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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

1t seems to us that it would be
better to allow Senator Bayard TO
resign the craftsmanship of the FL
nance Committee as he threatens to
do if the majority in the Senate in
sists on legislating upon matters to
which he is opposed. The Demo
cratic party is too big to allow one
man to dictate it's course.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

If Mr.. Allen President and own
er of the Iron Mountain Railway
had been in the Senate of the United
States from Missouri the Texas and
Pacific railroad would have been
built by this time. The West in
the past has suffered previously be-
cause men were chosen more for
violent partizanship and facility in
vicious political legislation than be-
cause they were experienced, con-
sentative, possessed of large CON-
prehension as to the craftsmanship
of traffic and commerce, and hold
ing always to the belief that peace
had also victories very precious and
worthy of all commemoration.-
Legislation has also changed great
~ of late. Business men are requir.
ed now at Washington. Oratory, as
far as its influence goes in the repre-
sentative bodies, is lost art. The
newspaper has taken the place OF
the public speaker, and the commit
tee room the place of the committee
of the whole. Hence the need now
of sending to the front men whose
success in life gives positive assur
ance of tact, energy, great power,
of combination, and great ability
Seddlia Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

Kellogg, the only carpet-bag Sen
a9or left, got into that body by pay
ing as high as $500 for vote, as
has been proven by the evidence be-
tween him and Spofford. The best
thing that can be done with him is
to give him square toed Senatorial
kick into the street.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

Five and ten cent counters are
becoming very popular in the Min
den dry goods and notion stores,
where an endless variety of various
articles can be purchased. Your
choice, for the above sums.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

If the bloody ARRAY which occur
red in Chicago on Sunday had hap
pened anywhere in the South, the
Inter Ocean and Tribune would fill
column after column with the affair,
and prove conclusively that it could
possibly happen nowhere but in the
South. 1t is not to be denied that
we have far too much killing in the
South, but there is no city in this
country where there is more murder
with less punishment for it than
Chicago.-[Ark Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

Varied industries, varied crops,
general Improvement and good pub.
lie schools, by drawing emigrants
with their labor and capital will
make Louisiana rich, prosperous
and powerful.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The Southron of Sabine has just
entered upon its second volume. 1t
is as bright anu shining as a trade
dollar; fills its sphere we'll, and we
wish its courteous proprietors much
success.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

''The present tendency of legisla-
ton in Congress is towards the ulti.
innate extinction of the National
Bank SYSTEM which is another way
of saying it is towards placing all
bankers on an equality.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The country is rapidly coming to
realization of the fact that Mr..
Hayes is a candidate for President
of the United States-we cannot
say for reelection in as much as he
has never been elected.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03
From the Shreveport Standard. |

From the Shreveport Standard
New Orleans, June 3O.-The Con-
vention has just rejected both the
majority and minority report of the
Committee on Debt. Vote on ma
iority report-yeas, 40; nays, So
Vote on minority report-yeas, AZ;
nays, 80. Cunningham, of Natchi.
toches, has just offered a PROPOSE.
ton scaling the debt % per cent and
pay per cent interest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

In the opinion of the Supreme
Court the "Constitution of the Unit
ed States has not conferred the right
of suffrage upon any one, and that
the United States have no voters of
their own creation in the States.n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

It appears the Greenbackers Of
Ohio are giving their support to
Ewing, the Democrat candidate for
Governor of that State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

There are now undisposed of 724, ;
81, AIT acres of public lands that
have been surveyed, and 1000, OOO,-
600 that are still unsurveyed. OF
total unoccupied lands 1,724,3l1,477
acres-or over 43 acres to every
man, woman and child in the nation.
And yet people talk of communism
in this country. Suppose we divide
this common property before we be-
gin to divide individual property 7
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

Manufactures of various kinds es
tablished in Louisiana would pay
handsome dividends to capitalists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

"Grant Mass Meetings" is what
the Philadelphia Times calls Deco
ration day ceremonies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The chaps who wave the Bloody
Shirt for the Republican party never
wore one themselves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The cotton crop of st. Landry
parish promises to be as good as any
since the war.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The man in the White House de.
serves a new epithet, and we sug-
gest, as the most appropriate, "Ed-
munds' pimp, at the other end OF
the Avenue.n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The penalty for lying in Siam is
to have the mouth sewed up. II
this penalty was enforced in this
country seven-eights of the Radical
editors would have closed mouths.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

By the laws of Kansas women
stand upon an entire equality with
men in regard to property If an
owner Of property dies intestate,
leaving a widow and children, the
widow takes half in her own right
and the children the other half; or
It the wife is the owner, the husband
takes half and the children half,
and neither can deprive the other
OF such share BY will. In every re-
spect as regards trading and suing
and being sued there is no differ
ence.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03
Minden Female College.
MlNDEN, Ia.
The 25th Session will commence on
Wednesday, the | 18th Sept, 1873.

SessiOn-Divided into two terms of twenty
weeks each!
Course of Study-Ful and complete!
Ieachers-Engaged for every department!
on-Unexceptionably heathful!
Buildings-Large and commodious!
Grounds-Ample. retired and pleasant!
Overwhelmingly low, to suit the times
For Catalogue and full particulars, address
THOS. o. BENTON, President.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03
The Convention.
From the Shreveport Times. |

From the Shreveport Times.l
New Orleans, June 20.-The Dem
ocratic members of the Convention,
in caucus tonight, voted on several
propositions respecting the debt
question. All propositions were de-
feated by vote as follows:
To scale the debt IS per cent
Lost-11 TO 6S.
To scale 60 per cent. Lost-12 to
81.
To scale so per cent. Lost-43 to
a..
To scale 40 per cent. Lost-21 to
GO.
To adopt majority report of the
Committee on State Debt. Lost
sc to 81.
In favor Of reducing to two per
for three years, then three per cent.
and after seven years four per cent.
Lost-21 to 81.
For 3 per cent. for ten years, and
4 per cent thereafter. Lost-32 to
40.
New Orleans, June 26.-The Con-
vention Democratic caucus adjourn
ed sine die. The several PROPOSE
tons offered were all rejected.
New Orleans, June 23.-The con.
vention state debt committee re-
ported, authorizing the legislature
to provide for the funding or floating
debt by issuing bonds bearing four
per centum interest-said bonds to
be receivable for all taxes dues the
state prior to January LIST, 1879.
New Orleans, June 2S.-In the
debate on the resolution prohibiting
the payment Of the July interest
the opposition held that the conven,
yention had neither power nor right
to interfere with the provisions of
the funding act or any other law Of
state, and that the state officials
would be held responsible if they
obeyed the order Of the convention
and violated the law.
Kidd, chairman Of the committee
of the state debt presented the re-
ports Of the majority; the report is
almost the same as the former one,
with an addition of one hundred
and thirty-six thousand dollars due
the agricultural and mechanical col
lege. The minority report trecom.
mends the payment of the debt in
full with three per cent. interest for
five years and four per cent. there.
after. Another report recommends
that the debt question be left to the
courts to decide. The reports will
come up on Monday noon, as special
order of the day.
New Orleans, June 2S.-The reso-
luton instructing state officials not
to pay the July interest ON the state
bonds until ordered by the conven.
ton was adopted; yeas GO, nays Sc.
The convention appointed com
mittee of five to investigate the
charges of corruption in relation to
the public debt, to the effect that
members have been influenced in
casting their votes by desire tc
speculate in bonds or have been
paid good price for their votes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The Times says Shreveport is ex.
ceedingly healthy for this season of
the year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

1t is contended that Santa Fe,
New Mexico, is really the oldest set.
tied town upon the whole territory
of the United States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

NJ. de Lesseps says the first sod of
the Panama canal will be turned
January, 1880.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03
Stray Sale.

Lvstrayed before the undersigned on the 10Th
II day of April, 1879, by Jim Washington
and will be sold to the highest bidder, for cash
at Bellevue, on Saturday, the 10Th day Of July
1879, Grey Mare, with red mark about the
first joint Of right foot Appraised at $40.
The owner Is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
HENRY STONE, Stray Master
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03

The corn looks nicely.-Erchaage
In what directions
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FAMILY GROCEN

as we'll as all klndsO u
Farming Inspsesses
Also, complete assortmenta
Plantation IOO
The trading public will adv.nss =.
interests by giving them acaii os'' #;
ing elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-07-03
HAMILTON 4 COs
Wholesale andRetail De-
Dry Goods ~
Plantation Supp
Nos. 5 and Z Texas ~
Shreveport, =.

WE call attention to our CUIIl
w OIL FACTORY, with Cs'a
Improved Gins; will guarsntee -
yield and sample for the seed, ~. r.
ter cent per pound on lint pfoasn ~
cotton sent to gin. Win furn'si ~
and Irvine for transportation;
Irvine for cotton seed, free q cnsss 4 Z
and Ties at market price. W. r.
ton to Cotton Seed Meal q sts.ae|
and as fertilizer, and VIII
favorable terms for seed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.-On Wednesday
night of last week, as the train on the Met
ropolitan R. r. approached Silver Spring,
about seven miles out from Washington, the
engine and three cars jumped the track, and
were wrecked. The accident was caused by
misplaced switch. The only person seri-
ously hurt was Mr.. Simon P. Miller of this
city, Express messenger on the Baltimore
& Ohio r. r. lie was in the express car at
the time, and when it was wrecked, was
caught under the heavy timbers, and for two
hours it was impossible to relieve him. WheE
by means OF iackscrews he was extricated it
was found that apiece Of chicken coop had
entered his leg just above the knee and PEN
etrated nearly to the hip, tearing the flesh
and muscles in horrible manner and in
flieting severe and dangerous wound. He
was taken to the hospital at Washington
and received the best surgical attention.
His uncle, Capt. j. H. Waters, was telegraph.
ed for, and went to him the day following.
Whilst buried beneath the car, and suffering,
necessarily, the greatest agony, Mr.. Miller
was perfectly cool and collected, and direct
ed the workmen how best to effect his re-
lease.
Last week. at Hinton, Mr.. Malcolm Jones,
we'll known in this city, met with quite
serious accident whilst coupling cars. Just
as he was about to make the connection,
torpedo on the track exploded, and several
OF the particles entered his leg below the
knee. Attempts were made to extriate them
though without success, Notwithstanding
which, however, he Is now doing we'll.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25
Marriages.

On the 10th inst. on Moffett Creek, Mr.. George
W. Callison and Miss Margaret E., daughter Of
John Buchanan, Esq.
Near Mt. Sidney, on the 18th. Mr.. Edgar W Fur
ry, of Rockingham county, and Miss Elizabeth 8
daughter OF VIM R. Landes. Esq.
In Stanton, on the 18th, by Rev. q. ]. McKeef-
ry, Mr.. Thomas Murray to Miss Nora A. Wright
all OF Staunton.
By Rev. Emmett w. McCorkie. on the 9Th inst.
at the home Of the brides parents in Rockbridge.
county, Miss Barbara Forbes to Mr.. John Money
maker.
the 10th in ST., by Rev. R. H. Smith, Mr.. John E.
Roberts. of Brooklyn. N. Y, and Miss Mamie K.
Byrce youngest daughter of the officiating min
ister
Mr.. James C. Prather, of Texas, and Miss Agnes
T. Harris, daughter OF Prot. c. T. Harris were
married on the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock at the
idence OF the BRIDES parents, in Lexington, by
Rev. DIR. F. P. Mualy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25
STANTON MARKET, SEPT. Is, 1879,
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERS / EAKLE
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. sept'r. 22d. 1879.
BEEF CATTLE.-All the dealers repert the market
as slower than for a long time. some think it the
dullest for months. The quality OF the offerings
was not good as last week, for though there
were as good tops among the receipts they were
not put on the market to the extent they were last
week. Prices ranged at 12ha$5 l2h per 100 lbs,
with few choice on private terms. Prices en-
orally BAKE lower, and in some cases u cts,
the better grades suffering the least.
Mich COws.-Trade or prices show no improve
ment We quote at 18a40 per head. as to quality.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at 75a$5 IL; that generally ra.
ted first quality l2a$4 81 medium or good fair
quality 75a$3 IS; ordinary thin steers. oxen and
cows2 12aSs 50 general average of the market this
week; extreme range OF prices 12a$5 II. Most
OF the sales were from 90 to 81 90 per 100 lbs.
SwINE-The supply is quite full this week some
$500 in excess of last week The quality, though
generally good, is not up to last weeks offerings.
some of the peIs falling short in that respect,
though there are as good hogs on the market as
there were then. The demand is reported good in
all the yards, and the prices of last week well
maintained. We quote at SASH cents per lb net.
Arrivals this week STA head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS. The quality this week is rath-
err indifferent, good sheep sbeing scarce, and the
demand for them good. Common sheep are dull
and hardsto sell att any price. Lambs in fair de-
mand for those of good quality only. Stock sheep
generally quiet and slow. We quote butcher
sheep at 3a4A cents, and lambs at 3a4h cents per
Id gross. stock sheep at 50a$2 IS Der head.
Some 1000 sheep and lambs were ia ken by Ph1la-
delphia dealers. Arrivals this week 7746 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25
Deaths.

At the residence of her parents. near Mt, Scion
OF consumption, Miss Kate Stauous, aged "a years,
ID months and days.
In Staunton, on the Goth inst, Ida Hawkins
Teabo, aged months and l8 days, infant daught-
er of James Teabo.
At Sangersville. Augusta county. on the 18th
inst, Mrs Maggie Bryan, wife of Reuben Bryan,
in the 10th year of her age.
Near Huntsville. Rockingham county, on the
18th inst Mrs Catharine Fauber, aged SO years, I
months and days.
At the residence OF his mother, in this city, on
the 10th inst, OF typhoid fsver, James A. Morton,
(colored) in his 18th year.
At her residence, in Dayton, Rockingham coun
ty, on the 14th inst, Mrs Howe. wife Of Rev. Mr..
Howe, Presiding Elder U. B. Church.
Mr.. David Withrow died September 9Th, at the
residence of his son-n-law, IT. Harris. on Brat
tons run, aged 70 years and 81 days. Deceased
was the son of Archibald and Mary Withrow and
was the eldest of eight brothers, three of whom
survive him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25
Markets..

There has been unusual activity in the market
for wheat and flour since our last issue. The
large European demands have operated to bring
wheat and flour to fair price, and give the farm
reasonable profit on their products. Yes
terday. wheat quoted here at 10 to 81 Is; ex-
ira flour at to So Us from the wagon,-both very
active, and the demand for flour in excess OF the
supply. We have noted the cause OF this advance
in another column. and also the opinion enter
tanned in New York circles.
Corn was quoted at so to sac and dull. Oats ~
and 80 and dull. Bacon &c. hog round. Clover
seed, at retail, 525 to IS 80.
In Baltimore wheat was quoted at l 81 to 81 30
and in Richmond l II to 81 81 Why this discrep-
ency in these markets we cannot say, unless 1t be
that commercial life in the latter city is in dying
condition.
The Baltimore American of the gath, says
The grain market was greatly excited yesterday
though the records Of the dealings do not show a
business of the magnitude Of the day before.
The sales on Monday aggregated 1000 900 bushels,
There was, however, an uneaS1neSs among the
grain men, and calls for margin were lively from
an early hour in the morning until the close OF
business hours. On Monday evening September
wheat sold at 81 24@l PAN. October at 81 23k "a
124A, November at 81 23h@1 rs, and December at
81 23M@. Yesterday morning the market opened
strong and, amidst int nse excitement. the price
continued to rise rapidly until at its close 81 20
was bid for spot September October, November,
reported at as high as 81 2911
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25
P. B. GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,

No. 103 E. Main Street, Up Stars, opposit
W. L. Ohuier's Book Store,
is prepared to give the same satisfaction in all
work as in former times.
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO CUTTING.
Work done outside OF shop. Cutting and repair
ing done in best manner and on short notice.
aug2e-tf aSTERMS CASH.Ea
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

A DUAL MARRIAGE.-From the Tribune
we learn of dual marriage which took
place at Covington on last Thursday morn
ing. The cerem ony was performed by Rev.
j. NJ. Pitcher of that place and the con-
tracing parties were John Bfougham, OF
Botetourt, and Mrs. Elizabeth Boggess, OF
Allegheny Charles F. Wiseman, of Angus
ia, and Miss Virginia A. Smith, of Ale
phany.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

REvIvAL.-An interesting revival OF re-
lgion has been in progress in Sangersville,
for near three weeks. conducted by Rev.
Messrs. KinZer and Cunningham. OF the
Methodist E. Church South. Upwards OF
twenty conversions are reported, and about
the same number as penitent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

ssBIG FOUR" MINsTRELs.-On Thursday
night, October Cd, the big Four" Minstrels
will make their appearance at the Opera
House in Staunton for one night only. Our
citizens will remember their chaste enter
tainments last year during the Fair, and
will doubtless give them liberal welcome
on the present occasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

NICE REsoRT.-Mai. Pete Woodward,
the veteran hotel man, has opened first
class restaurant under the Virginia Hotel.
Everything is fixed up neat, new and stylish,
and all kinds of eatables are served in the
best manner. Go down and try the new
ploap
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

No ELECTION.-The Board of Visitors of
the D. D. & B. Institution, after spending
all day yesterday in discussing the election
OF Principal to succeed the late Charles D.
Mccoy, adjourned about nine o'clock last
night, without arriving at any conclusion, and
further action in the matter was postponed
until the 9th of October. There was foil
meeting OF the Board. and great diversity OF
opinion as to the best man for the place
The applicants were Oliver d. Cooke, OF
Connecticut, and Messrs. Thos. S. Doyle.
VIM. Frazier, Leonidas Poyntz, and DIR. R.
S. Hamilton, Of this city. Until the October
meeting Mr.. Doyle will continue to dis
charge the duties of the position.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

HANDSOME TURNOUT.-At his new livery
on Court House Street, Geo. Platt has some
of the most handsome and stylish turnouts
In the State. He has two teams especially
which cannot be beaten. One is pair OF
greys that it is a real luxury to drive. All
that is necessary is a good grip on the lines,
and the word ''go," and off they start at
trot that puts ten miles behind them in an
hour without the slightest trouble. The
other, match bays, are equally as good and
either of these pair to one of his elegant new
buggies will give one a drive that Bonner
might envy. Staunton may well feel proud
of the lverIes she has, for in this particular
she cannot be equalled in the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

SPEAKING AT OCTOBER CoURT.-We are
requested to state that Hon. Jno e. Massey
and Capt. H. Fl. Riddleberger will address
the people of Augusta county n the Court
House, October 9th, Court day. on the
State Debt question,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

F. NJ. YOUNG is just receiving full line
of fall and winter stock and promises great
bargains to cash buyers. Advertisement in
the next issue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-25

The Virginia Hotel Bar is still in the van.
It is ahead of all competitors, and always
has some attractive novelties. In short, it
keeps I'D with the times.