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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27
ARMY OF OFFIcE-HoLDER

As this campaign is to be
fought on the reform issue, it
will be we'll for our readers to
look at and contrast the latest
achievements of the two parties
in the direction of civil service
reform about which we have
heard SO much and seen so little
of late.
When the Democracy surren-
dered power in 1860 the total
number of officers on the civil
list was 44,527. In the fifteen
years of Republican rule that
has followed, this army has
grown to number 81, 119; nearly
one hundred thousand strong,
and more than twice the num-
Der that was necessary to con-
duct a Democratic administra-
ton. Now, within that period
not an acre of ground has been
added to our territory and the
population has been increased
but a few millions. In the face
of these facts can any fair-mind-
ed man fail to see that the civil
service reform, so loudly pro
claimed by the Republican lead
ers in 1872, but now formally
abandoned, is anything but a
trick and a sham intended to
mislead the honest men of the
party and secure their votes for
the Republican nominees, while
the administration vends the
Offices to the highest bidders in
cash or the most superservicea-
BILE tools of the partya They all
know this from President Grant
to the lowest tide waiter in the
vast army, and they all throw
up their hats for the choice of
Grant, Cameron, Morton and
Conkling. We repeat, the issue
this year is between the honest
people of the country and the
vast army of Office holders who
sing as they march, eve are
coming, father Hayes, a hundred
thousand strong" This vast
army is securely entre1ched be-
hind the power of the admins
tration, and the horde of thieves
who expect to profit by the fu-
ture Babcocks and Belknaps
will see to it that every sympa-
thizing vote is polled.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27

John A. Dix does not like Mr..
Tilden. No wonder. Our Uncle
Samuel beat him q short time
ago by fifty thousand majority.
Dix has never liked him since.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27
REFoRM.-A great deal is at

REFoRM.-A great deal is at
stake during the present can
vass. The radicals themselves
confess that reform is necessary.
The fact stares every rejecting
man in the face that the govern
ment is awfully corrupt. and
that unless it be purified, the
whole country will be engulfed
in hopeless ruin.
The most encouraging sign of
the times is, that the democrats
have chosen as their leader a
man whose name has gotten to
be almost the synonyme of re-
form. His wonderful popularity
is an. unmistakable evidence
that the people are sick of cor
ruption at last and will make a
powerful effort, to throw it off.
Tilden, too, is a great organi-
ger. He will marshal his forces
with great ability from Maine
to California.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27

Attention is directed to the
announcement, for Parish Judge,
of Mr.. Thomas N. Braden, to be
found in another column.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27

See announcement, for Repre-
sentive, of Mr.. L. B. Phillips.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27
Capt. j. II. Keyser is a candi-
date for Parish Judge of Bossier.

See Auditors instructions to
Tax Collector Baker, in another
column.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27

The principal stock in trade
now kept by Republican edi-
tors, writer's and speakers, is
what was done or said by Tweed
when he was supposed by all
to be an honest man, and when
the New York Times even was
holding him up as a model re-
former. They fail to remember
that Democrats did not keep
Tweed in Office after his rascal
ity was brought to light through
the aid Of Tilden, and worse
still, they forget that Belknap's
rascality was made known four
years ago, and that they covered
it up or pronounced it false,
removed from Office the inform
ers, and that to-day he would
still be in Office had it not been
for a Democratic Congress.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27

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Committees . maas !, ,, o..o 49, eeutive
nile az Hossier "a r;sh cr.9 g - -
calism ana Is favor Of Reso,.. g -
est Government, was held ct this ~.
today.
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as 1hsi I gseeog ,to wsps. VI. J. HI.
c1a mat;on Nv W ~ elected b =
n scsnIsra -. W. n3w md ".
r;.s "'" "e1o aPposoted Deerell.
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ona is sS"a ~ eient acAbsD
hv +hn w.; ~" "-Was opQointe1
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wac 'e'o alu aeoPeeu' sezAum:
REPORT OF THE COAOGITTEE on nu.e.
TIONs.
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people Of Roesier narish n 49, 49, 49,
ing assembled az decIa = th.t -. .. -s.-
cordially annrove and endo.ss sr..,.s
forro Of the Natiorai no,s,ecss 49, -. "a "a
recently assenhIad u C"sI.ss.
ST. T.o,iis and faeI inen;rsd ~ q
hone Of hetter ~overnmSrt = r.. u
ture. now thaf the 0re.t n,. =. ~ y.
Reform ia hrouSht hefSrs t,sc .s..... !.
the whole counfrv Nv 4 s.e.tl Es.:.
Marty and Ne nlsdSs o.,s.s 49,. 4. '..ll
orr nfmost efforts IL sec.,.s -. 49,
nf those ~raet o~rcrect. .0 i. - a .s.l.
RESPONSIBILITIES And Hend,ssaS
The lila that the ra @n - - go.
ha ve smf Ia ~ eo ~. g 49, a ~
from ns,irnation and "a 49, ~ 49, ~.
whereby tha o11,c e eie.eesss ~ s.z:..s
mratad Rv the r,oov.lo e - ~ s Se
haen d;snlscad thn ,nvs-S - ss.ss ~. ~
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free STATE Ana .,,ch v;oi ~ I n 49,.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-07-27
Executive Committee Of the Demo
cratic Party Of B0ssier Parish.

LIST Ward-L. B. PHILLIPS.
End Ward-H w. OGDEN.
3rd Ward-WM. e. ADGER.
4th Ward-WM. N. SWAMI.
5th Ward-ELIAS SKANNAL.
9th Ward-J. Is. BIXLER, SR.
9TH Ward-ISAAC H. MARTIN.
8th Wsrd-ISAAC A. DILLARD. =.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
Our Book Table.

We acknowledge the receipt of sever
al pieces of from Mr.. F. w. Hell
mich, publisher, Cincinnati. Ohio.
Among them, who's dat knocking at
de ole back gate?" '.She's as bright
as the stars l n heaven; :" and ..Remem-
Der deeds of Kindness" All are pieces
for beginners, and gotten up in neat
style. We can recommend the firm to
persons in need OF sheet music.
"The loves of Lawyer, his quanda-
ry, and how it came out," by Andrew
Shuman, editor of the Chicago Evening
Journal. Published by Messrs. Keene,
Cook Il Co., Chicago. This is one of
the most interesting novels which has
1alle under our notice for a long time.
1t is written in good English, and Is re-
freshingly free from the disgusting.
ldioms and slangs of the day. The sto-
~ is OF a young lawyer who finds him.
self halfway in love with three beauti-
tul, accomplished and worthy young
ladies'; but unable, definitely, to deter
mine which is the true idol of his heart.
After various quandarles, the question
is determined, partly by outside inter-
vention and partly by himself. There are
in it some pictures of pathos, feeling and
genuine old fashioned honesty of pur-
pose, which are worth more than a cur
sorry reading. The book is for sale by
our enterprising stationer and bookseller
L. r. Smith.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
The Narrow Gauge Difficulties.

The following dispatch was received
by US from a gentleman who is well
posted about Narrow Gauge matters,
and in whom we have every confidence.
From other dispatches we have seen, it
is indicated that work will steadil,
progress, and that the road will be finish
ed to Lexington early in the spring:
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, Jan. %, 1876.
EDITOR INTELL1GENcER Although
not yet officially announced, it is under
STOOD that the troubles among the di-
rectors of the Narrow Gauge road are
virtually settled. Track laying will re-
Commence as soon as iron, now on it's
way, reaches here. Then, on to Lexing-
ton. Rumorha it that President Eames
and Gen. Hubert, superintendent, have
disposed of their interests to Preston
Roberts, who has advanced considerable
money for the undertaking.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
Inter Collegiate Contests in Lex
ington.

Everything which effects the educa-
ton Of the growing youths Of u coun-
try interests US, and in reading the ac-
counts of intercollegiate contests in the
east, we have thought that something of
the kind might protitably be introduced
among our Female Summaries in Lex
ington. 1t would be an incentive to dill
ligence and faithfulness both to teachers
and pupils. We + satisfied that very
much that passes under the name of ex-
aminations for graduation is the merest
sham; and this results from various
causes-sometimes incompetency, but
eftener indifference ON the part of in
s%tructors, who are satisfied with the rep
utation of turning off many graduates,
while careless as regards thoroughness.
Anything which will serve as a correc-
tive of this evil must prove beneficial.
We take the liberty of suggesting to our
educators a friendly contest between
the higher classes in our seminarles at
the close Of the scholastic year; say in
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, As
tronomy, Logic, and such other studies
as are common to the schools, offering a
valuable gold medal to the successful
competitor. We are satisfied that there
are enough liberal minded friends of
education in the city to furnish the med
The examinations might be oral or
written, but we should prefer the latter,
before a committee selected from citi-
outside of the schools, the princi-
pals, OF course, to be present to see that
was conducted fairly and in order.
70 be thorough, at least a half day
should be devoted to each study, and no
questions be allowed to go over a recess.
We should like to hear from the prin-
cipals of u schools in regard to the
idea, and will be pleased to publish any
thing they may have to offer.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER:-It is con-
templated by the friends of the Lafay-
cite County Bible Society, which is aux
iliary with the American Bible Society,
to hold a meeting at the Methodist
church, south, next Sabbath evening. for
the purpose of giving new life 10 the
said society. As IN officer of the socie-
ty, | thought it would not be amiss to
state that u society has been in exis-
tence Tor nearly a quarter of a century.
During that time it has had the counte-
nance and support Of many Of our best
citizens, some of whom still live to bless
the world with their labors of love, and
acts OF benevolence; others have gone
to the enjoyment of w%ell-spent lives.
Our society has done much good in the
dissemination of Gods holy word, and
many a heart has been made glad. and
many a soul has been fed by the bread
of life, through the agency of the La
fayette County Bible Society. We have
entered upon the centennial year of
u government, founded upon the bible.
The principles learned by our fathers,
from this sacred book, have guided
their children through a hundred wears.
and we, their descendants, live, to-day.
to enjoy the fruit of their teachings. in
a free government, with a free religion
and a free bible. Is there any one bless
ing to which we, as a people, are more
indebted than that of the bible: 1t is TO
the American Bible Society that we are
indebted more than to any other agency
for the dissemination of this blessed
book. Let us then, as a community.
thank God for his inestimablc rift. of a
revelation of His will to man. and renew
our efforts in the spread of His word IN
til i knowledge of His truth shall cover
the world as the waters cover the sea
Let the friends Of good government,
good order i'll society, and good will to
men, meet together next Sabbath eve
ming, and unite their voices in uivino
thanks to Him ''irom whom all b]lessinos
tiow," and in giving of their substance
to aid these bible societies in perfecting
labors, by putting Il bible in the
hands OF Adams sons and daughters,
now living and to live on the face of the
earth. Let the word be-: Come one.
all, and come with thankful hearts
and liberal hands. r
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
Davt & Allstadt are selling children's
shoes At from 75c to 81 90 per paio.
TO coHsuMPTIvEs.

The advertiser, an old physician, retired
from active practice. having had placed in his
hands by an East India Missionary the formula
OF a simple Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy
and permanent Cure Of Consumption. Bron-
chltis. Catarrh, Asthma. and all Throat and
Lung Affections, also a Positive and Radical
Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having thoroughly tested Its
wonderful curative owe In thousands Of
cases, feels it his duty to make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive. and
q conscientious desire to relieve human suAer-
ing. he will send free Of CHARGE. to sll who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions for
preparing and successfully using. Sent By re-
turn mail by addressing
nov20-ly DR.. W. c. STEVENS,
Munroe Block. Syracuse, n. 7.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29

menced about II o'clock, Capt. j. ID.
Conner officiating in his usual happy
style. The surplus did not bring very
good prices, probably owing to the fact
that many OF those present had spent
about all the money they took with
them. About an hour was consumed in
selling, during which time some of the
young men had sent for musicians, in
tending to close with Il dance; but the
managers decided, wisely we think, that
it would not be proper, and the musi-
Clans were dismissed. 1t required some
little time to settle bills and pack up
purchases, and it was about halt past
one o'clock when the last of the crowd
departed.
THE GAS COMPANY,
with ~commendable %liberality, lighted up
the town for the benefit of the festival.
We take pleasure in noticing such evil
dences of generosity, and hope the COM
pany may receive a liberal support from
Our citizens.
THE RESULT
of the Festival was "a greater success
than any one anticipated. The following
are the figures as near as can be judged:
Cash donated, S1S 10; at the door,
S3S 40; postoffce, So 80; table Number
1, $50 As; table Number 2, $43 10 /;
oyster table. s44 so {; cigar stand,
81 50 I; lemonade, 1913 rs /; flower
girl, Sc 20; fortune teller, 81 60; ring
cake, S15 90; cake voted to popular
lady, S5s 40; total, SS0S 40. The ex-
penses were S43 90, leaving a net bal
ance of 1865 40, which we think is re-
markedly good for these economical
times.
THANKS.
The ladies in charge request us to re-
turn their thanks to the Band and to the
Gas Company; also to the members Of
other churches, and to the public gener-
ally, for the liberal treatment they re-
The Intelligencer returns thanks to
all concerned, for the courteous treat
of its reporter; also for the liberal
of ice cream sent to the office
morning.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29

The maintenance of health is often more diff
fcult than its recovery. Initiated conditions of
the atmosphere. unhealthy occupations, ex-
tremes OF heat or cold, and constant exposure
to rough weather, are all so many provocations
of disease. There is but one sure way of efec-
tually guarding the system when thus subjected
to influences prejudicial to health, and that is
to establish, by judicious tonic and alternative
medication, vigor of the body and regularity Of
Its functions. The properties of an invigorant
and corrective are happily combined in Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters. which, at the same time
that it infuses unwonted vitality into the sys-
tem, overcomes all tendency OF the stomach,
liver, bowels and urinary organs to deviate from
regularity in the discharge of functions upon
which the welfare of the entire physical organ
ization is dependent. Health cannot be more
efectually maintained than byi using the Bit
tiers. jans-lm
Don't forget that Davis 4 Allstsdt are
still selling ladics' cloth Rhoes Gor n N
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
THE TO1lB.

DIed-Rscently. near Paris. Ky, Mrs. MARY
fAYNE. formerly Mrs. Buchanan OF this city
Sister OF Saml. .. Benton. ESQ.,. and Mrs
18th. Of scurvy. JOHN W. EARLY, In his 18th
year.
Near Wellington. ON the 2lst inst, Of
pneumonia, Mr.. GEORGE ". CRUTSINGER,
about sixty years or age.
Of scarlet fever, DAVIS ALBERT. son OF
Albert =: and Emily n. Tatum, and grandson
Of John 8. Davis. Eco, aged Is months end Is
= On the end Of Jan. at the reaidencs Of
her daughter, Mrs c. Hodges. near Dover. Mrs-
A. W.. VAUGHAN, wifs Of Benz. Vaughan,
ESQ, Of Berlin. in the 43rd year OF her age.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
THE CRADLE.

Born-To the wife of James Cartmils, Of
Pleasant Prstrie-a boy.
ITO the wife of Mr.. Frank Woods, OF
Pleasant Prairie-a girl.
TO the wife OF Mr.. Chris. dudnsll, Of
Pleasant PrairIe-a boy.
- 70 the wife Of Dr.. Thos. Field, near
Dicks store, In this county. on Friday, 18th
inst.-s girl.
ITO the wife Of Jos. B. Silver, OF this city,
Tue3dRy, 25th inst.-a QirI.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
ATTENTION, DEMocRATIcc CEN
TRIAL Committee,

LEXINGTON, Mo-, Jan. IL, 1875,
The members of the Democratic
County Committee will meet at the
Courthouse, i'll Lexington, on Monday.
january 31st, at the hour of | O'Clock
=. III. Let every member be present.
II. j. HIGGINS, Chairman.
J. S. BLACKWELL. Sec'v.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
WHAT Is NEEDED.

BOSTON, Feb. Is, 1871.
DEAR SIR-AbOut one year since l found nv
self In . feeble condition from general debility
VEGKTINE was strongly recommended to me by
= friend VINO had been much benefited by il,
use. procured the article, and after u.inr
several bottles, was restored to health, anu dis
its use. / feel quite confident tina,
there is no medicine superior to it for those
complaints for which il IL especially prepared !:
and would cheerfully comm It to thos,
who feel that they need something to restor,
them to perfect health.
Respectfully yours. U. L. PETTENGILL.
Firm OF s. N. Pettengill 4 Co.
No. 10 State ST., Boston.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29
THE GREAT REPUTATION
Which vEeETINE has attained in all parts of the
country as
, van Great and Good Medicine.

and the large number Of testimonials. which
are constantly being received from persons who
have been cured by Its use, are conclusive proof
OF Its great value. It il recommended by ply
stctans and apothecaries. As u Blood Purifier
and H'alth- Restorer, it has no equal.
VEGETIHE IL not prepared for u faucy drink
made from poor liquors, which debilitates the
restoring it.
Are not the many testimonials given for the
different complaints satisfactory to any reason
able person suffering from disease that they Can
en- and no one can doubt. In many OF these
cAses TIE persons say that their pain and suffer-
ing Cannot be expressed, as in cases of Scrofula,
where, apparently, the whole body was one
mass OF corruption. II vKGETISE will relieve
pain. cleanse, purify and cure such diseases.
restoring the patient TO perfect health after try.
ing different physicians, many remedies, suffer-
ing for years. fs it not conclusive proof, if you
are Q sufferer, you csn be cured ? WHY is this
medicine performing such great cures ? 1t works
In the blood. In the circulating fluid. 1t can be
ruly called the Great Blood Purifier. The
and no medicine that does not act directly upon
It, to purity and renovate, has any Just claim
upon public attention. When the blood becomes
uiefeass ana stagnRnt. either iron change OF
Weether oEcnmais, want Of exercise. irregular
diet, or from any other cause, the VEGETINk
Will renew the blood, carry of the putrid hui
mors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the bowels
md impa { . tone OF vigor to the whole body. /
Inc conviction Is. In the public mind ~ well us |
IN the medical profession, that the remedies |
supplied the Vegetable Kingdom are more safe.
more successful, in the cure OF disease, than |
mineral medicines. VEGErISE is composed oil
roots, barks and herbs. 1t is pleasant 10 take,
and il perfectly safe to give an infant. Do you |
need ltf Do not hesitate to try il. You will |
never regret it.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-29

The Presbyterian mite met last night
at the residence of T. i. Clagett, Esq.
The Methodist mite met last night at
the residence of James Clowdsley, Esq.
Obituary notices exceeding ten lines
in length will invariably be charged hall
rates.
The San Souci club met last night at
the residence of DR.. j. F. Hassell, in the
suburbs.
Juliet, a little daughter of DR.. Young,
has been quite sick for a week or two.
It is feared that she has spinal menin-
gifts.
A club has been organized for the past
three OF four weeks, the name of which
we have not learned. 1t met last night
at the residence of E. C. Holmes.
Lewis Bascom and wife returned to
Lexington yesterday, after an absence
of about 10 months in Iowa. They eN-
pect to return to Iowa next spring.
An Idaho gentleman stripped himself.
hung his apparel on the saw buck, and
retired on a pile of cord-wood. His mis-
take was discovered by his wife, who
overheard him quarreling with an mag
mary .sold woman about there not
being cover enough on the bed.
The following stock, &C., will be
offered for sale, by different parties, at
the next regular sale day, Monday, Feb
ruary 9TH: 2 good work horses; l pair
new wagon harness; 1 set new buggy
harness; l two-horse wagon; 1 spring
wagon; 1 lot farming implements l lot
furniture; 2 good two-horse wagons; ?
irst-class work horses; about 25 horses
and mules entered with Mr.. Peak, and
one piano.
Mr.. Camillus Barnett and Miss Matte
Young, one of the handsomest couples
at the Episcopal festival, met with a
mishap on their way home. At the
corner of Mulberry and Franklin streets,
in turning the corner their horse took
fright, turned rel the buggy, spilled
them out. and went on his way rejoicing.
In his frolic he was considerably injured,
and the buggy was reduced to kindling
wood. The lady and gentleman were
unhurt. FEsf ssE4zc EEs5+
In the usual place will be found an
announcement of the death of Davis
Albert, son of A. E. and Emily Tatum.
Our citizens will remember that Mrs.
Tatum was in this city with her mother,
Mrs. John S. Davis, last summer on a
protracted visit. The child wound itself
around the hearts of its parents, grand
parents, and even made friends amongst
the neighbors, young a. it was. The
relatives of the dear little one have the
sympathy of many friends here in their
bereavement.
The Kansas City Tines independence
correspondent says: ''There are evil
dent manifestations ofthe difficulties and
misunderstanding, that have for the
last few days existed amongst the di-
of the Narrow Gauge road
stopping work on the road, and occupy
their attention in private council
being settled promptly, and the con-
nection with Lexington and intermediate
cities made by the middle of March. It
a consummation to be devoutly prayed
for" '5.,F s5t