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Year: 1871

d EGS leave to inform hfs friends and the


ID public generally that he will commence
his course OF Instruction In music on Mon
day, August 14th. Only a limited number OF
private pupils viii be received. auls
Year: 1871

The Bossier Banner of the thirteenth
brings us intelligence of the death of Hon.
John l.. Lewis:


The Hon. John Langdon Lewis, our dis
trict judge, died on the night of the eighth
instant at his residence in Minden.


The Judge had resided in this section for
upwards of twenty years, and until within
the last two or three might have been con-
sidered the most popular man among us.
When Congress began its reconstruction
policy he allied himself with the Republi-
can party, and consequently for long
while much bitterness of feeling existed
toward him ON the part of our white popu-
latiOn. But we are glad to be able to say
that this bitterness had latterly greatly
moderated. He had proven himself con
servative Republican, one who accepted
the situation in good faith, but one who was
sternly opposed to that social equality of
the races that the radicals are attempting
to enfOrce-that odious principle that would
deprive us of our individual liberties, and
make us all equal in degradation.


just at this .juncture Judge Lewis death
is great loss to this community. Who
now can have so great an influence as he
would have had to break down the asperi-
ties that exist politically among our people
Year: 1871




We understand that the lines forming this
route are in excellent running order, and
entirely unaffected by the recent floods in
different parts of the country. These lines
run through a beautiful and productive
country, and promise to assist very ma
terially in developing the resources of the
State, and adding to the prosperity of Mo
bile. The road is only lately completed,
and in its condition will compare favorably
with any other line in the South. This is
the shortest and most direct route between
Mobile and the North; and we believe that
it is proposed soon to still further shorten
the time along the route. The lines are in
the hands of energetic, enterprising men,
who mean if possible to absorb the whole of
the trade between New Orleans and Mobile
and New York.


Passengers pass through the most beauti-
full and picturesque part of the State of
Alabama, and enjoy all the comforts 1t is
possible for travellers to enjoy ON any road
in the South or North.
Year: 1871

1t will be seen, by reference to our adver-
tising columns, that Governor Dunn has OF
fered a reward of five hundred dollars for
the arrest and conviction of the unknown
person or persons who, on last Wednesday,
murdered Frank Menteith at the place
known as the Pioneer Store" situated
about two miles below College Point, in st.
James parish. There is good reason for be-
lieying that the same men who committed
the murder afterward set fire to the store
of Menteith and burned it with its contents.
The reaction of public opinion on the sub
ject of vindicating the law is so great that
it will not be good for the health of the muir
derers if they are caught.
Year: 1871

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION By
THE SHERIFF.-We are requested to call at
tention to the sale at auction, to be made
this day at the Merchants and Auctioneers'
Exchange, Royal street, by the Sheriff of
the parish of Orleans, of lot of ground with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated in the First District of this city, on
Laurent or Rampant streets between Jack
son and Phillip streets.


For particulars and terms see advertise
Year: 1871

There will be exhibited, this evening, a
specimen of the workings of the Southern
Portable Gaslight Company. at the New
Orleans National Bank, on Camp street.
The exhibition of the gas will be accom-
panied by some interesting explanations.
1t needs no explanation to show the great
advantage of the portable gas in isolated
towns such as Carrollton, Gretna, and other
places where stationary gas can not be
made available. The success of this gas
interest
Year: 1871

know each other too we'll to be entirely
reserved, and too little to be familiar.
Each assembfage round the family table
has its peculiar charm, and each may be
made feast.


The table is no place for stiff dignity.
or austerity. Biting bread and butter.
and taking soup from q spoon may be done
pleasantly and gracefully; but to infuse
dignity and stiffness in the operation is
inexcusably ridiculous. Hunger is q lev
eler, and eating and drinking is one Of
tho most delightful pleasures. No one
has right to disguise the innocent salts
faction of it at the family board, by the
affectation Of an exemption from so human
weakness as an appetite or disdaiu Of
the viands set before him. The pleasant
est family pictures are those cheerful din
ing room assemblages, where father. mo-
thcr, brother. sisters eat and drink cheeri-
ly. as though it did them good, and cloth,
urn. dishes and spoons seem to look hap
py in general JOY.
Year: 1871

The subjoined note. addressed to the
editors Of The San, with the accompany
ing poem, will perhaps excuse an explain
,atory word or two from US as we'll:


An esteemed fellow-citizen and friend
and gentleman of active benevolence. re-
Gently sustained one of the severest of do
mestic Affections. the loss of an only son.
AS the young parents stood bereaved and
despairing, as it were. constantly at the
door of the tomb which closed upon their
hope, they found at last solace and COM
fort in the exquisite poems of Mrs Brown.
ing. who has touchingly discoursed upon
the affections lacerated bySuch loss in
several of her productions With agrate-
full sense of relief. the father wrote to Mrs
Browning at Rome, briefly Stating the
fact, acknowledging the sweet and soothing
influence which had reached them from
one so far away. and incidentally men,
tioning their sole relic of the child, a curl
of golden hair; accompanying the letter,
with most fitting tribute to Mrs. Brown
ing's heart. contribution which she was
requested to bestow upon any deserving
charity, and which was opportunely ap-
propriated by her to suffering family IN
her immediate vicinity.


Mrs. Browning replied in a very kind
and sympathizing note, and though in the
receipt of numerous communications which
she is obliged to dispose of unresponsive-
ly, in this instance the theme was fruitful
Of verse and as the numbers flowed spon-
taneously they were transmitted across the
Atlantic That they are highly priced
from such a source. above their intrinsic
merit. may be we'll supposed; but the cul-
tivated reader will find the poem replete
with beauty, elegance. pathos and that in
intellectual vigor which so eminently char
acterizes the works of this distinguished
lady.-Eds. Sun.


Gentsn,en The following poem was
Year: 1871

OF all the familiar features of the fami-
ly there is none that possesses a greater
interest. or greater capacity of contri-
buting, to the household happiness than
the table. 1t is the prime uuiier-the
first and chief prompter of that unity
which makes the family the integer Of all
human organization. It wields more
than patriarchial authority. The fathers
com mands may be forgotten; the mothers
wishes thoughtlessly disregarded, but with
its white cloth is a power which is never
resisted or slighted.


The members Of the family may be scat
tered in different places-some at The
counting house, some at the workshop,
some in the forest, in pursuit Of pleasure
or prosecution Of duty. The magic of the
white cloth reaches them wherever they
are; and its mute invitation summons
them home. Aud even when the family
is shattered to fragments and scattered
over the whole earth-when each depart
ing member has become the head of a
different family, that unforgotten picture
of white cloth and the tea urn will still
assert its power, and gather the wander
ers from distant lands to joyous thanks
givings under the old roof tree.


The family board should be honored of
all, with joy, peace and love. 1t is a
shrine where churlishness. coldness. 81
leuce and frowns should have no place.
1t may be made thrice day the scene Of
festival richer and rarer than picnics in
wooded groves. or sumptuous feasts in
giided saloons. Its offerings may be fru-
gal and humble-but no matter; better
is its dinner of herbs. if favored with love
and spiced with vivacity. than the rich
courses Of grand hotel. where strange
hundreds swallow and gulp amid a clatter
of dishes, regardless of each others pres
ence-or the weary and monotonous meals
of the boarding house, where the people
Year: 1871

There are so many bright spots in the
life of a farmer-boy, that sometimes think
l should like to live the life over again l
should almost be willing to be a boy if it
was not for the chores. There is great
comfort to boy in the amount of work
he can get rid of doing. 1t is sometimes
astonishing how slow he can go on an err
rand. When he is sent to the neighbors after
yeast, he stops to stone the frogs; he is
not exactly cruel but he wants to see if he
can hit 'em. No other living thing can
90 so slow as boy on an errand. His
legs seem to be lead, unless he happens to
espy wooodchuck in an adjoining lot,
when he gives chase to it like deer; and
it is curious fact about boys, that two
will be power slower in doing anything
than one, and that the more you have to
help on anything the less is accomplished.
BOYS have a great deal of helping one an
other do nothing; and they are SO uncon-
scious. II went as quick as ever could"
saws one boy. when his father asks him
why he didn't stay all night, when he has
been absent three hours on ten minutes
errand. The sarcasm has no effect on
boy.


Going after the cows was serious thing
III my uty. Hdu W CitLuu q ulil, WHICH
was covered with wild strawberries in the
season. Could any boy pass by those ripe
berries ? and then in the fragrant pasturs.
there were beds of wintergreen with red
berries, tufts of columbine, roots OF sassa-
fras to be dug, and dozen of things good
to eat or to smell, and could not resist.
1t sometimes, even, lay in my way to
climb tree to look for crows nest; or
swing in the top, or to see if ] could see
the steeple Of the village church. II be-
came very important for me 10 see that
steeple; and in the midst Of my invssti-
CATION, the tiE horn would blow a grcst
blast, from the farmhouse, which would
send a cold chill down my back the very
hottest days. l knew what it meant. II
had frightened impatient qaiver In IT,
not at all ike the sweet note that called
us to dinner from the bayfield,, 1t said,
..Why on earth doesn't that boy come
home? 1t is almost dark and the cows
amt milkedF


CD. Warner, IN Work and Play.
Year: 1871

PLYMoUTH.-The town of Plymouth
petitioned the court and have had granted
a new trial on the Hadle case, on the
ground that the verdict was contrary to
the law as given by the court, and against
the weight of evidence, and because the
damages are excessive and unreasonable.


-Payton Tarbell, the stage proprietor
and mail carrier between Ludlow and
Bridgewater, broke his leg at the latter
place on the 11th inst, while wrestling.


Franklin Peyor is building Hall at
Tyson Furnace to accommodate the pub.
lie. The frame of the building is erected
and covered, and is we'll under way to-
wards completion. .....


The Spathic Iron Company are re-
pairing their furnace and intend to put
it in operation in about six weeks. They
are sinking new shaft for iron ore, have
already reached depth of 30 feet and in
tend to go down to 100. They have
reached good ore, and are preparing to
clear the mine of water by steam en-
gine, and also to raise the ore. They are
repairing the furnace with stone from
their own quarry. The geological name
of the stone we are unable to give. This
stone has been tried and found to be more
durable than the Connecticut stone which
was formerly used, and far less expensive.
Year: 1871

NARROW ESCAPE. "A brace seven
inches square was jestled from its place as
the Saturday mornings express was cross
ing bridge between Williston and
Richmond, and penetrated the end of the
sleeping car about eight feet, when it
was driven sheer off without having done
any other damage than making passage
for itself through the water closet and
the first section of berths, which fortu-
nately were uuoccupied.
Year: 1871

TIN WEDDING Wheelock G.
Veazey and wife received c all last even
ing from their numerous friends in Rut-
land, it being the tenth anniversary of
their marriage. They came with large
variety Of tin ware, more than the tables
could hold. The gallant Colonel was
adorned with tin cap and tin sword and
a cross, the latter being hollow it was re-
marked that it was emblematical of the
light crosses he had borne during the last
decade in his welded life. Mrs. Veazey
wore a tin crown and carried a tin fan,
and a variety of tin ornaments took
the place of jewelry. Great ingenuity
was displayed in the construction of the
various articles. They have tin ware suf
fcient to last them until the arrival of
the golden era, which their friends trust
the orderings of Providence may spare
them to celebrate.


During the day the friends of the Col
onel had taken possession of his grounds
and built large platform, covering near
ly the entire area of his garden, and pro-
cured the services of band to be present,
After the customary greetings and the
party had all arrived, the younger portion
repaired to the platform for terprickoreau
festivities, which were at full height
when the alarm OF fire last evening caused
them to suspend.


The Colonel through his friends who
had been in the secret, and knowing the
Colonel's liberal hospitality had also pro-
vided the means by which he was enabled
to furnish his guests a bounteous and
elegant entertainment.


The occasion was one of rare social and
jovial festivity and will be cherished in
kind remembrance by all participants,
who wish the Colonel and his estimable
wife fifteen and hope for forty years more
of life and happiness, that silver and gold
may crown, the festivals which custom
have made as way.marks in the periods OF
life.
Year: 1871

. The symptoms of Liver
Complaint are uneasiness
and pain in the side. Some
times the pain is in the


shoulder, and is mistaken


for rheumatism. The stom-
ach is effected with loss of
appetite and sickness, bowels


in general costivc, some
times alternating with lax
4 with pain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable loss
of memory, accompanied


with painful sensation Of hay


ing left undone something
which ought to have been


done. Often complaining OF


weakness, debility and low
sspirits. Sometimes many of
Year: 1871

Some two years ago while going down
Broadway, in New York, blood com
menced running from my nose quite free
ly. Istepped aside and applied my hand
kerchief, intending to repair to the near
est hotel, when a gentleman accosted me,
saying: "Just put piece of paper in
your mouth, chew it rapidly, and it will
stop your nose bleeding" Thanking him
rather doubtfully, l did as he suggested,
and the flow of blood ceased almost i'm.
mediately. l have seen the remedy tried
since quite freqently, and always with
success.


Doubtless any substance would answer
the same purpose as paper, the stoppage
of the flow of blood being caused, no
doubt, by the rapid motion of the jaws,
and the counter action of the muscles and
arteries connecting the jaws and the nose.
Physicians say that placing small roll
of paper or muslin above the front teeth l.,
under the upper lip, and pressing hard
on the same, will arrest bleeding from the
nose-checking the passage Of blood
through the arteries leading through the
arteries leading through the nose
Country Gentleman.
Year: 1871

AS a drayman was furiously beating his
lank, half-starved mule, near the Govern
ment Square, Havana, he was astonished
to hear the animal exclaim:


Enough You brute p


The drayman looked aghast, and reach
ed under his dray and around his mule
to find the origin of this sepulchral voice,
when again he was Mortified to hear from
the animal, to all appearances


"You are brute ~


The drayman was dumbfounded, and
trembled like an aspen leaf, and dropped
his whip as if stung by an adder. He
blessed himself, and was about falling on
his knees, when lie again heard:


81 was your mother once upon time. y


This capped the climax, and gentle.
men in the crowd that had gathered around
endeavored to explain to the terror-strick-
en- drayman that sometimes disembodied
spirits return to the world in the form of
animals. just at this moment Signor
Blitz, accompanied by his two friends,
who had been looking upon the strange
scene and enjoying the fun, adjourned to
the Union Coffee House, on the neighbor-
ing corner, and left the crowd endeavor.
ing to induce the animal to speak again
and the drayman embracing the mule in
the most filiaf manner.
Year: 1871

The order in which the muscles lose
their power is worth knowing. The
muscles which move the arms and legs
usually become relaxed before those which
maintain the body in an erect position
In relation to the social senses, that of
sight is first lost, the eyelids forming a
barrier between the retina and the exter.
nal world but independently of eyelids
if they had been removed by the surgeon,
or could not be closed by disease-the
sight is still the first sense whose function
is abolished Some animals, as the hare,
do not shut their eyes when asleep and
in cases of somnambulism the eyes re-
main open, although the sense of sight is
lost. The other senses, are
not altogether abolished but their actuet-
ness is much lessened. Taste is the first
to disappear, and then smell hearing fol
lows, and touch is the most persistent of
the senses So, conversely, a person is
most easily awakened by the sense of
touch next in order by sounds, and then
by smell.
Year: 1871

The following hint upon the subject
of gathering and keeping apples may be
of service at this time:


As the method to be given has proved
good with me, it is commended with conf
dence to all : Gather or harvest the fruit
a week or ten days in advance of the usu-
al time, and place it in moderately cool
place, where the temperature ranges from
500 to 600, and let it remaia undisturbed'
for two, or even three weeks, and at any
time after the sweating" is over care
fully assort the fruit, and select the best
specimens for preservation. Wrap each
apple in thin or newspaper, and pack in
an tight box, which can be so made,
by covering any moderately tight box on
the out or inside with paper. Put on the
cover, and place ehe box i'll dry place,
beyond the reach of frost aud apple low
ing children, and you can have Baldwins,
russets, or any good keeping varieties of
apples the following July aud August.
Year: 1871

This disagreeable affection may be east
ly and speedily cured as follows: Upon
retiring at night apply poultice of damp
gunpowder to the part affected. General
ly one application is sufficient, but if, on
the following night, there are no positive
indications ola cure having been effected,
apply again, and the eruption will speedily
vanish.
Year: 1871

An Aeronaut falls from the Height of a


Mile-His Wife and Daughter wit


nesSes to the Tragical Scene.


LOUISVILLE, Oct AT Paoli, Orange
county, Indiana, Saturday, Professor Will
bur made arrangements for a balloon
ascension. He was to be accompanied by
George II. Knapp, editor of the Orange
County Union. As they were getting
into the balloon the cords gave way and
they made spring for the car, but only
succeeded in grasping the ropes. AS the
balloon rose Knapp let 60, and fell thirty
feet without serious injury. Professor
Wilbur held on and attempted to climp
into the basket, but was unable to do so,
and the balloon shot upward rapidly with
the aaronaut hanging below. The spec
tators were thrilled with horror at the
terrible scene, which ended in dreadful
manner. At the height of one mile the
doomed man let 60 his hold, and came
whirling to the earth. AS he approached
the earth he was feet foremost; then
spread out horizontally; then doubled
up, turned over, and then strai ghtened out
with his head downward As he
struck the earth he fell upon his head
and back. His head was mashed into
an indistinguishable mass, and his body
was bruised and crushed horribly. His
body made an indentation in the ground
eight inches peep, and it rebounded four
feet from where it struck The Professor s
young wife and little daughter were on
the ground and witnessed the horrible
affair. The remains of the unfortunate
man were properly cared for, and buried
at Paoli Yesterday afternoon.
Year: 1871

Tho cold wintry twilight comes on dark and dreary
The last streak of sunset 10 fading away;
And nature, content with her labor, and weary.
Will rest till the dawn of the fast-cominR dsy.
And I, too, am weary; when life at the onset
Was radiant with bri. .5ht hopes and promises fair
They fed ere the morn, and my cold wintry sunset
Is wrapped in regret, disappointment and care.
The high aspirations and thoughts that cherished,
The restless desire to work and achieve,
In Sickness and suffering, and sorrow have perished,
And now, without aim ambition, I live.
The sweet household faces, whose loved smile I


treasure,


Look dim through the shade ws that over me creep
The world can no longer bring comfort or pleasure,
am longing to lie down and take my last sleep.
Yet do not think that my soul will lie dreaming
Through ages and ages, once stretch her Wings
While each blade of grass on my lone grave is TEEN
With the smallest and meanest of Gods living


things.


Oh, no! I shall soon pass tho graves gloomy Dor


tai,


That opes for me now with the shroud and the


pail.


One moment of death-then my spirit immortal
Shall wake to be Judged by the Maker of all.
Be judged! The thought fills my soul with new


terrorl


almost could shrink to the dark tomb again.
Each sin and transgresson, each folly and error,
Before Gods stern Justice laid open and plain
Yet when would sink meath the weight of tie erea,


curse,


That held me in darkness and bondage 20 long.
draw near the Heart that beat for the universe.
And hide in His loving arms, tender and strong.
And He will not judge me a. men judge eact


other;


He knows the deep waters through which my SOU


passed:
Ny Lord and my Saviour, my Friend and my Brother
Will shelter, and pardon, and save mo at last.
Year: 1871




EDUCATION OF GIRLs.-One
of the most prominent and
striking defects in the so called
education Of American women,
is their general want Of any
thing like a correct knowledge
of household duties. No young
lady can be too we'll Instructed
in anything which will effect
the comfort of a family. What
ever position in society she oc-
cupies, she needs a practical
knowledg of household duties.
She may be placed in such a
position that it will not be nee
essary for her to perform do
mestic labor, but on this ac-
count does not need less knowl-
edge, than if she was to per-
sonally over the cooking stove
and pantry. Indeed, I have
thought lis more difficult to
direct others, and requires more
experience, than to do the same
work with our own hands.


Mothers are frequently so
nice and particular that they
do not like to give up any part.
of the care to their children.
This is a great mistake in their
management, for they are often
burdened with labor and need
relief. Children should be
taught early to make them
selves useful, to assist their par
ents every parents every way
in their power. and to consider
it a privilege to do so.-fNe1
Orleans Home Journal.