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French OOquetry.

As to the woman of France, her co.
quetry is proverbial. 1t is the oil in the
salad A Spanish proverb is that kiss
without o mustache is like an egg with
out SALT and the Frenchman AYERS that
a woman without certain degree of
coquetry is like a satless soup.
The woman Of rigid principles and
adamantine virtue is everywhere held up
for popular admiration, and men say
they admire her; and they do in luke
warm fashion that is equivalent to the
faint praise which damns. They give
an intellectual assent to her claims for
superiority, and secretly vote her tame.
But for those whose character is favored
with a trihe of eoquetry they stand
ready to commit those acts of folly which
are known to be so pleasing to the gentle
sex. Frenchmen affirm that coquetry is
a virtue, and the mother of cleanliness,
grace, adornment, and the desire to
please. When it is found in bad com
pany, such as frivolity, dissipation, ex-
travagance, and the like, it may be pre-
sumed that there is too much salt in the
soup.-Albert Rhodes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
Five Years a RentinaI.

Jacques RSussel, soldier Of the first
Empire, has just died at Montpelier
(Herault), at the age of ninety.one, He
was the hero OF singular adventure, Of
which number of journals spoke at
the time, and which he himself used
often to relate. In 1907 the French took
possession Of Rugen, small island in
the Baltic, separate from the coast of
Pomerania by a narrow channel, 1t
was occupied by a detachment of Ds
voust's corps, when the order came to
evacuate it Immediately. The embar.
kation was so hasty that sentinel was
forgotten-no other than Roussel Ig-
norant of what had passed, he continued
to pace up and down, and no relief hav-
ing come after three hours, he lost pa
tience and returned to the guard-house,
which, Of course, he found deserted,
Making inquiries, he learned with de-
spair the departure Of the detachment.
{" Mon Dieu' be exclaimed, / shall be
reported as deserter. am lost, dis
honoredl" and be burst into tears. His
grief aroused the compassion of an hon
est artisan Of the place, who consoled
him and gave him shelter; and, after a
certain period, gave his only daughter to
him as wife.
They we're all living happily together,
when, at the end of FIVE years, vessel
was sighted and the people hocked to
hail it, the uniform of the French army
being recognized. Pour le coup-they
have come for me" exclaimed the
frightened sentinel; but sudden thought
restored his courage. He ran to bis
dwelling, quickly donned the uniform
which he had carefully preserved, seized
his musket, and, returning 70 the shore
mounted sentry atthe moment when the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.
A Health YieIding stimuIant


It's suicidal for a man to drink ordinary
liquor, when he feels weak, to enable him to
perform work in hand. The fatigue which
labor produces is increased ten fold by the
debilitating ro-action Of the stimulants Of
comm cree, so that the temporary invigoration
Is purchased at a fearful cost to health. A
stimulant, in order to impart healthful en-
orgy, should be medicated. The reason that
Hostetter's Stomach BitteTs are so wonder
fully efhcacious as restorative and prevent
i've is that thoir alcoholic basis Of pure Old
Rye is mingled with vegetable tonics and al
terqtives which are the most potent known TO
medical botanists. Their immediate or stimu-
latlve effect is to rouse the dormant energies,
and their subsequent operation is 10 perma-
ncntly inyigorate, through the medium OF
restored digestion and secretion, the various
organs Of the body,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
JANUARY AND JULY.
APRIL AND OCTOBER.

Any pne investing in these Bonds has the
satisfaction Of knowing that his bond is GER
tain to be paid at maturity; and further that
he assists in building in the city Of New York
permanent Temple of Industry. which will
be an ornament and pride to every Ameri-
can.
Each Bondholder. until his bond is re-
deemed, is part owner Of twenty-five acres
OF land situated in the heart of the city Of
New York, and estimated TO be worth Two
Million -Four, Hundred Thousand Dollars.
And the building which is estimated to cost
Seven Millions.
The excavations for the foundation was
commenced on the 10th of May, 1875, and the
building will be ready to receive the goods
from the Centennial Exhibition at its close.
No Investment for people of small means
was ever offered equaling the Bonds of the In
dustrial Exhibition Co. The bonds are SO
cured by mortgage which makes the principal
safe. and eminently secure, and in addition to
which each bondhelder participates four times
year in the allotment of premiums above
named.
The difference between these bonds and
I lottery ticket is. in lottery the holder must
! lose his money or draw a prize, while the
| holder Of an Industrial Exhibition Bond can
/ not lose his Investment. but must have re-
! turned to him tho principal and small rate
Of interest added, and in addition has an op-
p0rtunity TO draw premium ranging from
$50 TO 100000.
The Board Of Directors and the Trustees Of
/ the mortgagage are among the most eminent
Of the business men Of New York. and is OF
itself a guarantee that tho bonds are safe
1 and desirable Investment
/ The Company is not responsible for any
money sent. except il be by check, postal or.
der. draft or express payable to the order OF
the Industrial Exhibition. Company.
Circulars sent on application.
Address,
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BONDS.
QUARTER BONDS
OF THE
Industrial Exhibition Co.
FIVE DOLLARS EACH,
S. EACH,
FIVE DOLLARS EACH,
80 90,
BONDS.

WILL BUY A QUARTER BOND OF THE
w Industrial Exhibition Company Of New
York.
Each Quarter Bond participates in -Four
series allotments every year, until il is re-
deemed.
The following Premiums show what any
Bond may receive. A quarter Bond would
receive one quarter Of the below named pre-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
MEMPHIS TENN. FRIDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER II. 1876


French landed. "Qui vive?" he called
out in a stentorian voice.. "Qui vive
vousmeme?" replied those from the YES
sci. A sentinel" How long have
you been on duty2" For FIVE years."
Davoust laughed heartily at the adven-
ture, and ordered that release in due
form should be given to this deserter in
spite of himself. Roussel lived happily
with his family for some years, but hsv-
ing the misfortune to lose his wife and
an only child, he soon felt strong wish
to return to bis country. He arrived at
Montpelier toward 1929, and resided
there ever since upon his savings and a
small pension granted him by the sec.
ond empire.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE
RAILROAD.
Change of Schedule.

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY. AUGUST @,
~ 1875, trains will run as follows:
Arrive. Leave
N. 0. Mail, daily ............ 2:50 pm. 200 pm
Express train daily Sun
days excepted) ............ $3.50 am. 4:40 pm
Freightand Aocommoda-
ton Sundays excepted) 4:SO m. 4:SOa.m
Trains on this road make close connection
at Grenada with New Orleans. st. Louis and
Chicago railroad for Canton, jackson. Vicks-
burg. Meridian, New Orleans and Mobile, and
for all points North and South; at Memphis
withIconnecting lines for all points North and
railway for all points in Arkansas. Texas
and the West.
Tickets on sale at 2S7 Main street and at the
Depot. M. BURKE, Supt.
JAMES SPEED, Ticket Agent. 1924
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17

Aeon except Sunday...... $40 5.CO
Depot at head Of Main streol
Ticket Once. 2S Main street, corner Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17

GRAIN RAISERS REFUSE TO sub
nit TO the wasteful and imperfect work OF
other Threshers, when posted on the vast supe-
rtority Of this one, for saving grain. saving
time, and doing fast, thorough and economi-
cal work.
THRESHERMEN FIND IT highly advan.
tageous to run q machine that has no Beat
ers," Pickers," or Apron" that handles
Damp Grain, Long Straw, Headings, Flax,
Timothy, Millett and all such difficult grain
and seeds, with ENTIRE EASE Avn
ESFECTIVENE ESs. Cleans to perfection;
saves the farmer his thresh bill by extra saw
ing Of grain, makes no Litterings;" re-
quires LESS THAN 0NE-HAlF the usual
Belts, Boxes, Journals, and Gears; easier
managed; less repairs; one that grain rasers
prefer to employ and walt for, even as
advanced prices, while other machines
are out Of jobs"
Four sizes made with 8, 8, 10 and
IL horse " Mounted " Powers, also
speciality OF aepRratOrs alOne,''
expressly for STEAM POWER. and
TO match other Horse Powers.
II interested in grain raising, or threshing,
write fer Illustrated Circulars (sent free) with
ull particulars Of sizes, styles, prices. terms,
to. NICHOLS, SHEPA RID d co
81 Saw Battle trek. MichWGn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
WM. DEAN 8 co.. 1S9 Poplar Street.
FASHIONS and GOLD- -GOIN PRESENTS!

shionabie Manner. It dNws all
the fnllnoss 70 the bsck. making the
"1trniRht 'front.'" u Saves moro
ihan zen Times its Cost, It can b
changed from One Dress 70 another.
Price, 45 cents each. Mailed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17

A corner in charcoal is the latest
financial sensation in New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
Industriai f5Nii fE5NNiiiiiiihiiittiOn COmpanY,

w -" III :" = 2 ~ VI VT
l28d&wt New York City,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
$4,5OO0O in Gold Coin to Give AWAY

We'wilI give $4,000 90 in UOLD
largest number Of subscribers to our " Ba-
zaRr." at 81 10 each, before March l,
1876. As follows; To the Getter-up Of the
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RAILROAD DwE TABLES.
pv,.... s.,,. Az. r.H. AN. Pm.

MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

a Whistler there shall be two
or three political parties in 1876, the
battle must be one of downright
principles and not Of platitndes or
spoils. Politicians cannot now, if
they would, ignore or evade the vi
tai issue, and once moro the people
are to listen to ideas and not words
only.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

~ The new cotton blooms in
this locality look As fresh and fair
20 they do in August. Prof. Tice
does't recognize the Kellogg Gov
eminent, we suppose; consequently
he hasn't interfered, so far, with oay.
weather.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

n The Granbury Vidette re.
joices in the prospective immigra-
ton to that county of fifty families
from Virginia. The Fort Worth
Standard says Hood is one of the
best counties in Texas, and the Vir-
ginians will find that they have
made . good selection.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

= II you want anything from a
wife to . bootjaek, advertise for it.
If yon have anything to dispose Of
advertise. it. # you don't know
what you want, advertise and you
viii find out. Advertise in the
Semi N eekly Banner, and yon will
find it the best possible medium Of
oonimunication with the outside
world. s ssh la vs,a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

The Greenwood Grange Of Pat.
rons OF Husbandry in Tennessee
have resolved that hereafter they
will not, under any circumstances
devote more than one fourth Of their
cleared lands to cotton, the remain
ing three fourths to be devoted to
pasture and the growth of provision
crops.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

a. Our valued exchange, the
Booster Banner" dons a new dress,
and now comes out semi.weekly-
We may. parehthically, remark,
that formerly, in supplying our lit
tie paper with outside copy We lit
orally cut the Banner to Fragments.
but since it's patent outside debut,
we have not patronize ID so largely.
Yet, we have no complaint to make.
for, if possible, the inside columns
Of this Journal, are waxing stronger
in pith and point, and we, of late,
often honor our space with q sound
and sensible original from the Ban
ner's sterling editorials. Altogether,
the Banner smacks clearly Oflevei
headedness. May the Gods of pure
politics, patriotism and virtue com
mand this semi-weekly issue that
patronage itrichly deserves.-[Spar-
ia Rural Times. llss .aais,.sa ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

a. Whatever objections may be
urged against the National banks it
is not advisable 10 the present con.
dition of the country to attempt to
overthrow them. There is a politi-
cal reason which should prevent a
declaration of hostility at an early
date. The 1900 National banks Of
the United States control SO vast a
sum Of money that it would be sheer
folly for the Democrats to drive
them into the Republican party in
the approaching Presidential cam
paign. ss., ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

II was Philadelphia that defeated
US. Pershing's majority outside Of
that city is Eve thousand. But wen
find some way to wax PhiladB lphia
yeti Democratic Watchman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

Section 2 or article 1 of the con-
stitution of the National Grange, re-
qulres that the election of officers in
the Subordinate Oranges shall be
held at the regular meeting in De-
,cember.
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4.
~ Farming in this State-and
particularly in the Red River val
ley-rif properly followed, must not
only be profitable, but delightful
There is no portion OF the habitable
globe, in our opinion, superior to
this section; that Is to say, which
unites moro advantages. The eli.
mate j. mild and genial, and the soil
adapted to . variety of crops. Here
thefarmer can raise almost every
thing. 49,.
Cotton is the staple crop and the
cultivation Of il is highly profitable;
but grain and fruits in great varie-
" will flourish. We long to see the
time when the farmers will take
wider Views and not content them,
selves with the cultivation OF only
one crop They are not making the
most 0ftheir life. gal Hsss
Our beautiful State j. full Of
strength and rich in resources, and
the future has in store for her sons
rewards beside which all that they
have reaped in the past sinks into
insigni6cxnce.
We urge npon the farmers Of this
section, to improve their farms and
adorn their residences and fix to
live in tho highersplanes. Improve
the mind cultivate the taste and all
that adorns and embellishes life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

! U The Bossier Banner has be-
,connd1a semi. weekly pu blication.-
This Is good for Bellevue. and We
trust that; community may appre.
ciat6 it.-lHomer Had. ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

I Mississippi has every reason to
congratulate herself, not only. On
having Legislature Of her own peo-
pie but on having one Of very great
ability. -Shreveport Times. q Vass
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q America glories in an indie
pendent and honest press. TSaint
Chnries Herald, lRepJ
Not 20 in Radical.ridden Louisi-
ana. Here We have q Stand-and,
Deliver Printing Law enacted and
enforced BY q partisan Government
in the interest Of . corrupt and We
nal Radical press, and against the
public interests and the welfare OF
an honest and decent press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

i Be sober, be vigilant;q because
your adversary the devil, as roar
ing lion, walketh about, seeking
whom he may devour; whom resist
steadfast in the faith. / Peter ",
8. a NE : Pes
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25
The Public Printing.

The following ARTICLE condeming
the infamous Printing law of this
State 10 3ram the ST. Jaufee S6nti-i
mel, edited by &C E. Bovee, Repub ]
lican ex- Secretary of State under
Gov. Waelnotll e
A late number of the Bossier Ban
ner contains pretty severe article
against the printing law in force in
this State. This law gives the Gov.
erpor, Lieutenant Governor and the
Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives the authority to designate
official journals in the several par
ishes of the State, to do the judicial
and parochial printing and adver-
Using, and fixes the rate Of compen-
satiOnlfor the same. 81 tsss E's.i
Tifislaw was passed by thelegisla.
ture Of 1868, at d time when there
was scarcely Republican paper in
the Safe, outside Of the city Of New
Orleans, and was intended to aid
and encourage the establishment
and growth OF such journals. That
this law has advanced the interests
ofthe republican party in Louisiana,
we very much doubt. The class OF
Of journals it brought into existence
were, as q general thing, FIRST class
frauds, without circulation or influs
ence, and printing only for the pur-
pose of making as much money as
the law would allow, with the least
possible outlay ofcapital and brains.
Nevertheless, there are some excel
lent republican newspapers publish
ed in Louisiana, which owe their
origin and continued existence to
this same law, and have every APP.
pearance of being well patronised
and sustained by the communities
IN which they are published. But
for all this we doubt very much III
one of them would survive q single
year, if deprived of the official pat
ronage upon which they mainly sub
isisr. We speak plainly upon this
subject. We have experienced some
of the benefits and have had
frequent occasion to notice the
abuses Of this law. IS
We believe it to be unjust TO COM
pei any community to have their ju-
idicial and parocbial advertisements
published IN such paper as may be
selected BY officers residing at the
= 4, I. =.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25
The Third Term.

The undisguised utterances of
parties near the throne, on tie sub
Eiect ofee abird term for Graut,
ought 8 ID SUFFICIENT TO Convince
thesnost scepticaI, that cofB6ina-
tions are being mado and plans
formed to force the Radical party to
nominate him for their candidate for
a third term. N &c 6sEf
Notably among such utterances
are those Of the Washington Chron
icle Of recent date, in which it
boldly takes the position that he is
the only man that can lead the party
to victory and argues that whereas
the Southern States have elected
their Rebel Generals to the halls of
Congress, there is no reason why
the people should be sqneamish in
regard to the question of q third
term -in which consists the saliva
ton of the party-which itcontends
is necessary to keep in power to re-
sist the encroaehments Of the Rebel
element. MA l.sats.ss =
Ever since Grant has been placed
in. power, he has displayed a.dogged.
determination to never let go his
hold as long as there was any earth,
" chance for him and his. When
ever he has been influenced. it has
been by his immediate household;
and that influence is only brought
to bear TO foster his ambition, and
although Casarism is, sometimes
scofed at, the American people may
learn, when too late, that tits avis
ion of Grantism that may take form
when least expected. With such a
man, country is a secondary consid
GRAFTON, and he would have no hest
tation in wrecking her liberties for
his own agrandisement. One of his,
family has married into the privileg.
ed class Of q monarchy, and he needs
but little prompting to make the at
tempt to establish one 10 this hith.
erto free Republic.
Never, in this country, has the
standard Of morals in public men
been solow, as at the close of the
century Of our existence as q free
people; and there seems to he no
hope, unless the people risesin their
might, and hurl from the places
they have lisgraced, our present
corrupt rulers-from the lowest to
the highest-and replace them with
honest, capable men; and to avoid
trouble in the selection, twill be
useless for them to try to find them
in the Radical party--as the whole
body is like q foul ulcer, without
any s0undness in it. II
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

Mrs. ]. D. B. Stuart, widow of the
late General, is now manager of the
Southern Female College in Rich
mond. s'sss
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

~ Being determined to close
ont their Winter Stock entirely, and
not carry any part Of them over,
MOORE 3 SON are Offering the
same at greatly reduced prices.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-11-25

Immigration for September at
New York shows falling of, CON-
pared with September, 1874, of 1000.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-07-15

its weight until the long fnger-like
fruit hangs down in graceful clus-
tiers.
Each plant bears but a single
bunch of fruit, and then wlthers
and dies, but while the fruit is
maturing there springs up from the
base of the trunk several offshoots
which take the place of the
old plant when it has been removed,
and go on growing to the full size
of the parent tree.
The fruit, when grown full size,
begins to show streaks of yellow
upon it's deep green skin, when it
should be gathered for shipment to
market, as it is easily and quickly
ripened after cutting by wrapping
the bunch in straw or In blanket
and keeping 1T III a warm place.
By cutting the punches at the right
time they can be shipped to New
York with perfect safety.
Colonel Whitner has on his plan
tation to-day thousands of lunches,
in all stages of development, from
the little miniature buds to the
weil-matured fruit six or seven
inches long. Macy of those punches
contain 125 bananas, which sci
readily to shippers at two cents
each, from which may be inferred
the great profits of banana culture.
An acre of ground will readily
support 600 plants. Suppose the
lunches to average seventy-fve
bananas each, and we have an annu
al income of 5000 from single acre
The cost OF preparing and enrichine
the ground, and setting the plants
the first year, including the cost o
the slips, will average 81 per plant
leaving profit of $500; but they
perpetuate themselves after the frs
year, and require but little expeE.
diture. Besides, the shoots that
spring up from the dubious root
: stock will supply plants enough t.
double the ground each year. They
may be sold for more than enough
to pay all the expenses after the first
year, thus leaving the 5000 net fol
the second and succeeding years.
Humboldt states that the amount
iof land that will produce l 900 pounds
of potatoes will yield $4,000 pounds
of bananas, and surface bearing
wheat enough to feed one man vii
lyield bananas enough to fee6
twenty-five men.