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Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
THE COTTAGE BY THE SEA.

Childhood's days now pass before me,
Forms and scenes of long ago,
Like dream they hover o'erm
Calm and bright as evenings glow.
Days that knew no shade OF sorrow,
When my young heart pure and free.
joyful hailed each coming morrow
In the cottage by the sea.
Fancy sees the rose-tree t,vining,
Round the rough and rustic door,
And beside the white beach shining,
Where gathered shells Of yore.
Here my mothers gentle warning,
As she took me on her knee,
And feel again life's morning,
In the cottage by the sea.
What though years have rolled around me
Though mid fairy scenes roam,
Yet ne 'er shall cease TO love thee.
Childhoods dear and happy home.
And when litc's long day is closing,
Oh! how pleasant it would be,
On some faithful breast reposing.
In the cottage by the sea.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13

The Kinds Country Gaztte says
Mr. j. G. Austin gathered 1900 bush
els sweet potatoes from two and a
half acres of land. One of the pota-
toes presented to the editor wIighed
81 pounds.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
shreveport, Hide Ni:,rlzete
Cor7fc'ed Deity By ". Il. Tryom
BEhUREGARD WOUNDED !

& HE undersigned wishes TO oh
tain a situation as Teacher of Eng
lsh aud Mathematics i'll some well
established Male or Female School.
or AS private INSTRUCTOR. He has
been successfully engaged i'll teach
ing during the last six years. and has
reason to expect Il liberal salary.
He refers to all his patrons here.
and to the Faculty of The Georgia
Military Institute. He prefers sill
uation in Louisiana.
j. Il. STROTHER.
Quitman, Wood Co. Texas, Oct. II
wat
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
VicEssbllrg Wing.

Published III NlckSburg, Miss. by
NJ. Shannon. Terms, in advance,
Daily per annurl, IS; Weekly, So
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13

Two spoontu!s Of finely powdered
charcoal, drank in half a glass OF wa
ter, will, in less than fifteen minutes,
give relief to the headache when caus-
ed, as in most cases it is, by a super,
abundance of acid on the stomach.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
o-&~AexEr. &:.||r

In the city of Shreveport buyers
are offering for first quality, 40 cents
p b., second quality 25a35.
The quotations Of this commodity
in the City of New Orleans, are A.
"a 80 cents T. ID for American.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
ID. u. D'BR{EN,
Newspaper Advertising

COLLECTING. AGENT,
Office corner Canal st. and Exchange
Place, No. s.
New ORLEANS. La.
Weekly City Correspondence in
English, French, German aud Span
ish Languages, furnished on moder-
ate terms.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
THE LADIES' gOHN.3.b~

Preserrimg Butter.-A patent has
been secured by w. Clark, of London,
for the following method OF preserv-
ing butter: The butter is first well
beaten in the usual manner after
churning, then placed between linen
cloths and submitted to severe press
ure for removing whey and water.-
1t is now completely enveloped Or
covered with clean white paper, which
is coted on both sides with prepar-
ton of the white of eggs, in which
fifteen grains of salt is used for each
egg. This prepared paper is first
dried, then heated before fire, Or
with hot iron, just prior to wrap
ping it round the butter. 1t is stated
that butter may be kept perfectly
sweet without any salt for two months,
when thus treated, if placed in a cool,
dry cellar. The submitting of butter
to pressure, as described, is a goo!
plan, and one which we recommend
to all our farmers. They can easily
practise it with a small cheese press.
To ReOlore ErecIlrs.-Yo ou may
generally remove freckles without
using cosmetics, (Which are oftentimes
dangerous by reason Of their contain
ing mineral agents. by merely stilnu-
lating the absorbent vessels Of the
skin to take them up and carry them
away as refuse. Any smart stimulant
Will act in this way; but it has been
found that the safest are taken from
the vegetable kingdom. One Of the
best and easiest is the lotion made of
a tea-cupful of sour milk and small
quantity OF scrapcd horse-radish: let
this stand from six to twelve hours,
then use it to wash the parts affected
twice or thrice a day.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13

How sacred, how beautiful. is the
feeling Of affection in pure and guile
less bosoms! The vain may sneer at
it, the fashionable call it fable; the
selfish and dissjpated may affect to
despise it; but the holy passion is
surely divine, and is made evil by
the corruption Of those whom it would
bless and preserve.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13

A young lady being asked by n
politician which party she was most
in favor of, replied-"I prefer the
wedding party"
The Milledgeville Umioa mentions
the fact that couple Of gentlemen
had passed over the South Carolina
railroad who We're removing their
negroes frora the coast to the interior.
They had fired their dwellings,, and
out houses, and destroyed their cot
ton, as far as they We're able to do SO,
and were seeking safety fer their ne
groes.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13

IF you See a wife carefully footing
her husbands stockings, you may
conclude it will not be difficult to
foot her bills.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-13
SOJIIIERN
MARBLE WORKS.

Corner of Texas and Edward SIS
4 4 IANlNG permanently located in
Shreveport. | am prepared to man
ufacturc from the raw material, and
right at home.
, 1861-05-03
AMERICAN SCHOOL INSTITUTE

THE OBJECT OF THIS INSTITUTE IS TO
furnish competent and well qualified Teachers for
situations.
Also, School Merchandise. The most modern style
OF Desks and Chairs for school rooms at the lowest
prices.
Adamantine States Slate Globes, Philosophical Charts
and new Outline Maps.
School Property bought and sold on commission
Circulars Of all the Private Schools kept an hand.
Parents seeking for Schools are invited to call and
select.
The EDUCATION HERALD, issued monthly ex.
pressly for teachers, can be had at this Office.
W. HOLT Agent,
73 Montgomery street. corner Of Pine, San Francisco
Teachers. School committees and Trustees will
please to send forward their orders for School Mer.
chandise to the American School Institute, where
they will be promptly hlIed at the lowest prices.
, 1861-05-03
CARD.

Prompted by an honest desire Of my heart ] With
TO lay before the public which deserves com
mediation, not only an act Of scientific skill Ibut
that OF humanity also. About two years ago, sud
denly, and from causes unknown To me, was seized
with ct OF epilepsy, which, owing to my inability to
meet the expenses consequent upon thorough mcdi-
cal treatment, and the discouTagement which met
with on attempting it, soon became such (as ] was
then led 20 believe) to defy the skin Of any physi
clan. was frequently, while IN pursuit Of my calling
thrown down to the ground without the slightest
warning; and although insensble TO the agOnes yet
despised the miseres Of my life, and soon learned to
look upon those who would render assistance or shell
ter me from danger enemies who sought to prolong
tie existence Of my mseres While IN this state and
having previous 10 my actiOn tasted the sweets Of
life, once more was induced to attempt seeking aid
Of physician, and by recommendation, called hpon
DR.. L. J. Czapkay. told him Of my circumstances,
and Of my inability TO reward him for his services re-
gardless Of which however he at once undertook my
case, and with the blessing Of God, was more
restored to perfect health Unable TO reward HI N for
the boon which enjoy at present, and yet conscious
Of my indebtedness consider II due 70 myfelf and
all afflicted to make the case public in order that
those in need Of medical advice may hnd physician
in whom every confidence can be placed.
[L.s.l N. YABL0NSKY.
State Of California county Of San Francisco. Sub.
scrbed and sworn to before me- this lst day Of Aug
A. D. 1886.
IL. 81 GILBERT A. GRANT, Not. Pub.
, 1861-05-03

The ingrattude of man TO bis fellow man is so Of
ten met with in life, that testimonials, prompted by
finer feelings Of the heart are in the life of those
who sacrifice their best days IN phanthropic devotion
10 the alleviation Of the life ofiTa mortality Empi
and fictitious letters, singing pans to the worth Of
their own egotistcal charlatansm. Below we append
certificate from a worthy man, who, brief period
since seemed destined 10 shuttle OF his mortal coll
who looked forward to bis dissolution with that pleas
which only those weighed down by the heavy band
Of disease can. Contrary to hope, the ability Of
skfu physician has restored him 10 his former health
relieved from his terrible situation and impelled by
gratitude, he makes known his case and his remedial
agent and his statement is authenticated by Notary
Public. The demands Of society imperatively com.
mand its publicity and 1t is given more to warn the
unwary than to sound the praises Of physician, Of
whom scores Of like cases can be cited.
, 1861-05-03

The almost miraculous cure that has been effected
in my case, prompts to mpaT TO those Of my fel-
low creatures who may be suffering from ike atdic-
ton, the Of relief, with a short description Of
my case. Several years ago, my health began To fail
l was attacked by general weakness and debility,
which reduced me to the mere shadow OF my former
self At that stage sought medical assistance and
expended large amounts but without the least benef
oia resnlt That fell destroyer, Consumption, had al
ready seized upon my vitals. was daily drawing
closer 10 the tomb my physicians held out hope Of
recovery; my strength had wasted, and was in q
state Of almost utter prostraton. was Informed hy
nv physicians that they could do nothing for me ex-
cept to smooth my path 10 the grave when most for
tunately, ] applied TO Or. L. j. Czapkay and am now
well and perfectly sound man. It Is difficult for me
to express the emotions Of deepest gratitude expert
enee when realizing the mmeasurablo service have
received at the hands Of DR.. Czapkay. and feel re-
oiced that i is a. least in ny roEer 20 tender thu
, 1861-05-03
NOTICE!
DONATIONS AID PRE-ENPTGTS.'

MANY DONATION CLAIMS ARE STILL ON
hie In the Registers Office, upon which final proof has
not yet been made. Those desiring 10 complete their
final proofs without the trouble and expense Of per
sona attendance at the Land Office can get the forms
prepared with the necessary data furnished from the
original notifications, with full Instructions, by ap.
plying 10 me by letter. Charge IS.
Presumption claimants desiring tOp prove up without
the personal attendance at the Land Oflce of their
witnesses can have the necessary adavits furnished
by applying as above. Charge S3-ailoays in adpanes.
Al letteH asking for Information will be answered
without charge.
Three Land Warrants for salc-[l6O acres each)
price $50 each.
Plats, certificates, &C.. furnished as heretofore.
A. N. POE,
l4u Olympia, ". T.
, 1861-05-03
A CARD.


l. the undersigned having been under the treatment
Of Dr.. L. j. Czapkay although unsolicited feel callt
upon to give publicity to the efficacy Of his treatment
hoping that by doing may be instrumental In pre-
venting others from the fearful suffering and misery
which experienced. and which often result from
the peTnicous practice Of pretender Ny disease has
been that Of physical and mental debility. which fol-
lows in consequence Of indiscretions in youth. The
agonies which endured perhaps unnecessary for
me to DETAIL they are known TO those who have expe-
rienced them Suffice It to say that having called tie
services Of Dr. L. J. Czapkay into requsition all the
expectations which may have formed Of him were
more than realized. l would therefore recommend
Dr. Czapkay to all who may 6nd themselves afflicted
with that dreadful maady; my object IN so doing be.
ing sympathy for sn1ering humanity, and heaItfslt
desire OF relieving them.
D. J. DAHLEE. Printer.
State Of California. City and county Of San Fran.
cisco On this Slst day Of July A. D. 1856, before
me. VIM. c. Jewett Notary Public, personally appear.
ed D J. Dahee, known to me. who boing duly sworn.
did depose and say that the contents Of the card here
with signed by him are true.
In witness whereof. have hereunto set my hand,
and affixed my Official seal, the day and year above
written.
II. 81 VIM. C. JEWETT. Not. Pub.
, 1861-05-03

VIM. C. JEwETT. Not. Pub.


Or local weakness nervous debility low apirits. las
stude weakness OF the limbs and back, indispostion
and incapably for labor and study. dullDess Of ap
prehenson loss Of memory, aversion TO society love
Of solitude timdy self disrust dizziness, headache.
Involuntary discharges pains in the side affections Of
the eye, pmples the face sexual or other iD6Tmi
ties in man are cured by the justly celebrated phys
clan and surgeon, L. j. Czspkay. bis method Of cur
the great success All consultations by letter 9th
erwise, free.
AddTeSS L. J. CIAPhA1, n p
San Francisco, Caiifcrnia
, 1861-05-03

Treaty bstsesn he Unised States Of Ameca and the
Ennlr q iapan. (Amily and Commoroe,) Concln-
drd a. Ihe Cily of lcdo, July -. lS5S. Ratified
1ylAn President Of the United States, April l2th,
1850. Egchanred ai ths CITY Of Washington May
e. Isto. procllimcd by The President of the Uni
tcd staies, Nay %, 1850.
fConcladed.l
REGULATIONS
Unaer uhich American trade is to be conducted In
Japan.
, 1861-05-03

TIVE PROPRIETOR has recently erected, in con
J. nection with, and as part Of the i" Washington
Hotel" large two story building-20 by 60 feet
by which ne enabled to provide the travelling public
with larger number Of capaciOus, comfortable and
excellentlyventated apartments than be afforded
by any other public house in Washington Territory.
An idea Of his ability to odate the public may
beiudged from the fact that the Hotel contains TWEEN
ty-hve private roOms-(exclusive Of family apart
ments)-six Of which are large drawing rooms, or
parlors.
Thankful to the public for the liberal patronage
enlarged upon his former business he feels confident
he can render the soiourn ofstrangers with him
Portable and pleasant and pains shall be spared to
set his table as we'll as any In like business.
Beds andbedrOoms furnish ed TO such as may desire
them.
Board by the day and week.
A good stable Is attached to this Establishment.
which will be amply supplied with forage for the ac-
commodatiOn Of animals OF the travelling pnblic.
share Of public patronage is respectfully soli-
cited
Olympia, Dec. 4, 1857.
, 1861-05-03
THANKFCLNEss IS THE INcEXrivE 70 GRA1I,
TUDE-CERTIFICATE.

The undersigned desirous Of aequaiHtinR those who
may be unfortunate enough TO be similarly afflicted
where permanent relief Of their suiierings may bs
obtained feels II his duty 10 thus publicly express his
most sincere gratitude 70 Dr. L. J. CzspkAy for the
permanent recovery Of his health. Borne down BY the
distressing symptoms incident TO the vicious practices
Of uncomfortable passion in youth depressed in body
and mind, unable 10 perform even the most tFihinE
duty imposed by the dayy AVocatons Of life, sought
the advice Of many Physicians who at first regarded
my disease as Of trifing importance; but alas after .
few weeks, and in several instances months Of their
Treatment found, to my unutterable horror, that,
instead Of relis7 my symptoms became more alarming
In their tortnre aud being told by that my disease
being principally confined TO the brain, medicine
would be Of little consequence, despaired Of ever
gaining my health, strength and energy; and, as last
resort, and with but faint hope, called upon Dr..
Czapkayi who, after examining my case. prescribed
some medicine which almost instantly relieved me Of
the dhll pain and dizziness in my head. Encouraged
BY the result resolved 10 place myself under his
care and by strict obedience to all his directions and
advice my head became clear my ideas collected tho
constant pain In my back and grOins, the weakness Of
my limbs, the nervous reaction Of my whole body on
the slightest alarm or excitement the misanthropy
and evil forebodings the sefdstrust and want Of con
hdence in Others, the incapabty to study and want
Of resolution the fghtu exciting and at times pleas
urabe dreams by night, followed by involuntary dis
charges, have all disappeared, and in fact, in two
months after having consulted the Doctor felt II
inspired by new life-tbat life Whirh, short time
ago, contemplated to end with my own hand.
With q view TO guard the unfortunate from falling
into the snares Of incompetent quaeks deem II my
duty to offer this testimony TO the merits and skill Of
Dr. Czapkay, and recommend him to all who may
stand In need Of medical advice being assured by my
own experience that once under his care, radical
and permanent cure will be effected. -
State Of California, county Of San Francisco. Sub
scri6ed and sworn TO before this 18th day Of April
A. D. 1856. CSigBed)
GL.s.l JOHN MIDDLETON, Notary Pub.
, 1861-05-03
MARINE HOSPITAL.

PORT TOWNSEND, JUNE 22D, 1858.
.nR P. N. O'BRIEN, late Resident Physician,nnd
- Surgeon Of the County Hospital, San Francisco,
and Of theHospital Of the Sisters OF Mercy is now in
charge Of the Marine Hospital, Port Townsend.
DR.. OBRlEN Is also prepared to receive private pa
tents He fatters himself with the hope that an ex-
peence Of l6 years to the practice Of his profession
both private andHospital together which thorough
MedicO Cirurgical education, as evidenced by the
proper guarantee Of Diploma to that effect will OBJ
tain for him the confidence Of the citizens on Puget
Sound.
LETTERS addressed p. NJ. o'BRIEN, NJ D. Port
Townsend, will be duly acknowledged.
June 22d 1858. n3l-u
, 1861-05-03


NIT (tl 50) one dollar and half. For each bill Of
health (tl SOY dollar and a half For auy other
document (sl SOY one dollar and a half.
INSULATION SEVENTH.
Duties shall be paid to the japanese government on
all goods landed In the county according to the fol-
lowing tariff:
Class oNE.-AIl articles in this class shall be free
Of duty.
Gold and silver coined or uncoined.
Wearing apparel in actual use.
Household furniture and printed books not intended
for sale bat the property Of Person who come TO re-
side In Japan.
Class Two.-A duty Of Eve per cent. shall be paid
on the following articles:
All articles used for the purpose OF building, rig.
ging. repairing or fitting out Of ships.
Whaling gear Of all kinds.
Salted prOyisDns Of all kinds.
Bread and brcadstuhs.
Living animals Of all hn6s.
Goals.
Timber for building houses.
Rice.
Paddy.
Steam machinery.
Zinc.
Lead.
Tin,
Raw six.
Class ThFes.--A duty Of thirty ave per cent shall
be paid all intoxicating liquors. whether prepared
by dstillation, fermentation in any other manner
Glass fOur--AI goods not included in any of the
preceding classes shall pay duty OF twenty per cent.
All articles Of Japanese production, which are eX.
ported as cargo, shall pay duty Of five per cent,
with the exception Of gold and silver coin and copper
In bars. (s) Five years after the opening Of Kama
gawa the import and export duties shall be subject II
revision II the Japanese government desires It.
TOWNSEND HARRIS. Il. 81
And whereas the sails treaty has been duly ratified
on both parts and the respective atiAcations Of the
same were exchanged at Washington on the 22d inst
BY Lewis Cass, Secretary Of State OF the United
States, and Sihme BOozen no Kami, Muagaki Aw-
awadsi no kami, and Ogup Bungo no Kami, Envoys
Extraordinary and Ministers PlenipotentiaTy OF his
Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan, the part Of their
respective governments:
Now, therefore, be II known that I, JAMES BUC
HANAN, President Of the United States Of America
have caused the said convention 10 be made public
the end that the same and every clause aud article
of may be observed and fulfilled with good faith BY
the United States and the citizens thereof.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to be affixed
Done at the City Of Washington, this twenty third
day OF May, In the year Of our lord one thou
r.. 81 sand eight hundred and sixty and Of the indie
pendenee Of the United States the eighty
fourth.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
By the President:
LEWIS CAss, Secretary Of STATE.
, 1861-05-03
ATTENDING AND RESIDENT PHYSICIAN.

ATTENDING AND RESIDENT PHYSICIAN.
L. J. CzAPKAY, NJ. D., late of the Hungarian Rev.
war Chief Physician 10 the 20th Regiment
Of Honveds Chief Surgeon TO the Military Hospital
Of Pesth, Hungary, late Lecturer Diseases Of Wo-
men and Children, and Honorary Member Of the Phil
adelphia College Of Medicine.
RSrParticular attention paid to the treatment Of
diseases peculiar to Women and Children.-Ga
OFFICE HoURs:-From A. N. till P. NJ. Com.
muncations strictly confidential. Permanent cure
guaranteed, or no pay. Consultations by letter OF
free.
Address DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY, San Francisco, Cal.
, 1861-05-03
WaShingtOn Nursery.

THE UNERSIGNED OFFERS TO RsE@EA
i the public this season large and well s53 -
selected lot Of FRUIT TREES, that for 49,
thrifty growth and handsome forms, few NSff5~
can compare and none excel. have had ~
many Of my trees bear fruit, and they have proved
just what represent them 10 be. Those Intending to
plant, will do well to examine for themselves Apple,
Pear and Plum trees from 10 four years old and
Cherry one and two years DID, will be sold at reduced
Washington Plains, Pierce County, W. T.
Oct. 49, 1850. Cm4S
, 1861-05-03
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA:
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, convention relating to the claims Of the
United States aud Paraguay Navigation Company, -
against the Pangeayan Government, was concluded
between the United States Of America and the Re-
public Of Paraguay, and was signed by their respect
i've plenipotentares at Asuncion on the faurth day
Of February, one thousand eight hundred and any.
nine, the original Of which convention being In the
English and Spanish languages is word for word as
follows;
America and the Republic Of Paraguay, relating to
the claims Of the United States and Paraguayan Nav.
lg..lon Company, agalnat The Paraguayan govern
Bls ExcsIIeney The President Of the United States
Of America and his Excellency the Ppresdent Of Par
asuny, desiring 70 remove every clause that might in
erlere with the good Understanding and harmony for
time 90 unhappiy Interrupted, between the two ma
tons, and now 90 happily restored and which 1t Is so
much for their interest 70 maintain; and desiring for
this purpose 10 como 10 a definite understanding,
equally just and honorable 10 both nations as 70 the
mode Of settling pending question Of the said claims
Of the -United States and Paragcay Navigation Com.
pany'-a company composed OF citizens Of the Uni-
ted StatSs-against the Government Of Paraguay,
have agreed to refer the same TO special and respec
table commission, 70 be ogganized and regulated by
The convention hereby established between the two
high contraetng part Ice; and for this purpose they
have appointed aud conferred full powers respectively
His Exeellency the President Of the United States
Of America upon James B. BOwlin, special commits
soner Of the United States Of America, specifically
charged and empowered for this puFpOse and his Ex.
eelleney the President Of the Republic Of Paraguay
upon Senor Nicolas YAsquez Secretary of State and
Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of the said Republic Of
Paraguay: who, alter exchanging their full powers
which were found in good and proper form, agreed
upon the following articles;
, 1861-05-03

clearance Of ship (s) seven dollars For each per
nit (&l COY dollar and a half For each bill Of
health (tl SOY one dollar and half For auy other
document (Sl SOY One dollar and half.