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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

H A late Yisitant to the South,
writing to a Northern Radical; /;
''Of the industrial condition of
the Southern States I have said
everything that is to say, That
section will do all that can be,
hoped for if it raises enough this
year to feed ITSELF The new sys-
TEN of labor is seeking its levels.
Agriculture there is in a transf
tion state. The plantation is go
ing out, and the farm must come
in. Ten years hence the South
erner will be cultivating a hun
dred acres instead Of scratching
over q thousand ON borrowed
money and unpaid-for provisions"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

~ Running off with another
mans wife is styled larceny in st.
Louis. Petty COAT larceny prob
ably.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

CE Mrs. Muffles says it is
4dre'ful" hard to lose a husband.
She never got used 70 it until She
lost her fourth. Practice makes
perfect. ''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

~ "Send and get me the
strongest adhesive plaster that
the art Of man can make,' said an
irritable husband to his street
yarn-spinning wife. "What do
you want of that my dear ?" 'I
want to see if / can make you
stick to your domestic duties,
Madam" "Pll broom-stick you
to yours" was the wife's reply,
preparing to suit the action to
the word, but the husband outran
her. 3aa" ii'"f 1 '.ti "''' al
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

10 From exchanges through
out Mississippi we learn that the
crops of various kinds are very
promising. . AZ
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

10 Stanton is a native of Ohio.
-TCincinnatti Commercial. sE
What is the use Of trying to in
jure the reputation of the State in
that way? ~ .tia sr II ati
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06
B. r. Fort,

A ttorney at Law. Bellevue, Bos-
IA sier parish, La. 81 qv6nI6 Fl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

EV MIR Seward still has the
marks of Payne's dagger plainly
visible ON his Geek rniio4e) dtnos.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06
II. VI. Fort,

A ttorDey and Counselor at Law.
n, Bellevue, Bossier parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

% During the invasion of
Pennsylvania by the army of
GeneraE Lee, a portion of it camp
ed one night on the farm Of a
strong Union man. The Rebs
being hungry, had hunted up
everything in the eating line that
could be found /; and more than
one chicken, duck turkey
had fo1uniAits way sintoA some
"Johnny's'' camp-kettle. The far
mer was a silent witness of the
destruction of his poultry until q
"Johnny" stepped up and address
ed him. H r u,tli44lth vs.
Johnny.-"I say, mister-if I
kill one of your hogs, mayn't your
wife cook him for me ?" .l oaif9
Citizen,-"No; my wife has al
ready fainted from the effects, of
tln the fire while 'wTlhliillep..c cooking for, you
soldiers 49,
Johnnyi.f-77"''WHell, N.Y." Well | say, mister,
when she comes too may she
cook him for me g'-Tsouthern
Home Journal. hH0lf $50 a tHla
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

~ The Secretary ofState just
elected in South Carolina by the
Radicals, is a mulatto.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06

IL The National Democratic
Presidential nominating Conven-
ton will meet at New York city,
July 4th. s.a aa,.l. n a.eu f,..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1868-06-06
Rtch,d w. Turner.

A ttorney at Law, Bellevue, La.
IA Will practice in the parishes of
Bossier, Caddo and DeSoto. All bust
ness entrusted to him will receive
prompt and energetic attention. II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
What We Mu t Do.

AS the Supremacy of the negro is to be prop
ped up and defended by Federal bayonets, the
course which we should pursue can no longer
be matter of doubt. We must oppose to ev-
cry act of negro power and authority the most
defiant and resolute hostility. We must rem
der no tribute to the negro Caesar, unless he
comes with the glittering bayonets of his mill
tary funkeys to enforce his authority. We
must resist, trample in the dust, and punish
every attempt of degraded and inferior race
to administer the State government in Virginia,
unless he is supported by Federal soldiers. =
Treated as conquered people who have lost all
political and civil rights, we can save our hon
or untarnished only by making the soldier do
all the dirty work of their African masters. If
the negro imposes taxes, let every black tax
gatherer know that no Virginian will ''render
tribute" unless forced to do so by the soldier.
The spirit of our noble people must fame forth
so fercely at every attempt of our late slaves
to rule over US, that the administration of the
negro governments in the South must require a
standing army of not less than 100000
men IF we are not only to be ruined, but also
to be put to the sword through Radical agen-
cies for resolute resistance to negro domination,
let the work be completed by the muskets of
the white renegades of that General to whom
the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered
upon pledge Of security for the lives and
rights of our people. Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
THE CROW.

Next to the monkey the crow has the mos
devlltry to spare. They are born very wild, but
kan be tanned as easy as the goat can, but a
tame crow is actually wuss than sore thumb.
If there is emmy thing about the house sthat
they kant git into, it is because the thing ain
big enough. would rather watch district
school than one tame crow. Crows live on what
they kan steal, and they will steal anything that
amt tied down.
They are fond of meat vittles and are the
first to hold an inquest over departed horse.
or still sheep. They are fine bird to hunt.
but hard one to kill: they can see you two
miles first, and will smell gun right through
the side of mountain.
They are no songsters, although they have a
good voice to cultivate, but what they do sing
they seem to understand thoroughly; long
practice has made them perfect.
The crow is tuff bird, and can, stand the
heat like blacksmith, and the cold like stun
wall
They build their nest among tree, and lay
twice, and both eggs would hatch out if they
waz laid in a snow bank. There amt no such
thing as stopping young crow.
Grows are very lengthy believe they live
always l never knew one to die natural deth,
and don't believe they know how.
They are always thin in flesh, and are like an
injun rubber show, poor inside and out.
They are not considered fine eating, although
|. have read somewhere of billed crow, but still
never heard of the same man hankering for
some billed crow times.
This essa on the crow is copied from natur.
and if it is true, amt to blame for it nature
made the crow, / didn't, if lind [ would have
made her more honest and not quite SO tuf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Dutch Advertisement

Mine horse is shloped and I'm avraid
He has been daken, or stolen or shtrayed
Mine pig, plack horse dat looks so sphry
'Pollt vourteen ober twelve hands high,
He has been got shust four veets plack,
Nit shtriped spots all town his pack,
Two legs before and two pehind-
Posture you keep all tbs in mind.
He's plack all ofer, dat is thrue,
All put his vace, und OATS plack too;
He drots und ganters, vauks and baces,
Und outvorks Pelzebub in braces;
Und ven he callopsin de shtreet,
He vauks upon his legs und veet;
Won leg goes down and ten de oder,
Und ALWAYS vollow Won anudder;
He has dwo ears sthuck pom his head,
Both of denis neider vite nor red,
But both alike, shust Won you see
Ish placker dan de oder pc;
He's got two eyes dat look Won way,
Only he lost Won toder day.
Und ven you wish to dake ride,
Slump on his pack on toder side,
Und it is shust as gospel drue,
De eye OATS plind viii not see you.
His dali pehint him long und shleek,
Only cut him off last week
Und derefore It's not any more
Half so long as pefore.
He cocks his ears und looks so gay,
Und yill not sthart und run away;
But ven he's scarf he makes Won spring,
Und shumps apout like ever ding,
He ride apout NIT shaiz und cart,
nefer see such horse for shmart;
Und sometimes he go on tie road,
Mitout nobody for his load,
Put bag Of corn, und dakes de drack,
Nit little poy upon his pack:
Mine horse is not so very old,
Not half so young as ven he's foaled,
Und ven he callop, lear or shump,
His head comes all before him plump;
Und den his tail goes all pehint
Put sometimes, ven he dakes mind,
Gets mat and turns all round pc shure,
Wy den his dali goes all before.
Wheeler will mine plack horse got,
Shall pay ten dollars on de shpot,
IND if he brings der tief alive,
Wy den he bays me twenty-five.
Mitout no questions ax'd by me,
By mine advertisement you'll see,
/ lift out here by Buffalo Gap,
Near Schtoflefunk's
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cred at two dollars per acre, and no one would

fered at two dollars per acre, and no one would
take them.
Unless there is q reaction at the North, and
better legislation for the Southern States, they
will be an incubus to the Union, utterly destruc-
tive of the whole republic. The present mill
tary force will have to be kept up to maintain
peace between the two races, and there is nc
certainty of their ability to do this long.
have for some time thought that when the ne.
gro government went into operation it would
be impossible to preserve the peace of the
country. A war of races must ensue, and il
will be the most terrific war Of determination
that ever desolated the face Of the earth in any
age or country.
am, with great respect and esteem. yours
truly, &C., B. +. PERRY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
CO-P0rt3serShiD.

NOTlCE.-The partnership of Roberts, Mel
IN son 81 Co. was dissolved on the LIST day o
May, 1867, by the sale of the interest of ST. +. c.
Roberts to the other partners All persons in
debted to the old firm are notified that promp
settlement is required.
The business will hereafter be conducted in the
name of Parkins. Nelson & Co., and the propri-
etors hope by diligent attention to business to
merit the patronage of the public
They have placed their whole establishment
under the superintendent of an experienced
mechanic and pledge themselves to give entire
satisfaction in eUery department, both in new and
repair work.
They manufacture the cheapest and best plows
in the State of Virginia They also manufactur
the unrivalled Planter Cooking Stoves at Bati
more prices.
They have lately erected Corn and Plaste
Mill and will endeavor to keep constantly
hand supply of Ground Plaster.
To suit the convenience of purchasers they will
take, in exchange for their manufactures, Pro
duce of all kinds at market prices.
PARKINS, NELSON s. co.
june lift
Rockingham Register copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
An Oath that Should be Dispensed With

The Louisville journal remarks:
The leading Radicals admit that the present
Infamous Congress is acting outside of the
Constitution. Then, why don t they insist that
men, instead Of swearing to support the Cons
tltution, shall swear to support everything out
side of it?'
Precisely: That is what ought to be done.
If any Of the Radical members are troubled with
a conscience, (which Thad. Stevens avowed in
Congress he was stranger to- they ought not
daily to be put to the torture of feeling that the
guilt of perjury rests upon them. The first
thing they do when Congress convenes is to
take an oath to support the Constitution of the
United States, and the next thing they do is to
break it. For the credit of Congress, therefore,
and with view to maintaining the inviolability
of oaths, this should be dispensed with There
is not, in our Judgment a rebel in the land
who could not take the iron-cad with as much
consistency and truth, as Thad. Stevens,
Sumner. and all the Radical leaders in Congress
take the oath to support the Constitution of the
United States, which they have repeatedly
violated -Lynchburg Vngi,aian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
ENINI. KNABE q CO.,

NAM. KNAisE & CO.,
Manufacturers of First Premium, Gold MedaD
Grand, Square, and Upright Pianos,
BALTIMORE, MD.
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years. have, upon their
celence alone, attained an unpurchased pre-em-
ine72ce that prOnounces them unequalled. Their
TONE
combines great power, richness. sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as well great purity of IN
tonation and harmoniousness throughout the en-
tire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic and is entirely free from the
stiffness found in many pianos, which causes
the performer to so easily tire In
WORKMANSHIP
they cannot be excelled Their action is con-
structed with a care and attention to every part
therein that characterizes the finest mechanism.
None but the best seasoned material is used in
their manufacture and they will accept the hard
usages of the concert room with that of the par
Tor upon equaity-unafected in their melody;
in fact they are constructed mot for a year-but
foreuer" All our Square Pianos have our new
Grand Scale and Agratfe Treble. Every Piano
fully warranted for five years.
E. l. IDE, sole agent for Augusta county, is,
by special arrangement, enabled to furnish the
above Celebrated Instrument at lowest Factory
prices. An assortment constantly on hand at his
new rooms. New street. opposite Drs. Yeakle q
4oungs Drug Store, in Phillips d CARRIERS In
sIlrance Office dec3-12mM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

Jack Baker was recently examined in an i'm.
portant casein Western court. Counsel found
it extremely difficult to extract the whole truth
from him. His ingenuity and ignorance com
bined, enabled him to evade thequestions. AT
last the lawyer losing patience, exclaimed:
why, Mr.. B., do you prevaricate so much ?''
Jack, supposing that he referred to his pecu-
liar manner of utterance, convulsed the court
and audience by replying Indignantly:
prevaricating, when he has lost three of his
front teeth ?'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Glass, Stone d Enrthe3saCare.
TNiLO2.i2l0.
TaNAILORING, TAILORINa! !---Tf

THVAILORING TAILORING! !---The
Il co-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves y Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
2. B. Gravesalone.
He ha. reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring BUSH
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures SO
low that no one will fail to be satisfied He has
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by Dr. B. b. Donaghe as an Office, and invites
all his friends and the public generally to give
him call.
july 30. ts- r. r. GRAVES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

In the quiet submission of the President, and
the extreme revolutionary usurpations of Con-
gress, it is impossible to see any result, but
military despotism. Passive resistance has
never yet, in the history of the world. been
able to check the march of aggressive revolu-
ton. The bayonet can always control the bal
lot, and if the President gives up the control of
the army to General Grant, at the command of
Congress, it will be folly for him to expect the
balance of power in the government to be read
justed. and the power of his office restored, by
a popular vote. Charlottesville Chronicle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

The New York Times says ''Gen, Butler is
reported to have said in Washington, on his re-
turn from Richmond, that the Radicals in Vir-
GINA cannot carry their Constitution unless they
have the State Government given to them "
1t will, probably, be given to them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
NEW FERM.
Commission Merchants.

Commission Merchants.
No. 1900 Franklin Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
we will sell Tobacco Hay, and Flour at q per
cent; all other Produce at per cent. and in all
cases make Prompt Returns. Liberal Adrances
made on all conslgnments when desired Grain
Bags furnished without extra charge.
REFERENCES:
augusta County.-Col D. S. Bell, Fishersvile
b. }. Craig, and R. S. aarnsberger, Mt Merid-
ian; DIR. L. w. Shelton, Barterbrook; Messrs.
Shumake & johnson, Mt. Sidney; Capt. E. W.
Baily, Staunton; Samuel H. Bell, Swoope's De-
pot; Jamss Bumgardner, Greenvile. Rocking
ham County-Mr. j. s. Roller Mt. Crawford; J.
T. Lewis Port Republic. Atbemarle County :
J. J. Pace. Richmond.-J. M. Goddin, Cashier
7. GRAHAM WILSON, of Rockbridge, is with
us, and would be pleased to receive the patron
age of his friends.
inr,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

JUDGE FIELDS Sit is said that majority of
the committee are anxious to avoid any inves-
tigation, but we are authorized to state emphat-
cally that the friends of Justice Fields not on
y court full and complete investigation, but
will spare no effort to procure one.-Natsonat
MtelIlQencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

1t was early in the forenoon when he laid him
down: about dusk when he was aroused to a
state of semi-consciousness, by, as he supposed
the angels tapping their wings in his face. As
reason began to resume her sway he found him
self surrounded by a flock of buzzards, who
had already made frequent dives for a morsel
of, as they thought, their legitimate prey
Brethren, says he, hic-I raised up-hic- and
threw out -hic-hands to the-hic-buz-
yards, and said-hic-"Go way, buzzards, you
are leetle premature. [ amt dead yet. :"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

Charles G. Leland is the man who said that
"a New Highlander idea of hell was a place
where every body has to mind his own bust
ness, which is as crisp as Macaulay's saying
that the Puritans hated bear batting, not be-
cause it gave pain to the bear but because ii
gave pleasure to the spectators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

THE INDIANA DEMOCRACY UPON NEGRO
SUFFRAGE. One of the resolutions adopted by
the late Democratic State Convention of In
diana is as follows:
Resolved, That we are opposed to comforting
the right Of suffrage upon the negro, and we
deny the right of the General Government to
interfere with the question of suffrage in any of
the States of the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

Senator Sherman wrote to his Radical friend
in the Georgia Reconstruction Convention, on
the 9th inst
Il don't see how it is possible for you or 9TH
er members Of the Convention to have just
ground of fear from the opponents of recon
struction. Go ahead Congress will unques-
lection. What do you want? You have the
matter in your own hands. If additional leg
islation is needed, state what it is, and it will
be furnished"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
N III. EEAEgSEHAAEs
Commission Merchant.

NV.aFEEEaSSaDEs N1tFCMslMGs
NO. 1923, MAIN STREET.
RICHMOND. VA,
will give his special attention to the sale of all
kinds OF Country Produce and pledges himself
to use his best endeavors to procure the hiqhest
cash prices and make prompt returns.
;, Refers to Gen. John d. Imboden, Col. A. G..
Robertson, Bosher s Woody, and Lee & Peck,
R'chmomd; Col D. S. Bell, Maj G. T. Antrim,
ing. Stanton; r. S. Harnsberger ESQ, Mt. Ne
rldlam; Phil. Kilan, ESQ.,. Waymesboro; Col
q. G.. Robertson, and DR.. S. Kennerly, Jr Her.
naatage, Augusta county, Va
sep 24-tf town papers COW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

The Alex. Gazette says that the whole ''duel-
ling affair between Gen. Butler and ''Col
White, is the most farcical burlesque that we
remember to have read of The challenger a
local preacher, the bearer of the challenge a
colored waiter at a hotel the cause of offence
occurring four or five years ago; the challenged
party on anti duelling man, and leader of the
party to which the challenger belongs all the
circumstances combined to make the matter su
premely ridiculous
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Seaci3ag MdchineS /!
& GIBBS

VXTELLCOX IL GIBBS
w Sewing Machines.
"Its seam is stronger and less liable to rip in
use or wear, than the Lock Stitch. "-Judges' Re-
port at the Grand Trial
Call and get the Report and Samples of
Work containing both kinds of stitches, on the
same piece of goods.
Machines on exhibition and for sale by
WOODS 81 GILKESON,
Sole Agents for Augusta county.
may 14-1yr
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TT M. PEERS.
Cd Qate Peers s. Henning)
Commission Merchant.
No. 1906 81 1903 Franklin Street,

No. 1906 & 1903 Franklin Street,
RICHMOND, VA
1 will sell Tobacco, Hay and Flour at q per
cent all other PRODUCE at per cent, and in
all cases make Prompt Returns LIBERAL AD-
vANCEs made on ali consignments when desired.
GRAIN BAGS furnished without extra charge.
will attend to the sale of all kinds of Live
Stock
augusta County-Colonel D. s. Bell, Fishers
ville B. J. Craig r. S. Hernsberger Mt Me-
ridian; j. F. Lewis, Port Republic; Mr.. J. Fl.
Picker, Spring Hill; Messrs. Shumake & John
son, Mt Sidney.
Rockingham County-Mr. j. S. Roller
Richmond-J. NJ Goddin, Cashier Planters
National Bank, and Baughman Bros.
ian7-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18
Richmond Advertisements.

General Commission Merchants,
DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Vines and Liquors,
lol2 MAIN ST., RICHMOND VA.
keep always on hand a good stock of
GROCEIES, PROVISIONS s. LIQUORS
Will give their personal attention to consignments
of Flour GRAIN Tobacco and Country Produce
generally.
Va Orders promptly attended to-
&a- Liberal advances made on consgnments
L. HARVEY formerly Gresham q Harvey
j. j. G. G aai1 IN of southampton, Va
ian 2l-3m
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MOney TAINTED.

money WUUteCG.
AOTECE.-Our accounts are now ready and
II we would be greatly Obliged to friends
to remember that we are required to pay our bills
promptly at 80 and 10 days, We will expect all
to give the matter their immediate attention.
iuly23- KAYSER 81 YOUNG.
MY MUCH BELOVED BRETHREN
M AND SISTERNS.
From this day and until the 10Th of this month,
[ will hold meeting in my counting room, when
/ will hold forth from the text
Gire unto Cesar aohat is Due Cesar.
Now is the time to come up, for verify if you
don't hearken to my call, Judgment Day, tom
Marshall) will be at your door before you are a
ware. A hint to the wise is sufficient
ian 8--tf S. III. rH1LB.
YHHO THE PUBLEC.-Our accounts will all
n be drawn off by the first of January, 1867,
and we hope that all who are indebted to us will
come forward promptly and settle, as we cannot
carry our business successfully if they fail to
do so. After that date we propose to do
STRICTLY A CASH BUSINESS,
and hope that our friends will not ask us to de-
part from this rule.
dec 25-tf HOGE s. MASON.
Vim copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-02-18

- M STEVENS j. W. PEGRAM.
GTEVENS IL PEGRAEE,
GROCERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Gil and 6l3 Broad Street
Richmond Virginia.
Having greatly enlarged their Ware Room by
ing business, and will make liberal advances on
shipments auyl3-tf