davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23
The Louisiana Press.

There is one feature in the news
paper business that the general
public never seem to comprehend,
namely, that the space OF the pa
per is the publishers stock in
trade, just as a grocer's -four and
bacon are his. Hence, people very
often wish this or that little notice
inserted gratuitously, when they
would be slightly disgusted if a
customer would ask them to throw
in a cask of bacon upon the
strength of his having purchased
box of candles, or a horse be-
cause he had bought a saddle
blanket. shreveport Times.
We can't appreciate the zeal OF
those self constituted leaders of
democracy who are so anxious to
use the anti-radical press of the
country during the campaigns,
and then turn it over to the "ten-
der mercy" of the printing law"
TO starve, until again needed.
Bossier Banner.
There is no editor of a. newspa
per who cannot appreciate the
sentiment which prompts the
above compliant from our contem-
porary. But he must reflect that
political editors have served as
pack-horseS since the days of
Faust, and will SO continue even
unto the end of time. 1t has ever
been the custom for every cross
road politician to call ''mass meet
ings," which are attended by
Jones, Smith and Brown. Jones,
''on notion is called to the chair,
and Smith requested to act as
Secretary. Brown gets up and
after rearing and charging around
like undertaking the American
eagle into small fragments of flesh.
bone and feathers, winds up a
magnificent peroratiOn by begging
leave to submit to "this large and
enthusiastic meeting the following
preamble and resolutions.n He
then reads string of them as
long as fashionable lady's train,
some three yards, in fact, inevita-
bly, bringing in at the close, .sRe-
solved, That the Buncombe Flag
staff be requested to publish the
proceedings of this meeting"
"Pay," do you say? All, no!
they never mention tits name
is never heard. Still, Mr.. Wag-
staff, editor of the aforesaid Flag
staff, perforce must pay money out
of his own pocket to have the pro
nunciamentO put in type, or be
damned by his party. Twas ever
thus; and if our friend of the Ban
ner. or any other man, is caught
complaining that he "cannot afford
it," he will probably be politely re-
quested to sell out to some one
who can.
Seriously, though we of the
press must make up our minds to
suffer with all other classes of our
people, clinging with an abiding
faith to the hope that a brighter
future is in store for us and for
them. shreveport Times.
We accept the explanation of
our friends of the Times. "What
can't be cured, must be endured"
But we are really losing our en-
thusiasm in this manufacturing of
great men out of poor material,
and then being abused for our
pains.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

banner an7 with the same a.,
and earnestness. But we wiss
the dead buEA1l the Coronsr -. =.
do his duty departed worth
MOTTO haunt Us, and above all -
be paid for our legitimate services -
In a word, people, who wish -
be freed from political slavery MA y
have peace and expect the moesf
use and support of the press. tnrs.
at least have some cOnsid erat;csl
and respect for it.
Alexandria Democrat
We can appreciate the above
sentiments. We have been sail
along there J" and we believe tho
Democratic press of the ceuptrv
parishes generally have "enioyed
the same blessing"
The State Taxes imposed BY tbs
legislature, as near as can Tow h.
computed, amounts to two nor
cent and one-half mill. The Stan
taxes before the war were, 1-l6tb
OF one per cent, and were then
thought to behigh. The increase
is enormous, and yet the people
grinding as this tax is, wouid bear
it uncomplainingly if it was fairiv
and honestly nSed for their adya6.
tage. But the fact is the greatest
portion of this enormous tax GOES
into the pockets OF Warmoth and
his Forty Thieves. Under the cir.
cumstances there is no sense in
paying the taxes, and it should
not be done. Franklin Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

Politically speaking, "all is
lovely" just now, but standing
candidates will learn before
November that the goose will
continue pendant, unless the
will of the "dear people," for
the good of the "dear people, .
is consulted. By the force of
the bit and the spur, the horse
may be unwillingly ridden into
the ditch, but We cannot see
that the rider will be benefited,
though he may be prominent
in the rice to mutual ruin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23
To the school Teachers
AND
Citizens of Bossier.

II Nhe ScIOOl Board of Bossier respectable
l. request the good citizens of the various
neighbOrhoods Of the Parish to act in ac-
cordance with their own interest, and aid in
the work of education by agreeing on,psop-
er locations for Schools, Rirud furnishing
houses, books, sc, and selecting competsat
and suitable teachers; so as to do as near
equal Justice to all as possible, Hatlac5i.duct-
ing Schools in peace, as these arc matters
the Board can not arrang g without paw Ia
The next regular meetin. of the Board
will be at the Court House, on the
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23
NTl.9u Sale.

betrayed before the undersigned on the
II 2Oth day OF January, 1872, By James
Tinker, and will be sold at bellevue, La
Tor cash, to the highest bidder. ON Saturday,
the 9th day of April. 1872, q certain SORT
REL HORSE, about 10 years old, with
both hind feet white, and star in the faee,
with white spot On back. Appraised ut -;
The owner IS requested to conre forward
prove property Fay charges. &e- a
J. Fl L0FTONs Stray hastafs
January 3lst 1877.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23
We have never hesitated in

We have never heSitated in
our Democracy. We do not
propose TO hesitate now. So
also. We have never been gov
erned or controlled by our con-
cord with or opposition to any
individual, party or class. First
comes principle; then comes
policy. Both of which are good,
and should be considered; prin-
ciple first. If principle be your
cid and aim, die by it. Ifpoli-
cy be your forte, see 20 your
wisdom that the time, the occa-
sion and the opportunity all
concur to make a success of
your effort; otherwise policy
will die in the gutter; principle
never will; it may by possibili-
ty be threshed out, but it will
be brighter and purer by the
threshine.
Now our notions of the duty
OF the Democratic party in this
hour of fearful emergency and
sore trial to the country, are TO
--disband-never. But to re-
main in mastery inactivity"
and await the developments of
the near future. If there is any,
thing, from which the country
may hope, for anything good
and substantial, in all this talk
of disaffection in the ranks of
Radicalisrn, liberal Republican
ism, ETC.. it can be rendered
efficient by the cooperation
only of all united, harmonious
and we'll organized Democracy.
If the disaffected of the Rad.
cal party have any good and
patriotic intentions, let them
manifest it in an organization
of their own, gotten up, with
out regarl to their owl party
or the Democracy, and then, in
the language of Mr.. Pendleton,
"thsy. will have no just cause,
even the most sensitive and
timid among them. for refusing
TO cooperate with the Demo.
cratic party"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

The Yicksburg Republican,
referring to the new and cheap
process by which iron is con-
verted into steel, says if one
half of this be true, the "steel
industry" of the country is rev.
olutionized. Then the War
moth ring" of carpet-baggers
and renegade Democrats is
bursted. IE1 CTS. tsh
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

When Alexander Hamilton
was Secretary Of the Treasury
he sent a note toa friend which
read as follows: 5"Dear Sir: If
you can conveniently let me
have $50 for a few days send
by bearer. A. H" This hap
pened about ninety years ago,
but it will be news to those who
know the habits of Government
officials nowadays with regard
to perquisites. A Federal Office
holder borrowing 500! 8r
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

We cali the attention of the
p'rbiic of Bossier parish to the
advertisement CT our School
Board. Let those interested
give it their immediate atten-
ton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

Bossier District Court, Judge
Lynn B, Watkins, presiding,
has been in session during the
week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

We notice that our late towns
man, Mr.. L. M. Fort, has be-
come an associate in the prac-
tice of his profession with the
Hon. I'D. Watkins, Of Minden.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

In the approaching canvass
we trust that the fires of politi-
can persecution may be smotli-
cred in their incipiency. We are
not so strong that we can afford
to lose the advice aud support
of all honest men, be their opin-
ions what they may. Persecu-
ton rivets opposition; and it
has made more men than it
ever destroyed. Let us all,
with one common accord, re-
solve to redeem poor tax-ridden
Louisiana from the cluthes of
the thieves and vandals who
are rioting upon the revenues
of our oppressed State. What
we want are, arorkerS, not lead
ers; coterS, not otfice-seekers.
Were it not for the tempting
honors and emoluments of
office, Louisiana would be re-
deemed in November. Our poor
Consederacy was cursed and
crushed with "oifice on the
BRAIN" but in thousands Of in
stances, with no ''brain on the
Office" The commission" was
greedily sought, while the mus
ket went begging. And that's
whats the matter with Ham
nah" to-day. Let there be a
general abdicatiOn Of claimants
of place and authority. We
want rotation. We demand OF
the present Democratic State
Central Committee that it sab
dictate" when the Convention
meets in April, and that chat
Convention call a Convention
of the people after the assemb.
ling of the National Conven-
tons, to be held in some heal
thy locality in the country. Our
country delegation will readily
accept of honest "hog and
hominy" in lieu of questionable
champagne and oyster suppers
We bespeak no more "Mercer,'
"Moreau" and "Victor" de-
baueheries. And we also pro.
test against "star chamber" ex.
eculions. The political bench.
man has no call to the front
just now. We opine that his
; occupation is gone. :.
1fthere are no cut-and-dried
affairs imposed upon the PEG
pie, we have confidence in theil
power and will to accomplish
much good. But GU the con.
trary, if their feelings and
rights are to be tranpled under
the feet of demagogues and
petty tyrants, there will be 6
want efconfidenee on the par
of suffragans that will prove
: quite demoralizing. Let us
have concert of action and lnu
tual forbearance in our deliber
ations.
;, When Alexander Hamilton
was Secretary OF the Treasury
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

"When the coffee is gathered
in,n is the watchword in Hayti for
the beginning of another reyolu-,
tiOn. % 1-ois -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23
For SHERIFF:

We are authorized to announce " +. cox
as a candidate for the Office OF sheriff of the
parish of Bossieri subject to Democratic
nomination.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

We direct attention TO the
announce ment of Mr.. n. e.
Cox, to BE- found in another
column. 7 "
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

Radical Governors and RaGi-
cal Legislatures do lead what
is commonly called a cat and
dog life. In Nebraska lily
have been fighting In KANSAS
the same. IN Louisiana we
know the nice time they have
had. In South Carolina they
are like so many ours quarrel
ing over a picked bone. Turn
where you will, and you see
the Radical family are like a
pack Of wolves fighting over
their prey, And yettere are
would-be leaders of the anti
Radical party spelling for san
occupation" that they may
strut and gas before the people,
who would precipitate the De-
mocracy into this melee, there
by uniting the opposing fac
tons, and receiving their unit
ed blows ourselves. Out upon
such fustian.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

We were opposed to the bit
ter end to the disruption of the
Democratic party that necessa-
riIy followed the disruption Of
its platform when Vallandig-
ham substituted the 4'new de-
parture" for the creed of 1868;
but now, since this is done, we
would have the people Of
Louisiana act as wisely as or
National Democratic Statesmen
and remain silent while Rail-
calism wages hostility against
Carl Schurz, Gratz Brown, Dar-
id Davis and Republicanism.--
The Fabian is just now the true
policy of the Democratic party.
Ambitious, selfish, local parli-
sans and standing candidates"
may become impatient, but are
only miscellaneous to the extent
that they are brawling, noisy
partisans, insuring, TO the ex-
tent of their disastrous infli-
ence, the consolidation of tile
North against the South.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-03-23

Mr. r. r. Taylor, Minden, La q. is orr duly
authorized gent TO receive Subscriptions
and advertisements.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-17

A meeting Of gentlemen interested in the pro-
posed Rhode Island and Massachusetts, railroad
was held in upper Horticultural hall, yesterday
forenoon, at ten o'clock The hall was COM
pletely filed Is or 100 gentlemen from this city
and other points on the proposed line, being
present. The object of the meeting was to take
preliminary steps Tor the purpose Of organizing
railroad company, under the general railroad
law recently passed by the legislature to con-
struct line of road from this city, through the
towns of Grafton Upton, Milford, Bellingham,
Franklin, where it forms junction with the
Boston, Hartford and Erie, and Wrentham to
to the Rhode Island line, and from there to
Providence running down on the cast side of
Seckonk river, to tide water.
The meeting was called to order by Hon. p.
Emory Aldrch, and organized by the choice of
MIR. Aldrlch as chairman, and Mr.. II. II. Cham
berlin as secretary. On taking the chair, Mr..
Aldnch spoke briefly, calling attention to
the importance of the new line in
opening up long needed direct communication
between Worcester and the towns in the south
eastern part of the county The line also fur
nshes new and more direct route to Provi-
dence and the rapidly-growing and important
city OF Fall River The chairman then read por-
tions of the general railroad law, and explained
how company could be formed under its pro-
visions. Mr.. G. II. Stone, the civil engineer,
who has been engaged in making survey of
the proposed line between this city and Milford,
was introduced. He exhibited a map OF. the
line, and proceeded TO explain in detail the route
1t starts from point on the Milford and Woon.
socket railroad, three-quarters of mile below
the centre of the town of Milford, passes through
the village of Hopedale, thence short distan 70
south of the centre village of Upton, through
West Upton, following the general contour of
the hills to Grafton, thence through New En-
gland village and direct to Worcester, terminal
inc at the proposed site of the new union depot.
The length Of the survey is 81 miles, as ex-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-17
AhLrcylnlcd Dispn1ches.

Yesterday morning a slight earthquake shock
was felt at Meridian, Miss.
Ten bodies have been recovered from the
wreck of the steamer 0ecanus, and buried at
Cairo, yesterday.
A dispatch from Clinton, n Y, says that
Hamilton college is closed until May I'd, on ac-
count of small pOX.
Mrs. Burkhart OF San Francisco, who was
shot by Wilkerson for refusing to marry him,
died Monday,
The Apache Indians in Arizona recently cap
tured a large train near camp Bowie, numbering
the attendants.
The trial OF Lydia Sherman for the poisoning
of her husband, IL. n. Sherman, last May, in
Derby, began Yesterday in New Haven.
Charles Waller, for the murder of Henry Tay-
Tor (both colord) was sentenced to life impris-
onment at Cairo, yesterday.
The brigatine Mayhower, running between
Halifax and Boston, went ashore at Seal island
previous to the 18th of April and was totally
wrecked. The passengers and crew were saved
The Mormons are jubilant over the supreme
court decision in the Englebrecht case, and the
Gentiles at Salt Lake are depressed, IN apOs-
tate Mormon merchant, named Silver, was
dragged over his counter and terribly abused
at the hands of parties who arrested him on
pretense of refusal 10 pay taxes. The affair
created great excitement.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-17
E,ecm,iYe Orders.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 16.-The advisory
board of civil service having completed the
grouping contemplated by the rules already
adopted, have recommended certain provisions
for carrying the rules into effect. The recon-
mendatiOns, as herewith published, are APP.
proved, and the provisions will be enforced as
rapidly as proper arrangements can be made.
The 18th rule, adopted on the 18th day Of De-
cember last, is adopted so as to read as pub
ished herewith: The utmost fidelity and dill
gence will be expected of all officers in every
branch of the public service; political assess
menis. as they are called, have been forbidden
within the various departments; and while the
right of all persons in official position to take
part in politics is acknowledged, aud the elect
i've franchise is recognized as a high trust to be
discharged by all entitled TO its exercise, whett-
er in the employment of the government or in
private lite, honesty and efficiency not political
activity, will determine the tenure of office.
Z. 5. GRANT.
By the president: Hamilton Fish, secretary of
state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-17
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
20 TEL WORCESTER DAILY sPY
From Washington,
IsrrcIAL DISPATCH TO THE DAILY srrI
WASHINGTON, D. C., April IS.

WASHINGTON, D. G., April 1G.
MIR. DAWES AND THE TARIFF.
Mr.. Dawes introduced the tariff bill this after
noon, and his explanatory speech was very well
received 1t is distinctly understood that he will
oppose certain items in the bill; in short, that
he is untraulmcled, though he has reported the
bill and expects to take the general charge of
it. The relations which he finally accepted to-
wards the bill will make him more etfectually
to labor for tie mobilization Of certain items
which do not meet Nith approval. After this
statement to-day, it is safe 10 say that three
fourths Of the republicans in the house approve
of this course, and Il number of prominent dem
ocrats also approve it. Mr.. Dawes goes home
to Pitts6eld tomorrow night to rest for a few
days before the tariff bill comes up for debate
and consideration The prospects for passing
the bill reported to-day are not cheerful. Pre-
diclions are numerous that it will be strangled
at an early day in the house, and, as everybody
knows, it hasn't the ghost of chance iii the
senate. The opening debate will occupy fort
night, unless an attempt is made to limit it.
THE SPRINGFIELD ARMoRERs PAY.
The exact language of the amendment agreed
to by the senate yesterday, in lieu of the item
inserted by the house in the deficiency bill, pro-
yding for the back pay of the worlmen in the
Springfield armory and otcr government work
| shops, is as lollows That there shall be paid to
| the policemen, oilers, and shop tenders, who
were employed at the Springfield armory, on
and after the Both day of July, 1868, the sums
respectively by which their wages were reduced
by order of the war department, under the eight
hour law, so called The amendment was
agreed to- This will be nonconcurred in by
the house. and then it will go to committee of
conference, when it will probably be fixed up so
as to provide for tile back pay claimed
THE FUNERAL OF A LAND GRANT BILL.
The house buried the Bay Field and st, Croix
land grant bill again this afternoon. Scofeld of
Pennsylvania asked the speaker when the next
funeral of the bill would take place. The
friends of the grant are SO completely disheart-
eued that they will probably abandon further
attempts to obtain anything from the house; at
least till after the presidential election.
TIE ABBOTT CONTESTED ELECTION
case will not be taken up in the senate till the
return of Senator Poole from North Carolina.
There seems to be no doubt that the senate will
adopt the majority report, andrefuse to give the
seat TO Abbott
SENATOR LOGAN
declared to-day that he should not attend the
Cincinnati convention, and that he had no idea
of deserving the republican party in the ensuing
campaign. SAM WELLER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-17
TIC AInhnmn Claims.

LONDON, April 16. The following note ae-
companied the counter case delivered TO the
board of arbitration at Geneva, yesterday, on
behalf of Great Britain; "The undersigned is
instructed by her maiesty's government TO say
that while presenting their counter case under
the special reservation hereinafter mentioned,
they find it incumbent upon them 10 inform the
arbitrator that a a misunderstanding has un-
fortunately arisen between Great Britain and
the United States touching the nature and eX-
tent of the claims referred TO in the treaty of
Washington The misunderstanding relates to
claims for indirect losses under three heads:
First-lOss in transfer of American shipping to
the British tag. SecOnd-Loss from en-
HANGED insurance. Third-Loss from pro-
longaton of the war. The claims
for indirect losses are not admitted by her mai
esty's government TO be within the scope and in
tentiou of the arbitration. Her malesty's gov
eminent have been and still are in correspond
ence with the government of the United States
in relation thereto. As that correspondence has
not been brought to a final issue, her m0iesty's
government desire that the arbitration shall pro-
coed with reference to claims tor direct loss.
They have thought it proper, meantime,
to present a counter case which is
strictly confined to direct claims, IN hope
that the unfortunate misunderstanding
may be removed. Her maiestys government
hereby expressly and formally notify the arbi-
traitors that this counter case is presented with
out prejudice to the position assumed by Ler
majesty's government in the correspondence
whereto reference has been made and under
express reservation of all her majesty's right in
the event of difference continuing TO exist be.
tween the parties. II Unnecessary further commu-
nication will be made to the abritrators
tSigned.) TENTERDEN
A special dispatch from Geneva to the Daily
News says, it is feared that the nature OF the
protest againstthe jurisdiction Of the arbitrators
at Geneva over the American claims for indirect
damages, may prevent a settlement of the dis
pute between England andAmerica arising under
those claims
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-04-17
ADVERTISING RATES.

Is DAILY sFT-For the square" Of tsnH Is sgss
type time IS cts; each subsequent insertion 80 cts;
week s2.I5; weeks $500; month $500; year $50;
ana TIE same proportonally for any number Of squaT
Two lines for one week siOO; three lines 81 25;
lines 81 81 five lines $50. Local notices IS cents per
line for each insertion Business notices Is cents per
Enc Obituary notices resolutions &C. cents per iine
Legal advertisements 81 per square for Art nertion
each subsequent insertion Scents.
Special positions in the paper and special styles a.
display will he Charged extra rates Cuts and doutl
column advertisements allowed Onlyto limited extent
and double rates charged foT the whole space occupied
IE WEEKLT SPY-Fir-t Insertion SlO0 per square
each subsequent insertion 80 cents; months $780, one
year $500.