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the exact sum EXPENDED On the
occasion, and calculates the NAM
Der of years your parIor carpets
have been in wear.
She knows the family skeleton
Of every household. l. is she who
whispers it abroad that the Browns
whom the world deems the most
devoted cOuple) quarrel incessant,
ly; that young Arrold's death
was caused not by yellow fever
as reported, but by 0elirium ire
mems; that Arabella Allen mar
ried old Smith from pique be-
cause she was Tilted by Tom Acres;
that Jones is a slave to opium !;
and that Mrs. Billion INDUCES in
private potations of something
stronger than tea.
The subject OF dress, too, re
celCes her most distinguished at.
tention. 'Fine feathers" in her
estimation; do most emphaticaIly
snake fine BIRDS" and woe betide
the luckless mortal who dares
to venture into her presence clad
in any fashion save the reigning
one of the hour. You are doomed
to bitter disappointment, if, hav-
ing dyed and turned last sum
mer's silk, you rest Dlissfully Sc
cure in the belief thai it will pass
muster as a new garment. Her
| gimlet-eyes recognize the subter
fuge at a glance, and her next set
of callers are RECALLED with her
sneering comments on the fact.
Her religion is that of the
Pharisee who thanked God that
he twas not as other men," She
reads the responses rom her vel.
vet-bound prayer book in careful
~ modulated tones, and calls her.
self "a miserable sinner" with an
air of graciously patronizing
Providence. She is.conteut if the
letter of the law be fulfilled-she
does not demand that Que should
practise charity and loving kind
ness toward ones fellow-creatures
a genteel mot vulgarly energetic
profession is all-sufficient. Brown
and wife may quarrel continually
in private, if they will but pre-
serve an appearance of devotion
in public. 1t is enough for hel
that Hypocritus is a regular
church goer; and may Cypress hi:
dependents, and demand the high
, est usury, if only his donations to
the contribution box be liberal
LET your light so shine before
men," is her maxiul-"that the,
may see your cool works ant
glorify-not the Father-but vol
Pharisaical self" Vice is not vice
according to her coCe, if skillfully
masked. Hatred and malice err
not to be condemned if they ar
clothed in honeyed words ant
smiles. Erring humanity finds il
her no plying savior. Fallen wo
man is trodden deeper into tn,
mire, beyond hope Of redemption
spotless regulations are stained
and blasted by aer pollutiu.
breath
This is the tyrant beneath
whose despotic sway cringe ant
bow all save the mcrest Fraction
of earth's population. Some few
Hobler spirits there are who, con
scious of rectitude and a highe
law, dare to pursue their aims IN
mindful of her scornful jeers ant
comments; and it il just the odd
eccentric things that are done b
such people every day 10 spite @
Mrs. Grundy, that save the worl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

Ajudge in Indiana threatened to
fine a lawyer for contempt Of
court. 81 have expressed no con-
tempt for the court" said the law
yer; "on the'contrary, l have care
fully concealed my feelings"
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Mrs. Grundy.

70 every mind on undertaking
any project, whether great or
small. Is Angelina adopting a
new fashion? Is Senator Blank
preparing new speech upon an
important billf Are political rev.
olutionists meditatiug a change
of dynasty? The self-same ques-
ton presents itself to one and all
"What will Mrs. Grundy say p
II is not king, emperor, president,
or people that rule the world; it
is that abiquitious, all-important
parsonage, Mrs. Grundy.
Shall / sketch her portrait for
ysui
She is decidedly an elderly
lady; tall, spare, and vinegar-vis
aged. Eyes keen to ferret out
anything odd or old-fashioned in
dress or department or to recog,
nize each ones idiosyncrasy at a
glance. Crowsfeet, too, about the
corners of these same glittering
eyes, contracted by her habit of
peering in dark corners and skele-
ten-closets. A sharp, thin nose,
that stands like an exclamation
point TO emphasize a sheer
Bieodless lips, closing over set
of teeth Of faultleSs workmanship
NOT g pleasant mouth, even
when it Observation-Disclosures most
gracious smile of welcome, for
even through the smile one dis
Germs the ghost of the sneer into
which it could so readily change.
A footstep that falls noiselessly
upon the ground. Faultlessly
dressed always, in heavy noiseless
silks that drape themselves into
a sweeping train aud writhe and
coil and creep after their wearer
in perfect keeping with her ser,
pent-like character.
In rank she is of the creme IL
Ia creme ; in reputation, spotless
and within these unassailable ram
parts she entrenches herself, an6
darts forth her arrows of scorn
and sarcasm on every side. She
has no feelings of tenderness and
pity. She has no sympathy with
elevated thought and generous
self-sacrifice. She ignores ideali
ty and sentiment. Every feeling
Of enthusiasm is remorselessIy
frowned down; and being herself
coldly, rigidly, respectfully com
monplace, she exacts the same 81
cher subjects. 1914
No police system was ever 81
perfect as Mrs. Grundy's system
of espionage. She knows every
thing that occurs, and criticise.
alike the affairs of nations and O
individuals; and it is one of bel
leading characteristics that she
invariably looks at the dark side
of every subject, and is slow tc
believe any good of human ma
ture. Useless is the attempt t
conceal from her the most trivial
occurrence; the humblest is moi
secure from her whitening sarcasm
the most powerful is not safe from
her sneering comment. 1t is il
vain to cloak ones self in Taught,
reticeuce, for her peeriug eyes ana
gossiping tongue will find no res
until she has elected every atom
Of the information she desires.
No one can tell you her exac
age, though it IS rumored tina
she has lived fer centuries. 1t
my private opinion that she cam
into existence about the tim
Mother Eve went to housekeeI
ing, and INDUCED in sneers a
that poor lady's expense wonder
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

There are lis Freemason lodges
in South Carolina, with a member
ship Of l4,oOO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

Chicago has received a cargo of
goods from Europe via Montreal,
in twenty-five days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

The late radical Mayor of Ma
rion Ala, has gone to the peniten.
tiary, and not as visitor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

The present orange crop grow
ing in Terrebonne, is the best they
have had for several years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

A wooden-legged inebriate of
Newark was taken apart and car.
ried to the police station in sec
tions.
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FAMILY GROCERY

inc, are invited TO call and examine the
stocks which are received constantly, and
opened for the inspection Of purchasers.
Prompt attention given TO the filing of
orders. v7n5l
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Pure white abestus has been
discovered on the Yellowstone riv-
er, Montana. ... .
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

The town of Wickerville Ala.
is for sale. Price two dollars an
acre.
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Official DIRECTORY.


UNITED STATES oFFlcERs. -
Ulysses s. Grant, Of Illinois, 1,s.s:;
dent. enN
Schuyler Colfa1. of Indiana. ".
President.
James G. Blaine, of Maine. Spesi,s, I.
the House of Representative
.. THE cAsINET.
Hamilton Fish, of New York, sscrets
... ~, Of State. ~ Fsg o.
/ General Belknaps Secretary of War
George "a. Robeson. of New Jesss,
Secretary of Navy. @
George 5. Boutwell,. Of Massaeh ussp.
Secretary of Treasury. p
Jacob J, Cox, Of Ohio, Secretary ,efIS.
terror. f.t t'gafI
A. T: AkerrDsu, Of GeOrgia sAssosast
General. DH.-I "
j. A. J. Creswell, of Maryland, po..-
master. General rsfrfsr Il
Columbus Delauo,. of Ohio. Commit.
siOner Of Internal Revenue. n
MINISTERS TO FOREIGN couSrkriss
Schenck, Of Pennsylvania, TO Rre.
E. B. Wsshburne. Of Illinois,, D.
France. ra No 9TgsT
William S. Roseeranz- of Ohio q
Mexico. E-gg q
A. G. Curtin, OF Pennsylvania. Ia Run
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George Bancroft, Of Massachusetts,, 10
| Prussia .8l. sdrsli.a .iva
George p. Marsh, of Vermont. to kalv.
J. Ross Browne, of California, 10 Css.
Daniel E. sickles, Of New York Va
Spain. Al lafm ii0T
Fl eury NJ. Watts, of Pennsylvania, t.
| Austria Il lsUJ .iyflMH
UNITED STATES SUPREME covRT.
salmon P. Chase, of ohio. Chief jus
tice. 4.,s...
Nathan Clifford, of Maine, Associate.
Justics, r-.--r'.
Samuel Nelson, Of New York, Assesl-
! ate Justice.
| R. c. Grier. of Pennsylvania, Assooi-
ate Justice. I'D
David Davis, sf Illinois, AssocIa,s
Justice.
| n. A. SwayDe, Of. Ohio. Assoeiate JUS
tics.
Samuel E. Miller. of Iowa, Associs,.
Justice.
Stephen Field. ofCslifornia, Associate
Justice.
| ARMY. M
IT. Sherman, of Ohio, General Can
manding. @ .g
P. H. Sheridan, of 0hio, LieateAant
General.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT or
LOUISIANA. .aUa fTAa
E. II. Dusrell, Of New Orleans, Judge.
j. Morgan. of New Orleans, District
AItosney. ~
| d. Urban, of New Orleans, Clerk.
| s. B. Pack ard, of New Orleans, Mss.
shall.
LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT.
II. c. Warmoth, OfNew Orleans, Gov
eTnor.
Oscar J. Dunn, Of New Orleans, Lieu
tenant Governor.
Simeon Belden, Attorney General.
George L. Bovee, of st. James parish,
Secretary Of State.
Antoine Dubuclst. Vermillion. Trsas
urer.
James Graham. of New ORLEANS, Audi
tor. Hsgag.fas@
James Lcngstreet, of Now Orlean. 4
! Adjutsnt General.
Hugh B. Campbell. Commissioner Of
Lands.
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA.
J. T: Ludrling. of ouachita. CEal
Justice
w. w. Howe, of New Orleans. AssoOI
ciatP Justice. ts.s
R. K, Howell, of New ORLEANS, Assoei
ate Justice.
j. 6. Taliafero, of RaPides, Associat
! Justice. .n 90 Hal
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Justice.
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WHOLESALE E rs7rs
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

A. T. Stewart says that half the
colored skid" gloves were once the
hides ofpuppies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-09-30

From 1904 to 1866, North Caro-
lima mines yielded about SO, 800, 900
gold.
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Wishes to inform his friends sna She q 2
w of mankind, that he has Just recsts z
a tresh Eupply of Bar Liquors, Of svt1
kind, Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, 0yshA
Sardines Pickles, Candies, and . grest't
riety Of Their articles toe numerous 70 q
merate- All Of which he viii sell - che p
for the cash, "a they can be bought elssys y
in the mirket, and to which he invftss "
attention Of buyers. yenI
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Dry Goods and CQothinq,

or anything in the Dry Goods, Clothing
aud ....
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Fancy and toilet Goods, Boots and Shoes,
&c, of every description, he offers to sell
at prices TO suit the times. Having purchas-
ed for cash, at first class houses, his facilities
are unsurpassed for giving general satisfac-
ton in prices and quality. Persons wanting
Spring and Summer
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FancheI' 81 North,
MANUFACTURERS OF
HAIR ID w A R e
Wrought Iron Goods,
Locks, Door Knobs,
Gray's Patent Door
Springs, Gibbs Patent
Bench Clamps, Racket
Bed Keys, Etc.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
WROUGHT and Cut Nails Horse and
w Mule Shoes, Horse Nails, Chains,
Table and pocket Cutlery, Guns, Hollow
Ware. Carriage aud Wagon Wood Work
and Trimmings, Agricultural Implements,
Mechanics Tools, Machinists' Supplies,
House Furnishing Goods, Etc, Etc
SOLE AGENTS FOR
Marvin & Co.'S Fire and Burglar Proof
Safes, Howe Scale Co.'S Standard Scales,
Providence Tool Co.'S Mechanics Tools,
Nuts, Washers, Picks, Clothes Wringers,
Etc, Taber Plane Co s Premium Bench and
Moulding Planes. Bellevue White Lead Co g
White Lead, Union Manufacturing Co, g
Wei, and Cistern Pumps, Moline Plows, Cul.
tivatOrs, Etc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
No More WEAK NERVES.

WARMERS DYSPEPSIA TONIC is prepared expressly for Dyspeptics and those suffering from weak nerves with habitual constipation. There are very few who have not employed physicians for years to remedy what this preparation will do in . few weeks, by strengthening the nerves, en- rching the circulation. restoring digestion giving strength mentally and physically, enabling those who may have been confined for years to their rooms as invalids to again resume their occupation and all the duties of life. One trial is all we ask to enable this remedy to recommend itself to the most sceptical. It is slightly stimulating tonic and splendid appetizer, it strengthens the stom- ach and restores the generative organs and diges-
 ion to normal healthy state. Weak nervous and dispeptic persons should use Warmers Dys- pepsia Tonic For sale by druggists. Price S1.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
WINE OF LIFE.

WARMERS VINUM WIFE, or WINE OF LIFE, is free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being prepared for those who require 8 stimulant It is splendid appetizer and tonic and the finest thing in the world for purifying the blood. It is the most pleasant and delicious article offered to the pubic, far superior to brandy, whiskey wine, btters, or any other article. It is more healthy, and cheaper Both male or female, young or old, can take the Wine of Life. It is, in fact a life preserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health the Wine of Life. It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists. Price $1, in quart bottles.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27

of his boys feelings. Never after that devils sacrament was the Prince Imperial seen in public again. ss On that sad 2d of August. when that most willful murder was done-on that day, when special train took the Emperor, the Prince, the marshals. and as many generals as could be got to witness unjnstifable homicide, to Ssarbruck. the poor nervous child was made to direct the first mitrailleuse fired by the Army of the Rhine. The shock to his system was more than he could bear i; old soldiers might indeed weep, but they little fellows terror at the dreadful sound. The special train which took him out from breakfast moderately healthful youth, brought him back to dinner shattered lad, hysterically afflicted with what is called St. Vitus' dance, and he never was exhibi- ted in public after that time.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
sYos;siyA MAsLy RECOGNITION. --Mr w. H
 Hurlbert, the Santo Domingo expedition

AssasSA MANLY RECOGNITION --MF. W. us
 Hurlbert, the Santo Domingo expedition a6 < correspondent of the World. writes as fol ss sa lows of the colored commissioner
 os as.a.....s Did I, or did not, mention in my { 4a brief note of yesterday, the reception met ls with by MT. Frederick Douglass, who ob- ssa fRingly went ashore on Tuesday evening. s .as ct the request of couple of "eminent zaoIs . citizens, to discourse on the annexation
 sssA question in Key West? MT. Douglass un- T sai defstood that he was to encounter only asnnall company in hotel parlor, and take sa@sg with them not sweet counsel only. but 8 ] oal cnpof tea. He got no cup of tea, and no company; but, on the contrary,
 blafonnd a crowd of 600 or 700 persons as. 1~s .-a senbled, arid for a speech, and in open
 air. He gave them speech, and received
 hissasS for thanks suspect the misses
 were bestowed as much in recognition of 4 alldhis color as of his convictions, and am .bs8 glad Co say that he received them as man. sE9oi4nlly and contemp ptuously as they deserved ~ lo to DO received. The sibilaters finally be-
 came ashamed of themselves, and the incl
 dent, as She French papers say, tsa'apait
 pas de sssite. Widely as differ from MT. s.9 efs Donglass on almost all public questions. xaaas and decided as is my preference for the V bsaOancasion over the African race. in moat
 of my personal relations, it Is impossible s. s,a to seen as much as have see of him with.
 out cordially recognizing not his abilities ,a ovs only, but the .estimable, amiable and man- sss baly strain ot his whole nature. l"
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
SHORTEST, AND QUICKEST ROUTE TO ALBANY, TROY AND
 THE WEST.
" OusatOnic Railroad.
 WINTER ARR

On and after Jan. 2d, 1871, Passenger Trains will run as follows: 1.-
 LEAVE BR1DGEPoRr. On arrival of Trains from New York and New Ha- Ees ven and Hartford. 1O30 A. M.-For Pittsheld, connecting at Brook
 field Junction with train for Danbury; also connecting at Van Deusenvine '-'a.i with train for Albany. <, $40 P. M.-For Pittsfeld. --
 LEAVE PITTSFIELD. On arrival of Trains from North Adams and B. & A.. Railroad. 800 A. M.-For Bridgeport. New York, New Ha-
 ven and Hartford, connecting at
 Brookfeld Junction with train for
 Danbury; also at Van Deusenville with 2.4e P. M.-For Bridgeport and New York by Rail or Steamboat, and train for New
 Haven and Hartford. Sunday Milk leaves Pitttsfield at 2SO D, m,
 STAGES. Connect with 109O 8. m. train from Bridgeport, and a. m. train down from Pittsfeld. At Stepnoy for Monroe, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
 South Britain daily. For Southville, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
 At New Milford for Park Lane, Worthwhile, Mar bledale, New Preston Warren, Washington, Bridge Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For Wood vile, Bantam Falls and Litchfeld, Mondays, We'd nesdays and Fridays. At Cornwall Bridge for Ltchfeld, Cornwall, Mil ton, Ellsworth and Sharon daily.
 At West Cornwall for Goshen, West Goshen, North Cornwall and Colds Mills, daily. At Falls Village for Lime Rock, Salisbury, Lake vile, Ore Hill and Millerton daily.
 At Canaan for East Canaan, Norfolk, Winsted, and Mill Brook daily. At Harrington for New Marlborough, Hartsville, and Mill River. daily. Monterey, Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays. At Lee for Otis, New Boston, Sandisfeld and Tyringham daily.
 k At Pittsfeld for Lanesboro and Hancock daily. "A discount of 5c. fIom each fare made to them purchasing tickets. 25 If NV. FRANKLIN. Supt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
COUGH NO MORE.

WARMERS COUGH BALsAM is healing, soft ening and approximation. The extraordinary pow CT it possesses in immediately relieving and even tually curing the most obstinate cases of Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Influenza, Catanh aossseHess' Astnma ana GonsumPtion @ Ion IS almost ;s effects in all the above cases, or any affection of the throat and lungs that thousands of physicians are daily prescribing it. and one and all say that 1t is the most healing and expectorating medicine known. One dose always affords relief, and in most cases one bottle effects . cure Sold by all druggists, iu large bottles. Price S1. It is your own fault if you still cough and suffer The Balsam will cure.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
Warmers PILE REMEDY.

WARMERS PILE REMEDY has never failed (not even in easel to the very worst casss of Blind Itching or Bleeding Piles. Those who are afflicted should immediately call on their drug gist and get it, for it will with the first application instantly offord complete relief, and few follow ing applications are only required to effect . per- ninence in it's use
 Warmers Pile Remedy is expressly for Piles, and is not recommended to cure any other disease. It has cured many cases of over thirty years stand ing. Price S1. For sale by druggists everywhere.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
Notice
TO PHYSICIANS.

n~ NEW YORK. August 18th, 1868. '< A1sg Rs te sa Ssus sstfqiqs to TRACT f fiat BdaHG szG 2 The MDN Component parts arts are, B8CHU. LONG LEAF, CUBEBS, JUNL- MODE OF PREPARATIoN.-Buchu in vacuo, Juniper Berries, by distillation, to form q fine gin. Cubebs extracted by displace- ment with spirits obtained from Juniper Berries; very little sugar is used, and g. small proportion of spirit. It is more pal at2ble than any now in use.
 Buchu as prepared by Druggists, is of dark color It is plant that emits it's fra grance; the action of Q flame destroys this tits active ,principle) leaving a dark and ,glntinous decoctiOn. Mine is the color of ingredients. The Buchu in my preparation predominatcs; the smallest quantity of the other ingredients are added, to prevent fer mentation; upon inspection it will be found not to be Tincture, as made in Pharma- ! cDpCBa, nor is it Syrup-and therefore can be used in cases where fever or infamma- tion exists. In this, you have the know ledge of the ingredients and the mode of preparation.
 Hoping that you will favor it with a trial, and that upon inspection it will meet with your appreciation, ...... With a feeling of profound confidence,
 am, very respectfully,
 H. T. HELMBOLD, Chemist and Druggist of 19 years experience. (Erom the largest Manufacturing Chemists
 in the World.)
 November 4, 1854. II am acquainted with MT. H. T. Helm bold; he occupied the Drug Store opposite my residence, and was successful in con- ducting the business where others had not been equally so before him. I have been g enterprise.
 \ A WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN. \ Firm of Powers and Weightman, Manufac-
 turing Chemists, Ninth and Brown 7 Streets, Philadelphia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-04-27
EMMENAGOGUE.

WARMERS EMMENAGOGUE is the only Arti- cle known to cure the Whites, Git will cure in every tant medicine is not wanted? Mothers, this is the greatest blessing offered you, and you should Immediately procure it. It is also sure cure for Female Irregularities, and may be depended upon in every case where the monthly flow has been ob- structed through cold or disease. Sold by drug gists. Price One Dollar.
 M. WARD & O., Wholesale Druggists, 4S 1y 18O William Street, N. T., Agents for
 WARMERS CELEBRATED REMEDIES