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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

I. is said that Balsac, the celebrated
French novelist, used to lie excessively.
One day be WAS walking along the Boule.
ward Montmarte. with servant girl on
each arm. when he came across two of his
friends. Ha,zel and Laurent. He quilted the
women precipitately. and running to his
friends, said to them in a low tone
Don't recognize me, l am with two
arch>duchesses, who have come to Paris in
disguise, and whom Met,ernich has asked
me to show the capital to. Hush"
And with mysterious sign he disap-
peared.
What liar" said Ha,zel. .what
the deuce did be leave his women for :"
" Simply replied the other. "to tell
them that we are two princes Of the blood,
his most intimate friends
The Maine editors are . happy family.
SAYS one: Try again, slanderer Of Grip.
pies and school girls and the playful an
swer comes: I'VE don't do such things,
thank YOU. and whoever says we do. lies.
Try again, ruifian, knave, and sneak from
paying tax on your property
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19
A smATTEnED TmUNDERBOLT.

One Of the most remarkable effects Of
lightning that we remember ever To have
heard Of, was experienced during thunder
shower that fell upon the crowds assembled
at the Fair grounds a, Springvillc, Erie Co.,
y. Y, June 27th. One Of the exhibition
sheds in which the spectators had taken ref
uge from the rain. was struck by lightning,
aud about hundred pe rsons were stunned
and pros,ratad-invariably falling on their
taccs-sone fifty remained inscnsible for five
or ten minutes, a dozen were seriously burn
ed, three or four were injured probably past
recovery, but two horses, only, we're killed
outright. The escape Of SO many persons
from instant death, while two horses alone
were killed, seems miraculous bat a little
attention to the circumstances may show
that il was not unaccountable. It would
seem .ha, the force Of the .hunderbolt was
divided into some hundred Of nearly equal
portions, probably in consequence of the
crowd OF persons standing erect, with their
heads nearly approaching the roof of the
shed, which acted as a distributor TO that
number of conductors. II. as may be pre-
sumed, the roof was at the moment sheeted
with the pouring rain, the supposed dissribu.
ton Was greatly facilitated. The killing Of
the hofsts may prooabiy De e4pIdIneo bs the
fac, that one. at least. and probably both,
we're fastened by iron chains TO the pos. Or
posts which afforded the most direct conduc
tor to the current. The lightning struck .
post in the center Of the shed, against which
Henry Tillou, the landlord Of the West Falls
Hotel, was leaning, and to which horse
was attached By chain halter. The horse
WAS killed instantly, while Mr.. Tillou esca-
ped by being da.ed aud knocked down. One
woman was pros.rased and deprived of her
senses but not Of her power of locomo,ion
she ins.inc,ively gathered herself up, and
ran TO the bus and was conveyed to Holmes
Hotel, and declared she had no knowledge
Of what took place after the fash until she
found herself in room at the house. An
other woman was struck on the shoulder, the
fluid passing down her side raising blister
in its course. A man from Otto was bit on
the right side Of the head, and on bis reco--
cry the mark was found to commence at the
right eye, and could be plainly traced down
the neck, across the chest and off the left
Scientific American.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19
THE CINCINNATI HOME.
The Leading Fire lps. 20. Of
the West!

CAPITAL, 3OO.OOD. ASSETS 33O.DOO.
Insures at fair rates, Dwellings, Farm Build
ings, Stores, Merchandise, Mills, Manufactures,
aud property Of sll kinds.
TIE HOME is emphatically a Western In
stitution infused with Western energy owned
by Western capital; controlled by Western men;
devoted 10 Western interests, and is destined 70
fil . want long felt in Western States, Of q solid.
permanent and reliable Home 1ns. Co, with the
necessary capital, enterprise and ability.
This company 10 eminently reliable and secure.
The Stock holders, Officers, and Directors, are
among the first men in the community 10 point
Of wealth, stability and integrity. Their com
bined wealth amounts ~ Millions OF DoLLARs.
Our rates ar. reasonable. Our motto, The best
10 the Cheapest. We insure - low - any fret
class company. We do . safe business. We
make dwelling and farm property . speciality.
Our adjustments Of lossss are fair and liberal,
and are prompt and satisfactory.
Coasult your own interest, and delay not TO
insure in the Cincinnati Home. by calling on our
sgept in Csdars Building, Independence.
n47 ". =. MAYES, Agent.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

There was once very illiterate gsntls>
man-one Peter Pattsrssn-appoinied as
Justice Of the Peace. The first day his
clerk handed him duplicate writ.
"Well, what shall do with it!' was his
query.
Nothing but sign your initials" was the
reply.
"My nishils-what are they?"
"why, two P,s,' replied the clerk, i'm
patiently.
Cold perspera,ion stood on the forehead
Of the unhappy magistrate as he seized a
pen. and with desperation in his face wrote,
g THO peze.''
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

A Boston clergyman, who believes in
amusemcnts if properly conducted, says it is
quite curious to note how many of our peo.
pie have attended the circus the past week,
only because they wanted to ''please the
children;" but still more curious to observe
that in very many instances it has taken two
or three abled bodied men. with Is many
strong women, to look after Que darling lii.
tie boy or girl.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

The following notice is posted In twc
places in New Hartford: II here by depose
and say that !, Judge Lyman Of Lawful age
did hear Martin Wilcox tell his Boys to
Stone my Rooster OF bis Grounds and they
stoned the Noble Bird like Stephen Of Olden
time, Even unto Death, aud be lies in my
Compost heap Somebody mus. pay for the
damage.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

A writer in London paper says: Our
Irish Chief Secretary being the owner of
fine ostrich which some days ago was safely
delivered Of an egg, received the following
telegram from his steward: Ny Lord,
as your losy'ship is out cf the country, l
have prccur d the biggest goose could find
to sit on the ostrich's eggs"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

Mr.. Shaw, Josh Billings) has book :" in
the straw" as he expresses it. Ills next
lecture is on Milk.' He says in his pros
pectus 1.-The price Of the fektur is $ss.-
40. might possibly be induced to discount
the eighty eight dollars, but the forty cents
must invariably have.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

A barrel Of new beer in cellar ut Lock :
port exploded few days since, hoisting the
keeper, an Irish woman. to the ceiling, de-
molishing everything in range. The lady
picked herselfup and mildly remarked: ''Och
bedad! bad luck to the man that put torpe.
dy in the beer barrel.'
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

Tss BEsr ToSlc.-caswell, Mack = Co.,
Combination Of Iron, Phcsphoroas and Calisaya
known ~ Ferro Phosphorated Elixir Of calisaya.
Ths iron restores color to the blood; the Phos-
the Calisaya gives . natural hsslthfui tone TO
the digestive organs. One pint contains the
virtue Of one ounce Of Calisaya and one teaspoon
full . grain Of Iron and Phcsphorcus. Manu-
fsctured BY cAswELL. MACK 4 Co, Nov York.
For sals by all druegists. 2o-ly
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

A traveller stopped at an inn in a neigh.
boring village, and fuding the landlord and,
landladv fighting, cried out, Halloo. who
keeps this house :" The wife replied, " That's
just what we are trying to decide"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

A lady who went to one Of the great
mourning warehouses in London, and on
mentioning what was required, was politely
requested by one Of the shopmen to go
further on. . This, madame, is the light
aflic.ion department; the heavy bereave-
ment is further on
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-07-19

To prevent the hair from coming out. soak
your upper story in solution Of vinegar and
glue water, and then stand on your head for
about month.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11
- All appearances to the

U All appearances to the
contrary, there is such a thing
as integrity of character. Let
it be your business to cultivate
it in yourselves, and by an cleo
tive affinity to knit yourself to
Others in whom it may be
found. With a firm faith in
that everything Providence
which works out it's sovereign
will in all the complication of
human history, fill up yourown
sphere of duty with deeds of
kindness and love, and be ac-
quilted of all the foul wrongs
which may be perpetrated by
others. Especially rid your
selvesof the fatal decisions that
wealth is the only passport to
influence and power. An hon
orable support for yourselves
and those dependent upon
your care, is all that you can
rightfully claim as the reward
of your daily toll. Whilst
thousands are scrambling
around you for bare subsis-
tence, consent to be rich rather
by the moderation of your de-
sires, than by the excess of
your abundance. Extinguish
at the outset that duri sGcri
flames, that accursed thirst fol-
gold, which, like a cancer, eats
out the heart of all goodness in
man, and subjects him to the
dominion Of the most debasing
selfshness. II had rather
said one of the noble spirits OF
earth. "That a lone widow
should kneel at my grave ant
wet it with her tears, in the re,
membrance of my charities
than sleep beneath the proud,
est monument ever engraved
with fiattering inscription tc
human greatness" p Rev. B
M. Palmer. ~ 44
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

MISERY AND HAPPINESS
The misery of human life is
made Of large masses, each
separated from the others by
certain intervals. One year
the death Of a child; years after,
failure in trade ; after another
larger or shorter interval, a
daughter may have married
unhappily; in all but the. sin
gularly unfortunate integral
parts that compose the sum to-
tai of the misery of a mans
life are easily counted and dis
tinctly remembered. The hap
piness of life, on the contrary,
is made up of minute fractions
the little soon forgotten char
tiles of a kiss, a smile, a kind
look, a heartfelt compliment in
the disguise of playful railery,
and the countless other intini-
tesimals of pleasurable thought
and genial feeling.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11
ADVISE TO HIsRANns

ADVISE TO HUSBANDS
Love SO that you may be fear
ed; rule so that you may be
honored; be not too diffident
lest you teach her to deceive
you, nor too suspicious lest you
teach her to abuse you; if you
see a fault, let your love hide
it; if she continue it let your
wisdom reprove it ; reprove her
not openly lest she grow bold /;
rebuke her not tauntingly lest
she grow spiteful; proclaim
not. her beauty lest she grow
proud; boast not other wisdom
lest you be thought foolish let
her not see your imperfections
lest she disdain you; profane
not her ears with loose commu-
nications lest you defile the
sanctuary of her modesty. An
understanding husband makes
q discreet wife, and she a hap
py husband Exchange.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11
The Wicked--The Righteous.

Ihave seen the wicked in great power,
And spreading himself ike green bay tree.
Yet he passed away, and 10, he was not:
Veal sought him; but he could not be found.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the up
right:
For the end of that man is peace.
But the transgressors shall be destroyed to-
gether:
The end of the wicked shall be cut off,
But the salvation of the righteous is Of the
Lord
Heis their strength in the time of trouble
And the Lord shall help them, and deliver
them;
He shall deliver them from the wicked;
And save them, because they trust in him.
DAVID.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11
STR AY SALE,

TstrayeG before W. J. Bush, J. P,
II by ]. R. Felps. on the 18th day
of November, 1866. and will be sold at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, for cash, before the Court house
door, in the town Of Bellevue, La. on
the LIST Saturday in June next, 1867,
the following described animal toy wit !:
a certain Bay Mare, with white legs
and white face, with white spot on left
side Of her weathers, aged about six
years, aid appraised al sixty dollars.
The owner OF said animal is hereby
requested to come forward, prove pro-
perty, pay charges, &c.
w. Fl. HILL,
Stray Master.
December 9th, 1867. mo
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

NIGGAS GITTTN' TO BE SOME
BODY.-'Mack," who was at q
recent meeting of colered po-
liticians in Nashville, gives the
following little pen sketch of a
philosophic old darkey:
AS | approached the ground
I noticed one old man who
seemed to be standing aloOf
from his brethren, for the sake
of a more profound philOsophic
contemplation Of the scene
than he could ENJOY amid the
hustle and excitement Of the
multitude. After leaning on
his stick for a while in a quiet
gaze, he found it impossible to
contain himself any longer,
and, with a loud laugh and a
comical shake of the head, he
burst out, as the result Of his
observation, that "niggas is git
tin to be somebody i'll Tenn
eSSee."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

u The custom of throwing
a shoe taken from the left foot
after persons, for good luck,
has been practiced in Norfolk,
England, from time immemO-
rial, not only at weddings, but
on all occasions, where good
luck is required. Some forty
years ago a cattle dealer desir-
ed his wife to throw her left
shoe after him when he started
for Norwich to buy a lottery
ticket. As he drove off on
this errand, he looked around
to see if she performed the
charm, consequently he receiv-
ed the shoe in his face Wild
such force as to black his eyes.
He went and bought his ticket,
which turned up a prize OF
GOO; and his son has assured
me that his father always at
tributed his luck to the extra
dose of shoe which he got
Exchange.
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To the Public.

VHhe undersigned respectfully announces
Il to the citizens of Bossier; and the pub
lie generally, that they have opened Ware,
house at Murrell's Point for the purpose OF
conducting a General Receiving and For
warding business Cotton, Merchandise,
&c, received on storage or for shipment.
Prompt attention will be given to all bust
ness entrusted to our care.
CROWNOVER &. HOFFMAN.
Murrells Point, La. n3b
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"Lee SNJOOas,"
AND
r amily Grocer
FILLMORE. LA

TNhe undersigned respectfully announces
Il to the citizens in the vicinity Of Fill
more, and the public at large, that he has
opened, for the accommodation Of the public,
"Sampling" Saloon, where will always
be found the very best quality of Brandy,
Whisky, Wines, Cigars, &c.
Also, viii be kept constantly on hand,
for sale at the lowest cash prices, Sugar,
Molaases, Flour, Coffee, Salt, Rice, Oysters,
Snuff, sc, and in short, every thing usually
kept in the Family Grocery line.
ID. b. PLATT,
v6n3ly Proprietor
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SAGE and Grist .RgtIE.

VTNhe undersigned would respectfully an
L nounce to the public, that their STEAM
SAW AND GRIST MILI4-situated on the
late John C. Hodges old place, ON the Belle
vue and Shreveport road-being completed,
they are prepared to fill all bills for lumber,
with punctuality, and at the cheapest cash
rates
Our Grist Mil being in good order, we are
prepared TO do grinding on every Saturday.
TURNER & STANSBERY,
u3 PrOprietors.
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CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

III aving employed two first r.
IL class Watchmakers. | IN
hereby take pleasure in announc- 49,
ing to my old friends and customers,
that have resumed the Matchmaking
and Jewelry business, at my old stand,
where my personal attention will be
given to all work entr lsted to me. |
will guarantee to repair as well as can
be done in New Orleans.
Constantly on hand: Fine Gold and
Silver Watches: Diamonds and jewel
ry Of all kinds. IT,.
P. F. L. FRANK,
IS No, 81 Texas ST.. Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

"THEM'S 'EM."-We often
hear of remarkable cases of
"absence of mind" Here is
one equal to anything we have
seen lately. The man was
doubtless a very interesting
head of the family:
Il say, Cap'n," said a little
keen eyed man, as he landed
from the steamboat Potomac
at Natchez; II say, Cap'n, here
aint ALL"
CHATS all the baggag you
brought on board, sir" replied
the captain.
"Well, see now, | grant it all
OK according to list-fOm
boxes, three chests, two ban
boxes, a portmanty two hams
one part cut-three ropes
of inyons and a tea kettle; but
you see, Cap'n, [ am dubersom;
| feel there's something short.
Though I've counted 'em nine
times, and never took my eyes
off 'em while on board, there's
something not right somehow
"WelI, stranger, the time is
up; there is all | know of, so
bring your wife and five chill
dren out Of the cabin, and we
are off"
Them's EN-, darn it; them'S
'em | knoW'd I'd forgot some
thing"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11
A Prayer.


God of the sorrowfuI, a soul benighted,
By the dark shade of its own doom affrighted
Turns from the vanities which once delight
ed,
Turns unto Thee.
God of the sorrowful, bosom laden
With fear tossed hopes for the far shores Of
Alden,
With faith as deep as that of trusting maid
den,
Turns unto Thee.
God of the sorrowful, spirit broken,
Seeking of heavens rest an earthly token,
From the deceitful words which men have
spoken,
Turns unto Thee.
God of the sorrowful, reason firing
Of the creations of its own aspiring,
Nought but fulfilment of thy wild desiring,
Turns unto Thee.
God of the sorrowflll, mine eyes from rivers
Of tears awaiting not for unbelievers,
Turn to the font whose cleansing wave de
livers,
Turn unto Thee.
God of the sorrowful, as earth and ocean
Turn toward the throne Of light i'll ceaselesS
So doth my beings ever new devotion
Turn unto Thee.
God of the sorrowful, my soul deliver
From the illusions of the fell deceiver;
Oh let its love and admiration ever
Turn unto Thee.
nv 0. Times.
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Brooks House,
MILAN STREET,
SHREVEPORT, LII.
W. T. Brooks, Proprietor.

T7he subscriber having A yssNC0
L leased the cOmmodiouS ksS , a.5SA
building known as the Com @s IiFasIsaf
mercial Hotel has had it ksEz=E1Ez..s:szz-z-
thoroughly renovated and opened it as a
first class hotel, under the above title, and
s0licits the patronage of his friends and the
public, pledging himself that nothing shall
he wanting on bis part that can tend to the
comfort and pleasure OF his guests. The
best cooks have been secured, and the table
will at all times be served with every delica-
cy of the seasOn-unsurpassed, if equaled,
by any other house in the Red River country.
The rooms are large and airy, and the furui-
ture and bedding new. Being located i'll the
centre OF business, Immediately between
the steamboat landing and the Southern
Pacific railroad depot, 1t affords unusual in
ducements to bOarders, who will at all times
find it comfortable home Families and
single gentlemen can obtain pleasant rooms,
and day bOarders will be accommodated.
MI ..... VT BROOKS.
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Fashionable Drinking Saloon.

TENhis Saloon has recently ,sss sase.
Il been thoroughly re- ~ NJ mn mr.
fitted, and is now in splen- ....a....s,!5.Asa
did trim; and is supplied with the
very best brands of choice Liquors,
Wines, Ale and Porter, Cigars; and
in fact everything that can be had in
a first -class saloon.
The proprietor feels satisfied that he
can give satisfaction to all who may call
j. c. HEAD, Proprietor.
Bellevue, March 81, 1866. v4n43
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The following was pos
ted on the wall of a country
postoffice
"LosT-a red KAT. Had a
white spot on one of his behind
legs. He was a she kat. |
viii give tire dollars to evribOd-
di Wot win fotch hym HON"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

- As the sword of the best
tempered metal is the most
pliable, SO the truly generous
are most plant and courteous
in their behavior to their in
feriors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

IF you have great talents,
industry will strengthen them ;
if moderate abilities, industry
will supply the deficiency.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-05-11

Crockery, Glass, Wood and Tin Ware
A choice lot of
FANCY GROCERIES
AND LIQUORS,
Drugs and Patent Medicines, Linseed
Sperm and Tanners Oils, Turpentine
&C., &C., besides many articles too
numerous to mention.
We shall keep constantly on hand
and for sale on the most reasonable
terms, everything i'll oui line of bust
ness, which the market requires.
Give US a call, and see for yourself,
that our stock is inferior to non6-and
is as cheap as the cheapest.
NsB~ The highest cash price paid for
Cotton, Wool and Hides. ..
VIM. E. HAMILTON & co.
Fillmore, La. n33
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God Of the sorrowfuI, a soul benighted,
By the dark shade its own doom atfrighted,
Turns from the vanities which once delight
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Turns unto Thee.

God of the sorrowful, reason firing
OF the creations of its own aspiring,
Nought but fulflment of thy wild desiring,
Turns unto Thee.