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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

In "The Descent of Man," Mr.. Dar-
win gives this account Of some of his
experiments
Brehm gives Il curious account of the
instructive dread which his monkeys
exhibited towards snakes but their
curiosity was so great that they could
not desist from occasionally satiating
their horror in q most human fashion,
by lifting up the lid of the box in which
the snakes were kept. I was so much
surprised Mt his account that took a
stuffed and cOilcd-up snake into the
monkey house Mt the Geological Gar
dens, and the excitement thus caused
was one of the most curious Spectacles
| which ever beheld. Three species of
Cercpithccus were the most alarmed !;
| they dashed about their cages and ut
tered sharp signal cries of danger, which
were understood by the other monkeys.
a few young monkeys and the Anubis
babOOn alone took no notice of the
snake. l then placed tho stuffed speci
men on the ground in one of the larger
compartments.
After Il time all the monkeys collected
round it in Il large circle, and staring
intcntly, presented Il most ludicrous
appearance. They became extremely
with which they were familiar as n
plaything, was accidentally moved in
the straw, under which it was partly
hidden, they nll instantly started away.
These monkeys behaved very different
when dead fish, IL mouse, and some
other now object was placed in their
cages for though nt first frightened,
they soon approached, handled and ex-
amincd them. I then placed live
snake in IL paper bag, with the mouth
loosely closed, in ono Of the larger COM
partmcnts. Ono of the monkeys inn
medintely approached, cautiously open
cd tho bag II little, peeped in and in
stantly dashed away. Then witnessed
what Brchm has described, for monkey
after monkey, with head raised high
and turned on one side, could not resist
taking momentary peeps into the up
right bag, Mt the dreadful object lying
quiet at tho bottom. 1t would almost
appear as if monkeys had somo notion
of geological affinities, for those kept
by Brchm exhibited strange, though
mistaken, instructive dread of innocent
lizards and frogs. An orang, also, has
been known to be much alarmed at the
first sight of q turtle.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

There is a bill pending in tho Senate
of Texas, providing for division Of
the State, and the erection OF new
State west of tho Colorado river. One
OF the Texas Democratic papers, while
not approving Il division, says that, if
tho bill passes, as it thinks it will, and
goes to the people, those on the north
and east of the State arc SO decidedly
in favor of the division, and their pop
ular strength at the ballot-box is 80
ion with tho boundaries submitted to
them rather than postpone tho divis-
ion TO a moro distant day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13
The Whirligig Of Time.

Romance, we are often told, is re-
peatedly found in real life. Another
instance comes from Missouri. Con-
over Ainsworth committed suicide re-
GENTLY in that State under peculiar cir
cumstances. During the war he had
been a ssbushwhacker'' ON the Union
side. One of his exploits had been the
burning Of the house OF q farmer At
tached to the Confederate cause. The
reason for setting fire to the building
was the suspicion that 1t was used as
the headquarters for q band Of gueFril-
las. While the flames were playing
havoc with the house, Ainsworth ridi-
culed the efforts of little girl, daugh-
ter of the farmer, to save some of her
playthings, which he interfered to pre-
vent her from securing. The war
came to an end, the bushwackee laid
aside his rifle, the little girl grew up
into handsome woman. Seven years
after the commission of this wanton act
the ex-bushwacker met the little girl
of former days. He became enamOred
of her and sought her in marriage.
The spectacle Of the burning OF her
fathers house yet remained vivid in
her recollection. She repulsed the At
tentions of the ex-bushwacker. For
two years he continued vainly trying
to overcome her youthful prejudice, and
repenting only too sincerely his rash
deed of warfare. He could make no
impression on her. At last, In q at of
despair he sought the ruins OF her
fathers homestead, and there, ON the
spot on which he attributed his mis-
fortunes, blew his brains out.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13
Life OF Empress Eugenle at Chiselhurst.
(From the Court Journal.l

During the last six months q plainly
dressed, graceful lady, accompanied by
three or four attendants, might have
been met any day walking in the lanes
in and about Chiselhurst. Few of those
meeting her and failing to recognize a
familiar face would have suspected that
one short twelve months since she was
an Empress and wife of the ruler over
a great and powerful nation. With the
resignation Of royalty she has aban-
dOned every appearance Of State. Every
Sunday she walks to the little Catholic
chapel, whatever the weather may be,
and it is the rarest thing in the world
to sec her riding in u carriage. Her
attire is Of the simplest, and she may
sometimes be seen walking In a plain
cotton dress. She neither visits nor
receives visitors in any number, and,
indeed, carries her seclusions 30 far that
when solicited to be present at n con-
cert in the neighborhood, given for the
benefit of her distressed subjects Of for
mer years, she declined. For years the
Empress has been the leader Of fashion,
and the least popularity of manner or
dress, whether intentional or not, has
been faithfully copied by every lady
who pretends to belong in the slightest
degree to the world of fashion. Even
now her manner of walking, with the
body slightly bent forward, and the
small stick which she frequently car
ries, is initiated by the ladies of Chisel-
hurst, and reflex of it may be traced
far beyond that secluded district. The
feelings of the inhabitants towards the
Empress and the young Prince have,
after the first curiosity, subsidized into
respect for her wish to keep herselfquite
private, and she now attracts no more
attention than any ordinary lady. The
only effect has been to bring down n
few people from London on Sunday
mornings, who visit the chapel for the
purpose of gazing on royalty.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13
COnstitntiOnality OfsDrake's Amendment

In the cases of the United States
against Klein, and Pargoud against the
United States, now before tho Supreme
Court of the United States, the question
is whether tho proviso to the act of July
IL, 1870, making proof of pardon and
amnesty inadmissibIe as evidence in
favor of claimants under the captured
and abandoned property act OF 1863, is
constitutional. Under that prOviso, one
of these cases was dismissed without n
hearing on the merits, in tho Court of
Claims, and tho other, having been de-
cidcd in favor Of the claimants, before
the passage of tho net, is before this
court on motion to dismiss, rs pro-
vided by the act, the Government con-
tending that both cases fail since it's
passage, and that it"was competent for
Congress to enact the prOvisO since it
has entire control of the subject. On
tho other hand, it is maintained that
Congress cannot intervene in cases pend
ing in court, to exercise judicial power,
or control judicial action on questions
involved, either before or after final
judgment; nor can Congress, under
pretence of changing the law of evil
dence, or regulating the jurisdiction of
the court, defeat vested rights of per-
sons or property; nor by tho passage of
an e1 post Iacto law, effect forfeiture
or confiscation Of property; Congress
cannot, either directly or indirectly,
repudiate and set aside the solemn en-
gagements of tho United States made
by the President under tho authority
OF law, or rights of persons and property
which have been vested under n pledge
of public faith Congress cannot, in
any manner, abridge, nullify, or defeat
| the operation and legal effect of E,xecu-
tive amnesty and pardon. Counsel de-
clares that in all Carthagenian history
whose "Punic faith" has for twenty
centuries been the synonym of all that
is false and perfidious in a nation-there
will not be found an instance Of more
gross, open, avowed disregard and re-
pudiation ofsolemn and sacred national
obligations than that attempted here.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13
T CIIISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY,

(N't,,lc changed from, La. State .Seu.innsy.)
BATON ROUGE, LA.
FOUNDED AND SUPPORTED ny rHk srATk OF
LOUISIANA.
NINTH SESSION,
Now in progress, win close in Juno, 1870.
September next, and will continue ton
months.
Consists Of a full corps Of able Instructors III
ally taught in the best Colleges and Uni
COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces Preparatory and Academic De-
and Optional Course, Special School OF
Civil Engineering and Il Commercial School.
LIBRARY. Y.APPARATUSA AND CABINETS
Well solicited and valuable. Tho Geolog-
ical and Minoralogical Cabinets, etc., the
largest and most complete in tho South, em-
bracing tho extensive collections OF tho late
Col. Wailcs, OF Mississippi, and tho Cabinets
of tho Typographical, Geological and Botan-
ical Survey OF Louisiana.
ADMISSION
Granted to Cadets not under fifteon years OF
ago, who know Arithmetic, Grammar and
Geography.
OF evory kind, for ton months, $3.50; 5000
payable in advance, balance February 1st,
or by accepted Draft, at per Ct, for ninety
days Payments may bo made through tho
Canal or Citizens Bank.
Cadets received at any time during the
session and charged from date OF entrance.
DISCIPLINE,
Military with daily drill. A bnttcry OF four
guns will afford facilities for instruction in
Artillery. Uniform OF Cadet-gray Cloth TO
be had at the Institution Mt n cost of SIS
por suit.
For further information address
D. +. BOYD, Superintendent,
Baton Rouge, La.
Office Of tho University, in New Orleans st
SNEarhrick & Go. q. 80 Camp Street.
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Credit is duo the Mobile Register 70,

Credit is due the Mobile Register for
tho following hits:
Tho idea of sending a hundred thou
sand troops to the South to restore
peace and quiet, is like drenching n
drunk man with whisky to sober him.
There mustn't be any moro "Amend-
ments," or the negroes will have so
many anniversaries to celebrate that
they won't do a lick of work.
There can be little doubt that the
Republicans believe Winans was
bought, every one of them is so intern
ally mad that it wasn't himself.
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ADVERTISING REGULATIONS.

Transient advertisements must be paid
for in ddU07tce.
All advertisements sent to this Office
when not otherwise ordered, will bo inserted
"till forbid" and changed 0ccordiHley.
Editorial business notices will be made,
free Of charge, of all advertisements ordered
in the paper; for other editorial notices .
charge of Is cents per line will be made:
An extra charge of Is per cent will In
in width, and upon all double-column sd
vertisements similar charge will be made.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

Col. Giles M. Hillyer, well known as
an able and brilliant editor, and also
eminent as a Mason in both the York
and the Scottish Rites, died atVicksburg
on Saturday evening, the 22d inst,
after a lingering illness.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

"Mother," said little Ned, one morn
ing, after having fallen out of bed, al
think 1 know why fell out of bed last
night. 1t was because slept too near
where got in." Musing n little while
rs if in doubt whether he had given
the right explanation, he added: "No,
slept too near where fell Out.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

An eccentric, wealthy gentleman stuck
up board in a field on his estate upon
which was painted the following: m
will give this field to any man who is
contcnted." He soon had an applicant.
"Well, sir, are you n contcnted man?"
ayes, sir, very.'' "Then what do you
want with my field?" The applicant
did not stop to reply.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

Tippoo Saib, tho hugo elephant be-
longing to Van Amburg & Co.'s Mana
gerie, died of some disease OF the heart
at Connersviifc, on Friday last. He
was about sixty years old, and was i'm
ported to this country about thirty years
ago. He measured about ton feet in
height and weighed about ten thousand
pounds. His value was estimated at
fifteen thousand dollars.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

Some music teacher once wrote that
the cart of playing tho violin requires
the incest perception, and the most
sense of any art in the known world"
Upon which an editor comments: s'The
art Of publishing n newspaper, and
making it pay, and at the same time
making it please everybody, beats
fiddlin' higher than u kite
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

A Cockney tourist met with a Scotch
lassie going barefoot toward Glasgow.
classic" said he, 81 should like to
know if all the people in this part go
barefooted?'' "Part of 'em do, and the
rest of 'cm mind their own business"
was the rather settling reply.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

A clergyman asked some children,
"Why do we say in the Lords prayer,
twho art in Heaven since God is eve
rywhcre He saw n little drummer
boy who looked as if he could give an
answer, and turned to him forit. "Well,
little soldier, what do you sayf" "Bc-
causc it's, hendquarters.0
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

"Mothcr," asked four years old, sis
there saW-dust inside of me?' UNo,
my son; why do you ask that ques-
ton ?' "Because tho other day hit
a boy plump in the back with a snow
ball, and he turned and said dod blast
you, if you do that again will knock
the slW-dust out of you -
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

Colonel E.W. Cole, superintendent Of
seyen hundred and fifty miles of rail-
road, botwcn Hickman, on the Missip
pi, and Augusta, on the Savannah
river, started out in life as dealer in
ginger cakes and newspapers.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

1t has been observed that, for some
reason or other, when lady friends
speak Of each others charms they sci
dom hit upon the most attractive, and
that whenever they touch upon ono an
others defects they arc sure to select
the most prominent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

At a school in Newcastle the master
asked a class of boys the meaning of the
word "appetite." After short pause,
one little boy said, s'I know, sir; when
Pm eatin' Pm happy, and when Pm
done I'm tight"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13
sEe.s2ysEk NHNeTG.

ssAIIiSlI SURN EIOR for OuaChita, and
General Land Agent for North 1ouisi-
::na. will attend to any business in this or
:.Nioinin.s Parishes. Parties wishing to sell
or purchase real estate in this section will
ti,ill il t. their interest to address him. he
h,s for sale several fine bodies OF land Ill
t,,;,,.hita. Hichiand, MnrChousc, Franklin
and Caldwell Parishes. Persons Wishing to
.,;,,i lii on.t nupl hcrS, description as to lr-
rtnNrnlnHtS, and terms. Having formed
s..,u,3crtiuII1 III both Washington and Now
a:r'C:,nS. he j. prepared to represent litiSants
in contested land eases, obtain patchts, &c
Office roar room OF Richardson IL McEncry'S
INV Office. For particulars address him,
,,.rr of Richardson d >iciInrry, Monroe, La
August 6. 1879.
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DOST OFFICE

DOST OFFICE
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STAND.
w. II. Dinkgrave keeps constantly on
hand an assortment OF best cigars, both Inn
ported and Domestic, also best brands of
smoking and chewing tobacco-at the Post
Office opposite N. w. corner of tho Court
house square.
April Is, 1871. nSO-om
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

There is something to initiate even
in the uncivilized Chinaman. They
celebrate their holidays by paying their
debts, forgiving their enemies, and
"shaking hands all round"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

A Maine man has invented q new
style Of spring bed; it is wound up at
night and set to the hour one desires to
arise, on the arrival of which turns the
occupant out on the floor and curls it
up hammock fashion.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

-Until tho rebuilding Of tho College Edi-
ficc, latcly destroyed by firc, near Ale1an-
dria. the institution is temporarily located
~ Baton Rouge, in the Deaf and Dumb
,Tsylum. Location very healthy, and &C.
tonmodations ample for a large number OF
Cadets. Number this session, 40.
May %, 1870. n36-ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

1t was one of the clauses in the Con-
stitution of New Hampshire, at the
time it was a British colony, that Of
fice-holders should profess the Protest
ant religion. That clause remains to
this day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

a New York school teacher is ac-
cused of being drunk, because he reads
from the Bible: ssAnd the cock Wept
thrice, and Peter went up and crew
BITTERLY"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13
w. w. FARMER.
isitlStS. W. W. fAl<MfA
3gerriS3n II Farmer,

'i"vORSEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
a .vit practice in tho Courts OF the Pa
ri$i,"- OF rEIci,!ta, Morchousc, Richland,
Franklin and Caldwell, in the Supreme
Court, Hui III the United States Courts.
va! also attend t. al business intrHsted to
,i,"::, III the state and Federal Land Office.
n4lv3
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

;'f't!iEEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
a practice il, tho Parish and District
Courts Of Ouachit:i. MnrchouSc, Franklin,
Rirhia,Ih, caldwell and CItahoula Parishes,
j.! tn" Supreme Court ut Monroe, and Uni
;",! ,St:t!rS tuurts. Particular attention paid
:" business in tho Land otlico Department
If II" : ;rGrrai i;oycrflmont. n11tf
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7 Y J.t~.
ssss.ssisssas:s,es sS. EscE.nery,

= I"rritNEfS At LAW, Monroe La,
I practi"o in all the Parishes of North
lp;Iis,iHn", in :iGC supreme Court ut Monroe,
ne Federal Courts. and III the Land Office
nl3:tt
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II. G. COBB.

! l"ir:tSEiS AT Law, Monroe, La,
i,::;r;icG il. the Courts of Ouachita,
N"r",ouSn, itic':lnnd and Madison parishes,
and j.: the Supreme Court OF the State. v4-32
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-05-13

Tortoise shell, once 80 much in de-
mand, has nearly ceased to be an article
OF commerce.
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"a. 4. Slack.

A 'r'rpi,$i.E Al LAW and Commits
, = &ion"r for TnNas. cificc Wood Street,
.innrnC. La. Prompt attention s-ivcn to col
!octinu.I ~ North Louisiana. Aug. rs, iiS.5:l7
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
"A. &. Hill.

/ TTDNEEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA,
will practice in the parishes OF Ouachi-
IL, M"rchousc and Richland, and will give
prompt attention to all business entrusted
tn him. Office, in Ounchitl Telegraph office.
March 25, 1871. 27-tf
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
0UACIIITA FEMALE ACADEMY,
a BOARDING a ND DAY SCHOOL,
FOR YOUNG LADIES',
MON ROE, LA.
Mrs. #. w. BENTON, Principal, and In
structress Of the Primary Department.
THos Q. BENTON, Esq, Instructor Of the
Academic Department.
Professor j. -. HAZEL, Instructor OF Music
and German.
Mrs. NJ. p. LACEY, Natron.
TERMS: (PAYABLE MONTHLY
Primary Classos. 800 per mo.
MldUle .................... 4.W
Music(with usc cofinstrunent) 600 %
German .................. S.O
Board, including washing,
lights, &c.......". .................. H.OO
April Is, 1871. Soft
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.s.a.ascs Z. StrSfsaer,

\ TrORNEE AT LAW, General Collcc-
" tor and Rcnl Estate Agent, Monroe,
Ia. Office With Judge r. w. richardson.
n2S-nl9-lI
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HOTELS.
III. 3. Lc-pis. Proprietor.

This house is nn.! ~ tho efficient manage
utCni of Mr.. VIM. LcwiS, who has twenty
five years continuous experience in tho
Ati~iH"sS- WCll-rc"ulatei, neatly kept, and
Supplied with cxcoilont bods and table-fare,
;hN Lewis House, located near the wharf
aud passed going and coming by tho Shrevc-
port stages, is confidently recommended to
Tho travelling public rs 81 model hotel.
tictotCr |, 1870. n2:ly
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~ tEIsITA HOUSE.
~ COY. Dcsiinrd and Third SITS, Monroe, La
:. =. EiMn.icker. Rroprictor.

The above nanCd Hotel, so long and IA
T"Eal1!V known throughout tho country hnS
t""u '"liJtCd ana newly furnished. and is
u"N rnIETIHtC il every department. Tho
!N"Tri"t0I pledges himself to spare no of
fort To max" nj! cOutorja'" who may favor
linn w:'ji :lrrji. patronage. April II. 60. ly
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->!>!i .iAI:i?ET"r. FRANKLIN GARRETT.
ss:sTrs.ss * Garrett.

= TToENEES AT LAW, cornor Wood
a and st. John Streets, (oppo'itc Record
r'.''s "iIiccj, Monroe, La. Jan. l, 1871. 1y
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For further information apply to
c. +. EVANS,
Parsonage, Monroe, La.
N. B.-The classes of boys, originally in
tcndod to DO taught under tho samo roof,
will bo taught in tho Male Academy until
further notice. Boys of all ages will be re-
ceived and thorough and systematic instruc-
tion impaired. decA 20 nl4-tf
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Office OF the University, in Now Orleans at
Swarbrick & Co.'s, 90 Camp Street.