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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-04-17
MONROE, LOUISIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL II, 1877

American people commenced to navi-
gate the Mississippi river.
Congress, which alone has authority
to regulate commerce among the sew
eral States, has not seen proper to en-
act law making this custom or regu-
iation unlawful, although the subject
in the shape of the civil rights bill has
been lately under its consideration.
Until the lawgiver speaks, it is our
duty to be silent. For this State to in
terpose its enactments. and for this
court to apply them, to Il subject solely
contidcd by the constitution of the
United States to Congress, is a Glaring
usurpation of authority.
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SILVER IN SEWER COUNTY, ARK .

Says the Shreveport Times:
A special dispatch from Fulton to
the Little Rock Republican says that
large quantities Of pure silver are being
brought in from the silver fields of
Sewer county. After careful exam
ination of the mines they are found to
be richer i'm quantity and in the quality
of the orc than ever discovered on the
Pacific slope. Tho mines are said to be
mex xhaustiblc.
Cold is also being found in small
quantities, though indications promise
an extensive and abundant yield.
Miners were rapidly coming in from
all parts of the State, and the widest
excitement prevailed, US every day re-
cords now and rich discoveries. Parties
arc leaving Fulton almost daily for
the new silver El Dorado Of the south
west.
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THE DOOM OF DURELL.
The New Orleans bulletin SAYS

Let our people, one and all, give
cheers, and cap it with n "tigcr" and Il
"sky rockct,n for we have good news
for them from Washington touching
the dccapitation Of tho "Niccgcrcnt'
Durcll.
TO be specific, we may state that tel
cgrams were freely received i'm this city
yesterday announcing the gratifying
intelligence that the action taken in
Washington against Durcll was being
steadily pushed, and would soon result
in his Impeachment and removal.
The sources from which the tclc-
grams cmanatc arc such as leave no
doubt in our minds that DurciPS doom
is scaled. And then for Kellogg
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NEW STATE ELECTION.

The recent lull at Washington in
Louisiana affairs must not be construed
as an abandonment of the measures
pending before Congress, for the relief
of the people of our State. We learn
| that that gallant and able champion of
justice and good government, In the
United States Senate, the Hon. Mathew
Carpenter, is still enthusiastic in his
good work and sanguine of ultimate
success. He writes to a friend here
| that Immediately after the disposition
of the Finance question the Louisiana
Election bill will be taken up, and he is
confident of its speedy and final pas
sage.
This intelligence will indeed be graf
tying to our sorely oppressed and down.
trodden people. The prospect of any
relief, however distant, from the pres
ent government of usurpers and COR
rupt men, will. cheer the. dropping
spirits of the despondent and give
them some hope for the future of the
State.
In order however, that we may reap
the full benefits OF u new election and
regain the advantages of which we
We're SO ruthlessly and unjustly depriv-
cd. by the illegal exercise of tho power
of the General Government, it behoovcs
us to make preparations for the coming
campaign-an organization of all the
elements opposed to Radicalism,
Carpet-baggers, and official corruption
should be commenced forthwith. a
platform embracing the most liberal
| views; plain declaration Of uneXcep-
tionable principles; Il manly, vigorous
and stirring appeal to the honest and in
dustrfous masses, should DO prepared
and disseminated throughout the State.
Tho people must be aroused from the
lcthargy into which they have fallen,
by tho hope so long deferred; and they
should be taught to feel the great neces-
sity of making IL final effort to rescue
themselves and their State from the
ruin and degradation that will surely
follow the repetition of such u govern
ment AS that which now is fastened
upon Louisiana.
Judge Dureli, in tho House of Repre-
sentativcs, seem to forcshadow tho sus-
pension from. office of that official.
This will, we believe. definitely settle
tho fate of tho election bill in tho Senate
and secure its passage, beyond II doubt.
Other Indications, in the camp of the
Radicals here ARC likewise ominous and
give evidence of the fact that Il storm
is brewing.
Pinchbacl is dissatisfied with tho
treatment he has received ut tho hands
of his pseudo friends; the Custom
House people arc disgustcd with Kcf-
logg and tho Colored folks have lost all
confidence in their 0e .facto boss. With
this condition of things, discord and
disscnsions prevailing in their ranks,
our political opponents arc not in the
best train, just now, for II political con-
test Their defeat and cOmDlctc over
throw will be an easy matter, If we
but exercise discretion, wisdom and
determination.
Again we congratulate our readers on
the bright propcct for an election
whereby men, fairly chosen by the
voice of the people, will be charged
with the administration of tho govern
mcnt of the Stately. q. Bhliciin.
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Dentistry.

HR. =. l.. ERACES, Dentist, respectfully
- Oilers his professional services to the
"itiZ"us of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having experience of fourteen
wears i'll the practice. he feels confident of
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. is willing to warrant all work
Office near the Courthouse and next door
south of the O@0c6Ita Ie{e9Taph office on
Grand street, Monroe, La. vI-m arl6:ly
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Born in shamc, bred in corruption
and ignorance, and dicd-in disgrace,
would be the most appropriate cpitaph
that could be applied to the now de-
funct or disbanded Kellogg Legislature
in Louisiana 49, EDsfOu pua
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s. d. NJ ZEN ERY.
I''f y Vt IN TIN1, s'' f7' -
j. ~ y. ID. McEncry.

4 TrORNETS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n practice in the Parish and District
Courts of Ouachita, MorchouSc. Fran Kiln,
kirhland, Caldwell and Catahoula Parishes,
~ the supreme Court at Monroe, and Uni
;.i States Courts. Particufar att cntion paid
- business in tho Land Oricc department
. the tacucral Government. nl7tt
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At Il recent sale of autographs in
London, one by Goldsmith fetched the
highest price, c37 los. Among his
competitors We're Goethe, Tasso, Swift,
Schiller, Sterne, Wordsworth, Shelley,
Keats, and many others.
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-. II. NoEHISOS.
Morrison ~ Farmer,

rTORNEIS AT LAW, Monroe, La.
N will practice in the Courts OF the Pa
fishes of Ouachita, Morchouse, Eichlando
Franklin and Caldwell, i'll the Suprem
Court, and in the United States Courts
viii also attend to all business intrusted to
hon, in the State and Federal Land Offices.
n4lv:S
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DIR. VIM. SnIlslel

rsNENDERS his services as Physician and
/ Surgeon, to the public. He can be found
upon his plantation, four miles below Mon
roc March H. 1878. 25-ly
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R,vff.LiS RICHARDSON. ROB I HIcIIARDSo!
JAS. d. M'ENERY.
Richardson's a. NIcEncry,

1 FroENETS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
\ practice in all the Parishes of North
i.uU,$i;,nu, in the Supreme Court at Monroe
.In Federal Courts, and i'll the Land Office
department OF the General Government.
June - 1872. 4O-tf
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BENJAMIN NIcLerall,

bAIsISII SURVEYOR OF OUACIlTTA.
l. Office at the Land Office, Monroe, Lit:
Will survey land, furnish Plans and
Specifications for the construction of Lev
ccss, I;mbankmcnts,D Drainage canals, Roads.
Bridges, and other works of pubic inn
improvements. Oct. II, 1873. ~
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Dr. IL. &. SlrOtlacr.

u I!SUAIES the practice of his profession,
lO and oilers his services to the citizens of
Monroe and vicinity. Office: In second
story of Brcaru'S Brick Store, corner Grand
and DcSiarI streets. June Is, 1878. 1y
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l.. RICHARDSON. I. w. ME+AGHER
l,rs. Richardson X NleISllcr,

II ANINCi associated i'll the practice OF
LII medicine, ot1er the il services i'll the
ditlrrcnt branches of their profession to l. he
itizcns of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Office on Jackson Street, adjoining
iGllOlist Church. Ecb'y s, 1875. tt
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Hancock and Gordon as II possible
Presidential ticket for 1876 has been
suggested.
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L.. N.POlk.

tNUltVEYOR, Civil Engineer and Drau-
y :;htsnan. All orders left with Richard
with prompt attention. Terms, CASH.
May II, 1872. jl-ly
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"A. l., Slack.

4 TrORNEY AN LAW and tommlS-
~ sioner for Texas. Office Wood Street
..innroc, La. Prompt attention given to col
jtai ions in North Louisiana. Aug. 20, GS.o:l7
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Or. j. CALDEiswOOD. DIR. THOS. y. ABf
Drs. S'sal<lerwO0sl u Ably.
MONROE, l..

MONROE, Ia.
: AtFICI in rear of Bcrnhardt's building,
S1Sccond street, between DeSard ana the
;:,ilr,,au Jan 5, 1872 d&w
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ADVERTISING REG

ADVERTISING REG GULATlONS.
transient advertisements must DO paid
Tor in GtiUtt1lcc. -
All advertisements sent to this office
when not otherwise ordered, will be inserted
It'll rorbd' and charged acco'tiingiy-
Editorial business notices will DO made,
ire, OF charge, of all advertisements ordered
in the paper; for other EDITORIAL notices Il
IN extra charge of % per cent Will in
i:i,irc be made ON all cuts above ono inch
- width and upon all doublc-cOlunln adj
ser, iSementS similar charge will be made
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twitching of the mouth, which has not
disappeared to this day. Eugenie could
not then fOreSee
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Cards o! :. personal Characterization ad-
n,issible--will be charged double our reg
,l:,r advertising rates.
Obituary and Marriage notices Will DO
charged us advertisements.
Any person sending us five now cash sub
.,.ribers, at the same post Office, will DE en-
titled to Il copy of THE TELEGRAPH gratls,
for ono year.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS..
RsObt. y. C.alsl we'll.
AW WYf.R, MONROE, LA.
Jan. %, 1873. lcll
james II. StrOtller,
TrORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, LA.
N May 81, 1873. :'1:ly
H. q; IoH,. a. GtNisI.
Cobb Il Gunby,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW, MONROE, la.
n Aug. =, 1873, AZ tt.
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w. IS. Hardy,

w. Is. Hardy,
A i"fORNfIN AT LAW,
IA MONROE, LA.
Feb. %, 1874. n2l-ly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-13
LAWS against Sarnple-Merchants

| The penalties provided against selling
| goods by sample which exist in many OF the
| States are hostile to commerce, and proceed
| from narrow view OF the interests Of trade
In great degree they are merely rctalia
tory, and retaiatory legislation is to be de
| precated even as necessity; ana IN tue
majority of cases, even when passed under
the plea of necessity, do as much injury tc
the people of the State that passes them g;
| they do to others.
Trade should be as free as possible; ana
| in our intercourse with merchants anu
| people of other States exchange OF con'ihoo'-
ties should be carried on without let or MN
dranca. The freedom that Others ENJOY III
| Virginia our people should enjoy e'se~h mere.
| An active and facilitated commerce Is pest
for all communities, and the intercourse be-
tween the people of the States should be- a.
| free rs the air.
The retaliatory nature of State laws and
their INEQUALITIES are constantly operating to
render State lights unpopular. We are COM
incredibly the most active people in the
world, and there is more intimate inter-
state commerce amongst the States which
form this Union than there is between any
other Suites on the globe. The annoyance,
therefore, growing out of the inequalities
and antagonisms Of the State laws are pro-
portianed TO the intimate nature of the rela-
lions of the States. Ia the commercial COM
munity, therefore, there is steadily grow
ing aversion to State legislation i'll all mat
tiers relating TO trade between the States.
1t il, therefore, not oaly unwise, in pro
per view Of the public interests, to put un-
necessary obstacles in the way Of trade, but
it is bad policy on the part of the States to
do so; because it weakens respect for Gov
ernments whose measures so often lead 10
conflict and discomfort. What Is the ma
tural afect9 Why, that men confess that
the Central Government should interfere,
and, under the clause which authorizes Con-
gress to "regulate commerce." do thiags
which The people of the States have denied
that it has the power to do.
1t is to be presumed that all nen pay
taxes, and that is not required that they
shall be taxed from home to insure the per-
Torrance OF their duties as citizens. And it
would be wise in the States to abolish all
laws hostile TO trade. The citizens of every
State should be free to 80 and 10 come and
to trade in every other State, aud all reiaia-
tory laws, all harsh exactious by the States,
| should be abolished. 1t would be beneficial
to the general commerce of tue country and
would remove much discomfort, and do
great deal to promote national harmony.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-13

a NEW CoNSTITUTIoN.-Genc Taia.
ferro, of Gloucester, has introduced resolu.
ton into the House Of Delegates looking to 0
new State Constitution, to be framed by the
Legislature and submitted to the people for
adoption. We should be glad for the Gene
raj to iuform his constituents and the public
where he proposes to get the right of tue
Legislature to adopt new constitution. He
certainly cannot find it, we think, 10 the
Constitution itself, nor in any existing law
under it. Nay, more: We think The Consti-
tuition prescribes the emily mode by which a
new constitution can be adopted, or the
present one amended. The one can be done
by convention OF the people properly
called, and the other by amendments pro-
posed ty one Legislature, stationed by an.
other, and then tnuliy adopted by the
people ut the polls. Either of these
modes is safe and wise, and we are not GER
tain that the last one is not the best, as it
certainly IS the cheapest. The Constitution
OF a state should always be as permanent
aud LISTING as Is possible; even IL not COM
piete In all its parts. 1t should be adopted
with care and deliberation, and preserved
with reverence and fidelity. Even the laws
or a Commonwealth should be seldom
changed or tempered with. Too much law
Is curse. It is true the Constitution OF
Virginia was adopted in the midst of q
mighty civil revolution and by the corrupt
leaders OF depraved party, but some OF It's
most obnoxious features have already been
stricken ont or amended and the instrument
Itself been vastly improved. Any other
changes or editions deemed necessary can
be readily effected In the same way In Gem.
q short time. Would it~Dot,
f'cr, - crest aalt &C wisdom ard
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The EmbeZZlement Bill.

What is known as the " Endorsement
Bill" the object Of which is to "preTent
" fraudulent conversions Of money or pro-
sporty, and the fraudulent failure to COM
" ply with certain contracts or agreements"
as It has passed the Senate Of Virginia, IS
general In its nature, and made applicable to
all acts of infdelity amongst persons entruSt-
ed with the property of others for specific
purposes.
As the bill stands it belongs not to class
legislation, and since it makes many acts OF
faithiessness- considered heretofore mere
breaches of truSt-felonious, we think it an
improvement upon our criminal laws, and
therefore would consider its passage wise
and proper. 1t is we'll to bring unscrupu-
lous persons, who hesitate not to misappro-
pirate property confded to them, to just
punishment. This sort Of dishonesty is a
more abominable kind Of crime than many
for which offenders have been heretofore
punished in the penitentiary.
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England,


LONDON, February l2.-lrrla1d so far
elects Al Home Rulers, 20 Conservatives,
and Liberals.
The heavy gale which prevailed yesterday
on the Baltic sea caused it to overflow along
the entire eastern coast Of Schles%g.!iol.
stein. The dykes protecting the l9wlands
were burst in many places. and great tracts
of country were flooded. The damage 10
property is immense, and serious loss OF lie
is feared.
There is considerable speculation here az
to whether Disraeli or the Earl Of Derby
will become Premier.
The correspondent Of the Times with the
Asbantee expedition in his dispatch an
nouncing the successful termination Of the
war. saws General Sir Garnet Woisley las
made arrangements tor himself and his white
troops 10 leave the Gold Coast for EngIlnt
on the 1st of March.
France.
PARIS, February 12.-John Meredith Read,
Jr., late consul of the United States in this
CITY, is about to leave for Athens 10 assume
the duties OF Minister to Greece. The Score.
tury of the Legation, A. 4. A. Tor1cit, Is
Reads successor here.
Austrin.
VIENNA, February 12.-Emperpr Francs
Joseph left here last evening for st. Peters
burgh bn visit 10 the CIR.
Italy.
ROME. February 12.-Cardinals Antoneili.
Capralti, and Tarquini are seriously III. The
last mentioned is one OF the Cardinals re-
Gently appointed by the Pope.
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THE Commission of Engineers.

The board Of engineers depused to make
an examination Of the central water-lne
have displayed something Of intrep'dhy in
the prosecution Of the;r investigation at this
Indictment season Of the year. They loon
their way from this place uta The Chesa'
peake and Ohio railroad to Charleston, Kama
wha, examining the river-line SHARPLY,
though rapidly, as they journeyed Deyona
Greenbrier.
In returning, they paused at the White
SULPHUR and examined the locality VIII re-
ference to the nine-mile tunnel. They looked
at the point of the Western portal, and thence
essayed to ascend Katc's mountain TO OBJ
serve tho points for the shafts on the west
side of the Alleghanies. The snow was
about sixteen to twenty inches deep, and the
gentlemen found themselves unable 10 pro-
coed further, and abandoned the expedition
| to the top OF the mountain.
After some few observations OF the locality
they returned as far as charlottesville,
| and there all but General WETzEL went 10
Lyuchburg to prosecute their caigatlons
| upon the canal. The General came 10 hich-
mond.
A gentleman who accompanied the ssaro
bears testimony to the earnestneSs win
| which they devoted themselves to the object OF
their expedition. Most of them gentlemen ad-
! yanced in life, they pressed their eXamina-
ton of localities under discomfort and ia
,;,,,o mi, !, rouo rl.aba zaaI
OF course they did not disclose their views
and opinions. These are matters OF delibe-
ration and conclusion in their consulta-
ton after the completion Of their inYesti.
CATION. But persons who saw them, and
had the opportunity of witnessing their
movements, draw very encouraging dcduc-
tons therefrom. Whatever DC their conclu-
sion, we may at least feel this assurance, that
it will not be biased by prejudice or partl-
san feelings.
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New GRAnGEs.-By Deputy G. W. koiner
February 8, in Augusta Moffett's Crccl
Grange, II. Wright, master; I. j. Martin
secretary.
Cuckoo, Louisa county, Ta., February
To- 1S74-A new grange was organized
at this place to-day by Deputy F. W.
Chiles, called "Cuckoo Grange" and
oficcred "a follows: Master, r. W. Wool
folk; Oyerscer, Vivian G.. Hundicg; Lectu-
rer, William NJ. Amber; Steward, j. NJ,
Gardner; Assistant Steward, &. Z. Herring
Chaplain, j. NJ. Hart; Treasurer, K. &. Car.
penter; Secretary, A. r. Goodwin, Jr.; Gate.
keeper, a. NJ. Goodwin: Ceres, Mrs. NJ. B
kemper Flora, Miss Georgia Gardner; Po-
mona, Miss Sallc l.. Herring; l.. A. Stew
ard, Miss Jennie Carpenter.
This grange commences with twenty-five
members. u.
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r,,a cra,oes-The Democrats.

The Oranges Ao
The oranges are growing In Virginia. az
orr readers may see by the almost daily an
norncemcuts with regard to them IN our
.,nc- They arc spreading and growing In
.vnrr direction, ard the leading politicians
a~c cr course, looking to them, as people DO
"a the fir, of the praircs, as thing not TO
h, stoned and to get out of the way Of.
Among distinguished persons said to be
rrouccrs is Governor HESpRICKs, Of Indiana.
or course he Is lawyer-granser.
How Democrats generally may be aftec,cd
towards the oranges we know not, but GER
toiulv q recent vote in Congress on the power
If the Federal Government over lines OF
TRANSPORTATION did not show Democrats very
eager to make Roadway with the oranges.
This happened or the 9th instant. A reso
hutton was offered by Mr.. SMITH, Of Ohio
asserting in positive and unequlvocal Ian
cuasc the constitutional power of Congress:
10 regulate railroads running from one state
into another. The Democrats were takcL
by surprise, and desired time for consulta
ton. With this view they moved an ad'
ionrpmrnt. which was ncgatived, and the re-
.o,u,inn being forced to a vote, with FEW eX-
cent;ons they voted against it. The vote
stood 10 TO C4 in favor Of the resolution, as
we stated last Tuesday.
There is not much S;ateS-rishtiSin in the
resolution. and therefore, as the Democratic
partv formerly stood, the resolution had
nothing 10 commend it to them. But times
have changed. and IT might be we'll Tor them
70 show a little policy occasionally IN sltua-
lions il which they can accomplish nothing
TX rigid adherence to principles now crushed
,rtler ruins and usurpatons from which
thcv will hardly ever be resurrectcd.
On the other hand, the Republicans feici.
,a.e themselves upon all issues which place
the Democrats in their everlasting minority,
and preserve brightly those wcll.known
colors Of their party uniform which ever
secures them defeat in the political battle
field.
But we do not construe this vote in the
House Of Representatives to indicate the set
tied policy of the Democrats. We Shall look
for other moves on the chess-board. We
anticipate coquetting with the oranges by
tin old parties, and their ultimate absorption
or dispersion to make way for new rule Of
4 new organization.