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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-08-09

HENRI l.. ) II \ p
Nos IA. and lag EAST TwENTY.SECOND SIREEI,
Between Third and Lexington Averuca
moe iv New York.
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20

THAN ANY OTHER KIND OF ROPE.
wire Rope is not affected by atmospheric
Gnnanges; is spliced in same manner as Hemp
size
Suitable Blocks aud Sleeves for Ferry and
Derrck'Fall Ropes supplied. Steel Rape saree
materially in jreight, being only one.third tbs
'0s,snt n Of hemp rope Of equal strength.
:. rrices and scale of Strength, weight and Size
'0F"afded free on application to manufacturers
A. S. HALLIDIE & co.
$40 Front Street, San Francisco.
r. We are Sole Agents for R. S. NEwALL Il
H. tne we'll known Wire Rope makers, OF Gates
nnseo-on'Iyne, aud have full assortment of their
orpes onh and.
Oct. l2, ls67.-6mos.
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20

RENo.-Tbe Territorial Enterprise says
Mr.. Buckingham, Postmaster at Reno, in.
forms US that that town is growing up With
a rapidity unprecedene ed in the history OF
Nevada town or city building. Four weeks
ago the first house was bui and Reno is
now a town of nearly two hundred houses,
and more going up. The people appear to
be affected with perfect mania for building
and are going it with a rush. There is .
compact row of buildings on both sides Of
the main street for long distance, with
many houses promiscuously diversified all
about the town site.
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20
NUMBER 43.

SENATOR Ross AND HIS CoNsTlTuENrs.-
The Washington Chronicle Of May 25th has
the following:
Senator Ross of Kansas sent the following [
curt reply to certain of bis Republican con.
stltuents, who bad been unreasonable enough
to believe that the guilt Of Andrew johnson,
so clearly established to their own minds,
would be equally clear to his:
WASHINGTON, May l6, 1868.
"To D. r. Anthony aud others--Gsntls-
men; do not recognize your right to de-.
mand that shall vote either for or against
conviction. | have taken an oath to do i'm.
partial justice, according to the Constitution
and laws, and trust that shall have the
courage and honesty to vote according to
the dictates of my Judgment and for the
highest good ofmy country. E. &. Ross"
Now, this seems perfectly crushing. IAN
oath to do impartial justice appears to be
an unanswerable argument, and when man
has the courage and honesty to vote accord.
ing to the dictates of his judgment and the
highest good of his country, he stands on
impregnable ground. But when one assumes
to stand on such high ground there is one
established for himself good solid reputa.
ton, as one ordinarily guided by the exalted
motives to which he lays claim. We do not
pretend to an intimate knowledge either of
the public or private lite Of the Senator 10
the past, but are sorry to see by the follow
ing rejoinder to his telegram that those who
bad an opportunity of knowing him do not
appear to credit him with the purity Of mo,
tive by which be processes to have been 40.
tuated:
"LEAvESwoRru, (Kas.), May 16, 1868.
Honorable E &. Ross, United States Sen.
aor, Washington Cd. C): Your telegram
received. Your vote is dictated BY Tom.
Ewing, not by your oath. Your motives are
Indian contracts and greenbacks. Kansas
repudiates you as she does all perjurers and
skunks. ID. r. ANTHONY AND OTHERS.
This spicy teIegraphic correspondence is
clipped from the Leavenworth Conservative
otthe 10Th instant, and we presume is au-
thentic.
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20
The RAILROAD AT SALT LAKE.-The Salt

The RAILROAD AT SALT LAKE.-The Salt
Lake Telegraph, of June 4th says.
"The announcement Of the letting Of tho
contract for the grading of the railroad down
Echo and Webber Kanyons, appears to have
fallen on our California neighbors like little
thunderboldt. They were prepared to hear
no such thing, as they bad been expecting
the Western company to make the road out
as far as Bridger, or somewhere in that
neigbborhood. According to present ap.
pearances, however, the Eastern company
will have the iron horse snortng on eastern
shore of salt Lake before the Western com.
pany has thought of getting at the work Of
grading in the vicinity Of the Lake"
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20

ANOTHER FATAL MINING AccIDENr.-Ths
Virginia City Enterprise Of June 9th says:
Last Sunday evening about O'Clock. Henry
Bates, carman employed at the Cbollar.
Potosi hosting works, was so severely in-
jured by from a fall from the dump that hs
died Sunday afternoon. He was a native Of
England. aged 81 years, and leaves a wife
and child in this city, also an aged mother
and other relatives in San Francisco. His
funeral took place yesterday morning at 10
o'clock.
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20
"MAcK," Of the Cincinnati Commercial

"MAcK," of the Cincinnati Commercial
was subpenaed by the managers. lie was
not examined. Report has it that Butler,
whom -" Mack" has told some truths about,
sent him word that "he would rasp him.
Mack replied that he shonld be prepared
with spoon tied to the corner OF bis hanc'
kerchief, and that if it made him blush, ne
should use the handkerchief at the risk OF
showing the spoon. Mr. Butler sent word
that such conduct would be insulting to
himself and show contempt for the Senate
MACK rejoined that Butler boasted bis
purpose and gave !be first insult. Butler
subsidized
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20

WEATHER - Cory OLanus,' of the
Brooklyn Eagle, speaking Of the unusual
weather of the past few weeks, thus holds
this is last winter, or next winter 2
I'VE have an almanac in the house, one
of the St-l86O-X edition, which | have
always found reliable on dates, though there
is want of breadth and liberaIity in the
medical views,-it recommends one remedy
for all complaints, which Mrs. OLanus says
she don't believe in. Still as an almanac it
is to be depended upon. 1t gives all the
months 10 the regular order, with the full al
lowance Of days for each; tells when the
sun, moon and tide ought to rise, with anec-
dotes, conundrums, and other scientific and
useful Information, making it very enter,
tanning periodical, and remarkably cheap at
lbe price.
You can get single copies for nothing,
with liberal discount on larger quantities.
According to this almanac spring ought
to have set in on the first OF March, and con-
sequently be about half through.
1t is customary TO allow winter few days
or week or two to wind up business and
dispose of stock on hand, distribute any
snow that may be left over and, let oft it,
tie surplus freezing power.
But hanging on for six weeks is imposing
on good nature.
The clerk of the weather is neglecting his
duty, and ought TO be impeaobed.'
10 the midst Of the evil, be finds some
good. Hear him:
1t is an i'll wind that blows nobody good,
and have an item to set down to the credit
of the weather.
Mrs. O'Lanus was medtatug house clean
ing and saw her 10 consultation with the
Woman who goes to do days.work.
But that dreaded visitation has been post.
poned on account OF the weather, and | feel
like culprit who has been rsspied.'
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20
very Respectfully, yours obedient.
Jos. s. WILSON, Commissioner.

U. s. Land, Office Sacramento District.
Sacramento, (CaI,). May 4, lseS.-In pur.
suance of the foregoing instructions from the
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
directed to US. notice is hereby given that
on and after the 10th day Of June, A. D..
1868, all the lands mentioned 10 the forepo-
ing letter of instructions will be restored to
Pre- empton and Honest cad entries at this
Office, u; the rate Of 50 so per acre, no or.
dinary private entries being admissible.
VIM. Nicely JOHNSON. Register,
EDWARD w. WILLErr, Receiver.
The Placer herald., 1868-06-20
NoTIcE TO SErrLERs- EvEN-NUMBERR
SECTIONS OF LANDS REsroRkD TO MARKET.


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
General Land Office, April l, 1868.
Register and Receiver, Sacramento Cal.-
Gentlemen In accordance with the Act Of
Congress approved March 8. 1868. the Seci
retary Of the Interior directs the restoration
to Presumption and Homestead entry OF the
even numbered sections Of land Withdrawn
by Secretarys order Of December 9th, aud
our letter to you of December 1e, 1857, and
you are therefore hereby directed to give
notice by publication in two newspapers hav-
ing the largest circulation in your district,
that, on a certain day to be stated BY you.
and not less than thirty days from date Of
notice. you will be prepared to receive ap-
plication for Presumption and Homestead
Entries of such even sections at the rate of
So SO per acre. You will distinctly under
stand that no ordinary private entry of these
lands can be allowed.
Very respectfully, yours obedent.
Ino MuooN Co,,u,;,.;a.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

WELL SAID.-The Charlestown
Mercury in replying to a charac-
teristic attack by the Herald upon
Wade Hampton, speaks the sim
pie truth in these few words:
Not one honest man, South of
Mason's and Dixon'S line, is
ashamed of the musket he bore OF
the sword he drew in defence OF
the Confederate flag. The man
who says that he is ashamed of it,
lies. Let every honest man al
the North be sure of the fact, that
the man who says so, wants to
swindle money out Of somebody
He is a knave either in the frs
or in the last step.
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EaEcSess I'D. 'Sey1cd5cgge,

A ttorney at Law Address Shrevep )rt,
n La. VIII practice in the Courts OF
Cad,1o, Claiborne and Bossier, and in the
United States and Supreme Courts of the
State. All claims for collection in Northern
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana or Mississippi
tly attended to.
REE EFENcEs -Wyche & Richardson, Spy
ker &, Sandidge, Hays 81 Adams, Hon. II. NJ
Spofford, New Orleans; DR.. VIM. Burt,
Humplireys& Dashieli, Harrison & Crusoe,
Columbus, Miss Sam. Mosley, Texas
Leading members of the Bar, in Shreveport
and Belle yue, Louisiana. y6nlI
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% To get rid of ants, procure
a large sponge, wash it and press
it dry; then sprinkle it over with
fine white sugar and place it
where the pests intrude. They
will collect upon the sponge and
take up their abode in the cells,
when the sponge may be dipped
in sca1ding water. Repeat the
operation till the ants have all
been trapped Exchange.
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A Schoolboy's Composition

Corns are Of two kinds, yegeta-
BILE and animal. Vegetable corn
grows i'll rows and animal corn
grows on toes. There are several
kinds of corn; there is unicorn,
capricorn, corndodgers, field corn
and toe corn, which is the corn
you feel most. It is said, | be-
ieve, that gophers like corn; but
persons having corns do not like
to ego far" if they can help it.
Corns have kernels, and some
Colonels have corns. Vegetable
corns grow on ears, but animal
corn grows on the feet at the other
end of the body. Another kind of
corn is acorn these grow on oaks,
but there is no hoax about the
corn. The acorn is q corn with
an indefinite article, but the toe
corn is very definite article in,
deed. Try it and see. Many a
man when he has corn wishes it
was an acorn. Folks that have
corns sometimes send for a doctor,
and if the doctor himself is corn
ed he won't probably do so well as
if he isn't. The doctor says that
cOrns are produced by tight boots
or shoes, which is probably the
reason why when q man is tight
they say he is cOrned. IT q far
mer manages well he can get a
good deal of corn on one acre,
but [ know q farmer that has one
corn that makes the biggest acre
on his farm. The bigger crop of
vegetable corn q man raises the
better he likes it, but the bigger
crop of animal corn he raises the
better he does not like it. Another
kind of corn is corn-dodger. The
way it is made is very simple, and
is as follows (that is if yot want
Ito know. You so along a street
and meet man that you know
has corns and is q rough charac-
ter; then you step on his toe that
has the corn on it and see if he
won't have occasion to dodge
In that way you will find out
what a corn-dodger is.
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Atlanta, Aug. 3.-Last Friday
an affray occurred between the
whites and negroes at Gobey
school house, Gwinnett county,
caused by negroes selling whisky
at the school exhibition, which
caused general Indignation among
the students, and led to a general
melee, in which four negroes were
seriously and one mortally wound
ed. ts
Charleston, Aug. 3.-Alarming
reports of the temperance of the
cotton caterpillar are brought in
from several of the Sea Islands.
Savannah, Aug. 3.-Reports
from the crops Of this section
show that the continued rains are
injuring crop prospects. Accounts
from Florida report worms at work
ON most plantations.
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70 We give, as follows, q very
good recipe for making a hair
wash which will remove dandruff'
and keep the scalp clean and
soft, SO as to prevent the hair, in
ordinary circumstances, from fall
ing out: Take one pint of alco-
hol and a tablespoonful of castor,
oil, mix them together in a bottle
by shaking them well for a few
minutes, then scent it with a few
drops Of oil of lavender. Alcohol
dissolves castor oil like gum cam
phor, leaving the liquid or wash
quite clear. 1t does not seem to
dissolve any other unctious oil so
perfectly, hence no other is equal
ly good for this purpose.-IScienr
tific American.
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70 A bachelor uncle, to whom
his niece applied for advice on the
question of choosing between two
suitors, one of whom was rich and
the other poor, the latter being
the most ardent, as well as the
favorite Iover-replied. 'TMy dear,
the question being stripped of all
illusory elements, your choice
simply lies between love and beef.
Now, love is an idea; while beef
is a reality. Love you can get
along without; but beef you MUST
have. Therefore, make sure Of
your beef.n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22
Speech of Hon. F. P. Blair, at
LeavenWorth.

Gen. Frank p. Blair addressed
an immense meeting on the even
| ing of the 31st ult. from the steps
OF the Mansion House, Leaven-
worth. His speech was principal
ly devoted to the action of the
radical party in the reconstruction
of the South, and the record of
Gen. Grant. He charged that the
Republicans, having lost the con-
fidence Of the white people Of the
country, had restored to the sup
port of the blacks; that it was
from no love of the negro race
that they had enfranchised them,
but only as a scheme to maintain
themselves in power. He said
he had nothing to say against
Gen. Grant personally; that his
military services would ever be
remembered with pride, but that
since he had entered the arena of
politics, his acts politically were
proper matters for public criticism;
I
that Grant had changed his views
on the subject of reconstruction
incontestibly-having at the close
of the war urged the immediate
admission Of senators and repre-
sentatiyes of Southern States,
chosen then by the people of
those States. But, he said, the
secret of the adherence of Gener-
ais Grant, Sheridan and other
regular army officers to the radi-
cal party, which has overthrown
the prerogatives Of the Supreme
Court and executive branch of
the government is toward militia
ry despotism, which, being neces-
sarily based upon military power,
would give consequence to promi-
nent officers of the army. He
said history shows that no party
pursueing the course, and using
the means adopted by the radicals,
can live, or receive the support OF
the people. He denied that the
sentiments expressed in his letter
or his New York speech were
revolutionary; that the people Of
the United States at the last
elections had repudiated negro
suffrage, upon which was based
the whole reconstruction scheme,
and that to overthrow, by proper
constitutional means, the recon
struction acts, is but carrying out
} the will of the people. He
!, charged that the radical party
only are revolutionary. In reply
to remark from the crowd ht
said: The radical party have
made copperheadism respectable
: Gen. Blair spoke about thirt,
minutes, his remarks being receiv
ed with much enthusiasm, and a
the close was followed by mqsi
and brilliant display Of fireworks
+ Afterward Hon. G. w. Click
E Democratic nominee tor governor
i addressed the meeting, and wa
followed by Col. Charles w. Raj
! nominee for Congress, and othe
., speakers.
It Gen. Blair left for Omaha o
the list.
10 Don't go through life on
jerk. Steady is the word. Jerl
} ing is bad. 1t gets things out {
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70 There are two hundred and
thirty-eight different newspapers
and periodicals. published in Cali
fornia, seven of which are in for
eign languages.
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"a Ebenezer Noyes, of the
Mattoon Ill.) Radical Republican,
is said to be the richest editor in
America, being worth s5OO,OOO.
Half a million!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

~ True devotion is the source
of repose; it supports US in life,
and sweetens death.
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@ Between three and four
hundred employees of the Treasury
Department, mostly females, will
be dismissed between August LIST
and September 1st, on account of
the reduction in ntheappropriations
for their pay.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

10 Twelve hundred bales Of
hay have recently been shipped
from New York for the London
and Liverpool markets. The
drought in England has caused
this speculative movement.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

% The latest and most strik-
ing exemplifiication of Radical
friendship for universal suffrage IS
the law just passed by Congress,
making it q crime in three States
for any man to vote at the coming
Presidential election Milwaukee
News.
These three States are Virginia,
Mississippi and Texas, which have
not yet been RECONSTRUCTED" after
the Radical fashion. 1t ought to
have been amended, in order to
be perfectly consistent, making il
likewise a crime for any man in
any State not to vote the Radical
ticket. That viii be the next
step, we presume, in the progres-
sive movement of the Radicals.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

u The carpet-baggers cry
"Arms, arms, more armsm They
will call for legs before they get
through with it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

T He who is right and doing
right, need notstop to inquire who
or what stands with him.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

IL Use studyfor delight, orna-
ment and ability; and labor, il
not for food, for physie.
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BELLEVUE, LA, SATURDAY, AUGUST %, 1868.

% A New Orleans correspon-
dent of the Cincinnati Enquirer,
tells the following Dunn-colored
story:
Considerable mirthfulness was
manifested on st. Charles street,
a day or two since, at the expense
of Dunn-nigger Dunn-Lieuten-
ant Governor niger Dunn, the
one who understands Parliament
ary rules to perfection, having
made it his study in Africa, and
is now prepared to teach igno-
rant white trash civilization @ la
a Afriqae.
Dunn-black corpulent Dunn,
sweet-scented Dunn, ION a hot
day)-stalked into the soda sa-
loon of r. McCluskey, WHO keeps
q first-class stand under Masonic
Hall, and called for q glass of
soda water. The clerk refused to
give it to him-said this estab-
lishment was for white men, not
niggers. Dunn took off his stove
pipe hat, wiped the perspiration
from: his heated brow, stroked
down his mustache, and felt his
wolly head all over, and then de-
manded to see Mr.. McCluskey,
Mr.. McCiuskey came, and Dunn
repeated his demand for soda
water. 1t was again refused.-
''Do you know who | am?n said
Dunn. II know you are a pigger,
and that is enough for me to
know said Mr.. McCluskey. sIf
you want some soda water, bring
a pail or pitcher, and | will give
you some in it, like any other
nigger; or if you want cakes ]
will wrap some up in a paper for
you, but you can't eat or drink in
my establishment" said Mr.. Nc
Cluskey. A great burst of mer-
riment filed the room for a few
moments at the pointed remarks
of the proprietor, and Dunn ske-
daddled, humping the sidewalk
with his heavy walking stick,
and making his thick lips move,
which resembled the opening and
shutting of an miniature earth
quake.
Some who have visited the
Mammoth Cave, of the two
mouths assert Dunn'S mouth is
the largest. However that may
be, his mouth is large enough to
serve as conductor for gallon Of
whisky per day-if some body
give it to him. And, at dollar
a drink, as charged niggeFs at the
Mechanics Exchange, it would
cost as much as the State print
ing will to keep him in whiskey.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

H About twelve millions OF
the seven-thirty notes are still
outstanding, They now worth
a premium of 81 cents, but after
the first of August, when the op-
eraton Of investing them expires,
they will not be worth more than
par.
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". R. W'akkt.ts.

A ttorney apd Counselor at Law, Min
n den, La. Will practice in the
10th and 18th District Courts Prompt
attention gisel4to all legal business en-
trusted to bis care. MS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

~ A landlord in Maine, by
the name of Cram, has his name
ON the plates used at his table.
A bulky, though evidently hungry
individual, after waiting impa-
tiently at the dinner table, the
other day, for the raising of the
''kivers," after soup, cast his eyes
upon his plate and exclaimed,
with a drawing growl: "Cram !
Well, jest bring along yer vittles,
and see if I don't do it." A roar of
laughter followed from the guests.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

10 There are very few who
know how TO be idleand innocent
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DIR. -. EE. GEOUer,

Havirg permanently located IN Bellevue,
l. offers his professional services to the
surrounding community lie can be found
at his office, at all hours, unless professional
fy engaged. Von44
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and Jones. j. p. Harris.
Jones g. Harris,

A ttorneys and Counselors at Law,
IN Shreveport, La. Will practice
in the parishes of Caddo, DeSoto and
Bossier, and will attend to cases in the
District, Supreme and Federal Courts.
Office on Market street, near the
Bank. VI n3l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

Having opened Sale and Livery
IL Stable at Bayliss' old stand,
No. A Texas street, l am prepared to
receive and sell Horses, Mules, Cogs,
Beeyes, Sheep, Hogs, Wagons, Carts,
Harness, &c.
fhave procured the services of a
competent auctioneer to make daily
sales. Liberal inducements offered to
parties having such property fer sale.
j. W. UNDERWOOD.
Shreveport, La. y6n4l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-08-22

10 Don't go through life on a
jerk. Steady is the word. Jerk
ing is bad. It gets things out of
joint, and most always goes back
wards, Your jerker is altogether
unreliable. He may do a good
thing one time in ten, but nine
chances in ten he will spoil it
Thejerking principal is a mistaken
one. Jerk it off and let it so.