The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-27
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the military reconstruction bills.
After reviewing the situation and
terms proposed for the reconstruc-
ton of the Southern States, he
says: 81 never will approve and
consent to, or accept the poisoned
chalioe offered our lives; nor will
/ advise my citizens to do
so. If permitted to take choice,
in view of two evils, I should reg
lister, and I hope every man in
Georgia, who can, will do SO, with
the view Of defeating the scheme
for our degradation and the over
throw of Republican Government"
San Francisco, July 16.-The
Republican State Convention nom
mated John Bidwel for Governor.
Resolutions favoring impartialsuf-
frage without regard to color was
adopted.
New York, July 19.--The Con-
stitutional Convention, to-day,
adopted a resolution declaring ne.
groes entitled to the same rights
and immunities as whites, by a
vote of 58 against al.
New Orleans, July 22.-Cott0n
prospects continue dull, owing to
continued rain. The worm has
appeared in some districts, and
wet weather prevents the grass
being cleaned out. 1t has been
reported that cotton has been
plowed in and re-planted in corn
in some sections. From upland
districts the reports are more ia
vorable, but all agree two-thirds
of a crop will not be made any
where, contingent upon the cessa.
ton Of rain. The prospects for
grain crops are the best ever
known.
Another sultry daily shower;
thermometer so. Weekly NOR
tally reports show nine deaths
from cholera and only two from
yellow fever.
Washington, July 23.-The
President is considering the pro.
priety of calling the district com,
manders together to establish uni
form rules of action under the re.
construction acts.
| New Orleans, July 23.-The In
dianOla Bulletin of the 18th re-
ports yellow feveron the increase.
Some sick in almost every house
in the town. The Bulletin makes
an appeal for assistance and mon.
ey and hospital supplies. The
fever has also broken out at La.
vaca, Texas. The Bulletin also
reports much suffering and many
families destitute, and requests
contributions for the relief of the
sufferers.
i There is a convention of planters
in session in this city to endeavol
to devise means for rebuilding the
levees, but the result is yet unde
termined.
Accounts of the crops continue
unfavOrable for cotton, but more
favorable for grain and cane
Accounts from the entire State Of
Louisiana, and portions of Missis
sippi, Alabama and Northeastern
Texas state that theirs is too much
rain, and that the cotton worm il
appearing.
No rain here yesterday orto-day
the first time it has not raineC
for two consecutive days TO
six weeks. Very sultry. Their
, mometer SO in the shade.
Memphis, July 23.-The chole
IA is decreasing here. The presi
dent of the Board Of Health state
that no cases have occurred in th
vicinity where the Nicholson pave
, mentis being laid. Late account
from Arkansas represent the dis
ease prevailing on plantations il
J the vicinity of Pine Bluff an,
; Helena. One planter lost twenty
| five hands last week. Crop pros
poets are very encouraging. Ger
a Pillow estimates his corn crop a
, 200, 900 bushels.
New York, July 3.-Shipment
of specie tomorrow will prObabl
reach a million and three-qual
8 tiers.
: New Orleans, July 23.-Cotton sale
. 1900 bales; market firm; low middlin
243025c.; and nominal; receipts ft
three days 724 bales, against 4l9 fc
I corresponding time last week; export
: for same time I0,78S bales. Sugar
/ Louisiana fair 134. and strictly prim
l50l52c, No Louisiana molasses
the market; Cuba sugar firm; number
D I3 and Ia, 13c. Molasses dull an
q nominally 49O52c. Flour quiet; 81
e perfne $40 75O1I 90; double exit
J. liz rs; choice $16 25. Corn qui,
and firm; yellow and mixed 81 IS, an
L white OIL 45. Oats-light stock; 81 II
9 Pork--holders firm. asking S25 2!