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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

use d Dor strength lies in our neglected
in COZ fnulture and undeveloped cattle
II cor sheep husbandry. Our states
ncipa atterly fail to appreciate the
ess d Roman maxim Ale is public.
SO l0V5efact0r who makes two blades OF
it-b&s grow where onp grew before,
n aud flesh is grass hut SOMEHOW
3 use South has hereditary pr,jud &c
. an INST turning grass INFO meat and
cote Etd gold. Planters in their zeal
Q goa hll grass xii their plantations
cad o The same time. Here lies oul
ppoH y mistake.- Southern Farmer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21
" Shreveport Times y
EnP GATEf

vIybe we'll know aud permanently establish
4 ed newspaper. ''THE SHREVEPORT
DAILY AND WEEKLY TIMES" with all
the material, subscription and advertising
lists good will etc, Is offered for sale On very
moderate terms.
This paper has by far the most extensive
Orleans, and can easily be made hne paying
investment. It is the property of ladies, who
cannot give it personal attention, and there
fore it is offered for sale.
The purcha ser will be required to carry OUT
contracts with subscribers and advertisers,
na5tf VIII. WISE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

- When you so to Shreveport
be sure aud call at Raphael Kahn
4 Co.'s, and examine their stock of
clothing and gents furnishing goods.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

FlAe spring puts forth no bios
/, IN summer there will be no
Rly, and in autumn no fruit. So
|sath be trifed away without i'm
Fement, ripper years will be con
fpable, and old age miserable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

10 when you go to Shreveport
be sure AMI call at Raphael Kahn
3 Coo, and g canine their stock of
boots, shoes and hats.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

evho writes against the abuses
T. age in which he lives, Elust
aa on the generosity OF the
wv his bread, and the malice of
aany for his fame.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

le passing years drink a por-
u the light from our eyes, ard
Their traces on our cheeks, as
that drink at lakes leave their
fruits on the margin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-03-21

s When you go to Shreveport
sN and call at Raphael Kahn
and examine their stock of
aud fancy dry goods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The NMiono} Eagio newspape
establishment at Claremont, was to b,
sold al auction on the 18th inst.
The friends and neigbbors OF Mr.
Leonard Spau!dng, Of Cornish. who
is Just recovering from Il long sickness
made him visit one evening recent
", and presented him $50 in cash.
Mrs Hannah Dow Of Dorchester
was fatally wounded Saturday while
interfering to save her sister from tho
attack of the la,ler's husband, a dies
perate character. named James g.
,Jcsseman.
The Spiritualists are moking pre-
parations to hold regular Sunday
services in Portsmouth.
Fifty Dartmouth students are
teaching school the present winter, tc
earn money Tor current expenses.
Jonathan Hanson, Il much re
spccted citizen Of Dover, committed
suicide Friday. Insanity, induced by
soilcning of the brain, is supposed to
have been the cause. He was 40 years
old. His father committed suicide
last June.
The annual meeting of the Con.
necticut Valley agricultural assoca'
ton has been adjourned to Claremont
February goth.
"Grafton County Democrat is the
title Of handsome 80 column weekly
paper Just started at Plymouth. 1T is
published by u Company. Van N,
Bass, business manager. Terms, 81 80
per year. Success to it.
--Tilden Ladies Seminary at West
Lebanon, has an increase Of pupils
this term.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23
NE W ENGLAND NE WS.
VERMONT.

VERMONT.
In 1874 Burlington sheltered $50
tramps in 1875, 1874 In 1876, 653
in 1877, 49a, and a loca paper styles
1t "The Rise and Decline of the
Tramp Nuisance"
Among the deaths in the State
last year were 80 OF persons over 80
years of age, and three 100 and over.
In Burlington last year, only 81
cases were tried before the police
court, while there were IS in 1876,
and, in 1875, I13.
N. A. Kilburn of Hubbardton
raised 50 Bushels of wheat upon one
and one-halt acres Of ground.
The Putnam, Stark and Gates
houses, three leading hotels in Ben.
nington, are conducted on temperance
principles.
"A kernel OF pop corn taken into
bis windpipe, and thence passing into
,hs lxne recently uanssa ,hs death Of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The NJ Y. Sun has opened its bat,
,eries upon the abuses in the Post
office Department. II purposes tc
show, from facts and figures derived
from official sources, that the expendi-
lures under the head of "Transpora
ton" are such as to make reduction
Of Is per cent. possible, reasonable and
necessary and to expose y system Of
fraud and mismanagement in the de
partment, which previous examina
tons have demonstrated to exist, but
which heretofore has not been thor
oughly aud intclIigently exposed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The inauguration Of Gen, Geo, u,
Mcclellan as Governor Of New Jersey
took place NJ Trenton, Oh the 18th
inst, IN his annual message he thus
refers Ia the Southern question
"lloweyer some Of us may have dit
icrcd in regard to the manner Of pros
ccutlng the late war; however We
may have been at variance aS to the
manner Of dealing with It's results,
and with the seceding States when
the war was over, apprehcnded there
Is little difference among us rs 10 the
present condition Of Affairs, | am
sure We all agree IN accepting as final
the emancipation Of the negro, and his
claim 10 full aud ample protection IN
all the rights Of llee man. cannot
believe that any considerable number
OF people Of New Jersey fail TO under
stanu that their own prosperity aud
that of the nation are inseparably con-
necled with that of the Southern
States, aud the prosperity OF those
States can be secured only by the full
enjoyment OF their rights OF selt'gov.
crnment with the attendant consequent
ces OF peace, order and security, Those
States are now in entire possession OF
these rights and the result is manifest
to all in the absence Of disturbance,
aud in the slow but sure return Of n
prosperity which, il not rudcly dis
turbed by other causes, will soon re-
act upon us, and give employment 10
very many idle hands among us, /
trust, gentlemen, you will agree with
me IN gladly accepting the existing
settlement Of the Southern question as
final, aud in insisting that no selfish
interest OF individuals or mistaken pol
icy of panty shall be allowed TO revive
q subject which honor and interest
alike require to he buried forever
among the dead issues of the irrevoc-
able past
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Secretary Sherman last week urged
his scheme for popular loan, which
he explained 10 the House Committee,
Ills plan IL to have certificates Of de-
posil, bearing interest at a,O5 per
cent? issued by the Treasurer Of the
United States, for which postal orders
In sums Of tho multiple OF slo shall be
received, These certificates shall be
redeemed in United States 4 per cent,
bonds, aud either certificates Of postal
orders may DO held or reserved by Ma
llonal banks,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The 6lst annual meeting Of the
American Colonization Society, was
held in Washington on the 10th inst
The meeting was addressed by w. FL.
Allen, president of Girard College,
and r. W. Thompson, Secretary Of
the Navy. The report OF the secre.
tary says that during the coming
year, the exodus bids fair to be very
large. Organizations for removing to
Liberia are being formed in North
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mlssisip
pi, Florida and other States, some of
which represent 5000 persons, which
does not include the Liberian Exodus
Association of South Carolina, which
reports that 100000 persons have sig.
nifed desire to emigrate to Liberia,
nor the colonization council of Louis
lana, which has enrolled 1000 names.
The agricultural interests are hopeful.
There is constant growing demand
for coffee. Farmers are planting and
cultivating it with commendable ener'
gy and increased success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

J, A, Adams three year old son i
Manchester,
Michael Cofty Of ilubbardlo
presents q remarkable example 0
lenaelly Of life, lle was kicked il
the head by q horse last week, anC
twenly'iour pieces Of bone have beel
taken from bis skull and lwo OF tire,
table spoonGllulls Of brains have beel
removed, yet h. bids fair 10 recover,
-Vergennes il pleased with he
manufacturing prospects The neV
curtain roller factory will employ on
hundred hands he Springfield Novel
IS Works me 10 locate there ans
there Is talk ol u woollcn mil,
AT NoHhGeld, tho other day, on,
Prosper Allerd, u l'rcGehman, deyour
cd lony'two raw aggs Al one meal
thereby winning u bet, aEd strange Il
say, he Is alive got,
The Supreme Court 81 Vermont
unanimously decldcs that clarisSa \
Dewey shall return 10 Romeo H.
Iioyl all the property aud money paid
by lloyt TO Mr., Dewey through hel
brother, Henry II, brigham, amount
Ing TO about $4,000, This decision
Of the Court allrms tho decision given
by Judge Royce last Spring, and
meets with general approval, Mrs,
Dewey claimed lhat Romeo attempt,
cd to lavish her
Edward 1atro, the Illghgatc
murderer who has been IL ~, Albaus
Jail since June, 1870, for The murder
OF Mrs Butlc,, aud who was convicted
OF murder IN the first degree lust
Spring, and whose case was appealed
to the Supreme Coun upon cSccp-
tious, has just received his death sell
tcncc, the exceptions not being affirm
ed, Tauo will lie executed the first
FRIDAY in April, 1850, The prisoner
sat in Court in deep aud serious
thought ~ t. his tate This ma kcS
the 9Th Vermont murderer undcr
death sentence,
The only female preacher in the
State with a settled pa'loralc, we
believe, is the Rev. Mrs. 5, VI, Perkins,
who IL pasiorcss of the Cniycrsal'st
church II, West Concord.
Willie Roberts, aged Is years,
hung himself at Newark a few days
ago. Sensational literature, probably
the cause,
Mrs Julia +. Moore, the alleged
Brandon abortionis,, has been com,
miI,cd to Rutland Jail in default Of
5000 bonds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

having neE brand Of religion and q
new chaplain almost every morning,
CoyenaRter Campbellil5 Congrega-
tlpnali't aud Catholic all take u turn
At tho sins of the bourbon and Tho
LouIwiillAh, and eyepbody's pet
doSy Is sure 10 come w some time IN
the session, for tho most pat,
though, the members believe in hell
and future punishment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Samuel S. Cox, of New York, has
introduced a sensible silver bill. 1t is
to coin silver half dimes and abolish
the nickes. We are tor Mr.. Cox.
Then let him introduce bill to sub
stitute coin for the debascd three
cent piece, which is in diameter and
thickness 80 near like q dime that on
ly clear light can show the difference.
Let us have a special silver coin for
this three cent piece, which is the beer
coin of the fature.-Cincinnati Ga
zette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Mrs. Cavanaugh, the wife OF
well.known citizen of Martins Ferry,
O., came to horrible end Wednesday
night. While putting coal on an open
CRATE her dress caught fire, and as she
was alone in the house she was so
burned that she died in q few hours.
The flesh on her lower limbs, arms aud
neck was literally roasted and tell
from the bones when she moved. Her
agony was beyond description. Death
fortunately soon cause to end it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

lallons from all parts OF the flngdomI
The costumes IN the official portion Of
the procession were magnificent Tho
ecclesiastical service was confined "a
simple absolullon, and the beuedlollon
was pronounced by Monsignore Gorl,
Arehpriest OF the Chapter Of the
Church,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The armies of the Gar are pushing
on toward Constantnople, and the
defeated Turks are burning their cities
as they flee. The Turks are now busy
with preparations for defending Con
stantinople from he rapidly advancing
army Of the Gar. The Turks are
disappointed at the tone Of Queen
Nictorias speech, and are preparing
for u last desperate struggle in antici.
patton OF a failure Of the negotiations
for an armistics. Russia intends to
refuse European participation in a
treaty OF peace. London dispatches
say that there is general belief that
a crisis from which peace or war may
result is approaching, and that few
days will decide whether England is to
be mere looker-on or active partici.
pant in the great struggle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The ~ y, World very pertinent!
calls the Democratic Senators TO Sus
tain Mr., Hayes nominalionS-unleS'
there is some solid personal objection
TO the nominees, 1t points out the
fact that the direct way TO build VI
Conkling in New York and break
down the Democracy, is to sustain the
New York Senator in his personal
quarrel with the President.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The New Hampshire Democratic
State Convention was held ut Concord
ON Wednesday the 10th inst, COL
Henry o. Kent of Lancaster presided
Frank A. Mexican of NASHUA was
nominated for Governor II. {, Fow
Ter of Bristol for Railroad Commits
aioncr. 1t is y good ticket and ought
to tie elected. A good Democratic
platform was adopted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The French gentleman who CRITICS.
ed America because it had such a
vast number of religions and only one
gravy probably objected to this dis
tribution not merely because it was
unequal, but because it was a waste of
religion. In the Kentucky Legis.
laturs they ebviats this objection by
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Samuel Bowlcs, editor Of the
Springfield Rpubiicaa, died al II o.
clock on the evening OF Jan, 10th, af'
ter an illness of three months, the re-.
suit, rs he himself stated, Of "35 years
OF hard work." aged 80 years,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23
INcrins!s New Million Dollar
BOOK SALE.

The Graiidcst Book Sal. the World
ever saw. S25O.O0O in Presents TO the buy
crs. Your choice of Million Splendid Books
for Onc Eri.ar Each aud an Eicgant
Prcscat with Every Ho0h, mcuding
Pianos. Gold and Silver Watches and other
E,cgan, Article. all free. If you want Il
Piano or Watch free, send tor Catalogue
of sale. Address 4. w. LOWERING, 800
Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Ifglvlng PiUchback $1,000 Tor
conteslIng a seat In the United States
Senate was anything less thar rob
berry Of tho United States Treasury,
We tail 10 see how,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The efforts TO secure reduction Of
the tax on whiskey and tobacco are
just now attracting much attention in
Washington. The tobacco interests
are fighting each other SO vigorously
that the Ways and Means Committee
will almost surely repor, against any
change in the tobacco tax. The whis-
key interests are practically united and
stand better chance of success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

HARPERs MAGAZINE for February, 1878,
is brilliant number, and in the early
chapters introduces two celebrated Eng
fish novelists, William Black and Thomas
Hardy, whose contributions ara boldly
illustrated. a thrilling story, entitled
Furnished Enough" is with illustrations
by Abbey. "Along our Jersey Shore" is
the caption of the first article by William
Fl. Rideng, and has twenty -four beautiful
illustrations. Art subjects are treated of
in the usual style of Judgment and dis
elimination. Considerable space is given
to subjects of general literary and histori-
cal interest. j. w. DeForest, in very
stirring paper, narates the story Of the
"Turkish Wars with the Hospitalers"-
the famous sieges of Rhodes and Malta.
"a Glimpse at some of our Charities" to
be concluded in the March number, shows
research and knowledge CT the subject,
The Editors Easy Chair is as good and
comfortable as ever. Published by Har-
per Brothers, Franklin Square, N, 7.
Price, $500 per year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Republican lowa's finances do not
look well alongside Of those Of Demo
cratic New Jersey and Kentucky,
Even the constitutional limit has failed
TO restrain the increase Of the debt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23
A Great Offer for Holidays !

We viii during these Hard Times
and the Hoiidays dispose OF 100 SEw
PlANos and ORGASs, Of first class ma
kers ut lower prices Tor cash, or In
stallcnls, than ever before offered, -
WATERS Pianos aud Organs are tn"
Res lHade, warranted for years
III. Catalogue Mailed. Great induce
ments TO the trade. Pianos, 7-octayc,
$40; Tb-odayc, $3.50, Organs, ,
stops, $40 i stops, Sj3 7 stops,
500 s stops, $40 10 stops, $50 ;
u stops, 800 in perfect order, no,
used year. Sheet music at half pncc.
Horace WATERS & SoSs, ManulS
and Dealers, 10 East nth ST., y \.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The Cincinnati Times says that the
Ohio Democracy will have three can
didalea Tor tho presidency N 1880
Bishop, Thurman aud pendleton,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The managers Of the Frecdmans
Hospital at Washington have been
Incorporating the funds supplied
that institution by the United States,
and Secretary Schurz has kicked over
the bucket OF whi,ewash with which
u Special Commission proposed to
cover up their stealings. Another in
vestigation is ordered,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Ten counterfeiters, in different sec.
tons Of the country, have been arrest
ed, within the past few days, all being
plentifully supplied with counterfeit
money, including bogus greenbacks,
national notes and silver.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

There is much excitement at
Stamford, Conn, in consequence of
the arrest of the liquor dealers, and
the means employed by clergyman
and others, who have made themselves
amenable to the law in offering brides
to induce their victims TO sell liquor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Not only is it shown that ex Secre
tary OF the Navy Robson sw.ndle(
the people by illegal and fraudulent
contracts, but it appears that Attorney
General Taft had submitted an opin.
ion, which was attached to the con
tracts, and behind which Robson
sought to shielJ himself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Gen, John 5, Williams (Dem,,) was
elected list week by tho Legislature
Of Kentucky United States SENATOR
10 succeed Thomas =, McCreery,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

The funeral of the late King Victor
Emmanuel at Rome Thursday was
very impressive. The procession was
\ nile Issy. There were s7es dssa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

II Is rumored in Washington tha
Senators llamlln and Blaine have
made peace with the President
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23

Republicans talk about driving
Hayes into the Democratic party. 1t
might be wei 10 find out whether the
gate is open.-St. Louis Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23
EDe Age.
Wednesday, January 20, 1878.

The opponents Of the Silver bill are
confident that Il cannot become a law
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-01-23
Fits, EPILEPSY Or Falling Sickness

n life long study. | warrant my remedy to
to cure the worst cases. because others have
failed is 10 reason for not now receiving n
cure from me. Send to me at once for a
Creative and Free Bottle of my infalli-
bic remedy. Give express and post office -
1t costs you nothing for II trial, and will
cure you. Address DR.. II. &. ROOT, lS3
Pearl St., New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-21
SAMPLERS IN TROUBLE.

Collector Merritt received yesterday from tho
Treasury Department letter stating that sugar
importers, brokers and others have been tampering
with the employees Of the government for the pur-
pose Of inducing them to violate the Revenue law.
The Collector notified that he has the power to
exclude all such persons from the docks or bonded
warehouses where customs officers employed
upon knowledge OF such facts being brought to him.
Yesterday Mr. butcher the Appraiser OF the PORT
suspended. without pay, John Nugent. Jacob Knob
lock and Archibald i. Freeburn, sugar samplers in
the employ of the government. This is understood
to be the beginning of wholesale discharge Of sugar
samplers. and IL ntimated ut the Custom House
that only three samplers out of the thirteen would
be retained supervising Special Agent b. X. Tngle
and Mr. Robinson Assistant Solicitor of the Treasury
were III the city yesterday working in conjunction
with Special Agents Chamberlain and Curtis ON tho
sugar business.
II IL rumored that several merchants samplers
will be expelled from the bonded warehouses and
docks within few days for alleged tamperng with
government samplers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-21
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Alderman Roberts continues Ill at his rooms in the
Metropolitan Hotel.
Mayor Ely yesterday vetoed the Aldermanic rcsolu-
ton granting permission to the Harlem Bridge, Nor
risania and Fordham Railway Company to lay tracks
across Harlem Bridge TO 10th street and Third ave-
nue.. The Mayor is of opinion that such priv
ilcge would interfere with the of the bridge for
the ordinary purpose of public travel
Tho resolution directing the New York Elevated
Railway Company to remove the stairways leading
their stations at Ninth and Houston streets TO more
convenient location also vetoed yesterday by the
MAYOR IL was understood that such removal would
cause more inconvenience than was experienced at
present.
The Aldermanic Committee on County Affairs has
reported in favor Of permitting Surrogate Calvin and
other officials TO occupy part OF the new wing of the
County Court House.
Commissioner OF Jurors Dunlap yesterday sent in q
communication to the Aldermen asking for an appro-
priation 10 pay the expenses Of his bureau, ~ the
receipts from jury fines during the past year in
sufficient for that purpose Action upon the request
was postponed.
The Board for the Revision and Correction Of As
easements yesterday passed resolution referring the
awards and assessments for closing Bloomingdale road
amounting to S20,O00, back to the for
animation These gentlemen directed to consult
with the Corporation Counsel TO the legal princi-
pies applicable to the of and to
how the damage and benefit should be determined
The Board also confirmed the assessment list for reg
ulating Tenth avenue, from 155th to 194th street.
The cost of the work S75S.0O0, of which all but
$4,000 assessed the property Is payable by the
city.
Colonel 0ilcn. Bradish Johnson. John .. German,