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Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-16

express or other chartered comPan.
les, unless the same shall be prepald
by being enclosed in stamped en-
velop of this Confederacy; ana any
company violating the provision OF
this act shall forfeit and pay the sum
of $500 for each offense to be recov-
cred by action of debt in any court OF
this Confederacy having cognlzance
thereof, in the name aud for the use
of this Confederacy.
Sec. s Be it further enacted, That
the Postmaster General of the Con
federal. States be and is hersby au-
thorized to make all necessary ar
rangements for the transportation o.
mails between the territories of this
and other Governments, subject t9
the approval of the President ;, unit
postal treaties can be effected. O.
"Passed Feb. 2l, 1861
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PROPECTCS
OF THE
BOSSIER BANNER.

HE Bossier Banner is published
at Bellevue. La, ut three dollars per
annum to single subscribers. Adver-
tisements inserted at 81 per square OF
ten lines or less, and 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion. Professional
and business cards not exceeding one
square, including paper, ten dollars
Der annum five dollars forsix months:
Advertisement for the year inserted
on very liberal terms. The bannel
is an Independent paper, and has as
|largc circulation as any paper pub
Eshel in North Louisiana. Address
WIN. II. SCANLAND.
Editor and Proprietor
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Weekly News, ,

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Itis the cheapest paper puhilsheo
in the State, the sheet Is "a ny 50 ~
ches, and contains twenty-et9"t COZ.
unaus IF geaaimg matter set IN s'',o
tupe. The Weekly News IS made
up m Of the reading published in the
daily, and contains the latest news re
ceiy.d in Shreveport. and well Sc
flected articles. In fact 1t 1s-one O
the
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-16

New Orleans Cattle Na"fhe~-
Texas, 'head, stqty 80 oo'e %
,1 n,v 10 OUG2O
y.,l C,.t1,. AZ head. S O0GlO
cIa.,, ~ hna1 1stoty 4 OU0 S
Intr;or 2 500 1
Hogs,P 100 lbs gross " u oo,@ oogco .
Mich Cows, T. head 80 oO'0 oo
"a n,,I;.y so OOG0O
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Il Proprietor.
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e for the Daily.
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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22

bitter repinings, my vague, unuttered belief
in God injustice, to earnest prayers for Hi
support, and joyful praises for tho mercio'
that remained to me. / need not tell you
of the first months of my struggle; how
dark ness gathered around me, but that
through the gloom. l saw, with thr!lings of
Joy aud thanktuness, tho beacon-star OF the
heavy laden-Hope.
My burden was perchance too great; but
I never prayed for the least release. 1t came.
however, in the dea1h of my youngest dar-
ling. | smothered my anguish, aud crown
ing him with flowers, placed him in his mar
row bed, and went back to duty. Years
came and departed, and | toied unremi,ting.
ly, needing not the gay drama of lie which
was playing in other homes, but Heaven
knows, plying, loving, and forgiving the un-
fortunate. How many kindly emotions, ten
der sympathes, earnes. longings for goodness,
unto while in prosperity these toiling years
, ave developed! True it is that the dross
of worldIinoss is most easily purged from
hearts that arc suffering the ordeal of aflic-
ton.
Five seasons have the SHOWS fallen, and the
roses bossomed above Edwards breast. You
wonder how l have met these years, and
emerged more strong and self-reliant, from
each successive one. Dear Madaine, do you
not believe that one human lite is of more
value than many sparrows? Do you look
so lightly upon nature that you fail to see,
for every necessity, sure expedient? lIka
blade O. grass bas its own drop O dew which
Heauep distills for its nourishmcnt. The
smallest flower looks upward to the sun, and
draws support from his warmth. Even 30
may we look to that greater Sun, whose beams
are never obscured, and thcrc seek nourish-
ment to sustain our fainting, despairing
hearts.
Death cometh to us all, dear Madaline;
there is no charmed circle where it never in
trudes. 1t may enter your happy home, and
lead your dearest friends across the dark
river. Or sorrow even more deep and bitter
may tnveIop you in its darkness; but think
not Of ialtcring IN the battle Of life! He
who called US to the conflict hath al always
need OF us, and will surely furnish means for
the accomplishment Of our work. Per.
chance there are aching hearts whose an
guish We may rsliove; weary spirits whom
VIC may cheer &C to victory. And in the
appointed hour of deaths release, we may
take them by the hand and, with songs of re-
joicing, enter iuto the rest which God giveth
His beloved" M. A. II.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22
From the Christian Messenger.
The New Charge-Ihe New Preacher.

!
The meeting of each Annual Conference
excltes IN interest both among our preachers
and people, in view Of the important changes
that. in connection with our sys en-, must in
evitably occur. Many of our charges are
expecting a new pastor, and many Of our
preachers must take new folds Of labor
There are some things unpleasant in conncc-
tion with these changes, but there is mu-
tusl understanding on the part Of both preach
ers aid people, that they are Inevitable, and
hence preparations are made to meet them.
Our system has been thoroughly tested in
its practical operations, and all are compelled
to concede that it works well, and SO marked
has been the success, that none can question
the reality Of the Divine approval, and if
there DO trials connected with it, they sho0ld
be cheorfuly endured for Jesus sake. Before
our next issue, the preachers of tho Vermont
Conference will be upon their way to their
| fields of labor for another Conference year.
They 60 to their work, not .ing what in
the providence of God may await them, hav.
ing not few anxious cares in regard to the
results. Each preacher should pray that Lo
may be sent to the place where it is the pleas,
ure of the Lord that he should labor-to the
place where he can do the most for the glory
Of God, and the salvation Of souls. There
is an appropriate place for each minister,
called oil God to this work, and it is q matter
Of great moment that each should have the
place to which he is best adapted. In con.
ncction with this desire to be dvi ely direct.
ed, each minister should 90 to his charge per.
suaded that his sincere prayer has Tot been
offered in vain, and that God will be with him
to own and bless his lubors The preacher
should go to his appointment resolved upon
doing the work of Gcd, whether tie people
precapirts his labors or net. 1t is pleasant
! to NEE, with the favor Of the people. aud rich.
ly share in Their sympathy aud support. but
We buy this at too dear price, II u obtain
it, we Ito violence to conscience or the stern
demaHd OF religious principle anil truth
Let Us all 90 to our work Tor the next Con
f6rcnce year, iully resolved on the blessing Of
God 10 the prosperity OF hts cause. Itis cur
duty aud privilege TO know that our labor Is
not in vain in the Lord. We may do al
things through Christ Strengthening US, aud
VIC arc not called upon TO 60 TO this work in
our own strength. Go to the people Of your
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22

\ contractor who was building a tunnel on
u certain Ohio railroad, observed one morning
that the face Of member of his gang had its
surface all spotted with bruises and plastcrs.
'Ah Jimmy said be, what have you
been doing"
Not vary much, sur answered Jimmy.
. was jist down a. Billy Mulligan's last
night, sur an him an me We had bit ov a
dischoosen eid sticks?'
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22
})oetrp.

From the Vermont Christian Messenger.
Twilight Thoughts.
I've watched the beauteous sunset glow
That fingers in the west,
The gold-tpped clouds that come ard GO
In silence and unrest.
I've seen the twilight gather round,
Till earth was hushed to sleep,
The silent stars come, one by one,
Their holy watch 10 keep
The evening sky seems bending low
In sympathy and love,
And softly DER my aching brow,
The dews fall from above.
o, better than Moons vivid glare
love this softrned light
This holy calm on earth and air
That ushers iu the night.
The wild, deep yearnings Of the breast,
The throbs of human will,
That wake amid the days unrest,
This tranquil hour can still.
Father I thank thee for this hour,
So lise voiceless prayer!
We cannot see its blessed power,
Yet feel it everywhere. NELLIE.
ut. Palatine, Ill.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22

A midshipman asked a priest to tel him
;he difference between priest aud a jackass.
The priest gave it up. Oue wears his cross
on his back the other on his breast, said the
MILDLY. Now. said the priest. tell me the
difference between a MILDLY and jackass.'
The MILDLY gave il up, and Ssded Shat il was
The priest said he dil no, know of any
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22

A very loarnel Russian has gono to much
trouhls in collecting lniurmatiou for the outer
world Of Europc concerning the various dissent
ing sscts 81 the Grook religion. IL u usual for
us hArhssians D. sUpFIso thai there Is but one
Orth0rdoK Gresk chaFch this is hswvver a
nistAko. The ~ects are naniCFoas ~ thoso Of
the Angellc.R church, and have ARISEN from sin-
galar local caussa.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-22

We Of Arkansas have tasted the bitter frui
OF the Union tree.--irkGnSaS Er.
Well, eat To the core, and then perhaps you
can see aed.-Prenlos
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08

TnE "ExTnAoRDMARY" NUMBER SEVEN
On the 9Th of the 9Th month holy observance
was ordained to the children of Israel, who
Toasted days and remained I days in tents I;
the 9TH year was directed to be a Sabbath Of rest
for all things, and at the end Of times years
commenced the grand jubilee every eth year
the land lay falow; every Eth year there was a
grand release from all debts, and bondslnen
were set free. From this law might have ORR
ginated the custom of binding young men to
years apprenticeship, md of Furnishing incorri-
gible offenders by transportation for Z, twice Z,
or three times years. Anciently child was
not named before days, not being accounted to
fully have life before that periodical day The
teeth spring out in the eth month, and are shed
in the 9TH year, when infancy is changed into
childhood. AT thrice years the faculties are
developed, manhood commences, and man be-
comes legally competent to all civil acts four
times Z man is in full possession of his
strength; at five times he is fit for the buai-
ness of the world; at six times he becomes
grayer and wiser. or never; at seven times he
is in his apogee, and from that decays; at eight
times he is in his first climacteric at nine
times Z or 6S, he is in his grand climacteric, or
year of danger and ten times Z, or three.score
years and ten, was by the royal prophet pro-
nounced the period of human life.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08
TIE COOLEST THING ON RECoRD-AN
INCIDENT OF THE MEXICAN WAR

As General ScottH army was marching tri-
umphantly into the city of Mexico, procession
Oh monks emerged from the gate of convent
situated on the eminenoe at the right, and adj
ynnced with slow and measured tread until they
met the army at right angles. The guide or
leader of the procession was a venerable priest
whose hair was whitened with the frost of many
winters. He held in both hands contribution
box, upon which there was lighted candle, and
when within a few feet of the army the process.
sion halted. As the army proceeded, many
true believer in st. Patrick dropped some small
coin or other into the old priest's box. And,
when it was observed that a soldier was search
ing in his pockets for something to bestow, the
old priest would step forward and hold his box
to receive the donation. Ultimately there cnme
along tall, gaunt, limbetsided, gander.looking
Yankee, who, on seeing the poor priest, thrust
his hands into the very depths of his breeehes
pockets, as lin search for q dime, or something
of the kind. The priest, observing this move
ment, advanced as usual while Jonathan, hold
ing forth greasy-looking roll of paper, COM
menced very deliberately unfolding IT, The old
priest anticipated liberal donation, and put on
an air of the most exquisite satisfaction Jona-
than continued to unroll piece after piece Of dirty
paper, until at length he found piece Of tri-
twisted smoking tobacco. He next thrust his
hands Into another pocket and drew forth q
clay pipe, which, with the utmost elaboration,
he proceeded to fill by pinohing off email par
tieles of the tobacco. When this was done, having
replaced his tobacco in his breeches pocket, he
stopped forward and lighted his pipe by the old
priests candle, and making an awkward in
clination Of the head, INTENDED, perhaps, for n
bow,) he said, Much obleeged to We, Squire,
and proceeded on.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08

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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08

The TRIcKs OF FORTUNE. TELLRRs.-A ootem-
porary exposes come of the traits of the fortune
telers who iniesl the large cities. These mounte-
banks claim that they can look into the mysteri-
Gus future and discover coming events, and their
victims are generally the weak and superstitious
pretty servant girls, who imagine that their
charms are for higher sphere than the kitchen
When such poor, deluded girls visit one of these
professors of second sights he can easily discern
the condition Of tue simpletons, and at once
holds out the lure of higher social rank and I'M
bounded connnbal love and felicity. These pro-
fessors are almost always in league with the
roues of the town, who employ them to procure
for them inroductions which almost always re-
suit in ruin to the unfortuns girl
One method of exciting the curiosity of the
misguided females, is to place a daguerreotype
of the future husband in a vessel OF water, from
which the veil is drawn for an instant, revealing
to the victims eyes her lover. She is 80 bewil-
dered with the mystery that she does not detect
the cheat, and finally believes in the illusion.
She is delighted, and accepts the proouress state
ment that if she will walk in particular place
at some defined hour, she will meet with her
lover. The roue is informed that this poor dupe
will be ready, and he meets her. The sequel
will be to ruin her, almost to certainty. This
is only one of the tricks Of these detestable
swindlets, but the most frequently practiced
upon silly girls.
Extraordinary agrculture-the man who
planted dagger in his enemy's breast raised
crop of hemp that elevated him in the world.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08

Blugher, the greatest general that Prussia
ever claimed, won most OF Ills battles by this
single motto Forward, in his councils Of war;
and "iorward " on the field of battle, was his
constant watclword, and he suited the action to
the word The promptness aud energy with
which he planned and executed, gave him the
nickname Of "Nlarsh0l Forward" Pulawski.
one Of the brave Poes who espoused the Ameri,
can cause-'and to whom, as we'll as Kosciusko,
our country owed al almost incalcuabe debt
in one or two instances turned the fortunes of
war against our enemies by utterng his habitunl
cry of "Forwarts, brudern, forwnrtsl" Here,
and there, and every where, in tho thickest of
the fight, the falling strength of the American
soldier was often revived, nni his arm nerved
with new yigor as he heard the inspiring voice
of this undaunted general, above the din Of bat
tie, shouting in his broken English, "Forwarts,
brudern; fOrwarts"
Discretion, in war, is said to be the better
part of yalor. But discretion in the Christian
cause is expressed in the war.cry of Pulawski
"Eeaohing forward towards those things that arc
before press towards the mark" ali suy
man draw back my soul hath no pleasure il
him. IL the name OF God, Forward, brethren
forward
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08
A MARITAL lNTERREaNuAI.

The New York correspondent Of the Buffalo
Commercial AdDertiseT tells strange story,
whose denouement has recently been ii accom-
plished in New York. In 1856 young Eng
lishman was obliged by peeuniary disaster TO
leave his wife and enter the British army ia
India. His fether-in.law soon contrived to pub
| ish q report of his death, and married the widow
mot u very disconsolate one it seems, to u
| wealthy sea captain. Sea captain and wife came
to New York SEQ captain died, leaving a fortune
of 10000. Meanwhile the first husband, who
really loved his wife, heard OF her second mar
I riege; plunged into dissipation, was court
martaed for some offence committed in drunk
EN- brawl, and dismissed the service; he also
came to New York where, destitute, despairing,
miserable, his old habits chung to him; he sank
rapidly from dissipation into crime, and in
September last was sentenced to three years I'M
prisOnment for forgery. On the day that he
went to Sing Sing, he gave reporter who visited
him o bible, present from his wife on their
wedding day, saying; 81 gave her one precisely
like it." The reporter took the bible and prob
ably forgot the giver.
On New Years day, however, he was visiting
his friends, and at one house saw the counter
part of the convict's bible; it belonged to her
who was the widow of her second husband while
still the wife of her first. An interview took
place, bibles were compared, stories told, cir
cumstances explained ALI the old love came
back to the woman's heart-all woman's per
sistent energy was summoned up. Important
people seen, efforts made, letters obtained aud
the wife finally succeeded in procuring her hus-
bands pardon from the Governor. She hurried
to the prison, and last week threw open the doors
to him who had no hope Of crossing the threshold
for long and weary years. So the wealth OF the
second husband solaces the first one, who had
been SO soon forgotten; and man and wife, SO
strangely united, have returned to England,
where some OF tho ignominious particulars OF
their history are not known. One, an unwilling
bigamist, the other pardoned ielon yet both
belonging originally to the respectable classes
in life. But both are still young, and have
strangely enough good prospects before them Of
happiness, after passing through such remark
able vicisaitudes What romancer would dare
concert 80 improbable story as this over true
taleg Whst play wright would venture to make
his plot turn on so unlikely an incident as that
of the bibles 80 singularly recognized?
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08

IT IS A COMMON OBSERVATION that
there are more sufferers from debility, among
Americans, than can he found among any other
civilized nation. The reason is obvious We
take too little exercise, and forget the wants of
the body in the absorbing pursuits Of business
In all such cases ordinary medicines can do
little good. What is required is just such a
tonic and inyigorator ms Dir. j. Hostetter has
given to the world, in his CELEBRATED BIT
TERS.' The weak and nervous denzen of the
counting house, the exhausted toiler upon the
shop. board, and the Frustrated student of the
midnight lamp have found wonderful regenera-
tor in the "BlT1 Frs" and prefer it to more
pretentious but less eicaclous medicines But
it should no, be forgotten that the agent which
is so magical in its influence upon a frame
which is merely dehiltated, is equally power.
fHl in assisting nature to expel the most terrible
forms of disease Who would not give il trial.
Sold by druggists and deslears everywhere.
Bels See advertisement in another colum.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-03-08

THE LOVE- OF BEAuTy.-The love of beauty
aud refinement belongs TO every true woman
She ought to desire, in moderation, pretty dress
es, and delight in beautiful Colors and graceful
fabrics; she ought to take a certain, not too ex-
eessiye pride, in herself, and be solicituus to
have all belonging to her well chosen and in good
taste; to care for the perfect ordering Of her
house, the harmony md fitness of her furniture,
the cleanliness of her surroundings, the good
style of her arrangements, she ought not to like
singularity, either of habit or appearances or be
able to stand out against fashion when fashion
has become custom; she ought to make herself
conspicuous only by the perfection of her taste,
by the grace and harmony Of her dress. the IN
ohtrusive good breeding Of her manners; she
ought to SGT the seal Of a gentlewoman on every
square inch Of hbr life, and shed the radiance Of
her own beauty and refinement on every material
object about her.