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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

II The Bridgeport Standard says
that, in the town of Stratford, Conn,
there is now standing one of the mile
stones erected by DR.. Franklin before
the revolution, when he was Postmas-
ter General. He measured the old
country stage road from Philadelrhia
to Boston, by an ingenious device
affixed to his carriage as he passed
over the route, by which he marked
the miles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

~ The London Examiner remarks
that "Sir Morton Peto found when he
began to write paper on America for
the Statistical Society, that his visit in
1865 placed him in possession of infor-
nation enough to fill volume. His
book is an account not of political
opinion, but of national resources,
very statistical, and we'll calculated to
bring England closer to America in
good acquaintanceship and cordiality
of feeling"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

The rich ruIeth over the poor, and
the borrower is servant to the lender
t Proverbs.
The last clause, we think is certainly
inappropriate for the times. The len
der, in these days, is generally the SER
want to the borrower. And th3se thai
''neither labor nor spin," seem to sue
coed and flourish as we'll in worldly
matters, as those who live by the sweat
Of the brow. It is altogether in ''mau-
agement."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

CLEAR AS MuD.-The illustrious
warrior-statesman, General Banks, in
his great speech in Congress, the other
day, made the following lucid state
ment:
He had no doubt That government
of the United States had full authority
to extend the elective franchise to the
colored people of the South, but did not
think it had the power.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

~ Human destiny is nut Of
which life is the she'll, and reputation
the kernel. Crack it gently, and you
enjoy its whole value entire, and at
once; but open it roughly, and ten to
one you break the shell, or bruise the
kernel, or reduce the whole into one
useless compound.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

IL To the best of our knowledge,
the health of our parish was never bet
Ter than al present. To this section, we
hear of but little or no sickness. The
M D's. all seem to be lying in state
Of "masterIy inactivity"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

IL A correspondent of the Selma
Times, writing from Decatur. says
that owing to the scarcity of capital
and the impaired facilities for farming,
the crops in North Alabama and South.
ern Tennessee will be greatly dimin-
ished.
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THE ROSSIER BANNER.
-.'sas.s
w. H. sCANLAND. EDITOR.
T E r IL 8:

\
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Three dollars for six months Two
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Advertisements inserted at 81 So per
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ton: rs cents for each subsequent in
sertion. Liberal terms offered to yearly
advertisers.
Professional and business cards OF
one square, inserted at SIS per annum;
$40 for six months; 81 for three months
Publishing announcements of candi,
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their own solicitation, will be charged
for as advertisements.
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BANKRUPTCIES IN ENGLAND.-In
England during the year ending at the
close ofthe long vacation of 1865, there
were 1905 adjudications of bankruptcy
but only 669 were on petition of cred
tor, and eight on Judgment debtor
summons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

~ It is said that the two Radical
leaders, Sumner and Stevens, are at
loggerheads on the reconstruction poll
cy. This may be considered q hopeful
sugury.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

~ "What constitutes State ~
[Sir William Jones.
Answer by Stevens and his follow
ers: Two radical Senators and Rep
resentatiye in Congress.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

q Fort Goodwin, Arazona, has
been taken by 1000 Indians, and the
garrison. numbering ia men, with
one exception. were massacred. The
fort was burned.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-06-02

IL The gold mines of Georgia are
attracting the attention of capitalists.
Some of them are said to be very val
liable.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28
OBITUARY.

Did. on Sunday, December 22d, in the I'D
year of his age, FRANK MCGAvOCK. To record
the virtues of the hOnOred and beloved dead is
at once mournful and pleasant tasE-sad in
view OF the separation. which causes it, YET
pleasant, as il TeYiYeI the sweet memories of a
generous, manly, noble life. Men build their
own monuments, and truly none ever erected a
more slightly shaft, than FRANK McGAYoCK; one
more beautiful than COTinthian column of Pa
ran marble; more enduring than brass "
Sprung from the old Scotch Irish stock, be ex-
emplihed and illustrated their noblest virtues
he bore an honored name, which for generations
has been the synonym Of generous worth, and
unsullied honor. Born in the Valley of Virginia,
he imbibed all those generous traits, which have
made the Virginia gentleman ahousehold word
wherever open-hearted hospitality, and high
sOuled manhood are known and honored His
was high order of intellect, brilliant, but solid
his conversational powers charming and in
structiVe, and with truth it can be said of him.
that no one ever head him utter an idle word.
One OF his maXims was, whatever is worth
doing, IS worth doing well, most happily illus
trated IN his daily practice. None who ever
partook Of his lavish hospitality, can forget the
warm pressure of his hand, and the beaIning
eye which spoke welcome" ere the word was
uttered. As a neighbor, he fulfilled every duty
as friend, he was true and steadfast. Tue
widows tear the orphans plea were never IN
Needed by him, and ere the tale of distress was
ended his hand was opened to relieve, and the
sympethizing tear and kindly word al SaTnfort
and cheer came naturally from his generous
heart. As a citizen he was universally respected
and honored-manly, frank, and true, he in
spired confidence in all /; but it was in his home
circle, that all the beautiful traits of his ingenu
GUS charming nature shone most brightly
Never was he so happy as with his dear ones
gathered around him, his eye beaming with love
and pride, be entered into every thing that con-
cerned or interested them, and be was at once
the honOred husband and lather, the sympathiz-
ing friend and pleasant companion. But, alas,
while we feebly attempt 70 portray the Virtues
OF this noble gentleman, the sad reflection is
ever present, we shall Sc him 20 more on earth,
for calmly. serenely, he has sunk to rest as some
stately oak, that has WithstOod the storm of cen
turtles, but yielding at last TO that law which
writes perish . on all things earthly, it totters
reels, then gradually falls. After long years Of
usetulness-years spent in the daily Illustrations
and practice of every virtue that ennObles bu-
manity, he passed to his reward.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

ANOTHER SHOOTING AFFAIR. - On
Christmas day, Mr.. james johnson, who
lives in this county, abou: ten miles out on
the Murfreesboro pike, went, with a col
ored man in his employ, to a neighborhood
grocery. During the day both drank free
", and, on their way back home, got into
a quarrel The affair, however did not
get beyond words until after they had
retired for the night, when the negro, who,
it sppearG slept in the house, renewed the
Wordy dispute, and followed il Up by
attacking johnson with a knife, cutting
him several times in the back near the
shoulder. Mrs. johnson got up 10 aid her
husband, snd seizing 4 loaded shotgun,
gave the negro the contents, putting a
period 10 his offensive demonstrations. The
wound inflicted is regarded as mortal.
Christmas seems 10 have been an unfar-
tunate day 70 many persons in this section
Of country. Pity that q day which should
be sacred, and draw out all the better
feelings Of human nature. should be 50
dishouored
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amount Of our paper money could expand
to the full amount of our bonds if the eoun-
try wanted it and could use it proftably,
and 1t would contract from self-aeting Volt
ton to $500, 900, 900, ifno more than thatsum
was required by the wants of trade; money
panics would be impossible, and greenbacks
would gravitate toward par with gold.
This exchangeability of bonds for green
backs Would give the government the profits
on the paper money circulated, which now
goes into the pockets Of national bank stock
holders. These profits, in twenty years,
with compound interest thereon, amount to
more than our whole national debt. This
system would also render impossible rig
gIng the money market, by locking up
greenbacks as collaterals for loans which is
now inprocess of operation by INSCRIPTIONS
bank managers and their coBfederates.p
These RE novel schemes, but are not likely
to attract serious attention from the eur.
rency thinkers in Congress.
The receipts of cotton at all the ports,
as compared with 1868, give the following
report:
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28
THEGITY

We cali attention to the following adyer.
hserneuts which appear in this mornings
paper for the frt time. The reader i.
referred TO them in another column:
Dodge's patent improvement, for fire
places, IL advertised by Stockell & Son, and
Sam Nanleer g. Co.
W. S. Doris, administrator, will sell the
household furniture etc, Of the late James
W. Cain.
The advertisement Of \. Brown, Of Bel
lows noioriety, will be found in another
column
Dolin, Barnes & Co, will continue the
sale Of dry goods, etc, 1t Wise's old stand,
on Union street, to-day and tonight.
The steamers Emma Floyd and Fannie
Brandeis, are advertised 70 leave to-day
and % morrow.
d. D. Dickey has removed The Broadway
Mills TO the corner Of Line and Cherry
streets. His list Of prices will be found in
our columns.
J. /. d r. ". Brown advertise valua-
bic property for rent
In our special column will found a few
words from G. Rice & Go.
Achey, Winbourne & Co., have an auc-
ton sale of dry goods, clothing, ETC., to-
day; and tomorrow they viii cell lot Of
furniture.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

IEEoRPHAN's FESTIVAL hrongs still
continue at Masonic Hall, in spite Of the
severe weather, New features Of attrsc.
uons are daily and nightly added by the
interchangeable lady manager. and The com.
nunity supporting iheireflortsmnni6oept.
ly. The fund that should accrue from his
Fair must make secure the payment c,r tho
comfortable country home that has l.,aI,.
been purchased for the little unfortuns,cS
and tend % put this noble charity an I
permanent footing.
We are requested TO state that there will
be public auction Of the articles on eIbi.
bition to-day. at the Hall, from II An. r.
2P. n There should be full attendence
The libefality Of the orphans friends la,
PLACED large colleciiop Of valuable and
tasteful articles at disposal for this sale, and
hspdsome bargains can be obtained.
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LOUISIANA.
ALABAMA.

GEORGIA.
entral Railroad Bank98
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GENERAL ETS.

CoTroN.-Ihe market opened dull yes
terday and continued 80 during the day.
The sales amounted to barely 2ll bales at
q to 28c per ID, tax paid; receipts 631 ;
shipped 20S.
CoRN.-Further arrivals By the Emma
Floyd. Sales at 81 per bushel.
HAY.-From stores, S25 TO $40 per ton.
OATs.-70@75c per bushel
GROCERIEs.-No change Market xuiet.
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Exchadge on New York is taken bv Il

Exchadge on New York is taken by the
banks at lc discount and is sold at par.
There was but little doing in uncurrent
money and rates remained about the same.
Bank Of Tennessee was scarcely so firm,
and though all of the dealers were Offering
SOC early in the day, vet towards evening
lots could not be sold at over 48c and we
suppose this win be the ruling rate to-day.
Planters and Union Bank notes were I'M
changed. The former was bought at 82e
and the latter at SOC.
Southern bank notes remain dull with no
improvement in rates, and in fact several
of the hunks have still further declined.
Nashville corporation checks were doll
at l2c discount.
Tennessee bonds soldin New York on tn
oath inst. as follow $4,000 ex. coupons
at 691c and $1,000 new at 794e.
The statement of the New York city
banks for the week ending Saturday
last, Dec. % compare as follows with the
previous week, and with the corresponding
week last year; to which we add the specie
and currency balances in the New York
office of the United States treasury at these
dates:
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

The lNFURIATED SOLDIERS. bois-
ferrous soldiers, whose appearance and cou-
duct on the streets on Wednesday night
tended 50 strongly to riot and serious
breach Of the peace, visited the scene Of
the afray on the night previous before they
were returned to their barracks. TIE Do
lice of the city were in possession of timely
advice as 10 their temper and probable
intentions, however, and had appeared in
full force in that region for the purpose Of
| preserving the peace. They had ordered
the closing Of all the low shops and saloons
IN that locality, and succeeded in inducing
the soldiers TO turn their steps towards the
city again without the commission of yio-
lence. On their way through the city they
we're taken in charge by an officer, and at
once ordered to their quarters.
On yesterday Mayor Brown, accompa-
MED by other city officials, visited Gen.
kautz, in order to concert measures TO pre-
vent the possibility of further riotous
manifestations by the soldiery. They were
kindly received by that officer, and assured
that no further breaches of discipline of
the character complained of should occur:
and that no soldier or non-commissioned |
officer would be allowed in the city without
proper pass from the officer of the day.
Gen. Kautz only assumed command of |
the post on yesterday, and he seems to be |
aylgorous and properly disposed officer. |
Mayor Brown will, we feel assured. act in
all such cases with discretion, and it needs |
only concurrent action BY the military Off |
Gals to insure the preservation of the |
peace. We have no doubt this will be given
duly and promptly.
RECORDERS CoURT-In Recorder Fos- |
ter's Court yesterday, Ned Hobson, J. NJ.
Miller, John Reyes, Jas. Murray, and Huss
Higgins, were each fined S. and costs, for |
various ofenses, and the majority of them,
being unable to Cork over" were sent to
the wOrkhouse.
Frank Hyronemns, John Carter, and T.
ID. GlasseOck, were each fined Sl5 and costs,
for disorderly conduct.
Austin Grisham and VIM. Grisham. ne
grOes, were up charged with shooting with
in the corporation, and Wounding a little
white boy. The elder darkey was quite
black, with pleasant countenance; the
younger, two shades brighter, and demure
in appearance. 1t seems that on Christmas
they were amusing themselves by firing
their revolvers, from the rear of the Ken
drick House, on Church below Spruce. A
little boy, rocking a cradle in house below
the Orphan Asylum on Berryhill street,
was hit, the ball passing, as DIR. Oney testi-
fed, through the left lung and stopping
under the left shoulder blade 1t was be-
lieved that the effective shot was fred by
one Of these negroes, but Mrs. White, who
lives in the neighborhood, testified that
there were a number of others shooting at |
the time. No evidence having been pro-
duced to fix the shooting on either, they
were LET of with fine of So and costs each,
for shooting in the corporation.
The little fellow that was shot bore his
wound heroically, uttering no cries. 1t is {
hoped that he may survive it, as the symp-
IONS are favorable.
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Fatal MsHAP.-Mr. William Steiffens
a young German, fell from the balcony Of
the Courthouse, Wednesday night, and
was killed. He was a most worthy man,
and a member Of the Harugari Lodge
German Odd FellOws,) and was at the
Courthouse ia the discharge of his duties
a. one Of the Committee Of Arrangements
to make preparations for the annual ball Of
the order. He was buried yesterday after
noon, the members Of the Lodge turning
out in considerable numbers, and escorting
his remains 10 the grave
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VIRGINIA

Central Bank Of Va......I5
Danville Bank. 20
Exchange Bank Of Ya...2O
FairmOunt Bank........T5
Farmers Bank Of Fin
calstls .-..s............... ~
Farmers Bank Of Ya.-4g
Manufacturer and
Farmers .-................2O
Merchants Bank
Merchants and Ne
ehAnics' Bank........75
HorWesteTn Bank........SO
Southwestern Bank-....3O
Traders Bank.............20
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Nashville & Chatla r.
r StOck..................2 %
Louisville 4 Nashville
Tax Receipts. ........... 80
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dec2l Nv
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THE trial Of Thos. Hancock and Fran
Hyronemus, arrested on n States warrant,
Wednesday, charged with assault with in
tent TO kill, and taken before Squire
Mathews, did not come of yesterday, hav-
ing been postponed until to-day.
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$40 ACRES

OF Giles County Land for Sale.
I OFFER FOR SALE TWO HUNDRED
Il acres Of Land, known as the Black place. on
which there are 100 acres Of level No. grain
and cotton land. the balance cedar land with
plenty Of water and good impTOvements-wiD
be sold together OF divided to suit purchasers.
Also, so acres just below Tunnel Hill one mile
west Of the railroad, densely timbered with DOB
lar, white oak. hickory chestnut and ash timber.
making II a good location for a mill There are
hundreds Of acres Of timbered lands lying con
tinguous 70 the timber which can BE- sawed on
shares. viii sell, together with the go acres. a
saw stand, saws and carriage uniniured. made by
D. Childs < Co., Cincinnati, Ohio or viii become
a partner with any responsible person in q mill,
which can be supplied with timber for yeaTs-
Terms Of sale, one-third down, the balance one
and two years with interest
The machinery and timber above referred to
will be furnished and run q the shares il de-
sired. ldec25-4tl j. A. BEASLEY
Nashville Union and Dispatch COPY ana send
bill 70 this 0fice-Pufdski Crfize4
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28
FINANCE AND TRADE,

Gold opened in New York yesterday at
1919, was 1871 at 1l:3O, andclosed at 1926
az NJ Our dealers were offering 100
and were holding at 1873.
Government securities are lower, and
were quoted in New York yesterday as
follows:
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

A MORO HuNG.-In DanYille, Ky, on
the 2jth inst, Al. McRobards, a negro,
shot at and wounded a constable named
Hsrne. The negro was arrested and
lodged in Jail A mob subsequently took
him by force and hung him. He had the
reputation Of being desperate negro.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

TT WEATHER.-Yest erday was the
coolest day Of the season in this latitude
The weather commenced to change about
the middle Of the afternoon Of Wednesday,
and by midnight there was "a nipping and
an eager air blowing straight from Nova
Iembla. The thermometer at P. NJ. yes
terday, at this Office, was several degrees
below the freezing point and the cold spell
promises 10 continue for some DAYS
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

REAL ESTATE SALE-The properly of
the late General Barrow, on the corner Of
cherry street and Capitol avenue, was sold
Yesterday at Chancery sale. The residence
on the corner was bid off BY MnJer A. f.
COT, at $1,000; the second, on Cherry,
by X. {, Bransiord, a, s. 600; the third. bv
And. Johnston, at $4,000. The first on
Capital avenue, was sold 10 J. r. HarweH.
Cor $500; the second to F. NJ. Allen, for
$3.50; the third TO J. NJ. Brantley, for
SS025.
The residences on Cherry street sold.
we think, very low. They are new, sub
stantial three story buildings. handsomely
and conveniently arranged.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

THE NASHVILLE JOURNAL OF MEDI-
CINE AND SuRGERY.-The Nashville Jour
nal Of Medicine and Surgery for December
is on our table Il has the usual variety
and excellence Of original and selected
matter; and more thar the ordinary ouaq-
tIaa Of reviews and editorials. The latter
feature contains several articles in the
popular style Of the founder and leading
editor Of this periodical-lhe short. sharp
and decisive"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

Masonic AMIN ERsARY. The anniversa-
Tyofst. John, the Evangelist, was celebrated
last night BY the Masonic fraternity Of this
city, by q procession from the hall to the
McKendree Church, and an Grafton st the
latter place by the Rev. A. ]. Baird D. D.
This effort of the gifted author was in all
respects most eloquent, finished and i'm
pressiye. Il was not only interesting TO the
members Of the fraternity, but secured the
undivided attention and admiration of
those not members, who were fortunate
enough 10 hear It,
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w. T. II. 60.

Have also just opened a case Of
ENGLISH BIBLES. in elegant bindings
EPISCOPAL PRAYER BOOKS. ia Ivory
and MOsosco:
CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS. in Ivory sni
Morocco
LARGE PRINT TEsTAMENTs.
: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS. rev styles:
STEREOSCOPEs. with new French. Spanish.
SWISS. German Scotch. English and American
Views. very beautiful
PRANG'S AMERICAN PICTURES. new and
beautiful:
WRITING DESKS. Rosewood and Leather.
the most beautiful assortment we have ever hal.
CHILDRENS ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. aom
GRIMMS ILLUSTRATED STORIES 90 COCK
ROBIN deeIF II
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-28

Sons OF TENPERANCE--At a regular
meeting Of Temple Division No % Sons
Of Temperance held on Thursday evening,
the 9th inst, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing quarter:
Theodore willard, W. p
Thos A. Elan, W A.
Thos. II. Moore, r. s.
W. H. Self A. RS
W. +. Trigg f. s
+. W. Adams, Treasurer.
w. c. Jackson, c.
r. $. Hawkins A.
B A. SaWrie, l. s.
sam. Wheless, o. S.
Alex. Fall, Chaplain.
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81 Saved Is So Earned.-.-.Tbe easiest
way to make money is to buy of KNIGHT BRos,
Told number, 40 Church street, your Coal, which
they are delivering in all parts ofthe city, nicely
SCREENED for only IS 60 load of seventeen
bushel. Honor Us with your orders, and we will
guarantee satisfaction. [dec27-tjyl
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FRANK HEBRON, james Kennedy and
James Mallory escaped from the peniten-
tiary Christmas day, at about o'clock A. NJ
The manner of their escape was both
shrewd and daring.