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, 1873-12-11

Southern l!ailroud to-day openod bils for the
construction Of tho kings' Mountain Tunnel in
Lincoln County, Tenn, OIL tho lina OF the
Southern Nailroad. Tho tunnel is 1000 feot
lols, through limestone aud sandstone rock.
The Indications arc, that several bids have como
under 5000, QUO for the complete work. The ex-
act result o1 the bids il not made public yet aud
the contract will not be awarded for several
days.
, 1873-12-11
4 Raid OH Utah Mining sxvind1crs,

SALT LA9E, Dec. l0.-Johu N. Whitney,
prominent mining operator, WAS ayreBtod yestor-
day and takun Eaat on reputation from tho
sale Of tho Eureka Mine. Neqnisitious are hero
flom the Governors OF other 6tutes for Utah
mining swindlors.
, 1873-12-11
OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS,

LIVERPOOL, Doc. 10-StealnBhips Pembroke
and pennsylyania, from New York, and sa1nariu
from Boston, have arrived out.
NEW YoRK, Deo. TO- Arrived Steamships
Tlurlngia, from Hamburg, and Greece, from
Liverpool.
BnEsr, Deo. 10.--Eteamer St. Lawrence, from
New York, has arrived
, 1873-12-11

vhiol, Ia " ou,nuu nowadays, may By pioly presenot
by tia " uenvtI's Gvtoasnu It nat t,ssa
t;luusAns OF cAs1a nh3se tAn alt wHs nnlLE TIT II
haul.tu. sld Hover fasd to areoat ts ucA} mud
psolnoo hosltt!Y And 1gar.us esawth; Il |, ~ ,hs
application rill tenst L sot aud xoAAs for sststl ds
Fur sAlv ly aEH4xt4IS sTa1y ywhRse.
, 1873-12-11

CONCORD, N, H., Deo. 10.--1he State Tompe1-
ance conyontlon to-day adopted strong pro.
Aibltosy resolutions. and Nominated Dr.. john
Ulaoknlan for Governor, and David uoald for
AailIoad CommtBHipuer.
, 1873-12-11
IMPORTATION or BIRDS.

CINolNNATI, Dec. 10.-Iho Aoclimatizattop
Societ, this morning received 10, UU0 wortl, Of
birds from Germany, comprising many varieties
neyor before brought to this country. They will
bo ninteEea In tho Burnett wooda and turned at
large next spring.
, 1873-12-11

DETROIT. Mich, Dec. 10.-Tho 6uporyipins
Inspector aud tic local Steamship Inspectors
pronounce, as every way false, the report sent to
Chicago papers that the propeller City Of De-
IN every respect in thorough sea~going coudi-
ton.
, 1873-12-11

Tho only reAhlo Melelns Tor diseases Of tho kliaeu
nnd urinary organs pcsfot d!usote, tila hug H"n.
tuat rutaady Tor thr ~ allssasss known. ....
1t lo Ut thu Tow silencs tia! nave Atood tho tcat
tlHs has truo aud Fsugiae motit; 1enAFo oi cum.
Rt4Iup,
, 1873-12-11
Tho Cnlifornin l. Texas Construction
GYtnrf4 t&llEs

Special Dispatch 10 The Cafcago Tribune,
Pu1LApELrI1A, Pa, Doc. 1O.-Aluj. Frank
Boud, Vlce-Prcaidont 1T tho California D. Texas
Construction Company, informed your corro-
itors aro perfectly satisfied with tho proposed
agroom,ont, aud that all have signed it saye
tow, whom llo expects to loar from during tic
ensuing week.
, 1873-12-11

SNetiaf UtsDtfeh 10 TIE (Hicd00 ITibWMe.
DAvESpon1, la.,. Dec. 10.-Gcorge l.. Car-
Freight mud Ticket Agent OF tic Peoria l. Rock
1bland Railroad, with headquarters ut Pcoria.
This position was mnde vacant by tho recent
resignation OF Mr. J. A. Gror.
, 1873-12-11
A Call to He Made Upon tho Manages
ncnt Of the indianapolis, ssluoM,ing-
ttsr1 Il Western T3ntlr0ud.-A Search


SEfcsal Uej'alch % TIE CAic09o T775UNf.
DLooM1SuToN, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-.Ihe ralmorcd OK
iatcnce Of fraud in the management OF tho III
dianapolia, Bloomington {; Western nailrond,
similar to lhat recently unonr.i.od in tho man.
agemett OF tho Gilman, Chnton l. Springfield
Road, LAS Mt last cu!tEinatcd i'll call for n,eot-
Ing of the citizens Of Empire Township. Nc
Ieau County, to discuss whit is best to be dono.
and, possibly, to appoint committee to visit tho
general Offices Of tlo road. md make thorough
yeBtigation Of the mattor.
, 1873-12-11

SPECIAL NOTICES


Tosc pills cn,n2ossd exclusively ot vegetable Iu
~ " n!thoaE they snltEoy snpesclo tg ns
~ d!saoty u!"n tue !!yor and vauabu ranlny II
y! cases ot ssnnxemont tesuias tr?m ui.ar. ,rad
i%;,diao.on y, slo* iloaaohs ;lhoid FStors, 1o A..
For aaln by ell tfuYQAts a.li unaa
, 1873-12-11
CASUALTIES,


LosB OF Llfo OH TIC Lakcs.
Slxttal Dispatch to Tho Chicago Tribune.
DETNoiT, Mich, Doc. 10.-StatiHticB compiled
here show that tho total loss Of life on tie Treat
Lakes this soaaon from other than at,,ral causes
was 193, Of which 1G0 resulted from drowning,
20 FROM accidents, and l from, burning.
, 1873-12-11

rho Notorious Irving Receives q Six.
Hcnrss Sentence.
New YORK; Dec. 10.-J. r. Irving, the aelf-
acausod Nathan u,urdo.or, has been aontenccd
to seven yearH and xix monthH confinement in
the Sing Sing Prison, on charge Of burglary.
, 1873-12-11

SDeeinE DiapNtch {o Iht Chicago Tribune,
sT. Louis, No., Nov. 10.-TLe acanittal of
Allon and hia companions, cilurgel with breach
Ut ponce III pursuing Hogan through the streets
Of this city OH Sunday, lowing after him like
demons is regarded In respectable circles aa dis
graceful
, 1873-12-11

tie. Of Muacatino, and N. ". Gnrretson. Of Mad
son, ending III thu election Of Little. THO othor
officers wero elected without opposition.
, 1873-12-11

Correspondence At Tie Chicag0 IFtINut,
McGREaon, H., Doe. 8.--William D. Miner, Of
nceyiile, H., WAS fatally njutod Friday last, by
having his head caught il horsepower which
ho was oiliug. Several pieces Of tho froutal
bone camo out while tho wound was being
dressed.
, 1873-12-11

Eastern Railroads and tho r'nas Sya.
tcln--AFEGnhc&ata Against Al,0titiOfa--
A OiViAolat1, lll1l 11nAY IL lY,ts Kuiacsl.

tclt--ATsrtanhe&ata h=stinRt AbOtiti0fa--
A Dividend, ind 1lo.v 1t 1v,tx Ik.1iso<7.
SDecidf Usrateh II Iht Chttugo 1rjbuu.
BosToN, Dec. 10.--'rlo FREQ mss systou, on
rairoadu nenlnH destined to rccoiyo nolne oyor-
lau!lng III this Statc evon II 1t Ia not seriously
altorod. At tho recent nooting Of tho Old
Colony Railway tho question eanlo Up, nt'd tho
abolieh the wIlolo Bystom II tho stocki,oldcls
would only sny tlle word. This they woro not
rcaty do. however.
To-day tho question came up in tho Boston d
Hnid he should DO glad 10 DO rolio'vod Of tlo
labor. Tho Prcsioont aud Directors would bo
Elad to 500 tho sygtcm dono away with, Int it
waH risky experiment.. Ono stockl,oldor told
how q nai1 had been rof.,uosl pass, mud went to
50, 600 worth Of freight III less than weol.
:rllis seemed to appal tho atockhodere. They
leaitated, aud tho whole matter wnB tabled.
In tho course Of tho dabate, on o nation to
isauo q loan Of a.00o,ooo. it oan,o out t1at tic
annual dividend OF s24U, Zoo, sono OF II at per
cont. Tlis rond has recently completed an
allianco with tho Grand Trunk whicl, bids fair
to be Of signal advantage to it.
Tho Demand In m1l.vat,,1cc for mn
1mprovc,ncrt III transportation
Encil1tics.
sptcto! Dtspaseh to The Chicago Tribune.
M1LwAuKEE, Dec. 10-Tlo Committee MP
poiEteu by the Cllnmber or Commerce Of tlis
CITY, to confcr with the agents Of tho different
freight lines lcadlng out Of this city, ,nudo tho
following report at the noon Board To-day
Tint, purtuslt to noticc, meeting waa hold, at
which tue agents aforesaid woro present. The delay
it lunding cars wuH represented occurring on the
trarks TO tue A1lwaules nnd st. ln11l c1evuaor Tho
General Freight Agent Of the Milwaukee Il t;t. Paul
Halfway WIG waa lro,on stae4 tl,at the roud was do
Ing Al i'll ta power to iuclttato business hut your
Committee could act no information ~ to uuy f,ituro
changes III tic hing loalinC whether tcro
wau 1ikey to lc any further Improvement upon tho
rreseut allow rate Of handling for Eastcrn shif-
inent Your Committee nre Of opinion That by bot
ter syacm Of loading md unloading tlsn At prcs.
ent exists tho shipments FROM this city might 10 largo
" Increased. JAs;Es KEr1En,
Na. T. afCLANl.t.
CHAs, +. jones,
, 1873-12-11

Will offer, on Monday, Doc. s, spe-
cia] Bargains in LACE GOODS, con-
sisting Of Point Gazo, Point APP
p1iquo, Point de Paris, and Valen-
ciennes Sets, at prices much below
cost Of importation.
Point Gazo, Point Applique, Point
do Paris, and Valoncionles Trim
ming LAGOS, Collars, Hdkfs., slooyos,
Barbos, Coitturos, Capes, Sashes,
&c., at corresponding reduction
from former prices.
Our ontiro stock Of Black Thread,
Guipure, Yak, and Beaded Trim.
ming Lacos marked ut prices not
half their value.
Novelties in Tics, Jabots, Collar
and choice designs, all we'll adapted
for the Holiday Season.
State O. TU3CU7E]Gm0K- -cnc
, 1873-12-11

HA."
Statement showing tho casl receipts and dAl,urge-
mens Of tho Grain Inspection Department Of tho
City Of Chicago for each month Of lilo year, ending
Oct. 81, 1873:
, 1873-12-11

IEXu3.fEst,nfJ

WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 10.-OutRtauding
logal-tenders, S371 ,4SG,7l8.
, 1873-12-11
Tho 11oWea Il Macy bankruptcy
CNSc.

., Special Df.pateh to 7he Chicago Tribune.
New YonK, Dec. 10.-1Iowcs l. Macy filed
States District Court, an auswer to the petition
OF Aonzo D. Morgan, asking that they uny be
adjudicatcd banlrupts. They havo requested
for various reasons that Ill injunction bo Issued
or levying on any Of the FIRMS PROPERTY until
certain allts now pending against thom nro sot-
tied. Judge Dlatclford thought their reasons
for aaking this weEo so good that ho granted 1t.
Tho Louisville, New Albu1,y d st.
Bankruptcy.
LOUISVILLE Dec. ia meeting Of tho stock
holders Of the Louisville. New Albany 4; st.
Louis AIRLINE Railroad was held IN Now Albany
to-day, to take steps to releve tho road from i'm
pointed at tic last meeting to visit
Louisville creditors reported tlat tley had
proposed giving creditors tho trBt-lnortgago
bonds OF the Company in sufficient amount to
holdora Of tic road SLOWED no disposition to
yield, aud Mayor Jacobs, Of Louisville, stated
that although great interest was taken In the
road. yot the people, having been unfortunate in
ana1er oa annsafs 10 hsy won not vote
instructing the Directors to.mska tho best terms
possible with tho creditors, md recommilting
the whole uaattor to them prevailed. Some we're
in favor Of letting tho road 80 to sale. It is
~
that such will be the rosult. This seems to be
tho general belief.
Financial Matters in Now York,
New YonK. Dec. 10.-A suit has jugt been be-
gun In the suMem Court by Morris Culliyer,
plaintiff, nsainst Drake Bros, brokers, 10 test
the legality Of tho heavy Interest charged by
brokers on customers balances.
A report was preHonted to the Cheap Trane-
portation Association, Yesterday, sotting forth
many ilupOHitioDb mon tho prn11t,cnr ,II rnn,
sumer practiced by railway managers. and point
lnE out tle nloshodn by which thoy can be ronlo-
died " tho establishment Of d national freight
limo from tho East to tho Wost, which ala1 rc-
duce rates sufficiently to offor compensation
for Tho expense of maintaining aud running it
only. Enlarged canals, GU Which steam shall bo
used as a motive power, are among tlle e1pcd-
ants mentioned.
Il. +. Horrick t. Co.. bankers and brokers, Ex-
Change court, havo suspended.
Lezul-Tondcra.
WAsH1Norok. D. O., Dec. 10.-0utRtanding
, 1873-12-11
GRAIN INSPECTION.
Increased Expenses Of the 0iflce.C Commit
leo on Appeals.
Exhibits Showing the Work Of the
Year.


SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-Tho annual 70"
port Of 0rain Inspector Harper cont In over q
mouth ainoc, Inns not yot appeared IN print. ar
1t contains much valuable information aond tt
In full:
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31
Another Robbery.

In the Register Of Sunday morning,
under date of previous day, we find
the following from Stuart, town on
the Rock Island, II. r., west of Des
MoineS:
The people of Stuart were aroused
this morning about two o'clock by
the report OF arevolvcr, accompanied
by cry of murder. The writer, who
had been awake all night, was still
awake in his room in the Astor
House, and hearing both the report
of the revolver and the cry of muir
der, aroused some others and hasten
cd to the place from which the cry
proceeded. The scene of tumult and
confusion was the jewelry store OF
Lindsay and Campbell, who also
keep Il restaurant In the same build
ing. Itappears that at about 1880
last evening two masked robbers en-
tered the store and asked for
something to eat of Mr.. c., who was
sleeping in the store. They got in
by turning the key which had been
left in the door, with II pair of pin
GERS. They stated to Mr.. G. that they
were detectives in search of the rail-
road robbers, upon which Mr.. c..
asked them why they were masked,
and they said because the robbers
knew them. They followed Mr.. G..
around with loaded revolvers and
compelled him to get them what
they wanted; after they finished
their supper, one Of the villains
asked Campbell to change a fifty dollar
bill, but he mistrnsting their design,
told them that he was only clerk
and that the proprietor had taken all
the money home with him that
night. The robbers also compelled
Campbell to open trunk there was
there, but finding nothing OF value,
they possessed themselves of what
money they could find in the drawer
and telling him to go to bed and
keep still and that fhe made the least
alarm they would shoot him. Ask
ing him where Cap. Stuart's Office
and the bank were they opened the
door aid went out. Mr.. Campbell
waited until he thought they had
got out Of sight and went out ofthe
back door to arouse Mr.. Lindley
who lives next door. One of the
robbers fired at him but missed and
Campbell giving the cry Of murder
the william ran. 1t is thought
that these robbers and would ~
murderers belong t3 the gane OF
train robbers. aogra responsibility
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31
The Grange 0s a Party.

The Order of the Patrons Of Hus-
bandry IL bound by its organic law
not to NEEDLE In politics ms an order.
This IL granted on all hands. The
Democratic journals OF the country
are, however, continually and perth
naciously insisting that the Order
shall resolve Itself into political
party and make its own nominal
tions. There are few questions
that might be pertinent here. Had
the Grange In the State been organ
lied upon political basis how many
members would it have had ut this
time? How many tens Of thousands
of the very best Changers ut this
time would have never not only not
joined it, hut upon the day, 1t Ii base
~ prostituted will leave It at once.
Again; the agriculturists Of the
country though numerous and COM
prising many OF the best people Of
the country, nevertheless constitute
only about one-seventh of the popu-
lation, and now successful Is it possi-
BILE for u secret party of all the agri-
culturists to be against all the rest of
the peoples Secret political societies
are justly unpopular; they are OPP.
posed to the genius Of our free insti-
buttons, and when coupled with a
class party also, will, in all cases be
as short lived rs they are the very
height of folly. If the Changers
would perish in far less time than
they have been organizing, let them
assume the form and acts Of a poIit-
zeal party. 1t is to aid in avoiding
this and solely In the interests Of the
Patrons that we write thus. = Ott,ua-
ica Courier.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31

We heht ifiuch said OF the late In
crease Of freigkts on railroads, which
= attributed to the bad work OF the
ranges In Illinois and hence IL is
rgncd that the Order will prove a
arse to the very interest it was
offended 70 promote. Not quite
fast, gentlemen. The Grange
'l.isiation In Illinois may not
~ Just what, 1t should DO, to pro.
l,ct the farmer and do justice by the
,,ilroads. This could hardly be ex-
'rcted. But what the railroads de-
lire is the repeal OF all law which has
s, tendency to compel them to do
eight by tho public. The question is
hnll the railroad companies or the
i,epple make the law.
In our Judgment the railroads are
committing q grave mistake. They
s.slld better advance their own IN
'efe t. by seeking 70 promote the
,u,sperIty Of the fsr,iier. !, IL the
country IL made TO prosper, com-
. ,ce will be augmented und the
.asiness Of the roads increase while
i.,.ripple the resources of the coun-
fv mi,sst certainly reduce the bust
,,.--- ~ the roads. What is needed IL
i's,a iegislatIon rs vii! secure proiee-
.,li, q, the farmer aud ut the same
tnne ,le practical In It's operations
80 inst to tlfc railroads. Cgiiterriste
ssSu.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31

The Chicago Times has been a po-
litical Bible to great many Du-
buque Democrats, and now let them
read what it says to all "those politi.
cal relics who persist In thinking
that the Democratic party still sur
vives.u 1t says: "They are hulks
rotting, on the slow waves, moored to
the dismal shores OF the past, unable
to catch with their rotting sails sin
gle breath of the good wind that
veers toward the haven OF reform,
Haunting their old flag in the rotten
air, on the rotten sea, and under the
brazen sky OF party world" Are
there any Dubuque Democrats who
are willing to acknowledge that the
party 10 Observation-Disclosures Times.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31
Iowa News.

Thursday OF last week one train
on the Rock Island Il Pacific road
took twelve cars Of tea eastward.
A reunion OF the soldiers OF the
war with Mexico is called 10 meet at
Des Moines, Sept. II, IL, and IL,
those dates being the anniversary OF
the battle and capture Of the city OF
Mexico. The survivors Of The war
of 1872 are also invited to be present.
Clay county has taxable property
10 the amount Of S8i3,l39.
Humboldt county has 2, $50 inhabit-
ants. In 1872 the number Of acres OF
improved land was 1878; the
number OF bushels Of wheat harvest
ed $500; 1854 bushels Of corn;
105, a2l bushels Of oats; IL, 1853 BUSH
els Of barley, and number OF pounds
Of wool shorn, 2,5l3.
Free mail delivery has been inaug-
urated in Des Moines, and the capi-
tai 10 happy.
J. n. Carpenter, Of Lyon county,
has little wheat field containing
one thousand acres.
Last week an attempt was made to
burn Burlington, but happily it was
unsuccessful.
Ira s. Carpenter has disposed of
his interest in the Abba Spirit and
will remove to Indiana.
The total value Of assessed proper
ty in Winneshiek county is s4,lG7,-
9l6.
The Keokuk & Kansas City Rail-
road Company has secured five mil
lions Of dollars for the construction
of the road.
Two contractors at Sioux City
have furnished to the Government,
during the current year, upwards Of
g, 900 bushels OF oats and more than
G6, 900 bushels Of corn, the aggregate
value OF which il above $4,000,
every cent Of which the Journal says
has been expended among the pro-
ducers of that section Of country.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31
Freight Reduction.

NEW Work, July 28.--The mana.
gers OF the trunk lines to the West
have made the following reductions
in freight charges on first class mer-
chandise, which includes dry goods,
boots and shoes, clothing, ETC.: From
New York to Chicago per cwt., Is
cts, formerly one dollar; Cincinnati,
70 cts, formerly ~ cts. st. Louis,
81 cts, formerly .2S.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31

The Annual Meeting Of tho State
Teachers Association will be held Ia
the University building, Iowa City,
commencing August 36th and closing
On the 2Rth
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-31

Last Friday morning a fire broke
out in baltimore and the attending
loss is estimated at half million of
dollars.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-08-23
BY w. H. SCANLAND.
TERMS


The BossIER BANNER is published every
Saturday morning. Subscription. 81 per
aunum, 81 - for six months, and 81 D for
three months.
For advertisements inserted in news col
umns y cents per line for each insertion
will he charged.
Announcing candidates for ofice-invari
ably in advance-SlO.
Advertisements inserted for specified
time and discontinued by the advertiser be-
fore that time expires, will he charged at
the regular rates for the time and space
occupied. and not pro rata rates Of the time
for which the advertisement was originally
inserted
All advertisements and subscriptions are
due on presentation, unless otherwise con-
tracted for.
All circulars. communications and cards
OF candidates or official aspirants, and other
matter intended for personal benefit, will be
charged for at the rate of - cents per line,
cash in advance of first insertion if not in
serted in regular advertising columns.
Simple announcements of marriages and
deaths made gratis. Obituary notices, trih-
utes of respect. resolutions of public meet
ings, &c, will be charged the same as adj
yertisemcnts
No improper, Extensively personal, or
otherwise ohjectional matter inserted on
any terms.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-08-23

The Times of yesterday, 22d,
reports a fall Of four and one
half inches in Red River at
Shreveport for the "a hours
ending at 8 o'clock Thursday
evening. This leaves the river
IL feet and 2 inches above the
lowest water of the past sea-
sea, or 16 feet and 2 inches be-
low the highest water of the
present season. Four feet
steamboat water reported on
Coushatta bar and four and
and one-half feet on the other
bars with the river falling.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-08-23

SOMETHING NEw.-Yesten,
day tweflty~six bales of bav
were received by Messrs. Sta.
eey & Poland, shipped from
Brooklyn, the first depot on
the Texas and Pacific this
side of Dallas. The circus
men who have used it saw
that their horses perfer it TO-
Western hay.
We have not recorded an
event that afforded us more
pleasure for a long time. Be.
ing almost "monomanical" on
the subject of living at home
this first shipment of hay form
Texas is occasion of great iubi.
lation. We wonder if our old
Texas gentleman. who thought
editors didn't know what thgS
were writing about when shev
advised the Southern people to
raise more corn and less cotton.
won't regard this enterprising
man in Brooklyn as a simple~
ton. On the contrary, We
think he deserves a golden
medal, but as we have none
to bestow, if he will send us his
address we will present him
with a copy of the weekly
Times for a year.-[Shreyeport
Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-08-23

We understand that the
catterpillars are eating up the
cotton on some of the planta-
tions in this parish. The
Shreveport Times Of Friday
gives a distressing account OF
the ravages Of the caterpillar
and boil worm both in the bot
toms and on the hills. In De
Soto the young cotton will be
almost an entire failure, while
all will be very materially
damaged.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-08-23

A correspondent writes up
an incident, from which we get
this: A darkey and a mule
were quietly jogging along a
dirty road, both fast asleep
when the quick fluttering ola
piece of loose paper caused the
beast to suddenly swap ends
whereby the African was LAID
out sprawling in the dust;
The then-awkward "man ana
brudder" stood and watched
the retreating beast for a tuli
minute before he could say 9
word. Surprising himseI
alone, he finished up what
seemed to be a clinching argu-
ment with him on the suDJecG:
Oats what makes me 'spiSe
a mule"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1873-08-23
Inmigration Convention.
From the Crescent City.l

From the Crescent Cityl
The Baton Rouge Gazette
Comet is doing good service in
the advocacy of a division
of large plantations into
small farms, and q large
immigration. 1t recommends
that a state convention be
called at an early day to be
composed of representa<
tive property holders and land
owners in the different parish
es for the purpose of perfect
ing complete parochial and
state organizations to unite the
wealth and intelligence of the
state in its great work. That
journal assumes that the plan
tiers have realised in the splen-
did exhibitionof fraud, force,
corruption and taxes, the nat
ural results of their highfalutin
ideas of cultiyating big planta-
tons with freed labor, and the
:. disastrous policy they pursued
in bringing into the state large
bodies of freedmen from Virs
J ginia and elsewhere, and i'm
porting Chinese, instead O.
spending the same amount o.
money to promote white immi.
grafton.
We heartily indorse the
proposition for a state conven
ton for the purpose mention,
ed, and hope it will be called
without needless delay. Lou
isiana needs immigrants who
will come here with their intel
llgence and capital and mus
Gle.