinances and regulations heretofore passed by this Board and conflicting with this ordinance, or any part thereof, are hereby repealed. SuCr. VI. Be it further ordained, That this ordinance take effect from and after its publication.

Ordained the 3d day of July, 1865. E. D. ESTILETTE. President of the Board of Police.

Jos. D. BRICuRD. Clerk. July 8-4.

HEAD QUATEiRtliS U. 9. FORCES, Washington j1ly 5th, 1865. APPROVED: By ordero P. RINS.

W. D. McGitt, 2d4 and Post jt. RELATIVE TO THE POLICE OF RECENT. LY EMANCIPATED NIEGROES OR FREEDMEN, WITIIIN TIHE CORPOIRATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF OPELOUSAS.

HEREAS the relations formerly subsisting between and slave have become tchanged by the action of the controllin" authorities; and whereas it is necessary to provide for the proper police and government of the rcceutly emancipated negroes or ficeednmen, in their new relations to the municipal authorities; 1. IBle it therefore ordained by the Board of Police of the Town of Opelousas; That no negro or fieedm, shall be allowed to coni within ltie limits of the T(own of Opelousas, without special permission from his employer. specifying the obi jecs lhis visit, aid the time fh the accomplishment of' the sarutl. Whoever shall violate this provision, shall suffer imprisonment and two days work on the pulic streets, or shall pay a fine of two dollaIs andti ctelts. 2.

Be it further o.rlaiued that every tegEo or fre dmns who shall be tmlnd onl the spreets of Opelousas. after i0 o'clock at niglh, withoult a written pass or fironm his employer. shall he imprisoned and compelled to work live (days on Sthe publhc streets, or pay a fine of five dollars. vEci. 3.

No negro or freedman shall be pe-mitted to rent or keep a house within the limits of the town unlder any circumstances, and any onle thus offending, shall be ejected and compelled to find an employer, or leave the. Town within twenty-four hours. The lessor or furnisher of the house leased or kept as above, shall pay a fine of Tell dollars for each offrence. 4. No negro or freedman shall reside within the limits of hli Tiown of Opelohsas, who is not in the regular service of some white petrson or tormer owner, who shall be held rerpousibie for the conduct of said freedman.

But said Citploy er or former-owner mIrty permit said freedmnal: to hir hts permission in writing, winch permission shall not extend over four houri at arty timlle, Any one violating oat tiis section, shall be imipris-nlld and forced to woik fir two days on the public streets. SECT. 5. No public meetings or congregations of negroes or Ireedimen, shall be allowed within lhe limits of the Town of Opelonsas. under any -relnristauces or for any purpose, without the of the Mayor or President of the ioard.

This prohibition is not intended, how--ver, to prevent freedmen from attending the u-ual Church s-rvices eouducted by established hiinisters religion. Every freiedman violating this law shall ie iimprisoned and made to work live days on the public streets. cc-r. 6. Ni, negro or freedman shall be permitted to prt aeh, exhort, or othe-wise declaim, to, congregations of colored people, ithout a special permission from the Mayor or President of the Board of Police.

under the penalty ofa fine of t-u dollars or twenty days work on the public streets. SELT. 7. No freedman, who is not in the Itilitary service, be allowed to carry fire-arms or any kind of weapons, within the limits of the town of Opelousas, without the special pernission of his employer in writing, and approved by the Mayor or President of the Boara of Police. Any one thus offending shall fortfeit his weatpons and shall be imprisoned and made to wotk five days on the public streets, or pay a finle of five dollars in lien of said work.

SECT. S. No freedman shall sell. barter or exchangte any aiiclets of merchandize or traffic, within the limits of Opelonsas, without permissian in waiting hom his employer or the Mayor or President of the Board, under the penalty of the forfeiture of said articles, and imprisonment and one day's labor, or a fine of one dollar in lieu of said work. SECT.

9. Any freedman found drunk within the limits of the Town, shall be imprisoned ail made to labor five dlays on he public streets, or pay five dollars in lieu of said labor. SECT. 10. Anyrfreedman net residing in Opelousas, who shall be tInd within its cotporate limitis after the hour of 3 o'clock P.

M. on Sunday, without a special written permission from his emplyer or the Mayor. shall be arrested and imprisoned and made to work two days on the public streets, or pay two dollars in lieu of said work. SECT. i1.

All the foregoing provisions aplply to freed men and freed-women, or both sexes. 12. It shall be the special duty of the Mayor or President of the Board, to see that all the orovisions of this ordinanue" are faithltnitl executed. SECT. 13.

aBe it further ordained, That this ordinance take effect from and after its first publication. Ordained the 3d day of July. S165. E. D.

ESTILETTE. President of the Board of Police. Jos. D. RICIIARD, Clerk.

JulS-4 HEAD QUARTERS U. S. FORCES, I Waa1hington, July 5th, 1d65. APPROVED: By order of Lt Col. R.

F. ATKINS. W. D. McGurcRE, 2d Lt.

and Post.Adjt. Notice. L. COURET toF OPEL.OuSAS), informs his a friends and acquaintances, and the public in general that he bas just establi-hed himself in New Orleans as CoMMIssioN MEc.ANrT. He is prepared to receive all products which may be entrusted to his care, such as Sugar, Molasses, Cotton, Wool, Hides, Leather, he will also take charge of all commissions for the purchase of provisions and other eommodiiie, which the Planters and Merchants may confide to him, provided he is furnished with a sufficient -upply of products or the requisite funds.

He will use the greatest diligence in all aflsirs which miy be entrusted to him. His office is No. 13, Cosrt STREET, between Chartres and Levee, New Orlears. J. L.

COURET. Opelousas, July 9-Auguste Broue, HOTEL. PILGIIM'S RESTAURAT, FISHERMEN'S FRIEND. 'PFurnished Rooms. Madison St, No.

15, opposite the Meat Market, July NEW ORLEANS. OLD TYPE METAL, Suitable for making shot, for sale at this office. Notice. have the honor to inform our friends and the merchants and planters of the Parish of St. Landry, that we resume this day our budi.

ile's as grccers and colmmission mer. chants. Our store will always be emply provided with all kinds of provi-ior of the finst quali for famines, which we wil sell at the lowest market our clients may be assured that the mo minute re will be given to our invoices, and that we will endeavor to satify themt in every reseect. At the solici 'sion of numerousi hiends, we have determined to add to our commission business the sale of the produce of the country, ruch as Gotton, Sugar, Molasses, A suflicient capital, a long experience in the af fairs of the country, constant application, as-iduitv ii all affiirs etntrusied to our punctuality iia our engagememts, isuch are the titles which our past lifi allow us boldly to claim, and which we to the of the public. BL'ANCIIIX GIRAUD.

No. 80 OLD Lr VtE, oR No. 17 FRONT LEVEE, July 9-4 NEW ORLEANS. Charles Potier, COLLECTOR AND PUBLIC CRIER, Opelou' sac, will attend diligently to all collections which meay be entruslcd to his care in the Parish of Sr. Landry and neighboring Parishes also as Public Crier.

Opelou-as, July 8th, 1865. 4-Gm PUBLIC SALE. Elstate of John Laughlin and Sarah Foreman, his wife, deceased. VIR'TUE OF AN ORDER FROM the Iloniab)le The Counrt of the Eightlh Judicial District of the State of Louisiain, sitting in and finr the Parish of St. Landry.

thire wiil be sold at public sale. to the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned Administrator, or th ough the ministry of a duly licensed Aucticneer, on the hereinafter ides. cribed. it being the last residence of said John La ghlin, deceam td, on Tuesday Ist of August next, the property to the Estate of said John Laughilin, deceased, lare of tihe arish of St. Landry, to-wit: The Plantation uwhere the last re-ideid.

on Ba1you ini Plaquetnine i nle. in the Parish of St. Lauidry. distant abont nilehs Suitlh-west of the town of Opeloesas, hounded North by land supposed to bi public Suthl the same, West by Antoine Deblanc's claito, East I1v public lands. about forty acres iand, togeth i a buildings and improveA creole horse; Three ntbroken stRTl reatnres; ild horned cattle; leep; figfred tims 5C ds ofhogs; gh a Loom; Hon i itchen utensils.

Terms Int condiion pturehase miney third on the 1st ofAugust IDli6. one tlhird on tbeJst ollgust next ftillowig, 186i7. anti the last the lst of Anugust The purehasers fnrnishing their notes with good and solvent security in solido to the satistaction of the Administrator, and bearing interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum friom maturity until paid. And moreover, the land remaining specially mnortgaged unto said Estate until fill and etntire payment.t of capital and the interests which may accrue thereon. MILT ON LALUGHLIN.

Administrateor. Opelousas July 1st, 1805. A ND ON TIIE SAME DAY AND AT THE same place, by the same officer and upon the same conditions, there will be sold the following described property belongirg to the succession of Sarah Foreman, deceased wife of said John Laughlin, also deceased, to-wit: One gentle horse; Two unbroken horses; About 10 head of horse creature; About 25 head of gentle horned cattle; About 25 head of wild horned cattle; Three branding irons; and some household furniture. MILTON LAUGHLIN, Administrator. Opelousas July 1st 18635.

PUBLIC SALE Estate of Emeline Ledoux. virtue of an order front the Honorable The Eighth Judicial District Conit of the State of Louisiana, holding its sessions in and for the Parish of St. Landry, there will be sold at public sale, to the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned Administrator, on the Plantation of Charles Pitre. 4 miles West of Opelousas, on Wednesday 12th of July inst. the following described property, belonging to the succession of the late Emeline Ledoux, dec'd late of the parish of St.

Landry, to-wit: A creole horse: 6 head of horse creatures; About 10 head of wild horned cattle; A branding iron; A ladie's An armoir. Terms and and two years credit from the day of sale. Purchasers furnishing their notes with good and solvent security to the satisfaction of whom the right, payable to Dupr6 Garland. in Opelousas, and bearing interest at the of 8 per cent. per annum from maturity until paid.

FRANCOIS D. PITRE. Administrator. a Opelousas 1st July 1865. 3-2t THE STEAMIER Mll.

RELF. C. C.PICKETT, Master, as ILL hereafter make weekly trips between et Washin and New Orleans. Charges for freight or will be the same as on any as other boat lrels to this immediate trade. Wash Ju lIt1865r.

3tf et FRESH GOODS STILL CHEAPER YET HE undersigned has the honor to inform the public that he has just received an assortmeat of goods of all descriptions, which he will sell cheaper than he could heretofore. He solicits an examination of hlis stock and his prices, with the conviction that the public will be satisfied with both. JOS. BLOCH. Opelousas.

June 24, 1865. 2-tf. A CARD. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST REturned from the City of New Orleans where he has made ample arrangements to carry on his old business of Commission Merchant and Cottoin Factor, on the most liberal terms, now offers his services to his former clients and friends. He will continue to make advances of bagging.

rope, twine His engagements are such that he cannot, at present, visit all his clients an, friends; but he assures them that he will, as he has heretofore done, use his best exertions to merit their approbation, with the hope that they will continue their patronage to him. His. Office is at No. 33, Front Levee Street, between Customhouse and Iienville streets, New Orleans. A.

DESMARE. Opelousas July 1st, 1865. 3-6t Dr. Wm. A.

Robertson, H- AS RETURNED TO ST. LANDRY and resumed tle practice of his profession.Office at the residence of Mrs. Frank C. Robemrtson, Washington, La. 1, 1865.

A. DESMARE, Commission tMersliant AND COTTON FACTOR. No. 33, Front Levee street, between Customhouse and Bienville streets. July NEW ORLEANS.

BELLOCQ, NOBLOM Co. Commission Merchants, No. 61, CARo DELET S'IREIET NEW OILEANS. in bagging and rope will be made as heretofore, to planters and other holders it cotton. June 18i5.

O. Hiuickley Son, Receiving, Fot warding, Commission and Steam-Boat Agents, WASHINGTON, La. are now ready to receive on at our at WVasahiilgton. Cotton, products of all kinds. me'lrcladizd that the public may see proper to confide to our care.

Terms CAsuh. 0. HINCKLEY SON. Washington. July Its.

FOR SALE. A handsome residence in the town of conLsisling of a coumturtable dwelling. goodl kit.hn. large Stihl, an excellent garden. a orchadll.

and a niVertr tailing well of excellent narer--Two ell enciosed in a good ueiglhbrhlod. For flrtlher ilnfanmations apply to I. nllc F.lJllnte I Notice. 1HE FERRY known as the Trevrller's Tiornte Sat Joseph Lebtallacs, on Mernilnto Rli'ver, Shas just been reorganlized and reopchned, and is now ready to cross aldroves anld t.ravelliers. L.Penls and pastures in good ordelr.

If. DESESSARTS. Mermento. June 24th, 156. 2-I n.

Dr. James G. Campbell AVING returned to Opelousams, respectfltly solicits a share of the public patronage in the uafferent branches of Medicine, Obstetrics aid Surg-ry. A supply of Medicines on hand. Opelousas 17th Jlrune 1865, Gin The Old Bank House.

TOW kept and directed by Mrs. Mussand in person, near the Court House Square, Opelousas, will receive regular as well as transient boarders. The table will be supplied with the best the country can afford. Opelouas, April dth. 1665.

45---y. MOLASSES FOR SALE. IFTY BARRELS good molasses, will be sold to families, by the barrel or half barrel. Apply at the office of the Opelousas Courier. Opelousas 18th June 1864.

3f E. Claude House. THIS establishment (formerly Union Hotel) has lately been reopened for the convenience of regular boarders and the public. A good Stable is attached to the Hotel. EMILE CLAUDE.

Opelonsas, August 8 1863. A. H. ISAACSON. J.

J. KLINE. ISAACSON KLINE, Receiving, Forwarding Commission MERCHANT Corner of Milam and Common streets, on the Levee, April 15, SHREVEPORT, La. THE OPELOUSAS COURIER. Pablished on Saturday, by Joel H.

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