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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A HORRIBLE AFFAIR.-On last
Thursday evening a difficulty
took place at Mr.. Wagner's store,
which resulted in a young man by
the name Of Burleson getting his
brains cut out with an az in the
hands of Mr.. John Rucker.
From the best information we can
obtain, the particulars are about
as follows At the time above
mentioned, young Burleson was
at the store and very drunk, he at
first had a difficulty with a negro,
whom he shot through the shoul-
der and cut with a bowie.knife in
several places, and shortly after
ward had a row with young Ruck-
er, whom he attempted to shoot.
Rucker, however, was too quick
for him, and split his head open
with an ak. Burieson is still alive,
but DR.. Scales informs us that it
is next to impossible for him to re-
cover, and we expect at any time
to hear that he has breathed his
last. Rncker has not yet been
taken in custody BY the officers Of
the law.-fMansfield Reporter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

The New Orleans Cotton Ex-
change gives 3,552,OOO bales as
their estimate of the cotton crop
of 1924. The Agricultural
Bureau at Washington estimates
it 3. 7OO, 900 bales.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

The new Chicago post-office
will be the largest government
building outside of Washington.
1t is $40 feet long, 80 wido, and
will be ESQ high.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

John Church told a Kentuckian
the other day that Daniel Boone
was only a "one-horse whisky dis
tiller," instead of a great hunter,
and the family of Mr.. Church can
secure his effects by writing to the
Coroner of Maysville.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

The Iowa State Grange, which
claims to represent the sentiment
of one hundred thousand farmers
in that state, has passed a resolu'
ton requesting Iowa Congress.
men to vote against the restora-
ton of the duty on tea and coffee,
and favor the revival of the in
come tax if more taxation shall
become necessary. The explana.
tion of this proceeding is that
Iowa would have no income tax to
pay and that its burden would
fall mainly upon the Eastern
States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

Mr.. Ostend, of Illinois, bought
his daughter May a delaine in
stead of a poplin dress, and May
went right out and drowned her
self in Snyder's Greek.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A bore is a man who persists in
talking to you about himself when
you wish to talk about yourself.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

An obituary notice in a Wes-
torn paper contained the touch
ing Intelligence that the de-
ceased chad accumulated a lit.
tie money and ten children"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A Little Rock taxpayer wants
q CommMittee of Fifty to investi-
gate corrupt officials. Then like
the New York Committee of
Seventy, it can run all the offices
itself. "a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A fair young creature, with a
penchant for cards, thus address
ses an epistle to her masculine
friend: ''Come and play youcur
with me this evening" And he
got mad, and said a 'sgraduate'
who had such spells as that was
no right bower for him.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

The new Ohio insane asylum,
At Newbarg, will be completed
IN the fall of 1874, at a cost of
355O,OOO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

The report OF the committee on
relief to the homesteaders of
northwestern Iowa says that $50
families, embracing about 1000
persons, are suffering for want of
food, fuel, and clothing, and there
are about $4,000 acres of land
under cultivation for which seed
will be required in the spring.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

T Now is the time to re-
pair your fences and cut roads
around your farms. Keep off
the fire-fend.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

~ During the week the
Parish Court, Police Jury and
School Board, have all been
IN session. A busy time for
our usually quiet village.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

w Weather pretty cold
this week. Splendid opportu-
nifty for saving your bacon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

W We will publish the
Parish Court and Police jury
proceedings Of this week in
our next issue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

Lucy Lawrence, co.ored, died at
the poor.hcuse 10 Somerville,
Tenn, on the 9th ult., aged 120
years. She was once owned by
the noted robber, John A. Murrell,
who figured so conspicuously in
Tennessee and Kentucky many
years ago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

The Missouri Harrisonian ad-
vertised four hundred and twenty
cow bells for sale, and explains
that it took them from q hardware
man in payment for job work.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

F Read the new adver
isements in this issue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A Titust1lle paper says: "a
man called at one of our shoe
stores yesterday and vainly es-
sayed to get on either numbers II,
II or Is shoes. The store keeper
then suggested that he should put
on a thinner pair ofstockings and
try on the box
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

chicago is now exercised over
the abuseiknown as ssstraw bailn
N the treatment of criminals.
Inere have been 500 indictments
spls year Of men who have not
oeea brought to trial.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

New Orleans is receiving cotton
at the rate Of ten thousand bales
. day, and ID correspondingly
happy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A Green Bay woman, whose
husband kicks her down stairs
every second night, says she likes
to look over his old letters com.
mencing with +: my dearest,dar
ling little Minnie, heaven alone
knows the depth Of my love for
you"
It is announced from Washing.
on that the late President Lin
coins coachman has been ap
pointed to a snug place in the
Treasury Department. This goes
far to confirm the popular belief
that ours is a stable government
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-01-10

A preacher took up a collec-
non on Sunday and found, when
nn hat was returned that there
wasn't a penny in it. II thank
my God," said he. turning the
nat upside down, and tapping
the crown of it with his hand,
that l have got my hat back
nom this congregation"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
NEW YORK.
The WOmen's Temperance Hove
ment.
No New Developments in the L&te
FOrgeries.
snow s,orm-Travei Onstrnosed.

New YORK, February pa committee OF
sixteer ladies. advocating the temperance
cause, paid a visit last evening to Harry
HiIFs Variety Theater on Houston street Tor
the purpose of securing that place for a meet
ing next Sunday night. Hill. who was absent
at the time, returned later in the evening,
and learning of the ladies' visit and its.object
Immediately wrote card to the public, in
which he Endorsed the temperance movement
and deprecated the too free use of jntoxicat-
ing liquors, and placed his theater at the dis
posal of the temperance advocates for any
Sunday they may select.
The Stock and Gold Exchanges were dull,
and the lists generally closed at the lowest
prices of the day.
Nothing of special interest in connection
with the arrest of the alleged forgcr. Mckay.
occurred yesterday.
The regular meeting of the Governing Com
mittee of the Stock Exchange was postponed
till today, when the report of the sub-com-
mittee appointed to investigate the forgeries
will be acted upon.
The weather this morning is clear and cold.
The snow storm of yesterday has seriously
obstructed travel in the city, but 70 serious
detentien to mails has been reported. Many
vessels are detained in the harbor. ewing to
heavy fall of snow and high wind; among
others the Cunard steamer RussiR, which
sailed az 9 o'clock this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
FOREIGN.
The Anhnntee War.

LONDON, February 26--The late news from
the gold coast, giving an account of battle
between the Ashantees and British troops and
detailing the heavy losses sustained by Com
mander Woolsley. has created q depressing
feeling. and further news is anxiously await
ed at the war office. Considerable excitement
prevails, and by many officials the position OF
the English expedition against the Ashantees
is considered critical. 1t is announced this
morning that preparations have already been
commenced for dispatching more troops to
join WOolsley's forces.
LATER.-An official dispatch from Sir Gar
nett Woolsley received at the war Office am
nounees the utter defeat of the Ashantees by
the English troops and capture of COsmasse.
This stronghold of the Ashantees was captur-
ed on the fourth of February. after Ave days,
hard fighting. The loss on both sides is very
heavy. Commander WOOlsley reports that he
has captured many prisoners.
VIENNA. February 26.-It is announced that
the Emperor of Austria will shortly visit the
Italian court at Rome.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
Fx-CoIIector Badeau Arreated.

BRookLYS. February 26.-It has been ru-
mored for several days that the examination
Of the accounts Of the tax collectors Office by
the Board Of Audit has resulted in the discov-
cry Of evidence Sufficient to warrant the ar
rest Of Ex-Collector Isaac Badeau. and yes
terday he was arrested on affidavit Of Comp
troller sheroder for embezzling funds amount
ing il the aggregate to more than $4,000.
preliminary hearing was had before JudEe
Moore. who fixed the bail at $4,000, to be
offered By two sureties. to justifylin double the
amount is necessary. The bail was furnished
last evening. and Badeau released.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

THEY make q great fuss over little
things in England. To prove the accu-
racy Of this assertion, it is only neces-
sary to, refer to the fact that they have
actually appointed costly commission
to make observations of Venus in tran
stu. To accomplish this the better,
they propose to send one set of
astronomers to Visdivostock in Rus
sian Siberia, others to Pekin, Nagasaki,
Crozet aud Kerqueen islands in the Ant
arctic region, and still others to New
Zealand, Chatham Island, near New
Zealand, and Robert Town, Van Del
mans Land.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
memnhinn ln New Yorl.

suicide OF MemPhian in NV York
From the World of Sunday
j. Hamilton Smith, a provincial actor,
known as Notlimah' Smith, committed
suicide at the Madison Avenue Hotel,
Twenty-seventh street and Madison ave-
nue., early Yesterday morning, by shoot
inr himself through the heart with a
Sharpe's revolver. Mr.. Smith WAS n
native of Memphis, Tenn, thirty years
old, and a man of fine personal appear
ance and education. When the war
broke out he succeeded to an estate
worth $50 600 to $40, 600, which became
so impoverished as to be volueless five
years ago. Mr. Smith tlansposed the
letters OF one OF his christian names, went
on the stage as Aothmah' Smith,
and achieved some Success in the
provinces in secondary parts. He took
board at the hotel in which he died four
weeks ago, and paid his first week s
board He was evidently embarrassed,
but as ne had plenty Of baggage he was
not pressed for money. During the
mast week it was remarked that he had
.becoxe very reserved and melancholy.
Fridsy night he d:ned with a friend ct
the hotel table, and went to bed early
At a. m. yesterday bootbtack knocked
at his room door, and Mr.. Smith shouted
"aG right" At III am. a chamber
maid, thinking that he had left his room,
entered it by pess key and found him
quite dead with a pistol in his ha1d.
Coroner Elckh0f took charge of che
case and found in the room gold wstch
ard chain worth several hundred dollars,
diamond pin, some clothing, a number
of theatrical works, and some manu-
script plays among them Jasette, with
q mart written for Mr.. Smith.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

ANOTHER victory for the women. The
Supreme Court Of Massachusetts has
decided that under the State Constitu-
ton women are eligible to be School
Commissioners. The decision is rather
extra judicial, since it was givea in re-
spouse to resolution of inquiry passed
by the House of Representatives, and,
furthermore, care is taken to say that
the statutes upon the subject have not
been considered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

NJ lie I. Tietjens, the celebrated prima
donna, having frequently Of late given
he services gratuitously in concerts for
the beuest of the poor in Dublin, the
aides Of that city, in gratitude, pre-
sented her with a popHR dress Of irish
manufacture, aad two poor Sisters OF
Charity enriched her with a quality Of
embroidery worked by themselves. Or
the en broidery the lady kept one little
collGr, and, returning the rest to the
nuas, begged them to dispose OF It tor
che benefit of the poeS, saying: As to
the collar, J. shall uever part with III
worked by your hands, which have
lsbored so tenderly for the sick and
helpless, regard It as sacred
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
SaImOn.Fishing ON the Navarro.
E,-op, tho OvarlnYd MnnthIv


Out goes our line-scarce twenty
yards--when we have vigorous strike.
This time fortune favors us, and not the
fish. We feel we have him well'hooked.
Away he goes-whizl works our reel.
He carries out forty yards of line burn
ing our fingers al we somewhat temper
its velocity by pressing it against our
pole; and then he stops. Gently reeling,
we draw him towards US. On he oemes,
for some time without resistance; then
there seems dead stand, and dead
null. We hold him as tight as we think
We dare; our rod is bending, our ihOe is
taut, and wariy, not having overmuch
faith on our own side-kue against ash
we let go our hold, and away goes our
fish, apparently with more vigor than
on the first struggle. We feel we have
plucky, gamy fellow at the end OF our
line, and we must handle him cautious
ly. Failing strength prevents him from
running so far as on the FIRST squirt, and
he sooner comes to 8 stand His ding
being over, ours begins. We turn at our
reel; sullenly he comes along. With
Bonded rod and tight line we bring him
within sight; then near our boat. But
do not imagine we have got him yet; he
may be getting weak, but in his dying
throes, if we make mistake in cur
handling, we shall fad him strong
enough to carry away hook, line or the
top OF our rod. We have him, then,
where we can guide him; perhaps we
may be ableto bring him to the sur
face, and if we do, ten to one
but he will make another bolt
fierce, but short. We are holding
him rather tight, our finger pressing
the line on the rod to prevent its rum
ming too freely from the rest. We do
this to tire him; but still he goes all
round the boat, and the kissing line cuts
through the water. But this fearful
strain upon every muscle cannot last
much longer He soon tires, and we
can easily bring him upon the surface
Weary aud worn out, we draw him near,
so as to hook our gaf under his gills.
The boatman makes the attempt, and
fails. Touched by the iron, he makes
another struggling effort to free himself
from the tight line and fearful hook. A
plunge, luuge, aud disturbance of the
water, as if fifty pound weight had
been thrown into it. 1t is but the last
dying spasm; again we bring him to the
boats side, and this time the boatmen
secures him with the gait.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

GENERAL Vox MoLTKE has the candor
to confess that the German conquests
from France are likely to prove costly
in the end. BE declares that what was
acquired in six months will have to be
protected by force of erms for half a
century to come. since France, notwith-
standing majority of her people are
for peace, is initiating the German army
organization. The inhabitants Of Alsaee
and Lorraine seem determined never
willingly to submit to German rule,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
The Late King LunaiIIo.
From the New York Post.I

From the New York Post.J
After a brief and prosperous reign
Lunalilo, king Of the Sandwich Islands
is dead. On the death of Kamehameha
", his right of succession to the throne,
as a descendant of an ancient royal
family Of the island, was acknowledged,
but his rather dissolute habits rendered
him distasteful to many of his people.
However, as he was considered to be a
good natured sort of man he was duly
elected by the Legislative Assembly in
January 1873, and Immediately assembled
the throne. Impressed with the dignity
Of his new position he at once reformed,
and from wild, gay, registering boon
companion of other wild, gay fellows,
became digni6ed, and, as far as could
be Judged, fairly conscientious ruler.
He was by no means devoid Of educs.
ton, and in his earlier years had enjoyed
the advantages Of foreign travel.
Pleurisy, however, finds its dwelling
place in the palaces Of kings, and basks
in the sunlight of the thron9. Pleurisy
certainly chung to King Lunalilo. 1t
was one Of those old companions whom
he could not shake of. Perhaps it was
a legacy from his wildcat days. Any
way, it carried him to the tombs OF his
ancestors in his thirty eighth year. OF
course, now that he is dead, his people
will suddenly awake to a sense OF his vast
merits. They found fault with him be-
fore he became king because he was a
tavern roysterer; and after they crowned
him, they found fault with him because
he reformed and behaved in an unex-
pectedly respectable manner.
Although the throne of Sandwich
Islands is not the most brilliant in the
world, there age several persons anxious
ly trying to secure the succession.
David Kalakua, a powerful chief, seems
to be the most prominent candidate.
Queen Emma, the widow of former
king, is also talked about; and Ger.
tain plain Mrs Bishop has her claims
10 bring forward. THIS lady is the wife Of
the Minister for Foreign Affairs. and a
princess of the royal family. Kalskua
seems 10 be the choice OF the people A
large meeting in his favor has already
been held.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

private Information from reliable
sources in LoRdon has been received in
Quebec to the effect thatthree regiments
ofthe line are to be forwarded to Can
ada, one of them to be stationed in Cue
bee. This looks like reaction. For some
time past the Canadians have been al
lowed to manage their own affairs. and
British troops have been deemed an
necessary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
Attachment Notice.

Mary Mealy Before John Spelman. JUS
VS.. tice Of Peace of Shelby
Michael Rabbit. county, Tennessee.
TNTHIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENTH HAY
/ ing been sued out under section 300 OF the
Code Of Tennessee, apd returned executed and
levied upon the PROPERTY, OF defendant, u Is
make his appearance before me at my otice,
No. AZ Adams street. upstairs, in the city OF
Memphis, on
Tuesday, the Cd day Of June, 1874,
at twelve o'clock m, and defend the said
attachment suit, within the time prescribed
nv law. OF the same viii be proceeded with ex
psrte. and that copJ Of this order be pub
iished once a week for four succs ssive weeks
IN ths Pnhlic Ledger. This 26th day of Feb
ruary, 1874. JOHN SPELmAN,
1888 9-l5 j.. Z. OF SneIpY EounLN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

Is the case of the State VS.. WilburR.
in which an opinion was rendered sew
eral days ago, the Supreme Court held
that the act of 1871, chapter 80, pro-
hibitiug the carrying OF army pistols.
except openly in the hand, was consti-
tutional and valid enactment. This
settles all the questions on the subject
of the right to carry weapons in favor of
the community and against such prac-
tice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

teresting revelation is made. 1t is as
serted that the people of West Virginia,
weared almost to disgust with their po-
litioal wranglings are tired of the ex-
pertinent of governing themselves, and
are anxious to return to the old govern
ment. If the capital be removed to
Stanton it is urged, the movement for
a union will be easily accomplished.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
Latest from Sne Frontier

CBYESSE, February % Sheridan arrived
from Fort Laramie last night, and leaves for
Chicago to-day. Military preparations con-
tinue. General Forsythe will accompany the
expedition from Fort Laramie. Bosler, the
Indian beef contractor. came from Fort Lara
mic Monday. He reports that a war party Of
Indians had left the Agency. Thirty horses
had been stolen from Nick Janison's rancho.
a. the crossing OF the North Platte.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

Tbs Chattanooga Times only fear
about the Shelby county "novemeot
is that it's too lovely to last" 1t does
not believe tkat any one party, no nat
ter how it be called, can cover witt one
blanket N. B. Forrest and EN-. Eth
ridge, the Nashville Banner and Union
and Americas, and the four daily papers
of Mem phis."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

IL 1890 the revere but twenty-five post
Offices in the United States, and twenty
five cents had to be paid for postage on
a letter sent over 400 miles. There
are to-day thirty thousand post Offices in
the country and a letter can be sent five
thousand miles for three cents, or If you
are not particular about other people
knowing the contents of your missiver
Uncle Sam will carry letter for you tc
any part of his widely extended domin-
ions for a single cent. and furnish the
material on which to write it without
charge, and yet people are not happy
and clamor for cheaper postage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

A VERY interesting discussion is in
progress in Virginia. The old capitol
building at Richmond has become very
shaky. and the Senate is contemplating
a proposition to build q new one. The
project, though pronounced by the press
TO be inexpedient in the present condi-
lion Of the State finances, has started
another controversy concerning the To-
cation Of the capitol. Many Of the
newspapers declare that the present To-
cation is too far from the center Of the
State. One plea is for its removal to
Stsuntop, aud, in defense Of it, an in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26

TIE proposition to acknowledge God
and the Christian religion in the Const'-
tuition Of the United States having been
reported adversely to the House of Rep
resentatives the other day, it may new
be set down that we have heard the last
of this matter for time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-26
BOSTON.
state Temperance AIliancc-SchoO o.
Matters.

Matters.
Bosrox, February 26.-At meeting Of the
Executive Committee of the State Temperance
Alliance, the new crusade against liquor deal
ers was called up. and twas shown that DiO
Lewis was opposed to the prOhibit9ry law.
1t is showing hard. A large feet OF fishing
vessels which were of Cape Cod before the
storm commenced, are supposed to be safe.
The evening papers severely criticiss the
School Commissioners for refusioR to allow
ladies to take their seats. in view Of the afii-
native decision Of the Supreme Court.