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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23

guitar, was heard beneath my lattice
And often while listening to those
plaintive notes as they w.,re borne off
on the night breeze, | would sa, in
my enthus asrn, he is the very perfection
of n man But on one occasion sim
r. occurrence revealed to me very
unpleasant feature in his dispositi N
Il happened, too. just I was abeu
mixing ~ my mind 10 settle lha.
m"st imporl. Mt Of monosyllables--yes
Twas a beauteous ev in June, and we
walked ON the balcony and took a seat
'"suoah 7 houy suckles hat hing in
u n nd freean festoons above
J. j" n~phvr- tanned our cheeks.
sidi'''.-'i y h p"tam o. thousand
no"vs-. III. ianisaspe was hathed in
afapd Of moonlight, aud the blue dome
of heaven was studded with myriad
of gIittering gems. We were enjoy
ing pleasant tete-a-tcte, when foot
steps were heard on the walk, he asked
me in hurried manner who it was
/ informed him it was Mr.. s.. a
friend of mine. "a friend of yours,
he uttered, Il think he might have
called some other night" | looked at
him, and saw that dark frowns rested
on that brow, which short time since
was calm and placid. Yes, I saw that
the ''green-eyed monster" cnrled around
that breast, that I thought noble and
immaculate. So, he too. possessed
faiths. I could not think Of marry.
ing man with such a jealous nature.
So | asked 70 bItzeuse and said to
myself 'there 'me enough yet ; Some
time passed before | had another offer.
during which time | mingled with
fashions vofaries, and drank deep of
pleasures cup, At length I was sur
prised by proposal from NJ, a
plain practical farmer, who some of
the "old folks" said was quite the
thing But then, couldn't think of
retiring from the beau-monde, and set
ting down to tend to the garden, and
raising chickens. So one after an st
wa, dismissed, still ] keepthinkiog baf
| would at length find Mark Sntbrr
land" or Marcus Warland.' And TO
my young lady readers. | would saw,
seek not for perfection in this world, for
fear your fate viii he ike mine. Yes
] sought for it, TIL AL the bright palmy
avs of my girlhood passed and wha
was the result Thu here / am moi
marr'efl vet, 4 af sure as | am
alv.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23
sa- In the flush times of Arkansas,

va In the lush times OF Arkansas,
when the phrase Of "bard casen meant
something more than it does now, Har-
vey Jenkins was admitted to be one
of the hardest. The sermon being
over, the preacher requested all who
were friendly to religion to rise. and
hold up their right hands. The whole
audience. apparently, were on their feet.
After they were seated again, the min
lister continued: '.Now, if there is q
single one here who desires to see Satan
aud his kingdom prosper, he will rise
and hold up his hand. Harvey. with
some difficulty got to an erect position,
and said: 'Had the vote been less
unanimous, | should have retained my
seat, but I make It point of honor
never to abandon friend under adverse
circumstances.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23

H Geo. Brown. the eminent Bal.
,imore Banker, died few days since
leaving property to the amount of IS,
100000 Its to be divided equally
among all the Browns in Texas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23
~. = J. CARSTlARPHEN,

Dellevue, La, being permanent lo-
= Gated in Bellevue, would respect
fully tender his professional services
70 hecitizens of this place and vicinity.
OHiee next door south of Spurlin &
Vests store.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23

nF Why is an old maid like a dried
oraugei Ans.-Because neither OF
them is worth . good squeeze
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23
". y. ELL,
GEO. WILLIAMSON.
L. NJ. MUTT,

4 tsorney at Law, Shreveport, La.
N Win practice in the courts of
Cadao, Bossier, Claiborne and Bien-
vile. vinl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23
n q. LLSTER.

House, sign and ornamental painter.
- Paper hanging, gliding glazing
and limitation of all kinds of wood
and marble. upholstering. 80.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23

O. w. LOGAN, JR. EUGENE soNIAT.
w. G. C. CLAIBORNE, JR.
LOGAN, SONLAT5- CLAIBORNE
Cuecessors to Duncan & Logan. Cot
~ ton Factors and Commission
Merchants, No. So Carondolet street,
Union Row, New Orleans. vlnl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23
Y. SHIDET,

w Tatch- Maker and Jeweler. 1ao
w Dealer in fine watches, EHA
iewelry and diamonds. Texas s.s
street. between s. Haber's and A.
MARKS stores, Shreveport, La.
Watches and Jeweiry repaired and
warranted. vl-n3
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23
GEO. a. PIKE,

6s eneral agent, Baton Rouge, La.
" Tmmmediate attention tiyen to
collection Of salaries, claims against
the State bills Of exchange, drafts
and accounts; also the entry Of Land.
information without charge
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-09-23

J. II. xILLPATRIcK. J. w. PENEALL.
KILLPATRIcK & PENNALL,
a etorneys at Law, Shreveport, La.
n VIII practice in the courts Of
Csddo, DeSoto and Bossier. vlnl
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
The Public Printing.

committee appointed under the authori-
ty oftbe United States House of Representa-
tives report that tho Superintendent of the
public printing Mt Washington is very cor
rupt man. He has pocketed, according to
the States, about $4,000 of the public funds;
and that journo! thus justly lasles him, as
we'll as WENDBLL, the proprietor of the Union
newspaper, for like conduct:
"Thcse are astounding developments: but
they arc of piece with the prevalent prac-
tice in the capitol. From tie bywavs and
highways of tlm government, the rottenuess
of corruption sends forth an insuferable
stencil. Why are the people so patient -
Why slumhers the indignation of the Dcmoc-
racy? See they nothing discreditable in the
fact that the organ" of the Administration
is under the ostcnsblc control of a detected
swindlcr? Have they no word of surprise
when they discover that the President re-
tains Cornelius WcnGeIFs corrupt practices
as functionnry of government? Cornelius
Wendell is still public printer not in name
but in fact. Is thcreno popular protest aSaiust
the conniyance Of Congress in his employ
mcnt since the discovery of his frauds and
pccuiations? Others may be Indifferent to
such an ignomy; but. for ourselves, VIC in
'end to lash the mcefartnr till the party is
purged of his infectious presence, and the
treasury is protected against his pratical
operations"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
Pendleton.

4 leisure moment may be spent pleasantly
ut this place at any time Her citizens are
justly noted for their sociability, and high
toned character. The business prospects of
the town are most favorable large trade
having been realized there the past year
The spring trade viii open under favorable
auspices.
The spirit Of Improvement is also being felt
here. j. b. SiTroN, Esq. has erected COM
modious brick dwelling in the village, and,
on the opposite side of the street, Mr.. JAMES
HUNTER is laying the foundation for wood
en- building Oft the same character. We trust
that this is but the beginning of a general
renovation and improvement, which bring in
their train comfort and prosperity.
To friend CAMPBELL, the accommodating
host oftho " Pendcton Hotcl, we arc indebt
cd for kind attention. Travellers cannot
find more kind and genial landlord.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
Andersen. Court.

The Court of Common Pleas and General
Sessions, for Anderson commenced its scs-
sion on Monday last, Judge WnITNER prcsi-
ding. lie charged the grand jury as to their
functions and duty most appropriately, urg-
ing them to execute and carry out the law as
they find it, instead of attempting to remedy
supposed evils, and thus accomplish nothing.
The conduct of public officers, and the man
agement Of their Offices, was adYerted to in
strong terms. and recommended for consid-
Grafton. Othor matters of less importance
were dewltupon briefly and submitted for
the action or non-action of the jury.
The business before the Court was not of
very important character bat nevertheless
sufficient to occupy the most of the week
The Solicitor had on his side of the Court nu-
mcrous cases, one of which was an indict-
ment against woman, charging her with
the crime of beng common scold."!
There was n large crowd in attendance on
Tuesday peaceful and orderly.
Anderson continues to improve. We no.
ticed several new buildings going up with n
a prosperous motion in trade The Baptist
Church, now bordering on completion, makes
handsome appearance, and reflects credit
on the architect and builder.
Persons visiting or passing through Ander-
son will thank us for directing them to the
"Benson House." owned and well kept hy
Mr.. e.. e.. LANGsToN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
The Postal Bill.

The Lill making appropriations for the
mail service, throughout the country. failed
to become law at the recent session of Con-
Srcss; and the Attorney General gives his
opinion that the accruipg revenue of the
department cannot DO used after the lst of
July, without the usual forms of authority
from Congress An extra session of Congress
or suspension of mail facilities, therefore,
appears inevitable. The former alternative
will doubtless be resortcd to by the Prcsi-
dent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
The First Dish

The first dish of Irish potatoes, grown this
season, has been served on our table, through
the Kindness of our ncighbor, Mr. RonERr
KNOX. Several of them are between part
ridge and hen egg in rize. lie will accept
our Acknowledgements for his treat This
exhibition is something more remarkable
than green potato tops, foot long, and
hegets the moro important inquiries; to what
are the seasons tending, and who can beat
this production Of roots?
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
death Of the postmastar General.

The Postmaster General, Hon. A. V. BRowN.
ofTennessee, died in Washington on the Sth
instant. of pneumonia. Mr.. BRowv was n
native of Virginia, but cmgrated in early
life to Tennessee. Here he studied law,
which he practiccd with great success. At
IN early age, he was elected to the Legisa-
tnre of Tennessee, from thence to Congress,
and afterwards Governor of hisState. Upon
the election of Mr.. BUCHANAN to the Presi-
dency, Mr.. BRowN was called to preside over
the Post Office Department. where his abil-
ity and attention to business won for him
most enviable reputation. The highest hon
ors wero paid to his memory blythe Govern
!neut, the Senate, and the authorities at Wash
ington.
Mr.. JosEru HoIT, forlnerl ' of the Patent
Office, has boon appointed his successor by
the President, and the appointment has been
conirmcdby the Senate.
STAwBBRRIEs IN FEBRUARY. Marian
n@(Fla) Patriot, of the 26th ult., saws Dr..
E. Philips of that place has had ripc straw
berries in his garden several days.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
Ho for the Rocky Mountains.

Welearn that company of gentlemen oftis
district Messrs. STEELE, j. G. NEVILLE,
A. DICKSON and others--arc on the eve of de-
pNrture for the gold regions of the Rocky
Mountains, whore the precious metal is said
to be temptingly plentiful. The distance is
about two thousand miles, near one half of
which is through wild, rugged country,
wanting in the most necessary essentials of
civilization. These gentlemen, as VIC learn,
are to connect with large party to be led by
Mr.. VIC. RUSSELL, OF Dawson co. Ga. All
connected with the expedition have our best
wishes for their success and speedy return to
their friends.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
Accident.

We regret to learn that an Irish oper-
ative, named JAMES BURNS, was killed at Tun-
mel Hill on the 9th instant. lie was ascend
ing from the bottom of Shaft No 3, when he
came in contact with the descending bucket,
which knocked him back, and so severely
wounded him hat he died in few hours
We learn thar he failed to give the proper
ascending signal, and paid thus dearly for
his omission
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
New Powder Mill.

The second powder mill in the district has
just been put in. successful operation. An
advertisement in our columns. to which the
attention ofdealors is in rited, will afford all
necessary information. This mill is within
few miles of us, and we feel Authorized in
saying that good article of powder manu-
factured there. The prices arc reasonable.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
Rain.

For the benefit Of those who may consult
our files in tho future, we have to say that
the unprecedented rains continue. Themud
also docpcns, rendering our highways almost
impassabe for vehicles.
Since the abe Q was put in type, much rain
has fallen, producing frcshct. kcowcc, at
this point, is higher than it has been for
years and is still rising.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
U El e 8z[EW wv fgIs GWW RTE r.

ted bill for the loan of 100000 francs.
Austria is steadily preparing for the defence
of her Italian possessions. The garrison at
Vienna was fully prepared to march on short
notice. Great activity existed at the arsenal
ofNcnicc, where hospitals and backeries have
been established. Gun boats had been plac-
cd at the mouth of the river Po, and the gar
rison Mt Fcuarn was re-inf,read
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19

AN ExTRA0RDINARY INcIDENT. The
Baton Rouge correspondent of the Delta
says that on the Monday evening, the duy
after the disastor 10 the steamer PRINCESS,
on infant about seven months old, was piek.
ed up in the river, at Mi. Pensions plan-
tatiop, below the scene Of tho explosion,
floating, with life presevcr made fast TO
1t 1T was alive, and Is now, in a healthy
condition, having beea delivered to rs
mother,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-03-19
Favore.

Hon. JAMES CursNcr will accept our
thanks for continued Congressional fayorS of
an Important character.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-01-06
Ph1Ia~. 1lph1a.

do,rment for the Relief of the Sick and Dis
tressed, afflicted scith- Pirulent and
Epidemic Diseases
FINHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the
Il awful destruction of human life, caused by
Sexual Diseases and the receptions practiccd upon
the unfortunate victims Of such diseases BY Quacks
several years ago directed their Consulting Sur
gcon, as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy of their
name to open Dispensary for the treatment of this
class of diseases, in all their forms, and to give
MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to all who apply by
letter. with description Of their condition, (age,
occupation, habits Of life, &c. and in cases of ex
treme poverty, to FURNISH MEDICINES FREE
OF CHARGE. 1t is needless to add that the As
ISOLATION commands the highest Medical skill of
the age; and will furnish the most approved mod
ern treatment. L1s=s.B = p t-4sfN
The Directors of the Association, in their Annu-
al Report upon the treatment of Sexual Diseases,
for the year ending January 1st 1853, express the
highest satisfaction with the success which has at
tended the labors of the Consulting Surgeon in the
cure of Spermatorrhea, Seminal Weakness lmpo-
tence, Gonorrhea, Gleet Syphilis, the vice OF
Onanism or Selfabuse, &c, and order continu
ance of the same plan for the ensuing year.
The Directors, on review of the past feel as
sured that their abors in this sphere of benevolent
effort have been of great benefit to the afflicted
especially to the young, and they have resolved to
devote themselves with renewed zeal, to this very
| important and much despised cause.
| An admirable Report on Spcrmatorrhoea, OF
Seminal Weakness, the vice of 'Onanism, Mastur
baton, or Self-abuse, and other diseases OF the
sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon, will %
sent by mail (in sealed envelopel FREE OF
CHARGE, on the receipt of TWO STAMPS fol
postage. Other Reports and Tracts on the nature
and treatment of sexual diseases, diet, &c, are
constantly being published for gratuitons distribu
ton and will be sent to the afflicted Some of tn,
new remedies and methods of treatment discovered
during the last year, are of great value
Address, for Report OF treatment, DR.: GEORGE
r. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard As
sociation, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia
Pa. BY order of the Directors.
| EZRA d. HEARTWEL, President.
GEO. FAIRcHILD, Secretary. my2I-5yl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-01-06

DEFAULT having been made in the condition
IL of a certain Mortgage bearing date on the
second day of September, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and ffty-six, executed
by Abran r. Tappan and Harriet E. his wife, to
Henry McQuigg, and recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds, of Cass County, Michigan, on
the fifth day of September, eighteen hundred and
fifty six, in Liber of Mortgages. on pages four
hundred and ninety-seven, and four hundred and
ninety eight, on which said Mortgage there is
claimed to be due at the date of this notice, the
sum of seventy-three dollars, and sixty cents, to
recover which, no suit or proceedings have been
instituted. Notice is therefore hereby given that
by virtue of power of sale contained in said Mort
gage, now become operative, the premises herein
described, to wit The southeast quarter of the
south west quarter of section eleven y town five,
5 south of range thirteen QS) in said County
of Cass, containing forty acres of land more or
less, will be sold at public auction or yendue, at
the Court House in Cassapolis, in said County,
on the fifth day of March, A. d. 1859, at the hour
of one O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, al
the Court House door in said County of Cass.
HENRY McQUIGG, Mortgage.
E. B. WARNER Attorney in fact
Dated December Sth, A. ID. 1858. dec9-33w13
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-01-06

DEFAULT having been made in the payment
IL of a condition of q certain lndenture OF Mort
gage bearing date the second day of January, AID
1855, executed by William w. Putnam and Mary A..
III. his wife, of the County of Cass and State Of
Michigan to Hiram S. Hadsell, of the same place,
and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds
of said County, in Liber of Mortgages, on pages
All and 422, which said Mortgage was duly as
signed on the seventh day Of May, 1855, by the
said Hiram s. Hadsell, of Cass County aforesaid,
to Silas Ireland, of Dowagiac, and duly recorded
in the Registers Office of said County, in Liber II
of the book of Mortgages, on page lS5, on the
sixteenth day of October, A. ID. 1855, and the
amount claimed to be due upon said Mortgage be-
ing two hundred and thirty five dollars and eighty
cents, and the time for the payment Of said sum OF
money having expired, and no suit at law or equity
having been instituted for the recovery OF said
money or any part thereof, notice is therefore
hereby given that in pursuance of power Of sale
| in said Mortgage contained and by virtue of the
Statute in such case made and provided the pre-
misses described in said Mortgage, to wit: The
equal undivided one seventh part OF the north hall
of the south east quarter, and the south half OF
the north east quarter of section seven, in town
ship seven south of range fifteen west, lying and
being in said County of Cass, viii be sold at public
auction or yendue on Saturday, the fifth day Of
February A. ID. 1885, at the hour of one O'Clock in
the afternoon of said day, at the Court House door,
in the village of Cassapolis, in the County Of Casa
and State of Michigan.
SILAS IRELAND, Assignee.
Dated November 16, 1858. nov1S-12w
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-01-06
PROBATE ORDER,

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss
y At a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, Saturday, the eighteenth day of
December, in the year one thousand eight hundred
ana ffty-eight. Present, Clifford Shanahan, Judge
of Probate. In the matter Of the estate of Andrew
Foster, deceased. On reading and filling the pc
titon, duly verified, of Andrew J. Foster, praying
for letters of Administration on the estate of said
deceased
Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday the
fifteenth day of January next, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at a session of said Court then
to be holden at the Probhte Office, in Cassapolis,
and show cause if any there be, why the prayer of
the petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give netce to the persons interested in said estate,
of the tendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof by causing copy eff this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Glass; for
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing G. SHANAHAN,
A true copy Judge of Probate.
December 23d, 1853. dec23-35-w3
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-01-06

nEFAULT having been maoe In ~. q Nv In
of a sum of money secured 70 be pala Y A.
denture of Mortgage, bearing date sne SevSord 8.
of Ianuarv- a b. 1857. executed by Sanio1 :;
Rhodes and Emily E. his wife, Of the C9un2 4, n
Cass and State of Michigan, to Hiram .. Gls -
IF the same Mace. and recorded in the 4mce ~
the REGISTER of Deeds of said County, IN ADsl :s
of MORTGAGES on page one, on the twenty Ill. =
Jav of fanuary A. d. 1857, which SAID 4or'gs
was duly assigned by Hiram s. Hadseii aioless
70 Silas ireland. of bowagiac, on the 7tn o,y -
Nav 1853. which said assignment was ouy
corded in the Office of the Register OF Deeos ~
said County. in Liber Ii of Mortgages, On ~
1874. on the sixteenth day of October, a y. ~,
and the amount claimed to be due upon saio Iv-c
gage being one hundred and twenty-iour oo'is
and sixty three cents, and the time Tor the P.ys
ment of said sum of money having, expired, me
no suit or proceedings either at law or equi:y
having been instituted for the recovery OF ssao
money or any part thereof, notice Is tnereio,s
hereby given that in pursuance OF power OF $40
in said Mortgage contained, and by virtue OF the
Statute in such case made and provided, the pre-
misses described in said Mortgage, to wit: rive
acres off of the south part of the north east quarter
of the north west quarter ten rods wide and eighty
rods long Also two and one-half acres on OF the
north east quarter of the south east quarter OF the
north west quarter, ten rods wide and forty rods
long all in section twenty nine, In township seven,
south of range sixteen west, lying and beng m
said County Of Glass; will be sold at public auctions
or vendue on Saturday, the fifth day of February:
A. ID. 1859, at one O'Clock in the afternoon OF said
day, at the Court House door, in the village Oh
Cassapolis, Cass County, and State Of Michigan
SILAS IRELAND, Assignee.
Dated November Is, 1858. novlS-Wl1