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Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
Malaria EveryWh ere.

Earl. has thrr" been a season a trait
:ui a. this 90 malarinu- diseases. Not only
on the rrsiri-s and in the valleys OF the.
West :"t merely ~ all h.. old haunt~ o.
Fever ard Aenr and Billions R.f-ii'rn,
Fever have these pro-trating diseases been
unusually ,iy,Ilcnt but :h"y hav. extend.
ed t" towing and c''icS r'.ver h"!uro intrs ed
with hem. and haze even ascend d the
mountaiusand attacked thousands "f people
supposed tc have been placed hy IL" Jaws
If NHtur" above their r"nch, i-uor ~"
arc compelled 10 admit that - fatal rl,-
men l,rt~ud-, the Universal Air hi- ,ci.-on
aud shouid at me" resort to tic only ap-
proved prcvcutiv. % IT. cuiI-.uncuCs-
HOSTTETER' STOMACH ElII.RS,
., tonic potent, an ru.i,septi, ~ p"rs.yi.
an Alternative 50 irrc-is llb,-, aal a -tjmu
lani 80 ,,Irr. that il enables the human
system {" resist and hafi- :rii IN. u-ndi--
posing caus"- Of his.a--. Wr.h .:.~ con.
garments might move among h!ntin f,uild-
iugs. the man who arms himself agunsr
malaria " ,th ihi- powerful dten-i"e W.di
cu,. may Sa'k a t"vrrs" ourg"d district
fearless Of is in-nlubrious atmosphere.
Tn in'erIni,i-I's and renIItlruts al pts
GENT So grcuru! in all parts Of the c"uhtry
MAY be but ia" t"r"r'iun"rS "f u dca,!leg
now on H. way westward from the far
East. rr~rsrc the system with
NpSTETtER's BlTTtES
for successful battle wish tl'. m"rrl:il,
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

A New York correspondent of the
NO. Iicayune, under date of the
23d ult., says!
The excitement in this city in re.
lation to the cholera has competel v
died out, and even at Quarantine
there is daily abatement ofthe dis
ease. There are now but one or two
cases a day: The passengers on the
England who arrived here week
ago, have gone to every part Of the
city and country, without single
case ofrhoiera resulting from their
presence amongs, US. As there still
continues to be case of cholera now
and then among the passengers Of the
Virginia, they are yet detained at
Qaarantine,t The law is that four
teen days must elarec after the last
case, until parties quarantined are
allowed to land in New York. Our
prominent ply ysicians believe that
cholera will as surely visit this cou . :
try in summer as that the sun shines
at mid day.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
.lu,.STrid Ecn.ale CO1leJc.

THE SEMi.ASNIAL F.NAMISATION
l @! this Institution will confluence on
SATURDAY. the a:Td DIZZY OF June. l-G6.
lh" -"rmou before tue Graduating Class
viii be delivered on Fne-day Evening.
iii" 10Th. by Rev. l., NJ. Lewis Of .he La
Conference. \ Concert Of NocAl aud In>trn
ncui.d Music, wili y. given on Nedn-s-
day E.rnimg, IN. 25,h On Thursday the
18th day 60. june iConm.nc. .mrct Dav J the
the Annual .Aii.cSs before ia" Institution,
Mil b" delivered by J. Finckn-> Harris
Esq, q. Shreveport and will b- followed
by addresses from member. Of the Gradu-
ttfug Class. I've ID number. h" puniic
are invited 10 attend.
fHtS. .. STUART.
ma - President
.. E.uus-ugd, II Vhus IOS,i,I
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

An lrishman. giving his testimony
in one Of our courts, It few days since.
in riot case, said "Be jabbers, the
first man ! saw coming at me, when
! got up, was two brickba,s."
Mediocrity dispatches and exults;
the man Of talent ccngratulates him
self on the success Of his cxertion;
genius alone mourns over defeat. d ex
DectatlOn.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
-H.iRDVLRE.

wv T. offer at the Old Hardware
w Stand. No. 2o T..as S'.-,.t,
the following Articles OF iIardw are the
stock will be r.ncHed ny constant ad-
djtiou.-Jacs. fore and smoothing plains.
tiaud and rip saws. padi"cks. rutiuus kinds:
! rim 10 ckss. cottage LOCKE. southern locks.
dead tck-. st6re-door locks assorted prices
aud styles; cupboard. trunk, III. chest
drawer, wardrobe, and pantry locks: brass
| can"lcsticks, trace chains, halter chains.
| lock chains. dog chains; sewing and pegg-
| ing avis: ollins' and other axes. hammers
ha.cb.s. assorted; iathinI hatcheis ;plnted
| table and teaspoons, BIi;'ania and iron
/ srocns, shears, scissors. lamp iritnmcss.
carpenters rules and squares, btitts and
screws. assorted; strap hinges. light and
heavy: hinges, screw pullcSs. brass castors.
pnnnel. square aud shutter boltsi saw.sctis.
plumb bohs, compasScs mi!l-saw. bastard,
and hand-saw files: brass cocks. racking
cocks. wooden faucets: hollow aug-rs.
| Butchers clcavcrs, rai-,raps, rein and hal
! ter snaps. to"per's ir".s, b, i keys. sngars,
assorted ; frying pans, assorted well
~hr"ls. sancrrahs.: mai! and and spik gimh
let's, monkey wrrnchrs. .s>"r,cd; Tan-s
| "f.nCie~, breast drills, ratcntt; dtIils. ball
braces, Wilson's bruc" and bitt horse
| brushes. shoe and hat brushes. sttoc knives.
| pinchcrs. and punches. shoe floats: as sort
| ed steel ho:s, coffee mills. Box and Wilson 5
carr"nter's levrls. pock-, levels. pocket
knives. 81! qualities. English and .im"ri-
lines, bed cords. jutr ami Nau'tfa rope.
line.
a. IL
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
Pitts .c ZNyyes':x Sales.
LARGE AND UNRtSERvED SALE OF
Hardware, Tinwarc, Saddlery,
Crockery. &c, NC.
AT AUCTIoN,

by PITTS X TNAIEk,
{. {. TRArER. ER........-.....A .Auciiore-r
w ILL hc sold on THURSDAY, juno
W 9Th at 10 O'Clock. 4. NJ. and continuing
daily until tn" to Ok is Disposed OF. ~ No
= tevee street.
The entire Stock of Hardware, Tinware.
Saddl"rv. Crockery. Ac.. now in Stor. of
W. Witty. No. = 1--we street
Also
Will be sold the Lease Of Store No 9
l., wee from: Jun. 18th, ls6n to January lst
1867. The attention of the trade and
others is particularly called 70 this sale
Th. entire stock Will b. AolI ,ri,Aou re-
ssrr,.
Terms-Casb in u. S, Treasury Notes
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
iStOD the Horse IHief.

NTDhEN from the undersigned in Shreve-
~ port on the Night of the z0ti Inst. n
dark bay horse Mule. seven years old
The Hoof of fc't fore FOOT sIdit up to the
PARTON joint. brauded Is on the shoulder,
with white about the back and belly,
caused from the saddle.
A liberal reward will be paid If returned
to CHAS. W. BLOUNI,
at The Brick Yard back Of Cox n Caldwell.
Wagon latd
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Mr.. G. G. Thayer, of the firm of
Pitts IL Thayer, We are pleased TO
learn, has been appointed agent of
the Pioneer Southern Accident In
surance Company, of Lynchburg,
Va, the only purely Southern Insu-
rance Company in existence. ALI
wishing to insure should call on him.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Our friends i'll the interior, whose
mail facilities will not admit of their
subscribing to Il Semi Weekly paper,
are reminded that the Shreveport
Weekly N.us is the. cheapest and
best paper published in this section.
We desire getting large list Of sub
scribers and put the price low, to suit
the dull times. Send on three dol
lars for one year. Weekly made up
from tn. Semi Weekly, and contains
editorials, choice selections, reports
Of the New Orleans and SIN evcport
markets, communications from spe-
cial correspondents, and the latest
ieleg, aus. Address the editor Of
this paper tt o.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
>"cr,ssty" IF HrGH F. 3icKENfA. d,
ttaSsf.

RT +. Il. WALTON * SESLDSDE-J
ID i. aI'tuS. AuctioUc.r -OtiiCc ~
tar"rdri-t street. corner tuon-S&TCK-
DAY. Ju-" IL, lsh6. ut II o'clock ~. y,
ihr Merchants and AuCtiuncrrs' Exchange
IN Royal street III the City o' New Or
loans, by vIrtn" and IN pursuance OF an
order ~ th" Honorable John ". Thumas
Judge at the Second DiStric; Court ~,
Nrw Orleans. dated the I'D Of Apr:i 1866
Court hoCSrt No. 20,ii2, will be sold. for
n,cCIu" "f the nbof" named Succession
~" following de- Criscd property, o-wit /:
one Hall Interest of Lots Nos ; 6. I. :,
l. aud 10, in Block No. 81, lying between
'"mmerc" and Spring. and on Crockett
street, in III" Town nt Shreveport Parish
." tahto state OF Louisiana with .h"
buildings and Improvements thereon, con.
listing Of 4 T"u-SroKr rKtck wAEEHcrSE.
WIN Si.Arr ROOF, and Il oNE-sroRY nRICn
WAREHOUSE, with Pin Roof etc
Terms s--Dnc-ihird cash, in l.. :. Treasury
No" one third in one year, and one
third in two years, in the notes of pur-
chaser, to his own ordar, bearing. in,cr.s,
at rate Of per cer:. per annun, from dat.
with mortgage on the property until final
payment. Tn. buildings 10 be insured to
ih" satisfaction of the Executor by ,h. pur-
chaser. and tn" policy "f insurance to he
transferred to him until final payment,
Act oi sale before : Magnar. Notary
Public at thu expense of the purchaser in
Guiding the T. ). rcv.nve L. = Stamps,
M -eUIti
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Our friend, MIR. +. r l.. Frank, is
juse in receipt of genuine B,azil Spec
eacles, Colts Navy Pistols. pure
Diamonds, aud the finest iadies' and
gentlemen's jrwelry, etc, which he
will sell at living prices. Give him
a call. IJau30-tf.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Are yos weakened by hardship
aad prisation, slowly recovering from
severe illness, afflicted with the in
firmities Of age, prematurely decr.pit,
or suffering in any way from general
debility, constitutional or otherwise7
If so, put your trust in the Red Jnch-
ct Bitsers, which will recruit your
system
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

A story comes from Richmond that
a Union General had won the heart
and was about to receive the hand of
a proud Southern belle, who had pro-
cured the wedding wardrobe and
fixed the wedding day, when the
wife of the officer appeared upon the
scene and prevented further proceed
ing.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Messrs. Pitts & I'hayer will sei!'a
fine assortment of goods on to-day
and tomorrow, expressly for ladies.
No gentleman will be admitted un-
less accompanied by lady. Re
member this.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Messrs. Dawson T. Brooks, the at
tentive proprietors of the Capitol Ho-
tel, at Marshall, Texas, advertise in
to-day's paper. Travellers in that di-
rection should by all means try the
"Capitol Hotel" .r, .
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
Pitts e 1nayer's Sales.

Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
Shoes, Hats, Groceries. Liquors,
Cigars, Tobacco and Furniture.
"A Z AUCTION,
BY PITTS i TIL YER,
CLARENCE c. rnAyEk Auctioncer
Will be sold on
IVc9nrsday, June 9th, 1866.
At the their Sa!e>room. Milan street un,
der the N-rantah Hotel
An excellent assortment Of Dry oodI
Shoes and Hats.
-Al.o-
Groc"ri"s. Liquors and Cigars ~ Boxes
Of Tobacco
Also
Furniture. such as Eealsttad-, Baeau.
Washsiands. Arnours. Sofas. Chairs. &c.
TsRH~-tnsh. in L. S Treasury Notes
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Mile. Coss' Opera and Concert
Troupe have been entertaining our
citizens Tonight a fine bill is Of.
fered, and from all we hear good
turn out may be expected. Go to-
night and enjoy few hosrs at the
Gaiety Theatre.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

The pleasant sens sation caused Ly
the sting of gnats. was never so much
enjoyed in this section, as now. We
never saw as many buffalo gnats" "
in the course of our life, as are to be
seen at present.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

What TO Get as Dis'n};ctdnts, and
How To Use 1Hem.-Th. people have
been follower aud over again to pro-
cure disinfectants, but they are un-
informed as to the best articles for
'disinfecting purposes they should
procure.
The following may be relied upon
as good. being recommended by an
acknowledged authority in sanitary
matterss
For disimf.cting clothing in the
wasih get, otkaf,sc nrrmnrganates,
aud mix ons ounce with ten gallons
of water. This is an expensive bht
powerful disinfactanr
The most permanent and valuable
aA,iseptic to be used abou. filthy
places is carbonic acids, aud Goa: tar
compounds.
Common coal tar, from gas works,
possesses all the disintrc,ng proper
ties necessary, when used AS a paint
tor cellars, vaults, etc.
Sulpl,afe of iron. or copperas, is
the cheapest and most rffcctiv. dis
infectant to use for privi"s, drains
and foul floors. 1t is especially pow
-rtui As a dieinfectant wher. cholera
has been present. 1hrc. pounds in
y gallon oi water, should be used as
tre-l y rs necessary. 1t should be
used daily in places which are to be
kept disi"t.c,ed.
Chlorid, of lime is an antiSeptic
that acts difusivriy and rapidly,
though less permanently than some
others. 1t il active III destroying
compound gases.
The reader may select FROM this
list for any exigency which may
arise, or for preventive tncasur-s.
Fushsona6lc .Singi"g.-A sarcas-
tic genius thus sa,irizes the p,escnt
style of singing:
Many a time have We listened 10
song terrified forth in the mor, nrtis-
tic manner, qu"rying mentally the
" hile whether II was French, Italian
or what foreign tongue, and have
been chagrined to find that it was
only English bu, the kccnrs, ear
could not have detected Il word or
syllable analogous 10 any hlth'rt"
known in our vocabulary. At a
schoo. exhibition not hong ago. the
firs, music performed was, ''l-ach
me, q Lord" &c. 1t was sung thus:
Pee ce chime 81 ord 'hcr VA rof Thy
statue san di shall k-e pit unto the
rn. dan di shall kr- pi, unto the .n,
&c. An anthem was next performed
commencing. "Turn. q Lord, . turn
away" /, WAS rendered, "Tchurn.
10 Lor do ,schurn nawav."
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
n. :. NC CIJEf. W ". BARishTT
MCCLURE & BARRETT,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
d II Y @ ooD $ q
Groceries,
Hardware,
Boots and Shoes,

Hats,
Plantation Snpplies. &c.
No. VI Lsree STREET. Shreveport. Ln
Y8HEY have received and are now open.
Il ing one U the largest and best selected
stocks oi the above articles ever offered in
this market.
They have made arrangements by which
they can keep their stocks always replcuish.
ed. aud will be prepared TO meet all de-
mands made upon the house.
The highest prices will always be paid
for Cotton and Wool, aud advances made
on these articles when consigned to us
nOv2Sly
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Our steamboat friends ART len,i nded
that by sending their orders to our
Office, in due season, they can have
all the papers they require, stamped
with the name Of the boat and officers,
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

A store keeper the other day stuck
upon his door the following iaconic
advertisement :: "a boy wanted"
The next morning, on opening the
store, he beheld a little urchin in a
basket, with the following label:
Here he is
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Are you feeble, emaciated, bro
ken down by care and anxiety, or
exhausted by undue physical cxer-
ton? lfso, put your trust in the
Red Jucket Biners, which will re-
cruit your system.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

We understand that the steamer
Blanton caught FIRE about three miles
above this place. Only her cabin
was destroyed. No lives lost.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

We are indebted to Capt. w. 4
Boardman, and Il. j. Howard, clerk
Of that elegant packet. Alabama, for
full files Of New Orleans papers.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
OUR AGENTS.

OCN NV Il ~ L ~.
Jefferson, JeraS.- The khit6f Of the
''Jimplecute."
Ne,o U,lea.s- IL. pOlkinghosn~. -....
Nesc lork--J. N. Emerson. 81 Nassau
street. Joy. Cce L Cp,, Tribune Bui.lins
s. n. Pe<tengill Il Co.. 81 Park Row. J..
Lewis, " and 81 Nassau street.
Fhilsde!ph'a.-Joy, Coz Il Co. Browns
Ire Building.
Boston, S, N. Pcttengili. \ Co., 6 STATE
street. - 't
NatcAitoches-John ". Taber. .E
~. LsLGmoa-kev. A. l.. liay.3
H'ue0. 7crnx-B +. Harris.
lieRas, La-A. b. Z. Winfreys
NSreitie, Ienas-J NJ baker.
E1> Postnasters or Sther responsible
persons wishing to act "a Agents tor the
Ne Tvs, will please send III their address.
Twenty per cent. commission is al!owcd
Addrcss
JOHN DICKINSON.
Oditor and li.pris.,or
Shreveport, CaGdo Parish. In
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

There will be a meeting of the
Fire Company this evening at half
past seven O'Clock.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

We are pleased TO learn that there
will soon be a line of mail coache.
running between Natehitoches, Aans-
field and this place. The necessity
of such line has long been felt.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

No change is to be noted in the
cotton market this week. Very lit.
tie business doing, and money scarce
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

A good chance is offered to per-
sons wishing to invest in los and
lands belonging 10 the Southern Pa
citic Railroad. See notice else
whore
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

The Academy Of Music in New
York has been destroyed by FIRE. 1t
will require over half million Of
dollars to rebuild it, as it stood.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Sowing Machines repaired to order
at +. r. l.. Franks.
lm eoi
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Thanks to, our friend, Mr.. F. n.
Sanchez, for Natchitoches papers
furnished this Office. {.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
-ScU Goods lust Reccircd.
80. TEXAS STREET, 80
n. SUTHERLAND,
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.

DOV{S, 11VOF3, -11WFS WHY
Clothing, Fancy and Heavy Groceries,
Hardware. Gtiieens,sare. Castings, Nails.
Tobacco, Fine Cigars, Notions, Trimmings,
Bridal Hats. Frizzc'd Nctts &c. &c.
All Of which are for sale at living profits.
fiji N1,ft
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
.. BRDUSSAkB 4 co.
60 T. TON FlCTO II S

tcaer"I Coma1fssioS ii,r cidn,s,
! II........ FRONT LENEE. ~
E.t'rccn Cuetomhous" and Bicn7;llc st..
NV ORLEANS, LA.
ia Is tN&Sglu.)
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

We are cr-ditably informed that
Gen. J. Longstre-t will arrive in this
city on the steamer Louis Dor on
tomorrow, Wednesday. Would it
not be we'll for the citizens of Shreve-
port to make some arrangements to
welcome him on his arrival, as tes-
timonial Of their appreciation of his
past gallant deeds. " !.H
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Tr"% ~uHp on SrEISG SrEEhr
t'rp"sl'" the Steamboat Landing. IN n"
F"wn 81 Shreveport, La.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

We have received from the pub.
ishers. specimen sheets Of T.. A. Pol
lard's forthcoming work, entitled
IHs Lost Cause, a new Southern
history Of the war of the Confeder-
crates. The pages before us are su-
perior in print and engravings to
anything We have seen for some
time.
The work will be comprised in
One Large Royal Octave volume Of
nearly eight hundred pages. includ-
ing twenty-four steel portraits Of
prominent Confederate leaders ). and
will contain a full and authentic
account of the rise and progress of
the late Southern Confederacy, the
campaigns, battles, incidents and ad-
ventures of the most gigantic strug-
gle Of the worlds history. 1t will
be furnished to subscribers in SUBJ
stantial cloth binding, Limitation Mo-
rocco). for $780,: in plain leather,
library style. (sheep) for $780,. in
extrshalf calf binding for 80 90, pay
able on delivery. Sold only by sub
scription. Those ordering the work
will not be obliged to take it unless
it corresponds with the description
in every particular.
Address F. b. Treat & Co, 654
Broadway, New York
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Gone at Last.-Tel-grsph informs
us that Gen. Winfield Scott, late
Lieutenant General of the armies Of
the United States, died at West
Point on the 29th ult., as the ad-
vanced age offs years.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

As the hot weather is fast setting
in, some steps should be taken, if
practicable, towards checking the
rapid increase Of negro shan.ies abou,
the city. These huts are getting as
numerous as Heas in warm sand. and
each of ten feet square. generally is
occupied by the same number Of
souls. thus huddled together. they
will naturally be the means of injur.
ing the health ofou city. We hope.
for the benefit of the city and the
welfare of these poor people, that
some plan can be suggested which
will operate as it should.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05
NOTICE..

VNHE firm OF HENRY, PARKS & co
i is this day dissolved Ivy mutual con
sent. w. Il. HENRY.
L +. PARKS
luucj-3t J SANILLE.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

NaLtt tRff RRHg WAREHOUSE n~ Co4MgRcs
h\p ,Ro"KET STEEkr.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

If you want a boot or shoe, call
at the corner Of Spring and Texas
streets, on j. b. Lewis, Jr. He will
fill all orders.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

Through the politeness Of the pub
Usher, we acknowledge the receipt
of the Life, Campaigns. and services
of Gen. Mcclellan. The book is in
teresting, and contains 1874 pages
Through the same source, We have
on our table, book entitled Our
Great Captains" The work con-
tains nbi"graphy Of Grant, Sherman,
Thomas. Sheridan, and Farragut. 1t
has 29l pages l2 mo. prisons de-
sirous of obtaining the books can
address S. NJ. Kennedy l94 Clark
street, Chicago, III.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

y. ". MCElY.
Lat" L"wisville Ark
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

u. y SALE.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

.. H."ussWd. Jg Thus Ios,icl
y, ,. B,cqn.t
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1866-06-05

The Louisville Courier gives the
following remarkable story Of the
mortality Of mules in Louisiana. a
gentleman, says that paper. who ar
rived here Saturday. informs us that
during the week preceding his de.
par:ure from Mililken's Bend, La.
more than two hundred mules had
died on twelve plantations near that
place. The mortality had become
so serious as to cause npprehsnsions
as to the effect such heavy loss Of
animals would have on the produe-
tion Of this growing crops.
Our informants whom we know to
be gentleman of reliability and in
teifieenee. says that the mules swell
up. and while still alive burst with a
noise like the report Of musket. 1t
is his impression that the mortality
is caused by buffalo gnats." which
get under the hair and into the large
veins and into the nostrils Of the an
finals, producing the consequences
stated. Old and experienced plan
ters know how to prevent and rene
dy the evil, but the new incomers
who were expecting to realize rapid
fortunes at cotton planting, will find
that they have much to learn, and that
many difficulties beset their path
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-06-05

A New EXPRESS CoMPANY.-A
mammoth express company has recently
been organized in the State of New York
to be known as the "Merchant's Union
Express Company" with capital of SIS,
100000, divided into 100000 shares Of
800.
1t is a fact that the old express com
panies obtain three fourths of their busI-
ness from the merchants, aud they as a
class, cannot fail to transport their own
goods, by their own agent, with greater
economy and quite as much efficiency as
the business is low done.
1T is expected that the stock will he
mainly held by the merchants of the
country, for whose benefit the company
has been organized 1t has been largely
subscribed for Ia the cities and towns of
the Eastern and Western States, and is
now being extensively taken by the mer-
chants of this State. The Intention Is
to confne subscriptions to those engaged
in business demanding express accomo-
dations, thereby assuring for itself a bust
ness on the start-Harrisburg Telegraph
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-06-05
4 Lesson of Trust.

Some time ago boy was discovered in
Clalborn street evidently bright and in-
telligent but sick A man who had the
feeling of kindness strongly developed
went to ask what he was doing there.
"IYaiting for God to come for mt" said
be.
.What do you mean," said the gentle
man, touched by the pathetic tone of the
answer, and the condition of the boy, in
whose eye and flushed face he saw the
evidence of fever
"God sent for mother, and father, and
little brother" said he, "and took them
away to His home up in the sky, and
mother told me when she was sick that
God would take care of me. l have no
home, nobody to give me auytbing,and SO
| came out here, aud have been looking
so long up in the sky for God to come
and take care of me as mother said He
would. He will come won't He? Mother
never told me lie"
ayes, my lad" said the man overcome
with emotion, "He has sent me TO take
care of you
You should have seen his eyes fash
and the smile of triumph break over his
face as he said "Mother never told me
a lie, sir, but you have been SO long Oh
the way"
What a lesson for truth, and how this
incident shows the effect of never deceiv-
ing children with tales.