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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05

WHAq THEY ARE DoISG on THE PoTo-
uAc.--AIthough the army across the Poto-
mac i as vet stationary they are not idle.
They have, for one thing, nearly completed
! road of logs, covered with earth and
Gravel. wide enough for two Jeans to pass,
from the extreme Of Gen. P5rter's division
10 The Potomac Acquduct, saving dis
lance If some miles, which is all important
in the present almost impossible state q
the roads.
We are glad that this solid rad has
been made into Virginia during tke war;
(says the National Iptsfgigeacer,) by oui
sturdy Northern soldiers, because on che
return Of peace Virginia would object 2
such al internal improvement. az uneonstl
tut onaI, and in violation Of tbefesolutlonl
Or soe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05
Washinton, Feb. %.
Tie Navy Department received the fol-
lowing to-day:

Cairo, Feb. "a.
The Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary
of the Navy: 1t. Com. Graynne, with the
eun-boat Tyler, has just arrived from Ten
nessec. Mississippi aud Alabama. Hc re-
ports the Union sentiment ID South Tenn
esseo and Alabama very strong. ! shall
send him back TO-DAY and he viii call for
. ,eoiment at Fort Henry to accompany
ia boat which viii aid the loyal peos
Die 81 shose States to raise Union forces
within their borders.
(Signed,) a. 4. FooTE,
Flag-Oficer Commanding
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05
DOCTOR A. THOMPSON,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN

o1ars hisservices to the community in curing Acute
ant Chronic Diseases in the most speedy, safe ana per-
maaent manner. Dr. Thompson may be consulted aally
en- alldseases Of the human system Peisons living at
assistance cam so by letter, and By iuelosing red
STAMP they will receive an answer.
Particular attention given 70 fomale Complaints emit
afen's diseases and diseases Of tAe Eye
g~0FFScE, ia Bars building, opposite 0itte0
States Hotel Lancaster. Wisconsin. XII
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05

Gen. C. +. Smith IS to lie made Ma
ior-Ganeral for gallant conduct at Fort
D<nelson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05
r II. HYDE, NJ. D.,
RI BA XTER, M. d.
DR. LUDWIG.

DR. LUDWIG.
At the request Of many friends, the undersigned has
sken up hisresidence this village, where ne expects
continue The practice Of his profession he MATTERS
himself that prompt attention to his patients and an
experience offty years will enable him 70 give satis
faction to all who may call him for advice or assist
". c. LUDWIG, Med. Doctor.
Lancaster, Nov. /, 1860. A-mo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05
BUSHNELL 4 ROBERTSON.

A. R. BUSHNELL, TAOS ROBERTSON,
Attorneys 81 Counselors at Law
And Collecting Agents ufice in Chapman Z Kirk
natricks Building, PLArTEvILLE, Grant Co., Wis.
n B--As the above CO. partnership is confined to
;ii business alone will attend faithfully to all Grim
mai suits that may be intrusted to me: -
xiI-41-tf Thus II. NobhhiSosS-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05
n Cen. ITalleck. ii the official

gE- Cen. Halleck, III the official de-
spateh to Gen. Hunter, says: TO you,
more than TO >ny other man cut Of this
Department, are we indebted for our sue
casa at Fort Donelson. In my strait for
troops to reinforce Gen. Grant / appealed
to you. yeu responded nobly, placing
your forces at my disposal. This enabled
us TO win the victory
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05

WANrED.-By a maiden lady. "a local
hahitation and name.' The real estate
she is not particular about, SO that the title
Be rood. The name she vishss to hand
doEn TO prosperity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-03-05

There are thirty-two printsrs 10 the SEC
ond Wiscosscin resimant.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
"A. CA R ID.

It is a disagreable thing to obtrude
ones private affairs upon the public, and
certainly ttel no ordinary regret that cir
eunstances compel lns to claim the atten-
tion Of yonr readers. / came to your pa
rish some three years ago almost per
feet stranger, and, being pleased with the
country and the people. determined to
make it my home married here, and
lived happily in the bosom Of my family
until about month ago. l then started
to Alabama my native State, to visit my
aged mother and was gone some two or
three weeks. On my return found the
ncighhorhood rife with rerorts, which
some foul mouthsd calumniator has set
ahoat, that l had absconded, that I had
abandoned my home never to return, and
had even whispered into the ears of my
wife and family that had another wife
whom had deserted, and that / was now
treating her in the same manner. The
former ofthese reports / have proved to
be false by my return. I am not in the
habit Of running all over the country OBJ
truding my phivate affairs upon my
neighbors, but there are certain Paul
Prys in all places who seem to meddle in
every body's business except their own
and who consider it an ihdnigity to be
excluded from ones confidence. Such
wisacres as these, offended, perhaps be-
cauae l did not book them up and give
them minute account of all my move
msnts, put the above reports in eircula-
ton and endeayored tosblacken my hit
herto untarnished reputation. I say my
hitherto neutrality-suspicious. and / defy
the world to prove thu contrary, to show
ono act Of my life which I would blush
to ownor to have proclaimed in any CON-
munity. A mans reputation is sacred
and he who would do aught to injure it
without cause, he who would secretly
hurl the shafts of slander against his
neighbor' honor, Justly merits the exeera-
ton of the world and deserves to be kick
ed out Of every gentleman's presence.
Regre ting that circumstances have
forced this from me I close reiterating
the falsity Of all that has been said
against me, and defying my enemies
to prove the slightest thing that I would
blush to write upon the skies that all the
world might read.
CHARLIE Z. O'NEAL.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22

VThe Confederate Congress having
decreed a War Tax upon property
whose subdivisions can be found in a
notice we pnblish in another part of this
paper, it is the duty of all good citizens
to help carrying into effect that impor-
tant measure. Now Is the time for us
to show our patriotism in accepting that
tax, and the government relies upon our
giving it unanimous assent. It would
be wrong, improper, out of place and un-
patriotic to nnrmnr against the first call
from the government at Richmond, mo-
recover when this is intended to establish
our financial systemu upon strong and firm
basis. The assessment bcging to-day
under A. D. Coco Esq, as supervising
Assessor. The rate is fifty cents for Que
hundred dollars Of the amount assessed.
Citizens of Avoyelles, the other parishes
Of the State have gone through this for
mality and accepted the sacrifce.--
Would you not stand by Our country?
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
TO THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA.

A prop f supply Of arms is the grea.
want Of the State Of Louisiana and Of
the Confederate States. The war in
which we are engaged would be brought
to speedy close if the men who are
ready to take the field were supplied
with weapons by which the enemy might
be driven from our soil and tho battles
for freedom and truth be fought in bis
own country. I appeal to every man
in Louisiana to do his duty. i ask Of every
man to deliver to me for the use Of our
soldie:s the rifles and shot guns which
are now useless to him. Let the hunter
forbear his sport, and lend his guns to
arm the soldier. No patriot will refuse
this. Each must contribute to the COM
mon cause. He who let's his shot gun
hang idly in his home, or shoulders it
for His amusement, when it is required
for the stern duties Of the fight, is an
unworthy son Of the South--a laggard
in the race for liberty, and . willing vic:
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tim to Yankee despotism. Let oar heo.
pie, one and all, look to it, and SEE that
all the arms in the State, not absolutely
Indispensable for protection at home be
at once delivered to my agents.zIf they
cannot afford to give, let them sell--I viii
pay for them. The common enemy is
gathering in hordes about us-we must
meet him, fight him and send him in
flight and disgrace back to his own dis
honorrd land.
Men of Louisiana, do not compel me to
take from you by foAce that which should
be promptly and freely given. In the
name Of the State of Louisiana. / urge
you TO the prompt performances of your
duty. Hesitate not, delay not, fail not
--send me your arms, and if your neigh
Dor refuses, let him be- by.word and
reproach. Save yourself from shame,
and stand by your country!
THO. .. MOORE,
Governor
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!. Jht 9tlitau

SUBSCRIPTIONS N--$4 per annunn. paya-
BE in advance or during the first month,
or s5 at tho end Of the first month.
u Insertions for candidatures to pub
lie offices will be- charged SO for each
language.
When our bills shall be handed
to collector for payment, the same
shall be charged an extra Of 10 per cent.
for collecting.
Ne paper will be discontinued un
loss all arrearages are paid,
ADEERTiSEMENTS-One square Of ten
lines, or the space ften lines, 81 for the
first insertion, and SO cents for each sub
sequent insertion.
~All COMMUNICATIONS Of a personal
nature will be charged at the discretion
ef the Editor. and payment exacted in
advance
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
NOTICE.

THE undersigned offers for sale. OF rept his
former residence in the town Of MarksviIle,
TO any person desirons Of being permanently
located in MarksviIle, an advantageous bar.
gain might be made as the premises are stua-
ted in a very pleasant part Of the town. lie
would further inform bis friends and patrons
who may need his services, that he noA resi-
des on the farm formerly owned by F. Gremil-
lion, about mile frop MarksvilIe, where he
may ut all times be found. ready and willing to
serve such good friends. who have so long hon.
ored him with their patronage.
G. 4. ELMER, NJ. d.
Jan. 18th 1862.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
Married..

On Thursday the 13tlainst at the resi-
denre ofMr. Eugene Sca1lan by the Rev:
Father Janneau of the Catholic Church,
Mr.. L. q. Bonnette to Miss +. Richie
both of this Parish.
We had the pleasure Of being present
on the interesting occasion, ana rever in
our life, had sur eyes feasted on such a
peerless beauty as the lovely woman that
was united into the bonds Of holy wedlock
to our friend Bonnette. A magnificent din
ner had been prepared for the guests, and
after all had bounteously pnrtaken ofthe
many luxnries which filled the table. they
adjourned into large room where soon
the sweet intonations of music reached
our ears, and with less time than it takes
us to write this, we soon began to make
ourselves merry by joining in the de-
lightful amusements of the day. In fact
every thing went off charmingly, not
withstanding the :. inclemency of the
weather. The happy couple have our
best wishes for their future happiness.
May their life's matrimonial journey be
prosperous, contented and as smooth and
us beautiful as the sun that rises in the
eastern horizon on a gentle summer's
day.
May Time who sheds his blight DER all,
Der them. let Year gently fall
Nuy that side the suns upon,
Be all that ever shall meet their chances.
J***
I'hia may be all very true but the
printer cannot vouch for it, He ftasted
oa nothing, and so far as his eyes and
ears are coneerl,ss he would not grumble;
bnt, God gracioas! his stomach is inte-
rested too. and he gives vent to his i'll
huror by declaring that at that weddin g.
there was nothing "rnasniiicent' at al e.
for him s--ED.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22

At niglitfall yesterday We had ACHE
we'd the greatest victory on record, hav-
ing killed and wounded at least. l2d6 of
the enemy, with a loss on cur side of
about 600. - II. .s
During the night the enemy having re:
cpived large reinforcernents. the general
officers supposed it impossible to sustain
themselves further, and that a cont
inuancc Of the conflict would result only
in great loss of life, without a hope of
ultimate success, and so capitulated.
Generals Pillow and Floyd arrived at
Clarksyille this evening. A
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
NOTICE.

| All persons owing, or having the care ahd
management OF any property Of the following
description. in this parish, are hereby oiti.rl
! and reqnirpl to deliver classified lists thereof
| to the Assessor at or wi:hin such time, az he
shall prescribe. or to the undersigned Supervis.
ing Assessor before the lst March, 1862 the
description Of said property to set forth its
situation - the lst October last. and its
marketable talue under ordinary eircumstan-
| ces F#
| I.-Renl Estate. and all improvements
thereon and estates or rights therein, and in
t.rests growing thereout. including bridges
ferries. mines, &c, [txclmlipg agricultural
products and such animals ~ are raised on
plantations, or farms, for food or for work
thereon.l
I.-slaves ito be described and valued in
| conformity to the State law.
II,-Bauk Stock. RailRoad, and other
Corporation Stock.
1V.-Merehandize, of every and any kind
soever. held t,r sale or hire October lst 1861,
[excluling agricultural products of the Con
| iedpraey.} T.
V.-Money at interest, including the value
OF the principals Of all Sims of money upon
which interest was paid or to be paid ny the
! debtor, as the same stood OH the lst October
| 1861 : and all moneys invested in the purchase
of bills notes, and other securities, except Couy
felerate States Bonds,
Vl--Cash on hand or on deposit, in Bank
| or elsewhere, Octoher lst. 1861.
VII,-Cattle, Horses, Mules, and other ami
| mails kept for sale or bire.
VIIi,-Gold watches and Silver Plate,
Pianos, and Pleasure Carriages peet'yely
: owned by individuals or in families for use.
On thefailure Of any person to deliver CON-
ple,e list of his property as aforesaid. the Act
| Of Congress requires the Assessor to assess the
! same on the best evidence at their command,
and the Collector to levy Double Tax there
| on.
Parish Of Ayoyelles, l9 Fry. 1860.
A. D.. COCO,
G. S. War Tax Supervising Assessor
for the Parish Of Avoyelles.
ASSESSORS - lst Distriet-Louis Reri
don {, Edmond Chatelain from Coulee dos
Grnes North, including the Prairie. lie des
C0tes, unper Red River from Earbing Ian.
ding and Poin Meagre.
I'd District-EmiIe Cha7e, from and inolu-
ding Barbin's Landing, down Red River as
| far as the month Of the Atchafalaya.
9th Distlict-F N. DumaEtrait, from Coll-
lee des Grues South, including Prairie, Gran
aes C0tes and 6rande lie. y
4th District - Albert q. Morrow. from the
South side Of Bayou du Lac, including Bay
Hills, Bayou HUFF Power to the Bridge at
Evergreen, the whole Of Bayou R@af and the
Barns.
5th DISTRICT. J. Edwards, from the d.
ridiDg lane Of Paul & John Rahalais, inoln.
ding the halsnse Of Bordeaux, the whole Of
Evergreen and the Bayau Ronge Prairie,
9Th District-J. @. Domas oil that region
known as Choupi9ne and Bayou Jack and
the Atchatalaya from simmespost to the d.
vision line rhA stLandzy.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
TO TEE SOUTHERN YttBLICa' I

| At 8 meeting OF the citizens OF New tlr
leans conw ned on the 29th Of July last. per-
Inanent committee of twenty tnnt geitlrneh
| vas appointed to solicit contributions fir TIL.
relief of the sick and wounded st,ll,,,s Of the
Southern Confederacy, and pthvide for their
Comfort during the war;
| The undersigned, in behalf C. the committee
illus appointed, appeal to the hnlnai.e and
patriotic to aid them in their holy work. 1t
behooves those who enjoy the safety and CON-
forts of home to testify, in material form.
their appreciation Of the perils and sufferings
OF our brave solunteers. 1t is in our cause
they are stricken, and it is our mission to
pour balm into their wounds. The poorest
can contribute something, and the offering
will be appreciated perhaps such will be
especially Blessed iii their results.
The committee will be advised Of the nature
of supplies required at hospitals. Their ef.
forts will not lie confined to the soldiers of 4
particular State or section. They will afford
all the aid and relief in their power to all
sufferers in ourFcause. If means can be raised
they propne to organize permanent system
of relief Contributions of clothing blankets
and bed clothes articles bt nourishment sui
table for the sick, particularly sugar, coffee;
tea, rice, tarioca, arroWroSt, cordials, pure H.
quors and wines, are specially solicited.
Warm ciothing, woolen socks and shoes, in
great quantity, will soon become absolutely
necessary in the latitude of the seat OF var
We appeal to our fellow citizens not to abar-
don our br9re soldiers in their Affections.
A warehouse for the reception Of such sto-
res as may be contributed has been establs-
he'd at No SO Gravier street. where a relia.
BILE person will be in attendance. Each mehl-
ber of the Permanent Committee will receive
contributions i'll money.
r. GARDERE,
HENRY RENsHAw,
Sub. Committee.
NOTICE.
The following gentlemen compose the per-
ma1ent Committee for the relief of the sick
and wounded soldiers Of the Southern Comics
deracy
W. A. ELNoRE, President.
d. l. RICARDO, Secretary.
HENRY RHRsHAw, Treasury.
p. II. Bonford. j. Pemherton, II. Wright
S. O. Nelson, g. Miltenberger, p. S. Wiltzy
j. Bermndez. S. P. DeLabarre, Z. O. Sullyj
r. Gardere, s. II. Newman, w. A. Gasqaetj
A. M. Buchanan, r. A. Bourke q. A. d:
kemper, 4. b. James, j, Finney, ]. P. Ere
ret, II. Bier, p. H. giraud, j. D. Denegre. :.
1T a meeting of the Committee held this
day, the following Preamble and Resolutions
was unanimously adopted
"WHEREAs, the citizens Of the Country
Parishes, would gladly and promptly aid in
rendering assistance and comfort to the sick
and wounded soldiers who have volunteered
their services and risked their lives in the de-
fence of our COMMON country. therefore,
"Resolved, That three gentlemen in eacn
of said Parishes be appointed committee
to collect contributions. and forward the same
to the President or Treasurer Of the Cons
mittee."s -.
To Messrs. HENDERSON TAYLOR,
J. l.. GESEREs,
II. NJ. kEARy,
Committee for Avoyelles Parish.
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NOTICE.
Special Military Tax.

TsHE undersigned. Collector duly commits
/ stoned informs the Tax payers of the
Parish of Avoyelles that the special Military
Tax for 1860 being due, he will proceed to
Collect the same, and if not satisfied upon de-
mand he will enforce payment according to
law. In order to facilitate the public in the
payment of said tax, the undersigned Collec-
tor will he in attendance at the Sheriff $
Office at Marksville every Monday, when and
where payments can be made him.
Messrs P. A. Dnrand and Alphonse Morrow
are his deputy Collectors.
V. L. MAYEUT,
Collector.
AvoyeIles, Janv. nth 1862. m.
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22
SeQueSt1'atiOn Notice :!
To the Citizens of the PasisheS Of RapideS,'
AyOYelleS, Natchit0chGS and Vim.


r HEREBY notify every Attorney, Agent,
l. FORMER Partner Trustee, or orthet Person
holding OF controlling any lands, teneshents,
or hereditaments, goods or ehattels rights or
credits, or any interests therein, Of or for any
alien enemy Of the Confederate States of
America, speedily to inform me, the Receiver
for the section of the District Of Louisiana
comprising the above named Parishes, Of the
same, and to render to me an account thereof.
and 50 fur us is practicable to place the same
in my hands. Any such persons wilfully fai-'
ling to give me this information and render
such account will be guilty of high misde-
mea,ibr and will be liable to be indicted and
upon conviction, fined and Imprisoned and
will further be liable to hlsned by the Con-
federate States and subjected to pay double.
the value Of the estate, property or effects OF
the alien enemy held by him or subject TO his
control.
also notify each and every citizen Of the
Confederate States speedily to give me infor<
nation, as the Law makes it his duty to dG
of all lands, tenements OF hereditaMents. goods
and chattels, rights and credits within the
above named Parishes and of every right a:-ifd
interests therein held, owned. possessed, or eH-
joyed by or for any alien enemy. !
The following p rsons are subject to the
operation OF the Act Of Congress, approved
August 3Oth 1861, as Alien Enemies, viz:
An citiaens Of the United States except
those of Delaware. Maryland, Kentucgy,
Missouri, District Of Columbia. OF the Terri
tories Of Arizona, New Mexico and Indian
Territory South Of Kansas All citi*nss or
residents Of these excepted States aud Terri
tories who shall commit actual hOstilities
against the Confederate States, OF aid, OF
ahet the United Ststes 10 the existing war.
All persons who have aosais1 within tha
States with which our Government Is at war
NO matter whether they be s,t,zeps OF not,
Address me q. alexandria, Parish Of RAJ
pides, Louisiana. G
TIC, MANNING, Receiver.
alexandria, Ina, October 18th. 1851.
OCT l9--l IN,
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1862-02-22

CONCERT, DINNER AND BALL AT
S:MMEsroRT.-~-The Ladies Military Aid
Society of Simmesport give on the 9th
Inst splendid entertainment. The Con.
cert will be great attraction, and the
programme is arranged with such an
artistical skill that ladies with talents
above the common order must be those
that have organized the intellectual part
of the festival.
This is intended AS benefit to Boone
Battery of Artillery, aud every friend of
orr citizen-soldiers will be present on tho
day appointed.
Concert at IL o'clock \. NJ; next the
dinner and the ball in the evening.
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STATE OE LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF AyOYELLES.
Seventh Judicial District Court
Nuresss;on of prndent d. YtlvS alias Dehpante

Seventh Judicial District Court.
Succession Of Prudent d'artlys, alias Debeaatt
deceased.
DY virtue of an order issued BY the homo.
ID rab!e Court of the 7th Judicial District
il, and for the parish of Avoyelles. State oI
Louisiana, will be offered at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, by the uuder.
signed. public auctioneer for the said parish,
TUESDAY,, the 11M day Of March
1862.
between the hours of 10 A. NJ. and P. NJ, at
the last residence Of the deceased, the follow
ing described property, to wit !:
The slave AIMEE, negro woman. aged 23
years.
TERMS d CONDITIONS.
That slave will be sold at credit of one
two and three years from the day of sale,
viz: one third payable on the eleventh day
of March 1868; one third payable on the
eleventh day OF March 1864 and the Ii st third
payable on the eleventh day of March 1868.
Purchasers to furnish their notes with two
good and solvent securities, in solido, to the
order and satisfaction of the Administrative
bearing interest at the rate of eight per cent
per ann,um after their several 1nat.Fities until
final payment The slave to remain specially
mortgaged and vendors priviedge retained
until the full and final paymeitsof the prnci'
pal sm interest that my accrue thereon.
Acts of sale to be passed before the Recor-
de-. of this parish and the notes made payable
at the Office of Messrs Fl. & S. l.. Taylor, at
Marksvlle
Marksvil|e, February 8th 1862.
f. h. COCfI RANE,
Public Anctioneef.