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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02
Public Debt.

The public debt statement shows reduc-
ton in may of Sl4, 3ol ,962; coin in the treas
ury, SloG, 7S9,73l; currency, Sl4,243,slG;
decrease since March LIST, 1870, S3l 100, l05.
Total debt, principal and interest, to date, in
Guiding interest due and unpaid, $2,645, l24,
o-0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02

J. S. Sayward, Esq, of Bedford Mass,
formerly one Of the editors and publishers of
tire KeaaeJec Jou,nat is in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02
local anu State Nems.

The first circus of the season exhibits in
this city to-day. .n ~ .,.r,.sena
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June |.
Sad Accident.

Harry Leslie tine professional rope walker
while performing at the Park yesterday, fel
80 feet, breaking his arm and ribs and sus
tanning internal injuries. He is to-day in
diving condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE .-.
Daily Kennebec Journal.

by the Western Union Line--Ofices in Hendee's
Building opposite the Post Office, and at the State
Housed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, June /.
FLOUR-spring extras 4o0a5l5
WHEAT-No. Q, 97h.
CORN-No.2, Sl2.
OATS-a72 for No 2.
MESS PORK-2900.
BARLEY-6U for No.s.
LARD--l5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02
FROM LEWISTON.
LEWISTON, Me-, June l.
Hot Day,

The weather is very warm and dry. The
mercury in the shade at 4 p. NJ, stood at 10.
The crops are in need of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-02

To get a nice cigar go to Partridge's Drug
Store.
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FINANCIAL g. COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, June /.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-04
SherlT'S Sale.
w. w. King In Bossi

w. w. King In Bossier Dis
VS.. trict Court, La,
R. X. Coombs. No. 1865.
by virtue of writ of feri facias
ID issued from the Honorable the
District Court in and for the Parish Of
Bossier and State of Louisiana, in the
above entitled suit, and to me directed,
l have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder, before the Court House
door, in the town of Bellevue. La,
within the legal hours of sale, on
SATURDAY the End day of July,
1870, the following described property
situated in Bossier parish, to-wit:
North half and northeast quarter of
of southeast quarter of section twenty,
and southwest fractional quarter of the
northwest quarter, and north fractional
half of southwest quarter of section
twenty-one, all in township eighteen,
range twelve, Northwest Louisiana,
containing four hundred and eighty
four 40 100 acres, more or less.
Seized as the property of defendant,
R. X. Coombs. and to be sold to pay
and satisfy said writ.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, with benefit
of appraisement.
Z. K. RUSS, Sheriff.
Bellevue, La, May %, 1870.
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She3'if'S Sale.
A. II. Hearne In Distr

A. II. Hearne In District Court
VS.. of Bossier parish,
J. w. O'Daniel. La, No. 1913.
by virtue of writ of feri facias
D issued from the Honorable Dis
trict Court of Bossier parish, in the
above entitled suit and to me directed,
l have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, before the Court
House door, in The town of Bellevue,
La, within the legal hours of sale, to
the last and highest bidder, on Satur-
day the End day Of July. 1870, the
following described property, to wit :
The southeast quarter of the north
east quarter, section 2, township %,
range IL. North West Louisiana, con-
tanning 46 acres, more or less.
Seized as the property of defendant,
J. w. O'Daniel, and to be sold to pay
and satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit
of appraisement.
E. K. RUSS, Sheriff.
Bellevue, La, May %, 1870.
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SheriH'S Sale.

A. G Male { In District Court
VS.. of BoSSler Parish,
paulna Pickett, pluries. La, No 1865
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias to
ID me directed from the Honorable the
District Court in and for the Parish of Bos-
sier, State of Louisiana, | have seized
and will sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the Court house door in
the town of Bellevue, La, on Saturday the
End day of July, 1870, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
The west half and the southeast quarter
of northwest quarter of section 6, township
q, range IL, containing 100 acres.
Seized as the property of the defendant
Paulina Pickett, and to be sold to pay and
satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of ap
praisement.
E. K RUSS, Sheriff
Bellevue, La May %, 1870
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THE RAILROAD TO TExAs.-The
Iberyille South says:
Mr.. I. E. Grace, Assistant
Agent of the Chattanooga Rail
road, tells US that the clearing out
of the roadway from the Shift
phantom back of Bayou Goula to
the Park on Bayou Plaquemine
has been commenced. He says
that it has beeh definitely settled
that the road will be constructed
on that line.
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Richmond, May 28.-Conserva-

Richmond, May 28.-Conserva-
tive have been much excited to
day over reports that the Commits
sloners of Election who are now
counting the vote have discovered
enough illegal ballots to insure
the election of Ellison. It is Ger
tain that a good many marked
ballots have been thrown out, but
the commissioners decline to give
the particulars. It is also said
the vote in the precinct where the
ballot-box was stolen and where
Cahoon had large majority has
been thrown out. The commits
sioners have adjourned until Mon
day.
Third dispatch The Fenians at
Huntingdon got out the way as
fast as possible after the firing
commenced leaving their wound
ed behind.
Gen. Gleason went back to New
York in disgust. Gen. Starr as
sumes charge.
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A young man in Toledo, who last
week killed his wife in a fit of we'll
founded jealousy, was asked as he
paced the hall of the city prison,
how he felt, and replied: II feel
sadly diseased, if you know how
that isl Atterward, in reply to a
suggestion that he should keep
cool, and patiently await events,
he remarked: ayes, it is rather a
cool affair, and it is quite a new
thing to me.n
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"Jake," said a blooming young
lady at Versailles, Ind, to her lover,
one Sunday evening, elf you mean
business by coming here twice a
week, [ want to know it, and if
you mean fun, I'd like to know it,
for I've just had an offer from an
other Teller, and shall take him up
in two days if you don't pop"
Jake popped" instanter, and the
wedding day was set.
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Stray Sale.

3 before % a the , snd rs p GH the
and will be sold at Bellevue, La, for cash, to
the highest bidder, on Saturday, the 18th
day of September, 1870, DARK BROWN
or, BLACK HORSE MULE, about four or
five years old, about fourteen and half
hands high Appraised at $l25.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. FL. LOTION, Stray Master.
May 4, 1870.
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BEACH GROVE, May 9th 1870

BEACH GROVE, May 9th 1870.
Col. Berry:
Dear Sir-I received your note
commencing to my favorable notice
your friends, Messrs. L. B. Watkins
and N. j. Sandlin, who called on me
regarding the unfortunate circumstance
of my robbery at Mr.. Edwards's, (nine
miles from Minden,l which I informed
you of on my arrival at Minden. was
fully persuaded when saw you that
the man accompanying me was the
robber, and would have had him ar
rested at Minden but was fearful that
he had not the money with him, so ]
"tOted'' him home and had him arrested
according to law, but found no money
upon him. lam informed that he made
his escape from the guards who were
to take him to Homer for trial.
Be assured that had no suspicion
of Mr.. Edwards or any person belong
ing to his place. regret very much
that lost the money for I am not able
to sustain such loss, and Iegret tina
the robbery was done at Mr.. Edwards
for | looked upon him as gentleman
at least he treated me as such.
Respectfully your old friend,
r. A. HARGIs.
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Don Piatt says that Horace
Maynard has ways and means
upon the brain, and talks tariff,
eats tariff, dreams tariff. s'Female
virtue in Utah must beprotected,"
said poor Ham Ward to him one
day, when urging him to vote for
Cullom's bill. "Put on 900 per
cent. and 70 cents ad valorem,u
dreamingly responded Maynard.
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SkrNaz Sale.

TNstrayed before the undersigned authori-
II ty, May 2lst, 1870, by John K. Griffin,
and will be sold to the highest bidder, for
cash, at Bellevue, La, on Saturday, Septem-
Der 10th 1870, certain SORREL HORSE,
with blaze face, flax name and tail, branded
with figure 2 on left shoulder, about fifteen
hands high, and six or seven years old. APP
praised at 500.
The owner is requested to come forwar d,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. II. LOTION, Stray Master.
May %, 1870.
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Jacob Frolich, editor of the
White County Record, cambridge
McRae and Howell Bradley are
implicated in the White County
ARK murders and a reward of
five hundred dollars, for each, is
offered for their apprehension and
delivery to the sheriff of Pulaski
county.
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MINDEN, LA, May Goth, 1870.

Editor Democrat
You will please give place in your
columns to the following letter as it is
touching matter of public interest
and one that has been previously ad-
verted to in several of the newspapers:
BEACH GROVE, May Gath, 1870.
Mr.. J. Il. Ed1oardS:
Dear Sir-I take this occasion to
inform you, through our mutual friend
L. B. Watkins, Esq, that | had no
suspicion of you, or any one on your
place, taking the money that l lost at
your house. | was fully persuaded
before left your house that the man
who accompanied me took my money,
and should have had him arrested at
Minden, but was fearful that he did
not have the money upon him. Mr..
Watkins will inform you Of the par
ticulars. In haste,
Yours with due respect,
Il. A. HARGIS.
learn from DR.. Hargis thathe had
his travelling companion arrested for
the commission of the larceny, but that
he, by some mysterious means, escap-
ed fom the guard and is again at large,
This frank statement of DIR. Hargis
as well as the foot of his having made
an affidavit for the arrest of Dunlap as
the guilty party, frees NJ. j. A. Ed.
wards of all imputation or blame il
the matter. This much | thought i
necessary to say in his behalf.
Very respectfully, &C.,
L. B. WATKINS.
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StrNag Sale.

T1stra5 ed before the undersigned, autht ,ri-
II ty, May 18th, 1870, by. w. R. Heild,
and will be sold to the highest bidder, FOR
cash, at Bellevue, La, on Saturday, Novel n
Der 18th, 1870, a small BAY HORSE, blaz3 cd
face and both hind feet white, and about 5
years old. Appraised at $40
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property. pay charges, &c.
j. Fl. LOTION, Stray Mastei'.
May H. 1870.
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Re2llOUNL.

THE subscriber has removed his stock
a Staple and Plantation Dry Goods.
Hardware, Groceries, &c. from No 81 Texas
street to No 7 on the Levee
Thankful for past favors, he solicits con,
tinuanee of the same from his former custo-
mers and the public generally.
j. Fl. REYNOLDS,
vSnH No. Levee Street
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SOUTH WESTERN OFFICE,
Shreveport. ,funh | 1870

Z
4 Shreveport, June l. 1870.
Our quotations oflOw middling
cotton for Wednesday and Thurs
dey were, in currency, 2O0204c.
On Friday it declined to 19a020c.,
at which point it remained until
Monday, when there was another
decline to 193@193c., which fig
ures we repeat for yesterday
The market has generally been
inactive at the above figures.
Under unfavorable advices from
Liverpool, cotton was dull and
with light demand yesterday.
We heard of ne sales, but repeat
our quotations of the day before:
Tn oI1pponou.
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Taken Up.

I'm the town of Bellevue, La, on g
Il the 10th instant, by the un- llT\
dersigned, a BAY HORSE, aged CTTh
about years, branded on both -=-A-'--' -
shoulders with ring; white on right hind
and left fore leg
The owner is requested to come foHwfird,
prove property, pay charges and take said
animal away. -
/, Bellevue, La, Maya, 1870.
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Louis Philippe, when King of
the French, permitted the remains
of Napoleon [. to be removed from
st. Helena to Paris for interment.
Now the friends of Louis Philippe
ask Napoleon LII. to allow the re-
mains of Louis to be brought from
England for interment in Paris.
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GAS to being confiicted with the
govt" said Mrs. Partington> s'high
living dose'nt bring it on. 1t is in
coherent in some families, and is
handed down from father to son.
Mr.. Hammer, poor soul, who has
been so long i'll with it, disinher-
its it from his wife's grandmother"
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stray Sale.

Estrayed before the undersigned, or, the.
L. 18th dav of January, 1870, by VIM
Allen, and will be sold at Bellevue, La,
for cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday
the 10th day of July, 1870, srnall BAY
HORSE PONY Appraised at $50:
The owner is requested to come forward,
PROV property, pay charges, &c.
j. II. LOTION, Stray Master.
:, Belleyue, La, Jan. 10, 1870.
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HER DEFINITIoN.-An Irish
girl, who plumed herself on being
employed in "genteel family"
was asked a definition of the term.
"Where they have two or three
kinds of wine and the gentlemen
swear" was her reply.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer says
it is proposed that the members
of City Councils lay their heads
together and furnish wooden pave
ments for our Streets
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Having closed my connection with the
IL Grocery business, l desire to settle up
my outstanding business. Those who are
owing me viii please come forward and pay
up their Indebtedness immediately, other
wise they viii find their accounts in the
hands of an officer
JOHN G. HEAD.
Bellevue, La, April 9, 1870.
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Politeness almost invariably re-
quires a gentleman to agree with
a lady, but when he speaks of the
great beauty OF some other lady it
is always safe for the gentleman to
say there are other styles Of female
loneliness that he admires much
more.
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Were in a pickle now," said a
man in crowd. ga regular JAM"
said another. "Heaven preserve
us" mourned an old lady.
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Before you pay $50 for a coat,
young man, find out whether your
lady would not just as soon see
you in one that cost you half as
much. Ii she would not, let her
crack her own peanuts and buy
her own clothes.
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A note given by Minerva Goodwin in my
n favor for the sum of $40 in specie, da-
ted in the fall of 1866, and due one day after
date, and bearing interest from date at per
cent. per annum. All persons are hereby
warned not to trade for said note, as it is
my property.
L. D. OWENS.
Bossier parish, La, June 4, 1870 3ts*
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Stray Sale.

Estrayed before W. j. Bush, j. p, by VIVA,
Il Walling, on the 18th day of March,
1869, ard will be sold for cash ON the 18th
day of June, 1870, at Bellevue, two steers,
one pale red and the other brindle dun,
each marked with swallow fork in both
ears, split on under side, and branded with
the letter w. Appraised at $l2 so, each.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay chrages, &c.
j. H. LOTION, Stray Master.
Bellevue, La, March Goth, 1870.
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The Agricultural College, at
Hanover, H. has been presented
with a pillow made by Daniel Web
ster, and used on his Marshfeld
estate. 1t is about Is feet long and
weighs a little less than a ton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1870-06-04

Two deacons in Missouri rode
ten miles, one night recently,
and stole the Sunday School Ii
rary of a rival church.
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All persons are requested to meet me at
the times indicated above, to give in full
description of their taxable property to-
gether with the metes and boundaries of
their land. Those failing to meet me must
not complain if / should be extravagant in
taking description of their property, or
causing them to have to pay cost, as they
hereby have timely notice to prepare for the
emergency.
L. C. RASPBERRY, Collector.
May 2Sth, 1870. 4t
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1t is only those who have done
nothing who fancy they can do
everything,
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Latest News.
From Shreveport South. Western

reported BACK WITHOUT amehulnehl
Amendments were offered to
protect the rights ofactual settlers,
and to exclude the conclusion of
a guarantee of bonds of the com
pany by the United States.
Washington, May 26.-House-
The bill repeating the law of New
Mexico exempting real estate from
execution, but exempting $1,000
homestead, passed.
New Orleans, May Pointer
nal revenue receipts of first Loui-
siana District, from the 1st to
the Oath Of May, inclusive, S445,-
600. Customs receipts for the
same period 100000, an excess
of customs over corresponding pc
Rod last year of 100000.
Tupeka, CAL, May 26.-Crosby,
of Sheridan's staff, returned from
Fort Hays and reports that
the Northern Indians have run
ners to all tribes asking them to
join in a general war.
New Orleans, May 27.-John
Bossier, who was sentenced to be
hanged to day for the murder of
Carlez, was repreived by the Gov
ernor.
Nelson Sanders, of Cambridge
port, Mass, committed suicide, at
the st. Charles Hotel, by shooting
himself through the head.
Baltimore, May 27.--Violent
east storm has prevailed since
last night.
Washington, May 27.-HoaSe-
Wallace, From the fourth South
Carolina District, seated. This
is a plain seating Of the minority
candidate, because the majority
candidate could not qualify.
Norfolk, Va, May 27.-The
Radical ticket in Portsmouth,
headed by Phillip Thomas fol-
Mayor, was elected by a consider,
able majority.
Richmond, May 27.-The Re
publican majority for their city
ticket here will be about 800. De
spite a drizzling rain, which has
been falling all day, the Republi
cans held a meeting. This morn
ing, as the ballot in the Jefferson
ward was being taken to the City
Hall, the bearer was assailed il
the street, the box broken and
the ballots scattered. The ballots
had been counted and will max,
no difference in the vote.
In Petersburg the Republican
elected their mayor by 500 MAORI
ty, but the Conservatives have ;
large majority in the Council.
The Republicans carry Farm
vile, and the Conservatives carr,
Charlotte, DanvilIe and stauntor
Memphis, May 2S.-The entir
Democratic municipal ticket wa
elected yesterday.
London, May 2S.-The Frenc
cable failed May 2Sth betwee
Duxbury and st. Pierre. Th
business of the French cable
being transmitted by other line
Vessels have departed to repai
the damage.
Toronto, May 28.-Eight Fer
ians killed and twenty wounde
yesterday. Excitement has cea
ed and business resumed, thong
the border is closely guarded b
regulars and volunteers.
Advices from the Red river e.
petition are favorable.
All quiet on Niagara and d
tFoit fronts.
Norfolk, Va, May 2S.-Ofici
rnfnrnc Of fba roy,,,ia;Dol aIoaE;r
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j. a. HAYNES.
IL. KNhM.

No. SO Texas Street,
Shreveport, La.
WHOLESALE and Retail Dealer in
w Queensware,
Hardware,
Crockerywarte,
Woodward, willow ware, Toys, Coal Oil
Lamps, Stoves, China andGlassware, and
manufacturer of Tinware. v8n40
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Rem5. ND. Herring,

BELLEVUE, LA,
GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT,
Will attend promptly to the collection Of
w all accounts, notes, 60, at the usual
per centage. vcHA
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TNE assessor and COL-
EeCtO9.'S Notice.

n will be at the following places at the
i times indicated for the purpose of taking
a descriptive list Of all taxable property in
the parish of Bossier for 1870, and to collect
the State and Parish Taxes on tableau of
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W. y. .EEOOEey, w. I'd. a,
PHYSICIAN AND STrRGEON

THl 0IC1AN AND SURGEON,
II aving permanently located at Bellevue
- for the practice of his profession, re-
speetfully offers his services to the citizens
of the town and vicinity v9nl0
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Shreveport Price Current.

Corrected weekly from the South Western.
Made from actual sales as they transpired.
1t should be understood that our quota
tions, generally, represent the wholesale
prices, in U. S. currency. In filling small or
ders, higher rates will have to be paid.