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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05
THE REoovsrRuorroN ooMMIrrEE.

THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE.
I am sorry to observe disposition
on the part of the Reconstruction Com
mittee to suppress, 10 the pretended
publication of Gen. Lees testimony, the
most important portion Of that distin-
guished officers examination. I violate
no confidence in giving it as follows:
@. What kind Of shirts did you wear
during the war?
A. Calico, sometimes, and sometimes
wooden.
@. You are married, are you nots
A. Yes, I am.
@. Well, state to the Committee
what kind Of under clothing your wife
wore during the unholy strife9
A. | was not at home much of the
time and can't say.
@. What color was it?
A. don't know.
@. Wasn't it gray?
A. | never took notice.
@. Don't you know that the ladies
of the South formed a secret cabal for
the wearing Of gray petticoats during
the war?
A. do not.
@. Don't you think they wore more
gray than blue in the article of clothing
to which We refer2
A. lido not know. Never inyestigat~
ed that subject.
@. Is it true that the women Of the
South wear JEFF. Davis picures in their
bosoms?
A. never took notice. Should not
be surprised if some of them did.
@. Do yon think a Freedmen's Bureau
agent would be allowed to marry into
| a first family of Virginia 2
! A. II a young lady belonging to a
first family were willing, suppose he
| could.
@. How long will ii be before pump
kin pies become fagorite dish in the
lately rebellious districts9 :
A. do not know. Some people like
them now.
@. Is there not a great aversion tc
Goldfish, as a Yankee staple of diet?
A. do not know that there is.
Q. Do they like pork and beans il
Virginia9
A. Some people do?
@. What is your opinion of tht
Fenians?
A. have not given the subjec
much attention.
@. How are you on the schleswig-
Holstein?
A. | have not made up my mind OF
that subject either.
@. Which side do you sleep on?
A. The right side, generally.
@. Do you Southern men generally
continue to sleep in arms, notwith.
standing the cessation of the rebellion
A. Those who are married do, ]
/ believe.
@. Do those who are not married
abstain from doing so?
A. can't say that they all do.
There are other important parts o
Gen. Lees testimony not yet publish
ed by the Committee on Reconstrue
ton. I trust | have given enough t.
show, when contrasted with what ha
heretofore been given to the public
that the most significant portions o
the examination-those bearing mos
! directly ON the great problem of recon
struction-are Wilfully suppressed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

TGME.-Buyu yup those moments which
others seem to throw away, steadily
improve every present moment, that
you may, in some measure, regain the
time you have lost. Let time be your
chief commodity; deal in that alone;
buy it all up, and use every portion of
it yourselves. Time is that on which
eternity depends. In time you are to
make preparation for the kingdom Of
God; If you make not this preparation
in time, your eternal ruin is inevitable.
Therefore husband time.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

SELF>DEcEPTIoN.- Too many take the
ready course to deceive themselves, for
they look with both eyes on the failings
and defects of Others, and scarcely give
their good qualities half an eye, while,
on the contrary, in themselves, they
skip over, as children do the hard words
in their lessons, that are troublesome
to read, and making this uneven rar-
allel, what wonder if the result be q
gross mistake of themselves
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

RELIGIoN.-"Sir, whatever in truth
makes a mans heart warmer and his
soul purer, is belief, not knowl-
edge. Proof, sir, is a handcuff-be-
lief is wing! Sir, you cannot even
prove to the satisfaction of logieian,
that you are the son of your own father.
Sir, religious man does not want to
reason about his religion. Religion is
not mathematics. Religion is to be
felt--not proved. There are q great
many things in the religion of a good
man which are not in the catechism.r
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

~ The affections of a woman are
too sacred to be triAed with, those of a
man are more easily alienated. A
bankrupt in one place he speculates in
another; but q woman in bestowing her
heart, gives us the fee-simple of her
affections, and in giving US what can
not be given twice over she gives Us
that which gold in all its power is una
bic to supply.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

MocKERY.-"Mockery is woman's
rapier. tits the arm of the feeble
against the strong, of the little against
the great; and is particularly used by
children, by humpbacks, by the lame,
by the blind, and by all kinds of Grip
Piles, who are protected by their in
frmities. Men Of large statue and
robust bodies are seldom satirical. 1t
may also be remarked, that sayages
and peasants are remarkably contemp-
tuous.p t5H
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

u Never give boy a shilling to
hold your shadow while you climb
tree, and look into the middle of next
week. Tt is money thrown away.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05
VOL. 5.
J. B. LEWIS, JR.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE AMI III ALL
DEALER IN
BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS,
Formerly Of No. 0 Teras stree, has
Removed TO the Garner Of I'eTds
and Spring streets,
(Waiters & Elders old stand.
UThere will be presented to the
w public, the largest and best
assorted stock ever offered in this city,
consisting Of every variety and style Of,
LADIES' SHOES.
Ladies Fine and Heavy Shoes
varying in price from 81 SO to Sc.
GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS.
Gentlemen's fine and heavy Boots
from $5 TO SIS.
Gentlemen's Shoes-of every de-
scriptlon-in prices from $2 to So.
MISSES BOOTS AND SHOES.
Misses Boots and shoes of every
style and price.
Boys and Youths Boots and shoes.
Boys and Youths Boot and shoes
Of all descriptions and prices.
CHILDREN's BOOTS AND SHOES.
Children's Boots and shoes-in end
less variety-and prices to suit. Also,
HsA A~%-
of every description-with prices to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

" A pin has as much head as a
great many authors, and a great deal
more point.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05
Suppressed Testimony.

We find the following in one of
"Mack's" letters to the Cincinnati Com
mercial
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05
l.. II. WATKINS.
DIR. w II. Yearomf.

Dhysician and Surgeon, respectfully
J. announces to the citizens Of this
community, that he will practice in all
the branches Of his profession when
called upon. v4n32
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

Pure W ines and Brandies
for medicinal purposes.
Having purchased the house and
stock of the firm Of Ball & DashieIl,
and stock Of Smith & Lewis, for the
purpose of doing permanent business
in the Drug line, persons visiting
Shreveport, will find it to their interest
10 give US call. Being determined to
conduct the business on larger scale
than it has been done heretofore in
North Louisiana, we feel confident Of
being able to give satisfaction to all
who will give us trial.
They will find 7. G. Lewis, (late
Smith & Lewis1 ready to price or sell
goods; and P. Fl. Kyes and S. A..
Alston (for 10 years in the businesa) to
put up the bills in neat and substan-
tial manner.
All Medicines warranted pure.
Prescriptions prepared at all hours !;
day or night.
WHITE G. co.
40 ]. w. SMITH, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-05-05

of every description-with prices to
suit.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17
Clippings and sorIbblInrs.

BAY Up--the price of paper.
BeyDown- several pedestrians on
the pavement.
by Fourteen degrees below zero
the weather on Monday the sth inst.
B6S- Believe all men-when they
tell the truth.
D9~lt is easy to say grace--but not
halt so easy to possess it.
BGrWhy is n miser like seasoned
timber {? Because he never gives.
pa~When is a lover like tailor ?
When he presses his suit
RarA mans work is from sun to
sun, and woman's work is never done.
pSrN rNonsense-to bolt door with
a boiled carrot.
D@"To dream of beer, is sign that
your habits are not temperate.
Da- Deaf to his own call-the man
with his ears so far back that he can't
hear himself hollow.
Ann Story was married to Bob
Short. A very pleasant way of ma
king Story Short
n@- III swim to the other side-said
Cessna and Forney when thrown over
board.
Bag Which is the best way Of retain
ing q womans affections BY not re-
turning them.
raA- Friendly visits-the lady who
visited but twice year and stayed
six months each.
E1- Down in the mouth-the "Nig-
gerh eads," since the recent elections,
in Washington and Georgetown.
BE- Prentice says that as man
drinks he generally grows reckless /;
in which case adds the Boston Post,
the more drains the fewer scruples.
n@-A teacher of penmsnship, in
twelve lessons, taught man to read
his own writing-hope he will make
a visit to our town.
n@ Nanted-about 80 good locking
young men +? to stand in front Of our
churches and stare the young ladies
out of countcnancc as they pass out
of church.
DTThe wisest man may OCCASION
ally do weak thing; the most hon
est man wrong thing the proudest
man n mean thing: and the worst of
men will sometimes do a good thing.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17
nlIlEMoCRArTC MEETING.

According to previous notice, the
Democracy of Clearfeld county, as
sembled in the Court House, on Tues
day evening the 9th inst, for the pur-
pose of elecling Delegates to the APP
preaching State Convention. The
meeting was called to order, by the
Chairman of the county Committee
and its object being stated by the
Secretary, after which Mr.. Etzweiler
offered the following:
ReSolved, That John NJ. Cummings,
Esq, be, and he is hereby declared
the choice Of Clearfeld county, for
Representative delegate to the State
Convention; that he Is hereby vested
with the power of substitution, and is
authorized to name his conferees to
meet those of Elk and Forest counties,
If conference becomes necessary.
Agreed to.
Mr. Moore, then offered the follow
ing:
Resolved, That we concede the
choice of q Senatorial delegate to the
State Convention to the county of
Cameron, and hereby express our con-
currence in the appointment of any
delegate her Democracy may select,
and that B. d. Hall, J ohm Lawshe and
W.P. Chambers be conferees. Agreed to.
On motion the meeting adjourned
sine die. g. B. GooDLANDER, Chm.
T. J. McCULLoUGH, Sec'y.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

TAKE Ir.-If any of our readers
wish to subscribe for an eastern daily,
or weekly ne wspapcr, we would ad.
wise them to send for tho Harrisburg
Patriot d; Union. 1t is one of the
soundest Democratic Journals publish.
ed in the State, besides the usual vari-
ty ofnews, and excellent editorials,
the Legislative proceedings and State
documents appear in its columns, in
advance Of others, and in a far more
satisfactory form. Daily $500 and
weekly $500. Address "Patriot &
Union" Harrisburg Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

Now READY.-We have received
from the publisher q copy ofthe Dem
ocratic Almanac, for 1866. 1t is with
.out doubt the most comprehensive
and useful publication, for its size and
price, that has ever been issued from an
American press The old "Union
Saver, should not only be thankful to
the publishers, but see that everybody
gets a copy, The list Of nearly 200
suppressed and mobbcd newspapers,
for future reference is worth more
than the price ofthe publication. For
sale at c. d. Watsons I'd st below
Market, Clearfeld, or Van Evrie Hor-
ton 4 Co l62 Nassau street New York.
Price single copies 25 cents, five for
81 90 or 81, ,25 per dozen post paid.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

Child STARVED On Friday, a child
of Robert Brown, in Chicago, died
from starvation. The family were
poor,and unable to obtain employment
whereby to earn sufficient to buy
bread Exchange.
Our exchanges need not be copying
this paragraph, MS it attracts but lit
tie attention at this day, as the starv-
ed creature and its parents belong to
the "white trash" Had the family
belonged to the negro persuasion,
Sumner would have offered a petition
for relief in congress, or compelled the
"divine" Stanton, to furnish rations.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

PuBLIo ENTERTAINMENTS The
Campbell and Castle Concert. The con-
cert given by these artists at the Acad-
emy last evening. = Mr.. G. w. Nor
gan, in addition to the aceompani-
ments, played in excellent style an
"Andante Capricio" of his own com
position on the Steinway Grand which
he used during the evening. Mr. San
derson, with better judgment, chose
10 have Chickering Grand. Both
instruments occupied equally good
positions on the stage, and were play
ed upon altornately-thus giving a
perfectly fair chance to Judge Of their
respective merits. The contrast in
all points of excellence was so marked
in favor Of the Chickering instrument
that if the 6teinways will take our ad-
vice they will never again provoke so
close q comparison.-Br Brooklyn Daily
onion. Miss Il. A. p. Rynder, Clear
field, Agent for Clearfeld county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17
DIED.

y In Curwensvillc, on the 9Th inst,
Mrs. Lydia Wilson, consort of George
Wilson, aged 50 years.
In Clcarfeld, on Monday the 18th
inst, Richard S. Flanagan, aged 23
years, 5 months and 2 days.
Thus another printer has had his
life brought to a. IN the youth ofman-
hood. That stern and sure visitor
death, with his t in sag- having seized
him for his prey thus early, he seems
TO have been unable to - himself
up, against his demands however well
he might stick too, or change the rule
of his life. His has set and today
he is the type of all that is human.
The gentle tick at his case we will
hear no more. lie was a graduate OF
the Republican Office, whose employees
sympathizc with the relatives of the
deceased.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

A RUMoR.-We have information
from Washington, to the effect that
Secretary Stanton, like his dog Baker,
is to be mustered out of the service
by the order of the President,and that
the war portfolio has been offered to
Gen James b Steadman, now com.
nsnder st Macon Georgia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

CHICKERING'S PIANos.-Sitting in
the New York Academy of Music, at
the last Philharmonic Concert, we
were particularly charmed with the
piano performance Mr.. Hoffman is
well-nigh an inimitable player, but
certain it is that the best of players
cannot make good music except upen
a good instrument. From CHECKER
'ing's piano, which was played upon
that occasion, every run, scale phrase,
or isolated note, reached our ears IN
its perfect integrity. Not sound
was lost, from the great sweeping
chords and ponderous octaves to the
most delicate chromatic scale or pi-
anissimo trills. This is not the case
with all pianos. Those from many
other factories, although possessing
many fine points, are yet unequal in
tone, and the base not unfrequently
entirely browns the treble. The list
ener misses the clear, bell-like, silvery
sweetness of a genuine Chickrinq,
which makes this piano so great IA
vorite in the parlor, and which was
so'highly appreciated by Thalburg and
Gottschalk. They arc the pianocs fit
for musical poet The great rcpu-
tation which the Chickering's have
earned during the past forty years, is
well deserved.-N y. Independent.
Miss Il. A. p. Rynder, Clearfeld,
Agent for Clearfeld county, Penn'a.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

OK HAND.-The January No Of the
Old Guard, u Monthly Magazine pub
lished by Van Evrie Horton & Co lS2
Nassau street n. Y This number is
embelishcd with superb steel por-
trait OF that great Confederate leader
Gen. r e Lee. This is the only
genuine likeness on sale in the North,
and is alone worth the price-25 cents
of this number of the magazine.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

DEAD-Hon Elijah +. Pardy,
long known as one of the leading
Democrats of New York, died in that
city,on the sth inst,in the 10th year of
his age. He first became conspicuous,
in his ardent support of General Jack
son. His personal and official intcg-
rity was never questioned.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

sS-A correspondent. at Frenchvillc
writes US a sportive eplstlc in refer.
cncc TO keg of brandy, lady and
four gentlcmen-all sold ut the late
sale held there by the Sheriff. But as
the writer has failed to send his rame
along with the article we are compel
cd to table it,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

THANKs-Hon. G. w. Schofeld, will
please accept our thanks for valuable
public documents. DR. Early, of the
House of Representatives, will also
accept our thanks for similar favors.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17
New York. Dec 10, 1865.

NOW lOIh, DeC. 10, lcOo.
Miss RYNDER:
When in Penn'a few weeks
since, ] gave Mr.. Greene the county,
not knowing that Clearfeld had any
Agent thore, but of course we shall
not interfere with you and you can
keep on selling just the same. have
written Mr.. Greene about ii and all
will be well. We are very sorry that
of the kind should have hap
pened, but the man who made out my
list Of unoccupied counties gave me
Clearfeld among the number, as it
was given by our Boston House. Ho-
ping you are ard that you viii con-
tinue to be prosperous. We arc yours
very truly. MASON, BROTH'S.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

ADVERTISEMENTS n Cork
le, having opened rooms, for the man
ufacture and sale Of cabinet ware in
this borough, solicts share of public
patronage. See his advertisement.
Those interested in the Tyrone 4
Clear6eld rail road, will please take
notice that an election for directors is
to be held on the gath inst.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17


AN ExPLANAnoN.-Since Mr.. B. NJ.
Greene and myself have both adver-
tiscd as claiming the sole Agency of
Messrs Mason d Hamlin's Cabinet
Organs, have concluded to publish
the following letter which will explain
the mistake made by the firm IN New
York. No blame attaches to either,
as my orders for Instruments were
always sent direct to the Manufacto-
ry, at Boston, and the New York firm
consider Pennsylvania their territory.
But as it will be an advantage to my
patrons in the saving of freight, and
no disadvantage in any way, / have
allowed him to retain his Agency and
consented TO act as Agent for the Pi-
amos, he advertises as well as tho Or
gans, still retaining my own Agencies
Descriptive Circulars and Price
Lists willbe sent upon application and
any desired information concerning
either Organs or Pianos, will be
promptly and cheerfully given by me.
Organs and Melodeons constantly on
hand for exhibition and sale.
Il. A. p RYNDER.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17
nHOToCRApHiaR.--p. M'GAUGHHY

nHOTOC OCRAPHisil.---D M'GAUGHEY,
Il hsving purchased the Photograph establish.
ment ormerly conducted by ii. Bridge, woaid
respectfully announce to the citisens Of ClesT-
field and adjoining counties, .shat he has recent
~ made additional improvements TO both sky
light and nParatus and he HatteEs himself that
ho can satisfy the mos. fastideors taste in rRuH
and lifeike likeness.
lilo also keeps constantly on hand good as
sortment Of Guilt, Rosewood, and Walnut frames
Albums Of all sizes and s,yles-and an endiess
variety Of eases, lockets, etc which be wah dis
pose Of at very moderate prices, for cash
HIS gallery is in Shav's row, (up stairs,s MAJ
ket street, Clenrield, Pa where he is always reA-
dy 10 accommodate customers who may be IN
want Of good Likeness of themselves or friends.
Particular attention paid to copying all kinds
or pictures etc November 18th, 1854.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17
MARRIIrD.

In Clearfeld, on the 10th inst, by
Rev. p L. Harrison, Mr.. John Simmons,
of Elmira, N. Y, to Miss Josephine
Ianich, of Clearfcld Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

p@- VIM. Wait, who was shot in the
arm on the lst inst.,by young Tbomp-
son died last night from the effects of
The wound
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

CNOAL AT TEN CENTs.--The sub.

EOAL AT TEN CENTs.-'rhe sub
" scriber having leased The cid 'collns
Coal Bank" desires 10 inform tho public that he
is now prepared TO III all orders for Coal with
promp,ness. This c@Es Il located on tAs Co
shon road, and the coal cannot be surpassed, by
that 81 any other bank lie viii sell II st the
Bank for Eight cents, or deliver for Ten. Or
ders loft with J. p. KfatEor, on Market Street.
WI receive prompt attention.
Jan. Sd, ls66.2t. PHILIP BRADY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-01-17

GREAT FALL IN PRICES!
FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING
Cb,ap GlotBinu Start
REIZENSTEIN BROS
Grand opening Of Fall Clothing this day.
Srand opening OF Fall Clothing this day,
Grand opening of FAN Cloth:sg this daF,
Grand opening Of Fall Clothiag this day,
Al Reisenstein Bros Extensive Clothing store,
Et Rciienstein Bros Extensive Clothing store.
At Roifenstein Bros Extensive Clothing store.
Al heitenstein Bros Extensive Clothing store,
The largest and best selected stock in town,
The largest ana best selected stock in town,
The largest and beet selected stock in town,
The largest and best selected stock in town
Furnishing Goods, Pats 4 Caps,
Furnishing Goods, Hats Caps,
FURNISHING Goods, Hats 4 Caps,
Furnishing Goods. Hats 4 Caps,
Trunks, Valiscs Travelling Bags
Trunks, Nulises A Travelling pags
Trunks, Taiises a Travelling Rage
Trunks, Nalises a Travelling Bsgs
At prices low for the times,
tprlces low for the times,
Atprices low for the times,
Atpricos low for the times,
Our old customers do not
need an leFitation, Our olacustomors do not
need an invitation, Our cid customers do not
aeoa an Invitation, Cur old customers do not
need an invitation, To others We say,
Cal and examine our stock,
Call md examine our stock,
Call and examine our stock,
Call and examine our stock,
Before purchasing Elsewhere,
Ecfore purchasing Elsewhere,
Before purchasing Elsewhere,
Fancy Goods Constantly on Hand.
RElZENSTEIN BROTHERS..
May 8, 'eS-Iy.
DO0TS and Shoos--a complete assortment Of
I'D Ladies', Gentlemen's, Misses, Boys' and
chidrens Boots Shoes and Caters at
J. P. KRATZER'S.
II adies' Furs, Purchasers may RELY upon got.
IL ting the best furs at CHAS 0AKFORD
SONS, Continental Hotel, Pbiad'a. jan. II
LISn-SALT and PLASTER in large cuan.
JIG titles, st Up. KRATZfR's
March -, 1895