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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-07-23
Waltzing.

WalCzlng is a prOfane anC
vicious dance-always. When
it is prosecuted in the center OF
a great crowd, in a dusty hall,
on a warm, summer day; it is
also a disgusting dance. Night
is the only appropriate time
The binding, dazzling gaslight
throws a grateful glare over the
salient points of it's indecency,
and blends the whole into a
wild whirl that dizzies and
dazes one; but the uncompro-
mizing afternoon, pouring in
through manifold windows,
tears away every illusion, and
reveals the whole coarseness
and commonness and all the
repulsive details of this almost
alien and unmaidenly revel.
The very pose of the dance is
profanity. Attitudes which
are the instructive expression
of intimate emotions, glowing
rasy-redin the auroral time of
tenderness, and justified in un-
blushing freedom only by a
long and faithful habitude of
unselfish devotion, are here
openly, deliberately, and care
lessly assumed by people who
have but a casual and partial
society acquaintance. This I
reckon profanity. This is levi
ty, the most culpable. This is
guilty and wanton waste of
delicacy. That it is praeticed
by good girls, and tolerated by
pood mothers, does not prove
that it is good. Custom blunts
the edge of many perceptions.
A good thing soiled may be
redeemed by good people; but
waltz as many as you may,
spotless maidens, you will only
smut yourselves, and not
cleanse the waltz. It is of it
self unclean. There is another
girls and their mothers do not
seem to consider. The present
mode of dress renders waltzing
almost as Objectionable in q
large room as the boldest feats
of q French ballet-dancer. Not
to put too fine a point on it,
l mean that these girls gyra-
tions in the center of their gy-
rating and centrifugal hoops
make a most operate drapery
display. Isaw scores and scores
of public waltzing girls last
summer, and among them all I
saw but one who understood
the art of avoiding an indecent |
exposure. In the glare and
glamor of gaslight it is only |
flash and clouds and indistinct- |
ness; in the broad honest day.
light it is not. Do 1 shock ears
polite? / trust so. IF the say
ing of shocking things might |
prevent the doing of shocking
things, [ should be well con-
tent. And is it an unpardon-
able sin for me to sit alone in
my own room and write about |
what you go into a great hall, |
before strange men and women |
to dol Exchange.
A critic says of a famous
singer that "she sings a few
airs and nT1fc on q Opoaf matau - |
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-07-23

A critic says of a famous
singer that ''she sings a few
airs and puts on a great MANY"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-07-23
The Duty Of Giving.
There are very few persons

away any share OF their riches
to others. "What I have,
made by my own labor, and ]
have a right to do what ]
please with it's supposed to
embody the highest of all hu-
man rights. It certainly does
express a legal right; no one is
bound, and no one ought to be
legally bound to give away the
fruits of his labor to 9th ers; but
there are moral obligations that
are above all merely legal
duties. IF all persons were
selfish, and each one were to
refuse a share of his earnings to
others, what would become of
the needy, the feeble and the
unfortunate3 It is said that
when a gang of wild horses on
the pampas Of South America,
become frightened at the ap-
proach of an enemy, they start
off at full speed, in a compact
body; and if one falls through
feebleness, or old age, he is
trodden to death beneath their
hoofs. or left to the mercy of the
foe. This is very horse-like,
but not very human. This
sick, the young, the infirm, and
the unfortunate of mankind,
who, in the furious struggle
for wealth and power in the
race Of life, fall beneath the feet
of the struggling mass, have a
claim on us for q gentler fate
than to be crushed to death, or
left to die in neglect and
To feed the hungry,
clothe the naked, give drink to
the thirsty and shelter to the
homeless-to lift up those who
have been unfortunate--these
are duties measured only by
our ability to do them. Those
who have little, need give but |
little those who have much, |
are bound to give of their
abundance; for with all the Civ
ing that we are disposed to do,
there will still be an immeasur-
able amount ofunreleived pow
erty and hardship in the world. |
But giving is not only q duty;I
it is a privilege and a pleasure.
Not to him who doles out his |
starved charities reluctantly, |
and grudges them as they fall |
into the thin hands of suffering;
to such a one. it is anguish and
torture. His heart does not
give, with his hand, and he does
not give at all, except from
shame or cofnpulsion. But to
him who gives for the sake of
dispenses charity
10 relieve suffering, and to wit
ness the delight that it affords
It's recipients, and who rejoices
70 have it in his power to give
TO such a man, it is one the pur-
est joys the earth affords.
None of the thrifty maxims of
business, incalculate the duty
IF giving, or intimate the value
If it as an agent of accumula-
ion; but the Bible, which con-
aims more maxilns of wisdom
han any other book in the
world, tells us: "There is that
gives and yet gathereth; and
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-07-23
fl. KMhaa.
ARCADE Drinking Saloon.
BELLEVUE, La,
R. o. Hill. Pf;oDrsetor.

n. O HILL, FT1IDFV6COT,
Despectfully announces TO the public that
1A he has leased the above named Saloon
of Mr.. j. G. Head. Gentlemen win find 1t
house pleasant and inviting. A cordial in
vitation is extended to every one to call,
hoping to render such visits agreeable.
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03
NUMBER 2.
ADVERSE CLAIMANTS.

Twenty-fourth. The sixth section Of the
mining Act of July %, 1866, provides that,
"Whenever any adverse claimants TO any
mine located and claimed as aforesaid shall
appear before the approval Of the survey as
provided in the third section Of this Act, all
proceedings shall be stayed until final set
tlement and adjudication in the Courts Of
competent jurisdiction of the rights Of pes-
session of such claim, when a patent may
issue aR in other cases.
An opposing claimant must file his adverse
notice with the Register and Receiver, and
in order that it may appear to those officers
whether or not the adverse claim is such
one as is contemplated by the said sixth see
ton, they will require the opposing claimant
to present this affidavit setting out IN detail
the nature of his adverse claim stating when
and how it originated whether by purchase
or location; the names Of all the original To-
Gators, with a certified copy Of the original
location from the Mining Recorders office;
and if he claims as a purchaser, an abstract
of title, certified by the said Recorder, trac-
ing the title to the possession from the orig
inal locators to the claimant, should be fur
nished
Such affidavit and accompanying papers
will be carefully examined by the Register and
Receiver, and il in their judgment an ad-
verse claim is made out, they will suspend
all further action on the application for pa
tent until an adjustment is made in the local
Courts; if they find otherwise they will re-
fuse to suspend; but in either event the pa
pers filed, both by the applicant for patent
Il o1n Io 10
this Office for review, when the decision Of
the Register and Receiver will either be
affirmed or set aside, and all parties in inter-
est notified Of the result.
Twenty -ffth--In the case of placer claims
upon surveyed lands where no survey is re-
qured, the adverse claimant should appear
before the entry is made; but if from any
cause such adverse claimant should be una
bic to appear within the time specified, and
should appear before the patent is issued,
the Register will nevertheless take his sworn
statement and transmit it to the General Land
Office for such action as the Commissioner
may deem proper.
Twenty nty-sixth--When the parties are no.
tilted that an adverse claim is made out, it
then becomes the duty of the adverse claim
ant to Immediately commence action in Court
and to prosecute the same to final judgment
or decree, by which the further proceedings
of this Office will be governed; yet in default
os such suit being instituted within reason
able time, the original claim will be dealt
with as if no adverse interest had been as
serted
You will afford every facilities to parties
desiring to avail themselves Of the privileges
accorded by these enactments; and when
cases are completed, promptly report them to
this Office.
Monthly returns must be made Of all en-
tries of lode and placer claims, with details
specifically showing what lands have been
so entered.
Very respectfully your obd't serv't.
Jos. S. WILSON, Commissioner
To United States Registers and Receivers
and Surveyors General.
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03

ROBBERY ExTnAoRD1NARY.-The Marys-
vile Standard of August 10th has the fol-
lowing:
Three teamsters, William Buck, Frederick
Friedburgher and H. Leland, were robbed
at Billiards. Bar, last Sunday, about three
clock in the morning, under the following
circumstances: The three above named
were sleeping under their wagons by the
roadside, and each had watchful wagon
dog lying near, while two other men were
sleeping in store across the road, kept by
Lenard About o'clock in the morning
Friedburgher was aroused by one Of his
horses breaking loose, and his hallooing at
the horse frightened the robbers away.
Leland awoke with severe coldness, and
feeling for his blankets, found they weW
gone, also his coat and pantaloons from un-
der bis head. His always faithful watch
dog was lying by his side, insensible from
the effects of some drug, and he himself felt
that he had been chorotormed. The store
door was found wide open, the desk broken
open, and about $500 in coin and gold dust
tiken there from, together with about $ 100
in merchandise. There seemed to be six or
eight persons, supposed to be Cinnamon, as
some wore China shoes, some boots, and
some had only rags upon their feet. Their
tracks were found upon the blankets Of
Friedburgher, and but for his fortunate
awakening he would also have been doped
and robbed. They were tracked iu tho
direction of North San Juan. f~
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03
LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary are considered as wishing to
continue their subscription.
2. If subscribers wish their papers djscontin-
ned, publishers may continue to send them until
all charges are paid
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take THEN
papers from the Office or place to which the are
sent, they are held respons bic until they settle
their bills and give due notice to discontinue.
4. If subscribers move to other places wthout
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held respons bic.
Notice should always be given of the removal.
s. The Courts have decided that refusing to
take paper from the Office or removing and
leaving it uncaled for, is prima iac!e evidence
OF intentional fraud.
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03

OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.

charged for all legal advertisements and notices.
For the first insertion, one dollar and fifty
cents per square of two hundred and fifty ems,
and one dollar per square for each add dtional IN
sertion, up to four, and thirty-hve cents per
square for each subsequent insertion.
:Y~ All legal advertisements must be plainly
written and the number of insertions must al
ways be marked on the margin of each adver-
tisement, or they will be continued and charged
accordingly. The publisher VIII not be rcspon-
sible for faulty or Illegal manuscript.
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03

NIGHT is not dark to the good. no- is day
bright 70 the wicked -1-
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03
B e 4 U 7 Y .

Beautiful faces, they that wear
The light of pleasant spirit there,
1t matters little if dark or fair.
Beautiful hands are they that do
The work of the mobiles, good and true,
Busy for them the long day through.
Beautiful feet are they that go
Swiftly to tighten another's woe,
Through summers heat or winter snow.
Beautiful children, if rich or poor.
Who walk the pathways sweet and rure
That lead to the mansions strong and sure.
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03

MUST it not be very romantic to be on
your knees before a lovely one Of Ewes
daughters--heaving up torrent Of sweet
words between her glowing parted lips, rails
ing roses on her cheeks by the acre, bring
ing tears of pleasure to her eyes at the iden-
teal moment when she is going to swoon
away in your arms, to hear her anxious
mother cry, "You Sal, have you fed them
ere hogs?"
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03

The following important circular is issued
in relation to the survey and entry OF
mining claims under the provisions of the
Act of Congress approved July 26, 1856,
granting the right of way to ditch and ca
nal owners over the public lands, and fol
other purposes and the Act amendatory
thereof, approved July 0, 1870:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03
NEW TTN%8TOP.
VALUABLE RANCH FOR SALE,

rENHE we'll known Ranch Of the subscriber. stu
4 atcd four IN les northeast of Lincoln, Placer
county (adjoining the celebrated Vineyard of j.
r. Nickerson), conta ming 320 acres of land, 125
acres of choice Vineyard land about 100 acres of
natural meadow land, acres of Orchard and
Vineyard; the balance heavily % bered, well
watered-Doty 5 rav.ne running through it; good
improvements, including two barns, 3Ox40 feet
each well fenced. Yte L. $. Patent.
This is one of tAe best Ranches in Placer
county. Part Of the purchase money can remain
on the place.
For further particulars apply to JOSEPH
WALKUP PLAcER HERALD Office, Auburn, or to
the subscriber on the Ranch.
iel J. r. MYERS.
The Placer herald., 1870-09-03

JIMMY, my boy take these eggs to the
store, and if you can't get quarter, bring
them back The boy went as directed, and
came back saying; Father, it takes me to
make trade. They all wanted to pay forty
cents, but screwed them down to twenty
five
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-28
Washington Items,

WAsHIGToN, March 27.-The Sec
retary of the Treasury, in a commune
cation to the House, says the work
on the u. s. Court House and Post
Office building at New York city, the
Post Office and Sub-Treasury build
ing at Boston. and Branch Mint at
San francisco, should be pressed
forward to completion of the new
works proposed, but for which no
appropriations had yet been made.
The greatest necessity exists as far as
known, at the Department at Hart
ford, Conn, Grand Rapids, Mich,
st. Louis and Jefferson City, Mo-,
Little Rock and Quincy. Ill.
The Committee on Reconstruction
still have before them the TENNESSEE e
case. Secretary of State Fletcher was
before them, and presented a state
meht, showing the reasons why the
State should be again reconstructed.
LII is claimed by those anxious and
persistent for such action, that Gov.
Senter was elected by fraud, the vote
at the election being $1,000 more than
nine moths previous. Certificates of
eiection were given without regard to
the right OF the holders to exercise
the elective franchise. The principal
argument for its reconstruction at the
present time Is, that the State Gov
ernment is unable TO protect the peo-
pie from the Ku Klux and other ma
rauders, and that the action proposed
would be justified under the clause of
The Constitution that the United
states shall guarantee to every State
& Republican form of Government.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-28
Cincinnati Items.

CINCINNATI, March 27.-The new
edifce of the Union Bethel, on Front
Street, was dedicated this afternoon.
-Four thousand people were In the
main audience room, half Of whom
were children of the Bethel Sabbath
School. The cost of the building and
ground lis $4,000. It is intended to
accommodate 5000 children, and is
one of the greatest rooms dedicated
to Sabbath School purposes in the
world
Sermons were preached in several
churches to-day on "The Bible in
our Common Schools" in considera-
ton of the approaching election for
members of the School Board
Col. d. e. Beck's new Saturday
paper, the Illustrated Weekly Nelos,
made its first appearance last evening.
a fire broke out at six o'clock this
evening In III. Srhrader q Co.'S furni-
ture and toy cutlery establishment,
Nos 20 and 72, Main Street. The
fire began in the fourth story. The
damage is not serious save by water,
Loss by the latter cannot be estimated
but will reach several thousand dol
lars, covered by insurance.
An unknown man fell from 4 New
port ferryboat at 10 o'clock last night
and has not been seen since.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-28
CONDENsEB TELMGRAMs.

MONDAY, March Is.
Gold closed in New York, yesterday, at
81 l1%.
The Steamer Rhine, from Bremen, has
arrived at New York,
The House of Congress was in session on
Saturday, only for debate.
The steamer Alaska, from AspinwaIl,
brings S2S0,G00 In treasure, and j. w. Cald-
well, Minister from Bolivia.
An employee of the RailroadaCom
at Cleveland, named Robert Couch, and q
farmer named Moore, were instantly kill
ed, on Friday night, In Cleveland, by a
locomotive,
John j. Doran, late of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, has purch ased the interest OF
VaIiandlgham and Judge Dwyer in the
layton Ledger, and Will become leading
editor OF the latter paper.
The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
have appointed a committee of i've prom
inent citizens to go TO Columbus tO-mor-
row, to urge the passage of q bill now
pending, allowing counties, &c, in cert ain
cases, TO aid in the construction of RaA-
roads.
Thirty-seveu more of the Des MeInes
Rapids rioters have been captured aud
tax en- TO Keokuk, and lodged In Jail. The
strikers Sill refuse to go to work, and
swear death and destruction 10 those who
do. 1t is feared they will cut the canal
embankment, and flood the works.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-28
Cullom's Bin and the MormOns.

SALT LAKE, March 27.-A highly
respectable meeting of merchants and
professional gentleman, was held last
night, at the Masonic Hall, to adopt
a memorial to the Senate of the u. s.,
praying for the expurging Of those
sections of Cullom's bill, which pun
ish by fine and Imprisonment; and the
continuation of the patriarchial city
elections. Addresses were made
claiming the advantages to govern
ment and the whole country of the
liberal policy toward offenders past,
believing that such action would ar
rest polygamy.
Federal Officer Gordon, an apostate
Mormon, wanted the fullest applica-
ton of the law. This Federal officer
was respected for his manliness.
Messrs. Robertson, Marshal, Carter,
Hussey, John Walker and Hollister.
non-Mormons, were appointed COM
mittee to draw a telegraph memorial
to the President and Senate. Intense
interest is felt here on this subject.
If the Senate passes the House bill
as it is, the Territory of Utah will be
a scene of desolation.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-28
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March 26.-The SATURDAY.
Reg1eao, IN an article on the Irish
Policy bill, remarks that while the
measure reduces the penalties, it
makes them summary and certain.
The Tunes, In oontroVerting the
arguments of President Grant, depre-
Gates the Injury done to American
commerce, by rebel cruisers, and the
Spectator ridicules President Grants
desire to construct a mercantile navy
with federal funds.
Correspondents of English news j.
papers, at Tours, comment with sing.
ular unanimity on the subseryiency
of the Court to the Emperor's sup
posed sympathy with Prince Bona
parte.
John Stuart Mill has written a
communication on the education bill.
He objects to the measure, chiefly
because it requires religion to be
taught to the minority at the expense
of all.
The steamer Nova Scotia has ar
rived out.
"A new Peruvian guano loan will be
introduced IN the market in a few
days.
Political news unimportant. Weather
very stormy during the past day or
two. Several inches of snow fell last
night, and still showing. The tele-
graph service is consequently de-
ranged.
HAVANA, March 26.-The steam
ship Yazoo sailed for Philadelphia
this morning.
At Mautoozoe .aA1 IL
brothers named Revere. and q man
naved Garcia, tried for furnishing
supplies to Arredondo's band, were
executed.
Severe engagements occurred near
Los Tunis. No particulars.
FLORENCE, March 26. = Advices
from Paria report that the rioters
have been dispersed, A tumult oc-
CURED at Bologna, but tranquility is
restored.
Tours, March 27.-Prince Bona
parte has been acquitted in spite of
a strong appeal made by the Procu-
reur General for a verdict of guilty
with extenuating circumstances. The
jury was out only one hour. AS soon
as the verdict was announced, the
Counsel for the Partie Civile de-
manded one hundred thousand francs
damages. In consequence of this de-
mand the Prince was not released
from custody. He was exceedingly
indignant because he was not allowed
to leave the Court room Immediately.
He said he wished to show that he
was not afraid of the menaces made
against his life.
PARIS, March 27.-The news of the
aequittal of Prince Bonaparte produ-
ces everywhere immense sensation
and astonishment, and is tie univer-
sal topic of conversation.
The strike at La Creuzot continues.
Many arrests have been made, but as
yet no collision has occurred between
the troops or Workmen.
HAVANA, March 27.-Captain Gen
eral DE Rodas arrived at Puerto
Principe on the 23d, and was received
with great enthusiasm by the people.
MADRID, March 27.-Senor Be-
cerra, Minister of Colonies, declared
In the Cortes yesterday that the Cap
tain General of Cuba had received
instructions to order elections to be-
held for Deputies to the Cortes, if
the situation of the Island will per-
NIT 1t.
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Chicago Items-NeHs from Cheyenne
Indian ARalTs-Big Horn Expe-
difiOn.

| Chicago Items-NoHs from Cheyenne
Indian AffalTs-Big Horn Expe.
dillon.
CHICAGO. March 27.-Private ad-
vices from Cheyenne, are to the effect
that Governor Campbell disapproves
the starting of any expeditions to ex-
plore the lands reserved by the treaty
for the us Of Indians. and is opposed
to the indian policy Of administration
and violation of our obligations. It
is now stated, however. that the pro-
posed Big Horn expedition does not
design to encroach on the Indian
lands. This subject is creating a
great deal of interest in the West, but
It is thought that the influence of
Governor Campbell and General Au-
CUR, will be sufficient to keep the
leaders Of the expedition within
proper bounds.
The assertion Of the New York
opposition papers that the Louisville
Courier Journal has joined the Amer
lean Press Association is without
foundation. Mr.. Haldeman, the pro-
prietor. is a member of the Executive
Committee of the Western Associated
Press, and knows that the American
concern has neither merit nor means
to keep it In existence long.
It will be recollected that GustaVa
Fescher, Sheriff of this county, disap-
peared several months since, and his
whereabouts is now unknown. The
question Of the appointment of his
successor came up in the Recorders
Court yesterday, when Judge Mccall
lister decided that the Sheriff's ofiice
was now vacant. Under these cir
cumstances, Governor Palmer will at
once order a new election for Sheriff.
The Coroner, is performing the duty
until the vacancy is filed.
The Collector of this port has
seized quantity of law books, i'm
ported from England through the
mails, in violation, as he claims, of
the revenue law. The books were
ordered by the Judges of the State
Supreme Court, for the use of the
law library, and they insist that they
have been imported in accordance
with the law.
The new Bishop of Chicago was
formally installed this forenoon in
the church of Holy Name. He had
previously declined any public demon
stration, and the only ceremonies
were those within the church use on
such occasions. The Bishop preach
ed the sermon. The church was
crowded.