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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-25

IL In town in the goodly State of
Maine did one time reside a little lass of
six years old, whose name was Martha.
In the same house with this little lass lived
a maiden lady of very unpleasant ways.
whose delight it was to poster the small
Martha with questions, by which means
Martha had come to much dislike Miss
Pump. Once Martha made a visit to
Boston. When she returned, Miss
Pump set upon her. Wherest this colo
guy:
"Where We been, Martha 2"
"To Boston, Miss Pump"
Ola! And who'd you see there, Mar
thy y
"Oh! l saw angel"
"My! And what'd the angel saw,
Marthy 2"
"He said, 'How do you do, pretty little
girl q"
"Sakes! And who else dye see, Mar
thy 2"
20! saw the old 'un.''
"Mercy! And what'd he say, Mar
thy ?"
"He said, 'How's my good friend, Miss
Pump q"
The pump suddenly became dry.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
Lease of Shreveport Ferry.
CONTROLLERS OFFICE, }
CITY OF SHREVEPORT, !
June 9Th, 1867. \

Vii L OI IAiAGHf Uni 2
June 9TH, 1867.
The following ordinance was passed
IL this day, by the Mayor and
Trustees of the City of Shreveport
the parish of Bossier concurring
through her legal representatives
Messrs. J. A. Snider and James Ford,
committee
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Trustees of the City of Shreveport
in legal assembly convened, That
the ferry between the city of Shreve-
port and Bossier Parish, with all the
rights and privileges belonging there
to, be, on the 9Th day of July, A. D.,
1867, between the hours of 10 and IL
O'Clock, let or leased to the highest
bidder, for the term of seven years,
under the following conditions. to-wit /:
The lessee shall use and run the
''Don Louis" until the 10th day of
February, A. D. 1868, at or before
which said time he shall provide and
have running new and complete
Steam Ferry Boat, of equal capacity
and tonnage to the said Don Louis,
and shall then deliver the said Don
Louis TO the city of Shreveport and
the President of the Police Jury of
the Parish of Bossier, in as good con-
dition as when he received her, wear
and tear excepted. The lease money
shall be paid in annual installments,
in accordance with an act of the Leg
islature in relation to the ferries across
Red River, at the city of Shreveport,
approved February, 28th, 1866, and
the lessee shall give security approved
by the Mayor and Trustees of the city
of Shreveport, and shall also give
bond in the sum of five thousand dol
lars for the faithful performance of his
contract, and shall comply with all Or
dinances of the city of Shreveport, on
the subject of the ferry.
| Be it further ordained, That the
said new ferry boat shall, at the expi-
ration of the lease belong to the lessee I;
That this ordinance shall be publish
ed in the city official journal and in
the Bossier Banner, until the said 9Th
day of July.
Be it further ordained, That during
the full term of this lease, the lessee
under the contract shall have exclusive
privilege of the ferry or ferries within
the corporate limits of the said city,
! and that the contract or lease shall be
drawn. up and prepared under the su-
pervision of the city attorney, and
that the city Controller be directed to
cry the same on said 9Th day of July,
Be it further ordained, That the
ordinance with reference to the said
ferry, passed on the Goth day of May,
1867, be and is hereby repealed.
A true copy of the ordinance this
day passed.
r.a T. A. LEONARD,
| Controller.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
CO2sSttgbIe'S Safe.

w. L. earou'' CT al IN justice
vs.. ) kelly'S Court,
VIM. C. Smith. Ward No. a.
py virtue of a writ of feri facias
D issued in the above suit, from
Justice Kelly's Court, 4th Ward, parish
of Bossier, La, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court house door, in the
town of Bellevue, within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday the 9th
day of July. 1867, the following de,
scribed land to-wit:
The west half of southeast quarter,
section "a, township 10, range 10, con-
tanning so $500 acres.
Said land seized as the property of
w. G. Smith, defendant, and to be sold
to pay and satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit
of appraisement.
GEO. P. STRANGE,
Constable.
Bellevue. La, May 9th, 1867. t,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
"HE SHOT ALL BUT ME- ~

"HE SHOT ALL BUT Mp
When Gen. Braxton Bragg COM
manded the army of Tennessee.
one day, while on the march, he
suddenly came upon one of the
ragged" butternut fraternity.
who was just then busily, engaged
in plundering a garden. The Gen
eral drew up, and in that clear,
ringing voice, which once heard
on the field of battle is is not readi-
" forgotten, called out. s'To what
commanslido you belong?o But
ternut was caught he recognized
the General, and he knew the man
he had to deal with. Assuming
a green, gawky manner, he an,
swered as follows: ''Nister I did
belong to Mr.. Bragg's company.
but he shot all butmev :"
This was a little too much, and
drawing his hat over his eyes and
COMPRISING his lips, the General
rode on, and let the last man Of
his company ice,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06

IA young couple went to
Rev, Paul Davis to get married.
Mr. ID. is a wag, and by AN limo.
cent mistake began to read from
the prayer book as follows: s.Man
that is born Of woman is full OF
trouble, and hath but a short time
to live" The astonished bride
groom suddenly exclaimed: aSir.
you are mistaken, we came to be
married. "Wellreplied Davis, .sif
you insist, / will marry you, but
believe me, my friend, you had
better be buried. p
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
Succession Notice.

Ctate Of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.-
- Clerks Office, 10th District Court
Notice is hereby given that Andrew Law.
renee has this day filed in the office of said
clerk, his account as administrator of the
succession of John L. Applewhite, deceased.
Now. therefore, this is to admonish all
persona concerned, that if opposition is not
made thereto within the time prescribed bv
law, the said account will be homologated
as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at
Bellevue, this the LIST day of June, 1867.
TH0S. N. BRADEN,
Mo SITS Clerk.
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NNaU tsaltk Gf.isE mn.

Nhe undersigned wonld respectfully an;
u nounce to the public, that their STEAM
SAW AND GRISf MILL-situated on the
late John G. 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. 50 aaEt # y
!, Our Grist Mill being in good order, we are
prepared to do grinding ON every Saturday.
TURNER & STANSBERY,
ms pronrietors
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
Brooks House.
MILAN STREET,
SHREVEPORT, La.
W. T. Brooks, Proprietor.

TNhe subscriber having A .NM~o
4 leased the commodious GaeSA
building known as the Com ~ 49,
mercial HOTEL" has had it 3te3ssL. ss.lsz
thoroughly renovated and opened it as a
first class hotel, under the above title, and
solicits the patronage of his friends and the
public, pledging himself that nothing shall
be wanting ON his 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 deliea-
ey of the season-unsurpassed if equaled,
by any other house In the Red River country.
The rooms are large and airy, and the flrni-
ture and bedding new. Being located in the
centre of business, Immediately between
the steamboat landing and the Southern
Pacific railroad depot, it affords unusual in
ducements to boarders, who viii at all times
find it comfortable home. Families and
single gentlemen can obtain pleasant rooms,
and day boarders win be accommodated.
n44 W. I. BROOKS.
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% A good quality of ale
iehSsse siaees szsEazat
4Jia a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
Fashionable Drinking Saloon,

sSsAAAOAAdUAt DFEHAIMs SaIOOn.
TNhis Saloon has recently Ss%Es ~
IL been thoroughly re- ~ III
fitted, and is now in SPLEEN
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
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
Notice.

~ Ex-Governor Dick Yates,
the Illinois demijohn, who joined
"a Temperance Society in Wash
ington last winter, was brought
before the Police court of Chicago
a few days since, and fined So for
drunkenness.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06

~ Sickles has ordered the evac.
uation of the executive mansion
OF the State of North Carolina, at
Raleigh, BY the military, and its
delivery into the hands of Gov.
Worth. During its occupancy by
the soldlery, great depradations
We're committed upon the premi-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1867-07-06
The Wife to Her Incorporate
Husband.
j. A. FIELD.


Stay, stay, my husband, do not leave
Our cottage home tonight;
A storm is near-there's not a star
To guide'thy steps Alright. f,t Fl.
And bark the wailing of the wind
Seems like a spirit moan, r
tremble, dearest-do not go
And leave me here alone
Ipray thee, Arthur, hasten not
Where maudlin ribalds meet,
Whose noisy mirth and curses loud
Awake the slumbering street.
Clasp not the strange Circean cup,
Refuse thewine osip, ~ sEEf
Else soon the adder's poison fang
VIII fasten on thy lip.
Oh, stay and | will sing the songs,
Trilled in our happier years,
When the first power of love was owned
And / knew nought of tears;
When sheeny castles rose in air,
With laughter and with jest,
And thou did'st seek, like Grant knight,
Thy loyalty to test.
And we viii speak of him who placed
This trusting hand in thine,
And smiled, and bless d us, when thou said 81
Now, Mary, thou art mine:
of herwhose bright, yet tender glance,
Bespoke maternal pride,
For was not to tread life's path
Insafety by thy side. H
Think of thy fatherl he whose form
Lies meath the churchyard sod
Thou vert his treasure and his pride
He loved thee next to God
Think of thy mother! of the kiss
She pressed upon thy cheek
Thou feelst it yet, that last caress
From lips that could not speak.
oh, let their memory check thee now
In this insane career;
When reason reigns, from all the crowd
cannot find thy peer.
do not chide thee, dearest no, 7at-
| ask thee but to break
These bonds that mar thy noble soul
Oh, rend them for my sake
a8a3 .'ed1 1E#d ia
Come, you must hear our Nina sing
Her simple evening hymn, 5t'
And list the prayer for "dear papa
She'll inprovise for him.
She has thousand winning ways,
The artIess little dovel = g
And the language that she speaks is full
Of pleasantness end love.
Our Graded Archie-ffiends declare
How much he looks like me,
Bat when he smiles ali! then they say
He most resembles thee ~
Does he not look a cherub plumed
And ready for the sky?
But oh no, no, could not live
Ii "birdie" were to die.
Arthur you weepi what list you say,
You'nrend the inebriate chain
Oh joyful words! oh promise blest!
That brings ME trust again
Fatheri my heart, late sorrow filed,
Now overfows with bliss; @ 8
l thank Thee for all blessings, but
thank Thee most for this. n 5t
IN. o. Times
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- Our Goods having been selected
with the greatest care, and being es-
pecially adapted to the wants of this
country, besides having been bought
entirely for cash, we are enabled to
offer great inducements to buyers.
ONEILL & JONES.
Benton, La, April, 1867. A
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E. ONEILL. P. E. JONES.
VEN GOODS
ONEILL & JONES,
Benton, La.
Have just received the largest and
IL best selected stock of Goods
ever before offered in this country, to
which they are constantly adding
fresh supplies. Those wishing to pur-
chase, will find at our store, a complete
assortment of
Staple and Fancy
ID r. Y GOOD -.
comprising in part,
Domestics, bleached and brown, Osna-
burgs, Sheetings and Tickings,
Delaines, red, white and gray
Flannels, Cassimeres,
Satinets, etc., Prints,
English and
American,
Towelling, Mus 7
Inns, Organdies, and
Lawns, Plain and Dotted
Swiss Muslins, Shallies,
Grenadines, Jaconets, &C., &C., &c
G IL d CE RIES,
Sugar,
Coffee,
Flour,
Molasses,
F.. Candles,
Soap,
Starch, Soda, Bacon, Mackerel, Salt,
Rice, Cheese, Teas, Candy,
Raisins, Sardines, Oysters,
Dried Apples and Can
Fruits, Pepper, ry,
Spices, and
Sauce S,
Brandies, Whistles, Champaign and
Wines of all kinds. Tobacco, Cigars
and Snuff; all of the first brands.
lull supply OF
Ready sWNtVe Clothing,
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Umbrellas, and Parasols, Trunks
Valises, &C.; Crockery and Tinware
Cooking utensils of all kinds, Trace
Chains, Hames, Nails, Table ani
Pocket Cutlery, Cotton and Woo
Cards, Bar Lead and Shot of all sizes
Grass Rope, of all sizes, &C., &c.
A fine invoice of SADDLERY
comprising everything in that line.
Also. large assortment of
Drugs and Medicines,
Stationery of all kinds, Toys, &C., &c
~ Our Goods having been selected
with the greatest care, and being es.
pecially adapted to the wants of this
country, besides having been bought
entirely for cash, we are enabled t.
offer great inducements to buyers.
ONEILL & JONES.
| pn.kon A
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Notice

TNhe undersigned will make liberal adj
Il vanees, either in CASH or Bagging and
Rope, on all cotton for shipment to Messrs.
JOHN PHELPS & Co, of New Orleans.
d. B. MARTIN,
Cotton Factor and Com. Merchant,
No. ON the Levee,
nolu Shreveport, La
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-17

Our usually discreet contemporary, the
Stanton Spectator, is wefear, allowing it.
self to be swayed rather by passionate i'm
pulses than by those enlightened views,
that generally influence its course. 1t
advises the white people OF Virginia to
vote against the Convention, saying:
they are free to vote for or against
the Convention. The choice is submitted
10 them. If they vote 'lor the Convention.
they cannot plead as an excuse that they
were forced to do so. We do not know
what persons in other sections may do, but
we may confidently predict that the cisi
zcns OF this substantial old county and Of
gallant little Highland, will record theil
emphatic postest against the unconstitu
tlonal military bill by voting AGAINST
the Convention"
We are really alta loss to understand
our esteemed contemporary. 10 vote, ano
to vote Convention, and to aid in fran
ing such Il Constitution as illembody tho
features indicated in the military bill, is
the test prescribed by Congress. Unless
the whites shall co operate in doing these
things, they will, in ali probability. be per
inaaently DISTINGUISHED, their property con
hscatea, and the whole States .oyernmen;
handed over to the Hunnicutt faction [.
the Spectator desirous OF bringing about
such a result -? Is it prepared for it Il
speaks Of choice" as ii we could by any
action Of ours defeat Convention ana
prevent the adoption OF Constitution
We had bought that the argument pred !.
Gated OF choice, Ike that in relation te
'.honor," had long since been diss pated
in the air. There viii be Convention
and Constitution whether we vote for Oh
against them. If the whites vote thea
dom, the whole reconstruction policy viii
at once be committed to the faction tt
which We have referred This is -c.loice
with vengeance.
The blacks WILL Of course, vote for d
Convention and for such Constitution
as Congress has indicated IN the mIitar,
bill. live vote against them we at once
make a wall OF separation between then
and ourselves. Our only hope of attach
ing the blacks to our fortunes, is by mani
Testing willingness to vote and act with
them in regard to the Convention and the
Constitution. The leading object OF Con
gress is, by Constitutional guarantees, to
secure permanently to the blacks the sui
frage accorded them by the military bill
OF course the colorcd people will all go TO,
securing this right to themselves, and fol
the Convention as auxiliary thereto. and
they will just as certainly go against al
opposed to these two things. Those Of
the whites who shall vote against the Con
vcntion viii, whether such be their pur-
pose Or not, be eHectuaI co workers OF the
unprincipIed faction nov endeavoring t.
| create division and discord between The
two races.-Iotchmond Wing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-17
Richmond Correspondence.

RICHMOND, VA, April Il, 1867.
Messrs. Elttors:-Bcing locker on in
this metropolis. have concluded TO lille
away an Idle moment in writing you a line.
The Legislature is not making much
show Of business, but it is said that the
Committees; especially on finance arebusi-
y engaged cutting out necessary work
and it is thought that with proper indus
try an Adjournment sine die may be had by
this day week. The Senate to day passed
he Atlantic and Cumberland Gap consoIi-
dat.on Railroad bill, by one vote ever the
Constitutional requirement. 1t goes t.
the House on Monday where its fate is
doubtfal-;t having passed there before by
but two votes over the number necessary.
The Senate bill fixing the rate Of inter
est, or contract in writing, at eight per
cent, was before the lower House to day.
and ii was understood was lost by tie vote;
but since adjournment it has been discov-
cred that it was carried by one majority
and it is therefore believed that the Speak.
CT will on Monday announce it law. /
doubt the expediency, at this time, of the
law-however, let the people try the ex-
pertinent l he Senate also to day defeat
ed House bill amending the law in regard
to Lunatic Asylums-it may be r,consid
cred Monday. These are the only meas
ures OF any Importance yet acted on.
[ understand that Mr.. Tukey will have
the arrangement Of kegistersin your Coun
ty. 1t is determined that there shall be
three at large, aud one for each masiste
rial district thrust that proper men may
be appointed. AN told that the friends
OF the South are not at all sanguiue as to
the getting of redress from the Supreme
Court. 1t is supposed that the Court may
decide the preliminary point Monday. /
am stopping at the Exchange-it is well
filled, from basement to attic nearly the
whole Assembly being here; aud the unaui-
NOUS verdict is, that it is kept to perfec
ton. Business is much depressed here
the want of money being the cause One
Of the largest houses (Steinback 81 was
closed under attachment this week, and
many are looking out for tumble. / tind
your paper frequently, and am glad to sec
it often quoted from. Your local. is cx
pert in picking up items and putting them
into readable shape.
Yours, &C., B. II.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-17
Tie Latest News.

The Ph;loncthesia had an animated
discussion last Saturday night, a crow,
Of ladies surprising them. They deeid
ed that funds raised by the South shou:t
be applied to the wants Of the living, in
stead of the dead
There were 1871 arrivals at the Amcri
can Hotel last week.
The dwelling house and furniture. o
Fir. Samuel Parent, near Hermitage, Wal
burned en- the 9th. Loss $500.
No political news Of Importance is re
ported in yesterdays papers
1t is reported, from Europe, that al
questions between France and Prussi;
Mili be compromised, by making Luxcm
burg neutral ground.
The Legislature will probably adjourn
next Saturday. Our correspondent reports
all it has done.
We were favored with fine rain Mon
day night and our farmers are much en-
couragcd at crop prospects.
There is no material change in market
raports, ia Baltimore, New 7 ork and Rich
mond. Flour and provision markets quiet.
Business is generally dali. Tle local mar
ket is tolerably we'll supplied, bat Flour
and corn are in demand. Va. Reg. bonds
have advanced. The war panic il sub
siding in n Y. Cold 1864.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-17
One Of the Effects

The New York Herald is the best no.
litical barometer in the country, and it is
grating to note that it sees the tide is
turning North. In its issue of the 9th.
1.-THE prospect and probable politicalresults"
of reconstruction under the Military bill.
are discussed at length. In speaking '.ot
the harmony and political utilization, be-
tween the late shareholders and their
emancipation slaves 1t uses the fol
lowing language, which we should profit
by, on the principle that tit is always best
to do exactly what yourenemy don't want
you to do Itsays:
Now, this is a state of things deserv-
ing particular notice, and which was Ger
tainly not expected by the old radical abo-
liJonists Of the North. These radicals
enormously supposed the negroes hated
the white master race and would take the
earliest opportunity to turn against them.
The teachings of the war. in which the
negroes voluntarily fought side by side
with their masters, did not eradicate this
error. The radicals have been expecting,
since the War closed and the slaves were
emancipatcd, that these people would vote
and act in opposition to their old masters
They begin to see their mistake, however,
| and are IN a terrible state of anxiety about
the consequences. No tide Of Northern
emigration. however great, nor any amount
OF radical speechmaking and preaching.
Can turn the political current in which
the blacks aud the whites of the South
| are united and combined for action. They
both see their interests are the Same and
irrevocably fixed III the same section of
couatry"
we cannot yet see fully where tbs
surprising political and social revolution
will end 1t will certainly produce an
extraordinary influence upon political par
ties and upon the destinies of the repub
lie. The radical press is dulnfounded
and knows not which way to shape its
course. The fruit of years of agitation
is likely to turn to ashes in lis mouth
The Southern States. with their Gig hty Or
ninety Representatives and twenty Sena-
tors in Congress, will hold large balance
Of power, and the probabilityis that both
races viii remain united in the interests
Of their own section and in support Of
the same political party"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-04-17
STAGE LINE
Great Valley Stage Line

THROUGH THE VALLEY OF VA.
Gzna-S The old and we'll Unknown stage
.EaeRzsEs line OF Trotter & Bro, in lie
Shenantio..A Valley, is now making its resu-
lar trips between Staunion and Winchester,
twice daily, Sundays excepted) The best pos
sible accommodation are offered by this line,
and the fare is lever than upon any other
similar line in the Stale. 1t makes regular
connections with all the Railroad trains lcav-
ing Winchester and Stanton. Travellers
who wish 10 view III. splendid scenery and
the numerous battle fields in the Valley can
have the finest opportunity to do go, as the
stages leave Stauni on and Winche ster in the
morning as veil as in the evening, allowing
passengers tostop at any point and resume their
seats at any time thereafter On either OF the
passing stages. The
BEST HORSES AND COACHES.
and none but. the most careful, experienced
and accommodating DRIVERS are employ
ed.
The bridges on the Valley Turnpike are all
up now, and the whole road will very scon
be put in good condition. Travellers need
have no fears about masking the proper con-
nections with the Railroads at either end of
the Valley.
JOS. ANDREWS, Agent.