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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26

THE OYSTER TRADE.--There
are about 1000 "oyster saloonsn
in New York, whose aggregate re-
ceipts amount to upwards of S57,-
900. The wholesale trade amounts
to as much more, making a total
of over 100000 per annum ex>
pended for the 'smarine acephalods
mollusk of the lamelli branchiate
order of the gnUs ostreaT DGfE
you sect
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26

HoNoR.-True honor, though it
be a different principle from re-
ligion, is that which produces the
same effects. The lines of action,
though drawn from different parts
terminate in the same point. Re
ligion embraces virtue, honor-all
that is graceful and ornamental in
human nature. The religious man
fears, the man of honor scorns, to
do an i'll action. The former con-
siders vice as something that is
beneath him; the other, as some
thing that is offensive. The one
as what, is unbecoming; the other,
as what is forbidden. Thus SEN
eca speaks, in the natural and
genuine language of a man of hon
or, when be declares that, ssWere
there no God to see and punish
vice, he would not commit it, be-
cause it is SO mean, so base and
so vile a nature.a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26
Labor in the South-Letter
from General Lee.

The following letter from Gen
eral Robert r. Lee, was lately adj
dressed to Colonel Thomas II. Ell
lis, President of the Virginia. I'm
migration Society: ane
LEXINGTON, VA, /
Dec. 80, 1869. {
MY DEAR SIR:-The question
of supplying labor to the South is
one of vital Importance, in which
all classes are concerned, and par
ticularly the agriculturist, mas
much as regular and constant
work is more necessary to his
prosperity than in most of the
other industrial pursuits. l be-
lieve this can only be secured by
the introduction of a respectable
class Of laborers from Europe; for
although temporary benefit might
be derived from Importation of
the Chinese and Japanese, it
would result, l fear, in eventual
injury to the country and her in
stitutions. We not only want re
liable laborers, but good citizens,
whoseinterests and feelings would
be in unison with our own. Ga
State immigration Societies,
composed of men prompted by the
patriotic motive of benefiting the
country, would accomplish this
object better than by any other
mode. By Introducing worthy
immigrants, providing for their
comfort and security on arrival,
and assisting them when necessa-
ry to their new homes, a sufficient
supply of honest, steady, willing
men would soon be secured.
believe experience has proved
that the practice of employing
entire families produces more con
tentment and permanency among
them, and when a number are COL
lected into a community upon
neighboring farms they are better
satisfied and give greater satisfac-
ton.
[ am glad to find that this i'm
portant subject is claiming your
attention, and l hope that the
Virginia Immigration Society may
be able to adopt alplan for procdr-
ing for the State and such others
as may cooperate with her, a
regular supply of hardy, healthy
immigrants.
Your plan of providing a depot
within our borders, where they
can be received on landing upon
our shores, and where their neces-
sary wants can be supplied, is
eminently wise, and in my opinion
necessary; and | should rejoice to
see plan in successful operation
calculated to develop the wealth
and to promote the prosperity of
the South.
| have been and still am an ad-
vocate of European immigration,
but do not see in what other way
[ can aid it.
With much regard, your obedi-
ent servant. r. i. LEE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26

Don Piatt is rash enough to per,
petrate the following piece of ir-
reverence: The suspicion is gain
ing ground that had we put in
Grant s. Co., at the time we did
Mcclellan, they would, in all hui
man probability, have come out
as well plucked as he was. These
last great heroes of the war had
the good luck to be in command
when the Confederates had no
longer the fierce armies that sent
ours whirling back into Washing
ton. The war had ended in the
South nearly a year before we
learned the facG up North. OF
course this is neither patriotic nor
loyal. One ought to puff, and
snort, and bump ones head before
the idol of the day, whether he
has the brain or is only stuffed
out with old newspapers. 't@
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26
AT. VI. Fort,

N Parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26

A Pittsfield (Mass.) minister
read six verses of a hymn to his
congregation last Sunday, and
remarked that if they could sing
it well they might go through the
whole; if not, one verse would do.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26
Be2si. I'D. Herring.
BELLEYUE. III

BELLEVUE, La, ,-
GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT,
Will attend promptly to the collection OF
w all accounts, notes, &c, at the usual
per centage .a1a ysn3I :
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26

The following letter from Gen.
eral Robert r. Lee, was lately ad
dressed to Colonel Thomas Fl. Ell
lis, President of the Virginia. I'm
migration Society: nlee
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26

A law allowing theatrical and
other amusements on Sunday has
passed the Legislature of CalifOr-
MIA.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26
Rick,d W.. Turner.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Bellevue, La
N Will practice in the Parishes of Bos.
sier, CaddO and DeSoto All business en-
trusted to him will receive prompt and ener
getic attention. v7n40
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-02-26
H. R. Watkins.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Minden, La. VIII
IN practice inthe 10th and I1th District
Courts. Prompt attention given to all legal
business entrusted to his care. VINES
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
THE BENEFIT OF READING.

As resource-a change from the
ordinary cares and tolls of life-read,
ing is a scdative that composes the
mind and restores its calm and regu.
lar movements. Like q temperate
aud wholesome drink, it at once
rclreshes and nourishes, and may be
safely taken 10 large and frequent
draughts, Most men need something
like a balince.whcel TO oQualize the
operation of their mental and moral
powers, AID to prevent the imagina-
tion and ancy from domineering over
the reasoa aud Judgment, to break the
sudden slocks of passion and interest,
and to carry the mind past seasons of
weariness, depression, disappointment,
or affliclion. A man without any
such Conservative provisions in his
nature i the fool of chance and Of
every wind that blows. His mind,
ill.regulated from the start, becomes
rapidly more and more disordered by
the wear and excitement Of each sue
ceeding day. His only relief is in
other excitements still more frivolous
and unsatisfactory, until his increasing
rcstlessness is looked upon, even by
the very servants who witness it, with
less Of compassion than contempt.
This miserable condition can never
be the fate of tho reading man. To
him few books in his house are as a
couch on which his mind can ropose
for an hour or two Of each day, and
then DO returns calm aud refreshed to
bis Customary business. Moreover,
any kind Of business or vocation is
dignifed and made honorable when
pursued by such mana man who
reads, and has some knowledge and
ideas outside Of his necessary daily
occupations. But the man who knows
nothing, and can talk Of nothing be.
yond his business whether that is
forging horse shoes, selling muslins,
painting pictures, or preparing law
cases degrades that business. aud is
degraded by it. Aud who does not
know that we have narrow minded
and miserably ignorant professional
mo-, artist and merchants, as well ms
blaiksmiths Unvaried toll OF any
kind is mean and degrading.
Reading is no loss of time to the
business man, by allowing bis rivals
to tass him in the race. For this life
is bot n race depending upon one
short and exhausting effort; it is a
voyage--a journey of alternate action
and repose. Continued action with.
out ropose, produces mental heat or
fevtr that is unfavorable TO the exer-
else OF the Judgment, without which
the greatest talents achieve no results.
Tht artist who has worked many
honrs over his composition, until
wctricd aud confused, he beeins "a
doubt as to some of tho details on
effects Of his piece. loses no time by
shutting up his studio and passing ih,
evening in pleasant society or at play
On returning in the morning, as hS
unlocks his door and catches the first
view of his work, he can Judge Of i
almost as clearly as though il were
that Of some other person Even th,
statesman, harasscd by his rivals, oi
burdeued with some problem Of do
nestle or foreign policy, may wisely
take his gun or his rod, or unmool
bis little boat for n few hours sail
and, on returning TO his office, hi'
burdens and diHloultics VIII probably
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

/ DO ashui 20 ba,o ofier restored w of
der that thc llousc might hear M
Dawes speak, ho know what The sub.
icct Of the speech vas TO be. AZ h.
bis drawing $1,000 for interviewing
certain New York brokers, the state.
ment WAS too gross 10 be permitted
on tho records Of the House Any Ia
sinua'ion that the Committee On
Banking and Currency asked or ob.
tanned money for Itself, or that ID was
interviewing brokers as if il was
party to any scheme OF brokers, was
unworthy the gentleman, and an out.
rageous wfong to every man who be-
loved IN investigating fIaads.
Mr.. Schofcld said that il the gentle.
man had heard what be said, and the
manner in which be said it, it would
have saved him somo liiilo excite.
mont.
Mr. Garield-No excitement at all,
but records are records.
Mr. Schnfeld, after disclaimlng any
intention to reflect on the gentleman
from Ohio, remarked, in conclusion,
that as To the use of the word Gun
worthy" by the gentleman from Mas
sachnsetts, he took it with the text
which had been always his text, that
"faithful were the wounds Of a friend"
That seemed to be the way in which
the gentleman always signifed his
friendship.
The Tribune says the scene "was
painful in the extreme, and regretted
by members generally"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
Pittsburg, from Billings Standpoint,

Josh Billings, who recently deliver
cd lecture in this city, writes down
bis experience in Pittsburgh as fol-
lows
Pittsburgh is located on the land
side of the Ohio river, and kontaius q
popolashun fully equal to it's size.
TO a stranger, the busioess done
here would seem tew be all smoke, but
il is really the most manufacturing
place in America. .....
The principle crop raised here, out
ofthe ground, is kole. The atmos.
phere is composed Of oxigin and coal
dust, which gives the face NV natur,
and man and lovely woman, bar
nette look.
The best stiddy dizziness for a new
beginner to 20 into here, iE the clothes
washing Dizziness, common paper
collar has tew be washed -four times 0
day, and even then shows signs o.
colour
Pittsburgh ia celebrated for the
wealth and refinement, Of it's inhabi.
tants, and the buty NV its wimmin six
| saw more pretty buty here, in twen
ty minutes than ever did before In
the whole NV my evontful life. lfi
was an inconsolable widdower, I
should at once move TO Pittsburgh
and commence married life again.
Yesterday / saw my first stern
wheel steambote | thought for soms
time that IL was stationary saw mill
in the middle NV the river, bat after a
while discovered what aoondem phool
! was.
Iii was going tew live my life over
agin (which have not yet decided t.
do. ) should like TO hatch nu lektur
on natral history, and read il for the
fusi time in Pittsburgh.
have done good deal of lektring
for the last few years (moro perhaps
than has been holthy for mi final sal
vashun,) butt never lektured at an an.
iiencc in mi life, WHARF the whole con-
glomerated macs seemed TO look upon
me as their best friend, so mutch as
they did last night.
i really thought was at kamp
meeting, and had struck something
suddcnble.
sum shouted, and some cried, and
sum seized thcmslf bi the hair Of their
heds aud ir hadn't hav bin well bal
anced man (Which auribit TO parting
mi hair so much IN the middle Of mi
he'd shocld hav bin hove from mi
usual center, and bin guilty OF some
onesidednoss, which might have pass
cd Tor aficclashun.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
A Rose Without a Thorn,


There is one circumstance connect
ed with the rose, which renders it
more true and striking emblem Of
earthly pleasure than any other flower
1t bears thorn. While its odorous
breath is floating on the summer gale,
and its blushing cheek, half hid among
the sheltcring leaves, seem to WOO
and yet shrink from the beholder's
gazc, touch bat with adventurous
hand the garden queen, and you are
pierced by her protecting thorns;
would you pluck the rose and weave
It into garland for the brow that
you love best, that brow will be
wounded or place the sweet blossom
in your bosom, the thorn will be
there, This real or mingling of pain
aud sorrow with the exquisite beauty
Of the rose, affords never-ending
theme TO those who are best acquaint-
ed with the inevitable blending OF
clouds and sunshine, hope and fear,
veal and wo, in this our earthly
inheritance. Io aat 3r
With every fair, or sweet, or exqui-
site in this world, it has seemed meet
to that wisdom which appoints our
sorrows, and sets bound TO our
enioymeuts, to affix some stain, some
bitterness, or some alloy, which may
not inapuy be called, in fgurative
language, thorn. Saint Paul en-
phatically speaks of a "thorn in the
flesh" and from this expression, as
well as from his earnestness 10 having
prayed thrice that it might be re.
moved, We conclude it must have
been something particularly CALLING
to the natural man. We hear Of the
thorn of ingratitude, the thorn of
envy, the thorn of unrequitcd love-
indeed of thorns as numerous as our
pleasures, and few there arc who can
look back upon the experience OF hie,
without acknowledging that every
earthly good they have 'desircd, pur-
sued, or attained, has had its peculiar
thorn. Who has ever cast himself
into the lap Of luxury, without finding
that his couch was strewed with
thornsy Who has reached the sum
NIT of his ambition without feeling on
that pinnacle that he stood on ihorns,
Who has placed the diadem upon his
brow, without perceiving that thorns
thickly set within the royal circlet'
Who has folded to his bosom all that
he desired of earth's treasures, with
ont feeling that bosom pierced with
thorns? All that we enjoy in this
world, or yearn to possess, has this
accompaniment Tho more intense
the enjoyment the sharper the thornj
and those who have described most
ieelingly the inner workings of the
human heart, have uufailingly touched
upon this fact with the melancholy
sadness of truth.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

Youths who had enjoyed the com
forts of home and the blessings of ma
iernal tenderness, were thrown upor
the tide Of horror and ruined in the
debaucheries of camp life.
As the Government spent lavish
sums Of money, the INSCRIPTIONS be
,ame rich, and rascals strobe into
1lacc and power. Money, and not
lrains, became the talisman that open
ed the door to society
The Merchant nourishcd in the sale
II bis wares, the Mechanic in the de.
nand for his services. Men who had
previously lived upon moderate in
comes, hastily rented superb mansions
AID adopted acorrespondingly extrav-
aFant style of living Thus while the
war lasted, the money spent by the
Government assisted the follies Of the
people.
But then came the termination Of
the war; the Government ceased its
heaviest expenditures-the money
ceased to flow into its wonted chan
nds. Honesty had been TO a great
extent ignored pride was more pow.
erful and men could not return 20 the
Simplicity Of former times Society
Ind been terribly shattered in all its
moral restraints Many vino had been
honest formerly became rascals rather
than abandon their prohigate ways Of
living, and daily wo witness the as
tcunding increase Of crimo in our
mdst, and wonder how such things
ctnbe!
Sensational preaching, judicial cor
rupiion, editorial pandering to politi.
cal parties for selfaggrandiscment,
and the dissemination Of outrageous
publications, to entrap the yonng un-
der he name Of literature, have all
had their influence, and the results OF
all are to be seen in each days expe-
rience.
And in order to escape from the fol-
lies of to-day we must us far ns prac-
ticable conform more TO the customs
of the past. Those who persist in the
cxtrivagances of the present viii find
too ate the error Of their course.
Ministers of the Gospel had better
return to preaching the doctrines OF
Christ, after laying aside the borrow
ed -obes Of worldliness, pride and
speculation.
Jtdgcs had better re-assuno the
chancter of higb-minded and honora-
bic gentlemen which is far better than
the corrupt reward of roguish indie
cency and a retinue Of jail.bird sup
pormrs
Editors and Authors will find truth
and honesty of purpose much more
desimble than the perpetration of out
nges upon the communities they pro-
less 10 instruct
Parents should carefully select the
matter necessary for their
little ones; and men must economic
90 that tLair eHpeneos ahall, at least,
no, exceed their incomes.
Thus inducements to corruption and
fraud may be made less, and mankind
happnr by conforming 10 the necessi-
ties Df the times.-HnchcockS Neto
W0nhiV sudQd-ine.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09


Jusr IN PIAcR.-Daniel Webster
once told a good anecdotc in n speech
When asked where he got IL, be said I;
81 have had it laid up in my head for
fourteen years, and never had n good
chance 10 use it till to-day"
My little friend wants TO know
what good il will do TO learn the rule
Of three, or to commit verse of the
Bible or in the catcchism. The an
swer is this: Some time you need
that very thing Perhaps il may be
twenty years before you can make il
fit in just the right place. BUTT will
be Just in place some time, aud then
If you don't have it, you will be like
the hunter who had no ball in his rife
when he was met by deer.
Twelve years ago, my teacher
mnde me study surveying" said man
who had lost his property; "and now
| am glad Of il, 1t is just in place !
can get good situation and a high
salary"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
DENTAL PARTNERSHIP.
On. A. M. HILLS.

G. On. A. NJ. HILLS,
Vfnffp Desires TO inform bis patrons, and the
public generally. that he ehasassOciated with him
In the practice Of Dentistry,
S. z. SHAW, d. D. s,
Who h a graduate Of the PhilAdslphia Dental
College, ard therefore has the highest sltesia-
lions Of professional skill All work done in
ihs once will hold myself personally responsi.
DIE for being done 10 the most satisfsotory mnn.
<er and highest order ef the profession.
An established practice Of twenty two years In
Ah place enshlss me 10 speak to my patients
Nth confidence.
y letter few dsyt before the patient dssignr
s'nirg. lrTrftf June {, 1893 ~.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
cLEARFIELD, PA.
ODE.


The warrior ruled his crimson age
With brazen helm, and spear, and shield,
And mad ambitions lust and rage,
Made earth a reeking battlefield;
And thrones were built and prop'd with swords
And man was scouTged with chain aud rod,
And kings and priests, and feudal lords
Elate o'er PROSTATE millions trod.
The soul Of man that asks no sword,
Nor trump, nor plume, nor banner'd train,
To smote the tyrant, king, and lord,
And give the nation life again
Yet shall, in Freedoms name, nnbind
The world, aud smite its woe and wrong,
With THouenr--the jewel Of the mind
And srEEcH--thc glory Of the tongue
And wide as Earth, the Press shall bear
That thought and speech on wings Of flame,
Till Faust and Franklin's names shall share
more than king or warriors fame
And man, rejoicing--frccd at length
Shall bless the Printers Art, that gave
His thought and speech immortal strength,
To free Earth's serf and Errors' slave
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

A little Sabbath.school scholar said
she couldn't help laughing TO think
how asionishcd 6oliah must have been
Wien the stone from David's sling bit
him, as she didn't believe that such =
thing ever entered bis bead tefore.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

VALUABLE PREsENTs-Some one
speaking of presents, says "The best
thing TO give your enemy is forgive
ness to your opponent, tolerance I;
70 a friend your heart to your chill
dren, a good example; 90 your father,
deforence TO your mother, love; 20
yourself, respect to all mon, charity;
TO God, obedience
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

Seventeen Of tho old European gov
ernmcnts have recently adopted a
declaration renouncing the use, in
time Of war; of explosive proiectilcs
under a certain weight, on account Of
their cruelty and dstruction Of life.
This indicates progress In the right
direction. But II they can agree to 90
thus far, why not 60 farther, and re,
nounce the use of all instruments OF
human destruction, and indeed a re
sort TO war at all
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
THOS. S. w ASHBURN,
TTO0t vt "
SCALER OF LOG S,

Glen Hope, CIearfield County, Penn'a.
TINE subscriber has devoted much time and
attention to the SCALING Of Lo1s, hpu
tsk "a his method Of Offering his services to those
who NAV need them. Any further information
can be had by addressing as above. te2V-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

They have a fellow living in Lafay-
cite, Indiana, who Is humility per-
sonifcd. Tho other day he asked q
young lady If he might "be allowed
the privilege Of going home with her. 7
aud he was indignantly refused I;
whcreupon he inquired very hnmbly,
ii he might bc ''aiiowcd TO sit On the
fcneo and sc, her 20 by"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09

"Dr." Mary Walkers husband has
sent a poem TO the Independence No.
Sonfinei, of which the following is :
"stanzer:"
The bird ca,s from iis cildcd cagu
lts mato far In the Wild wood;
And so my soul sdll waits for thee
Bright angel Of my childhood
But II our fate. a cruel lot
Hath cut our hearts ascvor.
Why Mary-hring my trousers back
And then 20 vote forcvuri
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
CHARLES SCHAFER,
LAGER BEER r r e W e II
Clear6cId. Pa.

TVAyING rented Mr.. Entries Brewery be
III hopes by strict attention to business and
the manufacture Of superior article OF BEER
NV customers Aug. IS, II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
THOS. w. MOORE,

Land Surveyor and COnVeyancer,
uAvING recently located in the borough Of
Ii Lumber City, and resumed the practice Of
Land Surveying. respectfully tenders his proies-
sonai services to the owners Of and spectators an
lands in Clearheld and adjoining counties.
Deeds Of conveyance neatly executed.
Office and residence one door east Of kirk
spencer's store. aprl4pd4m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-02-09
SURVEYOR,

FI1HB aadefsiEusd sa-ss HE s.--'s-- - = So
Il veyor, and may be found at his residence ~
rected 10 Clearheld, Pa.
ma nav III JAMES MITCHELL.