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have seen an address TO you in
which John w. Todd announces him
self an independents Democratic candi-
date for the State Senate. on the ground
that the regular nominee of the Demo
cratic Party is in favor of closing Will
low Chute: thereby injuring the navi-
cation of Lake Bisteneau, and that he
does not reflect the will of the people
of the District. In short, he says was
nominated in the interest of persons
DESTROYS of closing Willow Chute. In
reply, / assert that not a man who east
a vote in that Convention was, for a
moment influenced by a thought of
WiLlow Chute.
At the time of my nomination propo-
sails for bids had been accepted, and
The work adiudicated to P. J. Kennedy,
large levy contractor of the State.
Twill here say my connection with
Willow Chute has arisen frem a little
pleasantly used to neighbor who is
much interested in the matter, and that
am in no manner personally or pecu-
niarily benefited by its being closed,
and that a majority of those citizens OF
Bossier Parish who urged my nominal
ton are indifferent. if not opposed, to
the closing Of said Bayou.
The closing Of it is the work of the
"Board Of Public Works." for which I
cannott be expected so be responsible;
and my power to close or prevent being
closed is no greater than Mr.. Todd's,
as it will be done before the meeting
of the next Legislature. z1 es
/ do not pretend to say that it will
or willinot injare the navigation OF
Lake Bisteneau; but / do sag that anl
not pledged to, nor interested in, the
closing thereof, any statement to the
contrary Notwithstanding
Why does Mr.. Todd make the clos
ing of Willow Chute pretext for play
ing into the hands of the Radical Par
ty? If he is honest in the matter he
should be satisfied with this expana-
ton and withdraw. However, have nc
expectation that he viii do this, for,
if rumor be true, certain Radical infu-
ences had more to do with his candida
cy than his assumption that | was in
favor of closing Willow Chute.
| wish to say to my fellow citizens
of this District, that. as the Regular
Democratic Candidate for the State
Senate, expected opposition-not on
the ground pretended-but that | am
an Incorporating opponent OF Radi-
calism. Every effort should be made
at this election, by all true lovers of
the States interest to send Demo
cratic representation to the State Leg
islature; and the way to do so is to
give your undivided support to men
untainted with Radicalism. am only
pledged to economy and retrenchment
in State expenses, and will act with
the Democratic party for the further
ance of the best interests of tho State.
Stand in line Vote the Straight
Democratic Ticket! He who is not
for as is against usi !
8. Mr. THOMAS.
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SfTNaE Sale,

LNstrayed before W. ". HOFFMAN, j. p on
II the 18th day of Sept, 1870. by Louis
Monzingo, and will be sold at Bellevue, La,
for cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday,
the 18th day Of November, 1870, certain
COW, branded s J OH the left hip, and an x
on the right hip crop and half crop in each
ear; brown with some, white spotssv and
.abont ten years old; Also, a Red Heifer
years old Also, yellow Heifer, marked
half crop in the left and split in;the right
ear; about two years old. Appraised at $l7.
The owner is requested to como forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. III. LOTION, Stray Master.
October 8. 1870
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Lease ofRetl Chute Ferry

In pursuance of an act ofthe Police Jury
1 of Bossief parish, La, passed Sept. 18th,
1870. | will feasc at public outcry to the
highest bidder, before the Court House door
in the town of bellevue, La, on Tuesday the
LIST day of November, 1870, the ferry known
as the Red Chute Ferry, on the Minden and
Shreveport road, for the term of0De year
from November LIST, 1870.
Terms--0ne foarth of the amount bid to
be paid an cash on day eff leasing, and tho
balance in three equal instaIlments. payable
quarterly thereafter. Notes to be given for
the credit installments with approved per.
sonal security.
jim. PLATT, Prest P. J.
Sept 2sth, 1870
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! RESUME OF THE FEDERAL
Observation-Disclosures, Sept. f.
From a statement prepared at the
Treasury Department it appears
that the cost Of the Revolutions
~ war was $135, 1913, 703 from the
battle of Lexington, 1875, to the
the cessation of hostilities in 1888.
The annual expenses averaged
S16,S99,213. The public debt at
the close of this war, made up
January 1, 1871, was $74,746,111
80, This sum includes the debts
of the several States, assumed by
the United States, to the amount
of $17, 408,746 81. At the close
of the war of 1912 the public debt
was 1882, 103,472 81. At the close
of the Mexican war the estimated
amount of public debt debt was
So, 700, 900, and at the close of
the rebellion, July 1, 1866, it was
$2,6S2, 593,026 80.
A statement, just made up at
the Treasury Department, of the
receipts and expenses of the Gov
nrnment from 1889 to 1869, shows
among other things the amount of
the public debt at the close of
each Administration, as follows:
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Red EeiCea' Land TO Let.

I will lease for the year 1871, at Public Auc-
IA ton to the highest bidder, at W. A Moss
4 Cos. Store, Atkins Landing g, on SATUR-
DAY, the Goth day of November next, the
splendid little place known as the "Elm
Grove Plantation" the property of w. H.
Hodges, and c. b. Hodges minor
This place is situated in Bossier Parish,
contains 200 acres open land fronting the
river, III an elegant state of cultivation, with
good cabins, gin house, press, and one or two
good aisterns on the premises.
Terms-The Lessee to give note with ap-
proved personal security, together with lien
and privilege ON the crop, payable twelve
months after date of lease, with eight per
cent interest from maturity.
Z HAMILTON.
Tutor fer c. B HODGES
Bellevue, La, Oct. 29th, 1870.
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The distance from New Orleans
to Louisville is 753 miles; from
Louisville to Cincinnati, 107 miles;
Cincinnati to Baltimore, 5SS miles;
Baltimore to New York, 1S9; New
York to Boston, via New Haven
and Springfield, 234; Boston to
Portland; Ill; Portland to Ban
gor, 13S miles.
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Ssf.Nss &aEe.
5s sgf !

E7Nstras ed Before the undersigned. author.
Il ty, Mag 18th, 1870, by. w 4. Itessa
and will be sold to the highest bidder. Tor
cash, az BELLEVUE, La, on Saturday. Novern.
llersl9th, 1870, a small BAY HORSE, blazed
face and both hind feet white, and about 5
years old. Appraised at $40
The owner is requested To come forward
prove property. pay charges. &c
]. II. LOTION, Stray Master
May IL, 1870
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Better S0re 6Osr.

Waving closed my connection with the
Il Grocery business, desire to settle up
my outstanding business Those who are
owing me viii please come forward and pay
up their Indebtedness immediately, other
hands Of an officer.
JOHNC. HEAD.
Bellevue, La, April q 1870.
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Shreveport Female Institute.

FTlhe next Session will begin on THURS
l. DAY. SEPTEMBER list. A fun corps
of accomplished and experienced teachers
has been secured. The Boarding Depart
raent viii be All Mess Side, and win be PFC
sided over by Lady every way qualified 70
act SIS Matroa An earnest effort viii be
made to conduct the edneaAian OF young
ladies with zeal and fidelity, guided b ex-
perienee aud skill.
Terms Peg Month in Currency
Primary Department, 8 800
Iitstitute.
Junior Glass, 8 %
Middle Glass, 3 90
Senior Glass, 10 90
Lessons on the Piano. 90
Use of instruments for practice one
hour daily, 2 90
Boarding, fuel and lights, 20 90
Washing per dozen, rs
Boarders will furnish sheets, blankets. pil
low cases and towels No extra charge for
vocal music, drawing, Latin, Greek or Mod
CHARLES 6. DoD, AM
July %, 1870 3me
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I'll Cord.

Mr.. w H. ScANLANp-S;r Since re-
ceiving the nomination of the Convention at
Bellevue, circumstances have occurred
which would render it impossible for me to
serve if elected; therefore, with MANY
thanks to my friends for their good will, I
beg leave to decline the honor which they
have intended for me.
Yours Respectfully,
TH0S PLAYER
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.Nnfico.

wishing TO make change in my bust.
w ness, viii sell at private sale from
this day, my Livery Stable outfit, consisting
of HORSES and MULES of all description.
CARRIAGES, HACKS, HEARSES, BUG
G1ES, WAGONS, &c, ON reasonable terms,
Also, will sell or lease my stables from Ian.
Il 1871.
nl9tf JOHN CALDWELL.
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Reaas0pNE.

n Hhc subscriber has removed his stock Of
d Staple and Plantation Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries, &c. from No. 81 1exas
street to No. z on the Levee
Thankful for past fayors, he sOlicits q Goa
tinuance OF tie nanle from bis former custo.
rsers and the public gensratly
j. III REYNOLDS,
venH No. LeYee Street,
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Telegraphic News.

about six weeks.
Boston, Oct. 19.-Butler has
been renominated for Congress.
Cleveland, O., Oct. 2O.-A Wis
able earthquake was felt here at
z o'clock this morning. 1t lasted
fifteen or twenty seconds. Tall
buildings swayed to and fro. The
occupants fed to the streets. The
quake was feltat Meadyille, Penn
sylvaBia; cannot trace it further.
New York, Oct. 2O.--A violent
earthquake throughout the ceun-
try at IL O'clock today was dis
tinctIy felt here.
Schenectady, Oct. 20.-The pee
pie fed, terror-stricken to the
streets.
Quebec, Oct. 20.-Buildings
swayed and the people rushed to
the sereets.
Brunswick, Me-, Oct. 20.-The
earthquake threw down chimneys.
st. CatAarines, Oct. GOWN
dows broken.
Saratoga, Oct. 20.-Some build
ings much damaged. The shock
was preceded by a rumbling
sound. ..x
Troy, Oct. 20.-Five hundred
school children were paniced by
the shock.
Boston, Oct. 20.-Buildings sen
sibly yibrated. Much alarm among
the people employed in upper sto
ries. Block of granite buildings
corner State and Merchants Bow
cracked. In another block the
wall was forced outward from
three to four inches. The shock
lasted thirty seconds. 1t was felt
at Montreal, Sackville and Bangor
with much force.
Burlington, Vt, Oct. 20.-The
shock stopped the clocks and de-
stroyed crockery. No serious
damage.
San Francisco, Oct. 20.-The
block bounded by Market, Mis-
sion, Fremont and Beal streets,
burned. Loss, one million dollars.
New Orleans, Oct. 2O.-The
Lees time to College Point was 3
hours, 264 Minutes; to Baton
Rouge, 7 hours, All minutes; to
Bayou Sara, 8 hours, 503 minutes;
to Natckez, 16 hours, so minutes.
The fuel became exhausted at Bay
GU Sara. Had heavy head winds
from College Point up.
Seeley Dc Taylor's cotton seed
oil factory burned. Loss, $50, 900.
mr.. Seeley was wounded by fall
ing timbers.
Cincinnati, Oct, 21.-Shoet of
the earthquake felt sensibly here
and caused great alarm.
A large assembly witnessed the
operation of the new steam pillow.
Favorable impression as to its
adaptability West aud South.
New York, October 21.-The
Worlds London special says 20
900 people marched to the, Place
Yard and organized a meeting i'll
sympathy with Republican France,
The speakers denounced King
William. Allusions TO Bright's
apathy were received with cries
Ofshame, The Gladstone govern
ment was bitterly approached for
abstinatiop. Resolutions were
adopted demanding the abolition
ofpensions to German princes
and declaring that sooner kings
and queens were abolished the
better.
Now York, Oct. 22.-The De-
mocracy have nominated John
MNwrsreov, g., a. $4,000
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.lEEissden Female College.

FTahis Institution will open its regular Fall
Il Term of five months, ON Monday the
18th of September; with its usual corps OF
Teachers and increased facilities of Edaca-
tiop.
JE. BRIGHT, A. LID,
Principal of College.
A. b GEORGE, Pres t Trustees.
September 10, 1870. I'll
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To The V'Otes.s

OF THE SENATORIAL DISTRICT
COMPOSED OF THE PARISHES
OF BOSSIER, CLAIBORNE AND
BIENVILLE.
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NOtice.

$1,000 90
/ certify the above is true and correct
copy taken from the Records OF the PoIfae
Jury proceedings of Bossier parish, passed
Sept 2Sth, 1870
RIB TAYLOR, Clerk P-J
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T0G Notice.

7 viii be at the following places at the
4 times indicated, for the purpose of tax
ing descriptive list of all taxable property
in the parish of Bossier for 1870, aud to col
Iect the State and Parish Taxes on Tableal
of Assessment Of 1869 and Licenses for 1870:
Bellyue-Offiee open at all times for col
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All persons are requested to meet me at
the times designated above, to pay their
taxes Andtender to me descriptive list of
their taxable property, together with the
numbers of their land.
Under my instructions from the depart
ment, shall be compelled to coerce pay
ment of taxes by all who shall fail to pay
promptly, and to make assessment according
to law against all who shall fail to render me
descriptive lists.
JAS. A. HEBRON, Collector
n. b. J. ii. KEYSER, tmy authorised de-
putty, can be seen at all times at the office
in Bellevue, for the transaction of business
comprised in above notice
J. "A. HEBRON, Collector.
Oct 8, 1870. dts
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State Elections.

The following is list of the fall
elections and the dates on which they
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24
q Christmas Storp.
THE EVERGREEN MESSAGE.

There are few things more dreasy than
to ride through the cold and darkness. of
winters night on railroad train. The
10y blast freezes you as you essay to miti-
gate the horror Of bad air BY an inch Of
open window Dim, fantastic shapes glide
out of the darkness and vanish as you
speed by. A sense of rushing blindly at
the unseen comes over the mind. 1t is
as if some comet in beadlong race had
caught up and whirled off victim. Far
away you see the fash of candles ins4dis-
tant windows, and somehow il adds to
your forlornity. There is cheer and eom-
fort in which you have no share. and peo-
pis are vsrm ard happyi while yuu, .
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24
THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
THE AMERICAN
Possesses alone and nndisturbed, there being no
other machine even pretending them:

Possesses alone and nndisturbed, there being no
other machine even pretending them:
II has larger arm and stronger construc-
ton than any family machine, admitting larger
pieces Of work, thus fitting the machine to family
and manufacturing purposes as we'll, without
need of two machines. 1t has SKIS inches clear
room. . 8H8 s
1t hens any width or thickness, from lie
of an inch cambric to 2 inches beaver
II binds a coat, skirt, or a hat WITHOUT
any braid or binding whatever.
Il folds up the brin of hat to any fullncss
1t overseams a sheet or Brussels carpet.
II makes beautiful eyelet work
) lit embroiders ON the edge
8 y makes bnttonholes of any sizo on any
material
It has the braiding machine which makes
braid of size color at the rate of so Yards per
hour. This sells for $40 extra.
10 It always won the first premium at every
exhibition In which it has been entered
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24
THE AMERICAN
Buttonhole, 0verseaming,
SEWING MACHINE,
Has the following advantages over
most all other Sewing Machines
in the market: ~

u has a tension which prevents cutting of
thread or dropping OF stitches
2 II has the most powerful construction, which
will insure good work for a quarter of Al century. .
i sews the lightcst cambrc and the usual
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
II has feed bar which can be lowered or
raised at will, thus adapting it to all kinds of
material. &
1T is impossible to get the machine ont of or
der unless by rust, dust or taking apart. 1t will
never get out Of order by working.
9 It has the hghesER sERhttainable speed, making
1900 stitches per minute by foot, and 5000 by
steam. ~ Hr
II is the lghtest runnias sfutth machine.
II makes the most beautiful lock stitch
8 1t has the handsomcst appearance.
10 1t has the strongest, most convenient, hand
somely polished braced table, with drawer, and
board to prevent soling the dress,
IL It's cover is polished, fitting and locked as a
little trunk. There is nothing better than this to
preserve the machine.
10 1t has straight needle.
l3 Four bobbins hold n spool of cotton
ID 1t has the best hemmer
is II has the most complete attachment, the
Jack-ofall-trades, hens, fells binds, bastes,
tucks, braids and ruff.cs.
10 1t is as simple as any machine In the mar
ket
II II needs bui little time to learn Its opera
ton.
l8 It has the best embroidering attachment.
10 1t scws on straight piece while putting
.another at the same time without basting, at
tachment or after work.
These advantages combine The best qualities Of
sewing machine for the family who want 10
use II steadily in all kinds of work Nothing
equal can he found in the way of combining the
advantages OF all the sewing machines now
known, while obyiating all their faults
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24

'a FcLIPsrs There VIII be four eciipses
I'D the year 1S71a-two of the sun and tso
of the moon. The irst will be "a partial
eclipse Of the moon. January 9th. partly
visible here. the second an annular eclipse
of the sun, June 7th. invisible here; tho
third partial eclipse oftlie uiooag ihyisi-
BILE, the fourth a total eclipse of the SUN.
invisible. aa s s.gae 54.ss
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24

q Daniel Webster penned the following
beautiful sentiment ). Z Ii We work, upon
brass, time will efface. it;.if'we rear tenn
pies, they win .crumble into dust; but if
we work upon immortal minds If We I'M
bus them with principles, with the Ejast
fear of God and, love of onr fellow islen.
We engrave on those tablets Something
which win brighten for all eternity. -,
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24

An individual who was puxzled 10 know
where all the Smiths came from, has at
last solved the mystery. At Waterbury,
Conn, ON Ahe doqfa ofias fretary sgpaaxs =
sign. inscribed ssS,nifhl MISUNDERSTANDING
Company" ssssr.,s. sl.s,,,.p !.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24

A sharp observer Of grown-up N men ma arc
women reports that he has often ne
people possessing the peculiarityHs
hands-a right hand. . left
little behind. hand> =.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24

GooD FARMING ~. 'Sambo, Is Jour mas.
ter good farmer 2"it9 % ais mesY,
Al rOh. yes, massa fus-ratc farmer7rhs
make two crops in one year.
"How is that sambo ?".''e f's
"Why you see he sell all his hay in de
fall and make money once. den in de spring
he sell de hides Of sll,cattlc that die for
want Of dc, hay, and make money twice.
dafs two crops, lnassa.
Middletown transcript., 1870-12-24
BOOK, STATIONERY, AND
VARIETY STORE.
CCHOOL BOOKS and Miscellaneous Works,
- Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymn Books,
Blank Books, In various styles and binding i
Tuck, Memorandum and Pass Books.

Blank Books, in various styles and binding /
Tuck, Memorandum and Pass Books.
STATIONERY.
Writing, Letter, and Note Paper,
Envelopes, In variety; y ga ftts
Mourning Paper and Envelopes 10 match.
FANCY ARTICLES.
Photograph Albums ork Boxes, Fancy Boxes,
riting Desks, Ladies' Satchels, Pocket Books,
Port Folios, Purses, Port Monaies, segar
Gases, Picture Frames, Tassel and
Cords, Looking Glasses,
BACK CANNON BoARD.S CHESS AND
CHECKER MEN, GAMES ef al KINDS.
Rubber Pencils and Penholders,
Writing Fluid and Ink Stands,
Pocket Cutlery. Rogers Scissors, &C.
Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Breast Pins Finger Rings,
Spectacles, 8 a8ie
Violin Strings,
Combs, Brushes, Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Gum Bands, Watch Keys, Key Rings,
and Puff Boxes.
A fine assortment Of Colgate & Cos. Soap
PHALONS NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs,
Wright's and Taylor's Superior Extracts,
M Pomades, Hair Oils,
And Dental Soap Of the First Quality
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Neck Tics of various styles, Bismarck Collars,
Gloves, Hose, Handkerchiefs, Cuffs, Wristets.
Segars, Tobacco Pipes, Meerschaums, and To-
bacco Pouches.
Lamps, Lamp Chimncys, wicks and Coal OIL
NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES.
New York Ledger, Harpcr,s Weekly Bazaar and
Magazine, Frank Leslie, Chimney Corner,
Weekly, Girls and Boys Weekly
Gleason's Literary Companion, &c.
Godey's Peterson's, Atlantic, Arthur's Gal
axy and NINE Dcmorest's Magazines.
ID. L. DUNNTNG,
No. Q Town Hall.
Jan. 30-ly Aliddletown, Del
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-10-20
Aleutian Csseperatige Hunting.

Tie extreme conscientlousness which
governs their varied domestic vacations Is
without parallel, The sea-otter hunters
have their fayorite grounds, where the
anir4als are found in greater numbers than
az Others These are taken in turn from
time 70 time, in order that every one shall
have an equal opportunity TO profit by the
chase in the favorlte resorts OF the animals
which are 50 highly priced When
the annual season comes round
(which is in the summer months),
the hunters. mako up their several
parties not less thau six 51idaTEaG
to each and al gather at the beach,
wAere they receive the Blessing OF the
pgest. TIE reverend Father also blesses
the water, aud prays tor the success OF
each party wherever il may go; then al
embark, r4Asing she sign of the cross, aud
launch through the surf, dashing off
With their double blade paddles to the
islands, OF the shores OF the pehi sula
amid ggTing calls, dense togs, and rough
seas, to ply their trade. All the members
OF one parry Join in the pursuit and Dhen
an otter is captured, two Of the Oldest men
xamins il, and the hunter whose spear
is icund nearest the animals eye
is awarded .he prize; but when
the lucky owner disposes Df his
treas are he does not forget 70 give some-
thin OF va!re to each OF his comrades
and the OLD people and widows Of the VII.
lage. are remembered when he returns
horne, The whaiemeu put ont from the
shore whenever favorable time offers,
while the old men and children watch IN.
teatly from the hills for the lance to be
hurled into soma vital part OF ln- animal,
when all who are able hasten m taer. co.'s
to assist IN towing il ashore, This having
been done, the Ig0na who IS elected b.
the villagers as their chief, attends to the
division of tho spoil. The man who
makes the capture gets the choice pieces,
which are the dukes, lips aud heart, and
the rest IS distributed among the people Of
TIE whole settlement From "Seql Islands
Of Alaska" in Tee Overland Monthly for DC.
I 'gbgY.