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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-12-01

Succession of Young j, Graham, deceased.
ID from the District Court of Bossier, La,
/ will sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, between the legal hours of
IL A. M. and 4 P. NJ, at the late residence of
Joseph Graham, ST., late deceased, in said
parish of Bossier, ON Wednesday tile End
day of January, 1867, the following deserib
ed property belonging to the succession OF
Young j. Graham, deceased, to-wit:
The southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter, and the southeast quarter of the
northeast quarter of section number y, and
the southwest quarter and the southeast
quarter of the northeast quarter, and the
south half of the southwest quarter, anc
fractional quarter of north east quarter, ana
southwest quarter of the northwest quarter
of section 10; and east half of southeast
quarter of section four 4, allin township II
range 10; containing five hundred acres
more or less.
Also, southeast quarter of northwest quar-
ter, and northeast quarter of .southwes
quarter, and north half of the southeas
quarter of section7 and northwest quartz
of southwest quarter, and the southwes
quarter of northwest quarter; all in town
ship 81, of range ll-eontaining two hun
bred and fifty acres, more or less. All of til
ABOVE uescflDeu lanu DGlIIS siGlateu Ill III
parish of Bossier, La
Also, wagon, horse, about Is head O
stock hogs, 2 cows and calves, one lot G
household and kitchen furniture.
! Terms of Sale.-I will sell the persona
property for cash, subject to the benefit 3
appraisement; ANA if the appraisemen
should not be bid, will Immediately at th
same time and place, sell the same ON
credit of IL months for whatever it wi
bring. | will sell the land for what ii wi
bring, for one third cash, and the balance o
a credit of one, two and three years, in equa
installnents. Credit purchasers required t
give notes bearing per cent interest froI
day of sale, with approved personal secur
ty, and special mortgage on the land to 81
cure the payment of the credit installment
of the purchase price.
November 2lst, 1866.
]. L. BIGGS, Coroner,
n34 Cts ex-oficio Sheriff and Auct'r.
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IMPORTANT LEGAL DEcIsIoN.-A
decision has just been made in the
Probate Court of Sumter county Ala.
bama, embracing the following points:
i. The ordinance. ofihe State Com
vention, and the different acts Of the
Legislature, for the protection of ad-
ministIators, executors and guardians,
are valid and investments made BY
them IN good faith, 10 late Confederate
securities, under color Of law, will now
be upheld the loss falling upon the
estate, and not upon such executors
administrators, or guardians.
Q. Contracts made during the war
which recognized the lawfuiness of
Confederate bonds and Treasury notes,
and which were made valid, will not be
pronounced void.
8. Collection of debts due an estate
BY the personal representative, in Con.
federate Treasury notes. will be upheld
If made in good faith, even though the
debt was due before the war, and the
notes became worthless in the hands
of the administrator.
4. Where rights had already YES
ted before the surrender, or acts have
been performed under the laws then in
force, the public policy will control the
question of their legality and IoyaIity
to the National Government does moi
require interference with sneh pas,
transactions, if honestly made, and in
accordance with the laws of the State
ut the time.
5. The administrator in this case
having in good faith sold a large
amount Of cotton, by the advice and
order OF the Probate Court, in 1853
for fair price, and having taken {
note for the purchase money from the
purchases, which was delived to tb,
guardian of the heirs, and af;erward,
collected By the guardian in Confeder
ate money, be is not liable to accouul
again for said cotton, although the salt
was made with reference to the market
price 10 Confederate money.
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) ST. CEsSION NOTICE.

Gtate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.-
y Clerks office, 10th District Court
Notice is hereby given that VIM. c. Naples
executor of the last will and testament OF
r. X. Pridmore, deceased, has this day fled
in the office of said Clerk, his account OF
succession.
Now, therefore, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition is not
made thereto within the time prescribed by
law, the said account will be homologateS
as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of office
at Bellevue, this the 9Th day Of November
A. D. 1866.
THOS N. BRADEN,
n33 SITS Clerk
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Succession Notice.

Gtate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.-
- Clerks Office, 10th Dis 5riet Court
Notice is hereby given that Drucilla j. Platt
Administrative of the succession of Mary w
Plat, deceased, has this day filed in the Office
OF said clerk, her final account as administra
trix of said succession.
persons concerned, that if opposition is MOI
made thereto within the time prescribed h,
law, the said final account viii be homolo
gated as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of Office, al
Bellevue, this the I9th day of November
TH0S N. BRADEN,
n54 DTS Clerk
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Succession Sale.
Sueeession of John Z. Hodges, deceased.
RED RIVED LAND FOR RENT

Succession of John Z. Hodges, deceased
RED RIVED LAND FOR RENT.
In pursuance of advice of a family meeting,
4 and an order issued from the District
Court of Bossier parish, La. we will lease
to the last and highest bidder, on the prem
Use 3 on Saturday the Sth day of December,
next, the Plantation on Red River, Bossier
parish, belonging to the estate of John L.
Hodges, deceased to-wit:
The Elm Grove Plantation, containing
about three hundred and fifty acres, with
Gin House and cabins. Also, the "Hopewell
Plantation, containing four hundred and
fifty acres, with a good Gin House and
cabins. Also, a tract of land adjoining these
plantations, containing two hundred acres.
In good state of cultivation, with good fenc-
ing, but no cabins or other improvements.
The said lands to be leased on credit until
his note with special lein on the crop to
secure the PAYNE MT of the same.
We viii, at the same time and place, sell
at public out cry, to the last and highest
bidder, all the stock, corn, fodder and farm
ing utensils, consisting of twenty odd fine
mules, oxen, cows, hogs, &c. Terms of sale :
All sums under one hundred dollars, cash.
All sums over that amount, on credit until
the LIST of March, 1867. The purchaser to
give his note with approved personal Sc
curity
We will also, on Monday the 10th day of
December, next, lease to the highest bidder,
the Hill Plantation, in Bossier Point known
as the late residence of John L. Hodges, de
ceased, containing several hundred acres OF
land in cultivation, with good houses and
improyements-on the same terms on which
the Red River lands are to be leased The
plantation will be divided and leased in
smaller quantities, if desired by lessees
| We will also, at the same time and place
sell all the stock, horses, mules, cattle, hogs
wagons, buggy, carriage, corn, and house
hold and kiteden furniture, on said place
Terms of Sale-All sums under one hun
dred dollars, cash and sums of one hundred
or more, on credit until the LIST of March
1867. The purchaser to give his note with
| approved personal security.
/ JOSEPH d. BRYAN,
EDMUND w. HODGES, Executors
JOHN J. HODGES,
November Goth, 1866 n34 3t
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SUCCESSION SALE.

SUGGESTIONS of j. III and r. s. Rro,rn, deed.
I'm pursuance of an order from the District
IL Court of BessieF, La, will sell at pub
lie auction, between the legal hours of sale,
to the last and highest bidder, ut the Court
house door, in the town of Bellevue, La, on
Saturday the 22nd day of December, the
following described land situated in said
parish of Bossier, to'wit:
The northwest quarter of section number
2, and northeast quarter of section 3, and
northwest quarter of southwest quarter of
section 2, and northeast quarter of south
east quarter of section 3, township 20, range
10; and the west half of southwest quarter
and southwest quarter of northwest quarter
of section IS, and east half of southeast
quarter and southwest quarter of south
east quarter of section 81, in township q
and east half of southwest quarter, and
west half of southeast quarter of section 8
and east half of southwest quarter. and
southwest quarter of southwest quarter OF
section 9, township 20, range 10; and south
east quarter of southwest quarter of section
50, township 81, range 10; containing in all
nine hundred and sixty-two and 30-l00 acres
known as the NUCK0LLS PLACE, stu
ated in the Eastern portion of Bossier parish
with about four hundred acres of open land
in cultivation and good improvements
Twill sell, also, at the same time and place
| forty acres of land; situated in Bossiel
Point, known as the Dick Gammons
Place, with about sixteen acres cleared, ant
good double cabins and out-houses, &c
Terms of Sale.-To be sold for cash. sub
ject to appraisement. If the appraisemen
| is not bid, to be re-offered and sold imme
/ diately on credit of IL months The pnr
chaser to give his note with approved per
sonal security and special mortgage on tn
land, to secure payment of the same.
| e. KENYON, Admir-.
| November Goth, 1866. n34 SITS
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Succession Notice.

q tate of Louisiana. Parish of Bossier.
~ Clefk'soffce, 10th District Court.
Nouce is hereby given that Edmund
w. Hodges, administrator of the sue
cesaion of John O. Hodges. deceased,
has this day filed Ia the Office Of said
Clerk, his final account az administrator
aforesaid.
Now, therefore, this is to adm onish
all persons concerned, that ifopposition
is not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the said final account
will be homologated as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal Of
Office, at Bellevue, this the Both day Of
November. 1866.
T. N. BRADEN,
D35 Dts Clerk.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

II offer for sale or rent, for .aasnseaes>
i the year 1867, my planta-
ton in Bossier parish, known a..
as the "Connell Place." about 80
four miles from Fillmore, on g
the Shreveport and Minden road. There
are about 300 acres open and under fence
good improvements, out houses; gin and GIN
stand in complete order, There is also a
separate place of about 100 acres open on
the same tract of land, which viii be rented
seperate, if desired. improvements on this
place also, but of rather Indifferent chaarac-
ter. Situated in convenient locality, with
a comfortable dwelling, fine water, &c, /
viii give any one a good bargain, who NAV
desire to purchase good hill plantation and
residence. For further particulars apply
to w. II. Seaniand, Bellevue, La, or to
ALECK B0ARMAN,
n8 Shreveport, La.
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ETRAY SALE.

u strayed before B. r. Crownover,
u ]. P, by g. w. Smith, on the
30lh October, 1866, and will be sold
before the Court house door, in the
town OF Bellevue, La. fpr cash. on
the 2nd Sa urday in February, 1867,
a certain OK, with white back and
belly, yellow orindle sides, marked with
crop off right ear, swallow-fork in left,
branded with M on the right hip, and
appraised at SIS
The owner Of sid animal Is hereby
requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges, &c.
Bellevue, La, Nov. 9th. 1866.
w. Fl. HILL,
n32tds Stray Master.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-12-01
Succession Notice.

Gtate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier
y Clerks office, 10th District Court.
Notice is hereby given that VIM. c. Naples,
executor of the last will and testament OF
Il X Pridmore, deceased, has this day filed
IN the office of said Clerk, his tableau of
debts of said succession.
Now, therefore, this is to admonish all
persons concerned that if opposition is not
made thereto within the time prescribed by
law, the SAID tableau of debts will he
homologated as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of office,
&C Bellevue, this the 9th day of November,
TH0S. N. BRADEN,
hoo ots Clerk.
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Succession Notice.

Gtate of Louisiana. Parish of Boss;er
- Clerks Office, 10th District Cont
Notice is hereby given that JAS A. Pickett.
tutor to the minor, Henry G.. Ford, has this
day filed in the Office of said Clerk. ms final
account for said minor '-'''i
Now, therefore, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition il NOT
made thereto within the time prescribed hv
law, the said final account viii be homoi-
ogated as prayed for
Given under my hand and seal of Office.
at Bellevue, this the 10Th day of November,
4. D., 1856
TN BRADEN,
noS DIS Clerk
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Succession Sale.

Succession of. Madison Knight, decd.
Dy virtue of an order Of the Honorable
1D the District Court of B0ssier parish,
La, and writ Of sale issued I'd me there
under, win sell at public auction, before
the Court house door, in the town of Relle-
vue, between the hours Of III A. u. and r
NJ, on SATURDAY the 29th day Of Deem
Der, 1866, the following described land be-
longing TO the succession of j. Madison
knight, deceased, to-wit
The undivided one half interest In the east
half of section number 9, township number
Is, of range l3 Also, the northeast quarter
of northwest quarter Of same section, town.
ship and range, containing three hundred
and sixty acres.
Terms Of Sale--Twelve months credit for
whatever it win bring, purchaser giving
note for purchase price, bearing eight per
cent per annum interest from day of sale,
with approved personal security. A special
mortgage win also be retained to further
| secure payment of purchase price.
| This oath November, 1856.
w. II. HILL,
!: MA St Sheriff and ex-ofllcio Aaetr.
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sHERUFF,s SALE.

George R. Alden
A. B. Hughes, ct. al.
Job W. Smith
VS.. No. 1870.
Stewman & Hughes.
A. NJ. Rodgers, admir-,
VS.. No. 1877.
j. p. Straham, ct. al.
A. NJ. Rodgers, admir-, }
VS.. No. 1873.
Stewman & Hughes.
Allin the District Court of Bossier, La.
Dy virtue OF writ of fieri facias is
ID sued in the above entitled suits,
and to me directed. I have seized and
viii proceed to sell at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, before
the Court House door, in the town OF
Bellevue, La, on the first Saturday
the 9Th day of January, 1867, the fol-
lowing described property. with al
improvements thereon, viz:
The southwest quarter of northeast
quarter, and northwest quarter of soutt
east quarter, and northeast quarter o
southwest quarter of section II, Of
township 81, of range u; containing
100 acres, more or less.
Also, the undivided one half interes
in the northeast fractional quarter. ant
southeast quarter of section Is, town
ship %, range IA; containing 243 acre
more or less. And half interest in tn
southwest quarter of section 10, town
ship p. range ii; containing Isl
acres, more or less.
All of said land situated in the paris
of Bossier, La. Seized as the proper
ty of A. B. Hughes, defendant, and t
be sold to pay and satisfy said writs
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefi
of appraisment.
w I'll. HILL, Sheriff.
November 9th, 1866. n35 st
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Red River Plantation
FOR RENT

FUR REAI.
M i'll be leased for the year 1867, at
w Benton, or ON the Lay place,
near by, on Thursday, December Goth,
1866, at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, the dwelling, quarters,
lands, &c, known as the MCCAULLA
PLANTATION, containing about
four hundred acres Of improved Red
River bottom land Of very first quality,
and above the overflow Of last Spring.
Terms.-Note payable December
lst, 1867, bearing s per cent interest
after maturity. with approved personal
security.
JOHNA. ADAMS,
Tutor of McCaulla Minors.
November 23rd, 1866. MA Ats
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u BY reference to q notice pub
lished elsewhere, itswill be seen that
His Honor, Judge Weems, has ordered
special Jury term of the District
Court in and for our parish, commence
ing on the End Monday in January.
We are pleased to note this fact, as
there has accumulated in our Court a
large amount of legal business that
seriously awaits proper adiudicature
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-12-01

IL Last Saturday night witnessed
q regular pandemonium of shrieks,
yells, thumps, scratches, bruised shins,
and stomach's thoroughly irrigated
with the best fighting whisky"
Truly
That night child might understand,
The dell had business on his hand"
And good deal of it too, we think,
judging from the boisterous and gala
time had generally by the b'hoys who
ran the machine on the merry oc
cassion.
The scirmishing, commencing at
dusk, was rather light, until about 10
o'clock. when the whole force was
''massed" in solid column, and regu-
lar sortie made upon Gen. Barleyeorn's
intrenchments, which were met by
those who manned the '.parapets.' =
with shot, she'll, schrapnel, grape. can
lister, hand grenades, &C., in so fnrmid.
able manner as to thoroughly ''demor.
alize" the entire force. At this Juno.
ture, council of war was held, when
it was resolved to dispense with the
ordinary modes of ''civilized warfare, "
ignore Scott and Hardee, tabooing in
. toto the cartrel Of exchange-when
as feint to cover the retreat of the
corps de inUalides--as they sought the
protection of the ''hospital flags
q demi- semi occasional "enhadine
fire" was kept up until the '.wee small
hours, interspersed with the miscel
laneous yells of human bipeds, thoma,
cats, fee dogs. ct id omnes genus
High above the din and carnage o
the strife, as the melee began to wa!
to the bitter and bloody end, could b,
heard, la Henry VI, the ancient bat
tie shout of victory, and the fierce i'm
precautions of the victor, as he felle,
his victim by some mastery coupe d
grace, unaccounted for ia ancient O
modern Field Marshalship-
If any spark of life be yet remaining,
Down, down to hell; and say-I sent the
thither,
\ that have neither pity, love nor fear
We are pleased TO be able to state, b,
reference to the morning report" tina
the affair passed off s'pIeasantly"-
none being found hors da combat.
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" Capt. j. II. Carter, at Benton,
in this parish, had his Clubhouse, to-
gether with 10 bales of cotton, con-
sumed by fire, on Friday night, 23rd
alt. Supposed to be the work of an
incendiary.
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IL The radical party still retain
their two-thirds majority in Congress,
what they lost in one State being
made up in another.
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~ Peoria, Illinois, manufactures
daily 1880 barrels of flour and $50
barrels of whiskey.
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MS 5ts

II The people live uncommon long
in Vermont. There are two men there
SO old they have forgotten who they
are and there is nobody alive who can
remember it for them.
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"a IL Two thousand two hundred
pestmasters in the North have under
gone decapitation since the lst of July.
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. ~ Autographs of Seward sell
in Paris tor 10. of JEFF. Davis for
15f. and OF Mcclellan for 20f.
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~ There are 6.795,S57 acres o
improved land 10 Tennessee.
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II Coal has been found in twelve
counties in Arkansas,
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The Missouri Senate stands. 26
radicals to 8 conservatives.
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IL Last Saturday night witnessed
a regular pandemonium of shrieks,
yells, thumps, scratches, bruised shins,
and stomach's thoroughly irrigated
with the best fighting whisky -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-07-21
RAmROAD TIgIF TAnl.E.l

Showing the arrival and departure Of trains at Co
umbus, Ohio. 0nAnd after Monday, May 2lst, 1896,
rains will run "a follows: M tr vnFnr
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FTAKE PARfICULAR NOTICE,

DR.. q addresses all those who have injured them
selves by improper indulgence and solitary habits,
which ruin both body and mind, upftting them for
either business, study, society, or marriage.
These are some Of the sad and melanohgly effects
produced By early habits Of youth, viz . weakness
Of the Back and Limbs. Pains In the Head, Dimness
of Siaht Loss of Muscular Power Paptationof of tho
Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervous, ,lrritability. QerAnge-
mept of the Digestive Functions, General Debility,
SYMPTOMS Of Consumption, DO. W sIjsrlsrII sifp