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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Surratt had an audience of less than
fifty at Lynchburg, Va, and declined
to lecture there. He was advertised at
Alexandria also, but so few persons
gathered at the entrance of the hall
that it WIS not CNCn LIGHTED UP.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

We learn from persons who have
visited various portions of the country,
that there is a large quantity of I'M
ginncd, and even some unpicked, cot
ton still on the plantions. This sec
ton of country is undoubtedly safe.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Greelcy's support of Grant is consid-
cred an i'll omen. The Now York Sun
remembers that "nO man that Horace
Greeley had nominated for the Presi-
dcncy beforehand was ever adopted by
q nominating convention
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28
LAND SALES.
OUACHITA RIVER PLANTATIONS
FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers for snlo two plan
tations situated on the Ouachita river, in
tho parish of Caldwell.
One tract contains ia acres, 40 of which
is in good state of cultivation, and so or 60
acres deadened lies high, and 100 acres can
DO levied with very small leveo; situated
miles below Columbia on the Ouachita
river. Can be bought at $40 per acre.
The second plantation lies on tho Ouachita
river miles below Columbia; contains
397 $500 acres near 200 acres in good
state of cultivation; l2O acres levied in !;
and it would cost n more trifie to levee in so
acres more. This place can be bought ut $50
per aero. w. =. DIXON,
| October D, 1870. 5:tf Columbia, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

We call attention to the card Of II. ID.
French, dentist, Vicksburg, Miss. He
has opened an office, up stairs, next
door to Hardaway & Co., and is pre-
pared to do all kinds of dental work in
a perfect manner. The doctor has had
Il practical cxperince of thirteen years
in his profession and, during that time,
has treated, successfully, some of the
most difficult operations that come
within the province of a dentist. His
charges will be moderate, and he will
make it to your interest to give him a
call,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

As an illustration of the rapid growth of
Monroe, we may state that the Calder
wood property, purchased by the late
James Hart, Esq, in 1866, for 100000,
realized to Harris succession, in 1870,
the round sum of s54 900, Il profit of
years, or fifty per cent per annum.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Our town is clearer Of dogs than it has
been at any time for five years. Sheriff
Dinksravc has been feeding them on
strychnine, the result Of which has been
several very sudden deaths. One may
now walk the sidewalks without STUN
bling over dogs, and may sleep, undis-
t,lrbcd by barking ours, all night.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Judge J. G. Egan, Of Homer, paid us
Il visit on his way to Now Orleans. The
Judge was looking remarkably well,
and bears his judicial hOnors with be-
coming modcsty and gravity.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

DR.. Harrison Jordan, Representative
from Richland, died in New Orleans a
few days ago. We learn that Judge
Mcintosh, Parish Judge Of the same
parish, is seriously indispOscd.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Maj. Bry informs us that he designs
running his saw mill both night and
day. We do not suppose, that even
then he will be able to meet the great
demand for lumber in town.
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s,nss SAFE. .AT = SACRIFICE.

SIX-OCTANE New York PIANO, liz
~ good order and lately tuned. Will tic
sold for halfitS worth. Call, at once, at TIN"
Office of Bchcn brothers, general insurance"
agents, Monroe. La.
Doc ~ ulj-tJ
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

The Rev. G. r. Evans has been a
third time assigned to the charge of the
NJ. +. Church at Monroe, Il deserved
compliment to a laborious and energetic
pastor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Mr.. w. J. Duncan, district attorney
for the district of Louisiana opposite
the city, died very suddenly in New
Orleans few days SINCE PicksbrY
Hc;02T
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Lecture.

The Rev. T. Il. Lawson, NJ. A., will
deliver Il lecture before the young la
dies Of the Ouachita Female Academy,
on the Anglo Saxon Language-Its Ori-
gin and Growth-on Friday, 9th inst,
at > O'Clock, J.. NJ.
The patrons of the Academy and
lovers OF learning are invited to be
present.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

Where have our Civil Code, and
Evcrybody's Lawyer, two books we
occasionally consult, ''appeared to:'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28
TRENTON ADVERTISEMENTS


IIlOlRNON n MILLSAPS,
Rccciri,g. Enyr"rt'H,9 ana
COM ISSION ERCH.\N rs
TRENTON. L.l..
Keep always on hand IL fun stock of
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
Liquors. WESTERN PRODUCE,
DRY GOODS, lI.\HDW ARE.
HrGGN AND WAGON MATERIALS,
SHOT GUNS. RIFLES,
HREECll PINS,
DOUBLE: TRIGGERS,
TUBES. AND GUN
FIXTURES, SADDLERY
AND REUSrS GARDEN SEEDS.
We receive. store and forward goods at
tho loves; prices and receive. store, ship
sell cotton for those tavoring with their
business. We will give tho sale Of cotton
our special attention. AS wo have no losses
to mako up on cotton, our friends will find
our charges at the lowest point.
oar extensive acquaintance enables rs to
hnX our our goods from h''ist Hanas un1
nindc on all produce stored with us.
September l. 1870. n5O:tt
DAN. I. HEAD G. wIIII.\MSOS.
n. II. uAEIiN,;ro&.
TRENTON. L-l.,
RECE.IN FOHW ARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Dealers in
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING.
BOOTS. SHOES. HATS,
HARDWARE. IRON, CASTINGS,
EAGGING, TIES. WAGONS,
CARTS, AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
OF all kinds.
Liberal advances made on Cotton. i'll cash
r. e. SrANpIFER. 'rilOS. INQUIRE.
CTANpsrEts y Mcguire,
REcE.lN Wing Il 70 RW \ RDl y G
NJ l., X & II \ \ rs
And t;cncrli Dealers III
TREN ron. 10 tI.SI-l NJ.
October |, 1870. n2-tf
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COTTON SEED.

have sale several hundred bushels of
EDWARDS" PROLIFIC COTTON.
raised upon my plantation III Madison par
ish La. go
These seed are pure and genuine, and will.
upon alluvial soil. make from one and a half
to threc.halcS peracrc, according to cultiNn-
ton. The hollis are small and thicklN
studded upon the limbs. and Will retain tho
cotton, fully opened, until after January.
with little loss.
l guarantee these seed to produce, one
wear with another, one and Il half bales of
cotton, six hundred pounds oflint, per acre,
if property cultivated, upon rich soil.
/ refer to Mr.. Ben Edwards OF Duckport,
Madison parish La, upon his affidavit that
tho seed produced four hundred pounds OF
lint cotton, upon onc-tour;h OF an acre or
land: and furthermore would respectfully
refer to any planter who has used them.
Price Sl.75 per buShcl of thirty pounds.
The seed will DO sacked and shipped from
Barnes Station, n. l.. 4 7. r., I" amy point
on said road, upon receipt ofthe price, freight
at purchasers expense. Address
4. H.ANlIS, Barnes station, y. La Il. k,
or care Nciksburg Bank, Wick SburS.
Jan. 2i, 1871. dlt-wt1
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VlCkSBURG CARDS.
Ii Is. isIti SER

C","c,' " .'H,jhc,,.y amt CG,v St,., f'jcl@d'"H.
Tin, Copper and ShCc. Iron Maker. Man
uftcturrr of Drive Wells, Pumps and Pipes
also Dealer in Stoves and IIOuSc-furniShin
Goods. Lamps and Lamp Findings, pCtro
and Coal oil. Country orders solicited and
promptly filed. ni2:1Y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

The last news we received from Tren-
ton was an enclosure of 5000. We
Immediately spread it among our cred
itOrS.
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SAINT LOUIS CARDS.

VXJICE&I1AN n rENEl.E:TOS,
DEALERS IN FLOUR, PROVISIONS,
Produce 0,id General Commission -EcrcH03at>,
Nos. lOG x los S. Commercial! Street,
ST. LOUIS. MO.
September y, 1870. nl:;im
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Omathita Tele9raph.
MONROE, LA. JANUARY IS, 1871.

Any person sending five new cash sub
Scrihcrs, at the same post Office, will be en-
titled to copy OF THE TELEGEAPH gratis.
for one year.
subscription price iraIabty III advance.
TARIFF OF ADVERTISING RATES.
Advertisements will be inserted at one
dollar and fifty cents per square Zone inch
of space or lesS), for the first, and seventy
five cents for each subsequent insertion, for
any time under one month For longer
periO,!s as follows
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

The advertisement Of Buckingham d
Co., of Nicksburg, Miss, deserves the
attention of contractors and all persons
wanting to build. anywhere within
reach of that city. Several important
wants in building arc supplied by them;
such as flooring, sash, mouldings, good
seasoned lumber, &c. They will attend
promptly to all orders, and supply any
information desired relative to prices,
arrangements for shipping, &c.
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"O!tl;tn. ~ Done surpassed ncr IN k1nu-
! ness and goodness of heart. She lcc YES
a disconsolate husband and several lit
tie children to mourn her loss. Her
long suffering was borne with great
mcekncss and patience. She left many
evidences that she is now in a brighter
world reaping the reward of her vir-
tucS on earth.
Vernon Standard.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SECOND ANNUAL
GRAN DRESS BALL,
OJACII1TA FIRE COMPANY NO. /,
AT TIE COURTHOUSE,
Tuesday evening. February Il, 1871.
COMMITTEE or ARRANGEMENT:
GEM. T.. P!ARGOTD, J.B.GARETTSoN.
Col. r. RICHARDSON. G. DELERI,
T. ENDOHl, s. NELSON.
COMMITTEE: OF INVITATION:
W.H.DIN11GRAVE ROGER HERRING,
L. w. SURGTINOR, c. G. LEWIS,
J. r. MUIER SIMON MARX.
FLOOR MANAGERS:
L. DREIEUS, z. :. RICHMOND,
II. j. NELSON, G.. w. MCFEE.
J. NJ DABBS, NJ. NOIR.
Monroe Jan. 26, 1871. dltaw2
L. BUCKINGHAM. WI. A. FAIi'CIITID.
BUCKINGHAM n CO.,
Successors to Aiken Il Coz
VICKSH SURG PLANNING MILLS
AND LUMBER YARD.
25c. 900 FEET SEASONED WHITE PINE.
100000 FEET DRY FLOORING
FRA MING LUM Bs3R, &C., &c.
p = g
PORTABLE PLANTATION CABINS
No,,atft,c area relay for shipment.
Manufacturers OF
DOORS, DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES,
SASH. MNVLnINt;ss, BRACKETS,
STAIRS, s;'r.\IR-RAILISE,
B.\iUSTER IL POST,
WOOD WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTIONS
Dealers III
| LUMBER AND BUILDING MATElH Al.
| IS Orders promptly attended to. 'F>N
address. BJtk1NtilIhAi x Co,
Vicksburg. Miss, Loci; Box so.
Jan'y -, 1871. nl!-tf
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DIR. r. X. SIIEFFiELD.-ThiS gentle
man has located in Monroe for the pur-
pose Of treating diseases of the eye and
ear and chronic and special diseases,
in the treatment of which he has had
an extensive experience. He spent
several weeks in the parish of Clai-
borne, before coming to our place, and
performed there, we are informed,
some very remarkable cures. His
treatment is unlike that usually re-
sorted to, and he brings to the patient
what is very mportant-cxtensivc
the different ailments treated by him.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

GODEI's LADY's BOOK.--Wc have
received the February number Of this
excellent literary and fashion periodi-
ing several fine contributions from
wclI-known writers, numerous designs
and embellishments, drawing lessons,
&c. Price So 90 q year. Address, l..
Cooley, Philadelphia, Pa.
Bard's True Georgian is issued now
us a weekly only. Bard says it is a
npcrnnanCnt tiNtl1rC.''
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John Doshcr has been appointed
sheriff of tn" Parish OF tatnhouia' Il
very good appointment.
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vICkSBURG CARDS.

! vickssURo CARDS.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BANK,
vICKSBURG, MISS.
\ BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
\ general banking business. transacted
JOHN \. KLEIN, &C. FLORENCE,
President. Vice President.
GEO. NJ. KLEIN, Cashier.
n4l:ly
| T AslkIN n EGGLESTON,
! GROCERS AND COTTON FACTORS,
Corner of Lovce and Crawford Streets,
TOppoSitc P,c,,tisS Housed
kSBURG, MISS.
July = 1870. no4l:ly
Established 1852. Rc-established 1865.
THOMAS J. FINNEY,
Dealer, IN
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS,
Carts, Whoolbarrows and Plows, Carriage
WOOD WORK,
I"bs. .SDohcs, Eel1oes, Shafts, Iolcs, DC
VICKSBURG, MISS.
W. GnEENpuRy, Agent.
July 2, 1870. n4l:fy
or. LOUIS FLOUR HOUSE.
l.. Bt1'rrERTIELD 4 CO.,
IphoicSolc Groccrs, Irorisiom Dealers tad
COTTON FACTORS,
Agents for Latin 4 Rand Powder Co,
MULBERRY STREET,
Between Craw ford and South Sts.l
V1CKsBU1sG, MISS.
July =, 1870. n42:ly
9 ii. YOUNG ~ CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS, COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Anf ,,culc,,s II, E0rciy,, ana Domestic
WINES AND LIQUORS,
Millcr's Agents for Best Brands Of Flour,
| NO. POI MULBERRY srREEr,
| VICKSBURG, MISS.
July %, 1870. n44:ly
MATCHMAKER AND JIwELER,
| Sign of the Grccn Specs,
VICKSHURG, MISS,
solo Agent for the Florence, tho Singer M
proved, tho Wilcox & Gibbs and other
All tho latest improvements for first-class
Machines, Needles, Thread, &c All ma
chimes sold Mt Northcrn prices md war
r:ntcd. July 2 1870. n1l:ly
(rULLEY * BOLLs,
COTTON FACTORS,
| JJHOfCSfHF IcHtcIS groceries,, NVH kW1-
| tntiOn Supplies,
| Kocp ALWAYS on hand Limo, Cemont, Plnst or,
| Paris PlnstorinE Hair,
| No. go, lMlbc,ry street. Tichsb,,'9, Mss.
| July 2, 1870. n4l:1y
JAMES WARE. II. q. WILLIAMS.
WARE ~ WILLIAMS,
Manufacturers nWti Dealers IN
T. UR NIT u RI; AND Gil r Il $,
Mattresses, Carpets, Wall Paper md Win
dow Shndcs,
| No. 1863 Washington ST., Tichsbn,y, 1fiSs.
4l:ly
II IL. PORTER ~ co.,
| Dealers iM
| STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
! Philadelphia Made Shoes for Ladies' and
Children.
HATS, CAPS, &C.
No l6l Washington Street,
VICKSBuRG, MISS.
July 2, 1870. n4l:1y
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Col. J. Lang Lewis has been appoint
cd by Gov. Warmoth, in place of Judge
J. c. Egan, as Judge of the nth Judi
cial district, composed Of Claiborne,
Union, Bicnnvillc and jackson
n,rishcs. We have no idea that the
Governor consulted either his own
promises, or the wishes of tho people, in
selecting Col. Lewis in place of Judge
E"an for Judge OF the 18th district,
The confirmation of Judge Lewis, now
ever, is still wanting, and may mover
take place. although it is probable.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
CosfTuEHN CARRIAGE FACTORY

Thc undersigned tax os pleasure i'll max King
known that no is now well prepared as
before the war, if not better, to do all kinds
of work, other in
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A GEN ELLA,

VICKSBURC;, MISS.
IMPONTE.It, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALER IN
French China and Granite Ware, French
and Bohemian Ware, Silver Plated and Isri
tanin Ware Table and Pocket Cutlery Look
Glass, Paper Hangings, Window Cornices,
Curtains, Bands, Pins and Window Shades,
Lamps and Waitors, Gerandoles, Candle
sticks, Castors and Liquor Stands.
The largest assortment of CHRISTMAS
GOODS ever brought to tho city of Weeks
burg. Such as: Fancy Goods, Toys, Picture
Frames Pictures, Marble Statuary, Paper
Machc Goods, Baskets, Work Boxes, Wood
and Willow Ware, Japannod Ware, Fenders,
Stoncwnrc and KEROSENE Oil. oct: 30 6-'jm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

GROVER IL BAKER SEWING MACHINE.
We have received Il call from Mr.. +.
II. Bcment, the travelling agent for this
machine, who is now in Monroe to
supply all orders entrusted to him.
The samples Of work done by this
machine and exhibited to us by Mr..
Bement, are, without doubt, really fine,
and such as few, if any, other machines
can turn out. Embroidery is executed,
durably and neatly, alike upon cloth
and upon carleton, and the most deli
cate tucks arc made with precision
upon the softcst article OF muslin. Mr..
Bement will be found at the News
Depot, and in Il fc" days will have Il
number Of machines on exhibition and
or sale.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-01-28

La Earietc Association, of New Or
leans, have secured stock to the amount
of 100000 to rebuild the Varieties
Theatre. 1t is thought site for the
building will be selected on Canal
street. A very good idea.
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INnntyuctur'iny or Repni"i"g
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HACKS, ETC.

Ready made work kept on M.nd; spcci-
mems of which may be seen by calling at tho
Factory. He will also carry on general
HlncIsnith shop, arranged to do all kinds of
blacl<Sinithing. Terms reasonable.
April 2j, 1866. n:S0-s FIX ENDoM.
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1870

l.. II. EnEI;T. \. +. SrDTSWODp.
II Is. EHERT' y CO.,
IL. Flour, Grain. and General Commission
Merchants, Nos. 800 and 5oI North i.cvcc,
st. Louis. Refer by permission: McssrS.
j. J. Roc Il CO., .3. Allen N Co., st. Louis;
NOrthrup II Chick, j. i. Alexander ~ Co.,
Now York; =. II. Kennedy a CO.. Pike,
Brother Il Co. Now Orleans. Personal at
tcntiOn given to the purchase of Hour ana
grain. September u, 1870. nl:lN
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CNEDER q HOLMES,
~ Dealers in every description of
PAPER. PRINTING; INK, CARD STOCK.
AND ENVELOPES,
No. lO3 n. Second Street. St. Louis.
Manufacturers of the Franklin and Fair
Grove celebrated Book and News Paper.
September ~, 1870 nl:ly
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The first number Of Our Home Jour
nal, published in New Orleans, by J.
II. Hummcl, and devoted to agricul-
turc, science, art, &c, is upon our table.
The Journal is Il folio Of 16 pages, is
very neatly printed, and will make a
valuable addition to the newspaper
literature Of the State. Price, So 90 per
annum.
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FOR SALE.

YVNWO BARRELS OF FLOUR, marked
i Diamond NJ, will be sold for charges. if
not called for within thirty days.
GEO. CHA MERRIAM.
Jan'y "a, 1871. dlt-w5-nl9
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James e. $sr<ssilCr,
4 T'TORNF,Y AT Law. General Collcc-
N tor and Rcnl Estate Agent, Monroe,
La iln2S-nI9-lN
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1871-02-10

To TRAIN HORSE TO STAND.-Tske
your horse on the barn floor and throw =
strap over his back and fasten it to his right
fore foot; lead him along and say ''whoa,"
ut the same time pull down the strap,
which throws him on three feet and makes
him stop suddenly. This is the best way
known to teach whoa. though you can put
on the war bride, and say whoa, and give
him sharp jerk that will stop him about
ns soon Ms the strap on his foot. Then put
him in harness. with The Foot strap and
drive him up 10 the door. The moment he
undertakes to move, take his foot and say
whoa Get in your carriage and get out
again: rattle the thills. make all the noise
you can in getting In and out give him to
understand, by snstcl,ing his foot each time
lie moves. that l,e must stand until you tell
him u 90; after few iimes you Gun put
the whole family into the carriage and he
won't stir out of his tracks.-Anerican
Stock Journal. ~. ...- ... .-
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IxrRovEMENT IN PRINTING MAcnINER

IxrRovEMENr IN PRINTING MACHINERY.
The circulation of our prominent news.
papers has increased lately iosuch an extent
that presses not along ago considered fast
and which could easily print 10000 or
IL, 200 sheets an hour--are now deemed old
Yogyish and are insufficient for the purposes
Of first class dsily Journal. To meet the
cxigencics Of m increasing trade. Mr.. Geo.
W. Childs, proprietor Of the Public Ledger.
some time ago, ordered Of the Nsssrs. Hue
\ new printing machins for bis newscspcr,
which. when completed, viii enable the
establishment 10 turn out $500 Of the
Ledger per hour. The new press will cOss.
We ARE Informed, upwards Of e4O,O0O and
will ~ really for uss In swO09 three months.
This action has bsen rendered necessary.
We are glad u say, by. the steady increase
of the circulation Ot our contemporary,
which, We have the best reasons to know.
prints q regular daily edition Of over u ,0OO
copies. s.-SHndoy DtspGsoh
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That aVhich Killed -lrteuUs Vav1.
from Partsns sketch, n. y. Ledger.l


Artemus Ward, anxious TO buy back the
family homestead in which to shelter the
old age Of his widowed mother, discovered
that lie could never do it by making jokes.
unless hc could sell them over and over
again. So lie tried comic lccturing. Tho
first night the experiment was failure.
A violent storm Of snow, slect anu wind
thinEcd the audiencc-in Clinton Hall, New
York-tO such degree that the lecturer
lost thirty dollars by the enterprise. A
tour in New England, however, had better
results lie lec,ured u hundred nights, by
which he cleared nearly eight Thousand dol.
lars, and he was soon able to establish his
mother IN the comfortable home in which
he was born.
thought I ought not to conclude this
article without letting the reader know why
this bright and genial spirit is no longer
here to add to the worlds harmless amusc.
ment Well, this was the reason: Where.
ever he lectured, whether in New England,
California or London, there was sure /, be
a knot of young fellows TO gather round
him, and so home with him to his hotel,
order supper, and spend half the nj ,ht in
telling stories and singing songs. To any
man this will be fatal in time; but when
the nightly carouse follows an evenings
performance before an audience, and is
succeeded by railroad journey the next
day, the waste Of vitality is fcarfuly rapid.
Five years Of such life finished poor
Charles Browne lie died in London in
in 1867, aged 33 years; and he now lies
buried at the home Of his chillhool in
Maine.
He was not deep drinker. Ee was not
man of strong appetites. 1t was the night.
wasted in conviviality which his system
needed for sleep, that sent him t. his grave
forty years before his time. For men Of
his profession and cast Of character, for all
editors, literary men and artists, there is
only one safety-teetotalism. lie should
have taken the advice Of stage driver on
the Plains, to whom he once offered some
whisky; and I commend it strongly to the
countless hosts who See this paper every
week: ~ don't drink. / won't drink!
And I don't like to see anybody else drink.
I'm Of the opinion Of those mountains keep
your top coo'. They've got snow, and Two
got brains; that's all the difference"