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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

= WHO Is SAFE God has
never created a mind yet that
can safely challenge combat
with the appetite of drink
Earth has no ambition that is
not engulfed, no hope which is
not blasted, no tie which is not
broken, no sanctuary which is
not invaded, no friend, no kins-
man, brother, wife, or child
that is not forgotten; no fibre
of human agony which is not
wrung. Minds of common
mould will go through life with
out excess, while those gifted
with godlike powers are smitten
with weakness. The gifted
author of Childe Harold walk
ed in fetters and died in Misso-
longhi of a drunken debauch.
He who led the prosecution in
the British Parliament against
Hastings was hurried to the
grave to escape the clutch of
his landlords. Poor Charley
Fox! And, also, the author of
Gertrude of Wyoming died a
dwelling embecile. How the
"Gentle Eliza wept over the
habit that enthralled him. All
how these tragedies of human
individual history-of tempta-
| ton and fall-stalk before us
The history of the best minds
of our land is darkened by these
episodes of weakness and ruin
IT. N. Broacn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
Succession Sale.

8,.eeession of A. B. Ray, deceased.
Dy virtue of writ of sale to me directed
I'D from the District Court of Bossier, La,
in the succession of A. b. Ray, deceased,
will sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the residence of said
deceased, in said parish of Bossier, on
Saturday the 18th day of January, 1867, the
following described property belonging to
said succession, as follows, to-wit:
Ii head horses, 2 yoke oxen, 20 head cat
tie, Is head meat hogs, 20 stock hogs, /
buggy, wagon, bales cotton, farming
utensils, shot gun, household and kitchen
furniture.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement. Should any article fail to bring
its app aised value cash, will Immediately
at same time and place, re offer and sell the
same on a credit of IL months. Credit pur-
ehasers to give notes with approved per-
sonal security bearing per cent per annuln
interest from day of sale. 7.
w. II. HILL,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auct'r
January End, 1867. mo 3ts
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
E,TRAY SALE.

Ts strayed before B. F, Crowuover,
II J P. by G. w. Smith, on the
30ih Oct 'ber, 1866, and will be sold
before the Court house door, in the
town OF Bellevue, La. for cash. on
the 2nd Sa urday in February. 1867,
a certain OK, with white back and
belly, yellow orindIe sides. marked with
crop of right ear, swallow-fork in left.
branded with NJ on the right hip, and
appraised at $l5
The owner of ss,id animal is hereby
requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges, &c.
Bellevue, La, Nov. 9th 1866
e w. H. HILL,
n32tds Stray Master
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
Like the Angels.

Why! you would have us
like the angels! p exclaimed a
young girl with whom q friend
had been talking.
Truly would we have women
like the angels. And why nota
Is it any harm to be like an
angel? We read that they are
very beautiful-full of love,
truth, purity-compassionate,
sinless. Are these forbidding
traits? Angels SANDER not each
other. They have no circles in
their glorious home where
character, like a worn-out-gar-
ment, is picked to pieces. An
gels never wreathe the face
with smiles when envy is gnaw-
ling the very heart-strings in
twain. Angels never rejoice
lover the downfall of another.
| Angels lure not with the eye,
and then coldly cast off with
the lip. Angels suffer not pas
sion to paint the brow, dark
with discomfort and hatred.
Would you not wish, event
ually, to become angels? Oh
does this thought never enter
! with the multitude that cross
the minds thresholds Why moi
prepare, then, for this high DIES
tination2 Why not discipline
the soul till it grow lofty will
sublime thoughts, and beauti
full in good deeds? Cultivate
your affections, be pure in mo
tive, gentle in spirit. Banisl
forever deception, evil speak
: ing, inordinate love of pleas
ure! Why not become, as nea
n as you may be, angels on earth
e All! young ladies believe u
j when we tell you there is n
J, harm in striving to be like tn
f angels.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
ABSTINENCE OF ROMAN Wo'

ABSTINENCE OF ROMAN Wo-
MEN.-The ancient Romans,
in some respects, were in
advance of the present age
in their practical physiological
knowledge. This was espe-
cially the case in the habits of
the women. They seemed to
be fully aware of the fact that
a hardy race must be born of
healthful mothers, and conse-
quently any usage of practice
likely to affect injuriously the
healthof women, was viewed
by the State with suspicion
The muscles were systemati-
cally educated. Frequent bath
ing was required by law. Large
lighthouses were established,
which were places of common
resort. For several centuries
of the bestages of Rome it was
a criminal offense for a Roman
mother to drink intoxicating
liquors.
At the time of our Saviour
on earth, and for a long period
after, it was considered infa-
nous fora Roman to taste wine.
For a guest to offer o glass OF
wine to one of the women OF
the household was looked upon
as a deep insult, as it implied q
want of chastity on her part
History records several deaths
where they were put to death
by their husbands because they
smelt of ''tometum." The con-
sequences of this physical train.
ing and abstinence from all in.
toxicating liquor was that the
Romans were noted for theil
endurance and strength. Hat
we the same habits with ON
superior Christian civilization
we should astonish the worl(
by our physical health ant
strength Exchange.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

If the rebellion of Shays in
Massachusetts,, and of the
Whisky People in Pennsylvan-
la, had been punished, as it is
now proposed to punish the
rebels of the South-both Mas
sachusetts and Pennsylvania
might now be mere Territories,
in lieu Of States.-[ Boston Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
Bossier Livery Stable,

TNhe undersigned respectfully a.
Il announces to the citizens SS%g1
of Bossier, that he had iustAlA-
opened new and commodions Livery
Stable, on Travis street, between
Spring and Commerce streets, Shreve-
port, whore he is prepared to accom-
modate those favoring him with their
patronage, in the most satisfactory
manner, and on the most liberal terms.
Strict attention given to the grooming
and feeding of horses.
Guaranteeing to do what is right by
my patrons, share Of the public pa
tronagei is respectfully solicited.
n31 S. G. HEAD.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
A Woman's Question.

Before trust my fate to thee,
Or place my hand in thine, y Is i.
Before let thy future give
Color and form to mine,
Before peril all for thee,
Question thy soul tonight for me. 8
break all slighter bonds, nor feel
A shadow of regret;
Is there. one link within the past
That holds thy spirit yet rr.-~s
Or is thy faith as clear and free S.
As that which / can pledge to thee
Does there within thy dimmest dreams
A possible future shine
Wherein thy life could henceforGh breathe
Untouched, unshared by mine
If SO, at any pain or cost,
o tell me before all is lost.
Look deeper still If thou canst feel,
Within thy inmost soul,
That thou hast kept portion back,
While have staked the whole,
Let no false pity spare the blow,
But in true mercy tell me so.
Is there within thy heart need
That mine cannot fulfil
Onechord that any other hand
Could better wake or still
Speak now, least at some future day
My whole life wither and decay.
Lives there within thy nature hid
The demon spirit Change,
Shedding passing glory still
On all things new and stranger
1t may not be thy fault alone,
But shield my heart against thine own.
Couldst thou withdraw thy hand one day,
And answer to my claim,
That Fate, and that to-day's mistake,
Not thou, had been to blame
Some soothe their conscience thus; but tho,
O surely thou wilt warn me now.
Nay, answer me not; dare not hear,
The words would come too late;
Yet would spare thee all remorse, =
So comfort thee, my Fate
Whatever on my heart may fall;
Remember tc0uld risk it all.
n y
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

Mr.. Prentice furnishes the
important reminder that if wo-
men cannot vote they can ex-
ercise the veto power, as many
a henpecked husband knows.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
The Danville (Ga.) Register

The Danville (Ga.) Register
says that Edward Lipscomb, a
colored man at that place, orig
inally from Virginia, and one
hundred and fifteen years of
age, was married ON the 18th
ult., to Jenny Edwards, also
colored, aged sixty-nine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
Partition Sale.

Executors of A. "A. Abney, dec'd,) In Dis.
F VS.. trlct court
E. r. Moore. of Bossier
Dy virtue of an order of the Honorable
y the District Court of Bossier parish,
La, and writ of sale issued to me there
under, in the above entitled suit, / will sell
at public auction, before the Court house
door, in the town of Bellevue, La, on
SATURDAY the 26th day of January, 1867,
for partition, the following described pro-
perty, held in common between plaintiffs
and defendant, in above named suit, to-wit !:
The north half of lot number ten (10), in
the plan of the town of Bellevue, and the
store-house thereon Except the upper story
of said store housed.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement. Should said property fail to sell
for cash, will re-advertise the same, and
sell according to law
W. III. HILL,
ga Sheriff and ex-officio Auct'r.
December 18th, 1866 n3S Cts
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

The Richmond Enquirer says
it hopes Congress will provide
against future rebellions, for it
is sure the next rebellion will
not come from the South.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

Nearly all the postoffices in
Texas are in charge of females,
1t works SO well that the males
now arrive and depart every
hour in the day.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

Don't put.out kerosene lamps
by blowing down the chimney.
A doctor in Peoria, Ill, tried it
the other night; the lamp ex-
ploded, and the doctor narrowly
escaped losing his eyes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
Notice to Creditors.

A Il persons holding claims against the
"A succession of John Adger, deceased.
are hereby notified to present an account Of
their respective claims, and the titles BY
which they are established, unto the under
signed.
WIN. ADGER, Admir-.
January 2nd, 1867. mo St
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

A Southern paper says the
South occupies the steer-age on
the ship of State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

There are 800 lunatics in the
Georgia asylum. Received dur
ing the year, 100, of whom 50
were males, and AZ females.
At the end of last year, there
were 266. Discharged this year,
"a; died. 33.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

No less than 1905 treaties of
peace have been signed within
the last 200 years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

1t often happens that bakers
are not bred to their business,
but then their business is al
ways bread to the bakers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

When we see kisses between
women, it reminds us of hand
some unmatched gloves
charming things with their
proper mates, but good for
nothing that way.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

What the country needs is a
'sman.p We have millions of
patriots" but no man Fl Mis-
sippi Old Guard.
What a predicament for a
country with several millions OF
women! s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
N. Br0acn.

A very destructive fire oc-
cured at Vicksburg on the
night of the 23rd ult. One hun
dred buildings were burned, of
which thirty-eight were large
brick stores. Two white chill
dren and four negroes persisted
in the flames; six negroes were
killed by accident; one hundred
families are houseless.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

Halls Journal of Health says
people mustn't "cuddle up" in
bed if they would be healthy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12
Attention, Shoemaker

7 wish to employ good Boot and Shoe
Il maker. Fair wages and constant en-
ployment given. Apply Immediately, to the
undersigned, at Bellevue, La.
WI. GERHARD.
December 9Th, 1866. mas
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

The Norfolk Virginian states
that the wreck, IMerrimac, con-
tinues very destructive to COM
merce. Since the war closed,
even her remains have been
considered dangerous, and not
without cause. She has injured
three schooners, two steamers,
and a host of small craft. s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

There are almost as many
divorces as marriages, in Yer
mont. The legally sufficient
grounds for divorce are ''adul-
terry, sentence to confinement
in the State Prison for. three
years or more, intolerable Sc
verify, wilful desertion for
three years, absence for seven
years and not heard of during
the time. and gross neglect and
cruel refusal of the husband to
provide suitable maintenance
for the wife,
Pray what is the meaning of
the phrase g for better, for
worse %
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

A NEW AND MELoDIoUs
SoNG.-The editor of the CO.
lumbus (Ga.) Sun heard the
following delicious chant the
other evening, and wrote it out
for the benefit of literature,
poesy, music and melody,
rhyme and rhymth:
One golden tress of dis har I'll Irvine
In my hemlick's sable ploom,
And den in some well warmed workus hall
Ill seek freedman's doom;
And if by de watchman's hand falls,
As sneaks round de town ov nights,
/ ak jist one tear from Lizabeh, deer,
For dis champion of equil rites.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-01-12

General Thomas says every
Northerner engaged in cotton
growing has lost money.-[Bos-
ton Post. -
People engaging in any kind
of business they do not under
stand are mighty apt to lose
money.
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The Next Legislature--Its Action.

The following says the Enquirer, fare
some of the important measures which
will come before the new Democratic
Legislature, which assemblies at Columbus
early in January:
l. The election of Democratic United
States Senator, in place Of Benz. T.
Wade.
2. The remodeling of, the Congress
ional districts, sothat both parties can
have their proper representatives in the
House of Representatives at Washing
tone ;s1ft II 53z59ts .s9.oE rrf;tfra1 r.
3. To remedy the inequality of ap-
pointing Police Commissioners for Dem.
ocratic cities of the second class and not
appointing them in Republican cities Of
the first class. I sia
4, To make cities and townships re-
sponsible for the damage done to private
property by the action of mobs. People
who pay taxes for the protection of their
property are entitled to have it protected
against public violence, or else be reim.
bursed for damages resulting from such
neglect upon the part OF the local author.
tiles. LSf sf .blf i 4
5. The enactment of laws that shall
prevent any person being kidnapped and
taken from the State without due legal
precess-without the Intervention of 0
court and jury. : ,,s raY
6. The adjustment of the fees ofthe
Hamilton County officials, and the SUBJ
stitution of regular salaries in their stead,
Z. The reduction of expenses and the
establishment Of committees which shall
expose the ,stealings and corrupt practi-
ces Of the Republican officials for the last
five years. ~
9. The passage of stringent enact
ment against negro voting and all cleo
tion officers receiving such votes.
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! Settlement Accounts.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN settlement accounts will be for hearing
Thursday. November II, 1867:
Adonijah Powell Guardian of Vincent Stur-
{ geon's heirs, partial. .fa e
John M. Lowe Guardian of George Beck's
: heirs, partial. P$'h @
,Aiben Andrews Guardian of George H. An
drews' heirs, partial.
William DorI Guardian of John Elliger's
heirs, final.
George 6. Norris Guardian Of Thomas Norris
final. fiz
william Johnston Guardian of Sophia )
South. final.
Henry Resseger Administrator Of Christian
Guttyard, final. fgsi
Wm C Kirkwood Administrator Of 6 File
ming, final.
Jehn B Noll Administrators of Eliza Marling
final.
Ahijah Eaton Administrator of John Mason
final. 2
F Muhleman Executor of Andrew Muhleman
final.
p. @ w. T. SINCLAIR,
9 noy5, ,l8s7w3. Probate Judge.
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Farm for Sale.

TNHE undersigned offers for sale his valuable
i farm lying one mile South of Antioch, in
Perry Township, Monroe County, Ohio, and
only eight miles from the towns of Matamo-
ras, Baresville, Sardis and Cochransville, on
the Ohio River. 1t contains
ONE HUNDRED & EIGHTY-FIVE
Acres more or less, with over one hundred
acres cleared. The lay of the land issequal
to any other in Monroe County. The timber
land is of the best quality. It is we'll wa
tered. Has on it good boarded log dwelling
house, and all the necessary outhouses, viz:
One frame barn capable Of sheltering twenty
head of cattle or two hundred head of sheep;
also one small frame dwelling house for ten
ant. There are on it
FOsUR 30 r Oh A R D. S
three of which are young and thrifty trees;
two bearing excellent fruit of all grated
kinds. elsAaA
For further particulars address or call upon
8ne&8 aan ROBERT P. EDNEY,
Woodsfeld, Monroe County, Ohio.
nov12tf.
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i4l BALLoU's MONTHLY YsMAGAzINE.-Thi
very popular and exceedingly cheap Mag
azine, presents an attractive table of con-
tents for December. Amethyst Wa5ne's
charming story, aThe Derwent Eyes and
Hair, . is completed; Mrs. Edison sexciting
serial, 1The Lady Of Underwood, is in
tensely interesting, while "Paul's Ro-
mance," by Mrs. Hale, and aaMy Dar-
ling, poem, by. James franklin Fits,
are among the choicest of Magazine read
ing. The illustrations are also remarka-
bly, good, making this one Of the best
numbers Of Ballou ever issued. ~
1t will be seen from the foregoing that
BallOu's Magazine for 1868 will eclipse
its present excel lence, while the extraor.
dinary low price is retained. It is only
| 81 so year, or Is cents number,
Clubs receive it for 81 25. The propri
etors have good cause for calling it 9Th,
cheapest magazine in the world" Pub
lished by Elliott, Thomes & Talbot, Bos
Fton, Mass. 6so.9o
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
County OMcers.

Probate Judge, W.T.. SINCLAIR; Office two
doors North of the Postofice.
Auditor, s. GRIMsHAw; Office up stairs in
Bloomef House.
Treasurer, DANIEL NEuHART; Office at the
residence of NJ. Schaub, East side of Public
Square,
Clerk OF Conft, JsRE WILLIAMS; Office at
w. 7, Morris residence.
Prosecuting Attorney, J. P. SPRIGes; Office
up stairs in .Bloomer House. I, 5;E..
Recorder p. o. CoEEoR; Office at his residence
Rast side of town.
Sheriff, JOSEPH MYgRs;ofice with the Clerk.
Commissioners, THOMAS MURPHY, BARNET
MANN, F. A. lAMPINe; Office with Auditor.
Surveyor, o. s.. SLOAN; Postof6ce, Stafford.
lnHrmary Directors, STEPHEN DouGHERTY,
JESSE JACKSON, MARTIN BAKER.
Coroner, JOHN MUHLEMANN, Esq.
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Road Notice.

NTETICE is hereby given that a petition will
IN be presented to the Commissioners OF
Monroe County, Ohio, at their regular session
commencing March 2, lees, praying that a
county road be established as follows: Com
mencing at the county road on Whitten's
Creek near LewisDay's; thence mp the north
branch of said creek and intersect the county
road near Joseph Walters, on the lands of
John Hannah, its plaee'of termination; also,
to vacate the county road commencing at the
county road near the residence of Lewis Day;
thence to the county line near the residence
of John Hannah, its place of termination, as
said road is of no advantage to the public
whatever, and is at this time closed up.
| novl9w5, Jea MANY PETITIONERS.
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TO THE DEMOCRACY.
The Spirit of Democracy.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION
"Let the People be Properly In
formed, and They Will Always
do Right"
Light and knowledge Alone are BE
quired to Restore the GARNER Re-
public of our Fathers.

The Democrats throughout the Union are
commencing the next campaign in the right
way, by a very general and earnest effort to
extend the circulation of Democratic news
papers, and especially Of country papers in
their several localities. /
/ To encourage this enterprise, and aid in the
dissemination of correct doctrines, We have
determined to reduce our rates of subscrip-
ton to the lowest possible point consistent
with the price of paper to US.
Thirty dollars will secure twenty copies of
the SPIRIT for the, full term of one year with
an extra copy to the person who sends us that
number of names. There ought not to be a
Township where it would be difficult to raise
that small sum among SO many subscribers.
1t is conceded that the SPIRIT is one of the
best representatives of Democratic principles
in Eastern Ohio, while at the same time it
gives very large quantity of miscellaneous
andfamily reading, together with the import
ant local news of Monroe County and full and
reliable Market reports will be given each
week. g ise1 s1A7bsai 70
In conclusion, we ask the old friends of
our paper to make an effort to increase our
circulation on the basis of these terms
There is no paper in the country whose terms
are more liberal than those which we now of.
fer to the patrons of the SPIRIT. The new
rates are tor psfef. sel
Single copies, one year. 50 90
Single copies, six months. 90
Clubs of ten EACH. Is
With extra copy to.club agent
Clubs of twenty and over, each. -. SO
With extra.copy for club agent for every
twenty names. tI3 34a9}
g When our circulation shall have reach
ed twelve hundred we propose to enlarge the
SPIRIT to a thirty-two column paper, which
will be an increase of at least one-fourth in
the reading matter. y 9Ia a.
Go to work, Democrats, to make up you
clubs. h. R. WEST,
Ed. & PUB. SPIRIT.
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sNen aobertisellleats,
Notice in Partition.

GIDE0N MASON, David Mason, Lewis Ct.
VI Mason, William Mason, Elizabeth Bryant
and Richard B. Bryant her husband, John w.
Mason and Ruth A.. Mason, of the State OF
Ohio, Minerva Mason. of the State .of West
Virginia, will take notice that petition was
fled against them on the 9th day of Novem-
ber 1867, in the Court of Common Pleas
within and for the county of Monroe, by Va
chel B. Mason, and is now pending, wherein
partition is demanded of the following real
estate, TO wit: The southwest quarter of sec
tion fourteen township three range five; also,
ten acres off the south part of the southeast
quarter of the northwest quarter same Sec
ton, township and range; also, the northeast
quarter of the northwest quarter of section
thirteen, same township and range; that al
the next term Of said Court the said Vachel
B. Mason viii spply for an order that parti
tion may be made Of said premises.
Ass e AMOS & &SPRIGGS,
nov1Sw6. Att'ys for petitioner.