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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-15
BELLEVUE, JAN. 6, 1880.

Police Jury met pursuant to- adj
journment. Present-all the men,
bers of yesterday. The minutes of
yesterday were read and approved.
When, on motion of Thos. Lyles,
it was
ResolUed, That all the officers
elected and appointed by this body,
including the Sheriff, District At
torney pro TEN, and Clerk of the
District Court, remain under their
present contracts and salaries until
the regular meeting in April next,
at which time there shall be a new
organization, and all elections take
place and appointments made.
When Col. w. G. Burt, Parish
Treasurer, presented his accounts,
with the vouchers, made up to this
date, showing a balance on delin-
quent fund, $617 70; a balance on
ordinary fund, 1902 IA.
When, on motion, this body re-
solved itself into committee of the
whole to examine the Treasurer's
accounts and compare same with his
voucners.
When, after thorough examina-
ton, his accounts were found cor.
rect, and said Treasurer given quit
lance, and he ordered to transfer the
delinquent fund to ordinary fund to
date.
When this body took a recess of
one hour. After reassembling, the
following claims were allowed and
warrants ordered to issue for same
r. E. Wyche, on his quar-
ter salary, ending Dec.
3lst, 1879. 5000 90
j. B. Walthall, quarter sala-
~ ending Dec. 81, 1879. 81 so
j. II. Keyser, for quarter sal
airy ending Dec 81, 1879. 40 90
w. 81. Scanland, for quarter
salary ending Dec. 81, 10. 81 SO
w. G. Burt, quarter salary
ending Dec. 81, 1879.... % 90
w. R. Prather, 8 days and
mileage as Police Juror. 8 60
John j. Meares, 2 days and
mileage as Police Juror. 10 90
Elan s. Dortcb, 2 days and
mileage as Police Juror. IA 90
John w. Rains, 2 days and
mileage as Police Juror. Z IS
Thomas Lylos, 2 days and
mileage as Police Juror. Z 80
When, on motion of j. w. Rains,
the President was authorized to con-
tract with suitable person to re-
index the Mortgage Books in the
Parish Recorders Office, with the
person who will do the work at the
lowest price; and also to purchase a
suitable book for the purpose, the
whole work to be assessed upon
and received by the Police Jury be.
fore paying for the same.
When the following warrants
were issued:
War. No. 1-R. Sibley. 2 25
+" 2-W. j. MObley. 40 90
e Nv TimhnrloLn On
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-15
Steam Saw and 0rist Y
PIaninq and Single machises !.

Cawing, Planning, and Turning telzs;si =
- with neatness and dispatch. q ~
tention given to Flooring and Ceihss.. - y
shingles furnished at short notice - n
tached to the Mill is ono Of fhE1r Vi
PROVED REVOLVING HEAD - ssil1s
Cotton ginned and packed in The - !. 49,; 49,
and pressed.
Terms furnished on application. 49,.
MOORE a. DAVIS, PrcPhs Il
Bellevue, Booster Psfea' =
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-15

S13,629 90
Credits.
By Treasurer's
receipt. ....$9,829 80
CONS. on first
$1,000, at 1Oc. 500 90
CONS. on 1854
81 at 5 per ct. 1914 "a
Gems. on 81, 800
Licenses. -. 1872 90
Delinquent roll
returned. .2,243 81
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25
The Treaty of Mentor.

Soouer or later, the New York Sun
says, the exact terms of the treaty of
Mentor, by which Grant, Conkling,
Cameron and company agreed to sup
port Garfield and to abandon their
passive position, must become known.
1t may be confidently assumed in the
mean time that Mr.. Conkling never
consented to come to the front, after
having contemptuously spurned the
candidate, without n bond of protec-
ton for his special interests that could
not be denied in the event of success.
1t is clear that the Intermediary in
the negotiations was Simon Cameron,
whose loug experience in bargaining
with all sides peculiarly fitted him for
the business. He was able to tell Gar
field plainly that defeat was certain
unless the third-termers were concilia-
ted. With that result staring the Ohio
man in the face, submission became a
necessity, and he accepted it.
An old stager like Simon Cameron
who has traded with Democrats,
Wings, know-Nothings and Republi-
cans, would not be apt on such an oc-
casion to let future consequences de-
pend upon any mere speeches especi-
ally where the interests of the Came
rons were at stake He is too shrewd
to trust the promises of any politician
when they might be conveniently bro
ken, or postponed, or repudiated.
After describing the situation, he
doubtless insisted, like Petruchio, on n
delicate occasion
Let spseiaijties b. therefore dfA~n hstweenu.
That covenants may be kept on either hand"
Doubtless an agreement exists, which
substantially binds Garfield to follow
the behest of Conkling and Grant. In
the course OF n few months, the nature
and the extent of that obligation will
be fully disclosed, and the country
may see reason TO believe that the cleo
lion of Garfield was a direct step to-
wards the return of Grantism.
As n general rule, nothing succeeds
like success. But there are exceptions
to it, and this may be one of them.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

a MAN William Brosius, an
inhabitant of Lawrence township, Clear.
field county, has been lost since the 18th
instant, and as he is mentally dcranged and
incapable of taking care of himself, his
wife, Mrs. g. s. Brosius, of ClearGeld,
will be glad to hear anything in regard TO
him. A personal description of him is as
follows: He is of German descent, and
speaks somewhat broken English; was II
years of age; weighs about lG0 pounds :;
has hazel eyes, fair complexion, dark
brown hair, cut short head partly bald !;
sandy and slightly gray whiskers on side
of face and chin, closely trimmed high
forehead when last seen he had on coat
and vest of Il salt and pepper mixture I!
pants Of heavy steel mixture, almost
black black felt hat ploughman's shoes,
two buckles unbleached canton flannel
undershirt and drawers and heavy ging-
ham overshiit; brown mschne-knit wool
en- socks. His upper lip was shaved and
has wart on il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

THE Bosses remarks the Harris
burg Patriot, are busy in the distribu-
ton of political honors and rewards
with a cheerful dlsdain of the views
and wishes of the ordinary run of
people. In New York Conkling has
senator to make in place of Mr..
Herman, and his choice is said to have
fallen upon Levi 7. Morton, a mil
lionaire of New York city. Morton
will be able TO second his patron and
chief with substantial reasons why he
should be made senator of the Unit
ed States, and there is little doubt
that they will have commanding in
fluence in the Legislature. In Penn
sylvania Boss" Cameron's choice for
United States senator is supposed to
I've Mr.. Harry Oliver, n wealthy iron
manufacturer of Pittsburg. divers
chief claims to this distinction are that
he contributes literally to the Repub-
lican campaign funds, and has rem.
dered useful service to Cameron. In
the Senate he would not overshadow
Cameron by bis influence or his abili-
ties, and he would not interfere with
the distribution of the patronage.
Hence his selection would be very
desirable. But there is in Pennsyl-
vania an unmistakable manifestation
of the spirit of revolt against the die.
tation of Boss, and it will not be
surprising if the CamerOnO Oliver pro.
gramme should fall before the meet.
ing of the legislature.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

To relieve the Senatorial fight in
Ohio which is becoming somewhat live
ly and considerably mixed, Mr.. Hayes
is expected to provide for some of the
poodle aspirants and thus get them
out of the way of the principal mas
tiff contestants, Sherman and Foster.
1t is said that Stanley Matthews will
be offered a judgeship and Father
Taft some diminutive place to suit his
capacity. There are now only two
judges from Ohio on the supreme
bench, and if that State furnishes all
the Presidents and large proportion
of other leading officials, there is no
good reason why she should not also
furnish all the judges.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25
The Great National Beggar.

A proposition started by the New
York flunkey, Pierreponte, and the n.
f.1imes, to raise by subscription $780,
600 to pension Grant, does not seem
to pan out in large figures thus far.
To provide against failure it appears
the hunkies have originated another
scheme to maintain show of respect
ability for their spendthrift pauper,
which is not only absurd but is anoth-
er reach toward the imperial designs,
which seem to be the moving senti-
ment with the admirers of the besotted
ex-president. They now propose to
make ex-PIesdents members of the
Senate for life" The fact that such
an arrangement would be in conflict
with the spirit of our Republican in
stitutions, is not an objection but an
incentive to their widest exertions for
its accomplishment. The advocates of
the "Strong Government" have the
man on their hands. The people gave
him position for which he was un-
worthy and unfit. His vanity made
him the plant tool of the conspirators
against Democratic government. He
is an expensive luxury, and notwith-
standing the vast amounts they have
already expended upon him in pres
ents, and the means to circulate
around the world, he now comes to
them and demands more! This is the
secret of the desire at this time that
Presidents shall he made members
of the Senate for life. The ex-Presi-
dent is too costly for the stalwarts and
the Treasury must be made to con-
tribute to their relief. Only for the
position which circumstances gave to
Grant, and his pliancy in their hands,
the stalwarts themselves could not re.
press the disgust which his constant
demands must inspire. His greedy ac-
ceptance of presents of untold amounts
as reward for Office and influence
during his Presidential term, and his
demand to have his annual salary
raised from 5000 to $4,000, which
was voted him, might have satisfied
any reasonable cravings. But not so
with this greedy aspirant for imperial
honor. lie demands more, and those
who use him must provide and meet
the demand, but we trust that there is
yet sufficient manliness aud patriotism
in Congress to prevent further contri-
buttons from the National treasury to
one who has thus degraded himself
and the American people who were
disposed to think well of the General
whatever may be said of him as a
President.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25
BELLEFoNTE PA, THURSDAY NOVEMBER %, 1880.

Lieut.. Col. d. II. Hastings, of the 9th
Reg. n. g. p, gave an elegant supper at
the Bush House on last Saturday evening,
to the officers of his regiment who were
here in connection with the inspection Of
Company Is. There were present Colonel
Burchheld, Capt. Piper, Lieut.. Gardner,
Capt. Mullen, Lieut.. Hale and large
number Of guests taken from the peaceful
svocations of life. 1t was an elegant af-
fair and the gentlemen present all speak
in the highest terms Of the unexception-
able manner in which the supper was
served. The table was spread in one Of
the spacious rooms on the second floor and
vas entirely sub rosa. The following il
the bill of fare.
MEEUR.
Oysters on shell.
T"ndcrloh steak, brued. Saratoga pOtAtoes curraut
Jelly.
IsTEEEs.
Chowcbow, pickles. celery, &C.
BfOil~l spring chicken and potatoes
French omeeite, French coffee
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

THE Hon. Jos. L. Brown has been
elected by the Legislature of Georgia
Senator from that State for the term
of six years from the 4th of March
next. Mr.. Brown is now in the Senate,
by appointment of the Governor, fl.
ling the vacancy caused by the resig.
nation Of Senator Gordon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

judging by the small audience present
at the quarterly meeting of the Centre
County Agricultural Society in the Court
House on Tuesday night, we conclude that
our farmer friends are not intensely inter
ested in the proceedings Of that organiza-
tion. DR.. Z. w. Hale, the president, WAS
present, and endeavored TO infuse into the
meeting as much vim and interest as pos
siblc. Secretary W. +. Rceder rendered
a verbal report, exhibiting that the re-
ceipts of the Society for the past year were
about Sll23; expenses, S430i repairs,
$50; paid on old debts, S270; paid on
premiums, s275 balance in the treasury,
5000 Various schemes were proposed to
relieve the Society from financial embar-
rassmeut. A resolution was adopted au-
thorizing the Secretary Of the Executive
Committee TO interview the attorneys Of
the estate OF the late VIM. A. Thomas
with view Of inducing the latter 10 Ac-
cept interest on a debt OF 900 due them
from the Society.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

Our neighboring city of Altoona is
moving in the matter Of cheap passenger
transportation. A despatch from that
place TO the Philadelphia newspapers an
pennccs the fact that w. Lee Woodcock.
tie city solicitor, has filed an application
with Gov. Hoyt for charter of incorpora-
ton Of the Herdic transportation Compa-
ny, whose coaches are nov running on the
streets of Philadelphis, the object of which
is TO establish line between Altoona and
Hollidaysburg. II is said the people In
the locality are pleased with the project
and hope IL will succeed. Would not one
of the coaches pay In Bellefontef Who
will be the frst 70 move in the matser9
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

COURT PROCEEDINGS. - The regular
November term Of Court began on Mon
day with Judge John II. orvis and Asso-
ciste Judges Frsnck and Diven on the
bench. The following cases have been
disposed Of up to the time of going 10
press:
Com. vs.. Gottlieb Hsag, charged with
a violation of liquor Law, verdict, not
guilty and prosecutor, Joseph Shor,lidge,
10 pay the costs.
Com. VS.. r. a. Lucas, larceny, ignor-
anus.
Com. VS.. John @. Uzzle, assault and
battery, ignofamus and prosecutor, Mitch
ell Lucas, 10 pay the costs.
Com. va. John Dehaas, Jr., VIM. Dc
haas and Susan Dehaas, the bill returned
as to John and VIM. Dehaas and ignored
as TO Susan Dehass.
Com. We. James McMullen, assault and
battery, verdict, not guilty, prosecutor,
Ellen Davis, to pay one-third of the costs
and james McMullen two-thirds.
Com. vs.. John Taylor, assault and bat
terry, defendant pleads guilty.
Com. VS.. Mitchell Lucas, assault and
battery, ignoramus and prosecutor, John
q. Uzzle, TO pay the costs
Com. VS.. Watson Lucas, obstructing
private road, ignoramus and prosecutor,
HezekiAh Watkins, to pay the costs.
Com. vs.. Joseph c. Blerly, larceny, ig-
norsmus.
Com. VS.. james Moore, Lincoln Harris
and Jesse Pleasant, all colorcd, assault and
battery, case being called for trial defend
ants plead not guilty. Lincoln Harris
and Jesse Pleasant plead guilty of unlaw-
ful assembling aud we're sentenced.
Com. vs.. Francis Gallagher, assault and
battery, mol. pros. to be entered on pay
ment Of costs.
Com. vs. Harry Hardin, larceny, true
bill
Com. vs.. David Harter and Levi Ever
hart, nuisance, constable's return. True
bill found by the grand jury.
Com. VS.. Thomas Moore and John
Hayes. Upon leave of Court, mol pros.
entered as TO John Hayes, Thomas Moore
plead not guilty, verdict, guilty, sentenced
by the Court to pay s. fine and costs of
prosecution.
Common =~Tse;=i:h vs.. ID. NJ. Peters. Plead
guilty to charge of selling liquor to minors.
Sentenced TO pay $500 fine.
Court adjourned until nine o'clock on
Friday morning, the case Of Mrs. II. b.
Brown vs.. Sheriff Shaffer now being tiled.
The grand jury being through with
their business, were discharged by the
Court at II O'Clock Wednesday morning
REPORT or GRAND JuRY.
Report Of tie Grand Jury 10 the judges
Of the Court Of Centre County for the
November term Of Court, 1880:
We have examined the Jail, and flnd
that IL Il undergoing repairs, which, when
finished, will put 10 In good condition.
After makiug careful examination Of the
offices In the Court House We fnd them in
good condition with the exception OF the
stove In the District Attorneys ofice,
which We recommend should be replaced
By q new one, "a the building Is in danger
from iire from this cause.
W. W. MoETooMKRY.
Foreman Of Grand Jury.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25
HENRY MASDERrrELp, a PhiladeI

HENRY MANDERFIELD, q Philadel-
phia pickpocket, was out of prison a
sufficient time to serve as one of Mar.
sbal Kern's deputy marshals to pro-
tect the purity of the polls in that
pure city of honest elections. The
election being over, and the purity of
the ballot assured, he returned TO his
profession and his prison quarters, to
await the call of Marshal Kern for
other service in the interest of honesty.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

GEN. HARRY WHITE, writes a let
Ter stating that he is not candidate
for Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives. It Is we'll, for it is not at ell
likely that Gen. Harry would get it,
If he were a candidate.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

THAT indefatigable and persistently
officious individual, little Johnny
Davenport, Is said to be still hunting
for the author of the Chinese letter,
but 1t hasn't transpired that he has in
his search for information made any in-
quiry of one James A. Garfield.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

The deer hunters, made up principally
Of gentlemen connected with the court
house, who spent q week upon the rippling
waters Of Marsh creek, returned home on
last Saturday evening. They do not con-
slider the hunt success, the trophies being
neither too numerous 70 count or too bur.
thensome 10 transport. 80 far as We have
been able 10 learn the net result may be
summed up a. follows; O. Prothonotary
Harper is inconsolable. He thinks Ii is
ali hIs fault He says there il never any
luck in hunting when he Is along.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

The present years wheat crop in
England is reported 100000 BUSH
els less than the average crop for the
last fifteen years, but 100000 in
excess Of the crop Of last year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

"A large party of the friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Mullen surprised that
pleasant couple ut their residence, by a
call upon them at their new home, at the
Forge, on Tuesday evening. The party
numbered from sixty to seventy, and was
composed of old and young, married and
single, carrying with them all the requi.
sites for a frst-class surprise party. The
party al once proceeded to take possession
OF the house and speedily completed ar.
rangements for spending an enjoyable
evening. Dancing was the principal fea.
tare among the amusements, and 1t was
kept up until nearly l2 O'Clock, W hen the
ladies in charge summoned all TO partake
of elegant Refreshments, consisting Of sand.
witches, an endless veriety of cake, coffee,
ice cream and In fact everything that the
ingenuity of the ladies could invent. The
refreshments were certainly of very high
order and ample justiee was done them by
the hungry guests. IL was most enjoya.
BILE affair and pleasant recolleet!ons of IL
will not soon be effaced from The memories
of those present. Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen
carry with them TO their new home the
heartfelt good wishes Of their numerous
friends tinged with regret at the loss socie-
ty in the borough suffers from their re-
moval.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

An interesting musical discussion took
place in Sweney's billiard paTlors on last
Tuesday evening. There were several high
musical authorities present who took an
active part in the meioHgc. If they hadn't t
all talked Mt once il would no doubt have
been highly edifying All you could dis
iinguish above the Babel Of tongues, WAS
"high notes, - lear for music, " cultivated
talent" &e. All at once, one voice rose
high above the roar of conflicting opinions
and We were startled 10 hear this e1traor-
dinary assertion. "You cant play bass
drum music on the piano" we felt dis
posed TO dispute this, for We have heard
several Belleionte ladies play something on
the piano which strongly resembled the
clash and thunder of that most melodious
Of all musical instruments-theb bass drum. }
On inquiry it WAS discovered tha, the
matter in dispute was whether or not II is
feasible 10 execute the difficult notes used
BY the fellow who thumps the bass drum
and clashes the cymbals, on any other in
sirument. We most devouily and prayer
fully hope 1t was decided In the negative.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

The orchestra led by Mr.. Fred. Smith,
of Bishop street, furnishes elegant music
for dancing. The truth of this was we'll
atiested st the surprise party on Tuesday
evening. Good music is the life of dane
ing party and Mr.. Smith Is the man TO
call upon when Ii Is wanted.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

The Court has observed Thanksgiving
by an adjournment over to-day. Jurymen
were permitted 10 20 home yesterday even-
Ing, with instructions 10 report tomorrow
morning at nine O'Clock.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

GEN. GARFIELD is in Washington.
p says his visit to the capitol il on
'Eivate business, aud he had the good
6nse to refuse Q public reception.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

The ice i almost q thick nov sa e
any time last winter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-25

AT late hour on Saturday evening
two pistol shots were heard in the alley
leading TO Howard Barnes livery stable,
but no significance was attached to tho
matter and no investigation made by ;hosc
who heard them. About 3 clock on Sab
bath morning James Gregg, who attends
the stable for Mr.. Barnes, had occasion TO
60 TO the barn for the purpose of getting
out pair of horses for some parties who
were going away. When be unlocked the
door Of the Office he felt some rough sub.
stance on the door knob. Examination
disclosed it TO be frozen blood. The next
morning thorough search was made and
continuous stream of blood was found -,
leading from the front OF the Conrad
House on up tho alley to Barnes stables.
Here in front of his Office was a large pool,
while the side of the barn, the door and
window of the office were literally smeared
with blood. Tho trail was lost further IN
the alley. Evidently somebody has been
hurt.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-09-29

Some of the Democratic papers of this
district are abusing Gen. Fitzpatrick, our can
didate for Congress. He is ~ ussy little
wind.bag y and not much of general, ac-
cording to their notion. At Gettysburg he
showed more dashing bravery than did Han
cock, (brave as he may have been). He cut
through the lines of rebeltroops with his cav
airy and gained their rear, and then as on
many other hard fought fields proved that he
was strangerito cowardice or fear. When
he made speeches for the Democrats during
the Greeley campaign he was hero, and an
orator But as abuse requires less brains than
argument, Democrats naturally take to it.
fitzpatrick, if we mistake not, will make a
charge on their ranks that it will require all
their forces to withstand.