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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-12-20

lie debt during the year, s941, ,9O2, ,537 04.
The receipts for the quarter ending Sept.
80, 1868, were 44O, ,226,77O 27; expenses,
1878 3,06S, 254 So; leaving balance Oct l,
$67, l5S, SIS Al. Estimated receipts for the
remaining three quarters of the year ending
June 30, 1866, are
Ralapoa Gf7 1SS xix
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. NEGRO LABOR.

in its relation to reconstruction is
ssbea Stumbling block to the Cabinet. So
kas hew Orleans Times. Well we are not
I'D as i. The North has undertaken 10
kihe knottiest problem of modern tines
sAs Gofsian knot ofour social and industrial
Eals--ai,d like the man who won the ele.
4 rattle, now that he has the lone-coyeted
klnhis grasp. he don't know what q do with
IEslbuts plantation regulations won't work:
ssalIIlg abolltionists, such as Beccher. Gar.
Esla rdlps smile colnplacently and have
Fl 4 Suggest, while the President. in a ouan-
salng Sr loophole Of escape, looks for
Fhlat time when the whites and blacks
Ft stt aleug well together" and the blacks
II / Reaea g migrate to some Country adap-
EEa'as't e9ndition. The North Will not have
I NJ sasla having more of them now than
n asls " aag W use tor. and we cannot live with
as's aaless They go steadily to work. and
|1l1t y saus sort Of wholesome subiection. Ii
Ed lgsssd miserable failure; and the idea
Eslsl,lan q four territory being set apart and
l'aasslFsly BY citizens of African descent
|lfse led1ced TO practice. And who should
sss.sd aH Iinpracticable dreamer, for seeing
Fl sss !: II sse, looming up in the future, some
IN n " Y AeI eIlco, peopled by freedmen, !" and
.as ~ ooelIlne Of miscegenation being there
y Ms WI y ~ most luxurious proportions.
aa'gs haye happened; and.guiisn sabea1
Gatgest0n Nescs.
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Notice..

W. Il have the honor to inform our friends and
the merchants and planters of the Parish
ol d. Landry that we resume this day our busi-
ness as importers, grocers and commission mer.
chants. Ao'
:, our store vii! always be amply provided with all
ENDS OF provi=iols of the fist qualify for families
Which WI We viii sell at the lowest market n,ice: our
elian's may be assured that the most minute ere
VIII be given to our invoices, and that We will en-.
oeavor to satitty them in every respect.
Az the solicitation of numerous friends, we have
determined to add to our commission bus;ness - -
sale of the produce Of the country such as Cotton.
Sugar, Molasses, &c. ''0''
A sufficient capital, long expe' ience in the af
fairs of the country, constant application, assduiv
III all ai'rs entrusted to our Gaze, punctusIity in
our engagements, such are the titles which our
past life allow US boldly to claim, and which we
offer to the confidence of the public.
BLANCHIN & GIRAUD,
No. so OLD LEvEE, OR No. n FRONT LEvEE.
July 81 NEW ORLEANS
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=, lug ioyai local governments, and hea]ino ~
the wounds created by the war. He does
not attempt to dictate terms in accordance
with which State Constitutions must he
amended @ lie does not epdeavor to infringe
upon the rights of loyal men by forcing the be
South 90, to adopt any particular theories IN
lI local legislation. He simply demands that at
they recognise the facts which .ttand tha
eerm'hatlon e. ofthe war, and then leaves aacl,
o'a.e :. 70 work out its own political salvation
Inns Is the course which will soonest se-
cure G, a hearty allegiance to the National
government y, from the Southern neonle
lhis will securely cement the Union hv tho
oeseloPement ese of kindly feeling towards the
@ oen!ral power among the population Of this
section of the country.
they will submit to the authority Of the
nation IN any event, but they will return
TO their old affection for it. if tLev are
treated with some show of confidence; and
we " say to the citizens of Northern States
mat IN we OF the South are fit to be trusted
Cheerfui loyalty will become universal if
1ae generous policy of Andrew johnson
towards the masses of the people is permit
ted to do its perfect work. We do not ask
TO restore slavery. We do not wish it :.
and If we did, we know it would be ;mnos'
sloie to effect its reinstatement as a system
OF labor. We promise LOYALTY for the fu.
sure' and We desire to be permitted to man
age our own domestic concerns in our
way, without interference On the mart Of
the Government. We are ready to Give
the Government every guaranty that can
reasonably be asked, but independence in
our local affairs is as dear to Us as il j. to
the n citizens Of any other portion of the
Republic. S
We fervently hope that when Congress
assemblies it will be disposed to rational
and magnanimous view of this subject and
that the attempt may not be made to put
us IN state of territorial yassalage. Wbv
should we re compelled to submit to dicta-
ton IN our domestic concerns by men who
90 not understand them half as we'll as we
do! We will be loyal. lie, US have self.
government.
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4 4 E.
III BATON Whatever may be
" u 'sken Of the subject by Congress,
I IN Y room I for doubt as-to the policy
! asrt n ! concerning the reorganiza-
cauthern States. He totally
e sne doctrine that these Strtes are
NJ sasfed \ territory, and to be treated
u I 'tsy bad never been parts Of the
d s'lsan Republic with rights as In
s M ependent members Of the fe-
U Y chat be proposes to do in the
organization is to protect and
s| eopie in the South. who declare
s2Pse % be true to the Constitution
A " G the country, il re-establish-
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G. R OC R "
WAITER has the honor ID in

WAITER has the honor to inform his
-. friends and the public generally that he
has just arrived from New Orleans, with an as
sort'nent of groceries consisting principally of
Flour. Hams. Whiskey, Wines Of all kinds, &c.
which he will sell, as usual, at as moderate prices
as possible,
He has also engaged an excellent cabinet ma
Ser, which will enable him to repair the furniture
which may be entrusted to him.
Opelousas July 8, 1866. At.
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AN ORDINANCE. o

RELATIVE TO TIE PATROL OF THE
| TOWN OF OPELOUsAS.
| aECTIoN 1 Be it ordained by the Board OF
| y Police of the Town of Opelousas, That all
white males between the ages of seventeen and
fifty, after ten days residence in said Town shall
constitute patrol for said Town.
SECT. III. Be it further ordained, That said
patrol be divided into seven or more squads. with
a Captain appointed by the Mayor or President
OF the Board of Police, to each squad. and sub
ect together with his respective squad or portion
thereof at all times, to the orders of the Mayor or
President of the Board of Police.
SECT. III. Be it further ordained, That each
and every member of said patrol on failing TO
perform patrol duty after having been duly noti-
fed by the Mayer or President of the Board of
Police to do the same. without reasons satlsfac-
tory to the said Mayor or President, shall pay
fine of five dollars or suffer imprisonment in the
Parish Jail for twenty four hours.
SECT. w. Be it further ordained, That the
Mayor or President Of the Board of Police is
hereby empowered to make such disposition of
the patrol as lie may deem necessary for the MAIN
tenanee of order and the enforcement of the
laws, regulations and ordinances of said Town.
SECT. " BE it further ordained. That all laws,
ordinances and regulations heretofore passed by
this Board and conflicting with this ordinance, or
any part thereof, are hereby repealed.
Seer. VI Be it further ordained, That this
ordinance take effect from and after its publica-
ton.
Ordained the Sd day of July, 1865.
E. d. ESTILETTE.
President Of the Board of Police.
Jos. d. RIcHARD. Clerk. July Sd. |
HEAD QUARTERS 8. S. FORCES, at
W Washington, La, July 9Th, 1865.
BY order of
Lt-go,. r. F. ATKINS.
W. D. MCGUIRE, "a Tt. and Post Ad;t
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THE oPELoUSAS COURIER.
Published on Saturday, By joel FL. Sandos
CONDITIONS

Subscription. three dollars per year, payable in
advance, or "a at the end of the year. A subs
criber wishing to discontinue must give written
notice to that effect and settle up all arrearages
Advertisements will be inserted at eight cents
per line for each insertion; and all advertisements
sent in for publication will be inserted in english
and french (unless otherwise ordered) until the
editor shall judge it convenient to discontinue.
No subscription will be stopped until all are.
arages are paid unless at the option of the editor.
Candidates to public favors will pay ten dollars
each, in advance, if they wish to be announced
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government,

Sale of the Potomac F1otil1a.- N.rr
department has advertised for sale at nnhl;c au,.
ton, on June 3D. fifteen vessels heretofore hclon.
ing TO the Potonac fotilla. They are side-wbeel
steamers and propellers, seyarel Of them iron and
one o. them steel plated Ills is the first salt.
Tor the purpose Of Riding the navy Of some hun.
dreds OF vessels purchased for the exigencies of
the war and no Longer required for the public
service. e'o
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St. Landry Medicine Depot ,

THE UNDERSIGNED has just received a
IL fresh stock of we'll assorted Drugs. Medi-
cines. Perfumery, pure Wines and Liquors for
medicinal purposes, Stationery, &c, &c.
Prescriptions and orders carefully filled at all
hours, night or day. Terms-CAsH.
Vaccine Virus. warranted pure and genuine,
furnished and inserted.
JOHN POSEY.
Opelousas, July z, 1855. .A-1m.
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Il office.

- Notice.
II L. COURET toF 0PELoUsAs), informs his
u friends and acquaintances, and the public in
general that he has just establish ed himself in New
Orleans as COMMISSION MERCHANT He is prepared
to receive all products which may be entrusted to
bis care, such as Sugar, Moasses, Cotton, Wool
Hides, Leather, &C he viii also take charge of
all commissions for the purchase of provisions and
other commodities, which the Planters and Mer-
chants may confde to him, provided he is furnish
ed with sufficient supply of products or the re-
quiste funds. He will use the greatest diligence
in all affaiis which may be entrusted to him.
His Office is No. 13, CosrI STREET, between
Chartres and Leyee, New Orlears.
j. L. COURET.
Opelousas, July "a
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! 4, ,ssideuce in Opelousas which is ad-
!. VA. y II elsewhere, will be ballotted Oft
\ ~ Y i. $, tickets will be placed. Persons
Y e M their luck are requested to call at
y II y 81. ...oo Messrs. Drinkard, Potter, Mil
s. r,,.rre, 4 at opelousas, or to agents at
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,,,ie,an Meeting. - Last Saturday
~ .i,.s ] persons disposed to em'grate to Bra,
''sl4I s.. i Washington. A committee was
" '.,.s Il he purpose Of communicating with
'an'su = ransr, At New Orleans and the min-
D,a,, =, n.t;on al Washington City, in refer
Z ! 49, ) Inducements offered by the emperor
f. ~, n t. those who smigrate thither.
1., s,l .lse that we are aware Of, was accom-
| '' q - nat assembly which was composed Of
b .1sr.ble number Of respectable citizens,
81. ,...,r determined TO try the experiment al
i. 4. : msetius was then adjourned to Saturday,
!! IA i the Court House, opelousas.
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g state Treasurer

~ ,.., E safhorized to announce the name
Ns M " Y lassI''IVER as'E as candidate for State
y !, & IA ensuing election. +
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Charles Potter.

{ foLLECToR AND PUBLIC CRlER, opelou.
~ sas, will attend diligently to all collections
which may be entrusted to his care in the parish
OF 81. Landry and reighborng Parishes; also as
Public Crier ~
OpelouSas, July sth, 1865. 4-6m
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,s,,,.;on i called on two Town Ordinances
j Z .ys issue. Freedmen are requested to
Il. II "A n.uder, and then go to work in earnes t.
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Communicated.

C0Mn2n9cdteG.
c,aailian immigration
s ~ held in Washington, July lst+,
Zinc ZINC to Brazil, a committee OF two
g. GA i correspond with the Brazilian
y 'P'A + vas resolved that all those in favor
4 Il country for Brazil, be requested to
''' rourt H House in Opelousas, on satur-
!. KIN. 1865.
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A CARD.
NHE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RE-
Il turned from the City of New Orleans where
he has made ample arrangements to carry on his
Old business of Commission Merchant and Cotton
FACTOR, on the most liberal terms, now offers his
services to his former clients and friends.
lie will continue to make advances of baepinr.
rope, twine &c. His engagements are such that
ne cannot, at present, visit all his clients and
trends; but he assures them that he will, as he
has heretofore done use his best exertions to me-
r't their appreciation with the hope that they will
continue their patronage to him.
His Office is at No. 33, Front Levee Street,
between Customhonse and Bienville streets, New
Orleans.
A. DESMARE.
Opelousas July 1st, 1865. 3-6t
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Z, washington correspondent of the N. O.
I'M FIites On June 9th;
d. .onseracy trial drags heavily. and the evi-
W I'M Nh 4 aIslose much abont the, horrible
8 81 .s sheh hss enshrouded the assassination,
ssa ,,,is dspsndsuts can be placed upon the tes-
W, " 4 4 mn whoogn that they are professional
y |spi iyiaes . . si'bsI side 1,rsa for cash:
sbnson lee and Stephens asking for
E,sen I'M -0ar telegnphic news this morning is
,s, ss,. ia,uortauce. 1t appears that Generals
saIohn,on and Robert E. Lee and Alexan-
4 sssuhens have applied President John
!, srs.taoa under the terms of the amnesty
'shrapu. lis one OF the encouraging signs
II dlss tIlat men SO prominent in the Con-
issss ss5vsInent should, at such an early date,
III Isuara to take tie new amnesty oath, and
4 sIiay disposition to resume, if permitted,
h 5atss as citizens of the United States.
|xssy General Speeds Taeent official an
Iipraaat that all applications for special par
lnasI Be accompanied by a certificate that
agliesnt has taken the oath required by the
s3Ssnis proclamation, leaves little room for
spa tbat head. Their cases will be test Of
ayuses Of the President concerning two
.ssfsiiizens who have opposed the Govern
fathe United States: the leading military and
afcrrs Of the rebellion. Neither Lee nor
lsHs was an original secessionist. and the
|Eas looked on with great distrust by many
Y Confederates Their example in attemp-
! renew their allegiance is worthy of high
aud we trust that it may be
5fplowed. The Government will not. mis-
y pursuing magnanimous course where
san excuse for generosity.-M O. Times
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05
POPULARITY.

A great many people at the present
day think more Of obtaining Publicity
and popularity, than aay other ane ibing
they could possibly be possessed Of. Bat,
anSious.as they nay be to acquire the
vain glory Of the popular voice, none ev-
Or succeeded to 30 great al extaut AZ has
that world renowned remedy known as
C'oeas Cough Baisam. There is scarcely
d family Ia the land but what consider u
supply OF this article as necessary TO tho
household as their aaaE Of provisions.
Experience has taught the peopls that no
9tber remedy has ever been put before
she public that will care coughs, colds,
Group, sore throat, and In fact ail throat
aud lung complaints, as quickly asd,as
eiTaetuaIly as Goes Cough Baisam. In
The Eastern States, where ii has been
loag kaowa and tested, ID Is considered
as the most reliable cough rsndey extant,
aud no one, either rich OF poor, think of
being without ii. We would 81 ggess to
all our readers tbs necessity Of keeping
lon hand an aftiale Of this klaa for inaaa
diate use. II costs but 40o. per bottle,
and is sold at all oar drug stores, and 10
the cheapest and bsss xeassAy ia Nc
world. Dec l5-km
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

gD- The Ladies' Repository for jan
uary is one Of the neatest and best peri
otIicais that we have seen. Il has beau
Iifui title page, two other Gue engrnyiBgs
grace ito pages. The eagrasings alone
are worth the price of The book. 0wing
to the pressing times, the Publishers are
obliged to raise the price OF the Reposi-
Tory The terms are 50 so ia advance -
Address, Poe & Hitchcock, Cincinnati,
Corner of Main and Elizabeth ST.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

JbB PRIKxNG-MoRE NER TYPE.--Ws
hayerescafiy sesled TO our job once large lot q
neg FYpe, Cuts. Borders, sc. all Of the essl aaa-
ly and latest Styles aas ws ara nov better PIE
pared than ever TO execute every variety Of plain
and fancy lob Printing, aeai, quick and eAcaP.-
We have the largest and most complete assortment
If 4bblhg mateFiaE an Tbs Vest and can tar& cut
any kiud u work tsat may be desired. short no.
s8ce AeFehsats ard othcfs who have Printing TO
be dens are requested to can and examines speci
mVrp sBd prices. We guarantee satisfaction 10
every case
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

RTThe rebels are carrying everything
with high hand around Milliksn's
Bend, and the freedmen's plantations are
being rapidly dspopnlated By the negroes
lieeing in great nambeTs to YlekshaEg for
sAfeay. i barge that was full Of these
people was sunk neay Yieksburg and
nearly all Of tbeTn drowned.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

R- "Cornelius O'Dowd," in Black
woods MagaziAe, thus rhspsodizss On
seFvants - g Why can modara nechan-
zeal genius do nothing for us2 Oh for a
steali butler and self-acting housemAid!
oh for a caok that q man could wind Up
ike an eight day clock, and never think
of till the end Of the week %
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05
w An anxious mother 10 Scotland

eT An anxious mother In Scotland,
taxing leave oil her son on his departure
for England, gave hiEn this advice sMy
dear shdy, rnY ain bairn, gang south, and
get ali the silver ye can from the south
ems taxi tvery thing ye can. But the
English are q brave hoxia' people, and
taxi care o. them, Sandy. Mover 6ght .
bald qhan, for ye cenaa catch him By lbs
hair.,s
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

BustSEss DiREcroRr.--f srsons ' ass'.as
the city for the purpose o. paFcaas'as
g,,,.,. q sraasacsing asy kiaa Of oaai-
ness, would do well 10 eoasals our naa''
,sss Directory. Under thai bead they
viII aad he aau.es ind place Of transact
inp basisess Of all, advertisers in TaR
Bpa1s ws,a ,mpvise the greater portion
- ne yeI.ahls busiaess men Of the city.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

{ TaaSxs.-The Carrier Of THIS BucLE
desires ns 10 return bis thanks 10 those
kind friends who were so liberal in their
contributions 10 bis pockes in return for
the Address with which ha presented
them, The fact that be roalised about
forty dollars from bis patrons is evidence
Of the liberality OF our friends. "May
their shadows never grow less and may
they never want for anything IN life.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

PaoDpes.-The attention Of freightsEs,
ernigrants, and others, Is called TO the
advertisement of j. D. HoSx, la our col
unns. Air. Iloaa has bis store on Broad
say, ono door west Of the Star Markets
whers almost anything 10 the produces
line, can be bought, or sold, on as fair
sexHs - anywhere else in the city.
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INFORMATION F1EE
To Nervous Sufferers,

4 GENTLEMAN, cuseI Of Nervous Debility, In
competency and Premature Decay, and EsusafHl
Error, aesaateyi By desire to benefit othera, win
be happy to furnish al who aeed IT, Tree efehaEgsl
ths reeips saa 1sreeiluuz for making tue simple
remedy used la his case. Sufferers wishing To-
prUaI BY the advertisers bad experience and posses
kaFs and yAia 4bts Fssasiy, can de SO By aadees-
sing him at once ct his place Of business. ms
Rt1ape AMI tai Lnf9rmztiQa--sf vital inPoEtzace
will be cheerfailE seat ~ rslnsa saaiI4
Actress JuHa D. OB0gN.
No So NassaH street, Nsw Yors.
P.s Nervous sufferers u both sszas via md
taIs information Invaluable. Disc. 22d. 81. 3En
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

THE FssTIyAL.-Fhs festival gotten mp
By tho citizens Of the city, the proceeds
of which are to be used in relieving the
wants Of soldiers families, was a grand
affair, and a success 10 every respect
We understand that tho nett proceeds a
mOuat to over 500 and that the entire
amount raised in the City and FOwnshiP
is not far from $, 900.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

T3oAzp oY SUPERVISORS. - The Board of
Supervisors Of Potsawastamis County,
commenced their regalor session on Mon.
day last. We have not get learned TIE
nature OF the business trwusa0sed By the
Board, but pEesume We shall be enlight-
e8ed in course Of simas
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

- We see it stated in one Of our ex-
ehanges tsaas aausaher Of Yankees Ii sess
York city bavs Termed company which
employs vessels TO follow in the path Of
the blockade runners and pick up the cot
Ton which they throw overheard when
chased They make good thing oft.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

Burlington, Iowa, Dec. al An at
temps was made TO rob the farm. house Of
J. j. Brooks. One of the robbers was
instantly killed and two others mortally
wounlied. Three persons who were as
sistiug Mr.. Brooks were slightly
wouuled.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

TINS TugSEgs Ass0cIAuoN.-We attend
q on SatuFi y evening the first public
exhibition given by the association. OF
course il MAS all German to US, AMI
therefore, we cannot say how we'll each
one performed bis role; but should Judge
from the gestures, that the performance
WAS one FL to be made.
The ladies who took part ia tho even
ings entertainment performed their parts
With much grace and dignity, and We
we're truly sorry that to: as all tbeir sweet
accented words were sink for stay"
Weunderstand that the proceeds Of the
exhibition, which were not far from Sl0O
were given to aid soldiers families, in
mastering the hardsbips Of this inclemcnt
season of the year.
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= 4 = =

Bear III Kiad that II one-eighs u
an inch has .heea ascidently remnFed
from alU. 3. fractiguA enrsency haM, II
IL not seieelaeds AID IL therefore uDear-
rent. Some poor wsdow ID liable 90 Iose
ffty cents or more BIZ her ignorance sf
this act.- tx. AsfS a{kE &IG
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

PlGEox SHoGTING.-.A number of the
members Of the Council Bluffs Shooting
Club, met on Monday last for the pur-
pose of having litsle sport at Pigeon
shooting.
The first match that came of vas be-
tween three persons on a side, and was
short for the birds. ii Il I ground traps
we're used at Il yards raise, and 100 yds.
bound, Ia OF. Shot. fVe birds each,
and resalted = foIlows.-
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1865-01-05

CD" "Fiac day fer raee,n said 8 waG
to q sporting friend one bright morning
lately. "lYhat race ~ Anxioasly in-
quirbd the friend. "Why the hasaan
race. to be sure vas the reply.