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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

No CLEAN of hope ever miti-
gates the raging anguish of
the lost.soul. Considering also,
that, although your sins may
not be openly fragrant; yet, as
you have heard the gospel and
enjoyed many calls and warn
ings, and also many strivings
of the spirit, these will ex-
ceedingly aggTavate your mis-
cry.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

Now, if custom Operates in
a manner SO powerful as to be-
come a part of our nature, how
important then that we habitu-
ate ourselves to the use of
proper habits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

A young lad recently ran
away from home and went to
a tavern, where he was found
by a friend, with a cigar in his
mouth.
what made you leave homer"
said his friend.
"Oh, eonfound it," said he,
"father and mother were SO
sauey, I couldn't stand it any
longer, and | quit 'em.''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

There is a deed on file in
Cambridge, Mass, which des-
cribes apiece of land as boun-
ded by "stumps and stones
where Daniel Harrington lick
ed William Smith"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

Mrs. Veal, who had lately
given birth to a son, was of
Tended at a neighbours inquiry
for the health of her young calf.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

That distinguished individ-
ual, known among the ancients
as Cupid, has changed his
name to cupidity-and now
deyotes his attention to money,
patrimony, alimony, as the
basis of matrimony."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

There is an editor in North
Carolina with seven bullets in
his body-received in duels
and street encounters. His
paper ought to be called the
Bulletin and contain all lead
ed matter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

Iron exists in the blood and
preserves it; gold, or the love
OF 1t, exists in the heart and
cornlpts it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

W. E. HAMILTON. W. B. HAMILTON
E. j. HAMILTON. e. r. coNNELL.
: ------------ ------------- Il
HAMILTON & CO.
TEXAS STREET. a
SIRE VEPORT, Id,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Staple and Fancy
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, sc.
The following is a synopsis of the
/ goods we have in store, and are
now offering for sale
DOMESTICS,
Brown and Bleached, Cotton Yarns,
Osnaburgs, Denims, Stripes, &c.
PRINTS,
All kinds of American Prints, French
and English Prints.
DRESS GOODS.
French and British, of all kinds.
LINEN GOODS,
Linen Damasks, Towels, Crash, Hand
kercheifs, Diapers, Shirt Fronts.
WHITE GOODS,
Jaokonets, Cambrics, Nainsooks, checks,
Stripes, Lawns, DC.
EMBROIDERLES,
of every MISUNDERSTANDING Trim
mings, DC.
Imported Hosiery and GlOOes,
containing every article in the trade.
DOMESTIC HOISERY,
and Underware of every description
CLOTHING,
and Mems Furnishing Goods of all
kinds.
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
Pongees, Bandannas, Twills, Corrahs
&c.
FLANNELS,
all grades, widths and colors- Import
ed and Domestic.
w 90 LIE Ms,
Summer Cassimeres and Cloths
French and English.
YANKEE NOTIONS, :
including Buttons, Braids, Spool Cotton,
Bindings, &c.
HARDWARE, of every description.
CR0CKERY g. GLASSWARE,
Wood and Willow Ware.
CUTLERY,
Table and Pocket-from best Manufac
/ turers.
Smoking and Chewing tobacco.
Shreveport, La. n50
7
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29

1t is well.to be charitable to
faults, but not blind.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29


AND LIQUORS,
Drugs and Patent Medicines, Linseed
Sperm and Tanners Oils, Turpentine
&C., &c, besides many articles too
numerous to mention.
We shall keep constantly on hand
and for sale on the most reasc nabie
terms, everything il our line of bust
ness, which the market requires.
Give us a call, and see for yourself,
that our stock is inferior to none-and
is as cheap as the cheapest.
say The highest cash price paid for
Cotton, Wool AMI Hides.
WM E. HAMILTON & co.
Fillmore, La. n33
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29
Books and Stationery,

surprising anything of the kind outside
of New Orleans, and embracing the
works of most standard authors, to-
gether with the latest publications of
the day.
Stationery in all all its varieties, and
on the most reasonable terms. Also,
Music and Musical Iastrament$.
We shall not enumerate the various
articles embraced in our stock, but
solicit call from wholesale and retail
buyers. feeling assured that they will
be pleased upon an examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02
CONGRESSIONAL

SESATK.-Saturdav afternoon, the Tax bill
being under consideration by the House in
COMMITTEE of the Whole
MT Ames OF Mass moved to amend by fix
ing the duty on squares OF steel or iron m marked
for measuring at 50 per cent. ad yalorem in
stead OF 80 per cent, as reported by the Com
m1ttee OF ways and Means. Agreed to.
upon table cutlery, with other than ivory,
pearl or metal handles, was fxed at - cents
per dozen instead of IS cents, as reported by
On motion Of Mr.. Griswold of NY, duty
OF cents per pound was fixed upon horse and
Mr.. Morrill, moved to strike out the words
Ion IRON known as angle iron. two and three
quarter cents per pound" and insert sson
iren known as angle iron, whether in shapes
called L l. or H, two and three quarter cents
per pound" which was agreed to-
Mr.. Bundy of Ohio, moved TO make he duty
Not agreed TO.
Mr.. Dodge of N. Y, moved to amend by
adding 10 the clause imposing duty on iron
wire, &c, an ad valorem tax of 10 per cent.
Mr.. Haley of N. Y, moved to amend by
yalued at cents per pound or less, cents,
instead OF ~ cents, as reported by the com.
mittee Not agreed TO.
Mr. NORTH of W., moved to amsnd by
striking out the words ION ali railroad har.
made by the Bessemer and pne matte process.
"a Genus per pound" and insert, ION railway
paIs Haoe IN whole or IN part by the Besse-
mer ana pneumatic process, and on steel rail.
way bars made in whole or in part by this
process, 2K cents per pound" Agreed to-
Mr. Dodge of N. Y, moved to amend by fix.
ing ~ per cent ad valorem duty upon crino-
lire steel wire. Not agreed to.
Mr Morrill moved TO make the duty on
crlnoline wire 10 cents per pound. Agreed TO-
Mr. O'Neill of Pa, moved 10 amend by fix
ing the duty upon hardware, tools, imple-
ments, carpenter tools, vIses, braces, bits IRE
longs, &c, 90 per centum ad valorem, instead
OF - per centum As reported by the committee
Not agreed 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

The following rs contained in the official de-
spatches received from acting Rear Admiral
Gordon:
The allied army crossed into Paraguay on
me 18TH OF April, avoiding the pass of La
Patria, ard landing some four miles below IL
in region of country rendered almost i'm
passlble by marshes and iungles,
"Ihis movement was hailed a great sue
cess, as their less was uifling. On the ID day
OF May. however, the Paraguayans fell upon
the right wing of the enemy. and almost ami
hilaied the Uruguay contingents, leaving fe w
besides General Flores to represent one of the
allied powers in the field. The Paraguayans
were nnally repulsed with heavy loss IN killed
and wounded, but were not at all disorganized
or injured In point OF morale, which cannot be
said of the Brazilian troops
The heavy battle which is idaily expected
will decide the fate of Fort HumaIta. and even
OF Ascension, but not the duration of the war
ior the allies, by the Secret Treaty. are
pledged not 10 treat with Lopez and he will
not willingly give himself in 20 the hands of his
the head of an army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02
.i-ii LATE MFxIcAS NEWS. ,lt
Inperiais Esssss,e Basdad.Ma,amsres

Pfststiy Occupt~d sy Ltoerafs
A sloop from Brownsville brings ni-s OF
Ma aiHOres ana ID o~nsvili- papers of IN. 2ld
OF lSar. 10 t@Rls.ston, bring the first arrival
sincs the haitle of Can argo.
Eas oad has h~en evacuated by the Imp~rtal-
lists the Liberals assuming the rub. IT
Two companies OF negroes fought on the
Lib raj side nj Czmorgo.
The train capfur~d by the Liberals is valued
n one mill n and half OF dollars.
The ownerr Of the property who went from
hasmoros 10 treat with the Liberals Tor ies
rrdsmpuon were arrested hy General Esoo-
bedo, at a ransom was demanded for their re-
lease.
TIE reports concerning the specie train are
not confirmed. Some say it returned 20 Mon
terey
6tnerai Carvsjal took command in front OF
Matamoros, demanding its surrender. Gen.
ersl M jia refused, but sent for General Esco-
beoo 20 come and receive the city. Meantime
Escooedofwas marchingio assault Mejls sent
Tor General Getty, who went over 10 confer
wNh the imperial general. General Msna
seed " wbethtr, IL he should surrender 20 Car
ysJal, General Getty would protect the Ameri-
csn citizens. The latter answered: "Tnat is
what am here for
The citizens OF Matsmoros are flying 10 the
Texas siue.
On the 23d instant the custom -hou So was left
open all night 20 facilitate their departure.
0Escotedo is endeayoring 70 pass the captured
trains into Texas
The Brownsville Courier thinks that some
arrangement will be made TO transfer the city
over TO Carvslal. These details are circum-
stantial and reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

A WHIPPING CAsE.-Cambridse, Macs, 10
greatly sxciied over a case OF corporal punish :
meni which recently occurred IN a public
schf oil IN that place. OIe story represents three
teaches as connected with the affair, one OF
these administering punishment with a long
feather strap, smother holding the mouth OF
The offending pupil, and a third playing on a
piano IN an adjoining room in order 10 drown
the sbrieks Of the ssiciim. Perhaps the fact
mat he culprit was pretty girl OF sixteen il
at the bottom of the indignation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

- A boy fourteen years OF age son of Porter
Taylor. went IN swimming with a number Of
others. near the first canal look at Brighton
N. Y, on Wednesday afternoon and was
drowned The other boys Were frightened at
the occurrence and hid his clothes. and re-
turned heme, making no report of the affair
unnl evening. Search Tor the body is being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

- Kate Reynolds. twenty -four years OF age
night band at Daggett's Worsted Mills in At
tleooro. Mass, was drowned on Tuesday morn
ing at the factory dam, where she went with
TWO or three companions II ON the mill, and
contrary 10 theIr warnings plungeo int the
wafer, which was ten OF twelve feet in depth
Her body was recovered in about half an hour,
but life was extinct. IL Is believed the ACT was
Intentional. though no cause Is assigned for H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

IHE ATLANTIC CABLE.-The man nufaeture
OF me new Atlantic cable was entirely COM
pleted on June l4tb. and il was being rapidly
stored on the Great Eastern. That vessel was
expected 10 sail from Sheerness to Valencia
on June 5Oth, and prepare for laying the cable
The middle of IulN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

ooLeATEs AROMATIC vEaErABLI SOAP
superior TOILET Soar, prepared from refined
VEGETABLE Gus in combination with GLYcKRINI
and especially designed for the Of LADIES, and
for the NURSERY. Its perfume 10 exauisits, and
Its washing properties unrivalled.
For sale by all druggists. fes-eolv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

AWFUL EFFECTS OF LIGHTNING-A farmer
was struck by lightning near Madlsonyille
ny, last week, and instantly killed. He was
striped naked, except. the wristband of shirt
on ms lett arm. Fragments of his clothing
Were scatieredt 10 the distance OF thirty wards
over half an inch s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

~ An English counterfeiter of greenhacks
has been arrested al Atlanta. He states th,r
the bulls were made AT Nottingham, England.
aho mat be, with nine acomplices. came here
lor ,be purpose OF peddling them. Three are
IN New York. two in Boston, one in (,,ncin
nan, one in -. Louis, one IN Nashville ana
one unknown. He refuses 20 describe hem.
or give any information against them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

AN EFFECT OF EUROPEAN wAR-It ia
claimed that one OF the effects of the apticjpa
tu war IN Europe viii be to send home a
great many American tourists and the rreat
amount OF money they Intended spending
abroad Will be disbursed at home IL has been
estimated that Americans in Europe during
ne present year. n there is peace. will spend
Al least SlOO,O0O.00O in gold-one half of which
VIII be brought back if war begins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02
THE REBFL PRIy.T,rps

THE REBEL PRIvATkERs.-Twoo of the rebel
prlNateers, the Tallahassee and the Sumter,
were sold at auction at Liverpool on June
IAN, by order Of the L. =. Consul al that port
lhe Tallahassee, new called the Chamelaou-
brought S2V.U0; whilst the Sumter, called the
IIoraltar, brought $3.50. Both have been idle
for some tune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

~BUTCHERB LIGHTNING FLY KILLER
makes quick work with flies, and II commenced
early, keeps the house clear all summer.
Look out for limitations.
Get Dutcher's . only. 10 1l.solm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

CAxApA.-GeneraIshe sherman seems TO have a
yeryspoor opinion - Oanada for on 9 recent
yisitto Sapdnsky, Ohio, The question Of Ca.
madam abn~xafton being dfscnsred, he said.
1--WE don't want Canada. kut IL we should,
campaign Of i've days would bring it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

- Kansas politics excite great local interest.
A strong effort is made by the radicals 20 de-
ieat Senator Lane. The Republican State
Convention is to take place on the 5th of Sep
EN- Der. The tendencies are decidedly radical.
While there are at least six candidates for
every position 10 be filed by the Con vention
here is no such thing as personality m Kansas
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

THE CHOLERA IN NEW IKRsEY-The most
serious outbreak OF the cholera in this country
vet reported has occurred at Elizabeth. New
Jersey. In suburb Of Elizabeth city called
Bushtown, there have been twenty .one cases
and ne deaths. The place is described as
naturai y unhealthy location, adjacent 10 a
'tagnaht swamp, the houses filthy and illy
ventilated The authorities took steps to abate
tn pestilenc~. placing q Gordon Of police
around the injected district TO cut off ali com.
munication with the surrounding country, and
disinfet ting the houses where cases made their
appearance. The result has been gratifying.
u spread Of the epidemic being checked.-
b. ookl, n Euk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

EXTRAORDINARY RAILWAY ACCIDENT
There recently occurred one Of the most ex-
iraordinary railway accidents on the Great
Northern, twenty miles from London, ever
heard OF A goods train, from some accident
10 the machinery, broke down and stopped in
Tunnel. In twenty minutes another train
WIN merchandise smashed into il, and in a
lew minutes more Scotch deao meat train
loaded with beef, mutton, &e.-added its
wreck TO the others. One man was killed and
one desperately injured. There We're no pas
sengers. and the engineers and firemen ali es-
capped. But all this was not enough The
trains caught fire from the engines: there was
quantity OF oil aud other ombustibles. and
soon the trains, goods, beef and mutton were
all IN one great roaring furnace. smoke and
names rushing upa shaft from the center OF
the tunnel The fire burnt all day and then il
took "A hours. day and night, to clear the track
of the ruins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

BUTTER WITHOUT + CHURNING-At a recent
meeting OF the American Institute Farmers
Cinb, Mr.. Sylvester stated that he had tried
The experiment Of making butter by burying
the cream in linen and that In another bag to
keep IT clean, which he buried about eighteen
inches deep, and after - hours took It up and
found the cream thoroughly converted into
butter as II is by churning. 1t 10 Just in the
condition butter is when 1t Is sscome" without
being adhered by the dasher. It was worked
In the usual way. and made as good butter as
ever was churned. f..fn < EtissAssf -
A NEW TRICK or BUReLARs.-Some OF the
professional burglars have adopted new
method Of obtaining information in re.sr ~
desirable places for. Operations" Daring
business hours, when hon sch olders ara ab>eur.
men call At their residences, and, representing
thems< " e. to be internal revenue olncerU, make
minute inquiries OF the .seryauts about their
ture, &c, which information Is taken advau.
taee Of by burglars. Citizens should be on the
lookout for such tricks as thea. 8 81 x ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02
~The Aubur

~The Auburn (Cal.) Stars and Stripes has
aI.qnest from Captain Tenn OF the Placer
tribe OF Indians, 10 made the pa per tell every
man and woman that his beloved wife MAN
da" is .'heap dead" s-She was little slck rWo
week, neap sick one week, and made dead az
ter dinner on Monday" The sorrowing wild
over says she was 'heap good woman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02
MOTH AND FRECKLES,

MOTH AND FkECKLES.
Ladies' afiictsd with Discolorstions on the Face.
called moth patches or freckles, should use PER-
RY'S celebrated MOTH and TRECKLE LOTION.
1t 10 infallible Prepared BY DR.. B. o. Perry, Der
Eatologist, - Bond ST., n. Y. Sold by all drug.
gists in Washington and elsewhere. my ls-eosm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

days ago case was called for trial in the
Supreme Court in New York city, which
gives lively idea OF the heavy sums OF mo-
ney that are now and then dependent upon
litigation, and also OF the enormous fees
which such litigants are called on to pay for
professional advice and service This action
was brought by Henry May and others, of
baltimore. against Robert J. Walker, former
ly Secretary OF the Treasury. The plaintiffs
aver that they We're retained by Mr.. Walker
In the well-knowH Almaden case, and were
TO be pad S40.OOO If they gained the suit Ar
a subsequent period, Mr.. Walker compro.
mlSed with his opponents, and received the
sum OF 8, $4,000 for his share in the property.
and on this the plaintiffs claim a proportion
ate fee, and lay their claim at S2O,OOO or one.
half the sum they said they were promised
There was an imposing display Of counsel in
court, put the case went over 20 the next term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

THE MEDINA CHILD WHIPPING Casa
recent telegram announced that Mr.. Lindsley
who whipped his child, three years old, to
death in Medina because he would not saw his
prayers. was released on bail 1t now appears
tnat ne Is once more IN Jail Fearing violence
at the hands Of an indignant people he went
TO the house OF his brother. in law 70 stay; but
the latter, fearing his house would be torn
dswn by an infuriated crowd, refused TO shell
ter him. With no place {, 20 where he could
be safe in his freedom, he voluntarily returned
TO the Jail at Albion to escape the summary
punishment threatened him. When the corpss
OF the child was taken from the coffin, a scene
was presented which made the stoutest shed
bitter tears. The hands, arms, hips, thighs,
legs and feet were lacerated and bruised al.
most beyond description. The people are yery
mary punishment on Lindsey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

AN EXCELLENT ENTERPRIeR-A Younr
Woman's Home is established in New Yors
CITY, designed particularly for those who are
Tor support and the price OF board is in pro-
portion TO the ability of each person 70 nav.
Those who are thrown out Of employment on
account OF III health, or other cause beyond
their control, are still permitted to ep;ov ifs
privileges, without feeling that they are In. !.
truders. The g Home" is supplied with a
suitable library, ana the beginning OF a fund
has been laid for the erection Of large and
permanent buildings for the uses Of this noble
enterprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

~ Austria's reply to tne propo.si for a En-
ropean Congress- might have been condensed
intn ''No you. don't" = 80 q =
1.-TWO men fell to fighting on the roof Of
shed In Albany and rolled on. 'ResuIt-a
brokfn arn and CRACKED head.g - = : 81 s,s.ss
eROur Government appears to have heaped
bod full Of red hot Goals On the head OF Eng
land in regard 70 the question Of neutrality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

Swi LOWING HALF EAGLE.-A gentleman
OF our acquaintance met with a singular acct.
dent yesterday, which, we trust may have no
Verse result than the fright already occasioned.
he put two half eagles and q two-and q. half
ed his horse to 60 about five or six blocks In
ihe course OF the ride the animal SHE'D and
the sudden Jolt carried one Of the half eagles
down the gentleman's throat, producing ever
since decided heavinees on the stomach We
regard such disposition OF gold as q very nm.
safe in nvestment, especially in these fiuctuatiur
times s.--Mempkis BMlefia, 9{H II-' =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-02

warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also,
Diseases and Abuses which prostrate the vital
charge in sealed letter envelopes Address Dr. i.
SkILL!N H0UGHT0N, Howard Association,
Philadelphia. Pa. % I6-Sn