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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-11-05

At the Democratic jubilation in Indi-
annapolis, the other evening, Mr.. Voor-
hees made one of his happiest efforts,
from which we reproduce the following
extract showing how he was t'dcfeatei"
by Senator Morton:
"Bcfore 1 left Washington city last
reliable source, that eX-Governor Nor
ton-dOes he live here now? Laughter
that whatever sacrifices it required !;
whatever outlay of money, or whatever
labor on his side was necessary, would
be given for the purpose of my defeat.
That threat was on account of the
speech l made here Mt the Academy of
Music. / have met all these influences
Il have met the influence of the press
and the influence of money! have
met the influence of their political lead
crs, and have triumphed by IL gain of
over 1000 majority. [Checrs1 a gain
of 1000 votes has given me over 300
majority; and in that gain have not
only participated myself, but have given
it to the State ticket; 1 have given it to
the Legislature, and if Governor Nor
ton now secs fit to go to England, we
will sec who goes to the Senate of the
United States. Laughter He would
like to go to England. Renewed laugh
teri We'll, if he goes, II better man
will take his scat in the United States
Senate for the next three years. -
[Cheers.1 We have put Il ne e.rettt on
him'
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Dental Notice.

"AVINt; determined to settle pernas
III ncntlv i'll Monroe, for the purpose OF
Dr:lcticin:. my profession, can be found at
my Office, Opposite the southeast corner OF
the Public square, IN the house lately "ccu %!,
family will live in the same building. Hay
ing had i, very large experience in all the
treatment of childrcn's teeth, and all the
diseases OF the teeth. of adults, and the ex,
tracing of teeth and arranging artificial
lcctll-i feel justified in saying that am
prepared to do anything in amy department
of inv profession as we'll as can be done any
where and at reasonable prices.
Jan g. 1869 nl5tf n. Il. N1CCRI\".
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LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY,
(N,emc changed from La. State !se~.iua,y.)
BATON ROUGE, La
FOUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY TIIE STATE OF
LOUISIANA.
NINTH SESSION,
The next session will begin first Monday i'll
September ncxt, and will continue ten
ACADEMIC BOARD
all branches of Literature and Science, usu-
ally taught in the best Colleges and Uni
COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces n Preparatory and Academic De-
partment, including Literary, Scientific
and Optional Course, a Special School OF
Civil Engineering and Il Commercial School.
LIBRARY, APPARATUS AND CABINETS
Well selected and valuable. Tho Geolog-
ical and meteorological Cabinets, etc., tho
largest and most complete in tho south, ON
Col: Wales, of Mississippi, and tho Cabinets
Of the Typographical, Geological and Botan
ical Survey of Louisiana.
ADMISSION
Granted to Cadets not under tiftccn years of
ago, who know Arithmetic, Grammar and
Geography.
or every kind, for ton months, 1850; $500
payable i'll advance, balance February lst
or by accepted Draft, at per Ct, for ninety
days. Payments may be mado through the
Canal or Citizens Bank.
Cadets received ut any tinlo during tho
session and charged from date OF entrance
DISCIPLINE,
Military, with daily drill. a battery OF four
guns will afford facilities for instruction in
Artillery. Uniform of Cadet-gra Cloth, to
be had at the Institution at cost of S25
per suit.
For further information, address
ID. +. BOYD, Superintendent,
Baton Rouge, La.
Office Of the University, in New Orleans at
Swarbrick Il Co.'s, 50 Camp Street.
~Until tho rebuilding of the College Edi-
flee, lately destroyed by fire, near Alaxan-
dria, the Institution is temporarily located
at baton Rouge, in the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum. Location very healthy, and ac-
commodations ample for Il large number of
Cadets. Number this session, l7O.
May y, 1870. n36-1y
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
O'Ac'HrA FEMALE ACADEMY
MONROE, La,
\ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
Under the charge of
Rev. r. d. Lawson, M. A.,
Assisted by a corps of efficient Teachers
will be opened for the reception of pupils on
the third Monday of September. For fur
thcr information apply to
Sept g. 10 n5O::$ln r.. B. LAWSON.
COLLEGE,,
FOR YOUNG LADIES,

Under the charge of Prof. Edwin II. Fay,
formerly of Minden, La. This tlourishing
College opens September 18th, 1870. It is
PLEASANTLY locat ed i'll Jefferson county, Miss,
is miles southeast from Rodney, i'll the
hcalthiest part of tho State. Tri-weckly
stages from Natchez render it easy to be
reached from the mouth of Red River. All
expenses for board and English tuition need
not exceed $ll7 for five months Extras, of
course increase this amount. The College
is we'll supplied with Chemical and PhilO-
sophical Apparatus. To parents desiring a
M0,ongh rather than a superficial education,
this College offers unusual Advantages
Circulars obtaincd by addressing the Prcsi-
dent or u. X. WHITNEY.
n2-2n Scc'y Board OF Trustees.
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Frank Moore.

General Land Agent for North 1-ouiSi-
ana will attend to any business in this or
adjoining Parishes. Parties wishing to sell
or purchase .rcal estate in this section will
Fl nj it to their interest to address him. lie
has for sale several fine bodies OF land Ill
Duachitu, Richland, MorehouSe, Franklin
and Caldwell Parishes. Persons wiShlnS to
soil will send numbers, description as to i'm
pr"rcinrnts, and terms. Having formed
Orleans, he is prepared to represent litigalts
in contest cd land cases, obtain pat entS, &c.
Dilicc rear room OF Richardson Il McEncry' $
Law Dilicc. For particulars address him,
of Richardson X Mcl!ncry, Monroe, La
August Il, 1870.
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Hon. r.. G. Downs, Judge of the Par
ish Court of Madison parish, La, was
killed ut Delta, La, yesterday evening
about two o'clock by VIM. II. Nicely,
commonly known as Buck Neely."
The killing was done with II knife, and
on the steps in front of the store of
Messrs. Dundas 4. Floyd. The two
men met and exchanged the ordinary
greetings, and about that time Nicely
drew his knife and inflicted four wounds
In the breast of Judge Downs, from
which he INSTANTLY died. Vicks6nuy
Herald, 2Sth zHt
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Hon. John Ray came all the way
from Monroe to make a speech in the
interest of Radicalism. He held forth
to-day, but got flea in his ear for his
pains and left, sadder if not a wiser
man. Rev. VIM. Logan, (colored, re-
piled to him, and we venture to say
that he felt ray-less after our colored
friend got through with him. Mr.. Ray
may forget II good many things, but he
will never forget to remember LOGAN.
I-FJ1t,.kli,l iStts2.
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Dumas the elder is said to be dying,

Dumas the elder is said to be dying,
near Dieppe, in France. He has been
known as one of the most remarkable
writers the world has ever produced.
He achieved his first success as n drama-
tist in 1923, and afterward brought out
in quick succession large number of
plays. He soon after entered the field
as novelist, and produced Il great num-
bcr of French historical works and ro-
mances, and dramas. SO wonderfully
fecund was he in authorship that he
once contracted with two newspapers to
furnish them with manuscript equal to
sixty ordinary size volumes in Il year,
and this he did exclusive of other writ
ings. At one time he was the editor of
La Libe,1e, and afterwartl of a monthly
review. His most popular English trans
lations are, "Count of Monte Cristo,"
"Thc Three Gaurtlsmen," " Margaret
of Anjou," and Memoirs Of a Physi-
cian.'' In appearance Dumas pe'e,
though the son of a white woman, pre-
sents all the characteristics of II mu-
latto, except color, even more strongly
than his father, who was Alexandra
Davy Dumas, II French genral, born in
Hayti, and whose mother was colorcd.
He is now in the siXty-eight year of
his age.
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The Experience or Starving.

The murderer confined in the Con-
nccticut State Prison who attempted to
starvc himself to death, and did hold
out for ten days, says that on the fourth
and fifth days his suffcrings We're in
tense, after which he felt no desire for
food whatever, hunger having ceased
to affect him. Extreme thirst on the
sixth day drove him to drink Il tC!w
swallows of water, though it was done
invOIuntarily. He finally changed his
purpose when his counsel assured him
that he had moved for Il new trial but
his first meals We're very light ones,
and even then burned his stomach lil,,
fire, and set his heart into the widest
palpatations. His experience is such
as to frightcn any ono from trying {;
similar experiment.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-11-05

UUTTVN HOLM, OVEItSEAMTSV, AND SEWTNU
MACHINE.
Is warranted to execute in the best man
ner, every variety of Sowing, Hemming,
Felling, Cording, Tucking, Braidins,
Gathering and Sewing at one time;
Quilting, Overscaming, Embroideriny on
the edge; and, in addition, makes beautiful
Button and Eyelct Holes i'll all fabrics. 1t
has equal; being absolutely the "Bcst
Family Machine' in the world; and intrin-
sically the cheapest, as it does work no
other machine can accomplish.
We also have for sale, 'The Plain Ameri-
cam beautiful Family Machine, without
the Button Hole parts, Mt reduced price.
Circulars with full particulars and sam
pies of work done on these machines can bc
had from tho Sales Room OF the General
Agency, No. 76 CsINdt Street, Nctp Orleans.
Instructions given on the Machine gratuit.
ously to all purchasers. Agents with some
capital wanted in every County and Parish
ADAMS & Co,
n91y No. 76 Canal Street, New Orleans
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1,IIOMAs NAUGIITON,

THOMAS NAUGIITON,
L Dealer in Stoves, Tinwarc, Burial Cases,
&c, Monroe, La, has constantly on hand,
for sale, every variety of cooking and heat
ing stoves, received direct from tho factories /;
also, every description of tinware; also
Fisk's Metallic Burial Cases, varying in size
and style to meet any given order. All or,
wholesale orders for tinwarc filled ut New
Orleans prices, with freight added.
.Iune is 1870. Nv
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| AND OFFICE.

Persons wishing to secure hpncStcaIS
or ENTER swamp lands. without incurring
the expense of -"ing to New Orleans. can
have the attended to by applying
cit her IN person or bV letter to
CHARLES DELEHI, Monroe. La
oct. |, 1870. n2:iiuh
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IJEsLONt: COTTON SEED.
/ 4


The undersigned has in store, for sale,
over $50 bushels OF tho celebrated Her
long Cotton seed. This variety OF cotton
scot has acquired the preferences over all
OF her varieties wherever fairly tested. 1t is
remarkably prolific and opens earlier by
several da VS. than the ordinary cotton.
j. HOWELL TATIM. Trenton, La.
Oct 10. 1870. nltf
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NJ. J. lewis, Proprietor.

This house is under the efficient manage
mcnt of Mr.. VIM. LOWS, who has twenty
five yoarS' continuous experience in the
huSinesa. Wcll-rcgul:,tcd, neatly kept, and
supplied with excellent beds and table fare,
tho Lewis House. located near the wharf
and passed going and coming by the Shrcvc-
port stages, il confidently recommended to
the travelling public as Il model hotel.
October /, 1870. n2:ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-11-05

The palace of Wilhelmshonc, where
Napoleon is residing, was built, it is
said, by the Elector of Hesse-Cassel,
shortly after our Revolutionary war.
with the money he received for the loan
of some twelve thousand of his subjects
to aid England in resisting our indepen-
dence. The artificial structures, water
falls, lakes, towers, palace. &c, OH this
property, are said to have employed two
thousand men fourteen years in their
construction, and the cost was found to
be SO enormous that the accounts were
destroyed. For these twelve: thousand
Hessians sent to fight our fathers, and
five thousand more sent to resist the
invasion Of Scotland by the prctendcr,
England paid the F,lector of that day
$4,000, 900 thalers, or about $1s,OOO.OOO.
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Notice.

FINlIOSE wishing he services ofDr. E.Tcile,
Dentist should make thcirappointHients
with him, previous to November goth, as
about that time he will visit COlu!nDi;t,
whcre he will reman six wccks. While in
Monroe he can be found at the Lewis House
October ~, 1870. ':t1
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The Democratic national Committee
have dispatches from West Virginia,
announcing the election of two or thrcc
members of Congress, Democratic
Governor and Legislature, which Sc
Wiley.
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Census Returns Of Louisiana.

The New Orleans Republican fur
nishes the following semi-official census
returns for this State, as compiled in
the U. :. Marshal's Office:
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Small subdivisions marked (*) in four
parishes, have not yet reported, but
have been estimated, and the figures
given will not be far from correct. The
increase in population since 1850, is
about 5000.
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nliAClIITA HOUSE.
" Cor. DcSinrd and Third SITS, Monroe, ~
J. L. I{unsickcr, Proprietor.

Tho above named HOTEL so long and fa-
Vornhly known throughout the country has
been rciittcd and nowly furnished, and is
now complete i'll every department. The
Proprietor pledges himself to spare no cf-
fort to make all comfortable who may favor
him with their patronage. April 2l, 80. lN
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The Pennsylvania congressional dele
cation will doubtless stand 13 Republi-
cans, 10 Democrats and I independent
Republican; gain of 4 members for
the Democrats. Two of the districts
will be contested by Republicans.
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Dr. j. Underwood

NFFEHS his professional Scrv ices t" the
J citiZcns of Monroe and vicinity. Office
over Sur.,hnor u Mullins, Grand Street,
where he can bc found at all hours OF the
day and night, when not professionally en-
..,:rrI I;rTr,lary s. 1870 n2OG
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HIGH SCHOOL,
TRENTON, LA.
Rev. J. Lano Borden, Principal.

Rev. J. Lane Borden, Principal.
The Exercises Of this School viN Commence on
the Third etay Of October ne.et.
Tho Board of Directors take this method
Of informing the Public that a now and COM
and will be ready for the opening of the
School.
They have secured the services Of Rev. j.
Lane Borden, as Principal, who has q we'll
earned reputation for proficiency, energy and
enterprise [ teacher. The Principal has
engaged Miss Mary Clisby, late of the Pres
byterian Synodica1 Institute, ,Talladega, Ala,
who will take charge OF the Female Depart
ment. Possessing thorough education,
having had many years. experience as a
Teacher in tho best schools OF tho country,
and bringing testimonials of the highest
character, she is certainly wcll qualified for
the position.
The Scholastic Year consists of three terms,
time of entry to end of term. No deductions
made except i'll cases of prOtracted sickness
Tuition payable one-half i'll advance, and
one-half at the end of tho term.
RATES OF TUITION:
For term OF thirteen weeks: Primary
class, 80; Intermediate class, $l2; Academic
class, $l5; Music, $l5; Incidental foo, so cts.
Board can be secured in private families
at $15 per month.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A. +. Flournoy, President, e: B. Blocker,
Secretary, B. ID. Sheppard, John DragO, Il.
MEG uire, Jethro Moore, S. o. Larchc.
Trenton, La, Sept. "a, 1870. n1-tf
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Senator Morton declines the mission
to England. Cause why his successor
would be Democrat.
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l.. G.. COBB.
SlulpipS ~ Cobb.

4 I'rORNEHS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
IN will practice i'll the Courts OF the 18th
Judicial District, composed of the Parishes
OF MorelouSc, Ouachit:l, Caldwell, Cat;t-
hnula and Franklin; ais" in The Parishes OF
Jackson and Union v4n32
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A young man, recently married in
Bcliot, helped his wife, while courting,
to sew together rags enough to make
sixty yards of carpet.
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An old bachelor says women arc like
parrots they are willing to be Gagged
up, if they only have II ring to play
with
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If we would be useful to all around
us, and to serve our Father in heaven
Alright, we must, like the little busy
bees, " improve each shining hour"
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Dr. IL. G., StrOtllpr

HEFr.itS his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and vicinity. Office
over the store of SurghnOr Il Mullin, Grand
street. At night, can be found ut the resi-
dcncc of Mrs. Wariicld. Feb. 5, 1870. Mos
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JOHN M'ESEEr. :. =. MEME
j. - =. ID. NkcEnery.

4 I"ToRNEHS At LAW, Monroe. La
n practice in the Parish and District
Courts of Ouachit.,, Morchou~c, Franklin
kichl:tnd, Caldwell and Catahoula Parishes
in the Supreme Court at Monroe. and I'M,
ted States Courts. Particular attention paid
to business il, the Land Office Department
of the General Government. nlItf
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PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS.
BDr II. Il. Richardson

RNlIHSICIAE, Surgeon and obStctrlcl;an
D1lirc at Dr. tuldrrwood'S old stand.
Special attention given I" Chronic SurSi-
,.,l I :,srS n2O: l y
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4. L.. Slack.

4 I"rOREE.T At LAW ani Commits
N SiOner for Texas. Dt1ico Wood Street,
Monroe, I,a. Prompt attention given to col
Ice. ions in North OuiSiaI:i. Aug. 26 6S.5:l1
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q. II, MORRISON. w. W.
Morrison a. Farmer.

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
N will practice i'll tho Courts OF the Pa
ri%IIcs of Ouachita, Morchousc, Richland,
Franklin and Caldwell, in the Supreme
Court, and i'll the United States Courts.
Will also attend to all business int"ustcu to
them in ho ST ate and Federal Land Offices.
n4lv3
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JAS. &. Drew.

ItDLLl;t TING AGENT. Oilicc, Monroe,
" La, with a. l.. Slack, ESD; Trenton,
I.:,., with >Standilcr II NIc(;,liro.
J:u,,,ry H. 1870, nly:ly
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA,
~ LAW DEPARTMENT.
Tho annual Course of Lectures i'll this de-
Of November, 1870, and continue until COM
mencement day in tho ensuing Spring. STU,
dents of law desrous to natriculate Will
apply to e. ROSELIUS, Dean Of Encntty,
80 Customhouse St, New Orleans.
July 22, 1870. ni4:3m
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BUSINESS CARDS.
NAISlSS' SALOON,

DABbs' SALOON,
G,tnd ST., bcfwecu G,dn'mon n"d DeS'n'd,
MONROE, LA.
This is an entirely new saloon, conHcn-
ientlv located, and furnished entire with
new bar-ti xtures. The best brands OF II.
quorS and cigars kept for customers, ana
polite attention guaranteed. Oct. :, ~. Sly
CADDLE AND HARNESS SHOP.
- The undersigned, respectfully ~
informing the public of his readl-
ness to manufacture cvory descrip-
ton of Saddles, Harness, Nc., soiicits the
custom Of tho trading public, and guarali,
tees full satisfaction as to both prices ana
June IL, 1870: n2O:1y
COUTHERN CARRIAGE FACTORY.
The undersigned takes pleasure i'll making
known that he is now we'll prepared as
before the war, ii not better, to do all kinds
of work, either in
,f,uutucturing OF Rcrairi"g
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HACKS, ETC.
Ready made work kept on hand; spcci-
mems OF which may be seen by calling at tho
Factory. Hc will also carry on q general
blacksmith shop, arranged to do all kinds OF
blacksmithing. Terms reasonable.
Nnril 2G. 1866, n3O-G FIR. ENDOM.
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WHO WANTS A GOOD
COTTON PRESS ?

COTTON PRESS?
We are prepared to furnish the celebrated
MEMPHIS CoTToN PRESS, within five days
after receiving orders-all complete and
ready to work. This is tho best, cheapest
and most compact press i'll tho country: It
will easily make 20 bales of cotton, OF 500
pounds or over, each, per day. 1t occupies
the lint room or outside, as desired. We
havo ono on hand, which can be seen, or
&c, bv applying in person by letter to
either II. M. 'BItY or JOHN II. MUIR, Mon
roc ill., 47:3m
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orO,rHERS CARRIAGE FACTORY

CPECIAL NOTICE.
Mr.. l.. ID. McLain is now employed III the
House of Head, Williamson & Co., and in
vitcs his friends to honor him with a call
and "A share OF their custom. Oct. l, 20. n2:tf
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HOTELS.

I EWIS HOUSE,,
Dj,. ,,ttHolic GWuycH nU,l Frn,',ic -icniemY,
MONROE, III.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

II. RICHARDSON. JAS. D. N'ESERY.
Richardson ~ McEnery.
4 TrORNETS At LAW, Monroe, La,
~ practice in all the Parishes of North
Louisiana. in the Supreme Court at Monroe
the Federal Courts. and in the Land once
Department of the General Government.
nl3:tt
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THE GREAT AMERICAN
CONDENSATION

BUTTON HOIE, .ovERSEAMING, AND SEWING
MACHINE.
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,,IAI GARRETT FRANKLIS GARRETT.
Garrett II Gnrreft.
4 TTORNFYS AT LAW, corner Wood
N and ST. John Streets, Opposite Rcc"rd-
cr'S otlicc), Monroe, La. Jan. l. 1870. 1y
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-11-17
Tar ou.rr, PoL,cr.-The papers lad the

TIE QuAxra PoLucY.-The papers had their
Jokes about the Quaker Irdian Agents. We
had ours, until some of them set us down - q
deadly enemy to Ill Quakers. But We have
survived that, and now must bear testimeny 70
Friend Lishtfoot's administration Of the ahairs
Of the Sacs and Iovas. There has been .
marked Improvement in them. during the pat
year. They spend far less time loa6ns about
town than formerly; there 10 not near 20 much
vhiskey drinking and drunkennesssmong them;
they are no longer heard yelling and making
night hideous; and they are much les hlshy In
their personal appearance. We believe that q
number Of their children have died Of some con
tseious disease. but We think the general health
Of the tribe Is improved Many Of them tave
discarded blankets, and dress after more civ.
ilised fashion.
They are becoming more comfortably hIed
about their houses, too. We notice that many
of them are buying fine hedsteads, chairs. and
tables. Within few days past, We have seen
them purchasing and taking away cook stoves.
During the past season, they have purchased a
considerable smonnt Of plows. wagons, and i'm
proved agricultural machinery. They have be
come more Industrious, and squander less Of
their annuity for bad or foolish purposes.
We do not believe that it is within the bounds
Of human ingenuity to wean an Indian entirely
from Indian ways; but We think that Friend
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prove their condition.