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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

Governor Bullock, of Georgia,
having resigned, tho Senate of
that State, which met yesterday,
elect speaker, who, by virtue of
his office, will be Governor of the
State for the balance of Bullock's
term. The Senate is Democratic,
and will, of course, elect a Demo-
crat.-WashingtOn Chronicle, I'd.
And, of course, you know all
about it. But tell us why the
fugacious Bullock based his re-
upon what he supposed
to be fact, that Benjamin Con-
nelly, Republican he could
trust, would succeed to the hon
ors of Governor, and who is, in
fact, now Governor
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
The Mansfield RenOrtcr

The Mansfield Reporter returns
thanks to Mr.. Kcnnard for his
resignation as II member of the
Democratic State Central Com
mittee, and hopes "some of his
associates will emulate his exam
pie" The Reporter declares that
II new set OF men are needed, and
that "wc are all tired of old TO
gies."
Our contemporary concludes ::
eve want no now party we have
as good Il one as we can get"
AS we are likely to get, at
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

The Missouri Republican says
it's article in Il late issue, recon-
mending that there be no Demo-
cratic ticket in 1872, has had the
effect intended, that is, it "has
provoked au earnest and interest
ing discussion of the subject in
all it's bearings"
The intention only aggravates
the offense. There would be Il
great deal of wisdom, would there
not, in an army discussing earn
estly the propriety of an engage
ment, when the engagement was
already going on7
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

A Radical paper asserts that
.sthe Democratic papers, with a
few exceptions, are still very
much concerned because crime
in the South is being punished"
Isn't it n little strange that the
Democrats should be SO solicit
tous for tho fate of criminals,
when it is known that the big
gest rascals in the South are
Radicals ? Show lis a Democrat
who has stolen a dollar, and we
will match him with five Radi-
calls who have stolen themselves
rich. Who are our Bullocks, our
Wickliffes and our Stokeses 2
Who has taxed MS to death, and
then stolen the money! Who
has run this State fifteen millions
in debt in two years and left
nothing to show for it :! Who
are guilty of all the revenue.
customhouse and post-oflice
frauds3 Who murdered Thomas
Grosvenor in Chicago, and pill
LACED Unfortunately the houses
of that city ? Who are filling
South Carolina prisons with in
nocent men, because they are
not Radicals7 If the Demo-
Gratis of the South are not pre-
serving order and furnishing
crime, who is Look at Virginia,
at Tennessee, at Maryland, at
Missouri, at Alabama and ut
North Carolina, where Dcmocra-
cy rules; and then look at South
Carolina, where hell, under Radi-
cal sway, is now thoroughly Or
ganized, and note the difference.
1t is not because crime is pun
ished, that Democratic papers
are concerned; but because minor
offenses are punished, while those
of the greatest magnitude are
not noticed. .....
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

l.. w. Baker, Parish Judge of
Bossier, says he has not tho capa-
city to discern the errors n recent
letter of his contains, but is
saware that it contains much that
is wrong, because it pleases the
OUACH1TA TELEGRAPH" Why,
bless you, Baker, we knew you
didn't know what you were writ
ing about. You stumbled on the
truth and did not recognize it.
And you don't see it now, if you
are Parish Judge
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
least.

Bovee, the deposed carpct-bag,
Secretary of State, is now selling
groceries at Il corner. grocery in
DonaldsonNille. and retailing tick
cts for the Louisiana Lottery.
How will that read when some
future Gayarre writes the second
volume of the Romance of the
History of Louisiana
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

George Francis Train, address
ing st. Louis audience, said: eff
L am crazy'-it seems he had
heard such was tho charge against
him-"it looks to me that you,
who come to hear me, are as crazy
as i ann And that is the thanks
they got for their fifty cents adj
mission, from George.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
Politics coat West"

Here is something we have
been Specializing upon, without
much avail. 1t is Il dispatch we
find in the New Orleans dailies !:
HOMER, la, Nov. s. During
the Shreveport Convention, a
meeting of State delegates and
prominent Shreveport citizens
was held at the Southwestern
office, at which the universal
sentiment of all North Louisiana
was declared to be opposed to
the Warmoth fusion movement.
These sentiments were sustain
ed by the leading writer's of the
Southwestern, Judge Vim. c..
Egan, Senator j. @. Moncure,
Major Scarborough, of Desoto,
and by. every party presant at
the meeting.
The political movement at Ho-
mer, already telegraphed, has
reference to the views agreed up
on at Shreveport, which were in
dorsed by the Claiborne Advocate
and other papers, and by a dozen
well known names of North
Louisiana, including Senators
Blackman and Futch, Represent
ative Stephens, Judge Young,
and the prominent men OF the
parish. The proposed Warmoth
fusion was denounced with the
utmost Indignation and a resolu-
ton agreed upon. that the parish
/ ~ry1r, ~ n
majorities in the last election
would give their strength in the
approaching campaign in secur-
ing honest men.
|. We have asked ourself, what
means this sudden anathema
against Warmoth9 We see no
denunciation of Dunn is this an
invitation to Dunn to join forces
Who has been advocating a flu
sion with Warmoth, up here
POSSIBLY, it was some of the
democratic magnates of old
Claiborne who leaned that way /;
if so, what meaneth this sudden
aversion for Hal, and none OK
pressed for Oscar7 What was to
be the effect of that dispatch in
New Orleans and elsewhere :?
What has become of. the terrors
of the Election law? Where is
the potency of a fusion with
Warmoth, when Senator West
was elected, that will not apply
now7 These things appear to
have got mixed up lately most
strangely. But, it makes no
difference; we are glad to see
that the Warmoth bantling grows
weaker, and trust the next dis
patch from Homer will give us
assurance that Dunn and his fac
ton are fully as unpopular us
Warmoth and his. 1T ought to
be SO, and will be so when the
people speak. ...#.v.... .....
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

The Franklin Sun, commenting
upon the Railroad Convention
recently held here, says:
Capt. McCranie, of the COM
mittee, made a minority report,
urging the friends of the various
projected roads to proceed at
once in their construction and
securing parish aid, affirming that
tho parishes had thepower already
granted them to issue bonds for
railroads to any amount the prop
crty holders may sanction.
Not ssto issue bonds" but to vote
of stock.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
Arrival and Departure Of the Nails.

From Monroe to MISUNDERSTANDING
Middle, Pacific and Atlantic States, and New
Orleans,
Departs daily ut & A. NJ;
Arrives daily at p. NJ. Sundays except
ed.)
From Shreveport to Monroe
Arrives daily (Sundays excepted) at III
p. NJ;
Departs daily (Sundays excepted) at AM
From Camden, Ark, via Farm erville to
Monroe, La.,-
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days ut q p. NJ;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 4 a. NJ.
From Monticello, Ark, via Bastrop, to
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at p. NJ;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at a. NJ.
From Monroe to IInrrisOnburg-
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at p. NJ;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 6 a. NJ.
From IIillsborO, Ark, via Ouach City
Arrives Tuesdays and Saturdays at
p. NJ;
Departs Mondays and Fridays at A. NJ.
All mails closed precisely Mt . O'Clock the
evening previous to departure.
Nodelivery, except from lock boxes, while
opening and asserting mails.
Office hours from A. NJ. to p. Nj. except
on Sunday. Sundays from ~ A. NJ. to W
A. NJ. w. II. D1NKaRAvK. Asst p. NJ.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

An exchange says that naviga-
ton closed in the Red river of the
North on the 21st ult. The next
question to be settled is, when
did it open
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

GOOD NEWS!
TO ALI. WHO ARE LOVERS SOMETHING
GOOD TO EAT!
II. KIN DE II VA M,
On DeSiarh Street, has just received
Sour X rout (the first of the season)
a crate of Cabbage Heads,
Potatoes, Onions, Apples,
Currants, Raisins, Jellies,
Swiss and Western Cheese,
Tic Best GOshrn Butter,
Lard, Macaroni and Ncrmicelli,
New Flour in barrels and half-barrels.
Come along with your greenbacks, snCt4
procure the art cles needed for good meal.
ShSw me the man who does not like to set
down to a meal of good victuals. l do not
believe he san be found. H. kISDERMASN.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
LIFE INSURANCE.
CAROLINA LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
MEMPHIS, TENN.

Assets..........."....".... 1896 ll6 %
OFFICERS:
Hon. Jefferson Davis, President.
NJ. j. Wicks, LIST Vice-President.
J. Il. Petit, End Vice President.
w; Boyle, Secretary.
j. II. EdmOnsOn, General Agent.
BOARD DIRECTORS:
NJ. J. Wicks, T.. NJ. Aperson,
J. Il. Petit, w. X. Hunt,
w. B. Greenlaw, James Pulan,
ia. Ie;npsfalc, WR. JoWnerl '
F.. w. Smith, A. Sessel,
w. l.. Vance, N. $. Bruce,
Is. X. Pullen.
Behen Brothers, State Agents for North
Louisiana.
=. Behen, Special Agent, Monroe, La.
DIR. ID. III. Key will attend to the business
of the office Mt Trenton.
REFERENCES:
NEW ORLEANs.-Gencral Harry Hays, Il.
H. and j. NJ. Allen Il Co., Galbreath,
Nelson Lauphied & Co., Beadles, Wingo
e. Co.
SHREvEpoRr.-B. NJ. johnson, banker;
Wimberley, Ardis g. Co., Wholesale mer-
Morris, Druggist. Gregg Il Martin, Jessup,
Marsh & Virgins, Hyans e. Kennedy.
Issues Policies on all the the improved
plans. No restrictions travel resi-
dence within the settled limits Of the United
States, British North America or Europe.
All policies non-f0ffeitable for their
equitable value, Liberal deductions made
on ministers.
Active, Intelligent gentlemen wanted as
agents in every parish.
Medical examiner. Monroe. Dr. Strother.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

We cherfully make room for
the following from the Richland
Beacon, in reference to the kill
ing of Mr.. u. Hanna, of that par
ish. The paragraph would have
appeared last week, but was mis-
laid:
Tt was not Nettlcs, but Hanna,
who told the other to square him
self and go to shooting, accord
ing to the testimony; or rather
the evidence shows that Mr.. Han
ma asked MIR. Nettles if he was
armed, and being answered in the
affirmative, said: "Squarc your
SELF" and both drew their pistols
and fired at the same instant. If
it was not so lengthy we would
publish the testimony elected at
the preliminary investigation of
this case
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
PLANTATION FOR SALE!

THREE miles from Monroe and two and
Il half from Trenton on the Natchito-
ches road, and on tho North La. & Texas II.
r. line 235 acres, rs open land good dwell
ling, and other buildings; apple, pear, peach
and plum orchard; so grape vines, selected.
For terms, apply in person or by letter to
G. w. McCranie, TELEaRAPH Office, or the
undersigned on the premises. Clear title
given. ROB'T w. McCLENDON.
Oct. 2I, 1871. 5:3m
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

be mistaken in these SUPPOSE
lions, there are public reasons
for opening up railroad commu-
nication with the west, which
must inevitably force all opposi-
ton to give way before them.
We prefer to see the present
owners hold the road, if they can
do SO upon. legal and equitable
grounds, but our preference in
this respect will not he permit
ted to override our sense of re-
sponsibility to the public in such
q grave and important matter.
1t is not alone North Louisiana,
! or the whole State of Louisiana,
that has an interest in the COM
pletion Of this road, but it is a
matter of great moment to all
the Southern States. They want
and need the marvellously rich
deposits of an inter-oceanic
Southern railway, to infuse new
life into their people. But this
can not he, if Eastern railroad
kings are permitted to put a
spell upon our railroad men, and
meanwhile conduct the flood of
immigration and commerce into
the prairies, plains and valleys
of the West and Far West.
Considering this subject in no
other aspect than it's unfortun-
ate attitude-its moral and legal
phase wholly eliminated-it is
enough for us to know that there
has been a serious obstacle some
where to the progress of the
road and that it does not appear
that we are nearing the time
when this obstacle is to be re-
moved. On behalf of the PEG
pie, we would earnestly inquire,
What-is going to be doneS
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
PLANTATION IN THE ISLAND
FOR NALEI

A NY person wishing to purchase a small
n farm of Ito acres, half in cultivation,
situated within ) miles OF Ouachita City,
can be accommodated by applying to the
undersigned. There is n new cottage build
ing, containing two rooms; n good kitchen,
good garden, cribs, stalls, &C.; on the place,
and the whole is above overflow. A one
fourth interest in the growing crop will be
sold at n fair valuation. Possession given
LIST of January next.
CIV. MCCRANIE,
June II, 1S71.-39:tf Agent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
BUSINESS CARDS.
O>BOFENSCHEN,

W. -DEALER IN
Fine gold and silver Watches, andt
French and American Clocks, fine "a
solid gold Jewelry, Pianos and Melo- e2aAI18
dions, Musical r1nstruments Of all descr1p-
tons, sheet music, &c, and solicitor for the
celebrated pianos Of tie st. Louis Manufac
turing Company. dec2O-d3m:wy
THOMAS NAUGIITON,
l. Dealer in Stoves, Tinwarc, Burial Cases,
&c, Monroe, La, has constantly on hand,
for sale, every variety of cooking and heat
ing stoves, received direct from the factories;
also, every description of tinware; also
Fisk's Metallic Burial Cases, varying in sizo
and style to meet any given order. All
ders for repairs promptly attended to, and
wholesale orders for tinware filled at New
Orleans prices, with freight added.
June IS, 1870. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

The carrying Of the mail from
Monroe to Shreveport has been
awarded to VIM. Collins, for
$4,000 per annum.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

Some of our Louisiana cotem-
poraries suffered very severely by
the Chicago fire for example, the
Madison journal, which, since the
great holocaust, has been appear
ing regularly as a half-sheet.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

We are pleased to notice that
the Franklin-Snn has it's reading
matter printed with new type.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

sDerive their whole sustenance
from tho Dunn-Carter printing
contracts" is the character given
the Dunn organs by II Warmoth
organ. It has been II long time
since we met with anything so icy.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
Tuesdays Election.

Tho elections held last Tues
day appear to have passed off
without much excitement. The
Republicans have carried New
York, Wisconsin,, Minnesota,
Kansas and Illinois. The Demo-
Gratis carry New Jersey and
Maryland and Virginia. Massa-
chusetts is still to he heard
from. The Republican majority
in New York will reach about
$4,000, n change of that many
votes due to the rottenncss of
the Tammany ring. Mississippi
has doubtless gone Democratic.
The Democrats gain twenty-one
representatives in eight coun-
ties.
Mobile gave 1000 majority for
the Democratic comfy and mu-
nicipal ticket.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
MONROE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

MONHOe AOV0sN so&NseNs .
NEW sTOREi
~ %t Il 81 e
Dry Goods, Groceries, and ts4pp'ies.
public that he has leased the Crown
ritch building, on Grand street, and has
now for sale All assorted stock OF merchan'
disc, consisting Of
Staple Dry Goods, u Jf#E
80 ES,acy and Family Groceries,
.-gs.,,.': Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
And generally such articles, in either limo:
as are required in this market. Strict and
chasers and their orders, and goods will be
sold at the lowest market prices.
Tho planters OF More NJ use are ne,a m
T. r. HoTcHK1ss. .
Monroe, Sept. %, 1871 If
S. W. oDELh'
MONROE, LOUISIANA,
CToRAGE, receiving, forwarding, freight
WAREHOUSES and cotton depot, and the
oldest steamboat agent in business here,
nESlRES to inform his old patrons, and
LIVERY one interested, that ho will
IT FAVE nothing nndone to promote their
II interest, r-s
T I'VE and Lot Live being his motto.
ESPECIAL attention given to all kinds of
WAREHOUSE business, sales of cotton,
w and ..
A GENCIES generally; also to all river and
ID RAILROAD business. He will also
ENDEAvOR to make his charges suit the
II times, l
LOOPING by promptness and economy to
OssTEAs . and merit i" fair share of patron
Under all circumstances, he promises to
~ give .-.si '-'. -
CATIsFACTION, or charge nothing. His
~ reference il ...E ......
livery one who has known him in bust
~ ness. ..-
SHIP all cotton and order your freight to
.t-'-g s.. w. ODELL,
May ID, ls7l.-s4-tfl Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

The river has fallen in all, since the
late rise stopped, about ii inches. 1t
will doubtless get this back in n day or
two, and go still higher, as the rain on
"Wednesday was general and very
heavy.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
TO SHIPPERS.

NORTH LA. Il TEXAS RAILROAD Co..
.Snpcr.inteRtieut's Office,
Monroe, La, Oct. 10, 1871. }
Through tariff now in effect, ut reduced
rates, from New Orleans to Monroe, via
Delta. Bills of -lading signed only -hy-Inn-
Janney, railroad and steamboat agent, $50
Common street, New Orleans.
Through receipts given for cotton from
Monroe to New Orleans or st. Louis, via
Delta. j. w. GREEN,
4:tf Eng'r II Snpt.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

Don't forget the State Fair,
lS.-N. Home Journal.
We won't.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
HOtcllkiss Monument.

Having canvassed the subject, we
are gratitied to state that the PROPOSE
ton to erect Il monument to the mem
DRY of the late Major L. II. Hotchkiss,
is received by our citizens with gener-
al appreciation. In fact, we have OBJ
tanned already, from about fifteen gen.
tlemen applied to, an aggregate sub
scription of over two hundred dollars,
for the erection of Il suitable testiuo-
NAL to the memory of the departed
hero.
We should be pleased to see the
many friends and admirers Of our de-
ceased comrade, participate actively
in this tribute to his worth, and,
therefore, invite those who can do so,
to meet us ut this Office, on Monday
next, ut 10 o'clock, Il. M, with the
view of proceeding with due form in
the matter of procuring subscriptions
and in other necessary arrangements.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

old NEWSPAPERS
" FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

OuAcH'rA KILLS.
These mills, opposite Monroe and hereto
fore known as the MCGUIRE Mills, have been
thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved
and are now in soccessfnl operation.
n 100000 FEET
of rough and dressed lumber on hand, COM
prising all sizes, kinds and description OF
pine and cypress. --4a- ''t.0-l .r-
. SAWED AND SHAVED SHINGLES,
OF superior quality, on hand and made to
order on short notice. o..
CORN MILL
Fresh ground corn meal kept constantly
on hand for sale or exchange for corn.
LUM B Err, &C., .s,-
will be delivered, on the east bank of the
river, at the Railroad Depot, or in any part of
the city of Monroe, at usual market prices.
Dispatch and promptness in the execution
of orders may be confidently relied on.
J.P. CROSLEY,
Proprietor Ouachita Mills.
June l. 1871. -. 3s-sm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11

Grand ST., bet,oees, Gran,n,os,t and De.SiarGi,
MONROE, LA.
This is an entirely new saloon, conven-
iently located, and furnished entire with
new bar-fixtures. The best brands of IL
quors and cigars kept for customers, and
polite attention guaranteed. Oct. 8, 20. 3:ly
B- Drinks only fifteen cents. -ssN
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-11
DEHEN,s GENERAL INSURANCE
AGEN CY.
FIRE, LIFE AND MARINE.
O,pital represented oUe,' 49,, OOO, 600!

Georgia Home Fire ms.
Co., of Columbus, Ga.... SOC, 10000.
Underwriters Agency, of
New York 1000, 10000.
London an d Liverpool
Globe......................... ls,4OO, 10000.
Queen, London and Liv-
erpool........ ............... 2,OOo, 100000.
North American, of New
York ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. So, 572.2s.
Pacific, of California (tire
and MISREPRESENTATION. ,639, 92S. 90, Gold
Carolina Life ms. Co., of
Memphis, Tenn.......... 1000, 100.
ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED.
BEHEN BROTH Frs,
GENERAL. AGENTS,
2-1y Grand ST., Monroe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-24
Valuable Hints.

regular habit of body is absolutely essential to ply
steal health and of intellect Nor is this ALL
Beauty of person cannot ceexlst with an unnatural
condition of the bowels free passage of the refuse
matter of the system through these natural waste pipes
is as necessary to the purity of the body the free
passage of the o of city through its sewers Is neces
sary to the health of its Inhabitants.
Indigestion the primary of of the diseases
of the discharging organs and of its
results is constipation. This complaint besides being
dangerous in ITSELF has many disagreeable concommt
ants-such as unpleasant breath, sallow skim con-
Eliminating blood and bile. hemorrhods headache loss
ofmemory and general debility.
HOstetters Stomach Btters removes all these evils by
and regulating the action of the intestnes The combi
nation of properties in this celebrated preparation
Of its chief merits. 1t is not merely stimulant or
tonic, or an ambitious AGENT or nervine or blood
depurent cathartic but all these curative elements
udicously blended in powerful restorative II lends
activity and vigOr to the inert and enervated stomach
relieves the amentary canal of its Instructions and
gives tone to the membrane which line it. gently stimu-
aes the liver braces the nerves. and cheers the ANNA
spirits. No other remedy possesses such a variety of
hygienic virtues. 1t Is to these characteristics that
owes its prestige as household medicine Experience
has proved that it is as harmless it is eeacious and
stronger.
Hostetter's Stomach Btters sold in bottles only
and the trade mark blown in the glass and engraved on
the label is the test of genuneness Beware of counter
feits d&wlw je22
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-24

the stars of heaven and the flowers of earth, and
in the same spirit he bestows his praises. In
this sense only can receive your song compar-
ing me to the great men of the past. These have
been great also in adversely, and especially in
adversely. We have had nothing but successes.
Let it be called chance, destiny, fortune, or the
ways of Providence-men alone have not done
it. Conquests so great are essentially the result
of state of things which we can neither create
nor dominate. The excellent but unfortunate
Pope Adrian had the following words engraved
on his tomb: How different is the action of
even the best of men according to the times in
which he livesl More than once the most capa-
BILE has failed owing to the invncible force of
circumstances, while less capable has been
carried by it to success If see myself con-
strained not by false and vain modesty, TO
consider as not deserved part Of the praises be-
slowed on me, am not the less indebted for
them, for verses like yours may last longer than
many Il bronze or marble monument"