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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-02-03

OTTAWA, February "A cable dis
patch has been received from Eng
land, stating the Whalen Appeal case
could not be taken before the Judi
cial Committee Of the Privy Council.
When this information was conveyed
10 Whalen, to-day, he at once sent for
a priest, and it is expected he will
make confession.
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coNGRnssroNAL.
xLih CONGRESS- THIRD SESSION.

SEN AEE..-.---W w AsIIINGToS. February 2.
After some unimpertant business,
the Senate, at the expiration of the
morning hour. took up the Consular
appropriation bill.
Pending the amendment was that
of Pearson, Of New Hampshire, to re-
duce the pay of Judges and Arbitra.
tors appointed under the treaty OF
1862 with Great Britain for the sup
preston of the slave trade, to one hun
dred dollars and fifty dollars respec-
lively.
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HOuSE.

Debate on bill fixing per diem Of
Jurors and mileage of Jurors and
witnesses.
The following bills were read sec
ond time and ordered engrossed for
third reading:
House bills Nos. 3. IL, 11O, 72, So.
80. "a, 66, so, IS. "a. 81, 36 aud So.
indefinitely postponed: House bill
No. Is.
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EVANSVILLE md. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY g. 1869.

tuition of the United States, for refer
ence to the Committee on Judiciary
Randall objected.
The resolution reads--No State
shall make or enforce any law which
shall deny or abridge to any citizen
of the United States, of the age oi
twenty-one years or over, and who is
of sound mind, and who has resided
in such State one year and has COM
piled with such regulations equally ap-
plicable.to all electors as to registration
and local residence, not greater than
one year, as may be prescribed by
law, an equal right to vote by ballot
at all elections in such State, except
only to such as have aided or partici-
pated in, or who may aid or partici-
pate In insurrection or rebellion
against the United States or any
State, or to such as shall be duly con-
victed of treason, felony or infamous
crimes.
The House then took a recess until
z 30 the evening session to be con-
fined exclusively to the consideration
of the Internal Revenue bill.
New YoRK. February Edward
french dt1ds Gus Shaw utIC.s Stephen
Boyle, who was arrested while about
to perpetrate a robbery at the store of
S. p Squire, No. 182 Bowery, has
been identified as the murderer of
Sheriff Orcutt, of Kalamazoo, Mich
igan. who was shot in front of the Jail
b. the accused. and a confederate
named Hugh Darrows.
In the United States Datriet Court
to-day. the libel suit of Isaac Cook,
formerly Postmaster of Chicago, VS..
New York Tribune Association, for
alleged libel, was set down by consent
for trial on Thursday of this week.
Government officers have seized the
large distillery of A. b. Keffers in
Thirty Street, on the ground
that the alleged owners were engaged |
in drefrauding the Government of the
fax on whisky.
NEW York, February 2.---It is said |
the men, Maher and Riley, arrested |
yesterday, will be able 70 prove an |
dltbi by the police themselves, be-
cause on the morning of the Rogers |
murder, after having been released at
half-past six, they were compelled to |
shovel snow from the yard walk in
front of the Station House for half |
an hour.
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CHICAGO.

on q Strike-Eif0rt to
Establish q 30 operative Factory
The Unpaid Debt of Minnesota
The GOVeraOr Recommends the APP
preparation OF 100000 Acres of
Land for the Payment or the Debt
-WOmen'S Rights Convention 10
be Held on the 11th Inst.
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EtJROP
Hy the Atlantic Telegraph.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, February 2. There is
reason to believe the Ministry, in
their forthcoming budget, will reduce
the army and navy estimates el ,000,-
600 each.
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DETRoIT, Feb "A portion of the
College buildings of Adrian. BIiehi
gan, was burned this morning. Loss
$4,000; insured for IS, 900.
TRENTON, N. J., February 2.-The
Senate has confirmed two judges of
the Supreme Court-W. Scndder and
Bennett Van Sickle.
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lamps, Looking -Glasses,


We feel assured, we have facilities 10 COM
pete with any house IA the coshtfy.
We receive Our Queensware direct from
tie Potterles OF stahordshire, Bngland.
via New Orleans and New York; hence
pay no secOnd-hand profits which right
fully belong TO our customers.
Having completed arran gements with
MEAKIN BROS. a co, of stnnordahire,
England, for tho EXCLUSIVE CONTROL
for this marketOf their celebrated STONE
CHINA WARE, we arc now propar cd 9
supply the trnde
nD- Consult yonr own Interest by eXnm-
lining our stock before Purchasing else
whore. llanl
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THURSDAY MORNING, July Is, 1866.


The Honorable Police Jury met at their
room pursuant to adjournment, and pro.
ceeded to pass the following acts:
On motion, that the body in whole make
settlement as near final as practical with
VIM. 5. Edwards, Parish Treasurer, the fol.
lowing ordinance was passed:
Be it enacted, &c, That the amounts of
Parish and Jury Scrip together with anv
Warrants that may be in the possession of
VIM. ). Edwards as Parish Treasurer: also
all interest bearing bonds be received nv
the Police Jury, and said Treasurer shall
receive credit for the amounts so paid over.
After examination and due elaboration the
body has received from said Treasurer the
following sums, to-wit In jury Scrip. the
sum of $l479 SO. In Bossier Parish Scrip.
the sum of $14 SAT "a. In Warrant issued
py a. D. Levlsee, Judge 10th Judicial Dis
trlct OF La, in favor of VIM. H. Hill. Sheriff
the sum of $685. 80. In interest bearing
bonds dated june 2nd 1868, from Nos. / to
Nos. inclusive, amounting to the sum of
$l207 %; and in Jail Bonds, the sum of
1874 70; making the total amount received
from said Treasurer $I9 OBS q.
On motion, the Parish and Jury Scrip and
Judges Warrant above referred to, were
burned in open Court
On motion, the Interest bearing bonds
and Jail bonds above referred to, were can.
ceiled and filed by the clerk of the polico
Jury in open session.
BE it enacted, &c, That w, S. Edwards,
Parish Treasurer, have credit on his bonds
as such Treasurer, for the sum of $19.O35 "a
as above specified on his final settlement
with the Parish of Bossier.
BE 1t enacted that w S. Edwards be allew-
ed to make out his account for commission
allowed him by law as Parish Treasurer fol
receiving and paying over the a1non,,ts tbs i;.
day received from him to-wit. s4a ass ~ II
such sums as he may see fit.
BE 1t enacted, &c, That the following &C
An account in favor of w. s. Edwards
as part commissions due him as
Parish Treasurer, $o5o M
An account in favor of W. s Edwards
as part commissions dne him as
= Parish parish treasurer, $50 GO
asspart commissions due him a.
Parish Treasurer. $50 %
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SOCIAL AFFECTIoN.--Society
has been aptly compared to q
heap of embers, which, when sep
arated, soon anguish, darken,
and expire; but, if placed together,
glow with ruddy and intense heat;
a just emblem Of the strength,
happiness, and the security de-
rived from the union of mankind.
The savage, who never knew the
blessings of combination, and he
who quits society from apathy or
misanthropic spleen, are like the
SEPARATED embers-dark, dead, use
less; they neither give nor receive
heat, neither love nor are beloved.
To what acts of hereism and viz.
tue, in every age and nation, has
not the impetus Of affection given
riseg To what gloomy misery,
despair, and even suicide, has moi
the desertion of society led? How
often, in the busy haunts of men,
are all our noblest and gentlest
virtues called forth? And how,
in the bosom Of the recluse, do ali
the soft emotions languish and
grow faint?
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TOUGH CABBAGE.-This is a
good story of a citizen who used
to go home lateslightly inebriated,
and take a lunch usually set out
for him by his considerate wife.
One night besides the usual dish
of cabbage and pork, she left a
washbowl filed with caps in
starch. The lamp had long been
extinguished when the staggering
sot returned home and, by mis-,
take, when proceeding to satisfy
his hunger, he stuck his fork into
the wrong dish. Heworked away
at his mouthful of caps very pa
tiently for some time, but finally
being unable to masticata than
he said to his wife, "Old woman
", where did you get your cabbageP
They are 50 darned stringy j
can't chew them" "My gracious. .
she replied, eff the stupid Teller
amt eating up all my caps that /
put in starch overnight"
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Wide range Of application without change
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The seams retains its beauty and irmness
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Besides doing all kinds of work done by
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CAST LINE FOR YOURSELF

CAST A LINE FOR YOURSELF
A young man stood listlessly
watching some anglers on a
bridge. He was poor and defect
ed. At last approaching a basket
filled with wholesome looking fish,
he sighed: If I now had these L
would be happy, / could sell them
for a fair price, and buy me food
and lodgings. II will give you,
just as many and just as good
fish" said the owner, who CHANGED
to overhear his words, 'Fifyou will
do me a trifing favor" "And
what is thatp asked the other
eagerly. "Only to tend this line
till come back. l wish to go on
a short Grand" The proposal
was gladly accepted. The old
man was gone so long that the
young man began to be impatient.
Meanwhile the hungry fish snap
ped greedily at the baited hook,
and the young man lost all his de-
preston in the excitement of pull
ling them in; and, when the own
er of the line returned, he had
caught a large number. Count
ing out from them as many as
were in the basket and presenting
them to the young man, the old
fisherman said: ~ fnlfill my
promise from the fish you have
caught, to teach you, whenever
you see others earning what you
need, to waste no time in frultless
wishing, but to cast a line tor
yourself."-T Home MOnthIv.
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From the beginning of fears
Christ dates the beginning of
apostacy. When troubles and
dangers come to an height, then
fears begin to work at a height
too; and then is the critical hour.
Fears are high, and faith is low:
temptations strong and resistance
weak. Satan knocks at the door.
and fear opens it, and yields up
the soul to him.
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The onion is known, and report
ed to be the most healthful of the
dubious family, but, to its strong
and pungent flavor, is less a favor,
tie in "refned circles than it
ought to be. In this peculiar eli.
mate, and more particularly du
ring the wet season, when coughs
and colds are the rule, and the ex-
emption froro them the exception,
a freo use of the onion would pre-
vent much suffering. A portion
OF raw onion eaten just before re-
firing to rest will generally give
repose to such as are suffering
with lungs overburdened with OBJ
pressive and irritating NATTER
Of course we are aware that for a
short time the breath of the onion
eater is not so delicious and fra
grant as is desired, but the sweet
repOse and other advantages de-
rived from them is more than suf.
ticient to balance the unpleasant
ness in the shape of tainted
breath.
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of Bossier, shall make. out an account
and description of said claim in writing,
which shall be handed to the Clerk of
the Police Jury, for consideration by
the Police Jury, and should the Police
Jury pass an act, allowing the claim,
upon the back Of said account and de-
scription, the following shall be en-
dorsed:
Examined and approved for the sum
of-dollars, by the police Jury of the
parish of Bossier, La, this the
day Of, 49, and the PARISH Treas
urer will pay to the order of NJ,
said sum Of dollars out of--iands.
j. N. PLATT, Pres't P.J.
r. B. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Be it further enacted, that the above
form shall be filled according to time
and circumstances of each case, and
signed by the President and Clerk of
the Police Jury, and that any other
endorsement giving the same substance,
will be redeemed aud taken as valid
and good.
Be it further enacted, that said en-
dorsement shall not be made but in
open session of the Police Jury.
Be it further enacted that there shall
be written across the margin of
act, or portion of the act, allowing any
account the word ''issued'' after the
endorsement as above is made and on
separate book, shall be kept a list
of said warrants by name, number and
amount and after the issuing has closed,
on each and every day there shall be
written certificates across said list, in
red ink as follows, viz:
These warrants from No. TO Nos.
inclusive, have this day been allowed
by the Police Jury of Bossier Parish,
La this q av of - 1869.
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WEDNESDAY, July 18th

The Hon. Police Jury met at their
room IN the town of Bellevue at . clock
A. NJ, pursuantto adjournment. Mem
bers present.
James N. Plat, Pres't Ward No. a
R. I. Stinson, Q
J. NJ. Tyra, 3
l. d. Edwards, s
and after being called to order by the
President proceeded to pass the fol-
lowing acts and ordinances, viz:
Be it enacted by the Police Jury of
the parish of Bossier, la, and it is
hereby enacted by authority of the
same, That every person hereafter
having claim for money on the parish
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as part commissions due him as
Parish Treasurer, 201 70
On motion, the Honorable Police Jury
then adjourned until O'Clock, a. M, Wed
nesday the 21st day of July, 1869.
j. N. PLATT, President
RIB. taylor, Clerk Police Jury.
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On motion, the above report was unani,
mously adopted.
On motion, the above report was ordered
20 20 ne pueushed in the "Bossier Banner for
80 clear days, and the clerk ordered to fur
nlsh copy of same for publication.
On motion, the Honorable Police jury
Lien adjourned until tomorrow morning, 9
clock.
J. N. PLATT, Pres't Police Jury.
r. B.TAYLoR, Clerk.
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in. PLATT, Pres't P. j.
r. B. TAYLOR, Clerk p. J.

Be it enacted, &c, That the following &C
counts be allowed, viz:
Account in favor of r. J. Lowry, Spe-
cial constable, in case of State VS..
Albert Johnson, s A 20
Acct of j. H. Lotion, for mattrass
and blanket furnished for Jail, 10 90
Acct. of HenryStOne, for furnishing
shackle and putting on and taking
off same, 10 90
Account of l. V Cotrell, services as
special constable, State VS. Ed d.
Thompson, Is 60
Account of w r. Head, j. P, ward
4, for Justices costs in State cases
to this date, 43 60
Account of j. L. Biggs for feeding
prisoners in jail from May l4th to
July Ia, 1869, 81 90
Account of DR. VIM M Swami. fer
medical attention to prisoners IN
jail to this date, l67 81
On motion, this Honorable body then ad
burned until o'clock D. H.
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WEDNESDAY, 2 O'Clock, P. NJ. JuIv IA.

"EDNEsDAf, ~ Cloek, p. NJ, July IA.
The Honorable Police Jury met at their
room at o'clock, p. ~, pursuant to adjourn
ment, with same members present on this
morning, and being called to order by the
President, proceeded to business as follows,
viz:
Be it enacted that the End floor of the
Court House be and the same is hereby de.
signated as proper place for the Parish
Judge of the Parish of Bossier to hold his
Courts in accordance with section 9 of act
No. 81 of the Louisiana Legislature, APPROX
ed September 4th, 1863
On motion, the clerk of this body was or
dered to furnish a certified copy of the pro-
ceeding act to L. W. Baker, Parish Judge,
without unnecessary day.
On motion, the President appointed r. B.
Taylor, Robert 7. Stinson, Isaac D. Ed
wards committee to make out report of
the probable expenses of the Parish of Bos-
sier for the current year, when the Commit
tee after due elaboration, reported as fol
lows:
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II Large Stock,

0f Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS,
" Clothing, Hats, I
Boots and Shoes,
Rugs,
Carpetings, Mating, Floor Oil Cloths, No
tons, &c, for sale BY M
j. H. REYNOLDS,
feb2O 6m 81 Texas st., Shreveport.
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$2.5OO,OOO!

Our past success is guarantee for II.
future Long lists Of reference are easSr
obtained, but are no real guarantee -
safety ana success. The cheapest AZ.
surance is In tried and experienced cons
panies.
The higher per cent. of interest West. and
our presena annual income lover s., f0ia
viii appeal largely TO those desiring ASSN,
anee as an advantage with US in the fatrra
of their Policies.
70 Examine Our plans and rates beFore
insuring elsewhere. es45
A strictly Mutual Company with the Il
ditional security of a paid. up cuaraptsa
Capital of $l00,00o paying its own diyide,n,sasss
The most popular and advantageous forms
and favorable terms for Insurance presenf.
ed. A loan or credit of one third (if des;re;A
of the premium given. Surplus distributed
on the first of January each year, and div.
sdends paid annually thereafter on the Con.
tributiOn Plan
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SHREVEPORT, La,
Office at the store of L. E. Carter, No. 3 Of
the Levee.
THOS. w. SCOTT, Agent.
DIR. Joe. L. MOORE, Medical Examiner.
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We E1pertss esse.
AN ESTABLISHED FACT.

AN ESTABLISHED FACT.
The Leading Life Company Of the wea
THE ST. LOUIS MUTUAL
Life Insurance Ca
Begins the year tJanury lst) ls6Bwitk
Assets, $3,619,670 67l
Increased over 100000 during the ~.
L year, after paying losGes by death lAigs
450) and dividends 1865, 1866 and 1867. ass
purchased Policies ($305, 069, amountine n
sum total to $3.50, $50. :
Total losses by death paid since organic
ton Of the company, 81
Ss66,25O!
Total return dividends paid since organ,
cation Of the company,
$4l4,2O9!
Policies issued duriag the year 1868.
4,664!
Total number of Policies issued aincs \.
ganizatien Of the Company, -
1880!
Assets and Reserve secure and anpla ~,
all contingencies.
PrpaaUt ANIMAL TnanYna sftf
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Arkansas road from Murrells Point, to
the Coe road, and work w. Smith and
hands, David Hadley and hands. w.
z. Martin and hands and sons, Robert
Stoddart and hands, and all other hands
inlegal bounds not otherwise apportion-
ed.
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of all descriptions,
ri arket Street, between Texas and Milan
IVA streets, Shreveport, La.
All work sold at the lowest cash prices
Repairing of every description neatly
done. .-. may8ly
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pErsRsBuae, February s, 1863.

as pErsRsBuae, February s, 1869. n
TIE kerosene and gas question being for
the spspesnt in allegiance, until the ssae)ect
can BE brought intelligently before the
Cddnaeif, party lines are forming ON anc.her
mater coming within the Jurisdiction 9,
the municipal authorities. d 1t appears that
the line OF demarcation between the baiiifts
and the police ID not 90 clearly defined thst
heswho runs may read; for though we have
had both grades q officers ever slnosA PM
incorporation as q CITY, it's resersea .n.
this late day to have their respcasse S1s.
ad}udicated and reconciled. LAG, A1yo.'
and members Of the police corps 1oIm one
partys@and the bailiffs the otner-tWsnty
arainss two, SO thst if the rule on MAORI
ties was fully recognized there should De
no controversy. But najoritles are nc nos
always in the right, as We have good rea-
son to know. The bailiffs contend that they
alone are legally empowered to serve searoh ,
warrants and recover stolen property, anu
that the policemen are nothing more shan
A nipht-yatch to prevent rogues from COM
mittine depredations. The police, on the
other hand, with the Mayor at their head,
contend that the baiGffs are Of no more use
than the fifth wheel to wagon; and that
their duties are limited to the serving or
civil warrants and the collection OF debts !;
that they are in fact nothing more
than constables.. The City Council mas
appointed q committee to examine an
the laws on the subject and report to the
next meeting. This committee is In session
this afternoon, the baiGffs being represented
by able counsel, and the Mayor defending
his own cause. What momentous issues are
involved in the matter is not clearly per-
ceived, as we have got along very we'll
heretofore; but in municipal as well as ns-
tional affairs there will always be great
diversity Of sentiment. ,oa.,
The city is very quiet to-day, nothing OF
interest having occurred up to this present
writing. .. ..