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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-03

OAu III u1SStSC0i, dAu t weak ulSOI-
ganized canvass will be equally
as fatal. Let the Convention think
of this in time. ,-- 49,
The "Sad Experience" Of the Madi-
son Democrats.
We find published in the Madi-
son Journal, of the 3Oth ult., the
proceedings of a meeting of the
Democratic citizens of Madison
parish, whereof Hugh r. Lucas
was chairman and Elias Dennis
secretary. Although the Journal
is a Radical sheet and the pro-
ceedings are without signatures,
we take it for granted the action
of the meeting is accurately re-
ported.
The following preamble and res
olutions we've introduced and
adopted. at the instance of our
friend Judge e. ID. Farrar:
WHEREAS, We have found by
sad experience the inutility of
nominating or electing to Con-
gEess, any person unable to take
what is commonly known as the
t'Test OATH" and
WHEREAS, 1t is greatly to our
interest to have Il representative
in the next Congress-, one who
will represent our interest truly
and properly; therefore,
Rcso7red;; That we earnestly urge
upon the Congressional Conyen-
ton, soon to assemble at Monroe,
the necessity Of nominating a
! candidate who can be admitted to
| bis seat. when elected, without
| the interpretation of any valid
I objection on the part Of the pres
ent majority.
Resotrcd, That we presentto the
Convention for nomination, Gen.
Elias Dennis, of this parish; a
sterling Democrat, a gallant Off
Ger, and in our opinion, the best
man in every respect. for the posi-
ton, and that we most earnestly
urge his peculiar claims for nom
ination,
We are astonished that the De
mocracy Of Madison parish should
make the confession 70 be found
in the first clause Of the. pream-
bic. The delegates Of that. parish
in the Bastrop Congressional Con-
vention were uneonpromisingly
opposed to q "Test Oath" quaiifi-
cation for Representative to Con-
gres, aud this view Of the question
prevailed in that Convention.
The preamble asserts that the
Democrats of Madison parish
''have found by sad experience
the inutility Of nominating, or
electipg, to Congress any person
unable to take what is commonly
known as the Test OATH"
Acquainted in some measure
with the difficulties and e,nbar-
easements which were encountered
by the1ate Representatives. Com
gress elect from this district, {cho-
sen under the direction in part of
the Democracy of Madison parish
and not knowing in what his in
to take tho "Test OATH
prevented hisadmissiop, we should
be pleased to be informed more
particularly as ito the reasons
which influenced the Democrats
Of Madison to acknowledge that
5helrs had been 4 "sad experience"
Ind at what stage of tho contest,
or the seat in the House from
his district, tho Test Oath" had
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-03

MONROE. La, SEPT. 3, 1870.
Democratic State Convention.
Nearly two years having eiaps-
ed since the Last general election.
we are now on the eve of another
1,esst1ess campaign. Engrossing
and important as were the issues
in 1868, those which now confront
tho people are undoubtedly OF
& greater Importance, because they
affect more closely the privileges
of the citizen, the prosperity OF
the State and the general fame
work of society. In 1868 the con-
test was over national questions,
affecting every State alike; We
are about entering one at this time
which concegns no State but Lou
isiana, every one of whose citizens
has Q xssss interest in the result.
On every hand we see the need of
reform State pride is anguish
ing and almost extinct; taxation
is b,lrthensome and oppressive,
amounting to fully five per cent
annually; every department of the
government is corrupt, and work
ing to spread the contagion; un-
der our jury system the spirit of
lawlessness rears it's spectral form
wherever lust or passion dictates;
capitalist and immigration shun
ms; in short, all the wise and ben
e6cent purposes for which gov
ernments were organized by man,
are either forgotten, or thrust
aside, and Louisiana, but for the
mate purity Of her citizens, would
to-day be in a state of anarchy.
1t is in the power of the Demo.
cratic State Convention which
assemblies on the 18th inst.,. to in
augurate measures which will sue
cessfully accomplish the reform
in Louisiana SO greatly needed.
It will meet as the recognized po-
litical representative Of the peo-
pie, and will begin it's deliberations
with their confidence, and under
q grave responsibility; charged,
as it will be, with concerning ways
and means for the redemption of
the State from the rule of q venal
and irresponsible faction. The
members fthe Convention shonld,
therefore, act from Conscientious
and patriotic motives and inathe
light of enlarged, comprehensive
views. We take it for granted
they will meet as Democrats, pre-
pared to assert and maintain their
adhesion to the National Democ-
racy, eschewing every sentiment
calculated to sever them from that
organization. While duty de
mands they should do this, it is,
nevertheless, the part of wisdom
not to drive away any support, or
to give unnecessary cause for ap-
athy on the part of any good citi-
zen. Let every voter, claiming to
be an anti-Radical, have no ex-
cuse for refusing to aid the Dem
ocrats in this important struggle.
In the selection Of candidates
for the two State Offices, we would
urge the Convention to proceed
with elaboration and caution
Denouncing, as we all do, the
corruptions and misrule of the
Republicans, it is of the greatest
Importance the Convention should
nominate no man who is in any
way connected with the numer-
GUS frauds, wrongs and acts of
prohigacy of the present admins
tration. Our nominees should be,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-03
The Case Correctly Stated.

a prominent Democrat. of one
of the river parishes, who, how
ever, has been only quiet spec
tator in political affairs since the
war, writes as follows to the
Editor of the TELEGRAPH: .-,
believe that not only princi-
pie, but true policy requires your
nomination again for Congress-
Better, far better. that we should
be excluded from representation
in Congress entirely, than be
compelled to choose one who does
not represent Southern interests
and Southern feeling. Then, too,
your nomination is necessary to
avoid the appearance of acquies-
cense in, or submission to, a high
handed outrage.
In reference to the principle adj
verted to by the observant gentle
man just quoted, the Louisiana
Democrat has the following:
1t is a part of the Common
Law of the Democratic party to
renominate a candidate who is
unjustly excluded by an unscrupu-
lous majority. The people elect
ed Brooks and Morgan and Voor-
hees, all three of whom when
turned out of their seats, were
re-nominated and reelected by
such majoritics as forced even
the present Radical Congress to
admit them to their seats. Such
a wrong as that perpetrated by
the Radicals on the people of
Louisiana in excluding their le-
gally elected members was never
before known in the annals of
legislation, and we hope to see all
the excluded Democratic mem-
bers returned by increased major
tiles.
1t was in this view Of the matter,
aud acting from sense Of duty
to the Democracy and the people
as made manifest by his experience
at Washington, that Mr.. Ceramic
consented, against both interests
and inclination, to appear again
as a candidate, and, if elected, be-
fore the House in the yexatious
attitude of Democratic applicant
for a seat in that body.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-09-03
Special Attention

Given to the storage and shipment Of cotton.
and to the receiving and forwarding Of ell kiuds
Of merchandise. Consgnees notified OF ART
walls of freight at the earliest moment. Ware
houses convenient to access. and situated on
the river bank.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
Unconcerned Spectators.

We could not (says the Richmond Wing
look upon The conflict now raging in Europe
with uuconcern if we would Were there no
previous sympathies with either of the beliSer-
ent powers, or sentiments Of common humaity
to be aroused at the spectacle of so much suf-
fering and carnage, our material interests are
too much involved to allow US to remain pas
sive spectators of the scene. While the de-
mand for the neces5aries Of life may be en-
HANGED by the ravagcs of war, the general de-
struction Of property and waste of life will be
lust so much taken from the common sum Of
the productive capacity Of the nations engaged
and their ability to purchase or supply articles
Of exchange in future. Pauperism and desti-
tuition. which cannot fail to affect all countries
connected with them by ties of commercial
intercourse, are attendant evils following close
upon the heels of war.
The avowed object of the war has been &C
complshed. The Napoleonic dynasty has been
overthrown. and yet Prussia presses her fallen
adversary to cxtremites. She refuses to treat
with the new government of France, and to
adopt the course which magnanimity and poll
CIV alike dictate to her. Henceforth the war
assumes the phase of opposition to the cnight-
euci principles of the age-of conquest, do
minion aud the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of France
Can the civilized world look without abhor-
renee at its continuance?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
The Valley District.

/ large number of citizens Of Augusta have
asked Mr.. A. II. II. STUART to permit them
to announce him a candidate for Congress,
subject to the decision of a convention. Mr..
5, in reply, says lift shall he ascertaincd that
the proposition IS in harmony with the gener-
al wish Of the people Of the district he will
not feel at liberty to withhold snch service as
he can render.
1t is no news lsays the Richmond Whig,j to
say that Mr.. STUART is one Of the most ac-
complishod statesmen in the Union that he is
spacious, prudent and indefatigabIc, and
would make a worthy rcprpsan'o''''~ r -
uistucJ IN the land, even If we were in the
best days Of the Republic. The district is
very large-stretching from the Roanoke to
the Potomac, and we know not what may be
the wish of so many people: but it is safe to
say that they would honor themselves and the
Commonwealth 10y choosing such represent
ativc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.
Specidl to the New York telegram.

DVtCtUt " JtC 4'cN IWA
PARIS, September 19.-There were two
hours fighting between the French and Prus-
slams ten miles from Paris. The French were
beaten, but inflicted much damage.
Tours, September l9.-Yesterday a courier
from the English Cabinet reached Rouen, car
rying an important dispatch to Lord Lyons
The railways were cut, and the courier was
obliged to go forward on foot.
Especial to the Ne,c York Herald.
PARIS, September ia fight took place
yesterday ten miles from Paris, between the
advanced guard ofthe Prussian army and re-
connoitering party Of the French forces. The
latter were driven back, and the Russians es-
tablished themselves on the heights which the
French had been holding The Prussians
numbered $4,000 men. The fight is said TO
have been very bloody, and the French,
though beaten, inflicted heavy losses on the
Prussans. The contest ragged for upwards OF
two hours.
The only points of Importance in the war
news Thursday morning are that the Italian
troops have entered Rome, after short Skin
mish. and that Paris is now completely invest
ed by the Prussians They signalized their
presence in force by an attack upon three
French divisions under General Vinoy, which
occupied the heights of Sceaux, supported by
a strong redoubt, mounting seven guns. The
redoubt with all its guns, was captured, a
thousand prisoners taken, and the remainder
of Vinoy's command driven back under cover
of the Notifications.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
The War in Europe.

This was the eugrosSing theme for several
weeks. while the slaughter of soldiers by tens
and twenties of thousands was the daily repast
The later battles Usere skirmishes compared
wiki the first, attract comparatively but little
interest. The contest is being brought nearer
10 Paris, and the Prussians seem to reject all
oycrtures for peace until allowed to dictate
terms within the walls of the French Capital.
The self-constituted government Of France
does Dot command universal respect, annoyed
A. At Is by the clamor Of the Red Republicans.
who are thrustiug themselves forward, and
rousing the worst portion Of the Parissian popu-
lace. These men are Marplots. who are likely
10 destroy all respect for republican institu-
tiuuS
\ few days must bring matters to a head,
either by terms Of peace, dictated by the con-
qucrors, or by the capture Of Paris and the
consequent submission Of the defenders. At
an events, the military pride ofFrauce has ma
t,rialy leSsenei.
The details Of the operations Of the two AZ
mics are so vague and unsatisfactory as to rem
der it almost a waste Of time to attempt to
follow them.
As to Rome, it scenes to be settled that the
Pope is to be deprived Of temporal authority,
the King Of Italy taking possession Of the
Eternal City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24

Death of BENZ. F. Beall.

1t is with feelings of pain and regret that we
make the announcement of the death Of our
friend and former contemporary of the Spird
Of Jefferson, Benz. f. BEALL, which took
place in St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday last,
September 10th. He had been i'll for about
two months, and died in great peace, trusting
for forgiveness in the mercy Of God through
Christ
Mr. Beall was for soue years an inmate Of
our household-the eldest of three brothers
who served apprenticeship in this 0ffice-and
up TO the time of his leaving town, some six
months since, our neighbor and frequent asso@
ciate. In all our relations personally we were
friendly, and though frequently differing
through the columns Of our respective journals
on questions Of public import, our differences
did not extend to each other as Individuals
our intercourse being always pleassnt-we
regretted his departure from our town, and
now oler to his bereaved family our earnest
sympathy with their grief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
LEETowS, JEFF. Co. w. VA,
Sept. l9, 1870.
MEssRs. EpIToRs:

MEssRs. EDIToRs:
AS this is the season for
the opening of the public schools in the county,
| suppose it not inopportune to make few re-
marks and suggestions in regard to the matter
Of school books. / do this in hope that those
who have the matter in charge may give 1t
their attention. Ii must be evident that or
ganization is as indispensable 10 a school as
any other condition of success; and any one
visiting the public schools can't but see at once
that the obstacle to organization into classes Is
the want of uniformity in the textbooks used
One pupil will be found to have a McGutfeys
reader. another United States history, &C.,
So also in arithmetic, several kinds will be
found in the same school. This want of uni
formity is observable in every branch OF study
1t is needless to tell any experienced teacher
that he can't do justice TO school OF this kind,
as he feels every hour in the day that he is
working at disadvantage and that his labor
is in good part thrown away.
Competition which it is the object OF the
teacher to excite cannot exist without classlii-
cation. The trustees of the several townships
| in the county, should have an understanding
and full set of text books be selected. These
might be provided by the trustees of the school
and sold a, ST. The selection of books, should
never be entrusted to the teachers, as in that
case, every teacher would be likely to make
different selection and uniformity be as far
off as now The present mode Of conducting
public instruction, is in most cases failure
in this county and the money so appropria-
ted, is to the same extent thrown away.
Another matter: the compensation of the
teacher should be regulated by his qualitica-
tons which should be shown by his certlfi-
cate. This would show distinction between
the different grades of qualifications, advanta-
gcous alike to the cause of education and those
best qualified to teach. ! hope these remarks
and suggestions may not be construed as the
result of vanity, or desire merely to be heard.
A FRIEND OF EDUCATION.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24

Nor DEAD, But Coon DEAL AsToNtSH-
ED.--0n Wednesday morning laboring man.
residing in the lower portion Of the Seventh
Ward, died, and at night auumbcr of friends
assembled to wake MIN. During the even
ing it so happened that all Of thc visitors save
one had left with but one watcher. Imagine
tae surprise of that individual upon glancing
towards the coffin to see the supposed dead
man sitting up in the " funeral caskct.' This
was sufficient; out of the second story window
went the watcher. and ran as fast as he could
to one Of the riverside hotels, where be told
his strange story. Upon visiting the house
the curioas auditors were informed Of the
truth of the narrative, for the dead man So
called, had revived, and yesterday was in a
fair way TO the recovery Of good health
HdSbingtcn Republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
Mgssns. EDIroRS

notice that discrepea
cy in the price ofnewspapers has given rise to
a discussion involving the question whether
prices should not more nearly assimilate.
think this question can be understood by TAX
ing business view of it. All articles of the
same class are not of the same value. / have
bought a pair Of shoes for 81 and again have
paid for pair SO, and after trying them
was puzzled to know which was the cheapest.
You may buy coat for S. and for $50, the
price being regulated by the material and make
and Just so With newspapers, some are worth
much more than others The cheapest Of
lowest priced articles are not always the most
desirable have iu the course of a long life
time subscribed for many newspapers. Some
deemed worth nothiug-hafdly the amount
Of the postage paid on them-others | would
not have parted with for double the price oil
their subscription.
Another illustration; Some year: ago had
a clerk, paying him $500 per annum. For
satisfactory reasons | reduced his salary tc
$500. This caused him although bad policy
to neglect his business, and when reminded Of
it. lie said he intended to work according to
the pay. lie had been doing 5000 worth
now he was doing $500 worth. ! then dis
pensed with his services altogether. And so
| presume may be the case with newspapers
They may make paper TO suit the prices and
indeed ...aKe ono which could 10 vory "'oll dc
pensed with altogether.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
Marshal Mcmahon.

Every admirer q genuine be7oism VIII re-
ijcc To learn that Marshal NcMlhoa has SO
far recovered from the injuries sustained N
tie battles before Sedan as to be able to p,o-
coed to Belgium. No more heroic figure has
appear,T~Epon the bloody fields which will be
more memorable in future as those that were
contested with desperate and unsurpassed val
or on bosh sides Even his enemies must
admire air,, and will yield the need Of praise
which Dee has 50 fairly won. We trust that
10 may on he fully recovered. -LyaciJug
AIRS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
pEMOCRATIC ANp CONSERVATIVES
STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR.
JOHN J. JACOB, Of Hampshire Coanty,
FOR SCPREMB JUBGH,
C.P.T. MOORE, Of Mason County.
FoR AUDtrcE,
IA. BENNETT, Of Marion Couaty,
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JOSEPH SPRIGG, Of Hardy County.
FOR TREASURER,
JOHN $. BURDETr, Of Kanawha County
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN NJ. PHELPS, Of Mason County.
FOR CONGRESS-2SD DISTRICT,
Mai. O. d. DOWNEY, Of Mineral County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24

A strange suicide was committed in Harris
son comfy, Missouri, on the LIST. \ travel
Ter stopped at farm where they were thresh-
ing ont grain, and going in the barnyard be-
gan talking to some Of the men at work, tell
ing them he used to work with machine,
whereupon he asked leave to drive. His re-
quest was granted, and after short spell he
asked if he might not feed the machine 1t
was quite apparent that he was well posted in
regard to threShing. and having fed for some
time he booked around at the driver with a
nod, signfying that he wanted more power
Standing still till the cylinder was flying and
buzzing around like double-gcared lightning.
and every one becoming alarmed at the awful
motion, he jumped head first agaioat the teeth
of the cylinder, and in less than an instant he
was ushered nto eternity. No one knew him,
and there were no papers upon his person by
which he could be identified.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
Valuable Piece of Property at
PRIVATE SALE.

rNIiE undersigned offers at Private Sale that
valuable Parcel ofLAND. adjoining the Town
OF Middleway, Jefferson county, known as the
GOLD SAW-MILL TRACT"
And containing Fifteen Acres of Ground
fh9re is on the above tract most eligible MILL
SITE, afording an abundant fall for Fifteen,
Foot Wheel, and supplied by never-iaiiing heaa
&c clear Sprinp Wafer With these advantages,
and being located almost directly adjacent to three
urnpikes and within easy reach of railroad faclli-
ties this property offers superior inducements Tor
the establishment of
Paper, Saw or Grisf Mill,
or other Mandatory. There is also on this land
a large PEACH ORCHARD, in full bearing:
Persons desiring to purchase will call on the un-
dersigned, at Middleway, Jefferson County, "est
virginia. WILLIAM WATSON,
sent. "a. ls7O-3t. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24

CoCYrERFErNG, &C.--RIcHMoND, Sept 70,
The police to-day arrested Henry Burton, in
the act, it is alleged, Of pounding metal into
counterfeit fve and three cent niekle dies. A
large quantity Of pieces were found in the
building
Several influential colooed citizens visited
Gov. Walker this morning to ask that colored
men be admitted to the jury box. The Gov
ernor Informed them that the Legislature had
not altered the old code 50 as to admit Of it.
and advised them TO appeal TO the Legislature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
The Virginia valley Railroad.

NrAUSToS. Va, September 1.-THE CITY
>tauutou voted on additional $4,000 t.
.... making the -ata. subscription = 900 COO.
ID insure, the construction Of the Valley
.'..-aal from HIui,llJars % Salem VIA
NfHn'on AMI Lexington. TIE rara.,in.
~-'''yJ are subscribed by private uiiy.a-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
NOTICE.

DERSONS who gave their notes at the sale Of
I the property Of Barney OFT. deceased, are
,cby notified tnat their notes will be due on the
9Th day Of October, 1870, at which time prompt
will be required.
T. W. P0TTERFIELD,
Sept. -. ls70-3t. Administration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
FARM WANTED.

4 FARMER wants to rent farm of $50 or 200
Acres. He desires one with tolerably good
improvemcnts-to be occupied only by the renter
and his family and such as may be employed by
him. 4 farm well watered is desirable. Apply
at the FREE PRESS OFFICE for address OF
the advertiser.
Sent a. fS10-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24

LITERABy-The St Louis Home journal
announces that it has secured the services of
John listen Cooke to write for its columns, and
chat it will soon commence a thrilling story by
him, entitled The Man Hunter" The editor
says, d" this great serial will commence in the
journal sometime in October, 1870" and trusts
that the numerous admirers Of the author will
at once subscribe 10 the Journal. Single sub
scriptions. $3.50 per wear. Clubs. less.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-09-24
NOTICE.

DERSONS who gate their notes at the Sale Of
the personal property Of Frederick ShooP,
are hereby notified that their notes will be due on
the 18th day of October 1870, at which fine
prompt payment will be demanded.
4. w. P0TTERFIEhD.
Sheriff of Jefferson Comfy, W. Va.