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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25
An Ideal Government.

UNITED States Senator Thomas F. Bayard.
Parties are only means to an end.
IF the cause is a acorthy one, Of course
euery acOrthy means that acoeld tend to
make 1t succeed IS to be cherished.-
Fpolitics Is to become mere matter
Of personal ambitions and partisan
wrangle, then the future Of the coun-
t'y is not worth talking about.
But mig sense Of admiration for
oar system Of government acas accom-
panied by an epprehensire realization
Of the conditions under qshich only 1T
can be practically and permanently
masntened. And the conriction
groacs stronger and clearer Daily that
such q government can only be main
tanned By the exercise and employment
Of the higher and better qualities of
human nature. 1t Is q government
Of ld'cs en'eanating from popular acilI,
bat that aoiH must be for honest and
acorthy ends, accomplished 6y Aonora-
bic means. 1t is controlled by public
opinion, but that opinion must be the
intelligent result Of knopledge careful
ty acquired, and elaboration, and not
the unstable tioM of tunsuH e,sd gusty
passion. And to make public princi
pies secure they must be engrafted on
p'1cate honor; the acishes ofan inteM-
gent and upright constituency must be
reflected By an intelligent and upright
representatives. 4 faithful represen.
tatire should rather displease lis con-
stitueats than consent to that achich
Injuries them. 1T is his duty tully
md freely to account to them, but not
to conceal has true opinions for fear
g their displeasure, for his enlightened
conscience cannot be disregarded acith-
'nt injury to them and has entire loss
2f usefulness. To maintain this gov-
Of ours such are some of the
conditions, and it is upon the seyfpro-
'ectiag elements Of society that ace
must rely. As Burke, the great Irish
statesman and philosopher, finely said,
'Flatte'y IS not friendship, and to
nlslead is not to Serue."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

No. 2G.-An act to carry into ef-
feet article 1870 OF the constitution
of this State.
Section |. Be 1t enacted by tie
General assembly Of Louisiana, That,
from and after the PRONUNCIATION of
this act, if any person shall sell or
give away any intoxicating drink or
drinks, on election days, at or with
in one mile of any precinct where
elections may be held, lie shall be
guilty of misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof shall be fined in
sum not exceeding 800, or i'm
prisoned not exceeding 60 days, or
both at the discretion of the court,
for each and every offense.
r. n. OGDEN,
Speaker House of Representatives,
SD. MCENERY.
Lieut. Gov. and PreS't of the Senate.
Approved March 8, 1880.
L. A. Witt,
of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
VIM. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

1t IS from rithin, amony your-
setres, from cupidity, from corrup
ton, from disappointed ambition and
'nordinote thirst for poacer, that fac
tons acill be formed and liberty en-
ddngered.-[ Jackson's Farewell Ad-
dress.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25
Party Policy.

A great deal has been said and
written about party policy. To the
average politician ''policy" means
anything but an open avowal of
principles. 1t is cunning device
to get away from facts, and much of
the intrigue and .fnesse of politics is
ascribable to this sentiment. But
the close students of political econ
emy, as developed in party organi-
cations for the accomplishment of
reforms i'm government, attach to it
a widely different significance. To
them it means a declaration of prin-
ciples-aD avowab of the aims and
intentions of the political organiza-
ton with which they are identified.
1t is in this view that we propose
to consider the policy of the Demo
cratic party. Not as q machine
not as distinctive engine of politi-
cal intrigue, but as party with
broad and comprehensive views of
government, founded upon recogniz-
ed constitutional principles, and
earnestly DESTROYS of lettering the
condition of the people. During the
fierce and bitter political conflicts
since the war between the North
and South it is not surprising that
the Democratic party became in
volved in uncongenial alliances. 1t
was fighting a desperate and un-
scrupulous foe, and it naturally
brought to its aid all the help it
could secure. But it need not for
that reason have compromised its
principles. These have become ira
ditional and are known of all men.
They look for the greatest good to
the greatest number of people. The
Democratic party believes in a rigid
and honest administration of all
public trusts, and in this it differs
from the Republican party. 1t be-
keves in a sound and stable curren-
cy, and in this it differs from the
Lnflatienists. Indeed the Democrat
ic party has but few things in CON-
mon with any other party. It's al
most cOntempolaneous with the ex-
/ stence of the government, and it's
policy has always been to support |
the people and their measures
against the aggressions of power.-l
Hence its opposition to ccntraliza-
ton in alb its forms. It believes that
the States have exclusive control |
over their domestic affairs. We be-
lieve that all organized communities
have in their laws all necessary pro-
lection against riot and tumult, and
that under any circumstances it is q
gross usurpation of authority for
the General Government to inter
fere in any way with the local affairs
Of State. But the reverse of this
policy is held by the Republicans
In the policies of the two parties
there is, therefore, this distinctive
popularity. The Republicans hold
that the people have no protection
save that which the General Gov
eminent affords them. The Demo-
cratic party holds that the people
can protect themselves.
|
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

SHREVEPORT, March %, 1880.
Inc government gauge at 3 p. m.
yesterday read 81 feet and 6 inches
above the low water mark of 1879:
a rise of 6 inches in 4S hours.
Business was very brisk along the
landing yesterday.
Cotton down 81 % per bale
Cabin passage S15.
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Publications.

THE Boy TRAPPER. By Harry
Castleman. Philadelphia: Porter
q Coates. S1.25.
No one knows how to tell of MO
neer adventure to entertain the boys
better than Harry Castleman. ''The
Boy Trapper" is just the kind of a
book to make the long evenings van
ish like dream, and drive sleep
and dull care from the boys. When
such books can be sliced in as a kind
of spice to life, to rouse the mind
from the tire of more rugged expe-
riences, it is all right and useful. 1t
builds up the courage, cultivates
little romance, and enlivens boy to
give him taste of wild life.
LIFE AND ADVENTURE IN JAPAN.
illustrated. By E. W. Clark.
New York: American Tract So
ciety. S1.25.
This handsomely printed little
volume is an interesting statement of
life in Japan, by gentleman who
spent four years in that countrv. 1t
contains good deal of history, the
manner of life of the people, and the
adventures of stranger among
them. What he saw and experience
ed he relates graphically. He talks
in a straightforward manner, view
ing the people honestly, as he claims,
from Christian standpoint, without
prejudice. The book is published
with an outline map, aud the illus
trations are woodcuts taken from
photographs. The volume in the
hands of young people will not only
prove deeply interesting, but profit
BILE in the knowledge it imparts.
advance and Retreat, Personal
Experiences in the United States
Armies" published at New Orleans,
La, 1880, by Gen. G. T. Beauregard
for "The Hood Orphan Memorial
Fund" PIP. 800, Svo. Bound in gray
English cloth, containing fine
photograph, also, a fine line steel en-
craving of the dead soldier, with
four large photographic maps of cele
DRAFTED battle fields. The price is
s3, sent free, by mail, on receipt of
the price. The book possesses unus-
ual interest at the present time. |
when many disputes and contentious |
have arisen among critics and histo-
rians as to the accuracy of official
reports of many leading events of
the war, which are here detailed.
with a charming simplicity of style
and perspicuity, which oftentimes
bring before the reader the thrilling
scenes of the battle ground.
Organization is the avenue to DO
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

1t is truly affecting to look on and
see the amount Of love for the tsdear
dog" that is being developed in this
State by the opposition to the enact
nent Of a law providing for a dog
tax. No Convention or Legislature
will dare to beard the dog in his
kennel He alone is exempt from
taxation. 1t is well. We have ed
ucated children long enough. Let
rs at once proceed to establish train
ing schools for dogs aud tax boys
and girls to support them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

"Protection" is not only anthem
cratic, but it is a burden and curse
to the country.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

this act within ten days after said
election, and provide for the carry
ing into effect any changes that may
result from said elections as soon as
practical.
r. n. OGDEN,
Speaker House of Representa- ves.
S. ID. MCENERY,
Lieut. Gov. and President of Senate,
Approved March 10, 1880.
LOUIS A. Witt,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
VIM. A. STRONG,
Secretary Of State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

With thorough organization and
complete aDanimity of sentiment the
Democratic party can carry the
Presidential election without any
trouble.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

Straight out tickets on straight
out Democratic platforms, local,
State and National, is the only true
Democratic policy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

v. SHIDET.
Matchmaker and Jeweler.

Nakes this method of announcing to 80
L his old friends and patrons and IN
the public in general, that he will be AZ. u
found on Market Street, near Bocers Drno
store, Shreveport, La, where he is prepared
70 repair watches .iewelry, &c, promptly and
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25
HAMILTON & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Dry Goods and
Plantation Supplies,
Nos. 5 and Z Texas Street,
Chrauan0rf To

We call attention to our COTTON SEED
W OIL FACTORY, with Carver & Cos
improved Gins; will guarantee satisfactory
yield and sample for the seed, and one quar-
ter cent per pound on lint produced from all
cotton sent to gin. VIII furnish large sacks
and Irvine for transportation; also sacks and
Irvine for cotton seed. free of charge. Bapginp
and Ties at market price. We also call atten
ton to Cotton Seed Meal as a feed for cattle
and as a fertilizer, and will exchange same on
favorable terms for seed yISn49
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

Organization is the avenue to 20
litieal success.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-03-25

SessiOn-Diyided into two terms of twenty
weeks each
Course of .Study-F Full and complete.
Ieachers-Engaged for every department,
Location nexceptionably heathful!
Bnildings-Large and cominodious
Gfoands-Ample. retired and pleasant
Terms Extremely low, to suit the times.
For Catalogue and full particulars, address
THOS. o. BENTON. President.
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w.. Eh HsasD,
WISE r. Herndo~ :

A ttorneys and Counselors at ~ !,
- port La. Will practice IN H. slt'.
IadGo, bossier and Red River pa sis saa't /
the Supreme Court Of the State PARISHES anai
@sS' vHsp
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
Ansrsoes s,r.ss Report.

SAG Francisco, April SIS P. NJ
Eureka Con-. 2ss; Sierra Nevada, i5k,
Isl. iSS; Best L Beleher. Q. 81; ophir,
II. III; Chollar. 4 80; Gould 4 Curry,
20; Mexican. ioh. iOs, i0s; Bslvidere,
] 30. I IS; Usion Con-, 26a, 26S; Julia,
n. I so; Bullion. 2 SO, 2 IS, 2 30; Imps.
rial. 4oc; Albion. 75c, SOC. 75c: Northern
Belle, ia; Con. Virginia. 2 G5; Benton,
~, I so; Julia. I 30: Queen Bee, Csc
Scorpion. ~. 2 30; Andes. DOE, sSc; Over
man. Ia. l 30; Bodio, 81. s; yellow
Jacket, GU, ca; Utah, 81. 81; Mono
Gu; Gould L Curry. 4 IL; Orc. 81. 50
NsClinton. Coo; Goodshaw, 2sc; Jupiter
IN; Crown Point. 1 so; Dslsher. 2 so
Manhattan. I; Andes, 9oc; Northern Belle
l7s; Utah. 81.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
EASTERN DISPATCHES.
A B~urrlarious Pair.

CHICAGO, April IAN important ar.
rest was made last night, that Of Henry
Webb and wife, who, for months past,
have been working the hotels Of this city,
and notably the Grand Pacific, whore
they have secured q very large amount
Of plumber. and In every case without
leaving o clsw behind. They have been
Swallowed for some days. OF the instance
Of Sar,rol Turner, OF the Grand Pacific,
who.n,iiced Webb wearing q pair Of his
sleeve vuttons, and last night, after they
had retired, they were captured by the
officers at their place Of lodging, No. l6l
Madison street. Property, consisting Of
jewslry, ladies' shawls, dresses, etc.,
a~ggregatipg in value from $4,000 to
$40, 900, was captured. Also. . bunch
Of keys, fitted for rooms In oil the
principal hotels in the city, were found
In their room. Webb has also passed
under the name Of Pease, and came here
few months ago from California.
Several letters from San Francisco, I'D.
dressed TO him In that name, have been
received lately. The woman who claims
to be his wife gives the name Of Matte.
They have been the most acute thieves
who ever did business In Chicago. Webb
was recognized by Pinkerton this morn.
ing Is George B. Quigs. q notorious
that.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
rhs supposed Cadet outrage.

PouoHxErpsIE, April Whitaker
says OF the men who assaulted him last
night that one WAS tall and the other
short. Both were masked. One struck
him with An Indian club, which was
blooistained. They clipped his hair
and cut his ears. He knew nothing
moro until he was found by the doctor.
Whitaker was then taken to the hospital.
stripped and examined. Not q bruiss
was found on him, and the doctor, tell
ing him that he wal not hurt, sent him
on duty. General Soho6sld says every
cadet has bsen examined and not one
has any knowledge Of the affair. He
saws Whitaker 10 not o brilliant scholar.
and that a. his examination comes on
next month he might have put 1t on q
year by going to the hospital. He has
always been o quiet, modest and we'll.
treated student. Should It be discovered
that this IL his own doing he will b dis
missed In disgrace. The intimation was
pretty strong that Whitaker was his own
persscutor. General Schofisld, how
ever, states that this theory is merely .
conjecture, aud that the anal result has
not yet been reached. Whitaker IL very
indignant at the suspicion that he mu.
tilatod himself, and asks for Q court Of
inquiry, which will convene on Friday.
The affair grows more perplexing.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08

bling the Mexican mines and differing
from those Of Hungary. Although the
ores found on the surface Of the Com
stock were considered to be very rich,
yet In but few instances did they return
. greater amount per ton than those
below the 1000 level. The average
above that level was. as has been shown,
$40 G5 per ton. The highest for any
large quantity was S4S; the lowest
81 so for surface rock. In the middle
Of the upper portion Of the vein the
average was S23. Below tho 1000 the
average was SCI so. Tho average Of
the Crown Point bonanza was $S8 per
ton, and OF that Of the Belchsr, SAG 80.
The average Of the Con. Virginia up to
January /, 1878, was 500 70; Of the
California, up to the same period,
S94 Go. The pres Of the latter mines
came from q greater average depth than
those OF the former. The increased
richness OF the Comstock ores at in.
creased depths, the character and size
Of the vein, and the comparisons above
made warrant the following conclusions
First-Ths Comstock will continue to
carry ore to whatever depth the vein
reaches.
Second-That orc will retain its pres.
ent characteristics.
Third-It is more than probable that
extensive bodies OF orc Of increased
richness will DO found at greater depths.
Fourth-Thst these ore bodies are
more likely to increase than decrease in
sizs.
Fiith-Thst the yearly bullion pro-
duet OF the lode will be variable owing
to the rapid extraction and milling OF
ores when found and the tedious work
Of prospecting at great depths.
SiIth-Greater equality in the distri.
button OF ore bodies need not be looked
for.
Seventh-That barren sections will be
found in the immediate vicinity OF ore
bodies.
EiRhth-That large orc bodies Of high
grade are moro likely to be encountered
than q general diffusion Of low grade pres
throughout the vein.
Ninth-That barren n will in
crease in dimensions Is ore bodies in
crease in size.
Tenth-That for years to come min.
ing on the Comstock will neither be re.
linquished nor cease to be . remunsra'
tive industry.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
Rhode Island Election.

PROVIDENCE, April T.. The State
election resulted in no choice for Gov.
srnor and Lieutenant Governor, the
Democrats having pollsd o considerable
vote In the latter part Of the day. Re-
turns from thirty towns, including one
ward In this city. give Littlefeld $3.50.
Kimball (Dsm.) 1890, Howard (Prohibi.
ton and Independent Republican, 2Sl4.
The towns generally exhibit irregular
and surprising results. Some Demo.
cratic districts show Republican success.
%, and strong Republican towns divide
their votes between the three candidates.
Newport gives Littlefeld 448; Howard,
1872; Kimball. 3l6. The candidates for
Secretary OF State. Attorney General and
General Treasurer are elected by about
the usual msjorities. The General AZ.
ssmbly will be thrse.quarters Republi.
can, insuring the election OF Littlefeld.
Returns from all the towns in the State.
except Block Island, give Littlsfeld
l0,0i4; Kimball. 692l; Howard, 5OO6.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
Ben. Hill,s troublesome Jessie.

WASHINGTON. April THE case Of
Jessie Raymond against Senator Hill
came up in the Circuit Court Of this
District yesterday, on q motion made BY
Senator Hills counsel. that the case be
stricken from the docket, on the grounds
that the suit was instituted by plaintiffs
attorney without plaintiffs consent and
against her protest. The Court took the
papers. Later In the day Mrs. Lockwood
appeared with Miss Raymond. and the
latter swore to An affidavit that she had
authorized the institution Of the suit.
and still authorized Ito prosecution, and
that her claim for damages was q just
and true one. The Court took the
motion Of Senator Hills counsel under
a~dyiasment.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
Stuck Board Collision.

New York, April Z. The Times
says: At the opening Of business in the
Stock Exchange yesterday, President
Ives mounted the rostrum and said his
attention had been called to the state.
ment that members Of the Exchange.
through themselves or partners, had
taken an interest in the proposed new
Mining Exchange. He notified all such
that, according to the Constitution Of
the Exchange, members are forbidden,
under penalty Of expulsion, from having
any connection with any other institu'
ton in which stock OF mining securities
are dealt, except the New York Mining
Exchange, and no announced his deter
mination OF issuing instructions to the
Secretary to strike from the roll OF mem
bsrs oil persons found guilty OF violat.
ing this provision.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
scellaneou

NEW Yoax. April s.-Thsrs are thss'
encouraging features in the present
almost unprecedented immigration
nearly all who arrive have means and
are going to the uninhabited acres Of the
West.
New ORLEANS, April 7.-drant and
party, accompanied BY . number OF citi.
zsns, went to the jsttiss yesterday BY
the steamboat ]. w. Cannon. The
steamer landed at the Magnolia planta.
ton, where The General visited Governor
Warmoth and remained about an hour.
The running time OF the steamer from
New Orleans to the jstties, Ill miles,
was Eve hours and fifteen minutes.
It is reported ct the Custom.house
that Pinchback and Andy Dumont, col.
orsd Deputy Collector. will fight . duel
with shotsuns over an article In Pinch.
backs paper.
DR.. Gilbert r. Spsulding. the we'll.
known theatrical manager, died In this
city last night. aged 68 years.
wlsnIsoTos, April s.-Tho Prssi-
dent has sent In the nomination Of VIM.
A. Newell, OF New Jersey, for Governor
Of Washington Territory.
G~LoUcxsrEB. Mass, April - The
fishing schooner Annie @. Norwood, with
the Captain and . crew Of fourteen man.
Is supposed TO have been lost in March
gales.
EVANSVILLE, April s.-Colonsl ]. W.
Foster, Minister TO Russia, leaves for
Washington today, and will sail for Rus.
sia ON the 18th.
LrADvrLLE, April tom Kelly, .
bunko s~tssrsr, was shot In the groin ct
midnight. Lypching Is probable.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-04-08
La.. Tu.sd.y afternoon a lot Of about

Last Tuesday afternoon q lot Of about
100 tons Of rock and dirt slid down upon
the track Of the Virginia and Truskss
Railroad in the Vivian cut, near the
Carson river. Some OF the masses OF
rock that fell upon the track were 80
large that II wal necessary to blast them
in order to get them Of.
James Greer, for four years at the
California pan mill. died yesterday At
Msyfsld, California. Deceased was q
member OF Virginia Lodge No. 10, !. o.
o. F., also Of Storey Lodge No. 8. A.
o. U. W. From this last.named society
the widow Of deceased will receive tbs
sum OF $4,000.
Tho ladies are beginning to ventilats
new spring styles. The number Of the
ysntilators will doubtless increase largely
soon unless. the dear creatures twist their
heads Of turning TO look at the back
fxines Of soms novelty which ID being
aired by THAT other woman"
Up to 2 o'clock today only 2ls votsn
had registered in Gold Hill. Candidates
should give their friends . talking to.