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The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24
THE CONSUMPTION BILL.

We give the entire copy of this most
important Of allapublie measures, as fol-
lows:
A bill to be entitled :" An Act to fur
ther provide for the public defense
In view Of the e1igence of country,
and the absolute necessity of keeping in
the service our gallant army, and placing
in the field a large additional force to
meet the advancing columns ofthe enemy
now invading our soil; therefore.
SECTION !. 7Ae Congress- the Con-
fedesa'e State Of america do enact, That
the President be, and he is hereby au-
thorlzed to call OH: and place in the militia
ry service Of the Confederate States, for
three years unless the war shall have
been sooner ended, all white men who
are residents Of the Confederate States
between the ages Of IS and 35 years at
the time the calls may be made, who
are not legally exempted from military
service. All of the persons aforesaid
who are not now in the armies of the
Confederacy, and whose term of service
will expire before the end Of the war,
shall be continued in the service for
three years from the date Of their origi-
nal enlistment unless the war shall have
been sooner ended: Provided, however,
that all such companies, battalions and
regiments, whose term oforiginal enlist
ment was for twelve months, ahall have
right, within forty days, on day to be
fixed by the commander Of the brigade,
tereorga,'ize said companies, battalions
and regiments, by electing all their Off
GERS. which they had "a right. bsretofors
to elect, who shall be commissioned by
the President: Provided, further, That
f':rloughs not exceeding sixty days, with
transportation home aud back, shall be
granted to all those retained in the SER
vice by the provisions of this act beyond
the period Of their original enlistment,
and who have heretofore not received
furlonghs under the provisions Of an act
entitled IS An act providing for the gran
ting Of bounty and turloughs to privates
and noa-commissioned officers in the
Provisional Army" approved 18th De-
cember. 1861, said fi,rloughs to be gran
ted at such times and in such numbers
as the Secretary Of Var may deem most
compatible with the public interest and,
Provided, further, That in lieu Of a fur.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24
GOOD! !!

The Algiers Newsboy Of a late date
g,to off the following:
On yesterday evening quite number
of onr Y llagcrs were attracted to the
neighborhood Of the depot where the Fe-
drral force is encamped. It happened to
be the hour Of their evening parade. A
nong the spectators were many ladies,
" lo wore ribbons of red and white vari-
o,,sly disposed about thcirpersons. Four
landsomeyou ladies in the front Of the
centre of the parade were additionally
conspicuous from the unmistakable re-
presentation Of the Confederate flag in the
ribbons which, they bore upon theis bo-
SONS. E.
After the parade was over the Colonel
passing near by them, turned around and
in low but emphatic terms told them that
they must not wear those colors in the
street. They declared with one consent
"a @ - !
that the would wear whatever they pleas
ed that they would live under those CO.
lors and die under them. The Colonel
repeated his injunction, bnt the fair ones
most resolutely refused tosurrender their
right to suit themselves in their dress,
and as the discounted Colonel walked
Of one Of them CALLED for three cheers for
JEFF Davis.
Why the Colonel should have taken
umbrage at these ladies mode of dress We
cannot conceive, unless It he that having
ordered his soldiers several times to pre-
sent arms he may have felt chagrined to
have thus saluted the rebel flag. We do
not know whether the Colonel was ever
under fire before or not, but we presume
he will, in his report Of this engagement
do his opponents the justice to state that
he was forced ioretire, while they remain.
I'd in possession Of the field With their CO.
lors flying. The outhern men may occa-
slonally yield, bnt if we may judge by
all we see, hear and read, the southern
ladies' will never surrender.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24
ElECTlON NOTICE.

The qualified voters, residents of the
Town Of. Mansura, are. hereby notified
that an Election will be held at the Town
House, on the first monday (s)of Juns
1862, for the purpose Of electing, Ma
yor, and FIVE Aldermen, for the govern
1uent Of said town.
The Polls to be dept open from % O.
clock A. NJ. till r. NJ
Msnsura May II 1862 .
j. DISCUSSES.
Mayor.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24
MAY a, 1862 :.
The gelitall

SUBSCRIPTION 81 per annun. paya-
BILE in advance or during the first month,
er s. ut the end Of the first month.
Insertions for can,lidatures to pub
lie Offices will BIZ charged $40 for each
Language:
II No paper SiIl be discontinued un
less all arrearages are paid.
s lDVERTISEMENT TS-One square of ten
lihes, Or the space often lines, 81 for the
ffst insertion, afsd 80 cents for zach sub
rfqnsnt insertion.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24

Go AND Poll YOUR VoTEs.-On the
2sth throughout the Parish, for Police
Jury. On the I'd Of June at Marksville
aud at Mansura for members of the
Town Council for each respective Cor.
poration. 4
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24

IThe Conscription Bill and the
maniy letter of Mayor Monroe to Com
modore Farragut take all the space this
week. More variety of reading matter
found on the french side of this number.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-05-24

Remember the Election for Police
jury throughout the Parish, en- Wednes-
day next, the 2stl inst. n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
VOL. XXII---NO. 80.
Eoath OF Brig, Gen. LANDER.

i. The Major General commanding with
de"p regret announces to the amy of the
Potomac the loss OF Brira.iirr General
Frederick ". Lander. the commander of
one OF Its divisions, who died at Camp
Chase. on the Upper Potomac on the az.
ternoon of the ~ inst. I. on the effects of
wound received III the affair with tho
rebels at Edwards Ferry, on the I'D of
October, 1861
The public services OF the deceased, then
known as Col. Lander, in Connection with
the overland roul to the Pacific bad made
his name familiar to the American people
At the commencement of this unhappy
rebellion, he was among the first who
volunteered to support with his life, the
constitution and laws of his COUNTY,
From the beginning IF the military ope.
rations which have restored Western Vir-
gina TO the Cniou,-irocl the original
movement upon Ph.lppa, where his quail
lties as IL leader OF troops were etrikingly
diSplAyed,-to the complete expulsion of
the rebels from hi- department., in which
he eXeustcd his .atIng tnergies his con-
duct has elected the admiration Of bis
countrynan. Ills invaluable services at
l.; IA Nountaln were recognized bv the
Government in his appointment a. a Briga-
dier General: and hl> last effort were re-
warded 10y the official approval and thanks
OF iAe President
tall OF statue. and OF great strength and
activity, with cpUatenLGce expressive Of
intelligence. courage, aud sen-ibility. Cen
I-anders presence was commanding and
attractive. Is military leader, he com
biued a spiI!t OF the most daring enter
prise with clearness Of Judgment in tho
adaptation oi means to results Aaa man,
hi- devotion to his count y his Loyalty to
ali elton and friendship h., sympathy with
suffering, and his Igui uirnat.on at cruelty
and " ong, constituted him a representa-
tive Of true chirairv. lie has died in tho
ilower O! his manly prim and in the full
bloom u! mss E'rylc virtues, but history
w.ii preserve the record of his life and
char:ct-r, and romance will delight in
portray:ng figure 50 tfiking, II naturs so
noble ard "a career 30 Gallant
While Vaying th., public tribute Of re-
spect tn General Communicated most
deeply that, ii the death of this brave aud
distinguished soldier he has personly lest
one Of the tEnest and dcareit OF friends.
> Bi-aI.cr General Silas Casey will
I make the proper arrangements for the
fl;ne.a' ceIemO lies Of the deco a~ed.
81 col1lar- ol " .il- trfer ! Mcclellan.
:. .NiLLIAAS. Asst. al. General.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

PIAxrlxo TREES, V:NEs. dc.-As the
season advances for trapsplanting trees is
approaching. it belooves all who have a
few rods of ground, if no more, to examine
reliable catalogues from which 60 select
for their spring planting. And in making
selections take the best. |. is poor policy
10 put out poor trees of good variety. or
even good trees OF an in n'erior variety sim
ply because they are cheaper. Ii costs no
more labor to raise good quality of fruit
than it does poor quality. Ia selecting
trees we would advise all who can do so
to 90 to the nurseries themselves and
select their trees In this way better trees
will be obtained The nurserymen IN
taking up to send of hardly ever take ,he
LARGEST trees. The reason OF tins Is that
large trees take up the most ROOM the
axnrnse of transportation being greater.
Therefore. we advise all to select their
traes from the nursery rows The best
-. :, tho row cost more than those OF
waller size. And above all select the
,nrv hes: varieties without regard TO price.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
Here is a ghost story or adventure, which

Here is ghost story or adventure, which
recently occurred in Limerick, Ireland
A woman not far from Emly. buried her
husband few months A knock came
to the door some night last month. She
asked who was there. hollow voice
answered, | am your husband, whom; you
buried, and am very miserable in purga
tory till my debts are paid. Sell the two
pigs pou have, and be sure to have the
money on such night when call Inc
poor woman did as he requested, ana iei'
happy at being able to meet his request
whether through fear or love as he aP
neored with his shrough and face /
Retwecn the first and second visit OF ,he
ghost the poor woman went ana .oIu heI
Story to the priest; he tod her IL was al
very good, but at the same time 10 nave
two nolicemen in the house, when she
,ron,d be giving the money. Accordingly,
.f,er cetting the money, the purgatorlal
and sbrouded ghost came and was arrest
ad bv the police and lodged in Limerick
;sn there to undergo a little more pursa-
torv till his trial comes on. This ghost
tnrned out to be near neighbor, who is
godfather to one OF her children.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

The jrairie Farmer SAYS upon fhis sub
joct: " Hr bender, uf ine CH.cag 20 Refinery,
Informs u ;nat he has lately completed
an analysis e.. Z quantity OF the refined
sorghum syrup, aid lind, It TO contain 32
per cent c! cane or crystaliizable sugar,
-. Per cent OF cummy, saline and other
matters. and = Ier cent. f water. The
large amount OF grape sugar not crystal
!zlble WON'T, render tAe nauutactur, of
tHis queiity OF sirup il.o sugar altogether
Improbable
O.hel pag,;es d.E>- w.iely in opinion
f!om Ir. bender. la . .et.er 10 the Phi.
iaIeIphia Pst Mr. /. J.. S'eAa t, of
Chanber,jurs, Pa, asserts that cane sugar
Can be made proiItaUI, from the sorghum.
lie says Planted ip rpws our feet apart
and at the rate Of two stalks to each foot
in the row, the yield when ripe. of crys-
teiiizible -ue wiii vary { ON 1900 to
$50 pounds to ihe acre, aud from - to
10 gallons OF mol -~es. Il " Il te appa-
rent h every one who stud e. the nature
ot The Plant and is climate adaptations
that We ;s = to look f /, best d velop-
Ileut IN the great interior valleys of the
continent wAc e Is sab tropical relative,
the ma -. ! most at h, m. Climate
points TO tle great valleys Of the Ohio and
The siI--aU.i 90, JAr future seat OF this new
department Of Industry. The soil is rich,
pulye!ul.ut, -.i.-. - mari which covers
the broad and l. s.t I'll bluff highlands
aboundiaG along tie latter stream, and
the dry. sandy or grave.ly terraces along
the former. The alluvial bottoms and
wet prairies are unsuitable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

SCARCITY OF GRAIN IL EURoPE.- he reg
lar wheat crop of Great Britain and Ire
land, is l6l,0o0,0G0 bushels, but last year
it amounted only to 96,0U000 To make
up this great deficiency and supply seed
for the new crop, it is stated that no less
22OOo, 900 have been required from abroad
mostly from America. Oh this amount II
is stated that one half has not yet been
obtained. The granaries of Great Britain
were probably never so empty at tins
season of the year as now. Yet the price
of wheat in London is not very high, being
about 81 90 per bushel, just about the
same as it was in January, lS47, the yeai
of the Irish famine! and yet before the
first of June that year, the price had
advanced to $500 per bushel-.Seis''r..fc
American.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
When Mr. jefferson was ridiculed t.

When Mr. jefferson was ridiculed to
aucgastns gundoats, sixty years aco even
his brilliant imagination ana far-seing in
tellect could not have anticipated the mar
velous victories which have resulted from
his system, as recently perfected by the
young and vigorous leaders of our navy
Science. art, and manufactures have all con
tributed to render the gundoats indispen
sible to our military operations Thay
NAV be called the hornets of the war
stinging.treason even in ist lair, and sdread
ing havoc and CONSERVATION among all who
raise their hands against our sacred flag
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

4 natural fire and birthstone" work is
in operation at Coso, Southern California,
though there is no evidence that the
people are hike those of Spdom and Go
rnorrah Hot steam and sulphur are DIS
charged through an infinite number OF
pipes by an active volcano. The sulphur,
consealng, forms the pure birthstone OF
commerce. and is surrounded with coat
ing of pure alum. These very wonderful
springs cover about two acres OF ground.
The steam issuing from the pipes is so not
as to blister the hand in coming in contact
with it. The ground is generally So soft
and hct that planks have to be used in
crossing il. The discoveries of this profit
able volcano are - couple OF Yankees
named Brooks and Hart, and they claim q
pre- emption ri.ht, for purposes OF trade.
The Internal regions would never daunt
our money making explorers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

THE MouHTAINi; RuNNiNF ABoUL LOOSE
The Sierra, Cal, Democrat of last Saturday
says
People who write pretty talk about
mountain fastnesSes,' would get their
eyes Open full OF mud, these days, if they'd
come ic.uresque hunting amongst the
mountain lnoseness The uncertainty of
the deep deep blue sea isn't circum
stance. If side hill doesn't like one
township, it takes slide, passes the line,
and LANDS the other side. The tax collec-
tor in township missed II Cinnamon
.,.t way. this week, and only three of
them killed-a living gain OF s44 to the
so,,.ctor in township 9, and dead loss Of
s,6 to township Z. The miners have
,,round.sluiced so long about here that
sh. grounds loose all around"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
THE NEW YORK BAKERY

fsi a: e. ~ "a 4. & s.4s1s.
rsIE undersigned would pectiu!iy inform the iil-
z hi;ants OF Ottawa and vicinity that lac IS NO"
prepared furnish h. choicest variety oi cFaesrs
suc as Butter. soda, Lemon, Boston oyster, hptre'
a a Water Biscuit. Also Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread
pies &c &c. in good variety. Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection constantly on hand All hlhus VI
Fancy and Wedding Cake made TO "rdef. =;
The subscriber having spared no pains nov eApeise "
Citing az Il wagon for the convenience an" acc''i'.a
tien OF his customers and the public generally no"
able 10 furnish anything their line To those WI" ie
sire Ttos- wishing the New York Wagon 10 call da y
will please send their orders the n Y BAKERY OF 10
thc rosf Office.
sIs- Remember the rlace in EIwarls' Block, a few
cor west II. ThompSon's store. Main street. ti III
your ord .rs and they will receive prompt attention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

A DECISION come to by the Supreme
Court of Massachusetts, merits notice from
its effect on commercial Transactions 1t
relates to the validity ofan order sent by
telegraphic communication. The question
was thus put = Can merchant who has
given orders by telegraph for the purchase
Of industrial sharse. refuse payment on
pretence of Il nen-eXisteDce OF a written
contract? ? The tribunal has declared that
The telegraphic order, with a reply to it by
the same mode, constituted an obligation
equivalent to a written contract.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

A HERolC LAD-Many tales are told of
Individual cases of heroism among our
troops at the terrible battle OF tcrt Donei
son: but we have heard OF no greater nero
than John ASnew aged nineteen, Young
lad of Pike county, Illinois, who was IN
company q, OF the Illinois Eighth. On
Friday of the battle, he was severely
wounded in the left breast by partially
spent ball, and was ordered back To report
himself to the Surgeon. He found the
Surgeon very busy with the wounded, and
concluded to- doctor himself. On exam
iujnc his breast, he found the ball lodged
under the skin, and quickly drawing his
knife he extracted it. Then, remarking
that he was not much hurt, said he guess
el he would 80 back and give the rebels
another trial. Picking up q muai<et from
one of the slain, he advanced in front o!
the line of his company and fired. he
next instant he received n bill full in the
forehead and dropped dead upon the
field. Such are the Young heroes whose
lives are so freely given to the cause OF
our country-.No. Desaocrat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

IooKiNG oUT FOR \ SAFE RETREAT--A clti-
zen of Detroit has received a letter from
Paris France, in which the writer says
Mr. Slidell has taken q lease of house
for himself and family for forty years, and
the premices adjoining have been leased
to jefferson Davis il this Is true it shows
the rebel chieftains are looking out for
safe retreat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

Did you ever 20 to military ball asked
a lispiug maid ofan old veteran. No, my
dear growled the old soldier 1once had
a military ball C, ne to me, and what do
you h nix it took my leg of.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

\ Gryy5yE Sacazs;oz.-T-A Captain Of
he IN Ill Cavalry fCcl- T. Lyle D.ckey)
gives IN the =, Louis ElraEf fca1 an Inte-
resting chapter Of his experience cu tie
battlefield Of Donaldson on the morning Of
the surrender. we copy picture Of Sc
ce-,ioa Colonel:
When got back to my command,
f5uud one OF cur LieuteaantS had Colonel
Hanson. of the Kentucky Second in Gus
inhy. lie was a rough looking customer.
dressed III citizens dress. short, Muscular
and blear cved-ha looked TO me s.. Il iit
ycf-on TO command band Of pirates. He
said he waated somebody TO tel him
where 10 march his men, that lie was
tired wa tug. He acted and talked iiiso
one having heap Of authority, and no,
rluch like prisoner Finding 10 one
70 give him Immediately tLa information
lie desired, H.. became >pclatle.
Well, sad lie, YOU were too hcfy
for us
Yes. but YOU were well protected by
these splendid deienscS.
Your troops fought Ike tigers
DO YOU think now one Southern man
can whip five Northern men
Not Western men, he replied dogced
IT, ~ our troops are tetter than Yankee
troops light harder--euduIe more. The
devil and ali hell can't stand before such
fellows. But we drove you back
Why did you ros keep u back
You had too many reiutoEccments.
= But We had no more troops engaged
in the field than You had.
Wei, You whipped Us, but YOU have
NOT pOttfIaral on can ypyfp 1ppctltI.
the South.
81" We dout't wish to conquer the South :;
but we VIII restore the stars and stripes to
Tennessee il We have to hang ten thousand
such dare devils a. you are.
Never mind, sir, yOu viii never get up
to Nashville
Then Nashville will surrender before
we start
We'll, the old United States Govern
ment is played out-we intend TO have a
ii.ht government down here
'' What am 10 understand by right
gc.rernment
4 Government based on property. and
not damned mechanic in i.
=. Do these poor fellows all around Us
here. who have been fighting for you, un-
derstand that they are TO have no voice in
this night government you4seek 20 estab.
l.sh p
They don't care-they have no pro
perty to protect
| thoug!lt-confound the fellow-he is
the most houeet, ont spoken rebel | ever
saw. This man is a fair type of that most
active, most impudent aad reckless class
Of men who have prsSistently inaugurated
this war, to the destruction Of every mate
rial interest OF the country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
3. y. OLJ1-Es; AD,
Produce and Commission Merchant.

The market price paid all kinds of Grain-Wheat
and Corn stored and shipped as parties may desire
Liberal advances maie on Grain IN store az M my
Var house ON the corner of La Sale street and lily
draulic Il asin, Ottawa, Illinois. .
y. B-sarneTs s.Te time by unloading wih 'ne
as have the first Wa rhouse as they aiifoaeh inc
city also Steam Elevator aud al other conNehleh-
ces to an oad with dispatch; aud they can al"a!
nn,,nrS L.. ~ iGI j d. OLMsTEAD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

After all the hul.abaloos ABOUT rara"ay
slaves. the whole coiored population OF
Canada. East and West, falls snort OF
twelve thousand-veriiyins the Old 81" Oh
great cry and little wool.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

al say, landlord t'-at's dirty towel for
a man to wipe on, Landlord with amaze
ment. replied: "Weil, you re mighty
particular. St.cty or sere,tfy OF my boarderS
have wiped on that towel this morning,
and you are the first one to find faull J!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
s,DsTsyss sN's ED,PCT:
rxNHH nTH0EH

IMPORTER and manufacturer Of Increase Twist Ri.
as and shot Guns. OF every description. Telescope
and pa tent Muzze Rifles Revolving Hreech Cast Steel
barrels with Guide Starter, for hunting and large
sortment of Revolvers Colts. Reals Nahattens. Blunt
D Svms, Allen Thurber's. Gentlemen will find at my
sbon everything in nv line and warrant to give salts
facri,n TO all that favor me with their patronage
invite the old friends Of IT, p BRrNKtR I" give me
cau as he is INV agent Customers win always find him
at his post Ny shop is Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge.
iua1s THOMAS MOORE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

The rebels pretend to think that their
fyinr forces have At length come to a halt.
All. bat the thing their leaders are COM
mo 10 is n halter.-L LouiSriHe Journal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

A Chicago paper having said that the
seeessionists were in league with hell.
Prentice suggests that they're in less than
q league of it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15

Ma ret down on your hads and knees
q minnie pleas -" What on earth shall
T do that for pet p Cause | want to
draw an elephant"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-15
u'5''Eayy.a 12AFs gEEE YAEsD.

.e7G Y Es = " : X . d ~ "a II
rE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
Of t,rvri Finley where he intends to carry the
i-siness on extensive scale lie has on hand and
E always receipt OF the hes; quaty oi Aerican ita-
and t,ryptan Marble. for Head stones. Tomb stones,
donsments Maniles. Furniture. &c As lie has some OF
IN. hest worken the country, he feels as
ryed that he can get up anything in his line in superb
ar s- together with low prices. he feels assured that
he will ive ~, who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction. ~
y orders from a distance earnestly solicited. and
-, IL, .,,erded 20 JAMES WILLS.