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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18
How often do we hear it said

that such acne is an unsuccess-
full farmer although he works |
hard, and again that another is
successful although he is lazy.
Now the fact is that hard work
is no criterion of success unless
it be coupled with a due exer-
else of judgment. One cannot
exercise due judgment who is
in a fidget to get through a job.
He works hard, frets and sweats
and effects but little. From the
very smallest matter up to the
most grave, our reason must
guide, else our work is unprofit-
able.
We are apt to jump to the
conclusion that one whose mo-
tons are slow is lazy, and it
astonishes us that he should
have made money by honest
labor. But if we notice more
closely both the man of slow
and Of fast notions, we may
find that the slow effects as
much by one stroke as the fast
does by two. Often have we
seen this examplified in chop
ping. The powerful man would
strike twice as hard and much
oftener than the weaker one,
but the weaker one would have
his log off first, simply because
he put every stroke in the right
place.
We don't like to hear far
mers boast that they have to do
hard work, for they do often
really boast of it though they
put it in the form of a COM
plant. Such Il one we are apt
to judge to be of the fidgety
sort. Every laboring farmer
ought to so plan his business as
never to be compelled to be in
a hurry, as never to be pushed.
We will try to go a little fur
Their i'll our advice, and tell how
this may be effected. In doing
so we will differ materially from
our contemporary newspapers
who are continually dinging it
into the ears of our farmers
that they should raise more di-
versif1ed products.
Our advice is to take one or
two products only to raise as a
speciality and let all your other
crops be to assist you with your
principal ones. In the cotton
belt, cotton should be the spe-
cialty, Plant no more of this
than You could gatheryourself.
Ii is universally the case here
that a diligent person can raise
more cotton than he can pick
ont by Christmas, and Christ
mas ought to end the picking
season. Don't plant here any
small grains for they are, nine
seasons in ten, Improbable and
the season for reaping is just
when cotton needs work most.
TO assist in raising cotton, pro-
visions for man and mule
should be raised at home. Corn
raising spracticed here sprop-
er enough for the working OF
it interferes but little with the
principal crop. But there are
three different products fol
which our climate is remarka-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18

1t matters not what a man loses.
II he saves his soul; but if he loses
his soul it matters not what he
saves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18

Grant has sent a message to
Congress on the Cuba question
very Unsatisfactory to Banks,
the N. Y. Sun and the pro-
Cubans. His objection to &C
quiring Cuba may be ostensi-
bly, different from ours, but we
venture the assertion that at
heart both he and all Others
who know Cuba dislike its an
nexation on account of its mil
lion ofblack and colored inhab-
itants.
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1t seems conceded by the

QUIET UWO pdflSuCS VI our SGlld-
torial District that the Senator
to be elected this Fall should
come from BosSier. This we
have gathered from private let
tiers and talks with citizens of
those parishes. 1t is nothing
but fair that this should be so.
So far as general politics is con-
cerned one from either Of the
other two parishet could repre-
sent us satisfactorily f; but our
own parish interests are so
great that we would really pre-
fer a Senator from Bossier,
throwing aside any parish pride
we might have in the matter.
One from Bossier would feel
more Immediately interested in
legislation in regard to Red
River, which is much needed
in order to develop this section
of country.
Now the question arises how
is an acceptable conservative
candidate to be selected. We
use the word Conservative as
in opposition to Radical, and as
including the Democratic, Peo-
pies party and moderate Re-
publicans, which should uu-
doubtedly act as one in this
contest. Our only answer to
above question is that we must
fall back on the old plans, and
have a Senatorial Convention
to select the candidate, for the
selection we Of Bossier might
make might displease the other
parishes.
Shall this nomination be
shortly made or shall we wait
to see if the Senatorial District
be reconstructed in August or
September? We think the
matter had better be attended
to as soon as possible, and
therefore recommend that dele
gates from the several parishes,
selected as each parish may see
proper, meet at Minden on the
second Saturday in July next,
to nominate a candidate for
Senator. Will the other papers
ofthe District give their views
on this matter.
We would also recommend
that those people of Bossier in
terested in causing the over
throw of the present State adj
ministration, meet at Bellevue
on the first Saturday in July
next, to take the Senatorial
matter under consideration.
The British government is
giving thanks to Grant for his
acts in assisting to overthrow
the Fenians in their attack on
Canada. Is it not an insult to
thank an officer Of our govern
ment for simply doing his dutyi
1t ought to be SO considered
but in these times the thing is
SO remarkable that we really
think Grant deserves praise.
The Tensas Gazette informs us
thata colored laborer named Jos
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The stock in Bodcau Bridge
Company has been taken up to
near five thousand dollars, and
upon that the bridge will be
begun.
Possibly this sum will not be
large enough, and therefore the
books are kept open for the
taking of more stock, and we'll
wishers to the enterprise are
solicited to assist it by taking
the balance, or two thousand
dollars. Should the bridge not
cost the full seven thousand
dollars, of course stock takers
will not be compelled to pay
in the full amount subscribed.
The high water of the lake is
seriously interfering with the
surveys necessary before letting
the construction of the bridge,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18

Every heart has its secret sor-
row, which the world knows nOts
and oftentimes We call a man cold
when he is only sad.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18

The telegraph brings news
of the death of Charles Dick
ems, of paralysis, on the eve
ming of the 9th inst. He is con-
sidered by a large majority of
the reading public as the great
est novelist that the world has
yet produced. Although our
contemporary, yet even now
his characters are known and
appreciated in every household.
His weller" and "Micawber"
are as well known as Fallstaff.
His works are quoted from as
often as Shakspeare's. What
greater ambition could one
have than to have during life
the reputation of Dickens +?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18

Every little frog is great in his
own bog.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-18

The Tensas Gazette informs us
thata colored laborer named JOS.
GIiss, threatened to burn out the
lessee of the DArgent plantation,
in the lower part Of Tensas parish,
because he discharged him. He
put his threat into execution by
burning the cabin in which the
lessee was living, and the stable
which contained his corn, hay,
farming implements, etc., and to
crown the whole; shot and killed
four of his mules. The authorities
are in pursuit of this bold and
daring incendiary.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12

The Admiral, while at Yokohama, seemed
to be anxious to prove himself blameless,
and Captain Williams at fault, for not having
more boats The only man who was saved
from the Oneida, and who knew anything
about the matter, should have been called as
a witness. 1t is reported that Mr.. Grown
ipgshield, the Captains clerk, has stated that
Captain Williams made requisition for boats,
and received as an answer, both verbally and
in the Admirsl's own handwriting on the
back of the requis ition, directions to wait
until he got to a cheaper port. Mr.. Yates
SAYS that he was on board of estimate and
survey with LIE Maldeau, in the matter of
boats, and that Captain Williams told
them to make the estimates as low
as possible or the Admiral would not allow
it. 1t may be said that in the Admral's ab-
sence Captain Williams was the senior officer
in Japan, and would have bought boats on
his own responsibility, but the Admiral had
refused the requisition and left orders to that
effect. In regard to raising the Oneida in
one sentence Admiral Rowan says, 'I shall
leave for home in a few days, aud cannot
leave contingent agreements for large
amounts behind" and in another sentence
offers $50 900 for what must be completed
long after he left. 1t was not reasonable to
require any one to take all the risk, bear all
the expenses, leaving the Admiral entirely
free from all responsibility. He speaks of
concluding other arrangements in hand 1"
What arrangements? Nothing was done.
The inaction indicates either indifference or
incapacity. 1t is not surprising that the
matter is regarded with wonder, to use a mild
term, by relatives of the victims who we're
lost by the criminal carelessness of this Ad-
miral.
The Japan Mail, published in Yokohama,
under date of July 16, says:-"We firmly be-
ieve that an action would lie against the
American Admiral or the United States Gov
ernment in behalf of the relatives of the de-
ceased crew, for neglecting to have the
Oneida properly supplied with boats, and if
strict justice is invoked it is there that it
must begin" The Mail is an English paper,
in English pay and interest, and proper
allowance should be made on that account;
but it NAV tell some truth
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12

Sale at No. 1908 Chestnut street.
SUPERIOR FURNITURE.
On Wednesday Morning,
September IA, at 10 O'Clock by catalogue the supe-
rior furniture, elegant rosewood piano, made by
Schumacher Co., fine English Brussels and other
carpets, cooking utensils, etc. 9i22t
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12
on Tuesday Morning.

Sale on the Premises, No. 1915 Green street.
SUPERIOR MODERN RESIDENCE AND FURNI
nITRE
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MEMORANDA.
"When the guns, carriages masts, spars rig
igings anchors, cables, and money-chest are re-
zcoVered and put in the Idaho, and when the
chains, five on side, are made fast to the hulk
the Government will pay $4,000 on account
$And when the Oneida Is securely afoat in the
|harbor at Yokoska, or, in case she does not
float in safety, she will be placed on shore, on a
bottom free from rocks and stones, when tide is
lowest with the in jured part placed in the best
position for repairs, then the Government will
pay 500 900 more, and be free of all charges and
claims whatever thereafter"
1t seems strange that a historic ship, cost
ing the Government more than $500, 600.
and having on board personal effects of great
intrinsic value to the friends of the martyrs,
and which the Government should have
spared no reasonable pains to recover, was
not thought to be worth the risk of $40, 900.
In fact, no risk was involved, for the battery,
spars, rigging, safe, etc., which would un-
doubtedly have been saved, were worth
at least that amount. With ships over
the wreck, and chains attached, COM
paratively all the expense and labor of rails
ing the Oneida would have been over. But
the offer was not accepted, and the ship, with
her contents is left to ruin. Captain Batch
elder proposed to make the Oneida ready foi
sea for 1926, 900, but it appears that nothing
was done, nor was any person allowed to dc
ANYTHING. 1t is understood that arrange
ments for raising the Oneida were fully com
pleted in the absence of Admiral Rowan, sooI
after the disaster occurred, but the arrival o.
the Admiral arrested the work.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12


September 20, at 10 O'Clock, on the premises, will
be sold that very superior and well built threestory
brick residence, with attlcs and three-story brick
back buildings and lot Of ground, II feet front and
81 feet deep situate on thenorth side OF Green street.
west Of Twelfth street, No. 1915. The residence is
in excellent order, and has every modern improve
ment and convenience. Full description in hand
bills now ready at the auction rooms
SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ELE-
CANT PIANO-FORTE, FINE CARPETS, ETC.
Immediately after the sale OF the residence, the
superior household furniture, suit of walnut and
halr-cloth parlor furniture, elegant rosewood piano
forte, made by Albrecht, Reikes Schmidt fine
English Brussels and other carpets china and glass;
ware, sdeboaTd, fine oil paintings and engravngs,
oil cloths, kitchen utensils, etc. e99t
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12

DY BARRITT & CO., AUCTIONEERs
ID CASH AUCTION HOUSE,
No. 23O MARKET Street, corner OF Bank street.
Cash advanced on consignments without extra
charge. 112
LARGE SALE OF 1000 CASES BOOTS, SHOES,
RUBBERS, HATS, GAPS, ETC.
On Thursday Morning,
Sentember 49, at 10 O'Clock, on two montha'
credit. vIz1
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12

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HJ0ll y.ot fodG u G1tdh6r Cge0r
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EjSs o1,lq lniJ tsS 1nnasN.d octsVNnld
EstlSf Aoe6VUH oG6 lno.N,L Ia0ylsAe,
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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12

TRADE SALE OF POCKET AND TABLE CUT
LERY. HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE,
AND OTHER GOODS.
On Thursday and Friday,
September Is and 16, at 10 O'Clock, at the Trade
Salesrooms, No. 704 Chestnut street. by catalogue,
an extensive assortment Of hardware and cutlery,
including heavy and shelf hardware, 1ne grades OF
table and pocket cutlery, Wade Butcher cutlery,
ivory and other table cutlery plated ware, tea trays
shOvels. tacks, Britannia ware, and other goods
snited to this trade.
Catalogues ready day previous to sale 996t
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ENGINES. MAOAINERY. ETO.

IfMEa PENN STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER
XAll41RRss RssWORKS.-NEAFIE q LEVY, PRACTI-
CAL AND THEORETICAL ENGINEERS, MA
CHINISTS, BOILER-MAKERS, BLACKSMITHS,
and FOUNDERS having for many years been in
successful operation and been exclusively engaged
in building and repairing Marine and River Engines
high and low pressure, Iron Boilers, Water Tanks,
Propelers etc. etc, respectfully offer their services
to the public as being fully prepared TO contract for
engines OF all sizess, Marine River, and Stationary;
having sets OF patterns OF different Sizes are pre-
pared to execute orders with quick despatch Every
description OF pattern-making made at the shortest
notice. High and Low Pressure Fine Tubular and
Cylinder Boilers OF the best Pennsylvania Charcoal
Iron Forgings OF all size and kinds. iron and
Brass Castings OF all descriptions. Roll Turning
Screw Cutting, and all other work connected
with the above business.
Drawings and specifications for all work done
the establishment free OF charge, and work qua
ranteed.
The subscribers have ample wharf dock-room foi
repairs OF boats, where they can lie In perfect
safety and are provided with shears blocks, falls
etc. ETC., for raising heavy or light weights
JACOB @. NEAFIE,
JOHN p. LEVY,
slbs BEACH and PALMER Streets.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-12

GRARD TUBE WORKS AND IRON Co.,
JOHN II. MURPHY, President,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
MANUFACTURE wROUGHT-IRoN PIPE
and Snndries for Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filters
WORKS, TWENTY-THIRD and FILBERT Streets
once and Warehouse
Al No. AZ n. FIFTH Street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-30

A SITUATION WANTED BY A FIRST CLASS SIN.
n gle French coachnan Of long with
nnexcepionabe references Address 30 A. pri.
| vale stable. - -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-30

A COACHMAN'S SITUATION WANTED--BY A MAR.
~ red man thoroughly understands his business: four
years reference from last employer Call on or aLress
j. c., private stable III West 9Th II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-30

As COACHMAE-A SINGLE YOUNG MAN; THOR
onRhy Understands bis business best city reference
from his ent employer, who going on OF
address d. Rycrson Browns livery stable, corner 18Th
Ut. and University place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-30

CITUATION WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN speak,
- Ing huenty the English French and German langna
IL thorough bookkeeper o0Jectiou
70 the country good city references. Address T. r. b..
Herald office. y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-30

NNo MERCHANTS OR MANUFACTURERS OF MA.
chineIy.-A steady, reliable and thoroughly compstent
salesman wishes situation travel ing
featured goods Address JOHN c. HUNT box lao Herald
Alice
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-30

| RIO DRUGGlsTs.-wANTED, SITUATION BY CON.
peent drug first class references from last
ployer Address J. b. OF Deyn. NJ. d. 500 A.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-10

- NO. IL.
JOINT RESOLUTION Submitting an
Amendment to the Constitution Of the
state, to the effect that Article Fifty of
Tue constitution shall be abrogated and
stricken out. '.--.'.
SECTION i, Be it resolved by the Senate
ana House OF representatives of the State
OF LOUISIANA IN General Assembly convened
tWo-thirds OF the members elected to each
mouse agreeing thereto, that at the general
election for members to the General Assem-
bly,, which will take place in November:
eighteen hundred and seventy. an amond
ment.to the constitution of the state sboI1
6e submitted to the qualified electors Of H.
state for their ratification or reiec-ion 'i -
the words following: In
I" Article fifty of the constitution NIL,
reads as follows: The Governor shall ba
Inellglble for the succeeding four vears
after the expiration Of the time for which bs
shall have been elected shall be abrogateJ
and stricken out of the constitution Of tbe
State" .......... |
Sec. 9 Be it further resolved. etc. That
at the said general election the said pro-
posed amendment to the constitution of the
State shall be submitted to the qualified
voters of the State for their ratification or
rejection, in the manner following, to wit:
Each voter shall have printed or written on
ticket the words 'Abrogate and stricken
out article fifty of the constitution" or the
words Retain article fifty Of the constitu-
ton" Upon the closing of the polls the
tickets shall be counted, the returns made,
and the result declared in the manner and
form OF returning the elections for State
officers, prescribed by the general laws rela-
tive to elections. e.
Sec. B. Be it further resolved, ETC., That
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-10
VALDEMAR BILE, Nj. D.,

graduate of the Univerity of Copenhagen Den.
mark, Honorary NJ. D. of the University of Padua,
Italy. rs . 'a-rt-F .... .s
Office No. - ST. Charles street, between Canal
and Common. t-r
Office hours from nine to ten o'clock A. NJ, and
a,.i ..5.=5,; 81
from Twelve 10 tflIee 49, a. Oin 10 seven
Consultations in English, German, French, Span.
ish, italian and Danish
Having been physician in Danish men of war in
the East and West Indies, he is thoroughly &C.
quainted with the treatment of yellow fever and
lung affections. Having passed several years as
assistant physician of the Hospital of the celebrated
Professor Rcord in Paris Dr. Billie offers to cure all
kinds of women diseases, diseases of the liver and
private diseases, after new and quick method
ia23 Iy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-10
CONSTITUTION
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
NO. Fl.
JOINT REsULU4oN proposing an amend

l
JOINT RESULU4ON proposing an amend
ment to the constitution of the State.
SECTION l. Be it resolved by the Senate
| and House of Representatives Of the State
| of Louisiana in General Assembly convened.
two-thirds of the members elected to each
House agreeing thereto, That at the general
election next ensuing the passage of this
resolution, the following amendment to the
constitution Of the State shall be submitted
to the people of this State, and if majority
OF the voters at said election shall approve
and ratify. such amendment. the same shall
become a part of the constitution, to wit: .
article =. No person who, at any time,
may have been a collector of taxes, whether
State, parish or municipal, or who may have
been otherwise intrusted with public
money, shall be eligible to the General As
sembly or 10 any office of profit or trust
under the State government, until he shall
have obtained discharge for the amount
of such collections and for all public MONEYS
with which ne may have been intrusted.
tSigned) MORTIMER CARR.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
(Signed) rOSCARJ. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Senate. e'I ,.I.s
Approved February 16. 1870.
(Signed) ..... II. C. WARMOTH,
.-. Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy: -''-
GEO. E. BovEE, .-..f.
....-. Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-10

~, So 80 nUhm11s slah0.e 4fUm
and after it, passage. ....s,nag ~ g..s-s1
\ (Signcd) ia MORTIMER CARR
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
1SignedJ ~ OSCAR j. DUNN. 81
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Z Senate. sTo@5 a
Approved March 16, 1870. s,,ez7%'
lSignedl ga H. C. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy = q -. IN o. -.
GEO. E. BOvEE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-10
A CARD. CARD.

Strangers visiting the city, and wishing medical
or surgical aid will cali at the Southern Dspensary,
No. 23O Carondelet street, near the corner of st.
Joseph, where medicines are compounded to cure
all chronic cases that may call, if within the reach
males or females. The poor will be prescribed for
gratis Letters giving description Of case, and
tanning five dollars, will meet with attention, and
medicine sent by express. -''..
Z. ST. viii give free consultations at my drug
store, No. 266 st. Charles street, of Delord
street from half past ten to half past eleven o'clock
- je22 ly -rlR :. E. LOCKWOOD NJ d.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-10
MISCELLANEOUS,


laws & JACKSON, ...--..,.- .....
WILLIAM DAVIS, N. O. JACKSON, ny
1O2. .Gravier Street 100
Factory lel Chambers street, New York.
RETAIL HOUSE AT OUR OLD STAND.
200. .POydras Street 200
Large Assortment of ,--sag -
MEMS YOUTHS AND BOYS CLOTHING
Constantly on hand; Also Large Stock of
oc2 ly FURNISHING GOODS