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is strange that it has never
occurred to the public spirited
men OF Shreveport the value of
a plank road through Red Riv-
er Swamp from Red Chute. 1t
must be conceded that they
have no idea of the immense
commission and forwarding
business done for this country
by the merchants at Coushatta.
1t is 90 miles to Coushatta and
% to Shreveport, making a
distance of % miles in favor of
the latter. Agood road through
the swamp. above high water,
wonld not only divert this en-
tire business to Shreveport but
a very large proportion of the
orders sent to New Orleans
during the low water season
would be filed by the mer-
chants of Shreveport. Itshould
be remembered that at least six
months in the year we have
no navigation and that a large
portion of our cotton crop is
sent to Trenton or Coushatta.
1t may be argued that much of
this trade is carried on when
the road through the swamp is
good but it must be recollected
that during the short season
that the swamp is dry it soon
becomes impossible by travel
for loaded wagons Minden
Democrat.
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IL. B. Watkins.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Minden, La. Will
"A practice in the 10th and lIth District
Courts. Prompt attention given to all legal
business entrusted to his care. y7n23
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n. sW. Fort,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Bellevue, Bossier
IN Parish, La.
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R. r. EOrf.

A TToRNEY AT LAW, Bellevue, Bessie
"A parish, La y6nl6
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cause any person, and shall
further subject them to a fine
of not less than 500, nor more
than $1,000, for the benefit OF
the public school fund, to be
received by the district attor-
ney or district attorney pro
tem., before any court of COM
petent jurisdiction; such alb
stracts, when recorded in any
parish in which the tutor owns
mortgageable property, shall
constitute a mortgage on the
said tutors property until the
final settlement and discharge
of the tutor, the fees for max
ing out and recording such ab-
stracts shall be the same as the
fees prescribed for the clerks
and recorders for other similar
services, and shall be paid on
demand by the tutor, or if the
minors have arrived at the age
OF majority, by them; and if no
responsible person can be found
then any property owned by
the minors for whose benefit
such services were performed
shall be sold to pay the same;
and If no person or property
be found to pay the same, then
the parish shall pay the same,
and have recourse against the
person or proper rty of any per-
son for whose benefit the SER
vices Were performed.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1869-10-16

The following are the provis-
ions of our laws relative to the
abolition of tacit Mortgages,
and the forms to be observed
hereafter:
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-02

The CITY Amusemeuts.


AT TiK. CHRSNUT the comedy of The SdUW
HenSendd VIII be performed this evening, to be
dOnOwed by an amusing cOmedietta,
AT AT THE WALNUT the drama Of Uncle TOMS Cabin
WILL De presented this evening.
ON Monday Miss Bateman will appear as ''Mary
AT THE ARCH Buckstones comedy of Single life
anu the comic drama of Our WE will be given this
AT DUPREz q BENEDIcTs OPERA HOUSE, q
hrst-rate minstrel performance will be given this
evening.
AT THE ELEVENTH STREET OPERA HOUSE, q
variety of attractions will he offered this evening.
SIGNoR BLIrz will perform some OF his most won
derful magical feats this evening at the Assembly
Building
TEE sEETz- fIAssLER ORCHESTRA will give matt
nee at Musical Fund Hall on Saturday.
The "STAR" COURSE OF LECTURfs.-Mr. Pughs
next ''star" will be Rev. Robert COyer, d. ID who
Will dscOnrSe at the Academy OF Music on Friday
evening on "Clear Grit" Mr.. Collyer has the repu-
ist. His discourse will undoubtedly be entertaining
and instructive.
Mr.. Pugh announces as an additional attraction q
"Young Folks Series of lectures in the afternoons
for the benefit of the juvenile portion of the c0mmu-
nifty This series will be delivered by the celebrated
African explorer, Paul B. Du Chailu The subjects
Will be "Under the Equator" on Saturday afternoon,
Dec. IL; "AmOng the Cannlbals" ON Wednesday af-
ternoon, Dec. 10; and "LOst in the Junges" on Sa-
turday afternoon, Dec. 1S. These lectures will be
ments, weapons of warfare, and other interesting
OBJECTS. MIR. Du Chaillu will appear during one OF
his lectures in the identical costume worn by him
during his travels.
The price OF tickets, with reserved seats, for the
series, Will be 81; single admission, % cents; will
reserved seat, 80 cents.
Tickets may he obtained at Gould's, No. 923 Ches
nut street, on and after Monday next,
tures on cookery this morning at II O'Clock, at the
Assembly Building
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-02

JEwELRY-Mr. William w. Cassidy No l2 S. Second
street. has the largest and attractive assortment OF
fine Jewery and Silvcrwars in the city Purchasers
rely obtaining real, pure article furnished at
price which be equalled lie also has large stock
Of American Western Watches in all varieties aud at all
and profit,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-02
BnnIx RObberiPs,

The National Bank OF Port Jerys was robbed on
Tuesday last; the thieves broke open of "llcr-
rings" best fire and burglar-proof safes, and cap
tured $4,000 in good, available funds. They went
through the "thief-proOf safe as though 1t hal
been made OF paper
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-02
CITY RTBSysr.

public hare confidence ability aud intentions to
oLoTgse At s9yEn PRICES q, al TINE. Mss ey os:
s.cnGS asgSsq 6 S Sops 90 @s .y ssey @"g " % se il ne better
M,sspses on aHy stock Of Feedym1de Clothing il
FULL rnoTEcrIoN To OUR PATRONS in any purchase
money /" all Of dissGtistactioa Um purchase
HAifMAE ;S1E % BETWEEN BENNETT E6T&n 4 Co.,,
~ $e1m streets. SIS M,rIEr SrhEET,
u AND 800 BROADWAY, Nav YoRK.
JEwELRY-Mr William w Cassidy, No. l2 S. Second
street. has the largest and most attractive assortment of
fine Jewelry and Svorwars in the city Purchasers can
rely obtaining real, pure article. furnished at
price which cannot be equalod He also has large stock
Of American Western Watches in all varieties and at all
prices visit TO his store is result in pleasure
and profit.
UNsURPAssEp BEAUTY FIR
ARE THE
NEW STYLE
ESGrIsH PALEror OvERooArs
CAGE's FINISHED MELTON,
CHARLES STOKES,
No. s24 oHrsSUrS TnErr.
BUY THE HARLEIGH
BUY THE HARLEIGH
PUREST LEHIGH COAL MINED.
OFFICE CORNER SIXTH AND SPRING GARDEN
DEPOT NO. a57 N. NINTH STREET
WILLIAM w. AFTER.
BEST QUALITIES OF SCHUYLKILL.
LORBERRY, AND SHAMOKIN COAL.
IT AsToUNDs EVERYBODY that a coloress. coudless
lHd like spring water should revive the 2rsqa tint in
NITAIIA on SALVATION FOR TltE HAIR Is Just such fluid,
mpd and stainless far eXcels every other dye
cOoring liquid known in impn ting rich shades OF
color to grey hair
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Gays China Palace No O92 Chestnut street, have Just
o
season. These goods all bought under Factory
Prices, AND WILL BE SOLD AT PRICES TO DEFY coHrE'
TITlON
THIS Is A GOOD TIME TO BUY
GENTS AND BOYS CLOTHING.
sE-Thc great pressure Of tie past three iccoks ~
sE-enables as to manUtdcture cheaper than sss
gW-people hare any idea Of. We hare an cnoT-- -zs
sS-nous Stock and selling IL Tdpidiy, because 81
eE-of its superior finish and nsarcetousEy node-as
eE-rate prices. Our counters are TeieHiShed st
sE daily lrith
FALL OYERCOAFS,
CIIESTERFIELDS,
STREET JACKETS,
SHORT SACKS,
BUSINESS AND DRESS SUITS.
HEAVY OVERCOATS,
BOYS SUITS OF EVERY KIND.
sE- Come aRd see them.
WANAMARER Il BROWN,
THE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE,
OAK HALL,
The CORNER OF SIXTH AND Market STREETS
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

We notice in the Clarion, that the COM
uittee of the Planters Mechanical Manu-
facturers' and Agricultural Association OF
Mississippi, have at last gone 10 work 70 pre-
pare for the State Fair next OctoeeI a.
Jackson. We think they have starteu IN
rather a small way, by proposing 70 Tdlse
only 5000 of stock for the purpose. OuI
IittLe town over in the eastern part OI tiic
State (foT county purposes nave IoLn 'e:4, :
club and subscribed $1,000 oy goou pay ihe
men.-Colambus Sentinel
If our contemporary had looked INTO the
proceedings of the Committee more close
" he would have found that they did not
propose to raise only $4,000 of stock for
the purpose of the Fair. They proposed
to start with that amount of capital, and
n increase the stock by such sums as may
he obtained. Intended as a State lnstltu-
tion and as the centre of a grand move
ment from which vast benefits are to How
to the people of all its parts, 1t Is conn
IDENTIFY hoped to swell the subscriptions to
s75. 900 or 800, 600 Every thing must
have a beginning, however, and the sum
mentioned was proposed simply as the
starting point. As an earnest OF the
| faith that was in them, the members OF
the Committee subscribed one fifth Of the
amount, which they are ready to pay on
demand. 1t is expected that the voice
which goes from Jackson Will be echoed
by every citizen having at heart the re
cuperation of the material interests of the
| State
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"a boilers. -

This is the stigma which the Pilot,
Convention organ, seeks to affix to the
political reputation of Messrs. Jefords.
Field, Woford and McCloy, in response
to a liberal proposition of an old
Union Wing editor, Mr.. Harper, of the
Kinds County Gazette, to place them on
the State ticket in the coming election.
Will the Pilot explain in what sense they
are - boilers. Certainly not in the
matter of reconstruction, because they
have advocated rigid adherence to the
acts of a Republican Congress. If they
are i" boltero" from the Republican par
ty, who are left to represent it? General
Grant is a " bolter because he approx
ed their opposition to the atrocious
scheme of the Committee of Five, and
put his heel upon it. \ majority of the
Republican members of Congress are
boilers because they crushed the life
utterly out of it. Indeed, according to
the logic of the Pilot, nothing remains of
it but the Eggleston- Stringer concern.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
THE CLARION.

The readers Of The CLARION viii not
fail TO note a decided improvement in it
typographical appearance to-day. Our
stock Of material for the renewal Of the
several departments Of our extensive es-
adjustment, Is coming rapidly to hand
and is expeditiously applied to its appro-
pirate use.
We will soon have an outfit complete
as before the late fire, and all the better
for its reiuvenescence, and the undated
zeal with which we will strive to give the
noble-hearted people of Mississippi q
journal worthy Of the support they have
50 generously extended to The CLAFIoN.
Its wide and general circulation, raIniiy-
ing all classes, professions and cohdI-
tions of society, has made its advertising
columns indispensable TO business persons
who look to the public for support. The
farmer will find it, columns a light from
which will 90 forth the collected wisdom
Of the age in his alI-important avocation-
The manufacturer and the mechanic have
come to regard it as a necessity. Its
news columns will be filed with the latest
authentic intelligence carefully winnowcd
from the mass of sensational hchons,
from all parts Of the habitable globe. To
these attractions, are added a due proper
ton of the current literature Of the day
all combined making up frst-class
newspaper.
Encouraged by our past success and
buoved by the confidence of which we |
have received so many tokens from the
pubIic in whose cause we are toiling, THE |
CLARION will ride triumphantly over the |
sea on which its fortunes have |
been cast, nothing daunted by the winds .
and the waves that may beat and dash
vainly around it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

This letter viii be read with interest.
1t Is written in the frank and explicit
style which characteristics all the utteran-
ees OF its author upon questions of public
concern. 1t is directed to the main issue
of saving our State from the confirmed
degradation and oppression of the adven-
turers who vainly endeavored to induce
Congress and the President TO reverse the
verdict rendered by the people in the cleo
ton Of June last All other considera-
tons are to be subordinated 10 the accom-
Phshment Of this end. And to this object,
Gov. Brown addresses himself in his let
Ter. We are gratifed to note that his
views are in full accord with those of Hon.
II. F. Simrall, as expounded in his recent
Nicksburg speech.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

In their Convention of Move mber here
in jackson, the carpet-baggers passed a
resolution declaring that it sis the desire
"of large majority of our (their) fellow
''citizens that Mississippi shall be read
United under the Constitution and the
''oticers Claimed to be- elected (the Egg
"gleston ticket in accordance Herewith. +"
This is what the carpet-baggers affirmed
in their November council. This is what
their committee of sixteen swore before
the Congressional Committee. Now. if
they really believe that "a large majority
of their fellow-citizens" are distressed be-
cause the Eggleston ticket was not in
stalled in Office, and have therefore re-
fused to be comforted, why are they SO
anxious to get rid of the concern in the
coming election? Why does this SCALA
wag piteously call for Alcorn-and that
one desperately for Musgrove-and an
other for somebody else-and nobody for
Eggleston?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
Shadow of the Coming Event.

The Meridian Chronicle, the East Mis-
sissippi organ of the ultra Radicals, pub
fishes the statement of ''One of the
ablest and most influential Republicans in
the State, that if the once rejected con-
stitution is re-submitted on Gen. Grants
plan for separate vote on the disfran-
chising clauses, its faction Is doomed to
another defeat This opinion Is en-
dOrsed by the Chronicle, as follows:
One of the ablest most prominent and in
fluential Republicans in the State, in a pri-
vate letter TO us, says, under the late act, II
the Constitution is submitted to the people
of our State, certain features to be voted on
separately, it amouts to a virtual surrender
of the State into the hands ofthe Democracy.
We are slightly of his opinion Ourself, hence
we say. give us the Constitution entire,
and give us until November or December to
vote upon the same.
The Chronicle and its correspondent are
correct, in so far as they predict the de
feat of the Prosenptionists but the re-
suit will not be claimed as mere party
triumph. 1t will be a triumph of Right
over Wrong, of Liberty over Despotism,
of federation over Prescription. There
can be no other issue in the canvass.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

The Democracy of Mississippi, once
for all, desire it to be distinctly under
stood that they viii have no cause for
belief that any Republican will abandon
the national organization of his party,
who co-operates with them in the Peoples
Reconstruction movement, no matter I'M
der what name, against the carpet-bag
faction of ProscriptioniSts at the coming
election. In this grand movement in the
interest Of peace and the restoration of
the State to the Union, on the most equit-
able basis attainable under existing cir
cumstances, Republicans are no more
expected to abandon their national party,
than are Democrats expected to abandon
theirs. How viii Republicans abandon
thier chosen leader if they stand on the
broad platform which he himself has laid
down, for "a constitution that will secure
the civil and political rights of all citi-
zens?' The struggle is one of State
policy, and the movement is for the prac-
teal application of the doctrine that gov
ernments derive their Just powers from
the consent of the governed, and that
every citizen who is taxed for support of
government should have voice in the
MAKING of its laws.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

The Northern party who are on visit
to the South preferred to in another para
graph consists in part of Col. Forney,
General Thos. L. Kane, Ex-Governor
Ward, of New jersey, and Mr.. Conger,
his Secretary; Generals Leclerc and
Vanwyck, of New York VIM. Prescott
Smith, and others. 1t is stated that their
visit is a purely disinterested one-entire-
ly devoid of politics-to do what they are
able to promote good feeling between the
two sections, and assist in the develop
ment of the South.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
CARPET.BAGGERS' PLAT
FORM.

PRoscRIPTIoS.-In proof Of which, see
Franchise clause, No. :, of the Eggleston
Constitution, permanently establishing test
Office large class Of capable and meritori'
Gus citizens irrespective Of party, who are
nevertheless saddled with the burthens OF
governments Consequently il means;
Disfrauchisement;
Glass Legislation;
Exclusive privileges;
Taxation WITHOUT Representation
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

The Chairman of the Radical Elk
ecutive Committee swore point plank
before a committee of Congress, that
the Radical party of this State are
unanimously in favor of enforcing the
Eggleston Constitution with its infa-
nous 9TH clause, DISTINGUISHING a large
class of our citizens. If this Chair
man swore the truth, how can they adj
vocate Gen. Grants platform, of "a
constitution that will secure the civil
and political rights of all the citizens
within the borders of the State?'
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

We would suggest to planters who have
not already done so, the propriety of at
once advancing for the freedmen in their
employment, money to pay their taxes
Let each one visit the courthouse of
his county, with lists prepared and settle
for all on his premises-taking receipts
and filing them for settlement, when the
crops are gathered. This precaution will
save trouble, labor and time, to planter
and employee, and expedite the collection
of taxes.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
Letter from Hon. A. q. Brown o"
Political Affairs
cORRESPONDENCE
I.cKsor. MIss, AprII 20. ~.

JACKSON, Miss, April 30 lsCo.
Hos. a. q. BRowS -
D,oy Sir: In accordance with the wishes
Of a large number of your fellow-citizens'
Of Mississippi, you, with other gentlemen
occonted a mission to Washington CITY, 70
noL.c known to the President and to Con-
grcss the condition OF political AFFAIRS in
a. state. and their wishes touching .her
restoration to her proper rotations to the
Federal Government.
DESTROYS of obtaining public eNpiessloi
81 ,,orr views Ia reference to the recent act
Of Congress, passed in conformity to the rec
commentator of the President, and the best
course TO be pursued by the people oil tue
State under it. we have the honor TO IN
vito Won 10 deliver an address on these
topics. at the Capitol, ut such time as may
suit vour convenience, or at your discretion
TO submit your views in the form Of a letter
for publication.
Soliciting the favor OF an early reply
Weare, respectfully, your ob't serv'ts'
W. YERGER, l.: .. NHAEIoN'
W. Il. HARRIS, w ID; IAhLok,
ID. y. BARBoWs, t,Eo. J.. IolIEh'
j. ID. FREEMAN MARION SMlIi'
HARRIs BARKsDALE- W. i. FITZGERALD.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
OUR PLATFORM.

such Constitution and Laws as viii eiiec-
tually secure tbs civil and political rlghts OF
III, reraons.-Gen. Grants Message, April
9TH. 1869.
Which means restoration ofcivil govern
ment; no prescription; universal amnesty
and Equal Rights before the law TO AL De
NAL of Justice to none; no exclusive ehoI-
tlnent. or PRIVILEGES to any class; taxation
with representation.
And to the end that all persons white anu
black rich and poor, may enjoy the Iull
benefits Of free government and the fruits
Of their toll. we Will add: Low Taxes ana
an economical government.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

The Committee of Sixteen for four
months endeavored to make Congress be-
heve that "a large majority of the people
Of Mississippi We're perfectly miserable
because Congress hesitated to proclaim
Eggleston their Governor. What viii
Congress think of the Committee of Six
teen, if they themselves after all their
clamor and hard-swearing, throw Eggle-
ston overboard9
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

The STATE FAIR.-Our EXCHANGES
are lending words of encouragement 70
this enterprise; and are urging the peo-
pie of the several counties to 90 to work
IN earnest, form affiliated clubs, and see
that nothing is left undone necessary 10
make it success. If the good advice Of
the press be followed, the Fair will reflect
credit ON the enterprise of our people and
the resources of their State which is
known to have excelled all her Southern
sisters last year in the value of her cotton
and provision crops.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

If the carpet-baggers really believed
their own oaths when they swore before
the Congressional Committee that ga
large majority of the people of Mississippi
desired the Eggleston men to be installed,
why will they refuse to give ''the people
an opportunity to vote for them at the
coming election?
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29

WELL DONE RAEKIN.-The ''unterri-
fed" of Rankin, white and colored COM
menced the canvass in fine style on Sat
urday last. Our correspondents have
given elsewhere a good report of their
proceedings. Their example of activity
and harmony should be followed in every
county In the State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
0nrRrIfi.h Relations.
he Washington Express says

The Washington Express says
It i understood that the instructions
70 Minister Motley have been thoroughly
canvassed by the President and his Cabl-
net and that he will go to England pre-
nared TO make the demands on the Brit
isb Government foreshadowed IN Senator
Summers recent speech on the Alabama
question.
Besides, there are other questions Tor
settlement. 4 special TO the New York
Herald dated Dist says:
at is understood here that the AmerI-
can Minister. in accordance with instruc-
tions received from the United STATES
Government, to-day, made formal de
mand on Lord Clarendon, the British
FOREIGN Secretary, asking for explanations
in relation to the case of the American
ship Mary Lowell, which was captured
bv the Spanish war trigate, off one OF the
Bahama Islands, while in charge of the
British revenue official, with the seal OF
the Revenue Department on her matches.
Referring to the Seward-Johnson treaty
which was rejected by the Senate, the
London Times says that lit conceded ev-
'.ervthing the United States could rea-
''sonably demand convention that i'm
..posed on the British Government posi-,
.'ble liabilities which many thought the
..latter ought not to have accepted"
Our readers will infer from this out
cropping of public opinion in England
how far the two governments are from an
| agreement