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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

"If you crook your finger at me !
will kill you" said FAR to Graham,
at Kirkville, Mo. Graham crooked
his finger, and Farr kept his prom
lee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

In 1852 the English Parliament
voted for education, art, and science
an appropriation of q, 353, $40. This
year the amount was S16, 800, 1876.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

The democratic majority of the
House has hit the true tone of pub
lie feeling in it's strenuous battle for
economy. It may have erred in
minor details, but its main purpose
was right, and public sentiment
will indorse it.-[N. 7. Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

President Grant has never
been accused of any great
amount Of self-respect, therefore
when he did things that were
not only undignified in the Pres
ident but disgraceful in the man,
the country was neither surpris-
ed nor shocked; but even the
most bitter and uncompromising
enemies of President Grant were
not prepared for his recent reck-
less display of an entire want Of
self-respect. It is clear that he
is deeply wounded by the slight
put upon him by the Republi-
can party in refusing to nomi-
nate him for a third term, and is
determined to punish the dis
loyalty of that party, even if in
so doing he, if possible, covers
himself with more infamy than
he has thus far attached to his
name. True, the convention at
Cincinnati was truculent enough
to indorse his administration,
and thereby force upon the Re-
publican party the pleasing duty
of defending his usurpations
and venalities; but it made no
effort to reflect him President
and for that omission the Presi-
dent is Furnishing his heretofore
willing slaves. The mode
adopted for that purpose is
original, if not honest. We
know of no precedent for the
Executive furnishing the masses
of a great political party by
refusing to punish the few
thieves that have been convicted
out of the multitude that have
plundered the Government with
the connivance of, if not with
the consent of the President
himself, but Grant has never
looked for or followed prece-
dents. Nor does he require one
now. The Republican party is
bound to defend his administra.
ton, and he is making that de-
Tense impossible, by ejecting
every man from his Cabinet who
had been guilty of an attempt
to reform civil service or punish
thieves, and by pardoning the
thieves already convicted. In
his recent exercise of the par
doning power his acts say plain
er than words that he will not
permit the courts of law to pun
ish his friends for stealing,
although their pardon may
make the Republican party
odious, and himself Infamous.
We agree with Grant that the
Republican party deserves to be
severely punished for its many
crimes, and if he is willing to
punish it by making the party
odious and himself infamous,
we think he should have the
right to do 80.
We call special attention to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

Pull Backs are to be the fashion
in Republican political society this
year. They've got two Of them
already-one in Kentucky and the
other In Alabama.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

~ We charge for announcing Con-
gressfonal and other District and Paro-
chial candidates, the usual fee of SO;
and for all ward officers, SIS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31
Special 10 ~
TAXPAYERS Of BoSSI
TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICH, i
BELLEvUR, La,
AUGUST 18TH, 107& j

~ Notice h hereby given ~
after the 18th day az 0ep1s1
her, will proceed to collect IL -
paid TAXES by Ssisuxe -
Sale Of property. Therefore,. 4 yoa
desire to ~ SAVE Cost - ald
trouble, PAY UP AT ONCE.
PERCY BAKER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

Democratic Watckmas: 929,Ooq+
600 - the amount the taxpayers
have been savei3 f0s the yer 81 i
Democratic Congress. 1f6y hayine
control Of bot q pant sf 80 bganch
OF tho government, IT, Dsoeesaey
saves the people in one yeaS tWeaiy.
nine millions Of dollars, hew naclB
more could they ssye then ~
they control Of Ill tbe bluL
Let the taxpayers auswef.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

Rye is fine for tall sd vin1lv
soiling, aud for enriching tbe III
as . green manure. Sow somo ii
your corn fields, and after teedi1g
until early spring, turn Il under II
your next crop in rotation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

FILLMORE ACADEMY-LYMAN
GRIswoLD, PRIvC1PAL.--The reg
ular session Of this institution
commences on the first Monday
of September next. It is scarce
ly necessary for us to say any
thing in commentator of Mr..
Griswold as a teacher. His sue
cess has been better advertised
by the numbers of young men
scattered throughout North
Louisiana and Texas, who have
had the advantages Of his train
ing. The Academy is situated
near Fillmore, in this parish, in a
pleasant and healthy neighbor-
hood. For a sound and thorough
course Of instruction, this Insti-
tuition is second to none, and
parants and guardians will do
we'll to place their children and
wards with Mr.. Griswold.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

Nothing is go successful " ~.
cess.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

The Judicial District compos-
ed of Caldwell, Winn, Catahou-
la and Franklin, held a conven-
ton at Columbia on the 9Th inst,
for nomination Of District Judge
and District Attorney. There
did not seem to be any difficulty
in nominating the Judge; as R.
G. Smith was nominated by as
clamation, but in the District
Attorney came the tug of war.
Think of it, ye Bossierites, who
think you have done your duty
to yonr country when you vote
once. These faithful delegates
commenced voting at II o'clock
A. NJ, on Tuesday, and continued
until 8 o'clock Pm. Commenc-
ed again on Wednesday morn
ing, balloting for several hours.
On the 46th ballot the hindmost
man was dropped, and the NOM
ination made on the 4Sth ballot.
NJ. Brian, Esq, of VIM, being
the nominee. We warn the cit
liens of his District to keep out
of his clutches, as some one must
suffer for the agony endured in
being dragged through 4Ssweat-
ing processes. We would like
to import what is left of the del
egates to our next nominating
convention, to learn our people
how to do it, and how not to co
it.
Can you spare them, Mr.. Luces
or are they the only set Of the
kind you have.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-08-31

influences. There was . race sud.
denly transformed from slavery into
independent citizenship. There was
q proud, valiant people. who had
staked everything on war, who had
been beaten to the dust and all
their hopes destroyed. Not only
were they defeated, but industries
were ruined, commerce was destroy.
ed, and communities once memora-
bic for wealth, splendor and all the
accomplishments, Of refined and
intelligent society were uprooted.
In addition to this, as il to add
humiliation to defeat, the republi.
cans sent among them as rulers
adventures, jsilbirds, outcasts. We
had Blodgett in Georgia, . War
moth in Louisiana, q Whipper and
. Whittemore in South Carolina.
These ruhians, bearing in many cases
the commissions of the federal gov
eminent, were enabled, by their in
f1uence over the negroes, to take
possession Of Commonwealth after
Commonwealth and to plumber
them. For much of this the Presi-
dent aud his party are responsible,
and he should not be surprised If
the people Of the South turned upon
their oppressors aud cast them out
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

We experienced touch OF this disease ct
Lawrence, on the 2Sth inst, especially on the
choice OF delegates to the State Convention.
1t was in order to elect the eight delegates by
ballot, and the convention were about to do so
when some viva ''vose" individual interfered and
amid much racket and shouting nine or ten
men were declared by about one-third OF the
members OF the convention delegates. Some
thing after the manner path masters are chosen
at town meetings. This being done viva ''vose"
house took breath and counted noses. Then it
was discovered that too many men had been
yelled on the delegation and there must be a
looping off Of names. This was done on the
theory that locality must determine in the selec-
ton OF the delegates and not experience and
political wisdom. After the enthusiastic and
strong IN lungs individuals had done all they
could or was permissible as a convention to be
done, they seat ed themselves to listen to the
resolutions pending to be read. Now we pro
test against convention being given over tc
"yellers." In such case no fair, nor nothins
like full expression of the members is OBJ
tanned in the choice of candidates or OF dele
gates. This is the most marked instance O
that kind OF work we have recorded as hay,n.
ever taken place in this county, and we trust /
will never occur again.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

Grand Haven correspondent says: "Hon,
F. b. Stockbridge was here on the 25th, to see
to the shipping from FeIrysburg iron works Of
the new machinery for the Cheboygan mill be-
longing to the large lumber firm Of which he is
a member. His political friends sounded him
IN reference to the candidacy for Governor
He interposes the same objection that caused
him to refuse the position Of Minister to the
Hague, that the partnership business Of john
son & Co. is such as to occupy all his time
He spoke very highly Of Speaker Crosswell Of
Adrian, as candidate, and appeared to relin-
quish all claims on account OF location to that
gentleman. Beng pressed for decision, he
promised to let it be known whether he would
be candidate or not at the State convention
to elect delegates to Cincinnati, May 10th. The
feeling here is strongly in favor Of Mr.. Stock
bridge, but in case he Declines Mr.. Crosswell
will undoubtedly command considerable
strength in the lake shore counties, especially
as the State ticket is likely to be otherwise
pretty fairly distributed. Mr.. Holden. of
Grand Rapids, will probably be renominated for
Secretary Of State, and Mr.. Neasmith, OF Kala-
mazoo, is looked upon as an available candidate
for Commissioner Of the State Land Office
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

.Some weeks ago we received from b. L.
Conway, editor Of the True Northerner: copy
of an agreement regulating, or rather ASKING the
county publishers to pledge themselves 10
adopt the "one price" system, that ID. IN 81
cases charge the legal rate for legal advertising
We signed the article but have heard nothing
from Il since. What is the matter, Conwayii
Won't thew all come in ?"--Lawrence Advertiser
Yes, they have all signed the agreement,
or pledge ;"but Landphere Of the Courier re.
fuses to be bound by his pledge to the other
publishers OF the county, although he appended
his genuine signature to the agreement. He
said to Van Fossen Of the Press, and Conway
of the TRUE NoRTHERNER, that he would mo-
abide by his agreement and gave as reason
that, "all the legal advertising he ever 60
was by cutting under" We make this explana
ton that not only the editor Of the Advertiser
but the other publishers Of the county ma,
know what manner Of man this Landphike, o
the Courier, is The cutting under bushes
will probably 90 on until this man shall con
clude to respect bis own word and abide by hi
pledges deliberately and voluntarily made. NJ
publisher in the county has greater need Of full
pay for his work than this same man. Othe
professions and vocations have their fee bill
and rules regulating charges for services. Th
statute establishes the rates for legal adver
tising, and there is no reason why publisher
should not receive that rate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

Spurgeon says: "As general rule It may
DO observed that those gentlemen who know
the least Greek are the most sure to AIR their
rags OF learning IN the pulpit; they miss no
chance OF saying, The Greek is so-and-so It
makes a man an inch and a half taller By q
foolometer, II he everlastingly let's fall bits Of
Greek and Hebrew, and even tells the people
che tense Of the verb and the case Of the noun,
"a have known some to. Those who have no
learning usually make point Of displaying the
pegs on which learning ought to hang. Breth-
rem, the whole process OF Interpretation Is to
be carried on in your study; you are not to
show your congregation the process, but to give
them the result, like good cook, who would
never think Of bringing mp dishes, and pans
and roliiIs-pin and spice-box into the dining
hall, but without ostentation sends ND the
feast"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

At tbe approaching fall election the currency
problem is likely to figure pretty conspicuously.
That class Of our citizens known as the debtor
class, experiencing the Inconvenience Of the
want OF currency to enable them to meet their
liabilities at maturity are likely to cast their lot
with the greenback or imitation party. The
Republican party is for sound currency and the
gold basis, and will continue to be 80, in spite
OF all the temporizing milk and water roolu-
tons introduced By amateur politicians and
passed by Republican conventions. The same
may he said OF the mass OF the Democratic
party.
Tho imitation or soft money party will get
most OF the votes OF the soft money men OF
both parties, il there should be ticket put in
the field for them to vote for. Whatever
strength this new movement may develop viii
be drawn from the two existing parties, and tn,
amount OF benefit or harm to one or the othel
of these parties will depend upon which shall
furnish the largest number OF voters. Person
al motives will govern the actions OF men il
this matter to much greater extent than an,
fixed or sound financial maxms.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

In another place we publish the proceedings
or tbs county convention held at Lawrence, on
the 25th ultimo. A casual inspection will re-
perfect aud do not show the proceedings had
fairly, in one or two instances. We will merely
call attention.
First, to the action had as to the holding OF
separate conventions for the nominating OF
Representatives in the State Legislature and
the appointment OF District committees. The
proceedings as furnished by the secretary,
merely, mention that a motion was made to
hold separate or district conventions, without
Informing us that any action was taken on that
motion-whether it was adopted or rejected !;
and II adopted, whether District committees
were appointed or otherwise; and II 30, the
minutes fail to give the names OF the commit
tees. This is little piece OF information
which tao people want They would like to
know something more about this matter than
the secretary has seen fit to promulgate. AS
we understand the matter,-Dr. Haskins, of
Lawrence, VIM Thomas. OF Hartford, and Z.
Z. Ill., OF Decatur, were appointed the COM
mIttee for the First District; and G. Z. Heath,
OF Bangor, VIM. E. Stewart, Of South Haven,
and p. Il. streator, OF Waverly, the committee
for tue Second District.
Second, the secretary's minutes convey an
erroneous impression as TO the manner in
which tho delegates to the State Convention
were chosen. The reader would infer that the
delegates were elected by ballot; but such was
not the case. The convention ordered that the
delegates to the State Convention should be &C
elected. The secretary then jumped up, tc
show his smartness, and moved that the Hon
Geo. Hsnnahs Of South Haven, be declared b!
reclamation, delegate to the State Conven
ton. THIS motion was carried, and then re
suited general scramble for places on tn,
delsgation-all votes beng viva voce ones
The mover in this general scramble was him
self candidate for place on the delegation
but finding that his township delegation pre-
ferred Mr. Delemere to himself, tco,; thii
apuncb just under the short ribs, and thereby
did crsditable act, (though the motives were
none of the best). by placing at the head of tbt
delegation good representative man.
The impression prevails to some extent tina
Charles L. Heath OF Bangor, was chosen as ont
OF the delegates, but as the secretary had sew
erai small axes to grind to say nothing o.
hatchets and his little efforts at iomahawking
that we feel inclined to excuse him, for all hi
omissions and shortcomings in keeping til,
minutes, and recommend to him, that in tn,
future whsn be takes 1t upon himself to run 9,
large a convention as the late one was that h
refrain from acting as its secretary, and let tn
duties OF that Office be discharged by some on
who has not 80 much grinding to do. He i
now engaged in the task Of procuring plac
on the State Central Committee in which W
hope he will succeed for the very good reaso
that be will add much weight and dignity t
that body.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

In discussing the Presidential question thu
Battle Greek Journal says:
The obvioas result, thus fer, has been e
strengthen the popularity before the country
Of those who have besn subjected 10 the ordes
Of eccueation and investigation, and heye come
forth triumphantly. This IL, and, We feel con.
ndsnt, win b, true alike Of Blaine and Brstow,
whom the Democrats are doing their best, nm.
have strengthened, more than they have weak.
ened: None but pure men, and strong men,
could stand investigation % these mon have
stood 1t. The Investigators themselves have
been compelled to bear witness that their Ct
tempts to blacken the reputation Of these men
ordeal Of partisan accusation and party scrutiny,
they come forth without the smell Of fire upon
their garments.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

This standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and
as satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to
its youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. 1t gives the head q
cooling, soothing sensation Of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
BY its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and
making the hair grow thick and
strong.
AS a dressing, nothing has been
found so effecttal or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, M. D., State As
sayer of Massachusetts, says, The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and
l consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Price, One Dollar.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

We zee by the papers that the Kalamazoo
people are putting forth claims for place on
the State ticket this fall. and ars putting for
yard ex-state Senator Neasmith, - candi'
date for Commissiousr Of the STATE Land Once
Mr.. Neasmith IL IN excellent man and repre-
SCENTS the farmer interests, but We do not favor
him OF any other man for . place on the state
ticket from that county, for the very excellent
reason that Kalamazoo 10 now and has been Tor
. long time holding every Federal Once worth
naming except one. Until Kalamazoo shall
recognize the claims Of other localities in the
distribution Of the Federal Offices. We shaii deem
it our duty to protest against increasing the
number now held by them by their going on
the State ticket There are plenty OF good men
outside Of Kalamazoo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

The country is being treated to the usual in
stallment OF SANDER that generally precedes a
Presidential campaign. The Democratic party,
through its organs and leaders, is yelling, at
the top Of its voice, stop thief in the vain
hope that public attention may be diverted from
its own rascality to the minor defects OF Re-
publican officials. Fortunately the people are
too we'll informed as to the respective merits
of the two parties. and are not likely to be de.
ceived by the fleeing rogue's cry Of "stop
thief !"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

The Massachusetts Republicans have Get a
good example to those Of other States by leav-
ing their delegates to the National Convention
at Cincinnati uninstructed, except to work and
vote for candidates whose characters give as
surance that they will be faithful and jealous
to equal rights, specie resumption, and.thor-
ough and radical civil service reform.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

Tho Adrian Times, which is strong Bristow
paper, says; 80 The result of the assault on
Mr. Blaine has been very different from what
'ne people who originated II intended. He
STANDS stronger and firmer than before in bis
poauon before the American people, and will
go before the Cincinnati Convention with mora
strength than he would otherwise have had
and the confederate dirt-slingers have fairly
earned the thanks Of Mr.. Blaine and bis friends :
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05
Representaffce Conventions.

1t is well known that the county nominating
convention which is always fully attended, all
classes giving their attention to IT, has hereto
fore regulated the general political affairs of the
party in this county. All other conventions
have been deemed special, and have not as the
rule departed from the work they were called
to perform. The Lawrence convention has set
a precedent the other way, In dividing the
county nominating convention 80 as to occasion
two other conventions, one in each representa-
tive district to nominate a candidate for repre-
sentative in the Legislature. Whether this was
wise remains to be seen. 1t may be found
hereafter convenient to choose other delegates
than those for which the convention was called
to elect, and may it not be done, il such con-
vention can at al properly depart from the sub
ject matter OF it's call and do other convenient
work? Who at this time can say that such will
not be the case?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

Professor Evans, formerly Of the State Uni
versity, has recedtly obtained for the new
Hopkins College in Baltimore valuable Orr.
entail library, including complete set Of the
Rig-veda in the original. For these books the
English India House would accept no payment
on learning that they were for On American
college.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-05

A Republican State Convention, to elect
twenty two delegates and alternstes TO attend
the Republican National Convention At Cincn-
natl on the 14th day Of june next, and also to
elect Republican State Central Committee,
will be held at the city OF Grand Rapids, on
wednesday. the 10th day Of May, 1876, at
eleven o'clock A. NJ.
All Republican electors and other voters,
withou, regard TO past political difference. or
previous party affiliations, who believe In and
support the principles Enumerated in the call
for thu National Republican Convention, are
invited to participate in the election OF dele
gates to thus Convention.
The several counties will be entitled to -four
delegates for each Representative in the lower
branch OF the state Legislature; and every
organized county having no representation will
he entitled to two delegates.
Under the resolution OF 1858, no delegate
will be entitled to seat who does not reside IN
the county he represents.
5. ID. BINGHAM, Chairman.
4. :. 0LDs. Secretary.
Lansing, February 1st. 1876.