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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-07-08
Citizens Association or New OrleA ns.

The following from the New Orleans
Bulletin gives some sign that the prop
rty-holders of the South are beginning
to come to their senses.
Such an association is demanded in
every community. Never until united,
will we be able to protect ourselves
against fraud and corruption. We hope
the people of Monroe will see the ne
cessity of such unity and act accord
ingly:
A number of our most influential
and respectable property holding citi-
Zens have formed Il body to be known
as "The Citizens Association of New
Orleans" for the purpose Of securing
the enactment of laws beneficial to the
true interests of our citizens, to restrain
or annui by legal means unconstitu
tional and improper legislation, wheth-
er State or municipal, tosacure an eIuit-
able system of assessment and taxation,
and to prevent the transportation
and misuse of the public funds. All
license and taxpayers, or their legal
representatives, are eligible for mem
bership. The association has made
wise and wholesome rules for its orS:an-
ization and the transaction of the bust
ness incident to its workings. The or
ganiZation into an association of the
solid men of the community for the
purposes above mentioned is Il step in
the right direction towards first stopping
the further plunderng of the state and
the virtual contiscation, by exorbitam
and illegal taxation, of the property of
the people. The Citizens Association,
therefore, merits the hearty support of
every property owner DESTROYS of rescu-
ing the community from misery and
want
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\ New Jersey Sensation.

SAYS u Erw fork special of the Id:
The bottom is dropping out of the
state OF New jersey in Warren county.
During the last few days Il number of
deep holes have been suddenly made
by the earth sinking down into some
fearful unknown Suhterrancan depths.
The first noticed was in the bottom Of
the Morris and ESSEX Canal on the scv-
on mile level brtwecn Broadway and
New Village. All the water in the
canal went down that hole. Then Il
half dozen NOR" holes opened i'm the
crrn-tieldS and roads, taking down into
the bowels of the earth great patches Of
corn, and even sinking trees ont of
sight. In addition to this, there are
scores Of great, long and deep assures.
Then on "Wednesday night another big
hole opened i'm the canal. Rambling
noises We're heard under the Methodist
Church on Broadway, and nobody will
venture into the building for fear Of
its going down. The widest excite
ment prevails among the people, who
deem that any given spot of land in all
that country is liable to plunge through
half way to China at any moment
Prices Of real estate have naturally
gone down, as the real estate itself has.
The Morris and Essex Canal is utterly
changed to avoid destruction, if it is
intended to ever hold water enough for
Il sun fish to float in.
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to create differences, but let all their
actions tend to harmony in the party.
We hope never to seeso foolish IL divis-
ion AS existed in 1868, and yet we are
not without fear that the same spirit is
actuating some of those who so readily
threw fire-brands into the party.
Let us all remember that unity and
harmony is found only in the sacrifice
of personal opinion. In 1872 we will
find the year of our deliverance from
other.
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Ray" We have been crowded with brief
work for ten days past, and shall be
quite busy for two weeks or more vet.
II would he much better for us and for
them, if attorneys would prepare their
manuscript sooner. a. the work could
then be done with half the trouble and
at half tn" expense. 1t is probable, in
order TO meet the demand upon us, that
we shall hav" to issue only half-Shcct
next week.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-07-08
What is Il Carpct-Basger!

This question has often been asked
and as often answered, but the Wash
ington Patriot has taken a new trial
1T says:
When the civil war closed, and its
dangers had passed away, a swarm of
''loyal' Adventures, whose occupation
was to shout loudly for the suppress
sion of the rebellion, but to incur no
personal risk in defence Of the Union,
rushed down to the South, with their
carpct-bags in hand, following the
track of the victorious army like SO
many hungry vultures. They had
neither credit, nor character, nor
money. Their worldly goods were in
the bags which they carried. They
went in search Of plumber, intending,
when gOrgcd, to return to their native
North. They had no sympathy or tie
with the people whose homes they in
vadcd to despoil. They sought FEEDER
al and State offices, and by shameful
practices obtained both, only to rob and
rule with the VileSt Tyranny and the
most shocking rcnality. The whole
government of South Carolina is in
their hands to-day, with Il few mixed
exceptions, and almost every Southern
State groans under Il similar affection.
Such is the carpet-bagger. a rant
ing, thicving knave, who drawls
through his; nose Il lecture on 'snroral
i'teas' and ''human rights and picks
your pocket ut the same time; or, like
the piouS WhittemOre, sells II ca'lctship,
white waiting demand for his vote.
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The following information is tele-
graphed from st. Louis, under date Of
the Doth ultimo
The committee having in charge the
preparations of the best premiums for
cotton, to be given by the citizens of
st. Louis at the St. Louis Fair next
October, have completed their arrange
ments to-day and determined upon the
following scale of prizes: For the best
bale, long or short staple, raised in Ten
nessee, $500; second best bale, $50 !;
third best, 500. The same premiums
will be awarded to cotton grown in
Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, -Arkan-
sas, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina,
North Carolina and NiSsouri; also,
$500 for the best bale from Pecler or
other improved cotton seed, and $1,000
for the best bale grown in any state,
making an aggregate Of 100000 OF pre-
miums, the largest amount ever given
for cotton in this country. Thr build
ing previously devoted to the agricul-
tural department Of.thc fair will be
used for the cotton display this year,
and another building will be erected
by the Fair Association for the cXhibi-
ton of Agricultural implements.
We call The attention Of our planters
to the above dispatch from st. Louis.
1t seems to lis that Louisiana is able to
compete with amy stat" in the article
of cotton. bcca,l~" it is generally con-
coded that she raises the best. The
best bale from Louisiana will get :,
premium of 5000 second best, S2lt'.
The best bale OF cotton rNhihitrl at 81.
Louis, without, regard 10 State lines,
will receive Il premium OF $1,000. w"
have many good farmers on tn" buarl-
tia, Mississippi and Black rivers why
may not SOM. of them win ihs.-r prem
i,Ins:
We refer oar rc:rf~i@ 10 Capt. .!nSh":,
| Picn, of this city. for full Information
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II is now four weeks since we had
rain in this portion of the country. In
Madison and Richland they have good
seasons. Below this the rains have
been good, and we learn that showers
are passing every day, here and there
in the hills. Corn is a failure. Cotton
is generally clean, and Il good half crop
is expected.
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Grease can be extracted from floors
by applying :, paste of wood ashes !;
keep it on several days, and then wash
Oft. Stains on wall paper can he cut
out with Il sharp pcnknifr, and pieces
of paper So nicely inserted that no one
can SEQ the patch.
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Long engagements writes young
lady, "are going out of fashion, Young
men being ut last convinced of the
stupidity of making matrimonial pro-
posals before they are in a position to
fultill their promise at once. -
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Hogs that are much confined, and
cannot get to the earth, will frequently
be benefited by having q little char
coal, soft brick bats, or soft rotten wood
thrown in to them and Il tritling guam
tity of birthstone mixed in their food,
occasionally, is an excellent thing.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-07-08

The mole is friend to the farmer,
and not an enemy, as he is popularity
considered it having been proved by
experiments upon the animal in captiv-
ity, that while he readily eats insects,
grubs, and the like, he will sooner die
of starvation than eat roots, or other
vegetable substances.
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\ boy in Ohio watched Il flock OF
uuals running along the rows of corn,
pr,@,uming they were pulling up the
corn, shot one, and found in its crop
one cut worm, twenty-one striped
cucumber bugs and one hundred chinch
bugs
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No better plan has ever been devised
to keep butter sweet than to put il in
clean Jars and cover it with strong brine
No kind of vessel, cask or tub will an
swer so we'll as 4 jar. In this way il
can be kept fresh and sweet for twelve
months.
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How TO CHOOSE \ PrPpH.-SpOrts-
men assure us that, in order to make
choice Of Il puppy from Il number Of
others, it is better to leave the choice
to the mother herself. IN carrying
them back to their bed, the first the
mother takes up will be the best.
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The cotton Exchange Commute on
leans, has made Il report upon the
growing cotton and grain crop, with
dates from the 18th to the 18th of June.
The following is the Summary
Mississippi-Cotton, reduction Ofacre
age 90 to % per cent, with an average
Of one-half to three-iuarterS the yield
of last year per acre. Corn, acreage in
creased p to 40 per cent. Latest re-
ports indicate 4 short yield per acre~~
Louisiana-Cotton, ra!,;cction Of acre
age 10 to y press, mt. Crop three weeks
Rafi ,AN lerably injured, and
"A, cove Nowlands by rain and
lice. Corn, nearly sufficient for home
consumption planted.
ADMINISTRATION, reduction of acre
age % to 33 per cent, with proportion
ate increase in grain. Prospects gen
orally good with exception in Southern
portion Of the State, where not more
than half of last years yield per acre
is anticipated. Grain crop very prom
Using.
eXas-Information merely from the
northeast portion of the State. In cot
ton, the reduction in acreage is from
p to ;}3 per cent, with a corresponding
increase in grain. Cotton is two weeks
back ward, though with Il favorable
season, an average crop per acre may
be expected.
Alabama-The cotton reduction in
acreage is from 10 to 20 per cent. The
crop is three weeks backward. The
average production per acre will be
less than last year. In grain there is
an increased acreage of 20 to 30 per
cent. with fair prospects.
Georgia-The cotton accounts are
meagre, embracing the west centre and
centre of the State, and thence north
east. The decrease in acreage is 20 to
33s per cent. in the northeast, and l2i
to 10 per cent. in other sections. As
far as heard from the condition is I'M
promising. Dne-half or threc-fourths
of last years yield per acre is expected.
In grain there is 4 corresponding in
crease in acreage; prospects unpr"niS-
ing.
e~~rc-IntOrnIatiOn is confined
mainly to the Western part of the
State, and cotton has decreased acreage
from to 22t per cent, with prospects
of an average yield per acre. Grain is
considerably on the increase acreage
and prospects good.
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my of the party in tn

NsW more Importance. In our
Juugfnent, the destiny of Louisiana is
to be fixed in the next election. If we
are successful, all will be well; but if
the Radicals are again triumphant, the
State and people will become bankrupt
in purse and in morals. 1t is impor-
tant, therefore, that we begin to look
about us, and see how we stand in re-
lation to the enemy and to each other.
We find here again men giving out
their opinions, maturing plans, and in
augurating policy that should win,
and they can't see that any other plan
will do. We find Democratic teachers
quietly suggesting coalition with one
wing Of the enemy. Others cannot see
the wisdom of such a policy, and if it
is urged on, say it will drive thousands
to the other wing. Others, still, have
already planned the canvass, and have
their pets arranged for every position;
and have determined to thrust them
upon the party. This is all wrong; we
must wait for the people, in convention,
to say for what and for whom we shall
fight.
We may he sure, in advance, they
will express decided opinions upon the
subject of taxation. This has become
serious question with the people of
Louisiana. The burden is too much to
be born and a remedy must be found.
The great body of our people are in
favor of resisting the payment Of taxes,
if they could see that success was even
probable. Many are preparing to re-
sist at all hazards not that they are
not willing to pay for the necessary ex-
penses OF the Government, but they do
not believe the Legislature has power
to levy taxes beyond absolute necessity,
and they are not willing to pay. Upon
this question there is harmony. We
need only concert of action, to relieve
ourselves of the enormous debt, heaped
upon us by a wicked and reckless leg
islature, composed of negroes and spec
ulators void Of any and all traits of
character that fit 4 man as Il law-maker
for Il great people. There must be
something done to relieve the people.
The taxes cannot be paid. The money
is not in the country, and if the eollec-
ton is persisted in, the people are
bankrupt, world without end! Our
State is overwhelmed in debt, even
now fifteen millions beyond the corr
stitutional limit. Shall we repudiate,
or shall we yield to the burden and be-
come slaves for life:
We appeal to our leaders in all seri-
"nsness, not tn agitate questions likely
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-07-08

The Supreme Court OF Georgia has
decided that the discharge of Il bankrupt
docs not relieve his securities from iia-
hititN on his paper: that the discharge
Kills the debt IL to him but not rs to
his securities.
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PLEA FOR HARMONY.

Every one will admit the importance
Of harmony in the Democratic ranks. |
But it it is true that we are not often
in harmony of sentiment nor action.
There is a cause for this, and it is found
in the tenacity with which all men
stick to individual opinions. 1t is our
nature to have an opinion, and, as we
always think, based on solid reasoning;
but we should not become so welded
to that opinion, that we ARn not at the
proper time yield to the majority.
In viewing our prospects for the con-
test of '72 we see signs of discord that
will, if not checked in time, lead to
our defeat.
The "advance movement inaugu-
rated by Vallandigham, is advocated
by some, and opposed by Others.
Prominent journals are educating their
readers to the belief that nothing else
will do at all. Others, equally infiu-
entail, teach that it is q tire-brand.
These writer's are teaching in opposite
directions, and, when the general con-
vention meets, will, we fear, be 80
widely separated, that union will be
difficult. 1t is we'll that public journals
should teach their faith, but each one
e should reserve in his own mind q will
ingness to yield his teachings to the
majority. The "advance move" may
be correct, and may be endorsed by the
National Democratic Convention.
he roionto1 and
very different platform adopted. In
either case, the great body Of the party
should be prepared to accept the plat
form, whatever it may be. In view OF
this, men should not commit them
selves too far, in favor or against, any
set notion; but like the Mobile Regis
ter, adopt the shibboleth, -"Lef as
march against Philip :"
Some stand on principle and are i'm
movable. This is right in itself, but
may be wrong in fighting for victory.
They are said to be so extreme, that
they keep all good Republicans out.
They answer: at may keep Republi-
cans out, but it keeps Democrats in!'
Others are conservative, and for poll
cy. They "grease the track to let
Republicans in but the extreme party
answers son the same track thous.
ands of Democrats slip up"
Be these things as they may, we do
insist that we should all look to the one
grand idea of harmony in our ranks.
Every man must be ready to make in.
dividual sacrifice, for the general good.
There will be a general Convention,
and, we presume, that convention will
reflect the will of the people, and from
this day, let our motto be,-Let that
will be 'chat it may, we will together.
kt.ou.ch u<<,S,sf E1Lj/Ij,,
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Neither of these two CLASSES were he
one to take hold of he evil. Both saw
matters from their own standpoint and
consequently both misunderstood the
situation. II is cnincntly proper HAT
the people considering themselves
wrongeu should take measures To right
themselves, but it is alSOtr that these
measures should be decided upon by
those whose judgments are neither
warped nor prejudiced. Conservatism
is selfish affair, especially on this
question. 1t commenced by mcIdling
with agituted things generally, (not
but that we believe in a@itation) and
after having shown up the trouble in
its worst shape, left it to it own devil
ces. 1t is very easy for men, women
and newspapers to stand one side and
pick flaws in systems. 1t il very easy
for them to tell this individual shat he
is imposed upon, and enlighten the
wOrSu at the niSerieS OF its situation.
All This can be done with no rNrrtiOn
whatever. In truth, it is rather Il reg
reatiop, but when it comes to the Huo~-
ton OF -emedy everybody must look out
for hin,SNelf. Say outsiders with Il
shrug, Ne have shown YOU what is
the mattel. Mhat-Daore esau.-A.o'l--t=S-
',ctct ~ ana the masses whom they
have enlightened, humbly thankful
for past services, proceed blindlN to the
butchcring of their own interest. Our
ideas of equity may be old fashioned,
but we do not consider this just. The
whole labor question to-day wants the
illumination of some strong outside
pOwcr-nccds some firm hand to guide
it out of the labyrinth into which it
has involved itself; and until such help
is forthcoming let no one dream OF
peace or prosperity for the great work.
ING mlaSS-.SOi,fH- Western.
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OmciOus People.

Of1icious people can never leave things
alone. NO one can possess his soul in
peace or go his own way unhindered
of them. They stand at the ss-roads
of all mems lives, pointing ont to them
the path they ought to take, and,
whether in religion faith or in house
furnishing, the choice of Il wife or the
pattern OF a boot, have their word to
say, their advice to give and their fin
gers to dip, whatever may be the pie
that is making. Illness is one OF their
strong points, and ifthey hear that you
are indisposed, whether slightly or
era vely, they rush off to protler advice,
which you do not want and will not
accept, and which would probably turn
on: 4 mistake if you did accept. Your
disinfectant is not equal to theirs, and
they have brought you the name of the
chemist where you can get theirs.
Your nurse does not know her bust
ness ;.let them send for one Of their own
choosing tonight. Your medical man
says you are suffering from a certain
form of illness. Well, of course he
ought to know; but to the otticious it
seems very much like something else;
or, if they do not go quite so far, they.
inquire, with the air Of knowing all
about it, whether he has not ordered
such and such things to be done: and
if you say no, they urge YOU TO have
their own medical man without delay,
as if they are SO sure yours is making q
mistake. And 50 on, till they have
worried you into Il fever; when they
take their leave and bewail your OBJ
Stinacy to the next conner. Any ca
lamity is a gOdsend to them, for they
have their innings when their neigh
bors are SO PROSTATE by distress that
they can buzz about them at their will.
Samaritans, physicians without diplo-
mas, -. ;s:ter-' :::l;ti:~ ::cten1 of Orders
or the Apostolic succession; and the
unlucky ones whom it is their pleas
ure to assist must either keep them of
with q strong arm, which may lead to
a quarrel, or yield Themselves helpless
ly into their active and Otfici"us hands.
Pal lfuW Gazette.
Old Starks, an honest German, had "a
farm about three miles from the viii
laee of Naples, on the Illinois river,
and, like most of his countrymen who
settle in this country, was great on gar
den truck, butter, eggs, ETC., which he
carried regularly to the town to sell or
barter for family supplies. One day he
came in as usual, and Peter Cruiser, the
store keeper, thinking to get a ss~:w'
on the old man, said:
"Well, Starks, got some more eggs :''
"Yah, l have fcw.'
81 paid you a bit for the last said
Crister, sbut we have had Il convention
of the store-keepers, and they have re-
solved to give only ten cents in FIJI
ture.'
"Y-a-h. Veil, mine hens they have
a meetin"', replied Starks, San icN
resolves wot dey won't wear 'cms"lres
out layin' eggs for less rs teettecn
shents!' And the old man stalked of,
leaving Pete to stand the laugh Of the
crowd
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General Moves, Republican nominee
for Governor of Ohio. was once n
.printcr'~ ,lcviI' in til" Dover New
llanpShr"l Star office. work in" there
four wears
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CatnhOula Railroad Meeting.
From the Vidalia Herald, June 80.

From the Nidaiia Herald, June 3H.l
\ large and enthusiastic railroad
was convened at 'Jeno" in
the pine hill portion Of the parish of
Catahoula, on the 18th inst, which was
organized by selecting Henry Hair as
President, and Mr.. u. Breithoupt as
Secretary.
After able and stirring addresses by
the Rev. T. n. Routon, Capt. Demp-
was appointed, consisting Of the Roy.
VIM. J. Lacy, Rev. r.. a. Routon,
James Forsythe, Y. w. Tovery and f.
Breithoupt, to draw up resolutions
suited to the occasion, who, after con-
sultation, submitted the following,
which, on motion, were unanimously
adopted:
Resolred, 1st. That the citizens of the
pine hill portion of the parish, view
with favor the efforts being made to
connect Nidalia with Marshall, Texas,
by railroad, and will give the enter
prise all the aid in their power, wheth-
err by private subscriptions or parochial
appropriation.
Res0lte,1, 2d. That we cordially in
vite emigration and capitalists to our
mild and genial climate, t" aid us in
the development Of our uneXhausti-
Resolre1, 81. That these proceedings
and resolutions be published in The
Independent, and that a copy thereof
be sent to Judge O. Mayo.
hesol,ea, .iW. That this meetin" now
adjourn to meet on the 18th of July
next, and that Judge .. Mayo, and
Capt, VIM. Il. Spencer, he invited I"
attend on that O"caSiOn.
HENRY HAIR,
President.
r.. HKEITtIOtrT, Secretary.
This railroad line from \atrh"Z,
Miss. to Marshall, Texas, has been no
ticed but little, but to our minds it il
I of the utmost importance in the dc
! velopment of the State. \ portion of
this road, from Natchez t" Trinity or
Harrisonblrg, runs through the richest
lands in the world. The balance runs
through good pine hill country,
susceptible of :: dense population. The
Tensas, Black and Little River roun-
try is the richest in the State, and this
road will open untold wealth to the
State, homes for thousands, and Il field
for capitalists. We hope the people of
Catahoula will not tire in this good
work, but will canvass along the en-
tire line and arouse the people to their
| true interest.