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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

We observe that our young friend
Conner, the blonde congressman from
Texas, is pushing resolution of in
quiry into the management of the mail
contracts of Texas. An inquisition
touching the postal affairs of Louisiana
would have very healthy effect, and
is demanded by the rottenness of the
service rendered by officials and con-
tractors. Suppose Mr.. Conner include
our State in his resolution?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

Bro. Dawes, having assumed the
duties OF Presiding Elder, formally re-
tires from the Morehouse Conservative
in its issue of yesterday. Our late
brother, in his new sphere of duties,
has our best wishes.
Mr.. Eugene McFee takes the place
of Mr.. Dawes, and opens his career
with very graceful and appropriate
editorial salam.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

"If we were wrong yesterday" says
the Vicksburg Times, s'our aim is to
be right to-day" And the editor
might have said, also, if we are right
to-day, our aim is to be wrong to-mor-
row. He would thus be right one day
in three, which is splendid average
for Radical editor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
Duke Alexis.

This blarsted aristocrat of Russia has
arranged to visit New Orleans, descend
ing the river on the Great Republic,
and thus taking the city of Delta in his
route. Our friend Hardy Will please
oil up his elevator, and we suggest to
Col. Towne, that as he is the patriarch
of Delta, he assume the responsibilities
of the Dukes reception. We commits
sion him to express to the Duke how
very happy we were to hear that he
had killed n wild cow, and to say that
as a newspaper man we We're proud of
his order forbidding newspaper men to
take passage on his boat. Tell him,
Colonel, we are Russian to the core,
with a Russian weakness for "small
change" and say this in that child
like and bland' manner characteristic
of the Orientals. And If Aleck invites
you to disinfect with little old Rye,
don't, by any means, refuse. Drink
his health double and thribble; In
short, compose him for nights rest.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
The Baton Rouge Democracy and II. G..
Davidson.

81 q u H .
A stir was created in Democratic
and Conservative circles yesterday by
the following paragraph which appear
ed in the Picayta,e of Saturday:
ssNe learn that Hon. Thomas Green
Davidson is in receipt of a letter from
Mr.. Jordan Holt, prominent Demo-
crat of Baton Rouge, in which Mr..
Holt heartily endorses the course of
Mr.. Davidson in remaining in the
Legislature, and says that all the
Democrats of that section of country al
SO approve it"
We met Mr.. Jordan Holt last even
ing and on inquiry learned that he had
written a pirate letter to Tomgreen
endorsing his course; and in CONVEX
sation that ensued left on our mind
the impression that the closing sem
tence of the paragraph was entirely
gratutious on the part of the infor-
| mant of the editor of the Picayune.
Be that as it may, of this we are posi-
tive that the Democracy of this sec
ton of the country do not endorse the.
course of the told war horse" The
sentiment of this section stands as
one hundred to one against Warnoth,
Tomgreen & Co. Outside of the APP
pointees of Governor Warmoth and
those who hold position under them,
we feel authorized to say that there are
not Twenty-Five Democrats in this city
who endorse the course of Tomgreen.
In times like these the friends of War
moth should make ashowing, and in or
der to give them the required promi-
hence, we will publish their names, if
furnished us, free of charge. Hurry
up the list!
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

A woman named Case, living at De-
catur, ILL.,, murdered her boy a few
days since by forcing him to kindle a
fire with Kerosene while she remain-
ed in bed. The boy poured quantity
on the fire and wanted to desist, but
the woman ordered him, with an oath,
to put on more. An explosion follow
ed, and he was burned to death. He
was twelve Nears old.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

The little town of Monticello in Ar
kansas, has been initiating the bad
example of Monroe. About two weeks
ago terrific storm visited that place,
destroying two churches and several
other buildings. On the Goth fire fol-
lowed, laying wasted one half of the
town
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

Our able contemporary, the Southwes-
tern, has reduced its price of subscrip-
ton to $500, per annum, in advance
To clubs often and upward, the paper is
furnished at $3.50 per copy, with one
copy gratis to the person sending the
club. Remittances through the post.
Office at publishers risk.
Address, L. billiard & Co., Shreve.
port.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
r EVILS HOUSE,
MONROE, Ia
M. J. lewis, Proprietor.

This house is under the efficient manage
ment of Mr.. VIM. Lewis, who has twenty
i've years continuous experience in the
business Well-regulated, neatly kept, and
supplied with excellent beds and tab1e-fare
the Lewis House, located near the wharf
and passed going and coming by the Shreve-
the travelling public model hotel.
October 1, 1870. n2:1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
So saith the Record.

Mr.. e. L. Jewell announces that the
publication of the New Orleans Bull
letin, recently suspended on account OF
destructive fire, will be resumed by
him on the first proximo, its several
features unchanged.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

Some Jacobin paper suggests John w.
Forney for Vice President on the Grant
ticket. a Western Democrat thinks
that in that case we should have to
run ticket against ga live donkey
and dead duck"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

~ merchant in Farmerville bought
$4,000 worth of cotton last week.
"Webb's pig" of the same place,
gained sixteen pounds during the same
week.
So saith the Record,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

Tom Green Davidson boasted in a
speech that his people have confidence
in him. 80 nave we. We will lend
him Ave sants.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

The Russian officers when dancing
with the ladies, invariably count the
time, San, de,tr, tToiS," out loud, so as
to be able to keep step with their part
ners
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

Let the youth who stands with a
glass of liquor in his hand consider
what he had better throw away-the
liquor or himself.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27

Coneordia parish has lost ten voters,
all gone 20 the penitentiary
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
THE ARKANSAS COMMUNE.
The Negroes in Arms Again---The Amer
lean Eagle Defied--Gatlin Guns Needed.

-
The revolutionary negroes of Chicot
county, Ark, who recently butchered
three crtizens of Lake Village, and pill
LACED the town, have now taken up
arms against the soldiers of the obest
Last Saturday Lieut.. Morrison, with a
detachment of seventeen men, took
steamer here and proceeded to Lake
Village to arrest the ringleaders of the
late bloody tragedy. As soon as it be-
came known that Lieut.. Morrison was
ON hand for this purpose, the negroes
assembled in large numbers, variousIy
estimated at from five hundred to one
thousand, and notified the officer in
command that he would not be per-
mitted to arrest any one. engaged in
the riot. They appeared to be pretty
well organized, and nearly all We're
armed. Lieut.. Morrison having but a
handful of men, concluded it prudent
not to make any war until further adj
yised and enforced So here we have
the great American eagle sitting upon
its perch with feathers down and head
hanging HstlessIy -cowedeand defied
by the band of assassins and murderers
l-savages by inward impulse, and
freebooters by the teachings of the
Radical Williams railing the country.
IF the poor fowl which has been buffet
ted about for the past few years in the
Interest of the public robbers of the
Government, ever intends TO flap its
wings again in behalf of law and or.
der, it should be moving now Ticks-
bury Herald
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
0UACHITA HOUSE.
" Cor. DeSiard and Third Sts., Monroe. La,
:. L. Nunsiclsor. Eorourie1or.

The above named Hotel so long and ia
yorably known throughout the country has
been refitted and newly furnished, and is
now complete in every Department.. The
Proprietor pledges himself to spare no eff
fort to make all comfortable who may favor
him with their patronage. April 81, 90. ~
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1872-01-27
BUSINESS CARDS.
\ BOFENsCHEN.

Va DEALER IN
Fine gold and silver Watches, and ~
French and American Clocks, fine 20
solid gold Jewelry, Pianos and Melo-etsss8
dions, Musical Instruments of all descrft-
tions, sheet music, &C., and solicitor for the
celebrated pianos of the st. Louis Manufac-
turing Company dec2o-d3m:wy
THOMAS NAUGHTON,
i Dealer in Stoves, Tinware, Burial Cases
&C., Monroe, La, has CONSISTENTLY 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 Ia size
and style to meet any given order. All or
ders for repairs promptly attended to, and
wholesale orders for tirware filled at Now
Orleans prices, with freight added.
June 10 1870. 1y
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
HY NJ r. y +, \ l..

EF Married at he :. Cabin House
Canton Miss. on the 21St inst. by
the Rev. w. L. HALL, Mr. E. S. JET
FREY of f Ochrster, n. Y. to Miss
DORA CABIN. formerly of ST. Louis
Mo, and daughter of our esteemed
friend Col. Cabin the noble hearted
proprietor of the Cadin House, of
this city.
The printers were not forgotten, by
the amiable young couple. " e ten
der our warm congratulations to the
estim ,ble young man, who is the
competent and Obliging Clerk of our
Chancery Courts, and to the fair
and lovely lady, whose many graces
of person and mind have endeared
her to all who have the pleasure of
her acquaintance; and wish them
all the happiness which their well
chosen and true love union deserves.
May the bark they have launched
on the calm and beautiful ocean of
life. sail on through the voyage with
all sails set and untossed by storms $,
until finally the zephyrs of Chris
tian faith shall watt it gently into
the haven of Rest-the Heaven.
above.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
500 yards Ca,pstine, Tor sale a
very low prices, at
CLARK & BAI.DwIN's.

Town TALK.-Weu understand that
the young ladies of Canton, intend
giving the gentlemen a lesson in
gallantry very soon, having in con-
temptation q party to which they
will invite the gents, aud take ad
vantage of ieap-year to make some
special proposals. We sincerely
hope there may not result any run
Away matches from this novelty
about to be introduced in our quiet
little town.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

w. n. BLEDsOE, former Post
Office stand, offers to his friends
and the public generally, a well Sc
'rctcf stock of Groceries and Sta
pie Dry Goods, embracing every
thing that comes under these com
DrrhenSive terms. He also keeps
Hats, Boots, Shoes, substantial Win
ter Clothing, Crockervware, Coffee
mills. Tobacco. Spice. Pepper, and
numerous articles useful and indiS
pensahle to hons-kpeperS. all Of
which he will sell rery cheap. FOR
CASH. Call and see his goods and
learn his prices, all We that have
money to spend. Ferbum sap.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
A Square Meal.

In "perambulating" the town, the
other day, we accidently STEPPED into
the EATING HOUSE of Wilson and
Story. Stopping at the door and
taking a birds eye view of the estab-
lishment, and the cleanliness dis
played convinced US that Taylor
Wilson knows how to keep a Res
taurant.
In 4 minutes they had the incest
plate of Fried Oysters we had ever
eaten in the Celestial City. Kind
reader, if hunger ever knocks at
your door, 60 to Taylor & Story's,
for they know how to keep hotel.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
q Dried F ruit, all kinds. at
j, r. OTTO & Co,


The GILBERT SISTERS will APP
pear in this city next week, COM
mepcing on Monday night. This
Dramatic Troupe have been de-
lighting the people of Holly Springs
Tor the last ten evenings, and the
Holly Springs Reporter, thus speaks
of them:
"The spacious Masonic Hall has
been filed nightly with the elite of
our city, aud all are loud in their
praises of the Gilbert Sisters and
their fine company. Katie Gilbert
n perfect little beauty, has won all
hearts by tier manner and appear
;,nce OH the stage; Bette Gilbert
Grey is u lady of rare nistri"nic
talent, and Jennie Gilbert Gray
son plays we'll III all her roles. Mrs.
j. w. Fox. a lady of remarkable
beauty and great diguity OF appear
ance, adds greatly to the attrac
tions Of the troupe. Mr.. Geo. s.
Grey exhibits remarkable talent
for tragedy scenes. and is also very
fine in comedy. In droll, eccentric,
comic characters, Mr.. Jimmie Gil
bert is splendid, and never fails to
elicit ppals of laughter. Altogether,
the Gilbert Sisters combination is
one of the finest we ever saw trav-
cling.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

TFor the benefit Of a fe,o of our
subscribers, who bewailed their loss
Of one issue of the American Citi-
zen" which was unavoidable and
more regretted by ourselves than
any one else, We give them this
week a full supplement in addition
to our regular issue, and we will do
the same thing again some of these
times, when printers are plenty.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

ALadies living anywhere in the
country can make their own dresses,
clOaks and other articles of clothing
in the latest styles by obtaining Mad
anne DemOrest's New York patterns.
Prices, ten to sixty cents. Gaia
logues containing lists and pictures
of all styles of ladies', children's and
gentlemen's clothing sent free by
application to
HARMON & MORTON,
Gen1 Ag'ts Florence Sew'g Mach'e,
Memphis, Tenn.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
On FRESH GARDEN. FLOW

On FRESH GARDEN, FLOW
~ er, Tree and Shrub, Evergre, II,
S<Fruit and Herb Seeds. pre-
paid by mail. A complete and jn-
diciOus assortment, % sorts of eth
rr class, @1.OO. The six classes
(l5O packets) for s. 90. Also, an
immense stock Of one year Grated
Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Fruit
Stocks, Young Fruit, Ornamental
and Evergreen Seedlings. Bulbs,
Roses, Vines, House and Border
Plants, &C., Sc, the most complete
assortment in America. Prepaid by
mail. Priced Catalogues to my ad
dress, also trade lists gratis.
Seeds ON Commission.
Agents wanted.
B. NJ. WATSON, Old Colony Muir
series and Seed Warehouse, Ply
mouth, Mass. Established 1857,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

Democrats Magazine fer March comes
tn rs fresh from the rounta in head of fashion.
Its publishers seem to be new err failing in their
sG,rts to make it the model Magazine of Amer
ic'. and have always attained their point. Not
wifhstanding the many attractions in the maya
zine itself. making it worth double the subscrip-
tion price. they now Cd: ring the beautiful
oil chrome Isn't She Pretty worth sS-or
1.-THE Pets Music Lesson new and beautiful
oil chrome, also worth 81 to every yearly sub
scrlber. at So giving Sill in value for s. in ca.h
Address. W. Jennings Demorest, s3s Broadway.
March is usually represented clustering
time. n It 80 with all it brings forth. For ill.,
stance DEMoREsTs You've AMERICA. although
anything but quiet, has buster. 1t is all
soid. sound. useful AID entertaining in lis con-
tens. Just the thing fer indoor amusement for
the ea-on. Get copy for Ten Cents. ut a
Book Store. subscribe for q year. fer your
Boys and Girls. Only 81. with a premium
Published at s35 Broa dway.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

A WORK OF MERCY.-415O,O 900,
90 in Cash Prizes is to be distribut-
ed Legally, March 2Sth, 1872, at
Omaha, in aid of the Sick, and Des-
titute, at Mercy Hospital. This
Enterprise is endorsed by the Gov
ernor aud best business men in Ne
braska. The Tickets are % each, or
two for Is. For fnll particulars adj
dress, Pattee & Gardiner, Business
Managers, Omaha. Neb. feb.24-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

1We ask especial attenti on to
the card Of Messrs. Lowe & Dun
can, Merchant Tailors of jackson
Miss. Gentlemen wishing to pur-
chase material of the best quality
and have made mp in the latest
style can do 80 by sending measure
and ordering the same from their
establishment All orders filled
promtly and satisfaction guaran-
teed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

CIRCUIT CoURr-The Court il
in session now the first week of the
present term. Much business has
been transacted, and his Honor the
Judge and the other officers of the
court have exerted themselves and
with effect in the prompt polite and
intelligent discharge Of their varied
dutiaa,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

COFFEE AND REPRE- HMENT
STAND.-Tnrner Gra yes, at the Rail
road Depot, keeps hot coffee, sand
siches, sardines, Holsters, cove oys
tiers, pies, and something good to
eat" generally, for the accOmmoda
ton of travellers and the public
Twenty minutes are allowed for
changing baggage at this point, sui
ticient time for a hungry person to
take u cup of hot coffee aud sand
wich, pie, or something else palata-
bile. Customers will always meet
with polite attention, for it there is
anything Turner does understand it
is how to be polite 10 those who
! patrOni5e bin. u
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

An exchange pithily remarks !:
/" Men eat too much, fret too much,
exercise too little, and then drink
whisky. Let them turn themselves
into the fresh air, eat simple food,
sleep enough, and they will be more
healthy" Says DR.. Gutherie eff
you want to keep a dead man, put
him in whisky; if you want to kill
a living man, put the whisky into
imn
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
For the American CITIZEN.

For the Americas CITIZEN.
The Nails from TYomastovn. Kirkweod, and
Camden arrives Mondays and Thursday u p. N.
and departs Tuesday, and Fridsys st .. m:
Mails for Carthage Ofahoma. Edenburg. Laurel
Hill. Walnut Grove. Standing Pine and all other
points in Leake and Neshoba couaties, departs
Mondays and Thursdays II .. %. Ard arrives
Tuesdays and Fridays ct p. Nails from Yer
NON arrives and departs every Tharsdsy ct noon
Mail for the shove points should b posted before
8 D. m. ON the days preceding the departure Of
the mails On the above mentioned routes
N. r. smith. Postmaster.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

We have just received from the
publishers Palmer & Weber No. FOG
North Fifth street, st. Louis, Mo-,
two beautiful Songs entitled 1.-THE
Grave of General Lee" and d" Shut
the door softly for Mothers as leep.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
FOR SALE,


OR LONG LEASE.
NNHE Young plantation, in Madi-
Il son county, Miss, containing
about 300 acres, about one half OF
which is cleared and lit for cuitiva-
ton, This plantation is offered fol
sale il four or more tracts, each,
half cleared, on such terms. ana at
such time, as will enable purchaser
to pay amount of purchase money
from crop, OF will give long lease,
at fair rental per acre.
For further information apply to
UU. l.. DRiNkLEE,
Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. II, 1S11-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

We have not dunned any body in
q long time, and hoped No yer to
have such q duty to perform again.
but as we are being little dunued
ourselves, we take this occasion to
say we do not care hO,o many of our
delinquent subscribers come to the
Paacua -
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

1During the dull days of the
past week we have been somewhat
amused at the performance of the
junior editor of the Canton Mail. He
left, so we learn, for Chicago, to get
what Is left of the tail of Mrs
OLeaTy's COW.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24
IN MEM RlAM,

Departed this life Feb. I3. VIrToRrA, be-
loved wife o. Rev. C. NJ. Atkinson.
As we hurry through the world, eager for
it's pleasures, hot in pursuit OF its gains and
harassed with its cares, we seldom heed the
lessons which God would have US learn until
the stern discipline OF sorrow iInpresses tenn.
But stern as is that discipline, there ia joy
within its gloom. there is healing in its strifcs
bow especially exciting is the influence, how
purifying the effects produced by the scenes
in the chamber o. the dying christian. md
such was Mrs. Atkinson. Through pain and
fuffering she uttered complaints; in the de-
lrium of fever no murmuring voice escaped
her calm as a child led by a fathers hand
she ielt and expressed anxiety for the fu-
ture, but cast herself. her husband, her chill
dren upon His gracious care, whose promises
had never failed her. Her whole soul. taycd
on Him, was at peace. Her last words were
words of trust in Him whose presence lighted
up "1he dark valley of the shadow Of
death"
"Stsnding by the river
We closed the weary eyes.
In Jesus arm : we laid her down
A lovely jewel for his crown.
He bore her through the river
And clothed her in a e white
Too BEAUTIFUL for morta! sight.
And took her to the skes!''
whose lips lowered the angelic smile which
almost spoke her happiness, we thought if one
wish "uttered in solemn, tones could call her
back to liie,' We would not utter it.
she past away
So sw--ty from ;he world as if her clay
LILY only down 10 siumher.
Then iorbear
To let on her b!est ashe. fall . tear"
D.Kp-On the 18th inst. At the re sidence
OF her soil-in-law, Mr.. J. J. Richards, OF
Canton, Miss. Mrs. Chariot 5. Vannoy, in
the sixtieth year of her age. She had long
been in feeble health, but hopes were enter
tanned that she would be spared for many
Years to come God who ''doeth all things
we'll" and sees not as man, called her to her
home above. She was prepared for the sum-
mons and has gone to receive the reward of a
well-spent life leaving behind her memory
reiulgent with virtues, aud bright example
of every quality high and snnobling in NO.
man. She a Jealous member OF tho NJ
4. Church, and died in the faith she pro-
fessed. May the Great Dispenser of events
whose will it was to transfer this kind friend
and loving mother from the church militant
to that triumphant, shed His light and love
in the home thus made desola te.
FRIEND.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

The Editor Of this paper being of
. rowing disposition and not quito
satisfied with Madeira and the
Grand Duke, has gone no one knows
how far, nor how long he will stay.
So kind patrons, still make allow
ances for the sdevil' and all hands.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

@The addenda. to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. VIM. r. Moore,
which appears on the first page of
this paper this morning, exhibits an
unselfish spirit worthy of imitation
by every merchant in the city. Had
Memphis many such disinterested
friends her growth would astonish
even those who looked carelessly on
while Chicago came up in a night.
Memphis ADDcrL.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

@An persons interested and
those who are not, are notified that
the Board Of Supervisors will meet
first Monday in March.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-02-24

EWe regret that our New Or
leans Commercial Letter is too late
for this issue. The Mails are very
irregular between this and the Cres-
scent City.
What's the matterf