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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-09-03
THE OLD CANOE.

The following fine verses appeared
anonymously some years ago in pa
per at Little Rock, Arkansas. The
writer could have well afforded to
give his or her name with it,
Where the rocks are gray and the shore is steep,
And the waters below look dark and deep,
Where the rugged pine, I'm its lonely pride,
Leans gloomlly over the murky tide:
Where the reeds and the rushes are long AMI rank,
And the weeds grow thick on the winding bank;
Where the shadow is heavy the whole day through,
There lies at Its moorings the old canoe.
The useless paddles are IDLY dropped,
Like sea-blrd's wings that the storm has Topped
And crossed on the railing, one DER one,
Like the folded hands when the work Is done:
While busily back and forth between
The spider stretches his silver screen,
And the solemn owl with HIS dull ''too-hoo,'
Settles down on the side Of the old canoe.
The stern half sunk In the slimy wave,
Rots slowly away In its living grave.
And the green mos. creeps DER its dull decay,
Hiding ts mouldering dust away,
Like the hand that plants DER the tomb flower,
Or the ivy that mantles the falling tower;
While many n blossom Of loyiiest hue
Springs up DER tho stern Of the old canoe.
The currentless waters arc dead and still
But the light wind plays with the boat at will
And lazily In and out again
1t floats the length OF the rusty chain.
Like the weary march of the hands OF time,
That meet and part at the noontide chime,
And the shore Is kissed at each turning anew
By the dripping bow of the cid canoe.
Oh, many 9 time With . oarsles. hand,
have pushed It away from the pebbly strand,
And padded IL down " here the stream runs quick,
W here the whrls are wild and the eddIes thick,
And laughed as leaned o'cr the rocking side,
And looked below at the broken tide,
To see that the faces and boats were two,
That were mirrored back from the old canoe.
But now, as Ilean DER the orumbling Side
And look below in the sluggish tide,
The face that l see there IS grayeT grown,
And the laugh hear has s soberer tone,
And the hands that lent to the light skif wings
Have grown familiar with s,erner things.
But love TO think of the hours that sped
As rocked where the hirls their white spray she'd
Ere the blossom waved. or the green srass grsw,
Der the moulderng stern of the old canoe.
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THE ALABAMA INDEMNITY.
kow the Money Is to be Paid by Great
britain.

The New York Erening Post
makes the following statement con-
cerning the method adopted by the
British Government for the payment
of the Geneva award, which it says
is correct: Early in June last con-
tract was entered into by the British
Government with three American
houses in London, Messrs. j. s. Nor
gan & Co, Messrs Morton, Rose <
Co, and Messrs Jay Cooke, McCul-
loch & Co, to provide and deposit
in New York to the order of the
British Government, or their nomi-
nee, gold coin to the amount Of the
Geneva award. The first object was,
of course, to provide for the payment
of the money the second that this
should be done in such way as
might, so far as practicable, avoid
any financial arrangement which
would have probably followed the
shipment to the United Statesof sl5,-
SOC, 600 in gold, or the sudden draw
ing of bills of the agents Of the Brit
ish Government to the amount of the
sterling equivalent A credit was
accordingly opened at the Bank Of
England for the bankers referred to,
at stipulated rate for the dollar.
Their correspondents here have from
time to time within the past two
months negotiated exchange to the
amount of nearly 22,000,O00, the pro-
ceeds of which have been deposited
in certain registered banks in this
city to the credit of Mr. Archibald,
the British Consul General at this
port, the corresponding credit being
given at the same time to the Lon
don bankers in the Bank of England.
The other million pounds or therea-
bouts, is represented by called bonds
purchased by the bankers to the con-
tract in London. AS the bonds are
purchased the amount is telegraphed
to the Secretary the Treasury, who
thereupon issues certificates of de-
posit of the amount of coin the bonds
will represent when payable. These
certificates and the certificates of de-
posit in the banks, of the geld receiv-
ed for bills of exchange sold, are en-
dorsed to the order of Mr.. Archibald,
the nominee of the British Govern
ment in the contract, and viii be
held by him until the time of pay
ment of the award on the 18th OF
September. The full amount will
then be paid over in one sum to Mr..
Fish, the Secretary of State at Wash
ington, in discharge of the award.
The business has been skillfully
as well as quietly managed, and has
certainly prevented any Of the appre-
bended disturbance in financial af-
fairs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-09-03
Loye-Makinx on Lander Hill


daily avocation in the mines of Ian
der Hill, thought he would take home
a little blasting powder the other
day it might come handy to split
an obstinate log be had at home.
When he started for his humble cab
in in the evening be wrapped a few
ounces carefully in several thicknesses
of paper and placed it in his pocket.
When he got home he got to think
ing how long it would be before he
got a crushing; aud then he thought
what a nice perfume that ha1dker-
chief extract that he bought last
Saturday night had, and he said
within himself that a miners life was
hard and uncertain. Then he thought
be ought to call on that Smithers
girl tonight. He thought of every
thing but that powder in the pocket
of his coat.
After supper he concluded to drop
in and see that Smithers daughter
He got his necktie in proper shape 4:
his handkerchief was perfumed ike
unto a new blown rose; one oiled
lock hung gracefully down on his
forehead, and he started for the domi-
cile Of his sweetness. This Young
man is colOring a meerschaum. but
the girl detests the hOrrid smoke; so
when he got to the door he knocked
the bowl of the meerschaum on his
manly heel and put it in his pocket.
OF course he didn't intend to put it
the same pocket with the powder.
His affinity met him at the door with
sweet smile on her beauteous
cOuntenanee, welcomed him to her
paternal mansion, and invited him in
to the parlor and to a seat on the
sofa. They were engaged in conver-
sation. He asked her if it wasn't a
beautiful evening, and then she in
quired how he liked the dress Miss
Brown wore at church on SUNDAY.
He said he didn't like il bit, and
she remarked that Miss Brown was
a stuck up thing anyhow; and all
this time the pipe was insidiously
burning its way through the paper :;
he agreed that Miss Brown was some
what stuck up, and said maybe we'd
strike it pretty soon, and then you'd
see who'd ware plug hats. She told
him she thought plug hats so becom-
ming, and then he was going to tell
her he adored her; that she was the
darling of his soul, and that all his
happiness was centered in her No.
Z boots. But be was interrupted
He arose from the floor and inquired
if the lightning had struck anybody
else, and remarked something about
the Virginia explosion, being warn
ing to people not to keep nitro-glycer-
inc in their houses. Then be took of
his coat. He said it was an old coat
and he didn't want it no how. His
girls father suggested that this wasn't
Fourth of July, and if he wanted to
set off fire works he ought to go up
on the bill and do it. Then the
young man said it was getting late
and he suggested he'd go home, and
suggested that he would send man
around tomorrow to fix the sofa.
He says now that fiaxseed amt worth
curse for pOultice, and be amt
going to call on that Smithers gal
any more; she's most too high toned
and thinks herself too good for a
miner, ANYHOW.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-09-03

SECTIOE l. BE II enacted BY the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the Common " salth
Of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and II
Is hereby enacted by the authority Of the same:
That the JOHNSTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Is hereby authorized ~ receive deposits from MI
nOrs and married women, and EhAu have power TO
pay, application, the check, proper receipt, or
order Of any minor, OF married woman, such money,
OF any part thereof, as he or she may have depos-
tied TO his or her credit any interest or divi-
dend accruing thereon, without the assent or ap-
proral Of the parent guardian Of such minor, or
the husband creditors Of the husband Of eush
married woman to attach or In any manner inter-
fers with any deposit, interest, or dividend due
thereon to such minor married woman
SEC. 2 That all acts and parts Of acts inconsist~
ent with the provisions Of this act are hereby re-
pealed. WM. ELLIOTT,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
GEO. II. ANDERSON,
Speaker Of the Senate.
Approved the tenth day Of March. Ammo Domi-
nj. one thousand eight hundred and seventy three.
JOHN =. HARTRASFT,
OFFICE or TIE
SECRETARY or THE CoNaoSwEALTH,
HARRIsBURe, March l3, A. ID. ls.3- J
PENNSYLVANIA IS:
do hereby certify that the foregoing and an
nexed Il q full true and correct copy Of tho ongi
nal act Of tho General Assembly, entitled: An
Act conferring additional privileges the John
town Savings Bank, as the sane remains on tle In
this Office.
In testimony whereof. have kereunto set my
hand and caused the seal Of the Secretarys Office
10 be AFFIXED, the day and year above written.
A. G. REINOEHIA
Deputy Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Junes
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-09-03

\ Boston boy don't believe that
Robinson Crusoe lived on raisins on
his desolate island, because he tried
to do it himself one day, and after
eating two pounds, quit, lost his ap-
petite for the rest of the week.
\ HAPPY couple in Iowa, having
been twice married and twice divorc.
ed, are now doing their courting foI
the third time; and the parson and
lawyer hope they'll be steady custo-
mers for many years to come.
"OH, Ma said a little girl who
had been to the show, I've seen the
elephant and he walks backward and
eats with his tail"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-09-03
late. or rather on the favorable i'm

late, or rather on the favorable i'm
preston you make"
Lottie biusbed and dimpled ant
trembled.
Nv sister had the best bedroom
aired, and fire lighted on the hearth
Nv mother went down stairs to pre-
pare Dreaded outlet just as he liked
it, for supper. Rosamond set herself
to work finishing a new pair of slip
pers. worked with the monogram "U
NJ" And | took a cab and drove to
the depot to meet my bachelor uncle.
He camc-brusque, bluff and rosy
with a clear complexion, like a well
preserved winter apple, and hair just
streaked with dashes of gray.
Well,n said Uncle Uric.
Well" faltered !.
80 you're in love.
Beyond all hope OF redemption, y
said |, looking somewhat sheepisb.
What's she like ?" demanded my
bachelor uncle.
She's an angel sir" ] asserted
positively.
Humph!" said my bachelor uncle,
and he fell to reading the evening pa
per in a way which was, to say the
least Of it, impolite
Nv mother and the girls had the
whole afternoon to poison Uncle u
ric's mind, but | cared not Lottie
would undo it all when she appeared,
She came to dinner with herpupils
looking lovely in the blue cashmere,
and just knot OF blue ribbon in her
golden braids.
She is pretty" said my bachelor
uncle.
And | manevered to leave them
alone, together after dinner in the
school room.
That evening | received a telegram
to proceed at once to Portland to at
tend the funeral of dear deceased
friend.
What shall | DO ?'' cried /.
Don't mind me, my dear boy"
said Uncle Ulric. .You will not re-
main away long ?"
Three days only, uncle.n
"All right I'll stay till you come
back"
Was ever such an uncle 2 wrung
his hand. kissed Lottie, and whisper
ing to her, Make the best impress
sion you can, dearest" rushed franti-
cally to catch the train.
At the end of three days | re-
turned.
Where is Lottie :" was my first
question.
"Gone out for q walk ~ returned
my mother frigidly.
Presently they returned. Lottie
hanging sweetly on Uncle Ulric's
arm. / knew in an instant that she
had conquered the old mans rusty,
musty prejudices-
Uncle Uric sat down, and laid a
OBTAINING hand on Lottie's arm.
Don't leave us dear" said he. II
wish to state few words as briefly
as possible. Nephew and nieces, you
all may understand that YOU needn't
calculate any longer on the reversal
of nv fortune. / have other views
i am married.
Married ~ cried my mother
Married." shrieked my two sis
ters.
Married :" echoed /, instinctively
hurrying to Lottie's side. Never
mind. LOttie. | will work. | will
make myself rich man for your
sake"
Pray don't trouble yourself"
said Lottie, turning a charming car
mine. The fact isl am married
too. | am Mrs. Uric Martin.
That was the end of my great ex-
pectations But it is sort of melan-
choly satisfaction to know that Lot
tie leads my uncle dogs life, spend
ing his money as if it were water, and
openly flirting with all the eligible
Young men in the neighborhoOd. l
shall never believe in human nature
lny more, after the way in which
Lottie and my Bachelor Uncle have
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
KELLoGG's ssDE FACTO'' PROGRESS.

We find the following article In the
Tangipahoa Democrat Of tho Ord inst:
Affairs in Livingston parish, under
kellogg, Davidson & Co., are beauti-
fully mixed. Kellogg first appointed
A. w. Kinchen Parish Judge, j. Gatlin
Sheriff, and A. Lobell Recorder, all
three OF whom were beaten by large
majorities ut the election by Judge j.
III. Gaines, Sheriff +. T.. Hill and Re-
corder G. d. Wells. Now he has gone
back on Messrs. Kinchcn and I4obell,
and has appointed Simpson Kemp
Judge and Joseph Cooper Recorder,
and he offered Mr.. George Cooper u
commission rs Sheriff, but that gentle
man was too patriotic to receive tho
usurper's favor in defiance of the will
of tho people, expressed at tho ballot
box. Last week Kellogg sent u GNtlin
gun and police militia force, and went
through the farce of Installing Kemp,
Gatiin and Joseph Cooper. His install
ing amounted to but little, ns Judge
Gaines held his court in presence of
the Metropolitans, and will continue to
do so. a large force of citizens were
on tho war path to meet tho hirelings,
and fight was prevented by reports of
peaceable adjustment. These reports
were false, it seems, and the people arc
chagrincd at tho result. The police
have come out from New Orleans twice,
and returned unhurt. The third time
thcy may not faro so well. Next week
we expect to hear Of Kellogg and the
War Horse fixing up another list of
parish officers and tho week after Of
more installing.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
INAUGURATION OF THE GREAT
WORLDS FAIR.

VIENNA, May I.--Tho exhibition
was inauguratcd to-day by tho Empc-
ror, in the presence Of tho mombcrs of
the imperial family, royal and illustri-
Gus guests and state and civil dignita-
riea. The weather was sunfnvorablc, but
the crowds OF people from MI parts OF
the world, who witnessed tho splendid
and imposing ceremonies, were i'm
mcnsc, filling the rotunda and terraces
OF tho building md that portion OF the
grounds surrounding il.
At noon the Emperor entered the ro-
tunda, with the Crown Princess NictO-
ria OF Germany on his arm. lie was
followed by the German Crown Prince
Fredrick William, who escorted the
Empress Augusta. After these came
the eldest son Of tho prince, accompa-
MED by tho Prince Imperial of AUSTRIA.
The Emperor took his seat on the
throne, when the combined bands,
numbering several hundred musicians,
performed tho Austrian hymn, which
was succeeded by the Prussian anthem
and the cheers Of tho multitude. The
Arch-dukc Charles then rose and adj
dressing the Emperor, said &:
Sire, filed with gladncss | salute
your Majesty In these halls devoted to
progress and peace. Your participation
has fltly brought to completion the
work which now draws upon Austria
the eyes Of tho world. May it please
your Majesty graciousIy to receive
this catalogue and to declare tho cx hiib-
ton open.
The Emperor, on receiving the caskct
containing the catalogue, replied with
lively satisfaction:
behold the completion OF this under
taking, the importance andsignificancc
Of which I appreciate in tho highest de-
gree. My confidence ia the patriotism
and capabilities Of my people and tho
sympathy and support OF friendly M
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
Frank Moore,

General Land Agent for North Louisi-
ana will attend to any business in this or
adjoining Parishes. Parties wishing to sell
~ purchase real estate in this section will
md it 10 their intercs to address him. He
has for sale several fine bodies Of land in
ruachita, Richland, Morehouse, franklin
and Caldwell Parishes. Persons wishing to
sell will sond numbers, descriptio on rs to inn
pruvculents. and terms. Having formed
,.onuections IN both Washington and New
Orleans, ho is prepared to represent Gtigarts s
in contested land cases, obtain patents. &c.
Office rear room OF RieharClson & McEnery's e
Law Otfice. For particulars address him,
cans OF Riehardson & NeHaeVy, Asnfoe, La
, INST 6, 1870
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
A JURY OF LAWYERS,

This morning, in tho Corporation
Court, tho regular jury being out on a
case in which they had not agreed, and
the sergeant having much difficulty in
procuring another, and many attorneys
being in the courtroom waiting, Il pro-
position was made to try the next caso
by jury Of lawyers. This was ut once
accepted by the attorneys In the next
case on tho call. There were found to
be just seven lawyers present not inter
rested in tho case, which number con-
stitutes II lawful jury by agreement,
and they were accordingly sworn
Among these gentlemen one has filed
tho position ofjudgc of the Courts Of
Appeals. Another has frequently set
AS special judge in cases referred to him.
They very cheerfully accepted their
novel position of jurors. Tho parties
to the suit are both colorcd. 1t was
hintcd when the jury was called that
thorc would be seven separate vertlicts.
But they did not oven find ono. After
hearing the evidence they found it inn
possible to agree, and the cnse was con-
tinued. They stood flvo for tho plaintitl
to two for tho other way.-Aicra,,d,in
Tn). Sentinel, IN.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10

Fighting Capt. Jack and his little
band OF Modocs, is not so much Il joke
after all. Tsoumsch Sherman states
that tho work OF determination will be
bloody, tedious, and expensive. Thus
far no advantage has been gained over
the savage foe, though five officers, in
Guiding Candy and Howe, have been
killed, and almost "a full company Of
soldiers
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
HOMEle COLLEGE.

This College, now in its twelfth scholastic
year, is in session from the first Tuesday in
september to Commencement Day, We'd
nesday after third Sunday in juno. Tho
corps OF instruction is full tho course Of
study ample; the library and apparatus adj
locality eminently heathful, and communi-
ty intelligent and refined.
Tuition, $500 and $500 por month"; in ad-
vance, for the term. Board, from $3.50 to
$500 per month. Contingent, $3.50.
For further particulars, address Rev. J. Is.
COBE, President II. G.
w. r. MORELAND,
mar16:26tf Pres't Board OF Trustees.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10

0UACHITA FEMALE ACADEMY,
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
For Young Le diss,
MONROE, LA.
The session Of 1S72-'73 viii commence Oh
Monday, the I'd day OF September.
Mrs. Il. w. BENTON, Principal, and 1n-
structress OF the Primary Department.
THos. o. BENTON, Esq, Instructor OF ,hs
Academic Department.
------,I Instructross OF French,
and assistant in the English branches.
Mrs. l.. w. WEDDELL, Inatruetress Of
Music.
Miss MS .S.PHIPrEN, Instructress in Draw
ing, Painting in water colors oil, en-
broidery and fancy needle work.
TERMS (PAYABLK MONTHLY:
Primary Glasses. $500 per mo.
Middle " ..........., 4Ox
Academic .........."....... 500 -
French :................. 800 I"
Music( with use seofinstrument) 500
Board, including washing,
lights, Sc.................... ......... 1000 -
Drawing, Painting, &C., At teach srs'
charges. Aug. 26, 1872. Soft
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
Dentistry.

fNRS. L. BRACEY, Dentiet, respectfully
offers his professional services to the
citiZens Of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try Having an experience of fourteen
vsars in tho practice, he feels confident Of
giving satisfaction in all branches Of his
f,rs, tession. Is willing to warrant all work.
brfce near the Courthouse and next door
south Of the Ouaehitd Telegraph Office on
Grand street, Monroe, La. vT-marl6:1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
\H,kINNA'S SALOON,

NH5kINNA'S SALOON,
NA DESIAR SIRE RET,
Opposite Endom's Livery Stablel
MON r o q, La,
Is kept we'll supplied with the best wines
and liquors and favorite brands of cigars.
Polite attention and good order guaranteed.
April 15, 1871. n3O-Sm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10

AS a noteworthy incident in tho re-
tigious history OF the day, It may be
mentioned that n Jewish lady was
buried in Evansville, Ind, recently, n
Lutheran minister performed tho eere-
na ony in a Jewish semetevy.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
MONROE ADVERTISEMENT

COUNTRY PRODUCE,
~
Potatoes. Peas, Eggs, Chickens, Butter,
Beeswax, Hides. Tallow. &C., bought and
sold by tho undersigned, on Grand street
near Male Academy. An assortment OF
FnmiIyG yGrocerie kept constantly on
hand. SzB- Particular attention paid to
supplying families in town with Produce
from tho country. Orders solicited.
TOM RACINE, Grand Street
Fcb'y Is, 1S73.-ly Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10

~ new society among tho farmers,
styled the "Patrons ofIIusbandry," has
been started in the NOrthwesta and seems
to be extending to all parts ofthe coun-
try. The societies are called Oranges,
and the organization is said to exert a
very beneficial influence on the farm
ing community. Ladies join the socie-
tics, anc many OF the lodge rooms are
filled up with libraries, pianos, &c
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10
MONROE SALOONS.

MONROE SALOONS.
NEW SALOON!
Shea Oysters o+d Lager BeerI
The undersigned has opened Saloon In
tho Bernhardt Building, which he has sup
piled with now Bar fixtures, the choicest
brands OF Liquors, and fine Cigars. He has
two Billiard tables, and during the Oyster
shell. Lager Beer from thc best Western
breweres kept at this Saloon. Prompt At
tertion and good orGor will be observed.
THOS. DUNN.
Monroe, November 30, ls72.-1l-ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-05-10

The latest news from Spain infoms us
OF serious troubles in Madrid, and that
the danger OF an outbreak is imminent.
The case OF the difficulties is said to be
caused by President Eigucras, al the
death of his wife, temporarily ceasing
tho functions OF his office, ana appoint
ing the Minister OF the Interior to act
in his place.
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SHAVING SALOON,

It q. JONoON, ProprletOr,
Located on DeSiard street, opposite St.
John, in the centre Of the business portion
OF Monroe. Shop recently renovated and
we'll furnished. Polite attention and skill
full work guaranteed. Respectable and or
derly customers cordially welcomed. Terms
Cash. Monroe. March !, 1878. II