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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

9 The poet Gray once said, I
have discovered thing very little
known, which is, that in ones whole
life, one can never have more than q
single mother
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

Tax on DRUMMERs. -A bill has been
introduced into the tennessee Legisla-
ture to tax outside drummers and mer-
chants who pass through that State
selling goods by samples, so as to put
them on an equality with Tennessee
merchants, who pay taxes to the State
for vending merchandise.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

~ True philosophy can discern
nothing else IN great many words
and names but the letters of the alpha
bet which compose them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

Esr Those DESTROYS of ''saeiIsg them
selves as others see them " SHOULD call
on Mr.. Fraser, who has just established
q Photographic gallery ia this place.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

IL A chap was convicted at the
late term of the Leake county Circuit
Court, Mississippi, aud sentenced to
three years in the peniteutiary, for
tealing watermelons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

D' The notorious DIR. Hines, who
served long imprisonment in the
Kentucky penitentiary, has just been
sent to the Tennessee penisentiary for
three years from Memphis for obtain-
ing goods under false pretenses.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

Poison IN LIQUoRS.-There WAS a
proposition offered in the last Legis-
Iature, says the Louisville journal, to
appoint chemists as inspectors of all
liquors, which was voted down, on the
supposition that our present inspection
laws were stringent enough, and suf-
eiently protective, if properly enforced.
Chapter 80, article 8, and section 8 of
the Revised Statutes proyised heavy
penalties for the adulteration of wine
or liquor; makes it the duty of an in
spector to brand casks containing such
authorizations, condemned for impu-
rity," and gives him the power to sub
ject suspected deliberations to chemi-
cal analysis Why these important
legal provisions are not carried out,
it is difficult to say, but the systematic
adulteration of liquors, sold as pure,
and the number of poisonous fngre-
dients used in their cencoction, de
mand the attention of the officers of the
law. The New York Commercial Adj
vertiser says an expert chemist of that
city bought of an importer a bottle of
what was called genuine champagne,
which proved to contain quarter of
an ounce of sugar of lead. The same
gentleman analysed sixteen samples
of wines-Port, Sherry, and Madeira
to which moi one drop q hbe jnice Of the
grape was found. The base of the
port wine was diluted sulphuric acid
colored with elderberry juice, with
alum, sugar, and neutral spirits. The
basis Of the sherry wine was pale
malt, sulpher5c acid from bitter al
monds, with per centage Of alcoholic
spirits from brandy. The Madeira
wine was decoction Of hops, snlpher-
ie acid, honey, Jamaica spirits, &c.
In 1855, the Legislature of Ohio APP
pointed DR.. Hiram Cox, of Cincinnati,
chemical inspector of liquors for that
State, and since that period he has
examined six hundred lots Of different
varieties, and found 80 per cent, of the
whole composed of base and poisonous
ingredients; sulphuric and nitric acids,
caustic potassa, brucine. and other
deadly poisons, he has found entering
| into them as component parts; he has
!. analyzel liquors in presence ofcourts'
and caused jurors ON the spot to con-
denim the vendors. To such terri
BILE extent has this Borgia business
been carried in New York that Dr.
Cox has been requested to a lecture
there, giving the processes and results
of his three years experience, and we
expect thathis revelations will be start
ling.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

CT An anonymous letter is a mode
of moral murder, which, using only an
inkstand for bowl, and pen for a
poignard. poisons confidence and 'stahs
characters without fear Of detection.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

TERMS:
The BossrER BANNER is isssleG every
Friday morning; subscription, peg
annslHn, three dcllars-iu advance.
Advertisements inserted fer enc dollav
per square of ten lines es less. for
the frat insertion, a,ed SO cents fog
each subsequent one. I.Sbegal de-
ductions made in favor af yearly
advertisers, who viii be required to
confine themselves strictly To thoir
legitimate business.
Professional and business ca:dsinsert-
ed by the year, for ten dollars FIVE
dollars for six months.
Announcements of candidats;s will be
inserted for ten dollars-99 pc paid
in advance.
All articles inserted for the beaefit OF
parties or individuals, at their Own
Solicitation, viii be charged for as
advertisements.
Job work TO be paid for on delivery.
~-----~--.-----~>-
U THOMAS II. SHIELDS. No. &c,
(Irayier street, New Orleans, is duly
authorized to act as agent for tie Bos-
sier Banner, in that city.
~ EMMETFE RANKIN, at the Post
Office, Shreveport. is our duly author
lied agent at that place.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

IEEBRIArEs--The Baltimore @Ex-
change states that, under the title of
an act to incorporate an Inebriate Asy-
lum in Baltimore, the Legislature of
Maryland has given power to the courts
on petition, (Of aey body, according to
our information, to take the same cus-
tody Of the persons and property of in
ebriates as if they were lunatics, and
appoint commissioners, dc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

~ The Portsmouth Chronicle I'M
derstands that John NJ. Harvey and
wife have sued that city for $4,000 dam
ages, for injury 10 the woman by de-
feet in the sidewalk on Market street.
She stepped into a cavity, fell, and in
jured one knee ; for this they claim
large damages, and call upon the city
to pay Exchange.
1.-THE knee is worth $4,000 how much
ought well turned ankle to be worth j
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1860-04-20

0T When parsonage becomes
formidable to his competitors or sdbor-
climates, they generally seek to deceive
or DESTROY him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16
INPECTINE E,
The Persian Fever Charm.

For the prevention and cure of Fever and Ague
and Bilious Feuers. This wonderful remedy was
brought to the knowledge of the present proprie-
tors by friend who has been a great traveller in
Persia and the Holy Land.
While going down the river Euphrates, he ex-
perienced serere attack of Fever and Ague. On
discovering his condition, of the Boatmen took
from his person Amulet, saying, " Wear this and
no Ferer ,ciH touch you'' Although incredulous as
to its virtues, he complied, and experienced i'm
mediate relief, and has since always found it eff
fectual protection from all malarious complaints.
On further investigation he found that the boat
man attributed to it miraculous powers, and said
that it could only be obtained from the Priests of
the Sun. Sometime afterwards, the gentleman in
conversing with Priest obtained from him the Sc
Cret of its preparation and ascertained where the
medical herbs were found, of which it COM
pounded. The wonderful virtues of this article
have induced full belief in the minds of the
tives in the miraculous healing powers of their
Priests.
Since his return to America, it has been tried
with the happiest effect by several Ladies and Cen
tlemen of high character, who have given it the
most unqualified praise. This remedy having been
specific in Persia for hundreds of years. for the
prevention and cure of Fever and Ague and Bill
Gus Fevers-is now offered to the American people.
1t will be sent by mail, prepaid, with full direc
tons for usc on receipt of one dollar.
Principal Depot and Mandatory, 1873 Main ST.,
Richmond Va. Branch Office, Bank of Commerce
Building, New York. Address
jy 4-1y JOHN WILCOX s. co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16
FOR SALE,

4 SMALL PLANTATION, binding on
n the main 70 I'd leading from Garland Green
to Mount Pleasant, containing about
$50 or 40 Acres,
with an abundance of WOOD, a small LOG
DWELLING HOUSE and KITCHEN forty
foot BARN and SHED newly covered. / ask
SllO0; or So. so per acre. The terms are, $500 to
be paid by the first of November next, the remain-
der in three equal annual payments, with interest,
Der, it will be sold to the highest bidder that
day, at Smiths Hotel, Bryantown, at O'Clock,
p Nj. will show the outlines to any wis.,
ing to see them before the day Of sale.
THEODORE MUDD.
Aug. l6, lS60--ts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16
BRYANTowN, august 10Th, 1860.

n, z1uyuo5 10u7, ":
Mr.. EDITOR Your issue of yesterdays date
has just this moment reached lis.
We hasten to state. that the Senator in using
the words snow, Judge, we understand that we
are offered" &C., has rightly quoted u.s..
We read from him as follows "Now Mr..
Editor, as know of no commodity in the market
so cheap as nothing respectfully ask ON my
part, as well as on the part of others, this pre-
cious gift"
Believing that the Senator has herein fully.
compiled with the terms, to which he refers in
his quotation from our communication without
waiting to inquire what benefit may accrue to
himself and others, or what good zoe may do by
the subscription of our real name, we very
promptly and respectfully subscribe ourself.
GEO. d. MUD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16
From the Annapolis Gazette.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

ST.. JOINS COLLEGE, Aug l, 1860.
At meeting Of the Graduates of the Glass of
1853, of St. Johns College, held on Wednesday,
August the 1st, 1860 the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That have, with sincere sorrow,
heard of the melancholy death of our beloved
brother and classmate, JOHN GRANT HARRIS, of
Charles county, Md, to whom we were deeply
attached, and whom we, highly admired for his
many noble and excellent qualities, his high toned
character and mental endowments; whom we es-
teemed for his true manliness through life, and his
brave, noble and self sacrificing spirit throughout
the melancholy circumstances attending his death
Resoyved, That a copy of these proceedings be
transmitted to the family of our deceased brother
and friend.
Resolyed. That the Association of the Alumni of
the College be requested at their meeting this even
ing, to have these proceedings entered upon the
minutes.
WIN. T. IGLEHART. Chm.
ID. r. MAGRUDER. Scc'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

AID FOR SALisBURY.-We are informed that
one thousand dollars was yesterday collected for
the relief of the sufferers by the late fire in Sails
bury Nd, amongst merchants and Others of
this city, and was Immediately remtted to
Messrs. VIM Birckhead and John D. Williams
for proper distribution. Further aid will be
requisite and doubtless promptly extended -
RHfiHnir SHn
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

Mr.. WELLS: perceive the answer to the
Enigma in the Times of the 9th inst, over the
signature of s'B E. n" to be the following:-
{" Get acisdon, get understanding N. E. B.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

Died, suddenly, in Washington city, on Tues
day last, Mr.. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, of this
county, aged about 80 years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIoN-In eighty-onc
counties Of this State, Governor Ellis beats Mr..
Pool 5,454 votes in the same counties, two
years ago his majority was 1G,s2S-loss for
Ellis, 1854. The remaining counties gave
Mr.. Mclae 81 majority; NIr. POOLS vii! proba-
bly, be larger. The Opposition have gained one
member Of the State Senate, and fifteen mem bers
of the Commons. If no other changes occur
the Democratic majority in the Senate will be
II instead Of II, and in the Commons 20 in
stead Of A.
MISSOURI ELECTIoN.-S Louis, Aug. 12.-
The Republican says that John B. Henderson,
DEM. for Congress- in the 81 district, is defeat
ed by j. a. Rollins, Opp, by 249 votes. Clair
borne T. Jackson, Douglas Democrat, SO far as
heard from, leads Sample Orr, Union, for Gov
ernor, by G,2o0 votes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

aeEy@The Great Eastern left her moorngs, in
Chesapeake Bay, at 6 o'clock on Saturday morn
ing, and arrived at New York on the morning
of Sunday. It is now conceded, that if the
English have built a larger ship than we have
they have not built better one.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

DOUGLAS STATE CONVENTION IN KENTUCKY.
Louisville, August 1.-THE Douglas Democra-
tic State Convention met here yesterday. Eighty
seven counties were represented. Archy Dixon
and John c.. Mason were nominated electors at
large, and full electoral Douglas ticket was
formed. Resolutions repudiating any coalition
with the Breckenridge wing and reaflirming the
Cincinnati platform, were passed. amidst i'm
mense applause.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

GEN. HOUSTON AND THE PREsIDENCY-Gen.
Sam Houston is out in letter contradctng a
report that he had withdrawn as a Presidential
candidate in favor of Bell and Everett, or any
body else. He adds, however: .s.#
l regard this contest as one in which the per-
manency of the Union is involved. I desire to
see Texas present an united front against the
effort to maintain here sectional party and to
this end I desire to say it is my wish that the
electors associated with my name shall be per-
fectly free to cast the electoral vote of Texas for
any national man. most likely to defeat either
sectionalism or disunion.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

nSy@The crew of the Great Eastern got taste
OF. Baltimore on Friday morning last, when there
was quite riot on board the big ship. First,
man named Washington Goodrich, struck one
of the officers of the ship, and followed it up
with several butts. Others Of the ships COM
pany coming to the officers assistance, had the
satisfaction of obtaining heavy beating for
their sympathy. Afterwards John Lutz knock
ed down another of the ships company, and
beat him severely after he was down.
The cause in both instances was the offering
of insults to ladies by the parties punished
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

REg A man named Gray, formerly a consta-
BILE in Baltimore, has given himself up to the
police of that city, on his own confession Of hav-
ing killed his wife, on Monday the 9th inst, in
Anne Arundel county. He had been absent in
Richmond returned home, traced his wife to an
unoccuped house. and finding her there in COM
pany with man named McIlvaine. (who made
his escape,) struck her several blows on the head
which caused her heath
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-08-16

We are authorized to say, that the state
ment in the Baltimore Daily Sun of Saturday
last, which represents that personal difficulty
had occurred at a late public meeting in this
county, between Col. John F. Dent and Hon.
Oscar Miles, is entirely destitute of truth, there
being not the slightest foundation for the report
Our Baltimore contemporary has evidently been
hoaxed.-S. Marys Beacon.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13

Our PET AFRICAN CApTIvEs.-The DISPOSE
tion of the recaptured slaves, which were
landed in Africa last August, has been mat
ter ofinquiry by the Government here. They
were committed to Mr.. Seys, the United
States agent, and he wrote for instructions in
regard to their disposition, to the Navy De
partment Since the act of the late session,
turning over recaptured slaves to the Colon
ization Society, taat Society has made con-
tract with Secretary Thompson, of the Into
rior, upon whom that subject has now de
volved, for the support of the negroes from
Key West, and also those captured on the
coast Of Africa in August last The amount
appropriated by Congress for the support of
these negroes is now ascertained to be alto.
gether insufficient What is to be done p
TSt Louis letter.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13
The wide reputation which Dr. J.
HEOs;ei,er's "sTOMACH BITTERs" have attained

The wide Toputalion which Or. J.
HOSiet,er's "STOMACH BIrTERs" have attained
during the past year bespeas It's excellence in more
forcible manner than any words which We can offer.
II renovatcs, purGes and strengthens the system and
aids the stomach in The performance Of its functions,
IL is regarded all sides sovereign specific, and
therefore, to procure it in the best possible way.
should be the object of the publio. We commend it
with more than usra zeal and confidence, believing
and knowing, do, that Il stands foremost Of the
many preparations Of the day for hnpartng strength
yigor and tone 20 the SYSTEM and possessing the Gu.
ratyepowers for all similar diseases arising from a
a dsordered stomach. In the most severe cases of
cramp, diarrhea, and weakness in the stomach, the
"B.tters have been rlgdly tested, and always with
the greatest SUCCESS
As a Tonic, Hosetter's Btters are most delightful,
especially before meals.
Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and Hotels through
ont the United States.
GEO W. SMELL, successor TO Park White, GEN
eral Agent for California; l30 Washington Street, San
francisco. oc17-8m
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13
9ailg 0atlonal 9rmufrat
A Glance or two in a Bali-Roam.
SECOND INSTALMENT.

[sEcoND INsTALMENT.
In come newly welded pair,
As loving as two turtles
His face is wreathed with smirks and smiles,
Her head is wreathed with myrtles.
Within the one, TO wit his face,
Is brass aud CHECK" and snobbery;
To take from t'oher all it had.
Inside, would be small robbery.
They pass the grocer, halter by,
The blacksmith and shoemaker;
Why have they snubbed that pretty girl?
Her father is baker.
They haste to join their circle chcicc,-
They cannot lose minute!
What is that circle, pray? The late
Good tallow-chandlers in 1t;
lie also who did peddle once,
And eke the pie.stand dandy;
Ex.bakers, cobblers and such like,
Who have their cash right handy.
This is the class they call "seect,"
And this the Fashions center;
The hGS here have free access,
The others cannot enter.
To reach this place the welded pair
Would break their necks don't doubt it;
Htbi~ the circle they're refined"
Mere common folks ,0it9oat it
They're setting out you see to rank
Mong fashionable people,
And this to do, they'd jump right of
The Presbyterian stecpe.
The merest nod the bride doth give
Those schoolgirl friends, plague take them
Their fathers wield the plow and spade,
Ter father used to make them!
AS slight anod the bridegroom gives
To those who have short purses,
But curries favor with the rich
He used to curry horses.
See you that bloated biped there,
Who looks half beast, half human?
With what naughty stride he passed
That tender, meek-eyed woman!
He is a liquor dealer, rich
With pride his purse has filled him.
She once was rich; her husbands dead,
And this mans "strychnine" killed him
Ills daughter will not notice Aeys,-
'Twould be as far beneath her
AS mind and soul and heart are meath
The money he II bequeath her
Here ends the second inslalment w,
hope our rhyming friend will not become di
rcctly personal for, if he does, we will hav,
10 choke him off. We have rejected few o
his most pointed stanzos on that ground, al
ready.-ED.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13
CONsunprIvES. REAnt


DIR WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM has proved more
successful than all the other remedies known, for the
permanent cure ofal the early stages Of C0NSUMP-
Tl0N. Those who doubt this statement can find am
pie proof in the phamphet accompanying the medi-
cine.
EXPECTOIANT WITHOUT OPIUM.
Dr.. WILLIAM HAL's BALSAbf claims the favorable
attention Of those whose constitutions forbid the usea
Of Opium or Morphine. This astonishing remedy for
CONSUMPTION and LUNG DISEASES, has received the
strongest testimonials fromctzcns Of the highest
pcctabliiy and is richly worth fair trial
NIGHT sWEATs AND SPLITTING OF BLOOD.
For these complaints, none can be found so efica-
cious as Or. WIN. HAL.s BALsAM. It subduos the
irritation, stops the sweating and restores the strength
in very short space Of time L. is well worth your
trial.
Sold by all Druggists. RICE, COFFIN, & CO.,
Agents, Marysvlllc.
GEO. W. SMELL, Agent Importer and Wholesale
Dealer in all Genuine Patent Medicines, 13o Washing.
ton St., San Francisco. oclJ-3m
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13
Read the Statement Of TsTr. M
ATcWiIliau4s.

Who is Elder in Rev. Horace Bushners Church. re
garding the cure Of his daughter, who vas to an an
pearances crippled for life with the terrible disease
Sci0fYld;
CIScISNArl, Feb. IS, 1859
Ne8srs 4. Z. SeoDW 6 Co
Dear 6jr8 / feel it my duty TO write you and
let you know what your Blood and Liver Syrup has
ers who suffer with the same disease may know of IT,
and by its use derive great benefit Ny daughter
Eliza has been sorely afflicted with SoEoFULA att, uded
with great pain. for than two years. She had
some Ave or six running Ulcers of her feet one
on her hip, and one on her back They caused con-
traction Of her mbs so that she couli not walk. At
this time, from the high recommendation of your
Blood and Liver Syrup in curing such diseases, was
induced 90 try it, She commenced using it, and as the
mcdic!ne actei on the blood, the commenced to
heal The limbs are getting sraig ght-she is gain
ing strength. have only used three bottles OF the
medicine, and she can walk quite we'll One of
the limbs Is but li;te if any shorter than the other
four Blood and Liver syrup has done wonders in re-
storing her health.
With the greatest respect, remain yours,
NJ MCWlLLIAMS.
Statement OF Rev. Horace BushneH,
City Missionary & Pdstor Of Pres5 yterian CAurch.
CISoINNArG, March 2, 1859.
MEssRs. A. L. scovG1L & Co..
Dear Sigs MIR McWiniams ESQ is an Elder in
the Church in which am Pastor. l am acquainted
with the circumstances of the of his daughter and
have no hesancy in saying that consider the cure
truly wonderful HORACE BUSHNELL.
ScoyiJ's Hood Gni LiUer Sg3u D for sale by all
the principle Druggsts everywhere.
EICE, COFFIN & co, Agents, Marysve.
GEG' ". SWELL, General Agent,
1S0 Washington st., San Francisco.
Successor to Park White. oiS 3lns
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13

TUE Chinese cannot concern themselves in
anything without investing it with ludierous
circumstances. They succeeded in raising
the steamer Cormorapt, sunk in the Peiho,
and took ont her engines 1t is to be regret
ted, in the comic interest Of mankind, that
how they did it is unknown, and consequent
ly indiscribable. But Sang g-ho-in sin, when
he heard that the engines would not work in
the hands of his army Of sappers, summoLed
into his august presence four 'Oatchmakers
from Pekin. "You understand machines,
said he to tie trembling artizans. make
that barbarian concern 60 or I'll cut your
heads off. )" Down they went and after ma
ture deliberation, built fire in the furnace,
and had the supreme delight of seeing a
dense smoke ascend through the funnel. This
being considered an ample success they re-
turned in honor, and wear their heads still
in the natural way.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-13

FrRE AT McDERMoTT's.-W learn that the
barn of McDermott, on the Calaveras, and
its contents, including good deal of hay
and grain, together with fine blooded stall
lion, were destroyed by fire on the night of
Tuesday, November 9th. The horse was a
somewhat noted animal, and was valued at
81 800. The total loss to McDermott can
not fall short of So ,000.-lSac. Union.