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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18
Planter and Merchant.

We have been mixing with the mcr-
chants this week to learn point or two.
The old whecl-horses are holding back
the wagon. The collar makes the neck
asore, and they are disposed to get mad
and kick. The farmer wants to get in
the wagon; the merchant bows his
neck and shakes his head The truth
is, the wagon has been running twelve
months without any grease, and the
spindfcs are badly worn. Now, we
suggest to the farmer TO fetch along
what grease you have, and perhaps
these wheel-horses will slacken the
breast chain little. Pay up for the
first ride, and Met take the SECOND.
We are sorry to hear that 80 many of
our farmers are lodging their obliga-
lions. This is all wrong. 1t Is break
ing down the confidence between mere
chant and farmer. If your crop is not
sufficient, come up and say so, and give
1t all to your merchant.
We are sorry to see SO many farmers
troubled to getsupplies. Tits, however,
the result of crisis now upon the
country. We do wish we could help
the farmers; for upon them all else is
based. But we can't. We have no
horse, no mule, no fodder, no nothing.
Yes, we have rack: and if any of
value, you can come and nibbte at that
rack, where the fodder used to be,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

TlIE CAROLINA IlFE.-Thc case of
the late John W. Baker, of MorchOuSe,
who died with a policy Of $1,000 upon
his life, illustrates forcibly the beauty
and benefits Of life Insurance. Mr.. Bn-
ker died in December last, leaving a
wife and eight children. He was plant
ing largely, but was involved deeply,
and left his family very little save his
life policy. Proof of his death being
made to the officers of the Carolina, Gin
which Company he was insured) checks,
which we have seen, to the full amount
of the policy, were issued to Mrs. Baker,
as tutriX to her children. But the
widowed wife and mother died II few
weeks ago, leaving the children in or
phanage, and with no fortune but that
provided by the foresight Of the father
in securing Il policy upon his life
An illustration like this speaks vol
l,mcS for life insurance, and the prompt
attention shown by Behen Brothers in
getting payment upon Mr.. Bakers
policy, is highly creditable and a$sur-
ing
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18
MONROE, AGAIN.

We do not mean to be troublesome,
fore the citizens of our beloved little
city-points of vital Importance to our
future progress. And now that Monroe
has dotted the name 'fOtr,t," and is
hereafter to take a place among the
cities of the State, may we not make
some practical suggestions which, we
think, should at once claim public at
tention:
Nothing tends more to give popu-
larity ut home and abroad than a good,
permanent city government; because it
is of that government comes order
and quiet. City regulations should be
such as to give perfect protection to
persons and property. They should be
such as to insure protection not only
from harm but from insult Ladies
walking the streets should feel perfectly
secure from vulgar, indecent language
and profanity. The laws should be
strict, and strictly enforced, and this
must be done before we can have that
oTucI W Iltn tIt' i:tStSt
man can but admire.
How do these things tit Monroe ut
this time: The larger portion OF this
people are interested in the protection
child is interested in the growth of our
city. The very colored man that walks
these streets night and day, drunk
giving forth yells of blasphcmy and
using the most Odious language, is in
terested, because it increases the value
OF his labor.
In fact, all agree upon these plain
propositions. Now, then, why not
have the government Why not at
once enforce order upon our Streetso Is
the law defective? Then, remove the
defect. OR are you cold and careless in
the execution ofthc law: Ifso, let tbs
beg you to arouse yourselves to action.
Make good laws and enforce them
We warn you that Monroe may ut any
time repeat the tragedy ut Meridian,
Miss. These people will chcertully
obey the laws, and will ut once see the
Importance of being forced to obey
The man who gets drunk and becomes
IL roaring beast for the time. demands
the protection of the law, and that pro-
lection is given by Furnishing him for
its violation. by Il few examples, law
and order can be restored and the very
violators oft the law benefited in health,
m, ORA Ia and purSp
The stranger, visiting our city, first
the action of the people.
He perhaps walks the streets day and
night, and nothing will so charm him
As to know that he is safe in any part
Of the city, and that his wife and chill
iren can rest in perfect security even in |
his absence.
But how are you going to enforce the
aw? The Mayor, Marshal and Couu-
.ilmen cannot do the work alone. This
suggests another important point. our
.ity should have u regular police. 1t is
to our future protection
IF life, liberty and property. Il
E'ellow-citizens of Monroe! Will you
hink about aud discuss these questions ?
It is for your good that we mention
hem, and it is certainly your duty to 1
Weigh them we'll and quickly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

An Eastern paper, speaking of spoor
Jack Magruder" says that, "When he
drove to the battlefield in kid gloves
behind a pair Of fast trotters, he did
nothing out of character Ecccntricity
was one Of his strongest points, and his
thoroughly genial heart, his free gener-
osity, and his hearty friendship, readi-
ly excused his idiosyncrasies with all
who knew him. He was the soul of
conviviality, Il lion among the ladies,
and Il military eXquisite''
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LETTER FROM TRENTON.
Trenton, La, March 10, |

TRENTON, La, March -, 1871.
EtfifOrs IpleyIuDH:-Since our last re-
port no decided change has taken place
in the general position of the market
for leading articles. The volume of
trade has been light for the week, al
though prices are more in favor of buy
ers than during the month of February.
Our merchants seem to be pursuing
very conservative course in replenish-
ing stocks, thereby showing a want of
confidence, which is instigated more by
Il desire to avoid the credit business I'M
year than any fear Of a falling off in the
Spring business.
Our receipts of cotton for the week
have been three hundred and fiftythree
bales, which have been bought at / to
134 cts, showing some Improvement
on New Orleans quotations.. The light
receipts of cotton and the general quiet
aspect of the town remind one Of the
long, dull Summer days that TrentOn-
ties sometimes realize. 1t would APP
pear, that now business has dropped off
and the nhihiii,y season partially set
in, that our enterprising merchants and
real estate owners would begin to throw
their heads together and do something
in the way of local improvements.
Yet, while no decided steps seem to
! is II disposition manifested by our sd
pient fathers to do something for the
general good, and not let urgent neceS-
sity be named as Il cause. Our "Union
Church, has already been carried
through thorough course of removal
ton, by which it has been transformed
into Il very decent place of worship :;
but there is still ample room for inl-
provement. The need of another church
has been sufficiently felt to cause some
| move in this direction. In the absence
of IL more suitable building, the vacant
| stOre-hOuse formerly occupied by ID. II.
Head Co. has to be used for uevO-
tional purposes by consent ofour towns
man, Col. ID. II. Head.
| We have now Il first class school here,
conducted by the Rev. j Lane Borden
rs principals; and Judging from the
number of Juveniles in attendance, it
looks as though the people We're begin
ming to appreciate the intrinsic merits
of said gentleman as Il teacher.
! The hotel business here does not seem
to take on improvements as readily as
would at first be supposed. NOtwith-
standing there is Il good supply of
'shash' on hand, with a steady local
demand, there appears to be Il dissatis-
faction among consumers as regards the
quality. 1t is rumOreu abroad that it
is the intention of our s.diSpenserS OF
{ brea,lStufiS'' to travel next Summer,
and, on their return, to start 4 first class
hotel after the most approved modern
style. If such is the intention of our
friends, the 'shOtel-keepers," we con-
graduate them on the idea, and can
assure them that, notwithstanding the
! expenses would be enormous on account
of having to keep in attendance such a
large number of clerks and walters, the
rcrei pts would be amply sufficient, at
present rates, for them to realize what
is known a. the ..Dutchnlan's one per
cent.' -A.tDI MIA Sr.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

We owe our contemporary of the QUA
ClIITA TELEGRAPH one. The para
graph he refers to did read rs though
we thought the two men recently hung
in Kansas deserved hanging because
they once lived in the Caddo Prairie
region. We would dislike to see the
rule carried out, for we have some very
clever friends i'll those parts.-.Arerp
port Southeastern.
Our cotemporary's "one' will be
called for in twelve or eighteen months
SO soon as Monroe and Shreveport are
united by rail.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

MoSely. Robert
Burlington, W. &.
Gales, Ciayboruc
Williams, Harrison
ffatSoIi, J. &.
Jackson. Isaac
Georgia, Charles
Bryan, SAB.
Gunner. Sol
Emory, Thomas
Chamberlain, Geo.
Cowan, John \.
Bartlett, Price
Holmes. John
CheeNerS, Berry
Wilson. Ed.
Johnson, Jack
Eilhiol. III.
Bird, SANDY
I.,ry A.
Bullock. W. }.
Johnson. John
koehler.Georre
ConyerS. J. +.
lockwood. Ed,
rhoupsou Edward
Arrant. John
McOuillor. David
TbiHnen DC.
SicholaS. DonJ
,n
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

WA$HISGToS, March 15.-Thc latest
returns from New Hampshire show Il
majority of about one thousand on the
State ticket and Il clear Democratic ON
gresSional delegation.
The present is the first instance where
in the Democrats have swept New
Hampshire since the Pierce campaign
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

The Chicago Times thinks there is
hope for some reform on the Radical
side of the new Congress. 1t contains
in all five negroes, who, besides being
decided Improvement over white
carpet-baggers, are expected to exercise
beneticent influences in the way Of re-
ducing the amount of Radical black
ouar(iiSm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

Moon, James
johnson, Charles
Butler, John
bullock, -. \.
Jones. Hope
Scrihcr, spencer
BNnutn. Ferdinand
Anderson. I'm.
Scriher. A. II.
Brooks, VIM.
Gross. Henry
l'ilhiol, III. G.
Scriher. John
Jack son. Battles
Savannah, Gahc
bragg. ASA
smart, Nelson
Jones, Ed.
Miller, Morgan
Bowers. Isaac l..
Hardy, Il. J.
Johnson, AleN
Pork John
'fibbrttS, sam
Thornton, Jacob
Chapman X ing
Decatur. -.
tabecn, Edward
hinkg grave, =. II.
aNlor, Sidney
Wilson. Levi
iabaum, II.
tuice, Is. &. =.
Oliver, Young
johnson. Bart
sherman. Jesse
Bacon. Charles
pirkeI'sun. W. II.
Moore, John l..
Pitt, William
Harvey, y.
Griffin, ii.
Butler, j. r..
Bartlett, Henry
Newcomb. Charley
X aysiny, r.
Cole, John
Brice, Cyrus
Areen, Daniel
Payne, W. H
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

Young Brother Hummel, of the New
Orleans Home Journal, is rather fast.
If he desires it, we. will exchange pa
space to give for the Journal, or the
ssNale of Peace Southern papers
ought to eschew the Northern newspa-
per custom Of dead headism, or shut up
shop. r.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18
NEW ORLEANS CARDS.
No. 40 G,octcr street. .Neu D,,leons.
n =. HUNT Il CO..
y. NJ \ { II y 1. RE ID Il ppv

n =. HUNT Il co..
y. NJ y & IL T. ~ ID l.. POT
lS.I tr:tNicr st. New Orleans
Mmut:trt urcrS Agents for r.. CARVER, cos
tEI.EHRATED COTTON GINS AND INrERS.
BI.\KES STEAM PUMPS of all kinds.
Boston Machine tompany'S Engines; Port
able and Stationary Boilers: the Baxter
fnrtthtr Engines; Schafler Il Budcnberg
Steam Gauges; Collins Steam. Water and
Gas Valves. lIydrautS and Water Metres:
Sturtcvaut'S Pressure and Fan HIowcrs
Exhaust ".'l Dryer Fans; Ecrrvman's
Automatic 30. = Feed Regulator and Low
" Htcf Attfttt: brakes fvartS and Lows
AUTOMATIC and Hand Feed Shinglr MAJ
chimes; 'larkS Linen Hose. Hose Pipes,
Couplings. etc: New York Tap and Die
tonIpanN'S Screw Plates. Taps, Dies Re:-
m"rS. etc; l. :. Standard Nut Companv's
FINISHED and Unfinished Nuts and Bolts;
j. W. MiNtcr Il cos Saw t;umnncrS, CpSctS
and Mill Picks; SclIen's Steam Packing:
Plymouth Mills Rivets: the Eagle Wise
Plantation, Draining, Cotton, Iron, Wouk-
working and all kiuds of Machinery: Belt
ing. Shating and Pulleys. on hand or win
ne FURNISHED at shot notice. at Manuftc-
turerS' Prices.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18
NEW BAKERY.-Henry Kinder,nann

NEW BAKERY.-Henry Kinderlnann
who appears never to tire.i in the work
of improvements, has recently built
and has now in full blast IL splendid
bakery. 1t is one of the neatest and
best arrangements we have ever seen,
and is kept as clean as a parlor. The
bread, cake, &C., must be good and
nice.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18

Iazoo City has already voted one
hundred Thousand dollars i'll aid of a
road running from this city through
that place, in the direction of Grenada.
We understand that Iazoo county will
vote an equal amount - ITchsd,1y Her.
ala.
Here is Il hint worth Il great deal to the
landowners and old barnacles of Qua
chita, Morehouse and Caldwell par
iShcS
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-03-18
List OF Jurors.

The following is \ list of Jurors drawn
for the next term of the District Court,
to commence ut Monroe ON the third
Monday of March, 1871:
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The latest story about Gen. Beaure-
gard is that he intends surveying the
proposed Mobile and Northwestern rail-
road.
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MORE HELP WANTED.

III ANlNG rc-rcntcd for Il term of wears,
L l. the splendid Madam Nlc( ;uire pl:tnta-
ton, shall for he approaching seed time
and harvest. require 10 more good laborcrS.
Married men preferred.
A common School Room and true
House of Worship. will he erected upon the
banks of the Bayou DeSiard this Spring.
EUGENE TTSDALE.
jan2-daWtf.
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NEW ORLEANS CARDS.
COUTIfERN PREMIUM STOKE.


tt1...... f''" street, .Nr,s D.I.un,s. .....li.
Diplomas and cold Medals at tf,. I.r-t
Texas State Fair at NnnStuH. Texas
diplomas at the second mississippi stat,
tair III Jackson, Miss.
HAS "n h;'nd and - constantly rt.rritiit"
a large and well selected stock of W t..h,.>
Clocks, J"W"lrN, Silver and I'Eltc,l-\r;Ir,L
Spcctarlc~ and f.vr-GiaSsr$ ana E.uc,
Goods. All 81 which are offered at greatly
reduced prices.
Sole Agents of the celebrated M:l~l.,.> eft
th;'S. T.. Jarnt and lhoS. Russell y Snu'S
Masonic an't odd Fellows Jewels Watches
and J"w"lrN carefully repaired. Diamonds
reset. Dec, l.. 1870. ul;.:6ut
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
A FEW WORDS TO THE LADIES.

Many ladies, particularly mothers nursing,
complain IF tired, listless feeling, or complete
exhaustion, on arising in the morning. On the
wife and mother devolves the responsibility of
regulating the duties Of the household Her
cares are numerous, and the mental as well as
the physical powers are frequently called into
requisition. She Oft en- finds her slightest occu-
patton a weary task and existence a burden,
while at the same time she has no ocular disease
lIostetter's Stomach Btters, if resorted to at
this period; will prove an unfailing remedy for
this annoying lassitude. The effects of this po-
tent agent soon seen in the rosy cheek and
elastic step of the head of the family as with reg
stored health and renewed spirits she takes her
accustomed place in the family circle. If this
friend in need be regularly used, those depressing
symptoms will never be complained of, and not
only would lassitnde not be experienced, but
many diseases following its advent be avoid, d.
AS medical agent it has no equal, while it's
pleasing flavor and healhflfl effcts have made if \
general faYorte. 1t is free from all properties
calculated to impair the system, and its opera
tions at once mild soothing and efficient. =
All who have used the Ditters attest its virtuos
ar ;comntend 1t to use.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
" ssiu:sbie EsocaAbridge Farm
= L

I offer for sale privately, until the 18th of AU-
GUST, 1871, the valuable farm on whice nsw re-
side. If not sold privately hefsre the 10th. ct
AUGUST, will on that Cay offer 1t at public
sale.
The farm is situate A. miles from Goshen De-
pot, G. s o. II. R. and contains 100 acres. of
excellent land 95 OF which is cleared and mostly
river bottom-25 of the cleared land is first
class meadow The balance is in timber of the
very best description. The farm lies on the Lii
tie and Big Calf Pasture risers-1ncstly on the
former.
The improvements consist Of a two-story build
ing, with five rooms; good and roomy stable,
smoke house, tobacco house, and all other neces-
sary outbaildings. These buildings are all new:
Possession given about the LIST of October
TERMs.-$25 per acre-one-third in hand
and the balance in six, twelve and twenty-four
months, with per cent. interest.
For further particulars, address,
J. C. BELL.
June lids Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Va
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BAPTIST FEMALE INSTITUTE.
STAUNToN, VA
JOHN HART, NJ. A., PRINCIPAL,
aided by Rev. GEohsE B. TAYLOR, and
other ACCOMPLISHED teachers


This school offers a very full and thorough
course of study in Ancient Languages, Modern
Languages, Mathematics Moral Philosophy, Nat
ural Sciences, (including course eff Lectures on
Physiology and Hygiene) History, English Lit
erature, and the English Language and Compo-
sition.
The departments of Music, and Drawing and
Painting, are in the hands of the best teachers.
In the Preparatory Department efficient in
structon is given in the Elementary English
Studies, and the rudiments of Latin and French.
The session for lS7I-'72 begins Tuesday, Sept.
10Th, and ends about Goth June
CHARGES for Entire Session
Board, including fuel. washing, and
lights, $210 90.
Tuition in Collegiate Department (inclu..
ding Anc't. and Modern Languages, $50 to 80
Tuition in Preparatory Department, $40 to so
Music witt. use of Piano for practice, $50
Drawing and Painting at usual rates.
Apply to Principal for further information.
iuly 6-tf
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[For the Valley virginian ]
To the Public.

The undersigned has recently understood,
that some persons, who desire to attend re-
lgious service at the Lutheran Church at
Staunton, were fearful Of doing SO, because
they had understood that the Tower of said
Church was not safe, which is a great mistake,
as it is perfectly firm and safe.
TO satisfy the public mind as to the safety
of said Tower, the undersigned would make
the following statement. It was built iu the
year 1888 and remained firm and unmoved
until the great food3in August 1885, at which
time the whole foundation Of the Church was
inundated, which caused the Tower to reccde
or give way from the roof Of the main body
of the Church for space Of about inches
Some time afterwards, in the same year. 1855,
the roof was repaired, filling up said space
close against the Tower, and said Tower has
remained firm and unmoved every since, still
remaining close up against the roof as it has
been since 1855, upwards Of Is years
Some time in February 1870, during
very high storm of wind, one Of the windows,
which had not been well secured became
loose and was blown out by the wind, which
occasioned much excitement in the minds of
the public, believing that the window fell
from d lettering or giving away Of the Tower,
which was not fact.
The authorities Of the Church whilst they
did not think it actually necessary, yet in Or
der to allay all fearful apprehensions, and to
satisfy the public, employed an architect, Capt.
j. Z. Smith, who, in order to make it doubly
secure, inserted stroag iron rods fastened on
the outside next the street, and running
through the Tower, above leceling towards
the far or rear end of the Chruch Said rods
thus running through were fastened to the
large joists, 5 by Il inches, making it impos-
sible for the Tower ever to give way, and il
stands to day just as it did Is years ago, SO
that no one need apprehepd any danger Of
said Tower ever falling or giving way. This
rs written by one who knows all about it
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20
Deaths.

In Stanton on the 14th inst, Of Whooping
Cough and Teething, Luc1E, little daughter Of H..
a. and Mary Il. Glenn, aged IA months
sSuffer little children to come unto me, and
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of
Heaven"
Suddenly at Bentonville, Warren county, Va +,
on the 18th inst. DR.. JAS. B. GILKEsoN, in the
34th year of his age.
On the 10th inst, near Craigsville, JAMES Der
ny, Esq in the 72nd year of his age
On the 18th inst, near Churchvile, ANpREw
J. JOHNS, aged Al years.
On the 10th inst, in Bath county, of Consump
ton, Miss REBEocA HAM, in the 30th year of her
age
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-07-20

| EVIDENCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS no Baking Pow
der can stand the test os careful chemical anal
yss like Dooley's Yeast Ponder. Although sub.
iected to the most critical analyzation, no ingre-
dents uou1d be found entering into the compost
ton but such as are perfectly pure and nutri-
tious This accounts for the entire and uniform
satisfaction given by Dooleys Yeast Powdsr in the
culinary department.
1t is the cheapest, best and most reliable Ba-
king Powder known, and is recommended upon
its merits alone. For sale by Hugh H. Fultz,
druggist, Staunton, Va.
AT a special meeting Of the Staunton Baptist
Church held on Friday evening, July 18th, 1871,
the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
WAereas, During the months that this church
was without pastor,its pulpit was faithfully sup
piled by our beloved brethren Jno. e. Massie and
Jno Hart, therefore,
Resolvsd, That we hereby express our hearty
appreciation Of their labors, and tender them our
warm thanks for the same.
Resolved That this preamble and these resolu-
tons be published in our city papers and the
Religious Herald.
P. 3. Hoge, C. G.
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Guyot's biography.

The Board of Education Of the city of Cinc;n
natl, Ohio. adopted Guyot's intermediate Geogra-
ply three years ago, and this text book has been
used exclusively in the schools of that City with
the most gratifying results from that date.
The following letter from the Chairman of the
Textbook Committee, indicates the strength of
Guyots Series:
CINCINNATI, OHIO, June Goth, 1871.
There has been a thorough reconsideration of
the subject of Geography, in the course of study
for the public schools of Cincinnati Ohio, by the
Committee on Course of Study and Text Books.
While disposed to do perfect justice to the many
excellent series of geographical text books some
of which have commanding merit, especially in
the maps and illustrations, the Committee was
forced to award precedence to Guyot's SERIES en-
the score of original and attractive arrangement
of material We believe IN no series Of books is the
Sce@ce Of Geography presented to youth IN manner
so ace calculated to attention. satisfy the de-
sire for Information, and teaue vital and permanent
impression on the mind. The Board of Education
therefore unanimously have decided that Guyot's
Elementary and Common School Geogra phies
shall be the sole textbooks used in the District
and Intermediate Schools of Cincinnati for the
coming year.
Rev. A. D. MAYO,
Chairman of Committee on Course of
Study and Text Books.