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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-07-02


During all these long years, de-
spite his general gentleness and
cheerfulness of manner, he was
restless and disconnected, and re-
quired close watching, it never,
in fact, having been considered
prudent to allow him to go out
into the grounds without attend
ants. About the year 1860 his
condition began to grow worse,
and he soon after became dement,
ed, continuing in hopeless idiocy
until a few days since, when
death, greater healer than time,
placed him again upon an equal.
ty with the peers of his early man
hood who had gone before him to
the God that created him and did
with him according to His inseru.
table will. And so ends as sad a
story as the truth of history ever
commanded to be written.
Two sons of Henry Clay yetsur-
vive him, I. Ell. Clay, Ex-Minister
to Honduras, now residing on his
place, "Mansfeld," near Licking
ton, and John NJ. Clay, the raiser
of Kentucky, and one of the great
est turfmen liying.-[E1 paper.
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FUNDING BOND ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF $500 coo OF THIRTY YEARS BONDS, FOR
FUNDING PURPOSES.
BE il ordained by tbe General Council Of the City
Of MeBaphfs'
SECTION l. That for the purpose of funding
five hundred thousand dollars [s500.0O0l. or
any portion thereof of the present due debt
of the city of Memphis, or OF the notes, bonds
or coupons for interest upon the bonded debt
OF the city of Memphis. becoming due during
the year 1870, the Mayor Of the city is hereby
authorized to issue the bonds of the city of
Memphis, having not more than thirty years
to run to maturity from the date Of their is
suance, and bearing interest at the rate of six
per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually
In the city of New York or Memphis, at the
SEC. q said bonds, when issued, shall be
denomtnated funding bonds of 1870, and shall
not exceed in all the sum OF nVe hundred
thousand dollars. and shall be issued in de-
nominations of one thousand dollars each,
numbered from one to i've hundred respect
lively, with coupons for interest thereon at
tached, payable semi-annually in the city Of
New York or Memphis.
SEC. g. Said bonds, when so issued, shall be
used by the Mayor and Comptroller of the
present due debt, or of the notes, bonds or
coupons, for interest upon the bonded debt
PTovided, that said bonds shall not be issued
or used for any other use or purpose than
funding at par like amount Of the debts of
the city as herein provided.
SEC. 4. In order to test the sense of the quail
ihed voters of the city as to the issuance of
the above bonds, as required by the revised
charter, entitled an act to reduce the charter
of the city of Memphis, and the several acts
amendatory thereof into one act, and to re-
wise the same, passed December ], 1883, Sec.
81, the Mavor shall, after giving thirty days
notice of the time and place Of election, in
two or more daily newspapers published In
the city, submit this ordinance TO the quail
fed voters of the city. Those voting in favor
of the issuance of said bonds shall indorse
upon their tickets, Z" Bonds, /" and those voting
against the issuance OF said bonds, " No
Bonds;" and should three-fourths of those
voting vote in favor OF the proposition, then
this ordinance shall be In fun force and ef-
vided in Sections /, and 3.
Approved April q, 1870.
JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
Attest: L. z. RICHANDs, City Register. jyIo
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Build Up the System. Strength eyape-
rates fast at this season. This Is especially
the case with all who live by the sweat of
their brow. From every pore of the sieve
like skin a moisture exudes which contains
the elements of vitality. Thereby the blood
Is impoverished, the nerves relaxed, the
muscles weakened, the digestion impaired,
depressed. The constant drain that produces
these effects cannot be arrested, because it is
due 10 the heat of the atmosphere; but the
loss OF the DEMONSTRATING elements can be
supplied by extra invigoration. Now, there
fore, is the time to resort to Hostetter's
Stomach Bittsrs, the most powerful and
healthful of all vegetable tonies. Long ex-
perience has proved that nothing else Will
efficiently sustain and regulate the system,
when willing down under the double pres
sure of excessive heat, and constant ply steal
or mental labor. All persons who have been
tempted to try the local " tonics' (so-called)
which have been started by sordid speculat-
ors in almost every town and village. with a
view of 4" turning penny" by the creduHty
Of the unwary, know this to their cost. II is
a wise maxim that says " hold fast TO that
which is good" OF the forty millions of
nth have tested the restorative properties of
Hostetter's Bitters, and know IL 10 be a spe-
cific for dyspepsia, biliousness. nervous
weakness, general debility, constipation, f9-
yer and ague, and want of appetite; that
any of these should be persuaded to expert
ment with the worthless nostrums, recon-
mended by unscrupulous and ignorant en-
perics seems almost incredible.
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influence. But aside from all
these considerations, Mr.. Brown
says who can forget in time our own
EXTREMIST peril while the cordial good
will of the German populace of Eu-
rope were giving to the United States
material encouragement of the most
vital kind; and whilst united Ger
man support was filling the ranks and
armies in the field, the Emperor of
France was plotting with traitors
at Richmond for the occupa-
ton of the Chesapeake as a
French naval station and or
ganizing an English and Spanish
expedition to Mexico to blockade us
by land, and prepare the way for per
manent support of the Southern EN-
pire. His letter was read with loud
applause. The meeting was held to q
late hour, and was largely attended,
and thepeople were fall nationalites.
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OMAHA.
Attempt 10 Kill a wife-Safety of an
Expedition Questioned - Kansas
Pacific.

OMAHA, July 18.-MichaeI Cassoc,
saloon keeper near the barracks,
was arrested to-day, for attempting
to kill his wife with a pistol.
A letter to the Herald from South
Pass City, dated the 18th inst, says
that the Big Horn expedition has not
been heard from since they left the
Wind River Valley and were heading
to cross the Owl Greek Mountains.
Considerable anxiety is felt here for
their safety.
At Atlantic City, Wyoming Terri
tory, a man named Smith, a freighter,
was shot and killed by William Mer-
riman. The latter was in the employ
of Smith.
Ten miles Of the Kansas Pacific
railroad is completed eastward from
Denver. There is gap of less than
seventy-five miles. Track laying is
going forward from both ways, and
will probably be constructed in from
four to six weeks.
The Indians that crossed the line of
the Union Pacific railroad and muir
dered the miners in North Fork, are
reported as having crossed northward,
but there is no news of the soldiers
who went there.
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TELEGRAMs.

Maryland has sued the Baltimore
and Washington road for S240, 600.
J. F. Ballentine, commercial editor
of the Chicago Repst6licda, died yes
terday.
Three cases of sunstroke yesterday
in Louisville. Our convention wasn't
struck.
EBaltimore claims fifteen cases sun
stroke yesterday. Baltimore may
take the horns.
st. Louis Germans got into deep
water yesterday, and dabbled in mat
tiers they don't understand.
Admiral Porter wants is, 600 sea-
men. Our people are all at sea Just
now. Can't Porter and beer be ac-
commodated? 1898
They drowned q women in cellar
full of whisky, yesterday, in Louis
vile. 1t was only three feet deep,
and it was the vapor that knocked
her cold. Her relations claim $4,000
damages.
One Tom IIitzin, of Philadelphia,
absconded, was caught yesterday in
Liverpool, and made to disgOrge, and
wOrmicked up pile of money. He
was then suffered TO proceed.
Germans in Chicago telegraphed
King William yesterday and gave the
good King to understand that this is
q. very proper war, and that we are
all right. The King must have felt
fine.
President Grant will convene Con-
gress to perfect our navy. Rootes and
General Smith, who got home yester-
day, will be subjected to the horrible
necessity of drawing more mileage.
1t will be dragging [up to Washing
ton drowned honor by the RooteS."
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-All the
North German steamship lines have
ceased running and our foreign mails
are stopped in Baltimore and New
York. Postmaster General Cress-
well is engaged in effecting a tempo
rary arrangement with the Cunard
and Inman steamers to carry our
mails. Several American parties have
put in propositions to carry the mails
in vessels under our flag; these will
receive proper consideration at once,
meanwhile it is thought certain
that our mails will be carried by the
English lines.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-A sundry
civil service appropriation bill, re-
ported from the Committee on Con-
ference and passed both houses, con-
tains provisions that public lands
which have been withdrawn for any
reason and afterward restored shall
thereafter be subject only to home
stead and pre-emption entry.
Representative Sargent has re-
ceived assurance that from the Navy
Yard Department that all necessary
repairs of the Asiatic fleet will here
after be made at Ware Island Navy
Yard, California.
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ORDINANCE.

Be q ordained By the General ocaneil Of tAs Csty
Of Memphis:
That the ordinance passed on the 2oth day
Of April, 1870, and approved the I'D day OF
April, 1870, providing for the Issuance of Eve
hundred thousand 500, ,00cl dollars of six per
amended that the principal and interest on
said bonds shall be payable In gold coin of
the United States.
Passed frst, second and final reading by
Board Aldermen.
Passed frst, second and fnal reading by
Common Council, July 9, 1870,
Approved July Q, 1870.
JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor,
Attest; L. r. RICHARDS, City ReGisfAr
MARCUS ]. WRIGHT
fv7 RkeNffF SlsaIhz oor,~4-
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FUNERAL NOTICES.

WILLIAMS-The friends and aequaint-
ancss Of Geo. L. Williams are respectfully re-
quested to attend the funeral Of his wife,
ANsIE sTRoTHER, this CTUEsDAY} morning,
az 10 O'Clock, from his residence, corner Of
Greenlaw and Filth streets, Chelsea Ser
vices at Third Presbyterian church BY Rev.
Mr.. Richardson. Hacks at Holst's.
FARMS WORTH friends OF Fl. F. and
@. NJ. Farnsworth are Invited TO attend the
funeral OF their youngest child, LoTTIE, from
their residence, No. s3s Linden street, this
CTUESDAYl afternoon, at o'clock Services
by Rev r, H Bowman
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And all other Chronic Affections
JEROME PANCOST, ND.
OFFICE--65 ADAgS ST.


WE warn all who may have any form Of
w these diseases to waste no more pre-
ciOus time the days and weeks which bear
them steadily beyond the reacn OF hGnsn
aid-in tax ng into the stomach the hurtfaI
compounds, Of whatever names, thaL have
deceived thousan before you; waste no
In watching tn progress Of some of your
number who may be experime1 ting, but
take tie testimony OF he hundreds and
thousands. throughout the entire country
who have tried Il Q PClc0St Nelg lHods Of Cure
with entire success after all oth-rs proved
useless.
ems tgbo lsate made trite trial Of this
Rational Rtagt of Medication.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June I, 1870.
We, the IN fersigned. before we pl aced our
SEW unde. D Jerome Pancost's trea ment
for the cure o. Catar md affections OF the
Lungs, had fully come to the conclusion thai
there was no remedy or mode Of msd cation
for the cure OF these ccm pIaint +, ia which
we could place any reasonable amount OF
ccnfdsH e, we had so long beea d oln9u 20
dlsapf ointment; and We are fully conf
de this opinion is large y shared in by
nearly ever per on suffering nom these
dangerous asses OF maladies.
Having been subject TO tn Sc most annoy
ing and painful dis ssses for a number 0
) ears before we began DIR. Pancost's treat
meat, notwithstanding We made use Of eg-
er- thing we id heard recon ended, as
" n as had the advice and attention
o. some OF the most eminent physicians. but
derived no benefits whatever frOni their
better serve the cause OF suffering humanity
than 70 publicly bear our testimony 10 the
perm nsnt relief we have obtaiGed from tbis
rational plan OF medication.
We can, with entire sDnfidence, commend
DR.. Pancost and his New System Of Praetics
to all who desire SPEEDY and RADICAL
cure. knowing him to be not only q rsgu-
larry educated hysician and hOnorable gem
tlsnaan but one in whom the afflicted can
RELY with entire cOnftdeHce.
H. H. MEETE. prOg-ietor Of the wsll-known
and extensive Wholesale Liquor Aouse,
No. I64 Front street.
J. NJ. RICE. the popular and reliable Police
Ohicer-residence, Chelsea
GEORGE HERBERS, JR.. $40 Front street.
MANUS MCDERMOTF, Lehner House, cor
nsr Second and Washington.
WM. A. ECKERLY, of the weil-kC own Gro
Gerry and Commis- ion House OF EckeTiy &
Co, corner Union and Front streets.
This is the sea- on when CGtGFrb and Throat
diseases advance most rapidly iEt0 Bron-
chitis and Consumption, and when all dis
eases of the breathing organs are most ag-
graYated-and yet period more 1avorabie
or treatment tnan We may again expect Ior
mary months.
Csll Immediately for exami nation If posst-
Bile 10 do so, otherwise write for List OF
Questions, as the treatment can be success
fully conducted at home, under my instrUc-
tiOns, wherever the patient may De. Address
JEROME PANCUST, Nd
IS Adams street, between Second and Third,
Memphis, Tenn iyu
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ALLcocK's POBoUs PLAsTERs.

Step by step this commodity has attained
its unprecedented fame. They are univer-
sally approved. Tney support, strengthen
and aid the growth of muscles. They appear
TO have q peculiar effect upon the nerves, al
laying irFitability, while supplying warmth.
They seem TO accum ulate electricity, and aid
the circulation Of the blood through the part
where applied, by which healthy actions are
induced.
Even in paralysis, where articulation was
suspended, the use OF the Porous Piasfers to
the spine restored the articulation, and ma
terially reduced the paralysis. In fact, the
patient could help herself, while before the
PorSss Plaster was applied she was as help
less as baby. We refer to Mrs. Sally Elliott,
Springfield, Mass.
Sold by druggists. Agency, Brandreth
HOuaa. New York
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hnn Rasldanf Mnfica-

No. 22-In the Second Chsncery Court Of
Shelby County, Tennessee.-S. Apple Sted-
man VS.. Henry w. 5tedman.
TT appearing from affidavit IN this cause
i that the defendant. Henry w. Stednan, Is
a nonresident Of the state Of Tennessee:
Ii is therefore ordered, That ne make his
appearance herein, at the Courthouse in the
CITY Of Memphis. tennessee, on or before the
first Monday in September, lS7o, and plead
answer or demur 70 complainant's bill. or
the same will be taken for confessed as 10
him. and set for hearing exparte; and that
a COPY of this order be published once a week
for four successive weeks, In the Memphis
Daily Appeal. This July Ia, ls7O.
a Copy.-Attest:
N. b. L. STEWART, Clerk and Master.
By GEo. MALLEEY. Deputy q. and NJ
P. II. Thorpe, Sol. for compl't. jyl7
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FRlGHTFUL EXPLOSION.
The Steamer Right Way Explodes Her
BOiIers---kine Persons Killed and
Many Wounded.
Names of the UnfOrtunates.- Terrible AZ
fair.

NEW ORLEANS, July IS. The
steamer Right Way exploded her
boilers this morning near ThibodeauX,
Bayou Lafourche, and sank almost
Immediately. The following is a list
of the killed and wounded:
Killed-LeOn COmaeux, of Assump-
ton, barkeeper; Mike Smith, of New
Louis, first engineer; and seven col
ored deck hands; total, nine.
Wounded-T. Nicoll, of st. James
parish, first clerk, severely; J. Dossat,
second clerk, slightly; Pierre Allie
mann, pilot, of Lockport, severely;
w. Jacobs, pilot, of st. James, slight
ly; w. Sullivan, mate, slightly; Tom
Ford, deck hand, badly. Captain A.
NJ. Osgood and some of the colored
deck hands were injured by inhaling
the escaping steam. John Larkin,
passenger, of Thibodeaux sscalded Sc
verely; James f. Legendre, of Thibo-
deauX, scalded slightly.
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Br0wHlOw Resurre cted in North Carolina
One Of Ills Inns,

RALEIGH, N. G. July 1s.-Com-
mander Kirk, of the State militia,
arrested Friday several citizens OF
Clamance county, and Saturday a
writ of habeas corpus in behalf of the
prisoners was served on Kirk. He,
however, refused to obey, saying that
sort Of thing was played out. The
charges against the persons under ar
rest have not been made known.
There were no warrants issued and
sworn out against them. They are
among the first citizens of the county.
Trouble is anticipated.
An injunction will be sued out to-
day forbidding the treasurer to pay
money from the treasury for State
troops. There is no insurrection or
resistance to civil law in this State.
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Merton Speaks---Memphls Democracy At
fand

TERRE HAUTE, IND, July 1S.-The
first important Republican meeting
of this State campaign was held at
the new wigwam in this city tonight
and was addressed by Senator Nor
ton. He spoke extemporaneously,
having had no time for preparation
since his return from Washington.
His speech was mainly review of
the doings Of the Republican party
under Grants administration as COM
pared with the administration of
Johnson.
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NoTIcEIN BANKRUPTCY.

District Court OF the United States, for the
District of WestTsnnessee In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of J. B. Christian, Bankru pit
District of West Tennessse-ss.
A WARRANT in bankruptcy has been is
n sued against the estate OF J. 3. Christian,
late OF the county of Fayette and State OF
Tennessee, in said District, vino has been
duly adjudged a bankrupt upon petition OF
his creditors; and the payment of any uebts
and the delivery OF any property belonging g
to said bankrupt, to him, or for his use, snd
the transfer of any property by him are for
hidden by law. A meeting of the creditors
of said bankrupt, to pIoye their debts, and
choose one or more assignees Of his estate,
holden at Memphis, in said District, on the
20 h day or July, AID, $50, at 10 O'Clock Am,
ner Madison and Second strestsA, one Of the
Registers in Bankruptcy OF said District.
Jyl9 l.. I. EATON, U. 5. Marshal.
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TO CONTRACTORS.
ENarNEER,s oFETc-E.

NTTY ENGINEERS OFEICE,
" MEMPHIS, TENN, July y. 1870.
81 Sealed proposals win be received at this
ofdee until y O'Clock m. Saturday, the sd
inst. for grading portion OF the blun. be-
tween BeaIo and Union streets- For further
information, apply at this office. The city re-
serves the right to reject any or all ofthe bids.
tyIs IN. HUMPHREYS. City EHg'nr.
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Opening of the Gaines Institute,
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

THE MISSES BOWERS desire to inform
i their patrons and the public generally,
that they have leased the building formerly
occupied by Mrs. Halle, and known as the
Memphis Female Seminary" and viii
open their school, Incorporated under the
title Of "THE GAINES INSTITUTE" on the
FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER.
The best professional talent in the city has
been engaged, and no pains viii be spared to
render theirs drst-class educational insti-
tuition.
Vocal music win be taught to the school.
free of charge.
For terms aud other particulars. refer to
circulars, which may be obtained at the
bookstores, or for the present at los Monroe
4UI0
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MnrINE M RANKRIIprcV

District Court OF the United States. for the
District OF West Tennessee In bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Jas. p Wood, Involuntary
BANKRUPT. District OF West Tennessee-ss:
A WARRANT in bankruptcy has been is
n sued by said Court against the estate OF
James r wood, OF the county of Haywood
and Stale OF Tennessee, in said District, who
has been duly adjudged a bankrupt upon Pc
ttion of his creditors; and the payment Of
any debts and the delivery OF any properly
use, and the transfer OF any properly by him
are forbidden by law. A meeting OF the cred
itors of said bankrupt, 10 prove their debts,
and choose one or more asSignees of his es-
tate, will be held al Court of Bankruptcy, to
be holden at Memphis, iR said District, On the
2sth day OF July, d, 1870, at 10 O'Clock am,
ner of Madison and Second Streets, one OF
the Re gisteIs in Bankruptcy of said District.
tyl9 L. B. EATON, u. S. Marshal.
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M0TInE

THE executors of the late Louis Wolfen-
4 stein hereby give notice to the public,
that any demands or claims against the de-
missed Louis Wolfenstsin should be presented
with certified proofs OF its correct Identity
until the 10Th day OF August next unto our
comm ission ed agent for this purpose, Mr.. A.
WOlfenstein, 33l Main street, city Of Mem phis,
to be adjudged by Us. We also demand of ali
VINO are indebted to said Louis Wolfenstsin,
to pay said indebted amounts TO A Wolfen-
stein s3l Main street, until the 10th of Au-
gust next, 70 prevent legal steps being taken
70 enforce its collection.
a. 2. WOLFENSTEIN, Executor.
"a
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InsoIyent Notice.

HAVING suggested the insolvency OF the es-
L tate of George n Gill, deceased, hereby
give notice Tor all persons having claims
against said estate TO appear before the County
Court Clerk and nle the same, authenticated
In the manner prescribed by law, on or be-
fore the 18th day Of December, 1S70; and
any claim not h1ed on or before said day, or
before an appropriation OF the funds of said
estate Is made, shall be forever barred, both
in law and equity. 9. TATE,
Admir- Estate of Geo. NJ. GIL, decd.
Memphis, June 8, $50, ie28
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MISSISSIPPI.
More Mileage Radical Registration eau
us-Printing-Ete.

Special TO MEMPHIS APPEAL.l
JACKSON, July 1S.-The Senate
adopted resolution authorizing the
payment of mileage the second time.
Numerous bills were passed but
none of general interest.
The House passed an act providing
for the registration of qualified cleo
tors in October.
The Radicals are in caucus tonight,
on the judicial printing bill. Parties
interested are working like beavers,
and the chances are that the bin win
be passed over the Governors veto.
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YaIIam Iaok Rlpplna Round.

HAVANA, July 18.-The American
Consul at Biddle, who has been down
with yellow fever, is recovering. His
wife died Of the disease yesterday.
Consul Hall, of Matanzas, is In tenn
porary charge Of the Consulate.
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NEW ORLEANS.
Riot on Board Mississippi SQUAD Steamer
between Whites and Blacks.

New ORLEANS, July 1S-A diff
Guilty occurred Sunday afternoon be-
tween some whites and blacks, pas
sengers of the sound steamer Creole,
when near Mississippi City. Michael
Nieder, a white man, was cut with a
razor, two negroes were shot and
killed, and another was severely
beaten.
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Nnfina-

Z EFT at our stable, Saturday evening, the
i 18th inst, by man unknown to US. one
BAY MARE, about l41s hands hign, left hind
foot white, and small spot fn the forehead.
The owner will please call and get her and
pay C larges. FRANK & THILMAN,
iyi9 NO. 60 Union ST., Memphis, Tenn.