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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

COMPOSITIONS Foa BoARDISG-
School Mrss.-aThe Rose.-The rose
is the prettiest and most perfumable
of all flowers. Although little out
Of fashion, it is very nice, and @ 50
sweet! The rose has several languarg-
es all speaking of love. It is 80 nice
to converse with flowers, / do lore it so
much. The rose blows 10 the early
winds Of June. The early winds Of
July blows the rose away. That is 50
sad; 90 much like human life; the rose
is 50 much like beautiful maiden. and
the rude wind 50 much like the cold
and unfeeling world. It is not nice,
bat alas so very sad Hill Science
Spirit IL!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

ABsuRDrrrEs.- To attempt to Dor
row money on the plea of extreme
poverty. To get drunk, and complain
a headache next morning. To ask a
fellow if he don't feel little sick when
you see him vomiting. To judge Of
peoples piety by their attendance al
church. To keep your clerks on mis-
erable salaries, and wonder at their rob
bing you. Motto go to bed when you
are tired and sleepy because it is moi
bed time" To make your servants
tell lies for you and get angry because
they tell lies for themselves. To tel
your own secrets and believe other folk:
will keep them. To render man |
great service voluntarially, and expec'
him to be grateful for it. To praise th'
beauty Of a wonan's hair before 70,
know whether it did not belong t.
somebody else.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

gloated on the misery Of his victim,
and smiled complacently at every ad-
ditional heave. When he had got
through vomiting and wiped his eyes,
the Colonel handed him bis gun, with
tae remark, "now, you rascal, that will
teach you how to poach upon gentle
mans enclosure"
The Yankee soldier took the gun,
and the Colonel might have seen the
devil in his eyeif he had looked close.
Stepping back a few PAGES he took de-
liberate aim at the heart of his host,
and ordered him to finish the crow.
Angry expostulations, prayers and en-
treaties were useles There was shoot in
the American eye then as there had
been in the English eye before. There
was no help at hand, and he took a
bite of the crow. One bite was enough
to send all the good dinners he had
lately eaten the same journey with the
garrison fare of the soldier, and, while
Colonel was in an agony of sickess, the
soldier escaped to the American shore.
The next morning early, the Com
mandant of Fort Niagara was sitting in
his quarters, when Col. -, was an
nounced. "Sir," said Col. -, !
come to demand the punishment of one
of your men, who yesterday entered
my enclosure and committed great
outrage"
We have three hundred men here,
and it would be difficult for me to find
out who it is you mean," said the
officer.
The Colonel described him as long
dangling, suffering, stoop-shouldered
devil.
"Ah! / know who you mean. He
is always getting into mischief. Or
derly, call Tom," said the officer.
10 few minutes Tom made his ap-
pearance and stood all attention, as
straight as his natural build would al
low, while not trace Of emotion was
visible in his countenance.
"Tom," said bis officer, do you
know this gentleman!"
"Ye-ye-yes, sir"
Where did you ever see him be-
fore I"
I'LL" said Tom suffering awfully
but retaining the usual gravity Of ex,
preston natural to his face; " III di-
di-dined with him yesterday !"
We believe Tom was not punished
Ind. Sentinel.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

How TO VorE. Nebraska paper
gives the following to illustrate how
they vote 10 Nebraska 4 sovereign
came up to the poll, and voted in his
blowse, stepped aside exchanged the
blowse for an overcoat and voted again;
passed back, took off his coatand voted
in his shirt sleeves /; went out and in a
few moments returned in a citizens
dre,s and voted the fourth time; then
got an old bat, a ragged, dirty coat
and came up and voted the fifth time
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

~ A Methodist exhorter, once .
resident Of the Wolverine State, upon
ascertain occasion bantered a friend Of
his, something Of a wag and poet, to
write an epitaph where upon the fol-
lowing was got off impromptu
Here lies James D. Potter,
Who lived as he hadn't orter,
But as methodist exhorter,
Was regular ring tail snorter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23
~ MIS-. Partington. speaking Of

~ Mrs. Partington, speaking of
the provisions Of the Constitutions said
AFor my part should be glad to see
'em. Heaven and all Of Us knowspro-
visions is scarce enough and dear
enough, and if they can turn the con-
stitution to 30 good a use, I'm glad o.
it. Anything that win have q tender
ness to cheaper the necessities Of life.
Ike came running in at that moment,
and asked her if he shouldn't give hel
s'tig wicket
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

NEVER BE HAUGHTY.--A humming-
bird met butterfly, and being pleas
ed with the beauty of its person and
glory of its wings, made an offer of
perpetual friendship. Il cannot think
of it." was the reply, ''as you once
spurned me and called me dralling
dolt.1 .Impossible," exclaimed the
humming bird. II always entertain
ed the highosl respect for such beauti-
full creatures as you.' ''Perqaps yon
do now,a said the other, s.but when
you insulted me / was a caterpillar.
So let me give you piece of advice
never insult the humble as they may
some day become your superior"
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g 4 ,sitty auctionser was trying
to sell al old hand-organ. To that
end he was grinding out the music,
and the crowd, in sport. began to
throw out pennies, when q dandy
standing by said, " Sir you ought to
have monkey" my good fellow" /"
replied the auctioneer, $50 / had step
right up here.' The dandy vanish
ed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

~" Well, said his honor to an
old negro who had been hauled up for
stealing pullet, ''what have you to
say for yourself I"
Muffin but dis. bos; was crazy as
bedbug when / stole that ar pullet
cos l might hab stole de big rooster
and never done it. Dat shows elusive.
ly dat / was laboring under the deliri.
am tremendous"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23
RICH D ". TuRgRR.

A ttorney and Counsellor at Law,
"A Willpraetice his profession, In
the District courts Of Bessier, Bien-
vile, Claiborne, and in tie Supreme
court at Monroe. Mr.. Turner pledges
himself to.giva his undividgd attention
to the prompt discharge Of all business
entrusted to bis care. 0faee, Belle
vue, La. vlnl
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NUMBER 26.

II A story is told of very emf
nent lawyer is Ohio receiving severe
reprimand from witness on the stand
whom he was trying to browbeat. II
was an important issue, and in order
to save his cause from defeat 1t was
necessary that Mr.. A -, should
impeach the wi4=ess. He endeayored
to do it on the ground of age. The
following dioIogue ensued;
Lawyer-"How old ara you ~
Witness-"Seyenty-two years"
Lawyer--"Your memory, of course.
Is not SO brilliant and vivid as it was
twenty years ago, is it l.
Witness.--s'I do not know but it is"
Lawyer--"State some circumstan-
ces which occurred, say twelve years
ago, and we shall be able to see how
well you can remember.
Witness--"I appeal to your Honor
if am to be interrogated in this man
ner; it is insolent 70
Judge--...You had better answer the
question"
Lawyer--"Yes, sir, state IL"
Witness-ssWell sir, if you compel
me to do it, / will. About twelveyears
ago you studied in Judge BIS Office
did you not I"
Lawyer--.Yes.''
Witness--"Well, sir. I remember
your father came into my Office saying
to me, s'Mr. Dr. my son il to be exam
ined tomorrow, and / wish you would
lend me fifteen dollars to buy him a
suit of clothes. / remember also sir.
that day to this he has never paid me
| that sum. That, sir, remember as
though it was yesterday"
Lawyer, considerably abashedl =
That will do, sir"
Witness--'I presume it viii"
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mr. ri ~. FISHER,

Having permanently located in
Il Bellevue, would respectfully
ofer his professional services to the
people Of Bellevue and vicinity, in the
various branches of his profession. OF
fee adjoining the Planters Hotel.
vl-iI1
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

THE LUNGs.-A recent writer say
that the injurious effect of compression
of the chest is shown by the fact that q
man in a nude state is capable Of IN
spring 100 cubic inches Of air at .
breath, and when dressed only $50
inches. Ladies, who encase themselves
in tight fitting under.garments, should
remember this fact. Though We draw
into and eject from the lung simila
quantity Of air, it is not of the same
quality. The air thrown out Of the
lungs has lostsanuch Of its oxygen, and
has gained from three to five per cent.
of carbonic acid, large amount of va
por. traces of ammonia, hydrogen and
other volatile substances.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

We don't know who wrote the fol-
lowing a horism, but he was a sharp
observer ofmen and thing, that's GER
tain:
"The commencement and the de-
cline oflove may be recognized by the
embarrassment we fell at finding our.
selves alone with the beloved"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.

Northern Mdit--Leaves Thursday 6 A
4. Arrives Friday 8 P. a.
Southern Mail-Leaves Friday GA. IL
Arrives Saturday 6 6P. M
Eastern Mail--Arrives Dasly Ii A. III
Leaves ID NJ.
Western MatI-Arrives Daily ii A y
Leaves 2 P. n.
Walnut HiLt-Leaves Moaday7 A. NJ
Arrives Tuesday 6 r. M
J.. I'll. LOTION, P. Nj.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

A person who undertakes to raise
himself scandalizing Others, might as
well try to sit down on wheelborow
and wheel HIMSELF
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

GAS'r.-A friend suggests that We
ought TO publish the births that oc-
cur in our town and vicinity. 1t won't
pay; we would have to issue an extra
every week-the subject IS too fruitful.
-Er
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DIR. j. J. dARS1AaPHEN,

y ellevue, La, being permanent 10
- Gated in Bellevue would respect
fully tender his professional services
to the citizens of this place ;snd vicinity
Office next door south OF Spurlin d
Vests store. vlnl
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r. G.. LISTER.

II ouse, sign and ornamsftal painter.
- Paper hanging, giltsng, glazing
and limitation of all kigEis of wood
and marble, upholstering s1c. vinl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23

E The only love in which a man
has no rival. is in the wonderful love
he generally has for hirnseIE
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23
THE SNOW.

THE SNOW
AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE THE
PIERIAN AND AoNIAN SOCIETIES, By
MISS SNOW FLAKE.
The snow! how majestical and beau
liful it looks, as it falls SO softly upon
mother earth-as sweetly as young
babe imposing upon its mothers bos-
som The snow is so NICE" and
yet is so cold to the people. But then
we are taught by the wisdom of philo-
ply to be prepared for the snow, and
so our fathers and mothers make the
servants cut plenty of wood to make
big fires when the snow is SO cold. The
snow is sometimes very la-Boreas, and
blows in the peoples faces and makes
them feel very uncomfomrtable-then
I think of the sublime words of Col.
Brix:
The wind it blew,
The snow it snew;
And kicked up perfect thunder,
With chicken coops-
The la lies ho--
And all such plagued plunder.
How vast different are the uses of
the snow! Rude boys sometimes make
great large snow-balls as large as a
small meeting-house, and throws it at
each other, and hits one another in the
eye, and then the one that's hit in the
eye cries, and tells his ma, and then
the other gets whipping for SO doing.
This is all ON occount of the snow !!
Oh! nature how wonderful are thy
doings! with little sweet oil and
perseverance almost any thing can
be done ! except making young men
keep away from the groeeries-noth-
ing can do this, not even the tears of
lovely woman. But let's leave this sad
picture and discuss the afinities Of
our subject.
To resume-the snow is transient,
like all other beauties, it soon fades
away, leaving desolati behind. The
snow and the young mems love are
equally compared-both are subject to
short duration. How can such things
be-young men be so false would
not believe it, if did not know it to be
so. Words fail to give expression to
my amazement. t / \
The snow is again used by men, by
putting it in a glass with some kind of
" liquid refreshments called by the
men eye-openers," and used derter-
ously for the inner man. And when
they have no snow they put ice in it,
and call it mint julep-and suck it by
procee Of the gastic tube somewhat
like a straw-which imperitively re-
minds me of a young man in the full
prosperity of life. sucking molasses
through the bung-hole of barrel.--
And sometimes when they have no spe-
Gle, the men "refresh themselves on
credit; WEIGH leads them to despair
and the very precipice of ruin-be-
sices it ruins their marrying. This ii
most humilating sceptre. Besides
the Modification of Intoxicating sperits
is so con-jurious to their institutions
When men do not indulge in 'ghostly
refreshments themselves, they always
have bottle-ful trying to make every.
body else spiritually composed like
themselves. Now, how can a young
lady get husband when the young
men will resist upon doing so bad
by keeping theirnoses so red when th'
snow is on the ground. A young lady
might as well condescend at once, AMI
marry an editor or lawyer, as to mar
ry such such a young man as abov'
portrait So ends the midnight mu
sings on ye snow!
We don't know who wrote the fol
lowing horism, but he was a sharl
I....... .f....,.. "a .L;.a.. thnt,a nnp
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23
GEO. W1LLT4MsON.

a ttorney at Law. Wll continue
n the practice in the parishes of
Bessier, Caddo and DeSosE. He will
also attend to all the BUSINESS of
Landrum IL Williamson, IA the above
parishes. ylnl2s
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II. NJ. FORT.
U. Il. HLLE

4 uctioneer of Bossier Parish, La,
IN will give prompt attention to all
business entrusted to him in said CO.
pacity. Wind
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-12-23
L. M. NUT1s

A ttorney at Law, Shreveport, In,
N Will practice in tbe courts oi
Caddo, Bossier, Claiborne and Bien-
vile. vlnI
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j. H. KILLPATRIcK. ]. W. PENNA IL
FITZPATRICK & PzNNALL.
A ttorneys at Law, Shr,Teport, In.
~ viii practice in TIE courts oi
Gaddo, DeSoto and Booster. vlnl
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j. II. r f. T ID

=. n. 10 = 4 u
~ eneral L md Agent, Natchitoches,
VI La. Will give prompt attention
to all business entrusted to shis care in
said capacity. n24 St.
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r. w. ARNE1T,

A ttorney and Counsellor at Law,
n Bellevue, La. van practice
in the seventeenth Judicial District
Court. vln1
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". SHIDET

w atch- Maker and Jeaeler. 90
wv Dealer in fine wasehes, E1A.
iewelry and diamonds. Texas dsn,aA
street, between s. Haber's and A
Marks stores, Shreveport, La.
Watches and Jewelry repaired md
warranted. vl-n3
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
THE PURCHASE OF MT. VERNON.
To the Editors of the Fcciana Democrat and Amer
lean Patriot

To the Editors Of the Fcciana Democrat and Amer.
lean Patriot
GENT EMGN herewith send you for publication
the eloquent and moving appeal. addressed TO the
citizens Of this State by MRs VI. 5. MORSE Vice Re-
gent Of the Mount Vernon Association for Louisiana
Having had the honor of receiving the appoint
ment of the Agency of that patriotic association for
this Parish shall agreeaby to instructions, appoint
several ladies in each of the Wards, to receive sucl
donations can be collected for the completion o
the magnificent object in view, and make me 4
monthly return of the same, with the names Of the
subscribers.
would suggest the propriety of every Institution
including all the schools in the Parish contributing
in their corporate and collective capacity such sums
as they may deem proper. The pupils attending tho
various school Academies and Colleges would all
not only be willing but dcsirous of giving, even
small sum, to preserve inyiolatc the ashes of HIM
whose services to beloved co 'ntry are beyond
the power Of estimate" Y'r obt sv't,
Henry MARsToN.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
prsOI.JTtoNS

WHGEEts. IL has pleased the Great Architect Of the
Universe. in the dispcnsation Of his wise Provi.
dencr to remove from this world our well beloved
Brother, AUGUSTUS W. De LEE, u member of this
Lodge:
Therefore. Resolved, That the mournlul and dis
rcssing tidnes of the death of esteemed Brother
ndmonsh ~ that we too are mortal, and that we
should W ready and prepared TO meet the summons
ot the Grand Master TO pass TO that "bourne from
whence no traveller returns and he found worthy
to rc-untc in a Celestial Lodge above.
Resolved, That while deeply dcporc his los,
wc cherish with heartfelt satisfaction the recollection
~ biz manly virtues, hs true friendship, and arden.
attachment to our institutions.
Resolved That the widow and orphans Of our de-
ceased Brother thus bprrit N thcfr chosen earthly
PROTECTOR claim onr warmrst sympathy as Masous
and may lie Who t"mpors the wind to tie shorn
lamb. cunpw them with
That sOuI's calm sunshine.
Which nothing earthly can destroy"
10 aild hr meridian ana c,gningol their dpyg
Resolved Tint a- tribute nf respect 10 Our ~.
ceased Brother, he Brethren wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thr space Of thirty days.
Resolved That th" secretary forward q copy of the
foregoing resolutions. NJ The widow Of the deceased
and have tbr same inserted in the papers published
In the Town Of CLINTON.
& W. REESE.
l.. &. CuWHty. Committee
]. q. nE .,GnoNp,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
THE MONTHLIEs FOR MARCH.

GoDEY's LApY's Book.-Like It's predecessors, 4
most excellent number.
AnruuR's lioNE MsGA1INr.-This number is all
that the most astidons Of lis patrons could desire
THE bEMoeRArc AGG.-rhs magazine bids fair to
rank with the first periodicals of the day.
SOUTHERN AGRDrrTrgrsT-This valuable monthly.
devoted TO agriculture, horticulture plantation and
domestic economy, &c, i published at Augusta Ga
Mt the low rate of One Dollar per year should BE
in the hands Of every planter
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05

- SHOOTING At WAsHNGToN-On Friday, the 9th ult,
Daniel f. Sickes Member of Congregs from New
York, shot and killed Phillip Barton Key, the United
States Attorney for the District Of Colunbia, charg
ing Key with having dishonored hin ald destroyc,
his domestic peace.
=, slckles Immediately summoned an officer and gaS'
himself up and was committed to Jail.
1t appears that Mrs Sckles, being confronted by
her husband made confession. in the presence OF
witnesses of improper intimacy with Key, at varou,
times since last April.
'Sickes then demanded of her to return him her
Wcddngrng, and at once wrote TO her mother to come
and take her daughter away forever.
Ills wife cyoneratcs him from all blame in the mat
ter, and he has the sympathy of the community gen.
orally.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
TO BUILDERS.
TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA,

PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, Feb. IL, 1859
DROPOSALS will be received by the undersigned
J. until the 18th day Of March next for the erection
Of Jail in the town of Springfield
plan and specifications will be exhibited by the
undersigned with full explanations in relation to the
details.
Mechanics and others are invited to call and ey
anime and then make their bids-providad no bid
shall be over three thousand dollars
feb 10 A. DEVALI. Agent.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
IlS1'I, A J,

STRAlED before me, the undersigned Justice of the
- Peace, this day, February "a, 1859, by Seymour
Taylor living five miles east of Clinton an Estray
of the following description Black Horse Mule
supposed to be eight years old, about twelve and
halt hands high branded on the lci. singh with u
Mexican brand, and appraised by A. h. Jackson and
DR.. s 5 Reeve TO be worth, in cash seventy five dol
lars WI. NJ JORDAN.
feb 26 J. =. Sth Ward.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
NOTICE..

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until the
~ Fifteenth of March, from this day. orthe build.
ing OF three story brick building in the Town of
Clinton, Louisiana. Said building to be, in width
about so feet in length 90 feet; and to be covered
with slate. The lower or basement story is designed
for Town Hall, the second story for Male Acade-
my and the third for u, Masonic Hall.
The undertaken to furnish all the materials and to
deliver the building complete, Specifications to be
seen at the counting room of W. w. Chapman Co..
Clinton, La.
feb 5, 1859 ", W CHAPMAN, Treasurer.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
AN PPEAIl
FOR THE PURCHASE AND FUTURE PREsER
WALTON OF THE HOME AND GRAVE Or
WASIIIEGTDN

WASHINGTON.
HAVING recently accepted the appointment of Vice
President of The Ladies' Mount Vernon Assoca-
ton rendered to me by the President Of the. said
Association, it becomes my duty as well as pleasure
to my best efforts and to solicit the cooperation
of the sons and daughters Of Louisiana in behalf of
this noble cause within the limits Of our State
For the information of those who may not be ac-
quanted with the object of the Association, would
state that, about three years ago several patriotic
ladies OF the South organized associations to raise a
fund for purchasing the landed estate at Mount Yer
non. embracing the Home and Grave of WAsIIINGToN.
BY their perseverng effort, these ladies succeeded
in enlisling degree of sympathy and interest in
their work, which resulted in most encouraging cx-
panson of their organization, until they were merg-
ed into the enlarged form and title of the Ladies
Mount Vernon Association Of the Union" under the
direction Of Central Committee, uominally located
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05

PENMANsur. We would call attention to the card
of Mr.. H. D. Weliy. who will remain for few weeks
in town for the purpose Of teaching Commercial and
Ornamental Pcnmanshp. The specimens we have
give us sufficient evidence ofhs qualifications to
instruct.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-05
NEW ADV ERTlSEMENTS

PENMANSIIIP! PENMANSHlP!,
ri -. NlITl. Professor OF ORIENTAL and CON-.
IL. MI,RrIAL PENAihNSIIlP will commence Civ
Ing lessons ia the aforesaid art. on Monday next.
Tboso dr-irojs pf learning 10 write an accomplish.
Cd land would Do vel 10 avail lhcmsryc. oi The
present opportunity. Specimens Of pcnman ,hp car
he seen ly calling at TiIdon@ Drug Store.
y BOOk KEEPING X
Taught ly -iuge or double entry. Terms made
known on application. march